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 pertaining to abnormal flight situations

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 flight controls

Controllability checks and external inspection procedures

Engine failure emergency procedures

Explain the effects of a partial engine failure on RPA performance with respect to straight and level flight and turning while maintaining level flight

Describe the hazards associated with turning an RPA at slow speed using large angles of bank while maintaining level flight following a partial engine failure after launch

Explain what factors should be considered when deciding whether to recover immediately or proceed to a more suitable recovery area after a partial engine failure

Practical action plans for use in the event of an engine failure after launch

A plan of action to be used in the event of an engine failure in flight, other than after launch

Factors affecting a stall

Symptoms of the approach to the stall and the stall

Causes of stalling

Recovery techniques

The potential dangers of unbalanced flight at slow speed

Actions required to recover from an incipient spin (wing drop at point of stall) if applicable

Action required to recover from a stall during a turn if applicable

Spin entry and recovery techniques if applicable

The difference between a spin and spiral dive

Height loss whilst gliding including minimum height to achieve safe turns towards selected recovery area

Action planning processes

All applicable checklist items

Emergency radio procedures

Actions to be conducted following a forced recovery

Hazards associated with flying operations at low level

Ditching procedures when specified in the Flight Manual/Pilot's Operating Handbook (POH) or company operations manual

Required skills:

Operate the RPA within its limitations,

Compensate for the secondary effects of controls if applicable

Identify symptoms of incipient and developed stalls if applicable

Recognise situations which may require a precautionary recovery

Perform various functions simultaneously as required

Ensure compliance with relevant emergency procedures and regulatory requirements

Select and use relevant equipment in abnormal RPA flight situations

Use instruments and displays to monitor RPA performance

Communicate effectively with others when managing abnormal RPA flight situations including radio use

Read and interpret instructions, regulations, procedures and other information relevant to managing abnormal RPA flight situations

Interpret and follow operational instructions and prioritise workload

Complete documentation related to abnormal RPA flight situations

Operate electronic communication equipment to required protocol

Work collaboratively with others when managing abnormal RPA flight situations

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 managing abnormal RPA flight situations in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures

Implement contingency plans for unexpected events that may arise when managing abnormal RPA flight situations

Apply precautions and required action to minimise, control or eliminate hazards that may exist during abnormal RPA flight situations

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

WHS/OHS standards

Implement WHS/OHS procedures and relevant regulations

Identify and correctly use equipment required to manage abnormal aircraft flight situations

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:

Visual Line of Sight

Visual Meteorological conditions

Performance may be demonstrated in:

single engine RPA

multi engine RPA

synthetic training device approved by appropriate authority

variable air traffic conditions

variable flight situations

abnormal situations

Performance may be demonstrated on an aircraft with:

fully functioning controls

with the use of a suitable simulator

Aircraft may include:

Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA)/Unmanned aircraft

Crew may include:

Remote Pilot

Remote Observer

Payload and Sensor operators, managers or technicians

Instruments may be:

fitted flight instruments

head up displays

Graphic displays and screens

Limitations may be imposed by:

local noise abatement requirements and curfews

Classes of airspace must be:

in Class G airspace as designated by the regulator, and may be in:

restricted and danger areas

military control zones

Abnormal conditions may include:

engine failure at take-off

engine failure during flight

stall

incipient spin

forced landing

RPAS abnormal operational situations involving equipment, instruments, control, airframe, fire or other emergency

Landing and recovery areas may include:

sealed

gravel

grass

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

Information/documents may include:

relevant sections of Civil Aviation Safety Regulations and Civil Aviation Orders pertaining to the various abnormal flight situations 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

emergency procedures

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 WHS/OHS 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