Unit of competency Outline

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Operate specialist appliance

Operate specialist appliance

Unit of competency
National Code
PUAFIR310
State Code
OAY80
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
16/07/2019
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
08/04/2020
Field of Education
039905 - Fire Technology
Original Release Date
08/04/2020
Nominal Hours
35
Description
This unit of competency involves the skills and knowledge required to operate a specialist appliance at an incident. A specialist appliance is a vehicle designed for a specific purpose which may include hazardous materials response, mobile communication, heavy rescue, salvage or specialist mechanical support. The unit applies to personnel who are required to safely operate specialist appliances in emergency response and firefighting situations. It should be noted that individuals may be required to demonstrate competence to organisational standards to be deemed an operator of a specific specialist vehicle.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Site specialistappliance
  • 1.1 Specialist appliance and ancillary equipment is sited, in accordance with organisational procedures, to minimise hazards which may impact on safe working operations
  • 1.2 Specialist appliance is positioned, in accordance with organisational procedures, to support operational requirements and to prevent injury to personnel or damage to equipment and facilities
  • 1.3 Personal protective clothing and equipment is selected and worn, in accordance with organisational procedures and Work, Health and Safety (WHS)/Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) guidelines
  • 1.4 Specialist appliance equipment is deployed, in accordance with organisational procedures and WHS/OHS guidelines
2 Operate specialist appliance
  • 2.1 Specialist appliance is operated, in accordance with organisational procedures and manufacturers' specifications
  • 2.2 Safe clearances are maintained to ensure that personnel are not injured by the operation of specialist appliance
  • 2.3 Performance of specialist appliance is monitored and adjusted, as required, in response to changed conditions and to achieve determined strategies and objectives
  • 2.4 Action is taken to rectify any deficiencies in the operation of specialist appliance, as required
  • 2.5 Specialist appliance is operated in a manner that prevents injury to personnel or damage to equipment and facilities
  • 2.6 Fire spread, onsite hazards and atmospheric conditions including potential impact on specialist appliance operations are monitored and relevant information is referred to appropriate personnel
  • 2.7 Communication is established and maintained through the chain of command
3 Conclude specialist applianceoperations
  • 3.1 Ancillary equipment is collected and stowed, in accordance with organisational procedures and WHS/OHS guidelines
  • 3.2 Specialist appliance is checked and maintained, and any faults or deficiencies are reported, in accordance with organisational procedures
  • 3.3 Participate in debriefing sessions
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WG119 PUAFIR318 Operate specialist appliance Unit of competency