Assessor Resource

AVIZ4001B
Manage situation awareness in aircraft flight

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


Work must be carried out in compliance with the relevant licence and aircraft rating requirements of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) and/or ADF; airspace control requirements and Day Visual Flight Rules (Day VFR); Instrument Flight Rules (IFR); and aircraft control principles, regulations, safety codes, protocols and procedures relevant when managing situation awareness in aircraft flight.

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

Use for ADF Aviation is to be in accordance with relevant Defence Orders and Instructions and applicable CASA compliance.

Work is performed under limited supervision.

This unit is nominally packaged at Certificate IV.

This unit involves the skills, knowledge and attitudes required to manage situation awareness in aircraft flight, including maintaining and managing aircraft's situation both alone and in conjunction with others, assessing situations and making appropriate decisions, setting priorities and managing tasks, and maintaining all necessary communications. Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements are applicable to this unit.

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

Prerequisites

Not applicable.


Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.




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.

The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required knowledge and skills, the range statement and the assessment guidelines for this Training Package.

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria of this unit and include demonstration of applying:

the underpinning knowledge and skills

relevant legislation and workplace procedures

other relevant aspects of the range statement

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Performance is demonstrated consistently over a period of time and in a suitable range of contexts

Resources for assessment include:

a range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or other simulated practical and knowledge assessment, and/or

access to an appropriate range of relevant operational situations in the workplace

In both real and simulated environments, access is required to:

relevant and appropriate materials and equipment, and

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

Method of assessment

Assessment of this unit must be undertaken by a registered training organisation

As a minimum, assessment of knowledge must be conducted through appropriate written/oral tests

Practical assessment must occur:

through activities in an appropriately simulated environment at the registered training organisation, and/or

in an appropriate range of situations in the workplace


Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

This describes the essential knowledge and skills and their level required for this unit.

Required knowledge:

Relevant sections of Civil Aviation Safety Regulations and Civil Aviation Orders

In Defence context, relevant Defence Orders and Instructions

Relevant OH&S and environmental procedures and regulations

The principles of aircraft flight

Procedures for maintaining situation awareness

Use of the navigational computer

Aircraft fuel usage rates

Traffic rules and procedures

Air navigation techniques

Aircraft communication procedures and protocols

Standard radiotelephony phraseology as detailed in the Flight Radiotelephone Operator Licence (FROL) syllabus and the Aeronautical Information Publication (AIP)

Problems that may occur when managing situation awareness and action that can be taken to overcome them

Procedures for transferring aircraft control between crew members

Operational hazards that may be identified when managing situation awareness and ways of controlling those hazards and associated risks

Required skills:

Maintain and manage an aircraft's situation both alone and in conjunction with others

Assess situations and make appropriate decisions

Set priorities and manage tasks

Maintain all necessary communications

Maintain compliance with regulatory requirements

Select and use appropriate instruments, communications equipment and aids

Source and interpret aviation weather forecast products appropriate to flight planning and navigation procedures

Apply air safety practices and regulations

Transfer aircraft control between crew members

Communicate effectively with others when managing situation awareness in aircraft flight

Read and interpret instructions, regulations, procedures and other information relevant to managing situation awareness in aircraft flight

Interpret and follow operational instructions and prioritise work

Complete documentation related to managing situation awareness in aircraft flight

Operate electronic communication equipment to required protocol

Work collaboratively with others when managing situation awareness in aircraft flight

Adapt appropriately to cultural differences in the workplace, including modes of behaviour and interactions with others

Promptly report and/or rectify any identified problems that may occur when managing situation awareness in aircraft flight in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures

Implement contingency plans for unexpected events that may arise when managing situation awareness in aircraft flight

Apply precautions and required action to minimise, control or eliminate hazards that may exist when managing situation awareness in aircraft flight

Monitor and anticipate operational problems and hazards and take appropriate action

Monitor work activities in terms of planned schedule

Modify activities dependent on differing workplace contingencies, situations and environments

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

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

Select and use required personal protective equipment conforming to industry and OH&S standards

Implement OH&S procedures and relevant regulations

Identify and correctly use equipment required when managing situation awareness in aircraft flight

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance.

Tasks may be undertaken in:

variable weather conditions in accordance with Day Visual Flight Rules

VMC with simulated IMC

IMC

Performance may be demonstrated in:

single engine aircraft

multi engine aircraft

synthetic training device approved by the appropriate authority

variable air traffic conditions

variable flight situations

abnormal situations

classes of airspace as designated by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority

Aircraft may include:

fixed wing

helicopter

commercial balloons

other commercial or military aircraft

Crew may include:

single pilot

multi crew

Instruments may be:

fitted flight instruments

head up displays

Limitations may be imposed by:

local noise abatement requirements and curfews

airspace endorsements

Classes of airspace may be:

as designated by the regulator

restricted and danger areas

military control zones

Air Defence Identification Zones

Factors that may adversely affect the safe outcome of a flight or manoeuvre may include:

changes in the wind and weather conditions en route

changes in the wind and weather conditions at the destination

engine or equipment malfunction or failure

instrument malfunction or failure

air traffic in the vicinity of the aircraft

running out of fuel

errors in navigation

becoming lost

security threat on board aircraft

exceeding nominated operating parameters and tolerances for the aircraft

Dependent on the type of organisation concerned and the local terminology used, workplace procedures may include:

company procedures

enterprise procedures

organisational procedures

established procedures

standard operating procedures

Information/documents may include:

relevant sections of Civil Aviation Safety Regulations and Civil Aviation Orders pertaining to the management of situation awareness during an aircraft flight

in Defence context, relevant Defence Orders and Instructions

Manual of Standards - Pilot Licensing (MOS-PL)

Flight Manual/Pilot's Operating Handbook (POH)

Aeronautical Information Publication (AIP)

En Route Supplement Australia (ERSA)

relevant sections of the Civil Aviation Advisory Publications (CAAP)

performance charts

operations manuals

approved checklists

workplace procedures and instructions and job specification

induction and training materials

conditions of service, legislation and industrial agreements including workplace agreements and awards

Applicable regulations and legislation may include:

relevant Civil Aviation Safety Regulations and Civil Aviation Orders

in Defence context, relevant Defence Orders and Instructions

relevant state/territory OH&S legislation

relevant state/territory environmental protection legislation

relevant Australian Standards

Performance includes tolerances specified in either of:

relevant licence and aircraft rating requirements of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) such as:

Day VFR Syllabus

Manual of Standards

relevant Defence documentation such as:

Defence Orders and Instructions

approved curricula and training documentation

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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 is demonstrated of all critical factors relevant to the safe progress of a flight 
Situation awareness is demonstrated through application of an effective visual scan, use of radio communication, use of traffic information and use of aircraft systems where applicable 
Trends towards an unsafe situation are recognised and appropriate corrective action is employed in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements 
Breakdown in situation awareness is identified from errors or discrepancies and is rectified by ensuring safe operation of the aircraft and situation 
Problems are identified and analysed 
Solutions are identified and risks assessed 
A course of action is chosen to ensure a safe outcome to a flight or manoeuvre 
The plan of action is communicated and tasks are allocated, if appropriate 
Actions are taken to achieve optimum outcomes 
Progress is monitored against plan 
The plan is re-evaluated to achieve optimum outcomes 
Operational changes and related risks are monitored and managed to ensure a safe outcome to a flight or manoeuvre 
Priorities and workload are organised to ensure completion of all tasks relevant to the safety of the flight 
Safe and effective operation of the aircraft is prioritised ahead of competing tasks 
Technology is appropriately used to reduce workload and improve ability to perform mental and manipulative activities 
Fixation on single actions/functions is avoided 
Symptoms of fatigue are recognised and appropriate action is taken to reduce its effects 
Critical events and tasks are anticipated and completed in the time available 
A level of assertiveness is demonstrated which ensures the safe completion of a flight 
Effective and efficient communications and interpersonal relationships are established and maintained with all stakeholders to ensure the safe outcome of the flight 
Passengers and crew members are encouraged to participate in and contribute to the safe outcome of a flight 
Appropriate action is taken in conjunction with others to cooperatively correct any identified unsafe situations which may develop during an aircraft flight 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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