Elements and Performance Criteria

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

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 evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the 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
Processes and techniques must be equitable and fulfil regulatory requirements. This includes the assessment of language and literacy proficiency to the required workplace standard

Resources for assessment include:

a range of relevant exercises, case studies and 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/or equipment, and/or
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 appropriately simulated activities at the registered training organisation, and/or
in an appropriate range of situations in the workplace