ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Site appliance

1.1 Onsite physical hazards which impact on the safe workingoperations of the appliance and ancillary equipment are identified and appliance is sited to minimise its impact in accordance with organisational procedures

1.2 Appliance is positioned in a location that supports operational requirements in accordance with organisational 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 organisational and work health and safety (WHS) requirements

1.4 Personnel working with the appliance are deployed according to the organisational standard operating procedures and WHS guidelines

2. Operate appliance

2.1 Appliance is operated within safe working limits in accordance with organisational procedures and manufacturer specifications

2.2 Performance of the appliance 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, 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, onsite hazards and atmospheric conditions and their potential impact on aerial operations are monitored and relevant information is referred to 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 organisational requirements and WHS guidelines

3.2 Servicing, maintaining, cleaning and repairing of equipment is undertaken in accordance with organisational procedures

3.3 Appliance is checked and maintained, and any faults or deficiencies are reported in accordance with organisational procedures

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

Required Skills

apply standby procedures

identify and avoid hazards (overhead, structural and surface)

operate aerial appliance and ancillary equipment

operate crew basket, if fitted

operate monitor, if fitted

operate rescue stretcher, if fitted

raise and lower training appliance

Required Knowledge

emergency procedures

fields of operation

operation of standby procedures

principal features and main components of the appliance

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

procedures for siting and stabilising an appliance

safe working limits of the appliance

safety features located on an appliance

weather

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, Required Skills and Knowledge, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package.

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

Assessment must confirm the ability to:

accurately place appliance

operate appliances safely and smoothly

avoid hazards and obstacles

implement safe work practices.

Consistency in performance

Competency should be demonstrated over time in a range of actual or simulated workplace environments.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Context of assessment

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

Specific resources for assessment

Access is required to:

organisational aerial appliances

site suitable for assessment

Method of assessment

In a public safety environment assessment is usually conducted via direct observation in a training environment or in the workplace via subject matter supervision and/or mentoring, which is typically recorded in a competency workbook.

Assessment is completed using appropriately qualified assessors who select the most appropriate method of assessment.

Assessment may occur in an operational environment or in an agency-approved simulated work environment. Forms of assessment that are typically used include:

direct observation

interviewing the candidate

journals and workplace documentation

third party reports from supervisors

written or oral questions

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.

Hazards may include:

atmospheric conditions such as wind direction/strength

fire explosion

fire spread

hazardous atmospheres, such as smoke and toxic gases

overhead electrical wires

structural collapse

surface (ground) collapse

Safe working operations may include compliance with:

Australian workplace platform licence

manufacturer specifications

organisational operational procedures

state/territory crane legislation

WHS guidelines

Appliance may include:

hydraulic articulated platform

hydraulic platform

ladder platform

teleboom

turntable ladder

Ancillary equipment may include:

breathing apparatus and servicing

communications

firefighting

lighting

rescue

Personal protective clothing and equipment may include:

breathing apparatus (self-contained or airline)

escape apparatus

eye and ear protection

helmet and gloves

safety harness

structural firefighter turnout clothing

Appropriate personnel may include:

appliance supervisor

communications officer

incident controller

officer in charge

operations centre personnel

safety officer

sector commander

Communication may include:

hand signals

intercom equipment

radio communications

verbal instructions

whistle signals

Servicing and maintaining equipment may include:

fault finding and rectification

liaising with specialist personnel

replacement of parts

security procedures

service, cleaning and maintenance according to manufacturer specifications

stripping and assembling equipment