Assessor Resource

AVIY0005
Operate at a controlled aerodrome

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Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to operate at a controlled aerodrome, 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 of flight crew, 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.

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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

Conduct pre-flight preparations

1.1

Relevant controlled 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 controlled aerodrome

2.1

Air traffic clearances are obtained and complied with

2.2

Aircraft is manoeuvred to holding point as instructed and appropriate action is taken to avoid other aircraft and obstructions

2.3

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

2.4

Aerodrome lighting signals are identified and appropriate action is taken to comply with ground/hover taxi requirements

2.5

Airport runway incursion hotspots are identified

2.6

Aircraft separation and lookout are maintained for other aircraft and other aerodrome obstructions including jet blast hazards

2.7

Appropriate aircraft lighting is selected during aircraft taxi

2.8

Aircraft is taxied or air transited to runway holding point

3

Perform aircraft departure

3.1

Airways clearance is obtained and confirmed with air traffic services

3.2

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

3.3

Aircraft transponder code and appropriate mode are selected

3.4

Air traffic departure instructions are complied with, and air traffic is advised of clearance instructions non-compliance as soon as possible as required

3.5

Aircraft separation is maintained and wake turbulence conditions are avoided during aircraft departure sequence

3.6

Air traffic service is advised of departure details as required

3.7

Airways clearance instructions are maintained within tracking and altitude tolerances, and lookout is maintained until clear of the aerodrome control zone

4

Perform arrival and landing

4.1

Relevant controlled aerodrome operational information is extracted from authorised sources prior to entering control area

4.2

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

4.3

Air traffic clearance is gained from air traffic service and appropriate transponder code is selected prior to entry to control area, and air traffic is advised of clearance instructions non-compliance as soon as possible as required

4.4

Aircraft separation, lookout and tracking tolerances are maintained within the control area

4.5

Wind velocity and direction are assessed to confirm clearance instructions, and appropriate circuit and landing direction

4.6

Landing clearance is confirmed with air traffic service

4.7

Aircraft is landed and taxi clearance from runway and landing areas is obtained

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:

advising air traffic service of airways clearance instructions confirmation or non-compliance

applying aircraft taxi or air transit procedures

applying relevant aeronautical knowledge

applying relevant approach and landing procedures

applying relevant departure procedures

applying sound airmanship skills during controlled aerodrome operations:

during taxi

aircraft departure

aircraft arrival

aircraft landing and dispersal

determining aerodrome wind velocity, wind direction and appropriate circuit procedure

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

interpreting weather forecasts and local observations

obtaining and interpreting traffic information

recognising and interpreting aerodrome ground markings

selecting appropriate aircraft lighting configuration

setting appropriate transponder codes control area operations

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

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:

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

controlled aerodrome ground markings and lighting

NOTAM information

radio failure procedures

standard radio telecommunication phraseology

transponder codes for radio failure and emergency.

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

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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

Conduct pre-flight preparations

1.1

Relevant controlled 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 controlled aerodrome

2.1

Air traffic clearances are obtained and complied with

2.2

Aircraft is manoeuvred to holding point as instructed and appropriate action is taken to avoid other aircraft and obstructions

2.3

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

2.4

Aerodrome lighting signals are identified and appropriate action is taken to comply with ground/hover taxi requirements

2.5

Airport runway incursion hotspots are identified

2.6

Aircraft separation and lookout are maintained for other aircraft and other aerodrome obstructions including jet blast hazards

2.7

Appropriate aircraft lighting is selected during aircraft taxi

2.8

Aircraft is taxied or air transited to runway holding point

3

Perform aircraft departure

3.1

Airways clearance is obtained and confirmed with air traffic services

3.2

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

3.3

Aircraft transponder code and appropriate mode are selected

3.4

Air traffic departure instructions are complied with, and air traffic is advised of clearance instructions non-compliance as soon as possible as required

3.5

Aircraft separation is maintained and wake turbulence conditions are avoided during aircraft departure sequence

3.6

Air traffic service is advised of departure details as required

3.7

Airways clearance instructions are maintained within tracking and altitude tolerances, and lookout is maintained until clear of the aerodrome control zone

4

Perform arrival and landing

4.1

Relevant controlled aerodrome operational information is extracted from authorised sources prior to entering control area

4.2

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

4.3

Air traffic clearance is gained from air traffic service and appropriate transponder code is selected prior to entry to control area, and air traffic is advised of clearance instructions non-compliance as soon as possible as required

4.4

Aircraft separation, lookout and tracking tolerances are maintained within the control area

4.5

Wind velocity and direction are assessed to confirm clearance instructions, and appropriate circuit and landing direction

4.6

Landing clearance is confirmed with air traffic service

4.7

Aircraft is landed and taxi clearance from runway and landing areas is obtained

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:

advising air traffic service of airways clearance instructions confirmation or non-compliance

applying aircraft taxi or air transit procedures

applying relevant aeronautical knowledge

applying relevant approach and landing procedures

applying relevant departure procedures

applying sound airmanship skills during controlled aerodrome operations:

during taxi

aircraft departure

aircraft arrival

aircraft landing and dispersal

determining aerodrome wind velocity, wind direction and appropriate circuit procedure

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

interpreting weather forecasts and local observations

obtaining and interpreting traffic information

recognising and interpreting aerodrome ground markings

selecting appropriate aircraft lighting configuration

setting appropriate transponder codes control area operations

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

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:

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

controlled aerodrome ground markings and lighting

NOTAM information

radio failure procedures

standard radio telecommunication phraseology

transponder codes for radio failure and emergency.

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
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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