Assessor Resource

DEFCMD001
Marshal aircraft

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


This unit specifies the skills and knowledge required to marshal aircraft during start/shutdown phases, and to direct aircraft movements as ground personnel using standard aircraft marshalling signals.

It includes preparing for marshalling and determining aircraft parking position, and marshalling aircraft during start up, shut down and taxiing.

The skills and knowledge described in this unit must be applied within the legislative, regulatory and policy environment in which they are carried out. Organisational policies and procedures must be consulted and adhered to, particularly those related to the standard Australian Defence Force (ADF) marshalling signals.

Persons undertaking this unit work independently or in small teams, make independent decisions and perform routine tasks in occasionally less familiar contexts while working at an airfield or on a ship where they will marshal aircraft as part of their duties.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

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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

Prepare for marshalling

1.1

Process aircraft arrival or departure in accordance with organisational procedures

1.2

Determine and clarify marshalling requirements for different aircraft types, as required

1.3

Check and verify aircraft documentation serviceability status

1.4

Select and fit personal protective equipment (PPE)

1.5

Apply work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) operations requirements

1.6

Confirm allocated aircraft parking position

1.7

Select and check for serviceability, ancillary support equipment used for marshalling and aircraft parking

1.8

Complete relevant documentation

2

Determine aircraft parking position

2.1

Ensure aircraft position during marshalling, aircraft parking, and use of ancillary support equipment is in accordance with manufacturer procedures

2.2

Conduct movement on tarmac in a safe manner in accordance with organisational procedures

2.3

Monitor environmental factors to maintain safety when marshalling or parking aircraft

3

Marshal aircraft during start/shut down

3.1

Identify and apply special circumstances and procedures during aircraft systems start-and shut-down

3.2

Employ standard marshalling signals and/or communication

3.3

Maintain visual contact with pilot, other aircrew and/or ground staff

3.4

Ensure safety of self and other personnel within the vicinity of propellers and engine intakes/exhausts

3.5

Direct personnel to and from aircraft within prescribed entry and exit arcs

3.6

Follow emergency procedures, as required in an incident, in accordance with operational procedures

3.7

Secure aircraft in accordance with operational procedures

4

Marshal aircraft during taxiing

4.1

Identify and apply special circumstances/procedures during aircraft taxiing, as required

4.2

Employ standard marshalling signals and/or communication

4.3

Maintain visual contact with the pilot, other aircrew or ground staff

4.4

Maintain safety distances between aircraft and ground personnel/obstructions

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:

allocating and prioritising aircraft parking

identifying hazards, assessing risks and implementing control measures

implementing aircraft security, access and ordnance procedures

implementing the correct procedures in an aircraft emergency or accident

marshalling aircraft by day and by night

participating in aircraft safety briefings or debriefings

using marshalling signals

working in a team.

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:

aircraft danger zones

day and night marshalling signals

effects of wind on aircraft

emergency drills including:

basic firefighting drill

basic first aid drill

crowd control

environmental and safety factors

how and when to notify emergency service/s

marshalling, support and aircraft equipment selection and serviceability

operational procedures for an aircraft fire/accident and emergency

relevant manufacturer procedures

relevant organisational policies and procedures

relevant standard Australian Defence Force (ADF) marshalling signals

restrictions imposed on aircraft in confined areas

security, access and ordnance requirements

special circumstances/procedures including:

aircraft with droop stops

aircraft with no prop/rotor brake

installation of locking, protection or security devices

tasking information and procedures.

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 it is appropriate to do so; where this is not appropriate, assessment must occur in simulated workplace operational situations that replicate 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 other simulations

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

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


Submission Requirements

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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

Prepare for marshalling

1.1

Process aircraft arrival or departure in accordance with organisational procedures

1.2

Determine and clarify marshalling requirements for different aircraft types, as required

1.3

Check and verify aircraft documentation serviceability status

1.4

Select and fit personal protective equipment (PPE)

1.5

Apply work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) operations requirements

1.6

Confirm allocated aircraft parking position

1.7

Select and check for serviceability, ancillary support equipment used for marshalling and aircraft parking

1.8

Complete relevant documentation

2

Determine aircraft parking position

2.1

Ensure aircraft position during marshalling, aircraft parking, and use of ancillary support equipment is in accordance with manufacturer procedures

2.2

Conduct movement on tarmac in a safe manner in accordance with organisational procedures

2.3

Monitor environmental factors to maintain safety when marshalling or parking aircraft

3

Marshal aircraft during start/shut down

3.1

Identify and apply special circumstances and procedures during aircraft systems start-and shut-down

3.2

Employ standard marshalling signals and/or communication

3.3

Maintain visual contact with pilot, other aircrew and/or ground staff

3.4

Ensure safety of self and other personnel within the vicinity of propellers and engine intakes/exhausts

3.5

Direct personnel to and from aircraft within prescribed entry and exit arcs

3.6

Follow emergency procedures, as required in an incident, in accordance with operational procedures

3.7

Secure aircraft in accordance with operational procedures

4

Marshal aircraft during taxiing

4.1

Identify and apply special circumstances/procedures during aircraft taxiing, as required

4.2

Employ standard marshalling signals and/or communication

4.3

Maintain visual contact with the pilot, other aircrew or ground staff

4.4

Maintain safety distances between aircraft and ground personnel/obstructions

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

Non-essential conditions may be found in the Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

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:

allocating and prioritising aircraft parking

identifying hazards, assessing risks and implementing control measures

implementing aircraft security, access and ordnance procedures

implementing the correct procedures in an aircraft emergency or accident

marshalling aircraft by day and by night

participating in aircraft safety briefings or debriefings

using marshalling signals

working in a team.

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:

aircraft danger zones

day and night marshalling signals

effects of wind on aircraft

emergency drills including:

basic firefighting drill

basic first aid drill

crowd control

environmental and safety factors

how and when to notify emergency service/s

marshalling, support and aircraft equipment selection and serviceability

operational procedures for an aircraft fire/accident and emergency

relevant manufacturer procedures

relevant organisational policies and procedures

relevant standard Australian Defence Force (ADF) marshalling signals

restrictions imposed on aircraft in confined areas

security, access and ordnance requirements

special circumstances/procedures including:

aircraft with droop stops

aircraft with no prop/rotor brake

installation of locking, protection or security devices

tasking information and procedures.

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 it is appropriate to do so; where this is not appropriate, assessment must occur in simulated workplace operational situations that replicate 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 other simulations

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

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

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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
Process aircraft arrival or departure in accordance with organisational procedures 
Determine and clarify marshalling requirements for different aircraft types, as required 
Check and verify aircraft documentation serviceability status 
Select and fit personal protective equipment (PPE) 
Apply work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) operations requirements 
Confirm allocated aircraft parking position 
Select and check for serviceability, ancillary support equipment used for marshalling and aircraft parking 
Complete relevant documentation 
Ensure aircraft position during marshalling, aircraft parking, and use of ancillary support equipment is in accordance with manufacturer procedures 
Conduct movement on tarmac in a safe manner in accordance with organisational procedures 
Monitor environmental factors to maintain safety when marshalling or parking aircraft 
Identify and apply special circumstances and procedures during aircraft systems start-and shut-down 
Employ standard marshalling signals and/or communication 
Maintain visual contact with pilot, other aircrew and/or ground staff 
Ensure safety of self and other personnel within the vicinity of propellers and engine intakes/exhausts 
Direct personnel to and from aircraft within prescribed entry and exit arcs 
Follow emergency procedures, as required in an incident, in accordance with operational procedures 
Secure aircraft in accordance with operational procedures 
Identify and apply special circumstances/procedures during aircraft taxiing, as required 
Employ standard marshalling signals and/or communication 
Maintain visual contact with the pilot, other aircrew or ground staff 
Maintain safety distances between aircraft and ground personnel/obstructions 

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