Description

This unit covers the competency to work effectively as a crew member.

Pre/Co-Requisites

Pre-requisites:

• Nil

Co-Requisites:

• PUAAMS002A Search as a member of an air search team
• PUATEA001A Work in a team
• PUATEA004B Work effectively in a public safety organisation
• PUATEA003A Lead, manage and develop teams

Performance Criteria

1. Work effectively as a member of a search and rescue crew
1.1 Functions and responsibilities are determined from policies and procedures
1.2 Contact/call-out arrangements and requirements are determined from organisational documents and personal employment requirements
1.3 Factors which impede or disqualify persons from performing safe and effective aircrew duties are determined from policies and procedures
1.4 Communication equipment, terminology and procedures are utilised in accordance with policies, procedures and company operation’s manuals to ensure safe and effective operations during flight
1.5 In-flight performance is maintained in accordance with policies, procedures, and company operations manuals

2. Work safely in an aviation environment
2.1 Safety procedures for working in and around aircraft are determined from policies and procedures
2.2 Cabin/load security and dangerous goods requirements are determined in accordance with policies and procedures and in consultation with the pilot-in-command
2.3 Appropriate manual handling strategies are applied when loading the aircraft in accordance with policies and procedures
2.4 In-flight hazards are managed in accordance with policies and procedures, organisational operations manuals and pilot-in-command instructions

3. Respond to aircraft emergency situations
3. 1 Aircraft cabin, load and occupants are prepared for impact
3. 2 Firefighting equipment is used to protect occupants and the aircraft from fire
3. 3 Escape/evacuation plan is implemented in accordance with policies and procedures
3. 4 Emergency care is provided to injured occupants as required
3. 5 Life and health of survivors are supported and maintained
3. 6 Survival plan is implemented

4. Complete documentation
4.1 Manifests, load sheets and other pre-flight documents are completed in accordance with policies and procedures
4.2 In-flight operations log is completed in accordance with policies and procedures
4.3 Debriefing documents and other post flight reports are completed in accordance with policies and procedures

Key Competencies

Communicating ideas and information

• Communicate ideas and information to reporting procedures (verbal and written) 

Collecting analysing and organising information

• Collect, organise and understand information related to recognising and reporting situations

 Planning and organising activities 

• Plan and organise activities which implement and follow standard procedures 

Working with others and in teams

• Work with others and in a team by assisting and cooperating with team members 

Using mathematical ideas and techniques 

• Use mathematical ideas and techniques to document and report numbers for emergency procedures

Solving problems 

• Establish diagnostic processes which recommend improvements for OH&S issues

Using technology 

• Use workplace technology related to the use of technology to assist with safe work practices

Range Statement

Safety procedures for working in and around aircraft may relate to

• aircraft propellers and blades
• refuelling operations
• smoking
• loose articles
• danger areas
• no step/push areas and airside security

Dangerous goods may include

• Search and Rescue related pyrotechnics
• weapons and ammunition
• petroleum fuels

In-flight hazards may include

• opening doors/windows
• moving around the aircraft
• operating near open doors
• loose articles in the cabin
• dispatching items
• operating electronic equipment

Firefighting equipment may include

• dry chemical powder
• vaporising liquid
• carbon dioxide and foam extinguishers

Emergency care includes

• pre-hospital emergency care as described in workplace emergency care qualifications which meet State and Territory OH&S requirements

Survival equipment may include

• inflatable life-jackets
• inflatable life-rafts
• survival kits
• electronic location beacons

Environmental hazards may include

• marine environments
• extremes of heat and cold
• dangerous creatures
• hydration and nutrition limitations

Physiological factors may include

• health and fitness
• heat loss rates
• hydration and nutrition
• injury
• survival time predictions

Rescue factors may include

• predicted time to rescue
• rescue vehicle types
• visibility and location of target
• rescue systems
• rescue crew competence
• priority of survivors

Pre/post-flight documentation may include

• search briefing and debriefing forms
• manifests
• load sheets
• flight logs
• post flight reports

Evidence Guide

Critical Aspects of Evidence

• Operate safely and effectively as a crew member in an aviation environment

Underpinning Knowledge

• a knowledge of aircraft accidental hazards and response
• an understanding of airside safety and aircraft safety
• an understanding of appropriate air traffic control procedures and terminology
• an understanding of appropriate aviation meteorology
• an understanding of aviation technology and communication procedures
• an understanding of manual handling hazards and techniques
• an understanding of Search and Rescue functions and responsibilities

Underpinning Skills

• communicate information orally and in writing
• complete Search and Rescue documentation
• harnesses and emergency exits
• operate aircraft doors
• operate aircraft intercom systems
• operate aviation survival equipment
• operate firefighting equipment

Resource implications

• An appropriate training location/venue and access to aircraft and survival equipment required for learning and assessment activities

Consistency in performance

• In order to assess these performance criteria it may be necessary for evidence to be collected over a period of time in a context of rescue operations

Context of assessment

• Evidence can be collected on the job but may be undertaken in a simulation