Unit of competency Outline
Date retreived
23/07/2026 5:06 AM AWST
23/07/2026 5:06 AM AWST
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Perform an instrument arrival
Perform an instrument arrival
Unit of competency
National Code
AVIY5025A
AVIY5025A
State Code
WB875
WB875
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
20
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to conduct an instrument arrival from an inbound route. This includes tracking to a position from which an approach and/or landing can be made at the destination aerodrome. Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements are applicable to this unit.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1Prepare for IMC arrival
- 1.1 Applicable aerodrome weather, airfield conditions and traffic information is obtained and applied
- 1.2 Descent/approach checks and briefings are completed
- 1.3 Approach and landing configurations are established appropriate for the runway and meteorological condition
2Conduct IMC arrival to instrument approach point
- 2.1 Ground track is maintained to ensure that the subsequent instrument approach or traffic pattern can be flown, taking into account any obstructions and Air Traffic Control (ATC) instructions
- 2.2 Obstacle clearance minima are maintained IAW AIP and/or ATC instructions
- 2.3 Existing wind conditions are verified making corrections for drift to maintain a precise ground track
- 2.4 Stabilised approach is maintained with the specified airspeed and rate of descent tolerances
- 2.5 Approach point intercepted IAW AIP requirements for commencing selected instrument approach
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:
IMC
VMC with simulated IMC conditions
Performance may be demonstrated in:
single engine aircraft
multi engine aircraft
synthetic training device approved by the appropriate authority
variable air traffic conditions
variable weather conditions
variable flight situations
abnormal situations
classes of airspace as designated by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority
Aircraft may include:
fixed wing
helicopter
other commercial or military aircraft
Crew may include:
single pilot
multi crew
Instruments may be:
fitted flight instruments suitable for instrument flight
head up display suitable for instrument flight
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
Navigation aids may include:
ADF (Automatic Direction Finder)
VOR (VHF Omni-directional Radio Range)
DME (Distance Measuring Equipment)
RADAR
GPS (Global Positioning System)
FMS (Flight Management Systems)
Moving Map Displays
TACAN
INS
Conditions may include:
a method of simulating IMC
simulated icing conditions
moderate turbulence
simulated hazardous weather
Autopilot/Flight Director
FMS/ other NAV system
simulation of emergency and abnormal procedures
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
in Defence context, relevant Defence Orders and Instructions
Flight Manual/Pilot's Operating Handbook (POH)
Manual of Standards - Pilot Licensing (MOS-PL)
Aeronautical Information Publication (AIP)
En Route Supplement Australia (ERSA)
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:
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:
IMC
VMC with simulated IMC conditions
Performance may be demonstrated in:
single engine aircraft
multi engine aircraft
synthetic training device approved by the appropriate authority
variable air traffic conditions
variable weather conditions
variable flight situations
abnormal situations
classes of airspace as designated by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority
Aircraft may include:
fixed wing
helicopter
other commercial or military aircraft
Crew may include:
single pilot
multi crew
Instruments may be:
fitted flight instruments suitable for instrument flight
head up display suitable for instrument flight
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
Navigation aids may include:
ADF (Automatic Direction Finder)
VOR (VHF Omni-directional Radio Range)
DME (Distance Measuring Equipment)
RADAR
GPS (Global Positioning System)
FMS (Flight Management Systems)
Moving Map Displays
TACAN
INS
Conditions may include:
a method of simulating IMC
simulated icing conditions
moderate turbulence
simulated hazardous weather
Autopilot/Flight Director
FMS/ other NAV system
simulation of emergency and abnormal procedures
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
in Defence context, relevant Defence Orders and Instructions
Flight Manual/Pilot's Operating Handbook (POH)
Manual of Standards - Pilot Licensing (MOS-PL)
Aeronautical Information Publication (AIP)
En Route Supplement Australia (ERSA)
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:
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| S6842 | AVI5Y2508A | Perform an instrument arrival | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AVX67 | AVIY0022 | Perform instrument arrival and standard arrival route procedures | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| S635 | AVI50408 | Diploma of Aviation (Instrument Flight Operations) | Qualification |