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

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

This describes the essential knowledge and skills and their level required for this unit.

Required knowledge:

Procedures for operating electronic communications equipment

Requirements for completing relevant documentation

Code of practice for working collaboratively with others

Procedures for servicing and minor maintenance

Typical defects that can occur and related action that should be taken

Procedures for identifying equipment defects and assessing for appropriate action

External features of equipment that must be checked during a pre-operational visual inspection

Procedures for checking fluid levels and carrying out lubrication processes

Principles, purpose and location of controls, monitoring devices, and systems

Steps involved in planning the work activities

Procedures for adjusting controls to optimise the operation of the equipment

Procedures to be followed in the event of an emergency

Relevant sections of national and state or territory regulatory requirements and codes of practice

Relevant OH&S and environmental procedures and regulations

Procedures for managing and controlling hazardous situations when carrying out work activities

Sources of information on differences in equipment and related standard operating and servicing procedures

Controls, instruments and indicators and their purpose, location and use

Visual inspection procedures

Pre-operational checks

Start-up procedures

Operating procedures

Braking and safety system procedures

Operating controls

Functions of all supervisory indicators and controls and related checks for correct operation

Lubrication requirements

Cleaning requirements

Functions of ancillary systems and related checks for correct operation

Procedures for starting and operating ancillary systems

Fuel tank capacity and range (where applicable)

Communication equipment checks

Required skills:

Communicate effectively with others when administering airside driving

Read and interpret instructions, regulations, procedures and other information relevant to airside driving

Interpret and follow operational instructions and prioritise work

Complete documentation related to administering airside driving

Operate electronic communication equipment to required protocol

Work collaboratively with others when administering airside driving

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 administering airside driving in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures

Implement contingency plans for unexpected events that may arise when administering airside driving

Apply precautions and required action to minimise, control or eliminate hazards that may exist during airside driving

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 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 clothing and equipment conforming to industry and OH&S standards

Implement OH&S procedures and relevant regulations

Identify and correctly use equipment required to administer airside driving

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

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

company procedures

enterprise procedures

organisational procedures

established procedures

standard operating procedures (SOPs)

The work site may include:

an office and the airside

Equipment to include:

radio

vehicle

computer

Information or documents may include:

aerodrome driving rules/handbook

authorities to drive airside

vehicle permits

legislation

by-laws

plans

maps

the Aerodrome Manual

tests

report forms

Operating conditions may involve a range of:

testing

issuing

reviewing and reporting scenarios

Applicable regulations and legislation may include:

sections of Civil Aviation Safety Regulations and Civil Aviation Orders

relevant OH&S and environmental regulations

Manual of Standards - Aerodromes (part 139)

sections of Transport Safety Investigations Act pertaining to the reporting of transport safety matters

licence requirements of the relevant licensing authority