Application
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 distance measuring equipment (DME)/global positioning system (GPS) Arrival 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. |
Prerequisites
Not applicable.
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1Select and prepare for approach | 1.1 The current Instrument Approach and Landing (IAL) chart for the DME/GPS approach to be flown is selected 1.2 The instrument approach and missed approach procedure is planned 1.3 MDA is determined 1.4 Sector entry to the approach and holding pattern is selected, reviewed and briefed as appropriate 1.5 Minimum altitude, LSALT or Minimum Safe Altitude (MSA) prior to approach entry is reviewed and briefed in relation to tracks, distances and descent limitations 1.6 The applicable approach minima for the aircraft performance category and runway to be used is selected 1.7 The holding or diversion action if visual reference is not established is reviewed and briefed 1.8 Fuel availability and latest divert time is selected if required 1.9 Altimeter is set to appropriate QNH |
2Use appropriate tracking aid and distance information and monitor aid signal integrity | 2.1 DME is tuned and identified 2.2 The reference Way-point (WPT) for GPS to be used for tracking inbound is selected 2.3 The distance indication is checked 2.4 Approach aid is monitored throughout the approach to ensure signal integrity 2.5 DME or GPS is used to provide distance indications for descent via the distance/altitude steps of the approach 2.6 Availability of receiver autonomous integrity monitoring (RAIM) is ensured before descending below LSALT or MSA |
3Conduct approach procedure | 3.1 Initial approach is conducted not below the specified limiting altitude for the distance/altitude descent steps 3.2 Arrival procedure is conducted while descending on the specified track or sector in accordance with AIP 3.3 Landing runway is identified 3.4 Runway or circling approach for a landing is conducted after visual reference is established |
4Conduct missed approach procedure | 4.1 Conditions requiring a missed approach are recognised and missed approach is initiated 4.2 Aircraft is manoeuvred to Missed Approach Point (MAPt) 4.3 Missed approach procedure is conducted in accordance with the IAL chart 4.4 Obstacle clearance in IMC/simulated IMC is maintained |
Required Skills
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS |
This describes the essential knowledge and skills and their level required for this unit. |
Required knowledge: |
DME or GPS Arrival procedures and limitations in all classes of airspace |
Pilot's responsibilities when DME or GPS Arrival is conducted outside controlled airspace |
Conditions and limitations for manoeuvring within a DME or GPS Arrival sector |
Procedure for joining the circuit from a DME or GPS Arrival |
DME or GPS Arrival missed approach |
Minimum obstacle clearance criteria during a DME or GPS Arrival missed approach procedure |
Radio procedures during a DME or GPS Arrival |
Loss of radio communication during a DME or GPS Arrival procedure |
Abnormal operations and/or emergencies during a DME or GPS Arrival, including navigation aid failure, loss of GPS RAIM, GPS RAIM warning, and disparity between VOR/NDB track and GPS track indication |
Operation of 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 a DME or GPS Arrival chart |
Determine DME or GPS Arrival applicable minima for aircraft |
Determine conditions permitting descent below minima |
Perform systematic scan techniques |
Communicate effectively with others when performing a DME/GPS Arrival |
Read and interpret instructions, regulations, procedures and other information relevant to a DME/GPS Arrival |
Interpret and follow operational instructions and prioritise workload |
Complete documentation related to a DME/GPS Arrival |
Operate electronic communication equipment to required protocol |
Work collaboratively with others when performing a DME/GPS Arrival |
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 a DME/GPS Arrival in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures |
Implement contingency plans for unexpected events that may arise when performing a DME/GPS Arrival |
Apply precautions and required action to minimise, control or eliminate hazards that may exist during a DME/GPS Arrival |
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 DME/GPS Arrival |
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. | |
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 relevant 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 commercial balloons other commercial or military aircraft |
Crew may include: | single pilot multi crew |
Instruments may be: | fitted 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) VOR (VHF Omni-directional Radio Range) DME (Distance Measuring Equipment) RADAR GPS (Global Positioning System) 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 |
Sectors
Not applicable.
Competency Field
Y - Aircraft Operation and Traffic Management |
Employability Skills
This unit contains employability skills. |
Licensing Information
Not applicable.