REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

This describes the essential knowledge and skills and their level required for this unit

Required knowledge

Organisational policy and procedures in relation to managing aircraft sensors

Knowledge of the effects of environmental variations on data received from sensors

Radar theory

Sonar theory

Magnetic Anomaly Detection theory

Sensor characteristics and operation

Sensor capabilities and limitations

Communications emission control

Abnormalemergency conditions and responses

Relevant OHampS responsibilities

Typical problems that may occur when managing aircraft sensor actions and appropriate solutions

Required skills

Interpret and compile sensor data

Perform optimisation of sensor system settings

Recognise sensor jamming

Determine and implement appropriate counter measures

Give and receive instructions related to managing aircraft sensors

Maintain situational awareness

Complete documentation related to managing aircraft sensors

Interpret and follow aircraft documentation

Communicate effectively with others when managing aircraft sensors

Read and interpret instructions and procedures relevant to managing aircraft sensors

Interpret and follow operational instructions and prioritise work

Identify and use required communication technology

Work collaboratively with others when managing aircraft sensors

Adapt appropriately to cultural differences in the workplace including modes of behaviour and interactions with others

Promptly report andor rectify any identified problems faults or malfunctions that may occur when managing aircraft sensors in accordance with workplace procedures

Implement contingency plans for unanticipated situations that may arise when managing aircraft sensors

Apply precautions and required action to minimise control or eliminate hazards that may exist when managing aircraft sensors

Plan own work including predicting consequences and identifying improvements

Monitor work activities in terms of planned schedule

Modify activities depending on differing operational contingencies risk situations and environments

Work systematically with required attention to detail without injury to self or others or damage to goods or equipment

Operate and adapt to differences in communication equipment in accordance with standard operating procedures

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

Aircraft may include:

Sensor systems may include:

Work environment may include:

Environmental conditions may include:

Abnormal/emergency situations may include:

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

Information/documentation may include:

Applicable regulations and legislation may include: