Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2008C00128:reg:10:p8
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2008C00128
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 10 (pt 8/24)
Character Range: 65876–70227

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 CASA qualification on its introduction.

18.1.1.7         All operational staff must hold a current competency in Aviation Fire Fighting Operations for the skill qualifications required for the operating position in accordance with CASA requirements of the AFC Training Modules.

18.1.1.8         An officer in Charge of ARFFS operations at Level 1 aerodromes must be a person who holds the following qualification:

(a)         for aerodromes categorised, category 6 and above, a minimum of an ARFFS AFC Advanced Diploma;

(b)         for aerodromes categorised, category 5 and below, a minimum of an ARFFS AFC Diploma.

18.1.1.9         An officer in charge of an ARFFS at a Level 2 aerodrome, which has been established in accordance with CHAPTER 2: CRITERIA FOR ESTABLISHMENT OR DISESTABLISHMENT OF ARFFS, must hold:

(a)         if the aerodrome is categorised as category 6 or above — at least an ARFFS AFC Advanced Diploma; or

(b)         if the aerodrome is categorised as category 5 or below — at least an ARFFS AFC Diploma.

18.1.1.10     All shift supervisor/s on a staff of operational fire fighters must hold an ARFFS AFC Diploma competency in accordance with CASA requirements of the AFC Training Modules.

18.1.1.11     The CASA ARFFS minimum requirements of the AFC Training Modules for fire fighters, fire officers responsible for any activities of staff and the fire officer in charge of ARFFS are identified in the following schedule.

CASA CERTIFICATE OF ATTAINMENT
Certificate II                                                                       Certificate III                                   Certificate IV                                       Diploma                                Advanced Diploma
    1.01 Health & Fitness                                                                1.04 Driving Vehicles 1                       3.01 Occupational Health & Safety                        3.05 Building Fire Safety 1            4.01 Resource Evaluation
    1.02 Preparation cleaning & Maintenance of Equipment, appliances and facilities      1.19 Communication Systems                                                                             4.02 Pre Incident Planning 1           5.01 Resource Upgrading and Development Management
    1.05 Alarms & Sprinklers                                                             1.21 Workplace Communications                     3.04 Fireground Operations                           4.03 Operational Management            5.06 Project Management
    1.06 Occupational Hazards                                                            2.02 Inspect & Test Equipment                     3.06 Aviation Fire Suppression 2                     *4.07 Fire Prevention 2                5.07 Communication 2
    1.07 Personal Protection 1                                                           2.03a Drive Vehicles on Road                      3.07 Dangerous Substances 2                          *4.08 Building Fire Safety 2           5.08 Public Relations B
    1.10 Building Structures 1                                                           2.03b Drive Vehicles off Road                     3.09 Workplace Trainer Category A                    *4.09 Building Fire Service            5.09 Team Performance
    1.11 Urban Fire Suppression 1                                                        2.04 Operate Pumps                                3.10 Writing Workplace Documents                     4.11 Communication 1                   5.10 Managing Finance-Budget
    1.15 Open Circuit Breathing Apparatus                                                2.05b Operate Life Support Equip                  3.12 Dealing with Conflict                           4.12 Interviews                        5.11 Human Resource Management 2
    1.16 Casualty Assistance                                                             2.07 Occupational Hygiene                         3.13 Negotiation Skills                              4.13 Workplace