AVIO2001
Use firearms on an aerodrome to control wildlife hazards


Application

This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to use firearms on an aerodrome to control wildlife hazards, in compliance with relevant regulatory requirements of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) and national operating standards.

It includes applying safety precautions in the use of firearms, and using appropriate firearms and ammunition to control wildlife hazards.

This unit addresses aviation technical skill requirements (physical, mental and task-management abilities) related to aerodrome security 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.


Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1

Apply safety precautions in the use of firearms

1.1

Locations on an aerodrome where firearms may be discharged are identified

1.2

Hazards associated with the use of firearms on an aerodrome are identified and managed

1.3

Firearm is carried, loaded and discharged in the correct manner

1.4

Firearm is cleaned effectively and safely

1.5

Firearm faults are reported in accordance with standard operating procedures

1.6

Firearm is stored in accordance with regulatory requirements

2

Use appropriate firearms and ammunition to control wildlife hazards

2.1

Appropriate wildlife hazard control measures are selected in accordance with wildlife hazard management plan and standard operating procedures

2.2

Cracker shells are used correctly to disperse a flock of birds in accordance with operating procedures

2.3

Live shot is used in a safe manner to control wildlife hazards

Evidence of Performance

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 standard operating procedures

applying relevant legislation and workplace procedures

communicating effectively with others

completing relevant documentation

identifying and correctly using relevant equipment

implementing contingency plans

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

interpreting and following operational instructions and prioritising work

modifying activities depending on workplace contingencies, situations and environments

monitoring and anticipating operational problems and hazards and taking appropriate action

performing wildlife control measures in a humane fashion

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

reporting and/or rectifying problems, faults or malfunctions promptly, in accordance with workplace procedures

selecting and using required personal protective clothing and equipment conforming to industry and WHS/OHS standards

using cracker shells and live shot safe, when using firearms on an aerodrome to control wildlife hazards

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


Evidence of Knowledge

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 manual guidance material

aerodrome wildlife control zones:

airside areas

landside areas

emergency procedures

firearm faults:

misfires

mechanical failure

misuse

procedures for managing and controlling hazardous situations when carrying out work activities

procedures for safely operating firearms

procedures for servicing and minor maintenance

relevant sections of national and state/territory regulatory requirements

relevant WHS/OHS and environmental procedures and regulations

requirements for completing relevant documentation

standard operating procedures and control methods for wildlife hazards

steps involved in planning work activities

wildlife hazard control equipment:

ammunition types and storage

storage facilities applicable to weapon types

applicable classes of firearms

wildlife hazard management plan.


Assessment Conditions

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.


Foundation Skills

Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.


Range Statement

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

Firearms must include one of the following:

rifles

shotguns


Sectors

Not applicable.


Competency Field

O – Security