Airport Services

Overview

Framework:
Access to HE
Level:
Level 3
Unit No:
Not available
Credits:
3
Guided learning hours:
Not available

Qualification Grading Type

Graded

Grade Descriptors

  • GD1-Understanding the subject
  • GD2-Application of knowledge
  • GD7-Quality

Unit Learning Outcomes

1

Understand services and facilities that airports provide for their travelling customers.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1

    Analyse the types of information airports provide for their customers

    • via the internet
    • en route to the aiport
    • at the terminal.

  • 1.2

    Evaluate the importance of communicating information in different formats throughout the passenger journey.

2

Understand the infrastructure and services that airports provide for airlines.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1

    Explain the importance of the infrastructure and facilities that airports provide for airlines, including:

    • runways and taxiways
    • navigation aids, airfield and approach lighting
    • aprons, getaways/airbridges
    • airport fire and security services.
3

Know about potential hazards at airports and how they may be reduced.

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1

    Identify key health, safety and security hazards at airports.

  • 3.2

    Explain how hazards can be reduced in the airport environment.