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AVIZ3052
Apply situational awareness in remote pilot aircraft systems operations

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Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


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

It includes maintaining situational awareness, assessing situations and making decisions, setting priorities and managing tasks, and working with others in managing situational awareness.

This unit addresses aviation non-technical skill requirements (mental, social and personal-management abilities) of aviation 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 at time of publication.

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

Maintain situational awareness

1.1

Continuous monitoring of all critical factors relevant to the safe progress of a flight is undertaken

1.2

Effective visual scan is applied, crew interaction is maintained, and radio, inter-crew communication, traffic information and RPAS are used appropriately

1.3

Trends towards an unsafe situations are recognised and appropriate corrective action is employed in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements

1.4

Breakdown in situational awareness is identified and is rectified promptly

2

Assess situations and make decisions

2.1

Operational problems are identified and analysed

2.2

Operational risks are assessed and reported in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements

2.3

Potential solutions are identified and control measures are decided and implemented

2.4

Determined plan of action is communicated and tasks are allocated to others as appropriate

2.5

Plan of action is implemented and monitored to achieve optimum outcomes

2.6

Plan of action and implementation process are re-evaluated and amended as required to achieve optimum outcomes

2.7

Extended operational changes resulting from action plan and related risks are monitored and managed to ensure a safe flight outcome

3

Set priorities and manage tasks

3.1

Priorities and workload are organised to ensure completion of all tasks relevant to flight safety

3.2

Safe and effective operation of the RPAS is prioritised ahead of competing tasks

3.3

Critical events and tasks are anticipated and managed to ensure completion within available time constraints

3.4

Technology is used to reduce workload and to improve ability to perform mental and manipulative activities safely

3.5

Fixation on single actions/functions is avoided

3.6

Signs and symptoms of fatigue are identified and appropriate actions are taken to manage fatigue of self or in others

4

Work with others in managing situational awareness

4.1

Collaboration with others is undertaken to ensure safe completion of flight

4.2

Effective and efficient communications and interpersonal relationships are established and maintained with all stakeholders to ensure safe flight outcome

4.3

Crew members are encouraged to participate in and contribute to safe flight outcome

4.4

Appropriate action is taken in conjunction with others to cooperatively correct any identified unsafe situations that may develop during an RPAS flight

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

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

applying aviation safety management system policies and procedures for remote pilot aircraft systems (RPAS) flight

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

applying relevant legislation and workplace procedures

communicating effectively with others

completing relevant documentation

identifying and correctly using required equipment

implementing aviation risk management processes in RPAS contexts

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 all necessary communications

maintaining compliance with WHS/OHS and 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 communications equipment to required protocol

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

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

responding appropriately to cultural differences in the workplace

selecting and using appropriate instruments, displays, communications equipment and aids

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

sourcing and interpreting aviation weather forecast products appropriate to flight planning and navigation procedures

transferring RPAS control between crew members as required

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 range of conditions and include knowledge of:

aeronautical communication procedures and protocols

aeronautical decisionmaking processes

air navigation techniques applicable to RPAS operations

air traffic rules and procedures

effective communication

error management, including error types, causes and consequences

fatigue risk management

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

in a Defence context, relevant Defence Orders and Instructions

operational hazards that may be identified when managing situational awareness and ways of controlling those hazards and associated risks

principles of flight relevant to RPAS operations

problems that may occur when managing situational awareness and action that can be taken to overcome these problems

procedures for maintaining situational awareness

procedures for transferring RPAS control between crew members

relevant sections of Civil Aviation Safety Regulations (CASRs) and Civil Aviation Orders related to RPAS operations

relevant WHS/OHS and environmental procedures and regulations

risk identification, analysis and control

RPAS energy source usage rates

stress, workload and time pressure management

use of navigational computers and equipment.

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

Maintain situational awareness

1.1

Continuous monitoring of all critical factors relevant to the safe progress of a flight is undertaken

1.2

Effective visual scan is applied, crew interaction is maintained, and radio, inter-crew communication, traffic information and RPAS are used appropriately

1.3

Trends towards an unsafe situations are recognised and appropriate corrective action is employed in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements

1.4

Breakdown in situational awareness is identified and is rectified promptly

2

Assess situations and make decisions

2.1

Operational problems are identified and analysed

2.2

Operational risks are assessed and reported in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements

2.3

Potential solutions are identified and control measures are decided and implemented

2.4

Determined plan of action is communicated and tasks are allocated to others as appropriate

2.5

Plan of action is implemented and monitored to achieve optimum outcomes

2.6

Plan of action and implementation process are re-evaluated and amended as required to achieve optimum outcomes

2.7

Extended operational changes resulting from action plan and related risks are monitored and managed to ensure a safe flight outcome

3

Set priorities and manage tasks

3.1

Priorities and workload are organised to ensure completion of all tasks relevant to flight safety

3.2

Safe and effective operation of the RPAS is prioritised ahead of competing tasks

3.3

Critical events and tasks are anticipated and managed to ensure completion within available time constraints

3.4

Technology is used to reduce workload and to improve ability to perform mental and manipulative activities safely

3.5

Fixation on single actions/functions is avoided

3.6

Signs and symptoms of fatigue are identified and appropriate actions are taken to manage fatigue of self or in others

4

Work with others in managing situational awareness

4.1

Collaboration with others is undertaken to ensure safe completion of flight

4.2

Effective and efficient communications and interpersonal relationships are established and maintained with all stakeholders to ensure safe flight outcome

4.3

Crew members are encouraged to participate in and contribute to safe flight outcome

4.4

Appropriate action is taken in conjunction with others to cooperatively correct any identified unsafe situations that may develop during an RPAS flight

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

Factors relevant to the safe progress of a flight must include one or more of the following:

air traffic in the vicinity of a RPAS

becoming lost

changes in wind and weather conditions at destination

changes in wind and weather conditions en route

engine or equipment malfunction or failure

errors in navigation

exceeding nominated operating parameters and tolerances for RPAS

instrument or display malfunction or failure

running out of fuel/energy

security threat at RPAS control station

Managing tasks must include:

visual line of sight

visual meteorological conditions

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

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

applying aviation safety management system policies and procedures for remote pilot aircraft systems (RPAS) flight

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

applying relevant legislation and workplace procedures

communicating effectively with others

completing relevant documentation

identifying and correctly using required equipment

implementing aviation risk management processes in RPAS contexts

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 all necessary communications

maintaining compliance with WHS/OHS and 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 communications equipment to required protocol

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

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

responding appropriately to cultural differences in the workplace

selecting and using appropriate instruments, displays, communications equipment and aids

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

sourcing and interpreting aviation weather forecast products appropriate to flight planning and navigation procedures

transferring RPAS control between crew members as required

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 range of conditions and include knowledge of:

aeronautical communication procedures and protocols

aeronautical decisionmaking processes

air navigation techniques applicable to RPAS operations

air traffic rules and procedures

effective communication

error management, including error types, causes and consequences

fatigue risk management

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

in a Defence context, relevant Defence Orders and Instructions

operational hazards that may be identified when managing situational awareness and ways of controlling those hazards and associated risks

principles of flight relevant to RPAS operations

problems that may occur when managing situational awareness and action that can be taken to overcome these problems

procedures for maintaining situational awareness

procedures for transferring RPAS control between crew members

relevant sections of Civil Aviation Safety Regulations (CASRs) and Civil Aviation Orders related to RPAS operations

relevant WHS/OHS and environmental procedures and regulations

risk identification, analysis and control

RPAS energy source usage rates

stress, workload and time pressure management

use of navigational computers and equipment.

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.

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Continuous monitoring of all critical factors relevant to the safe progress of a flight is undertaken 
Effective visual scan is applied, crew interaction is maintained, and radio, inter-crew communication, traffic information and RPAS are used appropriately 
Trends towards an unsafe situations are recognised and appropriate corrective action is employed in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements 
Breakdown in situational awareness is identified and is rectified promptly 
Operational problems are identified and analysed 
Operational risks are assessed and reported in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements 
Potential solutions are identified and control measures are decided and implemented 
Determined plan of action is communicated and tasks are allocated to others as appropriate 
Plan of action is implemented and monitored to achieve optimum outcomes 
Plan of action and implementation process are re-evaluated and amended as required to achieve optimum outcomes 
Extended operational changes resulting from action plan and related risks are monitored and managed to ensure a safe flight outcome 
Priorities and workload are organised to ensure completion of all tasks relevant to flight safety 
Safe and effective operation of the RPAS is prioritised ahead of competing tasks 
Critical events and tasks are anticipated and managed to ensure completion within available time constraints 
Technology is used to reduce workload and to improve ability to perform mental and manipulative activities safely 
Fixation on single actions/functions is avoided 
Signs and symptoms of fatigue are identified and appropriate actions are taken to manage fatigue of self or in others 
Collaboration with others is undertaken to ensure safe completion of flight 
Effective and efficient communications and interpersonal relationships are established and maintained with all stakeholders to ensure safe flight outcome 
Crew members are encouraged to participate in and contribute to safe flight outcome 
Appropriate action is taken in conjunction with others to cooperatively correct any identified unsafe situations that may develop during an RPAS flight 

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