Elements and Performance Criteria

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.
Tasks may be undertaken in:
variable weather conditions in accordance with Day Visual Flight Rules (VFR) and Night VFR
Performance may be demonstrated in:
single engine helicopter
multi engine helicopter
single main rotor helicopter
multi main rotor helicopter
variable air traffic conditions
variable flight situations
abnormal situations
Performance may be demonstrated on a helicopter with:
fully functioning dual controls
an electronic intercom system
dual control brakes
wheeled and/or skidded undercarriages
Night VFR environment may include:
unaided
aided utilising night vision devices
Crew may include:
single pilot
multi crew
Load lifting may be carried out:
with crewman
without crewman
Limitations may be imposed by:
local noise abatement requirements and curfews
Checklists may include:
flight manual/pilot's operating handbook
approach and landing
hover
Classes of airspace are:
those designated by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority
restricted and danger areas
Military control zones
Air Defence identification zones
Operational hazards during low level operations may include:
structures
other aircraft
loose objects
birds
engine salt ingestion
trees
dust
inadvertent release of load
unstable load
low visibility
turbulence
wind strength
sea state
Guidance during low level operations may be provided by:
air traffic control instructions
light signals
aerodrome markings
Load lifting equipment may include:
cargo hooks
swivels
shackles
load lifting strops
nets
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
Information/documents may include:
relevant sections of Civil Aviation Safety Regulations and Civil Aviation Orders including Day Visual Flight Rules (Day VFR)
in Defence context, relevant Defence Orders and Instructions
Flight Manual/Pilot's Operating Handbook (POH)
Manual of Standards - Pilot Licensing (MOS-PL)
Aeronautical Information Publication (AIP)
En Route Supplement Australia (ERSA)
pilot vertical reference (long line) procedures
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
Performance includes tolerances specified in either of:
relevant licence and aircraft rating requirements of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) such as:
Day VFR syllabus
Manual of Standards
relevant Defence documentation such as:
Defence Orders and Instructions
approved curricula and training documentation

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
following relevant legislation and workplace procedures
preparing and rigging sling load including all sub-tasks in accordance with workplace procedures and Flight Manual/Pilot's Operating Handbook
planning external load operations including all sub-tasks
conducting pre-flight briefing including all sub-tasks
operating the helicopter during external load operations including all sub-tasks
identifying and managing abnormal and emergency situations in accordance with workplace procedures and Flight Manual/Pilot's Operating Handbook

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