Unit of competency Outline

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Work in an aviation environment

Work in an aviation environment

Unit of competency
National Code
PUAAMS001
State Code
OAZ79
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
16/07/2019
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
08/04/2020
Field of Education
120505 - Work Practices Programmes
Original Release Date
08/04/2020
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to work effectively as a crew member in accordance with organisational policies and procedures. Team members and crews may be members from a range of government and/or non-government organisations and/or agencies.The unit is applicable to members of Air Search and Rescue working in the air.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
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, in accordance with organisational policies and procedures
  • 1.2 Contact and/or call out arrangements and requirements are determined from organisational documents and personal employment
  • 1.3 Factors which impede or disqualify personnel 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 and/or load security and dangerous good 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 are managed, in accordance with safety procedures
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 and/or evacuation plan is implemented, as required
  • 3.4 Emergency and ongoing care is provided to injured occupants
  • 3.5 Survival plan is implemented, in accordance with organisational policies and procedures
4 Complete documentation
  • 4.1 Manifests, load sheets and other pre-flight documents are completed
  • 4.2 In flight operations log is completed, in accordance with organisational procedures
  • 4.3 Debriefing documents and other post flight reports are completed and submitted to relevant personnel
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AVN15 PUAAMS001B Work in an aviation environment Unit of competency