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 unloading of aviation freight and baggage from an aircraft across a variety of operational contexts within the Australian aviation industry. This unit of competency is nominally packaged at Certificate II. |
Prerequisites
Not applicable.
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1Prepare for aircraft arrival | 1.1 Allocated flight number is checked and off-load instruction report obtained 1.2 Appropriate personal protective equipment is selected, fitted and worn in accordance with established workplace procedures 1.3 Designated aircraft bay is checked prior to aircraft arrival 1.4 Foreign Object Debris (FOD) is identified and removed 1.5 Pre-operational check of aircraft unloading equipment is conducted prior to aircraft arrival 1.6 Aircraft unloading equipment is correctly positioned prior to aircraft arrival |
2Use in-hold aircraft loading system to unload freight/baggage from an aircraft | 2.1 Aircraft cargo hold door/s surrounds are checked for damage prior to opening 2.2 Damaged aircraft cargo hold door/s are reported where applicable in accordance with established workplace procedures 2.3 Aircraft cargo hold door/s are opened in accordance with established workplace procedures and manufacturers' instructions 2.4 Aircraft in-hold system is checked prior to unloading freight/baggage 2.5 Aircraft is unloaded in accordance with the aircraft off-load instruction report 2.6 Unloading of aircraft cargo hold is confirmed against the aircraft off-load instruction report 2.7 Aircraft cargo hold door/s are closed and secured where applicable in accordance with aircraft schedule and established workplace procedures 2.8 Security seals are placed on aircraft cargo hold door/s when applicable in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements |
3Respond to problems in unloading freight/baggage from an aircraft | 3.1 A problem in unloading freight/baggage from the aircraft cargo 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 3.2 Any malfunction of in-hold 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 3.3 Where an identified problem cannot be readily resolved by the unloading team, it is reported and referred to appropriate personnel |
Required Skills
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 and unloading of freight/baggage from an aircraft cargo hold |
Purpose, use and interpretation of aircraft off-load instruction report |
Features and differences of aircraft in-hold loading systems used in various aircraft types |
Workplace procedures for unloading freight/baggage from an aircraft |
Layout of airport and location of aircraft gates |
Relevant local instructions pertaining to the operation of aircraft in-hold loading systems and the unloading of aircraft cargo holds |
Manufacturers instructions for relevant aircraft in-hold loading systems |
Risks that exist when unloading aviation freight/baggage, and related risk control procedures and precautions |
Problems that may occur when unloading aviation freight/baggage, and appropriate action that should be taken in each case |
Required skills: |
Communicate effectively with others when unloading aviation freight/baggage |
Read and interpret instructions, regulations, procedures and other information relevant to unloading aviation freight/baggage |
Interpret and follow operational instructions and prioritise work |
Complete documentation related to unloading aviation freight/baggage |
Operate electronic communication equipment to required protocol |
Work collaboratively with others when unloading 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 unloading aviation freight/baggage in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures |
Implement contingency plans for unexpected events that may arise when unloading aviation freight/baggage |
Apply precautions and required action to minimise, control or eliminate hazards that may exist during the unloading of aviation freight/baggage |
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 unload aviation freight/baggage |
Evidence Required
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 unloading an aircraft in accordance with aircraft off-load instruction report relevant regulations, legislation and workplace procedures applicable to the unloading 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 |
Range Statement
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. | |
Unloading of aviation 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 unloading situations, and/or when unloading freight/baggage from 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 diplomatic items human remains |
Hazards that may exist when unloading 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 unloading 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 established procedures workplace procedures standard operating procedures |
Information/documents may include: | relevant sections of Civil Aviation Safety Regulations and Civil Aviation Orders pertaining to the unloading of aviation freight/baggage in Defence context, relevant Defence Orders and Instructions workplace procedures, instructions and job specification aircraft off-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 unloading of aviation freight/baggage relevant IATA regulations relevant Australian Civil Aviation Safety Regulations pertaining to the unloading 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 |
Sectors
Not applicable.
Competency Field
D - Load Handling |
Employability Skills
This unit contains employability skills. |
Licensing Information
Not applicable.