Assessor Resource

AVIF0006
Manage aviation risk

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to manage aviation risk, in compliance with relevant regulatory requirements of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority and national operating standards.

It includes establishing the risk management context, planning for risk management, managing risk and evaluating the risk management plan.

Work involves managing the effects of uncertainty on objectives using a SMS within a variety of operational contexts within the Australian aviation industry.

This unit addresses aviation non-technical skill requirements (mental, social and personal-management abilities) related to safety management duties that complement the technical skills of aviation personnel and contributes to safe and effective performance in complex aviation operational environments.

Work is performed independently or under limited supervision as a single operator or within a team environment.

Work is performed independently or under limited supervision within a single-pilot or multi-crew 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

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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

Establish risk management context

1.1

Nature and extent of aviation operational activity, its objectives and outcomes are established within the organisational context

1.2

Strategic and risk management context are identified in accordance with organisational requirements

1.3

Stakeholders are identified and consulted to ensure their views, concerns and needs are taken into account in the risk management process

1.4

Criteria for assessing aviation risk are determined in accordance with workplace standards

1.5

Risk management criteria is determined to provide guidance on balancing risk, costs, benefits and opportunities

1.6

Risk management criteria are monitored, reviewed and adjusted to ensure opportunities, and current and emerging trends are reflected

2

Plan for risk management

2.1

Sources of risks are identified and consulted to ensure full coverage

2.2

Risks are assessed and documented in consultation with stakeholders, and risk level thresholds are established

2.3

Risk controls are considered/modified and selected for acceptability

2.4

Risk management plan and evaluation methodology is developed and communicated to stakeholders

3

Monitor and evaluate aviation risk

3.1

Aviation risk management plan is implemented and monitored in accordance with workplace standards

3.2

Internal and external risks to outcomes are monitored and remedial actions are identified as required and initiated

3.3

Risk management plans are reviewed routinely, on occurrence of events of significant importance to the organisation and when required by regulatory practice

3.4

Stakeholder feedback is obtained and considered in evaluation activity

3.5

Recommendations for enhancing risk management plan are formulated and implemented

3.6

Outcomes of evaluation are effectively communicated to stakeholders

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:

applying effective verbal/non-verbal communication techniques when engaging with internal/external stakeholders

applying procedures relating to work health and safety (WHS)/ occupational health and safety (OHS) and environment in the context of aviation risk management

applying relevant legislation, regulations and policies such as:

relevant sections of Civil Aviation Safety Regulations (CASRs) and Civil Aviation Orders (CAOs) relating to safety management systems (SMSs)

Defence Orders and Instructions

national, state/territory WHS legislation

delegating task responsibilities related to risk management processes

engaging in discussion by exchanging complex oral information

listening effectively when engaging with internal/external stakeholders

researching and analysing the wider context affecting the aviation industry and/or organisation

solving problems through analysis and reasoning

using a variety of words and language structures to explain complex, formal documents and assisting others to apply these documents in the workplace

using appropriate formal language and style for written plans.

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:

Australian and international risk management standards

aviation risk management processes, which are

logical and systematic

applied to any strategy plan, process, program or procedure that will enable the organisation to minimise losses and to maximise opportunities

applied within existing aviation safety management systems (SMSs)

implemented to address operational and safety factors related to

regulatory

hardware

environmental

personnel

diversity of risks in the aviation industry

importance of consultation and communication at every stage of the risk management cycle

legal requirements, legislation, regulations, policies, procedures and guidelines relating to aviation risk management

range of evaluation methodologies

relationship of risk to context i.e. how the context may define the risks

sources of risk

perceived

potential

actual.

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 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

Establish risk management context

1.1

Nature and extent of aviation operational activity, its objectives and outcomes are established within the organisational context

1.2

Strategic and risk management context are identified in accordance with organisational requirements

1.3

Stakeholders are identified and consulted to ensure their views, concerns and needs are taken into account in the risk management process

1.4

Criteria for assessing aviation risk are determined in accordance with workplace standards

1.5

Risk management criteria is determined to provide guidance on balancing risk, costs, benefits and opportunities

1.6

Risk management criteria are monitored, reviewed and adjusted to ensure opportunities, and current and emerging trends are reflected

2

Plan for risk management

2.1

Sources of risks are identified and consulted to ensure full coverage

2.2

Risks are assessed and documented in consultation with stakeholders, and risk level thresholds are established

2.3

Risk controls are considered/modified and selected for acceptability

2.4

Risk management plan and evaluation methodology is developed and communicated to stakeholders

3

Monitor and evaluate aviation risk

3.1

Aviation risk management plan is implemented and monitored in accordance with workplace standards

3.2

Internal and external risks to outcomes are monitored and remedial actions are identified as required and initiated

3.3

Risk management plans are reviewed routinely, on occurrence of events of significant importance to the organisation and when required by regulatory practice

3.4

Stakeholder feedback is obtained and considered in evaluation activity

3.5

Recommendations for enhancing risk management plan are formulated and implemented

3.6

Outcomes of evaluation are effectively communicated to stakeholders

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.

Organisational context must include:

key organisational operational elements and services

official resources vital to the operation of the organisation including physical areas and assets

organisation, how it is organised and its capabilities

Strategic and risk management context must include one or more of the following:

organisational functions:

political

operational

financial

social

legal

commercial

various stakeholders and clients

relationship between the organisation and the environment in which it operates

Stakeholders include must one or more of the following:

air traffic control

clients

contractors

employees

financial agencies

government agencies

managers

non-government organisations

public

regulatory agencies

safety management organisations

suppliers

service providers

unions

Workplace standards must include:

AS/NZ ISO 31000:2009 or as amended/updated

Determining criteria for evaluating risk must:

comply with established legal requirements

consider cost-benefit analysis outcomes

establish risk rankings to determine levels of acceptability

Aviation risk assessment must include:

likelihood criteria

rare

unlikely

possible

likely

almost certain

consequence criteria

negligible

minor

major

moderate

severe

Aviation risk control must include:

hierarchy of control

administrative controls

elimination

engineered controls

personal protective equipment

substitution

Evaluation methodology must include one or more of the following:

interviews with stakeholders

observations

occurrence reports

physical inspections

questionnaires

regular reviews of risk treatment procedures

Risk management plan must include:

analysis of risks – likelihood, consequences and risk levels

control options selected

person/s responsible for implementing control options

performance measures

periodic review timetable

prioritised list of unacceptable risks

resources required

sources of risk and risk events

timeframe for implementation

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:

applying effective verbal/non-verbal communication techniques when engaging with internal/external stakeholders

applying procedures relating to work health and safety (WHS)/ occupational health and safety (OHS) and environment in the context of aviation risk management

applying relevant legislation, regulations and policies such as:

relevant sections of Civil Aviation Safety Regulations (CASRs) and Civil Aviation Orders (CAOs) relating to safety management systems (SMSs)

Defence Orders and Instructions

national, state/territory WHS legislation

delegating task responsibilities related to risk management processes

engaging in discussion by exchanging complex oral information

listening effectively when engaging with internal/external stakeholders

researching and analysing the wider context affecting the aviation industry and/or organisation

solving problems through analysis and reasoning

using a variety of words and language structures to explain complex, formal documents and assisting others to apply these documents in the workplace

using appropriate formal language and style for written plans.

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:

Australian and international risk management standards

aviation risk management processes, which are

logical and systematic

applied to any strategy plan, process, program or procedure that will enable the organisation to minimise losses and to maximise opportunities

applied within existing aviation safety management systems (SMSs)

implemented to address operational and safety factors related to

regulatory

hardware

environmental

personnel

diversity of risks in the aviation industry

importance of consultation and communication at every stage of the risk management cycle

legal requirements, legislation, regulations, policies, procedures and guidelines relating to aviation risk management

range of evaluation methodologies

relationship of risk to context i.e. how the context may define the risks

sources of risk

perceived

potential

actual.

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.
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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Nature and extent of aviation operational activity, its objectives and outcomes are established within the organisational context 
Strategic and risk management context are identified in accordance with organisational requirements 
Stakeholders are identified and consulted to ensure their views, concerns and needs are taken into account in the risk management process 
Criteria for assessing aviation risk are determined in accordance with workplace standards 
Risk management criteria is determined to provide guidance on balancing risk, costs, benefits and opportunities 
Risk management criteria are monitored, reviewed and adjusted to ensure opportunities, and current and emerging trends are reflected 
Sources of risks are identified and consulted to ensure full coverage 
Risks are assessed and documented in consultation with stakeholders, and risk level thresholds are established 
Risk controls are considered/modified and selected for acceptability 
Risk management plan and evaluation methodology is developed and communicated to stakeholders 
Aviation risk management plan is implemented and monitored in accordance with workplace standards 
Internal and external risks to outcomes are monitored and remedial actions are identified as required and initiated 
Risk management plans are reviewed routinely, on occurrence of events of significant importance to the organisation and when required by regulatory practice 
Stakeholder feedback is obtained and considered in evaluation activity 
Recommendations for enhancing risk management plan are formulated and implemented 
Outcomes of evaluation are effectively communicated to stakeholders 

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