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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Prepare for refuelling operations
  2. Carry out refuelling operations
  3. Complete post-refuelling operations

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 and other regulations pertaining to quality control processes carried out when operating an aircraft refuelling nozzle

Relevant OHampS and environmental procedures and regulations

Knowledge of quality control principles and processes as they apply to the operation of an aircraft refuelling nozzle

Workplace procedures for conducting various quality control operations related to operating an aircraft refuelling nozzle

Manufacturers instructions for equipment used in quality control processes

Risks that exist when operating an aircraft refuelling nozzle and related risk control procedures and precautions

Problems that may occur when operating an aircraft refuelling nozzle and appropriate action that should be taken in each case

Required skills

Communicate effectively with others when operating an aircraft refuelling nozzle

Read and interpret instructions regulations procedures and other information relevant to operating an aircraft refuelling nozzle

Interpret and follow operational instructions and prioritise work

Complete documentation related to operating an aircraft refuelling nozzle

Operate electronic communication equipment to required protocol

Work collaboratively with others when operating an aircraft refuelling nozzle

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 an aircraft refuelling nozzle in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures

Implement contingency plans for unexpected events that may arise when operating an aircraft refuelling nozzle

Apply precautions and required action to minimise control or eliminate hazards that may exist when operating an aircraft refuelling nozzle

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 an aircraft refuelling nozzle

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

conducting preoperational checks and reportingrectifying identified hazards problems andor defects

refuelling aircraft in accordance with workplace procedures

taking fuel sample and conducting visual check prior to aircraft departure

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.

Refuelling operations may include:

various aircraft types

international, domestic and regional airports

variable weather conditions including day and night

single or team operations

Pre-operational checks may include:

serviceability of ladder or portable steps

fire extinguisher

personal protective equipment (PPE)

visual inspection for leaks, defects and obstructions

sufficient fuel

radio check

documentation

auxiliary equipment check

Workplace procedures may include:

company procedures

enterprise procedures

organisational procedures

established procedures

local instructions

standard operating procedures

manufacturers instructions

Hazards, problems and/or defects may include:

hot engines, static electricity, sparks and other forms of ignition

contamination of or from materials being handled

spills, leakages, ruptures

fuel vapours

other aircraft or vehicles on tarmac

jet blast or rotor wash

rotating propellers

hazardous or dangerous materials

noise

dust

heat

other additives (e.g. water, methanol, icing inhibitors)

Personal protective equipment may include:

gloves

safety glasses

hearing protection

safety headwear and footwear

mask or respirator

high visibility clothing

approved clothing

Clearance to refuel may include:

air traffic control

aircraft pilot

aircrew

airline engineers

supervisors or managers

other refuelling staff

ground support staff

technical staff

Instructions may include:

interpersonal communications

written

radio

telephone

other electronic means

Post-refuelling documentation may include:

written

electronic

Information/documents may include:

sections of Civil Aviation Safety Regulations and Civil Aviation Orders relevant to refuelling operations

International Air Transport Association (IATA) Guidelines for Aviation Fuel Quality Control, and Operating Procedures for Joint Inter Plane Fuelling Services (JIG Guidelines)

OH&S and environmental protection regulations

workplace procedures and instructions and job specification

airport airside drivers handbook

loading and fuelling operational checklists

emergency procedures

flight schedules

manufacturers specifications and instructions for the fueller/dispenser vehicle and auxiliary equipment

induction and training manuals

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

IATA Guidelines for Aviation Fuel Quality Control, and Operating Procedures for Joint Inter Plane Fuelling Services (JIG Guidelines)

Australian Dangerous Goods Code (ADG Code)

relevant OH&S legislation

environmental protection legislation

relevant Australian Standards

industrial relations and workplace compensation legislation