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Apply aviation work health and safety procedures

Apply aviation work health and safety procedures

Unit of competency
National Code
AVIF0012
State Code
AWP92
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
01/03/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
16/08/2016
Field of Education
061301 - Occupational Health And Safety
Original Release Date
16/08/2016
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to apply aviation work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) procedures, in compliance with relevant regulatory requirements of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) and national operating standards.It includes identifying and reporting hazards and risks, contributing to managing aviation WHS/OHS, and completing WHS/OHS records.This unit addresses aviation technical skill requirements (physical, mental and task-management abilities) related to aviation WHS/OHS duties of flight and ground operations personnel, and contributes to safe and effective performance in complex aviation operational environments.Operations are conducted as part of recreational, commercial and military aircraft activities across a variety of operational contexts within the Australian aviation industry.Work is performed independently or under limited supervision as a single operator or within a team environment.Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements are applicable to this unit.Use for Defence Aviation is to be in accordance with relevant Defence Orders, Instructions, Publications and Regulations..
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Identify and report hazards and risks
  • 1.1 Aviation hazards and risks to operational objectives are identified
  • 1.2 Hazard type and risk components are identified and dealt with in accordance with workplace standards and regulatory requirements
  • 1.3 Hazards and risks in the workplace are reported to appropriate personnel in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements
  • 1.4 Personal protective clothing and equipment is correctly used, in accordance with established safety practices and procedures
  • 1.5 Established emergency procedures and contingency plans are followed in an emergency
2 Contribute to managing aviation WHS/OHS
  • 2.1 Fatigue risks are identified and communicated to designated personnel, in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements
  • 2.2 Other WHS/OHS issues are identified and communicated to designated personnel in accordance with workplace procedures and relevant WHS/OHS legislation
  • 2.3 Participative contributions to WHS/OHS management in the workplace are made, in accordance with workplace procedures and provisions of relevant legislation
3 Complete WHS/OHS records
  • 3.1 WHS/OHS records for own performance are completed in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 3.2 WHS/OHS records and regulatory requirements for maintaining records of workplace injury and diseases are followed
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WE192 AVIF2023A Follow occupational health and safety procedures Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OBD10 AVIF0034 Apply aviation work health and safety procedures Unit of competency