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AVIO3001A
Monitor airside access and airside driving

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


Work must be carried out in compliance with the relevant regulatory requirements of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) and the Office of Transport Security (OTS).

Use for Australian Defence Force (Defence) Aviation is to be in accordance with relevant Defence Orders and Instructions.

Work is performed under limited supervision.

Work involves the application of relevant regulations, principles, protocols and procedures when inspecting and reporting on aerodrome serviceability as part of aerodrome operations. All activities are carried out in accordance with relevant organisational policy and workplace procedures.

This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to monitor compliance with processes and procedures for persons gaining access airside, to monitor compliance with airside access and driving requirements, and to escort vehicles airside.

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Prerequisites

Nil.

Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.



Evidence Required

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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 competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the Elements, Performance Criteria, Required Skills, Required Knowledge and include demonstration of applying:

required knowledge and skills

relevant legislation and workplace procedures

other relevant aspects of the range statement.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

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

Resources for assessment include access to:

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 in an appropriate range of situations in the workplace.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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This section describes the knowledge and skills required for this unit.

Required knowledge:

Aerodrome layout, including access routes

Operation of airband radio equipment as used to communicate with Air Traffic control (ATC) and/or pilots

Physical characteristics of aircraft

Problems, safety hazards and risks that exist when inspecting an aerodrome and related assessment/management measures that may need to be taken

Purpose and application of aerodrome markers, markings and temporary lighting

Relevant state/territory and commonwealth legislative and regulatory requirements relating to monitoring airside access and airside driving such as:

Airports (Control of On-Airport Activities) Regulations

CASA Manual of Standards

Civil Aviation Safety Regulations (CASRs)

Defence Orders and Instructions

environmental sustainability

licensing

Manual of Standards (MOS) Part 139 - Aerodromes

standards and recommended practices (SARPs) of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)

work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS)

Relevant information/documents:

Aerodrome Manual

Aerodrome safety management system (SMS) and safety/security policies and principles of risk assessment and risk management

aerodrome Drug and Alcohol Management Plan (DAMP)

aerodrome Transport Security Plan (TSP)

Airside Driver Handbook and/or airside driving requirements for aerodromes

conditions of service, legislation and industrial agreements including workplace agreements and awards

induction and training materials

logbooks

operational checklists

plans and maps

relevant forms and databases

workplace procedures

Reporting procedures

Requirements for completing relevant documentation and/or incident reporting

Safety distances required from an aircraft wingtip to objects including other aircraft

Weather information and its implications for workplace operations

Workplace procedures for monitoring airside access and airside driving

Required skills:

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

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

Apply the relevant systems (i.e. aerodrome Safety Management System (SMS)) and procedures to assess and/or mitigate risk that might arise during monitoring airside access and airside driving

Communicate effectively with others when monitoring airside access and airside driving

Complete documentation related to monitoring airside access and airside driving

Identify and correctly use equipment required to monitor airside access and airside driving

Implement OH&S/WHS procedures and relevant regulations

Interpret and follow operational instructions and prioritise work

Monitor and anticipate operational problems and hazards and take appropriate action

Monitor work activities in terms of planned schedule

Operate electronic communication equipment to required protocols

Read and interpret instructions, regulations, procedures and other information relevant to monitoring airside access and airside driving

Select and use required personal protective equipment (PPE) conforming to industry and OH&S/WHS standards

Work collaboratively with others when monitoring airside access and airside driving

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

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

Problems and irregularities that may occur when monitoring airside access and driving may include:

control and loss of keys

foreign object debris (FOD)

persons airside without appropriate identification or authorisation

persons airside without lawful reason

vehicles used airside without appropriate authorisation

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

company procedures

enterprise procedures

established procedures

organisational procedures

standard operating procedures (SOPs)

Workplace may include:

aerodrome environs

airside

entire aerodrome

landside

offices

Workplace procedures may include:

company procedures

enterprise procedures

organisational procedures

standard operation procedures (SOPs)

Workplace hazards may include:

aircraft movements

aircraft propellers and rotors

foreign object debris (FOD)

other vehicles in the vicinity of the aircraft

personnel in the vicinity of the aircraft

slippery surfaces

Factors that may adversely affect the safety and/or security of an aviation workplace may include:

breaches of security regulations and procedures

changes in the wind and weather conditions

equipment or facility breakdown, malfunction or failure

workplace hazards

Aerodromes may include:

certified aerodromes

Defence aerodromes

joint-user aerodromes

registered aerodromes

other (unclassified) aerodromes

Aerodrome movement area facilities include:

apron

clearway

markers, markings and aerodrome lighting

runway and runway strip

runway end safety area

taxiway and taxiway strip

Equipment may include:

computer

radio/s

telephone

vehicle with flashing light

vehicle with siren/loud speaker

Assessment of personnel includes:

confirmation of appropriate licences/authorities to operate vehicles and equipment

confirmation of authorisation to enter the airside

checking understanding of:

aerodrome markings and signage

aerodrome speed limits

aerodrome terminology, signs and radio instructions

required vehicle marking and lighting requirements

vehicle restriction zones around aircraft, navigation beacons, lights

Checking vehicles includes:

appropriate markings and lights

fuel and oil leakage

roadworthiness

Operating conditions may involve:

all weather conditions

day or night

various forms of transport (vehicle, other motorised/towed equipment

variety of terrain conditions

Persons that may need to be notified regarding airside access or monitoring airside access may include:

aerodrome tenants/users

air traffic control

airline personnel and managers

contractors

emergency services personnel

relevant technical staff

safety personnel

security personnel

other aerodrome/workplace personnel and managers

Signs and notices may include:

hazard warnings

limited access

movement area guidance signs

no smoking

speed restrictions

unauthorised entry

underground electrical reticulation

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Access requirements for persons airside are checked in accordance with workplace procedures 
Vehicles airside are checked to ensure they are appropriately authorized, marked and lit in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements 
Appropriate supervision of personnel and vehicle activities is maintained throughout periods airside 
Breaches of airside access requirement are identified 
Offending persons and vehicles are dealt with in accordance with workplace procedures 
Breaches of airside access requirements are reported to relevant authorities according to workplace procedures 
Checks of airside driver requirements and vehicle authorisations are carried out as required 
Checks of vehicle clearances from aircraft and aircraft refueling operations are carried out 
Correct parking of airside vehicles is checked 
Unattended vehicles are dealt with in accordance with workplace procedures 
Appropriate monitoring of airside driving is maintained throughout periods when airside 
Breaches of airside driving rules or safe driving principles are identified 
Offending drivers are dealt with according to workplace procedures 
Breaches of airside driving rules or safe driving principles are reported to relevant authorities according to workplace procedures 
Airside driving incidents (including runway incursions) are reported when required 
Requests for vehicle access are assessed and requirements determined 
Escort is planned to minimise conflict with airside operations 
Drivers are briefed and escort is conducted and completed according to workplace procedures 

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