Unit of competency Outline
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Operate aircraft embarkation and disembarkation equipment
Operate aircraft embarkation and disembarkation equipment
Unit of competency
National Code
AVIW3003B
AVIW3003B
State Code
WB821
WB821
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
21/03/2013
Field of Education
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
21/03/2013
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to operate aircraft embarkation/disembarkation equipment, including pre- and post-operational checks of the equipment, pre-positioning the equipment prior to the arrival of the aircraft, positioning the equipment against the aircraft on arrival, and retracting the equipment prior to departure. Types of embarkation/disembarkation equipment may vary from airport to airport and may include both manually-operated and motorised equipment. The generic performance criteria provided in this unit may therefore need to be adapted, as required, to accommodate the operating procedures recommended by the manufacturers of the embarkation/disembarkation equipment concerned. Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements are applicable to this unit.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1Conduct pre-operational checks
- 1.1 Pre-operational checks of the embarkation/disembarkation equipment are conducted in accordance with workplace procedures and manufacturers instructions
- 1.2 Fluid levels are topped up where required in accordance with workplace procedures
- 1.3 Faults and malfunctions are identified and appropriate action is taken to rectify and/or report the fault/malfunction in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements
2Operate embarkation/ disembarkation equipment
- 2.1 Embarkation/disembarkation equipment is pre-positioned to the assigned location in preparation for the arrival of the aircraft in accordance with workplace procedures, local instructions and relevant regulatory requirements
- 2.2 Embarkation/disembarkation equipment is manoeuvred to aircraft and positioned against the fuselage in preparation for passenger embarkation/disembarkation in accordance with workplace procedures, local instructions and relevant regulatory requirements
- 2.3 Embarkation/disembarkation equipment is operated in accordance with workplace procedures, OH&S regulations and manufacturers instructions
- 2.4 Hazards associated with the operation of the embarkation/disembarkation equipment are recognised and appropriate precautions are taken in accordance with OH&S regulations and workplace hazard management strategies
3Retract and store embarkation/ disembarkation equipment
- 3.1 At the completion of passenger embarkation/disembarkation activities, equipment is withdrawn from aircraft and manoeuvred to assigned storage bay/area in accordance with workplace procedures and local instructions
- 3.2 Post-operational checks of embarkation/disembarkation equipment are conducted in accordance with workplace procedures and manufacturers instructions
- 3.3 Any faults and malfunctions are identified and appropriate action is taken to rectify and/or report the fault/malfunction in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements
- 3.4 Where applicable, embarkation/disembarkation equipment is refuelled and fluid levels topped up in accordance with workplace procedures, relevant regulatory requirements and manufacturers instructions
- 3.5 Equipment log or other required documentation is completed in accordance with workplace procedures, local instructions and regulatory requirements
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance.
Operation of the embarkation/disembarkation equipment may be carried out:
in any allowable operating and weather conditions
in accordance with local instructions and regulatory and operational requirements
Performance may be demonstrated:
in an appropriately simulated embarkation/disembarkation equipment workplace situation, and/or
on operational embarkation/disembarkation equipment at an airport
Embarkation/disembarkation equipment may include:
manually operated mobile stairs
motorised mobile stairs
other types of embarkation/disembarkation equipment
Hazards that may exist in the operation of embarkation/disembarkation equipment may include:
personnel in the vicinity of the aircraft
other vehicles in the vicinity of the aircraft
jet blast
noise
dust
Personal protective equipment may include but is not restricted to:
hearing protection
safety gloves
safety footwear
protective clothing
Pre- and post-operational checks may include:
fluid levels (where applicable)
battery charge (where applicable)
fuel level (where applicable)
visual inspection for faults or defects
Persons consulted during embarkation/disembarkation equipment operation may include:
other members of the baggage handling and ramp teams
aircrew
load controllers
supervisors, team leaders and managers
check-in staff
ground support staff
technical staff
Dependent on the type of organisation concerned and the local terminology used, workplace procedures may include:
company procedures
enterprise procedures
organisational procedures
established procedures
standard operating procedures (SOPs)
Information/documents may include:
sections of Civil Aviation Safety Regulations and Civil Aviation Orders and licensing requirements relevant to the operation of embarkation/disembarkation equipment
OH&S regulations
workplace procedures and instructions and job specification
embarkation/disembarkation equipment operational checklists
pre- and post-operational checklists
equipment log/operational record
emergency procedures
flight schedules
manufacturers specifications and instructions for the embarkation/disembarkation equipment being operated
induction and training materials
conditions of service, legislation and industrial agreements including workplace agreements and awards
Applicable regulations and legislation may include:
relevant Civil Aviation Safety Regulations and Civil Aviation Orders
licence requirements of the relevant licensing authority (where applicable)
relevant OH&S legislation
environmental protection legislation
relevant Australian Standards
industrial relations and workplace compensation legislation
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance.
Operation of the embarkation/disembarkation equipment may be carried out:
in any allowable operating and weather conditions
in accordance with local instructions and regulatory and operational requirements
Performance may be demonstrated:
in an appropriately simulated embarkation/disembarkation equipment workplace situation, and/or
on operational embarkation/disembarkation equipment at an airport
Embarkation/disembarkation equipment may include:
manually operated mobile stairs
motorised mobile stairs
other types of embarkation/disembarkation equipment
Hazards that may exist in the operation of embarkation/disembarkation equipment may include:
personnel in the vicinity of the aircraft
other vehicles in the vicinity of the aircraft
jet blast
noise
dust
Personal protective equipment may include but is not restricted to:
hearing protection
safety gloves
safety footwear
protective clothing
Pre- and post-operational checks may include:
fluid levels (where applicable)
battery charge (where applicable)
fuel level (where applicable)
visual inspection for faults or defects
Persons consulted during embarkation/disembarkation equipment operation may include:
other members of the baggage handling and ramp teams
aircrew
load controllers
supervisors, team leaders and managers
check-in staff
ground support staff
technical staff
Dependent on the type of organisation concerned and the local terminology used, workplace procedures may include:
company procedures
enterprise procedures
organisational procedures
established procedures
standard operating procedures (SOPs)
Information/documents may include:
sections of Civil Aviation Safety Regulations and Civil Aviation Orders and licensing requirements relevant to the operation of embarkation/disembarkation equipment
OH&S regulations
workplace procedures and instructions and job specification
embarkation/disembarkation equipment operational checklists
pre- and post-operational checklists
equipment log/operational record
emergency procedures
flight schedules
manufacturers specifications and instructions for the embarkation/disembarkation equipment being operated
induction and training materials
conditions of service, legislation and industrial agreements including workplace agreements and awards
Applicable regulations and legislation may include:
relevant Civil Aviation Safety Regulations and Civil Aviation Orders
licence requirements of the relevant licensing authority (where applicable)
relevant OH&S legislation
environmental protection legislation
relevant Australian Standards
industrial relations and workplace compensation legislation
EVIDENCE GUIDE
The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required knowledge and skills, the range statement and the assessment guidelines for this Training Package.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria of this unit and include demonstration of applying:
the underpinning knowledge and skills
relevant legislation and workplace procedures
other relevant aspects of the range statement
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Performance is demonstrated consistently over a period of time and in a suitable range of contexts
Resources for assessment include:
a range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or other simulated practical and knowledge assessment, and/or
access to an appropriate range of relevant operational situations in the workplace
In both real and simulated environments, access is required to:
relevant and appropriate materials and equipment, and
applicable documentation including workplace procedures, regulations, codes of practice and operation manuals
Method of assessment
Assessment of this unit must be undertaken by a registered training organisation
As a minimum, assessment of knowledge must be conducted through appropriate written/oral tests
Practical assessment must occur:
through activities in an appropriately simulated environment at the registered training organisation, and/or
in an appropriate range of situations in the workplace
The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required knowledge and skills, the range statement and the assessment guidelines for this Training Package.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria of this unit and include demonstration of applying:
the underpinning knowledge and skills
relevant legislation and workplace procedures
other relevant aspects of the range statement
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Performance is demonstrated consistently over a period of time and in a suitable range of contexts
Resources for assessment include:
a range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or other simulated practical and knowledge assessment, and/or
access to an appropriate range of relevant operational situations in the workplace
In both real and simulated environments, access is required to:
relevant and appropriate materials and equipment, and
applicable documentation including workplace procedures, regulations, codes of practice and operation manuals
Method of assessment
Assessment of this unit must be undertaken by a registered training organisation
As a minimum, assessment of knowledge must be conducted through appropriate written/oral tests
Practical assessment must occur:
through activities in an appropriately simulated environment at the registered training organisation, and/or
in an appropriate range of situations in the workplace
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| S6789 | AVI3W308B | Operate aircraft embarkation and disembarkation equipment | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AWP12 | AVIW3003 | Operate aircraft embarkation and disembarkation equipment | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| S628 | AVI30408 | Certificate III in Aviation (Ground Operations and Service) | Qualification |