AVIY0053 — Manage remote pilot aircraft systems energy source requirements

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What an assessment for AVIY0053 must cover

64 assessable components: 3 elements (11 performance criteria), 30 performance evidence and 23 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 Plan energy source requirements

1.1Total en route and reserve energy source requirements are calculated and determined in accordance with RPAS type-specific requirements
1.2Adjusted allowances are made for possible abnormal or emergency situations
1.3Energy source calculations are documented in accordance with workplace procedures

2 Manage energy source system

2.1Energy source contents and quality are inspected and confirmed before launch
2.2RPAS is configured to achieve desired profile, range or endurance status
2.3Potential hazards are anticipated and relevant controls implemented
2.4Energy source system is operated in accordance with aircraft flight manual (AFM)/pilot’s operating handbook (POH)
2.5RPAS endurance and energy source status is monitored throughout flight and is modified appropriately as circumstances change
2.6Work health and safety (WHS) procedures are followed at all times when carrying out energy source management procedures

3 Refuel/recharge RPAS

3.1Appropriate precautions are undertaken to ensure the safety of personnel and property during refuelling/recharging operations
3.2RPAS is correctly refuelled/recharged in accordance with AFM/POH, WHS requirements, regulatory requirements and workplace procedures

Performance evidence

adapting to differences in equipment and operating environment in accordance with standard operating procedures (SOPs)
applying precautions and required action to minimise, control or eliminate identified hazards
applying relevant legislation and workplace procedures
applying relevant safety practices and regulations
calculating energy source allowances, consumption and endurance
communicating effectively with others
completing relevant documentation
identifying and correctly using relevant equipment
identifying applicable grade of fuel/fuel cell/battery for remote pilot aircraft system (RPAS) type
implementing contingency plans
implementing safety precautions during RPAS refuelling/recharging
implementing work health and safety (WHS) procedures and relevant regulations
interpreting and following operational instructions and prioritising work
maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements
maintaining relevant workplace records
managing operation of RPAS energy source systems
modifying activities depending on workplace contingencies, situations and environments
monitoring and anticipating operational problems and hazards and taking appropriate action
monitoring energy source usage to achieve desired profile, range or endurance following configuration changes
monitoring work activities in terms of planned schedule
monitoring RPAS endurance
operating electronic communications equipment to required protocol
performing energy source quality control checks
planning RPAS energy source requirements
reading, interpreting and following relevant regulations, instructions, procedures, information and signs
recognising deteriorating situations impacting on energy source requirements
reporting and/or rectifying identified problems promptly in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures
selecting and using required personal protective equipment (PPE) conforming to industry and WHS standards
working collaboratively with others
working systematically with required attention to detail without injury to self or others, or damage to goods or equipment

Knowledge evidence

aerodynamic, engine and airframe requirements for RPAS to achieve best range and endurance
aeronautical decision-making processes
calculation of conversion between imperial and metric measures
dangers of using the incorrect grade of fuel/fuel cell/battery
effective communication
energy source consumption of RPAS at varying propulsion and systems power settings
energy source principles relating to RPAS
energy source reserve requirement for RPAS
energy source transfer equipment appropriate for the type of RPA and energy source being used
energy sources, including: battery charger, gas, liquid fuel, other power producing source, other renewable energy, power producing sources that power the on-board systems and thrust producing components of the specific RPAS, solar
energy source allowances, including: en route and destination meteorological forecasts, fixed energy source reserves, holding requirements, operational tasking requirements
error management, including error types, causes and consequences
factors affecting energy source consumption
hazards that exist when refuelling/recharging RPAS and related hazard control procedures and precautions
methods of identifying applicable grade of fuel/fuel cell/battery for RPAS type
mixture leaning or power conservation techniques
operation of the specific RPAS energy source system
principles of RPAS energy source systems
problems that may occur when managing RPAS energy source and appropriate action that should be taken in each case
regulations and procedures for refuelling/recharging RPAS
relevant sections of Civil Aviation Safety Regulations (CASRs) and Civil Aviation Orders
relevant WHS and environmental procedures and regulations
stress, workload and time pressure management

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What does an assessment tool for AVIY0053 need to cover?

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