Unit of competency Outline
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Implement wildlife hazard control measures
Implement wildlife hazard control measures
Unit of competency
National Code
AVIW3023A
AVIW3023A
State Code
WB827
WB827
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
20/03/2014
Field of Education
050901 - Land, Parks And Wildlife Management
Original Release Date
20/03/2014
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to implement measures for controlling wildlife hazards on or in the vicinity of an aerodrome to minimise the risk to aircraft operations. Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements are applicable to this unit.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1Implement wildlife hazard control measures
- 1.1 Bird and animal counts are undertaken
- 1.2 Records are kept and analysed
- 1.3 Wildlife hazards are reported to relevant notification authorities in accordance with standard operating procedures
- 1.4 Procedures for controlling wildlife hazards are reviewed and implemented
- 1.5 Appropriate control measures for identified wildlife hazards are selected and implemented
2Report on the implementation of the wildlife hazard control program
- 2.1 Reports on incidents involving birds or animals to aircraft or the infrastructure are prepared
- 2.2 Recommendations on the effectiveness of the wildlife hazard control program and procedures are made to aerodrome management
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.
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 (SOPs)
The work site may include:
an office
airside
landside and the airport environment
Equipment may include:
shotguns
rifles
cracker shells and live ammunition
radio
vehicle
freezer
computer
Relevant documents may include:
legislation and guidance material
plans
maps
the Aerodrome Manual
relevant forms and databases
state and federal regulations authorising permits and approvals
wildlife hazard management plan
Operating conditions may involve:
a range of wildlife hazard scenarios including livestock transfer
Information/documents may include:
sections of Civil Aviation Safety Regulations and Civil Aviation Orders and other regulatory requirements
relevant OH&S and environmental regulations
customer contract specifications, standards and instructions
workplace procedures and instructions and job specification
relevant operational checklists
emergency procedures
relevant equipment logs/records
manufacturers specifications and instructions for the equipment/materials used when implementing wildlife hazard control measures
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
licence requirements of the relevant licensing authority
local instructions
relevant OH&S legislation
environmental protection legislation
relevant Australian Standards
industrial relations and workplace compensation legislation
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance.
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 (SOPs)
The work site may include:
an office
airside
landside and the airport environment
Equipment may include:
shotguns
rifles
cracker shells and live ammunition
radio
vehicle
freezer
computer
Relevant documents may include:
legislation and guidance material
plans
maps
the Aerodrome Manual
relevant forms and databases
state and federal regulations authorising permits and approvals
wildlife hazard management plan
Operating conditions may involve:
a range of wildlife hazard scenarios including livestock transfer
Information/documents may include:
sections of Civil Aviation Safety Regulations and Civil Aviation Orders and other regulatory requirements
relevant OH&S and environmental regulations
customer contract specifications, standards and instructions
workplace procedures and instructions and job specification
relevant operational checklists
emergency procedures
relevant equipment logs/records
manufacturers specifications and instructions for the equipment/materials used when implementing wildlife hazard control measures
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
licence requirements of the relevant licensing authority
local instructions
relevant OH&S legislation
environmental protection legislation
relevant Australian Standards
industrial relations and workplace compensation legislation
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| AWP05 | AVIW3023 | Implement wildlife hazard control measures | 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 |