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Function in the Australian aerospace environment

Function in the Australian aerospace environment

Unit of competency
National Code
DEFDC002B
State Code
AVV01
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
24/01/2013
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
Original Release Date
15/03/2012
Nominal Hours
0
Field of Education
120505 - Work Practices Programmes
Description
This unit covers the competency required to safely function in the Australian aerospace environment.This unit of competency has been primarily written for Defence Cadets.
General notes
N/A
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Identify information about the aerospace industry in Australia
  • 1.1 Structure of the Australian aerospace industry and the functions of the different sectors are outlined.
  • 1.2 Structure of the Defence aerospace organisation and the roles of the three services are outlined.
  • 1.3 Career opportunities within the Australian aerospace environment and the entry requirements are identified.
  • 1.4 Career opportunities within the Defence aerospace environment and the entry requirements are identified.
  • 1.5 Uptodate knowledge of the Australian aerospace environment is maintained.
  • 1.6 Uptodate knowledge of the Defence aerospace environment is maintained.
2. Recognise aircraft
  • 2.1 Basic parts of the airframe of a fixed wing aircraft are identified.
  • 2.2 Current Australian Defence Force (ADF) and civilian aircraft are identified.
3. Maintain basic situation awareness in the aviation workplace
  • 3.1 Occupational health and safetyWork health and safety (OH&SWHS) requirements and recognised safety precautions are applied while operating in an aviation workplace.
  • 3.2 Personal protective equipment is worn at all times when operating in an aviation workplace.
  • 3.3 Aircraft hazards and safety distances are observed in accordance with standard procedures.
  • 3.4 Movement within an aviation workplace is conducted in a safe manner.
  • 3.5 Unsafe actions or situations are recognised and reported to supervisor or other appropriate personnel.
The Range Statement relates to the Unit of Competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording in the Performance Criteria is detailed below.
Basic parts of the airframe of a fixed wing aircraft may include:
Empennage (tail plane)
Engine
Flap trim tabs, tiedown points and stall warning indicator
Fuel caps, tanks, drains and vents
Fuselage
Special features
Undercarriage
Wing
Aviation workplace may include:
In or around an aircraft
Maintenance facility
Tarmac
Standard procedures may include:
WHS regulations
Organisational procedure manuals
Relevant state/territory or federal legislation
Written and verbal orders and instructions
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Assessment must confirm the ability to identify a mixture of at least ten civilian and military aircraft; and to safely move on a tarmac and within a maintenance facility.
Consistency in performance
Competency should be demonstrated over a range of aviation workplaces to ensure consistency of performance.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Context of assessment
Competency should be assessed in the workplace or in a simulated workplace environment.
Specific resources for assessment
Access to an aviation workplace.
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BBC08 DEFDCD001 Function in the Australian aerospace environment Unit of competency
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