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 Defence context relevant Defence Orders and Instructions

Relevant OHampS and environmental procedures and regulations

Principles of aircraft fuel systems

The fuel consumption of the aircraft at varying power settings

Factors affecting fuel consumption

Calculation of conversion between imperial United States and metric measures

Mixture leaning technique if applicable

The fuel reserve requirement for aircraft

Regulations and procedures for refuelling aircraft

Methods of identifying applicable grade of fuel for aircraft type

The dangers of using the incorrect grade of fuel

The operation of the aircraft fuel system

Aerodynamic engine and airframe requirements for aircraft to achieve best range and endurance

Hazards that exist when refuelling aircraft and related hazard control procedures and precautions

Problems that may occur when managing aircraft fuel and appropriate action that should be taken in each case

Required skills

Plan aircraft fuel requirements

Refuel an aircraft

Manage the operation of an aircraft fuel system

Calculate fuel allowances consumption and endurance

Recognise deteriorating situations impacting on fuel requirements

Monitor fuel usage to achieve desired profile best range or endurance following configuration changes

Implement safety precautions during aircraft refuelling

Maintain compliance with regulatory requirements

Maintain workplace records relevant to aircraft fuel management

Read and interpret instructions regulations procedures and other information relevant to managing aircraft fuel

Identify applicable grade of fuel for aircraft type

Perform fuel quality control checks

Apply air safety practices and regulations

Communicate effectively with others when managing aircraft fuel

Interpret and follow operational instructions and prioritise work

Complete documentation related to managing aircraft fuel

Operate electronic communication equipment to required protocol

Work collaboratively with others when managing aircraft fuel

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 managing aircraft fuel in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures

Implement contingency plans for unexpected events that may arise when managing aircraft fuel

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

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 when managing aircraft fuel

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:

Performance may be demonstrated on an aircraft with:

Aircraft may include:

Crew may include:

Instruments may be:

Limitations may be imposed by:

Classes of airspace must be:

Equipment for fuel transfer will be:

Fuel source may include:

Fuel allowances may be made for:

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: