Elements and Performance Criteria

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Relevant compliance documentation may include:
legislative, organisational and site requirements and procedures
manufacturer's guidelines and specifications
Australian standards
petroleum regulations
Petroleum Submerged Lands Act (PSLA)
code of practice
Employment and workplace relations legislation
Equal Employment Opportunity and Disability Discrimination legislation
safe working practices
Work instructions may come from briefings, handovers, plans and work orders and may be written or verbal, formal or informal and may include:
nature and scope of tasks
specifications
quality of finished works
achieved targets
operational conditions
obtaining of required permits
site layout
out of bounds areas
worksite inspection requirements
lighting conditions
plant of equipment defects
coordination requirements or issues
contamination control requirements
environmental control requirements
barricade and signage requirements
instructions concerning:
passengers
baggage
freight
refuelling
shutdown
rotors turning
helicopter type
Hazards may include:
working in proximity to drilling rig
sun, rain, wind, storms
hot and cold
calm to severe weather conditions
24 hour operation
Coordination requirements may include:
other equipment operators
maintenance personnel
supervisors
site personnel
Briefings/handover details may include:
safety briefing/induction
pre-tour safety meeting
weekly safety meetings
Job Safety Analysis (JSA)
agreed procedures may include:
company
facility
client
permit to work
Equipment may include:
fire and safety equipment
chocks
hand tools
nets
power supply
Remedial action may include:
report
record
rectify
repair
adjust
replace

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment

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 worksite operations and satisfy all of the requirements of the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge and the range statement of this unit and include evidence of the following:
knowledge of the requirements, procedures and instructions for assisting in the transfer of passengers and freight during helicopter operations
implementation of requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient completion of assisting in the transfer of passengers and freight during helicopter operations
working with others to undertake and complete the transfer of passengers and freight during helicopter operations that meets all of the required outcomes
consistent timely completion of passenger and freight transfer assistance during helicopter operations that safely, effectively and efficiently meets the required outcomes
Context of and specific resources for assessment
This unit must be assessed in the context of the work environment. Where personal safety or environmental damage are limiting factors, assessment may occur in a simulated environment provided it is realistic and sufficiently rigorous to cover all aspects of workplace performance, including task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills.
Assessment of this competency requires typical resources normally used in a resources and infrastructure sector environment. Selection and use of resources for particular worksites may differ due to the site circumstances.
The assessment environment should not disadvantage the participant. For example, language, literacy and numeracy demands of assessment should not be greater than those required on the job.
Customisation of assessment and delivery environment to sensitively accommodate cultural diversity.
Aboriginal people and other people from a non English speaking background may have second language issues.
Where applicable, physical resources should include equipment modified for people with disabilities. Access must be provided to appropriate learning and/or assessment support when required.
Method of assessment
This unit may be assessed in a holistic way with other units of competency. The assessment strategy for this unit must verify required knowledge and skill and practical application using more than one of the following assessment methods:
written and/or oral assessment of the candidate's required knowledge
observed, documented and/or first hand testimonial evidence of the candidate's:
implementation of appropriate requirement, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient achievement of required outcomes
consistent achievement of required outcomes
first hand testimonial evidence of the candidate's:
working with others to undertake and complete assisting with the transfer of passengers and freight during helicopter operations
Guidance information for assessment
Consult the SkillsDMC User Guide for further information on assessment including access and equity issues.