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Inspect and report on serviceability of aerodrome lighting systems

Inspect and report on serviceability of aerodrome lighting systems

Unit of competency
National Code
AVIB3006
State Code
AWQ10
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Transition (Replaced)
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
01/03/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
16/08/2016
Field of Education
031507 - Air Traffic Control
Original Release Date
16/08/2016
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to inspect and report on serviceability of aerodrome lighting systems, in compliance with relevant regulatory requirements of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) and national operating standards.It includes inspecting and reporting faults in aerodrome lighting, making identified unserviceable condition/s safe, and confirming and reporting the return of aerodrome lighting to serviceable condition.This unit addresses aviation technical skill requirements (physical, mental and task-management abilities) related to aerodrome operations duties of ground operational personnel, and contributes to safe and effective performance in complex aviation operational environments.Operations are conducted as part of recreational, commercial and military aircraft activities across a variety of operational contexts within the Australian aviation industry.Work is performed independently or under limited supervision as a single operator or within a team environment.Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements are applicable to this unit.Use for Defence Aviation is to be in accordance with relevant Defence Orders, Instructions, Publications and Regulations.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Inspect aerodrome lighting serviceability
  • 1.1 Access to aerodrome is arranged with appropriate authorities
  • 1.2 Lighting systems are prepared for serviceability inspection
  • 1.3 Lighting systems are inspected for serviceability, and faults or hazardous situations that may affect aircraft safety are identified
  • 1.4 Hazardous situation created by faulty lighting system/s is rectified or made safe as required, in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements
2 Report faults in aerodrome lighting
  • 2.1 Requirement for official notification of lighting faults is assessed
  • 2.2 Suitably qualified aerodrome staff or electrical contractors are contacted for repairs as required
  • 2.3 Relevant authorities or organisations are notified of damage to aerodrome lighting, switching mechanisms and circuits in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements
3 Make unserviceable conditions safe
  • 3.1 Faulty lights are replaced or repaired in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements, with minimal disruption to aircraft movements
  • 3.2 Relevant authorities or organisations are notified of works that may disrupt aerodrome operations, in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements
  • 3.3 Temporary lighting is installed as required
4 Report return of aerodrome lighting to serviceable condition
  • 4.1 Restored aerodrome lighting systems are inspected and confirmed for serviceability
  • 4.2 Temporary lighting is removed
  • 4.3 Relevant authorities or organisations are notified of restoration of lighting serviceability in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WG953 AVIB3006A Inspect and report on serviceability of aerodrome lighting systems Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OBD44 AVIB0003 Inspect and report on serviceability of aerodrome lighting systems Unit of competency