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.
Tasks may be undertaken in:
variable weather conditions in accordance with Day Visual Flight Rules
Performance may be demonstrated in:
RPAS with appropriate radio communications equipment
variable air traffic conditions
variable flight situations
abnormal situations
classes of airspace as designated by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority
Aircraft may include:
Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA)/Unmanned aircraft
Crew may include:
Remote Pilot
Payload Operator
Observers
Other Ground Crew
Classes of airspace must be:
in Class G airspace, as designated by the regulator, and may be in:
restricted and danger areas
military control zones
Radiotelephony equipment may include:
HF radio
VHF radio
UHF radio
Transponder
intercom system
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, including Day Visual Flight Rules (Day VFR)
in Defence context, relevant Defence Orders and Instructions
Manual of Standards
Flight Manual/Pilot's Operating Handbook (POH)
Aeronautical Information Publication (AIP)
En Route Supplement Australia (ERSA)
Maps and aeronautical charts
Aircraft Radio Certificate of Proficiency (ARCoP) or Flight Radiotelephone Operator Licence (FROL) Syllabus
operations 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
Emergency terms may include:
PAN PAN
MAYDAY
Applicable regulations and legislation may include:
relevant Civil Aviation Regulations, Civil Aviation Safety Regulations and Civil Aviation Orders pertaining to radio communications
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 RPAS 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 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:
risk management
human factors
safety management systems and:
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
Practical assessment must occur in a:
real or appropriately simulated environment.
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate to this unit:
knowledge and performance questions and direct observation.