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Elements and Performance Criteria

Required Skills

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

Required Skills

complete documentation

display initiative

manage resources

use hand and power tools

use weighing devices scales and calculators

Required Knowledge

airfield and aircraft discipline

applicable airdrop publications

cargo aircraft roles and capabilities

classification for dangerous goods

compiling air movements and airdrop documentation

load preparation

loading cargo aircraft

OHampS particular to rigging and loading airdrop loads

responsibilities of an air dispatch crew member in flight

rigging container loads

rigging platform loads

types and methods of airdrop and their application

uses strengths handling and storage of aerial delivery equipment

Evidence Required

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

Assessmentmust confirm the ability to

interpret air logistic publications and comply with their requirements

apply rated strengths andor safe working stresses

adhere to aircraftairfield discipline requirements

identify aircraft safety features tiedown points and capacities

load restrain and manually dispatch compact and container airdrop loads from aircraft

load and restrain container and platform loads in the aircraft for airdrop

Consistency in performance

Competency should be demonstrated over time in a range of workplace environments to ensure consistency of performance in a range of contexts

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Context of assessment

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

Specific resources for assessment

airdrop capable aircraft and crew

aerial delivery equipment

restraining devices

airdrop containers

suitable rigging area

mechanical handling equipment

aircraft loading equipment

drop zone support staff equipment and vehicles

personal safety clothing and equipment protective flying dress harnesses and hearing protection

aircraft communication equipment headsets

Guidance information for assessment

Information that will assist or guide assessment will be written during Phase II of the Review of the PUA Public Safety Training Package

Information that will assist or guide assessment will be written during Phase II of the Review of the PUA00 Public Safety Training Package.

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 in the Performance Criteria is detailed below.
Air-drop loads may include	Methods: door loads wing loads gravity loads extracted loads Types: free drop high velocity low velocity
Standard procedures may include	Australian Standards Defence instructions Doctrinal pamphlets Job guides and other publications Manufacturers' handbooks, industry specifications and technical instructions Occupational health and safety (OH&S) regulations Organisational policies and procedures Procedure manuals Relevant local government by-laws Relevant state or federal legislation Routine Orders Standing Operating Procedures Standing Orders Written and verbal orders
Cordage may include	Braided nylon cord (1000 lb) Ticket 8/7 cotton thread Type III nylon (550 lb) Type VIII nylon (3600 lb) Â¼ inch cotton webbing (80 lb) Â½ inch tubular nylon (1000 lb)
Aerial delivery equipment may include	Emergency restraint systems Energy dissipating material (EDM/honeycomb) Extraction systems Free drop containers (Heli and Maxi box) Parachute release devices Platform components Screws, nails and assorted expense items Straps and containers Suspension slings Timber (plywood sheets and Oregon lengths) Type V lashings, 10,000 lb devices
Parachutes may include	P1, C1 G12D G11A/B/C 68 inch pilot 15/22/28 ft extraction
Container loads may include	A7A compact A21 container A22 container Heli 0box Maxi box Rope compact
Platform loads may include	Combat Expendable Platform (CEP) Metal Framed Platform (MFP) Type V platform
Air-drop and air movement documentation may include	Container load data inspection sheet Dangerous goods documentation Heavy drop load data inspection sheet ST 133 cargo mail manifests PY 104 passenger manifests
Aircraft loading equipment may include	Buffer boards Centre Vertical Restrain system (CVR) JURY strut DHC-4 MHE RAMP jack C130 WHEEL chocks
Restraint devices may include	CGU1B DACRON lashings MB1 and MB2 tie-down devices 10 000 lb and 25 000 lb tie-down chains