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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Identify information about the aerospace industry in Australia
   • Structure of the Australian aerospace industry and the functions of the different sectors are outlined.
   • Structure of the Defence aerospace organisation and the roles of the three services are outlined.
   • Career opportunities within the Australian aerospace environment and the entry requirements are identified.
   • Career opportunities within the Defence aerospace environment and the entry requirements are identified.
   • Uptodate knowledge of the Australian aerospace environment is maintained.
   • Uptodate knowledge of the Defence aerospace environment is maintained.
2. Recognise aircraft
   • Basic parts of the airframe of a fixed wing aircraft are identified.
   • Current Australian Defence Force (ADF) and civilian aircraft are identified.
3. Maintain basic situation awareness in the aviation workplace
   • Occupational health and safetyWork health and safety (OH&SWHS) requirements and recognised safety precautions are applied while operating in an aviation workplace.
   • Personal protective equipment is worn at all times when operating in an aviation workplace.
   • Aircraft hazards and safety distances are observed in accordance with standard procedures.
   • Movement within an aviation workplace is conducted in a safe manner.
   • Unsafe actions or situations are recognised and reported to supervisor or other appropriate personnel.

Required Skills

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit

Required Skills

apply safety and security practices and regulations basic research skills to identify and collect information recognise and anticipate safety and security problems and hazards and take appropriate action questioninglistening skills to elicit information

Required Knowledge

ADF bases from which aircraft operate aircraft recognition features components of an aircraft airframe relevant safety and security regulations rules policies and procedures roles of ADF aircraft safety and security hazards and risks in the aviation workplace sectors of the aerospace industry

Evidence Required

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit	Assessment must confirm the ability to identify a mixture of at least ten civilian and military aircraft and to safely move on a tarmac and within a maintenance facility Consistency in performance Competency should be demonstrated over a range of aviation workplaces to ensure consistency of performance
Context of and specific resources for assessment	Context of assessment Competency should be assessed in the workplace or in a simulated workplace environment Specific resources for assessment Access to an aviation workplace

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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. Bold italicised wording in the Performance Criteria is detailed below.
Basic parts of the airframe of a fixed wing aircraft may include:	Empennage (tail plane) Engine Flap trim tabs, tiedown points and stall warning indicator Fuel caps, tanks, drains and vents Fuselage Special features Undercarriage Wing
Aviation workplace may include:	In or around an aircraft Maintenance facility Tarmac
Standard procedures may include:	WHS regulations Organisational procedure manuals Relevant state/territory or federal legislation Written and verbal orders and instructions

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