This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to load and secure aviation freight and baggage in compliance with relevant regulatory requirements of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) and national operating standards.

It includes operating in-hold aircraft loading systems, stowing and securing aviation freight and baggage, and responding to problems in loading aviation freight and baggage.

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

Operate in-hold aircraft loading systems

1.1

Pre-operational checks of in-hold aircraft loading systems are conducted in accordance with workplace procedures

1.2

In-hold aircraft loading system is prepared for operation in accordance with workplace procedures and manufacturer instructions

1.3

Hazards are identified, risks are assessed and hazard management implemented

1.4

Appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) is selected and worn/used as required

1.5

In-hold aircraft loading system is used to facilitate loading and stowing of in-hold freight/baggage in accordance with workplace procedures, aircraft load instruction report and/or aircraft load/trim sheet, and regulatory requirements

2

Stow and secure aviation freight and baggage

2.1

Correct manual handling techniques and procedures are used when stowing freight and baggage in aircraft hold in accordance with work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements

2.2

Freight and baggage are secured and restrained in aircraft hold in accordance with workplace procedures, aircraft manufacturer instructions and regulatory requirements

2.3

Cargo hold door/s is/are secured in accordance with workplace procedures, aircraft manufacturer instructions and regulatory requirements

2.4

Security seals are placed on aircraft cargo hold door/s as required in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements

3

Respond to problems in loading aviation freight and baggage

3.1

Faults during loading, stowing and securing freight/baggage in aircraft hold are correctly and promptly identified and appropriate solution/s is determined in conjunction with other team members and/or load supervisor/team leader in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements

3.2

In-hold aircraft loading system malfunctions are correctly and promptly identified and appropriate action is taken to rectify and/or report problem in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements

3.3

Identified problem that cannot be readily resolved by load team is reported and referred to appropriate personnel

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