Unit of competency Outline
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22/07/2026 8:49 PM AWST
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Operate an aerobridge
Operate an aerobridge
Unit of competency
National Code
AVIW2002B
AVIW2002B
State Code
WB813
WB813
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
08/07/2014
Field of Education
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
08/07/2014
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to operate an aerobridge, including pre-positioning the aerobridge, docking with an aircraft on arrival and retracting the aerobridge upon departure. Types of aerobridges 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 aerobridges concerned. Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements are applicable to this unit.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1Pre-position aerobridge
- 1.1 Key is turned to activate the aerobridge in accordance with workplace procedures and manufacturers instructions
- 1.2 Appropriate checks are made to ensure roll-door is down and apron is clear in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements
- 1.3 Where required, floodlights are activated in accordance with workplace procedures
- 1.4 The aerobridge is pre-positioned for aircraft type in accordance with workplace procedures and manufacturers instructions
- 1.5 Roll-door is left in down position in readiness for aircraft arrival in accordance with regulatory requirements
- 1.6 Dock with aircraft
2Open roll-door in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements in preparation for aircraft arrival
- 2.1 After engine shutdown, aerobridge is manoeuvred towards the aircraft with the joystick in accordance with manufacturers instructions and workplace procedures for the type of aircraft being docked
- 2.2 Position of aerobridge is monitored and once in contact with aircraft, joystick is released
- 2.3 Aerobridge is placed on auto level in accordance with manufacturers instructions
- 2.4 Position is taken at aerobridge controls on arrival of the aircraft
- 2.5 Aerobridge safety strap is retracted in accordance with workplace procedures
- 2.6 Pre-operational checks of aerobridge are conducted in accordance with workplace procedures and manufacturers instructions
- 2.7 Retract from aircraft
- 2.8 Aircraft door is opened and safety shoe positioned in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements
3Remove safety shoe and relocate in accordance with workplace procedures
- 3.1 Aerobridge safety strap is positioned in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures
- 3.2 Aerobridge is backed off aircraft at least 1800 mm using the joystick in accordance with manufacturers instructions and workplace procedures
- 3.3 Canopy is retracted
- 3.4 Canopy is lowered and locked into position in accordance with workplace procedures and manufacturers instructions
- 3.5 Aerobridge is turned on in accordance with manufacturers instructions
- 3.6 Once aircraft has departed, the aerobridge's pre-position function is selected and the aerobridge is returned to PARK position
- 3.7 Roll-door is closed to down position in accordance with regulatory requirements
- 3.8 The aerobridge is turned off and the key is removed in accordance with manufacturers instructions and workplace procedures
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.
Aerobridge operation may be carried out:
for aircraft types for which the aerobridge has been programmed
in any allowable operating and weather conditions
in accordance with enterprise and operational requirements
Performance may be demonstrated on:
an operational aerobridge at an airport, and/or
an approved aerobridge simulator
Persons consulted during aerobridge operation may include:
cabin crew and flight crew members
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 relevant to aerobridge operation
OH&S regulations
workplace procedures and instructions and job specification
aerobridge operational checklists
emergency procedures
flight schedules
manufacturers specifications and instructions for the aerobridge 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
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.
Aerobridge operation may be carried out:
for aircraft types for which the aerobridge has been programmed
in any allowable operating and weather conditions
in accordance with enterprise and operational requirements
Performance may be demonstrated on:
an operational aerobridge at an airport, and/or
an approved aerobridge simulator
Persons consulted during aerobridge operation may include:
cabin crew and flight crew members
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 relevant to aerobridge operation
OH&S regulations
workplace procedures and instructions and job specification
aerobridge operational checklists
emergency procedures
flight schedules
manufacturers specifications and instructions for the aerobridge 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
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
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AWP18 | AVIW2002 | Operate an aerobridge | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| S626 | AVI20408 | Certificate II in Aviation (Ground Operations and Service) | Qualification |