AVIY0013
Conduct a 2D instrument approach


Application

This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to conduct a 2D instrument approach, in compliance with relevant regulatory requirements of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority and national operating standards.

It includes preparing for an approach, conducting the initial approach and conducting a holding pattern. It also includes conducting an approach and conducting a missed approach.

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

Operations are conducted as part of commercial and military aircraft activities across a variety of operational contexts within the Australian aviation industry.

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 and Performance Criteria

ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1

Prepare for approach

1.1

Latest available information for destination is reviewed

1.2

Navigation system validity check is conducted as required

1.3

Receiver autonomous integrity monitoring (RAIM) check is conducted as required

1.4

Flight plan is selected, loaded, checked and activated as required

1.5

Current approach chart for the approach to be flown is selected and briefed to flight crew

1.6

Navigation aid required for approach is checked and confirmed as serviceable

2

Conduct initial approach

2.1

Altimeter QNH is set correctly

2.2

Aircraft is manoeuvred to holding fix

3

Conduct a holding pattern

3.1

Holding pattern is entered and performed from holding fix

3.2

Aircraft is flown in accordance with relevant approach procedure requirements

4

Conduct an approach

4.1

Altimeter QNH is updated and set

4.2

Automation is used appropriately

4.3

Approach is performed correctly and within published tolerances

4.4

Navigation aid signal integrity is monitored during approach

4.5

Aircraft is flown to a stabilised descent profile from final approach fix to minima

4.6

Visual reference is established and a visual circling or runway approach is conducted for a landing on the selected runway

5

Conduct a missed approach

5.1

Missed approach conditions are recognised and missed approach is initiated

5.2

Aircraft is manoeuvred to missed approach point (MAPt)

5.3

Missed approach procedure is conducted in accordance with the instrument approach and landing (IAL) chart

5.4

Obstacle clearance in instrument meteorological conditions (IMC) or simulated IMC is maintained

Evidence of Performance

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements, performance criteria and range of conditions on at least one occasion and include:

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

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

applying relevant aeronautical knowledge

applying relevant legislation and workplace procedures

communicating effectively with others

completing relevant documentation

determining 2D approach procedure applicable minima for aircraft

determining conditions permitting descent below minima

identifying and correctly using relevant equipment

implementing contingency plans

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

interpreting 2D instrument approach procedure chart

interpreting and following operational instructions and prioritising workload

modifying activities depending on workplace contingencies, situations and environments

monitoring aid signal integrity

monitoring and anticipating operational problems and hazards and taking appropriate action

monitoring work activities in terms of planned schedule

operating electronic communications equipment to required protocol

performing systematic scan techniques

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

reporting and/or rectifying identified problems promptly, in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures

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

selecting approach and determining applicable minima

setting local or area barometric pressure adjusted for sea level (QNH) at appropriate stages of flight

working collaboratively with others.


Evidence of Knowledge

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements, performance criteria and range of conditions and include knowledge of:

abnormal operations and emergency procedures for an approach, including navigation aid failure

CASR Part 61 Manual of Standards Schedule 3 Aeronautical Knowledge relevant to instrument flight operations

cause and magnitude of typical global navigation satellite system (GNSS) errors

conditions required to transition to and operate in that mode of operation for the GNSS/non-precision approach (NPA) and the associated course deviation indicator (CDI) sensitivity and receiver autonomous integrity monitoring (RAIM) protection provided

effect of each type of RAIM prediction on operational requirements

effects of availability or otherwise of barometric altimeter-aiding on RAIM availability and prediction

effects of satellite unserviceability on reliability of each type of prediction

factors that adversely affect the conduct of a GNSS/NPA, and suitable pilot procedures to minimise such effects

GNSS operating procedures for navigation tasks

GNSS operational and serviceability checks

GNSS system fundamentals and principles of operations

GNSS warnings and messages

human factors limitations associated with using GNSS equipment

instrument approach procedures and limitations

loss of radio communication during an approach procedure

minimum obstacle clearance criteria during approach procedure and missed approach procedure

missed approach procedure for an approach

mode of operation required during each segment of a GNSS/ NPA

operating procedures for GNSS equipment that reduce or eliminate errors

operating procedures that provide safeguards against GNSS navigational errors

operational requirements that apply to planning a flight on the basis of conducting a RNAV (GNSS) procedure at the destination

parameters applicable to RAIM warnings in enroute, terminal and approach modes

prediction limitations that apply to availability of approach RAIM at the destination or alternate aerodrome

procedure for joining the circuit from an approach procedure

radio procedures during an approach

requirements applicable to pilots and equipment for GNSS operations

sector entry join procedures for entering a holding pattern

tracking tolerance and altitude limitations for flying the published approach procedure

tracking tolerances, automatic way-point sequencing, CDI sensitivity and RAIM availability parameters for entry, RAIM availability and approach segments.


Assessment Conditions

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.


Foundation Skills

Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.


Range Statement

Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment.

2D instrument approach must include one or more of the following:

non-directional beacon (2D)

VHF omnidirectional range (VOR) and localiser (LOC)

distance measuring equipment (DME)/global navigation satellite system (GNSS) arrival (DGA)

required navigation performance RNP-LNAV (RNAV/GNSS) and RNP-LP (wide area augmentation system [WAAS]) as required


Sectors

Not applicable.


Competency Field

Y – Aircraft Operations and Traffic Management