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Evidence Guide: AVIE4001 - Maintain aircraft radio communications

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AVIE4001 - Maintain aircraft radio communications

What evidence can you provide to prove your understanding of each of the following citeria?

Operate radio equipment

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Serviceability of radio equipment is confirmed

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Transmission and receipt of radio communications is conducted using appropriate procedures and phraseology

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A listening watch is maintained and applicable transmissions responded to appropriately

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Appropriate emergency and urgency transmissions are conducted

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Manage radio equipment malfunctions

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Radio failure procedures are performed as required

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Faultfinding procedures and corrective actions not involving special tools or instruments are employed

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Operate transponder

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Aircraft transponder is operated and monitored in accordance with the aeronautical information publication (AIP) during normal operations

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Aircraft transponder is operated and monitored in accordance with the AIP during abnormal and emergency operations

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Instructions to Assessors

Evidence Guide

ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1

Operate radio equipment

1.1

Serviceability of radio equipment is confirmed

1.2

Transmission and receipt of radio communications is conducted using appropriate procedures and phraseology

1.3

A listening watch is maintained and applicable transmissions responded to appropriately

1.4

Appropriate emergency and urgency transmissions are conducted

2

Manage radio equipment malfunctions

2.1

Radio failure procedures are performed as required

2.2

Faultfinding procedures and corrective actions not involving special tools or instruments are employed

3

Operate transponder

3.1

Aircraft transponder is operated and monitored in accordance with the aeronautical information publication (AIP) during normal operations

3.2

Aircraft transponder is operated and monitored in accordance with the AIP during abnormal and emergency operations

Required Skills and Knowledge

ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1

Operate radio equipment

1.1

Serviceability of radio equipment is confirmed

1.2

Transmission and receipt of radio communications is conducted using appropriate procedures and phraseology

1.3

A listening watch is maintained and applicable transmissions responded to appropriately

1.4

Appropriate emergency and urgency transmissions are conducted

2

Manage radio equipment malfunctions

2.1

Radio failure procedures are performed as required

2.2

Faultfinding procedures and corrective actions not involving special tools or instruments are employed

3

Operate transponder

3.1

Aircraft transponder is operated and monitored in accordance with the aeronautical information publication (AIP) during normal operations

3.2

Aircraft transponder is operated and monitored in accordance with the AIP during abnormal and emergency operations

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements, performance criteria on at least one occasion and include:

adapting to differences in equipment and operating environment in accordance with standard operating procedures

applying basic faultfinding techniques related to defective radiotelephone equipment

applying precautions and required action to minimise, control or eliminate identified hazards

applying relevant legislation and workplace procedures

communicating effectively with others

completing relevant documentation

complying with regulatory requirements pertaining to aircraft radiotelephone communications

identifying and correctly using relevant radiotelephone equipment

implementing contingency plans

implementing work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) procedures and relevant regulations

interpreting and following operational instructions and prioritising work

interpreting and reacting appropriately to light signals from air traffic control

interpreting relevant instructions, regulations, procedures and information

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

modifying activities depending on workplace contingencies, situations and environments

monitoring and anticipating operational problems and hazards and taking appropriate action

reading, interpreting and following relevant regulations, instructions, procedures, information and signs

selecting and using required personal protective equipment conforming to industry and WHS/OHS standards

using Aviation English Language to a proficiency standard that enables requests and instructions to be understood by air traffic service and other stations, and ensures compliance with received instructions

using oral and written English language communication skills sufficient to support situational awareness within flight radio operations

working collaboratively with others

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

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements, performance criteria and include knowledge of:

characteristics of radio waves, wave propagation, transmission and reception:

radio frequency band ranges

medium frequency (MF)

high frequency (HF)

very high frequency (VHF)

ultra high frequency (UHF)

properties of radio waves

propagation of paths of radio waves

ground waves

sky waves

factors affecting the propagation of radio waves

terrain

ionosphere

sun spot activity

interference from electrical equipment

thunderstorms

power attenuation

radio antennas

characteristics of antennas

use of antennas

components of aeronautical radio systems:

power source or battery switch, radio master, microphone

transmitter

receiver

antenna

location of aerial antennas relevant to radio configuration

headphones and speaker

procedures for using an aeronautical radio system

setting up an aeronautical radio relevant to radio configuration

use of radio transmit and receive selector switches (VHF, HF, intercom(I/C), public address (PA))

turning a radio on and off

selecting correct frequencies

use of squelch control

correct use of a microphone

documented radio procedures relevant to the visual flight rules (VFR)

emergency transponder codes for distress, radio failure and unlawful interference

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

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

international radio telephony distress frequencies

light signals, including interpretation and actions required

operating procedures for aircraft radiotelephone equipment

phonetic alphabet

principles of effective radio telephony communications

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

relevant sections of Civil Aviation Orders and regulations pertaining to aircraft radio communications

relevant WHS/OHS and environmental procedures and regulations

responsibilities of an aeronautical radio operator:

secrecy of communications

unauthorised transmissions

standard radiotelephony phraseology as outlined in an aeronautical information publication (AIP).

Range Statement

Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment.