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. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Loading and securing of freight may be carried out:
in any allowable operating and weather conditions
at both major airports and regional airports
in relation to any aircraft types in service in Australia
in accordance with relevant regulatory and operational requirements

Performance may be demonstrated in:
appropriately simulated in-hold freight loading situations, and/or
when loading and securing freight on an aircraft

Aviation freight may include:
unaccompanied baggage
containers/cans loaded with baggage/freight
loose freight
live freight
allowable dangerous goods
fragile and perishable goods
valuables
mail/express
diplomatic
human remains

Hazards that may exist when loading and securing aviation freight may include but are not restricted to:
use of incorrect lifting and manoeuvring techniques for the types of baggage concerned, usually in restricted hold space
heavy baggage
overweight baggage
falling baggage
poorly stacked/stowed/secured baggage/freight
baggage of unusual shape or physical size
incorrectly labelled baggage
baggage containing illegal substances
baggage found to be a security risk
moving equipment within hold (where applicable) including belt loaders
uneven surfaces or gaps in the floor of the aircraft hold
protruding surfaces in the aircraft's bulkhead and hold structures
noise
dust
hold-up

Personal protective equipment may include but is not restricted to:
hearing protection
safety gloves
safety footwear
protective clothing
sun protection

Persons consulted during the loading and securing of aviation freight may include:
other members of the baggage handling and ramp teams
aircrew
load controllers
supervisors, team leaders and managers
check-in staff
ground support staff
technical staff

Dependent on the type of organisation concerned and the local terminology used, workplace procedures may include:
company procedures
enterprise procedures
organisational procedures
established procedures
standard operating procedures

Information/documents may include:
sections of Civil Aviation Safety Regulations and Civil Aviation Orders relevant to the loading and securing of aviation freight
workplace procedures and instructions and job specification
loading/trim sheets
load manifests
air waybills
operational checklists for in-hold baggage systems
procedures for handling special freight such as live freight, dangerous goods, fragile freight and perishable freight
pre- and post-operational equipment checklists
equipment logs/records
OH&S regulations
emergency procedures
flight schedules and gate allocations
manufacturers specifications and instructions for the in-hold baggage system for the aircraft concerned
induction and training materials
conditions of service, legislation and industrial agreements including workplace agreements and awards

Applicable regulations and legislation may include:
relevant requirements, standards and recommended practices of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) pertaining to the loading and securing of aviation freight
relevant IATA regulations
relevant Australian Civil Aviation Safety Regulations pertaining to the loading and securing of aviation freight
Civil Aviation Act
relevant OH&S legislation
environmental protection legislation
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 skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the 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 demonstration of applying:

the underpinning knowledge and skills
relevant legislation and workplace procedures
other relevant aspects of the range statement

Context of, and specific resources for assessment
Performance is demonstrated consistently over a period of time and in a suitable range of contexts
Processes and techniques must be equitable and fulfil regulatory requirements. This includes the assessment of language and literacy proficiency to the required workplace standard

Resources for assessment include:

a range of relevant exercises, case studies and other simulated practical and knowledge assessment, and/or
access to an appropriate range of relevant operational situations in the workplace

In both real and simulated environments, access is required to:

relevant and appropriate materials and/or equipment, and/or
applicable documentation including workplace procedures, regulations, codes of practice and operation manuals

Method of assessment
Assessment of this unit must be undertaken by a registered training organisation
As a minimum, assessment of knowledge must be conducted through appropriate written/oral tests

Practical assessment must occur:

through appropriately simulated activities at the registered training organisation, and/or
in an appropriate range of situations in the workplace