Application
This unit applies to aerodromes that operate across a variety of operational contexts within the Australian aviation industry. The work must be carried out in accordance with relevant regulatory requirements and operational standards when implementing wildlife hazard control measures on an aerodrome. 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. The unit is nominally packaged at Certificate III. |
Prerequisites
Not applicable.
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1Implement wildlife hazard control measures | 1.1 Bird and animal counts are undertaken 1.2 Records are kept and analysed 1.3 Wildlife hazards are reported to relevant notification authorities in accordance with standard operating procedures 1.4 Procedures for controlling wildlife hazards are reviewed and implemented 1.5 Appropriate control measures for identified wildlife hazards are selected and implemented |
2Report on the implementation of the wildlife hazard control program | 2.1 Reports on incidents involving birds or animals to aircraft or the infrastructure are prepared 2.2 Recommendations on the effectiveness of the wildlife hazard control program and procedures are made to aerodrome management |
Required Skills
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS |
This describes the essential knowledge and skills and their level required for this unit. |
Required knowledge: |
Standard operating procedures relating to the wildlife hazard control program |
Requirements for completing relevant documentation |
Steps involved in planning the work activities |
Procedures to be followed in the event of an emergency |
Relevant sections of national and state or territory regulatory requirements and codes of practice |
Relevant OH&S, risk assessment, and environmental procedures and regulations |
Procedures for managing and controlling hazardous situations when carrying out work activities |
Required skills: |
Communicate effectively with others when implementing wildlife hazard control measures |
Read and interpret instructions, regulations, procedures and other information relevant to implementing wildlife hazard control measures |
Interpret and follow operational instructions and prioritise work |
Complete documentation related to implementing wildlife hazard control measures |
Work collaboratively with others when implementing wildlife hazard control measures |
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 implementing wildlife hazard control measures in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures |
Implement contingency plans for unexpected events that may arise when implementing wildlife hazard control measures |
Apply precautions and required action to minimise, control or eliminate hazards that may exist while implementing wildlife hazard control measures |
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 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 clothing and equipment conforming to industry and OH&S standards |
Implement OH&S procedures and relevant regulations |
Identify and correctly use equipment required to implement wildlife hazard control measures |
Implement risk management procedures |
Evidence Required
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 |
Range Statement
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. | |
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 (SOPs) |
The work site may include: | an office airside landside and the airport environment |
Equipment may include: | shotguns rifles cracker shells and live ammunition radio vehicle freezer computer |
Relevant documents may include: | legislation and guidance material plans maps the Aerodrome Manual relevant forms and databases state and federal regulations authorising permits and approvals wildlife hazard management plan |
Operating conditions may involve: | a range of wildlife hazard scenarios including livestock transfer |
Information/documents may include: | sections of Civil Aviation Safety Regulations and Civil Aviation Orders and other regulatory requirements relevant OH&S and environmental regulations customer contract specifications, standards and instructions workplace procedures and instructions and job specification relevant operational checklists emergency procedures relevant equipment logs/records manufacturers specifications and instructions for the equipment/materials used when implementing wildlife hazard control measures 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 licence requirements of the relevant licensing authority local instructions relevant OH&S legislation environmental protection legislation relevant Australian Standards industrial relations and workplace compensation legislation |
Sectors
Not applicable.
Competency Field
W - Equipment and Systems Operations |
Employability Skills
This unit contains employability skills. |
Licensing Information
Not applicable.