Elements and Performance Criteria

RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance.
Access and egress may include:
appropriate and safe entry to simulator in accordance with organisation's OH&S and security policies
appropriate and safe exit methodologies from simulators
interpretation of signage, safety warnings and simulator status
monitoring access of visitors to simulator and providing safety/security briefs as required
Simulator may include
full motion simulator
flight training device
synthetic training device
virtual reality training system
single, multiple or team operator simulator
simulator
part-task simulator
desktop simulator
operating system
associated simulator computer hardware and software
Workplace procedures may include:
company procedures
enterprise procedures
organisational procedures
standard operating procedures
manufacturers guidelines
established procedures
workplace instructions
Motion system may include:
a system that provides motion cues, where fitted, and associated safety practices
system safety requirements
location and operation of emergency stop buttons, and resetting of buttons
Safety and emergency may include:
simulation sickness
equipment malfunction/failure
smoke or overheat warnings
emergency communication
loading stops
motion stops
Safety and emergency procedures may include:
established procedures
industry safe practice
Monitoring simulator serviceability may include:
ensuring device is maintained to a level satisfactory to comply with organisational requirements
recording issues which may arise during the course of routine equipment operation
submission of routine maintenance documentation
Simulation sickness may include:
visuomotor dysfunctions
mental disorientation
nausea including vomiting
other symptoms such as drowsiness, fatigue, and headache
Workplace communications may include:
interpersonal communications
messages received via simulator/simulated communications
on-screen messages
written reports
phone
radio
other information communication technology means (e.g. email, SMS, blogs, text message, facsimile)
Information communication technology equipment may include:
visual display units
lesson planning and other off-line preparation stations
electronic communication devices (e.g. desktops, laptops, notebooks, PDAs, cameras, visual monitoring systems)
Pre-operation planning may include:
use of pre-operation planning tools
development of simulation activity plan
discussion
Appropriate simulation equipment may include:
computer software subclass
software applications
synthetic environment software (e.g. SETHI)
gaming software
digital insertion devices
compact discs
universal serial bus devices
access database
web based database
storage strategy within an organisation's databases
personnel equipment (e.g. hearing protection, eye protection, clothing, footwear)
Simulation activities may include:
scenarios
pre-planned training sorties
pre-planned training operations
Operating manuals may include:
manufacturer information manuals
organisation operations manuals
drop-down menus within software applications
a system troubleshooting capability
Accessed may include:
downloading from database
opening applications, directories and files
inserting a digital storage device
Work practices may include:
operations conducted by training staff
operations conducted by simulator operators
scenarios utilised to support a simulated activity
Data may include:
scenario content
representations of facts, concepts and instructions
Saved may include:
information sent to storage within an organisation's database
information sent to storage within an internal hard drive
information sent to storage within an external hard drive
Stored may include:
information retained within an organisation's database
information retained within an internal hard drive
information retained within an external hard drive
Relevant personnel may include:
Instructional staff
coaching staff
experienced personnel
subject matter experts (e.g. pilots, aircrew)
technical staff
trainees
other simulator operators
Simulation activity plan may include:
written or electronic variable or set scenarios
guidance and control within a range of pre-programmed characteristics
information which may be saved on a digital storage device
a pre-programmed range of variables
programming of entities into a simulator activity
geophysical conditions
Abnormal/unusual conditions may include:
hardware malfunction/failure
software malfunction/failure
simulation sickness
poor/unusual participant performance
personnel equipment malfunction/failure
Variations to activity conditions may include:
changes made in response to a training need
changes made in response to a strategic requirement
Debrief may include:
providing feedback to relevant personnel on conclusion of simulator activity
providing feedback to relevant organisational authorities
providing feedback to manufacturers, contracted suppliers, and contracted maintainers

EVIDENCE GUIDE
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 competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria of this unit and include demonstration of:
applying the underpinning knowledge and skills
communicating safety and emergency procedures
communicating simulation sickness effects
manipulating, saving and storing simulation data in accordance with workplace procedures
monitoring and addressing abnormal/unusual conditions
recording simulator faults
refurbishing/maintaining simulator equipment in accordance with workplace procedures

Context of and specific resources for assessment
Performance is demonstrated consistently over a period of time and in a suitable range of contexts
Resources for assessment include:
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
Assessment of this unit must be undertaken by a registered training organisation
As a minimum, assessment of knowledge must be conducted through appropriate written/oral tests
Practical assessment must occur:
through activities in an appropriately simulated environment at the registered training organisation, and/or
in an appropriate range of situations in the workplace