Unit of competency Outline
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Implement airside access
Implement airside access
Unit of competency
National Code
AVIO4003A
AVIO4003A
State Code
WB811
WB811
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
20/03/2014
Field of Education
031505 - Aircraft Operation
Original Release Date
20/03/2014
Nominal Hours
10
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to implement processes and procedures for persons requiring access airside. Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements are applicable to this unit.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1Implement airside access procedures
- 1.1 Eligibility for access is determined
- 1.2 Access is permitted or denied
- 1.3 Escorts are provided when required
- 1.4 Appropriate records are maintained
2Report on airside access
- 2.1 Reported access breaches are addressed in accordance with standard operating procedures
- 2.2 Recommendations and reports on access incidents are made to aerodrome management
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.
Problems and irregularities that may occur when implementing airside access procedures may include:
control and loss of keys
supply of materials
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)
The work site may include:
the airside
the interface with the landside
Equipment may include:
vehicle
identity card(s)
computer
access locks and keys
Relevant documents may include:
legislation
the Aerodrome Manual
passes and permits
Transport Security Program
ASIC program
Operating conditions may involve:
a range of access scenarios
Applicable regulations and legislation may include:
relevant Civil Aviation Safety Regulations and Civil Aviation Orders
Manual of Standards - Aerodromes (part 139)
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance.
Problems and irregularities that may occur when implementing airside access procedures may include:
control and loss of keys
supply of materials
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)
The work site may include:
the airside
the interface with the landside
Equipment may include:
vehicle
identity card(s)
computer
access locks and keys
Relevant documents may include:
legislation
the Aerodrome Manual
passes and permits
Transport Security Program
ASIC program
Operating conditions may involve:
a range of access scenarios
Applicable regulations and legislation may include:
relevant Civil Aviation Safety Regulations and Civil Aviation Orders
Manual of Standards - Aerodromes (part 139)
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
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AWP22 | AVIO4003 | Implement airside access | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| S636 | AVI40408 | Certificate IV in Aviation (Ground Operations and Service) | Qualification |
| J721 | AVI20713 | Certificate II in Aviation Transport Protection (Checked Baggage Screener) | Qualification |
| J720 | AVI20613 | Certificate II in Aviation Transport Protection (Passenger/Non-Passenger Screener) | Qualification |