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

In Defence context relevant Defence Orders and Instructions

Engine performance checks for the helicopter type to be flown

Aircraft performance calculations for all phases of flight

Internal and external load limitations for the helicopter type to be flown

Aerial delivery equipment operation safe working loads and limitations

Cargo hook limitations problems and hazards

Awareness of load rigging and preparation for flight

Principles of aerodynamics

Control effectiveness in all phases of flight

Hazards that exist and problems that can occur when operating an aircraft during external load operations

Procedures to address problems associated with a helicopter during external load operations

Helicopter dimensions

Vertical reference long line operation procedures if applicable

External load lifting equipment inspection procedures

Communication procedure and terminology applicable to external load operations

Required skills

Solve problems associated with the operation of a helicopter during external load operations

Identify and assess vertical horizontal and relative spatial distances in relation to the aircraft fuselage rotor system mission andor operational stores and equipment with regard to potential obstacles to the safety of flight

Maintain situational awareness

Perform external load scan techniques

Use instruments to monitor helicopter performance during external load operations

Read and interpret instructions procedures and information relevant to the operation of a helicopter during external load operations

Apply knowledge to the operation of a helicopter during external load operations

Interpret hover performance and power availablepower required from graphscharts

Communicate effectively with others when operating a helicopter during external load operations

Complete documentation related to operating a helicopter during external load operations

Operate electronic communication equipment to required protocol

Work collaboratively with others when operating a helicopter during external load operations

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 during external load operations in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures

Implement contingency plans for unexpected events that may arise when operating a helicopter during external load operations

Apply precautions and required action to minimise control or eliminate hazards that may exist when a helicopter is performing external load operations

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 during external load operations

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

preparing and rigging sling load including all subtasks in accordance with workplace procedures and Flight ManualPilots Operating Handbook

planning external load operations including all subtasks

conducting preflight briefing including all subtasks

operating the helicopter during external load operations including all subtasks

identifying and managing abnormal and emergency situations in accordance with workplace procedures and Flight ManualPilots Operating Handbook

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 a helicopter with:

Night VFR environment may include:

Crew may include:

Load lifting may be carried out:

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:

Load lifting equipment may include:

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

Information/documents may include:

Applicable regulations and legislation may include:

Performance includes tolerances specified in either of: