Modification History
Not applicable.
Unit Descriptor
Unit Descriptor |
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to refuel an aircraft in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements, including conducting required pre-operational checks on fueller/dispenser vehicle and equipment, loading the fueller, correctly positioning the fueller/dispenser vehicle and carrying out the required refuelling operations. It also includes the skills and knowledge required to complete all post-refuelling operations and required refuelling documentation. 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 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 regulatory requirements to the refuelling of aircraft 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 Conduct pre-operational checks on fueller /dispenser vehicle and equipment |
1.1 Pre-operational checks of fueller/dispenser vehicle and auxiliary equipment are conducted in accordance with workplace procedures and manufacturers requirements 1.2 Problems and/or defects identified during pre-operational checks are reported/rectified in accordance with workplace procedures and manufacturers requirements 1.3 Outcomes of pre-operational checks are recorded in accordance with workplace procedures, regulatory requirements and manufacturers requirements |
2 Load fueller |
2.1 Vehicle is positioned at the loading bay and all precautionary and reporting requirements are carried out in accordance with workplace procedures 2.2 Vehicle is grounded and the loading bay bonding lead is connected to the fueller in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements 2.3 Fueller is dipped and ullage determined 2.4 Loading operations and quality control checks are completed in accordance with operational instructions, workplace procedures and regulatory requirements |
3 Position fueller /dispenser vehicle |
3.1 Fueller/dispenser vehicle is started and driven to aircraft in accordance with workplace procedures, regulatory requirements and local instructions 3.2 The aircraft is approached only after checks are made to confirm that aircraft engines have stopped and aircraft wheel chocks are in place 3.3 Vehicle is positioned and parked either underwing or standoff depending on aircraft type in accordance with workplace procedures, regulatory requirements and local instructions 3.4 Appropriate precautions are taken to avoid risk of collision with aircraft control surfaces and engines 3.5 Parking position of fueller/dispenser vehicle provides easiest route for evacuation in the event of an emergency |
4 Carry out refuelling operations |
4.1 Vehicle is grounded and the bonding lead is connected to the aircraft in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements 4.2 In the case of pressure fuellers, auxiliary equipment is positioned and hose is connected in accordance with workplace procedures, regulatory requirements and local instructions 4.3 Care is taken that dust caps are not placed inside wing panels 4.4 In the case of hydrant dispensers, delivery hoses and couplings are connected to the aircraft and intake hose is connected to the inlet coupler. This is done in accordance with workplace procedures, regulatory requirements and local instructions 4.5 Aircraft is fuelled in accordance with the workplace fuelling checklist and procedures, airline instructions, regulatory requirements and local instructions |
5 Complete post-refuelling operations |
5.1 Fuelling completion operations are conducted in accordance with workplace procedures, regulatory requirements and local instructions 5.2 Fuel sample is taken from the filter sump/inlet and visual check is made prior to aircraft departure in accordance with workplace procedures, regulatory requirements and local instructions 5.3 Hoses, couplings and auxiliary equipment are disconnected and stowed in accordance with workplace procedures 5.4 In the case of hydrant dispensers, lanyard is disconnected and pit valve dust cover and hydrant pit lid are replaced. This is done in accordance with workplace procedures, regulatory requirements and local instructions 5.5 Reel hoses are rewound |
6 Complete documentation |
6.1 In case of hard copy documentation, all required paperwork is completed and the airline representative's signature is obtained in accordance with workplace procedures 6.2 In case of computerised systems, touch PC functions are completed, the airline representative's signature is obtained and fuel delivery docket is printed in accordance with workplace procedures and local instructions 6.3 Fueller/dispenser vehicle is driven either to the depot or to the next aircraft in accordance with workplace procedures, regulatory requirements and local instructions |
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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Refuelling operations may be carried out: |
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Performance may be demonstrated: |
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Pre-operational checks may include: |
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Personal protection equipment may include: |
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Persons consulted during refuelling operations may include: |
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Hazards 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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Applicable regulations and legislation may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Not applicable.
Competency field
Competency Field |
W - Equipment and Systems Operations |