ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Review established flight routes

1.1 Flight routes are regularly checked against requirements.

1.2 Risk management techniques are utilised in checking effectiveness of established flight routes.

1.3 Flight routes are flown to check and confirm suitability.

1.4 The overall effectiveness of the route is assessed.

1.5 Changes/trends in effectiveness are identified and analysed.

2. Establish new flight routes

2.1 New routes are planned based upon analysis of client need and the application of a risk identification and assessment.

2.2 The route is planned for maximum effectiveness.

2.3 The new route is flown to assess effectiveness.

2.4 Changes to new route are made in accordance with organisational policy and procedures based upon evaluation.

3. Delete non-current flight routes

3.1 Flights are identified and assessed as being ineffective.

3.2 A proposal to delete the flight route is prepared.

3.3 Relevant personnel are advised in accordance with organisational policy and procedures.

4. Obtain flight crew input into flight route review and development

4.1 Feedback on route plans is sought from flight crew.

4.2 Flight crew input is taken into account.

4.3 Feedback is provided to flight crew.

5. Obtain approvals for changes to flight routes

5.1 Proposed changes to flight routes are submitted to relevant personnel for approval in accordance with organisational policy and procedures.

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

Skill requirements

Look for evidence that confirms skills in:

establishing, evaluating and changing flight routes in line with risk management principles

planning and evaluating in the context of surveillance flight route development

using technology and equipment

using a range of communication and liaison methods with a diverse range of audiences

responding to diversity including gender and disability

applying occupational health and safety and environmental procedures in the context of surveillance flight route development

Knowledge requirements

Look for evidence that confirms knowledge and understanding of:

enabling and allied legislation

policy, procedures, guidelines, protocols and standard operating procedures

organisational and jurisdictional values/ethics and codes of conduct

risk assessment

flight route planning

aircraft capability

relevant technology and equipment

client requirements

workplace and industry environment

equity and diversity principles

public sector legislation including occupational health and safety and environment related to development of surveillance flight routes

The Evidence Guide specifies the evidence required to demonstrate achievement in the unit of competency as a whole. It must be read in conjunction with the Unit descriptor, Performance Criteria, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Public Sector Training Package.

Units to be assessed together

Pre-requisite units that must be achieved prior to this unit:Nil

Co-requisite units that must be assessed with this unit:Nil

Co-assessed units that may be assessed with this unit to increase the efficiency and realism of the assessment process include, but are not limited to:

PSPBORD403A Review operational schedules

PSPBORD404A Analyse surveillance products

PSPETHC401A Uphold and support the values and principles of public service

PSPGOV406B Gather and analyse information

PSPGOV422A Apply government processes

PSPLEGN401A Encourage compliance with legislation in the public sector

PSPREG401C Exercise regulatory powers

Overview of evidence requirements

In addition to integrated demonstration of the elements and their related performance criteria, look for evidence that confirms:

the knowledge requirements of this unit

the skill requirements of this unit

application of the Employability Skills as they relate to this unit (see Employability Summaries in Qualifications Framework)

development of surveillance flight routes in a range of (3 or more) contexts (or occasions, over time)

Resources required to carry out assessment

These resources include:

legislation, policy, procedures and protocols relating to development of surveillance flight routes

operational equipment and technology

case studies and workplace scenarios to capture the range of situations likely to be encountered when developing surveillance flight routes

Where and how to assess evidence

Valid assessment of this unit requires:

a workplace environment or one that closely resembles normal work practice and replicates the range of conditions likely to be encountered when developing surveillance flight routes, including coping with difficulties, irregularities and breakdowns in routine

development of surveillance flight routes in a range of (3 or more) contexts (or occasions, over time)

Assessment methods should reflect workplace demands, such as security requirements, staff rostering and availability, literacy and the needs of particular groups, such as:

people with disabilities

people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people

women

young people

older people

people in rural and remote locations

Assessment methods suitable for valid and reliable assessment of this competency may include, but are not limited to, a combination of 2 or more of:

case studies

demonstration

observation

portfolios

projects

questioning

scenarios

simulation or role plays

authenticated evidence from the workplace and/or training courses

For consistency of assessment

Evidence must be gathered over time in a range of contexts to ensure the person can achieve the unit outcome and apply the competency in different situations or environments

The Range Statement provides information about the context in which the unit of competency is carried out. The variables cater for differences between States and Territories and the Commonwealth, and between organisations and workplaces. They allow for different work requirements, work practices and knowledge. The Range Statement also provides a focus for assessment. It relates to the unit as a whole. Text in bold italics in the Performance Criteria is explained here.

Flight routes are selected based on:

risk management principles

the need to make optimal use of aircraft and crew

meeting the information requirements of clients

Requirements include those determined by:

Operating, Planning and Advisory Committee (OPAC)

Regional Operating, Planning and Advisory Committee (ROPAC) clients

Effectiveness of flight routes is determined by:

value of surveillance activity

cost

effort

Relevant personnel may include:

the contractor

Coastwatch Planning

Coastwatch Operations