Apron Visual Aids

Competencies Obtained

On completion of this course participants will be able to:

• Explain how visual aids contribute to airside and apron safety in normal and low visibility conditions.
• Identify and accurately interpret the meaning of key apron:
  • Markings
  • Signs
  • Lighting
  • Markers
• Recognize the markings, signs, lighting, and other aids used to identify unserviceable areas, works areas, and obstructions.
• Identify the key visual aids that indicate they have inadvertently entered the manoeuvring area and the actions to take should this occur.

Who Should Enrol?

• All airport, airport stakeholder, and service provider personnel who are required to operate on the apron.
• Airport managers, supervisors, or team members with operations or safety responsibilities.
• Personnel responsible for training and facilitating airside operational staff.
• Anyone interested in a career in airport operations and/or safety.

Course Content

The Apron Visual Aids course covers the following topics:

1. Introduction to Aerodrome Visual Aids

• The complex airside environment at airports.
• The importance of visual aids in enabling safe and efficient operations.
• Key ICAO and ACI guidance material / reference documents.

2. Apron Visual Aids – Overview

• The challenges associated with operating on the apron.
• Key elements of the apron.
• ICAO requirements and ACI recommendations for apron visual aids.

3. Apron Markings for Aircraft

• Markings designed to aid the safe manoeuvring of aircraft:
  • On apron taxiways and taxilanes.
  • At aircraft stands.

4. Apron Markings for Vehicles

• Markings designed to aid the safe manoeuvring of vehicles:
  • On apron taxiways and taxilanes.
  • On apron service roads.

5. Apron Signs

• Key signs found on the apron and how they aid the safe and efficient manoeuvring of aircraft and vehicles.

6. Apron Lighting

• The lights found on the apron and the purpose they serve.

7. Other Visual Aids

• Key markers commonly found on the apron.
• The visual aids used to identify unserviceable/restricted use areas and obstructions.

8. Closing Thoughts

• The importance of familiarizing yourself with the specific visual aids used at your airport.
• The key visual aids that indicate you have inadvertently entered the manoeuvring area.

 Assessment

This course includes an integrated online assessment. Candidates must successfully complete the assessment to receive a Certificate of Completion.