Assessor Resource

PUAFIR205B
Respond to aviation incident (specialist)

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


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.

This unit covers the competency for working as a member of a specialist team, under supervision, while responding to an aviation incident.

You may want to include more information here about the target group and the purpose of the assessments (eg formative, summative, recognition)

Prerequisites

Prerequisite Unit/s

PUAFIR201B Prevent injury

PUAFIR203B Respond to urban fire

Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.



Evidence Required

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

It is essential for this unit that competence be demonstrated in: aviation firefighting tactics and strategies, selection and use of firefighting equipment, personal protective clothing and equipment in a manner compliant with the aviation organisation's and legislative/regulatory requirements and objectives

Consistency in performance

Competency in this unit needs to be assessed over a period of time to ensure consistency of performance in a range of applicable simulated scenarios, consistent with the range of response responsibility requirements

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Context of assessment

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

Specific resources for assessment

access to firefighting equipment

protective clothing and equipment

access to an airport

access to aircraft

fire extinguishment media

relevant legislation and regulations

access to simulated aviation incidents

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.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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

Required Skills

application of aviation strategy, tactics and techniques

identification of hazards in aircraft

identification of toxic environments

demonstrate airport operating procedures

Required Knowledge

aircraft construction

aircraft hazards

aircraft emergency procedures

airport emergency procedures

fireground strategies and tactics for aircraft incidents

operation of emergency exits

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.

Strategies must include

control and extinguish fire

isolate aircraft fuselage from hazard

maintain safe paths of egress

Operational tactics must include

'offensive and defensive ' tactics with breathing apparatus precautionary actions

Aircraft incidents must include

fuel spill

brake failure

tyre failure

hydraulic failure

electrical failure

undercarriage failure

wildlife collisions

foreign object damage

sabotage

faulty armaments

aircrew escape units

passengers/crew who are:

injured

fatigued

incapacitated

Aircraft fires must include

engine

tyre

brake

auxiliary power unit

cabin

explosion

cargo

re-fuelling

Aircraft crashes must include

military

multiple aircraft

structures on airport

structures off airport

mid air

vehicles

and may also include

on water

On-site considerations may include

water supplies

runway surface

runway markers

navigation lights

drains

terrain

hard standing

crash conditions

other aircraft movements

wind direction and speed

rain

ambient temperature

time of day

toxic and dangerous conditions

Equipment must include

firefighting hose

ladders

hydraulic rescue equipment

breathing apparatus

ventilation equipment

ancillary firefighting equipment

rescue equipment

specialised tools for cabin entry

fixative or sealant for ACMs

extrication devices

lighting equipment

and may also include

escape safety devices

rescue boats

Equipment must include

aircraft rescue and firefighting vehicle

apparatus to deliver extinguishing medium

Resources must include

personnel

extinguishing medium

protective clothing

communications equipment

firefighting equipment

barrier tape

aircraft securing and stabilisation equipment

Aircraft incident response planning must include

aircraft familiarisation

airport topography

airport operations

airport emergency plans

available resources

prior notice incidents

no prior notice incidents

and may also include

arresting systems

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
Approach to incident is based on location, terrain, weather, wind speed and direction and response time requirements 
Hazards and personal injury risks associated with aircraft incidents and/or accidents are identified 
Access to the incident is based on airport and aircraft knowledge 
Changing conditions are monitored, anticipated and managed in accordance with aviation organisation procedures 
Operations are carried out in accordance with regulatory requirements 
Appropriate equipment is selected and used to isolate the aircraft fuselage from hazard and escape paths are maintained in accordance with aviation agency procedures 
Equipment selected must comply with objectives and strategies 
Appropriate rescue and /or firefighting equipment is selected and used in accordance with aviation organisation procedures 
Hazards and personal injury risks associated with aircraft incidents are identified 
Equipment is selected and located to facilitate evacuation and rescue 
Evacuees are moved and/or directed to a safe area 
Operational tactics are implemented based on incident conditions and aviation organisation procedures 
Changing conditions are evaluated and any changes to tactics communicated in accordance with organisational procedures 
Operations are carried out in accordance with any regulatory requirements 
Fuselage protection and fire free escape paths are established and maintained in accordance with aviation organisation's procedures 
Assistance is provided during the aircraft evacuation 
Evacuees are moved or directed to a safe area in accordance with Aerodrome Emergency Plan 
Appropriate rescue techniques are used to release entrapped persons 
Evidence at the aircraft is preserved and secured 
Any damage to the aircraft caused by forcible entry is recorded and reported according to organisational/legislative requirements 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

PUAFIR205B - Respond to aviation incident (specialist)
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PUAFIR205B - Respond to aviation incident (specialist)

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