Application
This unit applies to members of Air Search and Rescue teams working in the air.
Team members and crews may be members of a range of government and/or non-government agencies.
All aspects of the unit should be implemented in line with organisational policies and procedures.
Prerequisites
Not applicable.
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Work effectively as a member of a search and rescue crew | 1.1 Crew functions and responsibilities are determined. 1.2 Contact/call-out arrangements and requirements are determined from organisational documents and personal employment requirements 1.3 Factors which impede or disqualify persons from performing safe and effective aircrew duties are determined. 1.4 Communication equipment, terminology and procedures are utilised to ensure safe and effective operations during flight. 1.5 In-flight performance is maintained. |
2. Work safely in an aviation environment | 2.1 Safety procedures for working in and around aircraft are followed. 2.2 Cabin/load security and dangerous goods requirements are determined and followed in consultation with the pilot-in-command. 2.3 Appropriate manual handling strategies are applied when loading the aircraft. 2.4 In-flight hazards are identified and risks managed. |
3. Respond to aircraft emergency situations | 3.1 Aircraft cabin, load and occupants are prepared for impact. 3.2 Firefighting equipment is used to protect occupants and the aircraft from fire. 3.3 Escape/evacuation plan is implemented as required. 3.4 Emergency and ongoing care is provided to injured occupants. 3.5 Survival plan is implemented. |
4. Complete documentation | 4.1 Manifests, load sheets and other pre-flight documents are completed. 4.2 In-flight operations log is completed. 4.3 Debriefing documents and other post flight reports are completed. |
Required Skills
This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit. |
Required Skills: The ability to: communicate information orally and in writing complete Search and Rescue documentation harnesses and emergency exits operate aircraft doors operate aircraft intercom systems operate aviation survival equipment operate firefighting equipment |
Required Knowledge: Evidence of: a knowledge of aircraft accidental hazards and response an understanding of airside safety and aircraft safety an understanding of appropriate air traffic control procedures and terminology an understanding of appropriate aviation meteorology an understanding of aviation technology and communication procedures an understanding of manual handling hazards and techniques an understanding of Search and Rescue functions and responsibilities |
Evidence Required
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit | Operate safely and effectively as a crew member in an aviation environment. Consistency in performance In order to assess these performance criteria it may be necessary for evidence to be collected over a period of time in a context of rescue operations. |
Context of and specific resources for assessment | Context of assessment Evidence can be collected on the job but may be undertaken in a simulation. Specific resources for assessment An appropriate training location/venue and access to aircraft and survival equipment required for learning and assessment activities. |
Guidance information for assessment | Assessment with the following units would help meet aspects of holistic assessment: PUAAMS002B Search as a member of an air search team PUATEA001B Work in a team PUATEA003B Lead, manage and develop teams PUATEA004C Work effectively in a public safety organisation |
Range Statement
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. | |
Organisational documents may include: | emergency service pilots and procedures aircraft operator company operations manuals and memoranda of understanding |
Factors which may impede or exclude safe performance may include: | physical condition physiological condition psychological condition psychosocial condition pathological condition psychosocial condition |
Safety procedures for working in and around aircraft may include: | being familiar with aircraft appreciation of aircraft capabilities approaching rotary wing aircraft terrain-related issues |
Dangerous goods may include | search and rescue related pyrotechnics weapons and ammunition petroleum fuels |
In-flight hazards may include: | opening doors/windows moving around the aircraft operating near open doors loose articles in the cabin dispatching items operating electronic equipment |
Firefighting equipment may include: | dry chemical powder vaporising liquid carbon dioxide and foam extinguishers |
Emergency care includes: | pre-hospital emergency care as described in workplace emergency care qualifications which meet State and Territory OH&S requirements |
Survival equipment may include: | inflatable life-jackets inflatable life-rafts survival kits electronic location beacons |
Pre/post-flight documentation may include: | search briefing and debriefing forms manifests load sheets flight logs post flight reports |
Competency Field
Aviation marine search and rescue.
Employability Skills
This unit contains employability skills.
Licensing Information
Not applicable.