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

Required Skills

communicate effectively with colleagues and other personnel

implement lowering and retrieving including static extraction rappelling techniques

operate rappel equipment

use hand signals appropriately

Required Knowledge

aircraft conning procedures

emergency procedures

helicopter environment awareness

helicopter safety

key roles and relevant responsibilities of helicopter crew

organisational operational rappel policy

organisational rappel policy

organisational requirements and relevant Civil Aviation Safety Authority regulations with which rappel and safety equipment must comply

weight distribution principles and effects on aircraft

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

undertake operations in accordance with work health and safety procedures legislative and operational guidelines

prepare and stowseat equipment and rappellers prior to during and following rappelling from the helicopter

apply correct procedures and techniques for sequencing and controlling rappelling operations

apply appropriate communication processes with crew and rappellers

implement inspection and maintenance procedures

plan and implement briefing and debriefing procedures

apply relevant workplace procedures including codes of practice hazard policy and emergency procedures flight instructions procedures relating to safe use of equipment housekeeping procedures

take action promptly report accidents and incidents within regulatory and organisational requirements

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

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 in a simulated environment followed by assessment by a certified operator onthejob encompassing a number of scenarios

Specific resources for assessment

Access is required to

rappelling equipment and materials

personal protective and safety equipment

area to conduct operations

helicopters

briefing reports and organisational procedural documentation

appropriate personnel

emergency information

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

Specialist rappel and dispatch equipment may include:

Aircraft emergency equipment will include:

Communications systems may include:

Site suitability will be determined by:

Procedures and practices may include:

Reports must include: