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

AVIE4001 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Maintain aircraft radio communications

Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency AVIE4001 - Maintain aircraft radio communications
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to maintain aircraft radio communications, in compliance with relevant regulatory requirements of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) and national operating standards.It includes operating radio equipment, managing radio equipment malfunctions and operating transponders. This unit addresses aviation technical skill requirements (physical, mental and task-management abilities) related to aircraft radio operator duties of flight crew, 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 within a single-pilot or multi-crew 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 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
       
Element: Serviceability of radio equipment is confirmed
       
Element: Transmission and receipt of radio communications is conducted using appropriate procedures and phraseology
       
Element: A listening watch is maintained and applicable transmissions responded to appropriately
       
Element: Appropriate emergency and urgency transmissions are conducted
       
Element: Manage radio equipment malfunctions
       
Element: Radio failure procedures are performed as required
       
Element: Faultfinding procedures and corrective actions not involving special tools or instruments are employed
       
Element: Operate transponder
       
Element: Aircraft transponder is operated and monitored in accordance with the aeronautical information publication (AIP) during normal operations
       
Element: Aircraft transponder is operated and monitored in accordance with the AIP during abnormal and emergency operations
       


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

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 responded to appropriately

1.4

Appropriate emergency and urgency transmissions are conducted

2

Manage radio 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

3

Operate transponder

3.1

Aircraft transponder is operated and monitored in accordance with the aeronautical information publication (AIP) during normal operations

3.2

Aircraft transponder is operated and monitored in accordance with the AIP during abnormal and emergency operations

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

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

applying basic faultfinding techniques related to defective radiotelephone equipment

applying precautions and required action to minimise, control or eliminate identified hazards

applying relevant legislation and workplace procedures

communicating effectively with others

completing relevant documentation

complying with regulatory requirements pertaining to aircraft radiotelephone communications

identifying and correctly using relevant radiotelephone equipment

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

interpreting relevant instructions, regulations, procedures and information

manipulating any switch or device requiring the release of flight controls without changes to height, heading, speed, attitude, exceeding engine speed (RPM) or power limits

modifying activities depending on workplace contingencies, situations and environments

monitoring and anticipating operational problems and hazards and taking appropriate action

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

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

using Aviation English Language to a proficiency standard that enables requests and instructions to be understood by air traffic service and other stations, and ensures compliance with received instructions

using oral and written English language communication skills sufficient to support situational awareness within flight radio operations

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 include knowledge of:

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

radio frequency band ranges

medium frequency (MF)

high frequency (HF)

very high frequency (VHF)

ultra high frequency (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 relevant to radio configuration

headphones and speaker

procedures for using an aeronautical radio system

setting up an aeronautical radio relevant to radio configuration

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

emergency transponder codes for distress, radio failure and unlawful interference

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

operating procedures for aircraft radiotelephone equipment

phonetic alphabet

principles of effective radio telephony communications

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

relevant sections of Civil Aviation Orders and regulations pertaining to aircraft radio communications

relevant WHS/OHS and environmental procedures and regulations

responsibilities of an aeronautical radio operator:

secrecy of communications

unauthorised transmissions

standard radiotelephony phraseology as outlined in an aeronautical information publication (AIP).


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 responded to appropriately

1.4

Appropriate emergency and urgency transmissions are conducted

2

Manage radio 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

3

Operate transponder

3.1

Aircraft transponder is operated and monitored in accordance with the aeronautical information publication (AIP) during normal operations

3.2

Aircraft transponder is operated and monitored in accordance with the AIP during abnormal and emergency operations

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
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

AVIE4001 - Maintain aircraft radio communications
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Assessment Record Sheet

AVIE4001 - Maintain aircraft radio communications

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