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

Skill requirements

Look for evidence that confirms skills in

analysing planning and organising in the context of operational scheduling

avoiding duplication in the efficient planning of surveillance flights

interpreting relevant plansprograms

applying relevant technology and equipment

using problem solving

using a range of communication and liaison methods with a diverse range of audiences

responding to diversity including gender and disability

applying occupational health and safety and environmental procedures in the context of operational scheduling

Knowledge requirements

Look for evidence that confirms knowledge and understanding of

enabling and allied legislation

policy procedures guidelines protocols and standard operating procedures

organisational and jurisdictional valuesethics and codes of conduct

aircraft capability

clients need for surveillance

planning and scheduling

information collection processes

acquisition and interpretation of relevant agency information

workplace and industry environment

equity and diversity principles

public sector legislation including occupational health and safety and environment related to review of operational schedules

The Evidence Guide specifies the evidence required to demonstrate achievement in the unit of competency as a whole It must be read in conjunction with the Unit descriptor Performance Criteria the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Public Sector Training Package

Units to be assessed together

Prerequisite units that must be achieved prior to this unitNil

Corequisite units that must be assessed with this unitNil

Coassessed units that may be assessed with this unit to increase the efficiency and realism of the assessment process include but are not limited to

PSPBORDA Develop surveillance flight routes

PSPBORD402A Develop surveillance flight routes

PSPBORDA Analyse surveillance products

PSPBORD404A Analyse surveillance products

PSPETHCA Uphold and support the values and principles of public service

PSPETHC401A Uphold and support the values and principles of public service

PSPGOVB Gather and analyse information

PSPGOV406B Gather and analyse information

PSPGOVA Apply government processes

PSPGOV422A Apply government processes

PSPLEGNA Encourage compliance with legislation in the public sector

PSPLEGN401A Encourage compliance with legislation in the public sector

PSPREGC Exercise regulatory powers

PSPREG401C Exercise regulatory powers

Overview of evidence requirements

In addition to integrated demonstration of the elements and their related performance criteria look for evidence that confirms

the knowledge requirements of this unit

the skill requirements of this unit

application of the Employability Skills as they relate to this unit see Employability Summaries in Qualifications Framework

review of operational schedules in a range of or more contexts or occasions over time

Resources required to carry out assessment

These resources include

legislation policy procedures and guidelines relating to the review of operational schedules

operational equipment and technology

case studies and workplace scenarios to capture the range of situations likely to be encountered when reviewing operational schedules

Where and how to assess evidence

Valid assessment of this unit requires

a workplace environment or one that closely resembles normal work practice and replicates the range of conditions likely to be encountered when reviewing operational schedules including coping with difficulties irregularities and breakdowns in routine

review of operational schedules in a range of or more contexts or occasions over time

Assessment methods should reflect workplace demands such as security requirements staff rostering and availability literacy and the needs of particular groups such as

people with disabilities

people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people

women

young people

older people

people in rural and remote locations

Assessment methods suitable for valid and reliable assessment of this competency may include but are not limited to a combination of or more of

portfolios

questioning

scenarios

simulation or role plays

authenticated evidence from the workplace andor training courses

For consistency of assessment

Evidence must be gathered over time in a range of contexts to ensure the person can achieve the unit outcome and apply the competency in different situations or environments

Flightprograms may include:

Review takes into account:

Relevant plans/programs include:

Diverse conditions may include:

Planning operations involves:

Information collection includes:

Tasking involves:

Infrastructure support includes but is not limited to:

Contingencies include but are not limited to:

Briefing teams includes: