Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

AVIY0026 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Conduct aerial application operations using remote pilot aircraft systems

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Issue Date: May 2024


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Unit of Competency AVIY0026 - Conduct aerial application operations using remote pilot aircraft systems
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit involves the application of skills and knowledge required to conduct aerial application operations using remote pilot aircraft systems (RPAS) in compliance with the relevant regulatory requirements of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) and national operating standards.It includes conducting pre-flight operations, performing operational area evaluations, conducting an aerial survey, applying substances through aerial application, and conducting global navigation satellite system (GNSS) swath guidance equipment operations.This unit addresses aviation technical skill requirements (physical, mental and task-management abilities) related to aircraft operational duties of flight crew 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 in small teams or under limited supervision within a single-pilot or multi-crew environment.Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements are applicable to this unit.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field Y – Aircraft Operation and Traffic Management
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Conduct pre-flight actions
  • Own fitness for flight and planned operations is self-assessed
       
Element: Operational aircraft type is determined for suitability for type of aerial application operation
       
Element: Aircraft and role equipment are checked and assessed for serviceability prior to commencing flight operations
       
Element: Required applicable maintenance documentation is compiled and checked for accuracy and completeness
       
Element: Role equipment calibration is checked and adjusted as required
       
Element: Planned aerial application operations are assessed for potential or actual hazards
       
Element: Fuel/power requirements are determined and established within aerial application management plans
       
Element: Logistical considerations are addressed within scope of application management plan
       
Element: Conduct planning and risk management
  • Suitability of current and forecast weather is determined
       
Element: Application management plan is developed and used as the basis for aerial application operations
       
Element: Potential and actual hazards and operational requirements are identified, risks to aerial application operations are assessed and appropriate risk controls are implemented in accordance with the application management plan
       
Element: Treatment area map is correctly interpreted
       
Element: Pilot decision on the safety of the proposed application, including refusing to undertake an application where the risks are considered to be too high, is made as required
       
Element: Appropriate selection of application pattern and direction of treatment is made taking into consideration safety, efficiency, hazards and terrain
       
Element: Acceptable aircraft performance for aerial application operational conditions is confirmed through performance planning
       
Element: Normal and abnormal operational communications and signals are confirmed
       
Element: Perform operational area evaluation
  • Operational landing areas are assessed for condition, approach/landing direction, hazard identification and meteorological conditions
       
Element: Issues relating to aircraft weight, performance, dimensions, load and meteorological conditions are identified and managed
       
Element: Landing areas suitable for conducting aerial application operations are selected
       
Element: Aircraft pre-landing/launch checks are performed in accordance with operational procedures
       
Element: Appropriate landing and launch techniques are conducted during aerial application operations
       
Element: Aerial application operations are performed in accordance with published regulations requirements
       
Element: Appropriate aerial survey plans are developed for conducting safe aerial application operations
       
Element: Operating area boundaries are established and environmentally sensitive areas are identified, including areas that are noise sensitive, biologically susceptible, populated and urban, and restricted or dangerous
       
Element: Potential emergency or alternate landing areas are identified and/or established for contingency operations
       
Element: Environmental hazard factors affecting aerial application operations are considered
       
Element: Wind velocity and direction are assessed for effect on operations
       
Element: Application management plans are amended or modified based on aerial survey assessment results as required
       
Element: GNSS familiarity is applied to the appropriate level of operational requirement
       
Element: Sound judgement is applied during application treatment area pattern selection
       
Element: Aircraft is operated at maximum permissible weights for aerial application operations in accordance with manufacturer and regulatory requirements
       
Element: Aircraft launch weight is determined within requirements relevant to operating conditions
       
Element: Operate within the vicinity of power lines
  • Power lines within and outside the treatment area during an aerial survey are identified
       
Element: Power line infrastructure cues are interpreted to aid wire run identification
       
Element: Wire heights are accurately assessed to support safe operations in vicinity of power lines, including safe flying parallel to wires
       
Element: Other hazards relevant to operations near power lines, such as pole stays, crop height, fences or machinery that may pose a risk, are identified and managed
       
Element: Safe command decision whether to fly over or under a wire is made
       
Element: Aerial application operations over wires, including adequate safety buffers for pull-up and let down and accurate cut-off and on-off application equipment, are conducted
       
Element: Aerial application operations under wires, including assessment of safe clearance distances, are conducted
       
Element: Application approaches towards power lines when passage beneath is unachievable are terminated safely
       
Element: Human factors that may affect operations near power lines, particularly distraction, short-term memory limitations and inattention (perceptual) blindness are applied during aerial application operations
       
Element: Apply substances through aerial application
  • Substances are applied safely in accordance with the application management plan
       
Element: Correct application height relevant to terrain, application type and meteorological conditions is established and maintained
       
Element: Appropriate airspeed and flight profile are controlled on entry or re-entry to operational areas
       
Element: Aerial application equipment is operated within scope of the application management plan
       
Element: Hazard areas are manoeuvred around with adequate safety margins during application operations
       
Element: Application flow rates, pressure and product quantities are monitored during application operations
       
Element: Decisions to suspend or continue safe aerial application operations are made based on planned or actual operating conditions
       
Element: Clean-up operations and hazard safety checks are conducted on completion of aerial application
       

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Own fitness for flight and planned operations is self-assessed 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Suitability of current and forecast weather is determined 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Operational landing areas are assessed for condition, approach/landing direction, hazard identification and meteorological conditions 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Power lines within and outside the treatment area during an aerial survey are identified 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Substances are applied safely in accordance with the application management plan 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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