Unit of competency Outline
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Apply situational awareness in remote pilot aircraft systems (RPAS) operations
Apply situational awareness in remote pilot aircraft systems (RPAS) operations
Unit of competency
National Code
AVIZ3052A
AVIZ3052A
State Code
WG985
WG985
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
5
Description
This unit involves the skills, knowledge and attitudes required to apply situational awareness in remote pilot aircraft systems (RPAS) operations, including maintaining and managing RPA's situation both alone and in conjunction with others when appropriate, assessing situations and making appropriate decisions, setting priorities and managing tasks, and maintaining all necessary communications.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Maintain situational awareness
- 1.1 Continuous monitoring of all critical factors relevant to the safe progress of a flight is demonstrated
- 1.2 Situational awareness is demonstrated through application of an effective visual scan, crew interaction, use of radio and inter-crew communication, use of traffic information and use of RPA systems where applicable
- 1.3 Trends towards an unsafe situation are recognised and appropriate corrective action is employed in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements
- 1.4 Breakdown in situational awareness is identified and is rectified promptly
2 Assess situations and make decisions
- 2.1 Operational problems are identified and analysed
- 2.2 Operational risks are assessed and reported according to workplace procedures and regulatory requirements
- 2.3 Potential solutions are identified and control measures are decided upon and implemented
- 2.4 Determined plan of action is communicated and tasks are allocated to others as appropriate
- 2.5 Plan of action is implemented and monitored to achieve optimum outcomes
- 2.6 Plan of action and implementation process is re-evaluated and amended as needed to achieve optimum outcomes
- 2.7 Extended operational changes resulting from action plan and related risks are monitored and managed to ensure a safe outcome of flight
3 Set priorities and manage tasks
- 3.1 Priorities and workload are organised to ensure completion of all tasks relevant to the safety of the flight
- 3.2 Safe and effective operation of the RPA is prioritised ahead of competing tasks
- 3.3 Critical events and tasks are anticipated and managed to ensure completion within available time constraints
- 3.4 Technology is used to reduce workload and improve ability to perform mental and manipulative activities safely
- 3.5 Fixation on single actions/functions is avoided
- 3.6 Signs and symptoms of fatigue are identified and appropriate actions are taken to manage fatigue of self or others
4 Work with others in the management of situational awareness
- 4.1 Collaboration with others is demonstrated in order to ensure the safe completion of a flight
- 4.2 Effective and efficient communications and interpersonal relationships are established and maintained with all stakeholders to ensure the safe outcome of the flight
- 4.3 Crew members are encouraged to participate in and contribute to the safe outcome of a flight
- 4.4 Appropriate action is taken in conjunction with others to cooperatively correct any identified unsafe situations which may develop during an RPA flight
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
synthetic training device approved by the appropriate authority
variable air traffic conditions
variable flight situations
abnormal situations
classes of airspace as designated by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority
Aircraft may include:
remotely piloted aircraft (RPA)/unmanned aircraft
Crew may include:
remote pilot
observers
Instruments may be:
fitted flight instruments
head up displays
Limitations may be imposed by:
local noise abatement requirements and curfews
Classes of airspace may be:
Class G airspace, as designated by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority
restricted and danger areas
military control zones
Factors that may adversely affect the safe outcome of a flight or manoeuvre may include:
changes in the wind and weather conditions en route
changes in the wind and weather conditions at the destination
engine or equipment malfunction or failure
instrument or display malfunction or failure
air traffic in the vicinity of the RPA
running out of fuel/energy
errors in navigation
becoming lost
security threat at RPA control station
exceeding nominated operating parameters and tolerances for the 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 management of situation awareness during an aircraft flight
in Defence context, relevant Defence Orders and Instructions
Manual of Standards
Flight Manual/Pilot's Operating Handbook (POH)
Aeronautical Information Publication (AIP)
En Route Supplement Australia (ERSA)
relevant sections of the Civil Aviation Advisory Publications (CAAP)
performance 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
Tasks may be undertaken in:
visual line of sight,
visual meteorological conditions
Performance may be demonstrated in:
single engine RPA
multi engine RPA
synthetic training device approved by the appropriate authority
variable air traffic conditions
variable flight situations
abnormal situations
classes of airspace as designated by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority
Aircraft may include:
remotely piloted aircraft (RPA)/unmanned aircraft
Crew may include:
remote pilot
observers
Instruments may be:
fitted flight instruments
head up displays
Limitations may be imposed by:
local noise abatement requirements and curfews
Classes of airspace may be:
Class G airspace, as designated by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority
restricted and danger areas
military control zones
Factors that may adversely affect the safe outcome of a flight or manoeuvre may include:
changes in the wind and weather conditions en route
changes in the wind and weather conditions at the destination
engine or equipment malfunction or failure
instrument or display malfunction or failure
air traffic in the vicinity of the RPA
running out of fuel/energy
errors in navigation
becoming lost
security threat at RPA control station
exceeding nominated operating parameters and tolerances for the 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 management of situation awareness during an aircraft flight
in Defence context, relevant Defence Orders and Instructions
Manual of Standards
Flight Manual/Pilot's Operating Handbook (POH)
Aeronautical Information Publication (AIP)
En Route Supplement Australia (ERSA)
relevant sections of the Civil Aviation Advisory Publications (CAAP)
performance 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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| AWO74 | AVIZ3052 | Apply situational awareness in remote pilot aircraft systems operations | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J723 | AVI30813 | Certificate III in Aviation (Remote Pilot - Visual Line of Sight) | Qualification |