Airport Services

Overview

Framework:
RQF
Level:
Level 2
Unit No:
H/615/7842
Credits:
4
Guided learning hours:
32 hours

Assessment Guidance

Portfolio of Evidence.

Unit Learning Outcomes

1

Know the main services and facilities that airports provide for their travelling customers.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1
    Describe the type of information airports provide for their customers via the internet.
  • 1.2
    Describe the type of information airports provide for their customers who are en route to an airport (e.g. signage, transport links and services, etc).
  • 1.3
    Describe the type of information airports provide for their customers at the terminal.
2

Know the infrastructure and services that airports provide for airlines.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1
    Describe the range of infrastructure and facilities that airports provide for airlines and why they are important including
    a) runways and taxiways
    b) navigation aids, airfield and approach lighting
    c) aprons, getaways/airbridges

    d) airport fire service

3

Know about potential hazards at airports and how they are reduced.

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1
    Describe the key health, safety and security hazards at airports.
  • 3.2
    Outline the measures airports take to reduce risks.