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

In ADF context relevant Defence Orders and Instructions

Relevant OHampS and environmental procedures and regulations

The characteristics of different chart types

Flight planning requirements

Use of the navigational computer

The aircraft fuel usage rates

Relevant sections of CAAP Civil Aviation Advisory Publication

Traffic rules and procedures

Air navigation techniques

Factors affecting en route performance range and endurance

Critical point and point of no return

DR navigation technique

Identification by shape dimensions contrast and colour and uniqueness of ground features

Low level navigation techniques

Allowances for changed visual aspects of ground features at low level

En route navigation technique

Chart reading techniques

Procedures for requesting clearances from and into controlled airspace

Identification of CTA CTR Prohibited Restricted and Danger areas

The principles of operation of navigation aidssystems

The limitations of navigation aidssystems

Controlled airspace requirements

Circuit and circuit joining procedures

The potential impacts of specific weather phenomena on aviation operations

Required skills

Perform the navigational functions within the parameters of the applicable regulations orders and operations manual procedures

Prepare charts and flight plans

Plan applicable altitudesflight levels and tracking tolerances to avoid controlled airspace when required

Carry out DR navigation technique

Determine DR position

Maintain compliance with regulatory requirements

Maintain Navigation Log

Select and use appropriate navigational instruments and aids

Source and interpret aviation weather forecast products and services appropriate to flight planning and navigation procedures

Adjust aircraft performance to achieve desired timings

Calculate fuel endurance

Calculate distance and rate of closure rates tofrom ground features

Fix aircraft position

Apply air safety practices and regulations

Recognise significant variances from forecast meteorological conditions and take appropriate actions including the issue of an AIREP

Maintain construction communication and execution of a traffic deconfliction plan

Communicate effectively with others when navigating aircraft

Read and interpret instructions regulations procedures and other information relevant to the navigation of an aircraft

Interpret and follow operational instructions and prioritise workload

Complete documentation related to navigating aircraft

Operate electronic communication equipment to required protocol

Work collaboratively with others when navigating aircraft

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 navigating aircraft in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures

Implement contingency plans for unexpected events that may arise when navigating aircraft

Apply precautions and required action to minimise control or eliminate hazards that may exist during the navigation of an aircraft

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 navigate an aircraft

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

Tasks may be undertaken in:

Performance may be demonstrated in:

Aircraft may include:

Crew may include:

Instruments may be:

Limitations may be imposed by:

Classes of airspace may be:

Production methods for flight plans may utilise:

Navigation aids may include electronic, mechanical and/or radio systems such as:

Operation of navigation aids/systems may include:

Low flying hazards and threats may include:

Circuits procedures at an aerodrome may include:

Dependent on the type of organisation concerned and the local terminology used, workplace procedures may include:

Information/documents may include:

Applicable regulations and legislation may include:

Performance includes tolerances specified in either of: