Qualification Outline

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Certificate IV in Transport and Distribution (Aviation Ground Operations and Service)

Certificate IV in Transport and Distribution (Aviation Ground Operations and Service)

Qualification
National Code:
TDA40403
State Code:
W155
TGA Status:
Deleted
DTWD Status:
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0807 - Tourism
Original TGA Release Date
27/02/2003
Approved Date
18/08/2005
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
C
Nominal Hours
965
Duration
2 Semesters
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
27/02/2003
VET Act Conditions
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Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
1.00 27/02/2003 Current Approved
Description
Schedule
Pathways
State Code Title
WS76 General Airport Operator
1.

Requirements for completion of the Qualification:
A successful assessment outcome for a total of at least 28 units aligned with this qualification consistent with the Aviation Training Package Assessment Guidelines. The package of units must comprise:
(a) at least 7 units aligned at AQF 4, made up of:
-at least 5 units from those listed below (aligned at AQF 4); and
-up to 2 suitable units (aligned at AQF 4) drawn with appropriate contextualisation from either other Transport and Distribution Certificate IV qualifications, or other relevant endorsed Training Packages;
and
(b) at least 5 units aligned at AQF 3, made up of:
-at least 3 units from those listed for the Certificate III in Transport and Distribution
(Aviation Ground Operations and Services) (aligned at AQF 3); and
-up to 2 suitable units (aligned at AQF 3) drawn with appropriate contextualisation from either other Transport and Distribution Certificate III qualifications, or other relevant endorsed Training Packages;
and
(c) at least 5 units aligned at AQF 2, made up of:
-at least 3 units from those listed for the Certificate II in Transport and Distribution
(Aviation Ground Operations and Services) (aligned at AQF 2); and
-up to 2 suitable units (aligned at AQF 2) drawn with appropriate contextualisation from either other Transport and Distribution Certificate II qualifications, or other relevant endorsed Training Packages;
and
(d) 7 units aligned at AQF 1, made up of:
-at least 5 units from those listed for the Certificate I in Transport and Distribution (Aviation Foundation Skills) (aligned at AQF 1); and
-up to 2 suitable units (aligned at AQF 1) drawn with appropriate contextualisation from either other Transport and Distribution Certificate I qualifications, or other relevant endorsed Training Packages.



ELECTIVE: Handling Cargo/Stock

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
S2423 TDTA597B Check and evaluate records and documentation 20 Unit of competency
S2405 TDTA3198B Consolidate freight 30 Unit of competency
S2402 TDTA297B Maintain container/cargo records 20 Unit of competency
S2404 TDTA3098B Organise cargo for export 40 Unit of competency
S2407 TDTA3398B Organise international transport of freight 40 Unit of competency
S2406 TDTA3298B Organise transport of freight or goods 40 Unit of competency
S2383 TDTA1197B Package goods 20 Unit of competency
S2398 TDTA2597C Regulate temperature controlled stock 20 Unit of competency
2.

ELECTIVES: Driving Vehicle

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
S2290 TDTC697B Drive multi-combination vehicle 40 Unit of competency
3.

ELECTIVES: Communications and Calculations

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
S2220 TDTE1398B Apply workplace statistics 20 Unit of competency
S2232 TDTE697C Collect, analyse and present workplace data and information 20 Unit of competency
S2221 TDTE1498B Compile and process export documentation 20 Unit of competency
4.

ELECTIVES: Occupational Health and Safety

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
S2498 TDTF697B Apply accident-emergency procedures 20 Unit of competency
S2479 TDTF1498B Develop and maintain a safe workplace 50 Unit of competency
S2499 TDTF797B Implement and coordinate accident-emergency procedures 40 Unit of competency
5.

ELECTIVES: Teamwork

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
S2588 TDTG698B Facilitate work teams 50 Unit of competency
6.

ELECTIVES: Customer Service

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
S2260 TDTI197C Coordinate quality customer service 20 Unit of competency
S2264 TDTI598B Market services and products to clients 40 Unit of competency
7.

ELECTIVES: Quality

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
S2511 TDTJ297B Apply quality systems 40 Unit of competency
W1976 TDAJ203A Conduct quality control operations related to refuelling/defuelling aircraft 20 Unit of competency
8.

ELECTIVES: Resource Management

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
S2547 TDTL3701A Apply and amend rosters 20 Unit of competency
S2563 TDTL597C Apply conflict/grievance resolution strategies 40 Unit of competency
S2527 TDTL1098B Assess and confirm customer transport requirements 40 Unit of competency
S2546 TDTL3601A Develop rosters 20 Unit of competency
S2542 TDTL3201A Implement equal employment equity strategies 16 Unit of competency
S2566 TDTL998B Manage personal work priorities and professional development 50 Unit of competency
S2543 TDTL3301A Promote effective workplace practice 20 Unit of competency
9.

ELECTIVES: Training

Note: BSZ406A Plan a Series of Training Sessions, BSZ407A Deliver Training Sessions and BSZ408A Review Training count as one unit only.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
C0090 BSZ407A Deliver training sessions 50 Unit of competency
C0089 BSZ406A Plan a series of training sessions 30 Unit of competency
C0091 BSZ408A Review training 15 Unit of competency
10.

ELECTIVES: Assessment

Note: BSZ401A Plan Assessment, BSZ402A Conduct Assessment and BSZ403A Review Assessment count as one unit only.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
C0085 BSZ402A Conduct assessment 15 Unit of competency
C0084 BSZ401A Plan assessment 15 Unit of competency
C0086 BSZ403A Review assessment 5 Unit of competency
11.

ELECTIVES: Business Planning

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
S2201 TDTP197B Develop plans to meet customer and organisation needs 40 Unit of competency
S2202 TDTP297B Facilitate and capitalise on change in the workplace 50 Unit of competency
S2205 TDTP598B Manage workplace information 60 Unit of competency
12.

ELECTIVES: Financial Management

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
S2370 TDTQ1001A Maintain customer credit accounts and services 20 Unit of competency
13.

ELECTIVES: Contract and Procurement

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
S2254 TDTR198B Monitor supplier performance 30 Unit of competency
S2256 TDTR398B Negotiate a contract 40 Unit of competency
S2255 TDTR298B Source goods/services and evaluate contractors 30 Unit of competency
14.

ELECTIVES: Environment

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
S2294 TDTU101A Implement and monitor environmental protection policies and procedures 20 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
4645 8260 Diploma of Airport Management Accredited course
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
S636 AVI40408 Certificate IV in Aviation (Ground Operations and Service) Qualification
VET Info Notes
This training program is a representation of the qualification code TDA40403 taken from the Aviation Training Package TDA03 which should be consulted for full description of requirements.

1. This qualification is the copyright of The Australian National Training Authority.

2. Further information on this qualification is contained in the training Package available from Australian Training Products Ltd., Tel: (03) 9630 9836.

3. This qualification was entered on to the STARS by the METS CSSN on 8/12/04.

4. When packaging units for this qualification, the combination of the training units: BSZ406A Plan a Series of
Training Sessions, BSZ407A Deliver Training Sessions and BSZ408A Review Training count as one unit
only. Similarly the combination of the assessment units: BSZ401A Plan Assessment, BSZ402A Conduct
Assessment and BSZ403A Review Assessment count as one unit only.

5. WS76 has been moved to TDA40403 on request from METS CSSN on 4/4/2007.
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Traineeships and Apprenticeships
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