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

AVIF2015A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Utilise emergency breathing system

Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency AVIF2015A - Utilise emergency breathing system
Description This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to utilise emergency breathing systems (EBS) during underwater escape situations. Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements are applicable to this unit.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application Work involves the application of safety and escape policies, regulations, protocols and procedures required to utilise EBS during underwater escape situations.Use for ADF Aviation is to be in accordance with relevant Defence Orders and Instructions and applicable Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) compliance.Work is performed under limited supervision within organisational guidelines.This unit of competency is nominally packaged at Certificate II.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites Not applicable.
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: Prepare an EBS for use
  • EBS pre-flight inspection is conducted
  • Preparations for flight are completed in accordance with workplace procedures
  • EBS defects are reported in accordance with workplace procedures
       
Element: Operate an EBS
  • EBS is fitted in accordance with established procedures
  • EBS purging techniques are employed
  • Breathing techniques are employed during ascent
  • EBS malfunctions are responded to in accordance with workplace procedures
       
Element: Complete EBS after flight procedures
  • EBS after use inspection is conducted
  • EBS after flight defects are reported
  • EBS is packed up in accordance with workplace procedures
       


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.

The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required knowledge and skills, the range statement and the assessment guidelines for this Training Package.

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

The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria of this unit and include demonstration of:

the underpinning knowledge and skills

conducting pre-flight inspection of EBS including reporting of defects

operating EBS including purging techniques, breathing techniques and responding to EBS malfunctions

conducting inspection of EBS after use including reporting of defects, and pack up

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Performance is demonstrated consistently over a period of time and in a suitable range of contexts

Resources for assessment include:

a range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or other simulated practical and knowledge assessment, and/or

access to an appropriate range of relevant operational situations in the workplace

In both real and simulated environments, access is required to:

relevant and appropriate materials and equipment, and

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

Method of assessment

Assessment of this unit must be undertaken by a registered training organisation

As a minimum, assessment of knowledge must be conducted through appropriate written/oral tests

Practical assessment must occur:

through activities in an appropriately simulated environment at the registered training organisation, and/or

in an appropriate range of situations in the workplace


Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

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

Required knowledge:

Regulations, legislation, organisational policy and procedures in relation to emergency breathing systems

In Defence context, relevant Defence Orders and Instructions

Relevant OH&S and environmental procedures and regulations

EBS operating procedures

Underwater breathing techniques

Hazards associated with the use of EBS

EBS malfunctions and defects including their management and reporting procedures

Defect reporting procedures of the organisation

EBS pre- and post-use inspection procedures

Workplace procedures for utilising emergency breathing systems

Manufacturers instructions for emergency breathing system equipment

Risks that exist when utilising emergency breathing systems and related risk control procedures and precautions

Problems that may occur when utilising emergency breathing systems and appropriate action that should be taken in each case

Required skills:

Demonstrate EBS operating procedures

Perform underwater breathing techniques

Conduct EBS malfunction and defect management and reporting procedures

Conduct flight preparation procedures

Perform safety procedures for breathing compressed air underwater

Communicate effectively with others when utilising emergency breathing systems

Read, interpret and follow instructions, regulations, procedures and other information relevant to utilising emergency breathing systems

Complete documentation related to utilising emergency breathing systems

Work collaboratively with others when utilising emergency breathing systems

Adapt appropriately to cultural differences in the workplace, including modes of behaviour and interactions with others

Promptly report and/or rectify any identified problems that may occur when utilising emergency breathing systems

Implement contingency plans for unexpected events that may arise when utilising emergency breathing systems

Apply precautions and required action to minimise, control or eliminate hazards that may exist when utilising emergency breathing systems

Monitor and anticipate operational problems and hazards and take appropriate action

Monitor work activities in terms of planned schedule

Modify activities dependent on differing workplace contingencies, situations and environments

Work systematically with required attention to detail without injury to self, others or damage to goods or equipment

Adapt to differences in equipment and operating environment in accordance with standard operating procedures

Select and use required personal protective clothing and equipment conforming to industry and OH&S standards

Implement OH&S procedures and relevant regulations

Identify and correctly use emergency breathing system equipment

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance.

Defects may include:

visible signs of damage

leaking

EBS purging techniques may include:

blow-out

purge button

combination of blow-out and purge button

Malfunctions may include:

out of air

free flow

flooding (continual flow)

Dependent on the type of organisation concerned and the local terminology used, workplace procedures may include:

company procedures

enterprise procedures

organisational procedures

established procedures

standard operating procedures

manufacturers instructions

Information/documents may include:

relevant sections of Civil Aviation Safety Regulations and Civil Aviation Orders

in Defence context, relevant Defence Orders and Instructions

operations manuals

workplace procedures and instructions and job specification

induction and training materials

Applicable regulations and legislation may include:

relevant Civil Aviation Safety Regulations and Civil Aviation Orders

in Defence context, relevant Defence Orders and Instructions

relevant state/territory OH&S legislation

relevant state/territory environmental protection legislation

relevant Australian Standards

Performance includes tolerances specified in either of:

relevant licence and aircraft requirements of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority such as:

Day VFR syllabus

Manual of Standards

relevant defence documentation such as:

Defence Orders and Instructions

approved curricula and training documentation

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
EBS pre-flight inspection is conducted 
Preparations for flight are completed in accordance with workplace procedures 
EBS defects are reported in accordance with workplace procedures 
EBS is fitted in accordance with established procedures 
EBS purging techniques are employed 
Breathing techniques are employed during ascent 
EBS malfunctions are responded to in accordance with workplace procedures 
EBS after use inspection is conducted 
EBS after flight defects are reported 
EBS is packed up in accordance with workplace procedures 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

AVIF2015A - Utilise emergency breathing system
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