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:

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 inspecting and reporting on serviceability of aerodrome lighting systems

Allowable minor repairs under electrical codes and/or workplace procedures and arrangements for engaging a qualified electrician to carry out repairs

Basic features and characteristics of aerodrome lighting systems

Different operating conditions:

all weather conditions

day and night

variety of terrain conditions

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

Effects on serviceability of aerodrome caused by lighting faults

Equipment used in inspecting and reporting on serviceability of aerodrome lighting systems

Operation of airband radio equipment as used to communicate with air traffic control (ATC) and/or pilots

Permanent aerodrome lighting:

aerodrome beacon

approach lighting

apron:

edge lights

flooding lights

illuminated wind indicators

obstacle lighting

Pilot Activated Lighting (PAL)

Precision Approach Path Indicator (PAPI)

runway:

end identification lights

end lights

edge lights

threshold lights

standby power

taxiway:

centreline lights

edge lights

'T' Visual Approach Slope Indicator System (T-VASIS)

Problems, safety hazards and risks that exist when inspecting serviceability of aerodrome lighting systems and related assessment/management measures that may need to be taken into account

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

Purpose and application of aerodrome markers, markings and temporary lighting

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/documents:

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

aerodrome Drug and Alcohol Management Plan (DAMP)

Aerodrome Manual

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

Aeronautical Information Publication (AIP)

AIP - En Route Supplement Australia (ERSA)

airline timetables

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

Australian Standards

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

equipment manufacturer specifications for inspecting and reporting on aerodrome lighting systems

induction and training material

logbooks

Manual of Standards (MOS Part 139 - Aerodromes)

Notices to Airmen (NOTAMs)

Operational checklists

plans and maps

Relevant legislative and regulatory requirements relating to inspecting and reporting on the OLS 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

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 serviceability of aerodrome lighting systems

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

Communicate effectively with others when inspecting and reporting on serviceability of aerodrome lighting systems

Complete documentation related to inspecting and reporting on serviceability of aerodrome lighting systems

Identify and correctly use equipment required to inspect and report on serviceability of aerodrome lighting systems such as:

computer

hand tools

lights

maintenance equipment

markers

radio/s - non-ops/HF radio, airband/VHF radio

telephone

vehicle with flashing light

vehicle siren/loud speaker

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 protocols

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

Report faults in aerodrome lighting

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

Work collaboratively with others when inspecting and reporting on serviceability of aerodrome lighting systems

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:

certified aerodromes

Defence aerodromes

joint-user aerodromes

registered aerodromes

other (unclassified) aerodromes

Relevant authorities for reporting purposes may include:

aerodrome:

operator or delegated person

users

Air Traffic Control (ATC)

Australian Defence Force Command for military bases

Civil Aviation Safety Authority

NOTAM Office (Airservices Australia)

Faults in aerodrome lighting may include:

changes to temporary or permanent published aerodrome information

circuit failure

failure of:

aerodrome beacon

lighting to the wind indicator

obstruction lights

Pilot Activated Lighting (PAL)

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

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

power supply failure

restoration of aerodrome serviceability

Regulatory requirements may include:

Defence Orders and Instructions

electrical codes and regulations

environmental sustainability

Civil Aviation Safety Regulations (CASRs)

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)

Aerodrome movement area facilities include:

apron

clearway

markers, markings and aerodrome lighting

runway and runway strip

runway end safety area

taxiway and taxiway strip

Persons notified may include:

aerodrome tenants/users

airline personnel and managers

ATC

contractors

emergency services personnel

other aerodrome/workplace personnel and managers

relevant technical staff

safety personnel

security personnel

Temporary lighting includes:

battery powered lights

hard-wired portable lights

kerosene flares

solar powered lights

Workplace procedures for making the lighting problem safe may include:

closing movement area (aerodrome closure)

contacting aerodrome user

partial closure of movement area

Suitable means of reporting may include:

Method of Working Plan (MOWP)

Notices to Airmen (NOTAMs)

other written means of communication as is appropriate (fax, email)

verbal communications

Procedures for initiating repairs or hazard removal may include:

notifying appropriate aerodrome lighting personnel or electrical contractors

notifying relevant aerodrome personnel

removing hazard/s

serviceability inspection (following repairs)

undertaking repairs

Hazards situations may include:

aircraft:

movements

noise

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 personnel airside

other vehicles airside

slippery surfaces

Workplaces may include:

aerodrome environs

airside

entire aerodrome

landside

offices

Workplace procedures may include:

airside driving rules

company procedures

enterprise procedures

organisational procedures

standard operating procedures (SOPs)