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Manage traffic flow

Manage traffic flow

Unit of competency
National Code
AVIY5022
State Code
AVD82
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
3.00
Current Release Date
20/10/2022
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
09/11/2015
Field of Education
031507 - Air Traffic Control
Original Release Date
09/11/2015
Nominal Hours
80
Description
This unit involves the application of skills and knowledge required to manage traffic flow during air traffic control (ATC) operations in compliance with relevant regulatory requirements of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) and national operating standards.It includes managing traffic flow safely, establishing traffic sequences and providing traffic flow adjustments.Air traffic flow management (ATFM) is established and managed using automated systems or by manual determination, 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 system capacity.If automated systems are used, human reasoning should be applied to ensure safety and the most suitable flow of traffic, particularly in times of adverse weather and/or emergency and abnormal flight operations.This unit addresses aviation technical skill requirements (physical, mental, and task-management abilities) related to ATC duties that complement the non-technical skills of Air Traffic Controllers and contribute to safe and effective performance in complex aviation operational environments.Operations are conducted as part of commercial and military air traffic services across a variety of operational contexts within the Australian aviation industry.Work is performed independently or under supervision as a single operator or within a team environment.Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements are applicable to this unit.Use for Defence Aviation is to be in accordance with relevant Defence Orders, Instructions, Publications and Regulations.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Manage traffic flow safely
  • 1.1 ATFM is established
  • 1.2 Safety is prioritised when managing traffic flow, including when responding to changed conditions
  • 1.3 Traffic flow is managed and changed conditions are responded to in a timely manner in accordance with the situation
  • 1.4 Hazards are identified, risks are assessed, and risk controls are implemented
2 Establish traffic sequence
  • 2.1 Traffic order is established in accordance with runway mode and/or airspace configuration
  • 2.2 Traffic sequence is monitored and adjustments to traffic flow are made as required
  • 2.3 Instructions to regulate traffic flow and to maintain safety are issued
3 Provide traffic flow adjustments
  • 3.1 Circumstances where delaying actions are required and their causes, are accurately identified
  • 3.2 Air traffic clearances are withheld, or instructions are imposed to achieve required delay
  • 3.3 Delaying actions are cancelled or relaxed as required and instructions are issued for onwards flight
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WB873 AVIY5022B Manage traffic flow Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
AWN4 AVI50115 Diploma of Aviation (Air Traffic Control) Qualification