Elements and Performance Criteria

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance.
Problems and irregularities that may occur when monitoring airside access and driving may include:
control and loss of keys
foreign object debris (FOD)
persons airside without appropriate identification or authorisation
persons airside without lawful reason
vehicles used airside without appropriate authorisation
Dependent on the type of organisation concerned and the local terminology used, workplace procedures may include:
company procedures
enterprise procedures
established procedures
organisational procedures
standard operating procedures (SOPs)
Workplace may include:
aerodrome environs
airside
entire aerodrome
landside
offices
Workplace procedures may include:
company procedures
enterprise procedures
organisational procedures
standard operation procedures (SOPs)
Workplace hazards may include:
aircraft movements
aircraft propellers and rotors
foreign object debris (FOD)
other vehicles in the vicinity of the aircraft
personnel in the vicinity of the aircraft
slippery surfaces
Factors that may adversely affect the safety and/or security of an aviation workplace may include:
breaches of security regulations and procedures
changes in the wind and weather conditions
equipment or facility breakdown, malfunction or failure
workplace hazards
Aerodromes may include:
certified aerodromes
Defence aerodromes
joint-user aerodromes
registered aerodromes
other (unclassified) aerodromes
Aerodrome movement area facilities include:
apron
clearway
markers, markings and aerodrome lighting
runway and runway strip
runway end safety area
taxiway and taxiway strip
Equipment may include:
computer
radio/s
telephone
vehicle with flashing light
vehicle with siren/loud speaker
Assessment of personnel includes:
confirmation of appropriate licences/authorities to operate vehicles and equipment
confirmation of authorisation to enter the airside
checking understanding of:
aerodrome markings and signage
aerodrome speed limits
aerodrome terminology, signs and radio instructions
required vehicle marking and lighting requirements
vehicle restriction zones around aircraft, navigation beacons, lights
Checking vehicles includes:
appropriate markings and lights
fuel and oil leakage
roadworthiness
Operating conditions may involve:
all weather conditions
day or night
various forms of transport (vehicle, other motorised/towed equipment
variety of terrain conditions
Persons that may need to be notified regarding airside access or monitoring airside access may include:

aerodrome tenants/users
air traffic control
airline personnel and managers
contractors
emergency services personnel
relevant technical staff
safety personnel
security personnel
other aerodrome/workplace personnel and managers
Signs and notices may include:
hazard warnings
limited access
movement area guidance signs
no smoking
speed restrictions
unauthorised entry
underground electrical reticulation

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 competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the Elements, Performance Criteria, Required Skills, Required Knowledge and include demonstration of applying:
required 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 time and in a suitable range of contexts.
Resources for assessment include access to:
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 in an appropriate range of situations in the workplace.