Maintain basic situation awareness in the aviation workplace

Formats and tools

Unit Description
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Assessment Tool
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Assessment Template
generate a spreadsheet for marking this unit in a classroom environment. Put student names in the top row and check them off as they demonstrate competenece for each of the unit's elements and performance criteria.
Assessment Matrix
a slightly different format than the assessment template. A spreadsheet with unit names, elements and performance criteria in separate columns. Put assessment names in column headings to track which performance criteria each one covers. Good for ensuring that you've covered every one of the performance criteria with your assessment instrument (all assessement tools together).
Wiki Markup
mark up the unit in a wiki markup codes, ready to copy and paste into a wiki page. The output will work in most wikis but is designed to work particularly well as a Wikiversity learning project.
Evidence Guide
create an evidence guide for workplace assessment and RPL applicants
Competency Mapping Template
Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners. A template for developing assessments for a unit, which will help you to create valid, fair and reliable assessments for the unit, ready to give to trainers and students
Observation Checklist
create an observation checklist for workplace assessment and RPL applicants. This is similar to the evidence guide above, but a little shorter and friendlier on your printer. You will also need to create a seperate Assessor Marking Guide for guidelines on gathering evidence and a list of key points for each activity observed using the unit's range statement, required skills and evidence required (see the unit's html page for details)

Self Assessment Survey
A form for students to assess thier current skill levels against each of the unit's performance criteria. Cut and paste into a web document or print and distribute in hard copy.
Moodle Outcomes
Create a csv file of the unit's performance criteria to import into a moodle course as outcomes, ready to associate with each of your assignments. Here's a quick 'how to' for importing these into moodle 2.x
Registered Training Organisations
Trying to find someone to train or assess you? This link lists all the RTOs that are currently registered to deliver AVIZ1005B, 'Maintain basic situation awareness in the aviation workplace'.
Google Links
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Books
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Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1Maintain basic situation awareness

1.1 Continuous monitoring is demonstrated of all critical factors relevant to the safety and security of an aviation workplace

1.2 All relevant indications of an unsafe or insecure situation are recognised and appropriate action is taken to alert relevant personnel and/or take appropriate action in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements

2Assess situations and take appropriate action

2.1 Factors that may adversely affect the safety and security of an aviation workplace are identified

2.2 Relevant information concerning the safety and security of an aviation workplace is recognised and interpreted and timely action is taken in accordance with workplace procedures

2.3 Risks to workplace safety and security are recognised and appropriate action is taken to control the risk in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements

2.4 Changes to workplace environment and related risks are monitored and managed to ensure a safe outcome to workplace operations

2.5 A safe alternative plan of action is formulated and implemented where necessary as a result of changed circumstances and risks

3Set priorities and manage work tasks

3.1 Priorities are set and workload is organised to ensure completion of all assigned tasks relevant to the safety and security of the workplace

3.2 Appropriate tasks are prioritised and implemented to maintain ongoing workplace operations and achieve workplace objectives

3.3 Relevant information is accessed and used to ensure the safety and security of the workplace when completing workplace tasks

3.4 Tasks critically essential for the safety and security of the workplace are given priority over less important activities and are completed in accordance with workplace procedures, checklists and regulatory requirements

3.5 Situation awareness is maintained at all times during workplace activities

3.6 Symptoms of fatigue are recognised and appropriate action is taken to reduce its effects

4Work with others in the management of situation awareness

4.1 Communication with relevant personnel is undertaken in an effective and efficient manner to achieve situation awareness and all requirements for the safety and security of the workplace

4.2 Team members and others in the workplace are encouraged to participate in and contribute to the safety and security of the workplace

4.3 Effective interpersonal skills are used when working with others to maintain awareness and the safety and security of the workplace

4.4 Appropriate action is taken in conjunction with others to cooperatively correct any identified unsafe and/or insecure situations which may develop during workplace activities


Qualifications and Skillsets

AVIZ1005B appears in the following qualifications:

  • AVI10108 - Certificate I in Aviation (Foundation Skills)
  • AVI40610 - Certificate IV in Aviation (Aircrewman)
  • AVI30510 - Certificate III in Aviation (Rescue Crewman)
  • AVI30713 - Certificate III in Aviation (Aerodrome Operations)

And the skillsets: