Unit of competency Outline

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Utilise emergency breathing systems

Utilise emergency breathing systems

Unit of competency
National Code
AVIF0049
State Code
OFG84
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
28/05/2025
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
13/08/2025
Field of Education
031505 - Aircraft Operation
Original Release Date
13/08/2025
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to utilise emergency breathing systems (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 and completing post-operational procedures of an EBS.This unit addresses aviation technical skill requirements (physical, mental and task-management abilities) related to aircraft operational duties of flight crew and contributes to safe and effective performance in complex aviation operational environments.Operations are conducted across a variety of operational contexts within the Australian aviation industry.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, and defects reported in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 1.2 Preparations for flight are completed in accordance with workplace procedures
2 Operate an EBS
  • 2.1 EBS is fitted in accordance with manufacturer instructions and workplace procedures
  • 2.2 EBS purging techniques are employed in accordance with manufacturer instructions and workplace procedures
  • 2.3 Safe breathing techniques are employed during ascent
  • 2.4 EBS malfunctions are responded to in accordance with workplace procedures
3 Complete EBS post-operational procedures
  • 3.1 EBS after-use inspection is conducted in accordance with manufacturer instructions and workplace procedures
  • 3.2 EBS defects are reported in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 3.3 EBS equipment is stowed in in accordance with workplace procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BGH97 AVIF0039 Utilise emergency breathing system Unit of competency