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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Operate a multi-engine helicopter in all phases of flight
  2. Manage engine failure/malfunction
  3. Perform rejected take-off with engine failure
  4. Conduct go-around or missed approach with engine failure

Required Skills

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

Aircraft performance limitations

Markings on the performance instruments that apply to failed engine operations

Normal and crosswind takeofflanding procedures

Climb cruise descent procedures including airspeeds configurations method of drift allowance setting of flight instruments and nonnormalemergency procedures

Technique and procedures used during engine failure on takeoff the appropriate reference airspeeds and the specific pilot actions required

Technique and procedures for carrying out a rejected takeoff after a enginesystems failurewarnings including related safety factors

Technique and procedures used to conduct a goaround or missed approach during engine failure on takeoff the appropriate reference airspeeds and the specific pilot actions required

Required skills

Extract calculate and apply all performance information applicable to the aircraft

Identify and manage emergency and abnormal situations while maintaining control of the aircraft in accordance with Flight ManualPilots Operating Handbook

Identify the critical engine

Control and manage the aircraft during flight with failed engines in accordance with Flight ManualPilots Operating Handbook

Maintain compliance with relevant regulatory requirements

Set priorities and manage workload to ensure safe task completion in the time available

Apply relevant air safety practices and regulations

Read and interpret instructions procedures and information relevant to operating a multiengine helicopter

Communicate effectively with others when operating a multiengine helicopter

Complete documentation related to operating a multiengine helicopter

Operate electronic communication equipment to required protocol

Work collaboratively with others when operating a multiengine 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 operating a multiengine helicopter in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures

Implement contingency plans for unexpected events that may arise when operating a multiengine helicopter

Apply precautions and required action to minimise control or eliminate hazards that may exist when operating a multiengine 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 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 multiengine helicopter

Evidence Required

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

operating a multiengine helicopter in all phases of flight in accordance with workplace procedures and Flight ManualPilots Operating Handbook

managing an engine failuremalfunction in accordance with workplace procedures and Flight ManualPilots Operating Handbook

performing a rejected takeoff with engine failure in accordance with workplace procedures and Flight ManualPilots Operating Handbook

conducting a goaround or missed approach with engine failure 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


Range Statement

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance.

Tasks may be undertaken in:

variable weather conditions in accordance with Day Visual Flight Rules and Night Visual Flight Rules

simulated Instrument Meteorological Conditions (IMC)

IMC

Performance may be demonstrated in:

multi-engine helicopter

multi-engine synthetic training device

variable air traffic conditions

variable weather conditions

variable flight situations

abnormal situations

classes of airspace as designated by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority

Night VFR environment may include:

unaided

aided utilising night vision devices

Crew may include:

single pilot

multi crew

Instruments may include:

fitted flight instruments

head up display

Limitations may be imposed by:

local noise abatement requirements and curfews

Classes of airspace are:

those designated by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority

restricted and danger areas

Military control zones

Air Defence identification zones

Conditions may include:

simulated IMC

simulated icing conditions

moderate turbulence

simulated hazardous weather

autopilot/flight director

FMS/other NAV system

simulation of emergency and abnormal procedures

Engine failures may occur:

in flight

on ground

in hover

after take-off

during approach

during landing

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

company procedures

enterprise procedures

organisational procedures

established procedures

standard operating procedures

Information/documents may include:

relevant sections of Civil Aviation Safety Regulations and Civil Aviation Orders pertaining to multi-engine helicopter operations

in Defence context, relevant Defence Orders and Instructions

Flight Manual/Pilot's Operating Handbook (POH)

Manual of Standards - Pilot Licensing (MOS-PL)

Aeronautical Information Publication (AIP)

relevant sections of Civil Aviation Advisory Publications (CAAP)

performance charts

operations manuals

approved checklists

workplace procedures and instructions and job specification

induction and training materials

conditions of service, legislation and industrial agreements including workplace agreements and awards

Applicable regulations and legislation may include:

relevant Civil Aviation Safety Regulations and Civil Aviation Orders

in Defence context, relevant Defence Orders and Instructions

relevant state/territory OH&S legislation

relevant Australian Standards

Performance includes tolerances specified in either of:

relevant licence and aircraft rating requirements of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) such as:

Day VFR syllabus

Manual of Standards

relevant Defence documentation such as:

Defence Orders and Instructions

approved curricula and training documentation