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AVID2004 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Conduct aviation freight weighing operations

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Issue Date: March 2024


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Unit of Competency AVID2004 - Conduct aviation freight weighing operations
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to conduct aviation freight weighing operations, in compliance with relevant regulatory requirements of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) and national operating standards.It includes interpreting freight documentation, weighing freight, measuring freight dimensions, confirming measurements against freight documentation, and completing air waybill documentation.This unit addresses aviation technical skill requirements (physical, mental and task-management abilities) related to load handling duties of ground operations personnel, and contributes to safe and effective performance in complex aviation operational environments.Operations are conducted as part of recreational, commercial and military aircraft activities across a variety of operational contexts within the Australian aviation industry.Work is performed independently or under limited supervision as a single operator or within a team environment.Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements are applicable to this unit.Use for Defence Aviation is to be in accordance with relevant Defence Orders, Instructions, Publications and Regulations.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

As a minimum, assessors must satisfy applicable regulatory requirements, which include requirements in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations current at the time of assessment.

As a minimum, assessment must satisfy applicable regulatory requirements, which include requirements in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations current at the time of assessment.

Assessment must occur in workplace operational situations. Where this is not appropriate, assessment must occur in simulated workplace operational situations that reflect workplace conditions.

Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy requirements of the work being performed and the needs of the candidate.

Resources for assessment must include access to:

a range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or simulations

acceptable means of simulation assessment

applicable documentation including workplace procedures, regulations, codes of practice and operation manuals

relevant materials, tools, equipment and personal protective equipment currently used in industry.

Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field D – Load Handling
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities
Slides
PPT
Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Interpret freight documentation
  • Freight documentation is accessed and interpreted in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements
  • Hazards are identified, risks are assessed and hazard management is implemented
       
Element: Weigh freight
  • Weighing machine is prepared for use in accordance with manufacturer instructions and workplace procedures
  • Correct manual lifting procedures are used when transferring freight to and from the weighing machine in accordance with work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) regulations and workplace procedures
  • Freight is weighed in accordance with manufacturer instructions and workplace procedures
  • Measured weight of freight is accurately recorded in accordance with workplace procedures
       
Element: Measure freight dimensions
  • Freight physical dimensions are measured in accordance with workplace procedures
  • Measured freight dimensions are recorded in accordance with workplace procedures
  • Freight with unusual shape is noted and an appropriate record is kept in accordance with workplace procedures
       
Element: Confirm measurement against freight documentation
  • Weight and physical dimensions, as measured, are compared with those contained in received documentation
  • Where measured weight and physical dimensions correspond with those in the documentation, appropriate confirmation is recorded on air waybill in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements
  • Where there is a discrepancy between measured weight and physical dimensions and those in the documentation, appropriate action is taken to contact client and to report and record the discrepancy in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements
       
Element: Complete air waybill documentation
  • Air waybill is completed in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements
  • Air waybill is signed off and processed in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements noting all measurement outcomes
  • Processed freight is transferred to despatch area
       


Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1

Interpret freight documentation

1.1

Freight documentation is accessed and interpreted in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements

1.2

Hazards are identified, risks are assessed and hazard management is implemented

2

Weigh freight

2.1

Weighing machine is prepared for use in accordance with manufacturer instructions and workplace procedures

2.2

Correct manual lifting procedures are used when transferring freight to and from the weighing machine in accordance with work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) regulations and workplace procedures

2.3

Freight is weighed in accordance with manufacturer instructions and workplace procedures

2.4

Measured weight of freight is accurately recorded in accordance with workplace procedures

3

Measure freight dimensions

3.1

Freight physical dimensions are measured in accordance with workplace procedures

3.2

Measured freight dimensions are recorded in accordance with workplace procedures

3.3

Freight with unusual shape is noted and an appropriate record is kept in accordance with workplace procedures

4

Confirm measurement against freight documentation

4.1

Weight and physical dimensions, as measured, are compared with those contained in received documentation

4.2

Where measured weight and physical dimensions correspond with those in the documentation, appropriate confirmation is recorded on air waybill in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements

4.3

Where there is a discrepancy between measured weight and physical dimensions and those in the documentation, appropriate action is taken to contact client and to report and record the discrepancy in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements

5

Complete air waybill documentation

5.1

Air waybill is completed in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements

5.2

Air waybill is signed off and processed in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements noting all measurement outcomes

5.3

Processed freight is transferred to despatch area

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements, performance criteria and range of conditions on at least one occasion and include:

adapting to differences in equipment and operating environment in accordance with standard operating procedures

applying precautions and required action to minimise, control or eliminate identified hazards

applying relevant legislation and workplace procedures

communicating effectively with others

identifying and correctly using equipment required to conduct aviation freight weighing operations

implementing contingency plans

implementing work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) procedures and relevant regulations

interpreting and following operational instructions and prioritising work

modifying activities depending on workplace contingencies, situations and environments

monitoring and anticipating operational problems and hazards and taking appropriate action

monitoring work activities in terms of planned schedule

operating electronic communications equipment to required protocol

reading, interpreting and following relevant regulations, instructions, procedures, information, signs and labels

reporting and/or rectifying identified problems promptly, in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures

responding appropriately to cultural differences in the workplace

selecting and using required personal protective equipment (PPE) conforming to industry and WHS/OHS standards

working collaboratively with others

working systematically with required attention to detail without injury to self or others, or damage to goods or equipment.

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements, performance criteria and range of conditions and include knowledge of:

air waybill documentation requirements

features and differences in various types of weighing equipment used at Australian airports and aviation freight terminals

manual lifting precautions and procedures

manufacturer instructions for equipment used during aviation freight weighing operations

people to be consulted about accepting freight for air transport:

customers

dangerous goods experts and advisors

experts and advisors on the transport of animals and livestock

experts on other special categories of air freight

flight crew

other members of the work team/s

perishable goods experts and advisors

supervisors and managers

technical staff

principles of hierarchy of risk control:

elimination

substitution

isolation

engineering control measures

safe working practices

personal protective equipment

principles of aviation freight transport, and importance of load planning and aircraft trim

problems that may occur when conducting aviation freight weighing operations and appropriate action that should be taken in each case

relevant WHS/OHS and environmental procedures and regulations

relevant sections of Civil Aviation Safety Regulations (CASRs) and Civil Aviation Orders

risks that exist when conducting aviation freight weighing operations and related risk control procedures and precautions

workplace procedures for aviation freight weighing operations.


Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1

Interpret freight documentation

1.1

Freight documentation is accessed and interpreted in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements

1.2

Hazards are identified, risks are assessed and hazard management is implemented

2

Weigh freight

2.1

Weighing machine is prepared for use in accordance with manufacturer instructions and workplace procedures

2.2

Correct manual lifting procedures are used when transferring freight to and from the weighing machine in accordance with work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) regulations and workplace procedures

2.3

Freight is weighed in accordance with manufacturer instructions and workplace procedures

2.4

Measured weight of freight is accurately recorded in accordance with workplace procedures

3

Measure freight dimensions

3.1

Freight physical dimensions are measured in accordance with workplace procedures

3.2

Measured freight dimensions are recorded in accordance with workplace procedures

3.3

Freight with unusual shape is noted and an appropriate record is kept in accordance with workplace procedures

4

Confirm measurement against freight documentation

4.1

Weight and physical dimensions, as measured, are compared with those contained in received documentation

4.2

Where measured weight and physical dimensions correspond with those in the documentation, appropriate confirmation is recorded on air waybill in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements

4.3

Where there is a discrepancy between measured weight and physical dimensions and those in the documentation, appropriate action is taken to contact client and to report and record the discrepancy in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements

5

Complete air waybill documentation

5.1

Air waybill is completed in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements

5.2

Air waybill is signed off and processed in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements noting all measurement outcomes

5.3

Processed freight is transferred to despatch area

Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment.

Documentation must include one or more of the following:

aircraft loading/trim sheet

aviation freight weighing checklists

conditions of service, legislation and industrial agreements including workplace agreements and awards

emergency procedures

flight schedules

freight manifest, air waybill and other relevant freight documentation

induction and training materials

local instructions

manufacturer specifications and instructions relevant weighing equipment

WHS/OHS regulations

sections of Civil Aviation Safety Regulations (CASRs) and Civil Aviation Orders relevant to aviation freight weighing operations

workplace procedures and instructions, and job specifications

Hazards must include one or more of the following:

contamination of, or from, materials being handled

dust/vapours

hazardous or dangerous materials

spill, leakages, ruptures

Hazard management must include:

principles of hierarchy of risk control:

elimination

substitution

isolation

engineering control measures

safe working practices

personal protective equipment

Aviation freight weighing operations must be carried out in one or more of the following:

aviation freight depot/terminal, or freight check-in point at either a major airport or regional airport

domestic or international aviation freight transport

fully manual process, or in conjunction with automated freight handling/management equipment

Freight must include one or more of the following:

allowable dangerous goods

diplomatic items

fragile goods

general freight

human remains

live freight

loose freight

mail/express

perishable goods

unaccompanied baggage

valuables

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Freight documentation is accessed and interpreted in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements 
Hazards are identified, risks are assessed and hazard management is implemented 
Weighing machine is prepared for use in accordance with manufacturer instructions and workplace procedures 
Correct manual lifting procedures are used when transferring freight to and from the weighing machine in accordance with work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) regulations and workplace procedures 
Freight is weighed in accordance with manufacturer instructions and workplace procedures 
Measured weight of freight is accurately recorded in accordance with workplace procedures 
Freight physical dimensions are measured in accordance with workplace procedures 
Measured freight dimensions are recorded in accordance with workplace procedures 
Freight with unusual shape is noted and an appropriate record is kept in accordance with workplace procedures 
Weight and physical dimensions, as measured, are compared with those contained in received documentation 
Where measured weight and physical dimensions correspond with those in the documentation, appropriate confirmation is recorded on air waybill in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements 
Where there is a discrepancy between measured weight and physical dimensions and those in the documentation, appropriate action is taken to contact client and to report and record the discrepancy in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements 
Air waybill is completed in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements 
Air waybill is signed off and processed in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements noting all measurement outcomes 
Processed freight is transferred to despatch area 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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