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.

Lighting inspections may need to occur:
by day or by night
in any weather conditions

Aerodrome lighting serviceability inspections should occur in accordance with the Manual of Standards - Aerodromes, including:
at least one hour prior to the first commercial transport operation of the day, or
prior to the last light of the day (dusk)
immediately after any significant phenomenon which could reasonably be expected to affect the serviceability of the aerodrome, or
otherwise as determined by the aerodrome operator

Situations requiring reporting may include:
changes to temporary or permanent published aerodrome information
hazardous situations resulting in some or all of the aerodrome becoming unserviceable
aerodrome works
restoration of aerodrome serviceability

Relevant authorities for accessing and reporting purposes include:
aerodrome operator or delegated person
NOTAM Office (Airservices Australia)
Civil Aviation Safety Authority
Air Traffic Control (ATC)
Australian Defence Forces Command for military bases
aerodrome users

Aerodromes may include:
licensed aerodromes
unlicensed aerodromes
Aircraft Landing Areas (ALAs)

Aerodrome movement area includes:
apron
taxiway
runway
Obstacle Restriction Area (ORA)

Permanent aerodrome lighting and circuits include:
runway lighting
runway end lights
threshold lights
runway end identification lights
obstacle lighting
aerodrome beacon
approach lighting
illuminated wind indicators
Pilot Activated Lighting (PAL)
taxiway centre lights
taxiway edge lights
apron edge lights
apron flooding lights
'T' Visual Approach Slope Indicator System (T-VASIS)
Precision Approach Path Indicator (PAPI)
standby power

Temporary aerodrome lighting includes:
kerosene flares, or
battery lights

Reportable hazardous situations caused by faulty lights include:
power supply failure
circuit failure
partial lighting failures, as described in rules and practices for aerodromes
failure of lighting to the wind indicator
failure of obstruction lights
failure of aerodrome beacon
failure of the Pilot Activated Lighting (PAL) warning signal

Procedures for making the lighting problem safe include:
partial closure of the movement area
closing the movement area (aerodrome closure)
contacting the aerodrome user

Unserviceability lights are:
red lights

Suitable means of reporting will include some or all of the following:
verbal communications
Notices to Airmen (NOTAMs)
other written means of communication as is appropriate (e.g. fax)
Method of Working Plan (MOWP)

Initiating repairs or hazard removal procedures includes:
notifying relevant aerodrome personnel
undertaking the repairs
removing the hazard
notifying appropriate electrical contractors
serviceability inspection (following repairs)

Hazards in the work areas may include:
high voltage electrical cables
aircraft noise
aircraft movements
other vehicles in the vicinity of the aircraft
personnel in the vicinity of the aircraft
jet blast
fumes
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 air traffic control operations, i.e. CAR 94 and 95
aerodrome manual
workplace operating procedures manuals
Manual of Standards - Aerodromes (previously Rules and Practices for Aerodromes [RPA])
En Route Supplement Australia (ERSA)
Departure and Approach Procedures (DAP)
relevant Civil Aviation Advisory Publications (CAAPs)
regular public transport (RPT) routes and timetables
workplace procedures and instructions and job specification
lighting equipment manufacturers specifications and instructions
induction and training materials
conditions of service, legislation and industrial agreements including workplace agreements and awards

Applicable regulations and legislation may include:
Civil Aviation Act (1988) and Civil Aviation Regulations and Orders (CAR 94 and 95)
relevant requirements, standards and recommended practices of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) pertaining to airport reporting
Manual of Standards - Aerodromes (previously Rules and Practices for Aerodromes [RPA])
applicable state, territory and commonwealth regulations concerning:
electrical codes and regulations
OH&S
workplace relations
workers compensation
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