Modification History
Not applicable.
Unit Descriptor
Unit Descriptor |
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required by airborne rappelling dispatchers to conduct airborne rappelling 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
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1 Prepare helicopter and personnel for airborne rappelling operations |
1.1 Helicopter and airborne rappelling attachment device are pre-flight checked to determine serviceability 1.2 Crew is briefed during mission brief 1.3 Airborne rappelling team leader is briefed in accordance with workplace procedures 1.4 Static ground rehearsals are conducted with personnel and equipment 1.5 Fitness of rappelling personnel to complete task is confirmed in accordance with established procedures |
2 Prepare for airborne rappelling operations |
2.1 Ropes are attached to airborne rappelling attachment device and checked for security 2.2 Rappellers are restrained in aircraft prior to take-off 2.3 Fitting of rappellers' personnel protective equipment is checked in accordance with established procedures 2.4 Deployment checks are conducted prior to rope deployment 2.5 Helicopter safety hazards are communicated using workplace procedures 2.6 Airborne rappelling location and surrounds are assessed for suitability 2.7 Wind speed and direction are communicated 2.8 Approach and overshoot paths are communicated |
3 Perform airborne rappelling operations |
3.1 Helicopter is directed to rappelling point 3.2 Ropes and rappellers are deployed in accordance with workplace procedures 3.3 Progress of the rappelling operation is communicated in accordance with workplace procedures 3.4 Rappelling ropes are recovered or released as required 3.5 Clearance for aircraft departure is provided by airborne rappelling dispatcher once all ropes are clear or secured |
4 Respond to airborne rappelling emergencies and abnormal situations |
4.1 Airborne rappelling 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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Helicopter may include: |
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Airborne rappelling supervisor may include: |
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Airborne rappelling emergencies may include: |
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Airborne rappelling variations may include: |
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Depending on the type of organisation concerned and the local terminology used, workplace procedures may include: |
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Applicable regulations and legislation may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Not applicable.
Competency field
Competency Field |
Y - Aircraft Operation and Traffic Management |