Elements and Performance Criteria

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance.
Safety and service operations may be carried out:
on any RPAS type in operation
in any category of service for which the RPAS crew member has been trained
in any allowable operating and Visual Meteorological Conditions (VMC)
in accordance with regulatory and operational requirements including WHS/OHS regulations
Performance may be demonstrated:
in approved simulated situations, and/or
during any RPAS operation
An understanding of the employer/employee obligations and responsibilities may include but is not limited to:
the principles of Crew Resource Management (CRM) and Human Factors (HF)
obligations and responsibilities under relevant
regulations including civil aviation safety and
WHS/OHS
Persons consulted may include:
RPAS crew members
relevant human resources staff
company supervisory and management staff
security personnel
emergency services personnel
industry association representatives
relevant technical or engineering staff
Dependent on the type of organisation concerned and the local terminology used, workplace procedures may be referred to as:
company procedures
enterprise procedures
organisational procedures
established procedures
standard operating procedures
Information/documents may include:
relevant regulations
company procedures and instructions and job specifications
workplace policies
International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and CASA publications on Crew Resource Management (CRM) and Human Factors (HF) principles and related
guidelines and documentation
WHS/OHS and environmental protection regulations
Applicable safety and service checklists and procedures
local laws and regulations
Defence Orders and Instructions
induction and training materials
conditions of service, legislation and industrial
agreements including workplace agreements and awards
Dependent upon context, applicable regulations and legislation may include, but are not limited to:
Civil Aviation Act
relevant requirements, standards and recommended practices of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) pertaining to the integrated safety and operational responsibilities and roles of RPAS crew
relevant Australian Civil Aviation Safety Regulations and Civil Aviation Orders pertaining to the integrated safety and operational responsibilities and roles of RPAS crew
Defence Orders and Instructions
relevant WHS/OHS legislation
environmental protection legislation
equal opportunity and anti-discrimination legislation
relevant privacy regulations
relevant security regulations
insurance legal requirements
relevant Australian Standards
workplace compensation legislation

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 competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the Elements, Performance Criteria, Required Skills, Required Knowledge and include:
risk management
human factors
safety management systems and:
required 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 time and in a suitable range of contexts.
Resources for assessment include access to:
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
Practical assessment must occur in a:
real or appropriately simulated environment.
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate to this unit:
knowledge and performance questions and direct observation.