AVIW3025A
Complete aircraft_equipment pre- and post-flight actions

This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to prepare aircraft and specialist equipment for a flight, and to perform and certify flight-servicing inspections including pre- and post-flight requirements. Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements are applicable to this unit.

Application

Work must be carried out in compliance with the relevant regulatory requirements of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority and national operating standards.

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

Operations are conducted across a variety of operational contexts within the Australian aviation industry.

Work is performed under limited supervision.

This unit of competency is nominally packaged at Certificate III.


Prerequisites

Not applicable.


Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1Prepare flight aircraft and equipment

1.1 Aircraft is refuelled as required in accordance with organisational policies and procedures

1.2 Personal survival equipment is inspected and prepared for use

1.3 Loose equipment is stowed appropriately in aircraft

1.4 Applicable aircraft publications are obtained

2Perform aircraft pre-flight and post-flight actions

2.1 Aircraft maintenance documentation is inspected for correct compilation and completion in accordance with organisational policies and procedures

2.2 Serviceability of aircraft, engineering limitations, fuel state and configuration are obtained and assessed for flight/mission capability

2.3 Aircraft pre-flight inspections are completed in accordance with organisational policies and procedures

2.4 Aircraft fluid systems are checked and replenished in accordance with aircraft maintenance manuals

2.5 Aircraft post-flight inspections are completed in accordance with organisational policies and procedures

2.6 Discrepancies/unserviceabilities are reported in accordance with organisational policies and procedures

3Complete post-flight requirements

3.1 Aircraft publications are accounted for and returned in accordance with organisational policies and procedures

3.2 Specialist flight equipment is inspected and re-stowed in accordance with organisational policies and procedures

3.3 Personal survival equipment is inspected and re-stowed in accordance with organisational policies and procedures

3.4 Unserviceabilities are reported and recorded in accordance with organisational policies and procedures

Required Skills

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

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

Required knowledge:

Aircraft refuelling procedures

Personal survival equipment inspection procedures and requirements

Specialist equipment inspection procedures

Specialist equipment uses, capabilities and limitations

Aircraft and aircraft systems configuration and operation

Aircraft weapons and pyrotechnics safety (where applicable)

Documentation inspection and compilation procedures

Pre- and post-flight inspection procedures

Use of ground support equipment

Relevant OH&S responsibilities

Typical problems that may occur when completing aircraft/equipment pre- and post-flight actions, and appropriate solutions

Required skills:

Complete documentation related to completing aircraft/equipment pre- and post-flight actions

Identify and use ground support equipment required for the replenishment of aircraft systems

Interpret and follow aircraft documentation

Operate specialist equipment

Communicate effectively with others when completing aircraft/equipment pre- and post-flight actions

Read and interpret instructions and procedures relevant to completing aircraft/equipment pre- and post-flight actions

Interpret and follow operational instructions and prioritise work

Identify and use required communication technology

Work collaboratively with others when completing aircraft/equipment pre- and post-flight actions

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

Promptly report and/or rectify any identified problems, faults or malfunctions that may occur when completing aircraft/equipment pre- and post-flight actions in accordance with workplace procedures

Implement contingency plans for unanticipated situations that may arise when completing aircraft/equipment pre- and post-flight actions

Apply precautions and required action to minimise, control or eliminate hazards that may exist when completing aircraft/equipment pre- and post-flight actions

Plan own work including predicting consequences and identifying improvements

Monitor work activities in terms of planned schedule

Modify activities depending on differing operational contingencies, risk situations and environments

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

Operate and adapt to differences in communication equipment in accordance with standard operating 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.

Aircraft may include:

single or multiple engine

fixed or rotary wing

Aircraft may be refuelled from:

fuel bowsers

drum stock

ship's fuelling equipment

Aircraft fluid systems may include:

hydraulic

fuel

lubrication

windscreen washer

Aircraft publications may include:

checklists

flight manuals

organisational policy and procedures manuals

aviation maintenance documentation

Specialist equipment may include:

aeromedical evacuation equipment

search and rescue equipment

load lifting equipment

transfer equipment

fire-fighting equipment

troop carrying equipment

intelligence gathering equipment

cargo securing equipment

night vision and associated equipment

weapons

pyrotechnics

Depending on the type of organisation concerned and the local terminology used, workplace procedures may include:

company procedures

enterprise procedures

organisational procedures

established procedures

Information/documentation may include:

relevant sections of Civil Aviation Safety Regulations

in Defence context, relevant Defence Orders and Instructions

Flight Manual/Pilot's Operating Handbook (POH)

Aeronautical Information Publication (AIP)

charts

operations manuals

approved checklists

workplace procedures and instructions and job specification

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

in Defence context, relevant Defence Orders and Instructions

relevant state/territory OH&S legislation

relevant state/territory environmental protection legislation

relevant Australian Standards


Sectors

Not applicable.


Competency Field

W - Equipment and Systems Operations


Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.


Licensing Information

Not applicable.