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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Regulations, legislation, organisational policy and procedures in relation to conducting airborne rappelling operations
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Occupational health and safety issues applicable to operations, aircraft and personnel safety
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Approved operational procedures and processes for different airborne rappelling operations
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Procedures and protocols for the use of communication systems during an emergency
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Airborne rappelling verbal/non-verbal communication procedures
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Helicopter capabilities and limitations as defined in aircraft publications/documentation
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Airborne rappelling attachment device capabilities and limitations
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Correct airborne rappelling safety equipment configuration
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Airborne rappelling techniques
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Airborne rappelling emergency procedures
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Helicopter approach and overshoot considerations
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Airborne rappelling risk assessment principles
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Typical problems that may occur when conducting airborne rappelling operations and appropriate actions and solutions
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Required skills:
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Perform airborne rappelling operations
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Complete airborne rappelling attachment device pre-flight serviceability checks
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Use communication skills for helicopter control
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Determine wind speed and direction
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Operate airborne rappelling attachment device
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Perform weight calculations
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Apply airborne rappelling risk assessment principles
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Interpret and follow flight and operational manuals and safety policies
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Read, interpret and apply regulations, legislation, policies and procedures relevant to airborne rappelling operations
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Complete documentation related to work activities when conducting airborne rappelling operations
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Work collaboratively with others when conducting airborne rappelling 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 airborne rappelling operations in accordance with established procedures
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Implement contingency plans for unanticipated situations that may arise when conducting airborne rappelling operations
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Apply precautions and required action to minimise, control or eliminate hazards that may exist when conducting airborne rappelling 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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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 established procedures
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