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

AVIY5049 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Provide area control services

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Issue Date: March 2024


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Unit of Competency AVIY5049 - Provide area control services
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to provide area control services during air traffic control operations, in compliance with relevant regulatory requirements of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority and national operating standards.It includes managing enroute airspaces and assuring separation.This unit is applied to specific airspaces that offer varying levels of air traffic services according to the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and national airspace classifications.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 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: Assure separation
  • Conflicts are recognised and resolved
  • Separation is provided
  • Jurisdiction for maintaining aircraft separation is agreed and assigned
  • Alternative separation is provided as required
  • Separation is adjusted when systems are degraded or airways facilities are reduced
  • Most appropriate separation is provided taking into account safety, expedition and the method of control and surveillance
  • Compromised separation is recognised and addressed
       
Element: Manage enroute airspaces
  • Traffic priorities are applied in accordance with standard operating procedures (SOPs)
       
Element: Service priorities are applied in accordance with that which is most safety critical
       
Element: Control practices and techniques are adapted to changing airspace environment factors
       
Element: Hazards are identified, risks are assessed, and risk controls are implemented
       
Element: Systematic scan technique of airspaces and air routes is maintained
       
Element: Standard routing is facilitated
       
Element: Preferred routing is facilitated
       
Element: Documented instructions and agreements applicable to jurisdictional area are applied
       
Element: Non-compliance with control instructions and procedures is recognised and addressed
       
Element: Terrain and obstacle clearance is provided
       
Element: Pilot requested altitudes and flight levels are facilitated
       
Element: Aircraft are authorised to use enroute airspaces
       
Element: Control services are provided in accordance with airspace classification and status
       
Element: Airspaces are administered in accordance with user activity
       
Element: Flight diversions or deviations are facilitated
  • Conflicts are recognised and resolved
       
Element: Separation is provided
       
Element: Jurisdiction for maintaining aircraft separation is agreed and assigned
       
Element: Alternative separation is provided as required
       
Element: Separation is adjusted when systems are degraded, or airways facilities are reduced
       
Element: Most appropriate separation is provided taking into account safety, expedition and the method of control and surveillance
       
Element: Compromised separation is recognised and addressed
       


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

Manage enroute airspaces

1.1

Traffic priorities are applied in accordance with standard operating procedure

1.2

Service priorities are applied according to in accordance with that which is most safety critical

1.3

Control practices and techniques are adapted to changing airspace environment factors

1.4

Hazards are identified, risks are assessed and risk controls are implemented

1.5

Systematic scan technique of airspaces and air routes is maintained

1.6

Standard routing is facilitated

1.7

Preferred routing is facilitated

1.8

Documented instructions and agreements applicable to jurisdictional area are applied

1.9

Non-compliance with control instructions and procedures is recognised and addressed

1.10

Terrain and obstacle clearance is provided

1.11

Pilot requested altitudes and flight levels are facilitated

1.12

Aircraft are authorised to use enroute airspaces

1.13

Control services are provided in accordance with airspace classification and status

1.14

Airspaces are administered in accordance with user activity

1.15

Flight diversions or deviations are facilitated

2

Assure separation

2.1

Conflicts are recognised and resolved

2.2

Separation is provided

2.3

Jurisdiction for maintaining aircraft separation is agreed and assigned

2.4

Alternative separation is provided as required

2.5

Separation is adjusted when systems are degraded or airways facilities are reduced

2.6

Most appropriate separation is provided taking into account safety, expedition and the method of control and surveillance

2.7

Compromised separation is recognised and addressed

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:

adapting appropriately to cultural differences in the workplace, including modes of behaviour and interactions with others

adhering to procedures through a series of steps followed in a regular definite order or as required, a traditional or established way of doing things

adjusting route and track of aircraft

allocating attention in accordance with priorities

anticipating and preparing for work tasks

applying an error management attitude that limits unintentional deviation from work practices and maintains accuracy through a disciplined approach to implementing procedures and practices, and a methodical work ethic

applying human reasoning to airspace and flight path scenarios

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

communicating effectively with others

completing relevant documentation

coordinating air traffics services effectively

executing control actions

facilitating in-flight deviations, diversions and changes of altitude and flight level

formulating airways clearance and control instruction

implementing contingency plans

implementing decisions using knowledge-based, rule-based and skill-based activities

implementing work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) procedures and relevant regulations

interpreting and evaluating current traffic events

interpreting and following operational instructions and prioritising work

interpreting charts and operational documentation associated with air traffic services

maintaining a strategic traffic management plan for the airspace jurisdiction

maintaining surveillance of enroute airspaces

maintaining speed control

operating equipment in accordance with standard operating procedures

perceiving and comprehending incoming information

processing military aircraft

projecting and predicting future traffic scenarios

reporting and rectifying identified problems promptly

recording and annotating flight information and messages

responding to stressful situations with a considered and measured approach

scanning the human machine interface (HMI)

separating aircraft using area control techniques and standards

separating aircraft using wake turbulence standards

vectoring aircraft

working collaboratively with others

working systematically with 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:

air navigation systems and visual aids

air traffic priorities

air traffic services

airborne collision and avoidance systems

aircraft performance characteristics

aircraft type associated wake turbulence and performance categories

airspace service priorities and the safety imperative

area control separation standards and techniques

characteristics of enroute sector air traffic patterns and traffic flows including critical positions/hot-spots

charts and operational documentation

communication phraseologies and procedures

compromised separation and non-compliant use of airspaces

coordination requirements

departure and approach to land procedures

division of responsibilities for air traffic services

formation flight configurations, separation and procedures and practices

handover/takeover procedures and practices

how to interpret charts and operational documentation associated with air traffic services

human machine interface (HMI) states and associated interactions

jurisdiction and adjacent airspace characteristics

meteorological documentation, terms and definitions

military flight operations

national airspace system and standard route structure

navigation principles and terminology

heading

route

track

organisational and licensing administration

preferred routing

principles and procedures of altimetry

principles of flight

procedures for recording and annotating operational information

provision of air traffic services and air traffic flow management during system degradation including facility failures and restoration of system components

rules of the air governing visual and instrument flight

safety occurrence reporting

standard routing

terrain and prominent landmarks affecting flight operations within enroute airspace

terrain protection

transfer of control points

transition from instrument flight to visual flight conditions

weather phenomena affecting flight operations.


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:

(add new lines for each of the assessment tasks)


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

Manage enroute airspaces

1.1

Traffic priorities are applied in accordance with standard operating procedure

1.2

Service priorities are applied according to in accordance with that which is most safety critical

1.3

Control practices and techniques are adapted to changing airspace environment factors

1.4

Hazards are identified, risks are assessed and risk controls are implemented

1.5

Systematic scan technique of airspaces and air routes is maintained

1.6

Standard routing is facilitated

1.7

Preferred routing is facilitated

1.8

Documented instructions and agreements applicable to jurisdictional area are applied

1.9

Non-compliance with control instructions and procedures is recognised and addressed

1.10

Terrain and obstacle clearance is provided

1.11

Pilot requested altitudes and flight levels are facilitated

1.12

Aircraft are authorised to use enroute airspaces

1.13

Control services are provided in accordance with airspace classification and status

1.14

Airspaces are administered in accordance with user activity

1.15

Flight diversions or deviations are facilitated

2

Assure separation

2.1

Conflicts are recognised and resolved

2.2

Separation is provided

2.3

Jurisdiction for maintaining aircraft separation is agreed and assigned

2.4

Alternative separation is provided as required

2.5

Separation is adjusted when systems are degraded or airways facilities are reduced

2.6

Most appropriate separation is provided taking into account safety, expedition and the method of control and surveillance

2.7

Compromised separation is recognised and addressed

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
Conflicts are recognised and resolved 
Separation is provided 
Jurisdiction for maintaining aircraft separation is agreed and assigned 
Alternative separation is provided as required 
Separation is adjusted when systems are degraded or airways facilities are reduced 
Most appropriate separation is provided taking into account safety, expedition and the method of control and surveillance 
Compromised separation is recognised and addressed 
Traffic priorities are applied in accordance with standard operating procedures (SOPs) 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Conflicts are recognised and resolved 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

AVIY5049 - Provide area control services
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Result: Competent Not yet competent

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Assessment Record Sheet

AVIY5049 - Provide area control services

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Overall assessment result: Competent Not yet competent

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