Operate ramp equipment

Formats and tools

Unit Description
Reconstruct the unit from the xml and display it as an HTML page.
Assessment Tool
an assessor resource that builds a framework for writing an assessment tool
Assessment Template
generate a spreadsheet for marking this unit in a classroom environment. Put student names in the top row and check them off as they demonstrate competenece for each of the unit's elements and performance criteria.
Assessment Matrix
a slightly different format than the assessment template. A spreadsheet with unit names, elements and performance criteria in separate columns. Put assessment names in column headings to track which performance criteria each one covers. Good for ensuring that you've covered every one of the performance criteria with your assessment instrument (all assessement tools together).
Wiki Markup
mark up the unit in a wiki markup codes, ready to copy and paste into a wiki page. The output will work in most wikis but is designed to work particularly well as a Wikiversity learning project.
Evidence Guide
create an evidence guide for workplace assessment and RPL applicants
Competency Mapping Template
Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners. A template for developing assessments for a unit, which will help you to create valid, fair and reliable assessments for the unit, ready to give to trainers and students
Observation Checklist
create an observation checklist for workplace assessment and RPL applicants. This is similar to the evidence guide above, but a little shorter and friendlier on your printer. You will also need to create a seperate Assessor Marking Guide for guidelines on gathering evidence and a list of key points for each activity observed using the unit's range statement, required skills and evidence required (see the unit's html page for details)

Self Assessment Survey
A form for students to assess thier current skill levels against each of the unit's performance criteria. Cut and paste into a web document or print and distribute in hard copy.
Moodle Outcomes
Create a csv file of the unit's performance criteria to import into a moodle course as outcomes, ready to associate with each of your assignments. Here's a quick 'how to' for importing these into moodle 2.x
Registered Training Organisations
Trying to find someone to train or assess you? This link lists all the RTOs that are currently registered to deliver AVIW3004B, 'Operate ramp equipment'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Operate ramp equipment' on fishpond.com.au. This online store has a huge range of books, pretty reasonable prices, free delivery in Australia *and* they give a small commission to ntisthis.com for every purchase, so go nuts :)


Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1Conduct pre-operational checks

1.1 Pre-operational checks of ramp equipment are conducted in accordance with workplace procedures and manufacturers instructions

1.2 Fluid levels are topped up where required in accordance with workplace procedures

1.3 Faults and malfunctions are identified and appropriate action is taken to rectify and/or report the fault/malfunction in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements

2Operate ramp equipment as part of baggage loading/unloading operations

2.1 Ramp equipment is manoeuvred to aircraft and positioned in preparation for baggage loading/unloading operations in accordance with workplace procedures, local instructions and relevant regulatory requirements

2.2 Height of ramp equipment is adjusted to align with baggage hold doorway and baggage carts in accordance with workplace procedures and manufacturers instructions

2.3 Ramp equipment is operated in accordance with workplace procedures, OH&S regulations and manufacturers instructions

2.4 Hazards associated with the operation of the ramp equipment are recognised and appropriate precautions are taken in accordance with OH&S regulations and workplace hazard management strategies

2.5 Correct manual handling techniques are applied when handling baggage as part of ramp operation activities in accordance with OH&S regulations and workplace procedures

2.6 Loading/unloading of baggage is completed in collaboration with other members of the ramp team in accordance with team leader's/supervisor's directions, loading/trim sheets, workplace procedures and regulatory requirements

3Retract and store ramp equipment

3.1 At the completion of ramp activities, equipment is retracted and manoeuvred to storage bay/area in accordance with workplace procedures

3.2 Any faults and malfunctions are identified and appropriate action is taken to rectify and/or report the fault/malfunction in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements

3.3 Post-operational checks of ramp equipment are conducted in accordance with workplace procedures and manufacturers instructions

3.4 Where applicable, ramp equipment is refuelled and fluid levels topped up in accordance with workplace procedures, relevant regulatory requirements and manufacturers instructions

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


Qualifications and Skillsets

AVIW3004B appears in the following qualifications:

  • AVI30408 - Certificate III in Aviation (Ground Operations and Service)