Escort Driver and Follow-Me Operations

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this course participants will be able to:

• Explain how Vehicle Escorts and Follow-Me operations help to facilitate safe and efficient airside operations.
• Recognize the similarities and differences that exist, in operational terms, between Vehicle Escorts and Follow-Me operations.
• Explain the role and responsibilities of the driver while performing Vehicle Escorts and Follow-Me operations.
• Describe the key steps involved in conducting a safe and efficient Vehicle Escort or Follow-Me operation.
• Describe the procedures that must be followed when conducting Vehicle Escorts and Follow-Me operations.
• Recognize what training should be undertaken to ensure the competence of drivers performing Vehicle Escorts and Follow-Me operations.

Who Should Enrol?

• Personnel required to conduct Vehicle Escorts and Follow-Me operations.
• Personnel responsible for training Escort and Follow-Me drivers.
• Airport managers, supervisors or team members with operations, safety, or compliance responsibilities.
• Anyone interested in a career in airport operations and/or safety.

Course Content

The Escort Driver and Follow-Me Operations course covers the following topics:

1. Introduction to Escort Driver and Follow-Me Operations

• When Escorts and Follow-Me operations are required
• How Escorts and Follow-Me operations contribute to secure, safe, and efficient airside operations

2. Driver Roles and Responsibilities

• Licence / permit requirements
• Safety rules and procedures drivers must follow
• Hazards drivers must be aware of and how to mitigate them safely
• The requirements for conducting vehicle checks

3. Escort Vehicle Operations

• When Vehicle Escorts may be required
• Requirements for pre-Escort briefings
• Steps involved in conducting an Escort
• Recommended procedures / practices

4. Follow-Me Operations

• When Follow-Me operations may be required
• Steps involved in conducting a Follow-Me operation
• Recommended procedures / practices

5. Training Requirements

• Training requirements and competency standards for Escort and Follow-Me drivers
• Recommended training content and delivery methodology to ensure driver competence

Assessment

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