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

AVIW4034A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Supervise aircraft refuelling

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency AVIW4034A - Supervise aircraft refuelling
Description This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to supervise staff refuelling an aircraft. Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements are applicable to this unit.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application Work involves the application of quality control procedures and regulatory requirements to the conduct of refuelling of aircraft across a variety of operational contexts within the Australian aviation industry.Use for ADF Aviation is to be in accordance with relevant Defence Orders and Instructions and applicable Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) compliance.Work is performed under limited or minimum supervision and involves the provision of leadership of others either individually or in teams.This unit of competency is nominally packaged at Certificate IV.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites Not applicable.
Competency Field W - Equipment and Systems Operations
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: Prepare for refuelling operations
  • Fuel quality control checks are conducted in accordance with workplace procedures
  • Staff personal protective equipment is checked
  • Refuelling brief is conducted
  • Refuelling equipment is grounded and bonded prior to task
  • Inspection of equipment is conducted
       
Element: Supervise refuelling operations
  • Clearance to refuel aircraft is obtained
  • Refuelling staff are directed to commence operations
  • Safety precautions are maintained
  • Refuelling contingencies are communicated to refuelling team and aircraft crew
  • Incident or emergency actions are managed in accordance with workplace procedures
       
Element: Manage post-refuelling operations
  • Refurbishment and stowing of equipment is observed
  • Recording and reporting of equipment unserviceabilities are completed
  • Post-refuelling documentation is completed in accordance with workplace procedures
       


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.

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:

conducting fuel quality control checks in accordance with workplace procedures

conducting refuelling briefs

communicating to refuelling staff, including information on refuelling contingencies

supervising refuelling operations, including management of incident or emergency actions

completing post-refuelling documentation, recording and reporting of equipment unserviceabilities

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 and other regulations pertaining to quality control processes carried out when supervising aircraft refuelling

Relevant OH&S and environmental procedures and regulations

Knowledge of quality control principles and processes as they apply to supervising aircraft refuelling operations

Workplace procedures for conducting various quality control operations related to supervising aircraft refuelling

Manufacturers instructions for equipment used in quality control processes

Risks that exist when supervising refuelling of aircraft and related risk control procedures and precautions

Problems that may occur when supervising refuelling of aircraft and appropriate action that should be taken in each case

Required skills:

Communicate effectively with others when supervising refuelling of aircraft

Read and interpret instructions, regulations, procedures and other information relevant to supervising refuelling of aircraft

Interpret and follow operational instructions and prioritise work

Complete documentation related to supervising refuelling of aircraft

Operate electronic communication equipment to required protocol

Work collaboratively with others when supervising refuelling of aircraft

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 supervising refuelling of aircraft in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures

Implement contingency plans for unexpected events that may arise when supervising refuelling of aircraft

Apply precautions and required action to minimise, control or eliminate hazards that may exist when supervising refuelling of aircraft

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 supervising refuelling of aircraft

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

Refuelling operations may include:

various aircraft types

international, domestic and regional airports

variable weather conditions including day and night

single or team operations

Workplace procedures may include:

company procedures

enterprise procedures

organisational procedures

established procedures

local instructions

standard operating procedures

manufacturers instructions

Instructions may include:

interpersonal communications

written

radio

telephone

other electronic means

Personal protective equipment may include:

gloves

safety glasses

hearing protection

safety headwear and footwear

mask or respirator

high visibility clothing

approved clothing

Inspection of equipment may include:

visual inspection of refuelling equipment

visual inspection of safety equipment

serviceability of ground support equipment

serviceability of personal protective equipment

visual inspection of fuel availability

radio check

visual inspection of documentation

visual inspection of auxiliary equipment

Clearance to refuel may include:

air traffic control

aircraft pilot

aircrew

airline engineers

supervisors or managers

ground support staff

technical staff

Refuelling contingencies may include:

hot engines, static electricity, sparks and other forms of ignition

contamination of or from materials being handled

fuel vapours

other aircraft or vehicles on tarmac

jet blast or rotor wash

rotating propellers

hazardous or dangerous materials

noise

dust

heat

other additives (e.g. water, methanol, icing inhibitors)

hot refuelling

multiple refuelling tasks

Incident or emergency actions may include:

spills, leakages, ruptures

injury of personnel

aircraft or fuel fire

aircraft accident/incident

aircraft threat

damage to refuelling equipment

Recording and reporting may include:

written

electronic

phone

facsimile

verbal

Post-refuelling documentation may include:

written

electronic

Information/documents may include:

sections of Civil Aviation Safety Regulations and Civil Aviation Orders relevant to refuelling operations

International Air Transport Association (IATA) Guidelines for Aviation Fuel Quality Control, and Operating Procedures for Joint Inter Plane Fuelling Services (JIG Guidelines)

OH&S and environmental protection regulations

workplace procedures and instructions and job specification

airport airside drivers handbook

loading and fuelling operational checklists

emergency procedures

flight schedules

manufacturers specifications and instructions for the fueller/dispenser vehicle and auxiliary equipment

induction and training materials

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

Applicable regulations and legislation may include:

relevant Civil Aviation Safety Regulations and Civil Aviation Orders

IATA Guidelines for Aviation Fuel Quality Control, and Operating Procedures for Joint Inter Plane Fuelling Services (JIG Guidelines)

Australian Dangerous Goods Code (ADG Code)

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
Fuel quality control checks are conducted in accordance with workplace procedures 
Staff personal protective equipment is checked 
Refuelling brief is conducted 
Refuelling equipment is grounded and bonded prior to task 
Inspection of equipment is conducted 
Clearance to refuel aircraft is obtained 
Refuelling staff are directed to commence operations 
Safety precautions are maintained 
Refuelling contingencies are communicated to refuelling team and aircraft crew 
Incident or emergency actions are managed in accordance with workplace procedures 
Refurbishment and stowing of equipment is observed 
Recording and reporting of equipment unserviceabilities are completed 
Post-refuelling documentation is completed in accordance with workplace procedures 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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