Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

AVIF0038 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Undertake aircraft underwater escape and survival

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Issue Date: May 2024


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Unit of Competency AVIF0038 - Undertake aircraft underwater escape and survival
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to undertake aircraft underwater escape and survival in compliance with relevant regulatory requirements of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) and national operating standards.It includes preparing for aircraft ditching, undertaking evacuation from an aircraft, conducting rescue recovery process and controlling survival hazards.This unit addresses aviation non-technical skill requirements (mental, social and personal-management abilities) for flight crews and passengers and contributes to safe and effective performance in complex aviation operational environments.Operations are conducted as part of commercial and military aircraft activities across a variety of operational contexts within the Australian aviation industry.Work is performed independently or under limited supervision within a single-pilot or multi-crew environment.Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements are applicable to this unit.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field F – Safety Management
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Prepare for aircraft ditching
  • Nature and extent of aircraft situation is communicated and acknowledgment confirmed
       
Element: Personal items within the cabin are secured prior to ditching
       
Element: Restraint devices and survival equipment are checked, fastened and secured prior to ditching
       
Element: Primary and secondary egress routes, exits and equipment are located
       
Element: Brace position is adopted
       
Element: Undertake evacuation from an aircraft
  • Spatial orientation is conducted
       
Element: Egress points are located
       
Element: Exits are jettisoned and cleared
       
Element: Restraint devices are released
       
Element: Conduct rescue recovery process
  • Safety equipment is deployed in accordance with workplace procedures
       
Element: Position indicating and signalling devices are deployed
       
Element: Rescue recovery techniques are applied
       
Element: Control survival hazards
  • Potential hazards are identified and controlled
       
Element: Swimming techniques with a life jacket are applied
       
Element: Hypothermia management techniques are employed
       
Element: Raft boarding and righting techniques are employed
       
Element: Emergency supplies and equipment are managed
       

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment.

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Nature and extent of aircraft situation is communicated and acknowledgment confirmed 
 
 
 
 
Spatial orientation is conducted 
 
 
 
Safety equipment is deployed in accordance with workplace procedures 
 
 
Potential hazards are identified and controlled 
 
 
 
 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

AVIF0038 - Undertake aircraft underwater escape and survival
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