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Apply air traffic control communication procedures and services

Apply air traffic control communication procedures and services

Unit of competency
National Code
AVIE5002
State Code
AVD89
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
80
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to apply air traffic control (ATC) communication procedures and services in compliance with relevant regulatory requirements of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) and national operating standards.It includes communicating accurate operational messages and providing timely and accurate operational information and coordination. It also includes issuing and coordinating traffic information and responding to pilot requests.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 Communicate accurate operational messages
  • 1.1 Communication is delivered clearly, timely and accurately
  • 1.2 Standard phrases are used as required
  • 1.3 Unambiguous and concise non-standard phrases are used
  • 1.4 Active listening watch is maintained for all communication channels
  • 1.5 Readbacks are provided and obtained
  • 1.6 Delivery of voice messages is adjusted to suit receiver
  • 1.7 Messaging protocols are followed
  • 1.8 Most effective communications method is used
  • 1.9 Handover or takeover is performed to achieve continuity of teamwork and service
2 Provide timely and accurate operational information and coordination
  • 2.1 Position and navigation information is provided
  • 2.2 Meteorological information is provided
  • 2.3 Changes in operational status of aids to navigation, air routes and airspaces affecting flight operations are provided
  • 2.4 Changes in operational status of communications facilities affecting flight operations are provided
  • 2.5 Flight hazard alerts are issued
  • 2.6 Flight safety alerts are issued
  • 2.7 Operational information is coordinated and recorded
3 Issue and coordinate traffic information
  • 3.1 Traffic information is issued
  • 3.2 Traffic avoidance advice is issued
  • 3.3 Traffic information is coordinated
4 Respond to pilot requests
  • 4.1 Sufficient information is obtained from relevant sources to determine nature and implications of pilot request
  • 4.2 Appropriate response is made to pilot requests
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WB757 AVIE5002B Apply air traffic control communication procedures and services Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
AWN4 AVI50115 Diploma of Aviation (Air Traffic Control) Qualification