Unit of competency Outline
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Recover remote pilot aircraft (RPA)
Recover remote pilot aircraft (RPA)
Unit of competency
National Code
AVIY3076A
AVIY3076A
State Code
WG980
WG980
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
20/03/2014
Field of Education
031505 - Aircraft Operation
Original Release Date
20/03/2014
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to recover a remote pilot aircraft (RPA), including controlling the rate of descent, maintaining directional control, minimising bouncing, and stopping the RPA within the available recovery area. It also includes completion of post recovery checks and the performance of a mis-handled landing/ go-around when required.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Recover RPA
- 1.1 RPA is recovered at a controlled rate of descent
- 1.2 Directional control is maintained at all times
- 1.3 Bouncing of RPA is minimized appropriately
- 1.4 RPA is stopped within the available area
- 1.5 Post-recovery checks are performed in accordance with approved checklist and in accordance with manufacturer instructions and workplace procedures
2 Manage aborted / rejected recovery
- 2.1 Situations requiring go-around/position hold are correctly identified
- 2.2 Go-around/position hold is performed in accordance with workplace requirements and regulatory requirements
- 2.3 Effective communication with relevant others is undertaken as required according to workplace procedures
- 2.4 Power is applied and RPA is manoeuvred clear of the ground as applicable and in accordance with workplace procedures
- 2.5 Allowance for wind velocity is made during go-around/position hold as applicable
- 2.6 Post recovery abort/rejection procedures are implemented according to workplace procedures
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance.
Tasks must be undertaken in:
visual line of sight
visual metrological conditions
Performance may be demonstrated in:
single engine RPA
multi engine RPA
Performance may be demonstrated on an RPA with:
fully functioning controls
with the use of a suitable simulator
Aircraft may include:
remotely piloted aircraft/unmanned aircraft
Crew may include:
remote pilot
observer
Instruments may be:
instrumentation associated with the particular system
Limitations may be imposed by:
local noise abatement requirements and curfews
Classes of airspace must be:
Class G airspace, as designated by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority
restricted and danger areas
military control zones
Recoveries may include:
normal recoveries
recoveries in crosswind
abnormal recoveries
Dependent on the type of organisation concerned and the local terminology used, workplace procedures may include:
company procedures
enterprise procedures
organisational procedures
established procedures
standard operating procedures
Information/documents may include:
relevant sections of Civil Aviation Safety Regulations and Civil Aviation Orders pertaining to the landing of a RPA
in Defence context, relevant Defence Orders and Instructions
Fight Manual
Manual of Standards
operations manuals
approved checklists
workplace procedures and instructions and job specification
induction and training materials
conditions of service, legislation and industrial agreements including workplace agreements and awards
Applicable regulations and legislation may include:
relevant Civil Aviation Safety Regulations and Civil Aviation Orders
in Defence context, relevant Defence Orders and Instructions
relevant state/territory WHS/OHS legislation
relevant state/territory environmental protection legislation
relevant Australian Standards
Performance includes tolerances specified in either of:
relevant licence and aircraft rating requirements of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) such as:
Manual of Standards
relevant Defence documentation such as:
Defence Orders and Instructions
Tasks must be undertaken in:
visual line of sight
visual metrological conditions
Performance may be demonstrated in:
single engine RPA
multi engine RPA
Performance may be demonstrated on an RPA with:
fully functioning controls
with the use of a suitable simulator
Aircraft may include:
remotely piloted aircraft/unmanned aircraft
Crew may include:
remote pilot
observer
Instruments may be:
instrumentation associated with the particular system
Limitations may be imposed by:
local noise abatement requirements and curfews
Classes of airspace must be:
Class G airspace, as designated by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority
restricted and danger areas
military control zones
Recoveries may include:
normal recoveries
recoveries in crosswind
abnormal recoveries
Dependent on the type of organisation concerned and the local terminology used, workplace procedures may include:
company procedures
enterprise procedures
organisational procedures
established procedures
standard operating procedures
Information/documents may include:
relevant sections of Civil Aviation Safety Regulations and Civil Aviation Orders pertaining to the landing of a RPA
in Defence context, relevant Defence Orders and Instructions
Fight Manual
Manual of Standards
operations manuals
approved checklists
workplace procedures and instructions and job specification
induction and training materials
conditions of service, legislation and industrial agreements including workplace agreements and awards
Applicable regulations and legislation may include:
relevant Civil Aviation Safety Regulations and Civil Aviation Orders
in Defence context, relevant Defence Orders and Instructions
relevant state/territory WHS/OHS legislation
relevant state/territory environmental protection legislation
relevant Australian Standards
Performance includes tolerances specified in either of:
relevant licence and aircraft rating requirements of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) such as:
Manual of Standards
relevant Defence documentation such as:
Defence Orders and Instructions
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.
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.
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AWO86 | AVIY3076 | Recover remote pilot aircraft systems | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J723 | AVI30813 | Certificate III in Aviation (Remote Pilot - Visual Line of Sight) | Qualification |