AVIE0003 — Operate aeronautical radio

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What an assessment for AVIE0003 must cover

68 assessable components: 2 elements (6 performance criteria), 17 performance evidence and 44 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 1 foundation skills. An audit-defensible tool maps every question and task back to these — that mapping is the coverage matrix Auditori generates alongside the assessment.

Elements & performance criteria

1 Operate radio equipment

1.1Serviceability of radio equipment is confirmed
1.2Transmission and receipt of radio communications is conducted using appropriate procedures and phraseology
1.3A listening watch is maintained and applicable transmissions are responded to appropriately
1.4Appropriate emergency and urgency transmissions are conducted

2 Manage radiotelephone equipment malfunctions

2.1Radio failure procedures are performed as required
2.2Fault-finding procedures and corrective actions not involving special tools or instruments are employed

Performance evidence

adapting to differences in equipment and operating environment in accordance with standard operating procedures (SOPs)
applying relevant legislation and workplace procedures
communicating effectively under operating conditions using aviation radio telephony phraseology and communication protocols
completing relevant documentation
complying with regulatory requirements pertaining to aircraft radiotelephone communications
conducting basic fault finding of defective radiotelephone equipment
confirming serviceability of radio telephony equipment
identifying and correctly using equipment required to maintain aircraft radio communication
implementing contingency plans
implementing work health and safety (WHS) procedures and relevant regulations
interpreting and following operational instructions and prioritising work
interpreting and reacting appropriately to light signals from air traffic control
reading, interpreting and following relevant regulations, instructions, procedures, information and signs
reporting and rectifying identified problems that may occur operating an aeronautical radio promptly
selecting and using required personal protective equipment (PPE) conforming to industry and WHS standards
using Aviation English Language to a proficiency standard required by national aviation safety regulations
working systematically with required attention to detail without injury to self or others, or damage to goods or equipment

Knowledge evidence

characteristics of radio waves, wave propagation, transmission and reception, including:
radio frequency band ranges (medium frequency (MF), high frequency (HF), very high frequency (VHF) and ultra-high frequency (UHF))
properties of radio waves
propagation of paths of radio waves:
ground waves
sky waves
factors affecting the propagation of radio waves:
terrain
ionosphere
sun spot activity
interference from electrical equipment
thunderstorms
power attenuation
radio antennas:
characteristics of antennas
use of antennas
components of aeronautical radio systems, including:
power source or battery switch, radio master and microphone
transmitter
receiver
antenna
location of aerial antennas in buildings
headphones and speaker
procedures for using an aeronautical radio system
setting up an aeronautical radio
use of radio transmit and receive selector switches (VHF, HF, intercom (I/C) and public address (PA))
turning a radio on and off
selecting correct frequencies
use of squelch control
correct use of a microphone
documented radio procedures relevant to the visual flight rules (VFR)
fault-finding procedures and corrective actions for radiotelephone equipment not involving special tools or instruments
faults that may occur in radiotelephone equipment and appropriate fault detection and remedial action that can be taken
international radio telephony distress frequencies
light signals, including interpretation and actions required
phonetic alphabet
principles of effective radiotelephony communications
problems that may occur during aeronautical radio communications and action that can be taken to overcome them
relevant sections of Civil Aviation Safety Regulations (CASRs) and Civil Aviation Orders pertaining to aeronautical radio communications
relevant WHS and environmental procedures and regulations
responsibilities of an aeronautical radio operator, including:
secrecy of communications
unauthorised transmissions
standard radiotelephony phraseology

Foundation skills

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

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What does an assessment tool for AVIE0003 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for AVIE0003 needs to address all 68 unit components: 2 elements with 6 performance criteria, 17 performance evidence requirements, 44 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

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