This section describes the knowledge and skills required for this unit

Required knowledge

Risk identification analysis and control

Relevant sections of regulatory requirements pertaining to RPAS flight safety security and flying operations

Relevant workplace procedures and policies related to RPAS safety security and service

Relevant emergency procedures

Crew Resource Management CRM

Sources of information on relevant local state and federal regulatory requirements

Relevant aviation terminology

Employeremployee obligations and responsibilities

Error management including error types causes and consequences as relevant to this unit

Human performance and its limitations including the senses memory and situational awareness as relevant to this unit

The decision making process as relevant to this unit

Management of fatigue as relevant to this unit

Stress workload and time pressure management in relation to this unit

Effective communication as relevant to this unit

Required skills

Communicate effectively with others when implementing regulations and policies during RPAS safety and service operations

Read and interpret instructions regulations procedures and other information relevant to implementing regulations and policies during RPAS safety and service operations

Interpret and follow operational instructions and prioritise work

Complete documentation related to regulations and policies during RPAS safety and service operations

Operate electronic communication equipment to required protocol

Work collaboratively with others when implementing regulations and policies during RPAS safety and service operations

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 implementing regulations and policies during RPAS safety and service operations in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures

Implement contingency plans for unexpected events that may arise when implementing regulations and policies during RPAS safety and service operations

Apply precautions and required action to minimise control or eliminate hazards that may exist during the implementation of regulations and policies during RPAS safety and service operations

Monitor and anticipate operational problems including safety and security 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 property 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 work health and safety WHSoccupational health and safety OHS standards

Implement WHSOHS procedures and relevant regulations

Identify and correctly use equipment required to conduct the implementation of regulations and policies during RPAS safety and service operations

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

risk management

human factors

safety management systems and

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

Practical assessment must occur in a

real or appropriately simulated environment

A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge The following examples are appropriate to this unit

knowledge and performance questions and direct observation

Safety and service operations may be carried out:

Performance may be demonstrated:

An understanding of the employer/employee obligations and responsibilities may include but is not limited to:

Persons consulted may include:

Dependent on the type of organisation concerned and the local terminology used, workplace procedures may be referred to as:

Information/documents may include:

Dependent upon context, applicable regulations and legislation may include, but are not limited to: