Plan aircraft operations

Formats and tools

Unit Description
Reconstruct the unit from the xml and display it as an HTML page.
Assessment Tool
an assessor resource that builds a framework for writing an assessment tool
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 PUAFIR408B, 'Plan aircraft operations'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Plan aircraft operations' on fishpond.com.au. This online store has a huge range of books, pretty reasonable prices, free delivery in Australia *and* they give a small commission to ntisthis.com for every purchase, so go nuts :)


Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Plan aircraft operations

1.1 Operational objectives are obtained.

1.2 Air operations requirements are identified.

1.3 Requirements for support staff, support equipment and consumables are identified.

1.4 Hazard assessment is undertaken and conveyed to the pilots.

1.5 Aircraft base location is selected, if required, in accordance with operational and agency requirements.

1.6 Site hazards are identified.

1.7 Flight plans are established with pilots, considering operational requirements, weather and hazard identification/minimisation/abatement.

1.8 Aircraft resourcesuitability and performancecapabilities/limitations are identified.

1.9 Areas at aircraft base location are designated and separated according to site features and specific operations being conducted.

1.10 Activity brief is planned in accordance with organisational procedures.

1.11 Activity briefing is conducted with appropriate personnel and operational information is displayed and documented.

2. Interpret weather conditions in relation to flight operations

2.1 Appropriate weather data is obtained.

2.2 Assessment of the immediate and forecasted weather conditions on air operations is undertaken.

2.3 Air operations are planned in consideration of available data and operational requirements.

2.4 Weather data is continually assessed for implications to the planning and conduct of flight operations.

3. Establish communications procedures

3.1 Communications requirements are identified.

3.2 Factors impinging upon the selection of communications system and frequencies within and outside controlled airspace are identified.

3.3 Appropriate communications system and frequencies between aircraft and operations are selected.

3.4 Communications procedures are implemented in accordance with planning process and organisational procedures.

3.5 Appropriate flight following and notification procedures are implemented according to organisational requirements.

3.6 Pilots and support personnel are briefed on communications procedures.

4. Establish procedures for search and rescue (SAR) of overdue aircraft

4.1 Circumstances requiring the implementation of SAR processes are identified.

4.2 SAR procedures appropriate to the type of incident are established as required.

4.3 Appropriate authorities are notified.

4.4 SAR resources are deployed as required.

4.5 Agency accident/incident response procedures are implemented if required.

4.6 Post accident/incident procedures are implemented, if required, in accordance with organisational requirements.

5. Complete operation

5.1 Debrief is scheduled as soon as possible following the operation.

5.2 Debrief is conducted with operational and support personnel in accordance with organisational procedures.

5.3 Documentation in related to the operation is recorded and reported according to procedures.


Qualifications and Skillsets

PUAFIR408B appears in the following qualifications:

  • PUA40301 - Certificate IV in Public Safety (Firefighting Supervision)
  • PUA40313 - Certificate IV in Public Safety (Firefighting Supervision)