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 procedures and regulations

Principles of tug operation as required by the relevant licensing authority

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

Workplace procedures for operating an aircraft pushout tug

Layout of airport and location of aircraft gates and equipment storage areas

Relevant local instructions pertaining to tug operation

Manufacturers instructions for checking and operating the tug concerned

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

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

Required skills

Communicate effectively with others when operating aircraft pushout tug

Read and interpret instructions regulations procedures and other information relevant to aircraft pushout tug

Interpret and follow operational instructions and prioritise work

Complete documentation related to aircraft pushout tug

Operate electronic and radio communication equipment to required protocol

Work collaboratively with others when operating aircraft pushout tug

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

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

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

Monitor work activities in terms of planned schedule

Monitor and anticipate operational problems and hazards and take appropriate action

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

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

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

Implement OHampS procedures and relevant regulations

Modify activities dependent on differing workplace contingencies situations and environments

Identify and correctly use equipment required when operating aircraft pushout tag

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

Aircraft push-out operations may be carried out:

Performance may be demonstrated in:

Type of aircraft push-out tug may include:

Dependent on the type of organisation concerned and the local terminology used, aircraft push-out tugs may be referred to by a variety of terms, including but not restricted to:

Aircraft towing manoeuvres may include but are not restricted to:

Hazards that may exist when operating an aircraft push-out tug may include but are not restricted to:

Personal protective equipment may include but is not restricted to:

Pre-operational checks may include:

Persons consulted during tug operations may include:

Dependent on the type of organisation concerned and the local terminology used, workplace procedures may be referred to as:

Information/documents may include:

Applicable regulations and legislation may include: