Modification History
Not applicable.
Unit Descriptor
Unit Descriptor |
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to conduct baggage handling operations in accordance with OH&S and other regulatory requirements, including handling the baggage using correct manual handling techniques, and identifying unusual or abnormal baggage and taking appropriate action to deal with it and/or report it in accordance with workplace procedures and relevant regulatory requirements. 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 OH&S and other relevant regulatory requirements. Use for 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 OH&S and other relevant regulations during baggage handling operations at commercial airports across a variety of operational contexts within the Australian aviation industry. |
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 Handle baggage |
1.1 Baggage handling is conducted in accordance with operational priorities and requirements and directions from supervisor/team leader 1.2 Correct manual handling principles and techniques are applied at all times when handling various types, weight and shape of baggage 1.3 Baggage tags are checked to identify if bag is marked heavy or fragile 1.4 Baggage is lifted and manoeuvred in accordance with OH&S and workplace procedures relevant to the tag indications on the baggage 1.5 Baggage with unusual shape or perceived hazard is identified and appropriate assistance sought from other team members to lift and move the baggage concerned 1.6 Baggage is stacked on or in the cart/ belt/container in accordance with OH&S and other relevant regulatory requirements and workplace procedures 1.7 Late baggage is collected, handled and delivered to aircraft in accordance with workplace procedures |
2 Deal with abnormal baggage handling situations |
2.1 Baggage identified as heavy, fragile or having other unusual characteristics is handled in accordance with the workplace procedures and regulatory requirements specified for the type of baggage concerned 2.2 Baggage with an unintelligible or missing tag is identified and processed/reported in accordance with the procedures for the baggage handling system concerned 2.3 Baggage which has been damaged is identified and reported/processed in accordance with workplace procedures 2.4 Baggage found to be leaking suspicious or potentially dangerous substances is isolated and reported in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements 2.5 Baggage suspected of being a security risk is immediately isolated/reported in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements 2.6 Problems that may occur during baggage handling operations are identified and appropriate action is taken to rectify and/or report the problem in accordance with the workplace procedures and regulatory requirements 2.7 Safety hazards in the baggage handling work area are identified and appropriate action is taken to minimise/eliminate the risk in accordance with OH&S procedures and workplace hazard control strategies |
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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Baggage handling operations may be carried out: |
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Performance may be demonstrated on: |
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Persons consulted during baggage handling operations may include: |
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Baggage may include: |
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Hazards that may exist when carrying out baggage handling operations may include, but are not restricted to: |
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Required personal protective equipment may include, but is not restricted to: |
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Equipment involved in baggage handling operations may include: |
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Dependent on the type of organisation concerned and the local terminology used, workplace procedures may be referred to as: |
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Applicable regulations and legislation may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Not applicable.
Competency field
Competency Field |
W - Equipment and Systems Operations |