Elements and Performance Criteria

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.
Refuelling operations may include:
various aircraft types
international, domestic and regional airports
variable weather conditions including day and night
single or team operations
Pre-operational checks may include:
serviceability of ladder or portable steps
fire extinguisher
personal protective equipment (PPE)
visual inspection for leaks, defects and obstructions
sufficient fuel
radio check
documentation
auxiliary equipment check
Workplace procedures may include:
company procedures
enterprise procedures
organisational procedures
established procedures
local instructions
standard operating procedures
manufacturers instructions
Hazards, problems and/or defects may include:
hot engines, static electricity, sparks and other forms of ignition
contamination of or from materials being handled
spills, leakages, ruptures
fuel vapours
other aircraft or vehicles on tarmac
jet blast or rotor wash
rotating propellers
hazardous or dangerous materials
noise
dust
heat
other additives (e.g. water, methanol, icing inhibitors)
Personal protective equipment may include:
gloves
safety glasses
hearing protection
safety headwear and footwear
mask or respirator
high visibility clothing
approved clothing
Clearance to refuel may include:
air traffic control
aircraft pilot
aircrew
airline engineers
supervisors or managers
other refuelling staff
ground support staff
technical staff
Instructions may include:
interpersonal communications
written
radio
telephone
other electronic means
Post-refuelling documentation may include:
written
electronic
Information/documents may include:
sections of Civil Aviation Safety Regulations and Civil Aviation Orders relevant to refuelling operations
International Air Transport Association (IATA) Guidelines for Aviation Fuel Quality Control, and Operating Procedures for Joint Inter Plane Fuelling Services (JIG Guidelines)
OH&S and environmental protection regulations
workplace procedures and instructions and job specification
airport airside drivers handbook
loading and fuelling operational checklists
emergency procedures
flight schedules
manufacturers specifications and instructions for the fueller/dispenser vehicle and auxiliary equipment
induction and training manuals
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
IATA Guidelines for Aviation Fuel Quality Control, and Operating Procedures for Joint Inter Plane Fuelling Services (JIG Guidelines)
Australian Dangerous Goods Code (ADG Code)
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:
conducting pre-operational checks and reporting/rectifying identified hazards, problems and/or defects
refuelling aircraft in accordance with workplace procedures
taking fuel sample and conducting visual check prior to aircraft departure

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