Unit of competency Outline
Date retreived
22/07/2026 7:03 AM AWST
22/07/2026 7:03 AM AWST
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Maintain aircraft radio communications
Maintain aircraft radio communications
Unit of competency
National Code
AVIE4001
AVIE4001
State Code
AVX66
AVX66
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Transition (Replaced)
Transition (Replaced)
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
30/03/2016
Field of Education
031309 - Communications Equipment Installation And Maintenance
Original Release Date
30/03/2016
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to maintain aircraft radio communications, in compliance with relevant regulatory requirements of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) and national operating standards.It includes operating radio equipment, managing radio equipment malfunctions and operating transponders. This unit addresses aviation technical skill requirements (physical, mental and task-management abilities) related to aircraft radio operator duties of flight crew, and contributes to safe and effective performance in complex aviation operational environments.Operations are conducted as part of recreational, commercial and military aircraft activities across a variety of operational contexts within the Australian aviation industry.Work is performed independently or under limited supervision within a single-pilot or multi-crew 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 Operate radio equipment
- 1.1 Serviceability of radio equipment is confirmed
- 1.2 Transmission and receipt of radio communications is conducted using appropriate procedures and phraseology
- 1.3 A listening watch is maintained and applicable transmissions responded to appropriately
- 1.4 Appropriate emergency and urgency transmissions are conducted
2 Manage radio equipment malfunctions
- 2.1 Radio failure procedures are performed as required
- 2.2 Faultfinding procedures and corrective actions not involving special tools or instruments are employed
3 Operate transponder
- 3.1 Aircraft transponder is operated and monitored in accordance with the aeronautical information publication (AIP) during normal operations
- 3.2 Aircraft transponder is operated and monitored in accordance with the AIP during abnormal and emergency operations
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WB756 | AVIE4001B | Maintain aircraft radio communications | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| OBD29 | AVIE0006 | Maintain aircraft radio communications | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AZT0 | AVI40116 | Certificate IV in Aviation (Aircrewman) | Qualification |
| AYW1 | AVI50215 | Diploma of Aviation (Commercial Pilot Licence - Aeroplane) | Qualification |
| AYV9 | AVI50315 | Diploma of Aviation (Commercial Pilot Licence - Helicopter) | Qualification |
| AZS5 | AVI30216 | Certificate III in Aviation (Rescue Crewman) | Qualification |