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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Conduct pre-operational checks on baggage tug
  2. Operate baggage tug
  3. Shut down, park and store baggage tug

Required Skills

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

This describes the essential knowledge and skills and their level required for this unit

Required knowledge

Relevant sections of Civil Aviation Safety Regulations and Civil Aviation Orders

Relevant OHampS and environmental protection procedures and regulations

Principles of baggage tug operation

Features and differences in operating characteristics for various types of baggage tugs in operation at Australian airports

Workplace procedures for operating a baggage tug

Layout of airport and location of aircraft gates

Relevant local instructions pertaining to baggage tug operation

Manufacturers instructions for checking and operating a baggage tug

Risks that exist when operating a baggage tug and related risk control procedures and precautions

Problems that may occur when operating a baggage tug and appropriate action that should be taken in each case

Required skills

Communicate effectively with others when operating baggage tug

Read and interpret instructions regulations procedures and other information relevant to operating baggage tug

Interpret and follow operational instructions and prioritise work

Complete documentation related to operating baggage tug

Operate electronic communication equipment to required protocol

Work collaboratively with others when operating baggage tug

Adapt appropriately to cultural differences in the workplace including modes of behaviour and interactions with others

Promptly report andor rectify any identified problems that may occur when operating baggage tug in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures

Implement contingency plans for unexpected events that may arise when operating baggage tug

Apply precautions and required action to minimise control or eliminate hazards that may exist when operating baggage tug

Monitor and anticipate operational problems and hazards and take appropriate action

Monitor work activities in terms of planned schedule

Modify activities dependent on differing workplace contingencies situations and environments

Work systematically with required attention to detail without injury to self or others or damage to goods or equipment

Adapt to differences in equipment and operating environment in accordance with standard operating procedures

Select and use required personal protective equipment conforming to industry and OHampS standards

Implement OHampS procedures and relevant regulations

Identify and correctly use equipment required when operating baggage tug

Evidence Required

The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria required knowledge and skills the range statement and the assessment guidelines for this Training Package

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria of this unit and include demonstration of applying

the underpinning knowledge and skills

relevant legislation and workplace procedures

other relevant aspects of the range statement

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Performance is demonstrated consistently over a period of time and in a suitable range of contexts

Resources for assessment include

a range of relevant exercises case studies andor other simulated practical and knowledge assessment andor

access to an appropriate range of relevant operational situations in the workplace

In both real and simulated environments access is required to

relevant and appropriate materials and equipment and

applicable documentation including workplace procedures regulations codes of practice and operation manuals

Method of assessment

Assessment of this unit must be undertaken by a registered training organisation

As a minimum assessment of knowledge must be conducted through appropriate writtenoral tests

Practical assessment must occur

through activities in an appropriately simulated environment at the registered training organisation andor

in an appropriate range of situations in the workplace


Range Statement

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance.

Baggage tug operations may be carried out:

in any allowable operating and weather conditions

in accordance with regulatory and operational requirements

Performance may be demonstrated:

in approved simulated baggage tug operational situations, and/or

during baggage tug operations at an airport

Types of tow motor/push-out tug may include:

diesel engine baggage tugs and/or

electric battery operated baggage tugs

Hazards that may exist when operating baggage tugs may include but are not restricted to:

other vehicles/aircraft in the vicinity

personnel in the operational area

obstacles in the operational area

jet blast

noise

dust

Personal protective equipment may include but is not restricted to:

hearing protection

safety gloves

safety footwear

protective clothing

Pre-operational checks may include:

fluid levels (where applicable)

battery charge (where applicable)

fuel level where applicable

visual inspection for faults or defects

Persons consulted during baggage tug operation may include:

other members of the baggage handling and ramp teams

aircrew

load controllers

supervisors, team leaders and managers

check-in staff

ground support staff

technical staff

Dependent on the type of organisation concerned and the local terminology used, workplace procedures may include:

company procedures

enterprise procedures

organisational procedures

established procedures

standard operating procedures

Information/documents may include:

sections of Civil Aviation Safety Regulations and Civil Aviation Orders and local instructions relevant to baggage tug operations

OH&S regulations

workplace procedures and instructions and job specification

baggage tug operational checklists

pre- and post-operational checklists

equipment logs/records

emergency procedures

flight schedules and aircraft gate schedules

manufacturers specifications and instructions for the baggage tug being operated

induction and training materials

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

Applicable regulations and legislation may include:

relevant Civil Aviation Safety Regulations and Civil Aviation Orders

licence requirements of the relevant licensing authority

local instructions

relevant OH&S legislation

relevant environmental protection legislation

relevant Australian Standards

industrial relations and workplace compensation legislation