AVIW0018 — Operate ramp equipment

1 Conduct pre-operational checks

• 1.1Personal protective equipment (PPE) is selected and used in accordance with workplace procedures
• 1.2Pre-operational checks of ramp equipment are conducted in accordance with workplace procedures and manufacturer instructions
• 1.3Fluid levels are topped up as required in accordance with workplace procedures
• 1.4Ramp equipment faults and malfunctions identified during pre-operational checks are rectified or reported in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements

2 Operate ramp equipment as part of baggage loading/unloading operations

• 2.1Ramp equipment is manoeuvred to aircraft and positioned in preparation for baggage loading/unloading operations in accordance with workplace procedures, local instructions and relevant regulatory requirements
• 2.2Height of ramp equipment is adjusted to align with baggage hold doorway and baggage carts in accordance with workplace procedures and manufacturer instructions
• 2.3Ramp equipment is operated in accordance with workplace procedures, work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) regulations and manufacturer instructions
• 2.4Hazards associated with operation of ramp equipment are identified and appropriate precautions are taken in accordance with WHS/OHS regulations and workplace hazard management strategies
• 2.5Safe manual handling techniques are applied when handling baggage as part of ramp operation activities in accordance with WHS/OHS regulations and workplace procedures
• 2.6Loading/unloading of baggage is completed in collaboration with other members of ramp team in accordance with team leader/supervisor directions, load plan, workplace procedures and regulatory requirements

3 Retract and store ramp equipment

• 3.1Ramp equipment is retracted and manoeuvred to storage bay/area at completion of loading activities in accordance with workplace procedures
• 3.2Post-operational checks of ramp equipment are conducted in accordance with workplace procedures and manufacturer instructions
• 3.3Ramp equipment faults and malfunctions identified during post-operational checks are rectified or reported in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements
• 3.4Ramp 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

What does an assessment tool for AVIW0018 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for AVIW0018 needs to address all 51 unit components: 3 elements with 15 performance criteria, 19 performance evidence requirements, 17 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

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