AVIO0018 — Use firearms on an aerodrome to control wildlife hazards
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What an assessment for AVIO0018 must cover
46 assessable components: 2 elements (9 performance criteria), 16 performance evidence and 21 knowledge evidence requirements. An audit-defensible tool maps every question and task back to these — that mapping is the coverage matrix Auditori generates alongside the assessment.
Elements & performance criteria
1 Apply safety precautions in the use of firearms
- 1.1Locations on an aerodrome where firearms may be discharged are identified
- 1.2Hazards associated with the use of firearms on an aerodrome are identified and managed
- 1.3Firearm is carried, loaded and discharged in the correct manner
- 1.4Firearm is cleaned effectively and safely
- 1.5Firearm faults are reported in accordance with standard operating procedures (SOPs)
- 1.6Firearm is stored in accordance with regulatory requirements
2 Use appropriate firearms and ammunition to control wildlife hazards
- 2.1Appropriate wildlife hazard control measures are selected in accordance with wildlife hazard management plan and SOPs
- 2.2Cracker shells are used correctly to disperse a flock of birds in accordance with operating procedures
- 2.3Live shot is used in a safe manner to control wildlife hazards
Performance evidence
- adapting to differences in equipment and operating environment in accordance with standard operating procedures (SOPs)
- applying relevant legislation and workplace procedures
- communicating effectively with others
- completing relevant documentation
- identifying and correctly using relevant equipment
- implementing contingency plans
- implementing work health and safety (WHS) procedures and relevant regulations
- interpreting and following operational instructions and prioritising work
- modifying activities depending on workplace contingencies, situations and environments
- monitoring and anticipating operational problems and hazards and taking appropriate action
- performing wildlife control measures in a humane fashion
- reading, interpreting and following relevant regulations, instructions, procedures, information and signs
- reporting and/or rectifying problems, faults or malfunctions promptly in accordance with workplace procedures
- selecting and using required personal protective equipment (PPE) conforming to industry and WHS standards
- using cracker shells and live shot safe, when using firearms on an aerodrome to control wildlife hazards
- working systematically with required attention to detail without injury to self or others, or damage to goods or equipment
Knowledge evidence
- aerodrome manual guidance material
- aerodrome wildlife control zones, including: airside areas
- aerodrome wildlife control zones, including: landside areas
- emergency procedures
- firearms, including: rifles
- firearms, including: shotguns
- firearm faults, including: misfires
- firearm faults, including: mechanical failure
- firearm faults, including: misuse
- procedures for managing and controlling hazardous situations when carrying out work activities
- procedures for safely operating firearms
- procedures for servicing and minor maintenance
- relevant sections of national and state/territory regulatory requirements
- relevant WHS and environmental procedures and regulations
- requirements for completing relevant documentation
- SOPs and control methods for wildlife hazards
- steps involved in planning work activities
- wildlife hazard control equipment, including: ammunition types and storage
- wildlife hazard control equipment, including: storage facilities applicable to weapon types
- wildlife hazard control equipment, including: applicable classes of firearms
- wildlife hazard management plan
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Questions about assessing AVIO0018
What does an assessment tool for AVIO0018 need to cover?
To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for AVIO0018 needs to address all 46 unit components: 2 elements with 9 performance criteria, 16 performance evidence requirements, 21 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.
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