Modification History
Not applicable.
Unit Descriptor
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Unit Descriptor |
This unit applies to the Dropmaster/Loadmaster's role. It does not cover to competency to control and position the aircraft for dropping operations. |
Application of the Unit
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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
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Prerequisite Unit /s |
Nil |
Employability Skills Information
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Employability Skills |
This unit contains employability skills. |
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
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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
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ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
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1. Configure aircraft |
1.1 Stores are prepared prior to loading on aircraft in accordance with policies and procedures 1.2 Search briefing is obtained from relevant Search and Rescue authority 1.3 Aircraft is configured for drop operations in accordance with the applicable Flight Manual 1.4 Protective surfaces are installed and protective tape applied in accordance with policies and procedures 1.5 Stores are checked and secured in accordance with policies and procedures 1.6 Principles of internal loading of cargo are complied with when loading the aircraft in accordance with policies and procedures |
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2. Locate target |
2.1 Distance estimation methods are employed to identify target position in accordance with policies and procedures 2.2 Initial target marking smoke is prepared and dispatched to mark target area in accordance with policies and procedures 2.3 Visual sighting of target is maintained during stores dropping in accordance with policies and procedures |
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3. Dispatch stores |
3.1 Reference markers are dispatched under the pilot's directions and in accordance with policies and procedures 3.2 Stores are dispatched under the pilot's directions and in accordance with policies and procedures 3.3 Visual sighting of target is maintained during stores dropping in accordance with policies and procedures |
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4. Reconfigure aircraft |
4.1 Equipment is removed and checked for serviceability in accordance with policies and procedures 4.2 Items of stores used are annotated on the incident form |
Required Skills and Knowledge
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REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE |
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This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit. |
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Required Skills |
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Required Knowledge |
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Evidence Guide
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EVIDENCE GUIDE |
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Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit |
Stores are prepared and secured safely and dispatched under the pilot's directions Consistency in performance Evidence should be gathered over a period of time in a range of actual or simulated workplace environments |
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Context of and specific resources for assessment |
Context of assessment Evidence can be collected on the job but may be undertaken in a simulation Specific resources for assessment On job assessment may entail additional costs |
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Guidance information for assessment |
Information that will assist or guide assessment will be written during Phase II of the Review of the PUA00 Public Safety Training Package. |
Range Statement
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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. Bold italicised wording in the Performance Criteria is detailed below. |
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Configure may include |
Removing doors hatches furnishings fittings outfitting with specialist equipment crew equipment |
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Policies and procedures protocols may include |
National Search and Rescue Manual Search and Rescue Manual for Civil Search and Rescue Unit Pilots and Dropmasters Civil Aviation Regulations (CARs) Civil Aviation Orders (CAOs) Aeronautical Information Publication (AIPs) En route Supplement Australia - Emergency Section (ERSA) Applicable Aircraft Flight Manual and Civil Search and Rescue Unit Operations manual |
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Stores may include |
Safety knives timer Dropmaster bag Seeblitz (strobe marker) life-rafts heliboxes pyrotechnic and electronic reference markers stores delivery systems pumps storepedoes search and rescue datum buoy air droppable search and rescue radio |
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Distance estimation methods may include |
using clock method |
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Hand signals may include |
30 seconds to drop 10 seconds to drop drop and abort |
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Secure may include |
stowing stores using nets tie-down straps and static line cord |
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Incident report may include |
search and rescue incident report police incident reports |
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Emergency situations may include |
drop abort inadvertent raft inflation emergency ejection of the load inadvertent smoke activation in-flight canister-related situations (including static line falling to separate hang-up of delivery system) |
Unit Sector(s)
Not applicable.
Corequisite Unit/s
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Co-requisite Unit /s |
PUAAMS001B Work in an aviation environment PUAEME001B Provide emergency care PUATEA001B Work in a team PUATEA004C Work effectively in a public safety organisation |
