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Inspect and report on aerodrome lighting systems
Inspect and report on aerodrome lighting systems
Unit of competency
National Code
AVIB3002B
AVIB3002B
State Code
WB743
WB743
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
11/12/2012
Field of Education
031507 - Air Traffic Control
Original Release Date
11/12/2012
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to inspect and report on aerodrome lighting systems, including inspecting and reporting faults in aerodrome lighting, making any identified unserviceable condition safe, and confirming and reporting the return of the aerodrome lighting to serviceable condition. Required performance includes compliance with all relevant regulatory requirements, conventions and protocols, i.e. CAR 94 and 95. Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements are applicable to this unit.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1Inspect the aerodrome lighting
- 1.1 Access to the aerodrome is arranged with appropriate authorities
- 1.2 Lighting systems are prepared for inspection
- 1.3 Lighting systems are inspected for serviceability, and faults or hazardous situations which may affect aircraft safety are identified
- 1.4 Where appropriate, the hazardous situation created by faulty lighting systems is rectified or made safe in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements
2Report faults in aerodrome lighting
- 2.1 Any requirement for official notification of lighting faults is assessed
- 2.2 Suitably qualified electrical contractors are contacted for repairs where appropriate
- 2.3 Relevant authorities or organisations are notified of damage to aerodrome lighting, switching mechanisms and circuits in accordance with workplace communication procedures and regulatory requirements
3Make any unserviceable condition safe
- 3.1 Faulty lights are replaced or repaired in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements, with minimal disruption to aircraft movements
- 3.2 Relevant authorities or organisations are notified of aerodrome works in accordance with workplace communication procedures and regulatory requirements
- 3.3 Temporary lighting is installed as required
4Report the return of the aerodrome lighting to serviceable condition
- 4.1 Restored aerodrome lighting systems are inspected and confirmed for serviceability
- 4.2 Relevant authorities or organisations are notified of the restoration of lighting serviceability in accordance with workplace communication procedures and regulatory requirements
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.
Lighting inspections may need to occur:
by day or by night
in any weather conditions
Aerodrome lighting serviceability inspections should occur in accordance with the Manual of Standards - Aerodromes, including:
at least one hour prior to the first commercial transport operation of the day, or
prior to the last light of the day (dusk)
immediately 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 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)
Permanent aerodrome lighting and circuits include:
runway lighting
runway end lights
threshold lights
runway end identification lights
obstacle lighting
aerodrome beacon
approach lighting
illuminated wind indicators
Pilot Activated Lighting (PAL)
taxiway centre lights
taxiway edge lights
apron edge lights
apron flooding lights
'T' Visual Approach Slope Indicator System (T-VASIS)
Precision Approach Path Indicator (PAPI)
standby power
Temporary aerodrome lighting includes:
kerosene flares, or
battery lights
Reportable hazardous situations caused by faulty lights include:
power supply failure
circuit failure
partial lighting failures, as described in rules and practices for aerodromes
failure of lighting to the wind indicator
failure of obstruction lights
failure of aerodrome beacon
failure of the Pilot Activated Lighting (PAL) warning signal
Procedures for making the lighting problem safe include:
partial closure of the movement area
closing the movement area (aerodrome closure)
contacting the aerodrome user
Unserviceability lights are:
red lights
Suitable means of reporting will include some or all of the following:
verbal communications
Notices to Airmen (NOTAMs)
other written means of communication as is appropriate (e.g. fax)
Method of Working Plan (MOWP)
Initiating repairs or hazard removal procedures includes:
notifying relevant aerodrome personnel
undertaking the repairs
removing the hazard
notifying appropriate electrical contractors
serviceability inspection (following repairs)
Hazards in the work areas may include:
high voltage electrical cables
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
standard operating procedures
Information/documents may include:
relevant sections of Civil Aviation Safety Regulations and Civil Aviation Orders pertaining to air traffic control operations, i.e. CAR 94 and 95
aerodrome manual
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)
relevant Civil Aviation Advisory Publications (CAAPs)
regular public transport (RPT) routes and timetables
workplace procedures and instructions and job specification
lighting equipment manufacturers specifications and instructions
induction and training materials
conditions of service, legislation and industrial agreements including workplace agreements and awards
Applicable regulations and legislation may include:
Civil Aviation Act (1988) and Civil Aviation Regulations and Orders (CAR 94 and 95)
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])
applicable state, territory and commonwealth regulations concerning:
electrical codes and regulations
OH&S
workplace relations
workers compensation
environmental protection
equal opportunity
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance.
Lighting inspections may need to occur:
by day or by night
in any weather conditions
Aerodrome lighting serviceability inspections should occur in accordance with the Manual of Standards - Aerodromes, including:
at least one hour prior to the first commercial transport operation of the day, or
prior to the last light of the day (dusk)
immediately 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 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)
Permanent aerodrome lighting and circuits include:
runway lighting
runway end lights
threshold lights
runway end identification lights
obstacle lighting
aerodrome beacon
approach lighting
illuminated wind indicators
Pilot Activated Lighting (PAL)
taxiway centre lights
taxiway edge lights
apron edge lights
apron flooding lights
'T' Visual Approach Slope Indicator System (T-VASIS)
Precision Approach Path Indicator (PAPI)
standby power
Temporary aerodrome lighting includes:
kerosene flares, or
battery lights
Reportable hazardous situations caused by faulty lights include:
power supply failure
circuit failure
partial lighting failures, as described in rules and practices for aerodromes
failure of lighting to the wind indicator
failure of obstruction lights
failure of aerodrome beacon
failure of the Pilot Activated Lighting (PAL) warning signal
Procedures for making the lighting problem safe include:
partial closure of the movement area
closing the movement area (aerodrome closure)
contacting the aerodrome user
Unserviceability lights are:
red lights
Suitable means of reporting will include some or all of the following:
verbal communications
Notices to Airmen (NOTAMs)
other written means of communication as is appropriate (e.g. fax)
Method of Working Plan (MOWP)
Initiating repairs or hazard removal procedures includes:
notifying relevant aerodrome personnel
undertaking the repairs
removing the hazard
notifying appropriate electrical contractors
serviceability inspection (following repairs)
Hazards in the work areas may include:
high voltage electrical cables
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
standard operating procedures
Information/documents may include:
relevant sections of Civil Aviation Safety Regulations and Civil Aviation Orders pertaining to air traffic control operations, i.e. CAR 94 and 95
aerodrome manual
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)
relevant Civil Aviation Advisory Publications (CAAPs)
regular public transport (RPT) routes and timetables
workplace procedures and instructions and job specification
lighting equipment manufacturers specifications and instructions
induction and training materials
conditions of service, legislation and industrial agreements including workplace agreements and awards
Applicable regulations and legislation may include:
Civil Aviation Act (1988) and Civil Aviation Regulations and Orders (CAR 94 and 95)
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])
applicable state, territory and commonwealth regulations concerning:
electrical codes and regulations
OH&S
workplace relations
workers compensation
environmental protection
equal opportunity
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
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
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
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
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
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
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| S6764 | AVI3B208B | Inspect and report on aerodrome lighting systems | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WG953 | AVIB3006A | Inspect and report on serviceability of aerodrome lighting systems | Unit of competency |
