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Drive on the airside

Drive on the airside

Unit of competency
National Code
AVIC0001
State Code
OBD42
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
13/08/2019
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
17/12/2019
Field of Education
030515 - Automotive Vehicle Operations
Original Release Date
17/12/2019
Nominal Hours
10
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to drive on the airside within Australian aviation environments in controlled and uncontrolled aerodromes in compliance with relevant regulatory requirements and national operating standards.It includes driving on the airside and driving safely on the airside.This unit addresses aviation technical skill requirements (physical, mental and task-management abilities) related to vehicle operating duties of ground operations personnel and contributes to safe and effective performance in complex aviation operational environments.Operations are conducted as part of recreational, commercial and military aircraft activities across a variety of operational contexts within the Australian aviation industry.Work is performed independently or under limited supervision as a single operator or within a team environment.Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements are applicable to this unit.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Drive on the airside
  • 1.1 Vehicle airside requirements are complied with, including vehicle condition, lighting and licences
  • 1.2 Driving is conducted in accordance with airside driving rules and regulatory requirements, including a manoeuvring area, as required
  • 1.3 Airport markings, markers, signs and signals are correctly interpreted and followed
  • 1.4 Listening watch is maintained in accordance with workplace procedures
2 Drive safely on the airside
  • 2.1 Risks and hazards associated with driving airside are identified and managed
  • 2.2 Breaches of airside driving rules are logged and reported
  • 2.3 Airside driving incidents, including runway incursions, are reported as required
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AWQ09 AVIC2001 Drive on the airside Unit of competency