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Be airborne extracted using suspended extraction equipment

Be airborne extracted using suspended extraction equipment

Unit of competency
National Code
AVIW2031
State Code
AWP13
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
01/03/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
16/08/2016
Field of Education
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
16/08/2016
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to be airborne extracted using suspended extraction equipment, in compliance with relevant regulatory requirements of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) and national operating standards.It includes applying aircraft safety procedures, preparing for suspended extraction, and extracting using suspended extraction equipment.This unit addresses aviation technical skill requirements (physical, mental and task-management abilities) related to equipment and system operations of flight or ground operations personnel, and contributes to safe and effective performance in complex aviation operational environments.Operations are conducted as part of recreational, commercial and military aircraft activities across a variety of operational contexts within the Australian aviation industry.Work is performed independently or under limited supervision as a single operator or within a team environment.Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements are applicable to this unit.Use for Defence Aviation is to be in accordance with relevant Defence Orders, Instructions, Publications and Regulations.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Apply aircraft safety procedures
  • 1.1 Dress and equipment is secured for operating in and around a helicopter
  • 1.2 Helicopter is approached, entered 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 or safety officer instructions are followed
  • 1.6 Environmental conditions and alternative routes to/from helicopter are identified
2 Prepare for extraction by suspended equipment
  • 2.1 Extraction by suspended equipment instructions are received and confirmed as required
  • 2.2 Workplace procedures, work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) 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 nature of recovery activity being undertaken and workplace procedures
  • 2.4 Damage to operational, individual extraction and safety equipment is reported and remedial action is taken in accordance with workplace procedures
3 Extract 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 recovery equipment in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 3.4 Security device is attached to 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 Aircraft emergency and suspended extraction contingency procedures are implemented as required
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WB818 AVIW2031A Be airborne extracted using suspended extraction equipment Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OBC32 AVIW0014 Be airborne extracted using suspended extraction equipment Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
AZS5 AVI30216 Certificate III in Aviation (Rescue Crewman) Qualification