Assessor Resource

AVIY5048
Provide approach control services

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to provide approach control services during air traffic control operations, in compliance with relevant regulatory requirements of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority and national operating standards.

It includes managing terminal airspaces and assuring separation.

This unit is applied to specific terminal airspaces that offer varying levels of air traffic services according to the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and national classifications of airspaces.

This unit addresses aviation technical skill requirements (physical, mental and task-management abilities) related to air traffic control duties that complement the non-technical skills of air traffic controllers, and contribute to safe and effective performance in complex aviation operational environments.

Operations are conducted as part of commercial and military air traffic services across a variety of operational contexts within the Australian aviation industry.

Work is performed independently or under limited supervision as a single operator or within a team 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

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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

Manage terminal airspaces

1.1

Traffic priorities are applied in accordance with standard operating procedure

1.2

Service priorities are applied in accordance with that which is most safety critical

1.3

Hazards are identified, risks are assessed and risk controls are implemented

1.4

Control practices and procedures are adjusted in accordance with changing airspace environment factors

1.5

Systematic scan technique of terminal airspace and air routes is maintained

1.6

Standard routing is facilitated

1.7

Documented instructions and agreements applicable to the area of jurisdiction are applied

1.8

Non-compliance with control instructions and procedures is recognised and addressed

1.9

Terrain and obstacle clearance is provided

1.10

Pilot preferred altitudes or flight levels are facilitated

1.11

Aircraft are authorised to use terminal airspaces

1.12

Control services are provided in accordance with airspace classification and status

1.13

Airspaces are administered in accordance with user activity

1.14

Flight deviations and diversions are facilitated

1.15

Suitable runway mode is negotiated with aerodrome control

1.16

Aircraft release for departure is authorised in accordance with runway mode and airspace configuration

1.17

Aircraft approach to land is authorised in accordance with runway mode and airspace configuration

2

Assure separation

2.1

Conflicts are recognised and resolved

2.2

Separation is provided

2.3

Jurisdiction for maintaining aircraft separation is agreed and assigned

2.4

Alternative separation is provided as required

2.5

Separation is adjusted when systems are degraded or airways facilities are reduced

2.6

Most appropriate separation is applied taking into account safety, expedition, control method and surveillance

2.7

Compromised separation is recognised and addressed

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:

adhering to procedures

adjusting route and track of aircraft

allocating attention based on priorities

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

applying reasoning and decision making to airspace and flight path scenarios

assigning separation to pilot

communicating effectively with others

completing relevant documentation for approaching control services

coordinating flight information

executing control actions

facilitating in-flight deviations, diversions, changes of altitude and flight level

facilitating unusual flight operations

formulating airways clearance and control instructions

formulating and authorising approach to land for aircraft

formulating and authorising release of aircraft for departure

implementing contingency plans

interpreting and evaluating current traffic events

interpreting and following operational instructions, and prioritising work

maintaining a strategic traffic management plan for airspace jurisdiction

maintaining surveillance of terminal airspaces

operating equipment in accordance with standard operating procedures

perceiving and comprehending incoming information

performing handover/takeover

planning and prioritising tasks in accordance with safety imperative

processing military aircraft

projecting and developing future airspace and flight path scenarios

recognising display information and symbology

recording and annotating flight information and messages

reporting and rectifying identified problems promptly

responding to stressful situations with a considered and measured approach

separating aircraft using approach control techniques and standards

varying heading of aircraft

varying speed of aircraft

working collaboratively with others

working systematically with attention to detail.

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:

air navigation systems and visual aids

air traffic priorities

air traffic services

airborne collision and avoidance systems

aircraft conflict resolution techniques

aircraft type, associated wake turbulence and performance categories

airspace service priorities and safety imperatives

approach control separation standards and techniques

characteristics of terminal airspace air traffic patterns and traffic flows

charts and operational documentation

communication phraseologies and procedures

compromised separation and non-compliant use of airspaces

conditional air traffic clearance

coordination requirements

departure and approach to land procedures

display information and symbology

division of responsibilities for air traffic services

formation flight configurations, separation and procedures and practices

handover/takeover procedures and practices

human machine interface (HMI) states and associated interactions

jurisdiction and adjacent airspace characteristics

meteorological documentation, terms and definitions,

military flight operations

national airspace system and standard route structure

navigation principles and terminology

organisational and licensing administration

principles and procedures of altimetry

principles of error management

principles of flight

procedures for recording and annotating operational information

provision of air traffic services and air traffic flow management during system degradation including facility failures and restoration of system components

relevant sections of regulatory and operational documentation

route, track, heading and aircraft performance characteristics

rules of the air governing visual and instrument flight

safety occurrence reporting

security against acts of unlawful interference with aviation

terrain and prominent landmarks affecting flight operations within terminal airspace

terrain protection

transfer of control points

transition from instrument flight to visual flight

weather phenomena affecting flight operations.

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

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

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

acceptable means of simulation assessment.

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

Manage terminal airspaces

1.1

Traffic priorities are applied in accordance with standard operating procedure

1.2

Service priorities are applied in accordance with that which is most safety critical

1.3

Hazards are identified, risks are assessed and risk controls are implemented

1.4

Control practices and procedures are adjusted in accordance with changing airspace environment factors

1.5

Systematic scan technique of terminal airspace and air routes is maintained

1.6

Standard routing is facilitated

1.7

Documented instructions and agreements applicable to the area of jurisdiction are applied

1.8

Non-compliance with control instructions and procedures is recognised and addressed

1.9

Terrain and obstacle clearance is provided

1.10

Pilot preferred altitudes or flight levels are facilitated

1.11

Aircraft are authorised to use terminal airspaces

1.12

Control services are provided in accordance with airspace classification and status

1.13

Airspaces are administered in accordance with user activity

1.14

Flight deviations and diversions are facilitated

1.15

Suitable runway mode is negotiated with aerodrome control

1.16

Aircraft release for departure is authorised in accordance with runway mode and airspace configuration

1.17

Aircraft approach to land is authorised in accordance with runway mode and airspace configuration

2

Assure separation

2.1

Conflicts are recognised and resolved

2.2

Separation is provided

2.3

Jurisdiction for maintaining aircraft separation is agreed and assigned

2.4

Alternative separation is provided as required

2.5

Separation is adjusted when systems are degraded or airways facilities are reduced

2.6

Most appropriate separation is applied taking into account safety, expedition, control method and surveillance

2.7

Compromised separation is recognised and addressed

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

Non-essential conditions can be found in the Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

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:

adhering to procedures

adjusting route and track of aircraft

allocating attention based on priorities

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

applying reasoning and decision making to airspace and flight path scenarios

assigning separation to pilot

communicating effectively with others

completing relevant documentation for approaching control services

coordinating flight information

executing control actions

facilitating in-flight deviations, diversions, changes of altitude and flight level

facilitating unusual flight operations

formulating airways clearance and control instructions

formulating and authorising approach to land for aircraft

formulating and authorising release of aircraft for departure

implementing contingency plans

interpreting and evaluating current traffic events

interpreting and following operational instructions, and prioritising work

maintaining a strategic traffic management plan for airspace jurisdiction

maintaining surveillance of terminal airspaces

operating equipment in accordance with standard operating procedures

perceiving and comprehending incoming information

performing handover/takeover

planning and prioritising tasks in accordance with safety imperative

processing military aircraft

projecting and developing future airspace and flight path scenarios

recognising display information and symbology

recording and annotating flight information and messages

reporting and rectifying identified problems promptly

responding to stressful situations with a considered and measured approach

separating aircraft using approach control techniques and standards

varying heading of aircraft

varying speed of aircraft

working collaboratively with others

working systematically with attention to detail.

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:

air navigation systems and visual aids

air traffic priorities

air traffic services

airborne collision and avoidance systems

aircraft conflict resolution techniques

aircraft type, associated wake turbulence and performance categories

airspace service priorities and safety imperatives

approach control separation standards and techniques

characteristics of terminal airspace air traffic patterns and traffic flows

charts and operational documentation

communication phraseologies and procedures

compromised separation and non-compliant use of airspaces

conditional air traffic clearance

coordination requirements

departure and approach to land procedures

display information and symbology

division of responsibilities for air traffic services

formation flight configurations, separation and procedures and practices

handover/takeover procedures and practices

human machine interface (HMI) states and associated interactions

jurisdiction and adjacent airspace characteristics

meteorological documentation, terms and definitions,

military flight operations

national airspace system and standard route structure

navigation principles and terminology

organisational and licensing administration

principles and procedures of altimetry

principles of error management

principles of flight

procedures for recording and annotating operational information

provision of air traffic services and air traffic flow management during system degradation including facility failures and restoration of system components

relevant sections of regulatory and operational documentation

route, track, heading and aircraft performance characteristics

rules of the air governing visual and instrument flight

safety occurrence reporting

security against acts of unlawful interference with aviation

terrain and prominent landmarks affecting flight operations within terminal airspace

terrain protection

transfer of control points

transition from instrument flight to visual flight

weather phenomena affecting flight operations.

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

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

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

acceptable means of simulation assessment.
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
Conflicts are recognised and resolved 
Separation is provided 
Jurisdiction for maintaining aircraft separation is agreed and assigned 
Alternative separation is provided as required 
Separation is adjusted when systems are degraded or airways facilities are reduced 
Most appropriate separation is applied taking into account safety, expedition, control method and surveillance 
Compromised separation is recognised and addressed 
Traffic priorities are applied in accordance with standard operating procedure (SOPs) 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Conflicts are recognised and resolved 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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