Unit of competency Outline

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Utilise emergency breathing system

Utilise emergency breathing system

Unit of competency
National Code
AVIF0039
State Code
BGH97
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
13/08/2019
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
Field of Education
031505 - Aircraft Operation
Original Release Date
Nominal Hours
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to utilise an emergency breathing system (EBS) in compliance with relevant regulatory requirements of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) and national operating standards. Use of this unit in non-aviation related safety roles is to be in accordance with relevant industry and national regulatory requirements.It includes preparing an EBS for use, operating an EBS and completing EBS post-operational procedures.This unit addresses aviation technical skill requirements (physical, mental and task-management abilities) related to safety management duties of flight crews and contributes to safe and effective performance in complex aviation operational environments.Operations are conducted as part of recreational, commercial and military aircraft activities across a variety of operational contexts within the Australian aviation industry.Work is performed independently or under limited supervision within a single-pilot or multi-crew environment.Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements are applicable to this unit.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Prepare an EBS for use
  • 1.1 EBS pre-flight inspection is conducted
  • 1.2 Preparations for flight are completed
  • 1.3 EBS defects are reported
2 Operate an EBS
  • 2.1 EBS is fitted in accordance with equipment instructions
  • 2.2 EBS purging techniques are employed
  • 2.3 Breathing techniques are employed during ascent
  • 2.4 EBS malfunctions are responded to
3 Complete EBS post-operational procedures
  • 3.1 EBS after-use inspection is conducted
  • 3.2 EBS after-flight defects are reported
  • 3.3 EBS equipment is stowed in appropriate storage
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AWP87 AVIF2015 Utilise emergency breathing system Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OFG84 AVIF0049 Utilise emergency breathing systems Unit of competency