This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to deliver pyrotechnics and handheld stores in compliance with relevant regulatory requirements of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) and national operating standards.

It includes preparing pyrotechnics or stores for aerial delivery, deploying pyrotechnics or stores, and responding to in-flight pyrotechnic and stores emergencies.

This unit addresses aviation technical skill requirements (physical, mental and task-management abilities) related to equipment and system operations of flight crew and contributes to safe and effective performance in complex aviation operational environments.

Operations are conducted as part of recreational, 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.

ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1

Prepare pyrotechnics or stores for delivery

1.1

Information/documentation about pyrotechnics or handheld stores is obtained, read and used to guide work as required

1.2

Pyrotechnics or stores are stored securely in aircraft

1.3

Pyrotechnics or stores are inspected for serviceability in accordance with preparation procedures

1.4

Pyrotechnics or stores are prepared and/or armed for use in accordance with preparation instructions

2

Deploy pyrotechnics or stores

2.1

Personal protective equipment (PPE) is selected and used in accordance with organisational policies and procedures

2.2

Hazards are identified, risks are assessed and hazard management implemented

2.3

Pyrotechnics or handheld stores are released or deployed in accordance with operational instructions

3

Respond to in-flight pyrotechnics or stores emergency

3.1

Pyrotechnic or handheld stores emergencies are identified

3.2

Emergency procedures are implemented and appropriate response undertaken

Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.

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

Not applicable.

W – Equipment and Systems Operations