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Work in aircraft confined spaces

Work in aircraft confined spaces

Unit of competency
National Code
AVIF2019
State Code
AWP86
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
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
30
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to work in aircraft confined spaces, in compliance with relevant regulatory requirements of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) and national operating standards.It includes planning and preparing for work in an aircraft confined space, entering and working in an aircraft confined space, exiting aircraft confined space, and completing confined space activities. This unit addresses aviation technical skill requirements (physical, mental and task-management abilities) related to safety management duties of 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 Plan and prepare for work in an aircraft confined space
  • 1.1 Work instructions relevant to the task being performed are obtained, confirmed and applied to allocated task in accordance with established workplace procedures
  • 1.2 Safety requirements are applied to allocated task in accordance with established workplace procedures
  • 1.3 Authorisation to enter a confined space is obtained in accordance with established workplace procedures
  • 1.4 Hazards are identified, risks are assessed and hazard management is implemented
  • 1.5 Tools, equipment and personal protective equipment are selected to carry out task consistent with job requirements
  • 1.6 Serviceability of tools, equipment and personal protective equipment is checked and faults are rectified or reported in accordance with established workplace procedures
2 Enter and work in an aircraft confined space
  • 2.1 Access cover/cargo hold door is removed or opened as required
  • 2.2 Confined space is entered in accordance with established workplace procedures
  • 2.3 Communication is maintained with appropriate personnel in accordance with established workplace procedures
  • 2.4 Designated work in confined space is conducted in accordance with established workplace procedures
3 Exit aircraft confined space
  • 3.1 Confined space is exited in accordance with established workplace procedures
  • 3.2 Tools, equipment, material and personal protective equipment are recovered from confined space
  • 3.3 Access cover/cargo hold door is replaced or closed as required
4 Complete confined space activities
  • 4.1 Tools, equipment and personal protective equipment are checked and stored in accordance with established workplace procedures
  • 4.2 Unserviceable tools, equipment and personal protective equipment are fixed or reported in accordance with established workplace procedures
  • 4.3 Documentation is completed and processed in accordance with established workplace procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WB763 AVIF2019A Work in aircraft confined spaces Unit of competency