Work must be carried out in accordance with workplace procedures and relevant IATA, CASA and other regulatory requirements.

Use for ADF Aviation is to be in accordance with relevant Defence Orders and Instructions and applicable CASA compliance.

Work is performed under some supervision usually within a team environment.

Work involves the application of operational procedures and IATA, OH&S and other relevant regulations during aviation freight weighing operations at freight terminals/depots or commercial airports across a variety of operational contexts within the Australian aviation industry.

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1Interpret freight documentation

1.1 Freight documentation is accessed and interpreted in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements

2Weigh freight

2.1 Weighing machine is prepared for use in accordance with manufacturers instructions and workplace procedures

2.2 Freight is weighed in accordance with manufacturers instructions and workplace procedures

2.3 Correct manual lifting procedures are used when transferring the freight to and from the weighing machine in accordance with OH&S regulations and workplace procedures

2.4 Measured weight of freight is accurately recorded in accordance with workplace procedures

3Measure dimensions of freight

3.1 Physical dimensions of the freight are measured in accordance with workplace procedures

3.2 Measured dimensions of the freight are recorded in accordance with workplace procedures

3.3 Freight with unusual shape is noted and an appropriate record is kept in accordance with workplace procedures

4Confirm measurement against freight documentation

4.1 Weight and physical dimensions, as measured, are compared with those contained within the received documentation

4.2 Where the measured weight and physical dimensions correspond with those in the documentation, appropriate confirmation is recorded on the air waybill in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements

4.3 Where there is a discrepancy between the measured weight and physical dimensions and those in the documentation, appropriate action is taken to contact the client and report and record the discrepancy in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements

5Sign off air waybill

5.1 The air waybill is completed in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements

5.2 The air waybill is signed off and processed in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements noting the outcomes of all measurements

5.3 The processed freight is transferred to the despatch area

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

This describes the essential knowledge and skills and their level required for this unit.

Required knowledge:

Relevant sections of Civil Aviation Safety Regulations and Civil Aviation Orders

Relevant OH&S and environmental procedures and regulations

The principles of aviation freight transport and the importance of load planning and aircraft trim

Features and differences in various types of weighing equipment used at Australian airports and aviation freight terminals

Workplace procedures for aviation freight weighing operations

Manufacturers instructions for relevant equipment used during aviation freight weighing operations

Manual lifting precautions and procedures

Risks that exist when conducting aviation freight weighing operations and related risk control procedures and precautions

Problems that may occur when conducting aviation freight weighing operations and appropriate action that should be taken in each case

Required skills:

Communicate effectively with others when conducting aviation freight weighing operations

Read and interpret instructions, regulations, procedures and other information relevant to aviation freight weighing operations

Interpret and follow operational instructions and prioritise work

Complete documentation related to aviation freight weighing operations

Operate electronic communication equipment to required protocol

Work collaboratively with others when conducting aviation freight weighing operations

Adapt appropriately to cultural differences in the workplace, including modes of behaviour and interactions with others

Promptly report and/or rectify any identified problems that may occur when conducting aviation freight weighing operations in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures

Implement contingency plans for unexpected events that may arise when conducting aviation freight weighing operations

Apply precautions and required action to minimise, control or eliminate hazards that may exist during aviation freight weighing operations

Monitor and anticipate operational problems and hazards and take appropriate action

Monitor work activities in terms of planned schedule

Modify activities dependent on differing workplace contingencies, situations and environments

Work systematically with required attention to detail without injury to self or others, or damage to goods or equipment

Adapt to differences in equipment and operating environment in accordance with standard operating procedures

Select and use required personal protective equipment conforming to industry and OH&S standards

Implement OH&S procedures and relevant regulations

Identify and correctly use equipment required to conduct aviation freight weighing operations

The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required knowledge and skills, the range statement and the assessment guidelines for this Training Package.

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria of this unit and include demonstration of applying:

the underpinning knowledge and skills

relevant legislation and workplace procedures

other relevant aspects of the range statement

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Performance is demonstrated consistently over a period of time and in a suitable range of contexts

Resources for assessment include:

a range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or other simulated practical and knowledge assessment, and/or

access to an appropriate range of relevant operational situations in the workplace

In both real and simulated environments, access is required to:

relevant and appropriate materials and equipment, and

applicable documentation including workplace procedures, regulations, codes of practice and operation manuals

Method of assessment

Assessment of this unit must be undertaken by a registered training organisation

As a minimum, assessment of knowledge must be conducted through appropriate written/oral tests

Practical assessment must occur:

through activities in an appropriately simulated environment at the registered training organisation, and/or

in an appropriate range of situations in the workplace

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance.

Aviation freight weighing operations may be carried out:

in any allowable operating and weather conditions

at an aviation freight depot/terminal, or freight check-in point at either a major airport or regional airport

within a fully manual process, or in conjunction with automated freight handling/management equipment

in relation to either domestic or international aviation freight transport

in accordance with relevant regulatory and operational requirements

Performance may be demonstrated:

in appropriately simulated freight weighing situations, and/or

in an operational aviation freight weighing situation at an airport/freight terminal

Types of freight may include but are not limited to:

general freight

loose freight

allowable dangerous goods

perishable goods

fragile goods

live freight

unaccompanied baggage

valuables

mail/express

diplomatic

human remains

Persons consulted during acceptance of freight for air transport may include:

customers

other members of the work team(s)

supervisors and managers

flight crew

dangerous goods experts and advisors

perishable goods experts and advisors

experts and advisors on the transport of animals and livestock

experts on other special categories of air freight

technical staff

Personal protection equipment may include but is not limited to:

gloves

safety footwear

safety glasses

mask or respirator (where applicable)

high visibility clothing

hearing protection

sun protection

Hazards may include:

hazardous or dangerous materials

contamination of, or from, materials being handled

spill, leakages, ruptures

dust/vapours

Hazard management is:

consistent with the principle of hierarchy of control with elimination, substitution, isolation and engineering control measures being selected before safe working practices and personal protective equipment

Dependent on the type of organisation concerned and the local terminology used, workplace procedures may be referred to as:

company procedures

enterprise procedures

organisational procedures

established procedures

standard operating procedures

Information/documents may include:

sections of Civil Aviation Safety Regulations and Civil Aviation Orders relevant to aviation freight weighing operations

OH&S regulations

workplace procedures and instructions and job specification

freight manifest, air waybill and other relevant freight documentation

aircraft loading/trim sheet

aviation freight weighing checklists

emergency procedures

flight schedules

local instructions

manufacturers specifications and instructions relevant weighing equipment

induction and training materials

conditions of service, legislation and industrial agreements including workplace agreements and awards

Applicable regulations and legislation may include:

relevant requirements, standards and recommended practices of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) pertaining to aviation freight weighing operations

relevant Australian Civil Aviation Safety Regulations and Civil Aviation Orders pertaining to aviation freight weighing operations

Civil Aviation Act

local instructions

relevant OH&S legislation

environmental protection legislation

relevant security regulations

relevant Australian Standards

industrial relations and workplace compensation legislation

D - Load Handling

This unit contains employability skills.