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

AVIY3075 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Control remote pilot aircraft systems in normal flight

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Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency AVIY3075 - Control remote pilot aircraft systems in normal flight
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to control remote pilot aircraft systems (RPAS) in normal flight, in compliance with relevant regulatory requirements of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority and national operating standards.It includes climbing the RPAS, maintaining straight and level flight and turning the RPAS in flight. It also includes controlling RPAS speed in flight, descending the RPAS, performing RPAS landing approaches, and complying with airspace requirements.This unit addresses aviation technical skill requirements (physical, mental and task-management abilities) related to aircraft operational duties of flight crew and ground personnel, 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 RPAS 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: Climb RPAS
  • Clarity of flight path is observed and risks are mitigated in accordance with workplace procedures
  • RPAS climb checks are completed in accordance with workplace policies and procedures
  • Adjustments are made to attitude and power to achieve an increase of altitude at shallow, normal and steep rates and cruise conditions of flight, during straight and turning manoeuvres as required
  • RPAS is maintained in trim condition as required
  • RPAS is levelled off at or below 400 feet above ground level (AGL)
  • Situational awareness, lookout and air traffic separation are maintained in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements
       
Element: Maintain straight and level flight
  • Power, altitude and configuration are set to achieve straight and level flight as required
  • RPAS is maintained in trim condition as required
  • Visible signs or electronic indications of height change are identified and responded to appropriately
  • Visible signs or electronic indications of heading change are identified and responded to appropriately
  • Clarity of flight path is observed and risks are mitigated in accordance with workplace procedures
  • Situational awareness, lookout and air traffic separation are maintained in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements
       
Element: Turn RPAS in flight
  • RPAS operating limits are maintained during turns in accordance with workplace procedures and manufacturer instructions
  • Situational awareness, lookout and air traffic separation are maintained during turns
  • Potential hazards are identified and controlled during turns
       
Element: Control RPAS speed in flight
  • Height awareness is maintained during slow speed flight
  • Recovery to cruise speed is achieved while maintaining height during flight
       
Element: Descend RPAS
  • Adjustments are made to altitude and power to achieve a decrease of altitude at shallow, normal and steep rates as required
  • RPAS is maintained in trim condition as required
  • RPAS is levelled from a descent position at a nominated altitude in accordance with workplace policies and procedures, and manufacturer instructions
  • Clarity of flight path is observed during RPAS descent and risks are mitigated in accordance with workplace procedures
  • RPAS operating limits are controlled during descent in accordance with workplace procedures and manufacturer instructions
  • Descent checks are completed in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements
  • Situational awareness, lookout and air traffic separation are maintained in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures
       
Element: Perform RPAS landing approaches
  • Approaches are conducted in accordance with operations manual procedures appropriate to the RPAS type, with allowance for wind velocity
  • All mandated checklists are completed and communications procedures are followed
  • Traffic conflict or adverse flight conditions are recognised and a go-around/position–hold is performed from any position in the approach and landing pattern
  • Radio listening watch is maintained in accordance with established procedures and regulatory requirements
  • RPAS is configured for landing in accordance with workplace procedures and manufacturer instructions
       
Element: Comply with airspace requirements
  • Compliance is maintained at all times with air traffic requirements and controlled or restricted airspace conditions or limitations
  • Safe progress of flight is ensured at all times
  • Awareness of RPAS position is maintained at all times
  • Radio listening watch is maintained in accordance with established procedures and regulatory requirements
  • Weather conditions are monitored and responded to appropriately accordance with regulatory requirements, and workplace policies and procedures
       


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

Climb RPAS

1.1

Clarity of flight path is observed and risks are mitigated in accordance with workplace procedures

1.2

RPAS climb checks are completed in accordance with workplace policies and procedures

1.3

Adjustments are made to attitude and power to achieve an increase of altitude at shallow, normal and steep rates and cruise conditions of flight, during straight and turning manoeuvres as required

1.4

RPAS is maintained in trim condition as required

1.5

RPAS is levelled off at or below 400 feet above ground level (AGL)

1.6

Situational awareness, lookout and air traffic separation are maintained in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements

2

Maintain straight and level flight

2.1

Power, altitude and configuration are set to achieve straight and level flight as required

2.2

RPAS is maintained in trim condition as required

2.3

Visible signs or electronic indications of height change are identified and responded to appropriately

2.4

Visible signs or electronic indications of heading change are identified and responded to appropriately

2.5

Clarity of flight path is observed and risks are mitigated in accordance with workplace procedures

2.6

Situational awareness, lookout and air traffic separation are maintained in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements

3

Turn RPAS in flight

3.1

RPAS operating limits are maintained during turns in accordance with workplace procedures and manufacturer instructions

3.2

Situational awareness, lookout and air traffic separation are maintained during turns

3.3

Potential hazards are identified and controlled during turns

4

Control RPAS speed in flight

4.1

Height awareness is maintained during slow speed flight

4.2

Recovery to cruise speed is achieved while maintaining height during flight

5

Descend RPAS

5.1

Adjustments are made to altitude and power to achieve a decrease of altitude at shallow, normal and steep rates as required

5.2

RPAS is maintained in trim condition as required

5.3

RPAS is levelled from a descent position at a nominated altitude in accordance with workplace policies and procedures, and manufacturer instructions

5.4

Clarity of flight path is observed during RPAS descent and risks are mitigated in accordance with workplace procedures

5.5

RPAS operating limits are controlled during descent in accordance with workplace procedures and manufacturer instructions

5.6

Descent checks are completed in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements

5.7

Situational awareness, lookout and air traffic separation are maintained in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures

6

Perform RPAS landing approaches

6.1

Approaches are conducted in accordance with operations manual procedures appropriate to the RPAS type, with allowance for wind velocity

6.2

All mandated checklists are completed and communications procedures are followed

6.3

Traffic conflict or adverse flight conditions are recognised and a go-around/position–hold is performed from any position in the approach and landing pattern

6.4

Radio listening watch is maintained in accordance with established procedures and regulatory requirements

6.5

RPAS is configured for landing in accordance with workplace procedures and manufacturer instructions

7

Comply with airspace requirements

7.1

Compliance is maintained at all times with air traffic requirements and controlled or restricted airspace conditions or limitations

7.2

Safe progress of flight is ensured at all times

7.3

Awareness of RPAS position is maintained at all times

7.4

Radio listening watch is maintained in accordance with established procedures and regulatory requirements

7.5

Weather conditions are monitored and responded to appropriately accordance with regulatory requirements, and workplace policies and procedures

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

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

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

applying relevant legislation and workplace procedures

applying the techniques of straight and level, climbing and descending flight

communicating effectively with others when controlling the remote pilot aircraft systems (RPAS) in normal flight, including using a radio

identifying and correctly using relevant 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

maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements

maintaining separation between air traffic

modifying activities depending on workplace contingencies, situations and environments

monitoring and anticipating operational problems and hazards and taking appropriate action

monitoring work activities in terms of planned schedule

operating electronic communications equipment to required protocol

performing various functions simultaneously as required

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

remaining within a designated area while complying with airspace and air traffic requirements

reporting and/or rectifying identified problems promptly, in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace

responding appropriately to cultural differences

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

using instruments to monitor RPAS performance

working collaboratively with others when controlling the RPAS in normal flight, including when using a radio

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 range of conditions and include knowledge of:

aeronautical decision-making processes

effect of angle of bank and load factor on stall speeds as applicable

effect of wind on RPAS flight path

effective communications

error management, including error types, causes and consequences

fatigue risk management

functions and effects of all RPAS controls

go-around/position hold procedures

human performance and its limitations, including the senses, memory and situational awareness

in a Defence context, relevant Defence Orders and Instructions

post launch checks

pre-recovery checks

principles of aerodynamics

procedures for setting power in engines

relevant sections of Civil Aviation Regulations and Orders

RPAS circuit patterns and procedures

stress, workload and time pressure management

use of autopilot/flight director functions

use of instruments to monitor RPAS performance

use of navigation sensors and equipment

use of trim controls

WHS/OHS and environmental procedures and regulations.

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

Climb RPAS

1.1

Clarity of flight path is observed and risks are mitigated in accordance with workplace procedures

1.2

RPAS climb checks are completed in accordance with workplace policies and procedures

1.3

Adjustments are made to attitude and power to achieve an increase of altitude at shallow, normal and steep rates and cruise conditions of flight, during straight and turning manoeuvres as required

1.4

RPAS is maintained in trim condition as required

1.5

RPAS is levelled off at or below 400 feet above ground level (AGL)

1.6

Situational awareness, lookout and air traffic separation are maintained in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements

2

Maintain straight and level flight

2.1

Power, altitude and configuration are set to achieve straight and level flight as required

2.2

RPAS is maintained in trim condition as required

2.3

Visible signs or electronic indications of height change are identified and responded to appropriately

2.4

Visible signs or electronic indications of heading change are identified and responded to appropriately

2.5

Clarity of flight path is observed and risks are mitigated in accordance with workplace procedures

2.6

Situational awareness, lookout and air traffic separation are maintained in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements

3

Turn RPAS in flight

3.1

RPAS operating limits are maintained during turns in accordance with workplace procedures and manufacturer instructions

3.2

Situational awareness, lookout and air traffic separation are maintained during turns

3.3

Potential hazards are identified and controlled during turns

4

Control RPAS speed in flight

4.1

Height awareness is maintained during slow speed flight

4.2

Recovery to cruise speed is achieved while maintaining height during flight

5

Descend RPAS

5.1

Adjustments are made to altitude and power to achieve a decrease of altitude at shallow, normal and steep rates as required

5.2

RPAS is maintained in trim condition as required

5.3

RPAS is levelled from a descent position at a nominated altitude in accordance with workplace policies and procedures, and manufacturer instructions

5.4

Clarity of flight path is observed during RPAS descent and risks are mitigated in accordance with workplace procedures

5.5

RPAS operating limits are controlled during descent in accordance with workplace procedures and manufacturer instructions

5.6

Descent checks are completed in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements

5.7

Situational awareness, lookout and air traffic separation are maintained in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures

6

Perform RPAS landing approaches

6.1

Approaches are conducted in accordance with operations manual procedures appropriate to the RPAS type, with allowance for wind velocity

6.2

All mandated checklists are completed and communications procedures are followed

6.3

Traffic conflict or adverse flight conditions are recognised and a go-around/position–hold is performed from any position in the approach and landing pattern

6.4

Radio listening watch is maintained in accordance with established procedures and regulatory requirements

6.5

RPAS is configured for landing in accordance with workplace procedures and manufacturer instructions

7

Comply with airspace requirements

7.1

Compliance is maintained at all times with air traffic requirements and controlled or restricted airspace conditions or limitations

7.2

Safe progress of flight is ensured at all times

7.3

Awareness of RPAS position is maintained at all times

7.4

Radio listening watch is maintained in accordance with established procedures and regulatory requirements

7.5

Weather conditions are monitored and responded to appropriately accordance with regulatory requirements, and workplace policies and procedures

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

Procedures for maintaining airspace compliance requirements must include:

determining geographical limits of flight area on a chart or electronic display

identifying prominent geographical features using a chart

determining position of controlled airspace using a chart and geographical features

identifying restricted areas using a chart and geographical features

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
Clarity of flight path is observed and risks are mitigated in accordance with workplace procedures 
RPAS climb checks are completed in accordance with workplace policies and procedures 
Adjustments are made to attitude and power to achieve an increase of altitude at shallow, normal and steep rates and cruise conditions of flight, during straight and turning manoeuvres as required 
RPAS is maintained in trim condition as required 
RPAS is levelled off at or below 400 feet above ground level (AGL) 
Situational awareness, lookout and air traffic separation are maintained in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements 
Power, altitude and configuration are set to achieve straight and level flight as required 
RPAS is maintained in trim condition as required 
Visible signs or electronic indications of height change are identified and responded to appropriately 
Visible signs or electronic indications of heading change are identified and responded to appropriately 
Clarity of flight path is observed and risks are mitigated in accordance with workplace procedures 
Situational awareness, lookout and air traffic separation are maintained in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements 
RPAS operating limits are maintained during turns in accordance with workplace procedures and manufacturer instructions 
Situational awareness, lookout and air traffic separation are maintained during turns 
Potential hazards are identified and controlled during turns 
Height awareness is maintained during slow speed flight 
Recovery to cruise speed is achieved while maintaining height during flight 
Adjustments are made to altitude and power to achieve a decrease of altitude at shallow, normal and steep rates as required 
RPAS is maintained in trim condition as required 
RPAS is levelled from a descent position at a nominated altitude in accordance with workplace policies and procedures, and manufacturer instructions 
Clarity of flight path is observed during RPAS descent and risks are mitigated in accordance with workplace procedures 
RPAS operating limits are controlled during descent in accordance with workplace procedures and manufacturer instructions 
Descent checks are completed in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements 
Situational awareness, lookout and air traffic separation are maintained in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures 
Approaches are conducted in accordance with operations manual procedures appropriate to the RPAS type, with allowance for wind velocity 
All mandated checklists are completed and communications procedures are followed 
Traffic conflict or adverse flight conditions are recognised and a go-around/position–hold is performed from any position in the approach and landing pattern 
Radio listening watch is maintained in accordance with established procedures and regulatory requirements 
RPAS is configured for landing in accordance with workplace procedures and manufacturer instructions 
Compliance is maintained at all times with air traffic requirements and controlled or restricted airspace conditions or limitations 
Safe progress of flight is ensured at all times 
Awareness of RPAS position is maintained at all times 
Radio listening watch is maintained in accordance with established procedures and regulatory requirements 
Weather conditions are monitored and responded to appropriately accordance with regulatory requirements, and workplace policies and procedures 

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