Elements and Performance Criteria
- Conduct pre-operational checks
- Pre-operational checks of ramp equipment are conducted in accordance with workplace procedures and manufacturers instructions
- Fluid levels are topped up where required in accordance with workplace procedures
- Faults and malfunctions are identified and appropriate action is taken to rectify and/or report the fault/malfunction 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 manufacturers instructions
- Ramp equipment is operated in accordance with workplace procedures, OH&S regulations and manufacturers instructions
- Hazards associated with the operation of the ramp equipment are recognised and appropriate precautions are taken in accordance with OH&S regulations and workplace hazard management strategies
- Correct manual handling techniques are applied when handling baggage as part of ramp operation activities in accordance with OH&S regulations and workplace procedures
- Loading/unloading of baggage is completed in collaboration with other members of the ramp team in accordance with team leader's/supervisor's directions, loading/trim sheets, workplace procedures and regulatory requirements
- Retract and store ramp equipment
- At the completion of ramp activities, equipment is retracted and manoeuvred to storage bay/area in accordance with workplace procedures
- Any faults and malfunctions are identified and appropriate action is taken to rectify and/or report the fault/malfunction in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements
- Post-operational checks of ramp equipment are conducted in accordance with workplace procedures and manufacturers instructions
- Where applicable, ramp equipment is refuelled and fluid levels topped up in accordance with workplace procedures, relevant regulatory requirements and manufacturers instructions
- Equipment log or other required documentation is completed in accordance with workplace procedures, local instructions and regulatory requirements