Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2008C00128:reg:10:p7
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2008C00128
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 10 (pt 7/24)
Character Range: 62769–66173

for Employment

17.1.1.1         When recruiting fire staff, suitable applicants must have a police clearance as their place of employment is in a secure area.

17.1.2              Medical Requirements for Recruitment

17.1.2.1         Personnel recruited for ARFFS will be required to undergo a medical examination prior to recruitment and be subject to ongoing medical examination as defined in Chapter 21 of this Manual.

17.1.2.2         The hazardous nature of the job makes most types of ongoing medication inadvisable.  For example, antihistamines and tranquillisers may cause drowsiness and a slowing of reaction time.  Sufferers from hay fever who regularly use antihistamines may be assessed as unfit for fire service duty.

17.1.2.3         The criteria to be considered in establishing a recruitment medical policy is as follows:

(a)         general physique;

(b)         upper limbs;

(c)          locomotion;

(d)         hearing;

(e)         vision;

(f)            general fitness.

17.1.2.4         Personnel recruited for ARFFS duties may be required to be multi-skilled in other aerodrome activities.

17.1.2.5         Recruitment policy must reflect obligations under State, Territory and Federal Laws reflecting OH&S, Equity and Diversity and any other legislation that may impact on the recruitment process.

Chapter 18:   Competency Levels
CASR References:  Subregulation 139.705 (2), regulations 139.712, 139.765, 139.773, 139.845 and 139.915

Section 18.1:   General

18.1.1              Standard: Competency Levels for Fire Fighting Staff

18.1.1.1         All operational fire fighting staff must hold the appropriate competencies, which is commensurate with the functional position to be occupied.

18.1.1.2         This will be detailed and recorded to include, but not restricted to:

(a)         AFC qualifications;

(b)         local and general ratings;

(c)          special skills if required;

(d)         drivers licence;

(e)         aerodrome licence;

(f)            aerodrome security number;

(g)         90 day competency checks.

18.1.1.3         All operational fire fighting staff must be given on-the-job training in accordance with a program to ensure that core competencies applicable to the functional level are maintained and validated regularly with a maximum permissible interval of 90 days. (Refer to Chapter 20 of the MOS.)

18.1.1.4         All ARFFS staff must attend a CASA accredited ARFFS training course at intervals not exceeding four years for instruction on technological changes and to practice revised fire fighting procedures.

18.1.1.5         All operational ARFFS staff must comply with CASA standards that require a current qualification and Certificate of Competency commensurate with the functional role at a specific location. (Refer to paragraph 12.1.2.3.)

18.1.1.6         The following AFC qualifications as prescribed by the Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) apply:
(1) AFC Certificate 2     (fire fighting operations)
(2) AFC Certificate 3     (fire fighting operations)
(3) AFC Certificate 4     (fire fighting supervision)
(4) AFC Diploma           (fire fighting management)
(5) AFC Advanced Diploma  (fire fighting management).

Note: AFC qualifications are the CASA recognised standard. However, a new qualification set by the Industry Advisory Training Board is pending and may supersede the recognised