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 applicable operational standards as required by CASA when coordinating the removal of a disabled aircraft. 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. This unit is nominally packaged at Diploma level. |
Prerequisites
Not applicable.
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1Coordinate the removal of a disabled aircraft | 1.1 Appropriate clearances (if relevant and necessary) are obtained prior to the removal process 1.2 Established removal procedures are followed 1.3 Removal activities are coordinated with aircraft owner and relevant regulatory bodies 1.4 The need for recovery equipment is determined and its source identified 1.5 Escort services on the airside are provided if required 1.6 Airport organisations and others likely to be affected by the removal are notified 1.7 An appropriate location to which to move the aircraft and a route to that location is established |
2Maintain operational facilities | 2.1 A serviceability inspection is carried out to determine which areas can be restored to operative service 2.2 Infringement of the Obstacle Limitation Surfaces (OLS) and any changes to declared distances are determined 2.3 Visual aids are provided, installed and removed when no longer required 2.4 Notice to Airman (NOTAM) action is initiated/cancelled if and when necessary 2.5 A serviceability check of the area is carried out |
3Document and record the removal process | 3.1 Records of meetings are minuted 3.2 Photographs of the removal process are taken 3.3 Appropriate log book entries are made 3.4 All necessary reports are prepared |
Required Skills
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS |
This describes the essential knowledge and skills and their level required for this unit. |
Required knowledge: |
Procedures for operating electronic communications equipment |
Requirements for completing relevant documentation |
Types and uses of visual aids |
Typical defects that can occur and related action that should be taken |
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 |
Declared distances for aircraft operations |
Declared OH&S and environmental procedures and regulations |
Procedures for managing and controlling hazardous situations when carrying out work activities |
Visual inspection procedures |
Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for the removal of a disabled aircraft |
Aerodrome serviceability standards |
Types of removal equipment available |
Obstacle Limitation Surfaces applicable to that aerodrome |
Communication equipment checks |
Required skills: |
Calculate declared distances that are defined by CASA |
Conduct serviceability inspections of aerodrome and Obstacle Limitation Surfaces |
Communicate effectively with others when coordinating disabled aircraft removal |
Read and interpret instructions, regulations, procedures and other information relevant to disabled aircraft removal |
Interpret and follow operational instructions and prioritise work |
Complete documentation related to removal of disabled aircraft |
Operate electronic communication equipment to required protocol |
Work collaboratively with others when coordinating the removal of disabled aircraft |
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 coordinating the removal of disabled aircraft in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures |
Implement contingency plans for unexpected events that may arise when coordinating the removal of disabled aircraft |
Apply precautions and required action to minimise, control or eliminate hazards that may exist when coordinating the removal of disabled aircraft |
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 |
Select and use required personal protective clothing and equipment conforming to industry and OH&S standards |
Implement OH&S procedures and relevant regulations |
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. | |
Removal of disabled aircraft may need to occur: | by day or night in any weather conditions |
Types of aircraft may include: | commercial passenger aircraft freighter aircraft commercial charter aircraft |
Situations requiring removal of disabled aircraft may include: | a flat tyre severe impact with the ground impact with buildings or vehicles acts or threats of terrorism |
Procedures for facilitation of disabled aircraft removal may include: | notification of aircraft owner notification of regulatory authorities coordination of the removal of the disabled aircraft including returning the aerodrome to full operations |
Relevant authorities for accessing and reporting purposes include: | aircraft owner aerodrome operator or delegated person NOTAM Office (Airservices Australia) Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) Air Traffic Control (ATC) Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) Department of Transport and Regional Services (DOTARS) State and Federal Police Australian Defence Forces Command for military bases aerodrome users |
Aerodromes may include: | certified aerodromes registered aerodromes military aerodromes other |
Aerodrome movement area includes: | apron taxiway runway |
Aerodrome surrounds may include: | fences and gates buildings waterways drainage system areas surrounding navigational aids Obstacle Limitation Surfaces |
Obstacle Restriction Areas may include: | runway strips clearways taxiway strips runway end safety areas |
Visual aids may include: | wind indicator signal circles aerodrome lighting markers and markings |
Signs and notices may include: | authorised entry speed restrictions no smoking limited access hazard warnings movement area guidance signs underground electrical reticulation |
Navigational aides may include: | Non Directional Beacons (NDBs) VHF Omni-directional Radio Range (VOR) Distance Measuring Equipment (DME) Instrument Landing Systems (ILS) |
Hazardous situations leading to the unserviceability of sealed movement areas may include: | changes or loss of runway surface frictional characteristics excessive loose materials potholes or cracks unsatisfactory pavement bearing capacity loss of runway shape loss of visibility of markings stripping flooding runway edge fretting bird or animal activity disabled aircraft, vehicles and equipment and associated debris fuel and oil spills |
Procedures for making movement and obstacle restriction areas safe may involve: | partial closure of the movement area marking the unserviceable area by day or night closing the movement area (aerodrome closure) extinguishing lighting in the hazardous section of the movement area contacting the aerodrome users reporting of the above by NOTAM |
Serviceability markings/advice may include: | signal circle markers unserviceability cross markers unserviceability cones displaced threshold markers unserviceability lighting glider markers dumb bell markers |
Suitable means of reporting will include some or all of the following: | verbal communications other written means of communication as is appropriate (e.g. fax) NOTAMS |
Emergency response procedures may include: | implementing aerodrome emergency procedures reporting to the local police service reporting to the Australian Transport Safety Bureau |
Hazards in the work areas may include: | aircraft movements aircraft noise other vehicles, including heavy moving equipment and plant, in the vicinity of aircraft personnel in the vicinity of aircraft jet blast fumes dust |
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) |
Information/documents may include: | aerodrome manuals workplace operating procedures manual Manual of Standards - Aerodromes (part 139) En Route Supplement Australia (ERSA) airline timetables induction and training manuals |
Applicable regulations and legislation may include: | sections of Civil Aviation Safety Regulations and Civil Aviation Orders pertaining to inspecting aerodromes relevant requirements, standards and recommended practices of the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) pertaining to airport reporting Manual of Standards - Aerodromes (part 139) sections of the Transport Safety Investigations Act pertaining to the reporting of transport safety matters |
Sectors
Not applicable.
Competency Field
W - Equipment and Systems Operations |
Employability Skills
This unit contains employability skills. |
Licensing Information
Not applicable.