Operate aviation support equipment

Formats and tools

Unit Description
Reconstruct the unit from the xml and display it as an HTML page.
Assessment Tool
an assessor resource that builds a framework for writing an assessment tool
Assessment Template
generate a spreadsheet for marking this unit in a classroom environment. Put student names in the top row and check them off as they demonstrate competenece for each of the unit's elements and performance criteria.
Assessment Matrix
a slightly different format than the assessment template. A spreadsheet with unit names, elements and performance criteria in separate columns. Put assessment names in column headings to track which performance criteria each one covers. Good for ensuring that you've covered every one of the performance criteria with your assessment instrument (all assessement tools together).
Wiki Markup
mark up the unit in a wiki markup codes, ready to copy and paste into a wiki page. The output will work in most wikis but is designed to work particularly well as a Wikiversity learning project.
Evidence Guide
create an evidence guide for workplace assessment and RPL applicants
Competency Mapping Template
Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners. A template for developing assessments for a unit, which will help you to create valid, fair and reliable assessments for the unit, ready to give to trainers and students
Observation Checklist
create an observation checklist for workplace assessment and RPL applicants. This is similar to the evidence guide above, but a little shorter and friendlier on your printer. You will also need to create a seperate Assessor Marking Guide for guidelines on gathering evidence and a list of key points for each activity observed using the unit's range statement, required skills and evidence required (see the unit's html page for details)

Self Assessment Survey
A form for students to assess thier current skill levels against each of the unit's performance criteria. Cut and paste into a web document or print and distribute in hard copy.
Moodle Outcomes
Create a csv file of the unit's performance criteria to import into a moodle course as outcomes, ready to associate with each of your assignments. Here's a quick 'how to' for importing these into moodle 2.x
Registered Training Organisations
Trying to find someone to train or assess you? This link lists all the RTOs that are currently registered to deliver PUAFIR313, 'Operate aviation support equipment'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Operate aviation support equipment' on fishpond.com.au. This online store has a huge range of books, pretty reasonable prices, free delivery in Australia *and* they give a small commission to ntisthis.com for every purchase, so go nuts :)


Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1

Prepare equipment for operations

1.1

Requirements for aviation support equipment operation are identified and confirmed with relevant personnel

1.2

Hazards that will impact on operation of aviation support equipment are identified and evaluated

1.3

Personal protective clothing and equipment is selected and used, in accordance with organisational procedures and Work, Health and Safety (WHS)/Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) requirements

1.4

Availability of safety equipment, its accessibility and currency of maintenance are confirmed with relevant personnel

1.5

Aviation support equipment is selected, assembled and set up, in accordance with regulator requirements, organisational procedures and manufacturers' specifications

1.6

Aerial firefighting consumables are checked to ensure they are the correct type, that packaging is free from damage, that they are not leaking, are sealed correctly and are within the use by date

1.7

Ancillary equipment and consumables are transported and stored, in accordance with regulator requirements, organisational procedures and manufacturers' specifications

1.8

All equipment is inspected, tested and adjusted, as required, to ensure safe operation

1.9

Consumables are opened and inspected for contaminants, under pilot supervision, if required

1.10

Contaminated products are identified, marked accordingly and removed

1.11

Information is documented, maintained and reported, in accordance with organisational procedures

2

Operate equipment

2.1

Aircraft is guided to position for refuelling operations and is approached on pilot approval

2.2

Equipment is connected to aircraft and operated, in accordance with organisational procedures, ensuring quality and consistency of product

2.3

Equipment is used, in accordance with regulator requirements, organisational procedures, manufacturers' specifications and WHS/OHS guidelines

2.4

Quality assurance checks are conducted on consumables to be transferred and adjustments are made, if required

2.5

Consumables are transferred to the aircraft using loading equipment with pilot approval, in accordance with organisational procedures and WHS/OHS requirements

2.6

Area of operations is monitored to ensure safety of personnel

2.7

Operation of equipment is monitored and adjusted to reflect changed conditions and operational requirements

2.8

Equipment is disconnected at completion of transfer on pilot approval and is cleared, in accordance with permit issued for aircraft to depart

2.9

Appropriate action is taken to rectify faults or deficiencies in the operation of equipment

2.10

Communication is maintained throughout operations with appropriate personnel

3

Conclude operations and restore equipment

3.1

Excess consumables and waste products are stored and disposed of, in accordance with organisational procedures, regulator requirements and manufacturers' specifications

3.2

Servicing and maintaining of equipment is undertaken, within scope of authority

3.3

Faults in equipment are documented and forwarded for rectification, in accordance with organisational procedures

3.4

All equipment is stowed or forwarded for repairs, as appropriate

3.5

Documentation related to maintenance or damage to equipment is completed and reported, in accordance with organisational procedures

3.6

Site selected for aviation support equipment operations is cleared and restored, in accordance with organisational procedures


Qualifications and Skillsets

PUAFIR313 appears in the following qualifications:

  • PUA30701 - Certificate III in Public Safety (Firefighting Operations)
  • PUA30601 - Certificate III in Public Safety (Firefighting and Emergency Operations)
  • PUA30613 - Certificate III in Public Safety (Firefighting and Emergency Operations)
  • PUA30713 - Certificate III in Public Safety (Firefighting Operations)