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.

ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1

Interpret freight documentation

1.1

Received documentation for transporting freight by air is examined and interpreted in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements

1.2

Types of freight to be transported are correctly identified in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements

2

Recognise dangerous goods

2.1

Freight containing dangerous goods is recognised in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements

2.2

All types of dangerous goods and items containing dangerous goods are correctly identified

2.3

Workplace procedures and regulatory requirements concerning the types of dangerous goods and their acceptance, handling, packing, storage and labelling are interpreted and applied

3

Recognise perishable freight

3.1

Freight containing perishable goods is recognised in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements

3.2

Workplace procedures and regulatory requirements concerning various types of perishable goods and their acceptance, handling, packing, storage and labelling, are interpreted and applied

4

Accept appropriate freight

4.1

Shipper is advised that freight cannot be accepted where identified freight is not permitted to be transported by air

4.2

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

4.3

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

4.4

Freight accepted for air transport is checked to ensure it is packaged and labelled in accordance with regulatory requirements

4.5

Freight accepted for air freight is handled in accordance with relevant regulatory requirements for type of goods concerned

5

Prepare freight documentation

5.1

Relevant documentation, including an air waybill and check sheets, are prepared and signed in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements

5.2

Relevant documentation is attached to freight, processed and filed in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements

6

Stow freight

6.1

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

6.2

Relevant personnel are advised of disposition of stowed freight in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements

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.

D – Load Handling