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Unload aviation freight and baggage

Unload aviation freight and baggage

Unit of competency
National Code
AVID2007
State Code
AWQ00
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
01/03/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
16/08/2016
Field of Education
089901 - Purchasing, Warehousing And Distribution
Original Release Date
16/08/2016
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to unload aviation freight and baggage, in compliance with relevant regulatory requirements of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) and national operating standards.It includes preparing for aircraft arrival, operating in-hold aircraft loading system to unload freight and baggage, and responding to problems in unloading freight and baggage from an aircraft.This unit addresses aviation technical skill requirements (physical, mental and task-management abilities) related to load handling duties of flight and 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.Work is performed independently or under limited supervision within a single-pilot or multi-crew environment.Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements are applicable to this unit.Use for Defence Aviation is to be in accordance with relevant Defence Orders, Instructions, Publications and Regulations.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Prepare for aircraft arrival
  • 1.1 Allocated flight number is checked and off-load instruction report is obtained
  • 1.2 Appropriate personal protective equipment is selected, fitted and worn in accordance with established workplace procedures
  • 1.3 Hazards are identified, risks are assessed and hazard management is implemented
  • 1.4 Designated aircraft bay is checked prior to aircraft arrival
  • 1.5 Foreign object debris (FOD) is identified and removed
  • 1.6 Pre-operational check of aircraft unloading equipment is conducted prior to aircraft arrival
  • 1.7 Aircraft unloading equipment is correctly positioned prior to aircraft arrival
2 Operate in-hold aircraft loading system to unload freight and baggage
  • 2.1 Aircraft cargo hold door/s surrounds are checked for damage prior to opening
  • 2.2 Damaged aircraft cargo hold door/s are reported in accordance with established workplace procedures
  • 2.3 Aircraft cargo hold door/s are opened in accordance with established workplace procedures and manufacturer instructions
  • 2.4 Aircraft in-hold system is checked prior to unloading freight and baggage
  • 2.5 Aircraft is unloaded and confirmed in accordance with aircraft off-load instruction report
  • 2.6 Aircraft cargo hold door/s are closed and secured in accordance with aircraft schedule and established workplace procedures
  • 2.7 Security seals are placed on aircraft cargo hold door/s in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements
3 Respond to problems in unloading freight and baggage from an aircraft
  • 3.1 Faults identified during unloading of freight and baggage from aircraft cargo hold are correctly and promptly identified and appropriate solution/s is determined in conjunction with other team members and/or load supervisor/team leader, in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements
  • 3.2 Malfunctions of in-hold loading system are correctly and promptly identified and appropriate action is taken to rectify and/or report problems in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements
  • 3.3 Identified problems that cannot be readily resolved by unloading team is reported and referred to appropriate personnel
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WB753 AVID2007A Unload aviation freight and baggage Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OBD35 AVID0010 Unload aviation freight and baggage Unit of competency