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Accept dangerous goods for air transport

Accept dangerous goods for air transport

Unit of competency
National Code
AVID2001
State Code
AWQ05
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 accept dangerous goods for air transport, in compliance with relevant regulatory requirements of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) and national operating standards.It includes interpreting freight documentation, recognising dangerous goods, accepting appropriate dangerous goods, declining to accept prohibited and improperly prepared dangerous goods, preparing required dangerous goods documentation, and stowing dangerous goods.This unit addresses aviation technical skill requirements (physical, mental and task-management abilities) related to load handling duties that complement ground operations personnel non-technical skills, 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.Use for Defence Aviation is in accordance with relevant Defence Orders and Instructions.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Interpret freight documentation
  • 1.1 Received documentation for transporting freight by air is examined and interpreted in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements
  • 1.2 Types of freight to be transported are identified in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements
2 Recognise dangerous goods
  • 2.1 Freight containing dangerous goods is recognised in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements
  • 2.2 Hazards are identified, risks are assessed and hazard management is implemented
  • 2.3 All types of dangerous goods and items containing dangerous goods are correctly identified
  • 2.4 Workplace policies and regulatory requirements concerning the types of dangerous goods are identified, interpreted and applied
3 Accept appropriate dangerous goods
  • 3.1 Where identified dangerous goods are not permitted to be transported by air, shipper is advised that freight cannot be accepted
  • 3.2 Shipper is given an explanation of reasons why prohibited dangerous goods freight cannot be accepted and is referred to relevant regulatory requirements in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 3.3 Where identified dangerous goods are permitted to be transported by air, requirements for packaging, labelling and handling are confirmed in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements
  • 3.4 Dangerous goods accepted for air transport are checked to ensure they are packaged and labelled in accordance with regulatory requirements
  • 3.5 Dangerous goods accepted for air freight are handled in accordance with regulatory requirements including procedures for emergencies and spills
4 Prepare dangerous goods documentation
  • 4.1 Relevant documentation, including an air waybill and check sheets are prepared and signed in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements
  • 4.2 Relevant documentation is attached to freight, processed and filed in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements
5 Stow dangerous goods
  • 5.1 All dangerous goods are stowed in appropriate storage facilities in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements
  • 5.2 Relevant personnel are advised of the disposition of stowed dangerous goods in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WB748 AVID2001B Accept dangerous goods for air transport Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OBD39 AVID0005 Accept dangerous goods for air transport Unit of competency