Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2008C00128:reg:10:p10
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2008C00128
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 10 (pt 10/24)
Character Range: 75367–78701

- Module 3.22) using curriculum approved assessment tools. The assessor must be in possession of the minimum modules for each AFC certificate or Diploma that requires aviation theoretical or practical fire fighting elements (ie 2.34 and 3.06) and be verified by an accredited validator under the AFC qualification process.

18.1.2.2         Prior to a Certificate or a Statement of Attainment being issued, each module must be validated by an approved CASA training establishment.  A Statement of Attainment (for Certificate 2,3,4 or Diploma), or a qualification for Certificate 2,3,4 or Diploma, must only be issued from an approved CASA training establishment.

18.1.2.3         An AFC Certificate and a Statement of Attainment must be issued after validation by an independent third party.

18.1.2.4         It should be noted that some prerequisites for the AFC modules may also be required from a training institution.  However, recognition of prior competencies or prior learning regimes can be applied which may satisfy the prerequisite requirements.

18.1.2.5         Some modules can be achieved at local *Colleges or learning institutions that provide fire technological courses, whereas modules that require specific aviation fire service practical skill input, can only be achieved from a CASA accredited aviation fire training provider. Refer to Chapter 20 of this Manual.

Note: Local competencies that cannot be specified within the above AFC modules (ie aircraft familiarisation, topography, FSCC and any specific fire fighting vehicle, rescue or emergency medical service equipment) must be developed by the provider having jurisdiction of the ARFFS.

18.1.2.6         * Any College or Institution that is utilised by an ARFFS provider to undertake the above training regimes must be advised by the authority having jurisdiction of the ARFFS, of accreditation required by CASA in Chapter 19, of this Manual.

Chapter 19:   ARFFS Qualification Training Establishments
CASR References:  Subregulation 139.705 (2) and regulation 139.845

Section 19.1:   General

19.1.1              Standard: Training Establishment

19.1.1.1         Training establishments that issue AFC competency certificates for ARFFS staff must develop:

(a)         a procedure for CASA Accreditation of Training Establishments;

(b)         an establishment which provides training courses for aviation rescue and fire fighting staff and which has CASA accreditation.  Establishments are to apply to CASA in writing for accreditation.

19.1.2              Training Facilities

19.1.2.1         The application by the training establishment must:

(a)         describe the facilities provided for theoretical and practical training; course curricula; and assessment and validation arrangements;

(b)         detail the training establishment's management structure and safety accountabilities and the qualifications and experience of staff with management responsibilities;

(c)          provide samples of the proposed procedures for the conduct of written, oral and practical tests, together with the arrangements for assessment;

(d)         provide evidence of the arrangements to cater for the general needs of students undergoing training.

19.1.3              Accreditation Process

19.1.3.1         The initial CASA accreditation