Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

AVIF0002 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Provide first aid in an aviation environment

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Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency AVIF0002 - Provide first aid in an aviation environment
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to provide first aid in an aviation environment, in compliance with relevant regulatory requirements of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) and national operating standards.It includes responding to an inflight emergency, applying appropriate inflight first aid procedures, communicating incident details, and evaluating incident and own performance.This unit addresses aviation technical skill requirements (physical, mental and task-management abilities) related to safety management duties of flight and ground operations personnel, and contributes to safe and effective performance in complex aviation operational environments.Operations are conducted as part of recreational, commercial and military aviation activities across a variety of operational contexts within the Australian aviation industry.Work is performed independently or under limited supervision as a single operator or within a team environment.Work is performed independently or under limited supervision within a single-pilot or multi-crew environment.Specific licensing/regulatory requirements relating to this unit of competency, including requirements for refresher training, should be obtained from the relevant national/state/territory work health and safety regulatory authority.Use for Defence Aviation is to be in accordance with relevant Defence Orders, Instructions, Publications and Regulations.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

As a minimum, assessors must satisfy applicable regulatory requirements, which include requirements in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations current at the time of assessment.

As a minimum, assessment must satisfy applicable regulatory requirements, which include requirements in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations current at the time of assessment.

Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy requirements of the work being performed and the needs of the candidate.

Assessment must occur in workplace operational situations. Where this is not appropriate, assessment must occur in simulated workplace operational situations that reflect workplace conditions.

Resources for assessment must include access to:

a range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or simulations

acceptable means of simulation assessment

applicable documentation including workplace procedures, regulations, codes of practice and operation manuals

relevant and appropriate materials, tools, equipment and personal protective equipment currently used in industry.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field F – Safety Management
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Respond to an inflight first aid emergency
  • Inflight first aid emergencies are recognised
  • Immediate hazards to health and safety of self and others are identified, assessed and managed
  • A systematic patient assessment allowing for quick identification of atrisk patients is completed
  • Situation is assessed and assistance is sought from other flight crew or aviation support services
       
Element: Apply appropriate inflight first aid procedures
  • Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is performed in accordance with Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) guidelines
  • Inflight first aid is provided in accordance with established first aid principles
  • Respectful behaviour towards casualty is displayed
  • Consent from casualty is obtained where possible
  • Available aircraft resources and equipment are used to make casualty as comfortable as possible
  • First aid equipment is operated in accordance with manufacturer instructions
  • Casualty’s condition is monitored continuously and responded to in accordance with first aid principles
       
Element: Communicate incident details
  • Incident and patient details are accurately conveyed to emergency response services
  • Details of incident are reported to workplace supervisor as appropriate
  • Comprehensive patient records are completed and confidentiality of these records and information is maintained in accordance with statutory and/or organisational policies
       
Element: Evaluate impact of incident on own performance
  • Possible psychological impacts on self and other responders involved in critical incidents are recognised
  • Individual needs are addressed in debriefing participation
       


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.

ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1

Respond to an inflight first aid emergency

1.1

Inflight first aid emergencies are recognised

1.2

Immediate hazards to health and safety of self and others are identified, assessed and managed

1.3

A systematic patient assessment allowing for quick identification of atrisk patients is completed

1.4

Situation is assessed and assistance is sought from other flight crew or aviation support services

2

Apply appropriate inflight first aid procedures

2.1

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is performed in accordance with Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) guidelines

2.2

Inflight first aid is provided in accordance with established first aid principles

2.3

Respectful behaviour towards casualty is displayed

2.4

Consent from casualty is obtained where possible

2.5

Available aircraft resources and equipment are used to make casualty as comfortable as possible

2.6

First aid equipment is operated in accordance with manufacturer instructions

2.7

Casualty’s condition is monitored continuously and responded to in accordance with first aid principles

3

Communicate incident details

3.1

Incident and patient details are accurately conveyed to emergency response services

3.2

Details of incident are reported to workplace supervisor as appropriate

3.3

Comprehensive patient records are completed and confidentiality of these records and information is maintained in accordance with statutory and/or organisational policies

4

Evaluate impact of incident on own performance

4.1

Possible psychological impacts on self and other responders involved in critical incidents are recognised

4.2

Individual needs are addressed in debriefing participation

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements, performance criteria and range of conditions on at least one occasion and include:

applying appropriate first aid procedures for at least two of the following:

allergic reaction

anaphylaxis

bleeding control

cardiac

cardiovascular

choking and airway obstruction

ear, nose and throat (ENT)

fractures, sprains and strains, using arm slings, roller bandages or other appropriate immobilisation techniques

gastrointestinal

infectious disease

musculoskeletal

neurological

psychiatric

respiratory distress, including asthma

shock

urological

vasovagal

communicating effectively with others

implementing work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) procedures and relevant regulations

performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR in accordance with Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC guidelines, including:

performing at least 2 minutes of uninterrupted single rescuer CPR (5 cycles of both compressions and ventilations) on an adult resuscitation manikin placed on the floor

performing at least 2 minutes of uninterrupted single rescuer CPR (5 cycles both compressions and ventilations) on an infant resuscitation manikin placed on a firm surface

responding appropriately in a regurgitation or vomiting

managing an unconscious breathing casualty

following single rescue procedure, including demonstrating a rotation of operators with minimal interruptions to compressions

following the prompts of an automated external defibrillator (AED)

reading, interpreting and following relevant regulations, instructions, procedures, information and signs

responding to at least two inflight first aid emergencies, including:

conducting a visual and verbal assessment of the casualty

applying safe manual handling techniques

participating in a post-incident debrief and evaluation

providing an accurate verbal or written incident report.

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements, performance criteria and range of conditions and include knowledge of:

aircraft first aid resources and equipment:

aircraft first aid kits

aviation life support equipment

aviation human factors:

aspects of lifestyle that may adversely influence personal physiological conditions inflight

atmospheric pressure changes

deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and other potential physiological hazards of air flight disease

fatigue

hyperventilation

intoxication

lack of oxygen due to cabin depressurisation or problems with air supply

personal injury

physical fitness

physical illness

spatial disorientation

visual illusions

aspects of lifestyle that may adversely influence personal psychological conditions inflight

mental illness

grief

trauma

interpersonal conflict

overwork

anxiety

uncontrolled fear response

uncontrolled stress

secondary effects of illness, disease or injury

CPR techniques in accordance with ARC guidelines

considerations when providing first aid including:

airway obstruction due to body position

appropriate duration and cessation of CPR

appropriate use of an AED

chain of survival

standard precautions

how to conduct a visual and verbal assessment of the casualty

legal, workplace and community considerations including:

awareness of potential need for stress-management techniques and available support following a first aid emergency

duty of care requirements

respectful behaviour towards a casualty

own skills and limitations

consent

privacy and confidentiality requirements

importance of debriefing

principles and procedures for managing the following first aid scenarios:

allergic reaction

anaphylaxis

bleeding control

cardiac

cardiovascular

choking and airway obstruction

ENT

fractures, sprains and strains, using arm slings, roller bandages or other appropriate immobilisation techniques

gastrointestinal

infectious disease

musculoskeletal

neurological

pathological control

psychiatric

respiratory distress, including asthma

shock

urological

vasovagal

state/territory regulations, first aid codes of practice and workplace procedures including:

ARC Guidelines relevant to provision of CPR and first aid

safe work practices to minimise risks and potential hazards

infection control principles and procedures, including use of standard precautions

requirements for currency of skills and knowledge.

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

(add new lines for each of the assessment tasks)

Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1

Respond to an inflight first aid emergency

1.1

Inflight first aid emergencies are recognised

1.2

Immediate hazards to health and safety of self and others are identified, assessed and managed

1.3

A systematic patient assessment allowing for quick identification of atrisk patients is completed

1.4

Situation is assessed and assistance is sought from other flight crew or aviation support services

2

Apply appropriate inflight first aid procedures

2.1

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is performed in accordance with Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) guidelines

2.2

Inflight first aid is provided in accordance with established first aid principles

2.3

Respectful behaviour towards casualty is displayed

2.4

Consent from casualty is obtained where possible

2.5

Available aircraft resources and equipment are used to make casualty as comfortable as possible

2.6

First aid equipment is operated in accordance with manufacturer instructions

2.7

Casualty’s condition is monitored continuously and responded to in accordance with first aid principles

3

Communicate incident details

3.1

Incident and patient details are accurately conveyed to emergency response services

3.2

Details of incident are reported to workplace supervisor as appropriate

3.3

Comprehensive patient records are completed and confidentiality of these records and information is maintained in accordance with statutory and/or organisational policies

4

Evaluate impact of incident on own performance

4.1

Possible psychological impacts on self and other responders involved in critical incidents are recognised

4.2

Individual needs are addressed in debriefing participation

Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment.

Inflight first aid emergencies must include two or more of the following:

cardiac

cardiovascular

ear, nose and throat (ENT)

gastrointestinal

infectious disease

musculoskeletal

neurological

psychiatric

respiratory

vasovagal

urological

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
Inflight first aid emergencies are recognised 
Immediate hazards to health and safety of self and others are identified, assessed and managed 
A systematic patient assessment allowing for quick identification of atrisk patients is completed 
Situation is assessed and assistance is sought from other flight crew or aviation support services 
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is performed in accordance with Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) guidelines 
Inflight first aid is provided in accordance with established first aid principles 
Respectful behaviour towards casualty is displayed 
Consent from casualty is obtained where possible 
Available aircraft resources and equipment are used to make casualty as comfortable as possible 
First aid equipment is operated in accordance with manufacturer instructions 
Casualty’s condition is monitored continuously and responded to in accordance with first aid principles 
Incident and patient details are accurately conveyed to emergency response services 
Details of incident are reported to workplace supervisor as appropriate 
Comprehensive patient records are completed and confidentiality of these records and information is maintained in accordance with statutory and/or organisational policies 
Possible psychological impacts on self and other responders involved in critical incidents are recognised 
Individual needs are addressed in debriefing participation 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

AVIF0002 - Provide first aid in an aviation environment
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Assessment Record Sheet

AVIF0002 - Provide first aid in an aviation environment

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Overall assessment result: Competent Not yet competent

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