Instrument number CASA EX109/09
I, Peter beilby cromarty, Executive Manager, Airspace and Aerodrome Regulation Division, a delegate of CASA, make this instrument under regulation 11.160 of the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998 (CASR 1998).
[Signed P. B. Cromarty]
Peter Cromarty
Executive Manager
Airspace and Aerodrome Regulation Division
15 December 2009
Exemption — attendance of all operational ARFFS staff at CASA accredited training
1 Duration
This instrument:
(a) commences on the day after it is registered; and
(b) stops having effect at the end of 31 January 2011.
2 Application
This instrument applies to attendance of Aerodrome Rescue and Fire Fighting Services (ARFFS) staff at a CASA accredited ARFFS training course on:
(a) instructions on technological change; and
(b) revised firefighting procedures.
3 Exemption
Each ARFFS operational staff member is exempt from compliance with the provisions of CASR 1998 mentioned in Schedule 1 in respect of the provisions of the Manual of Standards Part 139H (the MOS) mentioned in that Schedule.
4 Conditions
The exemption is subject to the conditions mentioned in Schedule 2.
1 Subregulation 139.845 (4) of CASR 1998 in respect of paragraph 18.1.1.4 of the MOS.
Note Paragraph 18.1.1.4 requires all staff to attend a CASA accredited ARFFS training course at intervals not exceeding four years for instruction on technological changes and to practice revised firefighting procedures.
Schedule 2 Conditions
1 Airservices Australia (AA) as the approved ARFFS provider must make every effort to develop a program that provides instructions on technological changes in firefighting procedures that may provide the appropriate levels of competency for ARFFS staff.
2 Every 6 months from the date of the coming into effect of this instrument AA must provide CASA with a progress report on the development of the program.
3 If AA develops a program, AA must apply to CASA for accreditation of the program.
4 CASA must accredit a program if CASA is satisfied that the program meets the required competencies for operational staff.
5 If CASA accredits a program AA must ensure that arrangements are in place for delivery of program to all ARFFS staff in a timely manner.