Assessor Resource

AVIW3021
Coordinate aircraft ground operations

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


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

It includes regulating aircraft engine ground running, controlling aircraft parking, providing escort services to aircraft, providing ground security to aircraft, and monitoring aircraft refuelling.

This unit addresses aviation technical skill requirements (physical, mental and task-management abilities) related to equipment and system operations 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.

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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

Regulate aircraft engine ground running

1.1

Appropriate ground engine running locations are selected

1.2

Engine ground running is checked in relation to time, duration and level

1.3

Ground running activities are reported

2

Control aircraft parking

2.1

Compliance with aircraft parking restrictions is checked

2.2

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

2.3

Aircraft push-backs are monitored

2.4

Marshalling services are provided as required

2.5

Parking breaches are logged and reported, and appropriate action is taken

3

Provide escort services to aircraft

3.1

Need for escort services is appropriately assessed

3.2

Appropriate communications are established and maintained

3.3

Appropriate safe movement routes are taken

4

Provide ground security to aircraft

4.1

Parked aircraft are routinely observed

4.2

Suspicious or unusual activity in the vicinity of parked aircraft is investigated, logged and reported

5

Monitor aircraft refuelling

5.1

Use of correct procedures and standards in refuelling activities is monitored

5.2

Correct disposal of fuel samples is ensured

5.3

Breaches are logged and reported

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria 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

identifying and correctly using relevant equipment

implementing contingency plans

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

interpreting and following operational instructions and prioritising work

managing and controlling hazardous situations when carrying out work activities

modifying activities depending on workplace contingencies, situations and environments

monitoring and anticipating operational problems and hazards and taking appropriate action

operating electronic communications equipment to required protocol

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

reporting and/or rectifying identified problems promptly, in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures

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 and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

communications equipment checks

emergency procedures

physical characteristics of aircraft

procedures for operating electronic communications equipment

purpose and application of unserviceability markers

relevant sections of Civil Aviation Safety Regulations (CASRs) and Civil Aviation Orders and other regulations for ground operations

relevant sections of national and state/territory regulatory requirements and codes of practice

relevant WHS/OHS and environmental procedures and regulations

requirements for completing relevant documentation

standard operating procedures for coordinating aircraft ground operations.

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

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.

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

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ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1

Regulate aircraft engine ground running

1.1

Appropriate ground engine running locations are selected

1.2

Engine ground running is checked in relation to time, duration and level

1.3

Ground running activities are reported

2

Control aircraft parking

2.1

Compliance with aircraft parking restrictions is checked

2.2

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

2.3

Aircraft push-backs are monitored

2.4

Marshalling services are provided as required

2.5

Parking breaches are logged and reported, and appropriate action is taken

3

Provide escort services to aircraft

3.1

Need for escort services is appropriately assessed

3.2

Appropriate communications are established and maintained

3.3

Appropriate safe movement routes are taken

4

Provide ground security to aircraft

4.1

Parked aircraft are routinely observed

4.2

Suspicious or unusual activity in the vicinity of parked aircraft is investigated, logged and reported

5

Monitor aircraft refuelling

5.1

Use of correct procedures and standards in refuelling activities is monitored

5.2

Correct disposal of fuel samples is ensured

5.3

Breaches are logged and reported

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

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria 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

identifying and correctly using relevant equipment

implementing contingency plans

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

interpreting and following operational instructions and prioritising work

managing and controlling hazardous situations when carrying out work activities

modifying activities depending on workplace contingencies, situations and environments

monitoring and anticipating operational problems and hazards and taking appropriate action

operating electronic communications equipment to required protocol

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

reporting and/or rectifying identified problems promptly, in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures

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 and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

communications equipment checks

emergency procedures

physical characteristics of aircraft

procedures for operating electronic communications equipment

purpose and application of unserviceability markers

relevant sections of Civil Aviation Safety Regulations (CASRs) and Civil Aviation Orders and other regulations for ground operations

relevant sections of national and state/territory regulatory requirements and codes of practice

relevant WHS/OHS and environmental procedures and regulations

requirements for completing relevant documentation

standard operating procedures for coordinating aircraft ground operations.

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

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.

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
Appropriate ground engine running locations are selected 
Engine ground running is checked in relation to time, duration and level 
Ground running activities are reported 
Compliance with aircraft parking restrictions is checked 
Hazards are identified, risks are assessed and hazard management is implemented 
Aircraft push-backs are monitored 
Marshalling services are provided as required 
Parking breaches are logged and reported, and appropriate action is taken 
Need for escort services is appropriately assessed 
Appropriate communications are established and maintained 
Appropriate safe movement routes are taken 
Parked aircraft are routinely observed 
Suspicious or unusual activity in the vicinity of parked aircraft is investigated, logged and reported 
Use of correct procedures and standards in refuelling activities is monitored 
Correct disposal of fuel samples is ensured 
Breaches are logged and reported 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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