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

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

This describes the essential knowledge and skills and their level required for this unit.

Required knowledge:

Relevant sections of Civil Aviation Safety Regulations and Civil Aviation Orders

Relevant OH&S and environmental protection procedures and regulations

Principles of effective air traffic control

Workplace procedures applicable in air traffic control services

Relevant sections of the air traffic procedures manual and local instructions

Code of conduct for air traffic controllers

Safety hazards and risks that exist when using air traffic control communications procedures and related risk control procedures and precautions

Problems that may occur when using air traffic control communications procedures and appropriate action that should be taken in each case

Required skills:

Communicate effectively with others when working professionally in an air traffic control workplace

Actively listen when working in an air traffic control workplace

Read and interpret instructions, regulations, procedures and other information relevant to an air traffic control workplace

Interpret and follow operational instructions and prioritise work

Perceive incoming information associated with strategic, tactical, geographic, spatial, system and environment components of a complex system

Comprehend incoming information and develop the current airspace and flight path model

Complete documentation related to working professionally in an air traffic control workplace

Provide leadership and work collaboratively with others when working professionally in an air traffic control workplace

Communicate in a team by exchanging information through assigning responsibility, acknowledgment, inquiring, and by recognising and noting facts that create team rapport and enhance team outputs

Adapt appropriately to cultural differences in the workplace, including modes of behaviour and interactions with others

Promptly report and/or rectify any identified problems that may occur when working professionally in an air traffic control workplace in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures

Demonstrate temperament reflecting a calm, composed and cooperative characteristic and emotional response under challenging situations

Make decisions related to the prioritising of tasks and the projection of and planning for traffic and environmental events

Conduct aeronautical decision making

Project and develop future airspace and flight path scenarios

Maintain a strategic traffic management goal for the jurisdiction airspace

Adhere to procedures through a series of steps followed in a regular definite order or a traditional or established way of doing things when this is required

Implement contingency plans for unexpected events that may arise when working professionally in an air traffic control workplace

Judge and form an opinion or evaluate situations by discerning and comparing information

React to some form of treatment or stressful situation by a considered and measured response in a timely fashion

Apply precautions and required action to minimise, control or eliminate hazards that may exist in an air traffic control workplace

Monitor and anticipate operational problems and hazards and take appropriate action

Monitor work activities in terms of planned schedule

Modify activities dependent on differing workplace contingencies, situations and environments

Work systematically with required attention to detail without injury to self or others, or damage to goods or equipment

Adapt to differences in equipment and operating environment in accordance with standard operating procedures

Be receptive to training for the skills, knowledge, or experiences acquired or gained over a career

Implement OH&S procedures and relevant regulations

Be confident but not complacent or reliant on automation and technology, and readily apply human reasoning to airspace and flight path scenarios

Allocate attention according to demand and to constantly switch between: managing the Human-machine Interface (HMI) or equipment use; managing communications; and managing traffic

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance.

Work may be completed:

by day or night

in variable weather conditions

Performance may be demonstrated in:

simulated work situations, and/or

an operational air traffic control workplace

Air traffic control workplace may be a workstation in:

Area Control

Approach Control

Aerodrome Control

Professionalism is reflected in the way in which:

the controller approaches his/her work. In particular, the controller must demonstrate ethical behaviour and acceptance of responsibility at all times

Dependent on the type of organisation concerned and the local terminology used, workplace procedures may be referred to as:

company procedures

enterprise procedures

organisational procedures

established procedures

standard operating procedures

regulatory standards and recommended practices

Information/documents may include:

training curricula and syllabi

relevant sections of Civil Aviation Safety Regulations

relevant CASA Manuals of Standards (MOS)

air traffic control Local Instructions (LI) and Temporary Local Instructions (TLI)

Manual of Air Traffic Services (MATS)

Aeronautical Information Publication (AIP)

Training Standards Manual (TSM)

ICAO Document 4444, ATM/501, Procedures for Air Navigation Services, Air Traffic Management

workplace procedures and instructions

occupational specification for air traffic controllers

equipment manufacturers specifications and instructions

induction and training materials

conditions of service, legislation and industrial agreements including workplace agreements and awards

training and assessment records

operator s handbook and system manuals

documented learning and assessment strategies

Applicable regulations and legislation may include:

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

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

relevant Defence Orders and Instructions

Airservices Act (Commonwealth) 1995

OH&S Legislation (state and federal)

Civil Aviation Act (Commonwealth) 1988 and the Civil Aviation Amendment Act 1995