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Coordinate aircraft ground operations

Coordinate aircraft ground operations

Unit of competency
National Code
AVIW3021
State Code
AWP07
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
031507 - Air Traffic Control
Original Release Date
16/08/2016
Nominal Hours
10
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to coordinate aircraft ground operations, in compliance with relevant regulatory requirements of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) and national operating standards.It includes regulating aircraft engine ground running, controlling aircraft parking, providing escort services to aircraft, providing ground security to aircraft, and monitoring aircraft refuelling.This unit addresses aviation technical skill requirements (physical, mental and task-management abilities) related to equipment and system operations of ground operations personnel, 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 as a single operator or within a team 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 Regulate aircraft engine ground running
  • 1.1 Appropriate ground engine running locations are selected
  • 1.2 Engine ground running is checked in relation to time, duration and level
  • 1.3 Ground running activities are reported
2 Control aircraft parking
  • 2.1 Compliance with aircraft parking restrictions is checked
  • 2.2 Hazards are identified, risks are assessed and hazard management is implemented
  • 2.3 Aircraft push-backs are monitored
  • 2.4 Marshalling services are provided as required
  • 2.5 Parking breaches are logged and reported, and appropriate action is taken
3 Provide escort services to aircraft
  • 3.1 Need for escort services is appropriately assessed
  • 3.2 Appropriate communications are established and maintained
  • 3.3 Appropriate safe movement routes are taken
4 Provide ground security to aircraft
  • 4.1 Parked aircraft are routinely observed
  • 4.2 Suspicious or unusual activity in the vicinity of parked aircraft is investigated, logged and reported
5 Monitor aircraft refuelling
  • 5.1 Use of correct procedures and standards in refuelling activities is monitored
  • 5.2 Correct disposal of fuel samples is ensured
  • 5.3 Breaches are logged and reported
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WB826 AVIW3021A Coordinate aircraft ground operations Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OBC23 AVIW0022 Coordinate aircraft movements and storage Unit of competency