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(d) explain when an incident or accident report must be submitted in relation to an operation of the RPA.                                                                                                                                                                                 (e) manual and automated flight.
 3      Orientation                                                                                                                                                                                      [No tolerances]                                                                             (a) type of map projection;
           (a) interpret a given map or chart in relation to a proposed operation of the RPA and work out its implications for the operation;                                                                                                                                                        (b) various map scales;
           (b) in relation to any kind of aerodrome (including HLS) — point out the approach and departure paths and movement areas;                                                                                                                                                                 (c) digital or paper map;
           (c) explain the significance of track and ground speed in relation to an operation of the RPA;                                                                                                                                                                                            (d) different aerodromes and HLS;
           (d) state the relevance of height, altitude and elevation in relation to different circumstances in which the RPA is operated.                                                                                                                                                            (e) at, near and away from aerodromes and HLS.
 4      Use of aeronautical charts                                                                                                                                                                    Quickly identifies major features, obstacles, heights and prescribed airspace boundaries.   Paper and digital maps and charts.
        On a visual navigation chart — identify, without reference to the chart legend:
           (a) major features, including roads, rivers, lakes;
           (b) obstacles, spot heights, including elevation or height above terrain;
           (c) CTA, CTR, PRDs and aerodrome information;
           (d) secondary controlled aerodromes;
           (e) identify airspace boundaries and symbols;
           (f) interpret other symbols with reference to the chart legend.
 5      Use of ERSA                                                                                                                                                                                      [No tolerances]                                                                             [No variables]
        Use an ERSA to extract:
           (a) information for a particular aerodrome or airspace;
           (b) information and data about PRD areas.
 6      Operations preparation                                                                                                                                                                           (a) all necessary documents identified;                                                     (a) operational documentation;
           (a) identify the operational documentation required for a planned operation;                                                                                                                  (b) understanding of NOTAMs is accurate;                                                    (b) complexity of NOTAM;
           (b) read and interpret a NOTAM, using NOTAM decode information;                                                                                                                               (c) makes informed decisions about whether to carry out the operation.                      (c) area approval;
           (c) obtain and comply with ATC clearances;                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                (d) type of weather forecast.
           (d) be aware of "fly neighbourly" areas and environmental protection;
           (e) read and interpret a local weather forecast and determine whether it would be suitable to operate the RPA for the operation given the forecast;
           (f) read and interpret an aeronautical weather forecast and determine whether it would be suitable to operate the RPA for the operation given the forecast.

Schedule 5 Practical competency units

Appendix 1 Any RPA — Common units (contd.)

Unit 18 RNT — Non-technical skills for operation of RPAS
 Item   Topic and requirement                                                                                                                                                       Tolerances                                                                                      Range of variables
       If operating an RPA, the applicant must be able to…
 1      Maintain effective lookout                                                                                                                                                      [No tolerances]                                                                                 (a) various weather conditions;
        Maintain obstacle and traffic separation using a systematic visual scan technique at a rate determined by location, visibility and terrain.                                                                                                                                     (b) surrounding terrain and obstacles.
 2      Maintain situational