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AVIY0044 — Conduct a 2D instrument approach

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What an assessment for AVIY0044 must cover

76 assessable components: 5 elements (20 performance criteria), 26 performance evidence and 30 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 Prepare for approach

  • 1.1Latest available information for destination is reviewed
  • 1.2Navigation system validity check is conducted as required
  • 1.3Receiver autonomous integrity monitoring (RAIM) check is conducted as required
  • 1.4Flight plan is selected, loaded, checked and activated as required
  • 1.5Current approach chart for the approach to be flown is selected and briefed to flight crew
  • 1.6Navigation aid required for approach is checked and confirmed as serviceable

2 Conduct initial approach

  • 2.1Altimeter QNH is set correctly
  • 2.2Aircraft is manoeuvred to holding fix

3 Conduct a holding pattern

  • 3.1Holding pattern is entered and performed from holding fix
  • 3.2Aircraft is flown in accordance with relevant approach procedure requirements

4 Conduct an approach

  • 4.1Altimeter QNH is updated and set
  • 4.2Automation is used appropriately
  • 4.3Approach is performed correctly and within published tolerances
  • 4.4Navigation aid signal integrity is monitored during approach
  • 4.5Aircraft is flown to a stabilised descent profile from final approach fix to minima
  • 4.6Visual reference is established and a visual circling or runway approach conducted for a landing on the selected runway

5 Conduct a missed approach

  • 5.1Missed approach conditions are recognised and missed approach is initiated
  • 5.2Aircraft is manoeuvred to missed approach point (MAPt)
  • 5.3Missed approach procedure is conducted in accordance with the instrument approach and landing (IAL) chart
  • 5.4Obstacle clearance in instrument meteorological conditions (IMC) or simulated IMC is maintained

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 aeronautical knowledge
  • applying relevant legislation and workplace procedures
  • communicating effectively with others
  • completing relevant documentation
  • required navigation performance (RNP)-lateral navigation (LNAV), area navigation (RNAV)/GNSS and RNP-LP (wide area augmentation system [WAAS]) as required
  • determining 2D approach procedure applicable minima for aircraft
  • determining conditions permitting descent below minima
  • identifying and correctly using relevant equipment
  • implementing contingency plans
  • implementing work health and safety (WHS) procedures and relevant regulations
  • interpreting 2D instrument approach procedure chart
  • interpreting and following operational instructions and prioritising workload
  • modifying activities depending on workplace contingencies, situations and environments
  • monitoring aid signal integrity
  • 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
  • performing systematic scan techniques
  • 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 required personal protective equipment (PPE) conforming to industry and WHS standards
  • selecting approach and determining applicable minima
  • setting local or area barometric pressure adjusted for sea level (QNH) at appropriate stages of flight
  • working collaboratively with others

Knowledge evidence

  • conducting 2D instrument approach, including: non-directional beacon (NDB) very high frequency (VHF) omni-directional range (VOR) and localiser (LOC) distance measuring equipment (DME)/global navigation satellite system (GNSS) global positioning satellite system arrival (DGA)
  • abnormal operations and emergency procedures for an approach, including navigation aid failure
  • Civil Aviation Safety Regulation (CASR) Part 61 Manual of Standards (MOS) Schedule 3 Aeronautical Knowledge relevant to instrument flight operations
  • cause and magnitude of typical GNSS errors
  • conditions required to transition to and operate in that mode of operation for the GNSS/non-precision approach (NPA) and the associated course deviation indicator (CDI) sensitivity and receiver autonomous integrity monitoring (RAIM) protection provided
  • effect of each type of RAIM prediction on operational requirements
  • effects of availability or otherwise of barometric altimeter-aiding on RAIM availability and prediction
  • effects of satellite unserviceability on reliability of each type of prediction
  • factors that adversely affect the conduct of a GNSS/NPA, and suitable pilot procedures to minimise such effects
  • GNSS operating procedures for navigation tasks
  • GNSS operational and serviceability checks
  • GNSS system fundamentals and principles of operations
  • GNSS warnings and messages
  • human factors limitations associated with using GNSS equipment
  • instrument approach procedures and limitations
  • loss of radio communication during an approach procedure
  • minimum obstacle clearance criteria during approach procedure and missed approach procedure
  • missed approach procedure for an approach
  • mode of operation required during each segment of a GNSS/NPA
  • operating procedures for GNSS equipment that reduce or eliminate errors
  • operating procedures that provide safeguards against GNSS navigational errors
  • operational requirements that apply to planning a flight on the basis of conducting a RNAV/GNSS procedure at the destination
  • parameters applicable to RAIM warnings in en route, terminal and approach modes
  • prediction limitations that apply to availability of approach RAIM at the destination or alternate aerodrome
  • procedure for joining the circuit from an approach procedure
  • radio procedures during an approach
  • requirements applicable to pilots and equipment for GNSS operations
  • sector entry joining procedures for entering a holding pattern
  • tracking tolerance and altitude limitations for flying the published approach procedure
  • tracking tolerances, automatic way-point sequencing, CDI sensitivity and RAIM availability parameters for entry, RAIM availability and approach segments

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What does an assessment tool for AVIY0044 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for AVIY0044 needs to address all 76 unit components: 5 elements with 20 performance criteria, 26 performance evidence requirements, 30 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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