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

PUAFIR305B Mapping and Delivery Guide
Respond to aviation incidents (general)

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency PUAFIR305B - Respond to aviation incidents (general)
Description This unit covers the competency required to work as a member of a non-specialist team under supervision when responding to an aviation incident. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit applies to personnel required to respond to an aircraft incident, primarily outside the major domestic and international airports.This unit is not intended to replace work undertaken by aviation firefighters who specialise in aviation firefighting. Training for aviation firefighting is encompassed within other units within the Fire Sector qualifications.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites PUAFIR218 Respond to isolated structure fireORPUAFIR203B Respond to urban fire
Competency Field
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 aircraft emergency
  • Approach to incident is determined by on-site and environmental conditions
  • Access to the incident is based on airport and aircraft knowledge
  • Equipment is selected and used to achieve objectives and strategies
       
Element: Evacuate persons and attend to casualties
  • Hazards and personal injury risks associated with aircraft incidents are identified
  • Equipment is selected and located to facilitate evacuation and rescue
  • Appropriate rescue techniques are used to release entrapped persons
  • Evacuees are moved and/or directed to a safe area
       
Element: Conduct operations
  • Operational tactics are determined, communicated and implemented based on incident conditions and available equipment
  • Changing conditions are evaluated and any changes to tactics communicated in accordance with organisational procedures
  • Operations are carried out in accordance with any regulatory requirements
  • Liaison is conducted with emergency services and the relevant authorities
       
Element: Conclude operations
  • Evidence at the aircraft is preserved and secured
  • Any damage to the aircraft caused by forcible entry is recorded and reported according to organisational/legislative requirements
  • Responsibility for the site is transferred to the relevant authority
       


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 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:

implement aviation firefighting tactics and strategies

select and use firefighting equipment, personal protective clothing and equipment in a manner compliant with organisational and legislative/regulatory requirements

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 on-the-job and in a range of simulated environments.

Specific resources for assessment

Access is required to:

firefighting equipment

protective clothing and equipment

airport

aircraft

fire extinguishment medium

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 and/or 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 agency-approved 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

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:

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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.

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

Required Skills

apply aviation strategy, tactics and techniques

identify hazards in aircraft

identify toxic environments

Required Knowledge

aircraft construction

aircraft emergency procedures

aircraft hazards

airport operating procedures

fireground strategies and tactics for aircraft incidents

The Range Statement relates to the Unit of Competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording in the Performance Criteria is detailed below.

Incident must include:

brake failure

electrical failure

fuel spill

hydraulic failure

tyre failure

undercarriage failure

Onsite and environmental conditions may include:

ambient temperature

crash conditions

drains

hard standing

navigation lights

other aircraft movements

rain

runway markers

runway surface

terrain

time of day

toxic and dangerous conditions

water supplies

wind direction and speed

Equipment must include:

firefighting hose

ladders

rescue equipment

breathing apparatus

ventilation equipment

Strategies must include:

control fire

isolate aircraft fuselage from hazard

maintain safe escape routes

Aircraft fires must include:

auxiliary power unit

brake

cabin

cargo

engine

explosion

tyre

Aircraft crashes may include:

mid air

multiple aircraft

structures

vehicles

Operational tactics must include:

offensive and defensive tactics with breathing apparatus

defensive tactics

and may also include:

military

on water

Available resources and equipment must include:

personnel

extinguishing medium

protective clothing

communications equipment

firefighting equipment

Aircraft incident response planning must include:

aircraft familiarisation

airport topography

airport operations

airport emergency plans

available resources

prior notice incidents

no prior notice incidents

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
Approach to incident is determined by on-site and environmental conditions 
Access to the incident is based on airport and aircraft knowledge 
Equipment is selected and used to achieve objectives and strategies 
Hazards and personal injury risks associated with aircraft incidents are identified 
Equipment is selected and located to facilitate evacuation and rescue 
Appropriate rescue techniques are used to release entrapped persons 
Evacuees are moved and/or directed to a safe area 
Operational tactics are determined, communicated and implemented based on incident conditions and available equipment 
Changing conditions are evaluated and any changes to tactics communicated in accordance with organisational procedures 
Operations are carried out in accordance with any regulatory requirements 
Liaison is conducted with emergency services and the relevant authorities 
Evidence at the aircraft is preserved and secured 
Any damage to the aircraft caused by forcible entry is recorded and reported according to organisational/legislative requirements 
Responsibility for the site is transferred to the relevant authority 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

PUAFIR305B - Respond to aviation incidents (general)
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Assessment Record Sheet

PUAFIR305B - Respond to aviation incidents (general)

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Assessment task 1: [title] Result: Competent Not yet competent

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Overall assessment result: Competent Not yet competent

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