Unit of competency Outline
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23/07/2026 11:02 AM AWST
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Conduct night aided vision aviation operations
Conduct night aided vision aviation operations
Unit of competency
National Code
AVIW3026A
AVIW3026A
State Code
WB830
WB830
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
08/07/2014
Field of Education
031505 - Aircraft Operation
Original Release Date
08/07/2014
Nominal Hours
10
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to plan and conduct fixed and rotary wing night aided vision aviation operations. Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements are applicable to this unit.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1Prepare for night aided vision operations
- 1.1 Pre-flight information is obtained and prepared to identify safe flight routes, weather and operating terrain
- 1.2 Risk assessment and management processes are implemented to minimise risk to safety of flight, personnel and equipment
- 1.3 Night aided lighting limitations/considerations are reviewed
- 1.4 All operating crew are briefed on the conduct of night aided aviation operations
- 1.5 Night aided personal equipment is obtained and pre-operational checks are completed in accordance with organisational policies and procedures
- 1.6 Aircraft night aided sensors, aids and equipment serviceability checks and adjustments are completed, and defects are identified and reported in accordance with organisational policies and procedures
2Conduct night aided vision operations
- 2.1 Night aided equipment and systems are used to safely operate aircraft systems
- 2.2 Instrumentation and system checks are completed at appropriate times to identify visual clues
- 2.3 Night aided human physiological conditions are monitored and corrective action is taken where required in accordance with organisational policies
- 2.4 Reconnaissance of operational area is completed to ensure aircraft safety
- 2.5 Night aided emergency and abnormal conditions are identified and reacted to in accordance with organisational procedures and practices
- 2.6 Situational awareness is maintained to ensure safety of aircraft, crew, personnel and equipment
- 2.7 Crew resource management principles and processes are implemented in accordance with organisational policies to ensure operational intent
3Conclude night aided vision operations
- 3.1 Post-flight analysis and debriefing is conducted in accordance with organisational policies
- 3.2 Post-flight documentation is complete
- 3.3 After use servicing is completed and identified defects are reported
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.
Aircraft may include:
single or multiple engine
fixed and rotary wing aircraft compatible with and authorised to conduct night aided aviation operations
Aircraft publications may include:
checklists
flight manuals
organisational policy and procedures manuals
aviation maintenance documentation
Pre-flight information may include:
authorised aviation maps, charts and flight supplements
meteorological information
terrain data
risk assessment and management factors
Work environment may include:
by night
over land or over sea
Prepared or Unprepared landing sites
Night aided environmental and cultural lighting may include:
lunar
solar
celestial
urban terrain lighting
ambient
maritime lighting
other aircraft
Night aided systems equipment preparation will include:
aircraft internal/external night aided lighting checks
aural and visual warning system checks
night aided sensors, aids and devices
Night aided vision equipment may include:
night vision goggles
night vision devices
heads up displays
forward looking infra red radars
thermal imaging systems
laser range finders
Night aided personal equipment serviceability checks may include:
non operation
intermittent operation
poor or degraded image quality
inability to focus
image obscurations
eyepiece or objective lens cannot be focused
eye-span and eye relief cannot be achieved
night aided equipment mounting systems unserviceable
low battery indicator will not illuminate during check
night aided sensors fail to initialise/self-test
Night aided compatible personal equipment may include:
hand-held torches
IR compatible lighting systems
eye protection
flares, strobes, beacons and IR markers
lip and finger lights
personal life-support equipment
Unusual meteorological conditions may include:
dust and rain
salt laden atmosphere
high humidity
cloud
turbulence
unforecast meteorological events
laser threat environments
Abnormal/emergency situations may include:
aircraft emergencies
night aided aircraft and personal equipment failures
inadvertent IMC
degraded or loss of situational awareness
breakdown in crew coordination and communications
Night aided human physiological conditions may include:
circadian dysrhythmia
mental or physical fatigue
visual illusions
Depending on the type of organisation concerned and the local terminology used, workplace procedures may include:
company procedures
enterprise procedures
organisational procedures
established procedures
Information/documentation may include:
relevant sections of Civil Aviation Safety Regulations
in Defence context, relevant Defence Orders and Instructions
Flight Manual/Pilot's Operating Handbook (POH)
Aeronautical Information Publication (AIP)
charts
operations manuals
approved checklists
workplace procedures and instructions and job specification
induction and training materials
conditions of service, legislation and industrial agreements including workplace agreements and awards
Applicable regulations and legislation may include:
relevant Civil Aviation Safety Regulations and Civil Aviation Orders
in Defence context, relevant Defence Orders and Instructions
relevant state/territory OH&S legislation
relevant state/territory environmental protection legislation
relevant Australian Standards
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance.
Aircraft may include:
single or multiple engine
fixed and rotary wing aircraft compatible with and authorised to conduct night aided aviation operations
Aircraft publications may include:
checklists
flight manuals
organisational policy and procedures manuals
aviation maintenance documentation
Pre-flight information may include:
authorised aviation maps, charts and flight supplements
meteorological information
terrain data
risk assessment and management factors
Work environment may include:
by night
over land or over sea
Prepared or Unprepared landing sites
Night aided environmental and cultural lighting may include:
lunar
solar
celestial
urban terrain lighting
ambient
maritime lighting
other aircraft
Night aided systems equipment preparation will include:
aircraft internal/external night aided lighting checks
aural and visual warning system checks
night aided sensors, aids and devices
Night aided vision equipment may include:
night vision goggles
night vision devices
heads up displays
forward looking infra red radars
thermal imaging systems
laser range finders
Night aided personal equipment serviceability checks may include:
non operation
intermittent operation
poor or degraded image quality
inability to focus
image obscurations
eyepiece or objective lens cannot be focused
eye-span and eye relief cannot be achieved
night aided equipment mounting systems unserviceable
low battery indicator will not illuminate during check
night aided sensors fail to initialise/self-test
Night aided compatible personal equipment may include:
hand-held torches
IR compatible lighting systems
eye protection
flares, strobes, beacons and IR markers
lip and finger lights
personal life-support equipment
Unusual meteorological conditions may include:
dust and rain
salt laden atmosphere
high humidity
cloud
turbulence
unforecast meteorological events
laser threat environments
Abnormal/emergency situations may include:
aircraft emergencies
night aided aircraft and personal equipment failures
inadvertent IMC
degraded or loss of situational awareness
breakdown in crew coordination and communications
Night aided human physiological conditions may include:
circadian dysrhythmia
mental or physical fatigue
visual illusions
Depending on the type of organisation concerned and the local terminology used, workplace procedures may include:
company procedures
enterprise procedures
organisational procedures
established procedures
Information/documentation may include:
relevant sections of Civil Aviation Safety Regulations
in Defence context, relevant Defence Orders and Instructions
Flight Manual/Pilot's Operating Handbook (POH)
Aeronautical Information Publication (AIP)
charts
operations manuals
approved checklists
workplace procedures and instructions and job specification
induction and training materials
conditions of service, legislation and industrial agreements including workplace agreements and awards
Applicable regulations and legislation may include:
relevant Civil Aviation Safety Regulations and Civil Aviation Orders
in Defence context, relevant Defence Orders and Instructions
relevant state/territory OH&S 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
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
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AVX46 | AVIW3026 | Conduct night vision imaging system operations | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W889 | AVI40610 | Certificate IV in Aviation (Aircrewman) | Qualification |
| W888 | AVI30510 | Certificate III in Aviation (Rescue Crewman) | Qualification |