Elements and Performance Criteria
- Maintain basic situational awareness
- Continuous monitoring of all critical factors relevant to the safety and security of an aviation workplace is undertaken
- All relevant indications of an unsafe or insecure situation are recognised and appropriate action is taken to alert relevant personnel and/or to take appropriate action
- Situational awareness is maintained at all times during workplace activities
- Assess situations and take appropriate action
- Factors that may adversely affect the safety and security of an aviation workplace are identified
- Relevant information concerning the safety and security of an aviation workplace is recognised and interpreted, and timely action is taken
- Risks to workplace safety and security are recognised and appropriate action is taken to control the risk
- Changes to workplace environment and related risks are monitored and managed to ensure a safe outcome to workplace operations
- Safe alternative plan of action is formulated and implemented as required in response to changed circumstances and risks
- Set priorities and manage work tasks
- Task priorities are set and workload is organised to ensure completion of all assigned tasks relevant to the safety and security of the workplace
- Appropriate tasks are prioritised and implemented to maintain ongoing workplace operations and to achieve workplace objectives
- Relevant information is accessed and applied to ensure the safety and security of an aviation workplace when completing workplace tasks
- Critical safety and essential security workplace tasks are prioritised over routine activities and completed in accordance with workplace procedures, checklists, and legislative and regulatory requirements
- Symptoms of fatigue are recognised and appropriate action is taken to reduce its effects
- Work with others in managing situational awareness
- Communications with relevant personnel are undertaken in an effective and efficient manner to achieve situational awareness and to meet all requirements for the safety and security of the workplace
- Team members and others in the workplace are encouraged to participate in and contribute to, the safety and security of the workplace
- Effective interpersonal skills are used when working with others to maintain awareness, and the safety and security of the workplace
- Appropriate action is taken in conjunction with others to cooperatively correct any identified unsafe and/or insecure situations