Unit of competency Outline

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Conduct stores dropping operations

Conduct stores dropping operations

Unit of competency
National Code
PUAAMS003
State Code
OAZ78
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
16/07/2019
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
26/02/2020
Field of Education
031505 - Aircraft Operation
Original Release Date
26/02/2020
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to prepare and carryout stores dropping operations in a search and rescue context, in accordance with organisational policies and procedures. It does not cover the competency to control and position the aircraft for dropping operations.The unit is applicable to members of Air Search and Rescue teams working in the air carrying out the drop master or load master’s role. Team members and crews may be members of a range of government or non-government organisations and/or agencies.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Configure aircraft
  • 1.1 Stores are prepared prior to loading on aircraft, in accordance with organisational policies and procedures
  • 1.2 Search briefing is obtained from relevant Search and Rescue (SAR) authority
  • 1.3 Aircraft is configured for drop operations, in accordance with applicable flight manual
  • 1.4 Protective surfaces are installed and protective tape applied
  • 1.5 Stores are checked and secured
  • 1.6 Principles of internal loading of cargo are complied with and applied when loading the aircraft
2 Locate target
  • 2.1 Distance estimation methods are employed to identify target position
  • 2.2 Initial target marking smoke is prepared and dispatched to mark target area
  • 2.3 Visual sighting of target is maintained during stores dropping
3 Dispatch stores
  • 3.1 Reference markers are dispatched under the pilot's directions
  • 3.2 Stores are dispatched under the pilot's directions
  • 3.3 Visual sighting of target is maintained during stores dropping
4 Reconfigure aircraft
  • 4.1 Equipment is removed and checked for serviceability and faulty equipment is reported to relevant personnel
  • 4.2 Items of stores used are annotated on the incident form
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AVN14 PUAAMS003B Conduct stores dropping operations Unit of competency