Work must be carried out in compliance with the relevant licence and aircraft rating requirements of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA); relevant airspace control requirements and Instrument Flight Rules (IFR); and aircraft control principles, regulations, safety codes, protocols and procedures relevant to perform non-directional beacon (NDB) instrument approach as part of commercial aircraft activities.

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 packaged at AQF V.

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1Select approach and determine applicable minima

1.1 Current Instrument Approach and Landing (IAL) chart for the NDB approach to be flown is selected

1.2 IAL is reviewed and briefed in relation to directing entry to the approach; maintaining LSALT or MSA prior to entry approach; maintaining tracks, distances, timing and descent limitations for the approach

1.3 Fuel availability and latest divert time procedures are enacted if required

2Monitor aid signal integrity

2.1 NDB to be used for the selected approach is tuned and identified

2.2 Morse code identification and NDB indications are monitored throughout the approach to ensure signal integrity

3Conduct initial approach

3.1 Altimeter is set to appropriate QNH

3.2 Inbound track at or above route MSA or LSALT is maintained in accordance with AIP, using the NDB

4Conduct holding pattern

4.1 Holding pattern at or above LSALT or MSA is entered in accordance with the specified sector entry

4.2 Holding pattern is performed in accordance with AIP, using the NDB

5Conduct instrument approach procedure

5.1 Instrument approach is conducted in accordance with tolerances specified in AIP, using the NDB

5.2 Landing runway is identified

5.3 After establishing visual reference, a visual circling or runway approach is conducted for a landing on the selected runway, in accordance with AIP

6Conduct missed approach procedure

6.1 Conditions requiring a missed approach are recognised and missed approach is initiated

6.2 Aircraft is manoeuvred to Missed Approach Point (MAPt)

6.3 Missed approach procedure is conducted in accordance with the IAL chart

6.4 Obstacle clearance in IMC/simulated IMC is maintained

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

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

Required knowledge:

NDB instrument approach procedures and limitations

Sector entry join procedures for entering the holding pattern of the NDB approach

Tracking tolerance and altitude limitations for flying the published DME arc of the NDB approach procedure

Procedure for joining the circuit from a NDB approach procedure

Minimum obstacle clearance criteria during a NDB approach procedure/missed approach procedure

Missed approach procedure for an NDB approach

Radio procedures during a NDB approach

Loss of radio communication during a NDB approach procedure

Abnormal operations and/or emergencies procedures during a NDB approach, including navigation aid failure

Operating electronic communications equipment

Requirements for completing relevant documentation

Code of practice for working collaboratively with others

Steps involved in planning the work activities

Procedures for adjusting controls to optimise the operation of the equipment

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 and environmental procedures and regulations

Procedures for managing and controlling hazardous situations when carrying out work activities

Sources of information on differences in equipment and related standard operating and servicing procedures

Required skills:

Interpret NDB instrument approach procedure chart

Determine NDB approach procedure applicable minima for aircraft

Determine conditions permitting descent below minima

Perform systematic scan techniques

Communicate effectively with others when performing NDB instrument approach

Read and interpret instructions, regulations, procedures and other information relevant to NDB instrument approach

Interpret and follow operational instructions and prioritise workload

Complete documentation related to NDB instrument approach

Operate electronic communication equipment to required protocol

Work collaboratively with others when performing NDB instrument approach

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 performing NDB instrument approach in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures

Implement contingency plans for unexpected events that may arise when performing NDB instrument approach

Apply precautions and required action to minimise, control or eliminate hazards that may exist when performing NDB instrument approach

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 perform a NDB instrument approach

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

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance.

Tasks may be undertaken in:

IMC

VMC with simulated IMC conditions

Performance may be demonstrated in:

single engine aircraft

multi engine aircraft

synthetic training device approved by the appropriate authority

variable air traffic conditions

variable weather conditions

variable flight situations

abnormal situations

classes of airspace as designated by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority

Aircraft may include:

fixed wing

helicopter

other commercial or military aircraft

Crew may include:

single pilot

multi crew

Instruments may be:

flight instruments suitable for instrument flight

head up display suitable for instrument flight

Limitations may be imposed by:

local noise abatement requirements and curfews

airspace endorsements

Classes of airspace may be:

as designated by the regulator

restricted and danger areas

military control zones

Air Defence Identification Zones

Navigation aids may include:

ADF (Automatic Direction Finder)

navigation and approach aids appropriate to rating sought

DME (Distance Measuring Equipment)

FMS (Flight Management Systems)

Moving Map Displays

Conditions may include:

a method of simulating IMC

simulated icing conditions

moderate turbulence

simulated hazardous weather

Autopilot/Flight Director

FMS/ other NAV system

simulation of emergency and abnormal procedures

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

Information/documents may include:

relevant sections of Civil Aviation Safety Regulations and Civil Aviation Orders

in Defence context, relevant Defence Orders and Instructions

Flight Manual/Pilot's Operating Handbook (POH)

Manual of Standards - Pilot Licensing (MOS-PL)

Aeronautical Information Publication (AIP)

En Route Supplement Australia (ERSA)

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

Performance includes tolerances specified in either of:

relevant licence and aircraft rating requirements of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) such as:

Manual of Standards

relevant Defence documentation such as:

Defence Orders and Instructions

approved curricula and training documentation

Y - Aircraft Operation and Traffic Management

This unit contains employability skills.