This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to drive on the airside within Australian aviation environments in controlled and uncontrolled aerodromes in compliance with relevant regulatory requirements and national operating standards.

It includes driving on the airside and driving safely on the airside.

This unit addresses aviation technical skill requirements (physical, mental and task-management abilities) related to vehicle operating 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.

ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1

Drive on the airside

1.1

Vehicle airside requirements are complied with, including vehicle condition, lighting and licences

1.2

Driving is conducted in accordance with airside driving rules and regulatory requirements, including a manoeuvring area, as required

1.3

Airport markings, markers, signs and signals are correctly interpreted and followed

1.4

Listening watch is maintained in accordance with workplace procedures

2

Drive safely on the airside

2.1

Risks and hazards associated with driving airside are identified and managed

2.2

Breaches of airside driving rules are logged and reported

2.3

Airside driving incidents, including runway incursions, are reported as required

Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.

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

Not applicable.

C – Driving Vehicle