Modification History
Not applicable.
Unit Descriptor
Unit Descriptor |
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to navigate an aircraft under Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) excluding instrument approaches. 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 (CASA); relevant airspace control requirements and Instrument Flight Rules (IFR); and aircraft control principles, regulations, safety codes, protocols and procedures relevant to navigate aircraft - IFR as part of commercial aircraft activities. 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 packaged at AQF V. |
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 Select , operate and monitor navigation aids /systems |
1.1 Appropriate navigation aids/systems for the planned IFR flight are selected and operated in accordance navigation aid/system requirements 1.2 Integrity of navigation aid/systems information is monitored and maintained |
2 Navigate the aircraft in IMC /simulated IMC |
2.1 Aircraft position fix is determined solely with reference to navigation aid/system 2.2 Tracks are intercepted to and from navigation aids/systems 2.3 Track is maintained within tolerances specified in AIP 2.4 Timings are recorded, assessed and revised as required 2.5 Station passage is recognised 2.6 GPS/DME arc procedure is performed within tolerances specified in AIP if applicable 2.7 Planned route above Lowest Safe Altitude (LSALT) is maintained in accordance with IFR 2.8 IMC to visual flight transition is performed before descending below the lesser of LSALT/MSA 2.9 Route and destination weather conditions are monitored and appropriate actions are executed 2.10 Descent point is calculated and/or amended |
3 Conduct a diversion to revised route or alternate aerodrome |
3.1 Requirement for an unplanned diversion is recognised and confirmed 3.2 Route to alternate aerodrome, navigation aid and /or revised track is determined 3.3 Planned route maintains height above LSALT in accordance with regulations while flying under IFR 3.4 Flight planned route is diverted to track to alternate aerodrome, navigation aid and/or aerodrome 3.5 Operational information for alternate aerodrome/s is reviewed and applied according to regulations and/or operator procedures 3.6 Fuel plan is reviewed and amended according to regulations and/or operator procedures |
4 Conduct holding pattern in IMC |
4.1 Holding pattern is entered at or above LSALT/MSA appropriate to inbound heading using sector entry according to AIP 4.2 Published holding pattern is flown not below the specified minimum altitude, allowing for wind effect, turning inbound on the prescribed track 4.3 Holding pattern is departed in accordance with ATC instructions |
5 Comply with Air Traffic Control rules and procedures for IFR flights |
5.1 Separation from other air traffic in IMC/simulated IMC is maintained 5.2 Airspace requirements are complied with utilising IFR procedures 5.3 Two-way communication is maintained with ATS and other aircraft in accordance with IFR procedures 5.4 ATC clearances and/or radar vectoring instructions are complied with |
6 Manage hazardous weather conditions |
6.1 Hazardous weather conditions are identified and avoided 6.2 Procedures for penetration of hazardous weather are demonstrated and/or explained 6.3 Aircraft systems are employed to mitigate the effects of hazardous weather |
7 Demonstrate turbulence penetration technique |
7.1 Aircraft is configured to comply with turbulence penetration procedures in accordance with Flight Manual/POH 7.2 Passenger and crew are restrained in accordance with regulations 7.3 Procedures for penetrating turbulence are explained and demonstrated |
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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Tasks may be undertaken in: |
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Performance may be demonstrated in: |
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Aircraft may include: |
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Instruments may be: |
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Limitations may be imposed by: |
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Classes of airspace may be: |
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Diversion requirement may include: |
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Operational information may include: |
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Navigation aids/systems may include: |
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Conditions may include: |
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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
Competency Field |
H - Route Planning and Navigation |