Unit of competency Outline
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22/07/2026 6:08 AM AWST
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Maintain the safety of people and aircraft
Maintain the safety of people and aircraft
Unit of competency
National Code
AVIF3005B
AVIF3005B
State Code
WB765
WB765
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
08/07/2014
Field of Education
061301 - Occupational Health And Safety
Original Release Date
08/07/2014
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to contribute to the safety of people and aircraft as a member of the aircrew on a commercial aircraft flight, including carrying out required safety procedures, managing safety risks and hazards, following flight crew directions, aiding and assisting passengers during an emergency, and carrying out administrative procedures related to safety matters. Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements are applicable to this unit.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1Carry out safety procedures
- 1.1 Pre-take-off safety and security checks are conducted in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures
- 1.2 Safety demonstration and checks are conducted in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures
- 1.3 Safety hazards are identified and are reported and/or acted upon in accordance with risk management procedures and regulatory requirements
- 1.4 Appropriate hazard mitigation strategies are determined and implemented in conjunction with other aircrew members in accordance with risk management procedures and regulatory requirements
2Follow flight crew directions
- 2.1 Flight crew instructions are followed at all times
- 2.2 Cabin crew positions are taken during landing and take-off when directed by the flight crew
- 2.3 Safety belts and seats are used during landing and take-off in accordance with flight crew directions, workplace procedures and safety regulations
3Aid and assist passengers during an emergency
- 3.1 In conjunction with other members of the flight and cabin crew, passengers are advised of hazardous conditions and potential emergencies at appropriate time and related safety and emergency procedures during flight in accordance with regulatory requirements, orders and operations manual
- 3.2 In the event of an emergency, passengers are advised, as far as possible, of the nature of the emergency and the procedures and precautions to be followed
- 3.3 Clear communication is established and maintained with passengers
- 3.4 Passengers are organised during the emergency in accordance with regulatory requirements, flight crew instructions and workplace procedures
- 3.5 Passengers are assisted as required during emergency situation
- 3.6 First aid and/or medical attention is organised if necessary in conjunction with other crew members during an emergency situation in accordance with workplace procedures
4Carry out administrative procedures
- 4.1 Workplace administrative procedures related to safety are identified and interpreted
- 4.2 Administrative procedures related to safety and emergency procedures and incidents are implemented in accordance with workplace and regulatory requirements
- 4.3 All required aircraft safety documentation is completed in accordance with workplace requirements
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance.
Integrated activities to maintain the safety of passengers, aircrew and aircraft may be provided:
on any aircraft type in commercial service
during short and/or long haul services
in any allowable operating and weather conditions
in accordance with regulatory and operational requirements
Performance may be demonstrated:
in an approved cabin service simulator
in a suitably simulated work environment
on a passenger-carrying aircraft
Resources required when maintaining the safety of passengers and aircraft may include but are not restricted to:
safety instruction sheets
safety demonstration videos
first aid kit/equipment
aircraft intercom and communications equipment
lifejackets, life rafts, seat cushions
defibrillator
escape devices
personal breathing equipment
oxygen equipment including masks, fixed, portable
fire fighting equipment
restraint equipment
survival equipment
emergency lighting equipment
Types of aircraft emergencies may include but are not limited to:
depressurisation of cabin
severe air turbulence
loss of aircraft power
malfunctioning aircraft equipment
collision
ditching of aircraft
emergency landing
explosion or fire on aircraft
illness or injury amongst passenger(s) or crew
smoke/fire in cabin
aborted takeoff
disruptive/unruly passengers
Persons consulted/interacted with when maintaining the safety of passengers and aircraft may include:
passengers
other aircrew members
emergency services personnel
ground staff
Dependent on the type of organisation concerned and the local terminology used, workplace procedures may include:
company procedures
enterprise procedures
organisational procedures
established procedures
standard operating procedures
Information/documents may include:
sections of regulations pertaining to the safety responsibilities and roles of cabin crew
airline procedures and instructions and job specification
pre-flight safety demonstration procedures
cabin safety checklists and procedures
Air Safety Incident Reports (ASIRs)
Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) safety reports
enterprise specific safety reports
emergency procedures
flight passenger schedules
induction and training materials
conditions of service, legislation and industrial agreements including workplace agreements and awards
Applicable regulations and legislation may include:
Civil Aviation Act
relevant requirements, standards and recommended practices of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) pertaining to the integrated safety responsibilities and roles of aircrew
relevant Australian Civil Aviation Safety Regulations and Civil Aviation Orders pertaining to the integrated safety responsibilities and roles of aircrew
relevant OH&S legislation
relevant food handling and hygiene legislation
equal opportunity and anti-discrimination legislation
relevant Australian Standards
industrial relations and workplace compensation legislation
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance.
Integrated activities to maintain the safety of passengers, aircrew and aircraft may be provided:
on any aircraft type in commercial service
during short and/or long haul services
in any allowable operating and weather conditions
in accordance with regulatory and operational requirements
Performance may be demonstrated:
in an approved cabin service simulator
in a suitably simulated work environment
on a passenger-carrying aircraft
Resources required when maintaining the safety of passengers and aircraft may include but are not restricted to:
safety instruction sheets
safety demonstration videos
first aid kit/equipment
aircraft intercom and communications equipment
lifejackets, life rafts, seat cushions
defibrillator
escape devices
personal breathing equipment
oxygen equipment including masks, fixed, portable
fire fighting equipment
restraint equipment
survival equipment
emergency lighting equipment
Types of aircraft emergencies may include but are not limited to:
depressurisation of cabin
severe air turbulence
loss of aircraft power
malfunctioning aircraft equipment
collision
ditching of aircraft
emergency landing
explosion or fire on aircraft
illness or injury amongst passenger(s) or crew
smoke/fire in cabin
aborted takeoff
disruptive/unruly passengers
Persons consulted/interacted with when maintaining the safety of passengers and aircraft may include:
passengers
other aircrew members
emergency services personnel
ground staff
Dependent on the type of organisation concerned and the local terminology used, workplace procedures may include:
company procedures
enterprise procedures
organisational procedures
established procedures
standard operating procedures
Information/documents may include:
sections of regulations pertaining to the safety responsibilities and roles of cabin crew
airline procedures and instructions and job specification
pre-flight safety demonstration procedures
cabin safety checklists and procedures
Air Safety Incident Reports (ASIRs)
Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) safety reports
enterprise specific safety reports
emergency procedures
flight passenger schedules
induction and training materials
conditions of service, legislation and industrial agreements including workplace agreements and awards
Applicable regulations and legislation may include:
Civil Aviation Act
relevant requirements, standards and recommended practices of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) pertaining to the integrated safety responsibilities and roles of aircrew
relevant Australian Civil Aviation Safety Regulations and Civil Aviation Orders pertaining to the integrated safety responsibilities and roles of aircrew
relevant OH&S legislation
relevant food handling and hygiene legislation
equal opportunity and anti-discrimination legislation
relevant Australian Standards
industrial relations and workplace compensation legislation
EVIDENCE GUIDE
The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required knowledge and skills, the range statement and the assessment guidelines for this Training Package.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria of this unit and include demonstration of applying:
the underpinning knowledge and skills
relevant legislation and workplace procedures
other relevant aspects of the range statement
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Performance is demonstrated consistently over a period of time and in a suitable range of contexts
Resources for assessment include:
a range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or other simulated practical and knowledge assessment, and/or
access to an appropriate range of relevant operational situations in the workplace
In both real and simulated environments, access is required to:
relevant and appropriate materials and equipment, and
applicable documentation including workplace procedures, regulations, codes of practice and operation manuals
Method of assessment
Assessment of this unit must be undertaken by a registered training organisation
As a minimum, assessment of knowledge must be conducted through appropriate written/oral tests
Practical assessment must occur:
through activities in an appropriately simulated environment at the registered training organisation, and/or
in an appropriate range of situations in the workplace
The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required knowledge and skills, the range statement and the assessment guidelines for this Training Package.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria of this unit and include demonstration of applying:
the underpinning knowledge and skills
relevant legislation and workplace procedures
other relevant aspects of the range statement
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Performance is demonstrated consistently over a period of time and in a suitable range of contexts
Resources for assessment include:
a range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or other simulated practical and knowledge assessment, and/or
access to an appropriate range of relevant operational situations in the workplace
In both real and simulated environments, access is required to:
relevant and appropriate materials and equipment, and
applicable documentation including workplace procedures, regulations, codes of practice and operation manuals
Method of assessment
Assessment of this unit must be undertaken by a registered training organisation
As a minimum, assessment of knowledge must be conducted through appropriate written/oral tests
Practical assessment must occur:
through activities in an appropriately simulated environment at the registered training organisation, and/or
in an appropriate range of situations in the workplace
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AWP83 | AVIF3005 | Maintain the safety of people and aircraft | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W889 | AVI40610 | Certificate IV in Aviation (Aircrewman) | Qualification |
| S627 | AVI30208 | Certificate III in Aviation (Flight Operations) | Qualification |
| S632 | AVI40508 | Certificate IV in Aviation (Leadership and Supervision) | Qualification |
| W888 | AVI30510 | Certificate III in Aviation (Rescue Crewman) | Qualification |