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

AVIL0005 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Plan an aircraft load

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Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency AVIL0005 - Plan an aircraft load
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to plan an aircraft load in compliance with relevant regulatory requirements of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) and national operating standards.It includes gathering data on aircraft load, reviewing and analysing data, preparing load plans, and completing and processing required documentation.This unit addresses aviation technical skill requirements (physical, mental and task-management abilities) related to resource management duties of flight or 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.Work is performed independently or under limited supervision within a single-pilot or multi-crew 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 L – Resource Management
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: Prepare load plan
  • An appropriate load plan is prepared using manual or computerised techniques for aircraft concerned in accordance with workplace procedures, aircraft loading manual and relevant regulatory requirements
  • Hazards are identified, risks are assessed and hazard management implemented
  • Aircraft trim and balance requirements are provided for in prepared load plan in accordance with the relevant aircraft loading manual
       
Element: Gather data on aircraft load
  • Data required to plan aircraft load is collected using appropriate techniques and technology in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements
       
Element: Relevant people are consulted about acceptance of freight for air transport
       
Element: Types of freight to be transported are identified in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements
       
Element: Review and analyse data
  • Collected data is reviewed using manual or computer techniques in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements
       
Element: Appropriate consideration of aircraft destination, time, weather, duration of flight, mix of load, aircraft fuel weight and other relevant parameters is included in analysis of data
  • An appropriate load plan is prepared using manual or computerised techniques for aircraft concerned in accordance with workplace procedures, aircraft loading manual and relevant regulatory requirements
       
Element: Hazards are identified, risks are assessed and hazard management implemented
       
Element: Aircraft trim and balance requirements are provided for in prepared load plan in accordance with the relevant aircraft loading manual
       
Element: Complete and process required documentation
  • Relevant documentation is prepared and signed in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements
       
Element: Documentation is processed and dispatched to relevant personnel in accordance with workplace procedures, local airport instructions and relevant regulatory requirements
       

Submission Requirements

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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
An appropriate load plan is prepared using manual or computerised techniques for aircraft concerned in accordance with workplace procedures, aircraft loading manual and relevant regulatory requirements 
Hazards are identified, risks are assessed and hazard management implemented 
Aircraft trim and balance requirements are provided for in prepared load plan in accordance with the relevant aircraft loading manual 
Data required to plan aircraft load is collected using appropriate techniques and technology in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements 
 
 
Collected data is reviewed using manual or computer techniques in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements 
An appropriate load plan is prepared using manual or computerised techniques for aircraft concerned in accordance with workplace procedures, aircraft loading manual and relevant regulatory requirements 
 
 
Relevant documentation is prepared and signed in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements 
 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

AVIL0005 - Plan an aircraft load
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Assessment Record Sheet

AVIL0005 - Plan an aircraft load

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