This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit

Required Skills

display mechanical aptitude including appropriate handeye coordination

operate effectively in an aircraft for extended periods

use communications equipment effectively

work as a member of a team

Required Knowledge

aircraft safety

mechanical knowledge sufficient to maintain and repair machines

legislative and organisations rules and regulations governing aerial ignition operations

forms and applications of various aerial ignition technology

safety and emergency procedures when undertaking aerial ignition operations

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

It is essential for this unit that competence be demonstrated in

adherence to safe working practice including safety response action in the event of machine or ignition equipment malfunction

demonstration of correct preflight testing and installation procedures

accurately dispensing incendiaries

servicing and maintenance of equipment

Consistency in performance

Evidence should be gathered over a period of time in a range of actual or simulated workplace environments

Shows evidence of application of relevant workplace procedures including

codes of practice

hazard policy and procedures

job procedures and work instructions

guidelines relating to safe use of equipment

house keeping procedures

following workplace procedures

action taken promptly accidents and incidents reported within regulatory and organisations requirements

work completed systematically in accordance with safe operating procedures to minimise risk of injury to self others or damage to equipment

Competency in using this equipment is required at least yearly under carriage of dangerous goods CAR a

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Context of assessment

Assessment will take place in a simulated environment followed by assessment by an accredited operator onthejob

Specific resources for assessment

aerial ignition equipment and materials

transport of incendiary devices and ignition equipment

personal protective and safety equipment

an area to conduct operations

aircraft and necessary equipment

appropriate tools and equipment for testing maintenance and inspection of 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 andor 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 agencyapproved 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

Personal protection and safety equipment may include:

Organisational procedures may include:

Incendiary devices and associated consumable materials may include:

Ignition equipment includes:

Mixing equipment may include:

Emergency procedures may include:

Servicing, maintaining and repairing equipment may include: