Unit of competency Outline
Date retreived
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22/07/2026 6:29 PM AWST
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Supervise cabin safety and security
Supervise cabin safety and security
Unit of competency
National Code
AVIF4008A
AVIF4008A
State Code
WB770
WB770
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
08/07/2014
Field of Education
061301 - Occupational Health And Safety
Original Release Date
08/07/2014
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to implement and maintain cabin safety and security standards and to respond to first aid situations. Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements are applicable to this unit.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1Identify, supervise and action emergency procedures
- 1.1 Emergency situation type is recognised and reported to appropriate personnel
- 1.2 Emergency procedures are actioned according to airline and regulatory requirements
- 1.3 Safety checks are implemented according to airline and regulatory requirements
2Assess and respond to emergency first aid situations
- 2.1 Emergency first aid situations are quickly recognised and reported to appropriate personnel
- 2.2 The first aid situation is assessed and a prompt decision is made following liaison with appropriate personnel and/or crew
- 2.3 Appropriate assistance from emergency services/colleagues/customers is organised
3Provide appropriate treatment
- 3.1 Assessment of patient s physical condition from visible vital signs is undertaken in liaison with appropriate personnel and/or crew
- 3.2 First aid is provided, in accordance with airline policy
4Monitor the situation
- 4.1 Back-up medical or emergency services appropriate to the situation are notified in liaison with appropriate personnel and/or crew
- 4.2 Situation is constantly monitored and appropriate adjustments to service are made
5Respond to incidents which affect the safety and security of passengers and crew
- 5.1 Appropriate incident handling techniques according to the type of incident are used according to regulatory requirements and airline policy and procedure
6Maintain safety and security records
- 6.1 All required documentation relating to safety, security and first aid incidents is accurately completed and provided to the relevant department
- 6.2 Feedback to improve safety and security processes is provided to appropriate personnel
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance.
Supervision of cabin safety and security may be provided:
by day or night
on international, domestic and regional flights or at airports
for both short and/or long haul services
in any category of service, including economy, business class, first class
in accordance with enterprise, operational and regulatory requirements
Cabin security incidents may include but are not limited to:
aggressive or violent customers
intoxicated customers
incidents at slip ports
industrial disputes affecting crew
Performance may be demonstrated:
in an appropriately simulated workplace situation
at an operational airport
Types of emergencies may include but are not limited to:
fire
evacuation
hijack
injury to or illness of crew or customer
Persons consulted may include:
other cabin crew and flight crew members
ground staff
catering staff
aircraft resourcing staff
technical staff
security staff
emergency services staff
Emergency equipment may include but is not limited to:
fire fighting equipment
oxygen equipment
first aid equipment
general safety equipment
Dependent on the type of organisation concerned and the local terminology used, workplace procedures may include:
company procedures
enterprise procedures
organisational procedures
established procedures
local instructions
Information/documents may include:
sections of Civil Aviation Safety Regulations and Civil Aviation Orders relevant to emergency procedures
airline boarding manifests, procedures and instructions and job specifications including both manual and computerised processes where applicable
workplace supervision and customer service standards, policies and procedures
lists of items prohibited for carriage on aircraft
cabin operations, customer service and other operational manuals
emergency procedures
flight passenger schedules
information on terminal facilities, club lounges and departure gates
induction and training materials
conditions of service, legislation and industrial agreements including workplace agreements and awards
Cabin Crew Feedback Form
incident handling reports
injury to personnel forms
Applicable regulations and legislation may include:
relevant Civil Aviation Safety Regulations and Civil Aviation Orders
relevant OH&S legislation
environmental protection legislation
equal opportunity and anti-discrimination legislation
dangerous goods and hazardous substances codes and regulations
relevant customs and quarantine regulations
relevant Australian standards
industrial relations and workplace compensation legislation
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance.
Supervision of cabin safety and security may be provided:
by day or night
on international, domestic and regional flights or at airports
for both short and/or long haul services
in any category of service, including economy, business class, first class
in accordance with enterprise, operational and regulatory requirements
Cabin security incidents may include but are not limited to:
aggressive or violent customers
intoxicated customers
incidents at slip ports
industrial disputes affecting crew
Performance may be demonstrated:
in an appropriately simulated workplace situation
at an operational airport
Types of emergencies may include but are not limited to:
fire
evacuation
hijack
injury to or illness of crew or customer
Persons consulted may include:
other cabin crew and flight crew members
ground staff
catering staff
aircraft resourcing staff
technical staff
security staff
emergency services staff
Emergency equipment may include but is not limited to:
fire fighting equipment
oxygen equipment
first aid equipment
general safety equipment
Dependent on the type of organisation concerned and the local terminology used, workplace procedures may include:
company procedures
enterprise procedures
organisational procedures
established procedures
local instructions
Information/documents may include:
sections of Civil Aviation Safety Regulations and Civil Aviation Orders relevant to emergency procedures
airline boarding manifests, procedures and instructions and job specifications including both manual and computerised processes where applicable
workplace supervision and customer service standards, policies and procedures
lists of items prohibited for carriage on aircraft
cabin operations, customer service and other operational manuals
emergency procedures
flight passenger schedules
information on terminal facilities, club lounges and departure gates
induction and training materials
conditions of service, legislation and industrial agreements including workplace agreements and awards
Cabin Crew Feedback Form
incident handling reports
injury to personnel forms
Applicable regulations and legislation may include:
relevant Civil Aviation Safety Regulations and Civil Aviation Orders
relevant OH&S legislation
environmental protection legislation
equal opportunity and anti-discrimination legislation
dangerous goods and hazardous substances codes and regulations
relevant customs and quarantine regulations
relevant Australian standards
industrial relations and workplace compensation legislation
EVIDENCE GUIDE
The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required knowledge and skills, the range statement and the assessment guidelines for this Training Package.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria of this unit and include demonstration of applying:
the underpinning knowledge and skills
relevant legislation and workplace procedures
other relevant aspects of the range statement
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Performance is demonstrated consistently over a period of time and in a suitable range of contexts
Resources for assessment include:
a range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or other simulated practical and knowledge assessment, and/or
access to an appropriate range of relevant operational situations in the workplace
In both real and simulated environments, access is required to:
relevant and appropriate materials and equipment, and
applicable documentation including workplace procedures, regulations, codes of practice and operation manuals
Method of assessment
Assessment of this unit must be undertaken by a registered training organisation
As a minimum, assessment of knowledge must be conducted through appropriate written/oral tests
Practical assessment must occur:
through activities in an appropriately simulated environment at the registered training organisation, and/or
in an appropriate range of situations in the workplace
The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required knowledge and skills, the range statement and the assessment guidelines for this Training Package.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria of this unit and include demonstration of applying:
the underpinning knowledge and skills
relevant legislation and workplace procedures
other relevant aspects of the range statement
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Performance is demonstrated consistently over a period of time and in a suitable range of contexts
Resources for assessment include:
a range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or other simulated practical and knowledge assessment, and/or
access to an appropriate range of relevant operational situations in the workplace
In both real and simulated environments, access is required to:
relevant and appropriate materials and equipment, and
applicable documentation including workplace procedures, regulations, codes of practice and operation manuals
Method of assessment
Assessment of this unit must be undertaken by a registered training organisation
As a minimum, assessment of knowledge must be conducted through appropriate written/oral tests
Practical assessment must occur:
through activities in an appropriately simulated environment at the registered training organisation, and/or
in an appropriate range of situations in the workplace
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AWP76 | AVIF4008 | Supervise cabin safety and security | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| S632 | AVI40508 | Certificate IV in Aviation (Leadership and Supervision) | Qualification |