This section describes the knowledge and skills required for this unit

Required knowledge

Aerodrome layout including access routes

Aircraft schedules and their use in inspection and reporting on aerodrome serviceability

Different operating conditions

all weather conditions

day and night

various forms of transport such as vehicle other motorisedtowed equipment

variety of terrain conditions

Equipment used in the inspection and reporting on aerodrome serviceability

computer

hand tools

lights

maintenance equipment

markers

radios airbandVHF radio nonopsUHF radio

spills response kit

telephone

vehicle with flashing light

Functions of an aerodrome reporting officer ARO and a works safety officer WSO as defined in Manual of Standards MOS Part

Navigational aids

Distance Measuring Equipment DME

Instrument Landing System ILS

Nondirectional Beacons NDBs

VHF Omnidirectional Radio Range VOR

Operation of airband radio equipment as used to communicate with Air Traffic Control ATC andor pilots

Problems safety hazards and risks that exist when inspecting an aerodrome and related assessmentmanagement measures that may need to be taken

Procedures for servicing and minor maintenance of equipment used in inspecting and reporting on aerodrome serviceability

Purpose and application of

aerodrome markers markings and temporary lighting

Method of Working Plan MOWP

Radio frequencies applicable to the aerodrome

Automatic Terminal Information Services ATIS

Common Traffic Advisory Frequency CTAF

other air traffic agencies such as ATC or Flight Information Region FIR

Aerodrome Weather Information Broadcast AWIB

Relevant information and documents

Aerodrome Emergency Plan AEP and procedures to be followed for each aerodrome emergency

Aerodrome safety management system SMS and safetysecurity policies and principles of risk assessment and risk management

aerodrome Drug and Alcohol Management Plan DAMP

Aerodrome Manual

Aeronautical Information Publication AIP

AIP En Route Supplement Australia ERSA

airline timetables

Airside Drivers Handbook andor airside driving requirements for the aerodrome

Civil Aviation Safety Regulations CASRs

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

induction and training materials

logbooks

Manual of Standards MOS Part Aerodromes

manufacturers specifications for equipment used when inspecting and reporting on aerodromes

Notices to Airmen NOTAMs

operational checklists

plans and maps

relevant forms and databases

Wildlife Hazard Management Plan

workplace procedures

Relevant legislative and regulatory requirements relating to inspecting and reporting on the serviceability of an aerodrome as identified in

Civil Aviation Safety Regulations CASRs and Manual of Standards MOS Part

Defence Orders and Instructions

environmental sustainability

standards and recommended practices SARPs of the International Civil Aviation Organization ICAO

workplace relations

work health and safety WHSoccupational health and safety OHS and environmental procedures and regulations including Drug and Alcohol Management Plan DAMP

Reporting procedures

Requirements for completing relevant documentation andor incident reporting

Safety distances required from an aircraft wingtip to objects including other aircraft

Unserviceability markersmarkings

displaced threshold markers

dumbbell markers

signal circle markers

unserviceability lighting

unserviceability cross markers

unserviceability cones

Vehicle or other mobile obstacle markings and equipment

company logoidentification

orange or yellow painting or distinctive marking of vehicles regularly used on movement area

warning lights orangeamberyellow mounted to be visible through o

Weather information and its implications for workplace operations

Workplace procedures for inspecting and reporting on aerodrome serviceability

Required skills

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

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

Apply relevant systems such as aerodrome SMS and procedures to assess andor mitigate risk that might arise during inspecting and reporting on aerodrome serviceability

Communicate effectively with others when inspecting and reporting on aerodrome serviceability

Complete documentation related to inspecting and reporting on aerodrome serviceability

Identify and correctly use equipment required to conduct an inspection and reporting on aerodrome serviceability

Implement WHSOHS procedures and relevant regulations

Interpret and follow operational instructions and prioritise work

Modify activities according to workplace contingencies situations and environments

Monitor and anticipate operational problems and hazards and take appropriate action

Monitor work activities in terms of planned schedule

Operate electronic communications equipment to required protocol

Read and interpret instructions regulations procedures and other information relevant to inspecting and reporting on aerodrome serviceability

Report hazardous situations and unserviceabilities that may arise on an aerodrome

Select and use required personal protective equipment PPE conforming to industry and WHSOHS standards

Work collaboratively with others when inspecting and reporting on aerodrome serviceability

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

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 competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the Elements Performance Criteria Required Skills Required Knowledge and include demonstration of applying

the required 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 time and in a suitable range of contexts

Resources for assessment include access to

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 organization

As a minimum assessment of knowledge must be conducted through appropriate writtenoral tests

Practical assessment must occur in an appropriate range of situations in the workplace

Aerodromes may include:

Workplace may include:

Workplace procedures may include:

Workplace hazards may include:

Regulatory requirements may include:

Aerodrome hazard and serviceability inspections must include:

Procedures for initiating repairs or dealing with hazards and/or unservicabilities may include:

Hazardous situations requiring reporting may include:

Relevant authorities for reporting purposes may include:

Persons that may need to be notified regarding aerodrome serviceability may include:

Hazardous situations leading to aerodrome unserviceability may include:

Temporary aerodrome lighting may include:

Suitable means of reporting may include: