Unit of competency Outline
Date retreived
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22/07/2026 2:00 PM AWST
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Navigate remote pilot aircraft (RPA)
Navigate remote pilot aircraft (RPA)
Unit of competency
National Code
AVIH3019A
AVIH3019A
State Code
WG964
WG964
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
20/03/2014
Field of Education
031505 - Aircraft Operation
Original Release Date
20/03/2014
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to navigate a remote pilot aircraft (RPA) including completing pre-flight planning; navigating under normal and abnormal conditions; and carrying out emergency procedures.Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements are applicable to this unit.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Prepare charts and flight plan
- 1.1 Suitable maps, aeronautical charts and weather briefings for the intended operation are selected and the flight plan is prepared
- 1.2 Pre-operations information and NOTAM is accessed, analysed and applied to flight plan
- 1.3 Hazards are clearly indicated on charts where applicable and controls are implemented
- 1.4 Effects of wind velocity, adverse environmental conditions and contingency actions are planned for as appropriate
2 Comply with airspace procedures
- 2.1 Air traffic clearances are accessed and compliance with air traffic regulations is maintained
- 2.2 Airspace procedures and protocols are followed
- 2.3 Entrance into Controlled Airspace is undertaken only in compliance regulatory requirements and workplace procedures
3 Conduct departure procedures
- 3.1 Remote pilot station is organised and essential information is accessed
- 3.2 Departure administration tasks and communications are conducted
- 3.3 Orientation to ground level is maintained
- 3.4 Control of the RPA is given precedence over conducting navigation and communication tasks
- 3.5 Situational awareness and lookout is maintained using a systematic scan technique
- 3.6 Local and published noise abatement requirements and curfews are observed
- 3.7 Separation with other air traffic is maintained
4 Maintain RPA in operational area
- 4.1 Planned route is followed in accordance with workplace procedures
- 4.2 Communication tasks are completed in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements
- 4.3 RPA endurance is monitored and energy reserve needs are revised
- 4.4 Pre-descent or navigation turning point checks are executed in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements
- 4.5 Air traffic separation is maintained at all times
- 4.6 RPA is controlled according to workplace policies and procedures
- 4.7 Deteriorating visual meteorological conditions are recognised and appropriate RPA corrective actions are taken
- 4.8 Situational awareness and lookout is undertaken using a systematic scan technique
5 Navigate RPA within visual line of sight
- 5.1 Visual line of sight of the RPA is maintained at all times
- 5.2 Awareness of current and forecast weather conditions is maintained
- 5.3 Systematic scan technique is implemented at all times
- 5.4 Hazards and threats are identified and appropriately controlled
- 5.5 Effects of wind velocity, adverse environmental conditions and contingency actions are responded to as appropriate
- 5.6 Situational awareness is maintained at all times
6 Apply lost link procedure
- 6.1 Lost link profile and routing is prepared and validated
- 6.2 Fail-safe mechanism is reviewed and activated as appropriate in accordance with the RPAS flight manual
7 Apply lost radio communication procedure
- 7.1 Lost radio communications procedure and profile are prepared and validated
- 7.2 Back-up radio and/or alternate communication means are confirmed as appropriate in accordance with operations manual
8 Execute arrival procedures
- 8.1 Arrivals procedures are executed in accordance with operations manual
- 8.2 Lookout is maintained using a systematic scan technique
- 8.3 Situation awareness is maintained at all times
- 8.4 Local and published noise abatement requirements and curfews are observed
- 8.5 Separation with air traffic is maintained
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 may be undertaken in:
visual line of sight (VLOS)
visual meteorological conditions
extended line of sight (E-LOS)
Performance may be demonstrated in:
single engine RPA
multi engine RPA
variable flight situations
abnormal situations
Aircraft may include:
remotely piloted aircraft (RPA)/unmanned aircraft
Crew may include:
remote pilot
payload or sensor operator or technicians
remote observers
other ground crew
Instruments may be:
fitted flight instruments
those included in the applicable ground control station
Limitations may be imposed by:
airspace endorsements
Class of airspace must be:
Class G airspace as designated by the regulator and may be in:
restricted an danger areas
military control zones
Navigation aids may include electronic, mechanical and/or radio systems such as:
Surface Radar
GPS (Global Positioning System)
FMS (Flight Management Systems)
Computer based map displays
Operation of navigation aids/systems may include:
normal mode
degraded mode
Circuit procedures may include:
those applicable to launch and recovery of an RPA
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 pertaining to the navigation of an RPA
in Defence context, relevant Defence Orders and Instructions
flight manual
Manual of Standards
Australian Aeronautical Publication (AIP)
En Route Supplement Australia (ERSA) or equivalent
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
relevant Bureau of Meteorology, International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and/or World Meteorology Organization (WMO) publications
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 RPAS rating requirements of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) such as:
Manual of Standards
relevant Defence documentation such as:
Defence Orders and Instructions
Tasks may be undertaken in:
visual line of sight (VLOS)
visual meteorological conditions
extended line of sight (E-LOS)
Performance may be demonstrated in:
single engine RPA
multi engine RPA
variable flight situations
abnormal situations
Aircraft may include:
remotely piloted aircraft (RPA)/unmanned aircraft
Crew may include:
remote pilot
payload or sensor operator or technicians
remote observers
other ground crew
Instruments may be:
fitted flight instruments
those included in the applicable ground control station
Limitations may be imposed by:
airspace endorsements
Class of airspace must be:
Class G airspace as designated by the regulator and may be in:
restricted an danger areas
military control zones
Navigation aids may include electronic, mechanical and/or radio systems such as:
Surface Radar
GPS (Global Positioning System)
FMS (Flight Management Systems)
Computer based map displays
Operation of navigation aids/systems may include:
normal mode
degraded mode
Circuit procedures may include:
those applicable to launch and recovery of an RPA
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 pertaining to the navigation of an RPA
in Defence context, relevant Defence Orders and Instructions
flight manual
Manual of Standards
Australian Aeronautical Publication (AIP)
En Route Supplement Australia (ERSA) or equivalent
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
relevant Bureau of Meteorology, International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and/or World Meteorology Organization (WMO) publications
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 RPAS rating requirements of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) such as:
Manual of Standards
relevant Defence documentation such as:
Defence Orders and Instructions
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| AWP69 | AVIH3019 | Navigate remote pilot aircraft systems | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J723 | AVI30813 | Certificate III in Aviation (Remote Pilot - Visual Line of Sight) | Qualification |