Unit of competency Outline
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Navigate aircraft - NVFR
Navigate aircraft - NVFR
Unit of competency
National Code
AVIH4013A
AVIH4013A
State Code
WB777
WB777
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
70
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to navigate an aircraft under Night Visual Flight Rules (NVFR). Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements are applicable to this unit.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1Select, operate and monitor navigation aids/systems
- 1.1 Appropriate navigation aids/systems for the planned NVFR flight are selected and operated in accordance navigation aid/system requirements
- 1.2 Integrity of navigation aid/systems information is monitored and maintained
2Navigate the aircraft in Night VFR
- 2.1 Cockpit and instrument lighting are adjusted to allow reference to documentation, instruments and lookout
- 2.2 Aircraft position fix is determined visually or with reference to navigation aid/system
- 2.3 Tracks are intercepted to and from visually or with reference to navigation aids/systems
- 2.4 Track is maintained within tolerances specified in AIP
- 2.5 Timings are recorded, assessed and revised as required
- 2.6 Station passage is recognised
- 2.7 GPS/DME arc procedure is performed within tolerances specified in AIP if applicable
- 2.8 Planned route above Lowest Safe Altitude (LSALT) is maintained in accordance with NVFR
- 2.9 Route and destination weather conditions are monitored and appropriate actions are executed
- 2.10 Descent point is calculated and/or amended
3Conduct a diversion to revised route or alternate aerodrome at night
- 3.1 Requirement for an unplanned diversion is recognised and confirmed
- 3.2 Route to alternate aerodrome, navigation aid and /or revised track is determined
- 3.3 Planned route maintains height above LSALT in accordance with regulations while flying under NVFR
- 3.4 Flight planned route is diverted to track to alternate aerodrome, navigation aid and/or aerodrome
- 3.5 Operational information for alternate aerodrome/s is reviewed and applied according to regulations and/or operator procedures
- 3.6 Fuel plan is reviewed and amended according to regulations and/or operator procedures
4Make visual departure at night
- 4.1 Obstacle clearance is ensured until reaching LSALT
- 4.2 Departure track is intercepted within 5 nm of aerodrome
5Make visual approach at night
- 5.1 Descent below LSALT is conducted in accordance with instructions in AIP
- 5.2 Track is maintained to destination aerodrome in accordance with instructions in AIP
6Comply with Air Traffic Control rules and procedures for NVFR flights
- 6.1 Separation from other air traffic under NVFR is maintained
- 6.2 Airspace requirements are complied with utilising NVFR procedures
- 6.3 Two-way communication is maintained with ATS and other aircraft in accordance with NVFR procedures
- 6.4 ATC clearances and/or radar vectoring instructions are complied with
7Manage hazardous weather conditions
- 7.1 Hazardous weather conditions are identified and avoided
- 7.2 Procedures for avoidance of hazardous weather are demonstrated and/or explained
- 7.3 Aircraft systems are employed to mitigate the effects of hazardous weather
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 relevant authority
variable air traffic conditions
variable weather conditions
variable flight situations
abnormal situations
classes of airspace as designated by the Civil Aviation Safety 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
Diversion requirement may include:
meteorological hazard
fuel requirements
aircraft or airfield system failure/degrade
airspace
ATC direction
operational hazard
Operational information may include:
meteorological
NOTAMS
lighting
Approach Aids
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 (Inertial Navigation System)
FDS (Flight Director System)
Autopilot system
Weather Radar
navigation computers
Conditions may include:
simulated icing conditions
moderate turbulence
simulated hazardous weather
Autopilot/Flight Director
FMS/ other NAV system
simulation of emergency and abnormal procedures
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
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)
charts
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
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 relevant authority
variable air traffic conditions
variable weather conditions
variable flight situations
abnormal situations
classes of airspace as designated by the Civil Aviation Safety 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
Diversion requirement may include:
meteorological hazard
fuel requirements
aircraft or airfield system failure/degrade
airspace
ATC direction
operational hazard
Operational information may include:
meteorological
NOTAMS
lighting
Approach Aids
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 (Inertial Navigation System)
FDS (Flight Director System)
Autopilot system
Weather Radar
navigation computers
Conditions may include:
simulated icing conditions
moderate turbulence
simulated hazardous weather
Autopilot/Flight Director
FMS/ other NAV system
simulation of emergency and abnormal procedures
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
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)
charts
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
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| AVX75 | AVIH4013 | Navigate aircraft under night visual flight rules | Unit of competency |
