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AVIY0007 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Conduct aerial application operations

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Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency AVIY0007 - Conduct aerial application operations
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit involves the application of skills and knowledge required to conduct aerial application operations, in compliance with the relevant regulatory requirements of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority and national operating standards. It includes conducting pre-flight operations, performing operational area evaluations, conducting an aerial survey, applying substances through aerial application, and conducting global navigation satellite system (GNSS) swath guidance equipment operations.This unit addresses aviation technical skill requirements (physical, mental and task-management abilities) related to aircraft operational 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 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

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 Y – Aircraft Operation and Traffic Management
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: Conduct pre-flight actions
       
Element: Own fitness for flight and planned operations is self-assessed
       
Element: Operational aircraft type is determined for suitability for type of aerial application operation
       
Element: Aircraft and role equipment are checked and assessed for serviceability prior to commencing flight operations
       
Element: Required applicable maintenance documentation is compiled and checked for accuracy and completeness
       
Element: Role equipment calibration is checked and adjusted as required
       
Element: Planned aerial application operations are assessed for potential or actual hazards
       
Element: Fuel requirements are determined and established within aerial application management plans
       
Element: Logistical considerations are addressed within scope of application management plan including airstrip/aerodrome status, ground support requirements, personal supplies and air traffic service requirements
       
Element: Conduct planning and risk management
       
Element: Suitability of current and forecast weather is determined
       
Element: Application management plan is developed and used as the basis for aerial application operations
       
Element: Potential and actual hazards and operational requirements are identified, risks to aerial application operations are assessed and appropriate risk controls are implemented in accordance with the application management plan
       
Element: Treatment area map is correctly interpreted
       
Element: Command decision on the safety of the proposed application, including refusing to undertake an application where the risks are considered to be too high is made as required
       
Element: Appropriate selection of application pattern and direction of treatment is made, taking into consideration safety, efficiency, hazards and terrain
       
Element: Acceptable aircraft performance for aerial application operational conditions is confirmed through performance planning
       
Element: Normal and abnormal operational communications and signals are confirmed
       
Element: Perform operational area evaluation
       
Element: Aircraft is flown to aerial application operational area using appropriate flight and navigational techniques
       
Element: Operational landing areas are assessed for length, condition, approach/landing direction, hazard identification and meteorological conditions
       
Element: Issues relating to aircraft weight, performance, dimensions, load and meteorological conditions are identified and managed
       
Element: Landing areas suitable for conducting aerial application operations are selected
       
Element: Aircraft pre-landing/take off checks are performed in accordance with operational procedures
       
Element: Appropriate landing and take-off techniques are conducted during aerial application operations
       
Element: Appropriate dumping point for each take-off, including adequate safety buffers, is identified
       
Element: Oneway airstrip operations are safely applied, as required
       
Element: Safe helicopter operations from a marginal helicopter landing site (HLS) are demonstrated, as required
       
Element: Fly between operational and application areas
       
Element: Low-level navigation techniques from an operational area to an application area are used as required
       
Element: Most appropriate routes and heights between operational and application areas with considerations to terrain, stock, populated areas, housing and hazards are selected
       
Element: Operations at a certified or registered aerodrome are conducted as required
       
Element: Aerial application operations are performed in accordance with published regulations requirements
       
Element: Conduct an aerial survey
       
Element: Appropriate aerial survey plans are developed for conducting safe aerial application operations
       
Element: Operating area boundaries are established and environmentally sensitive areas are identified including areas that are noise sensitive, biologically susceptible, populated and urban, and restricted or dangerous
       
Element: Potential emergency or alternate landing areas are identified and/or established for contingency operations
       
Element: Environmental hazard factors affecting aerial application operations are considered
       
Element: Wind velocity and direction are assessed for effect on operations
       
Element: Application management plans are amended or modified based on aerial survey assessment results as required
       
Element: Operate within the vicinity of power lines
       
Element: Power lines within and outside the treatment area during an aerial survey are identified
       
Element: Power line infrastructure cues are interpreted to aid wire run identification
       
Element: Wire heights are accurately assessed to support safe operations in vicinity of power lines, including safe flying parallel to wires
       
Element: Other hazards relevant to operations near power lines, such as pole stays, crop height, fences or machinery that may pose a risk are identified and managed
       
Element: Safe command decision whether to fly over or under a wire is made
       
Element: Aerial application operations over wires, including adequate safety buffers for pull-up and let down and accurate cut-off and on-off application equipment are conducted
       
Element: Aerial application operations under wires, including assessment of safe clearance distances are conducted
       
Element: Application approaches towards power lines when passage beneath is unachievable, are terminated safely
       
Element: Human factors that may affect operations near power lines, particularly distraction, short-term memory limitations and inattention (perceptual) blindness are applied during aerial application operations
       
Element: Apply substances through aerial application
       
Element: Substances are applied safely in accordance with the application management plan
       
Element: Correct application height relevant to terrain, application type and meteorological conditions is established and maintained
       
Element: Appropriate airspeed and flight profile is controlled on entry or re-entry to operational areas
       
Element: Aerial application equipment is operated within scope of the application management plan
       
Element: Hazard areas are manoeuvred around with adequate safety margins during application operations
       
Element: Aircraft smoke dispersal equipment is routinely utilised to establish accurate wind velocity and direction
       
Element: Application flow rates, pressure and product quantities are monitored during application operations
       
Element: Decisions to suspend or continue safe aerial application operations are taken based on planned or actual operating conditions
       
Element: Clean up operations and hazard safety checks are conducted on completion of aerial application
       
Element: Conduct GNSS swath guidance equipment operations
       
Element: GNSS familiarity is applied to the appropriate level of operational requirement
       
Element: Sound judgement is applied during application treatment area pattern selection
       
Element: Correct swath relevant to aircraft, configuration and substance to be applied is selected
       
Element: AB line and C point is accurately placed as required
       
Element: Aircraft is accurately manoeuvred on correct swath line with reference to light bar and natural features
       
Element: Aircraft is operated at maximum permissible weights for aerial application operations in accordance with manufacturer and regulatory requirements
       
Element: Aircraft take-off weight is determined within requirements relevant to strip length and operating conditions
       
Element: Aircraft is operated safely and effectively at maximum weights during all phases of flight including taxi, take off and climb, approach and landing, application, turns and obstacle avoidance manoeuvres
       
Element: Jettison a load
       
Element: Full liquid load is jettisoned during take-off and control of aircraft is maintained
       
Element: Full liquid load is jettisoned during flight and aircraft pitch, roll, yaw and speed changes are controlled
       


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

Conduct pre-flight actions

1.1

Own fitness for flight and planned operations is self-assessed

1.2

Operational aircraft type is determined for suitability for type of aerial application operation

1.3

Aircraft and role equipment are checked and assessed for serviceability prior to commencing flight operations

1.4

Required applicable maintenance documentation is compiled and checked for accuracy and completeness

1.5

Role equipment calibration is checked and adjusted as required

1.6

Planned aerial application operations are assessed for potential or actual hazards

1.7

Fuel requirements are determined and established within aerial application management plans

1.8

Logistical considerations are addressed within scope of application management plan including airstrip/aerodrome status, ground support requirements, personal supplies and air traffic service requirements

2

Conduct planning and risk management

2.1

Suitability of current and forecast weather is determined

2.2

Application management plan is developed and used as the basis for aerial application operations

2.3

Potential and actual hazards and operational requirements are identified, risks to aerial application operations are assessed and appropriate risk controls are implemented in accordance with the application management plan

2.4

Treatment area map is correctly interpreted

2.5

Command decision on the safety of the proposed application, including refusing to undertake an application where the risks are considered to be too high is made as required

2.6

Appropriate selection of application pattern and direction of treatment is made, taking into consideration safety, efficiency, hazards and terrain

2.7

Acceptable aircraft performance for aerial application operational conditions is confirmed through performance planning

2.8

Normal and abnormal operational communications and signals are confirmed

3

Perform operational area evaluation

3.1

Aircraft is flown to aerial application operational area using appropriate flight and navigational techniques

3.2

Operational landing areas are assessed for length, condition, approach/landing direction, hazard identification and meteorological conditions

3.3

Issues relating to aircraft weight, performance, dimensions, load and meteorological conditions are identified and managed

3.4

Landing areas suitable for conducting aerial application operations are selected

3.5

Aircraft pre-landing/take off checks are performed in accordance with operational procedures

3.6

Appropriate landing and take-off techniques are conducted during aerial application operations

3.7

Appropriate dumping point for each take-off, including adequate safety buffers, is identified

3.8

Oneway airstrip operations are safely applied, as required

3.9

Safe helicopter operations from a marginal helicopter landing site (HLS) are demonstrated, as required

4

Fly between operational and application areas

4.1

Low-level navigation techniques from an operational area to an application area are used as required

4.2

Most appropriate routes and heights between operational and application areas with considerations to terrain, stock, populated areas, housing and hazards are selected

4.3

Operations at a certified or registered aerodrome are conducted as required

4.4

Aerial application operations are performed in accordance with published regulations requirements

5

Conduct an aerial survey

5.1

Appropriate aerial survey plans are developed for conducting safe aerial application operations

5.2

Operating area boundaries are established and environmentally sensitive areas are identified including areas that are noise sensitive, biologically susceptible, populated and urban, and restricted or dangerous

5.3

Potential emergency or alternate landing areas are identified and/or established for contingency operations

5.4

Environmental hazard factors affecting aerial application operations are considered

5.5

Wind velocity and direction are assessed for effect on operations

5.6

Application management plans are amended or modified based on aerial survey assessment results as required

6

Operate within the vicinity of power lines

6.1

Power lines within and outside the treatment area during an aerial survey are identified

6.2

Power line infrastructure cues are interpreted to aid wire run identification

6.3

Wire heights are accurately assessed to support safe operations in vicinity of power lines, including safe flying parallel to wires

6.4

Other hazards relevant to operations near power lines, such as pole stays, crop height, fences or machinery that may pose a risk are identified and managed

6.5

Safe command decision whether to fly over or under a wire is made

6.6

Aerial application operations over wires, including adequate safety buffers for pull-up and let down and accurate cut-off and on-off application equipment are conducted

6.7

Aerial application operations under wires, including assessment of safe clearance distances are conducted

6.8

Application approaches towards power lines when passage beneath is unachievable, are terminated safely

6.9

Human factors that may affect operations near power lines, particularly distraction, short-term memory limitations and inattention (perceptual) blindness are applied during aerial application operations

7

Apply substances through aerial application

7.1

Substances are applied safely in accordance with the application management plan

7.2

Correct application height relevant to terrain, application type and meteorological conditions is established and maintained

7.3

Appropriate airspeed and flight profile is controlled on entry or re-entry to operational areas

7.4

Aerial application equipment is operated within scope of the application management plan

7.5

Hazard areas are manoeuvred around with adequate safety margins during application operations

7.6

Aircraft smoke dispersal equipment is routinely utilised to establish accurate wind velocity and direction

7.7

Application flow rates, pressure and product quantities are monitored during application operations

7.8

Decisions to suspend or continue safe aerial application operations are taken based on planned or actual operating conditions

7.9

Clean up operations and hazard safety checks are conducted on completion of aerial application

8

Conduct GNSS swath guidance equipment operations

8.1

GNSS familiarity is applied to the appropriate level of operational requirement

8.2

Sound judgement is applied during application treatment area pattern selection

8.3

Correct swath relevant to aircraft, configuration and substance to be applied is selected

8.4

AB line and C point is accurately placed as required

8.5

Aircraft is accurately manoeuvred on correct swath line with reference to light bar and natural features

8.6

Aircraft is operated at maximum permissible weights for aerial application operations in accordance with manufacturer and regulatory requirements

8.7

Aircraft take-off weight is determined within requirements relevant to strip length and operating conditions

8.8

Aircraft is operated safely and effectively at maximum weights during all phases of flight including taxi, take off and climb, approach and landing, application, turns and obstacle avoidance manoeuvres

9

Jettison a load

9.1

Full liquid load is jettisoned during take-off and control of aircraft is maintained

9.2

Full liquid load is jettisoned during flight and aircraft pitch, roll, yaw and speed changes are controlled

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:

applying relevant aeronautical knowledge

applying short field/strip landing and take-off techniques

assessing airstrip/aerodrome suitability:

approach and landing direction

airstrip/aerodrome hazards

meteorological conditions

operational length

surface condition and restrictions

assessing and checking aircraft and role equipment for flight serviceability

assessing identified environmental hazard factors

assessing own fitness for flight and planned operations

assessing relevant wind velocity and direction

compiling applicable maintenance documentation

conducting pre-flight operational planning

determining aircraft take-off weights relevant to strip length and operational conditions

determining landing area suitability for normal and contingency operations

determining relevant aircraft type suitability

developing, amending and modifying application management plans

establishing and implementing safe operating condition margins during aerial application operations

establishing operational fuel requirements for normal and contingency operations

flying aircraft to/from aerial application operating areas

identifying aerial application hazards

identifying logistical considerations for application management plan:

airstrip/aerodrome status

air traffic service requirements

ground support requirements

personal supplies and life support

identifying potential contingency and alternate landing areas

jettisoning full liquid load and maintaining aircraft control:

during take-off prior to lift-off

immediately after take-off

during flight and control pitch change to maintain altitude (+100/-0 ft) by adjustments of elevator and power

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

setting local or area barometric pressure adjusted for sea level (QNH) at appropriate stages of flight.

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:

aerial application human factors:

heat stress and dehydration

in-flight distractions

maintaining situational awareness

mental and physical fatigue

aerial application role equipment

aircraft configuration and flight characteristics for the aircraft being flown during maximum weight flight and load jettison operations

aircraft flight manual, performance, engine and systems

applicable regulations that relate to conducting a safe aerial application operation

aviation risk and fatigue risk management processes

CASR Part 61 Manual of Standards Schedule 3 Aeronautical Knowledge relevant to aerial application operations

Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) exemptions with regards to maximum take-off weight and applicability of other aircraft limitations

factors to be considered when determining payload weights for aerial application

flight control and throttle actions required to maintain control of aircraft being flown when jettisoning a full load

global navigation satellite system (GNSS) equipment and operator procedures

low-level flight safety hazards and risks

meteorological factors affecting aircraft flight performance during low-level flight

relevant aerodynamics and aircraft performance

terrain following techniques.

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

Conduct pre-flight actions

1.1

Own fitness for flight and planned operations is self-assessed

1.2

Operational aircraft type is determined for suitability for type of aerial application operation

1.3

Aircraft and role equipment are checked and assessed for serviceability prior to commencing flight operations

1.4

Required applicable maintenance documentation is compiled and checked for accuracy and completeness

1.5

Role equipment calibration is checked and adjusted as required

1.6

Planned aerial application operations are assessed for potential or actual hazards

1.7

Fuel requirements are determined and established within aerial application management plans

1.8

Logistical considerations are addressed within scope of application management plan including airstrip/aerodrome status, ground support requirements, personal supplies and air traffic service requirements

2

Conduct planning and risk management

2.1

Suitability of current and forecast weather is determined

2.2

Application management plan is developed and used as the basis for aerial application operations

2.3

Potential and actual hazards and operational requirements are identified, risks to aerial application operations are assessed and appropriate risk controls are implemented in accordance with the application management plan

2.4

Treatment area map is correctly interpreted

2.5

Command decision on the safety of the proposed application, including refusing to undertake an application where the risks are considered to be too high is made as required

2.6

Appropriate selection of application pattern and direction of treatment is made, taking into consideration safety, efficiency, hazards and terrain

2.7

Acceptable aircraft performance for aerial application operational conditions is confirmed through performance planning

2.8

Normal and abnormal operational communications and signals are confirmed

3

Perform operational area evaluation

3.1

Aircraft is flown to aerial application operational area using appropriate flight and navigational techniques

3.2

Operational landing areas are assessed for length, condition, approach/landing direction, hazard identification and meteorological conditions

3.3

Issues relating to aircraft weight, performance, dimensions, load and meteorological conditions are identified and managed

3.4

Landing areas suitable for conducting aerial application operations are selected

3.5

Aircraft pre-landing/take off checks are performed in accordance with operational procedures

3.6

Appropriate landing and take-off techniques are conducted during aerial application operations

3.7

Appropriate dumping point for each take-off, including adequate safety buffers, is identified

3.8

Oneway airstrip operations are safely applied, as required

3.9

Safe helicopter operations from a marginal helicopter landing site (HLS) are demonstrated, as required

4

Fly between operational and application areas

4.1

Low-level navigation techniques from an operational area to an application area are used as required

4.2

Most appropriate routes and heights between operational and application areas with considerations to terrain, stock, populated areas, housing and hazards are selected

4.3

Operations at a certified or registered aerodrome are conducted as required

4.4

Aerial application operations are performed in accordance with published regulations requirements

5

Conduct an aerial survey

5.1

Appropriate aerial survey plans are developed for conducting safe aerial application operations

5.2

Operating area boundaries are established and environmentally sensitive areas are identified including areas that are noise sensitive, biologically susceptible, populated and urban, and restricted or dangerous

5.3

Potential emergency or alternate landing areas are identified and/or established for contingency operations

5.4

Environmental hazard factors affecting aerial application operations are considered

5.5

Wind velocity and direction are assessed for effect on operations

5.6

Application management plans are amended or modified based on aerial survey assessment results as required

6

Operate within the vicinity of power lines

6.1

Power lines within and outside the treatment area during an aerial survey are identified

6.2

Power line infrastructure cues are interpreted to aid wire run identification

6.3

Wire heights are accurately assessed to support safe operations in vicinity of power lines, including safe flying parallel to wires

6.4

Other hazards relevant to operations near power lines, such as pole stays, crop height, fences or machinery that may pose a risk are identified and managed

6.5

Safe command decision whether to fly over or under a wire is made

6.6

Aerial application operations over wires, including adequate safety buffers for pull-up and let down and accurate cut-off and on-off application equipment are conducted

6.7

Aerial application operations under wires, including assessment of safe clearance distances are conducted

6.8

Application approaches towards power lines when passage beneath is unachievable, are terminated safely

6.9

Human factors that may affect operations near power lines, particularly distraction, short-term memory limitations and inattention (perceptual) blindness are applied during aerial application operations

7

Apply substances through aerial application

7.1

Substances are applied safely in accordance with the application management plan

7.2

Correct application height relevant to terrain, application type and meteorological conditions is established and maintained

7.3

Appropriate airspeed and flight profile is controlled on entry or re-entry to operational areas

7.4

Aerial application equipment is operated within scope of the application management plan

7.5

Hazard areas are manoeuvred around with adequate safety margins during application operations

7.6

Aircraft smoke dispersal equipment is routinely utilised to establish accurate wind velocity and direction

7.7

Application flow rates, pressure and product quantities are monitored during application operations

7.8

Decisions to suspend or continue safe aerial application operations are taken based on planned or actual operating conditions

7.9

Clean up operations and hazard safety checks are conducted on completion of aerial application

8

Conduct GNSS swath guidance equipment operations

8.1

GNSS familiarity is applied to the appropriate level of operational requirement

8.2

Sound judgement is applied during application treatment area pattern selection

8.3

Correct swath relevant to aircraft, configuration and substance to be applied is selected

8.4

AB line and C point is accurately placed as required

8.5

Aircraft is accurately manoeuvred on correct swath line with reference to light bar and natural features

8.6

Aircraft is operated at maximum permissible weights for aerial application operations in accordance with manufacturer and regulatory requirements

8.7

Aircraft take-off weight is determined within requirements relevant to strip length and operating conditions

8.8

Aircraft is operated safely and effectively at maximum weights during all phases of flight including taxi, take off and climb, approach and landing, application, turns and obstacle avoidance manoeuvres

9

Jettison a load

9.1

Full liquid load is jettisoned during take-off and control of aircraft is maintained

9.2

Full liquid load is jettisoned during flight and aircraft pitch, roll, yaw and speed changes are controlled

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

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Observation Checklist

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