Unit of competency Outline

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Conduct in-flight retailing

Conduct in-flight retailing

Unit of competency
National Code
AVII2006
State Code
AWP64
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Transition (Replaced)
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
01/03/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
16/08/2016
Field of Education
080501 - Sales
Original Release Date
16/08/2016
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to conduct in-flight retailing, in compliance with relevant regulatory requirements of national operating standards. It includes assessing customer needs, promoting products and customer services, handling payments, handling complaints and completing administrative requirements. It also includes carrying out stocktaking procedures, reconciling money/stock, ordering and storing stock, and maintaining security of goods and revenue. This unit addresses aviation technical skill requirements (physical, mental and task-management abilities) related to customer service duties of flight crew, and contributes to safe and effective performance in complex aviation operational environments.Operations are conducted as part of recreational, commercial and military aircraft activities across a variety of operational contexts within the Australian aviation industry.Work is performed independently or under limited supervision within a single-pilot or multi-crew environment.Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements are applicable to this unit.Use for Defence Aviation is to be in accordance with relevant Defence Orders, Instructions, Publications and Regulations.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Assess customer needs
  • 1.1 Appropriate questioning techniques are used to determine customer needs and product preferences in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 1.2 Individual needs of customers are accurately assessed and suitable products are identified
  • 1.3 Advice is courteously provided to customers about products available for sale in accordance with workplace procedures and trade practices regulations
2 Promote products and customer services
  • 2.1 Products and services available to customers are effectively promoted in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 2.2 Selling techniques appropriate to the product and customer are employed, in order to make sale in accordance with workplace procedures
3 Handle payments
  • 3.1 Customers are courteously advised of amount due in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 3.2 Payments for products are processed in accordance with workplace procedures, including credit card transactions
  • 3.3 Currency conversion rates are correctly applied during transactions
  • 3.4 Correct change is returned to customer
  • 3.5 Appropriate precautions are taken to minimise/identify incidences of credit card fraud in accordance with workplace procedures
4 Handle complaints
  • 4.1 Complaints are promptly and sensitively identified and received in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 4.2 Complaints are handled and/or reported to senior personnel in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 4.3 Appropriate follow-up action is taken to ensure a positive outcome in accordance with workplace procedures
5 Complete administrative requirements
  • 5.1 Reconciliation of money and stock is completed in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 5.2 Appropriate documentation of financial transactions and reconciliations is completed, in accordance with workplace procedures and customs requirements
  • 5.3 Pay-in procedures are accurately performed in accordance with workplace operational and security procedures
6 Carry out stocktaking procedures
  • 6.1 Stocktaking procedures are carried out accurately, in a timely manner and in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements
  • 6.2 Shortfalls are checked and reported as required
  • 6.3 Required stocktaking documentation is completed in accordance with workplace procedures and customs requirements
7 Order and store stock
  • 7.1 Internal requisitions are correctly placed in accordance with workplace procedures and customs requirements
  • 7.2 Uplifted stock is received and checked for quality and quantity
  • 7.3 Faulty or incorrect goods delivered are promptly identified and appropriate action is taken in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 7.4 Uplifted stock is correctly stored in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 7.5 Stock is handled and stored using safe manual handling methods in accordance with work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) regulations
8 Maintain security
  • 8.1 Compliance is maintained with security procedures to protect saleable amenities and revenue at all times in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 8.2 Breaches in security are promptly identified and reported, and appropriate action is taken in accordance with workplace procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WB783 AVII2006B Conduct in-flight retailing Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OBC79 AVII0008 Conduct in-flight retailing Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
AZS9 AVI30116 Certificate III in Aviation (Cabin Crew) Qualification