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Work in an aviation environment

Work in an aviation environment

Unit of competency
National Code
PUAAMS001B
State Code
AVN15
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
17/08/2012
View on TGA
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
Field of Education
120505 - Work Practices Programmes
Original Release Date
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit covers the competency to work effectively as a crew member.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Work effectively as a member of a search and rescue crew
  • 1.1 Crew functions and responsibilities are determined.
  • 1.2 Contact/call-out arrangements and requirements are determined from organisational documents and personal employment requirements
  • 1.3 Factors which impede or disqualify persons from performing safe and effective aircrew duties are determined.
  • 1.4 Communication equipment, terminology and procedures are utilised to ensure safe and effective operations during flight.
  • 1.5 In-flight performance is maintained.
2. Work safely in an aviation environment
  • 2.1 Safety procedures for working in and around aircraft are followed.
  • 2.2 Cabin/load security and dangerous goods requirements are determined and followed in consultation with the pilot-in-command.
  • 2.3 Appropriate manual handling strategies are applied when loading the aircraft.
  • 2.4 In-flight hazards are identified and risks managed.
3. Respond to aircraft emergency situations
  • 3.1 Aircraft cabin, load and occupants are prepared for impact.
  • 3.2 Firefighting equipment is used to protect occupants and the aircraft from fire.
  • 3.3 Escape/evacuation plan is implemented as required.
  • 3.4 Emergency and ongoing care is provided to injured occupants.
  • 3.5 Survival plan is implemented.
4. Complete documentation
  • 4.1 Manifests, load sheets and other pre-flight documents are completed.
  • 4.2 In-flight operations log is completed.
  • 4.3 Debriefing documents and other post flight reports are completed.
The Range Statement relates to the Unit of Competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording in the Performance Criteria is detailed below.
Organisational documents may include:
emergency service pilots and procedures
aircraft operator company operations manuals
and memoranda of understanding
Factors which may impede or exclude safe performance may include:
physical condition
physiological condition
psychological condition
psychosocial condition
pathological condition
psychosocial condition
Safety procedures for working in and around aircraft may include:
being familiar with aircraft
appreciation of aircraft capabilities
approaching rotary wing aircraft
terrain-related issues
Dangerous goods may include
search and rescue related pyrotechnics
weapons and ammunition
petroleum fuels
In-flight hazards may include:
opening doors/windows
moving around the aircraft
operating near open doors
loose articles in the cabin
dispatching items
operating electronic equipment
Firefighting equipment may include:
dry chemical powder
vaporising liquid
carbon dioxide and foam extinguishers
Emergency care includes:
pre-hospital emergency care as described in workplace emergency care qualifications which meet State and Territory OH&S requirements
Survival equipment may include:
inflatable life-jackets
inflatable life-rafts
survival kits
electronic location beacons
Pre/post-flight documentation may include:
search briefing and debriefing forms
manifests
load sheets
flight logs
post flight reports
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Operate safely and effectively as a crew member in an aviation environment.
Consistency in performance
In order to assess these performance criteria it may be necessary for evidence to be collected over a period of time in a context of rescue operations.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Context of assessment
Evidence can be collected on the job but may be undertaken in a simulation.
Specific resources for assessment
An appropriate training location/venue and access to aircraft and survival equipment required for learning and assessment activities.
Guidance information for assessment
Assessment with the following units would help meet aspects of holistic assessment:
PUAAMS002B Search as a member of an air search team
PUATEA001B Work in a team
PUATEA003B Lead, manage and develop teams
PUATEA004C Work effectively in a public safety organisation
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OAZ79 PUAAMS001 Work in an aviation environment Unit of competency
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