Assessor Resource

AVIE5002
Apply air traffic control communication procedures and services

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to apply air traffic control communication procedures and services, in compliance with relevant regulatory requirements of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority and national operating standards.

It includes communicating accurate operational messages, and providing timely and accurate operational information and coordination. It also includes issuing and coordinating traffic information and responding to pilot requests.

This unit addresses aviation technical skill requirements (physical, mental and task\-management abilities) related to air traffic control duties that complement the nontechnical 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 limited 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.

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Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1

Communicate accurate operational messages

1.1

Communication is delivered clearly, timely and accurately

1.2

Standard phrases are used as required

1.3

Unambiguous and concise nonstandard phrases are used

1.4

Active listening watch is maintained for all communications channels

1.5

Readbacks are provided and obtained

1.6

Delivery of voice messages is adjusted to suit receiver

1.7

Messaging protocols are followed

1.8

Most effective communications method is used

1.9

Handover or takeover is performed to achieve continuity of teamwork and service

2

Provide timely and accurate operational information and coordination

2.1

Position and navigation information is provided

2.2

Meteorological information is provided

2.3

Changes in operational status of aids to navigation, air routes and airspaces affecting flight operations are provided

2.4

Changes in operational status of communications facilities affecting flight operations are provided

2.5

Flight hazard alerts are issued

2.6

Flight safety alerts are issued

2.7

Operational information is coordinated and recorded

3

Issue and coordinate traffic information

3.1

Traffic information is issued

3.2

Traffic avoidance advice is issued

3.3

Traffic information is coordinated

4

Respond to pilot requests

4.1

Sufficient information is obtained from relevant sources to determine nature and implications of pilot request

4.2

Appropriate response is made to pilot requests

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements, performance criteria and range of conditions on at least one occasion and include:

allocating attention according to priorities

communicating clearly and concisely with others

communicating in a team by exchanging information through assigning responsibility, and acknowledging, inquiring and challenging communications errors

formulating and issuing communications messages and questions

interpreting and following operational instructions

interpreting and recording messages

listening actively

modifying communications dependent on workplace contingencies, situations and environments

perceiving and comprehending incoming information

prioritising responses in accordance with operational procedures

reporting and/or rectifying identified problems promptly

reading and interpreting relevant instructions, regulations, procedures and other information

relaying communications with required attention to detail

using standard and non-standard radiotelephony and coordination phrases

using communications facilities to maintain contact with airspace users

using most appropriate form of communication for the operational context.

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements, performance criteria and range of conditions and include knowledge of:

barriers to communication

communication codes, abbreviations and conventions

communication errors

communication techniques

communication types

communications associated with emergency and/or abnormal operations

communication procedures

coordination procedures

effects of fatigue on effective communication

frequencies coverage

handover and takeover procedures

how to read and interpret instructions, regulations, procedures and other information

messaging formats and protocols

principles of effective communication

procedures to be followed in equipment/facility failure

prompts and techniques used to assist and cue coordination and communications

qualitative aspects of verbal communication including tone, emphasis, stress and frustration

read back requirements

relevant legislation and workplace procedures

relevant sections of regulatory and operational documentation

standard and non-standard radiotelephony and coordination phrases.

As a minimum, assessors must satisfy applicable regulatory requirements, which include requirements in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations current at the time of assessment.

As a minimum, assessment must satisfy applicable regulatory requirements, which include requirements in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations current at the time of assessment.

Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy requirements of the work being performed and the needs of the candidate.

Assessment must occur in workplace operational situations. Where this is not appropriate, assessment must occur in simulated workplace operational situations that reflect workplace conditions.

Resources for assessment must include access to:

a range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or simulations

relevant and appropriate materials, tools, equipment and personal protective equipment currently used in industry

applicable documentation including workplace procedures, regulations, codes of practice and operation manuals

acceptable means of simulation assessment.


Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1

Communicate accurate operational messages

1.1

Communication is delivered clearly, timely and accurately

1.2

Standard phrases are used as required

1.3

Unambiguous and concise nonstandard phrases are used

1.4

Active listening watch is maintained for all communications channels

1.5

Readbacks are provided and obtained

1.6

Delivery of voice messages is adjusted to suit receiver

1.7

Messaging protocols are followed

1.8

Most effective communications method is used

1.9

Handover or takeover is performed to achieve continuity of teamwork and service

2

Provide timely and accurate operational information and coordination

2.1

Position and navigation information is provided

2.2

Meteorological information is provided

2.3

Changes in operational status of aids to navigation, air routes and airspaces affecting flight operations are provided

2.4

Changes in operational status of communications facilities affecting flight operations are provided

2.5

Flight hazard alerts are issued

2.6

Flight safety alerts are issued

2.7

Operational information is coordinated and recorded

3

Issue and coordinate traffic information

3.1

Traffic information is issued

3.2

Traffic avoidance advice is issued

3.3

Traffic information is coordinated

4

Respond to pilot requests

4.1

Sufficient information is obtained from relevant sources to determine nature and implications of pilot request

4.2

Appropriate response is made to pilot requests

Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment.

Non-essential conditions can be found in the Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

Relevant legislative and regulatory requirements must include:

Airservices Act 1995

Civil Aviation Act 1988 and the Civil Aviation Amendment Act 1995

Civil Aviation Safety Regulations (CASR) and Manual of Standards (MOS)

Defence Orders and Instructions

International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Standards and Recommended Practices (SARP)

national and state/territory work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) legislation and regulations

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements, performance criteria and range of conditions on at least one occasion and include:

allocating attention according to priorities

communicating clearly and concisely with others

communicating in a team by exchanging information through assigning responsibility, and acknowledging, inquiring and challenging communications errors

formulating and issuing communications messages and questions

interpreting and following operational instructions

interpreting and recording messages

listening actively

modifying communications dependent on workplace contingencies, situations and environments

perceiving and comprehending incoming information

prioritising responses in accordance with operational procedures

reporting and/or rectifying identified problems promptly

reading and interpreting relevant instructions, regulations, procedures and other information

relaying communications with required attention to detail

using standard and non-standard radiotelephony and coordination phrases

using communications facilities to maintain contact with airspace users

using most appropriate form of communication for the operational context.

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements, performance criteria and range of conditions and include knowledge of:

barriers to communication

communication codes, abbreviations and conventions

communication errors

communication techniques

communication types

communications associated with emergency and/or abnormal operations

communication procedures

coordination procedures

effects of fatigue on effective communication

frequencies coverage

handover and takeover procedures

how to read and interpret instructions, regulations, procedures and other information

messaging formats and protocols

principles of effective communication

procedures to be followed in equipment/facility failure

prompts and techniques used to assist and cue coordination and communications

qualitative aspects of verbal communication including tone, emphasis, stress and frustration

read back requirements

relevant legislation and workplace procedures

relevant sections of regulatory and operational documentation

standard and non-standard radiotelephony and coordination phrases.

As a minimum, assessors must satisfy applicable regulatory requirements, which include requirements in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations current at the time of assessment.

As a minimum, assessment must satisfy applicable regulatory requirements, which include requirements in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations current at the time of assessment.

Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy requirements of the work being performed and the needs of the candidate.

Assessment must occur in workplace operational situations. Where this is not appropriate, assessment must occur in simulated workplace operational situations that reflect workplace conditions.

Resources for assessment must include access to:

a range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or simulations

relevant and appropriate materials, tools, equipment and personal protective equipment currently used in industry

applicable documentation including workplace procedures, regulations, codes of practice and operation manuals

acceptable means of simulation assessment.

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Communication is delivered clearly, timely and accurately 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Position and navigation information is provided 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Traffic information is issued 
 
 
Sufficient information is obtained from relevant sources to determine nature and implications of pilot request 
 

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