Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

AVIB3006 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Inspect and report on serviceability of aerodrome lighting systems

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Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency AVIB3006 - Inspect and report on serviceability of aerodrome lighting systems
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to inspect and report on serviceability of aerodrome lighting systems, in compliance with relevant regulatory requirements of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) and national operating standards.It includes inspecting and reporting faults in aerodrome lighting, making identified unserviceable condition/s safe, and confirming and reporting the return of aerodrome lighting to serviceable condition.This unit addresses aviation technical skill requirements (physical, mental and task-management abilities) related to aerodrome operations duties of ground operational personnel, and contributes to safe and effective performance in complex aviation operational environments.Operations are conducted as part of recreational, commercial and military aircraft activities across a variety of operational contexts within the Australian aviation industry.Work is performed independently or under limited supervision as a single operator or within a team environment.Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements are applicable to this unit.Use for Defence Aviation is to be in accordance with relevant Defence Orders, Instructions, Publications and Regulations.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

As a minimum, assessors must satisfy applicable regulatory requirements, which include requirements in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations current at the time of assessment.

As a minimum, assessment must satisfy applicable regulatory requirements, which include requirements in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations current at the time of assessment.

Assessment must occur in workplace operational situations. Where this is not appropriate, assessment must occur in simulated workplace operational situations that reflect workplace conditions.

Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy requirements of the work being performed and the needs of the candidate.

Resources for assessment must include access to:

a range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or simulations

acceptable means of simulation assessment

applicable documentation including workplace procedures, regulations, codes of practice and operation manuals

relevant materials, tools, equipment and personal protective equipment currently used in industry.

Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field B – Equipment Checking and Maintenance
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities
Slides
PPT
Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Inspect aerodrome lighting serviceability
  • Access to aerodrome is arranged with appropriate authorities
  • Lighting systems are prepared for serviceability inspection
  • Lighting systems are inspected for serviceability, and faults or hazardous situations that may affect aircraft safety are identified
  • Hazardous situation created by faulty lighting system/s is rectified or made safe as required, in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements
       
Element: Report faults in aerodrome lighting
  • Requirement for official notification of lighting faults is assessed
  • Suitably qualified aerodrome staff or electrical contractors are contacted for repairs as required
  • Relevant authorities or organisations are notified of damage to aerodrome lighting, switching mechanisms and circuits in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements
       
Element: Make unserviceable conditions safe
  • Faulty lights are replaced or repaired in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements, with minimal disruption to aircraft movements
  • Relevant authorities or organisations are notified of works that may disrupt aerodrome operations, in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements
  • Temporary lighting is installed as required
       
Element: Report return of aerodrome lighting to serviceable condition
  • Restored aerodrome lighting systems are inspected and confirmed for serviceability
  • Temporary lighting is removed
  • Relevant authorities or organisations are notified of restoration of lighting serviceability in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements
       


Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1

Inspect aerodrome lighting serviceability

1.1

Access to aerodrome is arranged with appropriate authorities

1.2

Lighting systems are prepared for serviceability inspection

1.3

Lighting systems are inspected for serviceability, and faults or hazardous situations that may affect aircraft safety are identified

1.4

Hazardous situation created by faulty lighting system/s is rectified or made safe as required, in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements

2

Report faults in aerodrome lighting

2.1

Requirement for official notification of lighting faults is assessed

2.2

Suitably qualified aerodrome staff or electrical contractors are contacted for repairs as required

2.3

Relevant authorities or organisations are notified of damage to aerodrome lighting, switching mechanisms and circuits in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements

3

Make unserviceable conditions safe

3.1

Faulty lights are replaced or repaired in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements, with minimal disruption to aircraft movements

3.2

Relevant authorities or organisations are notified of works that may disrupt aerodrome operations, in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements

3.3

Temporary lighting is installed as required

4

Report return of aerodrome lighting to serviceable condition

4.1

Restored aerodrome lighting systems are inspected and confirmed for serviceability

4.2

Temporary lighting is removed

4.3

Relevant authorities or organisations are notified of restoration of lighting serviceability in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements, performance criteria and range of conditions on at least one occasion and include:

adapting to differences in equipment and operating environment in accordance with workplace procedures

applying relevant legislation and workplace procedures

applying relevant systems (such as safety management systems [SMS]) and procedures to assess and/or mitigate risk that might arise during inspecting and reporting on serviceability of aerodrome lighting systems

communicating effectively with others when inspecting and reporting on serviceability of aerodrome lighting systems

completing documentation related to inspecting and reporting on serviceability of aerodrome lighting systems

identifying and correctly using equipment required to inspect and report on serviceability of aerodrome lighting systems:

computer

hand tools

lights

maintenance equipment

markers

radio/s

non-ops/HF radio

airband/VHF radio

telephone

vehicle with flashing light

vehicle siren/loud speaker

implementing work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) procedures and relevant regulations

interpreting and following operational instructions and prioritising work

modifying activities in accordance with workplace contingencies, situations and environments

monitoring and anticipating operational problems and hazards and taking appropriate action

monitoring work activities in terms of planned schedule

operating electronic communications equipment to required protocols

reading, interpreting and following relevant regulations, instructions, procedures, information and signs

reporting faults in aerodrome lighting

selecting and using required personal protective equipment (PPE) conforming to industry and WHS/OHS standards

working collaboratively with others

working systematically with required attention to detail without injury to self or others, or damage to goods or equipment.

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements, performance criteria and range of conditions and include knowledge of:

aerodrome layout including access routes

aircraft schedules and their use in inspecting and reporting on serviceability of aerodrome lighting systems

allowable minor repairs under electrical codes and workplace procedures, and arrangements for engaging a qualified electrician to carry out repairs

basic features and characteristics of aerodrome lighting systems

company logo/identification

different operating conditions:

all weather conditions

day and night

variety of terrain conditions

various forms of transport such as vehicle, other motorised/towed equipment

effects on serviceability of aerodrome caused by lighting faults

equipment used in inspecting and reporting on serviceability of aerodrome lighting systems

operation of airband radio equipment as used to communicate with air traffic control (ATC) and/or pilots

orange or yellow painting or distinctive marking (of vehicles regularly used on movement area)

permanent aerodrome lighting:

aerodrome beacon

approach lighting

apron:

edge lights

flooding lights

illuminated wind indicators

obstacle lighting

pilot activated lighting (PAL)

precision approach path indicator (PAPI)

runway:

end identification lights

end lights

edge lights

threshold lights

standby power

taxiway:

centreline lights

edge lights

‘T’ visual approach slope indicator system (T-VASIS)

problems, safety hazards and risks that exist when inspecting serviceability of aerodrome lighting systems and related assessment/management measures that may need to be taken into account

procedures for servicing and minor maintenance of equipment used in inspecting and reporting serviceability of aerodrome lighting systems

purpose and application of aerodrome markers, markings and temporary lighting

radio frequencies applicable to the aerodrome:

automatic terminal information services (ATIS)

common traffic advisory frequency (CTAF)

other air traffic agencies (such as ATC or flight information region [FIR])

aerodrome weather information broadcast (AWIB)

relevant information/documents:

Aerodrome Emergency Plan (AEP) and procedures to be followed for each aerodrome emergency

aerodrome Drug and Alcohol Management Plan (DAMP)

Aerodrome Manual

aerodrome SMS and safety/security policies and principles of risk assessment and risk management

aeronautical information publication (AIP)

AIP – En Route Supplement Australia (ERSA)

airline timetables

airside driver’s handbook and/or airside driving requirements for the aerodrome

Australian Standards

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

equipment manufacturer specifications for inspecting and reporting on aerodrome lighting systems

induction and training material

logbooks

Manual of Standards (MOS Part 139 – Aerodromes)

Notice to Airmen (NOTAM)

operational checklists

plans and maps

relevant legislative and regulatory requirements relating to inspecting and reporting on the obstacle limitation surfaces (OLS) as identified in:

Civil Aviation Safety Regulations (CASRs) and MOS Part 139 – Aerodromes

Defence Orders and Instructions

environmental sustainability

standards and recommended practices (SARPs) of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)

workplace relations

WHS/OHS and environmental, procedures and regulations including Drug and Alcohol Management Plan (DAMP)

reporting procedures

requirements for completing relevant documentation and/or incident reporting

vehicle or other mobile obstacle markings and equipment:

warning lights (orange/amber/yellow) mounted to be visible through 360 degrees

weather information and its implications for workplace operations

workplace procedures for inspecting and reporting on serviceability of aerodrome lighting systems.


Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1

Inspect aerodrome lighting serviceability

1.1

Access to aerodrome is arranged with appropriate authorities

1.2

Lighting systems are prepared for serviceability inspection

1.3

Lighting systems are inspected for serviceability, and faults or hazardous situations that may affect aircraft safety are identified

1.4

Hazardous situation created by faulty lighting system/s is rectified or made safe as required, in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements

2

Report faults in aerodrome lighting

2.1

Requirement for official notification of lighting faults is assessed

2.2

Suitably qualified aerodrome staff or electrical contractors are contacted for repairs as required

2.3

Relevant authorities or organisations are notified of damage to aerodrome lighting, switching mechanisms and circuits in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements

3

Make unserviceable conditions safe

3.1

Faulty lights are replaced or repaired in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements, with minimal disruption to aircraft movements

3.2

Relevant authorities or organisations are notified of works that may disrupt aerodrome operations, in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements

3.3

Temporary lighting is installed as required

4

Report return of aerodrome lighting to serviceable condition

4.1

Restored aerodrome lighting systems are inspected and confirmed for serviceability

4.2

Temporary lighting is removed

4.3

Relevant authorities or organisations are notified of restoration of lighting serviceability in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements

Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment.

Faults in aerodrome lighting must include one or more of the following:

changes to temporary or permanent published aerodrome information

electrical circuit failure

failure of:

aerodrome beacon

wind indicator lighting

obstruction lights

pilot activated lighting (PAL)

hazardous situations resulting in some or all of the aerodrome lighting becoming unserviceable

partial lighting failures

power supply failure

restoration of aerodrome serviceability

Aerodrome movement area facilities must include:

apron

clearway

markers, markings and aerodrome lighting

runway and runway strip

runway end safety area

taxiway and taxiway strip

Temporary lighting must include one or more of the following:

battery-powered lights

hard-wired portable lights

kerosene flares

solar powered lights

vehicle lighting

Workplace procedures for making a lighting problem safe must include:

closing movement area (aerodrome closure)

contacting aerodrome user

partial closure of movement area

Suitable means of reporting must include one or more of the following:

method of working plan (MOWP)

Notice to Airmen (NOTAM)

other written means of communication as appropriate (fax, email)

verbal communications

Procedures for initiating repairs or hazard removal must include one or more of the following:

notifying appropriate aerodrome lighting personnel or electrical contractors

notifying relevant aerodrome personnel

removing hazard/s

serviceability inspection (following repairs)

undertaking repairs

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Access to aerodrome is arranged with appropriate authorities 
Lighting systems are prepared for serviceability inspection 
Lighting systems are inspected for serviceability, and faults or hazardous situations that may affect aircraft safety are identified 
Hazardous situation created by faulty lighting system/s is rectified or made safe as required, in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements 
Requirement for official notification of lighting faults is assessed 
Suitably qualified aerodrome staff or electrical contractors are contacted for repairs as required 
Relevant authorities or organisations are notified of damage to aerodrome lighting, switching mechanisms and circuits in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements 
Faulty lights are replaced or repaired in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements, with minimal disruption to aircraft movements 
Relevant authorities or organisations are notified of works that may disrupt aerodrome operations, in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements 
Temporary lighting is installed as required 
Restored aerodrome lighting systems are inspected and confirmed for serviceability 
Temporary lighting is removed 
Relevant authorities or organisations are notified of restoration of lighting serviceability in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements 

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Assessment Cover Sheet

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