Modification History
Not applicable.
Unit Descriptor
Unit Descriptor |
This unit covers the competency required to maintain and fit immersion suits. There are two types of immersion suits: quick don and constant wear. Quick don usually does not require fitting while constant wear is custom fitted to the individual. Maintaining an immersion suit includes inspecting, testing, isolating faults, replacing or sending away for repair, cleaning and packing prior to placing the item back into service. Fitting an immersion suit includes adjusting the immersion suit to fit the individual because the item is not an off-the-shelf issue. |
Application of the Unit
Application of the Unit |
The application of this unit in the workplace - the environments, complexities and situations involved - will be written during Phase II of the Review of the PUA00 Public Safety Training Package. This text will be useful for the purposes of job descriptions, recruitment advice or job analysis; where possible, it will not be too job specific to allow other industries to import it into other Training Packages, where feasible. |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not applicable.
Pre-Requisites
Prerequisite Unit /s |
LMTPRTF09BA Use adhesives - 2 |
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. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the Required Skills and Knowledge and/or the Range Statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the Evidence Guide. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Maintain immersion suit |
1.1 Immersion suit is inspected for serviceability in accordance with standard procedures 1.2 Immersion suit is tested for serviceability in accordance with standard procedures and manufacturers' specifications 1.3 Identified faults beyond own authority to rectify are reported to supervisor and faulty immersion suit is quarantined 1.4 Unserviceable parts of the immersion suit are replaced to render suit serviceable 1.5 Immersion suit is cleaned in accordance with standard procedures 1.6 Immersion suit is re-packed in accordance with standard procedures 1.7 Immersion suit is presented for inspection by supervisor and work is not progressed until supervisor has completed inspections in accordance with standard procedures 1.8 Relevant documentation is completed in accordance with standard procedures |
2. Fit immersion suit |
2.1 Fitting process is explained to the participant so that optimal fit can be achieved 2.2 Participant is measured to select appropriate size immersion suit 2.3 Immersion suit is adjusted to optimise fit in conjunction with participant feedback 2.4 Immersion suit fit is verified by the supervisor 2.5 Relevant documentation is completed in accordance with standard procedures |
Required Skills and Knowledge
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE |
This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit. |
Required Skills |
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Required Knowledge |
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Evidence Guide
EVIDENCE GUIDE |
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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. |
Guidance information for assessment |
Information that will assist or guide assessment will be written during Phase II of the Review of the PUA00 Public Safety Training Package. |
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. Bold italicised wording in the Performance Criteria is detailed below. |
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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 |
Unit Sector(s)
Not applicable.
Corequisite Unit/s
Co-requisite Unit /s |
Nil |