This section describes the knowledge and skills required for this unit

Required knowledge

Aerodrome layout including access routes

Aircraft schedules and their use in inspecting and reporting on OLS

Different conditions for OLS inspections

all weather conditions

day and night

various forms of transport such as vehicle other motorizedtowed equipment

variety of terrain conditions

Effects on the usability of the aerodrome caused by obstacles

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

Operation of airband radio equipment as used to communicate with air traffic control ATC andor pilots

Principles of shielding

Problems safety hazards and risks that exist when inspecting and reporting on the OLS and related risk assessmentmanagement measures that may need to be taken

Relevant equipment used in inspecting and reporting on OLS

computer

lights

radios

serviceability markers and cones displaced threshold markers dumb bell markers glider markers signal circle markers unserviceability cones unserviceability cross markers work limit markers

telephone

vehicle sirenloud speaker

vehicle with flashing light

Reporting procedures

Relevant informationdocuments

aerodrome Drug and Alcohol Management Plan DAMP

Aerodrome Manual

Aerodrome Safety Management System SMS and safetysecurity policies and principles of risk assessment and risk management

aerodrome operating procedures

Aeronautical Information Publication AIP

AIP En Route Supplement Australia ERSA

Airports Act and Airports Protection of Airspace Regulations

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

equipment manufacturer specifications for inspecting and reporting on the OLS

induction and training material

Manual of Standards MOS Part Aerodromes

Notices to Airmen NOTAMs

plans and maps

workplace procedures for inspecting and reporting on the OLS

Relevant legislative and regulatory requirements relating to inspecting and reporting on OLS 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

Weather information and its implications for workplace operations

Workplace procedure for inspecting and reporting on the OLS

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 the OLS

Communicate effectively with others when inspecting and reporting on the OLS

Complete documentation related to inspecting and reporting on the OLS

Identify and correctly use equipment required to inspect and report on the OLS

Implement WHSOHS procedures and relevant regulations

Interpret and follow operational instructions and prioritise work

Modify activities according to 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 communication equipment to required protocol

Read and interpret instructions regulations procedures and other information relevant to inspecting and reporting on the OLS

Report any obstacles in OLS of an aerodrome and when the aerodrome has been returned to its previous status

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

Work collaboratively with others when inspecting and reporting on OLS

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

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 organisation

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

Obstacles may include:

And may occur within:

Surfaces which comprise OLS include:

Workplace procedures may include:

Relevant authorities for accessing and reporting purposes include:

Aerodromes may include:

Persons notified regarding the inspection and reporting of the OLS may include:

Declared distances include:

Suitable means of reporting may include:

Workplaces may include: