Modification History
Not applicable.
Unit Descriptor
Unit Descriptor |
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to operate a simulator including safe operation, pre-operation planning, simulation activity control, post-operation activity and administration. Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements are applicable to this unit. |
Application of the Unit
Application of the Unit |
This unit has application for the safe operation of simulators in the workplace. Use for ADF Aviation is to be in accordance with relevant Defence Orders and Instructions and applicable Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) compliance. Work is performed under various levels of supervision dependent on workplace context, and in a team environment. This unit of competency is nominally packaged at Diploma. |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not applicable.
Pre-Requisites
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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 Apply simulation operations safety |
1.1 Access and egress to simulator is conducted in accordance with workplace procedures 1.2 Safety and emergency procedures are communicated and actioned as required 1.3 Simulator serviceability is monitored in accordance with workplace procedures 1.4 Simulation sickness effects are communicated in accordance with workplace procedures 1.5 Simulation sickness effects are treated in accordance with workplace procedures 1.6 Workplace safety communications are followed in accordance with workplace procedures |
2 Conduct pre-operation planning |
2.1 Appropriate simulation equipment is selected 2.2 Simulation equipment is employed 2.3 Operating manuals are used to support work practices 2.4 Simulation data is accessed to suit work practices, in accordance with workplace procedures 2.5 Simulation data is manipulated to suit work requirements, in accordance with workplace procedures 2.6 Simulation data is saved in accordance with workplace procedures 2.7 Simulation data is stored to suit work requirements, in accordance with workplace procedures |
3 Control a simulation activity |
3.1 Liaison with relevant personnel is conducted to determine simulation activity requirements 3.2 Simulation activity plan is developed in accordance with activity requirements 3.3 Simulation activity is commenced 3.4 Communication with simulation activity participants is maintained 3.5 Abnormal/unusual conditions are monitored and addressed 3.6 Variations to activity conditions are made as requested/required 3.7 Activity is ceased in accordance with simulation activity plan |
4 Perform post-operation activities |
4.1 Simulation results are saved in accordance with workplace procedures 4.2 Activity participants are debriefed as required 4.3 Simulator faults are recorded in accordance with workplace procedures 4.4 Simulation equipment is refurbished/maintained 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
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
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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Access and egress may include: |
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Simulator may include |
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Motion system may include: |
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Simulation activity plan may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
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Competency field
Competency Field |
M - Training and Assessment |