Assessor Resource

PUAFIR402B
Supervise specialist response to aviation incidents

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 to supervise the initial response to an aviation incident by a specialised aviation firefighting team.

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

PUAFIR205B Respond to aviation incident (specialist)

Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.



Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

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.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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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

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

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

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
ICAO/CASA requirement/recommendations are determined when attending an aircraft accident or incident 
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 
Size-up strategy is communicated to the firefighting team 
Size-up is based on aircraft type, terrain, wind, weather, location, vehicles and the personnel immediately available 
Fireground tactics are applied and continually monitored and communicated in accordance with aviation agency procedures 
Firefighting teams and incident conditions are monitored to maintain the safest possible working conditions at the scene 
Changing conditions are communicated to supervisor and team members 
Hazards and special risks are identified and continually monitored and communicated in accordance with aviation agency practices and procedures 
Passenger and crew evacuation and movement to a safe area are coordinated with the Aerodrome Emergency Plan 
Removal of injured persons and medical assistance are practised in accordance with aviation agency operational practices and procedures 
The operation of extrication equipment is monitored 
Aircraft facilities, equipment or structures removed or damaged during rescue operations are recorded in accordance with Air Navigation Regulations 
All persons on board are accounted for and information communicated to DISPLAN coordinator with Civil Aviation Regulations 
Damage to the aircraft is noted and recorded 
Security of the aircraft and scene is maintained 
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 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

PUAFIR402B - Supervise specialist response to aviation incidents
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