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

Principles of aerodynamics

Functions and effects of all aircraft controls

The function and limitations of flight instruments

Pitot airframe and carburettor icing and preventionremoval procedures

Instrument failure warning flags and indications

The physiological factors which may affect pilots during instrument flight

The attitude and power requirements for respective conditions of flight

Meteorological theory

Full panel instrument scan technique

Hazards that exist when controlling an aircraft by reference to the full instrument panel and related hazard control procedures and precautions

Problems that may occur when controlling an aircraft by reference to the full instrument panel and action that should be taken in each case

Required skills

Perform manoeuvres and procedures solely by use of the full instrument panel

Use instrument scan techniques applicable to the condition of flight

Perform pitotstatic and flight instrument system serviceability and functional checks

Set the attitude indicator pitch datum for straight and level attitude

Anticipate instruments lag in performance

Compensate for the secondary effects of controls

Perform trimming and balancing of aircraft

Compensate for turning and acceleration errors

Maintain orientation under simulated instrument flight conditions

Control the aircraft by reference to the artificial horizon and gyro compass

Confirm attitudes using performance instruments

Interpret meteorological and NOTAM information

Comply with regulatory requirements

Communicate effectively with others when controlling an aircraft solely by reference to full instrument panel

Read and interpret instructions regulations procedures and other information relevant to controlling an aircraft solely by reference to full instrument panel

Interpret and follow operational instructions and prioritise workload

Complete documentation related to controlling an aircraft solely by reference to full instrument panel

Operate electronic communication equipment to required protocol

Work collaboratively with others when controlling an aircraft solely by reference to full instrument panel

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 aircraft solely by reference to full instrument panel in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures

Implement contingency plans for unexpected events that may arise when controlling an aircraft solely by reference to full instrument panel

Apply precautions and required action to minimise control or eliminate hazards that may exist when controlling an aircraft solely by reference to full instrument panel

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 aircraft solely by reference to full instrument panel

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 may be:

Unusual attitudes may include:

Adverse physiological sensations may include:

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: