Release 1. This is the first release of this unit of competency in the AVI Aviation Training Package.

This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to develop a risk management plan with remote piloted aircraft systems (RPAS) for beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) operations in compliance with relevant regulatory requirements of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) and national operating standards.

It includes establishing the risk management context, developing the risk management plan, managing risk and evaluating the risk management plan.

This unit addresses aviation non-technical skill requirements (mental, social and personal-management abilities) related to safety management duties that complement the technical skills of aviation personnel and contributes to safe and effective performance in complex aviation operational environments.

Operations are conducted as part of commercial and military aircraft activities across a variety of operational contexts within the Australian aviation industry.

Work is performed independently or under limited supervision as a single operator or within a team environment.

Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements are applicable to this unit.

Not applicable.

F – Safety Management

Not applicable.

ELEMENTS 

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA 

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1  

Establish risk management context in RPAS operation 

1.1 

Nature and extent of aviation operational activity, its objectives and outcomes are established within the organisational context

1.2 

Strategic and risk management context are identified in accordance with organisational requirements

1.3 

Stakeholders are identified and consulted to ensure their views, concerns and needs are taken into account in the risk management process

1.4 

Criteria for assessing aviation risk are determined in accordance with workplace standards

1.5 

Risk management criteria is determined to provide guidance on balancing risk, costs, benefits and opportunities

1.6 

Risk management criteria are monitored, reviewed and adjusted to ensure opportunities, and current and emerging trends are reflected

2 

Develop the risk management plan 

2.1 

Sources of risks are identified and consulted on to ensure full coverage

2.2 

Risks are assessed and documented in consultation with stakeholders, and risk level thresholds are established

2.3 

Risk controls are considered/modified and selected for acceptability

2.4 

Risk management plan and evaluation methodology and developed and communicated to stakeholders

3 

Monitor and evaluate aviation risk 

3.1 

Aviation risk management plan is implemented and monitored in accordance with workplace standards

3.2 

Internal and external risks to outcomes are monitored and remedial actions are identified, as required, and initiated

3.3 

Risk management plans are reviewed routinely on occurrence of events of significant importance to the organisation and when required by regulatory practice

3.4 

Stakeholder feedback is obtained and considered in evaluation activity

3.5 

Recommendations for enhancing risk management plan are formulated and implemented

3.6 

Outcomes of evaluation are effectively communicated to stakeholders

Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.

Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment.

No equivalent unit.

Release 1. This is the first release of this unit of competency in the AVI Aviation Training Package.

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements, performance criteria and range of conditions on at least one occasion and include:

• applying effective verbal/non-verbal communication techniques when engaging with internal/external stakeholders
• applying procedures relating to work health and safety (WHS) and environment in the context of aviation risk management
• applying relevant legislation, regulations and policies, including:

• relevant sections of Civil Aviation Safety Regulations (CASRs) and Civil Aviation Orders) relating to safety management systems (SMSs)
• national and state/territory WHS legislation

• delegating task responsibilities related to risk management processes
• engaging in discussion by exchanging complex oral information
• listening effectively when engaging with internal/external stakeholders
• researching and analysing the wider context affecting the aviation industry and/or organisation
• solving problems through analysis and reasoning
• explain complex, formal documents and assisting others to apply these documents in the workplace
• using appropriate formal language and style for written plans.

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements, performance criteria and range of conditions and include knowledge of:

• risk management plan structure and content
• stakeholders in the risk management process
• evaluating risk criteria which complies with established legal requirements
• Australian and international risk management standards
• organisation risk management, including the external environment in which it operates
• aviation risk management processes, which are:

• logical and systematic
• applied to any strategy plan, process, program or procedure that will enable the organisation to minimise losses and to maximise opportunities
• applied within existing aviation safety management systems (SMSs)
• implemented to address operational and safety factors related to:

• regulatory
• hardware
• environmental
• personnel

• diversity of risks in the aviation industry
• likelihood and consequences of risks
• hierarchy of control
• importance of consultation and communication at every stage of the risk management cycle
• legal requirements, legislation, regulations, policies, procedures and guidelines relating to aviation risk management
• relevant work standards
• range of evaluation methodologies
• relationship of risk to context, i.e. how the context may define the risks
• sources of risk, including:

• perceived
• potential
• actual.

Assessors must hold credentials specified within the Standards for Registered Training Organisations current at the time of assessment.

Assessment must satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence and all regulatory requirements included within the Standards for Registered Training Organisations current at the time of assessment.

Assessment must occur in workplace operational situations. Where this is not appropriate, assessment must occur in simulated workplace operational situations that reflect workplace conditions.

Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy requirements of the work being performed and the needs of the candidate.

Resources for assessment must include access to:

• a range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or simulations
• acceptable means of simulation assessment
• applicable documentation, including workplace procedures, regulations, codes of practice and operation manuals
• relevant and appropriate materials, tools, equipment and personal protective equipment (PPE) currently used in industry.