Application
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to conduct aerial search using remote piloted aircraft systems (RPAS) in compliance with relevant regulatory requirements of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority and national operating standards. This unit addresses aviation technical skill requirements (physical, mental and task management abilities) related to air traffic control (ATC) duties that complement the non-technical skills of air traffic controllers and contributes to safe and effective performance in complex aviation operational environments. Operations are conducted as part of commercial and military air traffic services 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. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENTS | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA | ||
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. | ||
1 | Prepare for search | 1.1 | Search information is gained from search leader |
1.2 | Routes to and from the search area are determined | ||
1.3 | Search patterns are confirmed and search zones are entered accurately in unmanned aircraft systems | ||
1.4 | Scanning and camera equipment are checked for faults and addressed before search operation | ||
2 | Conduct search operation | 2.1 | Search times are monitored and actioned |
2.2 | Appropriate search phase is amended when required | ||
2.3 | Search information is coordinated and/or relayed to appropriate personnel | ||
2.4 | Search areas are systematically scanned and updates communicated to relevant personnel | ||
2.5 | Critical search objective information is communicated efficiently to search team | ||
3 | Review search operation | 3.1 | Search operation is de-briefed with relevant personnel |
3.2 | Search information is reviewed with search team | ||
3.3 | Relevant documentation is completed and provided to relevant personnel | ||
Foundation Skills
Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency. |
Range Statement
Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment. |
Sectors
Not applicable. |
Competency Field
F – Safety Management |