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

AVIE0001 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Operate aeronautical radio

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency AVIE0001 - Operate aeronautical radio
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to operate an aeronautical radio, in compliance with relevant regulatory requirements of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) and national operating standards.It includes operating radio equipment and managing radiotelephone equipment malfunctions.This unit addresses aviation technical skill requirements (physical, mental and task-management abilities) related to aeronautical radio operator duties of aviation 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 in accordance with relevant Defence Orders and Instructions.
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 E – Communication and Calculation
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: Operate radio equipment
  • Serviceability of radio equipment is confirmed
  • Transmission and receipt of radio communications is conducted using appropriate procedures and phraseology
  • A listening watch is maintained and applicable transmissions are responded to appropriately
  • Appropriate emergency and urgency transmissions are conducted
       
Element: Manage radiotelephone equipment malfunctions
  • Radio failure procedures are performed as required
  • Faultfinding procedures and corrective actions not involving special tools or instruments are employed
       


Evidence Required

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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

Operate radio equipment

1.1

Serviceability of radio equipment is confirmed

1.2

Transmission and receipt of radio communications is conducted using appropriate procedures and phraseology

1.3

A listening watch is maintained and applicable transmissions are responded to appropriately

1.4

Appropriate emergency and urgency transmissions are conducted

2

Manage radiotelephone equipment malfunctions

2.1

Radio failure procedures are performed as required

2.2

Faultfinding procedures and corrective actions not involving special tools or instruments are employed

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

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

applying relevant legislation and workplace procedures

communicating effectively under operating conditions using aviation radio telephony phraseology and communication protocols

completing relevant documentation

complying with regulatory requirements pertaining to aircraft radiotelephone communications

conducting basic faultfinding of defective radiotelephone equipment

confirming serviceability of radio telephony equipment

identifying and correctly using equipment required to maintain aircraft radio communication

implementing contingency plans

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

interpreting and following operational instructions and prioritising work

interpreting and reacting appropriately to light signals from air traffic control

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

reporting and rectifying identified problems that may occur operating an aeronautical radio promptly

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

using Aviation English Language to a proficiency standard required by national aviation safety regulations

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 and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

characteristics of radio waves, wave propagation, transmission and reception:

radio frequency band ranges (MF, HF, VHF, UHF)

properties of radio waves

propagation of paths of radio waves

ground waves

sky waves

factors affecting the propagation of radio waves

terrain

ionosphere

sun spot activity

interference from electrical equipment

thunderstorms

power attenuation

radio antennas

characteristics of antennas

use of antennas

components of aeronautical radio systems:

power source or battery switch, radio master, microphone

transmitter

receiver

antenna

location of aerial antennas in buildings

headphones and speaker

procedures for using an aeronautical radio system

setting up an aeronautical radio

use of radio transmit and receive selector switches (VHF, HF, I/C, PA)

turning a radio on and off

selecting correct frequencies

use of squelch control

correct use of a microphone

documented radio procedures relevant to the visual flight rules (VFR)

faultfinding procedures and corrective actions for radiotelephone equipment not involving special tools or instruments

faults that may occur in radiotelephone equipment and appropriate fault detection and remedial action that can be taken

international radio telephony distress frequencies

light signals, including interpretation and actions required

phonetic alphabet

principles of effective radiotelephony communications

problems that may occur during aeronautical radio communications and action that can be taken to overcome them

relevant sections of Civil Aviation Safety Regulations (CASRs) and Orders pertaining to aeronautical radio communications

relevant WHS/OHS and environmental procedures and regulations

responsibilities of an aeronautical radio operator:

secrecy of communications

unauthorised transmissions

standard radiotelephony phraseology.

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

Operate radio equipment

1.1

Serviceability of radio equipment is confirmed

1.2

Transmission and receipt of radio communications is conducted using appropriate procedures and phraseology

1.3

A listening watch is maintained and applicable transmissions are responded to appropriately

1.4

Appropriate emergency and urgency transmissions are conducted

2

Manage radiotelephone equipment malfunctions

2.1

Radio failure procedures are performed as required

2.2

Faultfinding procedures and corrective actions not involving special tools or instruments are employed

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

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
Serviceability of radio equipment is confirmed 
Transmission and receipt of radio communications is conducted using appropriate procedures and phraseology 
A listening watch is maintained and applicable transmissions are responded to appropriately 
Appropriate emergency and urgency transmissions are conducted 
Radio failure procedures are performed as required 
Faultfinding procedures and corrective actions not involving special tools or instruments are employed 

Forms

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