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Maintain basic situation awareness in the aviation workplace

Maintain basic situation awareness in the aviation workplace

Unit of competency
National Code
AVIZ1005B
State Code
WB889
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
18/07/2008
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
08/07/2014
Field of Education
080301 - Business Management
Original Release Date
08/07/2014
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit involves the skills, knowledge and attitudes required to manage basic situation awareness in aviation workplaces, including being aware of and assessing situations, making appropriate decisions, setting appropriate work priorities, carrying out workplace tasks, and communicating/working with others in accordance with workplace procedures and relevant regulatory requirements. Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements are applicable to this unit.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1Maintain basic situation awareness
  • 1.1 Continuous monitoring is demonstrated of all critical factors relevant to the safety and security of an aviation workplace
  • 1.2 All relevant indications of an unsafe or insecure situation are recognised and appropriate action is taken to alert relevant personnel and/or take appropriate action in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements
2Assess situations and take appropriate action
  • 2.1 Factors that may adversely affect the safety and security of an aviation workplace are identified
  • 2.2 Relevant information concerning the safety and security of an aviation workplace is recognised and interpreted and timely action is taken in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 2.3 Risks to workplace safety and security are recognised and appropriate action is taken to control the risk in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements
  • 2.4 Changes to workplace environment and related risks are monitored and managed to ensure a safe outcome to workplace operations
  • 2.5 A safe alternative plan of action is formulated and implemented where necessary as a result of changed circumstances and risks
3Set priorities and manage work tasks
  • 3.1 Priorities are set and workload is organised to ensure completion of all assigned tasks relevant to the safety and security of the workplace
  • 3.2 Appropriate tasks are prioritised and implemented to maintain ongoing workplace operations and achieve workplace objectives
  • 3.3 Relevant information is accessed and used to ensure the safety and security of the workplace when completing workplace tasks
  • 3.4 Tasks critically essential for the safety and security of the workplace are given priority over less important activities and are completed in accordance with workplace procedures, checklists and regulatory requirements
  • 3.5 Situation awareness is maintained at all times during workplace activities
  • 3.6 Symptoms of fatigue are recognised and appropriate action is taken to reduce its effects
4Work with others in the management of situation awareness
  • 4.1 Communication with relevant personnel is undertaken in an effective and efficient manner to achieve situation awareness and all requirements for the safety and security of the workplace
  • 4.2 Team members and others in the workplace are encouraged to participate in and contribute to the safety and security of the workplace
  • 4.3 Effective interpersonal skills are used when working with others to maintain awareness and the safety and security of the workplace
  • 4.4 Appropriate action is taken in conjunction with others to cooperatively correct any identified unsafe and/or insecure situations which may develop during workplace activities
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
Aviation workplaces may include:
airports
aircraft
other aviation facilities
Performance may be demonstrated in:
appropriately simulated work situations
an operational aviation workplace
Factors that may adversely affect the safety and/or security situation of an aviation workplace may include but are not restricted to:
changes in the wind and weather conditions
equipment or facility breakdown, malfunction or failure
persons committing criminal acts
breaches of security regulations and procedures
safety hazards in the workplace such as rotating equipment and propellers, jet blast, slippery surfaces, exposed electrical leads and connections, toxic materials, etc.
poor housekeeping in the workplace
security threat
equipment exceeding nominated operating parameters and tolerances
moving vehicles and aircraft in the workplace environs
a workplace emergency such as a fire, flood, chemical/toxic spill, crash, personnel injury, etc.
Information/indicators concerning the potential safety/security problems in an aviation workplace may include, but are not restricted to:
weather and other meteorological information that indicates a potential threat to workplace operations and/or personnel in the workplace
information of deteriorating or faulty equipment or facility performance obtained through routine checks of equipment and facilities
persons acting suspiciously
observed breaches of security regulations and procedures
recognition of safety hazards in the workplace and/or breaches of safety policies and procedures
observed rubbish/untidiness in the workplace
indications of a poorly maintained workplace and related facilities
observation and recognition of a security threat
indications that equipment is, or may be, exceeding operating parameters and tolerances
warning signs and visual/audible signals indicating hazards arising from moving vehicles and/or aircraft in the workplace
emergency sirens and alarms
Persons consulted may include:
security personnel
safety personnel
other workplace personnel and managers
emergency services personnel
aviation passengers
visitors to the workplace
contractors
relevant human resources staff
airline personnel and managers
relevant technical staff
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 regulations pertaining to the aviation workplace concerned
local instructions pertaining to the aviation workplace concerned
safety and security policies, procedures and guidelines
workplace procedures and instructions and job specifications
emergency procedures
relevant approved aviation publications
equipment facility performance specifications/charts (where applicable)
operations manuals
approved workplace checklists
weather and meteorological information, charts, advice and forecasts
induction and training materials
conditions of service, legislation and industrial agreements including workplace agreements and awards
Applicable regulations and legislation may include:
Civil Aviation Act
relevant requirements, standards and recommended practices of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) pertaining to the aviation workplace concerned
relevant Australian Civil Aviation Safety Regulations and Civil Aviation Orders pertaining to the aviation workplace concerned
relevant IATA regulations
relevant state/territory OH&S legislation
relevant security regulations
relevant health, food handling and hygiene legislation
relevant state/territory environmental protection legislation
relevant Australian Standards
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
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S6738 AVI1Z508B Maintain basic situation awareness in the aviation workplace Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
AWO76 AVIZ1005 Maintain basic situational awareness in an aviation workplace Unit of competency