Unit of competency Outline

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Apply aircraft safety procedures

Apply aircraft safety procedures

Unit of competency
National Code
AVIF0001
State Code
AVX44
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
06/12/2015
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
30/03/2016
Field of Education
061301 - Occupational Health And Safety
Original Release Date
30/03/2016
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to apply aircraft safety procedures, in compliance with relevant regulatory requirements of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) and national operating standards.It includes preparing for airside operations, operating around aircraft and implementing aviation safety emergency procedures.This unit addresses aviation non-technical skill requirements (mental, social and personal-management abilities) related to safety management duties of aviation personnel technical skills, and contributes to safe and effective performance in complex aviation operational environments.Operations are conducted as part of recreational, commercial and military aircraft activities across a variety of operational contexts within the Australian aviation industry.Work is performed independently or under limited supervision as a single operator or within a team environment.Work is performed independently or under limited supervision within a single-pilot or multi-crew environment.Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements are applicable to this unit.Use for Defence Aviation is to be in accordance with relevant Defence Orders, Instructions, Publications and Regulations.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Prepare for airside operations
  • 1.1 Suitable personal protective equipment (PPE) and clothing is fitted and worn correctly
  • 1.2 Airside hazards are identified and appropriate risk management controls are implemented
  • 1.3 Airside operating conditions and restrictions, and interim instructions are confirmed and applied to individual tasks
  • 1.4 Airside safety and operational briefings are received and acknowledged prior to operating around aircraft
2 Operate around aircraft
  • 2.1 Airside operating conditions and requirements are implemented
  • 2.2 Airside access and aviation security procedures are applied
  • 2.3 Aircraft manoeuvring practices are confirmed
  • 2.4 Aircraft safety hazards and zones are confirmed
  • 2.5 Effective individual safety controls are implemented during operations within close proximity to aircraft
  • 2.6 Normal and emergency aircraft access and egress procedures are confirmed and applied during airside operations
  • 2.7 Appropriate verbal and non-verbal communication techniques are applied with flight crew and other ground personnel during routine and abnormal operations
3 Implement aviation safety emergency procedures
  • 3.1 Airside incident or accident is identified and communicated to relevant personnel
  • 3.2 Individual emergency response actions are taken to preserve own safety
  • 3.3 Appropriate individual response actions are taken to assist other airside personnel during incidents or accidents
  • 3.4 Postincident or accident procedures are clarified and applied, and their implementation is reported to relevant personnel
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Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OBD22 AVIF0023 Apply aircraft safety procedures Unit of competency