Elements and Performance Criteria

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance.
Aerodromes may include:
Defence aerodromes
certified aerodromes
joint-user aerodromes
registered aerodromes
other (unclassified) aerodromes
Emergency response procedures may include:
activating the Aerodrome Emergency Plan (AEP)
implementing aerodrome emergency procedures
reporting to Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB)
reporting to local police service
Workplace procedures may include:
company procedures
enterprise procedures
organisational procedures
airside driving rules
standard operating procedures (SOPs)
Emergencies may involve a range of scenarios including:
aircraft crash off aerodrome
aircraft crash on aerodrome
bomb scare
dealing with wildlife hazards
full emergency
hazardous materials incident
local standby
major building fire
medical emergency
Equipment may include:
aircraft recovery equipment
computer
emergency response trailer
first aid kit
hand tools
lights
maintenance equipment
markers
mobile forward command post
radio/s
sandbags
spills response kit
telephone
vehicle siren/loud speaker
vehicle with flashing light
Workplace may include:
aerodrome environs
airside
entire aerodrome
Emergency Operations/Control Centre
landside
office
Workplace hazards may include:
aircraft movements
explosions
fire and smoke
foreign object debris (FOD)
fumes
hazardous/toxic materials
other vehicles in the vicinity of the emergency
personnel in the vicinity of the emergency
slippery surfaces
Aerodrome movement area facilities include:
apron
clearway
markers, markings and aerodrome lighting
runway and runway strip
runway end safety area
taxiway and taxiway strip
Aerodrome environs may include:
areas surrounding navigational aids
aerodrome works sites
buildings
drainage systems
fences and gates
obstacle limitation surfaces (OLS)
Situations that require reporting may include:
changes to temporary or permanent published aerodrome information
emergency situations resulting in some or all of the aerodrome becoming unserviceable
restoration of aerodrome serviceability
Relevant authorities for reporting purposes may include:
aerodrome operator or delegated person
aerodrome users
Air Traffic Control (ATC)
Australian Defence Force (Defence) Command for military bases
Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA)
NOTAM Office (Airservices Australia)
Suitable means of reporting may include:
NOTAM
verbal communications
written communication by fax or email

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 competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the Elements, Performance Criteria, Required Skills, Required Knowledge and include demonstration of applying:
required 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 time and in a suitable range of contexts.
Resources for assessment include access to:
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 in an appropriate range of situations in the workplace.