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

DEFADI002 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Assist in establishing and clearing a cargo drop zone

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency DEFADI002 - Assist in establishing and clearing a cargo drop zone
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit specifies the skills and knowledge required to participate in cargo drop zone operations, to assist with setting up a cargo drop zone capable of receiving containers and/or platform airdrop loads, and to assist with clearing a cargo drop zone.It includes assisting in clearing and setting up a cargo drop zone.This unit applies to persons working in an air logistics environment, in tactical and non-tactical contexts.The skills and knowledge described in this unit must be applied within the legislative, regulatory and policy environment in which they are carried out. Organisational policies and procedures must be consulted and adhered to.Persons undertaking this unit work in a broad range of contexts under supervision and as part of a team, and perform specific tasks.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

As a minimum, assessors must satisfy applicable regulatory requirements, which include requirements in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations current at the time of assessment.

As a minimum, assessment must satisfy applicable regulatory requirements, which include requirements in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations current at the time of assessment.

Assessment must occur in workplace operational situations where it is appropriate to do so; where this is not appropriate, assessment must occur in simulated workplace operational situations that replicate workplace conditions.

Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy requirements of the work being performed and the needs of the candidate.

Resources for assessment must include access to:

a range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or other simulations

relevant and appropriate materials, tools, equipment and personal protective equipment currently used in industry

applicable documentation including organisational procedures, regulations, codes of practice and operation manuals.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field Air Dispatch
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: Participate in cargo operations to set up a cargo drop zone
  • Recover parachutes in accordance with organisational procedures
  • Close the drop zone
  • Observe deployment sequence and impact of load onto drop zone
  • Recover airdropped loads in accordance with organisational procedures
       
Element: Assist in setting up a cargo drop zone
  • Establish readiness of drop zone using code identifiers, in accordance with organisational protocols
  • Undertake risk assessment of drop zone and implement relevant risk control measures as required
  • Set up markers or signal devices in accordance with operational procedures
  • Select a suitable area for type of airdrop to meet operational requirements
       


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.

ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1

Participate in cargo operations to set up a cargo drop zone

1.1

Recover parachutes in accordance with organisational procedures

1.2

Close the drop zone

1.3

Observe deployment sequence and impact of load onto drop zone

1.4

Recover airdropped loads in accordance with organisational procedures

2

Assist in setting up a cargo drop zone

2.1

Establish readiness of drop zone using code identifiers, in accordance with organisational protocols

2.2

Undertake risk assessment of drop zone and implement relevant risk control measures as required

2.3

Set up markers or signal devices in accordance with operational procedures

2.4

Select a suitable area for type of airdrop to meet operational requirements

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria on at least one occasion and include:

applying relevant legislation, standards and workplace procedures including:

work health and safety (WHS)

hazard prevention

use of manually operated equipment to shift loads

housekeeping

identifying hazards, assessing workplace risks and applying relevant risk control measures

preparing for drop zone operations including:

clearing a cargo drop zone

reporting and/rectifying potential difficulties in shifting a load

using manual lifting procedures, particularly related to refurbishing parachutes and drop stores.

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

emergency incident management plan, and organisational policies and procedures

relevant legislation, standards, and organisational policies and procedures

relevant organisational manual lifting procedures, particularly related to refurbishing parachutes and drop stores

relevant risk control measures

relevant safe work practices when clearing a cargo drop zone.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1

Participate in cargo operations to set up a cargo drop zone

1.1

Recover parachutes in accordance with organisational procedures

1.2

Close the drop zone

1.3

Observe deployment sequence and impact of load onto drop zone

1.4

Recover airdropped loads in accordance with organisational procedures

2

Assist in setting up a cargo drop zone

2.1

Establish readiness of drop zone using code identifiers, in accordance with organisational protocols

2.2

Undertake risk assessment of drop zone and implement relevant risk control measures as required

2.3

Set up markers or signal devices in accordance with operational procedures

2.4

Select a suitable area for type of airdrop to meet operational requirements

Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment.

Non-essential conditions may be found in the Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Recover parachutes in accordance with organisational procedures 
Close the drop zone 
Observe deployment sequence and impact of load onto drop zone 
Recover airdropped loads in accordance with organisational procedures 
Establish readiness of drop zone using code identifiers, in accordance with organisational protocols 
Undertake risk assessment of drop zone and implement relevant risk control measures as required 
Set up markers or signal devices in accordance with operational procedures 
Select a suitable area for type of airdrop to meet operational requirements 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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