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Operate and manage remote pilot aircraft systems (RPAS)

Operate and manage remote pilot aircraft systems (RPAS)

Unit of competency
National Code
AVIW3038A
State Code
WG976
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
23/12/2013
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
40
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to operate as a remote pilot of a remote pilot aircraft system (RPAS) during visual meteorological conditions (VMC). This includes operating and managing aircraft systems, sub-systems (equipment) and devices.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Operate and manage RPA systems during normal flight
  • 1.1 All systems, sub-systems (equipment) and devices applicable to the RPA are operated in accordance with manufacturer's Pilot Operator's Handbook (POH)/Flight Manual and company operations manual
  • 1.2 Systems, sub-systems (equipment) and devices are monitored using a systematic scan technique
  • 1.3 Systems and flight environment information is analysed to identify actual and potential threats or errors
  • 1.4 Automated systems are utilised to manage RPA control station workload
  • 1.5 Checklist procedures are completed as appropriate to the RPA system
2 Manage RPA systems during abnormal and emergency procedures
  • 2.1 Abnormal or emergency situations are recognized and addressed
  • 2.2 RPA control is maintained at all times
  • 2.3 Affected RPA system is identified and confirmed
  • 2.4 From memory, recall items are stated and performed in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions Pilot Operator's Handbook (POH)/Flight Manual or company operations manual
  • 2.5 Appropriate abnormal or emergency procedures are performed in accordance with relevant workplace and emergency procedures and regulatory requirements
  • 2.6 Course of action is decided, implemented, evaluated and revised to achieve safest outcomes
  • 2.7 Location and operation of emergency systems applicable to RPAS are demonstrated and explained
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:
Visual Line of Sight,
Visual Metrological Conditions (VMC)
Performance may be demonstrated in:
single engine RPA
multi engine RPA
variable weather conditions
variable flight situations
abnormal situations
Aircraft may include:
Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA)/Unmanned aircraft
Crew may include:
Remote Pilot
Remote Observers
Payload, Sensor operators and technicians
Instruments may be:
flight instruments suitable for flight
head up display suitable for flight
Limitations may be imposed by:
local noise abatement requirements and curfews
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
Conditions may include:
Autopilot/Flight Director
FMS/other NAV system
simulation of emergency and abnormal procedures
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
in Defence context, relevant Defence Orders and Instructions
Manual of Standards
Aeronautical Information Publication (AIP)
En Route Supplement Australia (ERSA)
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
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.
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
AWP01 AVIW3038 Operate and manage 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