Elements and Performance Criteria

RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance.
Flight training, using a suitable training aircraft or approved synthetic flight trainer, leads to the issue of a:
flight crew licence
rating or endorsement
Flight training and aircraft operation are conducted in accordance with:
regulatory requirements
safe operational practices
administrative procedures associated with authorising and recording flight training and maintaining training records
Approved flight simulator includes:
full motion simulator
flight training device
synthetic training device
virtual reality training system
single, multiple or team operator simulator
simulator
part-task simulator
desktop simulator
operating system
associated simulator computer hardware and software
Workplace procedures may include:
company procedures
enterprise procedures
organisational procedures
standard operating procedures
manufacturers guidelines
established procedures
workplace instructions
in Defence context, relevant Defence Orders and Instructions
Suitable flight training resources may include:
aircraft
approved flight simulator
debriefing rooms
classrooms
Environmental conditions may include:
weather
hazards and threats such as power lines and masts
terrain
birds/wildlife
other airspace operations
Instructional techniques may include:
demonstrate, direct and monitor
follow me through
Trainee's cognitive load may be affected by:
lack of preparation
physical discomfort
anxiety
fatigue
unreasonable expectations
apathy
impatience
inadequate demonstration
task complexity
inadequate opportunity to practice
inadequate fault analysis
information overload
outside pressures
Training events may include:
aircraft sorties
simulator sessions
Significant details of trainee's performance may include:
strengths
deficiencies
remedial actions
self-awareness and insight
self-management
Relevant stakeholders may include:
management staff
instructional staff
maintenance staff
logistics staff
administrative staff
trainee

EVIDENCE GUIDE
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 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:
developing an appropriate lesson plan based on performance/assessment of training objectives
identifying potential threats and errors, including those associated with simulation of abnormal or emergency procedures or aircraft mishandling by trainee, and planning suitable countermeasures
pre-flight briefing covering all aspects of the training event being undertaken including Threat and Error Management issues
implementing hand-over/take-over procedures for control of aircraft
intervening where appropriate to assist trainee's progress or to maintain flight safety
recording and debriefing of training events
managing Pilot-in-command (PIC) responsibilities
maintaining situational awareness whilst providing instruction
applying Crew Resource Management (CRM) principles
debriefing significant details of trainee's performance including any Threat and Error Management issues encountered
recording results for the flight and post-flight administration in accordance with workplace procedures
reviewing and reflecting on instructional performance

Context of and specific resources for assessment
Performance is demonstrated consistently over a period of time and in a suitable range of contexts
Resources for assessment include:
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 organisation
As a minimum, assessment of knowledge must be conducted through appropriate written/oral tests
Practical assessment must occur:
through activities in an appropriately simulated environment at the registered training organisation, and/or
in an appropriate range of situations in the workplace