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.
Work:
involves routine work operations carried out in collaboration with others
may occur by day or night
may occur in a variety of weather conditions
may be in a variety of work contexts
Customers may be:
internal or external
other organisations
Workplaces may comprise:
large, medium or small worksites
operations in aviation safety sensitive areas
Work colleagues may include:
English speaking persons
multilingual staff
persons from a range of cultural backgrounds
Personnel in work area may include:
managers
supervisors/team leaders
workplace personnel
visitors
contractors
official representatives
Dependent on the type of organisation concerned and the local terminology used, workplace procedures may be referred to as:
airport procedures
enterprise procedures
organisational procedures
established procedures
standard operating procedures
Workplace hazards may include:
chemicals and other harmful substances
movements of equipment, goods, vehicles or aircraft
equipment emitting harmful radiation or electronic signals
broken and damaged equipment
flammable materials and fire hazards
lifting practices
extremes in weather conditions
prop wash or jet blast from aircraft
lighting levels
floor surfaces
water hazards
traffic flows, vehicle and equipment operation
Workplace technology and equipment may include, but is not limited to:
aircraft
air traffic control systems
security screening equipment
vehicles and transporters
phones
radio
computers
refuelling equipment
catering equipment
Personal protective equipment may include:
gloves
safety headwear and footwear
safety glasses
two-way radios
high visibility clothing
Information/documents may include:
workplace procedures, checklists, instructions and job specifications
relevant Australian Standards and the industry safety code
manifests, bar codes, goods and product identification
goods identification numbers and codes
supplier and/or client instructions
manufacturers’ specifications
WHS/OHS regulations
emergency procedures
flight schedules
induction and training materials
conditions of service, legislation and industrial agreements including workplace agreements and awards
Applicable regulations and legislation may include:
Civil Aviation Act, Civil Aviation Regulations and Civil Aviation Safety Regulations
standards and codes of practice
IATA standard for air cargo packaging (TACT Rules)
relevant requirements, standards and recommended practices of the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO)
Aviation Transport Security regulations and legislation
the organisation’s Transport Security Program as approved under the Aviation Transport Security Act
relevant WHS/OHS legislation
environmental protection legislation
relevant security regulations
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 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:
demonstrate the ability to contribute to a group discussion to identify work roles and responsibilities
demonstrate the ability to contribute suggestions and information to assist planning a work activity
identify safety hazards in the aviation workplace and take action to minimise risks to all team members by following WHS/OHS procedures
demonstrate a knowledge of WHS/OHS procedures in the aviation workplace
correctly use aviation technology to communicate with other team members
demonstrate an ability to use workplace technology and equipment to achieve a work task.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Performance is demonstrated consistently over a period of time and in a suitable range of contexts within an aviation workplace
Resources for assessment include:
a range of exercises, case studies and/or other simulated practical and knowledge assessment within the aviation industry, and
access to a range of relevant operational situations which require working effectively with others in the aviation industry.
In both real and simulated environments, access is required to:
materials and equipment used within the aviation industry, and
documentation used in the aviation industry including workplace procedures, regulations, codes of practice and operation manuals.
Method of assessment
Assessment of knowledge must be conducted through written/oral assessments.
Practical assessment must occur:
through activities in a simulated aviation environment at the registered training organisation, and/or
in a range of situations within the aviation workplace
Assessment for Passenger/Non-Passenger Screener and Checked Baggage Screener Roles
Assessment must:
be undertaken by a registered training organisation.
Assessment of knowledge must:
be conducted through written/oral assessments.
Practical assessment must:
be undertaken by a registered training organisation
occur in an appropriate range of situations in the workplace.