Modification History
Not applicable.
Unit Descriptor
Unit Descriptor |
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to maintain radio communications using English language as part of airport operations, including the operation, management and maintenance of radio equipment under normal and emergency conditions. It also covers the skills and knowledge needed when taking appropriate action in the event of radio failure, including maintenance of communications with aircraft using light signals. Required performance includes compliance with all relevant regulatory requirements (i.e. CAR Part 5 Div 3 and CAR 82-85 inclusive). Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements are applicable to this unit. |
Application of the Unit
Application of the Unit |
Work must be carried out in compliance with the relevant licence and aircraft rating requirements of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority. Use for ADF Aviation is to be in accordance with relevant Defence Orders and Instructions and applicable CASA compliance. Work is performed under limited supervision. Work involves the application of aircraft radio communication principles, regulations, standard phraseology, safety codes, protocols and procedures to maintain radio communications with aircraft as part of commercial airport activities across a variety of operational contexts within the Australian aviation industry. |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not applicable.
Pre-Requisites
Not applicable.
Employability Skills Information
Employability Skills |
This unit contains employability skills. |
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency. |
Performance criteria describe the required performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1 Carry out radio communications |
1.1 Transmission and receipt of radio telephone messages is carried out using English language in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements 1.2 Emergency and urgency transmissions and procedures are made in accordance with the En Route Supplement Australia (ERSA) (current edition) and the Aeronautical Information Publication (AIP) 1.3 Appropriate responses are made to all received messages in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements 1.4 A listening watch is maintained in accordance with workplace procedures |
2 Maintain radio equipment |
2.1 System checks are performed prior to radio use to confirm that it is operational in accordance with manufacturers specifications and operational procedures 2.2 The aircraft radio system is maintained in accordance with manufacturers specifications and operational requirements. 2.3 Faults in the radio performance are identified and reported in accordance with company procedures 2.4 For minor faults not requiring special tools or instruments, appropriate fault-finding procedures and corrective actions are employed in accordance with workplace procedures |
3 Take appropriate action in event of radio failure |
3.1 In the event of a loss of radio transmission or reception, radio equipment failure procedures are followed in accordance with workplace procedures and the Flight Manual/Pilot's Operating Handbook (POH) 3.2 In the advent of radio failure, light signals from Air Traffic Control where applicable are correctly interpreted and appropriate responses made in accordance with workplace procedures |
Required Skills and Knowledge
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS |
This describes the essential knowledge and skills and their level required for this unit. |
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Evidence Guide
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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. |
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Range Statement
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The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. |
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Operations are conducted: |
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Aerodromes may include: |
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Radio equipment may include: |
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An aircraft radio system may include: |
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Radio operations may include: |
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Phraseology and phonetic considerations include but are not limited to: |
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Emergency radio procedures are: |
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At aerodromes with air traffic control: |
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Dependent on the type of organisation concerned and the local terminology used, workplace procedures may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Not applicable.
Competency field
Competency Field |
E - Communication and Calculation |