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Facilitate the safety of aerodrome works and works site access
Facilitate the safety of aerodrome works and works site access
Unit of competency
National Code
AVIF3025A
AVIF3025A
State Code
WG961
WG961
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
20/03/2014
Field of Education
061301 - Occupational Health And Safety
Original Release Date
20/03/2014
Nominal Hours
25
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to facilitate the safety of aerodrome works and works site access and includes preparing for aerodrome works, facilitating aerodrome access by vehicles and personnel, and facilitating and completing aerodrome works. Required performance includes compliance with all relevant regulatory requirements.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Prepare for aerodrome works
- 1.1 Official notification of impending start to aerodrome works is confirmed with appropriate aerodrome personnel
- 1.2 Processes for safe conduct of aerodrome works are developed or adapted from relevant plans, drawings, procedures documents and Method of Working Plans (MOWPs) in accordance with workplace procedures
- 1.3 Factors that may adversely affect the safety and/or security of an aviation workplace are determined
- 1.4 Workplace hazards are identified, risks are assessed and risk controls are developed and implemented
2 Facilitate aerodrome access by vehicles and personnel
- 2.1 Access requirements and relevant authorisation for vehicles and personnel are determined in accordance with workplace procedures
- 2.2 Personnel, vehicles and equipment entering airside are inspected to ensure compliance with aerodrome requirements
- 2.3 Appropriate facilitation of works personnel and vehicles is maintained throughout period on airside
- 2.4 Vehicles are inspected to ensure they are marked in an appropriate manner
3 Facilitate aerodrome works
- 3.1 Unserviceability markers and barriers are positioned in accordance with workplace procedures and regulations
- 3.2 Aerodrome works are facilitated in accordance with MOWPs or other workplace procedures
- 3.3 Activities of personnel, vehicles and plant on the movement area are managed to ensure aircraft safety
- 3.4 Works are completed in accordance with relevant MOWP or Notice to Airmen (NOTAM)
- 3.5 Updated notification information is issued to ensure continued safe conduct of aerodrome works and aircraft operations
- 3.6 Aerodrome is temporarily restored to operational status in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements as required by aircraft
4 Complete aerodrome works
- 4.1 Works area is cleared of personnel, vehicles and plant in a safe and timely manner, ensuring aerodrome has been restored to full operational status
- 4.2 Works-affected area is inspected for serviceability in accordance with workplace procedures
- 4.3 Aerodrome overall is inspected for serviceability in accordance with workplace procedures
- 4.4 Relevant authorities or organisations are notified of aerodrome serviceability restoration in accordance with workplace procedures, using suitable means of communication
- 4.5 Relevant reports are completed, filed and disseminated according to workplace procedures
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance.
Aerodromes may include:
certified aerodromes
Defence aerodromes
joint-user aerodromes
registered aerodromes
other (unclassified) aerodromes
Aerodrome works may include:
maintenance of markings and lights
major construction or repairs to the movement area
minor repairs to pavements
mowing grass
painting and repainting
rolling surfaces
surveys and inspections
sweeping pavements
Workplace may include:
aerodrome environs
airside
entire aerodrome
landside
offices
Workplace procedures may include:
company procedures
enterprise procedures
organisational procedures
standard operating procedures (SOPs)
Processes for the safe conduct of works includes:
appointment of a person to supervise the safe conduct of works who has been trained to carry out the functions of a works safety officer as set out in the Manual of Standards (MOS) Part 139 - Aerodromes
safety and security induction of works personnel
identifying and controlling work site access
instructing work personnel
establishing communication protocols
ensuring all permits are in place to allow works to proceed
Factors that may adversely affect the safety and/or security of an aviation workplace may include:
breaches of airside driving rules
breaches of security regulations and procedures
changes in wind and weather conditions
equipment exceeding nominated operating parameters and tolerances
equipment or facility breakdown, malfunction or failure
moving vehicles and aircraft in the workplace environs
poor works site housekeeping
runway incursions by works vehicles or personnel
workplace emergencies such as fire, flood, chemical/toxic spill, crash, personnel injury
workplace hazards
works plant or equipment becoming an obstacle
declaration of an aircraft emergency
Workplace hazards may include:
aircraft movements
aircraft noise
aircraft propellers and rotors
dust
exposed electrical leads and connections
foreign object debris (FOD)
fumes
hazardous/toxic materials
high voltage electrical cables
jet blast, propwash
other vehicles in the vicinity of the aircraft
personnel in the vicinity of the aircraft
slippery surfaces
Relevant regulatory requirements may include:
Defence Orders and Instructions
environmental sustainability
standards and recommended practices (SARPs) of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)
Manual of Standards (MOS) Part 139 - Aerodromes
work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS), including Drug and Alcohol Management Plan (DAMP) and environmental, procedures and regulations
workplace relations
Aerodrome movement area facilities include:
apron
clearway
markers, markings and aerodrome lighting
runway and runway strip
runway end safety area
taxiway and taxiway strip
Temporary aerodrome lighting may include:
hard-wired portable lights
kerosene flares
battery powered light
solar powered lights
Persons that may need to be notified about the safety of aerodrome works and works site access include:
contractors
other aerodrome/workplace personnel and managers
security personnel
safety personnel
airline personnel and managers
emergency services personnel
aerodrome tenants/users
relevant technical staff
Air Traffic Control (ATC)
Environmental issues that may need to be managed include:
dust
hazardous or annoying lights
noise generated by works activity, plant and equipment
Relevant works information include:
Method of Works Plan (MOWP)
Notice to Airmen (NOTAM)
other written or verbal notification
Inspection of vehicles includes:
appropriate markings and lights
cleanliness to prevent the spread of weeds
company logo/identification
fuel and oil leakage
radio equipment as required
roadworthiness
secure loads
Inspection of personnel includes:
confirmation of authorisation to enter the airside
confirmation of appropriate licence to operate vehicles and equipment
checking understanding of:
aerodrome markings and signage
aerodrome speed limits
aerodrome terminology, signs and radio instructions
directions from the Works Safety Officer
required vehicle marking and lighting requirements
vehicle restriction zones around aircraft, navigation beacons, lights
Unserviceability markers/markings may include:
displaced threshold markers
dumbbell markers
signal circle markers
unserviceability cones
unserviceability cross markers
unserviceability lighting
Relevant authorities for reporting purposes include:
aerodrome operator or delegated person
aerodrome users
Air Traffic Control (ATC)
Australian Defence Forces (Defence) Command for military bases
Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA)
NOTAM Office (Airservices Australia)
Aerodromes may include:
certified aerodromes
Defence aerodromes
joint-user aerodromes
registered aerodromes
other (unclassified) aerodromes
Aerodrome works may include:
maintenance of markings and lights
major construction or repairs to the movement area
minor repairs to pavements
mowing grass
painting and repainting
rolling surfaces
surveys and inspections
sweeping pavements
Workplace may include:
aerodrome environs
airside
entire aerodrome
landside
offices
Workplace procedures may include:
company procedures
enterprise procedures
organisational procedures
standard operating procedures (SOPs)
Processes for the safe conduct of works includes:
appointment of a person to supervise the safe conduct of works who has been trained to carry out the functions of a works safety officer as set out in the Manual of Standards (MOS) Part 139 - Aerodromes
safety and security induction of works personnel
identifying and controlling work site access
instructing work personnel
establishing communication protocols
ensuring all permits are in place to allow works to proceed
Factors that may adversely affect the safety and/or security of an aviation workplace may include:
breaches of airside driving rules
breaches of security regulations and procedures
changes in wind and weather conditions
equipment exceeding nominated operating parameters and tolerances
equipment or facility breakdown, malfunction or failure
moving vehicles and aircraft in the workplace environs
poor works site housekeeping
runway incursions by works vehicles or personnel
workplace emergencies such as fire, flood, chemical/toxic spill, crash, personnel injury
workplace hazards
works plant or equipment becoming an obstacle
declaration of an aircraft emergency
Workplace hazards may include:
aircraft movements
aircraft noise
aircraft propellers and rotors
dust
exposed electrical leads and connections
foreign object debris (FOD)
fumes
hazardous/toxic materials
high voltage electrical cables
jet blast, propwash
other vehicles in the vicinity of the aircraft
personnel in the vicinity of the aircraft
slippery surfaces
Relevant regulatory requirements may include:
Defence Orders and Instructions
environmental sustainability
standards and recommended practices (SARPs) of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)
Manual of Standards (MOS) Part 139 - Aerodromes
work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS), including Drug and Alcohol Management Plan (DAMP) and environmental, procedures and regulations
workplace relations
Aerodrome movement area facilities include:
apron
clearway
markers, markings and aerodrome lighting
runway and runway strip
runway end safety area
taxiway and taxiway strip
Temporary aerodrome lighting may include:
hard-wired portable lights
kerosene flares
battery powered light
solar powered lights
Persons that may need to be notified about the safety of aerodrome works and works site access include:
contractors
other aerodrome/workplace personnel and managers
security personnel
safety personnel
airline personnel and managers
emergency services personnel
aerodrome tenants/users
relevant technical staff
Air Traffic Control (ATC)
Environmental issues that may need to be managed include:
dust
hazardous or annoying lights
noise generated by works activity, plant and equipment
Relevant works information include:
Method of Works Plan (MOWP)
Notice to Airmen (NOTAM)
other written or verbal notification
Inspection of vehicles includes:
appropriate markings and lights
cleanliness to prevent the spread of weeds
company logo/identification
fuel and oil leakage
radio equipment as required
roadworthiness
secure loads
Inspection of personnel includes:
confirmation of authorisation to enter the airside
confirmation of appropriate licence to operate vehicles and equipment
checking understanding of:
aerodrome markings and signage
aerodrome speed limits
aerodrome terminology, signs and radio instructions
directions from the Works Safety Officer
required vehicle marking and lighting requirements
vehicle restriction zones around aircraft, navigation beacons, lights
Unserviceability markers/markings may include:
displaced threshold markers
dumbbell markers
signal circle markers
unserviceability cones
unserviceability cross markers
unserviceability lighting
Relevant authorities for reporting purposes include:
aerodrome operator or delegated person
aerodrome users
Air Traffic Control (ATC)
Australian Defence Forces (Defence) Command for military bases
Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA)
NOTAM Office (Airservices Australia)
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 competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the Elements, Performance Criteria, Required Skills, Required Knowledge and include demonstration of applying:
required 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 time and in a suitable range of contexts.
Resources for assessment include access to:
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 in an appropriate range of situations in the workplace.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
The evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the Elements, Performance Criteria, Required Skills, Required Knowledge and include demonstration of applying:
required 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 time and in a suitable range of contexts.
Resources for assessment include access to:
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 in an appropriate range of situations in the workplace.
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AWP79 | AVIF3025 | Facilitate the safety of aerodrome works and works site access | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J722 | AVI30713 | Certificate III in Aviation (Aerodrome Operations) | Qualification |