Performance Criteria
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1. Prepare equipment for operations
1.1. Requirements for operations are identified and confirmed with relevant personnel
1.2. Hazards that will impact on the operation of the equipment are identified and evaluated
1.3. Personal protective clothing and equipment is selected and worn in accordance with the organisation’s and OH&S requirements
1.4. Associated safety equipment is available, accessible and serviceable
1.5. Support equipment is selected, assembled and set up in accordance with the manufacturer’s specifications, organisation’s guidelines and regulatory requirements
1.6. Consumables are checked to ensure they are the correct type, packaging is free from damage, not leaking and sealed correctly, within use by date
1.7. Ancillary equipment and consumables are transported and stored in accordance with the manufacturer’s requirements, the organisation’s guidelines and regulatory requirements
1.8. Equipment is inspected/tested and adjusted where required to ensure correct operation
1.9. Consumables are opened and inspected for contaminantsunder pilot supervision if required
1.10. Contaminated products are identified, marked accordingly and removed
2. Operate specialist equipment
2.1. Equipment is operated in accordance with manufacturers’ specifications, organisation’s guidelines, occupational health and safety and regulatory requirements
2.2. Aircraft is approached on pilot’s approval
2.3. Equipment is connected to aircraft and operated according to the organisation’s procedures ensuring quality and consistency of product
2.4. Quality assurance checks are conducted on consumables to be transferred and adjustments made if required
2.5. Consumable material is transferred to the aircraft with pilot’s approval, according to organisation’s and OH&S requirements
2.6. Area of operations is monitored to ensure safety of personnel and operation of equipment
2.7. Operation of equipment is monitored and adjusted to changed conditions and operational requirements
2.8. Equipment is disconnected at completion of transfer on pilot’s approval and cleared accordingly to permit 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 the appropriate personnel
3. Conclude operations and restore equipment
3.1. Excess consumables and waste products are stored and disposed of in accordance with the manufacturers’ specifications, organisation’s guidelines and regulatory requirements
3.2. Servicing, maintenance, cleaning and repairs of the equipment is undertaken within scope of authority
3.3. Major faults to equipment are documented and forwarded in accordance with the organisation’s requirements
3.4. Equipment is stowed or forwarded for repairs, as appropriate
3.5. Site selected for operations is cleared and restored in accordance with the organisation’s guidelines
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Key Competencies
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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
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Range Statement
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Types of equipment include
- Mixing equipment such as:
- impeller mixers
- batch mixers
- inductor mixers
- eductor mixer
- internal and external foam injection systems
- hand mixing tools and pumps
- air compressors and air operated pumps
- fuel transfer equipment
Personal protective equipment may include
- undertaking refuelling of aircraft:
- ear and eye protection
- safety
- boots and protective overalls
- chemical or work gloves
- loading firebombing aircraft:
- eye goggles
- protective overalls
- safety boots
- dust respirator
- chemical or work gloves
- ear defenders
Operations may include
- compliance with organisation’s operational procedures
- flight supplement specifications
- aircraft safety procedures
- occupational health and safety guidelines
- manufacturers specifications
- Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)
- Fire Code of Practice
- installation of hook up procedures
- dangerous goods legislation
- Civil Aviation Orders
Fuel transfer equipment may include
- hand pump
- petrol or diesel pump
- electrical pump
- drum opening tools
- anti-static line
- rags/cleaning equipment
Exact positioning of aircraft for refuelling operations may be by either
- radio
- or marshalling signals
Loading equipment may include
- delivery pumps
- rigid delivery hose
- semi-rigid delivery hose
- Kamlock couplings
- hose skates
Servicing, maintaining and stowing equipment may include
- stripping and assembling equipment
- fault finding and rectification
- service, cleaning and maintenance according to manufacturer’s specifications
- liaising with specialist personnel
- security procedures
Consumables transferred may include
- Jet A1 (Avtur) or Avgas from drum or bulk storage
- chemical retardants powdered or liquid
- aerial firefighting foam concentrates
- water
- other aerial suppressants
Communication may involve
- radio communications
- verbal instructions
- hand signals
- telephone communications
Aircraft may include
- fixed wing or rotary wing
Consumables to be stored
- according to the organisation’s drum storage procedures
- regulatory requirements
- protected from weather
Quality assurance checks may include
- verification of product
- water presence
- contaminants
- retardant viscosity
- salt content
- foam concentration
Quality assurance check equipment may include
- water testing paste or pellets
- marsh funnel
- refractometer
- hydrometer
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Evidence Guide
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Critical Aspects of Evidence
It is essential for this unit that competence be demonstrated in:
- adherence to safe work practices including safety response action in the event of equipment malfunction
- undertaking operations in accordance with OH&S guidelines and legislative and operational guidelines
- identification of job site and potential site hazards and plan work to minimise risk
- demonstrating correct preparation and establishment procedures
- service and maintenance of equipment
Underpinning Knowledge
- identification of potential hazards and their effect on aircraft refuelling operations
- aircraft safety
- mechanical knowledge sufficient to maintain and repair equipment
- legislative and agency rules and regulations
Underpinning Skills
- mechanical aptitude including appropriate hand-eye coordination
- work as a member of a team
- identification and correct use of equipment
- application and safety and emergency procedures
Resource implications
- personal protective and safety equipment
- an area to conduct operations
- aircraft and necessary equipment
- appropriate tools and equipment for testing, maintenance and inspection of equipment
- safe disposal facilities
Consistency in performance
- Evidence should be gathered over a period of time in a range of actual or simulated workplace environments
- Show evidence of application of relevant workplace procedures including:
- codes of practice
- hazard policy and procedures
- job procedures and work instructions
- guidelines relating to safe use of equipment
- house keeping procedures
- following workplace procedures
- Action taken promptly – accidents and incidents reported within regulatory and agency requirements
- Work completed systematically in accordance with safe operating procedures to minimise risk of injury to self, others or damage to aircraft or equipment
Context of assessment
On the job or in a simulated work environment
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