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Maintain and fit oxygen masks

Maintain and fit oxygen masks

Unit of competency
National Code
MEA504
State Code
AUE14
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
31/08/2018
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
22/07/2015
Field of Education
061301 - Occupational Health And Safety
Original Release Date
22/07/2015
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit of competency requires application of skills and knowledge relating to the maintenance and fitment of oxygen masks worn by aircrew. Maintenance involves inspection, testing, fault diagnosis, replacement of parts, cleaning and functional testing and may be performed individually or as part of a team. Fitment involves adjusting the oxygen mask to correctly fit an individual (oxygen masks are not an off-the-shelf issue).This unit is part of the Aeroskills Life Support and Furnishing Certificate III and IV training pathways. The unit is used in workplaces that operate under the airworthiness regulatory systems of the Australian Defence Force (ADF) and the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA).
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Maintain oxygen mask
  • 1.1 Oxygen mask is inspected for serviceability in accordance with standard procedures
  • 1.2 Oxygen mask is tested for serviceability in accordance with standard procedures and manufacturer’s specifications
  • 1.3 Identified faults beyond own authority to rectify are reported to supervisor and faulty oxygen mask is quarantined
  • 1.4 Unserviceable parts of the oxygen mask are replaced in accordance with standards procedures while observing all relevant work health and safety (WHS) requirements, including the use of material safety data sheets (MSDS) and items of personal protective equipment (PPE)
  • 1.5 Communication system components are tested in accordance with standard procedures
  • 1.6 Oxygen mask is cleaned in accordance with standard procedures
  • 1.7 Oxygen mask is presented for inspection by supervisor in accordance with standard procedures
  • 1.8 Maintenance documentation is completed and processed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
2. Fit oxygen mask
  • 2.1 Fitting process is explained to the participant so that optimal fit can be achieved through relevant feedback
  • 2.2 Participant is measured to select an appropriate size oxygen mask
  • 2.3 Components of oxygen mask are adjusted to optimise fit
  • 2.4 Integration of the oxygen mask and helmet is confirmed for correct function during operations
  • 2.5 Oxygen mask fit is verified through participant feedback and by the supervisor
  • 2.6 Relevant documentation is completed and processed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D4500 MEA504A Maintain and fit oxygen masks Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OEG63 MEALSU0004 Maintain and fit oxygen masks Unit of competency