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

AVIF3026 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Facilitate an aerodrome emergency response

Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency AVIF3026 - Facilitate an aerodrome emergency response
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to facilitate an aerodrome emergency response, in compliance with relevant regulatory requirements of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) and national operating standards.It includes preparing for an aerodrome emergency, responding to an aerodrome emergency, and taking appropriate actions to reinstate aerodrome operations.This unit addresses aviation non-technical skill requirements (mental, social and personal-management abilities) related to safety management duties of 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 aircraft 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.Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements are applicable to this unit.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 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: Prepare for an aerodrome emergency
  • Familiarity with aerodrome emergency response procedures and role of responding agencies is established
  • Aerodrome emergency equipment is checked and tested in accordance with workplace procedures
  • Emergency exercises and debriefing sessions are participated in as required
  • Hazards are identified, risks are assessed and hazard management is implemented
  • Responding agencies are escorted on familiarisation tours of airside facilities as required
       
Element: Respond to an aerodrome emergency
  • Established emergency response procedures are followed
  • Forward command post (FCP) and other forward control areas are appropriately established
  • Wreckage is guarded and evidence is preserved
  • Command of initial emergency response is appropriately handed over to responding agencies
  • Responding agencies are assisted as required
  • Running log is maintained throughout an emergency
  • Media enquiries are appropriately handled
       
Element: Take appropriate action to reinstate aerodrome operations
  • Assessment of continued aerodrome operational capability is correctly made and authorities are notified
  • Airside facilities are returned to service as required
  • Reports are completed, filed and disseminated to relevant authorities as required 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.

ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1

Prepare for an aerodrome emergency

1.1

Familiarity with aerodrome emergency response procedures and role of responding agencies is established

1.2

Aerodrome emergency equipment is checked and tested in accordance with workplace procedures

1.3

Emergency exercises and debriefing sessions are participated in as required

1.4

Hazards are identified, risks are assessed and hazard management is implemented

1.5

Responding agencies are escorted on familiarisation tours of airside facilities as required

2

Respond to an aerodrome emergency

2.1

Established emergency response procedures are followed

2.2

Forward command post (FCP) and other forward control areas are appropriately established

2.3

Wreckage is guarded and evidence is preserved

2.4

Command of initial emergency response is appropriately handed over to responding agencies

2.5

Responding agencies are assisted as required

2.6

Running log is maintained throughout an emergency

2.7

Media enquiries are appropriately handled

3

Take appropriate action to reinstate aerodrome operations

3.1

Assessment of continued aerodrome operational capability is correctly made and authorities are notified

3.2

Airside facilities are returned to service as required

3.3

Reports are completed, filed and disseminated to relevant authorities as required in accordance with workplace procedures

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:

adapting to differences in equipment and operating environment in accordance with workplace procedures

applying relevant legislation and workplace procedures

applying relevant systems such as aerodrome safety management system (SMS) and procedures to assess and/or mitigate risk that might arise while facilitating a response to an aerodrome emergency

communicating effectively with others

completing relevant documentation

identifying and correctly using relevant equipment

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

interpreting and following workplace procedures and prioritising work

monitoring and anticipating operational problems and hazards and taking appropriate action

operating electronic communications equipment to required protocols

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

selecting and using required personal protective equipment (PPE) conforming to industry and WHS/OHS standards

working collaboratively with others

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

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:

aerodrome environs including:

areas surrounding navigational aids

aerodrome works sites

buildings

drainage systems

fences and gates

obstacle limitation surfaces (OLS)

aerodrome layout, including access routes:

aerodrome movement area facilities including:

apron

clearway

markers, markings and aerodrome lighting

runway and runway strip

runway end safety area

taxiway and taxiway strip

appropriate responses to emergency transmission:

establishing priority of calls

imposing radio silence

critical messages including a distress message (MAYDAY call) and an urgency message (PAN call)

operation of airband radio equipment as used to communicate with Air Traffic Control (ATC) and/or pilots

physical characteristics of aircraft:

commercial charter aircraft

commercial passenger aircraft

emergency medical service (EMS) aircraft

fixed wing and/or helicopters

freighter aircraft

general aviation/recreational aircraft

military aircraft

problems, safety hazards and risks that exist when facilitating an aerodrome emergency response and related risk assessment/management measures that may need to be taken

purpose and application of aerodrome markers, markings and temporary lighting

purpose and role of forward command post (FCP)

radio equipment:

airband/VHF radio

non-operations/UHF radio

relevant information/documents:

Aerodrome Emergency Plan (AEP) and procedures to be followed for each aerodrome emergency

Aerodrome Manual

aerodrome SMS and safety/security polices and principles of risk assessment and risk management

aerodrome Transport Security Plan (TSP)

airline timetables

airside driver handbook and/or airside driving requirements for the aerodrome

Civil Aviation Safety Regulations (CASRs)

conditions of service, legislation and industrial agreements including workplace agreements and awards

induction and training materials

logbooks

Manual of Standards (MOS) Part 139 – Aerodromes

Notice to Airmen (NOTAM)

operational checklists

plans and maps

relevant forms and databases

safety data sheets (SDSs)/material safety data sheets (MSDSs) for hazardous materials

workplace procedures for facilitating an aerodrome emergency response

relevant legislative and regulatory requirements relating to facilitating an aerodrome emergency response such as:

identified in CASRs, CASA Manual of Standards

identified in Defence Orders and Instructions

Manual of Standards (MOS) Part 139 – Aerodromes

standards and recommended practices (SARPs) of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)

workplace relations

WHS/OHS and environmental, procedures and regulations including Drug and Alcohol Management Plan (DAMP)

reporting procedures

requirements for completing relevant documentation and/or incident reporting

weather information and its implications for workplace operations.


Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1

Prepare for an aerodrome emergency

1.1

Familiarity with aerodrome emergency response procedures and role of responding agencies is established

1.2

Aerodrome emergency equipment is checked and tested in accordance with workplace procedures

1.3

Emergency exercises and debriefing sessions are participated in as required

1.4

Hazards are identified, risks are assessed and hazard management is implemented

1.5

Responding agencies are escorted on familiarisation tours of airside facilities as required

2

Respond to an aerodrome emergency

2.1

Established emergency response procedures are followed

2.2

Forward command post (FCP) and other forward control areas are appropriately established

2.3

Wreckage is guarded and evidence is preserved

2.4

Command of initial emergency response is appropriately handed over to responding agencies

2.5

Responding agencies are assisted as required

2.6

Running log is maintained throughout an emergency

2.7

Media enquiries are appropriately handled

3

Take appropriate action to reinstate aerodrome operations

3.1

Assessment of continued aerodrome operational capability is correctly made and authorities are notified

3.2

Airside facilities are returned to service as required

3.3

Reports are completed, filed and disseminated to relevant authorities as required in accordance with workplace procedures

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

Aerodromes must include one or more of the following:

certified aerodromes

registered aerodromes

other (unclassified) aerodromes

Emergency response procedures must include:

activating the Aerodrome Emergency Plan (AEP)

implementing aerodrome emergency procedures

reporting to Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB)

reporting to local police service

Aerodrome emergency must include one or more of the following:

aircraft crash off aerodrome

aircraft crash on aerodrome

explosive threat

full emergency

hazardous materials incident

local standby

major building fire

medical emergency

unlawful interference with aviation

wildlife hazards

Aerodrome emergency equipment must include one or more of the following items:

communications

emergency lighting

first aid equipment

incident management kits

spill response and control kits

tools and equipment

vehicles and trailers

Hazards will include one or more of the following:

aircraft movements

explosions

fire and smoke

foreign object debris (FOD)

fumes

hazardous/toxic materials

other vehicles in the vicinity of the emergency

personnel in the vicinity of the emergency

slippery surfaces

Situations that require reporting must include:

changes to temporary or permanent published aerodrome information

emergency situations resulting in some or all of the aerodrome becoming unserviceable

restoration of aerodrome serviceability

Relevant authorities for reporting purposes must include:

aerodrome operator or delegated person

aerodrome users

Air Traffic Control (ATC)

Australian Defence Force (Defence) Command for military bases

CASA

Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) Office (Airservices Australia)

Suitable means of reporting must include:

NOTAM

verbal communications

written communication by fax or email

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
Familiarity with aerodrome emergency response procedures and role of responding agencies is established 
Aerodrome emergency equipment is checked and tested in accordance with workplace procedures 
Emergency exercises and debriefing sessions are participated in as required 
Hazards are identified, risks are assessed and hazard management is implemented 
Responding agencies are escorted on familiarisation tours of airside facilities as required 
Established emergency response procedures are followed 
Forward command post (FCP) and other forward control areas are appropriately established 
Wreckage is guarded and evidence is preserved 
Command of initial emergency response is appropriately handed over to responding agencies 
Responding agencies are assisted as required 
Running log is maintained throughout an emergency 
Media enquiries are appropriately handled 
Assessment of continued aerodrome operational capability is correctly made and authorities are notified 
Airside facilities are returned to service as required 
Reports are completed, filed and disseminated to relevant authorities as required in accordance with workplace procedures 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

AVIF3026 - Facilitate an aerodrome emergency response
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Assessment Record Sheet

AVIF3026 - Facilitate an aerodrome emergency response

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