Subjects
16 units of competency are required for this qualification comprising: 8 core units listed below, plus 8 elective units. Choose a minimum of 6 elective units from the list below, of which 2 must be taken from Group A, 2 must be taken from Group B and 2 must be taken from Group C. Choose the remaining 2 elective units from the elective unit lists below or from elsewhere within this training package, or from another endorsed training package, or from an accredited course. All elective units chosen from outside this qualification must support the learning outcomes of this AQF qualification level. Elective units chosen must not duplicate content already covered by other units in this qualification. Where imported units are selected, care must be taken to ensure that all prerequisite units specified are complied with. | |
Core units | |
Hook up external lift loads | |
Assist in establishing and clearing a cargo drop zone | |
Rig and dispatch air-drop loads | |
Work safely and efficiently in and around rotary wing aircraft | |
Work safely and effectively in and around aircraft on the airside | |
Prepare and rig platform air-drop loads | |
Load and secure cargo during fixed wing air-land tasks | |
Operate in a threat environment | |
Group A: Specialisation elective units | |
Contribute to health and safety of self and others | |
Work safely with explosive ordnance | |
Provide first aid | |
Shift materials safely using manual handling methods | |
Handle dangerous goods/hazardous substances | |
Group B: Technical elective units | |
Package dangerous goods for air transport | |
Complete receival/despatch documentation | |
Load and unload goods/cargo | |
Prepare cargo for transfer with slings | |
Estimate/calculate mass, area and quantify dimensions | |
Group C: General elective units | |
Process and maintain workplace information | |
Work in a team | |
Work with equity and diversity | |
Maintain and use hand tools | |
Use communications systems | |
Prepare workplace documents | |
