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Undertake hover-exit operations from helicopter

Undertake hover-exit operations from helicopter

Unit of competency
National Code
PUAFIR210B
State Code
WG136
TGA Status
Deleted
DTWD Status
Deleted
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
09/02/2011
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
20/03/2013
Field of Education
061301 - Occupational Health And Safety
Original Release Date
20/03/2013
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit applies to personnel engaged in entering or exiting a hovering helicopter.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for hover-exit operations
  • 1.1 Appropriate clothing and equipment is worn
  • 1.2 Hover-exit operations are undertaken in accordance with occupational health and safety requirements
  • 1.3 The necessary firefighting equipment, as advised from workplace instructions, is assembled
  • 1.4 Pre-flight aircraft safety briefing is obtained
  • 1.5 The aircraft is loaded in accordance with workplace instructions
  • 1.6 Personnel are secured in seatbelts in accordance with workplace instructions
2. Hover-exit from helicopter
  • 2.1 Seatbelts are unsecured following clearance to commence movement within the helicopter and resecured behind the wearer
  • 2.2 Movement towards the helicopter doorway is undertaken in accordance with workplace instructions
  • 2.3 Individual and equipment are transferred between the helicopter and the ground in accordance with workplace instructions
  • 2.4 Actions are undertaken to minimise uncommanded movement of the helicopter during transfer to the ground in accordance with workplace instructions
  • 2.5 Appropriate landing technique is selected and used in accordance with ground and safety conditions
  • 2.6 The all clear signal is communicated to the pilot or crew person when landing activity is complete
  • 2.7 Assembly point for individual and equipment is identified and reached
3. Hover-entry to helicopter
  • 3.1 Individual and equipment are located at the nominated assembly point in preparation for hover entry
  • 3.2 Movement towards and into the helicopter is undertaken in accordance with workplace instructions
  • 3.3 Actions to minimise uncommanded movement of the helicopter during transfer from the ground to the helicopter are undertaken in accordance with workplace instructions
  • 3.4 Seatbelts are secured until clearance is obtained to commence movement within the helicopter in accordance with the organisation's safe work practices
  • 3.5 Movement on board the helicopter and toward the helicopter seat is undertaken in accordance with workplace instructions
  • 3.6 Seatbelts are secured and remain so until the helicopter has landed and clearance is obtained to commence movement within the helicopter
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. Bold italicised wording in the Performance Criteria is detailed below.
Hover-exit operations may or may not include
helicopter
firefighting crew
individual
assistance from a helicopter crew person
Hover-exit operations may include equipment such as
chain saws
rake-hoes
axes
other hand tools
personal rucksacks
food and drink containers
Hover-exit operations may be conducted from either
helicopter types approved by the organisation
the right or left side of a helicopter
Pre-flight safety briefings will be conducted by
the pilot, crew person or airbase/helibase manager
The pre-flight hover-exit briefing will be given by either
the pilot or the crew person
Aircraft loading will be under the guidance of either
the pilot or the crew person
If personnel are already on the ground
briefings may occur by radio
EVIDENCE GUIDE



Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
It is essential for this unit that competence be demonstrated in:
undertaking operations in accordance with OH&S procedures, legislative and operational guidelines
preparation, inspection, carriage and stowing of equipment prior to, during and following exiting from the helicopter
following instructions and procedures within the helicopter
correct procedures for entering and exiting from the helicopter including correct sequencing of activities
demonstration of hover-exit procedures for exiting from different heights and from different helicopters

Consistency in performance
Evidence should be gathered over a period of time in a range of actual or simulated workplace environments
Shows evidence of application of relevant workplace procedures including:
codes of practice
hazard policy and procedures
briefing procedures and work instructions
procedures relating to safe use of equipment
following workplace procedures
action taken promptly - accidents and incidents reported within regulatory and agency requirements
work completed systematically in accordance with safe operating procedures to minimise risk of injury to self, others or damage to equipment

Context of and specific resources for assessment
Context of assessment
On the job or in a range of simulated hover-exit or entry activities
Specific resources for assessment
equipment and materials
personal protective and safety equipment
an area to conduct operations
helicopter(s)
briefing reports
appropriate personnel

Guidance information for assessment
Information that will assist or guide assessment will be written during Phase II of the Review of the PUA00 Public Safety Training Package.
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
WG114 PUAFIR216 Undertake hover-exit operations from helicopter Unit of competency
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