Unit of competency Outline

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Operate remotely piloted system for conservation work

Operate remotely piloted system for conservation work

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCLPW309
State Code
OCS54
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
24/12/2020
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
21/05/2021
Field of Education
031505 - Aircraft Operation
Original Release Date
21/05/2021
Nominal Hours
65
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to operate remotely piloted systems (RPS) for support, imaging and management for conservation work.The unit applies to individuals who work under broad direction and take responsibility for their own work, including limited responsibility for the work of others. They use discretion and judgement in the selection and use of available resources.Commonwealth, state/territory and local government licensing, legislative or certification requirements may apply to the use of RPS. Users are advised to check with the relevant regulatory authority.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Determine operational plan for use of remotely piloted system
  • 1.1 Clarify and confirm objectives of RPS operations plan
  • 1.2 Confirm location and operational route of system
  • 1.3 Identify operating conditions and hazards, assess risk and implement controls according to workplace health and safety procedures
  • 1.4 Select equipment and materials required for RPS operations
  • 1.5 Confirm workplace operating procedure to be followed with supervisor/controller
  • 1.6 Verify licences, permits and agreements have been approved for operations according to workplace procedures and regulatory requirements
2. Prepare and transport equipment and resources
  • 2.1 Assemble equipment and materials required for RPS operations
  • 2.2 Check equipment for correct operations and functionality according to operator instructions
  • 2.3 Clean and maintain RPS ready for use, and rectify faults
  • 2.4 Transport equipment to site/s and prepare for operation
  • 2.5 Set parameters for RPS according to operations plan and operational route
  • 2.6 Test and calibrate equipment under field conditions in preparation for operation
3. Commence use of piloted system
  • 3.1 Operate RPS according to safe operating procedures (SOP), planned route and regulatory requirements
  • 3.2 Monitor and record operations
  • 3.3 Perform RPS tasks according to RPS operations plan
  • 3.4 Record and report incidents and unplanned events to supervisor/controller
4. Finalise operation of remotely piloted system for conservation work
  • 4.1 Shut down and disassemble RPS according to operator instructions
  • 4.2 Process data files
  • 4.3 Maintain and store RPS according to workplace procedures
  • 4.4 Report results of RPS operations according to workplace procedures
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