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Function in the Australian aerospace environment

Function in the Australian aerospace environment

Unit of competency
National Code
DEFDCD001
State Code
BBC08
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
17/08/2017
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
21/02/2018
Original Release Date
17/08/2017
Nominal Hours
0
Field of Education
120505 - Work Practices Programmes
Description
This unit specifies the skills and knowledge required to safely function in the Australian aerospace environment.It includes identifying information about the aerospace industry in Australia, recognising aircraft and implementing work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements.This unit applies to Defence Force Cadets.The skills and knowledge described in this unit must be applied within the legislative, regulatory and policy environment in which they are carried out. Organisational policies and procedures must be consulted and adhered to.Persons undertaking this unit work under direct supervision and perform specific tasks in familiar contexts.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
General notes
N/A
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Identify aerospace industry information in Australia
  • 1.1 Outline the structure of the Australian aerospace industry and the functions of the different sectors
  • 1.2 Outline the structure of the Defence aerospace organisation and the roles of the three services
  • 1.3 Identify career opportunities within the Australian and/or Defence aerospace environment and the entry requirements
  • 1.4 Develop and maintain current knowledge of the aerospace environment
2 Recognise aircraft
  • 2.1 Identify basic airframe parts of a fixed wing aircraft
  • 2.2 Identify current Australian Defence Force (ADF) and civilian aircraft
3 Apply WHS/OHS requirements
  • 3.1 Select and use personal protective equipment
  • 3.2 Identify hazards, assess risks and implement organisational control measures
  • 3.3 Observe aircraft hazards and safety distances
  • 3.4 Maintain basic situational awareness when moving within an aviation workplace
  • 3.5 Recognise and report unsafe actions or situations to supervisor or other appropriate personnel
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AVV01 DEFDC002B Function in the Australian aerospace environment Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BDL8 DEF10117 Certificate I in Defence Skills Qualification