This unit of competency involves the skills and knowledge required to operate a range of aviation support equipment related to the loading and transfer of fuels and the mixing and loading of aerial suppressants (consumables) for use in firefighting operations.

The unit applies to personnel such as aircraft officers, airbase managers and support crews who are responsible for operating aviation support equipment used to transfer and/or load fuel. They will use a variety of electronic, mechanical and handheld pumps, internal and external foam injection systems, tools and mixing equipment.

The fire sector is those sections of government departments, statutory authorities or organisations that have responsibility under jurisdictional arrangements for the delivery of firefighting and fire management services.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

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Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment. Non-essential conditions may be found in the Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice	Yes	No	Comments/feedback
Aircraft is guided to position for refuelling operations and is approached on pilot approval
Equipment is connected to aircraft and operated, in accordance with organisational procedures, ensuring quality and consistency of product
Equipment is used, in accordance with regulator requirements, organisational procedures, manufacturers' specifications and WHS/OHS guidelines
Quality assurance checks are conducted on consumables to be transferred and adjustments are made, if required
Consumables are transferred to the aircraft using loading equipment with pilot approval, in accordance with organisational procedures and WHS/OHS requirements
Area of operations is monitored to ensure safety of personnel
Operation of equipment is monitored and adjusted to reflect changed conditions and operational requirements
Equipment is disconnected at completion of transfer on pilot approval and is cleared, in accordance with permit issued for aircraft to depart
Appropriate action is taken to rectify faults or deficiencies in the operation of equipment
Communication is maintained throughout operations with appropriate personnel
Requirements for aviation support equipment operation are identified and confirmed with relevant personnel
Aircraft is guided to position for refuelling operations and is approached on pilot approval
Excess consumables and waste products are stored and disposed of, in accordance with organisational procedures, regulator requirements and manufacturers' specifications

Assessment Cover Sheet

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PUAFIR313 - Operate aviation support equipment

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