AVIN0003 — Command an aircraft in a multi-crew environment
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What an assessment for AVIN0003 must cover
126 assessable components: 5 elements (23 performance criteria), 23 performance evidence and 80 knowledge evidence requirements. 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 Establish aircraft command
- 1.1Command responsibilities are exercised in accordance with organisational authority and guidelines
- 1.2Command structure is established appropriate to aircraft
- 1.3Command structure is communicated to flight crew and external authorities
- 1.4Communication mechanisms and procedures are implemented between levels of command in accordance with organisational procedures
- 1.5Liaison is established and maintained between PIC, flight crew and other relevant stakeholders to meet control and command requirements
2 Manage tasks and workload
- 2.1Workload of flight crew members is planned taking into account time and resource constraints
- 2.2Flight crew is assigned workload priorities and performance expectations are communicated clearly
- 2.3Workload of flight crew is coordinated in accordance with agreed operational objectives and task timelines
- 2.4Performance of flight crew and individuals is systematically monitored against defined measurable performance criteria to ensure satisfactory completion of assigned tasks and workloads
- 2.5Potential and current issues and problems arising in relation to task and workload management are identified and acted on in accordance with regulatory and organisational requirements
3 Communicate organisational objectives and required standards
- 3.1Flight crew members are provided with up-to-date information concerning organisational objectives and standards
- 3.2Flight crew member understanding of objectives and standards is confirmed
- 3.3Organisational standards and values are modelled and promoted to flight crew members
4 Make effective decisions
- 4.1Relevant, current and sufficient information is gathered to assess and analyse situation for decision making
- 4.2Problem-solving strategies and techniques are used to identify and generate options
- 4.3Decisions are made, communicated to flight crew and implemented in a timely manner in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures
- 4.4Decisions and actions are evaluated for their effectiveness and outcomes
- 4.5Decisions, their rationale and associated actions are documented and reported in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures
5 Lead flight crews and individuals
- 5.1Link between function of flight crew and organisational goals is clarified as required and is communicated to flight crew
- 5.2Participative decision making is used to develop, implement and review work of flight crew and to allocate responsibilities
- 5.3Opportunities are given to flight crew members and individuals to provide feedback about efficient work practices and processes
- 5.4Flight crew members and individuals are encouraged to provide feedback about efficient work practices
- 5.5Appropriate delegation is made to flight crew and individuals in accordance with relevant flight crew objectives and goals, and organisational policy and procedures
Performance evidence
- allocating sufficient resources and time to complete workload
- applying relevant aeronautical knowledge
- breaking down tasks and establishing courses of action to accomplish specified goals
- collecting information and identifying key issues and relationships relative to achieving determined roles
- conducting briefings to share common plan and to set priorities
- correcting flight crew member deviations from standards
- encouraging monitoring of performance by other flight crew members
- ensuring flight crew members are aware of their role and responsibilities throughout a flight
- ensuring responsibility for flight path management is always assigned
- establishing an atmosphere to encourage open communications
- identifying and managing threats and errors
- identifying and managing undesired aircraft states
- identifying when flight crew members become ineffective or incapacitated
- implementing work health and safety (WHS) procedures and relevant regulations
- maintaining flight crew member motivation and commitment to task
- maintaining patience and focus when processing large amounts of data or multiple tasks
- managing flight deck gradient relative to task
- managing time and resources to ensure work is completed safely and effectively
- monitoring outcomes and evaluating own performance
- monitoring effectiveness of flight crew performance
- reading, interpreting and following relevant regulations, instructions, procedures, information and signs
- setting realistic performance standards
- taking action to resolve flight crew member confusion
Knowledge evidence
- aircraft instrument requirements
- aircraft loading system
- aircraft performance and landing calculations
- aircraft speed limitations
- aircraft systems
- applicability of drug and alcohol regulations
- classification of operations
- cockpit management, including:
- flight crew coordination:
- distribution of responsibilities
- working with a flight crew concept
- flight crew cooperation:
- small group dynamics (norms, atmosphere, pressure, communication and structure)
- conflict management
- leadership style of management:
- concern for performance
- concern for people
- democratic versus autocratic style
- encouraging inputs and feedback
- optimising flight crew performance in flight
- correcting flight crew coordination deficiencies
- communication:
- verbal and non-verbal communication
- one- and two-way communication
- effects of different communication styles
- miscommunication (including cultural misunderstandings)
- effective decision-making processes, including:
- identifying problems and causal factors
- assessing component parts systematically and logically
- employing analytical techniques to identify solutions and to consider the value and implications of each
- generating solutions and/or alternative courses of action
- assessing alternative solutions and risks with other flight crew members
- determining course of action
- communicating decision and delegate tasks to flight crew
- monitoring progress against agreed plan
- evaluating decisions in line with changing circumstances
- ensuring decision making is improvement-focused and directed towards achieving optimum outcomes
- emergency equipment requirements
- flight and duty time limits
- flight rules (specific to aircraft type), including:
- documentation
- aircraft nationality and registration
- airworthiness of aircraft
- personnel licensing
- rules of the air
- procedures for air navigation
- air traffic services
- aeronautical information service
- aerodromes
- facilitation
- search and rescue
- security
- aircraft accidents and incidents – pilot in command (PIC) responsibilities
- air service operations
- fuel planning and oil requirements for the flight
- judgement and decision making, including:
- pilot judgement concepts:
- types of judgement
- motor skills and human factors
- aeronautical decision making:
- decision-making concepts
- pilot responsibilities
- behavioural aspects
- identification of hazardous attitudes:
- physical factors
- psychological factors
- social influences and interface between people
- pilot judgement awareness:
- risk assessment
- cockpit stress management
- applying decision-making concepts:
- practical application
- managing resources
- safety awareness
- maintenance authorisations
- managing cargo and passengers
- privileges and limitations of the multi-crew or air transport pilot licence with aeroplane/helicopter category rating
- requirements for an Air Operator Certificate (AOC)
- requirements for aerodromes
- type of information contained in an operations manual
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Questions about assessing AVIN0003
What does an assessment tool for AVIN0003 need to cover?
To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for AVIN0003 needs to address all 126 unit components: 5 elements with 23 performance criteria, 23 performance evidence requirements, 80 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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Auditori pulls the current release of AVIN0003 from training.gov.au and generates a complete package: candidate assessment, assessor guide with model answers and observation criteria, and a coverage matrix mapping every component. A suitably qualified person then reviews and approves the draft in a built-in workflow — consistent with ASQA's guidance on AI use in VET — before export as branded PDF and editable Word.
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