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Develop surveillance flight routes
Develop surveillance flight routes
Unit of competency
National Code
PSPBORD402A
PSPBORD402A
State Code
C8075
C8075
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
04/07/2014
Field of Education
090911 - Taxation Law
Original Release Date
04/07/2014
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit covers the review and development of new surveillance flight route programs to ensure that these continue to meet operational requirements. It includes reviewing established flight routes, establishing new flight routes, deleting non-current routes, obtaining flight-crew input into flight route review and development, and obtaining approvals for changes to flight routes.In practice, the development of surveillance flight routes may overlap with other generalist and specialist public sector work activities such as acting ethically, complying with legislation, applying government processes, using resources, developing work plans, gathering information, etc.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Review established flight routes
- 1.1 Flight routes are regularly checked against requirements.
- 1.2 Risk management techniques are utilised in checking effectiveness of established flight routes.
- 1.3 Flight routes are flown to check and confirm suitability.
- 1.4 The overall effectiveness of the route is assessed.
- 1.5 Changes/trends in effectiveness are identified and analysed.
2. Establish new flight routes
- 2.1 New routes are planned based upon analysis of client need and the application of a risk identification and assessment.
- 2.2 The route is planned for maximum effectiveness.
- 2.3 The new route is flown to assess effectiveness.
- 2.4 Changes to new route are made in accordance with organisational policy and procedures based upon evaluation.
3. Delete non-current flight routes
- 3.1 Flights are identified and assessed as being ineffective.
- 3.2 A proposal to delete the flight route is prepared.
- 3.3 Relevant personnel are advised in accordance with organisational policy and procedures.
4. Obtain flight crew input into flight route review and development
- 4.1 Feedback on route plans is sought from flight crew.
- 4.2 Flight crew input is taken into account.
- 4.3 Feedback is provided to flight crew.
5. Obtain approvals for changes to flight routes
- 5.1 Proposed changes to flight routes are submitted to relevant personnel for approval in accordance with organisational policy and procedures.
The Range Statement provides information about the context in which the unit of competency is carried out. The variables cater for differences between States and Territories and the Commonwealth, and between organisations and workplaces. They allow for different work requirements, work practices and knowledge. The Range Statement also provides a focus for assessment. It relates to the unit as a whole. Text in bold italics in the Performance Criteria is explained here.
Flight routes are selected based on:
risk management principles
the need to make optimal use of aircraft and crew
meeting the information requirements of clients
Requirements include those determined by:
Operating, Planning and Advisory Committee (OPAC)
Regional Operating, Planning and Advisory Committee (ROPAC) clients
Effectiveness of flight routes is determined by:
value of surveillance activity
cost
effort
Relevant personnel may include:
the contractor
Coastwatch Planning
Coastwatch Operations
Flight routes are selected based on:
risk management principles
the need to make optimal use of aircraft and crew
meeting the information requirements of clients
Requirements include those determined by:
Operating, Planning and Advisory Committee (OPAC)
Regional Operating, Planning and Advisory Committee (ROPAC) clients
Effectiveness of flight routes is determined by:
value of surveillance activity
cost
effort
Relevant personnel may include:
the contractor
Coastwatch Planning
Coastwatch Operations
The Evidence Guide specifies the evidence required to demonstrate achievement in the unit of competency as a whole. It must be read in conjunction with the Unit descriptor, Performance Criteria, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Public Sector Training Package.
Units to be assessed together
Pre-requisite units that must be achieved prior to this unit:Nil
Co-requisite units that must be assessed with this unit:Nil
Co-assessed units that may be assessed with this unit to increase the efficiency and realism of the assessment process include, but are not limited to:
PSPBORD403A Review operational schedules
PSPBORD404A Analyse surveillance products
PSPETHC401A Uphold and support the values and principles of public service
PSPGOV406B Gather and analyse information
PSPGOV422A Apply government processes
PSPLEGN401A Encourage compliance with legislation in the public sector
PSPREG401C Exercise regulatory powers
Overview of evidence requirements
In addition to integrated demonstration of the elements and their related performance criteria, look for evidence that confirms:
the knowledge requirements of this unit
the skill requirements of this unit
application of the Employability Skills as they relate to this unit (see Employability Summaries in Qualifications Framework)
development of surveillance flight routes in a range of (3 or more) contexts (or occasions, over time)
Resources required to carry out assessment
These resources include:
legislation, policy, procedures and protocols relating to development of surveillance flight routes
operational equipment and technology
case studies and workplace scenarios to capture the range of situations likely to be encountered when developing surveillance flight routes
Where and how to assess evidence
Valid assessment of this unit requires:
a workplace environment or one that closely resembles normal work practice and replicates the range of conditions likely to be encountered when developing surveillance flight routes, including coping with difficulties, irregularities and breakdowns in routine
development of surveillance flight routes in a range of (3 or more) contexts (or occasions, over time)
Assessment methods should reflect workplace demands, such as security requirements, staff rostering and availability, literacy and the needs of particular groups, such as:
people with disabilities
people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
women
young people
older people
people in rural and remote locations
Assessment methods suitable for valid and reliable assessment of this competency may include, but are not limited to, a combination of 2 or more of:
case studies
demonstration
observation
portfolios
projects
questioning
scenarios
simulation or role plays
authenticated evidence from the workplace and/or training courses
For consistency of assessment
Evidence must be gathered over time in a range of contexts to ensure the person can achieve the unit outcome and apply the competency in different situations or environments
Units to be assessed together
Pre-requisite units that must be achieved prior to this unit:Nil
Co-requisite units that must be assessed with this unit:Nil
Co-assessed units that may be assessed with this unit to increase the efficiency and realism of the assessment process include, but are not limited to:
PSPBORD403A Review operational schedules
PSPBORD404A Analyse surveillance products
PSPETHC401A Uphold and support the values and principles of public service
PSPGOV406B Gather and analyse information
PSPGOV422A Apply government processes
PSPLEGN401A Encourage compliance with legislation in the public sector
PSPREG401C Exercise regulatory powers
Overview of evidence requirements
In addition to integrated demonstration of the elements and their related performance criteria, look for evidence that confirms:
the knowledge requirements of this unit
the skill requirements of this unit
application of the Employability Skills as they relate to this unit (see Employability Summaries in Qualifications Framework)
development of surveillance flight routes in a range of (3 or more) contexts (or occasions, over time)
Resources required to carry out assessment
These resources include:
legislation, policy, procedures and protocols relating to development of surveillance flight routes
operational equipment and technology
case studies and workplace scenarios to capture the range of situations likely to be encountered when developing surveillance flight routes
Where and how to assess evidence
Valid assessment of this unit requires:
a workplace environment or one that closely resembles normal work practice and replicates the range of conditions likely to be encountered when developing surveillance flight routes, including coping with difficulties, irregularities and breakdowns in routine
development of surveillance flight routes in a range of (3 or more) contexts (or occasions, over time)
Assessment methods should reflect workplace demands, such as security requirements, staff rostering and availability, literacy and the needs of particular groups, such as:
people with disabilities
people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
women
young people
older people
people in rural and remote locations
Assessment methods suitable for valid and reliable assessment of this competency may include, but are not limited to, a combination of 2 or more of:
case studies
demonstration
observation
portfolios
projects
questioning
scenarios
simulation or role plays
authenticated evidence from the workplace and/or training courses
For consistency of assessment
Evidence must be gathered over time in a range of contexts to ensure the person can achieve the unit outcome and apply the competency in different situations or environments
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AWW51 | PSPBDR007 | Develop surveillance flight routes | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J284 | PSP40212 | Certificate IV in Government (Border Protection) | Qualification |