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

Required Skills

apply relevant workplace procedures including codes of practice hazard policy and procedures briefing procedures and work instructions procedures relating to safe use of equipment workplace procedures

complete work systematically in accordance with safe operating procedures to minimise risk of injury to self others or damage to equipment

minimise movement during ascent and descent from helicopter

report accidents and incidents within regulatory and agency requirements

take action promptly

work as part of a team in the transfer of personnel and equipment between helicopter and the ground

Required Knowledge

briefing format and content

characteristics and operating principles of hoverexit equipment

documentation requirements and reporting arrangements

correct method of carrying various types of equipment

safe work practices when working in and around helicopters

safety and emergency procedures

site selection for hoverexits

types of helicopters used by the agency for conducting hoverexit operations

types of landing techniques

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria Required Skills and Knowledge the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package

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

Assessment must confirm the ability to

operate in accordance with work health and safety procedures legislative and operational guidelines

prepare inspect carry and stow equipment prior to during and following exiting from the helicopter

follow instructions and procedures within the helicopter

implement correct procedures for entering and exiting from the helicopter including correct sequencing of activities

demonstrate hoverexit procedures for exiting from different heights and from different helicopters

Consistency in performance

Competency should be demonstrated over time in a range of actual or simulated workplace environments

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Context of assessment

Competency should be assessed onthejob or in a range of simulated hoverexit or entry activities

Specific resources for assessment

Access is required to

equipment and materials

personal protective and safety equipment

area to conduct operations

helicopters

briefing reports

appropriate personnel

Method of assessment

In a public safety environment assessment is usually conducted via direct observation in a training environment or in the workplace via subject matter supervision andor mentoring which is typically recorded in a competency workbook

Assessment is completed using appropriately qualified assessors who select the most appropriate method of assessment

Assessment may occur in an operational environment or in an agencyapproved simulated work environment Forms of assessment that are typically used include

direct observation

interviewing the candidate

journals and workplace documentation

third party reports from supervisors

written or oral questions

General aircraft safety briefing will be conducted by:

Pre-mission briefing will be given by either:

Pre-flight safety briefing will be given by either:

Hover–exit operations may include:

Emergency procedures may include: