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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Inspect the aerodrome lighting
  2. Report faults in aerodrome lighting
  3. Make any unserviceable condition safe
  4. Report the return of the aerodrome lighting to serviceable condition

Required Skills

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 ie CAR and

Relevant OHampS and environmental procedures and regulations

Features and characteristics of aerodrome lighting systems

Aerodrome operating procedures

Reporting procedures

Relevant equipment used in the inspection and reporting on aerodrome lighting systems

Effects on the serviceability of the aerodrome caused by lighting faults

Allowable minor repairs under electrical codes and regulations and procedures for engaging a qualified electrician to carry out major repairs

Purpose and application of unserviceability markers

Purpose and application of Method of Working Plans MOWPs

Safety hazards and risks that exist when inspecting aerodrome lighting systems and related risk control procedures and precautions

Problems that may occur when inspecting and reporting on aerodrome lighting systems and appropriate action that should be taken

Required skills

Communicate effectively with others when inspecting and reporting on an aerodrome lighting system

Read and interpret instructions regulations procedures and other information relevant to inspecting and reporting on an aerodrome lighting system

Interpret and follow operational instructions and prioritise work

Complete documentation related to inspecting and reporting on an aerodrome lighting system

Report faults in aerodrome lighting

Operate electronic communication equipment to required protocol

Work collaboratively with others when inspecting and reporting on an aerodrome lighting system

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

Promptly report andor rectify any identified problems that may occur when inspecting and reporting on an aerodrome lighting system in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures

Implement contingency plans for unexpected events that may arise when inspecting and reporting on an aerodrome lighting system

Apply precautions and required action to minimise control or eliminate hazards that may exist during inspecting and reporting on an aerodrome lighting system

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 OHampS standards

Implement OHampS procedures and relevant regulations

Identify and correctly use equipment required to inspect and report on an aerodrome lighting system and when facilitating any required repairs

Evidence Required

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 andor other simulated practical and knowledge assessment andor

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 writtenoral tests

Practical assessment must occur

through activities in an appropriately simulated environment at the registered training organisation andor

in an appropriate range of situations in the workplace


Range Statement

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

Lighting inspections may need to occur:

by day or by night

in any weather conditions

Aerodrome lighting serviceability inspections should occur in accordance with the Manual of Standards - Aerodromes, including:

at least one hour prior to the first commercial transport operation of the day, or

prior to the last light of the day (dusk)

immediately after any significant phenomenon which could reasonably be expected to affect the serviceability of the aerodrome, or

otherwise as determined by the aerodrome operator

Situations requiring reporting may include:

changes to temporary or permanent published aerodrome information

hazardous situations resulting in some or all of the aerodrome becoming unserviceable

aerodrome works

restoration of aerodrome serviceability

Relevant authorities for accessing and reporting purposes include:

aerodrome operator or delegated person

NOTAM Office (Airservices Australia)

Civil Aviation Safety Authority

Air Traffic Control (ATC)

Australian Defence Forces Command for military bases

aerodrome users

Aerodromes may include:

licensed aerodromes

unlicensed aerodromes

Aircraft Landing Areas (ALAs)

Aerodrome movement area includes:

apron

taxiway

runway

Obstacle Restriction Area (ORA)

Permanent aerodrome lighting and circuits include:

runway lighting

runway end lights

threshold lights

runway end identification lights

obstacle lighting

aerodrome beacon

approach lighting

illuminated wind indicators

Pilot Activated Lighting (PAL)

taxiway centre lights

taxiway edge lights

apron edge lights

apron flooding lights

'T' Visual Approach Slope Indicator System (T-VASIS)

Precision Approach Path Indicator (PAPI)

standby power

Temporary aerodrome lighting includes:

kerosene flares, or

battery lights

Reportable hazardous situations caused by faulty lights include:

power supply failure

circuit failure

partial lighting failures, as described in rules and practices for aerodromes

failure of lighting to the wind indicator

failure of obstruction lights

failure of aerodrome beacon

failure of the Pilot Activated Lighting (PAL) warning signal

Procedures for making the lighting problem safe include:

partial closure of the movement area

closing the movement area (aerodrome closure)

contacting the aerodrome user

Unserviceability lights are:

red lights

Suitable means of reporting will include some or all of the following:

verbal communications

Notices to Airmen (NOTAMs)

other written means of communication as is appropriate (e.g. fax)

Method of Working Plan (MOWP)

Initiating repairs or hazard removal procedures includes:

notifying relevant aerodrome personnel

undertaking the repairs

removing the hazard

notifying appropriate electrical contractors

serviceability inspection (following repairs)

Hazards in the work areas may include:

high voltage electrical cables

aircraft noise

aircraft movements

other vehicles in the vicinity of the aircraft

personnel in the vicinity of the aircraft

jet blast

fumes

dust

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 air traffic control operations, i.e. CAR 94 and 95

aerodrome manual

workplace operating procedures manuals

Manual of Standards - Aerodromes (previously Rules and Practices for Aerodromes [RPA])

En Route Supplement Australia (ERSA)

Departure and Approach Procedures (DAP)

relevant Civil Aviation Advisory Publications (CAAPs)

regular public transport (RPT) routes and timetables

workplace procedures and instructions and job specification

lighting equipment manufacturers specifications and instructions

induction and training materials

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

Applicable regulations and legislation may include:

Civil Aviation Act (1988) and Civil Aviation Regulations and Orders (CAR 94 and 95)

relevant requirements, standards and recommended practices of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) pertaining to airport reporting

Manual of Standards - Aerodromes (previously Rules and Practices for Aerodromes [RPA])

applicable state, territory and commonwealth regulations concerning:

electrical codes and regulations

OH&S

workplace relations

workers compensation

environmental protection

equal opportunity