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Operate air traffic control equipment and workstations

Operate air traffic control equipment and workstations

Unit of competency
National Code
AVIW5013
State Code
AVD83
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
3.00
Current Release Date
20/10/2022
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
09/11/2015
Field of Education
031507 - Air Traffic Control
Original Release Date
09/11/2015
Nominal Hours
180
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to operate air traffic control (ATC) equipment and workstations in compliance with relevant regulatory requirements of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) and national operating standards.It includes operating communications, surveillance and ancillary equipment; and using flight progress strips (FPSs) and flight data records (FDRs). This unit assesses an Air Traffic Controller’s ability to interact with a workstation human machine interface (HMI) and to operate the functions of the workstation that are critical to providing safe and efficient air traffic services.This unit addresses aviation technical skill requirements (physical, mental and task-management abilities) related to ATC duties that complement the non-technical skills of Air Traffic Controllers and contribute to safe and effective performance in complex aviation operational environments.Operations are conducted as part of commercial and military air traffic services across a variety of operational contexts within the Australian aviation industry.Work is performed independently or under supervision as a single operator or within a team environment.Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements are applicable to this unit.Use for Defence Aviation is to be in accordance with relevant Defence Orders, Instructions, Publications and Regulations.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Operate communications equipment
  • 1.1 Air-ground communications channels are operated
  • 1.2 Selective call and priority channels are operated
  • 1.3 Communications equipment is appropriately configured
  • 1.4 Communications malfunctions are recognised, reported and/or rectified
  • 1.5 Communications alarms and warning messages are actioned
2 Operate surveillance equipment
  • 2.1 Surveillance system data is interpreted for pertinent operational information
  • 2.2 Surveillance malfunctions are recognised, reported and/or rectified
  • 2.3 Surveillance alarms and warning messages are actioned
3 Use flight progress strips or flight data records
  • 3.1 FPSs or FDRs are manipulated to reflect current and future air traffic situation
  • 3.2 FPSs or FDRs are archived in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 3.3 FPSs or FDRs are included in scan pattern and cross-referenced for accuracy
4 Operate ancillary equipment
  • 4.1 Ancillary equipment is configured and operated to tasks
  • 4.2 Ancillary equipment data is interpreted for pertinent operational information, and processed as required
  • 4.3 Ancillary equipment malfunctions are recognised and reported
  • 4.4 Ancillary equipment alarms and warning messages are actioned
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WB835 AVIW5013B Operate air traffic control equipment and workstations Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
AWN4 AVI50115 Diploma of Aviation (Air Traffic Control) Qualification