Unit of competency Outline

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Inspect and report on obstacle limitation surfaces

Inspect and report on obstacle limitation surfaces

Unit of competency
National Code
AVIB3007
State Code
AWQ11
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
01/03/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
16/08/2016
Field of Education
031507 - Air Traffic Control
Original Release Date
16/08/2016
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to inspect and report on obstacle limitation surfaces (OLS), in compliance with relevant regulatory requirements of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) and national operating standards.It includes performing a visual inspection of OLS, reporting obstacles in OLS and reporting the return of an aerodrome to the previous status.This unit addresses aviation technical skill requirements (physical, mental and task-management abilities) related to aerodrome operations duties of ground operational personnel, and contributes to safe and effective performance in complex aviation operational environments.Operations are conducted as part of recreational, commercial and military aircraft activities across a variety of operational contexts within the Australian aviation industry.Work is performed independently or under limited supervision as a single operator or within a team environment.Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements are applicable to this unit.Use for Defence Aviation is to be in accordance with relevant Defence Orders, Instructions, Publications and Regulations.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Perform a visual inspection of OLS
  • 1.1 OLS are inspected visually and objects or structures that have or may become obstacles are identified
  • 1.2 Obstacles in OLS are removed in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 1.3 Where an obstacle cannot be removed, a determination for reporting, marking or lighting the obstacle is made in accordance with workplace procedures
2 Report obstacles in OLS
  • 2.1 Where an obstacle cannot be removed, information required for calculating declared distances and supplementary take off distances is collated in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 2.2 All relevant authorities or organisations are notified of the status of obstacles and declared distances for obstacles
  • 2.3 All relevant authorities or organisations are notified of location of obstacles, where there is no requirement for reporting declared distances
  • 2.4 All relevant authorities or organisations are notified of appropriate marking and lighting requirements using suitable means of communication
3 Report return of aerodrome to previous status
  • 3.1 OLS are inspected visually to confirm removal of temporary obstacles
  • 3.2 Relevant authorities or organisations are notified of removal of temporary obstacles, using suitable means of communication
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WG954 AVIB3007A Inspect and report on obstacle limitation surfaces Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OBD43 AVIB0004 Inspect and report on obstacle limitation surfaces Unit of competency