AVIY0054 — Control aeroplane on the ground

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What an assessment for AVIY0054 must cover

70 assessable components: 2 elements (15 performance criteria), 32 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 Start and stop engine

1.1Pre-start and after-start checks are completed in accordance with aircraft flight manual (AFM)/pilot’s operating handbook (POH)
1.2Engine is started and shut down in accordance with AFM/POH
1.3Emergencies are managed in accordance with AFM/POH and regulatory requirements
1.4Pre-and after shutdown checks are completed in accordance with AFM/POH
1.5Manufacturer limitations are complied with and deviations are reported as required
1.6Aeroplane is positioned to ensure safety when starting engine

2 Taxi aeroplane

2.1Automatic terminal information service (ATIS) reports and taxi clearance are obtained as required
2.2Aeroplane control and safe taxi speed are maintained in accordance with prevailing aerodrome, traffic, surface and weather conditions
2.3Brake serviceability and functionality checks are performed clear of conflicting traffic and other hazards to confirm serviceability
2.4Instrument checks are conducted and altimeter settings adjusted to confirm serviceability prior to aircraft departure
2.5Engine handling and braking on the ground is in accordance with AFM/POH
2.6Airfield markings/lights/signals/indicators are interpreted and complied with
2.7Lookout is maintained and right-of-way rules are adhered to while complying with applicable air traffic control (ATC) or marshalling instructions
2.8Adverse effect of propeller slipstream or jet wash on other aeroplanes, aerodrome facilities and personnel are avoided
2.9Taxi path is inspected when surface conditions are obscured

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 aeroplane aeronautical knowledge
applying relevant legislation and workplace procedures
communicating effectively with others when controlling an aeroplane on the ground
completing relevant documentation
complying with regulatory requirements and local air traffic control (ATC) instructions
controlling an aeroplane on the ground in accordance with aircraft flight manual (AFM)/pilot’s operating handbook (POH)
controlling and managing engine start-up and shutdown emergencies
identifying and correctly using required equipment
identifying suitable parking areas
implementing contingency plans
implementing work health and safety (WHS) procedures and relevant regulations
interpreting airfield diagrams
interpreting and communicating operational information
interpreting and following operational instructions and prioritising work
interpreting marshalling signals
manoeuvring aeroplane on the ground without incident
modifying activities depending on workplace contingencies, situations and environments
monitoring and anticipating operational problems and hazards and taking appropriate action
monitoring work activities in terms of planned schedule
operating electronic communications equipment to required protocol
reading, interpreting and following relevant regulations, instructions, procedures, information and signs
reporting and/or rectifying identified problems promptly in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures
selecting and using relevant equipment, including throttle, steering and brakes
selecting and using required personal protective equipment (PPE) conforming to industry and WHS standards
starting and stopping aeroplane engines
taking appropriate actions in a brake, tyre or steering failure
taxiing aeroplanes within controlled or uncontrolled aerodrome environments
using instruments to monitor aeroplane performance
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

aerodrome markings, lighting and marshalling signals
aeroplane type recognition
aircraft weight and balance and how to calculate the aircraft centre of gravity
carburettor icing
care of propellers
Civil Aviation Safety Regulation (CASR) Part 61 Manual of Standards (MOS) Schedule 3 Aeronautical Knowledge relevant to aeroplane operations
cause and effect of fuel vaporisation
contents of the AFM and POH for the aircraft being flown
day visual flight rules (VFR)
differences between normally aspirated and fuel-injected systems
environmental conditions that represent visual meteorological conditions (VMC)
in a Defence context, relevant Defence Orders and Instructions
local ATC procedures
meaning and interpretation of: light and marshalling signals, aerodrome markings, signals and local procedures
on-ground control procedures, including pre-start checks, clearing propellers, use of filtered air, hot and cold engine start, after-start checks, pre-shutdown checks, actions in a brake or tyre failure, aeroplane emergency management, and engine hand-start procedures
propeller wash, rotor wash and jet blast and how they affect other aircraft
relevant aeroplane/equipment characteristics, including starter system limitations, fuel system, including cause and effect of fuel vaporisation, and aeroplane braking and steering systems
relevant sections of CASRs and Civil Aviation Orders
relevant sections of the aeronautical information package (AIP)
relevant sections of the relevant AFM/POH
relevant WHS and environmental procedures and regulations
typical aircraft performance characteristics of single-engine aeroplanes and the effects of local weather conditions on performance
typical single-engine aeroplane aircraft systems

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What does an assessment tool for AVIY0054 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for AVIY0054 needs to address all 70 unit components: 2 elements with 15 performance criteria, 32 performance evidence requirements, 23 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

How does Auditori generate an assessment tool for AVIY0054?

Auditori pulls the current release of AVIY0054 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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