Modification History
Not applicable.
Unit Descriptor
Unit Descriptor |
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to utilise emergency breathing systems (EBS) during underwater escape situations. Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements are applicable to this unit. |
Application of the Unit
Application of the Unit |
Work involves the application of safety and escape policies, regulations, protocols and procedures required to utilise EBS during underwater escape situations. Use for ADF Aviation is to be in accordance with relevant Defence Orders and Instructions and applicable Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) compliance. Work is performed under limited supervision within organisational guidelines. This unit of competency is nominally packaged at Certificate II. |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not applicable.
Pre-Requisites
Not applicable.
Employability Skills Information
Employability Skills |
This unit contains employability skills. |
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency. |
Performance criteria describe the required performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1 Prepare an EBS for use |
1.1 EBS pre-flight inspection is conducted 1.2 Preparations for flight are completed in accordance with workplace procedures 1.3 EBS defects are reported in accordance with workplace procedures |
2 Operate an EBS |
2.1 EBS is fitted in accordance with established procedures 2.2 EBS purging techniques are employed 2.3 Breathing techniques are employed during ascent 2.4 EBS malfunctions are responded to in accordance with workplace procedures |
3 Complete EBS after flight procedures |
3.1 EBS after use inspection is conducted 3.2 EBS after flight defects are reported 3.3 EBS is packed up in accordance with workplace procedures |
Required Skills and Knowledge
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS |
This describes the essential knowledge and skills and their level required for this unit. |
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Evidence Guide
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The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required knowledge and skills, the range statement and the assessment guidelines for this Training Package. |
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Range Statement
RANGE STATEMENT |
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The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. |
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Defects may include: |
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EBS purging techniques may include: |
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Malfunctions may include: |
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Dependent on the type of organisation concerned and the local terminology used, workplace procedures may include: |
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Performance includes tolerances specified in either of: |
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Unit Sector(s)
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Competency field
Competency Field |
F - Safety Management |