Assessor Resource

AVIY4011
Control helicopter on the ground

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to control a helicopter on the ground, in compliance with relevant regulatory requirements of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority and national operating standards.

It includes starting and stopping a helicopter engine, engaging the rotor, and controlling the main rotor disc and anti-torque system.

This unit addresses aviation technical skill requirements (physical, mental and task-management abilities) related to aircraft operational duties of flight crew, 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.

Use for Defence Aviation is to be in accordance with relevant Defence Orders, Instructions, Publications and Regulations.

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Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1

Start engine and rotor

1.1

Helicopter is positioned with a view to safety and rotor clearance when starting engine and rotors

1.2

Wind conditions are assessed for start

1.3

Pre-start checklist actions are performed

1.4

Engine start and rotor engagement are performed

1.5

Disc/rotor position is controlled during start

1.6

Engine is operated within aircraft limits

1.7

Emergencies are managed

2

Stop engine and rotor

2.1

Wind conditions are assessed and appropriate allowances are made

2.2

Helicopter is positioned with a view to safety and rotor clearance when stopping engine and rotors

2.3

Engine shutdown and rotor stop are performed

2.4

Disc/rotor position is controlled during shutdown

2.5

Engine and transmission system indications are monitored and managed

3

Control main rotor disc and anti-torque system

3.1

Main rotor disc attitude is maintained during all rotor speed (RRPM) operations

3.2

Anti-torque pedals are set to compensate for main rotor torque

3.3

Rotor disc attitude and RRPM are managed while performing other tasks or actions

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements, performance criteria on at least one occasion and include:

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

applying precautions and required action to minimise, control or eliminate identified hazards

applying relevant helicopter aeronautical knowledge

applying relevant legislation and workplace procedures

communicating effectively with others when controlling helicopter on the ground

completing relevant documentation

identifying and correctly using relevant equipment

implementing contingency plans

implementing work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) procedures and relevant regulations

interpreting and following operational instructions and prioritising work

modifying activities depending on workplace contingencies, situations and environments

monitoring and anticipating operational problems and hazards and taking appropriate action

monitoring work activities in terms of planned schedule

operating electronic communications equipment to required protocol

reading, interpreting and following relevant regulations, instructions, procedures, information and signs

reporting and/or rectifying identified problems promptly, in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures

selecting and using relevant controls/equipment including throttle, rotor controls, anti-torque pedals and collective and cyclic pitch controls

selecting and using required personal protective equipment conforming to industry and WHS/OHS standards

solving problems associated with controlling a helicopter on the ground

using instruments to monitor helicopter performance

working collaboratively with others when controlling helicopter on the ground

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

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements, performance criteria and include knowledge of:

aerodrome landing area markings, and light and marshalling signals

aircraft operational start limitations

applicable helicopter systems

CASR Part 61 Manual of Standards Schedule 3 Aeronautical Knowledge relevant to helicopter operations

clearing of rotor blades

dynamic roll over

effect of wind on engines and rotor blades (blade sailing)

fire management applicable to engine starting and stopping

fitted firefighting extinguishing system and its applications

fuel system including cause and effect of fuel vaporisation

ground resonance

helicopter braking and steering systems

helicopter starter motor limitations

hot and cold engine start procedures

local air traffic control procedures

local noise abatement procedures and curfews

on-ground helicopter control procedures including:

operating on different surfaces, including sealed and unsealed surfaces

pre-start checks

after-start checks

regulations and procedures relating to ground operation of rotorcraft

relevant helicopter/equipment characteristics

relevant sections of Civil Aviation Safety Regulations and Civil Aviation Orders

relevant sections of the aircraft flight manual (AFM)/pilot’s operating handbook (POH)

relevant WHS/OHS and environmental procedures and regulations

rotor engagement system

shutdown checks

use of filtered air.

As a minimum, assessors must satisfy applicable regulatory requirements, which include requirements in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations current at the time of assessment.

As a minimum, assessment must satisfy applicable regulatory requirements, which include requirements in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations current at the time of assessment.

Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy requirements of the work being performed and the needs of the candidate.

Assessment must occur in workplace operational situations. Where this is not appropriate, assessment must occur in simulated workplace operational situations that reflect workplace conditions.

Resources for assessment must include access to:

a range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or simulations

acceptable means of simulation assessment

applicable documentation including workplace procedures, regulations, codes of practice and operation manuals

relevant materials, tools, equipment and personal protective equipment currently used in industry.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1

Start engine and rotor

1.1

Helicopter is positioned with a view to safety and rotor clearance when starting engine and rotors

1.2

Wind conditions are assessed for start

1.3

Pre-start checklist actions are performed

1.4

Engine start and rotor engagement are performed

1.5

Disc/rotor position is controlled during start

1.6

Engine is operated within aircraft limits

1.7

Emergencies are managed

2

Stop engine and rotor

2.1

Wind conditions are assessed and appropriate allowances are made

2.2

Helicopter is positioned with a view to safety and rotor clearance when stopping engine and rotors

2.3

Engine shutdown and rotor stop are performed

2.4

Disc/rotor position is controlled during shutdown

2.5

Engine and transmission system indications are monitored and managed

3

Control main rotor disc and anti-torque system

3.1

Main rotor disc attitude is maintained during all rotor speed (RRPM) operations

3.2

Anti-torque pedals are set to compensate for main rotor torque

3.3

Rotor disc attitude and RRPM are managed while performing other tasks or actions

Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment.

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements, performance criteria on at least one occasion and include:

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

applying precautions and required action to minimise, control or eliminate identified hazards

applying relevant helicopter aeronautical knowledge

applying relevant legislation and workplace procedures

communicating effectively with others when controlling helicopter on the ground

completing relevant documentation

identifying and correctly using relevant equipment

implementing contingency plans

implementing work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) procedures and relevant regulations

interpreting and following operational instructions and prioritising work

modifying activities depending on workplace contingencies, situations and environments

monitoring and anticipating operational problems and hazards and taking appropriate action

monitoring work activities in terms of planned schedule

operating electronic communications equipment to required protocol

reading, interpreting and following relevant regulations, instructions, procedures, information and signs

reporting and/or rectifying identified problems promptly, in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures

selecting and using relevant controls/equipment including throttle, rotor controls, anti-torque pedals and collective and cyclic pitch controls

selecting and using required personal protective equipment conforming to industry and WHS/OHS standards

solving problems associated with controlling a helicopter on the ground

using instruments to monitor helicopter performance

working collaboratively with others when controlling helicopter on the ground

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

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements, performance criteria and include knowledge of:

aerodrome landing area markings, and light and marshalling signals

aircraft operational start limitations

applicable helicopter systems

CASR Part 61 Manual of Standards Schedule 3 Aeronautical Knowledge relevant to helicopter operations

clearing of rotor blades

dynamic roll over

effect of wind on engines and rotor blades (blade sailing)

fire management applicable to engine starting and stopping

fitted firefighting extinguishing system and its applications

fuel system including cause and effect of fuel vaporisation

ground resonance

helicopter braking and steering systems

helicopter starter motor limitations

hot and cold engine start procedures

local air traffic control procedures

local noise abatement procedures and curfews

on-ground helicopter control procedures including:

operating on different surfaces, including sealed and unsealed surfaces

pre-start checks

after-start checks

regulations and procedures relating to ground operation of rotorcraft

relevant helicopter/equipment characteristics

relevant sections of Civil Aviation Safety Regulations and Civil Aviation Orders

relevant sections of the aircraft flight manual (AFM)/pilot’s operating handbook (POH)

relevant WHS/OHS and environmental procedures and regulations

rotor engagement system

shutdown checks

use of filtered air.

As a minimum, assessors must satisfy applicable regulatory requirements, which include requirements in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations current at the time of assessment.

As a minimum, assessment must satisfy applicable regulatory requirements, which include requirements in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations current at the time of assessment.

Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy requirements of the work being performed and the needs of the candidate.

Assessment must occur in workplace operational situations. Where this is not appropriate, assessment must occur in simulated workplace operational situations that reflect workplace conditions.

Resources for assessment must include access to:

a range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or simulations

acceptable means of simulation assessment

applicable documentation including workplace procedures, regulations, codes of practice and operation manuals

relevant materials, tools, equipment and personal protective equipment currently used in industry.

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Helicopter is positioned with a view to safety and rotor clearance when starting engine and rotors 
Wind conditions are assessed for start 
Pre-start checklist actions are performed 
Engine start and rotor engagement are performed 
Disc/rotor position is controlled during start 
Engine is operated within aircraft limits 
Emergencies are managed 
Wind conditions are assessed and appropriate allowances are made 
Helicopter is positioned with a view to safety and rotor clearance when stopping engine and rotors 
Engine shutdown and rotor stop are performed 
Disc/rotor position is controlled during shutdown 
Engine and transmission system indications are monitored and managed 
Main rotor disc attitude is maintained during all rotor speed (RRPM) operations 
Anti-torque pedals are set to compensate for main rotor torque 
Rotor disc attitude and RRPM are managed while performing other tasks or actions 

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