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Elements and Performance Criteria

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

Range Statement

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

Faults in aerodrome lighting must include one or more of the following:

changes to temporary or permanent published aerodrome information

electrical circuit failure

failure of:

aerodrome beacon

wind indicator lighting

obstruction lights

pilot activated lighting (PAL)

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

partial lighting failures

power supply failure

restoration of aerodrome serviceability

Aerodrome movement area facilities must include:

apron

clearway

markers, markings and aerodrome lighting

runway and runway strip

runway end safety area

taxiway and taxiway strip

Temporary lighting must include one or more of the following:

battery-powered lights

hard-wired portable lights

kerosene flares

solar powered lights

vehicle lighting

Workplace procedures for making a lighting problem safe must include:

closing movement area (aerodrome closure)

contacting aerodrome user

partial closure of movement area

Suitable means of reporting must include one or more of the following:

method of working plan (MOWP)

Notice to Airmen (NOTAM)

other written means of communication as appropriate (fax, email)

verbal communications

Procedures for initiating repairs or hazard removal must include one or more of the following:

notifying appropriate aerodrome lighting personnel or electrical contractors

notifying relevant aerodrome personnel

removing hazard/s

serviceability inspection (following repairs)

undertaking repairs

Performance Evidence

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 workplace procedures

applying relevant legislation and workplace procedures

applying relevant systems (such as safety management systems [SMS]) and procedures to assess and/or mitigate risk that might arise during inspecting and reporting on serviceability of aerodrome lighting systems

communicating effectively with others when inspecting and reporting on serviceability of aerodrome lighting systems

completing documentation related to inspecting and reporting on serviceability of aerodrome lighting systems

identifying and correctly using equipment required to inspect and report on serviceability of aerodrome lighting systems:

computer

hand tools

lights

maintenance equipment

markers

radio/s

non-ops/HF radio

airband/VHF radio

telephone

vehicle with flashing light

vehicle siren/loud speaker

implementing work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) procedures and relevant regulations

interpreting and following operational instructions and prioritising work

modifying activities in accordance with 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 protocols

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

reporting faults in aerodrome lighting

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

working collaboratively with others

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

Knowledge Evidence

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:

aerodrome layout including access routes

aircraft schedules and their use in inspecting and reporting on serviceability of aerodrome lighting systems

allowable minor repairs under electrical codes and workplace procedures, and arrangements for engaging a qualified electrician to carry out repairs

basic features and characteristics of aerodrome lighting systems

company logo/identification

different operating conditions:

all weather conditions

day and night

variety of terrain conditions

various forms of transport such as vehicle, other motorised/towed equipment

effects on serviceability of aerodrome caused by lighting faults

equipment used in inspecting and reporting on serviceability of aerodrome lighting systems

operation of airband radio equipment as used to communicate with air traffic control (ATC) and/or pilots

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

permanent aerodrome lighting:

aerodrome beacon

approach lighting

apron:

edge lights

flooding lights

illuminated wind indicators

obstacle lighting

pilot activated lighting (PAL)

precision approach path indicator (PAPI)

runway:

end identification lights

end lights

edge lights

threshold lights

standby power

taxiway:

centreline lights

edge lights

‘T’ visual approach slope indicator system (T-VASIS)

problems, safety hazards and risks that exist when inspecting serviceability of aerodrome lighting systems and related assessment/management measures that may need to be taken into account

procedures for servicing and minor maintenance of equipment used in inspecting and reporting serviceability of aerodrome lighting systems

purpose and application of aerodrome markers, markings and temporary lighting

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/documents:

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

aerodrome Drug and Alcohol Management Plan (DAMP)

Aerodrome Manual

aerodrome SMS and safety/security policies and principles of risk assessment and risk management

aeronautical information publication (AIP)

AIP – En Route Supplement Australia (ERSA)

airline timetables

airside driver’s handbook and/or airside driving requirements for the aerodrome

Australian Standards

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

equipment manufacturer specifications for inspecting and reporting on aerodrome lighting systems

induction and training material

logbooks

Manual of Standards (MOS Part 139 – Aerodromes)

Notice to Airmen (NOTAM)

operational checklists

plans and maps

relevant legislative and regulatory requirements relating to inspecting and reporting on the obstacle limitation surfaces (OLS) as identified in:

Civil Aviation Safety Regulations (CASRs) and MOS Part 139 – Aerodromes

Defence Orders and Instructions

environmental sustainability

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

workplace relations

WHS/OHS and environmental, procedures and regulations including Drug and Alcohol Management Plan (DAMP)

reporting procedures

requirements for completing relevant documentation and/or incident reporting

vehicle or other mobile obstacle markings and equipment:

warning lights (orange/amber/yellow) mounted to be visible through 360 degrees

weather information and its implications for workplace operations

workplace procedures for inspecting and reporting on serviceability of aerodrome lighting systems.