Assessor Resource

AVIF3016
Marshal aircraft

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to marshal aircraft, in compliance with relevant regulatory requirements of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) and national operating standards.

It includes preparing for marshalling, establishing/disestablishing aircraft parking position, and conducting aircraft marshalling.

This unit addresses aviation technical skill requirements (physical, mental and task-management abilities) related to safety management duties of 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 as a single operator or within a team 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.

You may want to include more information here about the target group and the purpose of the assessments (eg formative, summative, recognition)


Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1

Prepare for marshalling

1.1

Arrival/departure information is received and processed in accordance with workplace procedures

1.2

Marshalling requirements for different aircraft types are determined and requirements are clarified as required

1.3

Hazards are identified, risks are assessed and hazard management is implemented

1.4

Personal protective equipment is selected and fitted

1.5

Work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements and recognised safety precautions are applied throughout the operation

1.6

Allocated aircraft parking position is confirmed

1.7

Marshalling, aircraft parking and ancillary support equipment are selected and checked for serviceability

1.8

Relevant documentation is completed and processed in accordance with workplace procedures

2

Establish/ disestablish aircraft parking position

2.1

Marshalling, aircraft parking, and ancillary support equipment are positioned and used in accordance with manufacturer instructions and workplace procedures

2.2

Movement is conducted in a safe manner in accordance with workplace procedures

2.3

Environmental factors are monitored to ensure safety is maintained

3

Conduct aircraft marshalling

3.1

Special circumstances/procedures during aircraft marshalling are allowed for

3.2

Standard marshalling signals and/or communications are employed

3.3

Visual contact with pilot, other aircrew and/or ground staff is maintained

3.4

Safety distances between aircraft and ground personnel/obstructions are identified and maintained

3.5

Emergency actions are conducted in an aircraft fire or other incident, in accordance with workplace procedures

3.6

Aircraft is secured/unsecured in accordance with workplace procedures

3.7

Wind speed and direction are continually assessed for impact on marshalling operations

3.8

Effects of aircraft ground turbulence on personnel and unsecured objects are taken into consideration

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements, performance criteria and range of conditions on at least one occasion and include:

adapting to differences in equipment and operating environment in accordance with standard operating procedures

applying precautions and required action to minimise, control or eliminate identified hazards

communicating effectively with others

completing relevant documentation

conducting emergency actions in an aircraft fire or other incident in accordance with workplace procedures

conducting movement in a safe manner in accordance with workplace procedures

employing standard marshalling signals and/or communications

identifying and correctly using relevant equipment

implementing aircraft security and access procedures

implementing contingency plans

implementing work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) procedures and relevant regulations

maintaining visual contact and safety distances

modify activities depending on workplace contingencies, situations and environments

monitoring and anticipating operational problems and hazards and taking appropriate action

monitoring environmental factors to ensure safety is maintained

monitoring work activities in terms of planned schedule

reading, interpreting and following relevant instructions, regulations, procedures, information and signs

reporting and/or rectifying problems, faults or malfunctions promptly, in accordance with workplace procedures

selecting and using required personal protective clothing and equipment conforming to industry and WHS/OHS standards

using standard hand signals

working collaboratively with others

working systematically with required attention to detail without injury to self, others or damage to goods or equipment.

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements, performance criteria and range of conditions and include knowledge of:

aircraft danger zones

aircraft operating restrictions in confined areas

day and night marshalling signals

effects of wind speed and direction on aircraft

landing/taking-off and starting of aircraft

manufacturer instructions for equipment used for marshalling aircraft

marshalling, ground support and aircraft equipment selection and serviceability

problems that may occur when marshalling aircraft and appropriate action that should be taken in each case

procedures for an aircraft fire, accident or emergency

regulations, legislation, organisational policy and procedures in relation to marshalling aircraft

risks that exist when marshalling aircraft and related risk control procedures and precautions

security and access requirements.

As a minimum, assessors must satisfy applicable regulatory requirements, which include requirements in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations current at the time of assessment.

As a minimum, assessment must satisfy applicable regulatory requirements, which include requirements in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations current at the time of assessment.

Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy requirements of the work being performed and the needs of the candidate.

Assessment must occur in workplace operational situations. Where this is not appropriate, assessment must occur in simulated workplace operational situations that reflect workplace conditions.

Resources for assessment must include access to:

a range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or simulations

acceptable means of simulation assessment

applicable documentation including workplace procedures, regulations, codes of practice and operation manuals

relevant materials, tools, equipment and personal protective equipment currently used in industry.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1

Prepare for marshalling

1.1

Arrival/departure information is received and processed in accordance with workplace procedures

1.2

Marshalling requirements for different aircraft types are determined and requirements are clarified as required

1.3

Hazards are identified, risks are assessed and hazard management is implemented

1.4

Personal protective equipment is selected and fitted

1.5

Work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements and recognised safety precautions are applied throughout the operation

1.6

Allocated aircraft parking position is confirmed

1.7

Marshalling, aircraft parking and ancillary support equipment are selected and checked for serviceability

1.8

Relevant documentation is completed and processed in accordance with workplace procedures

2

Establish/ disestablish aircraft parking position

2.1

Marshalling, aircraft parking, and ancillary support equipment are positioned and used in accordance with manufacturer instructions and workplace procedures

2.2

Movement is conducted in a safe manner in accordance with workplace procedures

2.3

Environmental factors are monitored to ensure safety is maintained

3

Conduct aircraft marshalling

3.1

Special circumstances/procedures during aircraft marshalling are allowed for

3.2

Standard marshalling signals and/or communications are employed

3.3

Visual contact with pilot, other aircrew and/or ground staff is maintained

3.4

Safety distances between aircraft and ground personnel/obstructions are identified and maintained

3.5

Emergency actions are conducted in an aircraft fire or other incident, in accordance with workplace procedures

3.6

Aircraft is secured/unsecured in accordance with workplace procedures

3.7

Wind speed and direction are continually assessed for impact on marshalling operations

3.8

Effects of aircraft ground turbulence on personnel and unsecured objects are taken into consideration

Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment.

Marshalling must include one or more of the following:

aircraft parking

allocating and prioritising

cargo loading and unloading

hover

hover taxiing

refuelling operations

rotor engagement

start-up

shutdown

taxiing

Marshalling requirements for different aircraft types must include one or more of the following:

aerodrome access

aircraft parking/landing area capacity

physical security

Personal protective equipment must include one or more of the following items:

eye goggles

head protection

hearing protection

high visibility clothing

protective overalls

protective boots

respiratory protection equipment

Marshalling equipment must include one or more of the following:

flags

hand signals

paddles

torches

wands

Aircraft parking equipment must include one or more of the following:

covers and intake inserts (bungs)

earthing leads

flags

magnetic pins

mechanical locking devices

tie-down devices

wheel chocks

Ancillary support equipment must include one or more of the following:

access/egress equipment

external aircraft power facilities

first aid kit

fire extinguisher

parking markers and barriers

Special circumstances/procedures must include one or more of the following considerations:

aircraft with no prop or rotor brake

installation of locking, protection or security devices

negative rotation

power sources

safety requirements e.g. fire bottle attendants

safety pin requirements for aircraft carrying ordnance

undercarriage lock pins

Emergency actions must include:

aircraft evacuation procedures

basic firefighting

basic first aid

crowd control

notifying emergency services

spill and hazard control

Standard marshalling signals must include:

International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) signals

standard hand signals

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements, performance criteria and range of conditions on at least one occasion and include:

adapting to differences in equipment and operating environment in accordance with standard operating procedures

applying precautions and required action to minimise, control or eliminate identified hazards

communicating effectively with others

completing relevant documentation

conducting emergency actions in an aircraft fire or other incident in accordance with workplace procedures

conducting movement in a safe manner in accordance with workplace procedures

employing standard marshalling signals and/or communications

identifying and correctly using relevant equipment

implementing aircraft security and access procedures

implementing contingency plans

implementing work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) procedures and relevant regulations

maintaining visual contact and safety distances

modify activities depending on workplace contingencies, situations and environments

monitoring and anticipating operational problems and hazards and taking appropriate action

monitoring environmental factors to ensure safety is maintained

monitoring work activities in terms of planned schedule

reading, interpreting and following relevant instructions, regulations, procedures, information and signs

reporting and/or rectifying problems, faults or malfunctions promptly, in accordance with workplace procedures

selecting and using required personal protective clothing and equipment conforming to industry and WHS/OHS standards

using standard hand signals

working collaboratively with others

working systematically with required attention to detail without injury to self, others or damage to goods or equipment.

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements, performance criteria and range of conditions and include knowledge of:

aircraft danger zones

aircraft operating restrictions in confined areas

day and night marshalling signals

effects of wind speed and direction on aircraft

landing/taking-off and starting of aircraft

manufacturer instructions for equipment used for marshalling aircraft

marshalling, ground support and aircraft equipment selection and serviceability

problems that may occur when marshalling aircraft and appropriate action that should be taken in each case

procedures for an aircraft fire, accident or emergency

regulations, legislation, organisational policy and procedures in relation to marshalling aircraft

risks that exist when marshalling aircraft and related risk control procedures and precautions

security and access requirements.

As a minimum, assessors must satisfy applicable regulatory requirements, which include requirements in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations current at the time of assessment.

As a minimum, assessment must satisfy applicable regulatory requirements, which include requirements in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations current at the time of assessment.

Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy requirements of the work being performed and the needs of the candidate.

Assessment must occur in workplace operational situations. Where this is not appropriate, assessment must occur in simulated workplace operational situations that reflect workplace conditions.

Resources for assessment must include access to:

a range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or simulations

acceptable means of simulation assessment

applicable documentation including workplace procedures, regulations, codes of practice and operation manuals

relevant materials, tools, equipment and personal protective equipment currently used in industry.

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Arrival/departure information is received and processed in accordance with workplace procedures 
Marshalling requirements for different aircraft types are determined and requirements are clarified as required 
Hazards are identified, risks are assessed and hazard management is implemented 
Personal protective equipment is selected and fitted 
Work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements and recognised safety precautions are applied throughout the operation 
Allocated aircraft parking position is confirmed 
Marshalling, aircraft parking and ancillary support equipment are selected and checked for serviceability 
Relevant documentation is completed and processed in accordance with workplace procedures 
Marshalling, aircraft parking, and ancillary support equipment are positioned and used in accordance with manufacturer instructions and workplace procedures 
Movement is conducted in a safe manner in accordance with workplace procedures 
Environmental factors are monitored to ensure safety is maintained 
Special circumstances/procedures during aircraft marshalling are allowed for 
Standard marshalling signals and/or communications are employed 
Visual contact with pilot, other aircrew and/or ground staff is maintained 
Safety distances between aircraft and ground personnel/obstructions are identified and maintained 
Emergency actions are conducted in an aircraft fire or other incident, in accordance with workplace procedures 
Aircraft is secured/unsecured in accordance with workplace procedures 
Wind speed and direction are continually assessed for impact on marshalling operations 
Effects of aircraft ground turbulence on personnel and unsecured objects are taken into consideration 

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