Unit of competency Outline
Date retreived
23/07/2026 11:12 AM AWST
23/07/2026 11:12 AM AWST
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Coordinate aircraft ground operations
Coordinate aircraft ground operations
Unit of competency
National Code
AVIW3021A
AVIW3021A
State Code
WB826
WB826
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
20/03/2014
Field of Education
031507 - Air Traffic Control
Original Release Date
20/03/2014
Nominal Hours
10
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to coordinate aircraft ground operations. Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements are applicable to this unit.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1Regulate aircraft engine ground running
- 1.1 Appropriate ground engine running locations are selected
- 1.2 Engine ground running is checked in relation to time, duration and level
- 1.3 Ground running activities are reported
2Control aircraft parking
- 2.1 Compliance with aircraft parking restrictions is checked
- 2.2 Aircraft push-backs are monitored
- 2.3 Marshalling services are provide (if applicable)
- 2.4 Parking breaches are logged and reported, and appropriate action is taken
3Provide 'follow-me' services to aircraft
- 3.1 The need for the service is appropriately assessed
- 3.2 Appropriate communications are established and maintained
- 3.3 Appropriate routes are taken
4Provide for security of aircraft on the ground
- 4.1 Parked aircraft are routinely observed
- 4.2 Suspicious or unusual activity in the vicinity of parked aircraft is investigated, logged and reported
5Monitor aircraft refuelling
- 5.1 The use of correct procedures and standards in refuelling activities is monitored
- 5.2 Correct disposal of fuel samples is ensured
- 5.3 Breaches are logged and reported
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.
Types of aircraft may include:
commercial passenger aircraft
freighter aircraft
commercial charter aircraft
Dependent on the type of organisation concerned and the local terminology used, workplace procedures may include:
company procedures
enterprise procedures
organisational procedures
established procedures
standard operating procedures (SOPs)
The work site may include:
the airside
Information/documents may include:
aerodrome manuals
workplace operating procedures manuals
workplace procedures and instructions and job specification
Manual of Standards - Aerodromes (part 139)
En Route Supplement Australia (ERSA)
airline timetables
induction and training materials
Applicable regulations and legislation may include:
sections of Civil Aviation Safety Regulations and Civil Aviation Orders
relevant requirements, standards and recommended practices of the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) pertaining to airport reporting
Manual of Standards - Aerodromes (part 139)
sections of Transport Safety Investigations Act pertaining to the reporting of transport safety matters
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance.
Types of aircraft may include:
commercial passenger aircraft
freighter aircraft
commercial charter aircraft
Dependent on the type of organisation concerned and the local terminology used, workplace procedures may include:
company procedures
enterprise procedures
organisational procedures
established procedures
standard operating procedures (SOPs)
The work site may include:
the airside
Information/documents may include:
aerodrome manuals
workplace operating procedures manuals
workplace procedures and instructions and job specification
Manual of Standards - Aerodromes (part 139)
En Route Supplement Australia (ERSA)
airline timetables
induction and training materials
Applicable regulations and legislation may include:
sections of Civil Aviation Safety Regulations and Civil Aviation Orders
relevant requirements, standards and recommended practices of the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) pertaining to airport reporting
Manual of Standards - Aerodromes (part 139)
sections of Transport Safety Investigations Act pertaining to the reporting of transport safety matters
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
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AWP07 | AVIW3021 | Coordinate aircraft ground operations | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J722 | AVI30713 | Certificate III in Aviation (Aerodrome Operations) | Qualification |
| S628 | AVI30408 | Certificate III in Aviation (Ground Operations and Service) | Qualification |