Unit of competency Outline
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Be airborne extracted using suspended extraction equipment
Be airborne extracted using suspended extraction equipment
Unit of competency
National Code
AVIW2031A
AVIW2031A
State Code
WB818
WB818
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
08/07/2014
Field of Education
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
08/07/2014
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required by an individual to be extracted from the ground by a helicopter using suspended extraction equipment. Licensing, legislative regulatory or certification requirements are applicable to this unit.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1Observe helicopter safety
- 1.1 Dress and equipment is secured for operating in and around a helicopter
- 1.2 Helicopter is approached and exited in a safe manner in accordance with workplace procedures and/or aircrew instructions
- 1.3 Individual seating is occupied and restraint devices are applied
- 1.4 Identified hazards are communicated to team members
- 1.5 Aircrew and safety officer instructions are followed
- 1.6 Environmental conditions and alternative routes to/from helicopter are identified
2Prepare for extraction by suspended equipment
- 2.1 Extraction by suspended equipment instructions are received and confirmed as required
- 2.2 Workplace procedures, OH&S requirements and safety control measures are applied
- 2.3 Operational and individual extraction equipment including personal protective equipment (PPE) is selected and fitted in accordance with the nature of the recovery activity being undertaken and workplace procedures
- 2.4 Damage to operational, individual extraction and safety equipment is reported and remedial action taken in accordance with workplace procedures
3Extract by suspended equipment
- 3.1 Extraction point is identified and attended in accordance with instructions
- 3.2 Individual equipment checks are conducted in accordance with workplace procedures
- 3.3 Individual extraction equipment is secured to the recovery equipment in accordance with workplace procedures
- 3.4 Security device is attached to the individual and operational equipment in accordance with workplace procedures
- 3.5 Suspended equipment is used to ascend and aircraft is emplaned in accordance with supervisor or aircrew instructions
- 3.6 Extraction and operational equipment are monitored for stability during extraction
- 3.7 Verbal and non-verbal communications are maintained
- 3.8 Situational awareness is maintained
- 3.9 Emergency and contingency procedures are conducted as required
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.
Hazards may include:
wire/powerlines/fences
livestock
native fauna
masts/aerials
terrain
weather conditions
poor visibility
public
trees
dust
vehicles
buildings
Environmental conditions may include:
climate and weather variations
geographical and geological variations including sloping and unstable ground
variations due to vegetation and urban structures
ground conditions including dust and other particles
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
manufacturers instructions
Emergency and contingency procedures may include:
aircraft fire
aircraft malfunction prior to take-off
emergency landing procedures
aircraft crash landing
aircraft collision
engine failure over landing site
(for Defence) procedures to evade hostile action against aircraft or self
suspended equipment failure
hang-up
collision with others or obstacles
inversion
loss of visibility
rappel rope caught in tree
damaged or kinked rope
loss of rappel control during ascend
aborted operation
emergency retrieval
Operational and suspended extraction equipment may include:
search and rescue equipment
casualty evacuation equipment
communications equipment
military equipment
commercial in-service rappelling harness
improvised tubular webbing harness
rope attachment device (locking karabiner)
winch
caving ladder
casualty evacuation litter
mechanical friction device and lanyard
Personal protective equipment (PPE) may include:
hearing protection
eye protection goggles
protective clothing
footwear
life jacket
high visibility clothing
personal lighting and beacons
helmet
rappelling gloves
Individual equipment safety checks may include:
operational equipment
harness and ascender
weapons checks
personal protective equipment checks
Security device may include:
chest ascender
winch collar
Communications may include:
interpersonal communications
radio
hand signals
Situational awareness may include:
monitoring altitude/height
orientation to ground and/or aircraft
monitoring the position of other team members
Information/documents may include:
relevant sections of Civil Aviation Safety Regulations and Civil Aviation Orders
in Defence context, relevant Defence Orders and Instructions
operations manuals
workplace procedures and instructions and job specification
induction and training materials
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
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance.
Hazards may include:
wire/powerlines/fences
livestock
native fauna
masts/aerials
terrain
weather conditions
poor visibility
public
trees
dust
vehicles
buildings
Environmental conditions may include:
climate and weather variations
geographical and geological variations including sloping and unstable ground
variations due to vegetation and urban structures
ground conditions including dust and other particles
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
manufacturers instructions
Emergency and contingency procedures may include:
aircraft fire
aircraft malfunction prior to take-off
emergency landing procedures
aircraft crash landing
aircraft collision
engine failure over landing site
(for Defence) procedures to evade hostile action against aircraft or self
suspended equipment failure
hang-up
collision with others or obstacles
inversion
loss of visibility
rappel rope caught in tree
damaged or kinked rope
loss of rappel control during ascend
aborted operation
emergency retrieval
Operational and suspended extraction equipment may include:
search and rescue equipment
casualty evacuation equipment
communications equipment
military equipment
commercial in-service rappelling harness
improvised tubular webbing harness
rope attachment device (locking karabiner)
winch
caving ladder
casualty evacuation litter
mechanical friction device and lanyard
Personal protective equipment (PPE) may include:
hearing protection
eye protection goggles
protective clothing
footwear
life jacket
high visibility clothing
personal lighting and beacons
helmet
rappelling gloves
Individual equipment safety checks may include:
operational equipment
harness and ascender
weapons checks
personal protective equipment checks
Security device may include:
chest ascender
winch collar
Communications may include:
interpersonal communications
radio
hand signals
Situational awareness may include:
monitoring altitude/height
orientation to ground and/or aircraft
monitoring the position of other team members
Information/documents may include:
relevant sections of Civil Aviation Safety Regulations and Civil Aviation Orders
in Defence context, relevant Defence Orders and Instructions
operations manuals
workplace procedures and instructions and job specification
induction and training materials
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
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
observing helicopter safety including safe approach and exit
applying individual equipment safety checks
ascending suspended equipment and emplaning aircraft in accordance with supervisor or aircrew instructions
monitoring extraction and operational equipment stability during extraction
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
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
observing helicopter safety including safe approach and exit
applying individual equipment safety checks
ascending suspended equipment and emplaning aircraft in accordance with supervisor or aircrew instructions
monitoring extraction and operational equipment stability during extraction
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
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AWP13 | AVIW2031 | Be airborne extracted using suspended extraction equipment | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| S625 | AVI20208 | Certificate II in Aviation (Flight Operations) | Qualification |