Unit of competency Outline
Date retreived
22/07/2026 12:45 PM AWST
22/07/2026 12:45 PM AWST
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Operate ramp equipment
Operate ramp equipment
Unit of competency
National Code
AVIW3004B
AVIW3004B
State Code
WB822
WB822
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 ramp equipment at a commercial airport, including conducting pre- and post-operational checks, positioning and adjusting the equipment against the aircraft and safely operating the equipment to assist the ramp team to load/unload baggage. Types of ramp equipment 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 ramp 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 ramp 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 ramp equipment as part of baggage loading/unloading operations
- 2.1 Ramp equipment is manoeuvred to aircraft and positioned in preparation for baggage loading/unloading operations in accordance with workplace procedures, local instructions and relevant regulatory requirements
- 2.2 Height of ramp equipment is adjusted to align with baggage hold doorway and baggage carts in accordance with workplace procedures and manufacturers instructions
- 2.3 Ramp equipment is operated in accordance with workplace procedures, OH&S regulations and manufacturers instructions
- 2.4 Hazards associated with the operation of the ramp equipment are recognised and appropriate precautions are taken in accordance with OH&S regulations and workplace hazard management strategies
- 2.5 Correct manual handling techniques are applied when handling baggage as part of ramp operation activities in accordance with OH&S regulations and workplace procedures
- 2.6 Loading/unloading of baggage is completed in collaboration with other members of the ramp team in accordance with team leader's/supervisor's directions, loading/trim sheets, workplace procedures and regulatory requirements
3Retract and store ramp equipment
- 3.1 At the completion of ramp activities, equipment is retracted and manoeuvred to 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 ramp equipment are conducted in accordance with workplace procedures and manufacturers instructions
- 3.4 Where applicable, ramp 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.
Ramp operations may be carried out:
in any allowable operating and weather conditions
in accordance with regulatory and operational requirements
Performance may be demonstrated:
in appropriately simulated ramp equipment situations and/or
on operational ramp equipment at an airport
Types of ramp equipment may include:
belt loader
up-down pallet loader
baggage carts
Hazards that may exist when operating in-hold aircraft baggage systems may include but are not restricted to:
other vehicles in the vicinity of the aircraft
personnel 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-operational checks may include:
fluid levels (where applicable)
battery charge level (where applicable)
fuel level where applicable
visual inspection for faults or defects
Persons consulted during ramp equipment operations may include:
other members of the baggage handling and ramp teams
aircrew
load controllers
supervisors, team leaders and managers
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 licence requirements pertaining to ramp equipment operation
OH&S regulations
workplace procedures and instructions and job specification
ramp equipment operational checklists
emergency procedures
flight schedules
pre- and post-operational checklists
equipment logs/records
manufacturers specifications and instructions for the ramp 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
local instructions
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.
Ramp operations may be carried out:
in any allowable operating and weather conditions
in accordance with regulatory and operational requirements
Performance may be demonstrated:
in appropriately simulated ramp equipment situations and/or
on operational ramp equipment at an airport
Types of ramp equipment may include:
belt loader
up-down pallet loader
baggage carts
Hazards that may exist when operating in-hold aircraft baggage systems may include but are not restricted to:
other vehicles in the vicinity of the aircraft
personnel 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-operational checks may include:
fluid levels (where applicable)
battery charge level (where applicable)
fuel level where applicable
visual inspection for faults or defects
Persons consulted during ramp equipment operations may include:
other members of the baggage handling and ramp teams
aircrew
load controllers
supervisors, team leaders and managers
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 licence requirements pertaining to ramp equipment operation
OH&S regulations
workplace procedures and instructions and job specification
ramp equipment operational checklists
emergency procedures
flight schedules
pre- and post-operational checklists
equipment logs/records
manufacturers specifications and instructions for the ramp 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
local instructions
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| S6790 | AVI3W408B | Operate ramp equipment | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AWP11 | AVIW3004 | Operate ramp equipment | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| S628 | AVI30408 | Certificate III in Aviation (Ground Operations and Service) | Qualification |