Unit of competency details

Unit Descriptor 

This unit covers the competency required to safely function in the Australian aerospace environment.

This unit of competency has been primarily written for Defence Cadets.

Application of the Unit 

The application of this unit in the workplace - the environments, complexities and situations involved - will be written during Phase II of the Review of the PUA00 Public Safety Training Package.

This text will be useful for the purposes of job descriptions, recruitment advice or job analysis; where possible, it will not be too job specific to allow other industries to import it into other Training Packages, where feasible.

Prerequisite Unit /s 

Nil

Employability Skills 

This unit contains employability skills.

Elements describe the essential outcomes of a Unit of Competency.

Performance Criteria describe the required performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the Required Skills and Knowledge and/or the Range Statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the Evidence Guide.

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Identify information about the aerospace industry in Australia 

1.1 Structure of the Australian aerospace industry and the functions of the different sectors are outlined

1.2 Structure of the Defence aerospace organisation and the roles of the three services are outlined

1.3 Career opportunities within the Australian aerospace environment and the entry requirements are identified

1.4 Career opportunities within the Defence aerospace environment and the entry requirements are identified

1.5 Up-to-date knowledge of the Australian aerospace environment is maintained

1.6 Up-to-date knowledge of the Defence aerospace environment is maintained

2. Recognise aircraft 

2.1 Basic parts of the airframe of a fixed wing aircraft  are identified

2.2 Current Australian Defence Force (ADF) and civilian aircraft are identified

3. Maintain basic situation awareness in the aviation workplace 

3.1 Occupational health and safety (OH&S) requirements and recognised safety precautions are applied while operating in an aviation workplace 

3.2 Personal protective equipment is worn at all times when operating in an aviation workplace

3.3 Aircraft hazards and safety distances are observed in accordance with standard procedures 

3.4 Movement within an aviation workplace is conducted in a safe manner

3.5 Unsafe actions or situations are recognised and reported to supervisor or other appropriate personnel

REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE 

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit.

Required Skills 

• apply safety and security practices and regulations
• basic research skills to identify and collect information
• recognise and anticipate safety and security problems and hazards and take appropriate action
• questioning/listening skills to elicit information

Required Knowledge 

• ADF bases from which aircraft operate
• aircraft recognition features
• components of an aircraft airframe
• relevant safety and security regulations, rules, policies and procedures
• roles of ADF aircraft
• safety and security hazards and risks in the aviation workplace
• sectors of the aerospace industry

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit 

Assessment must confirm the ability to identify a mixture of at least ten civilian and military aircraft; and to safely move on a tarmac and within a maintenance facility.

Consistency in performance 

Competency should be demonstrated over a range of aviation workplaces to ensure consistency of performance.

Context of and specific resources for assessment 

Context of assessment 

Competency should be assessed in the workplace or in a simulated workplace environment.

Specific resources for assessment 

Access to an aviation workplace.

Guidance information for assessment 

Information that will assist or guide assessment will be written during Phase II of the Review of the PUA00 Public Safety Training Package.

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. Bold italicised  wording in the Performance Criteria is detailed below.

Basic parts of the airframe of a fixed wing aircraft may include 

Empennage (tail plane)

Engine

Flap trim tabs, tie-down points and stall warning indicator

Fuel caps, tanks, drains and vents

Fuselage

Special features

Undercarriage

Wing

Aviation workplace may include 

In or around an aircraft

Maintenance facility

Tarmac

Standard procedures may include 

OH&S regulations

Organisational procedure manuals

Relevant state/territory or federal legislation

Written and verbal orders and instructions

Co-requisite Unit /s 

Nil