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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Apply aircraft safety procedures
  2. Prepare for suspended extraction
  3. Extract using fixed suspended extraction rope

Range Statement

Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment.

Hazards must include one or more of the following:

buildings

dust

livestock

masts/aerials

native fauna

poor visibility

public

terrain

trees

vehicles

weather conditions

wire/power lines/fences

Environmental conditions must include:

climate and weather variations

geographical and geological variations including sloping and unstable ground

ground conditions including dust and other particles

variations due to vegetation and urban structures

Aircraft emergency and suspended extraction contingency procedures must include one or more of the following:

aborted operation

aircraft collision

aircraft crash landing

aircraft fire

aircraft malfunction prior to take-off

collision with others or obstacles

damaged or kinked rope

emergency landing procedures

engine failure over landing site

fixed rope caught in obstacles

in a Defence context – procedures to evade hostile action against aircraft or self

loss of visibility

Operational and suspended extraction equipment must include one or more of the following:

commercial in-service rappelling harness

communications equipment

improvised tubular webbing harness

individual load carrying equipment (ILCE)

military equipment relevant to airborne extraction operation

rope attachment device (locking karabiner)

search and rescue equipment

Personal protective equipment (PPE) must include:

eye protection goggles

footwear

hearing protection

helmet

high visibility clothing

life jacket

personal lighting and beacons

protective clothing

rappelling gloves

Individual equipment safety checks must include:

harness and ascender

karabiner attached to bottom loop

operational equipment

PPE checks

Security device must include:

chest ascender

winch collar

Communications must include:

hand signals

interpersonal communications

radio

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements, performance criteria and range of conditions on at least one occasion and include:

adapting to differences in equipment and operating environment in accordance with standard operating procedures

applying individual equipment safety checks

applying organisational tactics, techniques and procedures

applying precautions and required action to minimise, control or eliminate identified hazards

applying suspended extraction emergency and contingency procedures in accordance with workplace procedures

communicating effectively with others

completing relevant documentation

identifying, operating and controlling applicable operational equipment

implementing contingency plans

implementing work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) procedures and relevant regulations

maintaining situational awareness when conducting suspended extraction operations

modifying activities depending on workplace contingencies, situations and environments

monitoring and anticipating operational problems and hazards and taking appropriate action

monitoring work activities in terms of planned schedule

observing helicopter safety including safe approach and exit

operating helicopter restraint, safety and emergency equipment

performing extraction techniques in accordance with workplace procedures

reading, interpreting and following relevant regulations, instructions, procedures, information and signs

reporting and/or rectifying identified problems promptly, in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures

selecting and using required personal protective clothing and equipment conforming to industry and WHS/OHS standards

working collaboratively with others

working systematically with required attention to detail without injury to self, others or damage to goods or equipment.

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements, performance criteria and range of conditions and include knowledge of:

characteristics of helicopters including safety features and operating requirements

hazards that exist when being airborne extracted by suspended rope

in a Defence context, relevant Defence Orders and Instructions

manufacturer instructions for equipment used for airborne extraction by suspended rope

problems that may occur when being airborne extracted by suspended rope

relevant Australian Standards

relevant information/documents:

induction and training materials

operations manuals

workplace procedures and instructions, and job specification

relevant legislation, regulations, organisational policy and procedures in relation to airborne extraction by suspended rope

relevant WHS/OHS and environmental procedures and regulations

risks that exist when being airborne extracted by suspended rope

suspended extraction procedures:

normal

abnormal

emergency

suspended extraction safety equipment operation.