Unit of competency Outline
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Manage and carry out pre- and post-flight cabin checks
Manage and carry out pre- and post-flight cabin checks
Unit of competency
National Code
AVIB3004B
AVIB3004B
State Code
WB745
WB745
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
13/12/2012
Field of Education
061301 - Occupational Health And Safety
Original Release Date
13/12/2012
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to manage and carry out pre- and post-flight cabin safety, security and service checks on a commercial aircraft, including conducting required pre-flight checks, preparing the aircraft cabin for service, carrying out required post-flight checks, and carrying out all required administrative procedures related to the necessary cabin checks. Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements are applicable to this unit.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1Carry out pre-flight safety and security checks
- 1.1 Pre-flight cabin safety and security checks are carried out in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures
- 1.2 Where a problem related to aircraft safety or security is identified, appropriate action is taken to promptly address the problem and/or report it to relevant personnel in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures
- 1.3 Crew Resource Management (CRM) principles are applied in order to establish and maintain awareness of the impact of time and/or commercial pressure on safety-sensitive tasks
- 1.4 Tasks are prioritised during pre-flight checks in order to ensure that critical safety tasks are addressed prior to service checks
- 1.5 Appropriate action is taken in accordance with workplace procedures to report or rectify situations where cabin safety resources are faulty or inadequate in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures
2Prepare aircraft cabin for service
- 2.1 Preparation of the cabin for passenger arrival is conducted in accordance with workplace procedures
- 2.2 Pre-flight cabin service checks are carried out in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures
- 2.3 Cabin resources are accessed to replenish depleted stocks when necessary
- 2.4 Difficulties in the preparation of the cabin are reported/rectified in accordance with workplace procedures
3Carry out post-flight checks
- 3.1 Cabin is inspected and post-flight cabin safety, security and service checks are carried out in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures
- 3.2 Any safety or security issues, damage to the aircraft cabin and resources, defective cabin systems and depleted stocks are identified and reported in accordance with workplace procedures
4Carry out administrative procedures
- 4.1 Workplace administrative procedures concerning cabin safety, security and service checks and related action are identified and interpreted
- 4.2 Administrative procedures are implemented in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures
- 4.3 All required pre-flight and post-flight cabin safety, security and service checking documentation is completed in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace requirements
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance.
Safety, security and service checks may be conducted as a member of an aircrew team:
on any passenger-carrying aircraft type in commercial service
during short and/or long haul/international services
in any category of service for which the crew member has been trained
in any allowable operating and weather conditions
in accordance with relevant regulatory and operational requirements
Performance may be demonstrated:
on an approved cabin service simulator
in a suitably simulated work environment
on a passenger-carrying aircraft
Pre- and post-flight cabin safety and security checks may include checking:
safety resources and equipment in accordance with relevant procedures and regulations, including first aid equipment
security of aircraft cabin in accordance with relevant procedures and regulations
Pre- and post-flight cabin service checks may include checking:
cabin facilities for supplies and cleanliness
cabin to ensure that pillows, blankets and headrest covers and other passenger resources meet passenger service standards
stock of newspapers and magazines to ensure they are adequate and tidy
stocks of special resources required for children and infants
resources needed for passengers with special needs
Aircraft features and amenities may include:
toilets
wheelchairs and equipment for aiding disabled passengers
seat controls and adjustments
equipment for use with babies
audio-visual equipment
overhead lockers
telephone
movie screens
in-seat video and entertainment resources
Persons consulted may include:
other members of the aircrew team
ground staff
security personnel
technical staff
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 pre- and post-flight checks of aircraft
airline procedures and instructions and job specifications
pre- and post-flight checking procedures and checklists
operational manuals
manufacturers instructions for aircraft cabin equipment and facilities
induction and training materials
conditions of service, legislation and industrial agreements including workplace agreements and awards
Applicable regulations and legislation may include:
civil Aviation Act
relevant standards and recommended practices (SARPS) of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) pertaining to the pre- and post flight safety, security and service checks of an aircraft cabin
relevant Australian Civil Aviation Safety Regulations and Civil Aviation Orders pertaining to the pre- and post-flight safety, security and service checks of an aircraft cabin
relevant OH&S legislation
environmental protection legislation
equal opportunity and anti-discrimination legislation
relevant customs and quarantine regulations
relevant Australian Standards
industrial relations and workplace compensation legislation
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance.
Safety, security and service checks may be conducted as a member of an aircrew team:
on any passenger-carrying aircraft type in commercial service
during short and/or long haul/international services
in any category of service for which the crew member has been trained
in any allowable operating and weather conditions
in accordance with relevant regulatory and operational requirements
Performance may be demonstrated:
on an approved cabin service simulator
in a suitably simulated work environment
on a passenger-carrying aircraft
Pre- and post-flight cabin safety and security checks may include checking:
safety resources and equipment in accordance with relevant procedures and regulations, including first aid equipment
security of aircraft cabin in accordance with relevant procedures and regulations
Pre- and post-flight cabin service checks may include checking:
cabin facilities for supplies and cleanliness
cabin to ensure that pillows, blankets and headrest covers and other passenger resources meet passenger service standards
stock of newspapers and magazines to ensure they are adequate and tidy
stocks of special resources required for children and infants
resources needed for passengers with special needs
Aircraft features and amenities may include:
toilets
wheelchairs and equipment for aiding disabled passengers
seat controls and adjustments
equipment for use with babies
audio-visual equipment
overhead lockers
telephone
movie screens
in-seat video and entertainment resources
Persons consulted may include:
other members of the aircrew team
ground staff
security personnel
technical staff
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 pre- and post-flight checks of aircraft
airline procedures and instructions and job specifications
pre- and post-flight checking procedures and checklists
operational manuals
manufacturers instructions for aircraft cabin equipment and facilities
induction and training materials
conditions of service, legislation and industrial agreements including workplace agreements and awards
Applicable regulations and legislation may include:
civil Aviation Act
relevant standards and recommended practices (SARPS) of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) pertaining to the pre- and post flight safety, security and service checks of an aircraft cabin
relevant Australian Civil Aviation Safety Regulations and Civil Aviation Orders pertaining to the pre- and post-flight safety, security and service checks of an aircraft cabin
relevant OH&S legislation
environmental protection legislation
equal opportunity and anti-discrimination legislation
relevant customs and quarantine regulations
relevant Australian Standards
industrial relations and workplace compensation legislation
EVIDENCE GUIDE
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 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
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| S6766 | AVI3B408B | Manage and carry out pre- and post-flight cabin checks | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AWQ13 | AVIB3004 | Manage and carry out pre- and post-flight cabin checks | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| S627 | AVI30208 | Certificate III in Aviation (Flight Operations) | Qualification |