Unit of competency Outline
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Manage human factors in remote pilot aircraft systems (RPAS) operations
Manage human factors in remote pilot aircraft systems (RPAS) operations
Unit of competency
National Code
AVIF3021B
AVIF3021B
State Code
WG959
WG959
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
20/03/2014
Field of Education
031505 - Aircraft Operation
Original Release Date
20/03/2014
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit involves the skills, knowledge and attitudes required to manage human factors in a remote pilot aircraft mission including monitoring one’s own performance, recognising errors and managing corrective actions, and managing own physiological and psychological conditions. Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements are applicable to this unit.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Manage personal performance
- 1.1 Pre- and post-mission personal condition is managed to ensure safe outcome of operation
- 1.2 Own performance is monitored against workplace standards, procedures and requirements
- 1.3 Degradation of personal condition and/or limitations are recognised and appropriate strategies implemented to ensure the safe outcome of the mission
2 Recognise threats and errors, and manage preventative and corrective action
- 2.1 Relevant environmental or operational threats that are likely to affect the safety of the mission are identified
- 2.2 Countermeasures to manage threats are developed and implemented
- 2.3 Mission progress is monitored and assessed to ensure a safe outcome
- 2.4 Corrective actions are employed as required to ensure a safe outcome
- 2.5 Checklists and standard operating procedures are applied to prevent RPA handling, procedural or communication errors; and committed errors are identified before safety is affected or RPA enters an undesired operational state
- 2.6 RPAS mission environment and crew members are monitored and information is collected and analysed to identify potential or actual errors
- 2.7 Countermeasures are implemented to prevent errors, or action is taken in the time available to correct errors before the RPA enters an undesired operational state
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 must be undertaken in:
within visual line of sight in accordance with Day Visual Meteorological Rules
Performance may be demonstrated in:
single engine RPA
multi engine RPA
synthetic training device approved by the appropriate authority
Aircraft may include:
Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA)/Unmanned aircraft
Crew may include:
Remote Pilot
Observers
Classes of airspace may be:
CASA designated class G Airspace
Military control zones
Deterioration of physiological condition may result from such causes as:
physical illness
injury
disease
fatigue
drugs
alcohol
Causes of stress may include:
emergency situations
poor planning and prioritisation of tasks
interpersonal conflict
fear and anxiety
lack of sufficient knowledge to adequately manage mission tasks and contingencies
inability to carry out simultaneous multiple tasks
time pressures
unfamiliar environments/situations
illness
Types of errors may include:
out of tolerance operation of RPAS
abnormal recovery/ landing
misinterpretation of communications
non compliance with instructions
Dependent on the type of organisation concerned and the local terminology used, workplace procedures may include:
company procedures
enterprise procedures
organisational procedures
established procedures
Information/documents may include:
relevant sections of Civil Aviation Safety Regulations and Civil Aviation Orders pertaining to human factors and their effect on remote pilot performance
Civil Aviation Safety Regulations concerning limitations on drug and alcohol use by remote pilots
in Defence context, relevant Defence Orders and Instructions
Manual of Standards
Flight Manuals
operations manuals
approved checklists
workplace procedures and instructions and job specifications
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 pertaining to human factors and their effect on remote pilot performance
in Defence context, relevant Defence Orders and Instructions
relevant state/territory WHS/OHS legislation
relevant regulations limiting the use of drugs and alcohol by remote pilots
relevant Australian Standards
Performance includes tolerances specified in either of:
relevant licence and RPAS rating requirements of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) such as:
Manual of Standards
relevant Defence documentation such as:
Defence Orders and Instructions
Regulator approved curricula and training documentation
Tasks must be undertaken in:
within visual line of sight in accordance with Day Visual Meteorological Rules
Performance may be demonstrated in:
single engine RPA
multi engine RPA
synthetic training device approved by the appropriate authority
Aircraft may include:
Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA)/Unmanned aircraft
Crew may include:
Remote Pilot
Observers
Classes of airspace may be:
CASA designated class G Airspace
Military control zones
Deterioration of physiological condition may result from such causes as:
physical illness
injury
disease
fatigue
drugs
alcohol
Causes of stress may include:
emergency situations
poor planning and prioritisation of tasks
interpersonal conflict
fear and anxiety
lack of sufficient knowledge to adequately manage mission tasks and contingencies
inability to carry out simultaneous multiple tasks
time pressures
unfamiliar environments/situations
illness
Types of errors may include:
out of tolerance operation of RPAS
abnormal recovery/ landing
misinterpretation of communications
non compliance with instructions
Dependent on the type of organisation concerned and the local terminology used, workplace procedures may include:
company procedures
enterprise procedures
organisational procedures
established procedures
Information/documents may include:
relevant sections of Civil Aviation Safety Regulations and Civil Aviation Orders pertaining to human factors and their effect on remote pilot performance
Civil Aviation Safety Regulations concerning limitations on drug and alcohol use by remote pilots
in Defence context, relevant Defence Orders and Instructions
Manual of Standards
Flight Manuals
operations manuals
approved checklists
workplace procedures and instructions and job specifications
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 pertaining to human factors and their effect on remote pilot performance
in Defence context, relevant Defence Orders and Instructions
relevant state/territory WHS/OHS legislation
relevant regulations limiting the use of drugs and alcohol by remote pilots
relevant Australian Standards
Performance includes tolerances specified in either of:
relevant licence and RPAS rating requirements of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) such as:
Manual of Standards
relevant Defence documentation such as:
Defence Orders and Instructions
Regulator approved curricula and training documentation
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:
risk management
human factors
safety management systems and:
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
Practical assessment must occur in a:
real or appropriately simulated environment.
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate to this unit:
knowledge and performance questions and direct observation.
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:
risk management
human factors
safety management systems and:
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
Practical assessment must occur in a:
real or appropriately simulated environment.
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate to this unit:
knowledge and performance questions and direct observation.
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AWP91 | AVIF0013 | Manage human factors in remote pilot aircraft systems operations | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J723 | AVI30813 | Certificate III in Aviation (Remote Pilot - Visual Line of Sight) | Qualification |