The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required knowledge and skills, the range statement and the assessment guidelines for this 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

preparing marshalling including selecting and fitting personal protective equipment

conducting movement in a safe manner in accordance with workplace procedures

monitoring environmental factors to ensure safety is maintained

employing standard marshalling signals and/or communications

maintaining visual contact and safety distances

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

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Performance is demonstrated consistently over a period of time and in a suitable range of contexts

Resources for assessment include:

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

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 activities in an appropriately simulated environment at the registered training organisation, and/or

in an appropriate range of situations in the workplace

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

This describes the essential knowledge and skills and their level required for this unit.

Required knowledge:

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

Aircraft danger zones

Day and night marshalling signals

Effects of wind on aircraft

Landing/taking-off and starting of aircraft

Marshalling, ground support and aircraft equipment selection and serviceability

Procedures in the event of an aircraft fire, accident and emergency

Aircraft operating restrictions in confined areas

Security and access requirements

Workplace procedures applicable to marshalling aircraft

Manufacturers instructions for equipment used for marshalling aircraft

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

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

Required skills:

Implement aircraft security and access procedures

Use standard hand signals

Identify and correctly use marshalling and ancillary support equipment

Communicate effectively with others when marshalling aircraft

Read, interpret and follow instructions, regulations, procedures and other information relevant to marshalling aircraft

Complete documentation related to marshalling aircraft

Work collaboratively with others when marshalling aircraft

Adapt appropriately to cultural differences in the workplace, including modes of behaviour and interactions with others

Promptly report and/or rectify any identified problems that may occur when marshalling aircraft in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures

Implement contingency plans for unexpected events that may arise when marshalling aircraft

Apply precautions and required action to minimise, control or eliminate hazards that may exist when marshalling aircraft

Monitor and anticipate operational problems and hazards and take appropriate action

Monitor work activities in terms of planned schedule

Modify activities dependent on differing workplace contingencies, situations and environments

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

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

Select and use required personal protective clothing and equipment conforming to industry and OH&S standards

Implement OH&S procedures and relevant regulations

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance.

Aircraft may include:

fixed wing

in any weather conditions

other airborne vehicles

Marshalling operations may include:

day and night

variable weather conditions

international, domestic and regional airports

helidecks

Marshalling context may include:

start-up

shutdown

rotor engagement

taxiing

hover

hover taxiing

allocating and prioritising aircraft parking

parking

Arrival and departure information may include:

formalised tasking information

informal tasking information for action in accordance with localised procedures

informal information received by other means such as hand signals, phone, facsimile, email, text message or radio communications regarding aircraft safety (e.g. hot brakes, fuel leak, security)

Marshalling requirements for different aircraft types may include:

access

security

Personal protective equipment may include:

eye goggles

head protection

hearing protection

high visibility clothing

protective overalls

protective boots

respiratory protection equipment

Marshalling equipment may include

wands

paddles

flags

torches

Aircraft parking equipment may include:

covers and intake inserts (bungs)

earthing leads

flags

magnetic pins

mechanical locking devices

tie-down devices

wheel chocks

Ancillary support equipment may include:

access/egress equipment

external aircraft power facilities

fire extinguisher

first aid kit

parking markers and barriers

Dependent on the type of organisation concerned and the local terminology used, workplace procedures may include:

Defence Instructions

organisational policies

company procedures

enterprise procedures

organisational procedures

established procedures

standard operating procedures

written and verbal instructions

Special circumstances/procedures may include:

negative rotation

power sources

safety requirements e.g. fire bottle attendants

aircraft with no prop or rotor brake

installation of locking, protection or security devices

undercarriage lock pins

safety pin requirements for aircraft carrying ordnance

Emergency actions may include:

basic fire fighting

basic first aid

crowd control

aircraft evacuation procedures

notifying emergency services

Standard marshalling signals include:

standard hand signals

International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) signals

Information/documents may include:

relevant sections of Civil Aviation Safety Regulations and Civil Aviation Orders

in Defence context, relevant Defence Orders and Instructions

operations manuals

workplace procedures and instructions and job specification

induction and training materials

Applicable regulations and legislation may include:

relevant Civil Aviation Safety Regulations and Civil Aviation Orders

in Defence context, relevant Defence Orders and Instructions

relevant state/territory OH&S legislation

relevant state/territory environmental protection legislation

relevant Australian Standards

Performance includes tolerances specified in either of:

relevant licence and aircraft requirements of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority such as:

Day VFR syllabus

Manual of Standards

relevant Defence documentation such as:

Defence Orders and Instructions

approved curricula and training documentation