Description

Pre/Co-Requisites

Performance Criteria

1. Work safely in the vicinity of aircraft

1.1. Suitable, visible clothing and protective equipment are used
1.2. Appropriate precautions and clearances are followed when operating on or near aircraft movement areas
1.3. Any approach to an operating aircraft is made according to the organisation’s procedures, from an angle visible to the pilot or flight crew and with approval of the pilot or flight crew
1.4. Adequate clearance is maintained from propellers, rotors and/or turbine engines, exhaust gases and engine intakes
1.5. Activities anticipate the typical manoeuvring patterns of aircraft
1.6. Any instructions or signals from pilots or staff controlling aircraft are complied with
1.7. Site hazards are identified

2. Facilitate safe ground support

2.1. Appropriate precautions are observed when positioning vehicles or equipment close to aircraft
2.2. Aircraft design features are respected while boarding, loading or handling aircraft
2.3. Instructions from pilots, the organisation’s staff coordinating aircraft operations, organisation’s procedures and placards are followed during ground support operations
2.4. Aircraft loading is supervised by the pilot or flight crew member and complies with the appropriate weight, balance and loading system
2.5. Areas are designated and separated according to site features and the specific operations being conducted
2.6. Fitting of equipment to an aircraft is conducted under the pilot’s supervision and with the appropriate regulatory approvals
2.7. Aircraft fuels, oils, and supplies are stored and handled according to regulatory requirements and the organisation’s procedures
2.8. Any suspected defects or hazards to aircraft or equipment are reported to the pilot or other appropriate supervisor
2.9. Appropriate aerodrome regulations are complied with

Key Competencies

Communicating ideas and information

• Communicate ideas and information to reporting procedures (verbal and written) 

Collecting analysing and organising information

• Collect, organise and understand information related to recognising and reporting situations

 Planning and organising activities 

• Plan and organise activities which implement and follow standard procedures 

Working with others and in teams

• Work with others and in a team by assisting and cooperating with team members 

Using mathematical ideas and techniques 

• Use mathematical ideas and techniques to document and report numbers for emergency procedures

Solving problems 

• Establish diagnostic processes which recommend improvements for OH&S issues

Using technology 

• Use workplace technology related to the use of technology to assist with safe work practices

Range Statement

Aircraft may include

• aeroplanes
• helicopters
• unmanned aerial vehicles
• other airborne vehicles

Suitable visible clothing and protective equipment may include

• high visibility overalls/vests
• use of lighting or beacons
• hand, eye, ear and foot protection

Appropriate precautions while manoeuvring may include

• fixed wing and helicopter marshalling
• observing aerodrome limits
• ground markings/lighting
• avoidance of obstructions/hazards and navigation aids
• clearances (radio)
• advisory instructions
• light signals

Safety equipment may include

• first aid
• fire extinguisher
• ear muffs
• eye goggles
• protective overalls
• protective boots
• respiratory protection
• signalling devices
• head protection

Site hazards may include

• wires/powerlines/fences
• live stock
• native fauna
• masts/aerials
• terrain
• weather conditions
• level of visibility
• public
• trees
• dust

Anticipation of manoeuvring patterns may include

• circuit procedures
• take-off, approach and landing characteristics
• ground manoeuvring capabilities
• special procedures (eg. at night or in poor weather conditions)

Protection against hazards may include

• hand, eye, ears and foot protection

Operational procedures for approaching aircraft may include

• maintaining visibility with pilot or flight crew
• compliance with pilot or flight crew instructions
• compliance with operational placards

Aircraft controllers may include

• pilot
• flight crew
• ground support supervisor
• aircraft coordinating personnel

Evidence Guide

Critical Aspects of Evidence

It is essential for this unit that competence be demonstrated in:

• compliance with regulatory requirements and the organisation’s procedures
• identification of hazards, and precautions effected on a consistent,  conscious and continuing basis
• detailed knowledge of procedures for unusual events
• Actions are driven by an overriding concern for safety and quality rather than minimal observance of requirements

Underpinning Knowledge

• aircraft familiarisation
• aerodrome familiarisation
• aerodrome working and lighting
• aircraft movement characteristics
• overview of aircraft performance, operation, loading and refuelling precautions

Underpinning Skills

• Use of specialist aviation support equipment

Resource implications

• Access to actual or simulated aircraft and aerodrome facilities

Consistency in performance

• Evidence should be gathered over a period of time in a range of actual or simulated workplace environments

Context of assessment

• On the job or in a simulated work environment