Unit of competency Outline
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Inspect and report on serviceability of aerodrome lighting systems
Inspect and report on serviceability of aerodrome lighting systems
Unit of competency
National Code
AVIB3006A
AVIB3006A
State Code
WG953
WG953
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
28/05/2014
Field of Education
031507 - Air Traffic Control
Original Release Date
28/05/2014
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to inspect and report on serviceability of aerodrome lighting systems and includes inspecting and reporting faults in aerodrome lighting, making any identified unserviceable condition safe, and confirming and reporting the return of aerodrome lighting to serviceable condition.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Inspect aerodrome lighting serviceability
- 1.1 Access to aerodrome is arranged with appropriate authorities
- 1.2 Lighting systems are prepared for serviceability inspection
- 1.3 Lighting systems are inspected for serviceability, and faults or hazardous situations that may affect aircraft safety are identified
- 1.4 Hazardous situation created by faulty lighting systems is rectified or made safe as required, in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements
2 Report faults in aerodrome lighting
- 2.1 Requirement for official notification of lighting faults is assessed
- 2.2 Suitably qualified aerodrome staff or electrical contractors are contacted for repairs as required
- 2.3 Relevant authorities or organisations are notified of damage to aerodrome lighting, switching mechanisms and circuits in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements
3 Make unserviceable condition safe
- 3.1 Faulty lights are replaced or repaired in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements, with minimal disruption to aircraft movements
- 3.2 Relevant authorities or organisations are notified of works that may disrupt aerodrome operations in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements
- 3.3 Temporary lighting is installed as required
4 Report return of aerodrome lighting to serviceable condition
- 4.1 Restored aerodrome lighting systems are inspected and confirmed for serviceability
- 4.2 Temporary lighting is removed
- 4.3 Relevant authorities or organisations are notified of restoration of lighting serviceability in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance.
Aerodromes may include:
certified aerodromes
Defence aerodromes
joint-user aerodromes
registered aerodromes
other (unclassified) aerodromes
Relevant authorities for reporting purposes may include:
aerodrome:
operator or delegated person
users
Air Traffic Control (ATC)
Australian Defence Force Command for military bases
Civil Aviation Safety Authority
NOTAM Office (Airservices Australia)
Faults in aerodrome lighting may include:
changes to temporary or permanent published aerodrome information
circuit failure
failure of:
aerodrome beacon
lighting to the wind indicator
obstruction lights
Pilot Activated Lighting (PAL)
hazardous situations resulting in some or all of the aerodrome lighting becoming unserviceable
partial lighting failures (such as described in MOS Part 139 - Aerodromes)
power supply failure
restoration of aerodrome serviceability
Regulatory requirements may include:
Defence Orders and Instructions
electrical codes and regulations
environmental sustainability
Civil Aviation Safety Regulations (CASRs)
standards and recommended practices (SARPs) of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)
workplace relations
work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) and environmental, procedures and regulations including Drug and Alcohol Management Plan (DAMP)
Aerodrome movement area facilities include:
apron
clearway
markers, markings and aerodrome lighting
runway and runway strip
runway end safety area
taxiway and taxiway strip
Persons notified may include:
aerodrome tenants/users
airline personnel and managers
ATC
contractors
emergency services personnel
other aerodrome/workplace personnel and managers
relevant technical staff
safety personnel
security personnel
Temporary lighting includes:
battery powered lights
hard-wired portable lights
kerosene flares
solar powered lights
Workplace procedures for making the lighting problem safe may include:
closing movement area (aerodrome closure)
contacting aerodrome user
partial closure of movement area
Suitable means of reporting may include:
Method of Working Plan (MOWP)
Notices to Airmen (NOTAMs)
other written means of communication as is appropriate (fax, email)
verbal communications
Procedures for initiating repairs or hazard removal may include:
notifying appropriate aerodrome lighting personnel or electrical contractors
notifying relevant aerodrome personnel
removing hazard/s
serviceability inspection (following repairs)
undertaking repairs
Hazards situations may include:
aircraft:
movements
noise
propellers and rotors
dust
exposed electrical leads and connections
foreign object debris (FOD)
fumes
hazardous/toxic materials
high voltage electrical cables
jet blast, propwash
other personnel airside
other vehicles airside
slippery surfaces
Workplaces may include:
aerodrome environs
airside
entire aerodrome
landside
offices
Workplace procedures may include:
airside driving rules
company procedures
enterprise procedures
organisational procedures
standard operating procedures (SOPs)
Aerodromes may include:
certified aerodromes
Defence aerodromes
joint-user aerodromes
registered aerodromes
other (unclassified) aerodromes
Relevant authorities for reporting purposes may include:
aerodrome:
operator or delegated person
users
Air Traffic Control (ATC)
Australian Defence Force Command for military bases
Civil Aviation Safety Authority
NOTAM Office (Airservices Australia)
Faults in aerodrome lighting may include:
changes to temporary or permanent published aerodrome information
circuit failure
failure of:
aerodrome beacon
lighting to the wind indicator
obstruction lights
Pilot Activated Lighting (PAL)
hazardous situations resulting in some or all of the aerodrome lighting becoming unserviceable
partial lighting failures (such as described in MOS Part 139 - Aerodromes)
power supply failure
restoration of aerodrome serviceability
Regulatory requirements may include:
Defence Orders and Instructions
electrical codes and regulations
environmental sustainability
Civil Aviation Safety Regulations (CASRs)
standards and recommended practices (SARPs) of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)
workplace relations
work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) and environmental, procedures and regulations including Drug and Alcohol Management Plan (DAMP)
Aerodrome movement area facilities include:
apron
clearway
markers, markings and aerodrome lighting
runway and runway strip
runway end safety area
taxiway and taxiway strip
Persons notified may include:
aerodrome tenants/users
airline personnel and managers
ATC
contractors
emergency services personnel
other aerodrome/workplace personnel and managers
relevant technical staff
safety personnel
security personnel
Temporary lighting includes:
battery powered lights
hard-wired portable lights
kerosene flares
solar powered lights
Workplace procedures for making the lighting problem safe may include:
closing movement area (aerodrome closure)
contacting aerodrome user
partial closure of movement area
Suitable means of reporting may include:
Method of Working Plan (MOWP)
Notices to Airmen (NOTAMs)
other written means of communication as is appropriate (fax, email)
verbal communications
Procedures for initiating repairs or hazard removal may include:
notifying appropriate aerodrome lighting personnel or electrical contractors
notifying relevant aerodrome personnel
removing hazard/s
serviceability inspection (following repairs)
undertaking repairs
Hazards situations may include:
aircraft:
movements
noise
propellers and rotors
dust
exposed electrical leads and connections
foreign object debris (FOD)
fumes
hazardous/toxic materials
high voltage electrical cables
jet blast, propwash
other personnel airside
other vehicles airside
slippery surfaces
Workplaces may include:
aerodrome environs
airside
entire aerodrome
landside
offices
Workplace procedures may include:
airside driving rules
company procedures
enterprise procedures
organisational procedures
standard operating procedures (SOPs)
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 demonstration of applying:
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
Assessment of this unit must be undertaken by a registered training organization.
As a minimum, assessment of knowledge must be conducted through appropriate written/oral tests.
Practical assessment must occur in an appropriate range of situations in the workplace
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 demonstration of applying:
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
Assessment of this unit must be undertaken by a registered training organization.
As a minimum, assessment of knowledge must be conducted through appropriate written/oral tests.
Practical assessment must occur in an appropriate range of situations in the workplace
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WB743 | AVIB3002B | Inspect and report on aerodrome lighting systems | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AWQ10 | AVIB3006 | Inspect and report on serviceability of aerodrome lighting systems | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J722 | AVI30713 | Certificate III in Aviation (Aerodrome Operations) | Qualification |
| S628 | AVI30408 | Certificate III in Aviation (Ground Operations and Service) | Qualification |
| 3730 | 52694WA | Diploma of Aviation Management | Accredited course |