Unit of competency Outline
Date retreived
22/07/2026 8:13 AM AWST
22/07/2026 8:13 AM AWST
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Respond to aviation incident (specialist)
Respond to aviation incident (specialist)
Unit of competency
National Code
PUAFIR205B
PUAFIR205B
State Code
WG133
WG133
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
07/11/2014
Field of Education
039905 - Fire Technology
Original Release Date
07/11/2014
Nominal Hours
90
Description
This unit covers the competency required to work under supervision as a member of a specialist team while responding to an aviation incident. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Respond to aircraft incident
- 1.1 Approach to incident is based on location, terrain, weather, wind speed, direction and response time requirements.
- 1.2 Hazards and personal injury risks associated with aircraft incidents and/or accidents are identified.
- 1.3 Access to the incident is based on airport and aircraft knowledge.
- 1.4 Changing conditions are monitored, anticipated and managed in accordance with aviation organisational procedures.
- 1.5 Operations are carried out in accordance with regulatory requirements.
2. Use appropriate equipment
- 2.1 Equipment is selected in accordance with objectives and strategies.
- 2.2 Appropriate rescue and/or firefighting equipment is selected and used in accordance with aviation organisational procedures.
- 2.3 Appropriate equipment is selected and used to isolate aircraft fuselage from hazards and escape paths are maintained in accordance with aviation agency procedures.
3. Evacuate persons and attend to casualties
- 3.1 Hazards and personal injury risks associated with aircraft incidents are identified.
- 3.2 Equipment is selected and located to facilitate evacuation and rescue.
- 3.3 Evacuees are moved and/or directed to a safe area.
4. Conduct operations
- 4.1 Operational tactics are implemented based on incident conditions and aviation organisation procedures.
- 4.2 Changing conditions are evaluated and any changes to tactics communicated in accordance with organisational procedures.
- 4.3 Operations are carried out in accordance with any regulatory requirements.
- 4.4 Fuselage protection and fire free escape paths are established and maintained in accordance with aviation organisational procedures.
- 4.5 Assistance is provided during aircraft evacuation.
- 4.6 Evacuees are moved or directed to a safe area in accordance with Aerodrome Emergency Plan.
- 4.7 Appropriate rescue techniques are used to release entrapped persons.
5. Conclude operations
- 5.1 Evidence at the aircraft is preserved and secured.
- 5.2 Any damage to the aircraft caused by forcible entry is recorded and reported in accordance with organisational and legislative requirements.
The Range Statement relates to the Unit of Competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording in the Performance Criteria is detailed below.
Aircraft incidents may include:
aircrew escape units
brake failure
crashes in:
difficult terrain
mid air
military
multiple aircraft
on water
structures off airport
structures on airport
vehicles
electrical failure
explosion
faulty armaments
fires in:
auxiliary power units
brakes
cabin
cargo
engines
re-fuelling
tyres
foreign object damage
fuel spill
hydraulic failure
injured, fatigued, and/or incapacitated passengers/crew
sabotage
tyre failure
undercarriage failure
wildlife collisions
Equipment may include:
aircraft rescue and firefighting vehicle
ancillary firefighting equipment
apparatus to deliver extinguishing medium
breathing apparatus
escape safety devices
extrication devices
firefighting hose
fixative or sealant for composite fibres
ladders
lighting equipment
rescue boats
rescue equipment
specialised tools for cabin entry
ventilation equipment
Strategies must include:
control and extinguish fire
isolate aircraft fuselage from hazard
maintain safe paths of egress
Operational tactics must include:
defensive firefighting tactics
offensive firefighting tactics
Aircraft incidents may include:
aircrew escape units
brake failure
crashes in:
difficult terrain
mid air
military
multiple aircraft
on water
structures off airport
structures on airport
vehicles
electrical failure
explosion
faulty armaments
fires in:
auxiliary power units
brakes
cabin
cargo
engines
re-fuelling
tyres
foreign object damage
fuel spill
hydraulic failure
injured, fatigued, and/or incapacitated passengers/crew
sabotage
tyre failure
undercarriage failure
wildlife collisions
Equipment may include:
aircraft rescue and firefighting vehicle
ancillary firefighting equipment
apparatus to deliver extinguishing medium
breathing apparatus
escape safety devices
extrication devices
firefighting hose
fixative or sealant for composite fibres
ladders
lighting equipment
rescue boats
rescue equipment
specialised tools for cabin entry
ventilation equipment
Strategies must include:
control and extinguish fire
isolate aircraft fuselage from hazard
maintain safe paths of egress
Operational tactics must include:
defensive firefighting tactics
offensive firefighting tactics
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, Required Skills and Knowledge, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Assessment must confirm the ability to:
implement aviation firefighting tactics and strategies
select and use firefighting equipment, extinguishing mediums, personal protective clothing and equipment in a manner compliant with the aviation organisational and legislative/regulatory requirements and objectives
Consistency in performance
Competency should be demonstrated over time to ensure consistency of performance in a range of applicable simulated scenarios, consistent with the range of response responsibility requirements.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Context of assessment
Competency should be assessed over time in a range of actual or simulated workplace environments.
Specific resources for assessment
Access is required to:
firefighting equipment
protective clothing and equipment
aircraft/simulator
fire extinguishment media
relevant legislation and regulations
simulated aviation incidents
Method of assessment
In a public safety environment assessment is usually conducted via direct observation in a training environment or in the workplace via subject matter supervision and/or mentoring, which is typically recorded in a competency workbook.
Assessment is completed using appropriately qualified assessors who select the most appropriate method of assessment.
Assessment may occur in an operational environment or in an agency-approved simulated work environment. Forms of assessment that are typically used include:
direct observation
interviewing the candidate
journals and workplace documentation
third party reports from supervisors
written or oral questions.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Assessment must confirm the ability to:
implement aviation firefighting tactics and strategies
select and use firefighting equipment, extinguishing mediums, personal protective clothing and equipment in a manner compliant with the aviation organisational and legislative/regulatory requirements and objectives
Consistency in performance
Competency should be demonstrated over time to ensure consistency of performance in a range of applicable simulated scenarios, consistent with the range of response responsibility requirements.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Context of assessment
Competency should be assessed over time in a range of actual or simulated workplace environments.
Specific resources for assessment
Access is required to:
firefighting equipment
protective clothing and equipment
aircraft/simulator
fire extinguishment media
relevant legislation and regulations
simulated aviation incidents
Method of assessment
In a public safety environment assessment is usually conducted via direct observation in a training environment or in the workplace via subject matter supervision and/or mentoring, which is typically recorded in a competency workbook.
Assessment is completed using appropriately qualified assessors who select the most appropriate method of assessment.
Assessment may occur in an operational environment or in an agency-approved simulated work environment. Forms of assessment that are typically used include:
direct observation
interviewing the candidate
journals and workplace documentation
third party reports from supervisors
written or oral questions.
Replaced By
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|---|---|---|---|
| OAZ00 | PUAFIR205 | Respond to aviation incident (specialist) | Unit of competency |
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