Elements and Performance Criteria
- Conduct pre-operational checks on a tug
- Personal protective equipment is selected and used in accordance with workplace procedures
- Pre-operational checks of tug are conducted in accordance with workplace procedures and manufacturer instructions
- Fluid levels are topped up as required
- Equipment faults and malfunctions identified during pre-operational checks are rectified or reported in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements
- Operate tug
- Tug is manoeuvred to aircraft and positioned in preparation for aircraft ground manoeuvres or push-out operations in accordance with workplace procedures
- Tug is coupled to aircraft in accordance with workplace procedures
- Tug is operated in accordance with workplace procedures and manufacturer instructions
- Hazards associated with operating tug are identified and appropriate precautions are taken in accordance with work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) regulations and workplace hazard management strategies
- Aircraft ground manoeuvres and/or push-out of aircraft are conducted in accordance with directions of ground maintenance personnel and aircrew
- Tug is uncoupled from aircraft at completion of required operations
- Tug is manoeuvred to allocated parking or storage area at completion of scheduled haulage activities and is shut down
- Conduct post-operational checks of tug
- Post-operational checks of tug are conducted in accordance with workplace procedures and manufacturer instructions
- Equipment faults and malfunctions identified during post-operational checks are rectified or reported in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements
- Tug is refuelled and fluid levels are topped up in accordance with workplace procedures and manufacturer instructions
- Equipment log or operational documentation is completed in accordance with workplace procedures, local instructions and regulatory requirements