REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

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

Required knowledge

Regulations legislation organisational policy and procedures in relation to airborne extraction using suspended extraction equipment

In Defence context relevant Defence Orders and Instructions

Relevant OHampS and environmental procedures and regulations

Characteristics of helicopters including their safety features and operating requirements

Hazards that exist when being airborne extracted using suspended extraction equipment

Safety equipment operation

Manufacturers instructions for equipment used for airborne extraction using suspended extraction equipment

Risks that exist when being airborne extracted using suspended extraction equipment

Problems that may occur when being airborne extracted using suspended extraction equipment

Required skills

Operate helicopter restraint safety and emergency equipment

Apply the tactics techniques and procedures applicable to the organisation

Follow defined organisational and aircraft OHampS policy and procedures

Identify operate and control applicable operational equipment

Communicate effectively with others including as a member of a team when being airborne extracted using suspended extraction equipment

Read interpret and follow instructions regulations procedures and other information relevant to being airborne extracted using suspended extraction equipment

Complete documentation related to being airborne extracted using suspended extraction equipment

Work collaboratively with others when being airborne extracted using suspended extraction equipment

Adapt appropriately to cultural differences in the workplace including modes of behaviour and interactions with others

Promptly report andor rectify any identified problems that may occur when being airborne extracted using suspended extraction equipment in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures

Implement contingency plans for unexpected events that may arise when being airborne extracted using suspended extraction equipment

Apply precautions and required action to minimise control or eliminate hazards that may exist when being airborne extracted using suspended extraction equipment

Monitor and anticipate operational problems and hazards and take appropriate action

Monitor work activities in terms of planned schedule

Modify activities dependent on differing workplace contingencies situations and environments

Work systematically with required attention to detail without injury to self others or damage to goods or equipment

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

Select and use required personal protective clothing and equipment conforming to industry and OHampS standards

The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria required knowledge and skills the range statement and the assessment guidelines for this Training Package

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

The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria of this unit and include demonstration of

applying the underpinning knowledge and skills

observing helicopter safety including safe approach and exit

applying individual equipment safety checks

ascending suspended equipment and emplaning aircraft in accordance with supervisor or aircrew instructions

monitoring extraction and operational equipment stability during extraction

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Performance is demonstrated consistently over a period of time and in a suitable range of contexts

Resources for assessment include

a range of relevant exercises case studies andor other simulated practical and knowledge assessment andor

access to an appropriate range of relevant operational situations in the workplace

In both real and simulated environments access is required to

relevant and appropriate materials and equipment and

applicable documentation including workplace procedures regulations codes of practice and operation manuals

Method of assessment

Assessment of this unit must be undertaken by a registered training organisation

As a minimum assessment of knowledge must be conducted through appropriate writtenoral tests

Practical assessment must occur

through activities in an appropriately simulated environment at the registered training organisation andor

in an appropriate range of situations in the workplace

Hazards may include:

Environmental conditions may include:

Dependent on the type of organisation concerned and the local terminology used, workplace procedures may include:

Emergency and contingency procedures may include:

Operational and suspended extraction equipment may include:

Personal protective equipment (PPE) may include:

Individual equipment safety checks may include:

Security device may include:

Communications may include:

Situational awareness may include:

Information/documents may include:

Applicable regulations and legislation may include: