Work must be carried out in accordance with workplace procedures and relevant regulatory requirements.

Use for ADF Aviation is to be in accordance with relevant Defence Orders and Instructions and applicable CASA compliance.

Work is performed under limited supervision usually within a team environment.

Work involves the application of relevant regulations, safety codes, policies and protocols when carrying out tasks and work activities as part of the management and operations of an Australian aerodrome.

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1Comply with relevant regulations and legal obligations

1.1 Sources of information on regulatory requirements and legal obligations relevant to aerodrome operations and management are identified and accessed in accordance with workplace procedures

1.2 An understanding of regulatory requirements and legal obligations relevant to aerodrome operations and management is developed and applied to day-to-day work at an aerodrome

1.3 Compliance is maintained with the regulatory requirements and legal obligations that bind the operations and management of an aerodrome

2Comply with established industrial relations practices and requirements

2.1 Sources of information on established industrial relations practices and requirements relevant to the aerodrome operations are identified and accessed in accordance with workplace procedures

2.2 An understanding of the established industrial relations practices and requirements relevant to the aviation industry is developed and applied to day-to-day work at an aerodrome

2.3 An understanding of the employer/employee obligations and responsibilities is developed and applied to day-to-day work at an aerodrome

3Comply with relevant local laws and regulations

3.1 Customs and quarantine regulations and other pertinent regulations and local instructions relevant to the work activities of aerodrome personnel are correctly identified and appropriate action is taken in day-to-day work to ensure compliance where applicable

3.2 Appropriate advice is provided to staff, passengers and visitors, contractors, airline operators and other personnel on compliance requirements of applicable regulations and other relevant local laws, when necessary

3.3 Relevant documentation and reports are prepared and processed in accordance with workplace procedures and relevant regulatory requirements

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

This describes the essential knowledge and skills and their level required for this unit.

Required knowledge:

Relevant regulatory requirements pertaining to aerodrome operations and management

Relevant workplace procedures and policies related to aerodrome safety, security, management and operations

Relevant emergency procedures

Aerodrome safety and security policies, principles and related guidelines, including policies and local instructions concerning Notices to Airmen (NOTAMs) and airside access, guidelines concerning runway visual range, policies/procedures related to works integrity at an aerodrome, policies/guidelines concerning manoeuvring area serviceability, and safety and security policies and procedures related to wildlife management

Sources of information on relevant regulatory requirements

The industrial award system

The trade union system

The concepts of arbitration and conciliation

Principles of enterprise bargaining

Employer/employee obligations and responsibilities

Relevant industrial relations institutions, organisations and their functions

Risks that exist when carrying out operational and/or management tasks at an aerodrome and related risk control procedures and precautions

Problems that may occur when carrying out operational and/or management tasks at an aerodrome and appropriate action that should be taken in each case

Required skills:

Communicate effectively with others when applying relevant laws and regulations to the management of an aerodrome

Read and interpret instructions, regulations, procedures and other information relevant to applying relevant laws and regulations to the management of an aerodrome

Interpret and follow operational instructions and prioritise work

Complete documentation related to relevant laws and regulations to the management of an aerodrome

Operate electronic communication equipment to required protocol

Work collaboratively with others when applying relevant laws and regulations to the management of an aerodrome

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 applying relevant laws and regulations to the management of an aerodrome in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures

Implement contingency plans for unexpected events that may arise when applying relevant laws and regulations to the management of an aerodrome

Apply precautions and required action to minimise, control or eliminate hazards that may exist during the application of relevant laws and regulations to the management of an aerodrome

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 OH&S standards

Implement OH&S procedures and relevant regulations

Identify and correctly use equipment required to apply relevant laws and regulations to the management of an aerodrome

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 competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria of this unit and include demonstration of applying:

the underpinning 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 a period of time and in a suitable range of contexts

Resources for assessment include:

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:

through activities in an appropriately simulated environment at the registered training organisation, and/or

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.

Management and operations may be carried out:

at any aerodrome in Australia

in any allowable operating and weather conditions

in accordance with regulatory and operational requirements

Performance may be demonstrated:

in approved simulated workplace situations

at an operational aerodrome

An understanding of the employer/employee obligations and responsibilities may include but is not limited to:

aviation safety and security legislation

OH&S and environmental legislation

the trade union system

the industrial awards system

the concepts of arbitration and conciliation

specific relevant enterprise awards/agreements

Persons consulted may include:

airline passengers

visitors to the aerodrome

contractors

other aerodrome personnel and managers

security personnel

safety personnel

relevant human resources staff

airline personnel and managers

emergency services personnel

union representatives

relevant technical staff

Dependent on the type of organisation concerned and the local terminology used, workplace procedures may be referred to as:

company procedures

enterprise procedures

organisational procedures

established procedures

standard operating procedures

Information/documents may include:

relevant regulations

aerodrome standard operating procedures and instructions and job specifications

workplace policies

aerodrome safety and security policies, principles and related guidelines and documentation

OH&S and environmental protection regulations

operational, safety and service checklists and procedures

local laws and regulations

induction and training materials

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

Dependent upon context, applicable regulations and legislation may include, but are not limited to:

Civil Aviation Act

relevant requirements, standards and recommended practices of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) pertaining to aerodrome operations and management

relevant Australian Civil Aviation Safety Regulations and Civil Aviation Orders pertaining to aerodrome operations and management

IATA regulations

local instructions and regulations

aircraft navigation laws

relevant security regulations

relevant OH&S legislation

relevant health, food handling and hygiene legislation

equal opportunity and anti-discrimination legislation

relevant customs and quarantine regulations

relevant privacy regulations

trade practices legislation

state/federal/international liquor legislation

insurance legal requirements

relevant laws related to the consumption of alcohol and drugs

relevant roads and transport regulations and license requirements

relevant Australian Standards

environmental protection legislation

industrial relations and workplace compensation legislation

F - Safety Management

This unit contains employability skills.