Basic Ramp Safety (Practical)

Paper Code: 
24GBTM106
Credits: 
2
Contact Hours: 
30.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

This course will enable the students to understand Basic Ramp Safety operations and safety measures.

 

Course Outcomes: 

Course

Learning outcomes

           (at course level)

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment Strategies

Course Code

Course Title

24GBTM106

Basic Ramp Safety (Practical)

CO43:Demonstrate an understanding of airport communication.

CO44:Ability to implement security for ground support.

CO45:Explore health and safety measures and weather conditions.

CO46:Analysing the traffic rules for ramp.

CO47:Explore and identify fire threats and prevention.

CO48:Contribute effectively in course-specific interaction

Approach in teaching:

Interactive Lectures, Discussion, Power Point Presentations, Informative videos

Learning activities for the students:

Self learning assignments, Effective questions, presentations, Field trips.

 

 

CA Test Quiz, Poster Presentations,

Power Point Presentations, Individual and group projects,

Open Book Test, Semester End Examination

 

6.00
Unit I: 

Introduction :

The airport environment, Ramp: Ramp operations and safety, Functions at Ramp, Role and Responsibility of Ramp officer, Aircraft ground handling, Marshaling.

6.00
Unit II: 

Security of Ground Support :

Aircraft ground support equipment, Ramp Safety and Security, Aircraft danger zones, Aircraft Noise.

6.00
Unit III: 

Weather Conditions:

Health and safety, severe weather conditions, impact of weather on ramp operations.

6.00
Unit IV: 

Traffic Rules:

Traffic rules at the ramp, Authority to drive airside, Speed Limit, Accident and incident reporting.

6.00
Unit V: 

Fire:

Fire prevention, Fire protection and fire action, First aid.

Essential Readings: 

1. Ashford/Stanton/Moore/Beasley Airport Operation: McGraw-Hill Professional
2. IATA, IATA Book on Aviation Security Awareness
3. Seth B. Young/ Wells Airport Planning & Management: McGraw Hill Professional.

References: 

Suggested Readings:

  1. IATA Training module- https://www.iata.org/
  2. Online Sources

E-resources

  1. https://epgp.inflibnet.ac.in/Home/ViewSubject?catid=Cdnwi2LUCCLzrJZ76d/o1A==
  2. https://www.iata.org

 

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