AVIY4011B Control helicopter on the ground

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AVIY4011B Control helicopter on the ground

Modification History

Not applicable.

Unit Descriptor

Unit Descriptor	This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to control a helicopter on the ground, including starting and stopping a helicopter engine, engaging the rotor and controlling the main rotor disc and anti-torque system, fulfilling all required safety requirements, performing pre-taxi functions and manoeuvring the helicopter on the ground. 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); and aircraft control principles, regulations, safety codes, protocols and procedures relating to controlling a helicopter on the ground. 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 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 Start and stop engine	1.1 Start/stop checklists are followed in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements 1.2 Helicopter is positioned with a view to safety and rotor clearance when starting engine 1.3 Engine is started/stopped in accordance with manufacturers instruction, workplace procedures, regulatory requirements and Flight Manual/Pilot's Operating Handbook (POH) 1.4 Pre-start and after-start checks are completed in accordance with Flight Manual/POH 1.5 Emergencies are managed in accordance with Flight Manual/POH, emergency procedures and regulatory requirements 1.6 Pre- and after-shutdown checks are completed in accordance with approved checklist and Flight Manual/POH 1.7 Engine is operated within manufacturers limitations 1.8 Compliance is maintained with local and published noise abatement requirements and curfews
2 Engage and stop rotor	2.1 Wind conditions are assessed and appropriate allowance is made in accordance with manufacturers instructions and workplace procedures 2.2 Engine RPM is set within limits before rotor engagement 2.3 Rotor brake is released/applied in accordance with Flight Manual/POH procedures 2.4 Rotor is engaged and stopped in accordance with manufacturers instructions, workplace procedures and Flight Manual/POH 2.5 Engine RPM is maintained within limits during rotor engagement in accordance with manufacturers instructions 2.6 Disc position is maintained within operating limits both as RPM increases and during rotor stopping operations 2.7 Transmission, hydraulic system and engine indications are monitored and appropriate responses are made if necessary
3 Control main rotor disc and anti-torque system	3.1 Collective and cyclic pitch controls are set to maintain main rotor disc parallel to the landing surface at flat pitch and at idle RPM 3.2 Anti-torque pedals are set to compensate for main rotor torque 3.3 Rotor disc and RPM are controlled while performing any other required tasks or actions

Required Skills and Knowledge

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
This describes the essential knowledge and skills and their level required for this unit.
Required knowledge:
Relevant sections of Civil Aviation Safety Regulations and Civil Aviation Orders
Relevant OH&S and environmental procedures and regulations
Relevant helicopter/equipment characteristics including:
aircraft operational limitations
helicopter starter motor limitations
fuel system including cause and effect of fuel vaporisation
rotor engagement system
fitted fire-fighting equipment and its applications
effect of wind on engines and rotor blades
dynamic roll over
ground resonance
helicopter braking and steering systems
On-ground helicopter control procedures including:
pre-start checks
clearing of rotor blades
rotor engagement
use of filtered air
hot and cold engine start
after-start checks
shutdown checks
actions in the event of brake or tyre failure
fire management
Aerodrome landing area markings and light and marshalling signals
Relevant sections of the Flight Manual/POH
Local air traffic control procedures
Required skills:
Select and use relevant controls/equipment including throttle, rotor controls, anti-torque pedals and collective and cyclic pitch controls
Apply the knowledge to the control of a helicopter on the ground
Use instruments to monitor helicopter performance
Read and interpret instructions, procedures and information relevant to the control of a helicopter on the ground
Solve problems associated with the control of a helicopter on the ground
Communicate effectively with others when controlling a helicopter on the ground
Read and interpret instructions, regulations, procedures and other information relevant to controlling a helicopter on the ground
Interpret and follow operational instructions and prioritise work
Complete documentation related to controlling a helicopter on the ground
Operate electronic communication equipment to required protocol
Work collaboratively with others when controlling a helicopter on the ground
Adapt appropriately to cultural differences in the workplace, including modes of behaviour and interactions with others
Promptly report and/or rectify any identified problems that may occur when controlling a helicopter on the ground in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures
Implement contingency plans for unexpected events that may arise when controlling a helicopter on the ground
Apply precautions and required action to minimise, control or eliminate hazards that may exist when controlling a helicopter on the ground
Monitor and anticipate operational problems and hazards and take appropriate action
Monitor work activities in terms of planned schedule
Modify activities dependent on differing workplace contingencies, situations and environments
Work systematically with required attention to detail without injury to self or others, or damage to goods or equipment
Adapt to differences in equipment and operating environment in accordance with standard operating procedures
Select and use required personal protective equipment conforming to industry and OH&S standards
Implement OH&S procedures and relevant regulations
Identify and correctly use equipment required when controlling a helicopter on the ground

Evidence Guide

EVIDENCE GUIDE
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.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit	The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria of this unit and include demonstration of applying: the underpinning knowledge and skills relevant legislation and workplace procedures other relevant aspects of the range statement
Context of and specific resources for assessment	Performance is demonstrated consistently over a period of time and in a suitable range of contexts Resources for assessment include: a range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or other simulated practical and knowledge assessment, and/or access to an appropriate range of relevant operational situations in the workplace In both real and simulated environments, access is required to: relevant and appropriate materials and equipment, and applicable documentation including workplace procedures, regulations, codes of practice and operation manuals
Method of assessment	Assessment of this unit must be undertaken by a registered training organisation As a minimum, assessment of knowledge must be conducted through appropriate written/oral tests Practical assessment must occur: through activities in an appropriately simulated environment at the registered training organisation, and/or in an appropriate range of situations in the workplace

Range Statement

RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance.
Tasks may be undertaken in:	variable weather conditions in accordance with Day Visual Flight Rules
Performance may be demonstrated in:	single engine helicopter multi engine helicopter single main rotor helicopter multi main rotor helicopter variable air traffic conditions abnormal situations
Performance may be demonstrated on an helicopter with:	fully functioning dual controls an electronic intercom system dual control brakes wheeled and or skidded undercarriages
Crew may include:	single pilot multi crew
Limitations may be imposed by:	local noise abatement requirements and curfews
Ground operations may be made at:	a prepared or unprepared aerodrome an approved helicopter landing site (HLS)
Operational hazards during ground operations may include:	variable surface conditions other aircraft loose objects personnel animals birds propeller/tail rotor/rotor wash and jet blast
Guidance during ground operations may be provided by:	air traffic control instructions light signals aerodrome markings
Checklists may include:	pre-flight pre-start engine start shutdown post-fight
Dependent on the type of organisation concerned and the local terminology used, workplace procedures may include:	company procedures enterprise procedures organisational procedures established procedures standard operating procedures
Procedures maintaining compliance with airspace requirements are:	geographical limits of the flight area is demonstrated on a chart prominent geographical features are identified using a chart the limits of the flight area are identified on the ground the position of controlled airspace is determined using a chart and geographical features restricted areas are identified using a chart and geographical features departure from the circuit area and transition to the flight area is completed without incident ground operations are completed without incident
Information/documents may include:	relevant sections of Civil Aviation Safety Regulations and Civil Aviation Orders including Day Visual Flight Rules (Day VFR) in Defence context, relevant Defence Orders and Instructions Flight Manual/Pilot's Operating Handbook (POH) Manual of Standards - Pilot Licensing (MOS-PL) Aeronautical Information Publication (AIP) En Route Supplement Australia (ERSA) charts operations manuals approved checklists workplace procedures and instructions and job specification induction and training materials conditions of service, legislation and industrial agreements including workplace agreements and awards
Applicable regulations and legislation may include:	relevant Civil Aviation Safety Regulations and Civil Aviation Orders in Defence context, relevant Defence Orders and Instructions relevant state/territory OH&S legislation relevant state/territory environmental protection legislation relevant Australian Standards
Performance includes tolerances specified in either of:	relevant licence and aircraft rating requirements of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) such as: Day VFR Syllabus Manual of Standards relevant Defence documentation such as: Defence Orders and Instructions approved curricula and training documentation

Unit Sector(s)

Not applicable.

Competency field

Competency Field	Y - Aircraft Operation and Traffic Management