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Evidence Guide: DEFLS003B - Maintain and fit immersion suits

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DEFLS003B - Maintain and fit immersion suits

What evidence can you provide to prove your understanding of each of the following citeria?

Maintain immersion suit

  1. Immersion suit is inspected for serviceability in accordance with standard procedures
  2. Immersion suit is tested for serviceability in accordance with standard procedures and manufacturers' specifications
  3. Identified faults beyond own authority to rectify are reported to supervisor and faulty immersion suit is quarantined
  4. Unserviceable parts of the immersion suit are replaced to render suit serviceable
  5. Immersion suit is cleaned in accordance with standard procedures
  6. Immersion suit is re-packed in accordance with standard procedures
  7. Immersion suit is presented for inspection by supervisor and work is not progressed until supervisor has completed inspections in accordance with standard procedures
  8. Relevant documentation is completed in accordance with standard procedures
Immersion suit is inspected for serviceability in accordance with standard procedures

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Immersion suit is tested for serviceability in accordance with standard procedures and manufacturers' specifications

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Identified faults beyond own authority to rectify are reported to supervisor and faulty immersion suit is quarantined

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Unserviceable parts of the immersion suit are replaced to render suit serviceable

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Immersion suit is cleaned in accordance with standard procedures

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Immersion suit is re-packed in accordance with standard procedures

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

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Relevant documentation is completed in accordance with standard procedures

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Fit immersion suit

  1. Fitting process is explained to the participant so that optimal fit can be achieved
  2. Participant is measured to select appropriate size immersion suit
  3. Immersion suit is adjusted to optimise fit in conjunction with participant feedback
  4. Immersion suit fit is verified by the supervisor
  5. Relevant documentation is completed in accordance with standard procedures
Fitting process is explained to the participant so that optimal fit can be achieved

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Participant is measured to select appropriate size immersion suit

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Immersion suit is adjusted to optimise fit in conjunction with participant feedback

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Immersion suit fit is verified by the supervisor

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Relevant documentation is completed in accordance with standard procedures

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Instructions to Assessors

Evidence Guide

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

Assessment must confirm the ability to change a seal or glove; to recognise limit of own authority; and to recognise a range of faults including incorrect manufacture.

Consistency in performance

Competency should be demonstrated over time with a range of fittings and maintenance activities.

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 immersion suits, a live participant, and tools and equipment for fitting and maintaining immersion suits.

Required Skills and Knowledge

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 immersion suits

dispose of hazardous chemicals in accordance with approved methods and procedures

handle, store and organise transport of equipment

inflate/deflate immersion suits for maintenance

information technology skills to 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

operate specialist tools including:

heat press

vacuum heat sealer

3 Stage in-line breathing apparatus

filter extraction systems

spill kits

problem solving skills for a limited range of differing procedural circumstances

raise and complete maintenance documentation

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

use hazardous chemicals and adhesives in relation to maintenance of immersion suits

use relevant hand and power tools

use testing and measuring equipment in accordance with approved methods

Required Knowledge

approved cleaning methods for aviation life support equipment

chemical disposal procedures

cold shock and hypothermia in relation to survival

components of an immersion suit and their function

critical nature of maintaining and fitting immersion suits

different aviation trades and how they relate to each other

emergency procedures in relation to chemical spills and emergency evacuation of personnel in distress

environmental conditions that may affect immersion suits

handling, storage and transit procedures relating to life support equipment

handling and storage procedures relating to immersion suits (i.e. MACPAC highly susceptible to damage)

legal responsibilities

materials used to manufacture immersion suits (i.e. neoprene and gortex)

modification requirements for immersion suits

procedures in relation to organisation and aviation industry

quality systems and standards

reading and interpreting specifications

operation of testing and measuring equipment, and tools used to maintain immersion suits

physiological effects of flight

priorities of survival and how they relate to immersion suits and associated ancillary equipment

relevant legislation and procedures in relation to aviation industry

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

relevant safety precautions

repair limitations for immersion suits

safety precautions relating to hazardous chemicals and adhesives used in the repair and manufacture of immersion suits

specialist tool operation including:

heat press

vacuum heat sealer

3 stage in-line breathing apparatus

filter extraction systems

spill kits

storing adhesives

tool control procedures

types of corrosion and contamination that may affect immersion suits

use of aviation industry documentation

use of immersion suits and associated ancillary equipment

use of maintenance documentation

ultraviolet degradation

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 manufacturers' specifications and procedures

Industry practices

Maintenance schedules

Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) requirements

Organisational instructions/journal

Regulatory requirements

Faults may include

Contamination

Corrosion (e.g. zipper)

Delamination

Incorrect manufacture

Leaks

Lifting of tapes

Scuffing (e.g. boot)

Tears in suit and/or seals

Parts of the immersion suit may include

Boots

Gloves

Life line

Light

Seals (e.g. wrist, neck)

Whistle

Adjustment of the immersion suit may include

Leg length

Sleeve length

Trimming seals