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.
Aerodromes may include:
aerodrome environs:
areas surrounding navigational aids
buildings
drainage systems
fences and gates
obstacle limitation surfaces (OLS)
permanent or temporary structures in the aerodrome environment
certified aerodromes
registered aerodromes
Defence aerodromes
joint-user aerodromes
other (unclassified) aerodromes
Workplace may include:
aerodrome environs
airside
entire aerodrome
landside
office
Workplace procedures may include:
airside driving rules
company procedures
enterprise procedures
organisational procedures
standard operating procedures (SOPs)
Workplace hazards may include:
aircraft noise
aircraft movements
aircraft propellers and rotors
dust
exposed electrical leads and connections
foreign object debris (FOD)
fumes
hazardous/toxic materials
high voltage electrical cables
jet blast, propwash
other vehicles in the vicinity of the aircraft
personnel in the vicinity of the aircraft
slippery surfaces
Regulatory requirements may include:
Civil Aviation Safety Regulations (CASRs)
Defence Orders and Instructions
standards and recommended practices (SARPs) of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)
Manual of Standards (MOS) Part 139 - Aerodromes
state/territory and commonwealth regulations concerning:
workplace health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS), including drug and alcohol management
workplace relations
environmental sustainability
Aerodrome hazard and serviceability inspections must include:
animal and bird hazards and objects becoming hazards within obstacle limitation areas
movement areas:
apron
clearway
runway and runway strip
runway end safety area (RESA)
taxiway and taxiway strip
Procedures for initiating repairs or dealing with hazards and/or unservicabilities may include:
accessing current weather information and public/aviation forecasts for the worksite
closing the aerodrome to all air traffic
contacting the aerodrome users
dealing with the hazard
ensuring that lighting required to carry out works does not represent a hazard to aircraft operations
extinguishing lighting to hazardous section of the movement area
notifying appropriate aerodrome maintenance personnel or contractors
marking unserviceable area
notifying relevant aerodrome personnel
partial closure of the movement area
reporting by NOTAM
serviceability inspection following repairs/rectification
undertaking the repairs
Hazardous situations requiring reporting may include:
aerodrome works
changes to temporary or permanent published aerodrome information
circuit failure
failure of:
aerodrome beacon
lighting to the wind indicator
obstacle lights
Pilot Activated Lighting (PAL)
hazardous situations resulting in some or all of the aerodrome becoming unserviceable
partial lighting failures (such as described in MOS Part 139 - Aerodromes)
power supply failure
restoration of aerodrome serviceability
Relevant authorities for reporting purposes may include:
aerodrome operator or delegated person
aerodrome users
Air Traffic Control (ATC)
Australian Defence Forces Command for military bases
Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA)
NOTAM Office (Airservices Australia)
Persons that may need to be notified regarding aerodrome serviceability may include:
aerodrome tenants/users
Air Traffic Control (ATC)
airline personnel and managers
contractors
emergency services personnel
other aerodrome/workplace personnel and managers
relevant technical staff
security personnel
safety personnel
Hazardous situations leading to aerodrome unserviceability may include:
bird or animal activity
aerodrome works (such as Time Limited Work, major works requiring Method of Working Plan (MOWP))
changes or loss of runway surface frictional characteristics
damaged fences or open gates
damaged wind indicator
disabled aircraft, vehicles, and equipment
excessive loose materials
faulty drains
flooding
fuel and oil spills
incorrect or unclear markers and unclear runway markings
long grass, surface cracks, stones and debris
loss of runway shape
loss of visibility of markings
potholes, cracks, scouring, ruts
runway edge fretting, and drop off
stripping
situations restricting effective operation of navigational aids such as:
obstructions (trees, vehicles, structures)
vehicle movements within restricted areas
unsatisfactory bearing capacity
vehicles, plant and equipment on the movement area
Temporary aerodrome lighting may include:
battery powered lights
hard-wired portable lights
kerosene flares
solar powered lights
Suitable means of reporting may include:
Method of Working Plan (MOWP)
Notice to Airmen (NOTAM)
verbal communications
written communication such as fax or email

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 demonstration of applying:
the 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
Assessment of this unit must be undertaken by a registered training organization.
As a minimum, assessment of knowledge must be conducted through appropriate written/oral tests
Practical assessment must occur in an appropriate range of situations in the workplace.