Elements and Performance Criteria
- Conduct pre-operational checks
- Pre-operational checks of the embarkation/disembarkation equipment are conducted in accordance with workplace procedures and manufacturers instructions
- Fluid levels are topped up where required in accordance with workplace procedures
- Faults and malfunctions are identified and appropriate action is taken to rectify and/or report the fault/malfunction in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements
- Operate embarkation/ disembarkation equipment
- Embarkation/disembarkation equipment is pre-positioned to the assigned location in preparation for the arrival of the aircraft in accordance with workplace procedures, local instructions and relevant regulatory requirements
- Embarkation/disembarkation equipment is manoeuvred to aircraft and positioned against the fuselage in preparation for passenger embarkation/disembarkation in accordance with workplace procedures, local instructions and relevant regulatory requirements
- Embarkation/disembarkation equipment is operated in accordance with workplace procedures, OH&S regulations and manufacturers instructions
- Hazards associated with the operation of the embarkation/disembarkation equipment are recognised and appropriate precautions are taken in accordance with OH&S regulations and workplace hazard management strategies
- Retract and store embarkation/ disembarkation equipment
- At the completion of passenger embarkation/disembarkation activities, equipment is withdrawn from aircraft and manoeuvred to assigned storage bay/area in accordance with workplace procedures and local instructions
- Post-operational checks of embarkation/disembarkation equipment are conducted in accordance with workplace procedures and manufacturers instructions
- Any faults and malfunctions are identified and appropriate action is taken to rectify and/or report the fault/malfunction in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements
- Where applicable, embarkation/disembarkation equipment is refuelled and fluid levels topped up in accordance with workplace procedures, relevant regulatory requirements and manufacturers instructions
- Equipment log or other required documentation is completed in accordance with workplace procedures, local instructions and regulatory requirements