Application
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. | |
Prerequisites
Prerequisite Unit/s | Nil |
Elements and Performance Criteria
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 |
Required Skills
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 |
Evidence Required
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. |
Range Statement
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 |
Sectors
Not applicable.
Employability Skills
This unit contains employability skills. |
Licensing Information
Not applicable.