1

Perform a visual inspection of OLS

1.1

OLS are inspected visually and objects or structures that have or may become obstacles are identified

1.2

Obstacles in OLS are removed in accordance with workplace procedures

1.3

Where an obstacle cannot be removed, a determination for the reporting, marking or lighting of the obstacle is made in accordance with workplace procedures

2

Report obstacles in OLS

2.1

Where an obstacle cannot be removed, information required for calculation of declared distances and supplementary take off distances is collated in accordance with workplace procedures

2.2

All relevant authorities or organisations are notified of the status of obstacles and declared distances for obstacles

2.3

All relevant authorities or organisations are notified of location of obstacles, where there is no requirement for reporting declared distances

2.4

All relevant authorities or organisations are notified of appropriate marking and lighting requirements using suitable means of communication

3

Report return of aerodrome to previous status

3.1

OLS are inspected visually to confirm removal of temporary obstacles

3.2

Relevant authorities or organisations are notified of removal of temporary obstacles, using suitable means of communication

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

Required knowledge:

Aerodrome layout, including access routes

Aircraft schedules and their use in inspecting and reporting on OLS

Different conditions for OLS inspections:

all weather conditions

day and night

various forms of transport such as vehicle, other motorized/towed equipment

variety of terrain conditions

Effects on the usability of the aerodrome caused by obstacles

Function of an aerodrome reporting officer (ARO) or a works safety officer (WSO) as defined in Manual of Standards (MOS) Part 139

Operation of airband radio equipment as used to communicate with air traffic control (ATC) and/or pilots

Principles of shielding

Problems, safety hazards and risks that exist when inspecting and reporting on the OLS and related risk assessment/management measures that may need to be taken

Relevant equipment used in inspecting and reporting on OLS:

computer

lights

radio/s

serviceability markers and cones (displaced threshold markers, dumb bell markers, glider markers, signal circle markers, unserviceability cones, unserviceability cross markers, work limit markers)

telephone

vehicle siren/loud speaker

vehicle with flashing light

Reporting procedures

Relevant information/documents:

aerodrome Drug and Alcohol Management Plan (DAMP)

Aerodrome Manual

Aerodrome Safety Management System (SMS) and safety/security policies and principles of risk assessment and risk management

aerodrome operating procedures

Aeronautical Information Publication (AIP)

AIP - En Route Supplement Australia (ERSA)

Airports Act 1996 and Airports (Protection of Airspace) Regulations

airline timetables

Airside Drivers Handbook and/or airside driving requirements for the aerodrome

Civil Aviation Safety Regulations (CASRs)

conditions of service, legislation and industrial agreements including workplace agreements and awards

equipment manufacturer specifications for inspecting and reporting on the OLS

induction and training material

Manual of Standards (MOS) Part 139 - Aerodromes

Notices to Airmen (NOTAMs)

plans and maps

workplace procedures for inspecting and reporting on the OLS

Relevant legislative and regulatory requirements relating to inspecting and reporting on OLS as identified in:

Civil Aviation Safety Regulations (CASRs) and Manual of Standards (MOS) Part 139

Defence Orders and Instructions

environmental sustainability

standards and recommended practices (SARPs) of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)

workplace relations

work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) and environmental, procedures and regulations including Drug and Alcohol Management Plan (DAMP)

Reporting procedures

Requirements for completing relevant documentation and/or incident reporting

Weather information and its implications for workplace operations

Workplace procedure for inspecting and reporting on the OLS

Required skills:

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

Adapt to differences in equipment and operating environment in accordance with workplace procedures

Apply relevant systems (such as aerodrome SMS) and procedures to assess and/or mitigate risk that might arise during inspecting and reporting on the OLS

Communicate effectively with others when inspecting and reporting on the OLS

Complete documentation related to inspecting and reporting on the OLS

Identify and correctly use equipment required to inspect and report on the OLS

Implement WHS/OHS procedures and relevant regulations

Interpret and follow operational instructions and prioritise work

Modify activities according to contingencies, situations and environments

Monitor and anticipate operational problems and hazards and take appropriate action

Monitor work activities in terms of planned schedule

Operate electronic communication equipment to required protocol

Read and interpret instructions, regulations, procedures and other information relevant to inspecting and reporting on the OLS

Report any obstacles in OLS of an aerodrome and when the aerodrome has been returned to its previous status

Select and use required personal protective equipment (PPE) conforming to industry and WHS/OHS standards

Work collaboratively with others when inspecting and reporting on OLS

Work systematically with required attention to detail without injury to self or others, or damage to goods or equipment

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 demonstration of applying:

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

Assessment of this unit must be undertaken by a registered training organisation.

As a minimum, assessment of knowledge must be conducted through appropriate written/oral tests.

Practical assessment must occur in an appropriate range of situations in the workplace.

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance.

Obstacles may include:

existing objects or structures

proposed objects or structures

And may occur within:

movement area

apron

clearway

markers, markings and aerodrome lighting

runway and runway strip

runway end safety area

taxiway and taxiway strip

OLS

Surfaces which comprise OLS include:

approach and take-off surfaces

baulked landing surfaces

conical surface

inner approach surface

inner horizontal surface

inner transitional surface

outer horizontal surface

transitional surface

Workplace procedures may include:

airside driving rules

company procedures

enterprise procedures

organisational procedures

standard operating procedures (SOPs)

Relevant authorities for accessing and reporting purposes include:

aerodrome:

operator or delegated person

users

air traffic control (ATC)

Australian Defence Force Command for military bases

Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA)

NOTAM Office (Airservices Australia)

Aerodromes may include:

certified aerodromes

Defence aerodromes

joint-user aerodromes

registered aerodromes

other (unclassified) aerodromes

Persons notified regarding the inspection and reporting of the OLS may include:

aerodrome tenants/users

airline personnel and managers

ATC

contractors

emergency services personnel

other aerodrome/workplace personnel and managers

relevant technical staff

safety personnel

security personnel

Declared distances include:

accelerate stop distance (ASDA)

end of TODA gradient

landing distance available (LDA)

supplementary take-off distances (STODA) and associated gradients

take-off distance available (TODA)

take-off run available (TORA)

Suitable means of reporting may include:

Method of Working Plan (MOWP)

Notices to Airmen (NOTAMs)

verbal communications

written communication via fax, email

Workplaces may include:

aerodrome environs

airside

entire aerodrome

landside

offices