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. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Works may need to occur:
by day or by night
in any weather conditions

Relevant authorities for reporting purposes include:
aerodrome operator or delegated person
NOTAM Office (Airservices Australia)
Civil Aviation Safety Authority
Air Traffic Control (ATC)
Australian Defence Forces Command for military bases
aerodrome users

Aerodromes may include:
licensed aerodromes
unlicensed aerodromes

Aerodrome works are classified as:
Time Limited Works not affecting normal aircraft operations (movement area operational in less than 10 minutes)
Time Limited Works requiring a NOTAM, where normal aircraft operations are not affected (movement area not operational within 10 minutes)
works requiring NOTAM, with attached MOWP
MOWP, where regular public transport (RPT) or other regular users are disrupted (movement area not operable within 30 minutes)

Aerodrome works may include:
maintenance of markings and lights
mowing grass
rolling surfaces
sweeping pavements
minor repairs to pavements
surveys and inspections
major construction or repairs to the movement area
painting and repainting

Processes for the safe conduct of works includes:
work procedures
identifying safe work vehicle movement areas
instructing work personnel

Relevant works information include:
MOWP
NOTAM
other written or verbal notification

Procedures for making the movement area safe for aerodrome works include:
marking the unserviceable area
partial closure of the movement area
closing the movement area (aerodrome closure)
contacting the aerodrome user
extinguish lighting to the hazardous section of the movement area
lighting required to carry out works does not represent a hazard to aircraft operations
accessing and promulgating as appropriate public weather and aviation forecasts and current weather products applicable to the worksite

Inspection of vehicles includes:
roadworthiness
fuel and oil leakage
appropriate markings and lights

Assessment of personnel includes:
confirmation of authorisation to enter the airside
confirmation of appropriate licences to operate vehicles and equipment
checking of understanding of:
aerodrome terminology, signs and radio instructions
aerodrome markings and signage
vehicle restriction zones around aircraft, navigation beacons, lights
required vehicle marking and lighting requirements
aerodrome speed limits
directions from the safety officer
current and forecast aerodrome weather conditions

Vehicle or other mobile obstacle markings and equipment include:
orange or yellow paint (for vehicles regularly used on movement area)
warning lights (orange/amber/yellow)
radio equipment as required
company colours

Unserviceability markers and cones include:
signal circle markers
unserviceability cross markers
unserviceability cones
displaced threshold markers
unserviceability lighting

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 supervising the safety of aerodrome works and general access (i.e. CAR 89 I, Schedule 10)
aerodrome manuals
workplace operating procedures manuals
Manual of Standards - Aerodromes (previously Rules and Practices for Aerodromes [RPA])
En Route Supplement Australia (ERSA)
manufacturers specifications for equipment
RPT routes and timetables
MOWPs
induction and training materials
relevant documents from Bureau of Meteorology, International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and the World Meteorological Organization (WMO)

Applicable regulations and legislation may include:
relevant Civil Aviation Act (1988) and Civil Aviation Regulations and Orders (i.e. CAR 89 I, Schedule 10)
Manual of Standards - Aerodromes (previously Rules and Practices for Aerodromes [RPA])
applicable state, territory and commonwealth regulations concerning:
OH&S
workplace relations
workers compensation
ADG Code and Mines Regulation Act for fuel
environmental protection
equal opportunity

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria of this unit and include demonstration of applying:

the underpinning 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 a period of time and in a suitable range of contexts
Processes and techniques must be equitable and fulfil regulatory requirements. This includes the assessment of language and literacy proficiency to the required workplace standard

Resources for assessment include:

a range of relevant exercises, case studies and 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/or equipment, and/or
applicable documentation including workplace procedures, regulations, codes of practice and operation manuals

Method of assessment
Assessment of this unit must be undertaken by a registered training organisation
As a minimum, assessment of knowledge must be conducted through appropriate written/oral tests

Practical assessment must occur:

through appropriately simulated activities at the registered training organisation, and/or
in an appropriate range of situations in the workplace