Unit of competency Outline
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Conduct external load-lift operations
Conduct external load-lift operations
Unit of competency
National Code
AVIY4051A
AVIY4051A
State Code
WB857
WB857
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
10
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to conduct external load-lifting operations in a helicopter. Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements are applicable to this unit.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1Prepare for load-lifting operations
- 1.1 External load characteristics and dimensions are determined and calculated
- 1.2 Aircraft safety hazards are identified using established procedures
- 1.3 Aircraft power availability is calculated
- 1.4 Wind speed and direction are determined
- 1.5 Approach and overshoot paths are determined
- 1.6 Load-lifting location and surrounds are checked for suitability
- 1.7 Helicopter cargo hook system is prepared and checked for correct operation
- 1.8 Aerial delivery equipment is prepared and checked as required in accordance with equipment manuals and publications
- 1.9 External load-lifting plan is developed and communicated to other crewmembers
2Perform load-lifting operations
- 2.1 Helicopter is directed to external load-lifting point
- 2.2 Pre-take-off lifting checks are conducted in accordance with organisational policy and procedures
- 2.3 Commentary on the progress of the external load-lifting operation is maintained in accordance with established communication procedures
- 2.4 External load is attached in accordance with organisational policy and procedures
- 2.5 External load is monitored during flight for instability, and flight profile is adjusted as required for optimum safety of flight
- 2.6 External load is released in accordance with organisational policy and procedures and aircraft manuals
3Conclude load-lifting operations
- 3.1 Aerial delivery equipment is recovered as required
- 3.2 Cargo hook equipment and control systems are secured and checked in accordance with manufacturers specifications and organisational policy and procedures
4Respond to load-lifting emergencies and abnormal situations
- 4.1 External load-lifting emergencies are identified, communicated and diagnosed as per established procedures
- 4.2 Emergency and/or remedial actions are undertaken in accordance with aircraft flight manuals and organisational policy and procedures
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 Helicopter Landing Sites
Load-lifting emergencies may include:
inadvertent release
load instability
helicopter electrical/mechanical failure and/or malfunction
cargo hook electrical/mechanical release mechanism failure
intercom failure
Loads may include:
replenishment stores
operational equipment
vehicles
other aircraft
trailers
plant equipment
cargo nets
Load characteristics may include:
dangerous goods
non-dangerous
size
weight
rigging
dimensions
fragility
Aerial delivery equipment may include:
lifting slings
chains
pendant assemblies
palnets
strops
swivel assemblies
cargo nets
shackles
fire-fighting buckets
'D' rings
clevis assemblies
hooks
single link assemblies
semi-rigid strops
drogue chutes
rigging cordage
Helicopter safety hazards may include:
man-made structures
smoke
meteorological conditions
terrain
other aircraft
flora
fauna
ship structures and rigging
ship movements
Locations and surrounds may include:
Helicopter Landing Site
Unprepared Helicopter Landing Site
Aircraft publications may include:
checklists
flight manuals
organisational policy and procedures manuals
aviation maintenance documentation
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
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 Helicopter Landing Sites
Load-lifting emergencies may include:
inadvertent release
load instability
helicopter electrical/mechanical failure and/or malfunction
cargo hook electrical/mechanical release mechanism failure
intercom failure
Loads may include:
replenishment stores
operational equipment
vehicles
other aircraft
trailers
plant equipment
cargo nets
Load characteristics may include:
dangerous goods
non-dangerous
size
weight
rigging
dimensions
fragility
Aerial delivery equipment may include:
lifting slings
chains
pendant assemblies
palnets
strops
swivel assemblies
cargo nets
shackles
fire-fighting buckets
'D' rings
clevis assemblies
hooks
single link assemblies
semi-rigid strops
drogue chutes
rigging cordage
Helicopter safety hazards may include:
man-made structures
smoke
meteorological conditions
terrain
other aircraft
flora
fauna
ship structures and rigging
ship movements
Locations and surrounds may include:
Helicopter Landing Site
Unprepared Helicopter Landing Site
Aircraft publications may include:
checklists
flight manuals
organisational policy and procedures manuals
aviation maintenance documentation
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
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
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
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AWO84 | AVIY4051 | Conduct external load-lift operations | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W889 | AVI40610 | Certificate IV in Aviation (Aircrewman) | Qualification |
| W888 | AVI30510 | Certificate III in Aviation (Rescue Crewman) | Qualification |