The application of this unit in the workplace - the environments, complexities and situations involved - will be written during Phase II of the Review of the PUA00 Public Safety Training Package. This text will be useful for the purposes of job descriptions, recruitment advice or job analysis; where possible, it will not be too job specific to allow other industries to import it into other Training Packages, where feasible. | |
Prerequisite Unit/s | PUAFIR205B Respond to aviation incident (specialist) |
ELEMENT | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Respond to aircraftemergencies | 1.1 ICAO/CASA requirement/recommendations are determined when attending an aircraft accident or incident |
2. Determine aircraft size-up | 2.1 Size-up strategy is determined for principal aircraft attack based on factors such as type of emergency, persons on board, type of cargo and pilot's intentions 2.2 Size-up strategy is communicated to the firefighting team 2.3 Size-up is based on aircraft type, terrain, wind, weather, location, vehicles and the personnel immediately available |
3. Control an aircraft incident or accident | 3.1 Fireground tactics are applied and continually monitored and communicated in accordance with aviation agency procedures 3.2 Firefighting teams and incident conditions are monitored to maintain the safest possible working conditions at the scene 3.3 Changing conditions are communicated to supervisor and team members |
4. Identify hazards and special risks | 4.1 Hazards and special risks are identified and continually monitored and communicated in accordance with aviation agency practices and procedures |
5. Supervise the rescue and evacuation of persons on board aircraft | 5.1 Passenger and crew evacuation and movement to a safe area are coordinated with the Aerodrome Emergency Plan 5.2 Removal of injured persons and medical assistance are practised in accordance with aviation agency operational practices and procedures 5.3 The operation of extrication equipment is monitored 5.4 Aircraft facilities, equipment or structures removed or damaged during rescue operations are recorded in accordance with Air Navigation Regulations 5.5 All persons on board are accounted for and information communicated to DISPLAN coordinator with Civil Aviation Regulations |
6. Preserve aircraft and scene | 6.1 Damage to the aircraft is noted and recorded 6.2 Security of the aircraft and scene is maintained |
7. Liaise withemergency services | 7.1 Incident is handed over to the Senior DISPLAN coordinator when incident management is complete and it is safe to do so in accordance with Aviation Safety Organisations |
This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit. |
Required Skills |
applying aviation strategy, tactics and techniques identifying of hazards demonstrating aerodrome operating procedures applying size-up strategies applying rescue strategies and tactics demonstrating incident management techniques/strategies/procedures |
Required Knowledge |
aircraft details: construction control surfaces engines identification of hazards: fuel systems hydraulic systems electrical systems pyrotechnics armaments and other hazards for military aircraft operation of emergency exits aerodrome operating procedures fireground strategies and tactics for aircraft incidents security of scene |
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit | It is essential for this unit that competence be demonstrated in control of firefighting tactics and strategies, appropriate selection and use of firefighting equipment, firefighting agent and protective clothing under response conditions Implement actions in compliance with standard operating procedures and regulatory requirements Consistency in performance Evidence should be gathered over a period of time in a range of actual or simulated workplace environments |
Context of and specific resources for assessment | Context of assessment On the job and in a range of simulated aviation fires and incidents Specific resources for assessment access to specialised aviation firefighting equipment appropriate protective clothing and equipment access to an environmentally sound training ground incorporating aircraft simulations for practical training appropriate fuels for burning access to an airport access to an aircraft agency regulations appropriate fire extinguishment mediums |
Guidance information for assessment | Information that will assist or guide assessment will be written during Phase II of the Review of the PUA00 Public Safety Training Package. |
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. | |
Aviation emergencies must include | Aircraft fires including: engine fires wheel fires auxiliary power unit fire internal fires fires of electrical origin re-fuelling fires Aircraft collisions including: aircraft on the ground structures on and off the airport Aircraft equipment malfunction including: brake failure tyre failure hydraulic bomb warnings explosion on aircraft fuel spill military aircraft crash on water under-carriage observations smoked filled fuselage medical emergencies pilot incapacity |
Aviation emergency response conditions must include | Response time criteria Type of fire: hydrocarbon fuel metal armaments Type of aircraft: aircraft knowledge and familiarisation airport topography airport operations: category aircraft movements aerodrome emergency plans area of response |
Size-up considerations and reports may include | type of incident involvement tactical approach criteria: wind weather terrain aircraft type vehicle and personnel location number of passengers on board oral messages by radio |
Hazards associated with aircraft emergencies may include | location of fuel systems oxygen cylinders and supply systems electrical systems pyrotechnics hazardous materials hydraulic systems military aircraft: armament special fuels navigation systems ejection systems arresting systems radioactive materials Engines: turbine propeller rotors aircraft wheel fire hazards evacuation slides military aircraft arresting systems |
Protection of aircraft must may include | Air Navigation Regulations Civil Aviation Regulations Aerodrome Emergency Plans ICAO Standards and Recommended Practices CASA Regulatory Arrangements and Standards |
Emergency services liaison may include | ICS Management systems Aerodrome Emergency Plans MOAs |
Resources must include | personnel extinguishing mediums: extinguishing powder, water and foam protective clothing |
Other resources may include | dry sand extinguishing gas vaporising liquid |
Aircraft emergency response planning must include | type of fire: hydrocarbon fuel metal armaments aircraft knowledge and familiarisation airport topography airport operations airport emergency plans tactical approach: wind terrain aircraft type vehicle and crew location |
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This unit contains employability skills. |
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