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Supervise aircraft refuelling

Supervise aircraft refuelling

Unit of competency
National Code
AVIW4034
State Code
AWP00
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
080303 - Human Resource Management
Original Release Date
16/08/2016
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to supervise aircraft refuelling, in compliance with relevant regulatory requirements of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) and national operating standards.It includes preparing for refuelling operations, supervising refuelling operations, and managing post-refuelling operations.This unit addresses aviation technical skill requirements (physical, mental and task-management abilities) related to equipment and system operations of flight or 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 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 Prepare for refuelling operations
  • 1.1 Fuel quality control checks are conducted in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 1.2 Individual or team personal protective equipment (PPE) is checked for serviceability and functionality
  • 1.3 Refuelling brief is conducted
  • 1.4 Refuelling equipment is grounded and bonded prior to task
  • 1.5 Equipment is inspected in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 1.6 Refuelling equipment pre-operational checks are conducted
  • 1.7 Hazards are identified, risks are assessed and hazard management is implemented
2 Supervise refuelling operations
  • 2.1 Clearance to refuel aircraft is obtained
  • 2.2 Refuelling staff are directed to commence operations
  • 2.3 Safety precautions are implemented and monitored throughout refuelling operations
  • 2.4 Refuelling contingencies are communicated to refuelling team and aircraft crew
  • 2.5 Incident or emergency actions are managed in accordance with workplace procedures
3 Manage post-refuelling operations
  • 3.1 Refurbishment and stowing of equipment is observed
  • 3.2 Recording and reporting of equipment unserviceabilities are completed
  • 3.3 Post-refuelling operational documentation is completed and processed in accordance with workplace procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WB834 AVIW4034A Supervise aircraft refuelling Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OBC17 AVIW0031 Supervise aircraft refuelling Unit of competency