The application of this unit in the workplace - the environments, complexities and situations involved - will be written during Phase II of the Review of the PUA00 Public Safety Training Package.

This text will be useful for the purposes of job descriptions, recruitment advice or job analysis; where possible, it will not be too job specific to allow other industries to import it into other Training Packages, where feasible.

Prerequisite Unit/s

Nil

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Maintain Anti-G suit

1.1 Anti-G suit is inspected for serviceability in accordance with standard procedures

1.2 Anti-G suit is tested for serviceability in accordance with standard procedures and manufacturers' specifications

1.3 Identified faults beyond own authority to rectify are reported to supervisor and faulty Anti-G suit is quarantined

1.4 Unserviceable parts of the Anti-G suit are replaced to render suit serviceable

1.5 Fabric repairs are completed in accordance with standard procedures

1.6 Anti-G suit is cleaned in accordance with standard procedures

1.7 Anti-G suit is presented for inspection by supervisor and work is not progressed until supervisor has completed inspections in accordance with standard procedures

1.8 Relevant documentation is completed in accordance with standard procedures

2. Fit Anti-G suit

2.1 Fitting process is explained to the participant so that optimal fit can be achieved

2.2 Participant is measured to select appropriate size Anti-G suit

2.3 Anti-G suit is adjusted to optimise fit in conjunction with participant feedback

2.4 Anti-G suit fit is verified by the supervisor

2.5 Relevant documentation is completed in accordance with standard procedures

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

Required Skills

ability to relate to people from a range of social, cultural and ethnic backgrounds, and physical and mental abilities

calculate dimension and allowable dimension variations

deliver briefings to personnel in relation to operating, donning/doffing and fitting of Anti-G garments

handle, store and organise transport of equipment

inflate/deflate Anti-G garments for maintenance

information technology skills to access and input to documentation

interpret technical requirements

liaise with outside agencies relating to maintenance activities

literacy skills for comprehending and interpreting documentation which may include:

aircraft documentation

maintenance documentation

survival and distress pyrotechnic documentation

maintenance and servicing schedules

flying schedules

technical publications

technical drawings

Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)

operate an industrial sewing machine

operate and maintain personal protective equipment

problem solving skills for a limited range of differing procedural circumstances

raise and complete maintenance documentation

read technical drawings

tie various types of knots including:

reef knot

bowline

thumb knot

daisy chain

half hitch

use basic sewing techniques

use relevant hand tools

use relevant power and machine tools

use testing and measuring equipment in accordance with approved methods

work with others and in a team by recognising dependencies and using cooperative approaches to optimise workflow and productivity

Required Knowledge

Anti-G garment operation in relation to flight

approved cleaning techniques for aviation life support equipment

basic sewing techniques

components of an Anti-G garment and their function

critical nature of maintaining and fitting Anti-G garments

different aviation trades and how they relate to each other

environmental conditions that may affect Anti-G garments

forces of ejection

'G' forces

handling, storage and transit procedures relating to aviation life support equipment

industrial sewing machine operation

inflation methods used to maintain Anti-G garments

lacing techniques used in the fitting of Anti-G suits

legal responsibilities

modification requirements for Anti-G garments

operation of testing and measuring equipment, and tools used to maintain Anti-G garments

physiological effects of flight

procedures in relation to organisation and aviation industry

quality systems and standards

reading and interpreting specifications

relevant legislation and procedures in relation to the aviation industry

relevant OH&S regulations/requirements, precautions equipment, material and personal safety requirements

repair limitations for Anti-G garments

tool control procedures

types of corrosion and contamination that may affect Anti-G garments

use of aviation industry documentation

use of maintenance documentation

use of Anti-G garments

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

Assessment must confirm the ability to correctly fit Anti-G suits to at least three different sized individuals with no corrective action required by supervisor; to recognise a range of faults, including incorrect manufacture; and to recognise limits of own authority.

Consistency in performance

Competency should be demonstrated over time with a range of fitments and maintenance of Anti-G suits.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Context of assessment

Competency should be assessed in the workplace or in a simulated workplace environment.

Specific resources for assessment

Access to Anti-G suit; a live participant; and sewing machine tools and equipment for fitting and maintaining Anti-G suits.

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.

Standard procedures may include

Australian Standards

Equipment manufacturer's specifications and procedures

Industry practices

Maintenance schedules

Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) requirements

Organisational instructions/journals

Regulatory requirements

Faults may include

Broken zips and stitching

Contamination

Corrosion (e.g. zipper)

Damaged hardware

Excessive wear

Incorrect manufacture

Leaks

Tears

Parts of the Anti-G suit may include

Eyelets

Press studs

Zips

Adjustment of the Anti-G suit may include

Lacing of torso and legs

Waist extension/reduction

This unit contains employability skills.