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

applying relevant legislation and workplace procedures for obtaining an aviation operators certificate or military equivalent

explaining an operations manual, training plan and other flight training operations documentation and how they apply to the conduct of operations

developing a training plan and lesson plans that integrate ground and flight training relevant to the issue of a licence or rating or military equivalent

maintaining current and complete flight exercise and student progress records and explaining the link between the record system, student training and assessment against the appropriate specified standards

directing, controlling and standardising instructor's activities, performance and flight instruction against published competency standards

the requirements for the issue of a flight training management endorsement or military equivalent including an operational compliance record that does not indicate a history of continuing breaches

the ability to both meet and explain flight training management standards using appropriate documentation including safe, effective and compliant flight operations

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

In Australian Defence Force context, relevant Defence Orders and Instructions

Relevant sections of national and state or territory regulatory requirements and codes of practice

Relevant OH&S and environmental protection procedures and regulations

Common risks that exist when managing flight training

Common problems that may occur when managing flight training, and appropriate action that should be taken in each case

Australian national competency standards for pilots or military equivalent

Assessment and workplace training competency standards

Principles of adult teaching and learning

Human performance and limitations factors relevant to the training tasks

Psychological factors affecting satisfaction of human needs, defence mechanisms and stress management

Relevant workplace policies and procedures

Appropriate methods of analysis and training planning

Lesson planning and development

Preparation of training resources

Principles of assessment

Assessment of behaviour

Self-assessment and evaluation

Questioning techniques

Role and responsibilities of a manager flight training

Requirements for completing relevant documentation

Regulatory requirements for obtaining an aviation operators certificate or military equivalent

Aviation Fatigue Management Systems (FMS) and Safety Management Systems (SMS)

Required skills:

Communicate effectively with others when managing flight training

Read and interpret instructions, regulations, procedures and other information relevant to the management of flight training

Interpret and follow operational instructions and prioritise work

Complete documentation related to the management of flight training

Provide leadership and work collaboratively with others when managing flight training

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 managing flight training in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures

Make decisions related to the prioritising of tasks and the planning of flight training

Implement contingency plans for unexpected events that may arise when managing flight training

Apply precautions and required action to minimise, control or eliminate hazards that may exist in a flight training 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

Select and use required personal protective clothing and equipment conforming to industry and OH&S standards

Implement OH&S procedures and relevant regulations

Identify and correctly use equipment required to manage flight training

Manage an aviation Fatigue Management System (FMS) and Safety Management System (SMS)

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

Role and responsibilities of a manager flight training include:

maintenance of appropriate training standards

maintenance of regulatory compliance

dealing with problems common to a typical flight training operation

Flight training management documentation must include but is not limited to:

operations manual

training plan

lesson plans

record keeping system

fatigue management system

safety management system

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:

relevant sections of Civil Aviation Safety Regulations

relevant CASA Manuals of Standards (MOS)

Aeronautical Information Publication (AIP)

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 handbook and system manuals

documented learning and assessment strategies

Applicable regulations and legislation may include:

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

relevant Defence Orders and Instructions

OH&S legislation (state and federal)