Elements and Performance Criteria

Aircraft may include
aeroplanes
helicopters
unmanned aerial vehicles
other airborne vehicles

Suitable visible clothing and protective equipment may include
high visibility overalls/vests
use of lighting or beacons
hand, eye, ear and foot protection

Appropriate precautions while manoeuvring may include
fixed wing and helicopter marshalling
observing aerodrome limits
ground markings/lighting
avoidance of obstructions/hazards and navigation aids
clearances (radio)
advisory instructions
light signals

Safety equipment may include
first aid
fire extinguisher
ear muffs
eye goggles
protective overalls
protective boots
respiratory protection
signalling devices
head protection

Site hazards may include
wires/powerlines/fences
live stock
native fauna
masts/aerials
terrain
weather conditions
level of visibility
public
trees
dust

Anticipation of manoeuvring patterns may include
circuit procedures
take-off, approach and landing characteristics
ground manoeuvring capabilities
special procedures (eg. at night or in poor weather conditions)

Protection against hazards may include
hand, eye, ears and foot protection

Operational procedures for approaching aircraft may include
maintaining visibility with pilot or flight crew
compliance with pilot or flight crew instructions
compliance with operational placards

Aircraft controllers may include
pilot
flight crew
ground support supervisor
aircraft coordinating personnel

Critical aspects of evidence
It is essential for this unit that competence be demonstrated in:
compliance with regulatory requirements and the organisation's procedures; identification of hazards, and precautions effected on a consistent, conscious and continuing basis; detailed knowledge of procedures for unusual events.

Actions are driven by an overriding concern for safety and quality rather than minimal observance of requirements.

Interdependent assessment of units
Pre-requisite units:
Nil
Co-requisite units:
Nil

Underpinning knowledge
aircraft familiarisation
aerodrome familiarisation
aerodrome working and lighting
aircraft movement characteristics
overview of aircraft performance, operation, loading and refuelling precautions

Underpinning skills
Use of specialist aviation support equipment.

Resource implications
Access to actual or simulated aircraft and aerodrome facilities.

Consistency of performance
Evidence should be gathered over a period of time in a range of actual or simulated workplace environments.

Context of assessment
On the job or in a simulated work environment.