The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. |
Aerodromes may include: | certified aerodromesDefence aerodromesjoint-user aerodromesregistered aerodromesother (unclassified) aerodromes |
Aerodrome works may include: | maintenance of markings and lightsmajor construction or repairs to the movement areaminor repairs to pavementsmowing grasspainting and repainting rolling surfacessurveys and inspectionssweeping pavements |
Workplace may include: | aerodrome environs airsideentire aerodromelandsideoffices |
Workplace procedures may include: | company proceduresenterprise proceduresorganisational proceduresstandard operating procedures (SOPs) |
Processes for the safe conduct of works includes: | appointment of a person to supervise the safe conduct of works who has been trained to carry out the functions of a works safety officer as set out in the Manual of Standards (MOS) Part 139 – Aerodromessafety and security induction of works personnelidentifying and controlling work site accessinstructing work personnelestablishing communication protocolsensuring all permits are in place to allow works to proceed |
Factors that may adversely affect the safety and/or security of an aviation workplace may include: | breaches of airside driving rulesbreaches of security regulations and procedureschanges in wind and weather conditionsequipment exceeding nominated operating parameters and tolerancesequipment or facility breakdown, malfunction or failuremoving vehicles and aircraft in the workplace environspoor works site housekeeping runway incursions by works vehicles or personnelworkplace emergencies such as fire, flood, chemical/toxic spill, crash, personnel injuryworkplace hazards works plant or equipment becoming an obstacledeclaration of an aircraft emergency |
Workplace hazards may include: | aircraft movementsaircraft noiseaircraft propellers and rotorsdustexposed electrical leads and connectionsforeign object debris (FOD)fumeshazardous/toxic materialshigh voltage electrical cablesjet blast, propwashother vehicles in the vicinity of the aircraftpersonnel in the vicinity of the aircraftslippery surfaces |
Relevant regulatory requirements may include: | Defence Orders and Instructionsenvironmental sustainabilitystandards and recommended practices (SARPs) of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Manual of Standards (MOS) Part 139 - Aerodromeswork health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS), including Drug and Alcohol Management Plan (DAMP) and environmental, procedures and regulationsworkplace relations |
Aerodrome movement area facilities include: | apronclearwaymarkers, markings and aerodrome lighting runway and runway striprunway end safety areataxiway and taxiway strip |
Temporary aerodrome lighting may include: | hard-wired portable lights kerosene flaresbattery powered lightsolar powered lights |
Persons that may need to be notified about the safety of aerodrome works and works site access include: | contractorsother aerodrome/workplace personnel and managerssecurity personnelsafety personnelairline personnel and managersemergency services personnelaerodrome tenants/usersrelevant technical staffAir Traffic Control (ATC) |
Environmental issues that may need to be managed include: | dusthazardous or annoying lights noise generated by works activity, plant and equipment |
Relevant works information include: | Method of Works Plan (MOWP)Notice to Airmen (NOTAM)other written or verbal notification |
Inspection of vehicles includes: | appropriate markings and lightscleanliness to prevent the spread of weedscompany logo/identification fuel and oil leakageradio equipment as requiredroadworthinesssecure loads |
Inspection of personnel includes: | confirmation of authorisation to enter the airsideconfirmation of appropriate licence to operate vehicles and equipmentchecking understanding of:aerodrome markings and signageaerodrome speed limitsaerodrome terminology, signs and radio instructionsdirections from the Works Safety Officer required vehicle marking and lighting requirementsvehicle restriction zones around aircraft, navigation beacons, lights |
Unserviceability markers/markings may include: | displaced threshold markersdumbbell markers signal circle markersunserviceability conesunserviceability cross markersunserviceability lighting |
Relevant authorities for reporting purposes include: | aerodrome operator or delegated personaerodrome users Air Traffic Control (ATC)Australian Defence Forces (Defence) Command for military basesCivil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA)NOTAM Office (Airservices Australia) |