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

AVIH5016A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Plan a flight under Instrument Flight Rules (IFR)

Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency AVIH5016A - Plan a flight under Instrument Flight Rules (IFR)
Description This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to plan and make flight notification for an Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) flight using all applicable current operational documents, after obtaining and applying pre-flight briefing information and allowing for operational requirements. 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 aircraft rating requirements of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA); relevant airspace control requirements and Instrument Flight Rules (IFR); and aircraft control principles, regulations, safety codes, protocols and procedures relevant to planning a flight under Instrument Flight Rules as part of commercial aircraft activities.Use for ADF Aviation is to be in accordance with relevant Defence Orders and Instructions and applicable CASA compliance.Operations are conducted across a variety of operational contexts within the Australian aviation industry.Work is performed under limited supervision.This unit of competency is packaged at AQF V.
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: Determine aircraft meets requirements for IFR flight
  • Aircraft requirements for IFR flight are determined
  • Flight and navigation instruments, minimum electrical lighting and navigation equipment and any other requirements which are fitted to the aircraft are checked to ensure they are suitable and acceptable for IFR flight
       
Element: Obtain and use current operational documents
  • Operational documents applicable to the flight are obtained and checked for currency
  • Applicable information contained in documents for flight planning and management is interpreted and applied
  • Documents required for the flight are stowed and accessibility for the pilot during flight is ensured
       
Element: Prepare charts and flight plan for IMC flight
  • Charts suitable for intended IFR flight are selected and prepared
  • Applicable information to prepare a flight plan which details tracks, distances, times, altitudes to be flown and fuel requirements to reach destination are obtained, analysed and applied
  • Meteorological, airways facilities, aerodrome and NOTAM information applicable to planning and conducting a flight is obtained, interpreted and applied
  • Routes to optimise options in the event of an engine failure are planned
       
Element: Determine operational requirements
  • Duration of flight is determined
  • Holding, alternate and reserve fuel requirements due to weather, navigation aid availability and aerodrome lighting are determined in accordance with operational requirements
  • Total fuel requirements are calculated
       
Element: Make flight notification
  • Flight notification is prepared for planned IFR flight
  • Completed flight notification is submitted
  • Flight notification acceptance is confirmed
       
Element: Program navigation system
  • Data for transfer to approved airborne navigation system is prepared
  • Navigation data is loaded and checked
       


Evidence Required

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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

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

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

Required knowledge:

Determining the currency of operational documents

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

Airspace requirements and procedures under IFR conditions

IFR route planning requirements

Use of the navigational computer

Aircraft fuel planning including holding, alternate, fixed reserve and usage rates

Relevant sections of CAAP 234-1 (Civil Aviation Advisory Publication)

Visual and instrument flight rules and procedures

Factors affecting en route performance, range and endurance

Critical point and point of no return

Meteorological considerations for an IFR flight

Requirements for an alternate aerodrome

Aerodrome and en route holding procedures

IFR cruising levels, selection and hazards

Limitations and errors of navigations aids/systems

Icing conditions and hazards

Required skills:

Interpret IFR charts

Interpret meteorological forecasts

Calculate fuel requirements

Select suitable navigation aids/systems

Communicate effectively with others when planning a flight under IFR

Read and interpret instructions, regulations, procedures and other information relevant to planning a flight under IFR

Interpret and follow operational instructions and prioritise work

Complete documentation related to planning a flight under IFR

Operate electronic communication equipment to required protocol

Work collaboratively with others when planning a flight under IFR

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 planning a flight under IFR in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures

Implement contingency plans for unexpected events that may arise when planning a flight under IFR

Apply precautions and required action to minimise, control or eliminate hazards that may exist while planning a flight under IFR

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 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 clothing and equipment conforming to industry and OH&S standards

Implement OH&S procedures and relevant regulations

Identify and correctly use equipment required to plan a flight under IFR

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 may be undertaken in:

IMC

VMC with simulated IMC conditions

Performance may be demonstrated in:

single engine aircraft

multi engine aircraft

synthetic training device approved by the appropriate authority

Aircraft may include:

fixed wing

helicopter

other commercial or military aircraft

Crew may include:

single pilot

multi crew

Instruments may be:

fitted flight instruments suitable for instrument flight

head up display suitable for instrument flight

Limitations may be imposed by:

local noise abatement requirements and curfews

airspace endorsements

Classes of airspace may be:

as designated by the regulator

restricted and danger areas

military control zones

Air Defence Identification Zones

Aircraft requirements may include:

instruments

communication

navigation system

lighting

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

Operational documents may include:

relevant sections of Civil Aviation Safety Regulations and Civil Aviation Orders

in Defence context, relevant Defence Orders and Instructions

Flight Manual/Pilot's Operating Handbook (POH)

Manual of Standards - Pilot Licensing (MOS-PL)

Aeronautical Information Publication (AIP)

En Route Supplement Australia (ERSA)

approved operators 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

Charts may include:

Departure and Approach procedures (DAP East & West)

Terminal Area Chart (TAC)

En Route Chart (ERC High, ERC Low)

Planning Chart (AUS PCA)

Visual Terminal Chart (VTC)

Designated Airspace Handbook

Visual Navigation Chart (VNC)

Airways facilities may include

air-traffic control

navigational aids

radio communications

meteorological services

fire and rescue services

Navigation aids/systems may include:

ADF (Automatic Direction Finder)

VOR (VHF Omni-directional Radio Range)

DME (Distance Measuring Equipment)

RADAR

GPS (Global Positioning System)

FMS (Flight Management Systems)

Moving Map Displays

TACAN

INS

Conditions may include:

a method of simulating IMC

simulated icing conditions

moderate turbulence

simulated hazardous weather

Autopilot/Flight Director

FMS/ other NAV system

simulation of emergency and abnormal procedures

Applicable regulations and legislation may include:

relevant Civil Aviation Safety Regulations and Civil Aviation Orders

in Defence 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 aircraft rating requirements of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) such as:

Manual of Standards

relevant Defence documentation such as:

Defence Orders and Instructions

approved curricula and training documentation

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Aircraft requirements for IFR flight are determined 
Flight and navigation instruments, minimum electrical lighting and navigation equipment and any other requirements which are fitted to the aircraft are checked to ensure they are suitable and acceptable for IFR flight 
Operational documents applicable to the flight are obtained and checked for currency 
Applicable information contained in documents for flight planning and management is interpreted and applied 
Documents required for the flight are stowed and accessibility for the pilot during flight is ensured 
Charts suitable for intended IFR flight are selected and prepared 
Applicable information to prepare a flight plan which details tracks, distances, times, altitudes to be flown and fuel requirements to reach destination are obtained, analysed and applied 
Meteorological, airways facilities, aerodrome and NOTAM information applicable to planning and conducting a flight is obtained, interpreted and applied 
Routes to optimise options in the event of an engine failure are planned 
Duration of flight is determined 
Holding, alternate and reserve fuel requirements due to weather, navigation aid availability and aerodrome lighting are determined in accordance with operational requirements 
Total fuel requirements are calculated 
Flight notification is prepared for planned IFR flight 
Completed flight notification is submitted 
Flight notification acceptance is confirmed 
Data for transfer to approved airborne navigation system is prepared 
Navigation data is loaded and checked 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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