This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to accept freight for air transport, in compliance with relevant regulatory requirements of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) and national operating standards.

It includes interpreting freight documentation, recognising dangerous goods and recognising perishable freight. It also includes accepting appropriate freight, preparing freight documentation and stowing freight.

This unit addresses aviation technical skill requirements (physical, mental and task-management abilities) related to load handling duties of ground operations personnel and contributes to safe and effective performance in complex aviation operational environments.

Operations are conducted as part of recreational, commercial and military aircraft activities across a variety of operational contexts within the Australian aviation industry.

Work is performed independently or under limited supervision as a single operator or within a team environment.

Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements are applicable to this unit.

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Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment.

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice	Yes	No	Comments/feedback
All freight is stowed in an appropriate storage facility and is monitored in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements for types of goods concerned
Relevant personnel are advised of disposition of stowed freight in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements
Received documentation for transporting freight by air is examined and interpreted in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements
Freight containing dangerous goods is recognised in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements
Freight containing perishable goods is recognised in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements
Shipper is advised that freight cannot be accepted where identified freight is not permitted to be transported by air
Relevant documentation, including an air waybill and check sheets, are prepared and signed in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements
All freight is stowed in an appropriate storage facility and is monitored in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements for types of goods concerned

Assessment Cover Sheet

AVID0008 - Accept freight for air transport

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AVID0008 - Accept freight for air transport

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