Assessor Resource

DEFAD002A
Assist in establishing and clearing a cargo drop zone

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


The number and size of loads to be air-dropped will vary depending on the operation and capabilities of the aircraft used, which will determine the size of the drop zone required. Removal of air-dropped loads from the drop zone requires the use of material handling equipment and vehicles. The operation of this equipment is not covered within this unit.

Work is normally performed as part of a small team under supervision with limited decision making.

This unit covers the competency required to assist with setting up and closing a cargo drop zone capable of receiving container and/or platform air-drop loads from fixed wing aircraft, and clearing items from a cargo drop zone.

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

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.

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Assessment must confirm the ability to:

set up flares, lights and marker panels at a drop zone

communicate with the aircrew via radio

safely recover an air-drop load in excess of 22kg (50lbs).

Consistency in performance

Competency should be demonstrated over time using a range of actual or simulated air-drop operations covering a range of air-drop types and contexts.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Context of assessment

Competency should be assessed in a field environment.

Specific resources for assessment

Access is required to:

equipment including:

air-drop loads

aerial delivery equipment

material handling equipment

communication equipment and devices

suitable cargo drop zone to receive air-drop loads.

Guidance information for assessment

The use of simulated air-drop loads may be utilised for assessment when suitable aircraft are not available.


Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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

Required Skills

communicate within the workplace

load vehicles and restraining loads

manual lifting techniques

operate navigation equipment

operate organisational vehicles

teamwork

use enterprise communications systems and procedures

use material handling equipment

use pyrotechnics and marking devices

Required Knowledge

aircraft communications procedures

air-drop load deployment sequence

drop zone communication devices

drop zone procedures

map reading and navigation

safety precautions for using pyrotechnics

workplace work health and safety (WHS) requirements specific to drop zones

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.

Markers or signal devices may include:

Heliograph mirrors

Lights

Marker panels

Pyrotechnics or flares

Raised angle markers

Smoke

Tethered balloons

Workplace procedures may include:

Australian Standards

Briefs

Doctrinal pamphlet

Duty statements

Legislative requirements

Manufacturers' handbooks, industry specifications and technical instructions

WHS regulations

Organisational policies and procedures

Procedure manuals

Relevant state/territory or federal legislation

Standard Operating Procedures

Technical and tactical procedures

Written or verbal orders

Appropriate personnel may include:

Aircrew

Supervisor

Appropriate communication methods may include:

Additional panels to code identifier

Extinguishing lights

Radio communications

Removing code identifier

Smoke

Deployment sequence may include:

Deployment of load from aircraft

Deployment of extraction parachute

Deployment of main parachute

Abnormalities may include:

Abnormal function of aerial delivery equipment

Air-dropped load not landing on intended point of impact

Failure of aerial delivery equipment

Other unforseen faults/problems

Aerial delivery equipment may include:

Containers

Load rigging equipment

Parachute releases

Parachutes

Platforms

Recovery of aerial delivery equipment and air-dropped loads may involve the use of:

Manual handling procedures

Material handling equipment

Vehicles

Air-drop loads may include:

Free drop loads between 1.4 kg (5 lbs) - 35 kg (77 lbs)

Container loads between 22 kg (50 lbs) - 1 000 kg (2 200 lbs)

Platform loads between 1 140 kg (2 520 lbs) - 19 040 kg (42 000 lbs)

Methods to close drop zone may include:

Radio communications

Removal of code identifier

Smoke

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
Tasks are received and confirmed with supervisor 
Markers or signal devices are set up in accordance with workplace procedures 
Appropriate personnel are notified of the readiness of the drop zone, using appropriate communication methods 
Deployment sequence and impact of load onto drop zone is observed in accordance with workplace procedures 
Loads and associated equipment are inspected and abnormalities are reported to appropriate personnel in accordance with workplace procedures 
Aerial delivery equipment is recovered in accordance with workplace procedures 
Air-dropped loads are recovered in accordance with workplace procedures 
Appropriate methods are used to close drop zone in accordance with workplace procedures 
Appropriate personnel are notified once drop zone has been closed 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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