Modification History
Not applicable.
Unit Descriptor
Unit Descriptor |
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to marshal aircraft during start/shutdown phases, by day and night, and to direct aircraft movements as ground personnel using standard aircraft marshalling signals. Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements are applicable to this unit. |
Application of the Unit
Application of the Unit |
Work must be carried out in accordance with workplace procedures and the relevant regulatory requirements of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) and other relevant regulatory authorities. Use for ADF Aviation is to be in accordance with relevant Defence Orders and Instructions and applicable CASA compliance. Operations are conducted across a variety of operational contexts within the Australian aviation industry. Work is performed under limited supervision within organisational guidelines. Work may be conducted as part of a team. This unit of competency is nominally packaged at Certificate III. |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not applicable.
Pre-Requisites
Not applicable.
Employability Skills Information
Employability Skills |
This unit contains employability skills. |
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency. |
Performance criteria describe the required performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1 Prepare for marshalling |
1.1 Arrival/departure information is received and processed in accordance with workplace procedures 1.2 Marshalling requirements for different aircraft types are determined and requirements are clarified where required 1.3 Personal protective equipment is selected and fitted 1.4 Occupational health and safety (OH&S) requirements and recognised safety precautions are applied throughout the operation 1.5 Allocated aircraft parking position is confirmed 1.6 Marshalling, aircraft parking and ancillary support equipment is selected and checked for serviceability 1.7 Relevant documentation is completed in accordance with workplace procedures |
2 Establish /disestablish aircraft parking position |
2.1 Marshalling, aircraft parking, and ancillary support equipment is positioned and used in accordance with manufacturers instructions and workplace procedures 2.2 Movement is conducted in a safe manner in accordance with workplace procedures 2.3 Environmental factors are monitored to ensure safety is maintained |
3 Conduct aircraft marshalling |
3.1 Special circumstances/procedures during aircraft marshalling are allowed for 3.2 Standard marshalling signals and/or communications are employed 3.3 Visual contact with the pilot, other aircrew and/or ground staff is maintained 3.4 Safety distances between aircraft and ground personnel/obstructions are identified and maintained 3.5 Emergency actions are conducted in the event of an aircraft fire or other incident, in accordance with workplace procedures 3.6 Aircraft is secured/unsecured in accordance with workplace procedures 3.7 Allowances are made for wind direction and velocity 3.8 Effects of rotor wash and/or engine thrust on personnel and unsecured objects are taken into consideration |
Required Skills and Knowledge
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS |
This describes the essential knowledge and skills and their level required for this unit. |
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Evidence Guide
EVIDENCE GUIDE |
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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. |
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Range Statement
RANGE STATEMENT |
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The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. |
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Aircraft may include: |
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Marshalling operations may include: |
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Marshalling context may include: |
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Arrival and departure information may include: |
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Marshalling requirements for different aircraft types may include: |
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Personal protective equipment may include: |
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Marshalling equipment may include |
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Aircraft parking equipment may include: |
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Ancillary support equipment may include: |
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Dependent on the type of organisation concerned and the local terminology used, workplace procedures may include: |
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Special circumstances/procedures may include: |
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Emergency actions may include: |
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Standard marshalling signals include: |
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Information/documents may include: |
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Applicable regulations and legislation may include: |
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Performance includes tolerances specified in either of: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Not applicable.
Competency field
Competency Field |
F - Safety Management |