AVIW0017 — Operate aircraft embarkation and disembarkation equipment
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What an assessment for AVIW0017 must cover
71 assessable components: 3 elements (13 performance criteria), 27 performance evidence and 31 knowledge evidence requirements. An audit-defensible tool maps every question and task back to these — that mapping is the coverage matrix Auditori generates alongside the assessment.
Elements & performance criteria
1 Conduct pre-operational checks
- 1.1Personal protective equipment (PPE) is selected and used in accordance with workplace procedures
- 1.2Pre-operational checks of embarkation/disembarkation equipment are conducted in accordance with workplace procedures and manufacturer instructions
- 1.3Fluid levels are topped up as required in accordance with workplace procedures
- 1.4Equipment faults and malfunctions identified during pre-operational checks are rectified or reported in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements
2 Operate embarkation and disembarkation equipment
- 2.1Embarkation and disembarkation equipment is pre-positioned to assigned location in preparation for aircraft arrival in accordance with workplace procedures
- 2.2Embarkation and disembarkation equipment is manoeuvred to aircraft and positioned against fuselage in preparation for passenger embarkation/disembarkation in accordance with workplace procedures
- 2.3Embarkation and disembarkation equipment is operated in accordance with workplace procedures and manufacturer instructions
- 2.4Hazards associated with operating embarkation and disembarkation equipment are identified and appropriate precautions are taken in accordance with work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) regulations and workplace hazard management strategies
3 Retract and store embarkation and disembarkation equipment
- 3.1Equipment is withdrawn from aircraft and manoeuvred to assigned storage bay/area at completion of loading activities in accordance with workplace procedures and local instructions
- 3.2Post-operational checks of equipment are conducted in accordance with workplace procedures and manufacturer instructions
- 3.3Equipment faults and malfunctions identified during post-operational checks are rectified or reported in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements
- 3.4Embarkation/disembarkation equipment is refuelled and fluid levels are topped up in accordance with workplace procedures, relevant regulatory requirements and manufacturer instructions
- 3.5Equipment log or operational documentation is completed in accordance with workplace procedures, local instructions and regulatory requirements
Performance evidence
- adapting to differences in equipment and operating environment in accordance with standard operating procedures (SOPs)
- applying precautions and required action to minimise, control or eliminate identified hazards
- applying relevant legislation and workplace procedures
- communicating effectively with others
- completing relevant documentation
- conducting pre- and post-operational checks, including:
- battery charge
- fluid levels
- fuel level
- visual inspection for faults or defects
- identifying and correctly using equipment required when operating aircraft embarkation and disembarkation equipment
- implementing contingency plans
- implementing work health and safety (WHS) procedures and relevant regulations
- interpreting and following operational instructions and prioritising work
- modifying activities depending on workplace contingencies, situations and environments
- monitoring and anticipating operational problems and hazards and taking appropriate action
- monitoring work activities in terms of planned schedule
- operating electronic communications equipment to required protocol
- reading, interpreting and following relevant regulations, instructions, procedures, information and signs
- reporting and/or rectifying identified problems promptly in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures
- selecting and using required personal protective equipment (PPE) conforming to industry and WHS standards, including:
- hearing protection
- protective clothing
- safety footwear
- safety gloves
- working collaboratively with others
- working systematically with required attention to detail without injury to self or others, or damage to goods or equipment.
Knowledge evidence
- emergency procedures
- features and differences in operating requirements for various types of embarkation/disembarkation equipment in operation at Australian airports
- hazards and associated risks that may exist when operating embarkation/disembarkation equipment and related risk control procedures and precautions
- layout of airport and location of aircraft gates
- manufacturer instructions for checking and operating embarkation/disembarkation equipment
- people to consult about operating embarkation/disembarkation equipment, including:
- aircrew
- check-in staff
- ground support staff
- load controllers
- other members of the baggage handling and ramp teams
- supervisors, team leaders and managers
- technical staff
- principles of operation of embarkation/disembarkation equipment
- problems that may occur when operating embarkation/disembarkation equipment and appropriate action that should be taken in each case
- relevant Australian Standards
- relevant information/documents, including:
- conditions of service, legislation and industrial agreements, including workplace agreements and awards
- equipment log/operational record
- embarkation/disembarkation equipment operational checklists
- flight schedules
- induction and training materials
- licence requirements of the relevant licensing authority
- manufacturer specifications and instructions for embarkation/disembarkation equipment being operated
- pre- and post-operational checklists
- workplace instructions and job specification
- relevant legislation and regulations
- relevant local instructions for operating embarkation/disembarkation equipment
- relevant sections of Civil Aviation Safety Regulations and Civil Aviation Orders related to ground operations
- relevant WHS and environmental procedures and regulations
- workplace procedures for operating embarkation/disembarkation equipment.
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What does an assessment tool for AVIW0017 need to cover?
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