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

Required Skills

apply standby procedures

identify and avoid hazards overhead structural and surface

operate aerial appliance and ancillary equipment

operate crew basket if fitted

operate monitor if fitted

operate rescue stretcher if fitted

raise and lower training appliance

Required Knowledge

emergency procedures

fields of operation

operation of standby procedures

principal features and main components of the appliance

procedures for elevating extending training depressing and housing an aerial device

procedures for siting and stabilising an appliance

safe working limits of the appliance

safety features located on an appliance

weather

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria Required Skills and Knowledge the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package

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

Assessment must confirm the ability to

accurately place appliance

operate appliances safely and smoothly

avoid hazards and obstacles

implement safe work practices

Consistency in performance

Competency should be demonstrated over time in a range of actual or simulated workplace environments

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Context of assessment

Competency should be assessed onthejob or in a simulated workplace environment

Specific resources for assessment

Access is required to

organisational aerial appliances

site suitable for assessment

Method of assessment

In a public safety environment assessment is usually conducted via direct observation in a training environment or in the workplace via subject matter supervision andor mentoring which is typically recorded in a competency workbook

Assessment is completed using appropriately qualified assessors who select the most appropriate method of assessment

Assessment may occur in an operational environment or in an agencyapproved simulated work environment Forms of assessment that are typically used include

direct observation

interviewing the candidate

journals and workplace documentation

third party reports from supervisors

written or oral questions

Hazards may include:

Safe working operations may include compliance with:

Appliance may include:

Ancillary equipment may include:

Personal protective clothing and equipment may include:

Appropriate personnel may include:

Communication may include:

Servicing and maintaining equipment may include: