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

Required Skills

collect collate and analyse information procedures relating to air operation

identify procedures for conducting briefings and debriefings

plan effectively

prepare and document information

read maps

use communications equipment effectively

Required Knowledge

aircraft capability

documentation and reporting procedures

emergency procedures including crashevacuation ditching external emergency observed fire

factors to be considered in the accident response plan include air ambulance details local hospitaldoctor details and location of first aid equipment

organisational procedures

relevant legislation including Civil Aviation Orders Aeronautical Information Publication Notice to Airman and Civil Aviation Regulations

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria Required Skills and Knowledge the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Assessment must confirm the ability to

implement organisational procedures and relevant legislative and industry standards

appropriately sequence planning of aircraft operations

identify and implement procedures for flight notification and flight following

select communications systems and appropriate channels or frequencies that ensure the most effective communication exchange during operations

obtain and accurately assess the impact of weather conditionsdata for immediate and impending aircraft operations

apply relevant workplace and emergency procedures including codes of practice hazard policy and procedures planning aircraft operations and deployment of appropriate resources guidelines relating to safe and effective use of equipment resources and facilities

take action promptly report accidents and incidents within regulatory and organisational requirements

complete work systematically in accordance with safe operating procedures to minimise risk of injury to self others or damage to equipment

Consistency in performance

Competency should be demonstrated over time in a range of actual or simulated workplace environments

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Context of assessment

Competency should be assessed onthejob or in a simulated workplace environment

Specific resources for assessment

Access is required to

access to or simulation of air operations

resources relating to equipment personnel facilities etc appropriate to the flight situation

Method of assessment

In a public safety environment assessment is usually conducted via direct observation in a training environment or in the workplace via subject matter supervision andor mentoring which is typically recorded in a competency workbook

Assessment is completed using appropriately qualified assessors who select the most appropriate method of assessment

Assessment may occur in an operational environment or in an agencyapproved simulated work environment Forms of assessment that are typically used include

direct observation

interviewing the candidate

journals and workplace documentation

third party reports from supervisors

written or oral questions

Hazards may include:

Aircraft base location may include:

Selection of aircraft base location may depend on

Flight plans include:

Operational requirements, weather and hazard identification/ minimisation/abatement may include

Aircraft resource suitability may include:

Performance capabilities/limitations may include:

Organisational procedures may include:

Briefing may include

Appropriate personnel may include:

Displaying information may include