REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS |
This describes the essential knowledge and skills and their level required for this unit.
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Required knowledge:
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Helicopter capabilities and limitations
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Cargo hook system and aerial delivery equipment capabilities and limitations
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Approved operational procedures and processes for different external load-lifting operations
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Occupational health and safety issues applicable to operations, aircraft and personnel safety
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Correct aerial delivery equipment configuration
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External load-lifting emergency procedures
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Approach and overshoot considerations
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External load-lifting verbal/non-verbal communication procedures
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External load safety and configuration
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External load-lifting risk assessment principles
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Organisational policies and procedures for load-lifting operations
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Practices concerning external load-lifting operations
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Procedures and protocols for the use of communication systems during an emergency
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Typical problems that may occur when conducting external load-lifting operations and appropriate action and solutions
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Required skills:
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Perform external load-lift operations
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Complete aerial delivery equipment assembly
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Use communication skills for helicopter control
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Determine wind speed and direction
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Operate aerial delivery equipment
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Perform weight calculations
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Apply external load-lifting risk assessment principles
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Interpret and follow flight and operational manuals and safety policies
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Read and interpret instructions and procedures relevant to the conducting load-lifting operations
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Interpret and follow operational instructions and prioritise work
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Complete documentation related to work activities when conducting load-lifting operations
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Identify and use required communication technology
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Work collaboratively with others when conducting load-lifting operations
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Adapt appropriately to cultural differences in the workplace, including modes of behaviour and interactions with others
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Promptly report and/or rectify any identified problems, faults or malfunctions that may occur when conducting external load-lifting operations in accordance with workplace procedures
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Implement contingency plans for unanticipated situations that may arise when conducting external load-lifting operations
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Apply precautions and required action to minimise, control or eliminate hazards that may exist during the conducting of external load-lifting operations
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Plan own work including predicting consequences and identifying improvements
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Monitor work activities in terms of planned schedule
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Modify activities depending on differing operational contingencies, risk situations and environments
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Work systematically with required attention to detail without injury to self or others, or damage to goods or equipment
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Operate and adapt to differences in communication equipment in accordance with standard operating procedures
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