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Manage situational awareness in the air traffic control environment

Manage situational awareness in the air traffic control environment

Unit of competency
National Code
AVIZ5049
State Code
AVD78
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 manage situational awareness 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 establishing and maintaining situational awareness and contributing to team situational awareness.This unit addresses aviation non-technical skill requirements (mental, social and personal-management abilities) related to ATC duties that complement the 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 Establish and maintain situational awareness
  • 1.1 Status of the ATC environment is established
  • 1.2 Incoming information is accurately perceived
  • 1.3 Pertinent information and elements are comprehended and prioritised
  • 1.4 Elements within the ATC environment are projected and consequences are established
  • 1.5 ATC environment is monitored, and status of elements is updated
  • 1.6 Loss of situational awareness is identified, and actions are taken to recover situational awareness
2 Contribute to team situational awareness
  • 2.1 Team situational awareness is established and monitored
  • 2.2 Hazards are identified, risks are assessed, and risk controls are implemented
  • 2.3 Required information is recognised and shared
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WB891 AVIZ5049A Manage situational awareness in the air traffic control environment Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
AWN4 AVI50115 Diploma of Aviation (Air Traffic Control) Qualification