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Load and secure aviation freight and baggage

Load and secure aviation freight and baggage

Unit of competency
National Code
AVID0009
State Code
OBD34
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
13/08/2019
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
17/12/2019
Field of Education
089901 - Purchasing, Warehousing And Distribution
Original Release Date
17/12/2019
Nominal Hours
20
Description
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.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
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
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AWQ01 AVID2006 Load and secure aviation freight and baggage Unit of competency