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

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

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

Required knowledge:

Organisational policy and procedures in relation to managing aircraft sensors

Knowledge of the effects of environmental variations on data received from sensors

Radar theory

Sonar theory

Magnetic Anomaly Detection theory

Sensor characteristics and operation

Sensor capabilities and limitations

Communications emission control

Abnormal/emergency conditions and responses

Relevant OH&S responsibilities

Typical problems that may occur when managing aircraft sensor, actions and appropriate solutions

Required skills:

Interpret and compile sensor data

Perform optimisation of sensor system settings

Recognise sensor jamming

Determine and implement appropriate counter measures

Give and receive instructions related to managing aircraft sensors

Maintain situational awareness

Complete documentation related to managing aircraft sensors

Interpret and follow aircraft documentation

Communicate effectively with others when managing aircraft sensors

Read and interpret instructions and procedures relevant to managing aircraft sensors

Interpret and follow operational instructions and prioritise work

Identify and use required communication technology

Work collaboratively with others when managing aircraft sensors

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

Promptly report and/or rectify any identified problems, faults or malfunctions that may occur when managing aircraft sensors in accordance with workplace procedures

Implement contingency plans for unanticipated situations that may arise when managing aircraft sensors

Apply precautions and required action to minimise, control or eliminate hazards that may exist when managing aircraft sensors

Plan own work including predicting consequences and identifying improvements

Monitor work activities in terms of planned schedule

Modify activities depending on differing operational contingencies, risk situations and environments

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

Operate and adapt to differences in communication equipment in accordance with standard operating procedures

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

Aircraft may include:

single or multiple engine

fixed or rotary wing

Sensor systems may include:

airborne surveillance radar

acoustics

electro optical systems

magnetic anomaly detection systems

forward looking infra-red (FLIR)

electronic support measures

communication systems

visual observations

Work environment may include:

by day or by night

over land or over sea

Prepared or Unprepared aircraft landing sites

Environmental conditions may include:

water depth and temperature

salinity

sea state

currents

local weather conditions

atmospheric conditions

Southern Oscillation Index (SOI)

Abnormal/emergency situations may include:

avionics malfunction

instrument failure

fire

equipment damage

operator/crew incapacitation

Depending on the type of organisation concerned and the local terminology used, workplace procedures may include:

company procedures

enterprise procedures

organisational procedures

established procedures

Information/documentation may include:

relevant sections of Civil Aviation Safety Regulations

in Defence context, relevant Defence Orders and Instructions

Flight Manual/Pilot's Operating Handbook (POH)

Aeronautical Information Publication (AIP)

charts

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 Safety Regulations and Civil Aviation Orders

in Defence context, relevant Defence Orders and Instructions

relevant state/territory OH&S legislation

relevant state/territory environmental protection legislation

relevant Australian Standards