Assessor Resource

AVIY0004
Operate at non-towered aerodromes

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to operate at non-towered aerodromes, in compliance with relevant regulatory requirements of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority and national operating standards.

It includes conducting pre-flight preparations, taxiing aircraft, and applying aircraft departure, arrival and landing procedures.

This unit addresses aviation technical skill requirements (physical, mental and task-management abilities) related to aircraft operational duties that complement flight crew non-technical skills, and contributes to safe and effective performance in complex aviation operational environments.

Operations are conducted as part of recreational, commercial and military aircraft activities across a variety of operational contexts within the Australian aviation industry.

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.

You may want to include more information here about the target group and the purpose of the assessments (eg formative, summative, recognition)


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

Conduct pre-flight preparations

1.1

Relevant non-towered aerodrome operational information is extracted from authorised sources

1.2

Information is interpreted to determine appropriate departure, arrival and landing requirements

1.3

Special aerodrome procedures are identified as required

1.4

Weather forecasts and local observations are checked for operating validity for flight planned duration

1.5

Relevant radio and navigation aid frequencies are identified for use during all flight modes

2

Taxi aircraft at a non-towered aerodrome or landing area

2.1

Non-towered aerodrome or landing area charts are used

2.2

Local or area barometric pressure adjusted for sea level (QNH) is set

2.3

Operating intentions are broadcast via radio telecommunications on appropriate frequency

2.4

Local and area traffic information is obtained and interpreted

2.5

Aircraft separation and lookout is maintained for other aircraft and for other aerodrome obstructions or hazards

2.6

Appropriate aircraft lighting is selected during aircraft taxi

2.7

Aerodrome ground markings are identified and appropriate action is taken during aircraft taxi

2.8

Aircraft is taxied or air transited to runway holding point

3

Perform aircraft departure

3.1

Runway approaches are checked and cleared in all directions prior to entering runway

3.2

Aircraft transponder code and appropriate mode are selected

3.3

Aircraft position and operating intentions are broadcast on appropriate frequencies

3.4

Aircraft separation is maintained during aircraft departure sequence

3.5

Air service provider is advised of departure details as required

4

Perform arrival and landing

4.1

Relevant non-towered aerodrome operational information is extracted from authorised sources prior to entering circuit area

4.2

Local or area barometric pressure adjusted for sea level (QNH) is set

4.3

Aircraft position and operating intentions are broadcast on appropriate frequencies

4.4

Aircraft separation and tracking tolerances are maintained

4.5

Wind velocity and direction is assessed to determine appropriate circuit and landing direction

4.6

Non-towered aerodrome runway or landing areas are confirmed as serviceable for landing sequence

4.7

Runway areas and landing areas are checked and confirmed to be clear of landing obstacles and hazards

4.8

Aircraft arrival sequence is conducted in accordance with manufacturer and organisational operating procedures

4.9

Aircraft is landed and cleared from runway and landing areas

4.10

Air service provider is advised of landing details as required

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

applying aircraft taxi or air transit procedures

applying day visual flight rules (VFR) departure procedures

applying day VFR arrival and landing procedures

applying effective aerodrome traffic situational awareness

applying relevant aeronautical knowledge

confirming runway and landing area serviceability

displaying sound airmanship skills during non-towered aerodrome operations:

during taxi

aircraft departure

aircraft arrival

aircraft landing and dispersal

identifying relevant operational information from En-route Supplement Australia (ERSA) and Notice to Airmen (NOTAM)

interpreting weather forecasts and local observations

reading, interpreting and following relevant regulations, instructions, procedures, information and signs

recognising and interpreting aerodrome ground markings

setting appropriate transponder codes for local or area flight operations

setting local or area barometric pressure adjusted for sea level (QNH) at appropriate stages of flight

transmitting local and area broadcasts.

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

aerodrome ground markings and lighting

aerodrome wind velocity, wind direction and appropriate circuit procedure

airmanship considerations during non-towered aerodrome operations:

during taxi

aircraft departure

aircraft arrival

aircraft landing and dispersal

appropriate aircraft lighting configuration

appropriate transponder codes for local or area flight operations

CASR Part 61 Manual of Standards Schedule 3 Aeronautical Knowledge relevant to aeroplane or helicopter operations at non-towered aerodromes

day VFR arrival and landing procedures

day VFR departure procedures

how to identify relevant radio and navigation aid frequencies

how to identify special aerodrome procedures

how to interpret weather forecasts and local observations

local and area broadcast procedures

non-towered aerodrome operational information from ERSA and NOTAM

NOTAM information

radio failure procedures

standard radio telecommunication phraseology

transponder codes for Class G airspace.

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

acceptable means of simulation assessment

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

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

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assingnment, checklist) and due date here

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

Conduct pre-flight preparations

1.1

Relevant non-towered aerodrome operational information is extracted from authorised sources

1.2

Information is interpreted to determine appropriate departure, arrival and landing requirements

1.3

Special aerodrome procedures are identified as required

1.4

Weather forecasts and local observations are checked for operating validity for flight planned duration

1.5

Relevant radio and navigation aid frequencies are identified for use during all flight modes

2

Taxi aircraft at a non-towered aerodrome or landing area

2.1

Non-towered aerodrome or landing area charts are used

2.2

Local or area barometric pressure adjusted for sea level (QNH) is set

2.3

Operating intentions are broadcast via radio telecommunications on appropriate frequency

2.4

Local and area traffic information is obtained and interpreted

2.5

Aircraft separation and lookout is maintained for other aircraft and for other aerodrome obstructions or hazards

2.6

Appropriate aircraft lighting is selected during aircraft taxi

2.7

Aerodrome ground markings are identified and appropriate action is taken during aircraft taxi

2.8

Aircraft is taxied or air transited to runway holding point

3

Perform aircraft departure

3.1

Runway approaches are checked and cleared in all directions prior to entering runway

3.2

Aircraft transponder code and appropriate mode are selected

3.3

Aircraft position and operating intentions are broadcast on appropriate frequencies

3.4

Aircraft separation is maintained during aircraft departure sequence

3.5

Air service provider is advised of departure details as required

4

Perform arrival and landing

4.1

Relevant non-towered aerodrome operational information is extracted from authorised sources prior to entering circuit area

4.2

Local or area barometric pressure adjusted for sea level (QNH) is set

4.3

Aircraft position and operating intentions are broadcast on appropriate frequencies

4.4

Aircraft separation and tracking tolerances are maintained

4.5

Wind velocity and direction is assessed to determine appropriate circuit and landing direction

4.6

Non-towered aerodrome runway or landing areas are confirmed as serviceable for landing sequence

4.7

Runway areas and landing areas are checked and confirmed to be clear of landing obstacles and hazards

4.8

Aircraft arrival sequence is conducted in accordance with manufacturer and organisational operating procedures

4.9

Aircraft is landed and cleared from runway and landing areas

4.10

Air service provider is advised of landing details as required

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

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

applying aircraft taxi or air transit procedures

applying day visual flight rules (VFR) departure procedures

applying day VFR arrival and landing procedures

applying effective aerodrome traffic situational awareness

applying relevant aeronautical knowledge

confirming runway and landing area serviceability

displaying sound airmanship skills during non-towered aerodrome operations:

during taxi

aircraft departure

aircraft arrival

aircraft landing and dispersal

identifying relevant operational information from En-route Supplement Australia (ERSA) and Notice to Airmen (NOTAM)

interpreting weather forecasts and local observations

reading, interpreting and following relevant regulations, instructions, procedures, information and signs

recognising and interpreting aerodrome ground markings

setting appropriate transponder codes for local or area flight operations

setting local or area barometric pressure adjusted for sea level (QNH) at appropriate stages of flight

transmitting local and area broadcasts.

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

aerodrome ground markings and lighting

aerodrome wind velocity, wind direction and appropriate circuit procedure

airmanship considerations during non-towered aerodrome operations:

during taxi

aircraft departure

aircraft arrival

aircraft landing and dispersal

appropriate aircraft lighting configuration

appropriate transponder codes for local or area flight operations

CASR Part 61 Manual of Standards Schedule 3 Aeronautical Knowledge relevant to aeroplane or helicopter operations at non-towered aerodromes

day VFR arrival and landing procedures

day VFR departure procedures

how to identify relevant radio and navigation aid frequencies

how to identify special aerodrome procedures

how to interpret weather forecasts and local observations

local and area broadcast procedures

non-towered aerodrome operational information from ERSA and NOTAM

NOTAM information

radio failure procedures

standard radio telecommunication phraseology

transponder codes for Class G airspace.

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

acceptable means of simulation assessment

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

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

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
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Air service provider is advised of landing details as required 

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