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

PUAFIR313 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Operate aviation support equipment

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency PUAFIR313 - Operate aviation support equipment
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency involves the skills and knowledge required to operate a range of aviation support equipment related to the loading and transfer of fuels and the mixing and loading of aerial suppressants (consumables) for use in firefighting operations.The unit applies to personnel such as aircraft officers, airbase managers and support crews who are responsible for operating aviation support equipment used to transfer and/or load fuel. They will use a variety of electronic, mechanical and handheld pumps, internal and external foam injection systems, tools and mixing equipment. The fire sector is those sections of government departments, statutory authorities or organisations that have responsibility under jurisdictional arrangements for the delivery of firefighting and fire management services.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field Fire
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: Operate equipment
  • Aircraft is guided to position for refuelling operations and is approached on pilot approval
  • Equipment is connected to aircraft and operated, in accordance with organisational procedures, ensuring quality and consistency of product
  • Equipment is used, in accordance with regulator requirements, organisational procedures, manufacturers' specifications and WHS/OHS guidelines
  • Quality assurance checks are conducted on consumables to be transferred and adjustments are made, if required
  • Consumables are transferred to the aircraft using loading equipment with pilot approval, in accordance with organisational procedures and WHS/OHS requirements
  • Area of operations is monitored to ensure safety of personnel
  • Operation of equipment is monitored and adjusted to reflect changed conditions and operational requirements
  • Equipment is disconnected at completion of transfer on pilot approval and is cleared, in accordance with permit issued for aircraft to depart
  • Appropriate action is taken to rectify faults or deficiencies in the operation of equipment
  • Communication is maintained throughout operations with appropriate personnel
       
Element: Prepare equipment for operations
  • Requirements for aviation support equipment operation are identified and confirmed with relevant personnel
       
Element: Hazards that will impact on operation of aviation support equipment are identified and evaluated
       
Element: Personal protective clothing and equipment is selected and used, in accordance with organisational procedures and Work, Health and Safety (WHS)/Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) requirements
       
Element: Availability of safety equipment, its accessibility and currency of maintenance are confirmed with relevant personnel
       
Element: Aviation support equipment is selected, assembled and set up, in accordance with regulator requirements, organisational procedures and manufacturers' specifications
       
Element: Aerial firefighting consumables are checked to ensure they are the correct type, that packaging is free from damage, that they are not leaking, are sealed correctly and are within the use by date
       
Element: Ancillary equipment and consumables are transported and stored, in accordance with regulator requirements, organisational procedures and manufacturers' specifications
       
Element: All equipment is inspected, tested and adjusted, as required, to ensure safe operation
       
Element: Consumables are opened and inspected for contaminants, under pilot supervision, if required
       
Element: Contaminated products are identified, marked accordingly and removed
       
Element: Information is documented, maintained and reported, in accordance with organisational procedures
  • Aircraft is guided to position for refuelling operations and is approached on pilot approval
       
Element: Equipment is connected to aircraft and operated, in accordance with organisational procedures, ensuring quality and consistency of product
       
Element: Equipment is used, in accordance with regulator requirements, organisational procedures, manufacturers' specifications and WHS/OHS guidelines
       
Element: Quality assurance checks are conducted on consumables to be transferred and adjustments are made, if required
       
Element: Consumables are transferred to the aircraft using loading equipment with pilot approval, in accordance with organisational procedures and WHS/OHS requirements
       
Element: Area of operations is monitored to ensure safety of personnel
       
Element: Operation of equipment is monitored and adjusted to reflect changed conditions and operational requirements
       
Element: Equipment is disconnected at completion of transfer on pilot approval and is cleared, in accordance with permit issued for aircraft to depart
       
Element: Appropriate action is taken to rectify faults or deficiencies in the operation of equipment
       
Element: Communication is maintained throughout operations with appropriate personnel
       
Element: Conclude operations and restore equipment
  • Excess consumables and waste products are stored and disposed of, in accordance with organisational procedures, regulator requirements and manufacturers' specifications
       
Element: Servicing and maintaining of equipment is undertaken, within scope of authority
       
Element: Faults in equipment are documented and forwarded for rectification, in accordance with organisational procedures
       
Element: All equipment is stowed or forwarded for repairs, as appropriate
       
Element: Documentation related to maintenance or damage to equipment is completed and reported, in accordance with organisational procedures
       
Element: Site selected for aviation support equipment operations is cleared and restored, in accordance with organisational procedures
       

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.

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

Non-essential conditions may be found in the Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

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
Aircraft is guided to position for refuelling operations and is approached on pilot approval 
Equipment is connected to aircraft and operated, in accordance with organisational procedures, ensuring quality and consistency of product 
Equipment is used, in accordance with regulator requirements, organisational procedures, manufacturers' specifications and WHS/OHS guidelines 
Quality assurance checks are conducted on consumables to be transferred and adjustments are made, if required 
Consumables are transferred to the aircraft using loading equipment with pilot approval, in accordance with organisational procedures and WHS/OHS requirements 
Area of operations is monitored to ensure safety of personnel 
Operation of equipment is monitored and adjusted to reflect changed conditions and operational requirements 
Equipment is disconnected at completion of transfer on pilot approval and is cleared, in accordance with permit issued for aircraft to depart 
Appropriate action is taken to rectify faults or deficiencies in the operation of equipment 
Communication is maintained throughout operations with appropriate personnel 
Requirements for aviation support equipment operation are identified and confirmed with relevant personnel 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Aircraft is guided to position for refuelling operations and is approached on pilot approval 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Excess consumables and waste products are stored and disposed of, in accordance with organisational procedures, regulator requirements and manufacturers' specifications 
 
 
 
 
 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

PUAFIR313 - Operate aviation support equipment
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Assessment Record Sheet

PUAFIR313 - Operate aviation support equipment

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