Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

AVID2006A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Load and secure aviation freight and baggage

Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency AVID2006A - Load and secure aviation freight and baggage
Description This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to load and secure aviation freight/baggage in accordance with workplace procedures, aircraft manufacturers instructions and regulatory requirements. It includes using in-hold aircraft loading systems and procedures to load, stow and secure aviation freight/baggage on an aircraft and identifying, responding and reporting any malfunctions with the in-hold aircraft loading system and/or problems in the loading, stowing and securing of aviation freight/baggage. Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements are applicable to this unit.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application Work must be carried out in accordance with workplace procedures and the relevant International Air Transport Association (IATA), Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) and other relevant regulatory requirements.Use for Australian Defence Force (ADF) Aviation is to be in accordance with relevant Defence Orders and Instructions and applicable CASA compliance.Work is performed under some supervision usually within a team environment.Work involves the application of operational procedures and IATA, OH&S and other regulations relevant to the loading and securing of aviation freight and baggage onto aircraft across a variety of operational contexts within the Australian aviation industry.This unit of competency is nominally packaged at Certificate II.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites Not applicable.
Competency Field D - Load Handling
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities
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Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Use in-hold aircraft loading system to load and stow aviation freight/baggage onto an aircraft
  • Pre-operational checks of in-hold aircraft loading systems are conducted in accordance with workplace procedures
  • In-hold aircraft loading system is prepared for operation in accordance with workplace procedures and manufacturers' instructions
  • In-hold aircraft loading system is used to facilitate loading and stowing of in-hold freight/baggage in accordance with workplace procedures, aircraft load instruction report and/or aircraft load/trim sheet and regulatory requirements
       
Element: Stow and secure aviation freight/baggage onto an aircraft
  • Correct manual handling techniques and procedures are used when stowing freight/baggage in aircraft hold in accordance with OH&S requirements
  • Freight/baggage is secured and restrained in aircraft hold in accordance with workplace procedures, aircraft manufacturers' instructions and regulatory requirements
  • Cargo hold door/s is/are secured in accordance with workplace procedures, aircraft manufacturers' instructions and regulatory requirements
  • Security seals are placed on aircraft cargo hold door/s when required in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements
       
Element: Respond to problems in loading aircraft freight/baggage onto an aircraft
  • A problem in loading, stowing and securing freight/baggage in the aircraft hold is correctly and promptly identified and an appropriate solution is determined in conjunction with other team members and/or load supervisor/team leader in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements
  • Any malfunction of in-hold aircraft loading system is correctly and promptly identified and appropriate action is taken to rectify and/or report the problem in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements
  • Where an identified problem cannot be readily resolved by the load team, it is reported and referred to appropriate personnel
       


Evidence Required

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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

safe manual handling techniques

correct techniques for loading an aircraft in accordance with aircraft load instruction reports and/or aircraft load/trim sheets

relevant regulations, legislation and workplace procedures applicable to the loading and securing of aviation freight/baggage

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 and/or other simulated practical and knowledge assessment, and/or

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 written/oral tests

Practical assessment must occur:

through activities in an appropriately simulated environment at the registered training organisation, and/or

in an appropriate range of situations in the workplace


Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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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 OH&S and environmental procedures and regulations

Principles for the safe and effective handling, loading and securing of freight/baggage into an aircraft cargo hold

Principles and procedures relevant to trimming and balancing the load on an aircraft

Purpose, use and interpretation of aircraft load instruction reports and aircraft load/trim sheets

Features and differences of in-hold loading systems used in various aircraft types

Workplace procedures for loading and securing freight/baggage onto an aircraft

Layout of airport and location of aircraft gates

Relevant local instructions pertaining to the operation of in-hold loading systems and the loading of aircraft cargo holds

Manufacturers instructions for relevant in-hold loading systems

Risks that exist when loading and securing aviation freight/baggage, and related risk control procedures and precautions

Problems that may occur when loading and securing aviation freight/baggage, and appropriate action that should be taken in each case

Required skills:

Communicate effectively with others when loading and securing aviation freight/baggage

Read and interpret instructions, regulations, procedures and other information relevant to loading and securing aviation freight/baggage

Interpret and follow operational instructions and prioritise work

Complete documentation related to loading and securing aviation freight/baggage

Operate electronic communication equipment to required protocol

Work collaboratively with others when loading and securing aviation freight/baggage

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

Promptly report and/or rectify any identified problems that may occur when loading and securing aviation freight/baggage in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures

Implement contingency plans for unexpected events that may arise when loading and securing aviation freight/baggage

Apply precautions and required action to minimise, control or eliminate hazards that may exist during the loading and securing of aviation freight

Monitor and anticipate operational problems and hazards and take appropriate action

Monitor work activities in terms of planned schedule

Modify activities dependent on differing workplace contingencies, situations and environments

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

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 OH&S standards

Implement OH&S procedures and relevant regulations

Identify and correctly use equipment required to load and secure aviation freight/baggage

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance.

Loading and securing of freight/baggage may be carried out:

in any allowable operating and weather conditions

at international airports, domestic airports, regional airports and remote airfields

in relation to any aircraft types in service in Australia

in accordance with relevant regulatory and operational requirements

Performance may be demonstrated in:

appropriately simulated in-hold loading situations, and/or

when loading and securing freight/baggage onto an aircraft

Aviation freight/baggage may include:

unaccompanied baggage

Unit Load Device (ULD) loaded with freight/baggage

containers/pallets loaded with freight/baggage

air cargo/freight

loose freight

live freight

allowable dangerous goods

fragile and perishable goods

valuables

aircraft components

mail

diplomatic items

human remains

Hazards that may exist when loading and securing aviation freight/baggage may include but are not restricted to:

incorrect lifting and manoeuvring techniques (manual handling) for the types of freight/baggage concerned, usually in aircraft cargo hold confined spaces

heavy freight/baggage

overweight freight/baggage

incorrectly labelled freight/baggage

falling freight/baggage

poorly stacked/stowed/secured freight/baggage

freight/baggage of unusual shape or physical size

freight/baggage containing illegal substances

freight/baggage containing dangerous goods (both declared and/or undeclared)

freight/baggage found to be a security risk

moving equipment within hold (where applicable) including belt loaders

uneven surfaces or gaps in the floor of the aircraft hold

protruding surfaces in the aircraft's bulkhead and hold structures

noise

dust

fire

climatic conditions/extreme temperature

Personal protective equipment may include but is not restricted to:

hearing protection

safety gloves

safety footwear

safety glasses

protective clothing

high visibility clothing

sun protection

Persons consulted during the loading and securing of aviation freight/baggage may include:

other members of the freight/baggage loading and ramp teams

aircrew

load controllers

load supervisors, team leaders and managers

check-in staff

ground support staff

technical staff

Dependent on the type of organisation concerned and the local terminology used, workplace procedures may include:

company procedures

enterprise procedures

organisational procedures

standard operating procedures

established procedures

workplace instructions

in Defence context, relevant Defence Orders and Instructions

Information/documents may include:

relevant sections of Civil Aviation Safety Regulations and Civil Aviation Orders pertaining to the loading and securing of aviation freight/baggage

in Defence context, relevant Defence Orders and Instructions

workplace procedures and instructions and job specification

aircraft load instruction report

aircraft load/trim sheets

load manifests

air waybills

operational checklists for in-hold loading systems

procedures for handling special freight/baggage such as live freight, dangerous goods, oversized baggage, fragile freight/baggage and perishable freight/baggage

pre/post operational equipment checklists

equipment logs/records

OH&S regulations

emergency procedures

flight schedules and gate allocations

manufacturers specifications and instructions for the in-hold loading system for the aircraft type

induction and training materials

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

Applicable regulations and legislation may include:

relevant requirements, standards and recommended practices of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) pertaining to the loading and securing of aviation freight/baggage

relevant IATA regulations

relevant Australian Civil Aviation Safety Regulations pertaining to the loading and securing of aviation freight/baggage

Civil Aviation Act

relevant Department of Infrastructure,Transport, Regional Development and Local Government (DOTARS) policy

relevant OH&S legislation

environmental protection legislation

relevant Australian Standards

industrial relations and workplace compensation legislation

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
Pre-operational checks of in-hold aircraft loading systems are conducted in accordance with workplace procedures 
In-hold aircraft loading system is prepared for operation in accordance with workplace procedures and manufacturers' instructions 
In-hold aircraft loading system is used to facilitate loading and stowing of in-hold freight/baggage in accordance with workplace procedures, aircraft load instruction report and/or aircraft load/trim sheet and regulatory requirements 
Correct manual handling techniques and procedures are used when stowing freight/baggage in aircraft hold in accordance with OH&S requirements 
Freight/baggage is secured and restrained in aircraft hold in accordance with workplace procedures, aircraft manufacturers' instructions and regulatory requirements 
Cargo hold door/s is/are secured in accordance with workplace procedures, aircraft manufacturers' instructions and regulatory requirements 
Security seals are placed on aircraft cargo hold door/s when required in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements 
A problem in loading, stowing and securing freight/baggage in the aircraft hold is correctly and promptly identified and an appropriate solution is determined in conjunction with other team members and/or load supervisor/team leader in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements 
Any malfunction of in-hold aircraft loading system is correctly and promptly identified and appropriate action is taken to rectify and/or report the problem in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements 
Where an identified problem cannot be readily resolved by the load team, it is reported and referred to appropriate personnel 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

AVID2006A - Load and secure aviation freight and baggage
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Assessment Record Sheet

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