DEFCMD001 — Marshal aircraft

1 Prepare for marshalling

• 1.1Process aircraft arrival or departure in accordance with organisational procedures
• 1.2Determine and clarify marshalling requirements for different aircraft types, as required
• 1.3Check and verify aircraft documentation serviceability status
• 1.4Select and fit personal protective equipment (PPE)
• 1.5Apply work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) operations requirements
• 1.6Confirm allocated aircraft parking position
• 1.7Select and check for serviceability, ancillary support equipment used for marshalling and aircraft parking
• 1.8Complete relevant documentation

2 Determine aircraft parking position

• 2.1Ensure aircraft position during marshalling, aircraft parking, and use of ancillary support equipment is in accordance with manufacturer procedures
• 2.2Conduct movement on tarmac in a safe manner in accordance with organisational procedures
• 2.3Monitor environmental factors to maintain safety when marshalling or parking aircraft

3 Marshal aircraft during start/shut down

• 3.1Identify and apply special circumstances and procedures during aircraft systems start-and shut-down
• 3.2Employ standard marshalling signals and/or communication
• 3.3Maintain visual contact with pilot, other aircrew and/or ground staff
• 3.4Ensure safety of self and other personnel within the vicinity of propellers and engine intakes/exhausts
• 3.5Direct personnel to and from aircraft within prescribed entry and exit arcs
• 3.6Follow emergency procedures, as required in an incident, in accordance with operational procedures
• 3.7Secure aircraft in accordance with operational procedures

4 Marshal aircraft during taxiing

• 4.1Identify and apply special circumstances/procedures during aircraft taxiing, as required
• 4.2Employ standard marshalling signals and/or communication
• 4.3Maintain visual contact with the pilot, other aircrew or ground staff
• 4.4Maintain safety distances between aircraft and ground personnel/obstructions

What does an assessment tool for DEFCMD001 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for DEFCMD001 needs to address all 44 unit components: 4 elements with 22 performance criteria, 8 performance evidence requirements, 14 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

How does Auditori generate an assessment tool for DEFCMD001?

Auditori pulls the current release of DEFCMD001 from training.gov.au and generates a complete package: candidate assessment, assessor guide with model answers and observation criteria, and a coverage matrix mapping every component. A suitably qualified person then reviews and approves the draft in a built-in workflow — consistent with ASQA's guidance on AI use in VET — before export as branded PDF and editable Word.

Is the first assessment tool really free?

Yes. Every new account includes one free credit — enough to generate the complete assessment tool for DEFCMD001 — with no card and no subscription required. After that it's pay-as-you-go per unit.

Can I check my existing DEFCMD001 assessment instead of generating a new one?

Yes — upload your existing assessment or learner guide and Auditori maps it against every element, performance criterion, PE and KE of DEFCMD001, showing exactly what's covered and what's missing. Mapping costs a quarter of a credit.