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 oxygen mask

1.1 Oxygen mask is inspected for serviceability in accordance with standard procedures

1.2 Oxygen mask 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 oxygen mask quarantined

1.4 Unserviceable parts of the oxygen mask are replaced to render oxygen mask serviceable

1.5 Communication system components are tested in accordance with standard procedures

1.6 Oxygen mask is cleaned in accordance with standard procedures

1.7 Oxygen mask 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 oxygen mask

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

2.2 Participant is measured to select appropriate size oxygen mask

2.3 Components of oxygen mask are adjusted to optimise fit

2.4 Integration of the oxygen mask and helmet is confirmed for correct function during operations

2.5 Oxygen mask fit is verified through participant feedback and supervisor approval

2.6 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

deliver briefings to personnel in relation to operating, donning/doffing and fitting of oxygen masks

handle, store and organise transport of equipment

information technology skills to enable access and input to documentation

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 and maintain personal protective equipment

problem solving skills for a limited range of differing procedural circumstances

raise and complete maintenance documentation

solder oxygen mask electronic/electrical components

test oxygen mask electronic/electrical components

use oxygen test rig safely

use relevant hand and power tools

use testing and measuring equipment in accordance with approved methods

work safely with oxygen

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

Required Knowledge

approved cleaning methods for aviation life support equipment

components of an oxygen mask and their function

critical nature of maintaining and fitting oxygen masks

different aviation trades and how they relate to each other

electrical principles

environmental conditions that may affect oxygen equipment

fitting procedures relating to the fitment of oxygen masks to helmets

forces of ejection

'G' forces

handling, storage and transit procedures relating to life support equipment

handling and storage procedures of oxygen masks

hypoxia

legal responsibilities

modification requirements for oxygen masks

need to regularly assess correct fitment of oxygen masks to personnel

operation of testing and measuring equipment, and tools used to maintain oxygen masks

oxygen in flight

oxygen mask operation in relation to flight

oxygen regulator operation

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 aviation industry

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

repair limitations for oxygen masks

requirements for an oxygen mask servicing facility

soldering techniques

tool control procedures

types of corrosion and contamination that may affect oxygen masks

use of aviation industry documentation

use of maintenance documentation

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

Assessment must confirm the ability to correctly fit oxygen masks to a minimum of three different people with no corrective action required by supervisor; to recognise a range of faults including incorrect manufacture; to correct a minimum of three unserviceable oxygen masks; and to work safely with oxygen.

Consistency in performance

Competency should be demonstrated over time with a range of fitments and maintenance to oxygen masks.

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 oxygen masks, three live participants, stools and equipment for fitting and maintaining oxygen masks.

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 manufacturers' specifications and procedures

Industry practices

Maintenance schedules

Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) requirements

Organisational instructions/journals

Regulatory requirements

Faults may include

Contamination

Corrosion

Cracks

Excessive wearing

Fraying

Incorrect manufacture

Intermittent communication

Leaks

Perishing

Parts of the oxygen mask may include

Communication system (e.g. Microphone)

Delivery tube

Exo-skeleton (e.g. outer shell)

Face piece (e.g. may include trimming)

Retention system (e.g. strap)

Valves

Communication system components may include

Electric cables

Microphone

Switches

Components may include

Retention System (e.g. strap)

Seals

This unit contains employability skills.