This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to conduct training for the issue of an endorsement, in compliance with relevant regulatory requirements of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) and national operating standards.

It includes developing training and briefing plans, conducting pre- and post-flight briefings, and conducting training. It also includes assessing competence, and completing post-training administration.

This unit addresses aviation non-technical skill requirements (physical, mental and task-management abilities) related to training and assessment duties flight instructors, and contributes to safe and effective performance in complex aviation operational environments.

Operations are conducted as part of recreational, commercial and military aircraft activities 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.

Work is performed independently or under limited supervision within a single-pilot or multi-crew 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.

ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1

Develop training and briefing plans

1.1

Training plan is prepared that identifies each ground briefing and flight exercise required to achieve the standard specified to issue an endorsement or military equivalent

1.2

Hazards are identified, risks are assessed and hazard management is implemented

1.3

Briefing plan is produced that addresses technical and human factors knowledge required to issue an endorsement or military equivalent

1.4

Airborne training plan is prepared that identifies the sequence and duration of each flight training exercise required to achieve the standard specified to issue of an endorsement or military equivalent

2

Conduct pre- and post-flight briefings

2.1

Pre-flight briefing is delivered for each flight identified in the training plan

2.2

Pilot under training is debriefed on performance in accordance with established workplace procedures

3

Conduct training

3.1

Aeronautical knowledge training is delivered in accordance with training plan and established workplace procedures

3.2

Flight training sequences are conducted to required standards specified in established workplace procedures

4

Assess competence

4.1

Pilot under training is assessed against competency standards specified to issue an endorsement or military equivalent

4.2

Pilot under training deficiencies are identified and remedial training is planned as required

5

Complete post-training administration

5.1

Pilot under training results are recorded in accordance with established workplace procedures

5.2

Relevant staff are informed of pilot under training performance and results

5.3

Administration procedures required to issue an endorsement or military equivalent are completed in accordance with established workplace procedures

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 to differences in equipment and operating environment in accordance with standard operating procedures

adhering to pilot in command (PIC) responsibilities

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

applying relevant aeronautical knowledge

communicating effectively with others

completing relevant documentation

conducting briefings and debriefings

conducting timely assessment of learning and performance

demonstrating flight instructor role modelling

evaluating instructional effectiveness and develop strategies for continuous improvement

identifying and correctly using relevant equipment

implementing contingency plans

implementing crew resource management (CRM) principles

implementing threat and error management (TEM) principles

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

including pre-flight briefing for each flight in a training plan covering all aspects of training being undertaken

intervening as required to maintain flight safety or to assist pilot under training progress

maintaining situational awareness while providing instruction

modifying activities depending on workplace contingencies, situations and environments

monitoring and anticipating operational problems and hazards and taking appropriate action

monitoring work activities in terms of planned schedule

reading, interpreting and following relevant regulations, instructions, procedures, information and signs

recording and debriefing training events

reporting and/or rectifying problems, faults or malfunctions promptly, in accordance with workplace procedures

responding appropriately to cultural differences in the workplace

selecting and using required personal protective clothing and equipment conforming to industry and WHS/OHS standards

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

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:

appropriate methods for analysis and training planning

assessment of trainee behaviour

common problems that may occur when conducting training to issue an endorsement or military equivalent, and appropriate action that should be taken in each case

common risks that exist when conducting training to issue an endorsement or military equivalent

competency standards for pilots (civil or military)

human performance and limitations factors relevant to training tasks

in an Australian Defence Force context, relevant Defence Orders and Instructions

lesson planning and development

preparation of training resources

principles of adult teaching and learning

principles of assessment

psychological factors affecting satisfaction of human needs, defence mechanisms and stress management

questioning techniques

relevant sections of Civil Aviation Safety Regulations (CASRs) and Civil Aviation Orders related to flight training

relevant sections of national and state/territory regulatory requirements and codes of practice

relevant WHS/OHS and environmental procedures and regulations

relevant workplace policies and procedures

requirements for completing relevant documentation

self-assessment and evaluation

training and assessment competency standards.

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

acceptable means of simulation assessment

applicable documentation including workplace procedures, regulations, codes of practice and operation manuals

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