REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS |
This describes the essential knowledge and skills and their level required for this unit.
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Required knowledge:
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Regulations, legislation, organisational policy and procedures in relation to emergency breathing systems
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In Defence context, relevant Defence Orders and Instructions
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Relevant OH&S and environmental procedures and regulations
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EBS operating procedures
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Underwater breathing techniques
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Hazards associated with the use of EBS
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EBS malfunctions and defects including their management and reporting procedures
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Defect reporting procedures of the organisation
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EBS pre- and post-use inspection procedures
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Workplace procedures for utilising emergency breathing systems
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Manufacturers instructions for emergency breathing system equipment
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Risks that exist when utilising emergency breathing systems and related risk control procedures and precautions
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Problems that may occur when utilising emergency breathing systems and appropriate action that should be taken in each case
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Required skills:
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Demonstrate EBS operating procedures
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Perform underwater breathing techniques
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Conduct EBS malfunction and defect management and reporting procedures
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Conduct flight preparation procedures
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Perform safety procedures for breathing compressed air underwater
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Communicate effectively with others when utilising emergency breathing systems
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Read, interpret and follow instructions, regulations, procedures and other information relevant to utilising emergency breathing systems
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Complete documentation related to utilising emergency breathing systems
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Work collaboratively with others when utilising emergency breathing systems
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Adapt appropriately to cultural differences in the workplace, including modes of behaviour and interactions with others
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Promptly report and/or rectify any identified problems that may occur when utilising emergency breathing systems
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Implement contingency plans for unexpected events that may arise when utilising emergency breathing systems
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Apply precautions and required action to minimise, control or eliminate hazards that may exist when utilising emergency breathing systems
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Monitor and anticipate operational problems and hazards and take appropriate action
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Monitor work activities in terms of planned schedule
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Modify activities dependent on differing workplace contingencies, situations and environments
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Work systematically with required attention to detail without injury to self, others or damage to goods or equipment
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Adapt to differences in equipment and operating environment in accordance with standard operating procedures
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Select and use required personal protective clothing and equipment conforming to industry and OH&S standards
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Implement OH&S procedures and relevant regulations
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Identify and correctly use emergency breathing system equipment
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