Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

AVID0008 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Accept freight for air transport

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency AVID0008 - Accept freight for air transport
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application 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.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field D – Load Handling
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Stow freight
  • 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
       
Element: Interpret freight documentation
  • Received documentation for transporting freight by air is examined and interpreted in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements
       
Element: Types of freight to be transported are correctly identified in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements
       
Element: Recognise dangerous goods
  • Freight containing dangerous goods is recognised in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements
       
Element: All types of dangerous goods and items containing dangerous goods are correctly identified
       
Element: Workplace procedures and regulatory requirements concerning the types of dangerous goods and their acceptance, handling, packing, storage and labelling are interpreted and applied
       
Element: Recognise perishable freight
  • Freight containing perishable goods is recognised in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements
       
Element: Workplace procedures and regulatory requirements concerning various types of perishable goods and their acceptance, handling, packing, storage and labelling, are interpreted and applied
       
Element: Accept appropriate freight
  • Shipper is advised that freight cannot be accepted where identified freight is not permitted to be transported by air
       
Element: Consignee is given an explanation of reasons why prohibited freight cannot be accepted and is referred to relevant regulatory requirements in accordance with workplace procedures
       
Element: Requirements for packaging, labelling and handling on freight permitted to be transported by air are confirmed in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements for type of goods concerned
       
Element: Freight accepted for air transport is checked to ensure it is packaged and labelled in accordance with regulatory requirements
       
Element: Freight accepted for air freight is handled in accordance with relevant regulatory requirements for type of goods concerned
       
Element: Prepare freight documentation
  • Relevant documentation, including an air waybill and check sheets, are prepared and signed in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements
       
Element: Relevant documentation is attached to freight, processed and filed 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
       
Element: Relevant personnel are advised of disposition of stowed freight in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements
       

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

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

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

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 
 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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