Modification History
Not applicable.
Unit Descriptor
This unit covers the competency required to maintain and pack parachutes.
This Unit of Competency is applicable to a person carrying parachutes and may include emergency or ejection parachutes.
Maintaining parachutes includes inspecting, testing, isolating faults, replacing, repairing and cleaning prior to packing.
This Unit of Competency applies to a person packing a parachute and requires the parachute to be inspected by a supervisor (who is competent in this Unit of Competency).
Application of the Unit
Application of the Unit |
The application of this unit in the workplace – the environments, complexities and situations involved – will be written during Phase II of the Review of the PUA00 Public Safety Training Package. This text will be useful for the purposes of job descriptions, recruitment advice or job analysis; where possible, it will not be too job specific to allow other industries to import it into other Training Packages, where feasible. |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not applicable.
Pre-Requisites
Pre-requisite Unit /s |
Nil |
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. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the Required Skills and Knowledge and/or the Range Statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the Evidence Guide. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Maintain parachute |
1.1 Parachute is inspected for serviceability in accordance with standard procedures 1.2 Parachute is tested for serviceability in accordance with standard procedures and manufacturers' specifications 1.3 Identified faults beyond own authority to rectify are reported to supervisor and faulty parachute is quarantined 1.4 Unserviceable parts of the parachute are replaced to render parachute serviceable in accordance with standard procedures 1.5 Basic parachute repairs are completed in accordance with standard procedures 1.6 Parachute is cleaned in accordance with standard procedures 1.7 Parachute is presented for inspection by supervisor and work is not progressed until supervisor has completed inspections in accordance with standard procedures 1.8 Relevant documentation is completed in accordance with standard procedures |
2. Pack parachute |
2.1 Parachute is packed for use in accordance with standard procedures 2.2 Parachute is presented for inspection by supervisor and work is not progressed until the supervisor has completed inspections in accordance with standard procedures 2.3 Relevant documentation is completed in accordance with standard procedures |
Required Skills and Knowledge
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE |
This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit. |
Required Skills |
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Required Knowledge |
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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 Skills and Knowledge, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package. |
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Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit |
Assessment must confirm the ability to:
The range of faults must include:
Consistency in performance Competency should be demonstrated over time with a range of parachute packing and maintenance activities. |
Context of and specific resources for assessment |
Context of assessment Competency should be assessed in the workplace or in a simulated work environment, in accordance with all relevant legislation and Defence requirements. Specific resources for assessment Access to parachutes, parachute canopy material, a sewing machine, tools and equipment for packing and maintaining parachutes. |
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. Bold italicised wording in the Performance Criteria is detailed below. |
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Standard procedures may include |
Australian Standards Equipment manufacturers’ specifications and procedures Industry practices Maintenance schedules Occupational health and safety (OH&S) requirements Organisational instructions/journals Regulatory requirements |
Faults may include |
Broken stitching Broken quick release fitting springs Contamination Corrosion (e.g. fittings) Damaged hardware Damaged quick release fitting screws Excessive wear Expired parachute components Frayed lines Incorrect manufacture Pulled threads Rigging line sequence Seised quick release fitting lugs Stretched lines Tears in parachute Ultraviolet degradation |
Parts of the parachute may include |
Canopy Hardware (e.g. buckles, eyelets, connector links) Harness Parachute housing (e.g. pack) Quick release fitting Rigging lines |
Basic parachute repairs may include |
Broken stitching Corrosion (e.g. fittings) Damaged hardware Frayed lines Pulled threads Tears in parachute |
Unit Sector(s)
Not applicable.