Unit of competency Outline
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Manage traffic flow
Manage traffic flow
Unit of competency
National Code
AVIY5022B
AVIY5022B
State Code
WB873
WB873
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
21/03/2013
Field of Education
031507 - Air Traffic Control
Original Release Date
21/03/2013
Nominal Hours
80
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to work as part of a team and to conduct traffic sequencing and regulate traffic flow. This includes providing major delaying actions and minor flow adjustments to achieve the necessary spacing and order, and responding to changing conditions. Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements are applicable to this unit.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1Establish traffic sequence
- 1.1 Traffic order is established in accordance with runway mode and airspace configuration
- 1.2 Automated and/or manually determined traffic sequence is observed and monitored and adjustments to traffic flow are made accordingly
- 1.3 Traffic flow is adjusted in accordance with standard operating procedure when airways facilities are reduced and/or systems are in degraded mode
- 1.4 Scan is maintained in area of jurisdiction at a rate determined by environmental factors
2Provide major delaying actions
- 2.1 Aircraft are held in published holding patterns in accordance with standard operating procedure
- 2.2 Aircraft are held outside published holding patterns in accordance with standard operating procedure
- 2.3 Air traffic clearances are withheld or instructions are imposed to achieve the necessary delay
- 2.4 Limits are imposed on air traffic clearances when necessary
- 2.5 Major delaying actions are cancelled or relaxed when able and instructions are issued for onwards flight
3Provide minor flow adjustments
- 3.1 Aircraft speeds are varied in accordance with standard operating procedure and control techniques to achieve the necessary traffic flow
- 3.2 Aircraft route, track and/or heading is adjusted in accordance with standard operating procedure and control techniques to achieve the necessary traffic flow
- 3.3 Conditions are imposed on air traffic clearances when necessary
- 3.4 Minor flow adjustments are cancelled or relaxed when able
4Regulate traffic flow
- 4.1 Instructions issued to regulate traffic flow always maintain safety
- 4.2 Acceptable traffic flow for the given situation is achieved
5Respond to changing conditions
- 5.1 Action in response to changing conditions always maintains safety
- 5.2 Action to respond to changing conditions is completed in a satisfactory timeframe
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.
Operations may be conducted:
by day or night
in variable weather conditions
Performance may be demonstrated in:
simulated situations
an operational air traffic control workplace
Air Traffic Flow Management (ATFM) is established:
to support ATC in ensuring an optimum flow of air traffic to, from, through or within defined areas during times when demand or expected demand exceeds the capacity of the system. Managing the traffic flow in this unit of competency is part of a control service and is not a discrete ATFM service
Systems and tools include:
Maestro flow management system
Central Traffic Management System (CTMS)
slot allocation system
capped capacity
capacity modelling and international benchmarking
en route airspace design, feeder fixes and terminal area route structure
airline - ATS agreed capacity as a key performance indicator
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
regulatory standards and recommended practices
Information/documents may include:
training curricula and syllabi
Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) regulations and Manuals of Standards (MOS)
Local Instructions (LI) and Temporary Local Instructions (TLI)
equipment manufacturers specifications and instructions
Manual of Air Traffic Services (MATS)
Aeronautical Information Publication (AIP)
workplace procedures, instructions
Training Standards Manual (TSM)
ICAO Document 4444, ATM/501, Procedures for Air Navigation Services, Air Traffic Management
occupational specification for air traffic controllers
industrial certified agreements and awards
training and assessment records
operator s handbook and system manuals
documented learning and assessment strategies
Applicable regulations and legislation may include:
International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Standards and Recommended Practices (SARP)
Cvil Aviation Safety Regulations (CASR) and Manuals of Standards (MOS)
relevant Defence Orders and Instructions
Airservices Act (Cth) 1995
OH&S Legislation (state and federal)
Civil Aviation Act (Cth) 1988 and the Civil Aviation Amendment Act 1995
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance.
Operations may be conducted:
by day or night
in variable weather conditions
Performance may be demonstrated in:
simulated situations
an operational air traffic control workplace
Air Traffic Flow Management (ATFM) is established:
to support ATC in ensuring an optimum flow of air traffic to, from, through or within defined areas during times when demand or expected demand exceeds the capacity of the system. Managing the traffic flow in this unit of competency is part of a control service and is not a discrete ATFM service
Systems and tools include:
Maestro flow management system
Central Traffic Management System (CTMS)
slot allocation system
capped capacity
capacity modelling and international benchmarking
en route airspace design, feeder fixes and terminal area route structure
airline - ATS agreed capacity as a key performance indicator
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
regulatory standards and recommended practices
Information/documents may include:
training curricula and syllabi
Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) regulations and Manuals of Standards (MOS)
Local Instructions (LI) and Temporary Local Instructions (TLI)
equipment manufacturers specifications and instructions
Manual of Air Traffic Services (MATS)
Aeronautical Information Publication (AIP)
workplace procedures, instructions
Training Standards Manual (TSM)
ICAO Document 4444, ATM/501, Procedures for Air Navigation Services, Air Traffic Management
occupational specification for air traffic controllers
industrial certified agreements and awards
training and assessment records
operator s handbook and system manuals
documented learning and assessment strategies
Applicable regulations and legislation may include:
International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Standards and Recommended Practices (SARP)
Cvil Aviation Safety Regulations (CASR) and Manuals of Standards (MOS)
relevant Defence Orders and Instructions
Airservices Act (Cth) 1995
OH&S Legislation (state and federal)
Civil Aviation Act (Cth) 1988 and the Civil Aviation Amendment Act 1995
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 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
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
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 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
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
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| S6840 | AVI5Y2208B | Manage traffic flow | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AVD82 | AVIY5022 | Manage traffic flow | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| S634 | AVI50308 | Diploma of Aviation (Air Traffic Control) | Qualification |