Modification History
Not applicable.
Unit Descriptor
Unit Descriptor |
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to operate a helicopter at low level, including planning low level operations, manoeuvring a helicopter at low level, performing quick stop manoeuvres, executing reversal turns, and executing a forced landing from below 200 feet AGL. Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements are applicable to this unit. |
Application of the Unit
Application of the Unit |
Work must be carried out in compliance with the relevant licence and aircraft rating requirements of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) and/or ADF; airspace control requirements and Day Visual Flight Rules (Day VFR); and aircraft control principles, regulations, safety codes, protocols and procedures required when operating a helicopter at low level. Use for ADF Aviation is to be in accordance with relevant Defence Orders and Instructions and applicable CASA compliance. Operations are conducted as part of commercial or military aircraft activities across a variety of operational contexts within the Australian aviation industry. Work is performed under limited supervision. This unit is nominally packaged a Certificate IV. |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not applicable.
Pre-Requisites
Not applicable.
Employability Skills Information
Employability Skills |
This unit contains employability skills. |
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency. |
Performance criteria describe the required performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1 Plan low level operations |
1.1 The requirement to operate at low level is identified and justified in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements 1.2 The risks in the low level operations are analysed and an appropriate decision is made concerning the safe conduct of these operations 1.3 Action plans for the operation are formulated to ensure the safe and effective operation of the helicopter at low level 1.4 Unplanned manoeuvres are avoided 1.5 Compliance is maintained with air traffic control instructions, regulatory and reporting requirements |
2 Manoeuvre helicopter at low level |
2.1 Low level flight manoeuvres are performed safely using pre-planned manoeuvres at planned altitudes 2.2 Effects of wind velocity, false horizons, rising ground and mountainous terrain are managed, and control of the helicopter is correctly maintained 2.3 Pilot's visual attention is focused outside the cockpit 2.4 Lookout is maintained using a systematic scan technique at a rate determined by traffic density, visibility and/or terrain 2.5 Natural horizon is used as primary attitude reference 2.6 Nose of aircraft is cleared to ensure forward visibility when appropriate 2.7 Situation awareness is maintained at all times during the low level manoeuvres 2.8 Helicopter is safely manoeuvred adjacent to power lines and wires 2.9 All obstacles are identified and are appropriately and safely avoided 2.10 Personnel, animals, vehicles and buildings are identified and are appropriately and safely avoided 2.11 Height is maintained by visual reference to the earth's surface when below 500 AGL 2.12 Weather conditions are monitored and appropriate responses are made 2.13 Fuel status is monitored and appropriate responses are made 2.14 Local and published noise abatement requirements and curfews are observed |
3 Perform quick stop manoeuvre |
3.1 Deceleration of the helicopter from forward flight is initiated while either into wind or down wind to terminate to the hover into wind at a nominated hover point 3.2 Deceleration manoeuvre is conducted within the time and distance limitations specified whilst maintaining a constant height above the surface 3.3 Wind velocity is estimated and is appropriately taken into account in manoeuvres 3.4 Helicopter inertia is anticipated and appropriate allowance is made in manoeuvres 3.5 Situation awareness is maintained at all times during a quick stop manoeuvre 3.6 Obstructions are identified and are appropriately and safely avoided |
4 Execute reversal turn |
4.1 Adverse conditions requiring reversal turn are recognised and manoeuvre is commenced without delay 4.2 Helicopter is turned steeply through 180o manoeuvring in the horizontal and vertical planes, without exceeding 30o pitch 4.3 Straight and level flight is resumed at entry height |
5 Execute forced landing from below 200 feet AGL |
5.1 Emergency situations requiring a forced landing are identified 5.2 Immediate actions are performed in accordance with Flight Manual/POH 5.3 A landing area within autorotative distance is selected and an appropriate action plan is formulated 5.4 Emergency procedures are performed in accordance with Flight Manual/POH and the established action plan 5.5 Air Traffic Service and other traffic are advised of intentions during the emergency 5.6 Helicopter is landed in accordance with the Flight Manual/POH and the established action plan |
Required Skills and Knowledge
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS |
This describes the essential knowledge and skills and their level required for this unit. |
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Evidence Guide
EVIDENCE GUIDE |
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The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required knowledge and skills, the range statement and the assessment guidelines for this Training Package. |
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Range Statement
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The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. |
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Tasks may be undertaken in: |
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Performance may be demonstrated on an helicopter with: |
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Operational hazards during low level operations may include: |
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Guidance during low level operations may be provided by: |
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Dependent on the type of organisation concerned and the local terminology used, workplace procedures may include: |
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Procedures maintaining compliance with airspace requirements are: |
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Performance includes tolerances specified in either of: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Not applicable.
Competency field
Competency Field |
Y - Aircraft Operation and Traffic Management |