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

Required Skills

communicate within the workplace

interpret workplace manuals and publications

select and use appropriate equipment

teamwork

Required Knowledge

aircraftairfield discipline

capabilities of organisational helicopters

duties of team members when conducting hook up operations

load preparation requirements

work health and safety WHS considerations when working with helicopters

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

Assessment must confirm the ability to

prepare loose and packaged items for lift

select and use appropriate personal protective equipment during hook up operations

Consistency in performance

Competency should be demonstrated over time using a range of external lift loads that the individual may encounter during the normal course of their work

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Context of assessment

Competency should be assessed in the workplace or in a simulated environment

Specific resources for assessment

Access is required to

equipment including

rotary wing aircraft and crew

load items

aerial delivery equipment

safety equipment

suitable area to conduct hook up operations

External lift loads may include:

Preparation may include:

Workplace procedures may include:

Appropriate safety equipment may include:

Communication may include:

Malfunctions may include:

Aerial delivery equipment may include: