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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Start and stop engine
  2. Taxi aeroplane

Required Skills

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

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

Relevant aeroplaneequipment characteristics including starter system limitations fuel system including cause and effect of fuel vaporisation and aeroplane braking and steering systems

Onground control procedures including prestart checks clearing of propellers use of filtered air hot and cold engine start afterstart checks preshutdown checks actions in the event of brake or tyre failure aeroplane emergency management and engine handstart procedures where applicable

Aerodrome markings lighting and marshalling signals

Relevant sections of the Flight ManualPOH

Local air traffic control procedures

Aeroplane type recognition

Required skills

Control an aeroplane on the ground in accordance with Flight ManualPOH

Control and manage emergencies

Manoeuvre aeroplane on the ground without incident

Perform various onground functions simultaneously as required

Interpret marshalling signals

Interpret airfield diagrams

Identify suitable parking areas

Comply with regulatory requirements and local air traffic control instructions

Interpret and communicate operational information

Select and use relevant equipment including throttle steering and brakes

Use instruments to monitor aeroplane performance

Communicate effectively with others when controlling an aeroplane on the ground

Read and interpret instructions regulations procedures and other information relevant to controlling an aeroplane on the ground

Interpret and follow operational instructions and prioritise work

Complete documentation related to controlling an aeroplane on the ground

Operate electronic communication equipment to required protocol

Work collaboratively with others when controlling aeroplane on the ground

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 controlling an aeroplane on the ground in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures

Implement contingency plans for unexpected events that may arise when controlling an aeroplane on the ground

Apply precautions and required action to minimise control or eliminate hazards that may exist when controlling an aeroplane on the ground

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 controlling an aeroplane on the ground

Evidence Required

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


Range Statement

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance.

Tasks may be undertaken in:

variable weather conditions in accordance with Day Visual Flight Rules

Performance may be demonstrated in:

single engine aeroplane

multi engine aeroplane

variable air traffic conditions

variable weather conditions

variable ground traffic conditions

abnormal situations

classes of airspace as designated by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority

Performance may be demonstrated on an aeroplane with:

fully functioning dual controls

an electronic intercom system

dual control brakes

(if propeller-driven) a constant speed propeller

a cruise speed of at least 120 kts TAS at cruise power

a suitable means of simulating instrument flight conditions

Aeroplane may include:

fixed wing

other commercial or military aircraft

Crew may include:

single pilot

multi crew

Instruments may be:

fitted flight instruments

head up displays

Limitations may be imposed by:

local noise abatement requirements and curfews

airspace endorsements

Classes of airspace may be:

as designated by the regulator

restricted and danger areas

military control zones

Air Defence Identification Zones

Surfaces may include:

sealed

gravel

grass

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

company procedures

enterprise procedures

organisational procedures

established procedures

standard operating procedures

Information/documents may include:

relevant sections of Civil Aviation Safety Regulations and Civil Aviation Orders pertaining to the control of aircraft on the ground including Day Visual Flight Rules (Day VFR)

in Defence context, relevant Defence Orders and Instructions

Flight Manual/Pilot's Operating Handbook (POH)

Manual of Standards - Pilot Licensing (MOS-PL)

operations manuals

local air traffic control instructions

approved checklists

workplace procedures and instructions and job specification

induction and training materials

conditions of service, legislation and industrial agreements including workplace agreements and awards

Applicable regulations and legislation may include:

relevant Civil Aviation Safety Regulations and Civil Aviation Orders

in ADF context, relevant Defence Orders and Instructions

relevant state/territory OH&S legislation

relevant state/territory environmental protection legislation

relevant Australian Standards

Performance includes tolerances specified in either of:

relevant licence and aircraft rating requirements of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) such as:

Day VFR Syllabus

Manual of Standards

relevant Defence documentation such as:

Defence Orders and Instructions

approved curricula and training documentation