AVIZ0003 — Maintain basic situational awareness in an aviation workplace

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What an assessment for AVIZ0003 must cover

98 assessable components: 4 elements (17 performance criteria), 19 performance evidence and 62 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 Maintain basic situational awareness

1.1Continuous monitoring of all critical factors relevant to the safety and security of an aviation workplace is undertaken
1.2All relevant indications of an unsafe or insecure situation are recognised and appropriate action is taken to alert relevant personnel and/or to take appropriate action
1.3Situational awareness is maintained at all times during workplace activities

2 Assess situations and take appropriate action

2.1Factors that may adversely affect the safety and security of an aviation workplace are identified
2.2Relevant information concerning the safety and security of an aviation workplace is recognised and interpreted, and timely action is taken
2.3Risks to workplace safety and security are recognised and appropriate action is taken to control the risk
2.4Changes to workplace environment and related risks are monitored and managed to ensure a safe outcome to workplace operations
2.5Safe alternative plan of action is formulated and implemented as required in response to changed circumstances and risks

3 Set priorities and manage work tasks

3.1Task priorities are set and workload organised to ensure completion of all assigned tasks relevant to the safety and security of the workplace
3.2Appropriate tasks are prioritised and implemented to maintain ongoing workplace operations and to achieve workplace objectives
3.3Relevant information is accessed and applied to ensure the safety and security of an aviation workplace when completing workplace tasks
3.4Critical safety and essential security workplace tasks are prioritised over routine activities and completed in accordance with workplace procedures, checklists and legislative and regulatory requirements
3.5Symptoms of fatigue are recognised and appropriate action is taken to reduce its effects

4 Work with others in managing situational awareness

4.1Communications with relevant personnel are undertaken in an effective and efficient manner to achieve situational awareness and to meet all requirements for the safety and security of the workplace
4.2Team members and others in the workplace are encouraged to participate in and contribute to the safety and security of the workplace
4.3Effective interpersonal skills are used when working with others to maintain awareness and the safety and security of the workplace
4.4Appropriate action is taken in conjunction with others to cooperatively correct any identified unsafe and/or insecure situations

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
communicating effectively with others
completing relevant documentation
identifying and correctly using relevant equipment
implementing contingency plans
implementing work health and safety (WHS) procedures and relevant regulations
interpreting and following operational instructions and prioritising work
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
responding appropriately to cultural differences in the workplace
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

communication procedures and protocols
people to consult about maintaining situational awareness, including:
airline personnel and managers
aviation passengers
contractors
other workplace personnel and managers
emergency services personnel
relevant human resources staff
relevant technical staff
safety personnel
security personnel
workplace visitors
procedures for maintaining situational awareness
factors that may adversely affect the safety and/or security situation of an aviation workplace, including:
breaches of security regulations and procedures
changes in wind and weather conditions
equipment exceeding nominated operating parameters and tolerances
equipment or facility breakdown, malfunction or failure
moving vehicles and aircraft in the workplace environs
persons committing criminal or unlawful acts of interference with aviation
poor housekeeping
safety hazards in the workplace, such as rotating equipment and propellers, jet blast, slippery surfaces, exposed electrical leads and connections, and toxic materials
security threats
workplace emergencies, such as a fire, flood, chemical/toxic spill, crash or personnel injury
indications of an unsafe or insecure situation including:
deteriorating or faulty equipment or facility performance obtained through routine equipment and facility checks
emergency sirens and alarms
equipment exceeding or about to exceed operating parameters and tolerances
poorly maintained workplace and related facilities
observation and recognition of a security threat
observed breaches of security regulations and procedures
observed rubbish and untidiness in the workplace
persons acting suspiciously
recognition of safety hazards in the workplace and/or breaches of safety policies and procedures
warning signs and visual/audible signals indicating hazards arising from moving vehicles and/or aircraft in the workplace
weather and other meteorological information that indicates a potential threat to workplace operations and/or personnel in the workplace
aviation information including:
approved workplace checklists
conditions of service, legislation and industrial agreements including workplace agreements and awards
emergency procedures
equipment facility performance specifications/charts
induction and training materials
local instructions for the aviation workplace concerned
operations manuals
relevant approved aviation publications
relevant regulations for the aviation workplace concerned
safety and security policies, procedures and guidelines
weather and meteorological information, charts, advice and forecasts
workplace procedures and instructions, and job specifications
relevant safety, security and environmental regulations, policies, procedures and rules and any other relevant regulatory requirements including:
Civil Aviation Act
relevant Australian Civil Aviation Safety Regulations (CASRs) and Civil Aviation Orders pertaining to the aviation workplace concerned
relevant Australian Standards
relevant health, food handling and hygiene legislation
relevant International Air Transport Association (IATA) regulations
relevant requirements, standards and recommended practices of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) for the aviation workplace concerned
relevant security regulations
relevant national and state/territory work health and safety (WHS) legislation
relevant state/territory environmental protection legislation
safety and security hazards and risks that may be identified in an aviation workplace and ways of controlling identified hazards and associated risks
safety and security problems that may be identified when maintaining and managing situational awareness and action that can be taken to overcome these problems
weather information and its implications for workplace operations

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