This unit applies to personnel responsible for operating equipment used to transfer fuel, internal and external foam injection systems and mixing equipment, such as Aircraft Officers, Airbase Managers and support crew.
This unit covers the competency required to operate a range of aviation support equipment related to the loading of fuels, and the mixing and loading of aerial suppressants.
Aviation operations occur in a heavily regulated environment. Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements are applicable to this unit.
You may want to include more information here about the target group and the purpose of the assessments (eg formative, summative, recognition)
Prerequisites
PUAFIR209B Work safely around aircraft
Employability Skills
This unit contains employability skills.
Evidence Required
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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:
adhere to safe work practices including safety response action in the event of equipment malfunction
undertake operations in accordance with WHS guidelines and legislative and operational guidelines
identify job site and potential site hazards, and plan work to minimise risk
follow correct preparation and establishment procedures
service and maintain equipment
apply relevant workplace procedures including codes of practice, hazard policy and procedures, job procedures and work instructions, guidelines relating to safe use of equipment, housekeeping procedures
take action promptly – report accidents and incidents within regulatory and agency requirements
complete work systematically in accordance with safe operating procedures to minimise risk of injury to self, others or damage to aircraft or equipment
Consistency in performance
Competency should be demonstrated over time in a range of actual or simulated workplace environments.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Context of assessment
Competency should be assessed on-the-job or in a simulated work environment.
Specific resources for assessment
Access is required to:
personal protective and safety equipment
area to conduct operations
aircraft and necessary equipment
appropriate tools and equipment for testing, maintaining and inspecting equipment
safe disposal facilities
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
Submission Requirements
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Assessment Tasks
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This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit.
Required Skills
apply safety and emergency procedures
display mechanical aptitude including appropriate hand-eye coordination
identify and correctly use equipment
identify potential hazards
maintain and repair equipment within scope of responsibility
work as a member of a team
Required Knowledge
aircraft safety
documentation requirements and reporting arrangements
legislative and agency rules and regulations
potential hazards and their impact on aircraft refuelling operations
relevant mechanical knowledge
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.
Requirements for operations may include:
aircraft safety procedures
civil aviation legislation
dangerous goods legislation
Fire Code of Practice
flight supplement specifications
installation of hook up procedures
manufacturers specifications
material safety data sheets (MSDS) or safety data sheets (SDS)
organisational operational procedures
WHS guidelines
Equipment may include:
air compressors and air operated pumps
fuel transfer equipment such as:
anti-static line
drum opening tools
electrical pump
hand pump
petrol or diesel pump
rags/cleaning equipment
hand mixing tools and pumps
internal and external foam injection systems
mixing equipment such as impeller mixers, batch mixers, inductor mixers, eductor mixer
Personal protective clothing and equipment may include:
Loading firebombing aircraft: eye goggles, protective overalls, safety boots, dust respirator, chemical or work gloves, ear defenders
Undertaking refuelling of aircraft: ear and eye protection, safety boots and protective overalls, chemical or work gloves
Aircraft may include:
fixed wing
rotary wing
Guided to position may include:
using marshalling signals
using radio
Quality assurance checks may include:
checks for:
contaminants
foam concentration
retardant viscosity
salt content
verification of product
water presence
Consumables to be transferred may include:
aerial firefighting foam and gel concentrates
chemical retardants powdered or liquid
Jet A1 (Avtur) or Avgas from drum or bulk storage
water
other aerial suppressants
Loading equipment may include:
delivery pumps
hose skates
Kamlock couplings
rigid delivery hose
semi-rigid delivery hose
Communication may include:
hand signals
radio communications
telephone communications
verbal instructions
Servicing and maintaining equipment may include:
fault finding and rectification
liaising with specialist personnel
security procedures
servicing, cleaning and maintaining in accordance with manufacturer specifications
stripping and assembling equipment
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Observation Checklist
Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice
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Comments/feedback
Requirements for operations are identified and confirmed with relevant personnel.
Hazards that will impact on the operation of the equipment are identified and evaluated.
Personal protective clothing and equipment is selected and worn in accordance with organisational and work health and safety (WHS) requirements.
Availability of safety equipment, its accessibility and currency of maintenance are confirmed.
Support equipment is selected, assembled and set up in accordance with manufacturer specifications, organisational guidelines and regulatory requirements.
Consumables are checked to ensure they are the correct type, packaging is free from damage, not leaking, is sealed correctly and is within the use-by date.
Ancillary equipment and consumables are transported and stored in accordance with manufacturer requirements, organisational guidelines and procedures, and regulatory requirements.
Equipment is inspected/tested and adjusted where required to ensure correct operation.
Consumables are opened and inspected for contaminants, under pilot supervision if required.
Contaminated products are identified, marked accordingly and removed.
Information is documented, maintained and reported in accordance with organisational procedures.
Aircraft is guidedto 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 manufacturer specifications, organisational guidelines, WHS and regulatory requirements.
Quality assurance checks are conducted on consumables to be transferred and adjustments are made if required.
Consumable material is transferred to the aircraft using loading equipment with pilot approval, in accordance with organisational and WHS requirements.
Area of operations is monitored to ensure safety of personnel and operation of equipment.
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 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.
Excess consumables and waste products are stored and disposed of in accordance with manufacturer specifications, organisational guidelines and regulatory requirements.
Servicing and maintaining equipment is undertaken within scope of authority.
Major faults to equipment are documented and forwarded for rectification in accordance with organisational requirements.
Equipment is stowed or forwarded for repairs, as appropriate.
Documentation related to maintenance or damage to equipment is completed and reported in accordance with procedures.
Site selected for operations is cleared and restored in accordance with organisational guidelines.
Forms
Assessment Cover Sheet
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Assessment Record Sheet
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