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

DEFDCD001 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Function in the Australian aerospace environment

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency DEFDCD001 - Function in the Australian aerospace environment
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit specifies the skills and knowledge required to safely function in the Australian aerospace environment.It includes identifying information about the aerospace industry in Australia, recognising aircraft and implementing work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements.This unit applies to Defence Force Cadets.The skills and knowledge described in this unit must be applied within the legislative, regulatory and policy environment in which they are carried out. Organisational policies and procedures must be consulted and adhered to.Persons undertaking this unit work under direct supervision and perform specific tasks in familiar contexts.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
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 aerospace operational situations, where it is appropriate to do so; where this is not appropriate, assessment must occur in simulated aerospace operational situations that reflect aerospace conditions.

Resources for assessment must include access to:

a range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or other simulations

relevant and appropriate materials, tools, equipment and personal protective equipment currently used in industry

applicable documentation including operational procedures, regulations, codes of practice and operation manuals.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field Defence Cadets
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: Identify aerospace industry information in Australia
  • Outline the structure of the Australian aerospace industry and the functions of the different sectors
  • Outline the structure of the Defence aerospace organisation and the roles of the three services
  • Identify career opportunities within the Australian and/or Defence aerospace environment and the entry requirements
  • Develop and maintain current knowledge of the aerospace environment
       
Element: Recognise aircraft
  • Identify basic airframe parts of a fixed wing aircraft
  • Identify current Australian Defence Force (ADF) and civilian aircraft
       
Element: Apply WHS/OHS requirements
  • Select and use personal protective equipment
  • Identify hazards, assess risks and implement organisational control measures
  • Observe aircraft hazards and safety distances
  • Maintain basic situational awareness when moving within an aviation workplace
  • Recognise and report unsafe actions or situations to supervisor or other appropriate personnel
       


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

Identify aerospace industry information in Australia

1.1

Outline the structure of the Australian aerospace industry and the functions of the different sectors

1.2

Outline the structure of the Defence aerospace organisation and the roles of the three services

1.3

Identify career opportunities within the Australian and/or Defence aerospace environment and the entry requirements

1.4

Develop and maintain current knowledge of the aerospace environment

2

Recognise aircraft

2.1

Identify basic airframe parts of a fixed wing aircraft

2.2

Identify current Australian Defence Force (ADF) and civilian aircraft

3

Apply WHS/OHS requirements

3.1

Select and use personal protective equipment

3.2

Identify hazards, assess risks and implement organisational control measures

3.3

Observe aircraft hazards and safety distances

3.4

Maintain basic situational awareness when moving within an aviation workplace

3.5

Recognise and report unsafe actions or situations to supervisor or other appropriate personnel

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:

applying relevant safety and security practices, operational procedures and regulations

complying with relevant operational policies and procedures

identifying a mixture of at least ten civilian and military aircrafts

identifying and collecting aerospace information

identifying hazards, assessing risks and identifying control measures

moving safely on a tarmac and within a maintenance facility

recognising and anticipating safety and security problems and hazards, and taking appropriate action.

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:

aircraft recognition features

Australian Defence Force (ADF) bases from which aircraft operate

ADF aerospace services

components of an aircraft airframe

relevant operational policies and procedures

relevant safety and security regulations, rules, policies and procedures

roles of ADF aircraft

safety and security hazards and risks in the aviation workplace

sectors of the aerospace industry.

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

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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

Identify aerospace industry information in Australia

1.1

Outline the structure of the Australian aerospace industry and the functions of the different sectors

1.2

Outline the structure of the Defence aerospace organisation and the roles of the three services

1.3

Identify career opportunities within the Australian and/or Defence aerospace environment and the entry requirements

1.4

Develop and maintain current knowledge of the aerospace environment

2

Recognise aircraft

2.1

Identify basic airframe parts of a fixed wing aircraft

2.2

Identify current Australian Defence Force (ADF) and civilian aircraft

3

Apply WHS/OHS requirements

3.1

Select and use personal protective equipment

3.2

Identify hazards, assess risks and implement organisational control measures

3.3

Observe aircraft hazards and safety distances

3.4

Maintain basic situational awareness when moving within an aviation workplace

3.5

Recognise and report unsafe actions or situations to supervisor or other appropriate personnel

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

Non-essential conditions may 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
Outline the structure of the Australian aerospace industry and the functions of the different sectors 
Outline the structure of the Defence aerospace organisation and the roles of the three services 
Identify career opportunities within the Australian and/or Defence aerospace environment and the entry requirements 
Develop and maintain current knowledge of the aerospace environment 
Identify basic airframe parts of a fixed wing aircraft 
Identify current Australian Defence Force (ADF) and civilian aircraft 
Select and use personal protective equipment 
Identify hazards, assess risks and implement organisational control measures 
Observe aircraft hazards and safety distances 
Maintain basic situational awareness when moving within an aviation workplace 
Recognise and report unsafe actions or situations to supervisor or other appropriate personnel 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

DEFDCD001 - Function in the Australian aerospace environment
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DEFDCD001 - Function in the Australian aerospace environment

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