Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2008C00128:reg:10:p14
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2008C00128
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 10 (pt 14/24)
Character Range: 87101–90534

e.g. Water Rescue Service.

(a)         application of foam onto a fire by an attack vehicle monitor;

(b)         topography;

(c)          aircraft familiarisation;

(d)         Fire Station Communication Centre;

(e)         fire alarms:

(i)            indicator panels;

(ii)          detection and suppression systems;

(f)            driving and operation of vehicles;

(g)         don and start-up of BA;

(h)         firemanship to include:

(i)            hose and branch work;

(ii)          knots and lines;

(iii)        use of ladders;

(iv)        agent application applied through operational branches and use of rescue equipment;

(i)            first aid CPR/EAR and injury management;

(j)            perform Incident Command System (ICS) skills in simulated operations/or incidents;

(k)          pre-incident planning; SOPs, MOAs, AEP and tactical plan.

20.1.3.4         ARFFS staff training can be by either conducting approved in-house training to the levels required or by out sourcing any or all of its training to an establishment approved by CASA.

20.1.3.5         A yearly fire station Training Programme that complements the 90-day validity check must be developed, displayed and retained in accordance with Chapter 28 of the MOS.

20.1.3.6         In-house training must define, document and maintain processes, which address the integrity of staff training compatible with the Australian Fire Competency (AFC) or other qualification accepted and approved by CASA.

20.1.3.7         Where in-house training is conducted the training program for each course must be comprehensive and achieve the goals established in the training, in particular:

(a)         training must align with the vehicle requirements for the aerodrome category certification; and

(b)         all qualified staff must participate on a regular basis in realistic exercises representing a crash/accident/incident to simulate the category of the aerodrome.

20.1.3.8         The assessment process must include a robust record keeping system which records all progress and completion assessments.

20.1.3.9         A remedial process must be implemented to identify deficiencies in technique, application or knowledge and must rectify these promptly with follow up action to ensure compliance.  The process must ensure that officers in need of remedial training are afforded the appropriate level of counselling and assistance.

20.1.3.10     When developing a training programme a time limit on validity of elements of a training programme must be set.

20.1.3.11     ARFFS training conducted by external sources must ensure that the training establishment has been approved by CASA for this purpose.

20.1.3.12     ARFFS external training must provide the following:

(a)         a process for reporting staff experience levels and qualifications of the training establishments; and

(b)         a process for identifying staff requiring update or new competency training.

20.1.3.13     The safe transition of recently qualified staff into operational service must be through:

(a)         a transition process; and

(b)         consolidation of acquired skills prior to full operational service.

Local competency requirements must include:

(a)         topography on/off aerodrome;

(b)         first aid;

(c)          Fire Station Communication Centre (FSCC);

(d)         aircraft familiarisation:

(i)            vehicle