Unit of competency Outline
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22/07/2026 3:25 AM AWST
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Load and secure aviation freight and baggage
Load and secure aviation freight and baggage
Unit of competency
National Code
AVID2006A
AVID2006A
State Code
WB752
WB752
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
08/07/2014
Field of Education
089901 - Purchasing, Warehousing And Distribution
Original Release Date
08/07/2014
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to load and secure aviation freight/baggage in accordance with workplace procedures, aircraft manufacturers instructions and regulatory requirements. It includes using in-hold aircraft loading systems and procedures to load, stow and secure aviation freight/baggage on an aircraft and identifying, responding and reporting any malfunctions with the in-hold aircraft loading system and/or problems in the loading, stowing and securing of aviation freight/baggage. Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements are applicable to this unit.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1Use in-hold aircraft loading system to load and stow aviation freight/baggage onto an aircraft
- 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 manufacturers' instructions
- 1.3 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
2Stow and secure aviation freight/baggage onto an aircraft
- 2.1 Correct manual handling techniques and procedures are used when stowing freight/baggage in aircraft hold in accordance with OH&S requirements
- 2.2 Freight/baggage is secured and restrained in aircraft hold in accordance with workplace procedures, aircraft manufacturers' instructions and regulatory requirements
- 2.3 Cargo hold door/s is/are secured in accordance with workplace procedures, aircraft manufacturers' instructions and regulatory requirements
- 2.4 Security seals are placed on aircraft cargo hold door/s when required in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements
3Respond to problems in loading aircraft freight/baggage onto an aircraft
- 3.1 A problem in loading, stowing and securing freight/baggage in the aircraft hold is correctly and promptly identified and an appropriate solution is determined in conjunction with other team members and/or load supervisor/team leader in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements
- 3.2 Any malfunction of in-hold aircraft loading system is correctly and promptly identified and appropriate action is taken to rectify and/or report the problem in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements
- 3.3 Where an identified problem cannot be readily resolved by the load team, it is reported and referred to appropriate personnel
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.
Loading and securing of freight/baggage may be carried out:
in any allowable operating and weather conditions
at international airports, domestic airports, regional airports and remote airfields
in relation to any aircraft types in service in Australia
in accordance with relevant regulatory and operational requirements
Performance may be demonstrated in:
appropriately simulated in-hold loading situations, and/or
when loading and securing freight/baggage onto an aircraft
Aviation freight/baggage may include:
unaccompanied baggage
Unit Load Device (ULD) loaded with freight/baggage
containers/pallets loaded with freight/baggage
air cargo/freight
loose freight
live freight
allowable dangerous goods
fragile and perishable goods
valuables
aircraft components
mail
diplomatic items
human remains
Hazards that may exist when loading and securing aviation freight/baggage may include but are not restricted to:
incorrect lifting and manoeuvring techniques (manual handling) for the types of freight/baggage concerned, usually in aircraft cargo hold confined spaces
heavy freight/baggage
overweight freight/baggage
incorrectly labelled freight/baggage
falling freight/baggage
poorly stacked/stowed/secured freight/baggage
freight/baggage of unusual shape or physical size
freight/baggage containing illegal substances
freight/baggage containing dangerous goods (both declared and/or undeclared)
freight/baggage found to be a security risk
moving equipment within hold (where applicable) including belt loaders
uneven surfaces or gaps in the floor of the aircraft hold
protruding surfaces in the aircraft's bulkhead and hold structures
noise
dust
fire
climatic conditions/extreme temperature
Personal protective equipment may include but is not restricted to:
hearing protection
safety gloves
safety footwear
safety glasses
protective clothing
high visibility clothing
sun protection
Persons consulted during the loading and securing of aviation freight/baggage may include:
other members of the freight/baggage loading and ramp teams
aircrew
load controllers
load supervisors, team leaders and managers
check-in staff
ground support staff
technical staff
Dependent on the type of organisation concerned and the local terminology used, workplace procedures may include:
company procedures
enterprise procedures
organisational procedures
standard operating procedures
established procedures
workplace instructions
in Defence context, relevant Defence Orders and Instructions
Information/documents may include:
relevant sections of Civil Aviation Safety Regulations and Civil Aviation Orders pertaining to the loading and securing of aviation freight/baggage
in Defence context, relevant Defence Orders and Instructions
workplace procedures and instructions and job specification
aircraft load instruction report
aircraft load/trim sheets
load manifests
air waybills
operational checklists for in-hold loading systems
procedures for handling special freight/baggage such as live freight, dangerous goods, oversized baggage, fragile freight/baggage and perishable freight/baggage
pre/post operational equipment checklists
equipment logs/records
OH&S regulations
emergency procedures
flight schedules and gate allocations
manufacturers specifications and instructions for the in-hold loading system for the aircraft type
induction and training materials
conditions of service, legislation and industrial/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 the loading and securing of aviation freight/baggage
relevant IATA regulations
relevant Australian Civil Aviation Safety Regulations pertaining to the loading and securing of aviation freight/baggage
Civil Aviation Act
relevant Department of Infrastructure,Transport, Regional Development and Local Government (DOTARS) policy
relevant OH&S legislation
environmental protection legislation
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.
Loading and securing of freight/baggage may be carried out:
in any allowable operating and weather conditions
at international airports, domestic airports, regional airports and remote airfields
in relation to any aircraft types in service in Australia
in accordance with relevant regulatory and operational requirements
Performance may be demonstrated in:
appropriately simulated in-hold loading situations, and/or
when loading and securing freight/baggage onto an aircraft
Aviation freight/baggage may include:
unaccompanied baggage
Unit Load Device (ULD) loaded with freight/baggage
containers/pallets loaded with freight/baggage
air cargo/freight
loose freight
live freight
allowable dangerous goods
fragile and perishable goods
valuables
aircraft components
diplomatic items
human remains
Hazards that may exist when loading and securing aviation freight/baggage may include but are not restricted to:
incorrect lifting and manoeuvring techniques (manual handling) for the types of freight/baggage concerned, usually in aircraft cargo hold confined spaces
heavy freight/baggage
overweight freight/baggage
incorrectly labelled freight/baggage
falling freight/baggage
poorly stacked/stowed/secured freight/baggage
freight/baggage of unusual shape or physical size
freight/baggage containing illegal substances
freight/baggage containing dangerous goods (both declared and/or undeclared)
freight/baggage found to be a security risk
moving equipment within hold (where applicable) including belt loaders
uneven surfaces or gaps in the floor of the aircraft hold
protruding surfaces in the aircraft's bulkhead and hold structures
noise
dust
fire
climatic conditions/extreme temperature
Personal protective equipment may include but is not restricted to:
hearing protection
safety gloves
safety footwear
safety glasses
protective clothing
high visibility clothing
sun protection
Persons consulted during the loading and securing of aviation freight/baggage may include:
other members of the freight/baggage loading and ramp teams
aircrew
load controllers
load supervisors, team leaders and managers
check-in staff
ground support staff
technical staff
Dependent on the type of organisation concerned and the local terminology used, workplace procedures may include:
company procedures
enterprise procedures
organisational procedures
standard operating procedures
established procedures
workplace instructions
in Defence context, relevant Defence Orders and Instructions
Information/documents may include:
relevant sections of Civil Aviation Safety Regulations and Civil Aviation Orders pertaining to the loading and securing of aviation freight/baggage
in Defence context, relevant Defence Orders and Instructions
workplace procedures and instructions and job specification
aircraft load instruction report
aircraft load/trim sheets
load manifests
air waybills
operational checklists for in-hold loading systems
procedures for handling special freight/baggage such as live freight, dangerous goods, oversized baggage, fragile freight/baggage and perishable freight/baggage
pre/post operational equipment checklists
equipment logs/records
OH&S regulations
emergency procedures
flight schedules and gate allocations
manufacturers specifications and instructions for the in-hold loading system for the aircraft type
induction and training materials
conditions of service, legislation and industrial/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 the loading and securing of aviation freight/baggage
relevant IATA regulations
relevant Australian Civil Aviation Safety Regulations pertaining to the loading and securing of aviation freight/baggage
Civil Aviation Act
relevant Department of Infrastructure,Transport, Regional Development and Local Government (DOTARS) policy
relevant OH&S legislation
environmental protection legislation
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
safe manual handling techniques
correct techniques for loading an aircraft in accordance with aircraft load instruction reports and/or aircraft load/trim sheets
relevant regulations, legislation and workplace procedures applicable to the loading and securing of aviation freight/baggage
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
safe manual handling techniques
correct techniques for loading an aircraft in accordance with aircraft load instruction reports and/or aircraft load/trim sheets
relevant regulations, legislation and workplace procedures applicable to the loading and securing of aviation freight/baggage
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| S6741 | AVI2D208B | Load and secure aviation freight | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AWQ01 | AVID2006 | Load and secure aviation freight and baggage | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| S625 | AVI20208 | Certificate II in Aviation (Flight Operations) | Qualification |
| S626 | AVI20408 | Certificate II in Aviation (Ground Operations and Service) | Qualification |