NZQA registered unit standard
20388 version 2
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Title
Work safely with aircraft at emergency incidents
Level
3
Purpose
Credits
2
This unit standard is for fire and rescue personnel working with
aircraft at emergency incidents and undertaking transportation
by aircraft to remote locations. Generally these personnel will
be working under supervision.
People credited with this unit standard are able to: demonstrate
knowledge of hazards associated with working with an aircraft
at an emergency incident; demonstrate safe procedures for the
loading and unloading of personnel and equipment at an
emergency incident; and demonstrate knowledge of survival
procedures in the event of an aircraft emergency landing.
Classification
Fire and Rescue Services > Fire and Rescue Services Generic Fire Fighting
Available grade
Achieved
Explanatory notes
1
Compliance with the fire and rescue service provider’s Health and Safety policy and
procedures is mandatory.
2
Assessment against this unit standard may take place under real or practical
simulated conditions.
3
The primary reference for this unit standard is Aircraft Safety: Fire Management Working with the Aviation Sector, National Rural Fire Authority (NRFA) (Wellington:
NRFA, 2009). This resource is available from FRSITO, PO Box 11988, Wellington
6142, or the NRFA, PO Box 2133, Wellington 6140.
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Definition
Fire and rescue service provider’s requirements refer to policies and procedures on
safety and operation set down by each fire and rescue service employer or host
organisation.
Fire and Rescue Services Industry Training
Organisation
SSB Code 101902
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NZQA registered unit standard
20388 version 2
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Outcomes and evidence requirements
Outcome 1
Demonstrate knowledge of hazards associated with working with an aircraft at an
emergency incident.
Range
aircraft include – fixed wing, rotary wing.
Evidence requirements
1.1
Hazards to personnel from an operating aircraft are identified in accordance
with the primary reference.
Range
1.2
aircraft components, aircraft manoeuvring, prohibited approach
zones.
Hazards on and surrounding the work site are identified in accordance with the
primary reference and fire and rescue service provider’s requirements.
Range
ground safety, vehicle parking, aircraft operating clearances, site
security, dust abatement, unsecured items, visibility.
1.3
Requirements for a safety briefing for the loading and unloading of personnel
and equipment from an aircraft are identified in accordance with the primary
reference.
1.4
A safe work area is explained in accordance with the fire and rescue service
provider’s requirements.
Range
defined working zone, location of equipment and consumables,
work surface, vehicle parking, security of loose equipment and
cargo.
Outcome 2
Demonstrate safe procedures for the loading and unloading of personnel and equipment at
an emergency incident.
Range
aircraft include – fixed wing, rotary wing.
Evidence requirements
2.1
Personal protective equipment is used in accordance with the fire and rescue
service provider’s requirements.
2.2
Hand signal communications are demonstrated in accordance with the primary
reference.
Fire and Rescue Services Industry Training
Organisation
SSB Code 101902
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NZQA registered unit standard
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20388 version 2
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Safe approach, entry, and exit including the loading and unloading of equipment
are demonstrated in accordance with the primary reference.
Outcome 3
Demonstrate knowledge of survival procedures in the event of an aircraft emergency
landing.
Evidence requirements
3.1
Emergency landing procedures are described in accordance with the primary
reference.
Range
3.2
brace for impact, escape from aircraft.
Use of the aircraft’s emergency equipment is explained in accordance with the
fire and rescue service provider’s requirements.
includes but is not limited to – emergency locator beacon, fuel shut
off, battery isolation.
Range
Planned review date
31 December 2014
Status information and last date for assessment for superseded versions
Process
Version Date
Last Date for Assessment
Registration
1
25 March 2004
31 December 2013
Review
2
17 September 2010
N/A
Accreditation and Moderation Action Plan (AMAP) reference
0039
This AMAP can be accessed at http://www.nzqa.govt.nz/framework/search/index.do.
Please note
Providers must be granted consent to assess against standards (accredited) by NZQA, or
an inter-institutional body with delegated authority for quality assurance, before they can
report credits from assessment against unit standards or deliver courses of study leading
to that assessment.
Industry Training Organisations must be granted consent to assess against standards by
NZQA before they can register credits from assessment against unit standards.
Providers and Industry Training Organisations, which have been granted consent and
which are assessing against unit standards must engage with the moderation system that
applies to those standards.
Fire and Rescue Services Industry Training
Organisation
SSB Code 101902
 New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2016
NZQA registered unit standard
20388 version 2
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Consent requirements and an outline of the moderation system that applies to this
standard are outlined in the Accreditation and Moderation Action Plan (AMAP). The
AMAP also includes useful information about special requirements for organisations
wishing to develop education and training programmes, such as minimum qualifications for
tutors and assessors, and special resource requirements.
Comments on this unit standard
Please contact the Fire and Rescue Services Industry Training Organisation
info@frsito.org.nz if you wish to suggest changes to the content of this unit standard.
Fire and Rescue Services Industry Training
Organisation
SSB Code 101902
 New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2016