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.   INTRODUCTION

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The dynamics of the airside environment have the potential
for producing conict bethen personnel, equipment operations
and aircraft and/orfacilitles.
To ensure safety, quality and proficiency; denitive perform-
ance and responsibility criteria is required for at! personnel
engaged in airslcie activities. Organisations shall establish
minimum training requirements for all personnel whose
duties require airslcle acdess.
2. SCOPE
'The scope of this AHM is to' provide a guideline of factors-
_that.s'hall be considered in establishing theres'pbhslbilities.'
prociency and Iquallflcatione of personnel operating airside
as well as to dene the requirements for airslde training
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programs.
The content of this AHM should be read in conjunction with
other appropriate AHMs.  '
,3.  RESPONSIBILITIES
I/'Mt                                                                       Basic level
follow afeworliing practiceS;

-   Incl. .
,. Ppriinsl-
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Equipment operator/specialist tasks--
0' vehicle/equipment checks;

0  follow etenderd, operating procedures;
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9  incidentreoorting,
Supervisory level
o.   allocation and directicn of resources:

0  coordination of aircraft handling functions:

o'   performance monitoring;

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9   incident reporting.
Management level
'e   provision'ofresources;
0   health and safety management;

6'   budgetary control;

0'   incident reporting.

4.  TRAINiNe
4.1  Objective;
Thelobiegtiveof' training is to ensure thai,,learn,ers are
proylded'wlth the: requisite skills, knowledge and attitude to
complete the task being trained in a- safe and efficient
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22.2  Eeiini'cions                              To maintain ongoing
competence each individual's perrorrn
ance shall be assessed at intervals thatwill be not less than
once every three
training     instruction in a new task or skill or whenevor                  years.
changes to equipment or processes occur.      hisT may be aoliietied by
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Recurrent   Company, industry or legislative mandated         Refreshei training or
topics that have to be repeated within          o   Observation(s) ofthe persons performance or
specic time frames.
0   Written test(s)
Retraining   Repeat of 'Training' to verify understanding.
initiated following procedural failure,            6t  TRAINING PROGRAM ELEMENTS
accident/incident, near miss or prolonged
absence'r'rom the working environment.        6.1  Safety Training
Refresher   Revision of training-modules relevant to a      6.1.1  General
persons function.
The      matrix indicates the
Assessment                                following
A structured system to ensure the ongoing                               subjects that shall be
included in safety training according to Job function
competence of the individual"In relation to
key items. of theirJob function.
Function!
4.3  Processes                        subject
Theoretical and practical skills training shalt be conducted by
personnelwho haVe demonstrated the skills to deliver the
training effectively, and who have competence (knowledge
skill and experience) in the subjects to be instructed. 
Assessments shall be- concluded bypersons who have
appropriate knowledge, skills and experience in the functions
being assessed
Training shall be a combination of theoretical (suitable and
sufcient information and instruction relating to the topic
being trained)    practicalskills training          '
and               to verify the
learners understanding of, and ability to complete, the task
being trained.
Changes to processes or equipment shall be communicated
to relevant personnel and appropriate additional information 
and training shall be delivered
Function 1:
44                         Any person whose duties require airsicle
Records
a009SS'.
All training, asee'ssment's and competencies shall be docu-
. Function 2:  Any person whose duties require them to
mented in a timely and consistent manner.                          operate basic GSE. such as tractors, belt
The record Shall identify the date when the particular subject              loaders etc.
matter has been deliVeredto the learner; Thetrainer will sign     Function 3:  As per function 2, plus the operation of
or initial that they have delivared the training.                           specialised equipment, including but riot
The learner will, as acknowledgement and understanding                  limited to; aircraft movement unit's cdntainerl
of the training. signor initial the appropriate subject matter on               pallet loaders, delcers, catering vehicles and
the training record form                                       also exercises control on aircraft movement
Training content and records shall be made' available. for
operations and performs lead responsibility
review by an                                      over other personnel.
adthorlse'd air carrier representaliVe and/or
regulatory anthority.                                  Function 4;  First level of operational management,
Where electronic or computer based training record systems             including supervisory personnel having
are maintained. the content shall include as a minimum the             responsibility for directing staff and equipment
learner's name, test mark achieved. date of training and             resources controlling the operational activity
course reference "                             Function 5:. Station management having responsibility for
resource issues, health and safety. incident
5L  QUALiFICATlONS                           management and budgetary control
Knowledge verification will be required through, where appii~ .  Note; The abouts functional definitions should not be
cable, a written test of the topic trained which shall have a    regarded as exclusive and maybe varied as determined by
minimum pass: mark of- 30%!3and there shall be a: review    local requirements and censlderaiiOns
process for addressing 'ali question failures even if the pass
mark has been achieved. Practical competency veriliCatlon    6.1.2  Program content
shall be achleIIed through trainer evaluation.
6.1.2.1 Safety philosophy
Upon successful completion of the above, personnel can be
considered as qualied to fulfill their assigned duties.           (a)  Company safety policy and program
(b)_  Employeriemployee safety functions and responsibilities

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6.12.2 Safety regulations,                             6.1.2.7 FOD prevention program
(a)  international Aviation regulations                             Refer to AHM635
(b)  National regulations                                   6.1.2.8 Persona! protection v
(c) Ainportairside regulations                           (a) Personal protective equipmenteg.
(d)  Safe Working Practices/Safe Operating Practices .            Hi-visibillty clothing
6.4.2.3. Hazards                                          Protective ciothlng for: Ears, FeeiiToes. Knees,
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- Hands, Eyes
Examples but not all inclusive:
(a)  Vehicle movements                                   (b)  Occupational health program
(b)  Pedestrian movements                                  (0)  Musculoekeleiai injury prevention programs
(d)  Weather exposure
(c)  Aircraft movements
6.1.2.9 Accidents, incidents and Near Misses
(d)  Jet engines
Personnel injuries
(e)  Propeller driven aircraft and helicopters                   (3)
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Aircraft antennae and other protrusions .          (b) Damage to aircraft, ground equipment and facilities
(f)
(9)                                                     (0)
GSE -    Reporting
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(11)  Aircraft fuelling and f'uei spilis .             id.)  Investigation
Prevention
(i)  Adverse and seasonal weather conditions                  (9)
(f)  The cost of accidents/incidents
(j)  Night dpiaons
(k)  Working at height                                      (9)  Risk assessment review
6.1.2.10 Airside safety supervision
(I)  Slips, trips and falls
Creating an open reporting culture
(m) N0ise                                     (a)
(:1)  Manual Handling                                       (in) Performance monitoring
(0') Co-ordlnation of airside activitiesRunway incursions              (c)
(d). Workload Management
5.1.2.4 Human factors
(3)  Motivation and attitude                                 (e)
.               Decision Making
(b)  Hur'nan behaviour                                     (0  Planning
(0)  Communication skills                                    6.2   Driver Training
'd Stress
Ea;.                                                       6.2.1   Program content
Ergonomics                     V
(f)  The effects of drugs and alcohol                          6.2.1.1 The rote and res'ponsibliitlesof vehicle operators
(9}  Fatigue                                           (a)  fitness to drive (medicai/heaith standards) per national
or airport requirements;
(h)  Time pressures                                    '
(In)  use of personal protective equipment such as high
(i)  Peertmanagement pressure ''             visibliity clothing and hearing protection:
G)  Situational Awareness
(0)  general driving standards;
(3.0 Tea." work .                                (cl)  speed limits,  prohibited areas and no parking regud
531.2;6'Airside markings and signage '  ~
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6.1.2.6Eme1'gency situations                         (a) vahicie [ver$!ng;
(3)  Reporting
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(t)  staff and passengers fwalking across aprons;
(b) injuries                                          (9) vehicle towing restrictions;
(i3)  SEQUT'EWWGE'S                                        (h)  vehicle movement in proximity to maneuvering aircraft '
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(d)  S'piliage's                                                and navigational equipment/signage;
(e)  Location and response 'to alarms and emergency stops      (1)  smoking restrictions;
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(f)  Fuel shut-offs                                          0)  F00 - types. effects and required action;
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(9)  Ground io'Flight deck emergency handsignals             (k) assurance of vehicle suitabiiily for the task and used
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6.2.1.2 Vehicle/equipn'rent standards                     6.23  Maneuvering area
(a)  condition and maintenance standards agreed at aero~
Vehicle opelators requiring operational access to maneuver"
drome and/or national level;
ing aleas shall receive additional training to that outlined in
(1))  requirements to display obstruction lights and company      62.1 and 612.2 above. his? training shall include:
Insignia;
8.2.3.1 identli'cation of obstacle free areas, 8.9. navigation
(c)  requirements and content of daily vehicle inspections;        aids, limited access areas.
(cl)  agreed standards' of aerodrome and company vehicle      6.2.3.2 Aerodrome Regulations and Requirements
fault reporting and rectification;
6.2.3.3 Air Traffic Control
(a)  local requirements for the issue and display of Airside
(a)  function of aerodrorna' control and its area of responsi4
Vehicle Permits (AVPs)
bility;
6.2.1.3 Hazards of airside driving '
(b)  function of ground movement control and its area of
(a)  the danger zones around aircraft.                           responsibility;
(in)  engine  sucticnllngestion  and  blast,  propellers  and      (c)  normal  and  emergency  procedures  used  by ATC
helicopters,                                        relating to aircraft;
(c)  aircrait'refuelilng,                                      (d)  ATC frequencies Used and normal handover/transfer
(d)  fuel spillage.                                           points for vehicles;
(e)  congestion on the ramp.                              (e)  ATC call signs vehicle call signs.
r                                               phonetic alphabet.
6.2.1.4 Reduced visibility procedures                       . standard phraseology;
(f)  demarcation of responsibilities between ATC and Apron
(a)  driving at night;
Control if applicable.
'(b) driving in adverse Weather conditions. particularly low
6.2.3.4 Aerodrome Layout
visibility.
standard tCAO signs, markings and
3.2.1.5 Accident and incident reporting procedures            (a)                          lights used on the
maneuvering area;
(3)  action to be taken in the event of a vehicle accident
(b)  signs, markings and lights used to protect the runway;
([3)  action to be taken in the event of a vehicle striking an
aircraft,                                            (0)  description of equipment essential to air navigation such
as lLS;
(0)  action to be taken in the event offire,
(d)  description of protected zones related to ILS antenna;
' (d)  action to be taken in the event of aircraft accident]
incident,                                       (a)  description of lLS protected areas and their relation to
runway holding points;
(re)  action to be taken in the event of personal injury.
(i)  description  of runway instrument/visual strip, cleared
and graded area; '                           62.2 Aprdns, stands and airside reads
(9)  description of lights used on the maneuvering area with
These elements are supplementary to that outlined in 6.2.1
particular emphasis on these related to low visibility
above.
operations.
6...22't  Familiarizaticn with the apron ia'yo'utz' operational     6.2.3.5 M'aneuvering Area Driving
stands, 'vehicie' corridors. airside roads. aircraft taxi lanes.
etc.                                                 (a)  driving at night;
(a) the general geography of the local aerodrome:             (13)  operations in low visibility and other adverse weather
conditions;
(b)  aVIatton terminology used;
('0)  rights of way for aircraft,  toVred aircraft and  PFFS
(c)  interpretation of alrslde markings and signage;                  vehicles in emergency;
(d)  markings and lights for both vehicles and aircraft:           to)  actions to be taken in client of vehicle" acoidentlincident;
'(e)  signs, markings and lights used to guard runways;
'                                                            to)  actions to be taken in eVent ofaircraft accident/incident;
(f5  anycontroiled/unconlrolied taxit'yay cros'jsi'ng procedures.      (f)  actions"- to be taken if FOD or' other debris is found on
6.2.212 Airport rules; reg'uiatiiin'sandlo'r procedures pertaining        runways and taxiways;
to alrstde: vehicle operations
,                               ((g.)  procedures to be used by vehicle operators if lost, or
(:0  rules of air trafc__services as' they relate   vehicles;      '
to                unsure ofposiiion;
partioulariy rights of way;                            (h)  procedures for vehicle and or radio becoming unservice-
(b)  specic aerodro'm'e regulations. requirements and local         able whilst on maneuvering areas;
instructions;                                     (i)  alternatlve communication procedures'In event of equip-
(6.)  local methods used to disseminate general information          ment breakdown;
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and instruction to' diners;
0)  combined radio/vehicle failure procedures;
(d)  local methods used to disseminate information regarding
(k)  prevention of runway incursion.
works in progress.
6.2.3.6 Radio communication requirements and procedures
62.2.3 Procedures for crossing aircraft movement areas
(a)  radio procedures to he used, if applicable;
6.2.2.4 Pedestrian crosswalk rules
(b)  light signals used by ATC. if applicable;
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6.2.3.7 Aircraft Familiarisation                            6.3  Aircraft Handling Training
(a)  knowledge of aircraft types and ability to identify all
types normally operating at the aerodrome;             6.3.1  introduction
(b)  knowledge ofAiriine callsigns;  ,                        The functions of aircraft handling  include.  but are not
(0)  knowledge of aircraft terminology relating to engines,      limited to:
fuselage, control surfaces. undercarriage. lights. vents     (an) assembly of load in bulk or in ULDs;
etc.
(b)  loa'dingloft-loading of aircraft;
6.2.4  Driver evaluation,                      (c) completion of Loading instruction Report (LlR);
(d)  aircraft movement; '
in order to determlne the competency (both knowledge and
skill) of the airslde driver, applicants. the training program      (e)  provision and operatibn of ground SUpport'equiprnent:
must include two forms of evaluation:                     (f)  provision and operation of passenger, crew vehicles and
(a)  a theory test that challenges the applicants' recall of         amburlifi;
important information, procedures, policies. rules and    (g) toilet/water servicing;
driving restrictions; and.
(h)  cabin servicing;
(b)  a practical test that challenges the applicants' ability
(l)  catering;
to apply the airside vehicle operation requirements
(application  of knowledge)  and. ability to operate     (j)  fuelling;
vehicles and equipment (employer specic) (perform-    (k) aircraft"deioinglantllclng;
ance) in the performance of their duties airslde.
(I)  efficient management of resources, such as personnel,
6.2.4.1 Evaluation Elements                             loading and servicing equipment. etc.;
'Shall include. but not be limited to:                         (m) co-ordination  between  departments  and  functions
Aprons, stands and alrside roads                         involved in the handling of an aircraft.
(a). airside service roads, taxiway crossings and any restric-     6.3.2  General
tions during low visibility:
Personnel shall. as appropriate to their job function. receive
(b)  aprons and stands;
training on the applicable subjects'In the following list:
(c)  surface paint markingsfor vehicles and aircraft;
(a) airslde safety;
(d)  surface paint markings that delineate the boundary
between aprons and taxiways;                     (b) securityregulations;
(e)  signs, markings and lights used on the taxlway and help     (c)  irregularity/incidenilaccident reporting procedures;
indicate runways ahead;                         (d) manual handling of load;
(1') parking areas and restrictions;                       (a) safety during aircraft fuelling;
(9)  speed limits and regulations:                          (f)  principles of aircraft loading;
(h)  hazards during aircraft turna'rounds and aircraft move-     (9)  handling of loads requiring special attention;
ments.
([1)  loading incompatibilities;
Maneuvering area:                              (l)  handling cf aircraft Unit Load Devices (ULDs);
(a)  all runways (including access andexit routes), holding
(j)  operation of aircraft loading systems/securing of ULDs;
areas, taxiways and aprons:-
(k)  identification/consequences of' malfunctions of ln-plane
(b)  all signs, surface markings and lights associated with         loading systems:
runWays, holding positions, CAT 112/3 operations;
(i)  consequences of load damage and spillage;
(c)  all signs. surface markings and lights associated with
taxiways;                                   (m) positioning and operation of loading and servicing equip.
V                                                              'ment:
(d)  specic markings that demarcate the boundary between
(n)  notification to Captain ofloacl being carried:
aprons and maneuvering area;
(e)  navigation aids such as lLS, protected                  (0)  passenger embarkatlon/dlsembaritatio'n procedures;
area, antenna,
standards of aircraft cleaning,                                                                   RVR equipment and other meteorological equipment;       63)                       lavatory and fresh water
(0 hazards of operating around aircraft landing. taking off       servicing;
ortaxiing:                                     (q)  aircraft movement operations.
(g)  any locally used naming convention forparticular areas.     6.3.3  Program content
Or routes.
As determined by local requirements all Airside Drivers shall    Training content shall be based (where applicable) on the
be required to take a refresher/recurrent evaluation at    safe operating practices in:
predetermined intervals.                               lATA AHM 590 (Load Control)
lATA AHM 630 (Aircraft Handling)                                .mmmymmm 
lATA AHlVl 631 (Aircraft movement operations)
lATA AHM 634 (Passenger Boarding Bridge Operations)


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