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to identify and manage threats and errors during RPA operations;
           (c) the use of checklists and standard operating procedures to prevent errors;
           (d) crew resource management;
           (e) risk perception when remote from the location of RPA operation;
           (f) strategic versus tactical risk management.
 6      Coordinating crew                                                                                                                     C
           (a) verbal and non-verbal communication, including the following factors:
              (i) barriers to communication;
              (ii) listening skills;
              (iii) assertion skills;
           (b) aspects of individuals that may affect the safe operation of the RPA:
              (i) personality;
              (ii) judgement;
              (iii) leadership style.

Schedule 4 Aeronautical knowledge units

Appendix 1 Any RPA — Common units (contd.)

Unit 6 RKOP RPAS knowledge — operations and procedures
 Item   Aeronautical knowledge topics                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Priority
 1      General operations                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       A
           (a) general considerations relating to:
              (i) starting and ground running of motors/engines;
              (ii) bystanders;
              (iii) crew briefing;
           (b) responsibilities of the remote pilot:
              (i) under Part 101 of CASR;
              (ii) in relation to the operator's documented practices and procedures;
              (iii) keeping operational, remote pilot and technical logs in accordance with MOS sections 10.05 to 10.06;
           (c) considerations:
              (i) after an operation has ended;
              (ii) in relation to aircraft noise and wildlife.
 2      Risk assessment and management                                                                                                                                                                                                                           A
           (a) the strategic risk assessment process relevant to RPAS operations, including:
              (i) hazard identification;
              (ii) risk identification;
              (iii) risk mitigation measures;
           (b) elements of a job safety assessment for the operation of an RPA;
           (c) completing a job safety assessment for the operation of an RPA.
 3      Airworthiness — general                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  A
           (a) determine RPAS serviceability for a specific operation;
           (b) use of the RPA technical log;
           (c) responsibilities of the holder of a remote pilot licence in relation to the continuing airworthiness of the RPA, including:
              (i) conducting inspections of the RPA;
              (ii) reporting defects or unserviceability in relation to the RPAS.
 4      Role equipment or sensors                                                                                                                                                                                                                                B
        Safety and performance implications of various payloads, including cameras and other sensors.
 5      Accident and incident reporting                                                                                                                                                                                                                          A
           (a) definitions of accident and incidents;
           (b) requirements for accident and incident reporting (however described) mentioned in the Transport Safety Investigation Regulations 2003 and the Transport and Safety Investigation (Voluntary and Confidential Reporting Scheme) Regulation 2012.
 6      Abnormal operations                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      A
           Considerations in the event of the following:
           (a) if the engine or motors of an RPA fails in the following circumstances:
              (i) immediately after launch;
              (ii) on approach to landing;
              (iii) when operating within controlled airspace under ATC control;
              (iv) in a built-up area;
              (v) in the vicinity of bystanders;
           (b) a control link failure;
           (c) a remote pilot station failure;
           (d) if a fire takes hold on the RPA during flight or on the ground;
           (e) if the RPA is attacked by a bird.
 7      Fail-safe procedures and emergency