(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 and water rescue equipment where applicable;
(ii) difficult environment that may be encountered within the response area;
(e) Hazchem procedures;
(f) Incident Command System (ICS).
20.1.3.14 A process must be in place for maintaining and updating records of staff qualifications including Certificates of Competency for all levels.