Assessor Resource

AVIY3076
Recover remote pilot aircraft systems

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Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to recover remote pilot aircraft systems (RPAS), in compliance with relevant regulatory requirements of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority and national operating standards.

It includes recovering the RPAS and managing an aborted/rejected recovery.

This unit addresses aviation technical skill requirements (physical, mental and task-management abilities) related to aircraft operational duties of flight crew and ground personnel, 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 RPAS 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

Recover RPAS

1.1

RPAS is recovered at a controlled rate of descent

1.2

Directional control is maintained at all times

1.3

Bouncing of RPAS is minimised appropriately

1.4

RPAS is stopped within the available area

1.5

Post-recovery checks are performed in accordance with approved checklist, manufacturer instructions and workplace procedures

2

Manage aborted/rejected recovery

2.1

Situations requiring go-around/position hold are correctly identified

2.2

Go-around/position hold is performed in accordance with workplace requirements and regulatory requirements

2.3

Effective communication with relevant others is undertaken in accordance with workplace procedures, as required

2.4

Power is applied and RPAS is manoeuvred clear of the ground in accordance with workplace procedures, as required

2.5

Allowance for wind velocity is made during go-around/position hold, as required

2.6

Post recovery abort/rejection procedures are implemented in accordance with workplace procedures

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:

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

applying precautions and required action to minimise, control or eliminate identified hazards

applying relevant legislation and workplace procedures

carrying out correct procedures in a go-around/position hold

communicating effectively with others when recovering remote pilot aircraft systems (RPAS

exercising sound judgment when performing recovery procedures

identifying and correctly using equipment required when recovering an RPAS

implementing contingency plans

implementing work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) procedures and relevant regulations

interpreting and following operational instructions and prioritising work

maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements

modifying activities depending on workplace contingencies, situations and environments

monitoring and anticipating operational problems and hazards and taking appropriate action

monitoring work activities in terms of planned schedule

operating electronic communication equipment to required protocol

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

recognising and responding to conditions leading to a go-around/position hold

reporting and/or rectifying identified problems promptly, in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures

selecting and using required personal protective equipment conforming to industry and WHS/OHS standards

using instruments and displays to monitor RPAS performance

working collaboratively with others when recovering RPAS

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

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

aerodynamic forces involved during recovery, low speed flight and flare

aeronautical decision making processes

all required checklist items

causes of loss of directional control during recovery

effect of light, and sun on recovery management

effect of wind on recovery performance

effective communication

error management, including error types, causes and consequences

fatigue risk management

how to calculate a crosswind component

human performance and its limitations, including the senses, memory and situational awareness

in a Defence context, relevant Defence Orders and Instructions

principles of aerodynamics

recovery procedures

relevant sections of Civil Aviation Safety Regulations and Civil Aviation Orders

stress, workload and time pressure management

WHS/OHS and environmental procedures and regulations

windsock and other indicators used to determine wind velocity.

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 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

Recover RPAS

1.1

RPAS is recovered at a controlled rate of descent

1.2

Directional control is maintained at all times

1.3

Bouncing of RPAS is minimised appropriately

1.4

RPAS is stopped within the available area

1.5

Post-recovery checks are performed in accordance with approved checklist, manufacturer instructions and workplace procedures

2

Manage aborted/rejected recovery

2.1

Situations requiring go-around/position hold are correctly identified

2.2

Go-around/position hold is performed in accordance with workplace requirements and regulatory requirements

2.3

Effective communication with relevant others is undertaken in accordance with workplace procedures, as required

2.4

Power is applied and RPAS is manoeuvred clear of the ground in accordance with workplace procedures, as required

2.5

Allowance for wind velocity is made during go-around/position hold, as required

2.6

Post recovery abort/rejection procedures are implemented in accordance with workplace procedures

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:

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

applying precautions and required action to minimise, control or eliminate identified hazards

applying relevant legislation and workplace procedures

carrying out correct procedures in a go-around/position hold

communicating effectively with others when recovering remote pilot aircraft systems (RPAS

exercising sound judgment when performing recovery procedures

identifying and correctly using equipment required when recovering an RPAS

implementing contingency plans

implementing work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) procedures and relevant regulations

interpreting and following operational instructions and prioritising work

maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements

modifying activities depending on workplace contingencies, situations and environments

monitoring and anticipating operational problems and hazards and taking appropriate action

monitoring work activities in terms of planned schedule

operating electronic communication equipment to required protocol

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

recognising and responding to conditions leading to a go-around/position hold

reporting and/or rectifying identified problems promptly, in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures

selecting and using required personal protective equipment conforming to industry and WHS/OHS standards

using instruments and displays to monitor RPAS performance

working collaboratively with others when recovering RPAS

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

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

aerodynamic forces involved during recovery, low speed flight and flare

aeronautical decision making processes

all required checklist items

causes of loss of directional control during recovery

effect of light, and sun on recovery management

effect of wind on recovery performance

effective communication

error management, including error types, causes and consequences

fatigue risk management

how to calculate a crosswind component

human performance and its limitations, including the senses, memory and situational awareness

in a Defence context, relevant Defence Orders and Instructions

principles of aerodynamics

recovery procedures

relevant sections of Civil Aviation Safety Regulations and Civil Aviation Orders

stress, workload and time pressure management

WHS/OHS and environmental procedures and regulations

windsock and other indicators used to determine wind velocity.

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
RPAS is recovered at a controlled rate of descent 
Directional control is maintained at all times 
Bouncing of RPAS is minimised appropriately 
RPAS is stopped within the available area 
Post-recovery checks are performed in accordance with approved checklist, manufacturer instructions and workplace procedures 
Situations requiring go-around/position hold are correctly identified 
Go-around/position hold is performed in accordance with workplace requirements and regulatory requirements 
Effective communication with relevant others is undertaken in accordance with workplace procedures, as required 
Power is applied and RPAS is manoeuvred clear of the ground in accordance with workplace procedures, as required 
Allowance for wind velocity is made during go-around/position hold, as required 
Post recovery abort/rejection procedures are implemented in accordance with workplace procedures 

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