Assessor Resource

DEFCM303B
Rig and dispatch air-drop loads

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


As agreed in the creation of this Training Package, applications for units transferred from the PUA00 Public Safety Training Package will be developed as part of continuous improvement plans, and taking into account the change in Unit of Competency format as detailed in templates for Streamlined Training Packages.

This unit covers the competency required to prepare, rig and dispatch air-drop loads in support of ground activities, which may occur in a hostile or benign environment.

Defence air dispatchers work as part of an air dispatch crew, often in conjunction with the crew of a supporting aircraft tasked for air-drop operations.

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

Assessment must confirm the ability to:

interpret air logistic publications and comply with their requirements

apply rated strengths and/or safe working stresses

adhere to aircraft/airfield discipline requirements

identify aircraft safety features, tie-down points and capacities

load, restrain and manually dispatch compact and container air-drop loads from aircraft

load and restrain container and platform loads in the aircraft for air-drop

Consistency in performance

Competency should be demonstrated over time in a range of workplace environments to ensure consistency of performance in a range of contexts.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Context of assessment

Competency should be assessed in the workplace or in a simulated workplace environment.

Specific resources for assessment

Access to:

air-drop capable aircraft and crew

airfield/tarmac

aerial delivery equipment

loads

parachutes

restraining devices

air-drop containers

drop zone

suitable rigging area

mechanical handling equipment

aircraft loading equipment

drop zone support staff, equipment and vehicles

personal safety clothing and equipment (protective flying dress, harnesses and hearing protection)

aircraft communication equipment (headsets)

Submission Requirements

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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

complete documentation

display initiative

manage resources

use hand and power tools

use weighing devices (scales) and calculators

Required Knowledge

airfield and aircraft discipline

applicable air-drop publications

cargo aircraft roles and capabilities

classification for dangerous goods

compiling air movements and air-drop documentation

load preparation

loading cargo aircraft

WHS particular to rigging and loading air-drop loads

responsibilities of an air dispatch crew member in flight

rigging container loads

rigging platform loads

types and methods of air-drop and their application

uses, strengths, handling and storage of aerial delivery equipment

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.

Standard procedures may include:

Australian Standards

defence instructions

doctrinal pamphlets

job guides and other publications

manufacturers’ handbooks, industry specifications and technical instructions

work health and safety (WHS) regulations

organisational policies and procedures

procedure manuals

relevant local government bylaws

relevant state or federal legislation

routine orders

standing operating procedures

standing orders

written and verbal orders

Cordage may include:

Braided nylon cord (1000 lb)

Ticket 8/7 cotton thread

Type III nylon (550 lb)

Type VIII nylon (3600 lb)

¼ inch cotton webbing (80 lb)

½ inch tubular nylon (1000 lb)

Aerial delivery equipment may include:

Emergency restraint systems

Energy dissipating material (EDM/honeycomb)

Extraction systems

Free drop containers (Heli and Maxi box)

Parachute release devices

Platform components

Screws, nails and assorted expense items

Straps and containers

Suspension slings

Timber (plywood sheets and Oregon lengths)

Type V lashings, 10,000 lb devices

Parachutes may include:

P1, C1

G12D

G11A/B/C

68 inch pilot

15/22/28 ft extraction

Container loads may include:

A7A compact

A21 container

A22 container

Heli 0box

Maxi box

Rope compact

Platform loads may include:

Combat Expendable Platform (CEP)

Metal Framed Platform (MFP)

Type V platform

Airdrop and air movement documentation may include:

Container load data inspection sheet

Dangerous goods documentation

Heavy drop load data inspection sheet

ST 133 cargo mail manifests

PY 104 passenger manifests

Aircraft loading equipment may include:

Buffer boards

Centre Vertical Restrain system (CVR)

JURY strut DHC4

MHE

RAMP jack C130

WHEEL chocks

Restraint devices may include:

CGU1B

DACRON lashings

MB1 and MB2 tiedown devices

10 000 lb and 25 000 lb tiedown chains

Airdrop loads may include:

Methods:

door loads

wing loads

gravity loads

extracted loads

Types:

free drop

high velocity

low velocity

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
Hand and power tools are selected and used in accordance with standard procedures. 
Cordage is selected and used in accordance with standard procedures. 
Aerial delivery equipment is selected and used in accordance with standard procedures. 
Parachutes are selected and handled in accordance with standard procedures. 
Parachutes are attached in accordance with standard procedures. 
Container and platform loads are rigged as part of a crew, and in accordance with standard procedures. 
Airdrop and air movement documentation is compiled, used and distributed in accordance with standard procedures. 
Aircraft loading equipment is operated in accordance with standard procedures. 
Aircraft restraint devices are operated in accordance with standard procedures. 
Stores and equipment are prepared for container and platform airdrop. 
Aircraft loading is completed as part of a crew and in accordance with standard procedures. 
Airdrop loads are safely and effectively dispatched from the aircraft in accordance with airdrop procedures. 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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