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 competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the Elements, Performance Criteria, Required Skills, Required Knowledge and include:

risk management

human factors

safety management systems and:

required 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 time and in a suitable range of contexts.

Resources for assessment include access to:

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

Practical assessment must occur in a:

real or appropriately simulated environment.

A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate to this unit:

knowledge and performance questions and direct observation.

This section describes the knowledge and skills required for this unit.

Required knowledge:

Risk identification, analysis and control

Error management, including error types, causes and consequences as relevant to this unit

Human performance and its limitations, including the senses, memory and situational awareness as relevant to this unit

The decision making process as relevant to this unit

Management of fatigue as relevant to this unit

Stress, workload and time pressure management in relation to this unit

Effective communication as relevant to this unit

Relevant sections of Civil Aviation Regulations and Orders

In Defence context, relevant Defence Orders and Instructions

Relevant work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) and environmental procedures and regulations

Principles of aerodynamics

Functions and effects of all RPA controls

Procedures for setting power in engines as applicable

Use of instruments to monitor RPA performance

Use of trim controls as applicable

Use of autopilot/flight director functions where applicable

Use of Navigation sensors and Equipment as applicable

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

Circuit patterns and procedures

Go-around/position hold procedures

Pre- recovery checks

Post launch checks

The effect of wind on flight path and on RPA

Required skills:

Apply the techniques of straight and level, climbing and descending flight if applicable

Perform various functions simultaneously as required

Maintain separation between air traffic

Remain within a designated area whilst complying with airspace and air traffic requirements

Use instruments to monitor RPA performance, if applicable

Maintain compliance with regulatory requirements

Communicate effectively with others when controlling a RPA in normal flight, including use of radio, if applicable

Read and interpret instructions, regulations, procedures and other information relevant to controlling a RPA in normal flight

Interpret and follow operational instructions and prioritise work

Operate electronic communication equipment to required protocol

Work collaboratively with others when controlling a RPA in normal flight

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 controlling a RPA in normal flight in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures

Implement contingency plans for unexpected events that may arise when controlling a RPA in normal flight

Apply precautions and required action to minimise, control or eliminate hazards that may exist when controlling a RPA in normal flight

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 when controlling a RPA in normal flight

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,

visual meteorological conditions

Performance may be demonstrated in:

single engine RPA

multi engine RPA

Performance may be demonstrated on a RPA with:

fully functioning controls

with the use of a suitable simulator

RPA may include:

remotely piloted aircraft (rpa)/unmanned aircraft

Crew may include:

remote pilot

observer

Instruments may be:

instrumentation associated with the particular system

Limitations may be imposed by:

prevailing visibility

Class of airspace is:

Class G airspace, as designated by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority

restricted and danger areas

military control zones

Turns may include:

level

climbing

descending

Checklists may include:

climb

cruise

approach

descent

pre-landing

final

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

Procedures maintaining compliance with airspace requirements are:

geographical limits of the flight area is demonstrated on a chart or electronic display

prominent geographical features are identified using a chart

the position of controlled airspace is determined using a chart and geographical features

restricted areas are identified using a chart and geographical features

Information/documents may include:

relevant sections of Civil Aviation Safety Regulations and Civil Aviation Orders including Day Visual Flight Rules (Day VFR)

in Defence context, relevant Defence Orders and Instructions

Flight Manual/Pilot's Operating Handbook (POH)

Manual of Standards

Aeronautical Information Publication (AIP)

En Route Supplement Australia (ERSA)

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

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 requirements of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) such as:

RPA Level 1 Syllabus

Manual of Standards

relevant Defence documentation such as:

Defence Orders and Instructions