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

AVIW5013 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Operate air traffic control equipment and workstations

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Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency AVIW5013 - Operate air traffic control equipment and workstations
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to operate air traffic control equipment and workstations, in compliance with relevant regulatory requirements of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority and national operating standards.It includes operating communications, surveillance and ancillary equipment; and using flight progress strips (FPSs) and flight data records (FDRs). This unit assesses an air controller’s ability to interact with a workstation human machine interface (HMI) and to operate the functions of the workstation that are critical to providing safe and efficient air traffic services.This unit addresses aviation technical skill requirements (physical, mental and task-management abilities) related to air traffic control duties that complement the non-technical skills of air traffic controllers, and contribute to safe and effective performance in complex aviation operational environments.Operations are conducted as part of commercial and military air traffic services 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 processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy requirements of the work being performed and the needs of the candidate.

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

Resources for assessment must include access to:

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

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

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

acceptable means of simulation assessment.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field W – Equipment and Systems Operations
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 communications equipment
  • Air-ground communications channels are operated
       
Element: Selective call and priority channels are operated
       
Element: Communications equipment is appropriately configured
       
Element: Communications malfunctions are recognised, reported and/or rectified
       
Element: Communications alarms and warning messages are actioned
       
Element: Operate surveillance equipment
  • Surveillance system data is interpreted for pertinent operational information
       
Element: Surveillance malfunctions are recognised, reported and/or rectified
       
Element: Surveillance alarms and warning messages are actioned
       
Element: Use flight progress strips or flight data records
  • FPSs or FDRs are manipulated to reflect current and future air traffic situation
       
Element: FPSs or FDRs are archived in accordance with workplace procedures
       
Element: FPSs or FDRs are included in scan pattern and cross-referenced for accuracy
       
Element: Operate ancillary equipment
  • Ancillary equipment is configured and operated to tasks
       
Element: Ancillary equipment data is interpreted for pertinent operational information, and processed as required
       
Element: Ancillary equipment malfunctions are recognised and reported
       
Element: Ancillary equipment alarms and warning messages are actioned
       


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 communications equipment

1.1

Air-ground communications channels are operated

1.2

Selective call and priority channels are operated

1.3

Communications equipment is appropriately configured

1.4

Communications malfunctions are recognised, reported and/or rectified

1.5

Communications alarms and warning messages are actioned

2

Operate surveillance equipment

2.1

Surveillance system data is interpreted for pertinent operational information

2.2

Surveillance malfunctions are recognised, reported and/or rectified

2.3

Surveillance alarms and warning messages are actioned

3

Use flight progress strips or flight data records

3.1

FPSs or FDRs are manipulated to reflect current and future air traffic situation

3.2

FPSs or FDRs are archived in accordance with workplace procedure

3.3

FPSs or FDRs are included in scan pattern and crossreferenced for accuracy

4

Operate ancillary equipment

4.1

Ancillary equipment is configured and operated to tasks

4.2

Ancillary equipment data is interpreted for pertinent operational information, and processed as required

4.3

Ancillary equipment malfunctions are recognised and reported

4.4

Ancillary equipment alarms and warning messages are actioned

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:

allocating attention according to priorities

applying reasoning and decision making when using air traffic control equipment and facilities

assessing and manipulating message queues

communicating effectively with others

completing relevant documentation for using air traffic control equipment and workstations

configuring ancillary equipment

configuring operational equipment

formatting, sending and receiving messages

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

implementing contingency plans

interpreting and responding to displayed flight information

monitoring equipment serviceability

operating the following air traffic control equipment

air traffic communications

air traffic surveillance

ancillary equipment

air traffic workstations

perceiving and comprehending incoming information

recognising and reporting identified problems in a timely manner

using conflict recognition tools

working systematically with required attention to detail.

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:

aeronautical databases

air situation display

air traffic control equipment and workstations

alerts, alarms and warning messages

allocation of secondary surveillance radar (SSR) codes

ancillary equipment functions, configurations, data sources and limitations

communications equipment functions, configurations, data sources and limitations

communications range and footprints through, and adjacent to, the area of jurisdiction and adjoining frequencies

configuration, uses and limitations of flight progress strips (FPSs) and flight data records (FDRs)

degraded modes

graphic aids

information recorded using prescribed format

mandated memory prompts

maps and charts

procedures and protocols for operating equipment and workstations

procedures for facility failures

relevant sections of regulatory and operational documentation

requirements for checking and testing equipment including frequencies

responsibilities for system, equipment and facilities operation

surveillance equipment and its limitations

surveillance range and footprints through, and adjacent to, the area of jurisdiction

systems architecture

workplace safety requirements for workplace equipment set up and use

workstation layout and ergonomics.

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.

ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1

Operate communications equipment

1.1

Air-ground communications channels are operated

1.2

Selective call and priority channels are operated

1.3

Communications equipment is appropriately configured

1.4

Communications malfunctions are recognised, reported and/or rectified

1.5

Communications alarms and warning messages are actioned

2

Operate surveillance equipment

2.1

Surveillance system data is interpreted for pertinent operational information

2.2

Surveillance malfunctions are recognised, reported and/or rectified

2.3

Surveillance alarms and warning messages are actioned

3

Use flight progress strips or flight data records

3.1

FPSs or FDRs are manipulated to reflect current and future air traffic situation

3.2

FPSs or FDRs are archived in accordance with workplace procedure

3.3

FPSs or FDRs are included in scan pattern and crossreferenced for accuracy

4

Operate ancillary equipment

4.1

Ancillary equipment is configured and operated to tasks

4.2

Ancillary equipment data is interpreted for pertinent operational information, and processed as required

4.3

Ancillary equipment malfunctions are recognised and reported

4.4

Ancillary equipment alarms and warning messages are actioned

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

Non-essential conditions can be found in the Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

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
Air-ground communications channels are operated 
 
 
 
 
Surveillance system data is interpreted for pertinent operational information 
 
 
FPSs or FDRs are manipulated to reflect current and future air traffic situation 
 
 
Ancillary equipment is configured and operated to tasks 
 
 
 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

AVIW5013 - Operate air traffic control equipment and workstations
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Assessment Record Sheet

AVIW5013 - Operate air traffic control equipment and workstations

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Assessment task 1: [title] Result: Competent Not yet competent

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