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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Prepare for aerodrome works
  2. Facilitate aerodrome access by vehicles and personnel
  3. Facilitate aerodrome works
  4. Complete aerodrome works

Range Statement

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

Relevant authorities for reporting purposes must include one or more of the following:

aerodrome operator or delegated person

aerodrome users

Air Traffic Control (ATC)

Australian Defence Forces for military bases

CASA

NOTAM Office (Airservices Australia)

Aerodrome categories must include one or more of the following:

certified

registered

other

Aerodrome works are classified as:

MOWP, where regular public transport (RPT) or other regular users are disrupted (movement area not operable within 30 minutes)

time limited works not affecting normal aircraft operations (movement area operational in less than 10 minutes)

time limited works requiring a NOTAM, where normal aircraft operations are not affected (movement area not operational within 10 minutes)

works requiring NOTAM, with attached MOWP

Aerodrome works must include one or more of the following types:

maintenance of markings and lights

major construction or repairs to movement area

minor repairs to pavements

mowing grass

painting and repainting

rolling surfaces

surveys and inspections

sweeping pavements

Processes for the safe conduct of works must include one or more of the following:

identifying safe work vehicle movement areas

instructing work personnel

work procedures

Procedures for making movement area safe for aerodrome works must include one or more of the following:

accessing and promulgating as appropriate public weather and aviation forecasts and current weather products applicable to the works site

closing the movement area (aerodrome closure)

contacting the aerodrome user

extinguish lighting to the hazardous section of the movement area

lighting required to carry out works does not represent a hazard to aircraft operations

marking the unserviceable area

partial closure of the movement area

Vehicle or other mobile obstacle markings and equipment will include:

company colours

orange or yellow paint (for vehicles regularly used on movement area)

radio equipment as required

warning lights (orange/amber/yellow)

Unserviceability markers and cones must include:

displaced threshold markers

signal circle markers

unserviceability cones

unserviceability cross markers

unserviceability lighting

Updating and issuing notification information must include one or more of the following:

aerodrome tenants/users

Air Traffic Control (ATC)

airline personnel and managers

contractors

emergency services personnel

other aerodrome/workplace personnel and managers

relevant technical staff

safety personnel

security personnel

Inspection of vehicles must include:

appropriate markings and lights

cleanliness to prevent the spread of weeds

company logo/identification

fuel and oil leakage

radio equipment as required

roadworthiness

secure loads

Inspection of personnel must include:

confirmation of authorisation to enter airside

confirmation of appropriate licence to operate vehicles and equipment

checking understanding of:

aerodrome markings and signage

aerodrome speed limits

aerodrome terminology, signs and radio instructions

directions from works safety officer

required vehicle marking and lighting requirements

vehicle restriction zones around aircraft, navigation beacons, lights


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 relevant legislation and workplace procedures

applying relevant systems such as aerodrome safety management system (SMS) and procedures to assess and/or mitigate risk that might arise when inspecting and reporting on aerodrome serviceability

communicating effectively with others

completing relevant documentation

identifying and correctly using equipment required to facilitate the safety of aerodrome works and works site access:

computer

hand tools

lights

maintenance equipment

markers

radio/s (non-ops/HR radio, airband/VHF radio)

spills response kit

telephone

vehicle with flashing light

vehicle siren/loud speaker

implementing contingency plans

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

monitoring and anticipating operational problems and hazards and taking appropriate action

monitoring work activities in terms of planned schedule

operating electronic communications equipment to required protocol

preparing, processing and completing a Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) request in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements

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

responding appropriately to cultural differences in the workplace

selecting and using required personal protective equipment (PPE) conforming to industry and WHS/OHS standards

working collaboratively with others when facilitating the safety of aerodrome works and works site access

working systematically with required attention to detail without injury to self or 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:

aerodrome layout, including access routes

aerodrome works classifications:

time limited works not affecting normal aircraft operations (movement area operational in less than 10 minutes)

time limited works requiring a NOTAM, where normal aircraft operations are not affected (movement area not operational within 10-30 minutes)

works requiring MOWP with proposed NOTAM for each stage of works

unscheduled/emergency works

unrestricted works (aerodrome closed)

aircraft schedules and their use in facilitating the safety of aerodrome works and works site access

different operating conditions:

all weather conditions

day or night

variety of terrain conditions

various forms of transport such as vehicles, other motorised/towed equipment

functions of a works safety officer

operation of airband radio equipment

physical characteristics of aircraft

problems, safety hazards and risks that may occur when facilitating the safety of aerodrome works and works site access and related assessment/management measures that may need to be taken

procedures for making movement area safe for aerodrome works include:

accessing current weather information and public/aviation forecasts applicable to works site as required

closing aerodrome to all air traffic

contacting aerodrome users

ensuring lighting required to carry out works does not represent a hazard to aircraft operations

extinguishing lighting to hazardous section of movement area

marking unserviceable area/s

partial closure of movement area

purpose and application of aerodrome markers, markings and temporary lighting

purpose and application of Method of Works Plan (MOWP)

reporting procedures

relevant information/documents:

Aerodrome Emergency Plan (AEP) and procedures to be followed for each aerodrome emergency

aerodrome Drug and Alcohol Management Plan (DAMP)

aerodrome manual

aerodrome SMS and safety/security policies, and principles of risk assessment and risk management

aerodrome Transport Security Plan (TSP)

airline timetables

airside driver handbook and/or airside driving requirements for the aerodrome

Australian Standards

Civil Aviation Safety Regulations (CASRs)

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

induction and training materials

logbooks

Manual of Standards (MOS) Part 139 – Aerodromes

NOTAM

operational checklists

plans and maps

relevant forms and databases

safety data sheets (SDSs)/materials safety data sheets (MSDSs) for hazardous materials

workplace procedures

relevant legislative and regulatory requirements relating to facilitating the safety of aerodrome works identified in:

CASRs and MOS Part 139 – Aerodrome

Defence Orders and Instructions

environmental sustainability

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

workplace relations

WHS/OHS and environmental, procedures and regulations including DAMP

reporting procedures

requirements for completing relevant documentation and/or incident reporting

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

signs and notices:

hazard warnings

limited access

movement area guidance signs

no smoking

speed restrictions

unauthorised entry

underground electrical reticulation

suitable means of reporting the conduct of works:

MOWP

NOTAM

other written means of communications as appropriate

verbal communication

weather information and its implications for workplace operations

when serviceability inspections may need to occur

workplace procedures for facilitating the safety of aerodrome works and works site access.