Assessor Resource

AVIW2030A
Be airborne extracted by suspended rope

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


Work involves the application of safety and suspended rope policies, regulations, protocols and procedures required to be extracted using a suspended fixed rope from a helicopter.

Use for ADF Aviation is to be in accordance with relevant Defence Orders and Instructions and applicable Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) compliance.

Work is performed under limited supervision as part of a team and within organisational guidelines.

This unit of competency is nominally packaged at Certificate II.

This unit involves the skills and knowledge required by an individual as part of a team to be extracted from the ground by a helicopter using a suspended fixed rope. Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements are applicable to this unit.

You may want to include more information here about the target group and the purpose of the assessments (eg formative, summative, recognition)

Prerequisites

Not applicable.


Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.




Evidence Required

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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

observing helicopter safety including safe approach and exit

applying individual equipment safety checks

performing extraction techniques in accordance with workplace procedures

applying suspended extraction emergency and contingency procedures 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


Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

This describes the essential knowledge and skills and their level required for this unit.

Required knowledge:

Regulations, legislation, organisational policy and procedures in relation to airborne extraction by suspended rope

In Defence context, relevant Defence Orders and Instructions

Relevant OH&S and environmental procedures and regulations

Characteristics of helicopters including their safety features and operating requirements

Hazards that exist when being airborne extracted by suspended rope

Safety equipment operation

Manufacturers instructions for equipment used for airborne extraction by suspended rope

Risks that exist when being airborne extracted by suspended rope

Problems that may occur when being airborne extracted by suspended rope

Required skills:

Operate helicopter restraint, safety and emergency equipment

Apply the tactics, techniques and procedures applicable to the organisation

Follow defined organisational and aircraft OH&S policy and procedures

Identify, operate and control applicable operational equipment

Communicate effectively with others when being airborne extracted by suspended rope

Read, interpret and follow instructions, regulations, procedures and other information relevant to being airborne extracted by suspended rope

Complete documentation related to being airborne extracted by suspended rope

Work collaboratively with others and as a member of a team when being airborne extracted by suspended rope

Adapt appropriately to cultural differences in the workplace, including modes of behaviour and interactions with others

Promptly report and/or rectify any identified problems that may occur when being airborne extracted by suspended rope in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures

Implement contingency plans for unexpected events that may arise when being airborne extracted by suspended rope

Apply precautions and required action to minimise, control or eliminate hazards that may exist when being airborne extracted by suspended rope

Monitor and anticipate operational problems and hazards and take appropriate action

Monitor work activities in terms of planned schedule

Modify activities dependent on differing workplace contingencies, situations and environments

Work systematically with required attention to detail without injury to self, others or damage to goods or equipment

Adapt to differences in equipment and operating environment in accordance with standard operating procedures

Select and use required personal protective clothing and equipment conforming to industry and OH&S standards

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

collision with others or obstacles

loss of visibility

fixed rope caught in tree

damaged or kinked rope

aborted operation

Operational and suspended extraction equipment may include:

search and rescue equipment

communications equipment

military equipment

commercial in-service rappelling harness

improvised tubular webbing harness

rope attachment device (locking karabiner)

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

Individual equipment safety checks may include:

operational equipment

harness and ascender

karabiner attached to bottom loop

weapons checks

personal protective equipment checks

Security device may include:

chest ascender

winch collar

Communications may include:

interpersonal communications

radio

hand signals

Situational awareness may include:

monitoring altitude/height

orientation to ground and/or aircraft

monitoring the position of other team members

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

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Dress and equipment is secured for operating in and around a helicopter 
Helicopter is approached and exited in a safe manner in accordance with workplace procedures and/or aircrew instructions 
Individual seating is occupied and restraint devices are applied 
Identified hazards are communicated to team members 
Aircrew and safety officer instructions are followed 
Environmental conditions and alternative routes to/from helicopter are identified 
Extraction by suspended rope instructions are received and confirmed as required 
Workplace procedures, OH&S requirements and safety control measures are applied 
Operational and suspended rope extraction equipment including personal protective equipment (PPE) is selected and fitted in accordance with workplace procedures 
Damage to operational, suspended extraction and safety equipment is reported and remedial action taken in accordance with workplace procedures 
Extraction point is identified and attended in accordance with instructions 
Individual equipment safety checks are conducted in accordance with workplace procedures 
Individual extraction equipment is secured to the fixed suspended rope ready for extraction in accordance with workplace procedures 
Security device is attached to the individual and operational equipment in accordance with workplace procedures 
Extraction techniques are performed in accordance with workplace procedures 
Suspended extraction emergency and contingency procedures are applied, as required in accordance with workplace procedures 
Extraction and operational equipment are monitored for stability during extraction 
Verbal and non-verbal communications are maintained 
Situational awareness is maintained 
Emergency and contingency procedures are conducted as required 

Forms

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