AVIY4054A Conduct hoisting operations

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AVIY4054A Conduct hoisting operations

Modification History

Not applicable.

Unit Descriptor

Unit Descriptor	This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to conduct hoisting operations from a helicopter and includes personnel and stores transfers, rescue net operations, stretcher lifts, double harness lifts and hi-line transfers. 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 regulatory requirements of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority and national operating standards. Use for ADF Aviation is to be in accordance with relevant Defence Orders and Instructions and applicable CASA compliance. Operations are conducted across a variety of operational contexts within the Australian aviation industry. Work is performed under limited supervision. This unit of competency 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 Prepare for hoisting operations	1.1 Helicopter safety hazards are identified using established procedures 1.2 Aircraft power availability is calculated 1.3 Wind speed and direction are determined 1.4 Approach and overshoot paths are determined 1.5 Hoisting location and surrounds are checked for suitability 1.6 Hoist is prepared and checked for correct operation 1.7 Hoisting operation plan is developed and communicated to other crewmembers 1.8 Hoisting equipment is prepared and checked as required in accordance with relevant equipment manuals and publications
2 Perform hoisting operations	2.1 Helicopter is directed to hoisting point 2.2 Hoisting accessories are attached to the hoist hook and checked 2.3 Down wind checks are conducted in accordance with organisational policy and procedures 2.4 Commentary on the progress of hoisting operation is maintained as per established procedures 2.5 Passengers/stores are attached/removed, monitored, retrieved/dispatched and secured in accordance with organisational policy and procedures 2.6 Hoist is operated in accordance with aircraft operating manuals and organisational policy and procedures
3 Respond to hoisting emergencies and abnormal situations	3.1 Hoist emergencies are identified, communicated and diagnosed as per established procedures 3.2 Emergency and/or remedial actions are undertaken in accordance with aircraft flight manuals and organisational policy and procedures
4 Conclude hoisting operations	4.1 Hoisting equipment and/or accessories are removed from the hoist hook and stowed in accordance with aircraft operating manuals and organisational policy and procedures 4.2 Hoist is secured and checked in accordance with aircraft operating manuals, organisational policy and procedures 4.3 Aircraft maintenance documentation is completed in accordance with organisational policies and procedures

Required Skills and Knowledge

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
This describes the essential knowledge and skills and their level required for this unit.
Required knowledge:
Helicopter capabilities and limitations
Hoist capabilities and limitations
Approved operational procedures and processes for different hoisting operations
Occupational health and safety issues applicable to hoisting operations
Aircraft safety
Personnel safety
Aircraft control voice and communication procedures
Correct hoist and equipment configuration
Approach and overshoot considerations
Hoist emergency procedures
Organisational policy and procedures in relation to conducting hoisting operations
Abnormal/emergency conditions and responses
Typical problems that may occur when conducting hoisting operations, actions and appropriate solutions
Risk assessment principles
CRM principles
Required skills:
Operate hoist
Assemble hoisting equipment
Operate hoisting accessories
Use communication skills for conning
Complete hoisting recovery equipment operations
Determine wind speed and direction
Maintain situational awareness
Apply CRM principles
Complete documentation related to conducting hoisting operations
Communicate effectively with others when conducting hoisting operations
Read and interpret instructions and procedures relevant to conducting hoisting operations
Interpret and follow operational instructions and prioritise work
Identify and use required communication technology
Work collaboratively with others when conducting hoisting operations
Adapt appropriately to cultural differences in the workplace, including modes of behaviour and interactions with others
Promptly report and/or rectify any identified problems, faults or malfunctions that may occur when conducting hoisting operations in accordance with workplace procedures
Implement contingency plans for unanticipated situations that may arise when conducting hoisting operations
Apply precautions and required action to minimise, control or eliminate hazards that may exist when conducting hoisting operations
Plan own work including predicting consequences and identifying improvements
Monitor work activities in terms of planned schedule
Modify activities depending on differing operational contingencies, risk situations and environments
Work systematically with required attention to detail without injury to self or others, or damage to goods or equipment
Operate and adapt to differences in communication equipment in accordance with standard operating procedures

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.
Aircraft may include:	single or multiple engine rotary wing
Aircraft publications may include:	checklists flight manuals organisational policy and procedures manuals aviation maintenance documentation
Work environment may include:	by day or by night over land or over sea Prepared or Unprepared landing sites
Hoisting operations may include:	personnel and stores transfer hi-line helicopter in-flight refuelling
Hoisting equipment may include:	single rescue sling double lift harness rescue litter hi-line transfer equipment emergency slings rope harness sling rescue net double lift harness extension strop rescue strop transfer equipment and message bag stretchers
Hand signals may include:	hoist in/out hoist up/down boom in/out emergency descent move left/right cease movement come up/down aircraft go around stop hoisting ready to be hoisted all clear
Environment for hoisting operations may include:	over water over land forest/bush bushfire affected areas mountainous areas confined areas pinnacles ship/boat transfers
Abnormal/emergency situations may include:	hoist equipment malfunction communication equipment failure aircraft system failure operator incapacitation hoistee incapacitation fouled cable fouled hoist runaway hoist intercom system failure during hoisting operations electrical/mechanical failure aircraft malfunction
Depending on the type of organisation concerned and the local terminology used, workplace procedures may include:	company procedures enterprise procedures organisational procedures established procedures
Information/documentation may include:	relevant sections of Civil Aviation Safety Regulations in Defence context, relevant Defence Orders and Instructions Flight Manual/Pilot's Operating Handbook (POH) Aeronautical Information Publication (AIP) 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

Unit Sector(s)

Not applicable.

Competency field

Competency Field	Y - Aircraft Operation and Traffic Management