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Provide approach control services

Provide approach control services

Unit of competency
National Code
AVIY5048
State Code
AVD81
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
200
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to provide approach control services during air traffic control (ATC) operations in compliance with relevant regulatory requirements of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) and national operating standards.It includes managing terminal airspaces and assuring separation.This unit is applied to specific terminal airspaces that offer varying levels of air traffic services according to the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and national classifications of airspaces.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 Manage terminal airspaces
  • 1.1 Traffic priorities are applied in accordance with standard operating procedure (SOPs)
  • 1.2 Service priorities are applied in accordance with that which is most safety critical
  • 1.3 Hazards are identified, risks are assessed, and risk controls are implemented
  • 1.4 Control practices and procedures are adjusted in accordance with changing airspace environment factors
  • 1.5 Systematic scan technique of terminal airspace and air routes is maintained
  • 1.6 Standard routing is facilitated
  • 1.7 Documented instructions and agreements applicable to the area of jurisdiction are applied
  • 1.8 Non-compliance with control instructions and procedures is recognised and addressed
  • 1.9 Terrain and obstacle clearance is provided
  • 1.10 Pilot preferred altitudes or flight levels are facilitated
  • 1.11 Aircraft are authorised to use terminal airspaces
  • 1.12 Control services are provided in accordance with airspace classification and status
  • 1.13 Airspaces are administered in accordance with user activity
  • 1.14 Flight deviations and diversions are facilitated
  • 1.15 Suitable runway mode is negotiated with aerodrome control
  • 1.16 Aircraft release for departure is authorised in accordance with runway mode and airspace configuration
  • 1.17 Aircraft approach to land is authorised in accordance with runway mode and airspace configuration
2 Assure separation
  • 2.1 Conflicts are recognised and resolved
  • 2.2 Separation is provided
  • 2.3 Jurisdiction for maintaining aircraft separation is agreed and assigned
  • 2.4 Alternative separation is provided as required
  • 2.5 Separation is adjusted when systems are degraded or airways facilities are reduced
  • 2.6 Most appropriate separation is applied taking into account safety, expedition, control method and surveillance
  • 2.7 Compromised separation is recognised and addressed
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WB885 AVIY5048A Provide approach control services Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
AWN4 AVI50115 Diploma of Aviation (Air Traffic Control) Qualification