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 fast roping from a helicopter

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 fast roping from a helicopter

Safety equipment operation

Manufacturers instructions for equipment used for fast roping from a helicopter

Risks that exist when fast roping from a helicopter

Problems that may occur when fast roping from a helicopter

Required skills

Operate helicopter restraint safety and emergency equipment

Apply the tactics techniques and procedures of fast roping applicable to the organisation

Follow defined organisational and aircraft OHampS policy and procedures

Identify operate and control fast rope and operational equipment

Communicate effectively with others including working as a member of a team when fast roping from a helicopter

Read interpret and follow instructions regulations procedures and other information relevant to fast roping from a helicopter

Complete documentation related to fast roping from a helicopter

Work collaboratively with others when fast roping from a helicopter

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 fast roping from a helicopter in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures

Implement contingency plans for unexpected events that may arise when fast roping from a helicopter

Apply precautions and required action to minimise control or eliminate hazards that may exist when fast roping from a helicopter

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

following relevant legislation and workplace procedures

approaching and exiting helicopter in a safe manner in accordance with workplace procedures andor aircrew instructions

conducting fast rope equipment and operational equipment individual and supervisor preflight and inflight checks

descending fast rope in a controlled manner

deservicing and stowing fast rope and operational equipment in accordance with workplace procedures

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 fast rope equipment may include:

Personal protective equipment (PPE) may include:

Communications may include:

Individual in-flight safety checks may include:

Fast rope exit positions may include:

Situational awareness may include:

Assembly point may include:

Information/documents may include:

Applicable regulations and legislation may include: