This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to operate a baggage tug, in compliance with relevant regulatory requirements of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) and national operating standards.

It includes conducting pre-operational checks; operating baggage tug; and shutting down, parking and storing baggage tugs.

This unit addresses aviation technical skill requirements (physical, mental and task-management abilities) related to equipment and system operations of flight or 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.

ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1

Conduct pre-operational checks on baggage tug

1.1

Personal protective equipment is selected and used in accordance with workplace procedures

1.2

Pre-operational checks of baggage tug are conducted in accordance with workplace procedures and manufacturer instructions

1.3

Fluid levels are topped up as required in accordance with workplace procedures

1.4

Equipment faults and malfunctions identified during pre-operational checks are rectified or reported in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements

2

Operate baggage tug

2.1

Baggage tug is manoeuvred to required location in preparation for haulage operations in accordance with workplace procedures

2.2

Baggage tug is coupled to baggage carts or other ramp equipment as directed

2.3

Baggage tug is operated in accordance with workplace procedures and manufacturer instructions

2.4

Hazards associated with operating a baggage tug are identified and appropriate precautions are taken in accordance with work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) regulations and workplace hazard management strategies

2.5

Baggage cart or ramp equipment is hauled to required location and uncoupled in accordance with workplace procedures, local instructions and relevant regulatory requirements

2.6

Instructions for next operation are obtained and baggage tug driven to required location in accordance with workplace procedures, local instructions and regulatory requirements

3

Shut down, park and store baggage tug

3.1

Tug is manoeuvred to allocated parking or storage area at completion of scheduled haulage activities

3.2

Post-operational checks of baggage tug are conducted in accordance with workplace procedures and manufacturer instructions

3.3

Equipment faults and malfunctions identified during post-operational checks are rectified or reported in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements

3.4

Baggage tug is refuelled and fluid levels topped up in accordance with workplace procedures, and manufacturer instructions

3.5

Electric baggage tug is connected to electrical recharging supply in accordance with workplace procedures and manufacturer instructions

3.6

Equipment log or operational documentation is completed in accordance with workplace procedures, local instructions and regulatory requirements

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria 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

completing relevant documentation

identifying and correctly using relevant equipment

implementing contingency plans

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

interpreting and following operational instructions and prioritise 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 and signs

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

selecting and using required personal protective equipment 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:

emergency procedures

features and differences in operating characteristics for various types of baggage tugs in operation at Australian airports

layout of airport and location of aircraft gates

manufacturer instructions for checking and operating a baggage tug

principles of baggage tug operation

problems that may occur when operating a baggage tug and appropriate action that should be taken in each case

relevant Australian Standards

relevant information/documents:

baggage tug operational checklists

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

equipment logs/records

flight schedules and aircraft gate schedules

induction and training materials

licence requirements of the relevant licensing authority

local instructions

manufacturer specifications and instructions for baggage tug being operated

pre- and post-operational checklists

workplace instructions and job specification

relevant local instructions for baggage tug operation

relevant sections of Civil Aviation Safety Regulations (CASRs) and Civil Aviation Orders related to ground operations

relevant WHS/OHS and environmental protection procedures and regulations

risks that exist when operating a baggage tug and related risk control procedures and precautions

workplace procedures for operating a baggage tug.

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

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

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.

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

Hazards that exist when operating baggage tugs must include:

dust

jet blast

noise

obstacles in operational area

other vehicles/aircraft in the vicinity

personnel in operational area

Personal protective equipment must include:

hearing protection

protective clothing

safety footwear

safety gloves

Pre-operational checks must include:

battery charge

fluid levels

fuel level visual inspection for faults or defects