Work must be carried out in compliance with the regulatory requirements.

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.

Work involves the application of safety and security policies, regulations, safety codes, protocols and procedures to maintain and manage situation awareness in aviation workplaces across a variety of operational contexts within the Australian aviation industry.

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1Maintain basic situation awareness

1.1 Continuous monitoring is demonstrated of all critical factors relevant to the safety and security of an aviation workplace

1.2 All relevant indications of an unsafe or insecure situation are recognised and appropriate action is taken to alert relevant personnel and/or take appropriate action in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements

2Assess situations and take appropriate action

2.1 Factors that may adversely affect the safety and security of an aviation workplace are identified

2.2 Relevant information concerning the safety and security of an aviation workplace is recognised and interpreted and timely action is taken in accordance with workplace procedures

2.3 Risks to workplace safety and security are recognised and appropriate action is taken to control the risk in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements

2.4 Changes to workplace environment and related risks are monitored and managed to ensure a safe outcome to workplace operations

2.5 A safe alternative plan of action is formulated and implemented where necessary as a result of changed circumstances and risks

3Set priorities and manage work tasks

3.1 Priorities are set and workload is organised to ensure completion of all assigned tasks relevant to the safety and security of the workplace

3.2 Appropriate tasks are prioritised and implemented to maintain ongoing workplace operations and achieve workplace objectives

3.3 Relevant information is accessed and used to ensure the safety and security of the workplace when completing workplace tasks

3.4 Tasks critically essential for the safety and security of the workplace are given priority over less important activities and are completed in accordance with workplace procedures, checklists and regulatory requirements

3.5 Situation awareness is maintained at all times during workplace activities

3.6 Symptoms of fatigue are recognised and appropriate action is taken to reduce its effects

4Work with others in the management of situation awareness

4.1 Communication with relevant personnel is undertaken in an effective and efficient manner to achieve situation awareness and all requirements for the safety and security of the workplace

4.2 Team members and others in the workplace are encouraged to participate in and contribute to the safety and security of the workplace

4.3 Effective interpersonal skills are used when working with others to maintain awareness and the safety and security of the workplace

4.4 Appropriate action is taken in conjunction with others to cooperatively correct any identified unsafe and/or insecure situations which may develop during workplace activities

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

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

Required knowledge:

Relevant safety, security and environmental regulations, policies, procedures and rules

Other relevant regulatory requirements

Procedures for maintaining situation awareness

Weather information and its implications for workplace operations

Communication procedures and protocols

Safety and security problems that may be identified when maintaining and managing situation awareness and action that can be taken to overcome them

Safety and security hazards and risks that may be identified in the aviation workplace and ways of controlling those hazards and associated risks

Required skills:

Communicate effectively with others when maintaining basic situation awareness in the aviation workplace

Read and interpret instructions, regulations, procedures and other information relevant to maintaining basic situation awareness in the aviation workplace

Interpret and follow operational instructions and prioritise work

Complete documentation related to basic situation awareness in the aviation workplace

Operate electronic communication equipment to required protocol

Work collaboratively with others when maintaining basic situation awareness in the aviation workplace

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

Promptly report and/or rectify any identified problems that may occur when maintaining basic situation awareness in the aviation workplace in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures

Implement contingency plans for unexpected events that may arise when maintaining basic situation awareness in the aviation workplace

Apply precautions and required action to minimise, control or eliminate hazards that may exist when maintaining basic situation awareness in the aviation workplace

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 or 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 equipment conforming to industry and OH&S standards

Implement OH&S procedures and relevant regulations

Identify and correctly use equipment required when maintaining basic situation awareness in the aviation workplace

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.

Operations may be conducted:

by day or night

in variable weather conditions

Aviation workplaces may include:

airports

aircraft

other aviation facilities

Performance may be demonstrated in:

appropriately simulated work situations

an operational aviation workplace

Factors that may adversely affect the safety and/or security situation of an aviation workplace may include but are not restricted to:

changes in the wind and weather conditions

equipment or facility breakdown, malfunction or failure

persons committing criminal acts

breaches of security regulations and procedures

safety hazards in the workplace such as rotating equipment and propellers, jet blast, slippery surfaces, exposed electrical leads and connections, toxic materials, etc.

poor housekeeping in the workplace

security threat

equipment exceeding nominated operating parameters and tolerances

moving vehicles and aircraft in the workplace environs

a workplace emergency such as a fire, flood, chemical/toxic spill, crash, personnel injury, etc.

Information/indicators concerning the potential safety/security problems in an aviation workplace may include, but are not restricted to:

weather and other meteorological information that indicates a potential threat to workplace operations and/or personnel in the workplace

information of deteriorating or faulty equipment or facility performance obtained through routine checks of equipment and facilities

persons acting suspiciously

observed breaches of security regulations and procedures

recognition of safety hazards in the workplace and/or breaches of safety policies and procedures

observed rubbish/untidiness in the workplace

indications of a poorly maintained workplace and related facilities

observation and recognition of a security threat

indications that equipment is, or may be, exceeding operating parameters and tolerances

warning signs and visual/audible signals indicating hazards arising from moving vehicles and/or aircraft in the workplace

emergency sirens and alarms

Persons consulted may include:

security personnel

safety personnel

other workplace personnel and managers

emergency services personnel

aviation passengers

visitors to the workplace

contractors

relevant human resources staff

airline personnel and managers

relevant technical staff

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 regulations pertaining to the aviation workplace concerned

local instructions pertaining to the aviation workplace concerned

safety and security policies, procedures and guidelines

workplace procedures and instructions and job specifications

emergency procedures

relevant approved aviation publications

equipment facility performance specifications/charts (where applicable)

operations manuals

approved workplace checklists

weather and meteorological information, charts, advice and forecasts

induction and training materials

conditions of service, legislation and industrial agreements including workplace agreements and awards

Applicable regulations and legislation may include:

Civil Aviation Act

relevant requirements, standards and recommended practices of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) pertaining to the aviation workplace concerned

relevant Australian Civil Aviation Safety Regulations and Civil Aviation Orders pertaining to the aviation workplace concerned

relevant IATA regulations

relevant state/territory OH&S legislation

relevant security regulations

relevant health, food handling and hygiene legislation

relevant state/territory environmental protection legislation

relevant Australian Standards

Z - Situation Awareness

This unit contains employability skills.