REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

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

Required knowledge

Relevant sections of Civil Aviation Safety Regulations and Civil Aviation Orders

Relevant OHampS and environmental procedures and regulations

Critical operational conditions including retreating blade stall vortex ring overpitching loss of antitorque effectiveness negative g effects

Purpose and functions of helicopter systems

Functions and effects of all helicopter controls including rotor RPM management governors and engine acceleration response

Meteorological factors affecting helicopter flight performance during low level flight

Terrain following techniques

Air traffic requirements

Safety hazards and risks of low level helicopter operations and precautions for controlling the risks

Procedures for the use of performance charts

Application of the heightvelocity diagramgraph

Local air traffic control procedures and instructions

Problems that may occur when operating a helicopter at low level and appropriate action that should be taken in each case

Required skills

Solve problems associated with the operation of a helicopter at low level

Use instruments to monitor helicopter performance during the operation of a helicopter at low level

Apply knowledge to the operation of a helicopter at low level

Read and interpret instructions procedures and information relevant to the operation of a helicopter at low level

Identify and justify a decision to operate a helicopter at low level

Use instruments to monitor helicopter performance during the operation of a helicopter at low level

Communicate effectively with others when operating a helicopter at low level

Read and interpret instructions regulations procedures and other information relevant to a helicopter at low level

Interpret and follow operational instructions and prioritise work

Complete documentation related to operating a helicopter at low level

Operate electronic communication equipment to required protocol

Work collaboratively with others when operating a helicopter at low level

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 operating a helicopter at low level in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures

Implement contingency plans for unexpected events that may arise when operating a helicopter at low level

Apply precautions and required action to minimise control or eliminate hazards that may exist when a helicopter is at low level

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 or 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 equipment conforming to industry and OHampS standards

Implement OHampS procedures and relevant regulations

Identify and correctly use equipment required when operating a helicopter at low level

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

relevant legislation and workplace procedures

other relevant aspects of the range statement

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

Tasks may be undertaken in:

Performance may be demonstrated in:

Performance may be demonstrated on an helicopter with:

Crew may include:

Limitations may be imposed by:

Checklists may include:

Classes of airspace are:

Operational hazards during low level operations may include:

Guidance during low level operations may be provided by:

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

Procedures maintaining compliance with airspace requirements are:

Information/documents may include:

Applicable regulations and legislation may include:

Performance includes tolerances specified in either of: