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Develop a risk management plan for beyond visual line of sight operations

Develop a risk management plan for beyond visual line of sight operations

Unit of competency
National Code
AVIF0017
State Code
OBD26
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
13/08/2019
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
17/12/2019
Field of Education
061301 - Occupational Health And Safety
Original Release Date
17/12/2019
Nominal Hours
70
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to develop a risk management plan with remote piloted aircraft systems (RPAS) for beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) operations in compliance with relevant regulatory requirements of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) and national operating standards.It includes establishing the risk management context, developing the risk management plan, managing risk and evaluating the risk management plan.This unit addresses aviation non-technical skill requirements (mental, social and personal-management abilities) related to safety management duties that complement the technical skills of aviation personnel and contributes to safe and effective performance in complex aviation operational environments.Operations are conducted as part of commercial and military aircraft activities across a variety of operational contexts within the Australian aviation industry.Work is performed independently or under limited supervision as a single operator or within a team environment.Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements are applicable to this unit.
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Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Establish risk management contextin RPAS operation
  • 1.1 Nature and extent of aviation operational activity, its objectives and outcomes are established within the organisational context
  • 1.2 Strategic and risk management context are identified in accordance with organisational requirements
  • 1.3 Stakeholders are identified and consulted to ensure their views, concerns and needs are taken into account in the risk management process
  • 1.4 Criteria for assessing aviation risk are determined in accordance with workplace standards
  • 1.5 Risk management criteria is determined to provide guidance on balancing risk, costs, benefits and opportunities
  • 1.6 Risk management criteria are monitored, reviewed and adjusted to ensure opportunities, and current and emerging trends are reflected
2 Develop the risk management plan
  • 2.1 Sources of risks are identified and consulted on to ensure full coverage
  • 2.2 Risks are assessed and documented in consultation with stakeholders, and risk level thresholds are established
  • 2.3 Risk controls are considered/modified and selected for acceptability
  • 2.4 Risk management plan and evaluation methodology and developed and communicated to stakeholders
3 Monitor and evaluate aviation risk
  • 3.1 Aviation risk management plan is implemented and monitored in accordance with workplace standards
  • 3.2 Internal and external risks to outcomes are monitored and remedial actions are identified, as required, and initiated
  • 3.3 Risk management plans are reviewed routinely on occurrence of events of significant importance to the organisation and when required by regulatory practice
  • 3.4 Stakeholder feedback is obtained and considered in evaluation activity
  • 3.5 Recommendations for enhancing risk management plan are formulated and implemented
  • 3.6 Outcomes of evaluation are effectively communicated to stakeholders
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