Unit of competency Outline
Date retreived
22/07/2026 2:59 PM AWST
22/07/2026 2:59 PM AWST
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Complete aircraft/equipment pre- and post-flight actions
Complete aircraft/equipment pre- and post-flight actions
Unit of competency
National Code
AVIW3025A
AVIW3025A
State Code
WB829
WB829
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
10
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to prepare aircraft and specialist equipment for a flight, and to perform and certify flight-servicing inspections including pre- and post-flight requirements. Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements are applicable to this unit.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1Prepare flight aircraft and equipment
- 1.1 Aircraft is refuelled as required in accordance with organisational policies and procedures
- 1.2 Personal survival equipment is inspected and prepared for use
- 1.3 Loose equipment is stowed appropriately in aircraft
- 1.4 Applicable aircraft publications are obtained
2Perform aircraft pre-flight and post-flight actions
- 2.1 Aircraft maintenance documentation is inspected for correct compilation and completion in accordance with organisational policies and procedures
- 2.2 Serviceability of aircraft, engineering limitations, fuel state and configuration are obtained and assessed for flight/mission capability
- 2.3 Aircraft pre-flight inspections are completed in accordance with organisational policies and procedures
- 2.4 Aircraft fluid systems are checked and replenished in accordance with aircraft maintenance manuals
- 2.5 Aircraft post-flight inspections are completed in accordance with organisational policies and procedures
- 2.6 Discrepancies/unserviceabilities are reported in accordance with organisational policies and procedures
3Complete post-flight requirements
- 3.1 Aircraft publications are accounted for and returned in accordance with organisational policies and procedures
- 3.2 Specialist flight equipment is inspected and re-stowed in accordance with organisational policies and procedures
- 3.3 Personal survival equipment is inspected and re-stowed in accordance with organisational policies and procedures
- 3.4 Unserviceabilities are reported and recorded in accordance with organisational policies and procedures
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.
Aircraft may include:
single or multiple engine
fixed or rotary wing
Aircraft may be refuelled from:
fuel bowsers
drum stock
ship's fuelling equipment
Aircraft fluid systems may include:
hydraulic
fuel
lubrication
windscreen washer
Aircraft publications may include:
checklists
flight manuals
organisational policy and procedures manuals
aviation maintenance documentation
Specialist equipment may include:
aeromedical evacuation equipment
search and rescue equipment
load lifting equipment
transfer equipment
fire-fighting equipment
troop carrying equipment
intelligence gathering equipment
cargo securing equipment
night vision and associated equipment
weapons
pyrotechnics
Depending on the type of organisation concerned and the local terminology used, workplace procedures may include:
company procedures
enterprise procedures
organisational procedures
established procedures
Information/documentation may include:
relevant sections of Civil Aviation Safety Regulations
in Defence context, relevant Defence Orders and Instructions
Flight Manual/Pilot's Operating Handbook (POH)
Aeronautical Information Publication (AIP)
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
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance.
Aircraft may include:
single or multiple engine
fixed or rotary wing
Aircraft may be refuelled from:
fuel bowsers
drum stock
ship's fuelling equipment
Aircraft fluid systems may include:
hydraulic
fuel
lubrication
windscreen washer
Aircraft publications may include:
checklists
flight manuals
organisational policy and procedures manuals
aviation maintenance documentation
Specialist equipment may include:
aeromedical evacuation equipment
search and rescue equipment
load lifting equipment
transfer equipment
fire-fighting equipment
troop carrying equipment
intelligence gathering equipment
cargo securing equipment
night vision and associated equipment
weapons
pyrotechnics
Depending on the type of organisation concerned and the local terminology used, workplace procedures may include:
company procedures
enterprise procedures
organisational procedures
established procedures
Information/documentation may include:
relevant sections of Civil Aviation Safety Regulations
in Defence context, relevant Defence Orders and Instructions
Flight Manual/Pilot's Operating Handbook (POH)
Aeronautical Information Publication (AIP)
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
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| AWP04 | AVIW3025 | Complete aircraft and flight equipment pre- and post-flight actions | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W889 | AVI40610 | Certificate IV in Aviation (Aircrewman) | Qualification |
| W888 | AVI30510 | Certificate III in Aviation (Rescue Crewman) | Qualification |