Escort and Follow-Me Operations

Learning Objectives

On completion of this course participants will be able to:

• Understand how Escort & Follow-Me operations help to facilitate secure, safe and efficient airside operations.
• Recognise the similarities and differences that exist between Escort and Follow-Me operations.
• Explain the role and responsibilities of the driver in performing Escort and Follow-Me operations.
• Describe the key steps involved in conducting successful Escort and Follow-Me operations.
• Understand the procedures that must be followed when conducting Escort and Follow-Me operations.
• Understand the training that should be undertaken to ensure driver competence to conduct Escort and Follow-Me operations.

Who Should Enrol?

• Personnel required to conduct Escort 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 and Follow-Me Operations course covers the following topics:

Introduction to Escort and Follow-Me Operations

• What Escort and Follow-Me operations are required.
• How Escort and Follow-Me operations contribute to secure, safe and efficient airside operations.

Driver Roles and Responsibilities

• Licence / permit requirements.
• Basic safety rules drivers should follow.
• Hazards drivers must be aware of and manage.
• The requirements for conducting vehicle checks.

Escort Operations

• When Escort operations may be required.
• Requirements for pre-Escort briefings.
• Steps involved in conducting Escort operations.
• Recommended procedures / practices.

Follow-Me Operations

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

Training Requirements

• Best practice training methodology to ensure driver competence.
• Recommended training content.

Assessment

This course includes an integrated online assessment.

Candidates must successfully complete the assessment to receive a Certificate of Completion.