This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to implement wildlife hazard control measures in compliance with relevant regulatory requirements and national operating standards.

It includes assessing wildlife hazards and reporting on the effectiveness of wildlife hazard control programs.

This unit addresses aviation non-technical skill requirements (mental, social and personal-management abilities) of ground operations personnel and contributes to safe and effective performance in complex aviation operational environments.

Operations are conducted as part of recreational, commercial and military aircraft activities 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

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1

Assess wildlife hazards

1.1

Bird and animal counts are undertaken

1.2

Records are kept and analysed

1.3

Wildlife hazards are reported to relevant notification authorities in accordance with standard operating procedures (SOPs)

1.4

Procedures for controlling wildlife hazards are reviewed and implemented in accordance with the wildlife hazard management plan

1.5

Appropriate control measures for identified wildlife hazards are selected and implemented in accordance with relevant legislative and regulatory requirements

2

Report on effectiveness of wildlife hazard control programs

2.1

Reports on incidents involving birds or animals to aircraft or infrastructure are prepared

2.2

Recommendations on effectiveness of wildlife hazard control measures and procedures are made to aerodrome management

Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.

Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment.

Not applicable.

W – Equipment and Systems Operations