Modification History
Not applicable.
Unit Descriptor
Unit Descriptor |
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to operate a helicopter during winching operations including planning, pre/post briefing, winching 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 winching 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 winching operations |
1.1 Tasking requirements are identified 1.2 Crew and equipment required to ensure safe achievement of task are determined 1.3 Helicopter performance data is interpreted and calculated to ensure suitability of aircraft for operations 1.4 Outbound and return flight routes are planned 1.5 Operations at winch site including obstructions, terrain and any factors that may adversely affect lift are planned 1.6 Security and care of passengers and/or equipment to be winched on board is planned |
2 Conduct pre-flight briefings for winching operations |
2.1 Requirements of the winch operation are explained and confirmed 2.2 Location, terrain features (sea state as applicable) and forecast weather conditions are obtained and confirmed 2.3 Winch and role equipment is checked 2.4 Pilot and crew responsibilities and communication procedures are explained 2.5 Mode of lift (e.g. single strop lift, double lift, net deployment, etc.) is explained 2.6 Arrangements for care and security of passengers and/or equipment to be winched are explained 2.7 Winch emergency procedures are explained |
3 Operate the helicopter during winching operations |
3.1 Adequacy of hover power margin and control limits to perform winching operations is checked and maintained 3.2 Site inspection, approach and hover heading are determined in accordance with operational requirements 3.3 Descent and approach is controlled to terminate over winch site (both land and water) 3.4 Control is applied to helicopter to maintain position over winch site 3.5 Winch limitations are observed 3.6 Cable fouling is avoided 3.7 Power is applied to lift external load 3.8 Safety and security of passengers and/or cargo is managed |
4 Manage abnormal and emergency situations during winching operations |
4.1 Helicopter, passengers and load are controlled 4.2 Abnormal or emergency situations are identified and managed in accordance with workplace procedures and Flight Manual/Pilot's Operating Handbook 4.3 Load is jettisoned if/when appropriate |
5 Conduct post-flight briefings for winching 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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Unit Sector(s)
Not applicable.
Competency field
Competency Field |
Y - Aircraft Operation and Traffic Management |