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

AVIW0019 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Operate aircraft push-out tug

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency AVIW0019 - Operate aircraft push-out tug
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to operate an aircraft push-out tug in compliance with relevant regulatory requirements of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) and national operating standards.It includes conducting pre-operational checks on a tug, operating tug and conducting post-operational checks of tug.This unit addresses aviation technical skill requirements (physical, mental and task-management abilities) related to equipment and system operations 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 W – Equipment and Systems Operations
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: Operate tug
  • Tug is manoeuvred to aircraft and positioned in preparation for aircraft ground manoeuvres or push-out operations in accordance with workplace procedures
  • Tug is coupled to aircraft in accordance with workplace procedures
  • Tug is operated in accordance with workplace procedures and manufacturer instructions
  • Hazards associated with operating tug are identified and appropriate precautions are taken in accordance with work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) regulations and workplace hazard management strategies
  • Aircraft ground manoeuvres and/or push-out of aircraft are conducted in accordance with directions of ground maintenance personnel and aircrew
  • Tug is uncoupled from aircraft at completion of required operations
  • Tug is manoeuvred to allocated parking or storage area at completion of scheduled haulage activities and is shut down
       
Element: Conduct pre-operational checks on a tug
  • Personal protective equipment (PPE) is selected and used in accordance with workplace procedures
       
Element: Pre-operational checks of tug are conducted in accordance with workplace procedures and manufacturer instructions
       
Element: Fluid levels are topped up as required
       
Element: Equipment faults and malfunctions identified during pre-operational checks are rectified or reported in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements
  • Tug is manoeuvred to aircraft and positioned in preparation for aircraft ground manoeuvres or push-out operations in accordance with workplace procedures
       
Element: Tug is coupled to aircraft in accordance with workplace procedures
       
Element: Tug is operated in accordance with workplace procedures and manufacturer instructions
       
Element: Hazards associated with operating tug are identified and appropriate precautions are taken in accordance with work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) regulations and workplace hazard management strategies
       
Element: Aircraft ground manoeuvres and/or push-out of aircraft are conducted in accordance with directions of ground maintenance personnel and aircrew
       
Element: Tug is uncoupled from aircraft at completion of required operations
       
Element: Tug is manoeuvred to allocated parking or storage area at completion of scheduled haulage activities and is shut down
       
Element: Conduct post-operational checks of tug
  • Post-operational checks of tug are conducted in accordance with workplace procedures and manufacturer instructions
       
Element: Equipment faults and malfunctions identified during post-operational checks are rectified or reported in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements
       
Element: Tug is refuelled and fluid levels are topped up in accordance with workplace procedures and manufacturer instructions
       
Element: Equipment log or operational documentation is completed in accordance with workplace procedures, local instructions and regulatory requirements
       

Submission Requirements

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

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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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
Tug is manoeuvred to aircraft and positioned in preparation for aircraft ground manoeuvres or push-out operations in accordance with workplace procedures 
Tug is coupled to aircraft in accordance with workplace procedures 
Tug is operated in accordance with workplace procedures and manufacturer instructions 
Hazards associated with operating tug are identified and appropriate precautions are taken in accordance with work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) regulations and workplace hazard management strategies 
Aircraft ground manoeuvres and/or push-out of aircraft are conducted in accordance with directions of ground maintenance personnel and aircrew 
Tug is uncoupled from aircraft at completion of required operations 
Tug is manoeuvred to allocated parking or storage area at completion of scheduled haulage activities and is shut down 
Personal protective equipment (PPE) is selected and used in accordance with workplace procedures 
 
 
Tug is manoeuvred to aircraft and positioned in preparation for aircraft ground manoeuvres or push-out operations in accordance with workplace procedures 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Post-operational checks of tug are conducted in accordance with workplace procedures and manufacturer instructions 
 
 
 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

AVIW0019 - Operate aircraft push-out tug
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Assessment Record Sheet

AVIW0019 - Operate aircraft push-out tug

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