Modification History
Not applicable.
Unit Descriptor
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to obtain required flight information and authority, calculate take-off and landing performance, perform required before and after flight actions/inspections, ensure that the remote pilot aircraft (RPA) meets maintenance and safety requirements prior to flight, and complete and certify a daily inspection. Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements are applicable to this 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 (CASA) and/or ADF; airspace control requirements and Day Visual Flight Rules (Day VFR); and aircraft control principles, regulations, safety codes, protocols and procedures relevant to managing pre- and post-flight actions.
Operations are conducted as part of commercial or military aircraft activities across a variety of operational contexts within the Australian aviation industry.
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, in accordance with the requirements for operations at Level 1.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Remote Pilot Licence (RPL) Basic – Level 1
Pre-Requisites
Not applicable.
Employability Skills Information
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
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Complete pre- and post-flight administration |
1.1 |
Pre- and post-flight planning and documentation is completed in accordance with regulatory requirements and/or operations manual |
1.2 |
Remote aircraft weight and balance is confirmed |
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Pre- and post-flight maintenance release (Flight Technical Log) and flight administration is completed in accordance with operations manual |
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Aircraft serviceability is determined by daily inspection, and certification of daily inspection in maintenance release (Flight and Technical Log) is completed in accordance with operations manual |
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Perform pre- and post-flight actions/ inspection |
2.1 |
Equipment and documentation as required by regulation is identified and secured in the aircraft pre-flight |
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Internal checks are completed in accordance with approved checklist |
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External checks are completed in accordance with approved checklist |
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Flight equipment is removed from aircraft post-flight |
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Aircraft is secured in accordance with manufacturers specifications and organisational procedures |
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Perform and certify daily inspection |
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Daily inspection of aircraft is performed in accordance with operations manual |
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Appropriate actions are undertaken to rectify discrepancies |
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Daily inspection is certified in accordance with operations manual |
Required Skills and Knowledge
This describes the essential knowledge and skills and their level required for this unit. |
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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. |
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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. |
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Tasks must be undertaken in: |
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Performance may be demonstrated in: |
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Aircraft may include: |
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Limitations may be imposed by: |
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Production methods for flight plans may utilise: |
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Pre-flight planning may include consideration of: |
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Dependent on the type of organisation concerned and the local terminology used, workplace procedures may include: |
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Information/documents may include: |
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Applicable regulations and legislation may include: |
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Performance includes tolerances specified in either of: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Not applicable.
Competency field
W - Equipment and Systems Operations