Unit of competency
Modification History
Release 1. This is the first release of this unit of competency in the DEF Defence Training Package. |
Application
This unit specifies the skills and knowledge required to prepare, rig and dispatch air-drop loads in support of ground activities, which may occur in a hostile or benign environment. It includes loading, rigging and dispatching container and platform for air-drop loads from aircraft. This unit applies to those working as air dispatchers for Defence but is applicable to any individual in this field of work. The skills and knowledge described in this unit must be applied within the legislative, regulatory and policy environment in which they are carried out. Organisational policies and procedures must be consulted and adhered to. Persons undertaking this unit work as part of a team under supervision and perform routine tasks in a range of contexts. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. |
Pre-requisite Unit
Not applicable |
Competency Field
Air Dispatch |
Unit Sector
Not applicable. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENTS |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
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Elements describe the essential outcomes. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
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1 |
Rig container and platform for air-drop loads |
1.1 |
Select and use hand and power tools in accordance with organisational procedures |
1.2 |
Select and use aerial delivery equipment in accordance with organisational procedures |
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1.3 |
Rig and safely restrain container and platform loads, and attach parachute as part of a crew, in accordance with organisational procedures |
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1.4 |
Compile, use and distribute air-drop and air movement documents in accordance with organisational procedures |
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2 |
Load and dispatch air-drop loads |
2.1 |
Operate aircraft loading equipment and restraint devices in accordance with organisational procedures |
2.2 |
Prepare stores and equipment for container and platform air-drop |
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2.3 |
Dispatch air-drop loads safely and effectively from aircraft in accordance with air-drop procedures |
Foundation Skills
Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency. |
Range of Conditions
Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment. Non-essential conditions may be found in the Companion Volume Implementation Guide. |
Unit Mapping Information
This unit replaces and is equivalent to DEFCM303B Rig and dispatch air-drop loads. |
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=6bdbab1e-11ed-4bc9-9cba-9e1a55d4e4a9