Unit of competency Outline
Date retreived
22/07/2026 3:00 PM AWST
22/07/2026 3:00 PM AWST
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Manage situation awareness in aircraft flight
Manage situation awareness in aircraft flight
Unit of competency
National Code
AVIZ4001B
AVIZ4001B
State Code
WB890
WB890
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
21/03/2013
Field of Education
031505 - Aircraft Operation
Original Release Date
21/03/2013
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit involves the skills, knowledge and attitudes required to manage situation awareness in aircraft flight, including maintaining and managing aircraft's situation both alone and in conjunction with others, assessing situations and making appropriate decisions, setting priorities and managing tasks, and maintaining all necessary communications. Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements are applicable to this unit.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1Maintain situation awareness
- 1.1 Continuous monitoring is demonstrated of all critical factors relevant to the safe progress of a flight
- 1.2 Situation awareness is demonstrated through application of an effective visual scan, use of radio communication, use of traffic information and use of aircraft systems where applicable
- 1.3 Trends towards an unsafe situation are recognised and appropriate corrective action is employed in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements
- 1.4 Breakdown in situation awareness is identified from errors or discrepancies and is rectified by ensuring safe operation of the aircraft and situation
2Assess situations and make decisions
- 2.1 Problems are identified and analysed
- 2.2 Solutions are identified and risks assessed
- 2.3 A course of action is chosen to ensure a safe outcome to a flight or manoeuvre
- 2.4 The plan of action is communicated and tasks are allocated, if appropriate
- 2.5 Actions are taken to achieve optimum outcomes
- 2.6 Progress is monitored against plan
- 2.7 The plan is re-evaluated to achieve optimum outcomes
- 2.8 Operational changes and related risks are monitored and managed to ensure a safe outcome to a flight or manoeuvre
3Set priorities and manage tasks
- 3.1 Priorities and workload are organised to ensure completion of all tasks relevant to the safety of the flight
- 3.2 Safe and effective operation of the aircraft is prioritised ahead of competing tasks
- 3.3 Technology is appropriately used to reduce workload and improve ability to perform mental and manipulative activities
- 3.4 Fixation on single actions/functions is avoided
- 3.5 Symptoms of fatigue are recognised and appropriate action is taken to reduce its effects
- 3.6 Critical events and tasks are anticipated and completed in the time available
4Work with others in the management of situation awareness
- 4.1 A level of assertiveness is demonstrated which ensures the safe completion of a flight
- 4.2 Effective and efficient communications and interpersonal relationships are established and maintained with all stakeholders to ensure the safe outcome of the flight
- 4.3 Passengers and crew members are encouraged to participate in and contribute to the safe outcome of a flight
- 4.4 Appropriate action is taken in conjunction with others to cooperatively correct any identified unsafe situations which may develop during an aircraft flight
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.
Tasks may be undertaken in:
variable weather conditions in accordance with Day Visual Flight Rules
VMC with simulated IMC
IMC
Performance may be demonstrated in:
single engine aircraft
multi engine aircraft
synthetic training device approved by the appropriate authority
variable air traffic conditions
variable flight situations
abnormal situations
classes of airspace as designated by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority
Aircraft may include:
fixed wing
helicopter
commercial balloons
other commercial or military aircraft
Crew may include:
single pilot
multi crew
Instruments may be:
fitted flight instruments
head up displays
Limitations may be imposed by:
local noise abatement requirements and curfews
airspace endorsements
Classes of airspace may be:
as designated by the regulator
restricted and danger areas
military control zones
Air Defence Identification Zones
Factors that may adversely affect the safe outcome of a flight or manoeuvre may include:
changes in the wind and weather conditions en route
changes in the wind and weather conditions at the destination
engine or equipment malfunction or failure
instrument malfunction or failure
air traffic in the vicinity of the aircraft
running out of fuel
errors in navigation
becoming lost
security threat on board aircraft
exceeding nominated operating parameters and tolerances for the aircraft
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
Information/documents may include:
relevant sections of Civil Aviation Safety Regulations and Civil Aviation Orders pertaining to the management of situation awareness during an aircraft flight
in Defence context, relevant Defence Orders and Instructions
Manual of Standards - Pilot Licensing (MOS-PL)
Flight Manual/Pilot's Operating Handbook (POH)
Aeronautical Information Publication (AIP)
En Route Supplement Australia (ERSA)
relevant sections of the Civil Aviation Advisory Publications (CAAP)
performance 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
Performance includes tolerances specified in either of:
relevant licence and aircraft rating requirements of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) such as:
Day VFR Syllabus
Manual of Standards
relevant Defence documentation such as:
Defence Orders and Instructions
approved curricula and training documentation
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 may be undertaken in:
variable weather conditions in accordance with Day Visual Flight Rules
VMC with simulated IMC
IMC
Performance may be demonstrated in:
single engine aircraft
multi engine aircraft
synthetic training device approved by the appropriate authority
variable air traffic conditions
variable flight situations
abnormal situations
classes of airspace as designated by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority
Aircraft may include:
fixed wing
helicopter
commercial balloons
other commercial or military aircraft
Crew may include:
single pilot
multi crew
Instruments may be:
fitted flight instruments
head up displays
Limitations may be imposed by:
local noise abatement requirements and curfews
airspace endorsements
Classes of airspace may be:
as designated by the regulator
restricted and danger areas
military control zones
Air Defence Identification Zones
Factors that may adversely affect the safe outcome of a flight or manoeuvre may include:
changes in the wind and weather conditions en route
changes in the wind and weather conditions at the destination
engine or equipment malfunction or failure
instrument malfunction or failure
air traffic in the vicinity of the aircraft
running out of fuel
errors in navigation
becoming lost
security threat on board aircraft
exceeding nominated operating parameters and tolerances for the aircraft
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
Information/documents may include:
relevant sections of Civil Aviation Safety Regulations and Civil Aviation Orders pertaining to the management of situation awareness during an aircraft flight
in Defence context, relevant Defence Orders and Instructions
Manual of Standards - Pilot Licensing (MOS-PL)
Flight Manual/Pilot's Operating Handbook (POH)
Aeronautical Information Publication (AIP)
En Route Supplement Australia (ERSA)
relevant sections of the Civil Aviation Advisory Publications (CAAP)
performance 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
Performance includes tolerances specified in either of:
relevant licence and aircraft rating requirements of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) such as:
Day VFR Syllabus
Manual of Standards
relevant Defence documentation such as:
Defence Orders and Instructions
approved curricula and training documentation
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
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| S6828 | AVI4Z108B | Manage situation awareness in aircraft flight | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AVX26 | AVIZ4001 | Manage situational awareness in aircraft flight | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| S630 | AVI40108 | Certificate IV in Aviation (Commercial Pilot Aeroplane Licence) | Qualification |
| S631 | AVI40208 | Certificate IV in Aviation (Commercial Pilot Helicopter Licence) | Qualification |