Unit of competency Outline
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22/07/2026 1:30 PM AWST
22/07/2026 1:30 PM AWST
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Operate baggage tug
Operate baggage tug
Unit of competency
National Code
AVIW2010B
AVIW2010B
State Code
WB815
WB815
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
20/09/2011
Field of Education
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
20/09/2011
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to operate a baggage tug, including conducting pre- and post-operational checks, operating the tow baggage tug in accordance with licence and regulatory requirements, coupling/uncoupling baggage carts and other relevant equipment, and parking and storing tug at end of operations. Types of baggage tug may vary from airport to airport and 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 baggage tug concerned. Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements are applicable to this unit.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1Conduct pre-operational checks on baggage tug
- 1.1 Pre-operational checks of baggage tug are conducted in accordance with workplace procedures and manufacturers instructions
- 1.2 Where applicable, 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 baggage tug
- 2.1 Baggage tug is manoeuvred to required location in preparation for haulage operations in accordance with workplace procedures, local instructions and relevant regulatory requirements
- 2.2 Baggage tug is coupled to baggage carts or other ramp equipment as directed
- 2.3 Baggage tug is operated in accordance with workplace procedures, OH&S regulations and manufacturers instructions
- 2.4 Hazards associated with the operation of the baggage tug are recognised and appropriate precautions are taken in accordance with OH&S regulations and workplace hazard management strategies
- 2.5 Baggage cart or ramp equipment is hauled to required location and uncoupled in accordance with workplace procedures, local instructions and relevant regulatory requirements
- 2.6 Instructions for the next operation are obtained and the baggage tug driven to the required location in accordance with workplace procedures, local instructions and regulatory requirements
3Shut down, park and store baggage tug
- 3.1 At the completion of all scheduled haulage activities, tug is manoeuvred to and parked/stored in storage bay/area in accordance with workplace procedures
- 3.2 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
- 3.3 Post-operational checks of baggage tug are conducted in accordance with workplace procedures and manufacturers instructions
- 3.4 Where applicable, baggage tug is refuelled and fluid levels topped up in accordance with workplace procedures, relevant regulatory requirements and manufacturers instructions
- 3.5 Where applicable, batteries (on an electric baggage tug) are connected for recharge in accordance with workplace procedures
- 3.6 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.
Baggage tug operations may be carried out:
in any allowable operating and weather conditions
in accordance with regulatory and operational requirements
Performance may be demonstrated:
in approved simulated baggage tug operational situations, and/or
during baggage tug operations at an airport
Types of tow motor/push-out tug may include:
diesel engine baggage tugs and/or
electric battery operated baggage tugs
Hazards that may exist when operating baggage tugs may include but are not restricted to:
other vehicles/aircraft in the vicinity
personnel in the operational area
obstacles in the operational area
jet blast
noise
dust
Personal protective equipment may include but is not restricted to:
hearing protection
safety gloves
safety footwear
protective clothing
Pre-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 baggage tug 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
Information/documents may include:
sections of Civil Aviation Safety Regulations and Civil Aviation Orders and local instructions relevant to baggage tug operations
OH&S regulations
workplace procedures and instructions and job specification
baggage tug operational checklists
pre- and post-operational checklists
equipment logs/records
emergency procedures
flight schedules and aircraft gate schedules
manufacturers specifications and instructions for the baggage tug 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
local instructions
relevant OH&S legislation
relevant 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.
Baggage tug operations may be carried out:
in any allowable operating and weather conditions
in accordance with regulatory and operational requirements
Performance may be demonstrated:
in approved simulated baggage tug operational situations, and/or
during baggage tug operations at an airport
Types of tow motor/push-out tug may include:
diesel engine baggage tugs and/or
electric battery operated baggage tugs
Hazards that may exist when operating baggage tugs may include but are not restricted to:
other vehicles/aircraft in the vicinity
personnel in the operational area
obstacles in the operational area
jet blast
noise
dust
Personal protective equipment may include but is not restricted to:
hearing protection
safety gloves
safety footwear
protective clothing
Pre-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 baggage tug 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
Information/documents may include:
sections of Civil Aviation Safety Regulations and Civil Aviation Orders and local instructions relevant to baggage tug operations
OH&S regulations
workplace procedures and instructions and job specification
baggage tug operational checklists
pre- and post-operational checklists
equipment logs/records
emergency procedures
flight schedules and aircraft gate schedules
manufacturers specifications and instructions for the baggage tug 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
local instructions
relevant OH&S legislation
relevant 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
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AWP17 | AVIW2010 | Operate baggage tug | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| S626 | AVI20408 | Certificate II in Aviation (Ground Operations and Service) | Qualification |