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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Gather data on aircraft load
  2. Review and analyse data
  3. Prepare load plan
  4. Complete and process required documentation

Range Statement

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

Relevant people consulted during acceptance of freight for air transport must include one or more of the following:

customers

dangerous goods experts and advisors

experts and advisors on transporting animals and livestock

experts on other special categories of air freight

flight crew

other members of the work team/s

perishable goods experts and advisors

supervisors and managers

technical staff

Types of freight must include one or more of the following:

allowable dangerous goods

diplomatic items

fragile goods

general freight

hazardous materials

human remains

live freight

loose freight

mail/express

passenger baggage

perishable goods

valuables

Hazards must include one or more of the following:

contamination of, or from, materials being handled

dust/vapours

hazardous or dangerous materials

spill, leakages, ruptures


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

applying relevant aeronautical knowledge

applying relevant legislation and workplace procedures

communicating effectively with others

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

modifying activities depending on workplace contingencies, situations and environments

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

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

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

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

working collaboratively with others

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:

aircraft load characteristics:

density

marking and labelling

restraint criteria required

segregation requirements

size

weight

aircraft load planning factors:

aircraft load capacity allowable

centre of gravity

emergency exits and safety equipment access

cargo loading order

hazardous materials and dangerous goods

characteristics and ways of identifying various types of dangerous goods

documentation requirements for transporting appropriate dangerous goods by air

problems that may occur when planning an aircraft load and appropriate action that should be taken in each case

relevant WHS/OHS and environmental procedures and regulations

relevant international, national and enterprise regulatory requirements for transporting dangerous goods by air

risks that exist when planning an aircraft load and related risk control procedures and precautions

safety principles for planning an aircraft load

workplace procedures for planning an aircraft load.