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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Coordinate aircraft recovery resources
  2. Maintain operational facilities
  3. Document and record removal process

Range Statement

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

Obstacle restriction areas must include one or more of the following:

clearways

runway end safety areas

runway strips

taxiway strips

Visual aids must include one or more of he following:

aerodrome lighting

markers and markings

signal circles

wind indicator

Signs and notices must include one or more of the following:

authorised entry

hazard warnings

limited access

movement area guidance signs

no smoking

speed restrictions

underground electrical reticulation

Hazards must include one or more of the following:

bird or animal activity

changes or loss of runway surface frictional characteristics

disabled aircraft, vehicles and equipment and associated debris

excessive loose materials

flooding

fuel and oil spills

loss of runway shape

loss of visibility of markings

potholes or cracks

runway edge fretting

stripping

unsatisfactory pavement bearing capacity

Serviceability inspections must include:

displaced threshold markers

dumb bell markers

glider markers

signal circle markers

unserviceability cones

unserviceability cross markers

unserviceability lighting

Emergency response procedures must include one or more of the following:

implementing aerodrome emergency procedures

reporting to the Australian Transport Safety Bureau

reporting to local police service

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 legislation and workplace procedures

calculating declared distances defined by regulation

communicating effectively with others

completing relevant documentation

conducting serviceability inspections of aerodrome and obstacle limitation surfaces

implementing contingency plans

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

interpreting and following operational instructions and prioritising work

modifying activities depending on workplace contingencies, situations and environments

monitoring and anticipating operational problems and hazards and taking appropriate action

monitoring work activities in terms of planned schedule

operating electronic communications equipment to required protocol

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

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

responding appropriately to cultural differences in the workplace

selecting and using required personal protective clothing and equipment conforming to industry and WHS/OHS standards

working collaboratively with others

working systematically with required attention to detail without injury to self, 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:

aerodrome serviceability standards

communications equipment checks

declared distances for aircraft operations

declared WHS/OHS and environmental procedures and regulations

emergency procedures

obstacle limitation surfaces applicable to that aerodrome

procedures for making movement and obstacle restriction areas safe:

closing movement area (aerodrome closure)

contacting aerodrome users

extinguishing lighting in hazardous section of movement area

marking unserviceable area by day or night

partial closure of movement area

reporting aerodrome closures, lighting and obstacle limitations/restrictions by Notice to Airmen (NOTAM)

procedures for managing and controlling hazardous situations when carrying out work activities

procedures for operating electronic communications equipment

procedures for facilitation of disabled aircraft removal:

coordination of the removal of the disabled aircraft including returning the aerodrome to operational serviceability notification of aircraft owner

notification of regulatory authorities

relevant authorities for access and reporting purposes:

aerodrome operator or delegated person

aerodrome users aircraft owner

air traffic control (ATC)

Australian Defence Forces Command for military bases

Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB)

Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA)

Department of Transport and Regional Services (DOTARS)

NOTAM Office (Airservices Australia)

state/territory and federal police

relevant information/documents:

aerodrome manuals

airline timetables

En Route Supplement Australia (ERSA)

induction and training manuals

Manual of Standards – Aerodromes (Part 139)

workplace operating procedures manual

relevant requirements, standards and recommended practices of the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) for airport reporting

relevant sections of Civil Aviation Safety Regulations (CASRs) and Civil Aviation Orders for inspecting aerodromes

relevant sections of national and state or territory licensing and regulatory requirements

requirements for completing relevant documentation

standard operating procedures (SOPs) for removing disabled aircraft

steps involved in planning work activities

types and uses of visual aids

types of removal equipment available

typical defects that can occur and related action that should be taken

visual inspection procedures.