Modification History
Not applicable.
Unit Descriptor
Unit Descriptor |
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to initialise and optimise tactical and/or operational sensors in an aircraft. 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 regulatory requirements of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority and national operating standards. Use for ADF Aviation is to be in accordance with relevant Defence Orders and Instructions and applicable CASA compliance. Operations are conducted across a variety of operational contexts within the Australian aviation industry. Work is performed under limited supervision. This unit of competency is nominally packaged at Certificate IV. |
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 Initialise aircraft sensor systems |
1.1 Equipment is enabled in accordance with manufacturers instructions and organisational policy and procedures 1.2 Equipment functional checks are performed in accordance with manufacturers instructions and organisational policy and procedures 1.3 System parameters are initialised for anticipated meteorological and/or oceanographic conditions |
2 Optimise aircraft sensor performance |
2.1 Sensor output is monitored in accordance with organisational policy and procedures 2.2 Real time environmental conditions are monitored 2.3 System parameters are modified to maintain optimal sensor performance 2.4 System faults are identified, diagnosed and appropriate responses undertaken in accordance with organisational policy and 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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Aircraft may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
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Competency field
Competency Field |
W - Equipment and Systems Operations |