Unit of competency Outline

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Perform down the wire duties

Perform down the wire duties

Unit of competency
National Code
AVIW0024
State Code
BFR29
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
13/08/2019
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
Field of Education
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
Nominal Hours
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to perform wireman duties in compliance with relevant regulatory requirements of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) and national operating standards.It includes preparing for recovery or deployment and recovering/deploying equipment and personnel.This unit addresses aviation technical skill requirements (physical, mental and task-management abilities) related to equipment and system operations of flight or ground operations personnel and contributes to safe and effective performance in complex aviation operational environments.Operations are conducted as part of recreational, commercial and military aircraft activities across a variety of operational contexts within the Australian aviation industry.Work is performed independently or under limited supervision within a single-pilot or multi-crew environment.Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements are applicable to this unit.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Prepare for recovery/deployment
  • 1.1 Personal protective equipment (PPE) is inspected, donned, connected and checked
  • 1.2 Hoisting equipment and/or personnel to be hoisted are prepared, inspected, connected and checked
  • 1.3 Personnel to be hoisted are briefed as required
2 Recover/deploy equipment/personnel
  • 2.1 Hand signals are used as required
  • 2.2 Positive control of equipment and personnel is maintained during ascent and descent
  • 2.3 Assistance for personnel is provided as required in hoisting operations
  • 2.4 Assistance for personnel is provided as required in abnormal/emergency hoisting operation situations
  • 2.5 Disconnection of equipment and personnel is conducted in accordance with organisational policy and procedures
  • 2.6 Cable is earthed prior to completing descent
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AWP06 AVIW3024 Perform wireman duties Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OFG66 AVIW0039 Perform down the wire duties Unit of competency