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

AVIH3018A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Navigate remote pilot aircraft (RPA)

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency AVIH3018A - Navigate remote pilot aircraft (RPA)
Description This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to navigate a remote pilot aircraft (RPA) including completing pre-flight planning; navigating under normal and abnormal conditions; and carrying out emergency procedures. Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements are applicable to this unit.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application Work must be carried out in compliance with the relevant licence and remote pilot aircraft (RPA) rating requirements of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) and/or ADF; airspace control requirements and Day Visual Flight Rules (Day VFR); and RPA control principles, regulations, safety codes, protocols and procedures related to the navigation of a RPA.Operations are conducted as part of commercial and military RPA activities across a variety of operational contexts within the Australian aviation industry.Use for ADF Aviation is to be in accordance with relevant Defence Orders and Instructions and applicable CASA compliance.Work is performed under limited supervision.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites Not applicable.
Competency Field H - Route Planning and Navigation
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: Prepare chart and flight plan
  • Charts suitable for the intended operation are selected and prepared
  • Pre-operations information is obtained, analysed and applied
  • Hazards are marked on charts where applicable
       
Element: Comply with airspace procedures
  • Air traffic clearances are obtained and compliance with them is maintained, if applicable
  • Compliance is maintained with airspace procedures
  • Controlled airspace is only entered with a clearance
       
Element: Conduct departure procedures
  • Remote pilot station is organised to ensure access to essential information
  • Departure administration and communication is conducted
  • Orientation is always maintained
  • Priority is given to controlling the RPA before conducting navigation and communication
  • Lookout is maintained using a systematic scan technique
  • Local and published noise abatement requirements and curfews are observed
       
Element: Maintain RPA in operational area
  • Planned route is maintained in accordance with regulatory requirements and procedures
  • Communication is completed in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures
  • Endurance is monitored and reserves are revised
  • Pre-descent or navigation turning point checks are executed
  • Separation with air traffic is maintained
  • Emphasis is placed on controlling the RPA before conducting navigation and communication
  • Deteriorating meteorological situations are recognised and early corrective action is taken
  • Lookout is maintained using a systematic scan technique
       
Element: Navigate to maintain visual line of sight
  • Visual line of sight is maintained
  • Awareness of current and forecast weather conditions is maintained
  • Lookout is maintained using a systematic scan technique
  • Hazards and threats are identified and avoided
  • Effects of wind velocity, adverse environmental conditions (e.g. setting sun) and contingency actions are planned where appropriate
  • Situational awareness is maintained at all times
       
Element: Perform lost communication procedure
  • Emotional stability is maintained
  • RPA executes pre-set lost communications profile
  • Ensure that fail-safe mechanism activated, as appropriate
       
Element: Execute arrival procedures
  • Arrivals procedures are executed in accordance with operations manual
  • Lookout is maintained using a systematic scan technique
  • Situation awareness is maintained
  • Local and published noise abatement requirements and curfews are observed
       


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.

The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required knowledge and skills, the range statement and the assessment guidelines for this Training Package.

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

The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria of this unit and include demonstration of applying:

the underpinning knowledge and skills

relevant legislation and workplace procedures

other relevant aspects of the range statement

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Performance is demonstrated consistently over a period of time and in a suitable range of contexts

Resources for assessment include:

a range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or other simulated practical and knowledge assessment, and/or

access to an appropriate range of relevant operational situations in the workplace

In both real and simulated environments, access is required to:

relevant and appropriate materials and equipment, and

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

Method of assessment

Assessment of this unit must be undertaken by a registered training organisation

As a minimum, assessment of knowledge must be conducted through appropriate written/oral tests

Practical assessment must occur:

through activities in an appropriately simulated environment at the registered training organisation, and/or

in an appropriate range of situations in the workplace

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

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

Required knowledge:

Relevant sections of Civil Aviation Safety Regulations and Civil Aviation Orders

In ADF context, relevant Defence Orders and Instructions

Relevant OH&S and environmental procedures and regulations

The characteristics of different chart types

Factors affecting RPA endurance

Air navigation techniques, as applicable to RPA

Chart reading techniques

Identification of CTA, CTR, Prohibited, Restricted and Danger areas

The principles of operation of navigation systems

The limitations of navigation systems

Controlled airspace requirements

The potential impacts of specific weather phenomena on RPA operations

Required skills:

Perform the navigational functions within the parameters of the applicable regulations, orders and operations manual procedures

Prepare charts, as required

Maintain compliance with regulatory requirements

Source and interpret aviation weather forecast products and services as appropriate

Monitor endurance

Apply air safety practices and regulations

Interpret and follow operational instructions and prioritise workload

Operate electronic communication equipment to required protocol

Work collaboratively with others when navigating RPA

Adapt appropriately to cultural differences in the workplace, including modes of behaviour and interactions with others

Promptly report and/or rectify any identified problems that may occur when navigating RPA in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures

Implement contingency plans for unexpected events that may arise when navigating RPA

Apply precautions and required action to minimise, control or eliminate hazards that may exist during the navigation of a RPA

Monitor and anticipate operational problems and hazards and take appropriate action

Monitor work activities in terms of planned schedule

Modify activities dependent on differing workplace contingencies, situations and environments

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

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

Select and use required personal protective equipment conforming to industry and OH&S standards

Implement OH&S procedures and relevant regulations

Identify and correctly use equipment required to navigate a RPA

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance.

Tasks must be undertaken in:

visual line of sight, with prevailing weather conditions in accordance with Day Visual Flight Rules

Performance may be demonstrated in:

single engine RPA

multi engine RPA

variable flight situations

abnormal situations

Aircraft may include:

Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA)/Unmanned aircraft

Crew may include:

Remote Pilot

Observers

Instruments may be:

fitted flight instruments

those included in the applicable ground control station

Limitations may be imposed by:

airspace endorsements

Class of airspace must be:

in Class G airspace as designated by the regulator and may be in:

restricted an danger areas

military control zones

Navigation aids may include electronic, mechanical and/or radio systems such as:

Surface Radar

GPS (Global Positioning System)

FMS (Flight Management Systems)

computer based map displays

Operation of navigation aids/systems may include:

normal mode

degraded mode

Circuit procedures may include:

those applicable to launch and recovery of a RPA

Dependent on the type of organisation concerned and the local terminology used, workplace procedures may include:

company procedures

enterprise procedures

organisational procedures

established procedures

standard operating procedures

Information/documents may include:

relevant sections of Civil Aviation Safety Regulations and Civil Aviation Orders pertaining to the navigation of an RPA

in ADF context, relevant Defence Orders and Instructions

Flight Manual

Manual of Standards

Australian Aeronautical Publication (AIP)

En Route Supplement Australia (ERSA) or equivalent

charts

operations manuals

approved checklists

workplace procedures and instructions and job specification

induction and training materials

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

relevant Bureau of Meteorology, International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) and/or World Meteorology Organisation (WMO) publications

Applicable regulations and legislation may include:

relevant Civil Aviation Safety Regulations and Civil Aviation Orders

in ADF context, relevant Defence Orders and Instructions

relevant state/territory OH&S legislation

relevant state/territory environmental protection legislation

relevant Australian Standards

Performance includes tolerances specified in either of:

relevant licence and RPA rating requirements of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) such as:

Manual of Standards

relevant Defence documentation such as:

Defence Orders and Instructions

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
Charts suitable for the intended operation are selected and prepared 
Pre-operations information is obtained, analysed and applied 
Hazards are marked on charts where applicable 
Air traffic clearances are obtained and compliance with them is maintained, if applicable 
Compliance is maintained with airspace procedures 
Controlled airspace is only entered with a clearance 
Remote pilot station is organised to ensure access to essential information 
Departure administration and communication is conducted 
Orientation is always maintained 
Priority is given to controlling the RPA before conducting navigation and communication 
Lookout is maintained using a systematic scan technique 
Local and published noise abatement requirements and curfews are observed 
Planned route is maintained in accordance with regulatory requirements and procedures 
Communication is completed in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures 
Endurance is monitored and reserves are revised 
Pre-descent or navigation turning point checks are executed 
Separation with air traffic is maintained 
Emphasis is placed on controlling the RPA before conducting navigation and communication 
Deteriorating meteorological situations are recognised and early corrective action is taken 
Lookout is maintained using a systematic scan technique 
Visual line of sight is maintained 
Awareness of current and forecast weather conditions is maintained 
Lookout is maintained using a systematic scan technique 
Hazards and threats are identified and avoided 
Effects of wind velocity, adverse environmental conditions (e.g. setting sun) and contingency actions are planned where appropriate 
Situational awareness is maintained at all times 
Emotional stability is maintained 
RPA executes pre-set lost communications profile 
Ensure that fail-safe mechanism activated, as appropriate 
Arrivals procedures are executed in accordance with operations manual 
Lookout is maintained using a systematic scan technique 
Situation awareness is maintained 
Local and published noise abatement requirements and curfews are observed 

Forms

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