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

following relevant legislation and workplace procedures

planning roping operations including all sub-tasks and actions in the event of abnormal and emergency roping operations situations

conducting pre-flight and post-flight roping operations briefings including all sub-tasks

operating the helicopter during roping operations including all sub-tasks

indentifying and managing abnormal and emergency situations in accordance with workplace procedures and Flight Manual/Pilot's Operating Handbook

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

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

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

Required knowledge:

Relevant sections of Civil Aviation Safety Regulations and Civil Aviation Orders

Relevant OH&S and environmental procedures and regulations

In Defence context, relevant Defence Orders and Instructions

Communication procedure and terminology applicable to roping operations

Engine performance checks for the helicopter type to be flown

Aircraft performance calculations (for all phases of flight)

Internal and external load limitations for the helicopter type to be flown including weight and balance consideration

Functions and effects of all aircraft controls and instruments

Principles of aerodynamics

Control effectiveness in all phases of flight

Hazards, limitations and problems that can occur when operating an aircraft during roping operations

Rope and attaching point limitations

Helicopter dimensions

Required skills:

Solve problems associated with the operation of a helicopter during roping operations

Identify and assess vertical, horizontal and relative spatial distances in relation to the aircraft fuselage, rotor system, mission and/or operational stores and equipment with regard to potential obstacles to the safety of flight

React appropriately to avoid hazardous situations and/or dangerous situations that pose risks to safety of flight and personnel

Maintain situational awareness

Use instruments to monitor helicopter performance during roping operations

Read and interpret instructions, procedures and information relevant to the operation of a helicopter during roping operations

Apply knowledge to the operation of a helicopter during roping operations

Identify and justify a decision to operate a helicopter during roping operations

Interpret hover performance and power available/power required from graphs/charts

Communicate effectively with others when operating a helicopter during roping operations

Complete documentation related to operating a helicopter during roping operations

Operate electronic communication equipment to required protocol

Work collaboratively with others when operating a helicopter during roping operations

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

Apply reporting procedures for identified problems that may occur when operating a helicopter during roping operations

Implement contingency plans for unexpected events that may arise when operating a helicopter during roping operations

Apply precautions and required action to minimise, control or eliminate hazards that may exist when a helicopter is performing roping operations

Monitor and anticipate operational problems and hazards and take appropriate action

Monitor work activities in terms of planned schedule

Modify activities dependent on differing workplace contingencies, situations and environments

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

Adapt to differences in equipment and operating environment in accordance with standard operating procedures

Select and use required personal protective equipment conforming to industry and OH&S standards

Implement OH&S procedures and relevant regulations

Identify and correctly use equipment required when operating a helicopter during roping operations

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

Tasks may be undertaken in:

variable weather conditions in accordance with Day Visual Flight Rules and Night VFR

Performance may be demonstrated in:

single engine helicopter

multi engine helicopter

single main rotor helicopter

multi main rotor helicopter

variable air traffic conditions

variable flight situations

abnormal situations

Performance may be demonstrated on a helicopter with:

fully functioning dual controls

an electronic intercom system

dual control brakes

wheeled and/or skidded undercarriages

night aided vision devices

Night VFR environment may include:

unaided

aided utilising night vision devices

Operational environments may include:

unprepared landing sites

confined areas

unknown landing sites

pinnacles

embarked/sea platforms

marine environments

Crew may include:

single pilot

multi crew

Limitations may be imposed by:

local noise abatement requirements and curfews

Roping may include:

rappelling

fast rope

Checklists may include:

Flight Manual/Pilot's Operating Handbook

approach and landing

hover

pre-roping

Classes of airspace are:

those designated by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority

restricted and danger areas

Military control zones

Air Defence identification zones

Operational hazards during low level operations may include:

structures

other aircraft

loose objects

birds

engine salt ingestion

trees

dust

low visibility

turbulence

wind strength

sea state

Guidance during low level operations may be provided by:

air traffic control instructions

light signals

aerodrome markings

Procedures for maintaining compliance with airspace requirements are:

geographical limits of the flight area are demonstrated on a chart

prominent geographical features are identified using a chart

the limits of the flight area are identified on the ground

the position of controlled airspace is determined using a chart and geographical features

restricted areas are identified using a chart and geographical features

departure from the circuit (roping) area and transition to the flight area is completed without incident

departure from the flight area and transition to the circuit (roping) area is completed without incident

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

company procedures

enterprise procedures

organisational procedures

established procedures

standard operating procedures

Information/documents may include:

relevant sections of Civil Aviation Safety Regulations and Civil Aviation Orders including Day Visual Flight Rules (Day VFR)

in Defence context, relevant Defence Orders and Instructions

Flight Manual/Pilot's Operating Handbook (POH)

Manual of Standards - Pilot Licensing (MOS-PL)

Aeronautical Information Publication (AIP)

En Route Supplement Australia (ERSA)

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

Performance includes tolerances specified in either of:

relevant licence and aircraft rating requirements of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) such as:

Day VFR syllabus

Manual of Standards

relevant Defence documentation such as:

Defence Orders and Instructions

approved curricula and training documentation