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

Required Skills

apply aviation strategy tactics and techniques

apply rescue strategies and tactics

apply sizeup strategies

identify hazards

implement aerodrome operating procedures

implement appropriate techniquesstrategiesprocedures

implement incident management procedures

Required Knowledge

aerodrome emergency plans

aerodrome operating procedures

air navigation regulations

aircraft details construction control surfaces engines

CASA regulatory arrangements and standards

Civil Aviation Regulations

fireground strategies and tactics for aircraft incidents

ICAO standards and recommended practices

identification of hazards fuel systems hydraulic systems electrical systems pyrotechnics armaments and other hazards for military aircraft

operation of emergency exits

security of scene

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

conduct overall sizeup operations of an aviation accident and incident

control firefighting tactics and strategies

appropriately select and use aviation firefighting equipment firefighting agents and protective equipment under response conditions

implement action plans in accordance with standard operating procedures and regulatory requirements

Consistency in performance

Competency should be demonstrated in a range of actual or simulated aviation incidents

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Context of assessment

Competency should be assessed onthejob and in a range of simulated aviation fires and incidents

Specific resources for assessment

Access is required to

specialised aviation firefighting equipment and mediums

appropriate protective clothing and equipment

environmentally sound training ground incorporating aircraft simulations for practical training

appropriate fuels for burning

aircraft or simulator

agency regulations

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

Aviation accidents and incidents must include:

Aviation accident and incident response conditions must include:

Resources must include:

and may also include:

Hazards and special risks may include:

Size-up strategy may include:

Relevant factors may include:

Emergency services liaison may include: