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Monitor the transfer of hazardous materials

Monitor the transfer of hazardous materials

Unit of competency
National Code
AVIF2012
State Code
AWP88
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Transition (Replaced)
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
01/03/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
16/08/2016
Field of Education
061301 - Occupational Health And Safety
Original Release Date
16/08/2016
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to monitor the transfer of hazardous materials, in compliance with relevant regulatory requirements of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) and national operating standards.It includes monitoring the transfer of hazardous materials on an aerodrome, and responding to a hazardous materials incident. This unit addresses aviation technical skill requirements (physical, mental and task-management abilities) related to safety management duties of ground operations personnel, 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 as a single operator or within a team environment.Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements are applicable to this unit.Use for Defence Aviation is in accordance with relevant Defence Orders and Instructions.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Monitor the transfer of hazardous materials on an aerodrome
  • 1.1 Location and timing of transfer is determined
  • 1.2 Hazards are identified, risks are assessed and hazard management is implemented
  • 1.3 Transfer of hazardous material is monitored to ensure compliance with standard operating procedures
  • 1.4 Breaches of standard operating procedures are logged and reported
  • 1.5 Apron areas are inspected for serviceability and identified spills, leakages or damage are reported
2 Respond to a hazardous materials incident
  • 2.1 Correct category of spill is determined
  • 2.2 Incident is reported to appropriate emergency response agency as required
  • 2.3 Safety information on handling hazardous materials is located and utilised
  • 2.4 Operational procedures and equipment for responding to a hazardous materials incident are employed
  • 2.5 Notice to Airman (NOTAM) advisory action is taken or cancelled as required
  • 2.6 Awareness of work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) and environmental implications of a spill is maintained
  • 2.7 Spill clean-up or control operations are supervised
  • 2.8 Hazardous material incident register and records are maintained
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WB760 AVIF2012A Monitor the transfer of hazardous materials Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OBD07 AVIF0037 Monitor the transfer of hazardous materials Unit of competency