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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Initialise aircraft sensor systems
  2. Optimise aircraft sensor performance

Range Statement

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

Sensor systems must include one or more of the following:

airborne surveillance radar

acoustics

communications systems

electro optical systems

electronic support measures

forward looking infra-red (FLIR)

magnetic anomaly detection systems

visual observations

Environmental conditions must include one or more of the following:

atmospheric conditions

currents

local weather conditions

salinity

sea state

Southern Oscillation Index (SOI)

water depth and temperature

Abnormal or emergency aircraft sensor system situations must include one or more of the following:

avionics malfunction

equipment damage

fire on-board

instrument failure

operator/crew incapacitation

sensor system malfunction and/or failure


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:

applying precautions and required action to minimise, control or eliminate identified hazards

applying relevant aeronautical knowledge

applying relevant legislation and workplace procedures

communicating effectively with others

completing relevant documentation

determining and implementing appropriate counter measures

giving and receiving instructions related to managing aircraft sensors

identifying and using required communications technology

implementing contingency plans

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

interpreting and compiling sensor data

interpreting and following aircraft documentation

interpreting and following operational instructions and prioritising work

maintaining situational awareness

modifying activities depending on operational contingencies, risk situations and environments

monitoring work activities in terms of planned schedule

operating and adapting to differences in communications equipment in accordance with standard operating procedures

planning own work, predicting consequences and identifying improvements

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

recognising sensor jamming

reporting and/or rectifying problems, faults or malfunctions promptly, in accordance with workplace procedures

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:

abnormal/emergency conditions and responses

communications emission control

effects of environmental variations on data received from sensors

magnetic anomaly detection theory

organisational policy and procedures for managing aircraft sensors

radar theory

relevant WHS/OHS responsibilities

sensor capabilities and limitations

sensor characteristics and operation

sonar theory

typical problems that may occur when managing aircraft sensor, actions and appropriate solutions.