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Operate aircraft push-out tug

Operate aircraft push-out tug

Unit of competency
National Code
AVIW3005
State Code
AWP10
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Transition (Replaced)
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
01/03/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
16/08/2016
Field of Education
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
16/08/2016
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to operate an aircraft push-out tug, in compliance with relevant regulatory requirements of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) and national operating standards.It includes conducting pre-operational checks on a tug, operating tug, and conducting post-operational checks of tug.This unit addresses aviation technical skill requirements (physical, mental and task-management abilities) related to equipment and system operations 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.Use for Defence Aviation is to be in accordance with relevant Defence Orders, Instructions, Publications and Regulations.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Conduct pre-operational checks on a tug
  • 1.1 Personal protective equipment is selected and used in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 1.2 Pre-operational checks of tug are conducted in accordance with workplace procedures and manufacturer instructions
  • 1.3 Fluid levels are topped up as required
  • 1.4 Equipment faults and malfunctions identified during pre-operational checks are rectified or reported in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements
2 Operate tug
  • 2.1 Tug is manoeuvred to aircraft and positioned in preparation for aircraft ground manoeuvres or push-out operations in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 2.2 Tug is coupled to aircraft in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 2.3 Tug is operated in accordance with workplace procedures and manufacturer instructions
  • 2.4 Hazards associated with operating tug are identified and appropriate precautions are taken in accordance with work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) regulations and workplace hazard management strategies
  • 2.5 Aircraft ground manoeuvres and/or push-out of aircraft are conducted in accordance with directions of ground maintenance personnel and aircrew
  • 2.6 Tug is uncoupled from aircraft at completion of required operations
  • 2.7 Tug is manoeuvred to allocated parking or storage area at completion of scheduled haulage activities and is shut down
3 Conduct post-operational checks of tug
  • 3.1 Post-operational checks of tug are conducted in accordance with workplace procedures and manufacturer instructions
  • 3.2 Equipment faults and malfunctions identified during post-operational checks are rectified or reported in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements
  • 3.3 Tug is refuelled and fluid levels are topped up in accordance with workplace procedures and manufacturer instructions
  • 3.4 Equipment log or operational documentation is completed in accordance with workplace procedures, local instructions and regulatory requirements
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WB823 AVIW3005B Operate aircraft push-out tug Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OBC27 AVIW0019 Operate aircraft push-out tug Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
AZS3 AVI30416 Certificate III in Aviation (Ground Operations and Service) Qualification