This section describes the knowledge and skills required for this unit

Required knowledge

Risk identification analysis and control

Error management including error types causes and consequences as relevant to this unit

Human performance and its limitations including the senses memory and situational awareness as relevant to this unit

The decision making process as relevant to this unit

Stress workload and time pressure management in relation to this unit

Effective communication as relevant to this unit

Energy source principles relating to RPAS

Relevant sections of Civil Aviation Safety Regulations and Civil Aviation Orders

In Defence context relevant Defence Orders and Instructions

Relevant WHSOHS and environmental procedures and regulations

Principles of RPA energy source systems

The energy source consumption of the RPA at varying propulsion and systems power settings

Factors affecting energy source consumption

Calculation of conversion between imperial United States and metric measures

Mixture leaning or power conservation techniques

The energy source reserve requirement for RPA

Regulations and procedures for refuelingrecharging RPA

Methods of identifying applicable grade of fuel fuel cellbattery for RPA type

The dangers of using the incorrect grade of fuelfuel cellbattery

The operation of the specific RPA energy source system according to manufacturer instructions

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

Hazards that exist when refuelingrecharging RPA and related hazard control procedures and precautions

Problems that may occur when managing RPA energy source and appropriate action that should be taken in each case

Required skills

Plan RPA energy source requirements

Refuelrecharge an RPAS energy sources

Manage the operation of an RPAS energy source systems

Calculate energy source allowances consumption and endurance

Recognise deteriorating situations impacting on energy source requirements

Monitor energy source usage to achieve desired profile range or endurance following configuration changes

Implement safety precautions during RPA refuelingrecharging

Maintain compliance with regulatory requirements

Maintain workplace records relevant to RPA energy source management

Read and interpret instructions regulations procedures and other information relevant to managing RPAS energy sources

Identify applicable grade of fuelfuel cellbattery for RPAS type

Perform energy source quality control checks

Apply relevant safety practices and regulations

Communicate effectively with others when managing RPAS energy source

Interpret and follow operational instructions and prioritise work

Complete documentation related to managing RPAS energy source

Operate electronic communication equipment to required protocol

Work collaboratively with others when managing RPAS energy source

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 RPAS energy source in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures

Implement contingency plans for unexpected events that may arise when managing RPAS energy source

Apply precautions and required action to minimise control or eliminate hazards that may exist when managing RPAS energy source

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 WHSOHS standards

Implement WHSOHS procedures and relevant regulations

Identify and correctly use equipment required when managing RPAS energy source

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 competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the Elements Performance Criteria Required Skills Required Knowledge and include

risk management

human factors

safety management systems and

required 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 time and in a suitable range of contexts

Resources for assessment include access to

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

Practical assessment must occur in a

real or appropriately simulated environment

A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge The following examples are appropriate to this unit

knowledge and performance questions and direct observation

Tasks may be undertaken in:

Performance may be demonstrated in:

Performance may be demonstrated on an RPA with:

RPA may include:

Crew may include:

Instruments may be:

Limitations may be imposed by:

Classes of airspace must be:

Equipment for energy source transfer will be:

energy source may include:

Energy source 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: