Assessor Resource

PUAFIR210B
Undertake hover-exit operations from helicopter

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


The application of this unit in the workplace - the environments, complexities and situations involved - will be written during Phase II of the Review of the PUA00 Public Safety Training Package.

This text will be useful for the purposes of job descriptions, recruitment advice or job analysis; where possible, it will not be too job specific to allow other industries to import it into other Training Packages, where feasible.

This unit applies to personnel engaged in entering or exiting a hovering helicopter.

You may want to include more information here about the target group and the purpose of the assessments (eg formative, summative, recognition)

Prerequisites

Prerequisite Unit/s

PUAFIR209B Work safely around aircraft

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

It is essential for this unit that competence be demonstrated in:

undertaking operations in accordance with OH&S procedures, legislative and operational guidelines

preparation, inspection, carriage and stowing of equipment prior to, during and following exiting from the helicopter

following instructions and procedures within the helicopter

correct procedures for entering and exiting from the helicopter including correct sequencing of activities

demonstration of hover-exit procedures for exiting from different heights and from different helicopters

Consistency in performance

Evidence should be gathered over a period of time in a range of actual or simulated workplace environments

Shows evidence of application of relevant workplace procedures including:

codes of practice

hazard policy and procedures

briefing procedures and work instructions

procedures relating to safe use of equipment

following workplace procedures

action taken promptly - accidents and incidents reported within regulatory and agency requirements

work completed systematically in accordance with safe operating procedures to minimise risk of injury to self, others or damage to equipment

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Context of assessment

On the job or in a range of simulated hover-exit or entry activities

Specific resources for assessment

equipment and materials

personal protective and safety equipment

an area to conduct operations

helicopter(s)

briefing reports

appropriate personnel

Guidance information for assessment

Information that will assist or guide assessment will be written during Phase II of the Review of the PUA00 Public Safety Training Package.

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

ability to work as part of a team in the transfer of personnel and equipment between helicopter and the ground

actions to minimise movement during ascent and descent from helicopter

Required Knowledge

correct method of carrying various types of equipment

safety and emergency procedures

types of landing techniques

site selection for hover-exits

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.

Hover-exit operations may or may not include

helicopter

firefighting crew

individual

assistance from a helicopter crew person

Hover-exit operations may include equipment such as

chain saws

rake-hoes

axes

other hand tools

personal rucksacks

food and drink containers

Hover-exit operations may be conducted from either

helicopter types approved by the organisation

the right or left side of a helicopter

Pre-flight safety briefings will be conducted by

the pilot, crew person or airbase/helibase manager

The pre-flight hover-exit briefing will be given by either

the pilot or the crew person

Aircraft loading will be under the guidance of either

the pilot or the crew person

If personnel are already on the ground

briefings may occur by radio

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Appropriate clothing and equipment is worn 
Hover-exit operations are undertaken in accordance with occupational health and safety requirements 
The necessary firefighting equipment, as advised from workplace instructions, is assembled 
Pre-flight aircraft safety briefing is obtained 
The aircraft is loaded in accordance with workplace instructions 
Personnel are secured in seatbelts in accordance with workplace instructions 
Seatbelts are unsecured following clearance to commence movement within the helicopter and resecured behind the wearer 
Movement towards the helicopter doorway is undertaken in accordance with workplace instructions 
Individual and equipment are transferred between the helicopter and the ground in accordance with workplace instructions 
Actions are undertaken to minimise uncommanded movement of the helicopter during transfer to the ground in accordance with workplace instructions 
Appropriate landing technique is selected and used in accordance with ground and safety conditions 
The all clear signal is communicated to the pilot or crew person when landing activity is complete 
Assembly point for individual and equipment is identified and reached 
Individual and equipment are located at the nominated assembly point in preparation for hover entry 
Movement towards and into the helicopter is undertaken in accordance with workplace instructions 
Actions to minimise uncommanded movement of the helicopter during transfer from the ground to the helicopter are undertaken in accordance with workplace instructions 
Seatbelts are secured until clearance is obtained to commence movement within the helicopter in accordance with the organisation's safe work practices 
Movement on board the helicopter and toward the helicopter seat is undertaken in accordance with workplace instructions 
Seatbelts are secured and remain so until the helicopter has landed and clearance is obtained to commence movement within the helicopter 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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