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Conduct aviation freight weighing operations

Conduct aviation freight weighing operations

Unit of competency
National Code
AVID2004
State Code
AWQ03
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
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
089901 - Purchasing, Warehousing And Distribution
Original Release Date
16/08/2016
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to conduct aviation freight weighing operations, in compliance with relevant regulatory requirements of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) and national operating standards.It includes interpreting freight documentation, weighing freight, measuring freight dimensions, confirming measurements against freight documentation, and completing air waybill documentation.This unit addresses aviation technical skill requirements (physical, mental and task-management abilities) related to load handling duties 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 Interpret freight documentation
  • 1.1 Freight documentation is accessed and interpreted in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements
  • 1.2 Hazards are identified, risks are assessed and hazard management is implemented
2 Weigh freight
  • 2.1 Weighing machine is prepared for use in accordance with manufacturer instructions and workplace procedures
  • 2.2 Correct manual lifting procedures are used when transferring freight to and from the weighing machine in accordance with work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) regulations and workplace procedures
  • 2.3 Freight is weighed in accordance with manufacturer instructions and workplace procedures
  • 2.4 Measured weight of freight is accurately recorded in accordance with workplace procedures
3 Measure freight dimensions
  • 3.1 Freight physical dimensions are measured in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 3.2 Measured freight dimensions are recorded in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 3.3 Freight with unusual shape is noted and an appropriate record is kept in accordance with workplace procedures
4 Confirm measurement against freight documentation
  • 4.1 Weight and physical dimensions, as measured, are compared with those contained in received documentation
  • 4.2 Where measured weight and physical dimensions correspond with those in the documentation, appropriate confirmation is recorded on air waybill in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements
  • 4.3 Where there is a discrepancy between measured weight and physical dimensions and those in the documentation, appropriate action is taken to contact client and to report and record the discrepancy in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements
5 Complete air waybill documentation
  • 5.1 Air waybill is completed in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements
  • 5.2 Air waybill is signed off and processed in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements noting all measurement outcomes
  • 5.3 Processed freight is transferred to despatch area
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WB750 AVID2004B Conduct aviation freight weighing operations Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OBD37 AVID0007 Conduct aviation freight weighing operations Unit of competency