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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Maintain parachute
   • Parachute is inspected for serviceability in accordance with standard procedures.
   • Parachute is tested for serviceability in accordance with standard procedures and manufacturer's specifications.
   • Identified faults beyond own authority to rectify are reported to supervisor and faulty parachute is quarantined.
   • Unserviceable parts of the parachute are replaced to render parachute serviceable in accordance with standard procedures.
   • Basic parachute repairs are completed in accordance with standard procedures.
   • Parachute is cleaned in accordance with standard procedures
   • Parachute is presented for inspection by supervisor in accordance with standard procedures.
   • Maintenance documentation is completed and processed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures.
2. Pack parachute
   • Parachute is packed for use in accordance with standard procedures.
   • Parachute is presented for inspection by supervisor in accordance with standard enterprise procedures.
   • Relevant documentation is completed and processed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures.

Required Skills

Required skills

Look for evidence that confirms skills in Application of occupational health and safety OHS practices relating to parachute maintenance processes including the selection and correct use of personal protective equipment PPE where applicable Handling storing and organising transport of equipment Delivering briefings to personnel in relation to operating parachutes Use of Material Safety Data Sheets MSDS Use of maintenance publications drawings and documentation relating to parachute maintenance The use of applicable testing and measuring equipment tools and maintenance documentation to test parachutes for serviceability replace unserviceable components in accordance with approved procedures select and use appropriate parachute cleaning materials repair parachutes both hand and machine sewing Cleaning and maintenance of equipment and tools

Required knowledge

Look for evidence that confirms knowledge of Relevant regulations standards enterprise procedures and maintenance publications OHS procedures relating to parachute maintenance including the selection and use of PPE How to obtain MSDS Critical nature of maintaining and packing parachutes ie risk of death Approved cleaning methods for aviation life support equipment Components of a parachute and their function Parachute assembly materials of construction Environmental conditions that may affect parachutes and parachute assemblies including ultraviolet degradation Types of corrosion and contamination that may affect parachute assemblies Handling storage and transit procedures relating to parachutes Physiological effects of flight Sequence of ejection Operation of person carrying parachutes Operation of ballistic parachutes in aircraft recovery Purpose of different types of canopies Modification requirements for parachutes Requirements for a parachute servicing facility Operation of testing and measuring equipment and tools used to maintain parachutes Repair limitations for parachutes Packing tools and measuring equipment required to pack parachutes

Evidence Required

The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria required skills and knowledge range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package
Overview of assessment	A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to maintain and pack parachutes while observing all relevant safety precautions
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit	The underlying skills inherent in this unit should be transferable across a range of aircraft life support equipment maintenance activities It is essential that parachute testing and inspection procedures cleanliness requirements and safety precautions are fully observed understood and complied with Ability to interpret maintenance and packing procedures and apply them in practice is critical Evidence of transferability of skills and knowledge related to parachute maintenance and packing is essential This is to be demonstrated through demonstration of the ability to recognise faults replace components and perform appropriate repairs that are within the bounds of the individuals authority and through the demonstration of correct packing procedures The work plan should take account of applicable safety and quality requirements in accordance with the industry and regulatory standards A person cannot be assessed as competent until it can be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the workplace assessor that the relevant elements of the Unit of Competency are being achieved under routine supervision on the following range of tasks Correctly packing a minimum of three parachutes consecutively and without the need for corrective action by the supervisor Recognising the limits of own authority Replacing canopyharness including line sequence tests Correctly repairing a tear in parachute canopy material through patching Inspecting testing and replacing unserviceable parts of a quick release fitting Recognising a range of faults and their serviceability limits and repairing within limitationstolerances This shall be established via the records in the Log of Industrial Experience and Achievement or where appropriate an equivalent Industry
Context of and specific resources for assessment	Competency should be assessed in the workplace or simulated workplace using materials tools and equipment specified in the maintenance manuals and applicable procedures It is also expected that general and special purpose tools and ground support equipment would be used where appropriate
Method of assessment
Guidance information for assessment

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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. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Standard procedures	Standard procedures may be found in any or all of: State/Territory/Commonwealth OH&S legislation, regulations and codes Australian Standards equipment manufacturers' specifications, and procedures industry practices safety manual maintenance schedules work instructions maintenance organisation manual MSDS defence regulations and instructions civil aviation safety regulations and advisory material standing instructions
Faults	Faults may include: broken stitching broken quick release fitting springs contamination corrosion of metal parts damaged hardware damaged quick release fitting screws excessive wear expired parachute components frayed lines incorrect manufacture pulled threads incorrect rigging line sequence seized quick release fitting lugs stretched lines tears in parachute ultraviolet degradation
Parts of the parachute	Parts of the parachute may include: canopy hardware (e.g. buckles, eyelets, connector links) harness parachute housing (e.g. pack) quick release fitting rigging lines
Basic parachute repairs	Basic parachute repairs may include: broken stitching corrosion (e.g. fittings) damaged hardware frayed lines pulled threads tears in parachute
	Application of this unit may relate to: scheduled or unscheduled maintenance activities individual or team related activities

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