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. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Relevant authorities for reporting NOTAMs may include:
NOTAM Office (Airservices Australia)
Australian Defence Forces Command for military bases

Aerodromes may include:
licensed aerodromes
unlicensed aerodromes

Published information may include:
AIP - En Route Supplement Australia (ERSA)
NOTAM
Aeronautical Information Publication (AIP) Supplement (AICs)

Types of NOTAMs may include:
permanent
temporary
review

NOTAMs may be issued for the following situations:
changes (temporary or permanent) to published information
advanced notice of aerodrome works affecting runways or Obstacle Limitation Surfaces (OLS)
unserviceable portions of the runway
failures in aerodrome lighting or obstacle lighting
changes to navigational aids information
bird or animal hazards posing a danger to aircraft movements
new obstacles
other changes of the serviceability of the aerodrome which may affect the safety of aircraft operations

ERSA information may include:
aerodrome diagram
aerodrome location and administration
movement area data
lighting data
navigation aids data
air traffic services
traffic advisory frequency
ground services
unicom
aerodrome frequency response unit
special procedures
notices
runway distance supplement
obstacle-clear take-off gradients
one directional runways
obstacle survey areas
Supplementary Take-off Distances (STODA)
runway slope
runway strip width

Information in a NOTAM will include:
name of aerodrome
purpose of the NOTAM
date of issue of the NOTAM
period of validity

Hazards in the work areas may include:
aircraft noise
aircraft movements
other vehicles in the vicinity of the aircraft
personnel in the vicinity of the aircraft
jet blast
fumes and dust

Dependent on the type of organisation concerned and the local terminology used, workplace procedures may include:
company procedures
enterprise procedures
organisational procedures
established procedures
standard operating procedures

Information/documents may include:
relevant sections of Civil Aviation Safety Regulations and Civil Aviation Orders pertaining to completing NOTAMs
aerodrome manuals
workplace operating procedures manuals
Manual of Standards - Aerodromes (previously Rules and Practices for Aerodromes [RPA])
En Route Supplement Australia (ERSA)
Runway Distance Supplement (RDS)
Departure and Approach Procedures (DAP)
airline timetables
induction and training materials

Applicable regulations and legislation may include:
Civil Aviation Act (1988) and Civil Aviation Regulations and Orders pertaining to the completion of NOTAMs
relevant requirements, standards and recommended practices of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) pertaining to NOTAM completion
Manual of Standards - Aerodromes (previously Rules and Practices for Aerodromes [RPA])
applicable state, territory and commonwealth regulations concerning:
OH&S
workplace relations
workers compensation
ADG Code and Mines Regulation Act for fuel
environmental protection
equal opportunity

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the 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
Processes and techniques must be equitable and fulfil regulatory requirements. This includes the assessment of language and literacy proficiency to the required workplace standard

Resources for assessment include:

a range of relevant exercises, case studies and 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/or equipment, and/or
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 appropriately simulated activities at the registered training organisation, and/or
in an appropriate range of situations in the workplace