Unit of competency Outline
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23/07/2026 11:14 AM AWST
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Manage remote pilot aircraft systems (RPAS) pre- and post-flight actions
Manage remote pilot aircraft systems (RPAS) pre- and post-flight actions
Unit of competency
National Code
AVIW3037A
AVIW3037A
State Code
WG975
WG975
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
20/03/2014
Field of Education
031309 - Communications Equipment Installation And Maintenance
Original Release Date
20/03/2014
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to obtain required flight information and authority, calculate launch and recovery performance, perform required before and after flight actions/inspections and ensure that the remote pilot aircraft meets manufacturer, maintenance and safety requirements prior to flight.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Complete pre- and post-flight administration
- 1.1 Pre- and post-flight planning and documentation is completed in accordance with regulatory requirements, OEM operating documents and/or operations manual
- 1.2 Remote aircraft weight and balance is confirmed as applicable
- 1.3 Pre- and post-flight maintenance release (Flight Technical Log) and flight administration is completed in accordance with operations manual
- 1.4 RPAS serviceability is determined by approved maintenance inspection; certification of inspection for maintenance release (Flight and Technical Log) is completed in accordance with operations manual
2 Perform pre- and post-flight actions/ inspection
- 2.1 Equipment and documentation is identified and carried according to regulatory requirements
- 2.2 Internal and external checks are completed in accordance with approved checklist
- 2.3 RPAS is secured in accordance with manufacturers specifications and organisational procedures
3 Perform and record pre-flight inspection
- 3.1 Pre-flight inspection of RPAS is performed in accordance with OEM documentation and operations manual
- 3.2 Appropriate actions are undertaken to rectify discrepancies and recorded
- 3.3 Pre-flight inspection is recorded in accordance with operations manual
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance.
Tasks must be undertaken in:
An area appropriate to conduct maintenance activities on the RPA
Performance may be demonstrated in:
single engine aircraft
multi engine aircraft
Aircraft may include:
Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA)/Unmanned aircraft
Limitations may be imposed by:
local noise abatement requirements and curfews
Production methods for flight plans may utilise:
manual planning methods, and
Automated Flight Planning Systems
Pre-flight planning may include consideration of:
consumables required for flight,
availability of consumables en route and/or at destination
Dependent on the type of organisation concerned and the local terminology used, workplace procedures may include:
company procedures
enterprise procedures
organisational procedures
established procedures
standard operating procedures
Information/documents may include:
relevant sections of Civil Aviation Safety Regulations and Civil Aviation Orders
relevant Defence Orders and Instructions
Flight Manual
Maintenance Release
Flight and Technical Log
NOTAMs (Notices to Airmen)
meteorological forecasts
En Route Supplement Australia (ERSA)
aeronautical charts
operations manuals
approved checklists
workplace procedures and instructions and job specification
induction and training materials
conditions of service, legislation and industrial agreements including workplace agreements and awards
Applicable regulations and legislation may include:
relevant Civil Aviation Safety Regulations and Civil Aviation Orders
in Defence context, relevant Defence Orders and Instructions
relevant state/territory WHS/OHS legislation
relevant state/territory environmental protection legislation
relevant Australian Standards
Performance includes tolerances specified in either of:
relevant licence and aircraft rating requirements of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) such as:
Manual of Standards
relevant Defence documentation such as:
Defence Orders and Instructions
approved curricula and training documentation
Tasks must be undertaken in:
An area appropriate to conduct maintenance activities on the RPA
Performance may be demonstrated in:
single engine aircraft
multi engine aircraft
Aircraft may include:
Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA)/Unmanned aircraft
Limitations may be imposed by:
local noise abatement requirements and curfews
Production methods for flight plans may utilise:
manual planning methods, and
Automated Flight Planning Systems
Pre-flight planning may include consideration of:
consumables required for flight,
availability of consumables en route and/or at destination
Dependent on the type of organisation concerned and the local terminology used, workplace procedures may include:
company procedures
enterprise procedures
organisational procedures
established procedures
standard operating procedures
Information/documents may include:
relevant sections of Civil Aviation Safety Regulations and Civil Aviation Orders
relevant Defence Orders and Instructions
Flight Manual
Maintenance Release
Flight and Technical Log
NOTAMs (Notices to Airmen)
meteorological forecasts
En Route Supplement Australia (ERSA)
aeronautical charts
operations manuals
approved checklists
workplace procedures and instructions and job specification
induction and training materials
conditions of service, legislation and industrial agreements including workplace agreements and awards
Applicable regulations and legislation may include:
relevant Civil Aviation Safety Regulations and Civil Aviation Orders
in Defence context, relevant Defence Orders and Instructions
relevant state/territory WHS/OHS legislation
relevant state/territory environmental protection legislation
relevant Australian Standards
Performance includes tolerances specified in either of:
relevant licence and aircraft rating requirements of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) such as:
Manual of Standards
relevant Defence documentation such as:
Defence Orders and Instructions
approved curricula and training documentation
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required knowledge and skills, the range statement and the assessment guidelines for this Training Package.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
The evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the Elements, Performance Criteria, Required Skills, Required Knowledge and include:
risk management
human factors
safety management systems and:
required knowledge and skills
relevant legislation and workplace procedures
other relevant aspects of the range statement
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Performance is demonstrated consistently over time and in a suitable range of contexts.
Resources for assessment include access to:
a range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or other simulated practical and knowledge assessment, and/or
access to an appropriate range of relevant operational situations in the workplace.
In both real and simulated environments, access is required to:
relevant and appropriate materials and equipment, and
applicable documentation including workplace procedures, regulations, codes of practice and operation manuals.
Method of assessment
Practical assessment must occur in a:
real or appropriately simulated environment.
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate to this unit:
knowledge and performance questions and direct observation.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
The evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the Elements, Performance Criteria, Required Skills, Required Knowledge and include:
risk management
human factors
safety management systems and:
required knowledge and skills
relevant legislation and workplace procedures
other relevant aspects of the range statement
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Performance is demonstrated consistently over time and in a suitable range of contexts.
Resources for assessment include access to:
a range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or other simulated practical and knowledge assessment, and/or
access to an appropriate range of relevant operational situations in the workplace.
In both real and simulated environments, access is required to:
relevant and appropriate materials and equipment, and
applicable documentation including workplace procedures, regulations, codes of practice and operation manuals.
Method of assessment
Practical assessment must occur in a:
real or appropriately simulated environment.
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate to this unit:
knowledge and performance questions and direct observation.
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AWP02 | AVIW3037 | Manage remote pilot aircraft systems pre- and post-flight actions | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J723 | AVI30813 | Certificate III in Aviation (Remote Pilot - Visual Line of Sight) | Qualification |