Domain - Fire and Rescue Services - Airport

Domain - Fire and Rescue Services - Airport

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Level 2

Demonstrate knowledge of light aircraft for fire and rescue operations and carry out emergency shut down procedures

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Version 2 This unit standard and unit standard 27288 replaced unit standard 3331.

27287 Unit Standard 4 Credits

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This unit standard is for fire fighters who will be involved in aircraft emergency response. It specifically applies to Airports at Category 5 or below. People credited with this unit standard are able to: . demonstrate knowledge of features of light aircraft that relate to fire and rescue operations; and . carry out emergency shut down procedures for light aircraft.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 39 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

Toit? te Waiora Community, Health, Education and Social Services Workforce Development Council

Describe own agency's function at a multi-agency aerodrome emergency incident and demonstrate effective communication

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Version 2

29524 Unit Standard 4 Credits

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This unit standard relates to one''s own airport fire and rescue service and its role working within a multi-agency response to an aerodrome emergency incident. People credited with this unit standard are able to: . describe establishment of an incident action plan (IAP) for own agency''s function at a given multi-agency aerodrome emergency incident; . describe own agency''s function on an ongoing basis at the aerodrome emergency incident; and . demonstrate effective communication at the incident.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 39 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

Toit? te Waiora Community, Health, Education and Social Services Workforce Development Council

Demonstrate knowledge of personal safety and risk assessment at fire and other aerodrome emergency incidents

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Version 1

29528 Unit Standard 6 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to demonstrate knowledge of: . potential hazards at fire and other aerodrome emergency incidents; . protection of personal safety at fire and other aerodrome emergency incidents; and . ongoing risk assessment at fire and other aerodrome emergency incidents.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 39 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

Toit? te Waiora Community, Health, Education and Social Services Workforce Development Council

Level 3

Respond to and externally fight aircraft fire

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Version 3 This unit standard and unit standard 20390 replaced unit standard 3325.

20389 Unit Standard 8 Credits

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This unit standard is for aviation rescue fire fighters, and applies to aircraft that use the aerodrome. People credited with this unit standard are able to: . respond to aircraft fire and position appliance; . select strategy for external fire suppression; . fight aircraft fire externally; and . recommission appliance and complete documentation.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 39 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

Toit? te Waiora Community, Health, Education and Social Services Workforce Development Council

Carry out internal aircraft fire fighting

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Version 4 This unit standard and unit standard 20389 replaced unit standard 3325

20390 Unit Standard 4 Credits

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This unit standard is for fire fighters who act as a member of an entry team at aircraft incidents at the point where external fire control measures are in place but hazardous conditions may still be present inside the aircraft. People credited with this unit standard are able to: . prepare for and effect entry into an aircraft in an emergency; . carry out internal aircraft fire fighting; and . stabilise the situation within the aircraft.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 39 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

Toit? te Waiora Community, Health, Education and Social Services Workforce Development Council

Demonstrate knowledge of aircraft hazards and hazardous systems for fire and rescue operations

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Version 3 This unit standard replaced unit standard 3332 and unit standard 3333

20391 Unit Standard 4 Credits

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This unit standard is for aviation rescue fire fighters, and applies to those aircraft that use the aerodrome. People credited with this unit standard are able to demonstrate knowledge of: . hazards while working near and around aircraft; and . aircraft hazardous systems.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 39 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

Toit? te Waiora Community, Health, Education and Social Services Workforce Development Council

Demonstrate knowledge of heavy aircraft for fire and rescue operations and carry out emergency shut down procedures

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Version 2 This unit standard and unit standard 27287 replaced unit standard 3331

27288 Unit Standard 6 Credits

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This unit standard is for fire fighters who will be involved in aircraft emergencies. It specifically applies to Airports at Category 6 or above. People credited with this unit standard are able to: . demonstrate knowledge of heavy aircraft features that relate to fire and rescue operations; and . carry out emergency shut down procedures for heavy aircraft.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 39 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

Toit? te Waiora Community, Health, Education and Social Services Workforce Development Council

Drive rescue fire vehicles in airport environments

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Version 6

3324 Unit Standard 4 Credits

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This unit standard applies to the use of both rescue fire appliances and fire support vehicles. People credited with this unit standard are able to: . demonstrate knowledge of aerodrome layout and components; . select routes for driving on aerodrome; and . drive vehicle on aerodrome.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 39 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

Toit? te Waiora Community, Health, Education and Social Services Workforce Development Council

Rescue people in aircraft marine incidents

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Version 6

3328 Unit Standard 3 Credits

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This unit standard is for personnel who are called upon to act as crew members of rescue vessels operating as part of an emergency service in an aircraft marine incident. People credited with this unit standard are able to prepare for rescue operations for an aircraft marine incident, and rescue people from the water at an aircraft marine incident.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 39 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

Toit? te Waiora Community, Health, Education and Social Services Workforce Development Council

Carry out aerodrome safety functions

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Version 5

3330 Unit Standard 4 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to: . inspect an aerodrome; . control wildlife at an aerodrome; and . carry out miscellaneous aerodrome duties.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

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Standard-setting body:

Toit? te Waiora Community, Health, Education and Social Services Workforce Development Council

Carry out watchroom duties for airport fire and rescue services

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Version 5

3334 Unit Standard 4 Credits

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This unit standard is for personnel working in watchrooms under the general supervision of a shift manager or the equivalent. People credited with this unit standard are able to: . demonstrate knowledge of take over and handover watchroom duties; . demonstrate knowledge of airport facilities; and . carry out watchroom communications duties during an emergency.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 39 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

Toit? te Waiora Community, Health, Education and Social Services Workforce Development Council

Level 4

Exercise initial command and control at an aerodrome emergency related incident

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Version 1

29525 Unit Standard 6 Credits

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The unit standard is for people who will be fulfilling the role of the first arriving incident controller at an aerodrome emergency incident. People credited with this unit standard are able to: . demonstrate knowledge of the initial incident controller''s obligations to health and safety at aerodrome emergency related incidents; . analyse incident, select strategy and tactics, and prepare an Incident Action Plan (IAP) for initial response to an aerodrome emergency; and . manage the initial response at an aerodrome emergency incident.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 39 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

Toit? te Waiora Community, Health, Education and Social Services Workforce Development Council

Coordinate the initial response to an aircraft emergency incident

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29526 Unit Standard 6 Credits

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This unit standard addresses the initial response deployment of resources prior to an Incident Action Plan (IAP) being formulated. People credited with this unit standard are able to: . receive and collate the turnout message; . mobilise appliances and initial response resources; and . direct appliances once aircraft is landed or crashed.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 39 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

Toit? te Waiora Community, Health, Education and Social Services Workforce Development Council

Demonstrate knowledge of legal requirements for an airport to provide an aviation rescue and fire fighting service

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Version 1

29527 Unit Standard 5 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to: . demonstrate knowledge of International Civil Aviation Organisation requirements for an aviation rescue and fire fighting service; and . demonstrate knowledge of Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) requirements for five-yearly airport certification.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 39 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

Toit? te Waiora Community, Health, Education and Social Services Workforce Development Council

Directly supervise a team to carry out internal aircraft fire fighting and rescue

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Version 5

3327 Unit Standard 8 Credits

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This unit standard is for personnel who will be directly supervising teams at aircraft incidents at the point where external fire control measures are in place, but live risk hazards may still be present inside the aircraft. People credited with this unit standard are able to: . analyse the aircraft incident situation and select entry tactics; . effect entry into the aircraft; . assess and stabilise the situation inside the aircraft; . maintain the safety of the entry crew; and . liaise with the incident controller and report conditions to the Officer in Charge.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 39 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

Toit? te Waiora Community, Health, Education and Social Services Workforce Development Council

Demonstrate knowledge of aircraft for fire and rescue operations
This standard has expired and is no longer available.

Version 4 This unit standard has been replaced by unit standard 27287 and unit standard 27288.

3331 Unit Standard 8 Credits

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This unit standard is for personnel who will be involved in fighting aircraft fires, and applies to those aircraft that use the person's base airport. People credited with this unit standard are able to demonstrate knowledge of features of aircraft that relate to fire and rescue operations, and describe aircraft emergency shut down procedures.

Standard-setting body:

Fire and Rescue Services Industry Training Organisation

Level 5

Exercise command and control at an aircraft incident at an aerodrome

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Version 5

3326 Unit Standard 10 Credits

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This unit standard is for people fulfilling the role of incident controller at an aircraft emergency incident at an aerodrome. People credited with this unit standard are able to: . demonstrate knowledge of the initial incident controller''s obligations in relation to statutory requirements at aircraft incidents; . carry out an analysis of an aircraft incident and take critical actions to minimise loss or damage; . develop the IAP for an aircraft incident; . implement the IAP for an aircraft incident; and . complete briefings and reports for the aircraft incident.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 39 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

Toit? te Waiora Community, Health, Education and Social Services Workforce Development Council

Direct rescue operations in aircraft marine incidents

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3329 Unit Standard 9 Credits

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This unit standard is for personnel with responsibility for directing rescue operations as part of an emergency service in an aircraft marine incident. People credited with this unit standard are able to: demonstrate knowledge of local marine geography; decide rescue strategy for an aircraft marine incident; direct rescue operations at an aircraft marine incident; and complete briefings and reports.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 39 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

Toit? te Waiora Community, Health, Education and Social Services Workforce Development Council

Level 6

Manage an airport rescue fire service

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Version 5

3335 Unit Standard 10 Credits

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This unit standard is for personnel who manage an airport rescue fire service. People credited with this unit standard are able to: . verify and amend airport rescue fire service policies and procedures; . manage the staff of an airport rescue fire service; manage airport rescue fire service resources; and . support airport emergency planning and air accident investigations.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 39 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

Toit? te Waiora Community, Health, Education and Social Services Workforce Development Council

Data as at 06 December 2024