QCTO Airline Ground Crew NQF Level 4 Credits 125 OC93791 Training Material

Description

SayPro SAQA Training Material Occupational Certificate :Airline Ground Crew OC93791 NQF Level 04 Credits 127

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION
Purpose:
The purpose of this qualification is to prepare learners to operate as Airline Ground Crew.
Airline Ground Crew Operators load and unload aircraft, handle baggage, cargo and mail; conduct
aircraft towing/push back, marshalling, ground support equipment and docking operations; catering;
airside driving; line maintenance; passenger transfer; security; load control; aircraft dispatch;
communications; and perform other aircraft ground handling services to ensure aircraft run
efficiently.
A qualified learner will be able to:
 Perform aircraft loading and load control activities.
 Conduct safe and efficient handling of aircraft on airside and technical areas.
 Conduct passenger handling between terminal and aircraft.
Rationale:
The Airline Industry requires a training programme for the ground crew personnel to provide for ever
increasing demand arising from South Africa’s entry into the globally competitive environment and
having an obligation to provide training programmes standardized by various international bodies.
Various international protocols require the industry to stay ahead of its competitors and comply with
energy efficient operations and high levels of security operations in the airline industry.
The range of typical learners entering this qualification are people who would like to gain access to
employment and entrepreneurial opportunities in various aspects of ground crew operations ranging
from airside to land side operations, including passenger care and handling activities.
The South African society and international community will be served by qualified airline ground crew
operational staff who will not only undertake work with improved skills but are also undertaking this
work with a full awareness of the importance of energy efficiency requirements, security and ever
changing environmental considerations.
The economy requires efficient and effective airline ground crew competencies for economic growth
purposes as well as assisting respective airlines to move to a greener world, build company
competitive edge and improved customer services.
LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):
RPL provides access to the external integrated summative assessment: Accredited providers and
approved workplaces must apply the internal assessment criteria specified in the related curriculum
document to establish and confirm prior learning. Accredited providers and workplaces must confirm
prior learning by issuing a statement of result or certifying a work experience record.
RPL for access to the qualification: Accredited providers and approved workplaces may recognize
prior learning against the relevant access requirements.
Entry Requirements:
 Grade 12 or equivalent.