Elements and Performance Criteria
- Conduct pre-operational checks
- Personal protective equipment is selected and used in accordance with workplace procedures
- Pre-operational checks of ramp equipment are conducted in accordance with workplace procedures and manufacturer instructions
- Fluid levels are topped up as required in accordance with workplace procedures
- Ramp equipment faults and malfunctions identified during pre-operational checks are rectified or reported in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements
- Operate ramp equipment as part of baggage loading/unloading operations
- Ramp equipment is manoeuvred to aircraft and positioned in preparation for baggage loading/unloading operations in accordance with workplace procedures, local instructions and relevant regulatory requirements
- Height of ramp equipment is adjusted to align with baggage hold doorway and baggage carts in accordance with workplace procedures and manufacturer instructions
- Ramp equipment is operated in accordance with workplace procedures, work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) regulations and manufacturer instructions
- Hazards associated with operation of ramp equipment are identified and appropriate precautions are taken in accordance with WHS/OHS regulations and workplace hazard management strategies
- Safe manual handling techniques are applied when handling baggage as part of ramp operation activities in accordance with WHS/OHS regulations and workplace procedures
- Loading/unloading of baggage is completed in collaboration with other members of ramp team in accordance with team leader/supervisor directions, load plan, workplace procedures and regulatory requirements
- Retract and store ramp equipment
- Ramp equipment is retracted and manoeuvred to storage bay/area at completion of loading activities in accordance with workplace procedures
- Post-operational checks of ramp equipment are conducted in accordance with workplace procedures and manufacturer instructions
- Ramp equipment faults and malfunctions identified during post-operational checks are rectified or reported in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements
- Ramp equipment is refuelled and fluid levels are topped up in accordance with workplace procedures, relevant regulatory requirements and manufacturer instructions
- Equipment log or operational documentation is completed in accordance with workplace procedures, local instructions and regulatory requirements