DAO Level 4 Certificate in Aeronautical Cartography

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Qualification Handbook Level 4 Certificate in Aeronautical Cartography

QN: 601/4877/9

The Qualification Overall Objective for the Qualifications This handbook relates to the following qualification: 

Level 4 Certificate in Aeronautical Cartography

This qualification provides the standards that must be achieved by individuals that are working within the Royal Air Force Aeronautical Cartography Flight. Pre-entry Requirements Learners who are taking this qualification will need to working in the role of Aeronautical Cartographer Unit Content and Rules of Combination This qualification is made up of a total of 3 mandatory units. To be awarded this qualification the candidate must achieve a total of 30 credits as shown in the table below. Mandatory Units Unit Reference Number

Unit Title

Level

Credit Value

GLH

TQT

J/506/8030

Exploit Aeronautical Information to generate AIDU products

4

12

100

120

L/506/8028

The role of the Air Cartographer in delivering Air Power

3

8

70

80

R/506/8029

Exploiting Geospatial Information

4

10

80

100

Age Restriction This qualification is available to learners aged 18 years and over. Opportunities for Progression There is no progression route at this time. Exemption No exemptions have been identified. 2

Qualification Units URN:

J/506/8030

Title:

Exploit Aeronautical Information to generate AIDU products

Level:

4

Credit value:

12

GLH

100

TQT

120

Learning outcomes

Assessment criteria

The learner will:

The learner can:

1. Understand the organisation of the No 1 AIDU 2. Understand the role and responsibilities of the RAF Aeronautical Documents service

1.1 Describe the organisational structure of No 1 AIDU Explain the structure of the organisation

3. Understand the use of RAF Flight Information Publications (FLIPs)

2.1 Explain the meaning of Aeronautical Information 2.2 State the units of the UK which administer the Aeronautical Information Service 2.3 State the responsibilities and functions of the Aeronautical Information Service and Aeronautical Information Service (Military) 2.4 Explain the current organisation and responsibilities of the Aeronautical Information Bureau (AIB) 3.1 Define the criteria required for aeronautical information to be published in the RAF Flight Information Publications (FLIPs) 3.2 Explain the stages of flight into which the FLIPs are broken down 3.3 Demonstrate the content and use of RAF FLIPs

4. Understand Aeronautical Information Publications (AIPs)

4.1 Define the purpose of Aeronautical Information Publications (AIPs) 4.2 Explain the sections of an AIPs and the abbreviated form into which it is sub-divided and define the contents of each section 4.3 Describe the methods employed to update and amend the 3

AIPs 5. Understand the role of the Aeronautical Information Bureau

5.1 Define the duties of the AIB and explain the methods by which aeronautical information is passed to an aeronautical documents section 5.2 Explain the methods employed to forward relevant aeronautical information to the FLIP editorial staff of No 1 AIDU

6. Understand the Principles of Aeronautical Navigation Aids

6.1 Define the principles of Direction Finding

7. Understand the structure of Controlled Airspace

7.1 Identify the divisions of airspace and state how their limits are specified

6.2 Describe the general principles and the service provided by radio navigation aids

7.2 Explain how airspace reservation areas are designated and how their vertical and lateral limits are specified 7.3 Differentiate between QFE and QNH 7.4 Explain altitude, height, elevation, flight levels, transition altitude, transition levels and transition layers 7.5 Explain altimeter setting regions, vertical separation on airways and semi-circular track separation 7.6 Describe the hierarchical system for depicting controlled airspace on En-Route charts

8. Understand the roles 8.1 Explain the structure and responsibilities of the Terminal and responsibilities Charts Section of the Terminal 8.2 Explain the different types and purposes of Instrument Charts Section and Approach Charts (IAC) be able to operate within the section 8.3 State the scales of the plan approach for both low and high level charts 8.4 Using the relevant specification compile an IAC 8.5 Describe the processes involved in the preparation of IACs for printing 8.6 Identify the purposes of the Terminal Charts Catalogue, Terminal Charts Amendment Bulletin and Terminal Documents Amendment Supplement 8.7 Complete the Editorial Amendment Record Sheet proforma

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8.8 Explain the purposes of the various Terminal Charts graphics 8.9 Explain the purposes and processes involved in preparing the various Terminal Charts graphics for printing 8.10 Produce examples of the various Terminal Charts graphics by following the relevant specifications 9. Understand the roles and responsibilities of the Large Charts Section and be able to operate within the section

9.1 Define the structure of the Large Charts Section 9.2 Explain the scales used on the range of Large Charts 9.3 Explain the main colours used on the range of Large Charts 9.4 Describe the two different map projections used on EnRoute charts (ERCs) 9.5 Explain the uses of Low Flying charts (LFCs) 9.6 Produce amended versions of ERCs from given Editorial requisition forms, by following the relevant specification

10. Understand and manipulate the Digital Aeronautical Flight Information File (DAFIF)

10.1 Explain what DAFIF is and summarise the cutover process 10.2 Identify examples of DAFIF users and explain the different uses 10.3 Define the unit of measure for ATS Route distances, Elevations and Altitudes 10.4 Use the DAFIF dictionary to extract information

11. Understand object Orientated and relational Databases as used at AIDU

11.1 Explain the difference between a database and a dataset 11.2 Describe the type of DAFIF information stored in an APS dataset 11.3 Explain the importance of the Base dataset 11.4 Describe the attributes of an Object Orientated database and a Relational database

12. Understand the application of Temporal Editing, Record Querying and the use of Primary Keys

12.1 Explain the various sources of information used in aeronautical databases 12.2 Describe methods of temporal editing as used in aeronautical information databases 12.3 Undertake effective editing of aeronautical information using Primary Keys 12.4 Explain 'inheritance' and 'references' within an Object Orientated database 5

13. Understand the attributes of Java Application Development Environment (JADE) forms as used at AIDU 14. Understand the roles and responsibilities of the Digital Geographic Processing and Preparation Systems Section (DIGPAPS) 15. Understand the role of the innovation and System Support Section

13.1 Define JADE and explain its purpose 13.2 Describe Multi-User Editing 13.3 Undertake the effective use of JADE forms

14.1 Explain the roles and responsibilities of the Digital Geographic Processing and Preparation Systems Section (DIGPAPS)

15.1 Explain the roles and responsibilities of the Innovation and System Support section

Additional information about the unit Unit purpose and aim(s)

This unit is about applying the Cartographic principals learnt in the previous modules and allows the student to use their gained knowledge of products, processes and application to mirror the live working environment. The student will have the understanding and capability to be able to create and amend various Flight Information Publications to a high standard of accuracy.

Details of the relationship between the unit and relevant National Occupational Standards or other professional standards or curricula (if appropriate)

This unit maps to the Royal Air Force (TC 14) Air Cartographer Course.

Assessment requirements specified by a sector or regulatory body (if appropriate)

This unit requires the workplace assessment of occupational competence wherever practicable. For the knowledge and understanding component of the unit, assessment from a learning and development environment is allowed.

Name of the organisation submitting the unit

Defence Awarding Organisation

6

URN:

L/506/8028

Title:

The Role of the Air Cartographer in delivering Air Power

Level:

3

Credit value:

8

GLH

70

TQT

80

Learning outcomes

Assessment criteria

The learner will:

The learner can:

1. Understand workplace Health and Safety procedures 2. Understand the roles and responsibilities of Print, Finishing and Despatch Section 3. Understand the roles and responsibilities of Customer Services Section 4. Understand the roles and responsibilities of the Pre-Press Section 5. Understand and Operate the small Format Printing Machine 6. Understand the structure of war and armed conflict

1.1 Explain Health and Safety procedures

7. Appreciate the contribution of Air Power to Defence

2.1 Describe the roles and responsibilities of Print, Finishing and Despatch Sections

3.1 Define the roles and responsibilities of the Customer Services Section

4.1 Explain the roles and responsibilities of the Pre-Press Section

5.1 Describe and Operate a Small Format Printing Machine

6.1 Define the nature of war and armed conflict 6.2 Explain the different types of conflict 6.3 Describe the different types of military operations the United Kingdom (UK) is likely to be involved in 7.1 Define the term Air Power 7.2 Identify the main aircraft types and describe their roles in delivering Air Power 7.3 Explain the contribution of the Royal Air Force (RAF) in meeting the defence needs of the UK 7.4 Identify own role(s) within the delivery of Air Power 7

8. Understand the nature of Joint and Multinational Operations 9. Understand how Air Power is projected 10. Understand the impact of Air Power in the 21st Century 11. Identify and explain RAF Our of Area (OOA) deployments 12. Implement the RAF’s core Values and Ethos

8.1 Describe the Joint Rapid Reaction Force organisation 8.2 Explain Joint or Multinational operations

9.1 Explain the considerations, elements and forces required to project Air Power 9.2 Analyse the historic impact of projecting Air Power 10.1 Analyse ways in which Air Power will be projected in the 21st century 11.1 Identify and explain the current OOA deployments the RAF is involved in 11.2 Explain the role of the major multinational bodies involved in OOA deployments 12.1 Interpret and apply the organisations values 12.2 Explain the collective contribution of ethos in delivering Air Power 12.3 Apply the key standards of conduct 12.4 Demonstrate guided research, preparation and production of an Air Power Project (AP), to be implemented through the building of an AP portfolio

Additional information about the unit Unit purpose and aim(s)

This unit highlights all aspects of Air Power, past and future. It will allow the student to better understand the history of the Royal Air Force and the values that are expected in the modern Armed Forces, allowing them to expand their knowledge and views. The unit will also allow the student to describe the sections within No1 AIDU that are run by Civil Service allowing them to see the entire work flow production.

Details of the relationship between the unit and relevant National Occupational Standards or other professional standards or curricula (if appropriate)

This unit maps to the Royal Air Force (TC 14) Air Cartographer Course.

Assessment requirements specified by a sector or regulatory body (if appropriate)

This unit requires the workplace assessment of occupational competence wherever practicable. For the knowledge and understanding component of the unit, assessment from a learning and development environment is allowed.

Name of the organisation submitting

Defence Awarding Organisation 8

the unit

9

URN:

R/506/8029

Title:

Exploiting Geospatial Information

Level:

4

Credit value:

10

GLH

80

TQT

100

Learning outcomes

Assessment criteria

The learner will:

The learner can:

1. Describe the properties and characteristics of the Terrestrial Spheroid 2. Understand and Manipulate the Geographical Coordinate system 3. Recognise the characteristics of Magnetic North

1.1 Explain the shape of the Earth 1.2 Extract information on the figure of the Earth from recognised sources

4. Understand and apply the principles of Draughtsmanship

4.1 Describe the main shapes of lead pointing and explain their characteristics and uses 4.2 Demonstrate the use of manual draughting tools and equipment 4.3 Explain the limitations of manual draughting tools and equipment 4.4 Explain how to correctly store manual drawing instruments 4.5 Demonstrate the positioning of symbology and typology onto Aeronautical Information charts

5. Understand the properties and classifications of Map Projections 6. Understand and apply Map Reference Systems

5.1 Explain the term Reduced Earth 5.2 Describe the properties and characteristics of map projection 5.3 Explain the classifications of map projections 5.4 Explain perspective projections 6.1 Explain the reference Systems used on military maps 6.2 Derive a grid reference 6.3 Locate and plot points on a map 6.4 Compare grid and Geospatial reference systems 6.5 Explain the difference between four-figure and six-figure coordinates and their application

2.1 Convert between sexagesimal values to decimal equivalents 2.2 Measure and record Latitude and Longitude 2.3 Explain the sexagesimal system of angular measurement 3.1 Explain the relationship between True North, Magnetic North 3.2 Explain the terms Isogonal and Magnetic Variation

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7. Understand Map Relationships

8. Understand the provision and use of Geospatial information to support defence requirements.

7.1 Describe the linear measurements: International Nautical Miles, Statue Miles, Kilometres and the linear expressions for speed 7.5 calculate scale, map distance and ground distance 8.1 Identify the agencies producing topographical maps and describe the types of maps produced 8.2 Identify the scales, projections and relief features found on each map series used for cartographic drawing 8.3 Interpret the primary uses of the topographical maps held at No 1 AIDU

Additional information about the unit Unit purpose and aim(s)

This unit incorporates the basic concepts needed for an Air Cartographer to effectively do their job. It gives the students the knowledge to be able to understand how charts are used, read and compiled, and allows them to interact with the chart to gain accurate information.

Details of the relationship between the unit and relevant National Occupational Standards or other professional standards or curricula (if appropriate)

This unit maps to the Royal Air Force (TC 14) Air Cartographer Course.

Assessment requirements specified by a sector or regulatory body (if appropriate)

This unit requires the workplace assessment of occupational competence wherever practicable. For the knowledge and understanding component of the unit, assessment from a learning and development environment is allowed.

Name of the organisation submitting the unit

Defence Awarding Organisation

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