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.
Hazards may include:
wire/powerlines/fences
livestock
native fauna
masts/aerials
terrain
weather conditions
poor visibility
public
trees
dust
vehicles
buildings
Environmental conditions may include:
climate and weather variations
geographical and geological variations including sloping and unstable ground
variations due to vegetation and urban structures
ground conditions including dust and other particles
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
manufacturers instructions
Emergency and contingency procedures may include:
aircraft fire
aircraft malfunction prior to take-off
emergency landing procedures
aircraft crash landing
aircraft collision
engine failure over landing site
(for Defence) procedures to evade hostile action against aircraft or self
roper hang-up
roper lost brake
roper injury on landing
roper collision with others or obstacles
roper inversion
loss of visibility
fast rope caught in tree
damaged or kinked rope
loss of roper control during descent
aborted operation
emergency retrieval of roper(s)
Operational and fast rope equipment may include:
search and rescue equipment
incident response equipment
communications equipment
military equipment
individual load carrying equipment (ILCE)
Personal protective equipment (PPE) may include:
hearing protection
eye protection goggles
protective clothing
footwear
life jacket
high visibility clothing
personal lighting and beacons
helmet
rappelling gloves
leg bags
Communications may include:
interpersonal communications
radio
hand signals
Individual in-flight safety checks may include:
seatbelt/restraint device
weapons checks
equipment checks
fast roping equipment checks
personal protective equipment checks
Fast rope exit positions may include:
sitting
kneeling
crouching
Situational awareness may include:
monitoring altitude/height
orientation to ground and/or aircraft
monitoring the position of other team members
Assembly point may include:
marshalling area
Information/documents may include:
relevant sections of Civil Aviation Safety Regulations and Civil Aviation Orders
in Defence context, relevant Defence Orders and Instructions
operations manuals
workplace procedures and instructions and job specification
induction and training materials
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
following relevant legislation and workplace procedures
approaching and exiting helicopter in a safe manner in accordance with workplace procedures and/or aircrew instructions
conducting fast rope equipment and operational equipment individual and supervisor pre-flight and in-flight checks
descending fast rope in a controlled manner
de-servicing and stowing fast rope and operational equipment in accordance with workplace procedures

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