Modification History
Not applicable.
Unit Descriptor
Unit Descriptor |
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required by airborne extraction supervisors to conduct personnel airborne extraction 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 (CASA) 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
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PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1 Prepare helicopter and personnel for airborne extraction |
1.1 Helicopter and extraction equipment are pre-flight checked to determine serviceability 1.2 Crew is briefed during mission brief 1.3 Extraction team leader is briefed in accordance with workplace procedures 1.4 Static ground rehearsals are conducted with personnel and equipment |
2 Prepare for airborne extraction |
2.1 Extraction equipment is attached and checked for security 2.2 Extraction zone characteristics and dimensions are determined and calculated 2.3 Helicopter safety hazards are communicated using workplace procedures 2.4 Extraction checks are conducted prior to extraction equipment deployment 2.5 Wind speed and direction are communicated 2.6 Approach and overshoot paths are communicated |
3 Perform airborne extraction operations |
3.1 Helicopter is directed to extraction point 3.2 Extraction equipment is deployed in accordance with workplace procedures 3.3 Personnel are directed to attach to extraction equipment in accordance with workplace procedures 3.4 Maintenance of aircraft position is communicated to pilot 3.5 Progress of extraction operation is communicated in accordance with workplace procedures 3.6 Personnel are directed to detach from extraction equipment |
4 Respond to airborne extraction emergencies and abnormal situations |
4.1 Airborne extraction emergencies are identified, communicated and diagnosed in accordance with workplace procedures 4.2 Emergency and/or remedial actions are undertaken in accordance with aircraft flight manuals, organisational policy and workplace 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
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
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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Airborne extraction supervisor may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Not applicable.
Competency field
Competency Field |
Y - Aircraft Operation and Traffic Management |