Elements and Performance Criteria

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
visual meteorological conditions
Performance may be demonstrated in:
single engine RPA
multi engine RPA
Performance may be demonstrated on an RPA with:
fully functioning controls
the use of a suitable simulator
RPA may include:
remotely piloted RPA/unmanned RPA
Crew may include:
remote pilot
remote observers
sensor and payload operators/managers or technicians
Instruments may be:
fitted flight instruments
head up displays
displays
Limitations may be imposed by:
local noise abatement requirements and curfews
local aviation limitations / procedures
Classes of airspace must be:
in Class G airspace,as designated by the regulator, and may be in:
restricted and danger areas
military control zones
Equipment for energy source transfer will be:
as appropriate for the type of RPA and the energy source being used
energy source may include:
power producing sources that power the on-board systems and thrust producing components of the specific RPA
liquid fuel
battery charger
gas
solar
other renewable energy
other power producing source
Energy source allowances may be made for:
fixed energy source reserves
en route and destination meteorological forecasts
holding requirements
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 including Day Visual Flight Rules (Day VFR)
in Defence context, relevant Defence Orders and Instructions
Flight Manual/Pilot's Operating Handbook (POH)
RPA performance manual
Manual of Standards
Aeronautical Information Publication (AIP)
En Route Supplement Australia (ERSA) or equivalent
charts
operations manuals
approved checklists
energy source log
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 OH&S legislation
relevant state/territory environmental protection legislation
relevant Australian Standards
Performance includes tolerances specified in either of:
relevant licence and RPA 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.