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

PUAEQU001B Prepare, maintain and test response equipment

PUAFIR201B Prevent injury

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Site appliance

1.1 On-site physical hazards which impact on the safe working operations of the appliance and ancillary equipment are identified and appliance is sited to minimise their impact in accordance with the organisation's procedures

1.2 Appliance is positioned in a location that supports operational requirements in accordance with the organisation's procedures, to prevent injury to personnel or damage to equipment and facilities

1.3 Personal protective clothing and equipment are selected and worn in accordance with the organisation's and OH&S requirements

1.4 Personnel using appliance and ancillary equipment are deployed according to the organisation's standard operating procedures and occupational health and safety guidelines

2. Operate appliance

2.1 Appliance and ancillary equipment are operated within their safe working limits and in accordance with the organisation's procedures and the manufacturer's specifications

2.2 Performance of the appliance and ancillary equipment is monitored and adjusted, where required, in response to changed conditions and to achieve determined strategies and objectives

2.3 Action is taken to rectify any deficiencies in the operation of the appliance and equipment, where possible

2.4 Appliance is operated in a manner to prevent injury to personnel, or damage to equipment and facilities

2.5 Fire spread, on-site hazards and atmospheric conditions and their potential impact on the appliance and equipment and their performance are monitored and relevant information is referred to the appropriate personnel

2.6 Communication is established and maintained with the appropriate personnel throughout the operation

3. Conclude operations

3.1 Ancillary equipment is collected and restowed in accordance with the organisation's requirements and occupational health and safety guidelines

3.2 Servicing, maintenance, cleaning and repair of the equipment is undertaken in accordance with the organisation's procedures

3.3 Appliance is checked and maintained, and any faults or deficiencies are reported in accordance with the organisation's procedures

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

Required Skills

Aerial appliance

raising, lowering, training appliance

operation of crew basket, if fitted

operation of monitor, if fitted

operation of rescue stretcher, if fitted

identification and avoidance of hazards, overhead, structural and surface

aerial appliance and ancillary equipment

application of standby procedures

Specialist appliance

setting up the appliance

operating the equipment located on the specific appliance

Required Knowledge

Aerial appliance

principal features and main components of the appliance

safe working limits of the appliance

safety features located on an appliance

fields of operation

procedures for siting and stabilising an appliance

procedures for elevating, extending, training, depressing and housing an aerial device

weather

operation of standby procedures

Specialist appliance

principal features and main components

identification and markings

procedures for operating the equipment stowed on the appliance

weather

procedures for obtaining technical advice/information

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

It is essential for this unit that competence be demonstrated in:

accurate placement of appliance

safe, smooth operation

avoidance of hazards and obstacles

implementation of safe work practices

Consistency in performance

Evidence should be gathered over a period of time in a range of actual or simulated workplace environments

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Context of assessment

On-the-job or in a simulated work environment

Specific resources for assessment

Access to organisation's aerial and specialist appliances and a site suitable for assessment

Guidance information for assessment

Information that will assist or guide assessment will be written during Phase II of the Review of the PUA00 Public Safety Training Package.

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.

Types of aerial appliances may include

teleboom

turntable ladder

ladder platform

hydraulic platform

hydraulic articulated platform

Types of specialist appliances may include

command unit

Hazmat response unit

breathing apparatus unit

foam/water tender

salvage unit

lighting unit

catering/refreshment unit

hose layer

firefighting appliance (non water or foam)

rescue tender

Personal protective equipment may include

structural firefighter turn-out clothing

breathing apparatus (self-contained or airline)

gas suit

safety harness

escape apparatus

eye and ear protection

helmet and gloves

chemical splash suits

Hazards may include

overhead electrical wires

structural collapse

fire spread

fire explosion

surface (ground) collapse

hazardous atmospheres, such as smoke and toxic gases

atmospheric conditions such as wind direction/strength

Ancillary equipment may include

forcible entry tools

rescue

firefighting

decontamination

breathing apparatus and servicing

communications

lighting

Operations may include compliance with

organisation operational procedures

occupational health and safety guidelines

manufacturers' specifications

state/territory crane legislation

Australian Workplace Platform Licence

Servicing, maintaining and stowing equipment may include

stripping and assembling equipment

fault finding and rectification

service, cleaning and maintenance according to manufacturer's specifications

replacement of parts

liaising with specialist personnel

security procedures

Communication may include

radio communications

verbal instructions

hand signals

whistle signals

Appropriate personnel may include

officer in charge

appliance supervisor

incident controller

sector commander

communications officer

operations centre personnel

This unit contains employability skills.