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Elements and Performance Criteria

Required Skills

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit

Required Skills

allocate and prioritise aircraft parking

basic first aid

basic firefighting

conduct briefingsdebriefings

implement aircraft security access and ordnance procedures

use marshalling signals

Required Knowledge

aircraft danger zones

day and night marshalling signals

effects of wind on aircraft

marshalling support and aircraft equipment selection and serviceability

procedures in the event of an aircraft fireaccident and emergency

restrictions imposed on aircraft in confined areas

security access and ordnance requirements

tasking information

Evidence Required

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Assessment must confirm the ability to clearly and promptly use and execute correct marshalling signals in a safe manner to ensure the safety of ground personnel and aircrew and to implement the correct procedures in the event of an aircraft emergency or accident

Assessment must also confirm the ability to marshal aircraft by day and night

Consistency in performance

Competency should be demonstrated over time to allow the individual to be assessed in a number of realistic operational scenarios

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Context of assessment

Competency must be assessed in the context of using live aircraft and should replicate an operational flight line environment

The marshaller should be exposed to the extremes of the operational environment where a person is under the stress of marshalling a live aircraft while other aircraft are operating in close proximity

Assessment must be conducted in an operational environment or simulated operational environment by day and night

Specific resources for assessment

Access to aircraft with engines running and propellersrotors engaged tarmac personal protective equipment marshalling equipment aircraft parking equipment and ancillary support equipment

Guidance information for assessment

Information that will assist or guide assessment will be written during Phase II of the Review of the PUA Public Safety Training Package

Information that will assist or guide assessment will be written during Phase II of the Review of the PUA00 Public Safety Training Package.

Range Statement


The Range Statement relates to the Unit of Competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording in the Performance Criteria is detailed below.
Aircraft may include	Fixed wing Rotary wing Other airborne vehicles
Arrival and departure information may include	Formalised tasking information Informal tasking information for action in accordance with localised procedures Informal information received via other means e.g. hand signals, phone, fax or radio communications regarding aircraft safety (for example hot brakes, fuel leak, security)
Marshalling requirements for different aircraft type may include	Access Security Ordnance
Personal protective equipment may include	Eye goggles Head protection Hearing protection Hi visibility clothing Protective boots Protective overalls Respiratory protection
Marshalling equipment may include	Signalling devices (day/night)
Aircraft parking equipment may include	Covers and intake inserts (bungs) Earthing leads Flags Magnetic pins Mechanical locking devices Tie-down devices Wheel chocks
Ancillary support equipment may include	Access/egress equipment External aircraft power facilities Fire extinguisher First aid kit Parking markers and barriers
Standard procedures may include	Defence Instructions Policy Routine Orders Standing Operating Procedures Standing Orders Written and verbal orders
Special circumstances/ procedures during aircraft start may include	Negative rotation Power sources Safety requirements, for example fire bottle attendants
Special circumstances/ procedures during aircraft shut-down may include	Aircraft with droop stops Aircraft with no prop/rotor brake Installation of locking, protection or security devices
Emergency drills may include	Basic fire fighting Basic first aid Crowd control Notifying emergency service/s
Special circumstances/ procedures during aircraft taxiing may include	Undercarriage lock pins Safety pin requirements for aircraft carrying ordnance
Standard marshalling signals include	The standard Australian Defence Force (ADF) marshalling signals