Elements and Performance Criteria

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.
Emergency situations can occur:
in flight and on the ground. The assistance provided by air traffic services aims to resolve the emergency situation to achieve a favourable outcome. Generally, this will involve in-flight emergency responses and/or the activation of aerodrome emergency plans
Performance may be demonstrated in:
simulated situations, and/or
an operational air traffic control workplace
Air traffic control workplace may be a workstation in :
Area Control
Approach Control
Aerodrome Control
The requirements of the management of the emergency are that :
during an emergency the ATS officer actively controlling the airspace should not manage the emergency response
ATS officers should be familiar and understand the work pressures involved in piloting an aircraft during an emergency
air traffic services provided to aircraft under normal operations while dealing with an emergency should be appropriately managed by transferring jurisdiction to other ATS units if appropriate
initial actions and response during an emergency should attempt to stabilise the situation. Reference to workplace checklists is recommended
types of emergency will include unlawful interference, general aircraft failures and problems, landing, pilot incapacitation, military emergencies, uncertain of position, VFR emergencies, emergencies declared by data link. Fuel jettison might be required during emergencies, creating possible environmental damage. At times, aircraft might also include a request to ATS for practising fuel jettison. Regulations and organisational advice should be followed in the case of such a request
if the aircraft in the emergency situation will leave the area of jurisdiction, every attempt should be made to retain the aircraft on the original communication frequency for as long as possible to provide consistency of service and to relieve pilot workload
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
regulatory standards and recommended practices
Information/documents may include:
relevant Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) regulations and Manuals of Standards (MOS)
Local Instructions (LI) and Temporary Local Instructions (TLI)
training curricula and syllabi
equipment manufacturers specifications and instructions
Manual of Air Traffic Services (MATS)
Aeronautical Information Publication (AIP)
workplace procedures, instructions
Training Standards Manual (TSM)
ICAO Document 4444, ATM/501, Procedures for Air Navigation Services, Air Traffic Management
occupational specification for air traffic controllers
industrial certified agreements and awards
training and assessment records
emergency reference manuals, guides and checklists
documented learning and assessment strategies
Applicable regulations and legislation may include:
International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Standards and Recommended Practices (SARP)
Civil Aviation Safety Regulations (CASR) and Manuals of Standards (MOS)
relevant Defence Orders and Instructions
Airservices Act (Commonwealth) 1995
OH&S Legislation (state and federal)
Civil Aviation Act (Commonwealth) 1988 and the Civil Aviation Amendment Act 1995

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