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

AVIZ3052A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Apply situational awareness in remote pilot aircraft systems (RPAS) operations

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Issue Date: March 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency AVIZ3052A - Apply situational awareness in remote pilot aircraft systems (RPAS) operations
Description This unit involves the skills, knowledge and attitudes required to apply situational awareness in remote pilot aircraft systems (RPAS) operations, including maintaining and managing RPA's situation both alone and in conjunction with others when appropriate, assessing situations and making appropriate decisions, setting priorities and managing tasks, and maintaining all necessary communications.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application Work must be carried out in compliance with the relevant licence and RPAS rating requirements of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA); relevant airspace control requirements; Visual Meteorological Conditions (VMC); regulations, safety codes, protocols and procedures relevant when managing situation awareness in RPAS flight.Use for Defence Aviation is to be in accordance with relevant Defence Orders and Instructions Operations are conducted across a variety of operational contexts within the Australian Aviation Industry.Work is performed under limited supervision.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites Nil.
Competency Field
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: Maintain situational awareness
  • Continuous monitoring of all critical factors relevant to the safe progress of a flight is demonstrated
  • Situational awareness is demonstrated through application of an effective visual scan, crew interaction, use of radio and inter-crew communication, use of traffic information and use of RPA systems where applicable
  • Trends towards an unsafe situation are recognised and appropriate corrective action is employed in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements
  • Breakdown in situational awareness is identified and is rectified promptly
       
Element: Assess situations and make decisions
  • Operational problems are identified and analysed
  • Operational risks are assessed and reported according to workplace procedures and regulatory requirements
  • Potential solutions are identified and control measures are decided upon and implemented
  • Determined plan of action is communicated and tasks are allocated to others as appropriate
  • Plan of action is implemented and monitored to achieve optimum outcomes
  • Plan of action and implementation process is re-evaluated and amended as needed to achieve optimum outcomes
  • Extended operational changes resulting from action plan and related risks are monitored and managed to ensure a safe outcome of flight
       
Element: Set priorities and manage tasks
  • Priorities and workload are organised to ensure completion of all tasks relevant to the safety of the flight
  • Safe and effective operation of the RPA is prioritised ahead of competing tasks
  • Critical events and tasks are anticipated and managed to ensure completion within available time constraints
  • Technology is used to reduce workload and improve ability to perform mental and manipulative activities safely
  • Fixation on single actions/functions is avoided
  • Signs and symptoms of fatigue are identified and appropriate actions are taken to manage fatigue of self or others
       
Element: Work with others in the management of situational awareness
  • Collaboration with others is demonstrated in order to ensure the safe completion of a flight
  • Effective and efficient communications and interpersonal relationships are established and maintained with all stakeholders to ensure the safe outcome of the flight
  • Crew members are encouraged to participate in and contribute to the safe outcome of a flight
  • Appropriate action is taken in conjunction with others to cooperatively correct any identified unsafe situations which may develop during an RPA flight
       


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.

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.


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:

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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.

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 Safety Regulations and Civil Aviation Orders

In Defence context, relevant Defence Orders and Instructions

Relevant WHS/OHS and environmental procedures and regulations

The principles of flight

Procedures for maintaining situational awareness

Use of navigational computers and equipment

RPA energy source usage rates

Air Traffic rules and procedures

Air navigation techniques

Aeronautical communication procedures and protocols

Standard radiotelephony phraseology as detailed in the Flight Radiotelephone Operator Licence (FROL) syllabus and the Aeronautical Information Publication (AIP)

Problems that may occur when managing situation awareness and action that can be taken to overcome them

Procedures for transferring RPA control between crew members

Operational hazards that may be identified when managing situation awareness and ways of controlling those hazards and associated risks

Required skills:

Set priorities and manage tasks

Maintain all necessary communications

Maintain compliance with WHS/OHS and regulatory requirements

Select and use appropriate instruments, displays, communications equipment and aids

Source and interpret aviation weather forecast products appropriate to flight planning and navigation procedures

Apply safety practices and regulations

Transfer RPA control between crew members, where appropriate

Communicate effectively with others when managing situation awareness in RPA flight

Read and interpret instructions, regulations, procedures and other information relevant to managing situation awareness in RPA flight

Interpret and follow operational instructions and prioritise work

Complete documentation related to managing situation awareness in RPA flight

Operate electronic communication equipment to required protocol

Work collaboratively with others when managing situation awareness in RPA 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 managing situation awareness in RPA flight in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures

Implement contingency plans for unexpected events that may arise when managing situation awareness in RPA flight

Apply precautions and required action to minimise, control or eliminate hazards that may exist when managing situation awareness in RPA 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 WHS/OHS standards

Identify and correctly use equipment required when managing situation awareness in RPA 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 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 the appropriate authority

variable air traffic conditions

variable flight situations

abnormal situations

classes of airspace as designated by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority

Aircraft may include:

remotely piloted aircraft (RPA)/unmanned aircraft

Crew may include:

remote pilot

observers

Instruments may be:

fitted flight instruments

head up displays

Limitations may be imposed by:

local noise abatement requirements and curfews

Classes of airspace may be:

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

restricted and danger areas

military control zones

Factors that may adversely affect the safe outcome of a flight or manoeuvre may include:

changes in the wind and weather conditions en route

changes in the wind and weather conditions at the destination

engine or equipment malfunction or failure

instrument or display malfunction or failure

air traffic in the vicinity of the RPA

running out of fuel/energy

errors in navigation

becoming lost

security threat at RPA control station

exceeding nominated operating parameters and tolerances for the RPA

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 management of situation awareness during an aircraft flight

in Defence context, relevant Defence Orders and Instructions

Manual of Standards

Flight Manual/Pilot's Operating Handbook (POH)

Aeronautical Information Publication (AIP)

En Route Supplement Australia (ERSA)

relevant sections of the Civil Aviation Advisory Publications (CAAP)

performance 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 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

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
Continuous monitoring of all critical factors relevant to the safe progress of a flight is demonstrated 
Situational awareness is demonstrated through application of an effective visual scan, crew interaction, use of radio and inter-crew communication, use of traffic information and use of RPA systems where applicable 
Trends towards an unsafe situation are recognised and appropriate corrective action is employed in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements 
Breakdown in situational awareness is identified and is rectified promptly 
Operational problems are identified and analysed 
Operational risks are assessed and reported according to workplace procedures and regulatory requirements 
Potential solutions are identified and control measures are decided upon and implemented 
Determined plan of action is communicated and tasks are allocated to others as appropriate 
Plan of action is implemented and monitored to achieve optimum outcomes 
Plan of action and implementation process is re-evaluated and amended as needed to achieve optimum outcomes 
Extended operational changes resulting from action plan and related risks are monitored and managed to ensure a safe outcome of flight 
Priorities and workload are organised to ensure completion of all tasks relevant to the safety of the flight 
Safe and effective operation of the RPA is prioritised ahead of competing tasks 
Critical events and tasks are anticipated and managed to ensure completion within available time constraints 
Technology is used to reduce workload and improve ability to perform mental and manipulative activities safely 
Fixation on single actions/functions is avoided 
Signs and symptoms of fatigue are identified and appropriate actions are taken to manage fatigue of self or others 
Collaboration with others is demonstrated in order to ensure the safe completion of a flight 
Effective and efficient communications and interpersonal relationships are established and maintained with all stakeholders to ensure the safe outcome of the flight 
Crew members are encouraged to participate in and contribute to the safe outcome of a flight 
Appropriate action is taken in conjunction with others to cooperatively correct any identified unsafe situations which may develop during an RPA flight 

Forms

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