Elements and Performance Criteria

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
variable flight situations
abnormal situations
Performance may be demonstrated on an helicopter with:
fully functioning dual controls
an electronic intercom system
dual control brakes
wheeled or skidded undercarriage
Crew may include:
single pilot
multi crew
Limitations may be imposed by:
local noise abatement requirements and curfews
Classes of airspace are:
those designated by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority
Landing areas may include:
sealed
gravel
grass
confined area
sloping ground
sand
Abnormal conditions may include:
a forced landing from level flight, after take-off or on approach
an engine failure at the hover or during taxi
a tail rotor malfunction
a jammed flight control system
adverse aerodynamic conditions
a malfunction of one of the helicopter's operating systems
Adverse aerodynamic conditions affecting the helicopter may include:
vortex ring state
overpitching
retreating blade stall
loss of tail rotor effectiveness
ground resonance
mast bumping
dynamic roll over
Systems malfunctions may include:
fuel
electrical
helicopter airframe
flight instrument
flight control
engine
radio/navigation aid
fire
smoke and fumes
hydro mechanical systems
Operational hazards during abnormal and emergency helicopter flight situations may include:
variable surface conditions
other aircraft
loose objects
personnel
animals
birds
propeller/tail rotor/rotor wash and jet blast
Guidance during abnormal and emergency helicopter flight situations may be provided by:
air traffic control instructions
light signals
aerodrome markings
Checklists may include:
pre-flight
pre-start
engine start
pre-taxi
take-off
after take-off
approach and landing
shutdown
post-flight
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
departure from the flight area and transition to the circuit area is 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

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