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

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

Required knowledge:

Sections of Civil Aviation Orders and regulations pertaining to aircraft radio communications

In ADF context, relevant Defence Orders and Instructions

Relevant OH&S and environmental procedures and regulations

Principles of effective radio communications

Functions of radiotelephone equipment as used in a remote pilot aircraft systems (RPAS)

Operating procedures for aircraft radiotelephone equipment

Standard radiotelephony phraseology as per Aeronautical Information Publication (AIP)

International distress frequencies for R/T

Recall distress, radio failure and unlawful interference transponder code

Problems that may occur during radio communications and action that can be taken to overcome them

Faults that may occur in radiotelephone equipment and appropriate fault detection and remedial action that can be taken

Fault finding procedures and corrective actions for radiotelephone equipment not involving special tools or instruments

Required skills:

Use oral and written English language communication skills sufficient to support situation awareness within flight radio operations

Operate aircraft radiotelephone equipment in accordance with manufacturers instructions, workplace procedures and regulatory requirements

Communicate effectively under operating conditions using standard phraseology and communication protocols

Use English language to a standard which enables requests and instructions to be understood by Air Traffic Services and other stations and ensures compliance with received instructions

Conduct basic fault-finding of defective radiotelephone equipment

Comply with regulatory requirements pertaining to aircraft radiotelephone communications

Manipulate any switch or device requiring the release of flight controls without changes to height, heading, speed, attitude, exceeding RPM or power limits

Interpret and react appropriately to signals from air traffic control

Interpret instructions, regulations, procedures and other information relevant to maintaining aircraft radio communications

Interpret and follow operational instructions and prioritise work

Complete documentation related to maintaining aircraft radio communications

Operate electronic communication equipment to required protocol

Work collaboratively with others when maintaining aircraft radio communications

Adapt 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 maintaining aircraft radio communications in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures

Implement contingency plans for unexpected events that may arise when maintaining aircraft radio communications

Apply precautions and required action to minimise, control or eliminate hazards that may exist during aircraft radio communications

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 to maintain aircraft radio communication

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:

variable weather conditions in accordance with Day Visual Flight Rules

Performance may be demonstrated in:

RPAS with appropriate radiotelephone equipment

variable air traffic conditions

variable flight situations

abnormal situations

classes of airspace as designated by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority

Aircraft may include:

Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA)/Unmanned aircraft

Crew may include:

Remote Pilot

Observers

Classes of airspace must be:

in Class G airspace, as designated by the regulator, and may be in:

restricted and danger areas

military control zones

Radiotelephony equipment may include:

HF radio

VHF radio

UHF radio

transponder

intercom system

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, including Day Visual Flight Rules (Day VFR)

in ADF context, relevant Defence Orders and Instructions

Manual of Standards

Flight Manual/Pilot's Operating Handbook (POH)

Aeronautical Information Publication (AIP)

En Route Supplement Australia (ERSA)

charts

Radio Certificate of Proficiency (RCoP) or Flight Radiotelephone Operator Licence (FROL) Syllabus

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 Regulations, Civil Aviation Safety Regulations and Civil Aviation Orders pertaining to radio communications

in ADF 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