Unit of competency Outline
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Plan a flight under Night Visual Flight Rules (NVFR)
Plan a flight under Night Visual Flight Rules (NVFR)
Unit of competency
National Code
AVIH4012A
AVIH4012A
State Code
WB776
WB776
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
08/07/2014
Field of Education
031505 - Aircraft Operation
Original Release Date
08/07/2014
Nominal Hours
50
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to plan and make flight notification for a Night Visual Flight Rules (NVFR) flight using all applicable current operational documents, after obtaining and applying pre-flight briefing information and allowing for operational requirements. Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements are applicable to this unit.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1Determine aircraft meets requirements for NVFR flight
- 1.1 Aircraft requirements for NVFR flight are determined
- 1.2 Flight and navigation instruments, minimum electrical lighting and navigation equipment and any other requirements which are fitted to the aircraft are checked to ensure they are suitable and serviceable for NVFR flight
2Obtain and use current operational documents
- 2.1 Operational documents applicable to the flight are obtained and checked for currency
- 2.2 Applicable information contained in documents for flight planning and management is interpreted and applied
- 2.3 Documents required for the flight are stowed and accessibility for the pilot during flight is ensured
3Prepare flight plan for NVFR flight
- 3.1 Charts suitable for intended NVFR flight are selected and prepared
- 3.2 Applicable information to prepare a flight plan which details tracks, distances, times, altitudes to be flown and fuel requirements to reach destination are obtained, analysed and applied
- 3.3 Meteorological, airways facilities, aerodrome and NOTAM information applicable to planning and conducting a flight is obtained, interpreted and applied
- 3.4 Routes to optimise options in the event of an engine failure are planned
4Determine operational requirements
- 4.1 Suitability of the aerodrome lighting for night operations is determined
- 4.2 Curfew requirements are complied with
- 4.3 Duration of flight is determined
- 4.4 Holding, alternate and reserve fuel requirements due to weather, navigation aid availability and aerodrome lighting are determined in accordance with operational requirements
- 4.5 Total fuel requirements are calculated
5Make flight notification
- 5.1 Flight notification is prepared for planned NVFR flight
- 5.2 Completed flight notification is submitted
- 5.3 Flight notification acceptance is confirmed
6Program navigation system
- 6.1 Prepare data for transfer to approved airborne navigation system
- 6.2 Navigation data is loaded and checked
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance.
Tasks may be undertaken in:
night VFR conditions
Performance may be demonstrated in:
single engine aircraft
multi engine aircraft
synthetic training device approved by the appropriate authority
Aircraft may include:
fixed wing
helicopter
other commercial or military aircraft
Crew may include:
single pilot
multi crew
Instruments may be:
fitted flight instruments suitable for NVFR flight
head up display suitable for NVFR flight
Limitations may be imposed by:
local noise abatement requirements and curfews
airspace endorsements
Classes of airspace may be:
as designated by the regulator
restricted and danger areas
military control zones
Air Defence Identification Zones
Aircraft requirements may include:
instruments
communication
navigation system
lighting
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
Operational documents may include:
relevant sections of Civil Aviation Safety Regulations and Civil Aviation Orders
in Defence context, relevant Defence Orders and Instructions
Flight Manual/Pilot's Operating Handbook (POH)
Manual of Standards - Pilot Licensing (MOS-PL)
Aeronautical Information Publication (AIP)
En Route Supplement Australia (ERSA)
approved operators manuals
approved checklists
workplace procedures and instructions and job specification
induction and training materials
conditions of service, legislation and industrial agreements including workplace agreements and awards
Charts may include:
Terminal Area Chart (TAC)
En Route Chart (ERC High, ERC Low)
Planning Chart (AUS PCA)
Visual Terminal Chart (VTC)
Designated Airspace Handbook
Visual Navigation Chart (VNC)
other aeronautical documentation and charts as approved by the relevant authority
Airways facilities may include
air traffic control
navigational aids
radio communications
meteorological services
fire and rescue services
Navigation aids/systems may include:
ADF (Automatic Direction Finder)
VOR (VHF Omni-directional Radio Range)
DME (Distance Measuring Equipment)
RADAR
GPS (Global Positioning System)
FMS (Flight Management Systems)
Moving Map Displays
TACAN
INS
Conditions may include:
simulated icing conditions
moderate turbulence
simulated hazardous weather
Autopilot/Flight Director
FMS/other NAV system
simulation of emergency and abnormal procedures
Applicable regulations and legislation may include:
relevant Civil Aviation Safety Regulations and Civil Aviation Orders
in Defence context, relevant Defence Orders and Instructions
relevant state/territory OH&S legislation
relevant state/territory environmental protection legislation
relevant Australian Standards
Performance includes tolerances specified in either of:
relevant licence and aircraft rating requirements of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) such as:
Manual of Standards
relevant Defence documentation such as:
Defence Orders and Instructions
approved curricula and training documentation
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance.
Tasks may be undertaken in:
night VFR conditions
Performance may be demonstrated in:
single engine aircraft
multi engine aircraft
synthetic training device approved by the appropriate authority
Aircraft may include:
fixed wing
helicopter
other commercial or military aircraft
Crew may include:
single pilot
multi crew
Instruments may be:
fitted flight instruments suitable for NVFR flight
head up display suitable for NVFR flight
Limitations may be imposed by:
local noise abatement requirements and curfews
airspace endorsements
Classes of airspace may be:
as designated by the regulator
restricted and danger areas
military control zones
Air Defence Identification Zones
Aircraft requirements may include:
instruments
communication
navigation system
lighting
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
Operational documents may include:
relevant sections of Civil Aviation Safety Regulations and Civil Aviation Orders
in Defence context, relevant Defence Orders and Instructions
Flight Manual/Pilot's Operating Handbook (POH)
Manual of Standards - Pilot Licensing (MOS-PL)
Aeronautical Information Publication (AIP)
En Route Supplement Australia (ERSA)
approved operators manuals
approved checklists
workplace procedures and instructions and job specification
induction and training materials
conditions of service, legislation and industrial agreements including workplace agreements and awards
Charts may include:
Terminal Area Chart (TAC)
En Route Chart (ERC High, ERC Low)
Planning Chart (AUS PCA)
Visual Terminal Chart (VTC)
Designated Airspace Handbook
Visual Navigation Chart (VNC)
other aeronautical documentation and charts as approved by the relevant authority
Airways facilities may include
air traffic control
navigational aids
radio communications
meteorological services
fire and rescue services
Navigation aids/systems may include:
ADF (Automatic Direction Finder)
VOR (VHF Omni-directional Radio Range)
DME (Distance Measuring Equipment)
RADAR
GPS (Global Positioning System)
FMS (Flight Management Systems)
Moving Map Displays
TACAN
INS
Conditions may include:
simulated icing conditions
moderate turbulence
simulated hazardous weather
Autopilot/Flight Director
FMS/other NAV system
simulation of emergency and abnormal procedures
Applicable regulations and legislation may include:
relevant Civil Aviation Safety Regulations and Civil Aviation Orders
in Defence context, relevant Defence Orders and Instructions
relevant state/territory OH&S legislation
relevant state/territory environmental protection legislation
relevant Australian Standards
Performance includes tolerances specified in either of:
relevant licence and aircraft rating requirements of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) such as:
Manual of Standards
relevant Defence documentation such as:
Defence Orders and Instructions
approved curricula and training documentation
EVIDENCE GUIDE
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 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
Resources for assessment include:
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:
through activities in an appropriately simulated environment at the registered training organisation, and/or
in an appropriate range of situations in the workplace
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 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
Resources for assessment include:
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:
through activities in an appropriately simulated environment at the registered training organisation, and/or
in an appropriate range of situations in the workplace
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AVX76 | AVIH4012 | Plan a flight under night visual flight rules | Unit of competency |
