Elements and Performance Criteria

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, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Inspections may need to occur:
by day or by night
in any weather conditions
and will include movement areas, Obstacle Restriction Areas, animal and bird hazards and objects becoming hazards within obstacle limitation areas

Aerodrome serviceability inspections should occur:
at least one hour prior to the first commercial transport operation of the day, or as determined by the aerodrome operator, or
after any significant phenomenon which could reasonably be expected to affect the serviceability of the aerodrome, or
otherwise as determined by the aerodrome operator

Situations requiring reporting may include:
changes to temporary or permanent published aerodrome information
hazardous situations resulting in some or all of the aerodrome becoming unserviceable
aerodrome works
restoration of aerodrome serviceability

Relevant authorities for accessing and reporting purposes may include:
aerodrome operator or delegated person
NOTAM Office (Airservices Australia)
Civil Aviation Safety Authority
Air Traffic Control (ATC)
Australian Defence Forces Command for military bases
aerodrome users

Aerodromes may include:
licensed aerodromes
unlicensed aerodromes
Aircraft Landing Areas (ALAs)

Aerodrome movement area includes:
apron
taxiway
runway
Obstacle Restriction Area (ORA)

Aerodrome surrounds may include:
fences and gates
buildings
permanent or temporary structures under flight paths (including runway approaches, take-off areas and circuit areas or Obstacle Limitation Surfaces [OLS])
drainage systems
areas surrounding navigational aids
obstacle limitation surfaces

Obstacle Restriction Areas may include:
runway strips
clearways
taxiway strips
runway end safety areas

Visual aids may include:
wind indicator
signal circles
markers and markings

Signs and notices may include:
authorised entry
speed restrictions
no smoking
limited access
hazard warnings
movement area guidance signs
underground electrical reticulation

Navigational aids may include:
Non-directional Beacons (NDBs)
VHF Omni-directional Radio Range (VOR)
Distance Measuring Equipment (DME)
Instrument Landing System (ILS)

Hazardous situations leading to the unserviceability of sealed movement areas may include:
changes or loss of runway surface frictional characteristics
excessive loose materials
potholes or cracks
unsatisfactory pavement bearing capacity
loss of runway shape
loss of visibility of markings
stripping
flooding
runway edge fretting
bird or animal activity
disabled aircraft, vehicles, and equipment
fuel and oil spills

Hazardous situations leading to the unserviceability of unsealed movement areas may include:
pot holes, scouring, ruts
excessive loose materials
unsatisfactory surface bearing capacity (e.g. becoming too soft, slippery or rough)
long grass, surface cracks, stones and debris
loss of runway shape
loss of visibility of markers
bird or animal activity
disabled aircraft, vehicles, and equipment
fuel and oil spills
flooding

Hazardous situations leading to the unserviceability of the Obstacle Restriction Areas may include:
long grass
surface cracks
large rocks
vehicles plant and equipment on the movement area
bird or animal activity
unduly rough surface that may cause damage to an aircraft (not including an aircraft becoming bogged)

Hazardous situations leading to the unserviceability of the aerodrome surrounds may include:
structures extending beyond the Obstacle Limitation Surfaces (OLS)
broken fences or open gates
faulty drains
erosion or other damage to the shoulder of the movement area
incorrect or unclear markers and unclear runway markings
damaged wind assembly
long grass, surface cracks, stones and debris
aerodrome works (e.g. Time Limited Work, major works requiring Method of Working Plan (MOWP))
situations restricting the effective operation of navigational aids such as:
vehicle movements within restricted areas
obstructions (e.g. grass, trees, vehicles, buildings)
inappropriate or faulty restriction markers or fences
electrical power lines infringing on clearance zones
power cables incorrectly laid

Procedures for making movement and Obstacle Restriction Areas safe may involve:
marking the unserviceable area by day or night
partial closure of the movement area
closing the movement area (aerodrome closure)
extinguish lighting in the hazardous section of the movement area
contacting the aerodrome users
reporting of the above by NOTAM

Serviceability markings/advice may include:
signal circle markers
unserviceability cross markers
unserviceability cones
displaced threshold markers
unserviceability lighting
glider markers
dumb bell markers

Suitable means of reporting will include some or all of the following:
verbal communications
other written means of communication as is appropriate (e.g. fax)
NOTAMs
Method of Working Plan (MOWP)

Procedures for initiating repairs or hazard removal may include:
notifying relevant aerodrome personnel
undertaking the repairs
removing the hazard
notifying appropriate contractors

Procedures for appropriate bird and animal management may include:
maintaining perimeter fencing
harassment procedures including explosives sounds, sirens etc.
culling
environmental controls (e.g. dumping of rubbish)
habitat management in accordance with the Bird/Wildlife Hazard Management Program

Emergency response procedures may include:
implementing aerodrome emergency procedures
reporting to the local police service
reporting to the Australian Transport Safety Bureau

Hazards in the work areas may include:
aircraft noise
aircraft movements
other vehicles in the vicinity of the aircraft
personnel in the vicinity of the aircraft
jet blast
fumes
dust

Dependent on the type of organisation concerned and the local terminology used, workplace procedures may include:
company procedures
enterprise procedures
organisational procedures
established procedures

Information/documents may include:
sections of Civil Aviation Safety Regulations and Civil Aviation Orders pertaining to inspecting and reporting on aerodromes (i.e. CAR 89)
aerodrome manuals
workplace operating procedures manuals
Manual of Standards - Aerodromes (previously Rules and Practices for Aerodromes [RPA])
En Route Supplement Australia (ERSA)
Departure and Approach Procedures (DAP)
manufacturers specifications for equipment used when inspecting and reporting on aerodromes
Civil Aviation Advisory Publications (CAAPs)
airline timetables
induction and training materials

Applicable regulations and legislation may include:
sections of Civil Aviation Safety Regulations and Civil Aviation Orders pertaining to inspecting and reporting on aerodromes (i.e. CAR 89)
relevant requirements, standards and recommended practices of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) pertaining to airport reporting
Manual of Standards - Aerodromes (previously Rules and Practices for Aerodromes [RPA])
Australian Dangerous Goods (ADG) Code and Mines Regulation Act for fuel
applicable state, territory and commonwealth regulations concerning:
occupational health and safety
workplace relations
workers compensation
ADG Code and Mines Regulation Act for fuel
environmental protection
equal opportunity
wildlife management (including culling)

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the 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
relevant legislation and workplace procedures
other relevant aspects of the range statement

Context of, and specific resources for assessment
Performance is demonstrated consistently over a period of time and in a suitable range of contexts
Processes and techniques must be equitable and fulfil regulatory requirements. This includes the assessment of language and literacy proficiency to the required workplace standard

Resources for assessment include:

a range of relevant exercises, case studies and 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/or equipment, and/or
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 appropriately simulated activities at the registered training organisation, and/or
in an appropriate range of situations in the workplace