Modification History
Not applicable.
Unit Descriptor
Unit Descriptor |
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to operate a helicopter during roping operations including planning, pre/post briefing, roping and abnormal operations. 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), Night VFR; and aircraft control principles, regulations, safety codes, protocols and procedures required when operating a helicopter at low level and piloting a helicopter during roping operations. 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 of competency 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 roping operations |
1.1 Tasking requirements are identified 1.2 Crew roping personnel and equipment required to ensure safe achievement of task are determined 1.3 Helicopter performance is interpreted and calculated to ensure suitability of aircraft for roping operations 1.4 Transit, roping operation communications and recovery is planned in accordance with workplace procedures 1.5 Roping personnel qualifications are confirmed 1.6 Roping operations abnormal and emergency situation actions are planned |
2 Conduct pre-flight briefings for roping operations |
2.1 Requirements of the roping operation are explained and confirmed 2.2 Location, terrain features (sea state as applicable) and forecast weather conditions are obtained and confirmed 2.3 Timings, route(s), airspeeds and altitudes are confirmed 2.4 Pilot, crew and roping personnel responsibilities and communication procedures are explained 2.5 Roping operation emergency procedures are explained |
3 Operate the helicopter during roping operations |
3.1 Site inspection, approach and hover heading are determined in accordance with operational requirements 3.2 Descent and approach is controlled to terminate over the roping site 3.3 Adequacy of hover power margin and control limits to perform roping operations is checked and maintained 3.4 Control is applied to helicopter to maintain position over roping site 3.5 Obstacle clearances are maintained during roping operations 3.6 Crewmember is directed/cleared to deploy ropes 3.7 Roping team is directed when clear to perform roping operation in accordance with workplace procedures 3.8 Ropes are recovered/detached and site vacated in accordance with workplace procedures |
4 Manage abnormal and emergency situations during roping operations |
4.1 Helicopter control is maintained 4.2 Abnormal or emergency situations are identified and managed in accordance with workplace procedure and Flight Manual/Pilot's Operating Handbook |
5 Conduct post-flight briefings for roping operations |
5.1 Operating procedures and outcomes of the flight are reviewed and analysed 5.2 Effectiveness, efficiency and performance of equipment is analysed and reported |
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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Performance may be demonstrated on a helicopter with: |
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Night VFR environment may include: |
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Crew may include: |
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Roping may include: |
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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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Procedures for maintaining compliance with airspace requirements are: |
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Dependent on the type of organisation concerned and the local terminology used, workplace procedures may include: |
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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 |