Modification History
Not applicable.
Unit Descriptor
Unit Descriptor |
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to conduct external load-lifting operations in a helicopter. 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 regulatory requirements of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority and national operating standards. Use for ADF Aviation is to be in accordance with relevant Defence Orders and Instructions and applicable CASA compliance. Operations are conducted across a variety of operational contexts within the Australian aviation industry. Work is performed under limited supervision. This unit of competency is nominally packaged at 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 Prepare for load-lifting operations |
1.1 External load characteristics and dimensions are determined and calculated 1.2 Aircraft safety hazards are identified using established procedures 1.3 Aircraft power availability is calculated 1.4 Wind speed and direction are determined 1.5 Approach and overshoot paths are determined 1.6 Load-lifting location and surrounds are checked for suitability 1.7 Helicopter cargo hook system is prepared and checked for correct operation 1.8 Aerial delivery equipment is prepared and checked as required in accordance with equipment manuals and publications 1.9 External load-lifting plan is developed and communicated to other crewmembers |
2 Perform load-lifting operations |
2.1 Helicopter is directed to external load-lifting point 2.2 Pre-take-off lifting checks are conducted in accordance with organisational policy and procedures 2.3 Commentary on the progress of the external load-lifting operation is maintained in accordance with established communication procedures 2.4 External load is attached in accordance with organisational policy and procedures 2.5 External load is monitored during flight for instability, and flight profile is adjusted as required for optimum safety of flight 2.6 External load is released in accordance with organisational policy and procedures and aircraft manuals |
3 Conclude load-lifting operations |
3.1 Aerial delivery equipment is recovered as required 3.2 Cargo hook equipment and control systems are secured and checked in accordance with manufacturers specifications and organisational policy and procedures |
4 Respond to load-lifting emergencies and abnormal situations |
4.1 External load-lifting emergencies are identified, communicated and diagnosed as per established procedures 4.2 Emergency and/or remedial actions are undertaken in accordance with aircraft flight manuals and organisational policy and procedures |
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
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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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Aircraft may include: |
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Load-lifting emergencies may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Not applicable.
Competency field
Competency Field |
Y - Aircraft Operation and Traffic Management |