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:

Relevant sections of Civil Aviation Safety Regulations

Relevant OH&S and environmental procedures and regulations

Principles of effective air traffic control

Separation standards and traffic information requirements and conditions for their use

Procedures for managing situational awareness in the air traffic control environment

Relevant control zone, airspace/route structure and traffic patterns

Classification and special use airspace

Radar coverage

Sector/traffic hot spots

Sector/control zone geography and topography

Aircraft performance characteristics

Weather phenomena affecting flight operations and safety

Responsibilities of air traffic controllers when managing situational awareness in the air traffic control environment

Area of responsibility

The impact on adjacent area/s of responsibility

Local procedures

Relevant sections of the air traffic services procedures manual

Safety hazards and risks that exist when managing situational awareness in the air traffic control environment

Problems that may occur when managing situational awareness in the air traffic control environment

The impact of adverse weather events and specific weather phenomena

Required skills:

Communicate effectively with others when managing situational awareness in the air traffic control environment

Actively listen when managing situational awareness in the air traffic control environment

Read and interpret instructions, regulations, procedures and other information relevant to managing situational awareness in the air traffic control environment

Interpret and follow operational instructions and prioritise work

Perceive incoming information associated with strategic, tactical, geographic, spatial, system and environment components of a complex system

Comprehend incoming information and develop the current airspace and flight path model

Complete documentation related to managing situational awareness in the air traffic control environment

Provide leadership and work collaboratively with others when managing situational awareness in the air traffic control environment

Communicate in a team by exchanging information through assigning responsibility, acknowledgment, inquiring, and by recognising and noting facts that create team rapport and enhance team outputs

Promptly report and/or rectify any identified problems that may occur when managing situational awareness in the air traffic control environment in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures

Demonstrate temperament reflecting a calm, composed and cooperative characteristic and emotional response under challenging situations

Make decisions related to managing situational awareness in the air traffic control environment

Conduct aeronautical decision making

Project and develop future airspace and flight path scenarios

Maintain a strategic traffic management goal for the jurisdiction airspace

Adhere to procedures through a series of steps followed in a regular definite order or a traditional or established way of doing things when this is required

Implement contingency plans for unexpected situations that may arise when managing situational awareness in the air traffic control environment

Judge and form an opinion or evaluate situations by discerning and comparing information

React to some form of treatment or stressful situation by a considered and measured response in a timely fashion

Apply precautions and required action to minimise, control or eliminate hazards that may exist when managing situational awareness in the air traffic control environment

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

Be receptive to training for the skills, knowledge, or experiences acquired or gained over a career

Implement OH&S procedures and relevant regulations

Identify and correctly use equipment required when managing situational awareness in the air traffic control environment

Be confident but not complacent or reliant on automation and technology, and readily apply human reasoning to airspace and flight path scenarios

Allocate attention according to demand and constantly switch between: managing the Human-machine Interface (HMI) or equipment use; managing communications; and managing traffic

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

Operations may be conducted:

by day or night

in variable weather conditions

Performance may be demonstrated in:

simulated situations, and/or

an operational air traffic control workplace

Air traffic control workplace may be a workstation in:

Area Control

Approach Control

Aerodrome Control

Situation awareness (SA):

involves an awareness of airspace and flight path history, an awareness of the current airspace model and awareness of the probable future airspace and flight path situation

involves the ability to notice incoming information and cues

involves the integration and comprehension of the information leading to

involves the projection and prediction of future airspace and flight path scenarios

must be present at all times while providing ATS

must also exist in teams where team members share critical information to achieve team goals and synergy

Factors affecting situational awareness include:

the projection and prediction of future airspace and flight path scenarios

individual - abilities, knowledge, skills, health, attitude, training and experience

environment - system capabilities and interface, stress, workload, complexity, automation, fatigue and distraction

Loss of situational awareness identifiers include:

ambiguity or confusion

fixation or channelled attention

poor R/T communication

failure to meet targets

failure to stay ahead of the traffic

Loss of situational awareness prevention techniques include:

delegation during high workload

solicit information and input from team

verbalise important conditions

avoid preoccupation and fixation - rotate attention

monitor and evaluate current status relative to plan

project ahead and consider contingencies

create visual and aural reminders for interrupted tasks

speak up when SA appears to be breaking down

Factors affecting team situational awareness include:

level of communication and coordination

degree of information sharing

assertiveness of team members

personality conflict

level of team experience and training

Information/documents may include:

training curricula and syllabi

relevant sections of Civil Aviation Safety Regulations

relevant CASA Manuals of Standards (MOS)

air traffic control Local Instructions (LI) and Temporary Local Instructions (TLI)

Manual of Air Traffic Services (MATS)

Aeronautical Information Publication (AIP)

Training Standards Manual (TSM)

ICAO Document 4444, ATM/501, Procedures for Air Navigation Services, Air Traffic Management

workplace procedures and instructions

occupational specification for air traffic controllers

equipment manufacturers specifications and instructions

induction and training materials

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

training and assessment records

operator s handbook and system manuals

documented learning and assessment strategies

Applicable regulations and legislation may include:

International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Standards and Recommended Practices (SARP)

Civil Aviation Safety Regulations (CASR) and Manuals of Standards (MOS)

relevant Defence Orders and Instructions

Airservices Act (Commonwealth) 1995

OH&S Legislation (state and federal)

Civil Aviation Act (Commonwealth) 1988 and the Civil Aviation Amendment Act 1995