Unit of competency Outline

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Conduct stores dropping operations

Conduct stores dropping operations

Unit of competency
National Code
PUAAMS003B
State Code
AVN14
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
17/08/2012
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
Field of Education
031505 - Aircraft Operation
Original Release Date
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit covers the competency to prepare for and carrying out stores dropping operations in a search and rescue context. It does not cover the competency to control and position the aircraft for dropping operations.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Configure aircraft
  • 1.1 Stores are prepared prior to loading on aircraft.
  • 1.2 Search briefing is obtained from relevant Search and Rescue authority.
  • 1.3 Aircraft is configured for drop operations in accordance with the 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 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.
  • 4.2 Items of stores used are annotated on the incident form.
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 in the Performance Criteria is detailed below.
Configured may include:
removing doors
hatches
furnishings
fittings
outfitting with specialist equipment
crew equipment
Stores may include:
safety knives
timer
dropmaster bag
seeblitz (strobe marker) life-rafts
heliboxes
pyrotechnic and electronic reference markers
stores delivery systems
pumps
storepedoes
search and rescue datum buoy
air droppable search and rescue radio
Secured may include:
stowing stores
using nets
tie-down straps and static line cord
Distance estimation methods may include:
using clock method
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Stores are prepared and secured safely and dispatched under the pilot's directions.
Consistency in performance
Evidence should be gathered over a period of time in a range of actual or simulated workplace environments.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Context of assessment
Evidence can be collected on the job but may be undertaken in a simulation.
Specific resources for assessment
On job assessment may entail additional costs.
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OAZ78 PUAAMS003 Conduct stores dropping operations Unit of competency
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