Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

AVIY4054A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Conduct hoisting operations

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Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency AVIY4054A - Conduct hoisting operations
Description This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to conduct hoisting operations from a helicopter and includes personnel and stores transfers, rescue net operations, stretcher lifts, double harness lifts and hi-line transfers. Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements are applicable to this unit.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application Work must be carried out in compliance with the relevant regulatory requirements of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority and national operating standards.Use for ADF Aviation is to be in accordance with relevant Defence Orders and Instructions and applicable CASA compliance.Operations are conducted across a variety of operational contexts within the Australian aviation industry.Work is performed under limited supervision.This unit of competency is nominally packaged at Certificate IV.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites Not applicable.
Competency Field Y - Aircraft Operation and Traffic Management
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Prepare for hoisting operations
  • Helicopter safety hazards are identified using established procedures
  • Aircraft power availability is calculated
  • Wind speed and direction are determined
  • Approach and overshoot paths are determined
  • Hoisting location and surrounds are checked for suitability
  • Hoist is prepared and checked for correct operation
  • Hoisting operation plan is developed and communicated to other crewmembers
  • Hoisting equipment is prepared and checked as required in accordance with relevant equipment manuals and publications
       
Element: Perform hoisting operations
  • Helicopter is directed to hoisting point
  • Hoisting accessories are attached to the hoist hook and checked
  • Down wind checks are conducted in accordance with organisational policy and procedures
  • Commentary on the progress of hoisting operation is maintained as per established procedures
  • Passengers/stores are attached/removed, monitored, retrieved/dispatched and secured in accordance with organisational policy and procedures
  • Hoist is operated in accordance with aircraft operating manuals and organisational policy and procedures
       
Element: Respond to hoisting emergencies and abnormal situations
  • Hoist emergencies are identified, communicated and diagnosed as per established procedures
  • Emergency and/or remedial actions are undertaken in accordance with aircraft flight manuals and organisational policy and procedures
       
Element: Conclude hoisting operations
  • Hoisting equipment and/or accessories are removed from the hoist hook and stowed in accordance with aircraft operating manuals and organisational policy and procedures
  • Hoist is secured and checked in accordance with aircraft operating manuals, organisational policy and procedures
  • Aircraft maintenance documentation is completed in accordance with organisational policies and procedures
       


Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required knowledge and skills, the range statement and the assessment guidelines for this Training Package.

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

The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria of this unit and include demonstration of applying:

the underpinning knowledge and skills

relevant legislation and workplace procedures

other relevant aspects of the range statement

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Performance is demonstrated consistently over a period of time and in a suitable range of contexts

Resources for assessment include:

a range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or other simulated practical and knowledge assessment, and/or

access to an appropriate range of relevant operational situations in the workplace

In both real and simulated environments, access is required to:

relevant and appropriate materials and equipment, and

applicable documentation including workplace procedures, regulations, codes of practice and operation manuals

Method of assessment

Assessment of this unit must be undertaken by a registered training organisation

As a minimum, assessment of knowledge must be conducted through appropriate written/oral tests

Practical assessment must occur:

through activities in an appropriately simulated environment at the registered training organisation, and/or

in an appropriate range of situations in the workplace

Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

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

Required knowledge:

Helicopter capabilities and limitations

Hoist capabilities and limitations

Approved operational procedures and processes for different hoisting operations

Occupational health and safety issues applicable to hoisting operations

Aircraft safety

Personnel safety

Aircraft control voice and communication procedures

Correct hoist and equipment configuration

Approach and overshoot considerations

Hoist emergency procedures

Organisational policy and procedures in relation to conducting hoisting operations

Abnormal/emergency conditions and responses

Typical problems that may occur when conducting hoisting operations, actions and appropriate solutions

Risk assessment principles

CRM principles

Required skills:

Operate hoist

Assemble hoisting equipment

Operate hoisting accessories

Use communication skills for conning

Complete hoisting recovery equipment operations

Determine wind speed and direction

Maintain situational awareness

Apply CRM principles

Complete documentation related to conducting hoisting operations

Communicate effectively with others when conducting hoisting operations

Read and interpret instructions and procedures relevant to conducting hoisting operations

Interpret and follow operational instructions and prioritise work

Identify and use required communication technology

Work collaboratively with others when conducting hoisting operations

Adapt appropriately to cultural differences in the workplace, including modes of behaviour and interactions with others

Promptly report and/or rectify any identified problems, faults or malfunctions that may occur when conducting hoisting operations in accordance with workplace procedures

Implement contingency plans for unanticipated situations that may arise when conducting hoisting operations

Apply precautions and required action to minimise, control or eliminate hazards that may exist when conducting hoisting operations

Plan own work including predicting consequences and identifying improvements

Monitor work activities in terms of planned schedule

Modify activities depending on differing operational contingencies, risk situations and environments

Work systematically with required attention to detail without injury to self or others, or damage to goods or equipment

Operate and adapt to differences in communication equipment in accordance with standard operating procedures

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance.

Aircraft may include:

single or multiple engine

rotary wing

Aircraft publications may include:

checklists

flight manuals

organisational policy and procedures manuals

aviation maintenance documentation

Work environment may include:

by day or by night

over land or over sea

Prepared or Unprepared landing sites

Hoisting operations may include:

personnel and stores transfer

hi-line

helicopter in-flight refuelling

Hoisting equipment may include:

single rescue sling

double lift harness

rescue litter

hi-line transfer equipment

emergency slings

rope harness sling

rescue net

double lift harness

extension strop

rescue strop

transfer equipment and message bag

stretchers

Hand signals may include:

hoist in/out

hoist up/down

boom in/out

emergency descent

move left/right

cease movement

come up/down

aircraft go around

stop hoisting

ready to be hoisted

all clear

Environment for hoisting operations may include:

over water

over land

forest/bush

bushfire affected areas

mountainous areas

confined areas

pinnacles

ship/boat transfers

Abnormal/emergency situations may include:

hoist equipment malfunction

communication equipment failure

aircraft system failure

operator incapacitation

hoistee incapacitation

fouled cable

fouled hoist

runaway hoist

intercom system failure during hoisting operations

electrical/mechanical failure

aircraft malfunction

Depending on the type of organisation concerned and the local terminology used, workplace procedures may include:

company procedures

enterprise procedures

organisational procedures

established procedures

Information/documentation may include:

relevant sections of Civil Aviation Safety Regulations

in Defence context, relevant Defence Orders and Instructions

Flight Manual/Pilot's Operating Handbook (POH)

Aeronautical Information Publication (AIP)

charts

operations manuals

approved checklists

workplace procedures and instructions and job specification

induction and training materials

conditions of service, legislation and industrial agreements including workplace agreements and awards

Applicable regulations and legislation may include:

relevant Civil Aviation Safety Regulations and Civil Aviation Orders

in Defence context, relevant Defence Orders and Instructions

relevant state/territory OH&S legislation

relevant state/territory environmental protection legislation

relevant Australian Standards

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Helicopter safety hazards are identified using established procedures 
Aircraft power availability is calculated 
Wind speed and direction are determined 
Approach and overshoot paths are determined 
Hoisting location and surrounds are checked for suitability 
Hoist is prepared and checked for correct operation 
Hoisting operation plan is developed and communicated to other crewmembers 
Hoisting equipment is prepared and checked as required in accordance with relevant equipment manuals and publications 
Helicopter is directed to hoisting point 
Hoisting accessories are attached to the hoist hook and checked 
Down wind checks are conducted in accordance with organisational policy and procedures 
Commentary on the progress of hoisting operation is maintained as per established procedures 
Passengers/stores are attached/removed, monitored, retrieved/dispatched and secured in accordance with organisational policy and procedures 
Hoist is operated in accordance with aircraft operating manuals and organisational policy and procedures 
Hoist emergencies are identified, communicated and diagnosed as per established procedures 
Emergency and/or remedial actions are undertaken in accordance with aircraft flight manuals and organisational policy and procedures 
Hoisting equipment and/or accessories are removed from the hoist hook and stowed in accordance with aircraft operating manuals and organisational policy and procedures 
Hoist is secured and checked in accordance with aircraft operating manuals, organisational policy and procedures 
Aircraft maintenance documentation is completed in accordance with organisational policies and procedures 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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