Qualification details

Employability Skill  

Industry/enterprise requirements for this qualification include: 

Communication 

• Implement and monitor communication systems and procedures required for aerodrome operations
• Read and interpret relevant regulations, instructions, signs and labels applicable to the supervision of aerodrome operations
• Speak clearly and directly on matters related to aerodrome operations
• Listen to and interpret verbal information related to aerodrome operations
• Write documents as part of duties, including completion of relevant forms, timesheets, service logs and incident reports
• Negotiate issues with others in the course of aerodrome operations
• Recognise and interpret non-verbal signs, signals and behaviour
• Use relevant communication equipment.

Teamwork 

• Collaborate with others in the course of aerodrome operations
• Provide leadership to other personnel in the aerodrome workplace
• Motivate others in the workplace
• Assist others in the workplace to achieve and maintain competence
• Assist in the resolution of any interpersonal conflicts that may arise during aerodrome operations
• Avoid and prevent the harassment of others in the workplace
• Work with persons of different ages, gender, race, religion, political persuasion

Problem solving 

• Identify and solve or report problems arising in the course of aerodrome operations
• Monitor and anticipate problems that may occur in the course of aerodrome operations including hazards and risks and take appropriate action to report or resolve the problems within limits of responsibility
• Identify and control hazards and risks in a range of aerodrome situations and take appropriate precautions
• Use mathematics to solve various calculations related to aerodrome operations.

Initiative and enterprise 

• Modify activities dependent on differing aerodrome situations and contingencies
• Take appropriate initiatives in a range of operational situations such as those above
• Respond appropriately to any changes in equipment, standard operating procedures and the working environment.

Planning and organising 

• Follow and apply operational and emergency plans, systems and procedures
• Monitor systems and procedures for compliance with regulations and codes of practice
• Implement the workplace security and safety management systems
• Monitor and evaluate operational performance and compliance
• Collect and interpret information needed in the course of aerodrome operations
• Organise and plan own work activities
• Manage time and priorities in the course of aerodrome operations.

Self management 

• Interpret and apply regulations and instructions
• Establish and follow own work plans and schedules
• Evaluate own work performance.

Learning 

• Contribute to learning and assessment activities in the workplace
• Assist others to adapt to any changes in workplace systems, equipment, procedures and the workplace operating environment
• Assist in the instruction, coaching or mentoring of others in the workplace
• Contribute to the assessment of the competence of others in the workplace
• Assist in the creation of a learning environment in the workplace
• Adapt own competence in response to any changes in aerodrome operations
• Update own knowledge and skills required for aerodrome operations activities.

Technology 

• Use equipment and materials required during aerodrome operations
• Follow and apply operational and servicing instructions for equipment used during aerodrome operations
• Follow and apply work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) procedures when using and servicing aerodrome operations equipment and facilities.

Field 

Unit 

B 

Equipment Checking and Maintenance 

AVIB3005A

Inspect and report on aerodrome serviceability

AVIB3007A

Inspect and report on obstacle limitation surfaces

C 

Driving Vehicle 

AVIC2001A

Drive on the airside

O 

Security 

AVIO3001A

Monitor airside access and airside driving

Z 

Situation Awareness 

AVIZ1005B

Maintain basic situation awareness in the aviation workplace

Field 

Unit 

B 

Equipment Checking and Maintenance 

AVIB3006A

Inspect and report on serviceability of aerodrome lighting systems

E 

Communication and Calculation 

AVIE3003B

Complete a Notice to Airmen (NOTAM)

AVIE3004B

Maintain radio communications as part of airport operations

F 

Safety Management 

AVIF2012A

Monitor the transfer of hazardous materials

AVIF2020B

Employ fatigue management practices in the aviation workplace

AVIF2023A

Follow occupational health and safety procedures

AVIF3012A

Apply relevant laws and regulations to the operation of an aerodrome

AVIF3025A

Facilitate the safety of aerodrome works and works site access

AVIF3026A

Facilitate an aerodrome emergency response

L 

Resource Management 

BSBWOR301B

Organise personal work priorities and development

O 

Security 

AVIO2001A

Use firearms on an aerodrome to control wildlife hazards

P 

Administration and Finance 

BSBRSK401A

Identify risk and apply risk management processes

U 

Environment 

BSBSUS201A

Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices

W 

Equipment and Systems Operations 

AVIW3021A

Coordinate aircraft ground operations

AVIW3023A

Implement wildlife hazard control measures

AVIW5022A

Coordinate the removal of disabled aircraft