Assessor Resource

AVIW2010B
Operate baggage tug

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


Work must be carried out in accordance with workplace procedures and the relevant regulatory requirements of the Civil Aviation Authority and other relevant regulatory authorities.

Use for ADF Aviation is to be in accordance with relevant Defence Orders and Instructions and applicable CASA compliance.

Work is performed under some supervision usually within a team environment.

Work involves the application of operational procedures and safety regulations to the operation of baggage tugs at relevant commercial airports across a variety of operational contexts within the Australian aviation industry.

This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to operate a baggage tug, including conducting pre- and post-operational checks, operating the tow baggage tug in accordance with licence and regulatory requirements, coupling/uncoupling baggage carts and other relevant equipment, and parking and storing tug at end of operations. Types of baggage tug may vary from airport to airport and generic performance criteria provided in this unit may therefore need to be adapted, as required, to accommodate the operating procedures recommended by the manufacturers of the baggage tug concerned. Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements are applicable to this unit.

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Prerequisites

Not applicable.

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 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

relevant legislation and workplace procedures

other relevant aspects of the range statement

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

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

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

Required knowledge:

Relevant sections of Civil Aviation Safety Regulations and Civil Aviation Orders

Relevant OH&S and environmental protection procedures and regulations

Principles of baggage tug operation

Features and differences in operating characteristics for various types of baggage tugs in operation at Australian airports

Workplace procedures for operating a baggage tug

Layout of airport and location of aircraft gates

Relevant local instructions pertaining to baggage tug operation

Manufacturers instructions for checking and operating a baggage tug

Risks that exist when operating a baggage tug and related risk control procedures and precautions

Problems that may occur when operating a baggage tug and appropriate action that should be taken in each case

Required skills:

Communicate effectively with others when operating baggage tug

Read and interpret instructions, regulations, procedures and other information relevant to operating baggage tug

Interpret and follow operational instructions and prioritise work

Complete documentation related to operating baggage tug

Operate electronic communication equipment to required protocol

Work collaboratively with others when operating baggage tug

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 operating baggage tug in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures

Implement contingency plans for unexpected events that may arise when operating baggage tug

Apply precautions and required action to minimise, control or eliminate hazards that may exist when operating baggage tug

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 or 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 equipment conforming to industry and OH&S standards

Implement OH&S procedures and relevant regulations

Identify and correctly use equipment required when operating baggage tug

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

Baggage tug operations may be carried out:

in any allowable operating and weather conditions

in accordance with regulatory and operational requirements

Performance may be demonstrated:

in approved simulated baggage tug operational situations, and/or

during baggage tug operations at an airport

Types of tow motor/push-out tug may include:

diesel engine baggage tugs and/or

electric battery operated baggage tugs

Hazards that may exist when operating baggage tugs may include but are not restricted to:

other vehicles/aircraft in the vicinity

personnel in the operational area

obstacles in the operational area

jet blast

noise

dust

Personal protective equipment may include but is not restricted to:

hearing protection

safety gloves

safety footwear

protective clothing

Pre-operational checks may include:

fluid levels (where applicable)

battery charge (where applicable)

fuel level where applicable

visual inspection for faults or defects

Persons consulted during baggage tug operation may include:

other members of the baggage handling and ramp teams

aircrew

load controllers

supervisors, team leaders and managers

check-in staff

ground support staff

technical staff

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

company procedures

enterprise procedures

organisational procedures

established procedures

standard operating procedures

Information/documents may include:

sections of Civil Aviation Safety Regulations and Civil Aviation Orders and local instructions relevant to baggage tug operations

OH&S regulations

workplace procedures and instructions and job specification

baggage tug operational checklists

pre- and post-operational checklists

equipment logs/records

emergency procedures

flight schedules and aircraft gate schedules

manufacturers specifications and instructions for the baggage tug being operated

induction and training materials

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

Applicable regulations and legislation may include:

relevant Civil Aviation Safety Regulations and Civil Aviation Orders

licence requirements of the relevant licensing authority

local instructions

relevant OH&S legislation

relevant environmental protection legislation

relevant Australian Standards

industrial relations and workplace compensation legislation

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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
Pre-operational checks of baggage tug are conducted in accordance with workplace procedures and manufacturers instructions 
Where applicable, fluid levels are topped up where required in accordance with workplace procedures 
Faults and malfunctions are identified and appropriate action is taken to rectify and/or report the fault/malfunction in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements 
Baggage tug is manoeuvred to required location in preparation for haulage operations in accordance with workplace procedures, local instructions and relevant regulatory requirements 
Baggage tug is coupled to baggage carts or other ramp equipment as directed 
Baggage tug is operated in accordance with workplace procedures, OH&S regulations and manufacturers instructions 
Hazards associated with the operation of the baggage tug are recognised and appropriate precautions are taken in accordance with OH&S regulations and workplace hazard management strategies 
Baggage cart or ramp equipment is hauled to required location and uncoupled in accordance with workplace procedures, local instructions and relevant regulatory requirements 
Instructions for the next operation are obtained and the baggage tug driven to the required location in accordance with workplace procedures, local instructions and regulatory requirements 
At the completion of all scheduled haulage activities, tug is manoeuvred to and parked/stored in storage bay/area in accordance with workplace procedures 
Any faults and malfunctions are identified and appropriate action is taken to rectify and/or report the fault/malfunction in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements 
Post-operational checks of baggage tug are conducted in accordance with workplace procedures and manufacturers instructions 
Where applicable, baggage tug is refuelled and fluid levels topped up in accordance with workplace procedures, relevant regulatory requirements and manufacturers instructions 
Where applicable, batteries (on an electric baggage tug) are connected for recharge in accordance with workplace procedures 
Equipment log or other required documentation is completed in accordance with workplace procedures, local instructions and regulatory requirements 

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