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

AVIL3003B Mapping and Delivery Guide
Plan an aircraft load

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Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency AVIL3003B - Plan an aircraft load
Description This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to plan an aircraft load in accordance with OH&S and other relevant regulatory requirements, including gathering data on the aircraft load, reviewing and analysing data, preparing load sheet/plan, and completing and processing required documentation. 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 relevant IATA, CASA and other regulatory requirements.Use for 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 relevant regulations to the planning of an aircraft load across a variety of operational contexts within the Australian aviation industry.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites Not applicable.
Competency Field L - Resource Management
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: Gather data on the aircraft load
  • Data required to plan an aircraft load is collected using appropriate techniques and technology in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements
  • Types of freight to be transported are identified in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements
       
Element: Review and analyse data
  • Collected data is reviewed using manual and/or computer techniques in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements
  • Analysis of data includes appropriate consideration of aircraft destination, time, weather, duration of flight, mix of load, aircraft fuel weight and other relevant parameters
       
Element: Prepare load sheet/plan
  • An appropriate load sheet/plan is prepared using manual and/or computerised techniques for the aircraft concerned in accordance with workplace procedures, aircraft loading manual and relevant regulatory requirements
  • Prepared load sheet/plan provides for due consideration of aircraft trim and balance requirements in accordance with the relevant aircraft loading manual
       
Element: Complete and process required documentation
  • Relevant documentation is prepared and signed in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements
  • Documentation is processed and despatched to relevant personnel in accordance with workplace procedures, local airport instructions and relevant regulatory requirements
       


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

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 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 regulatory requirements pertaining to the transport of dangerous goods by air

Relevant OH&S and environmental procedures and regulations

Safety principles for the planning of an aircraft load

Characteristics and ways of identifying various types of dangerous goods

Workplace procedures for the planning of an aircraft load

Documentation requirements for the transport of appropriate dangerous goods by air

Risks that exist when carrying out planning of an aircraft load and related risk control procedures and precautions

Problems that may occur when carrying out planning of an aircraft load and appropriate action that should be taken in each case

Required skills:

Communicate effectively with others when planning an aircraft load

Read and interpret instructions, regulations, procedures and other information relevant to an aircraft load

Interpret and follow operational instructions and prioritise work

Complete documentation related to an aircraft load

Operate electronic communication equipment to required protocol

Work collaboratively with others when planning an aircraft load

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 planning an aircraft load in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures

Implement contingency plans for unexpected events that may arise when planning an aircraft load

Apply precautions and required action to minimise, control or eliminate hazards that may exist when planning an aircraft load

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 when planning an aircraft load

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

Planning of an aircraft load may be carried out:

in any allowable operating and weather conditions

at freight depots, terminals and airports

in relation to any aircraft types in service in Australia on domestic and international flights

accordance with regulatory and workplace requirements

Performance may be demonstrated:

in appropriately simulated air freight acceptance situations

in an operational air freight acceptance situation at an airport

Types of freight may include but are not limited to:

general freight

loose freight

allowable dangerous goods

perishable goods

fragile goods

live freight

passengers baggage

valuables

mail/express

diplomatic

human remains

Persons consulted during acceptance of freight for air transport may include:

customers

other members of the work team(s)

supervisors and managers

flight crew

dangerous goods experts and advisors

perishable goods experts and advisors

experts and advisors on the transport of animals and livestock

experts on other special categories of air freight

technical staff

Personal protection equipment may include but is not limited to:

gloves

safety footwear

safety glasses

mask or respirator (where applicable)

high visibility clothing

hearing protection

sun protection

Hazards may include:

hazardous or dangerous materials

contamination of, or from, materials being handled

spill, leakages, ruptures

dust/vapours

Hazard management is:

consistent with the principle of hierarchy of control with elimination, substitution, isolation and engineering control measures being selected before safe working practices and personal protective equipment

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

company procedures

enterprise procedures

organisational procedures

established procedures

standard operating procedures

Information/documents may include:

Civil Aviation Safety Regulations relevant to the planning of an aircraft load

relevant IATA regulations

NOTOC, for load notification to aircraft captain

manifests

weight and balance documentation

fuel dockets

load instruction reports

workplace checklists for the planning of an aircraft load

cold chain checklists and guidelines for the air transport of perishable goods

emergency procedures

flight schedules

local instructions

induction and training materials

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

Applicable regulations and legislation may include:

Australian and international regulations and codes of practice for the transport of dangerous goods by air

relevant requirements, standards and recommended practices of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) pertaining to the planning of an aircraft load

relevant Australian Civil Aviation Safety Regulations and Civil Aviation Orders pertaining to the planning of an aircraft load

Civil Aviation Act

local instructions

relevant OH&S legislation

environmental protection legislation

relevant security regulations

relevant Australian Standards

industrial relations and workplace compensation legislation

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Data required to plan an aircraft load is collected using appropriate techniques and technology in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements 
Types of freight to be transported are identified in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements 
Collected data is reviewed using manual and/or computer techniques in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements 
Analysis of data includes appropriate consideration of aircraft destination, time, weather, duration of flight, mix of load, aircraft fuel weight and other relevant parameters 
An appropriate load sheet/plan is prepared using manual and/or computerised techniques for the aircraft concerned in accordance with workplace procedures, aircraft loading manual and relevant regulatory requirements 
Prepared load sheet/plan provides for due consideration of aircraft trim and balance requirements in accordance with the relevant aircraft loading manual 
Relevant documentation is prepared and signed in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements 
Documentation is processed and despatched to relevant personnel in accordance with workplace procedures, local airport instructions and relevant regulatory requirements 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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