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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Prepare for marshalling
  2. Establish/ disestablish aircraft parking position
  3. Conduct aircraft marshalling

Range Statement

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

Marshalling must include one or more of the following:

aircraft parking

allocating and prioritising

cargo loading and unloading

hover

hover taxiing

refuelling operations

rotor engagement

start-up

shutdown

taxiing

Marshalling requirements for different aircraft types must include one or more of the following:

aerodrome access

aircraft parking/landing area capacity

physical security

Personal protective equipment must include one or more of the following items:

eye goggles

head protection

hearing protection

high visibility clothing

protective overalls

protective boots

respiratory protection equipment

Marshalling equipment must include one or more of the following:

flags

hand signals

paddles

torches

wands

Aircraft parking equipment must include one or more of the following:

covers and intake inserts (bungs)

earthing leads

flags

magnetic pins

mechanical locking devices

tie-down devices

wheel chocks

Ancillary support equipment must include one or more of the following:

access/egress equipment

external aircraft power facilities

first aid kit

fire extinguisher

parking markers and barriers

Special circumstances/procedures must include one or more of the following considerations:

aircraft with no prop or rotor brake

installation of locking, protection or security devices

negative rotation

power sources

safety requirements e.g. fire bottle attendants

safety pin requirements for aircraft carrying ordnance

undercarriage lock pins

Emergency actions must include:

aircraft evacuation procedures

basic firefighting

basic first aid

crowd control

notifying emergency services

spill and hazard control

Standard marshalling signals must include:

International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) signals

standard hand signals

Performance Evidence

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

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

conducting movement in a safe manner in accordance with workplace procedures

employing standard marshalling signals and/or communications

identifying and correctly using relevant equipment

implementing aircraft security and access procedures

implementing contingency plans

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

maintaining visual contact and safety distances

modify activities depending on workplace contingencies, situations and environments

monitoring and anticipating operational problems and hazards and taking appropriate action

monitoring environmental factors to ensure safety is maintained

monitoring work activities in terms of planned schedule

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

reporting and/or rectifying problems, faults or malfunctions promptly, in accordance with workplace procedures

selecting and using required personal protective clothing and equipment conforming to industry and WHS/OHS standards

using standard hand signals

working collaboratively with others

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

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements, performance criteria and range of conditions and include knowledge of:

aircraft danger zones

aircraft operating restrictions in confined areas

day and night marshalling signals

effects of wind speed and direction on aircraft

landing/taking-off and starting of aircraft

manufacturer instructions for equipment used for marshalling aircraft

marshalling, ground support and aircraft equipment selection and serviceability

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

procedures for an aircraft fire, accident or emergency

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

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

security and access requirements.