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 competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the Elements, Performance Criteria, Required Skills, Required Knowledge and include demonstration of applying:

the required 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 time and in a suitable range of contexts.

Resources for assessment include access to:

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 organization.

As a minimum, assessment of knowledge must be conducted through appropriate written/oral tests

Practical assessment must occur in an appropriate range of situations in the workplace.

This section describes the knowledge and skills required for this unit.

Required knowledge:

Aerodrome layout, including access routes

Aircraft schedules and their use in inspection and reporting on aerodrome serviceability

Different operating conditions:

all weather conditions

day and night

various forms of transport such as vehicle, other motorised/towed equipment

variety of terrain conditions

Equipment used in the inspection and reporting on aerodrome serviceability:

computer

hand tools

lights

maintenance equipment

markers

radio/s (airband/VHF radio, non-ops/UHF radio)

spills response kit

telephone

vehicle with flashing light

Functions of an aerodrome reporting officer (ARO) and a works safety officer (WSO) as defined in Manual of Standards (MOS) Part 139

Navigational aids:

Distance Measuring Equipment (DME)

Instrument Landing System (ILS)

Non-directional Beacons (NDBs)

VHF Omni-directional Radio Range (VOR)

Operation of airband radio equipment as used to communicate with Air Traffic Control (ATC) and/or pilots

Problems, safety hazards and risks that exist when inspecting an aerodrome and related assessment/management measures that may need to be taken

Procedures for servicing and minor maintenance of equipment used in inspecting and reporting on aerodrome serviceability

Purpose and application of:

aerodrome markers, markings and temporary lighting

Method of Working Plan (MOWP)

Radio frequencies applicable to the aerodrome:

Automatic Terminal Information Services (ATIS)

Common Traffic Advisory Frequency (CTAF)

other air traffic agencies (such as ATC or Flight Information Region (FIR))

Aerodrome Weather Information Broadcast (AWIB)

Relevant information and documents:

Aerodrome Emergency Plan (AEP) and procedures to be followed for each aerodrome emergency

Aerodrome safety management system (SMS) and safety/security policies and principles of risk assessment and risk management

aerodrome Drug and Alcohol Management Plan (DAMP)

Aerodrome Manual

Aeronautical Information Publication (AIP)

AIP – En Route Supplement Australia (ERSA)

airline timetables

Airside Drivers Handbook and/or airside driving requirements for the aerodrome

Civil Aviation Safety Regulations (CASRs)

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

induction and training materials

logbooks

Manual of Standards (MOS) Part 139 - Aerodromes

manufacturers specifications for equipment used when inspecting and reporting on aerodromes

Notices to Airmen (NOTAMs)

operational checklists

plans and maps

relevant forms and databases

Wildlife Hazard Management Plan

workplace procedures

Relevant legislative and regulatory requirements relating to inspecting and reporting on the serviceability of an aerodrome as identified in:

Civil Aviation Safety Regulations (CASRs) and Manual of Standards (MOS) Part 139

Defence Orders and Instructions

environmental sustainability

standards and recommended practices (SARPs) of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)

workplace relations

work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) and environmental, procedures and regulations including Drug and Alcohol Management Plan (DAMP)

Reporting procedures

Requirements for completing relevant documentation and/or incident reporting

Safety distances required from an aircraft wingtip to objects including other aircraft

Unserviceability markers/markings:

displaced threshold markers

dumbbell markers

signal circle markers

unserviceability lighting

unserviceability cross markers

unserviceability cones

Vehicle or other mobile obstacle markings and equipment:

company logo/identification

orange or yellow painting or distinctive marking (of vehicles regularly used on movement area)

warning lights (orange/amber/yellow) mounted to be visible through 360o

Weather information and its implications for workplace operations

Workplace procedures for inspecting and reporting on aerodrome serviceability

Required skills:

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

Adapt to differences in equipment and operating environment in accordance with workplace procedures

Apply relevant systems (such as aerodrome SMS) and procedures to assess and/or mitigate risk that might arise during inspecting and reporting on aerodrome serviceability

Communicate effectively with others when inspecting and reporting on aerodrome serviceability

Complete documentation related to inspecting and reporting on aerodrome serviceability

Identify and correctly use equipment required to conduct an inspection and reporting on aerodrome serviceability

Implement WHS/OHS procedures and relevant regulations

Interpret and follow operational instructions and prioritise work

Modify activities according to workplace contingencies, situations and environments

Monitor and anticipate operational problems and hazards and take appropriate action

Monitor work activities in terms of planned schedule

Operate electronic communications equipment to required protocol

Read and interpret instructions, regulations, procedures and other information relevant to inspecting and reporting on aerodrome serviceability

Report hazardous situations and unserviceabilities that may arise on an aerodrome

Select and use required personal protective equipment (PPE) conforming to industry and WHS/OHS standards

Work collaboratively with others when inspecting and reporting on aerodrome serviceability

Work systematically with required attention to detail without injury to self or others, or damage to goods or equipment

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

Aerodromes may include:

aerodrome environs:

areas surrounding navigational aids

buildings

drainage systems

fences and gates

obstacle limitation surfaces (OLS)

permanent or temporary structures in the aerodrome environment

certified aerodromes

registered aerodromes

Defence aerodromes

joint-user aerodromes

other (unclassified) aerodromes

Workplace may include:

aerodrome environs

airside

entire aerodrome

landside

office

Workplace procedures may include:

airside driving rules

company procedures

enterprise procedures

organisational procedures

standard operating procedures (SOPs)

Workplace hazards may include:

aircraft noise

aircraft movements

aircraft propellers and rotors

dust

exposed electrical leads and connections

foreign object debris (FOD)

fumes

hazardous/toxic materials

high voltage electrical cables

jet blast, propwash

other vehicles in the vicinity of the aircraft

personnel in the vicinity of the aircraft

slippery surfaces

Regulatory requirements may include:

Civil Aviation Safety Regulations (CASRs)

Defence Orders and Instructions

standards and recommended practices (SARPs) of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)

Manual of Standards (MOS) Part 139 - Aerodromes

state/territory and commonwealth regulations concerning:

workplace health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS), including drug and alcohol management

workplace relations

environmental sustainability

Aerodrome hazard and serviceability inspections must include:

animal and bird hazards and objects becoming hazards within obstacle limitation areas

movement areas:

apron

clearway

runway and runway strip

runway end safety area (RESA)

taxiway and taxiway strip

Procedures for initiating repairs or dealing with hazards and/or unservicabilities may include:

accessing current weather information and public/aviation forecasts for the worksite

closing the aerodrome to all air traffic

contacting the aerodrome users

dealing with the hazard

ensuring that lighting required to carry out works does not represent a hazard to aircraft operations

extinguishing lighting to hazardous section of the movement area

notifying appropriate aerodrome maintenance personnel or contractors

marking unserviceable area

notifying relevant aerodrome personnel

partial closure of the movement area

reporting by NOTAM

serviceability inspection following repairs/rectification

undertaking the repairs

Hazardous situations requiring reporting may include:

aerodrome works

changes to temporary or permanent published aerodrome information

circuit failure

failure of:

aerodrome beacon

lighting to the wind indicator

obstacle lights

Pilot Activated Lighting (PAL)

hazardous situations resulting in some or all of the aerodrome becoming unserviceable

partial lighting failures (such as described in MOS Part 139 – Aerodromes)

power supply failure

restoration of aerodrome serviceability

Relevant authorities for reporting purposes may include:

aerodrome operator or delegated person

aerodrome users

Air Traffic Control (ATC)

Australian Defence Forces Command for military bases

Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA)

NOTAM Office (Airservices Australia)

Persons that may need to be notified regarding aerodrome serviceability may include:

aerodrome tenants/users

Air Traffic Control (ATC)

airline personnel and managers

contractors

emergency services personnel

other aerodrome/workplace personnel and managers

relevant technical staff

security personnel

safety personnel

Hazardous situations leading to aerodrome unserviceability may include:

bird or animal activity

aerodrome works (such as Time Limited Work, major works requiring Method of Working Plan (MOWP))

changes or loss of runway surface frictional characteristics

damaged fences or open gates

damaged wind indicator

disabled aircraft, vehicles, and equipment

excessive loose materials

faulty drains

flooding

fuel and oil spills

incorrect or unclear markers and unclear runway markings

long grass, surface cracks, stones and debris

loss of runway shape

loss of visibility of markings

potholes, cracks, scouring, ruts

runway edge fretting, and drop off

stripping

situations restricting effective operation of navigational aids such as:

obstructions (trees, vehicles, structures)

vehicle movements within restricted areas

unsatisfactory bearing capacity

vehicles, plant and equipment on the movement area

Temporary aerodrome lighting may include:

battery powered lights

hard-wired portable lights

kerosene flares

solar powered lights

Suitable means of reporting may include:

Method of Working Plan (MOWP)

Notice to Airmen (NOTAM)

verbal communications

written communication such as fax or email