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

DEFCA009B Mapping and Delivery Guide
Perform an individual static line parachute descent carrying combat equipment

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Issue Date: March 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency DEFCA009B - Perform an individual static line parachute descent carrying combat equipment
Description This unit covers the competency required to perform a static line parachute descent carrying combat equipment that commences from an altitude below 3 000 feet above ground level.The differentiation between DEFCA008B Perform an individual static line parachute descent and this Unit of Competency is that the combat equipment adds considerable weight and bulk that effects exit position, flight drills and emergency landings.In addition, the paratrooper must complete at least one landing at night.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application The application of this unit in the workplace - the environments, complexities and situations involved - will be written during Phase II of the Review of the PUA00 Public Safety Training Package.This text will be useful for the purposes of job descriptions, recruitment advice or job analysis; where possible, it will not be too job specific to allow other industries to import it into other Training Packages, where feasible.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites Prerequisite Unit/sNil
Competency Field
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Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Prepare for static line parachute descent carrying combat equipment
  • Instructions to conduct a static line parachute descent with combat equipment are received and details are confirmed with supervisor as necessary
  • Appropriate equipment is selected, inspected for serviceability and fitted in accordance with standard procedures
  • Unserviceable equipment is quarantined and reported in accordance with standard procedures
       
Element: Complete on board aircraft procedures
  • Aircraft is boarded and both self and equipment are positioned and secured in accordance with standard procedures
  • Verbal and non-verbal communication is used effectively with other personnel on board
  • On board procedures, individual safety checks and fitting of combat equipment are carried out when instructed by authorised personnel in accordance with standard procedures
       
Element: Exit from the aircraft and descend
  • Aircraft is exited using approved techniques
  • Basic flight and canopy control techniques are employed on opening to control the canopy
  • Situational awareness is maintained
  • Verbal and non-verbal communication is used with other paratroopers as required
  • Relevant drills are conducted to detect and rectify malfunctions in accordance with standard procedures
  • In flight combat equipment drills are carried out in accordance with standard procedures
  • Emergency situations are assessed and correct drills are applied to rectify the situation
       
Element: Land on a drop zone
  • Designated drop zone is identified
  • Combat equipment is lowered at the designated height in accordance with standard procedures
  • Landing techniques are applied in accordance with standard procedures
  • Landing is completed in accordance with environmental conditions
  • Emergency landing, including the jettisoning of combat equipment prior to landing, is completed in accordance with standard procedures
  • Harness release and drag procedures are applied in accordance with standard procedures and drop zone is cleared
       
Element: Complete static line post descent procedures
  • Post descent de-servicing of parachuting equipment and harness equipment single point release are conducted in accordance with standard procedures
  • Performance during the individual static line parachute descent is reviewed
  • Documentation is completed accurately and clearly in accordance with standard procedures
       


Evidence Required

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

Assessment must confirm the ability to:

perform three solo static line parachute descents from an aircraft at an altitude below 3 000 feet above ground level

carry, as a minimum, the following combat equipment (or the equivalent in weight and size):

individual load carrying equipment

field pack and cover

personal weapon

correctly demonstrate the following exit techniques from a door or ramp:

as part of a group undertaking a continuous exit controlled by a despatcher

as part of a group undertaking simultaneous exits by day, from both doors of the aircraft, controlled by a despatcher

as part of a group undertaking simultaneous exits by night, from both doors of the aircraft, controlled by a despatcher

demonstrate the correct drills to recover from a range of emergency situations which as a minimum must include twists, entanglement and collisions, and deploying the reserve parachute

demonstrate the correct drills for an emergency landing on or in buildings, vehicles, trees, wire and water.

Consistency in performance

Competency must be demonstrated over a minimum of three solo parachute descents with combat equipment, including at least one night descent, supported by simulated malfunctions and other emergencies.

Assessment should be conducted in a timeframe and in a range of contexts and conditions that allows evidence to be gathered on the correct application of static line parachute skills and techniques, while carrying combat equipment, consistent with the Range Statement and the operating environment.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Context of assessment

Competency must be assessed during the preparation and performance of actual static line parachute descents carrying combat equipment, although due to safety limitations, assessment of the individual's response to basic flight drills, malfunctions and other emergencies will need to be undertaken in a simulated environment.

Specific resources for assessment

Access to:

aircraft and aircrew

parachutes and personal equipment

suitable air space

suitable land drop zone

parachute training facilities that provides adequate simulation

parachute packing facilities, including packing table

communications equipment

transport to and from airport and drop zone

other administrative support.


Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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

Required Skills

communicate effectively

interpret instructions

situational awareness

Required Knowledge

application of problem solving procedures

basic flight and canopy control techniques carrying combat equipment

basic flight drills carrying combat equipment

design, characteristics, construction and capabilities of parachutes

effect of environmental conditions on parachuting

exit techniques with combat equipment

harness release and drag procedures carrying combat equipment

health and safety hazards of parachuting

individual and team safety checks

inspection procedure/routine

landing techniques carrying combat equipment

malfunction drills carrying combat equipment

paratrooper log card

theory of flight and canopy control

verbal and non-verbal communication

The Range Statement relates to the Unit of Competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording in the Performance Criteria is detailed below.

Equipment may include

Combat equipment:

field pack and cover

harness equipment single point release (HESPR)

individual load carrying equipment

light stick

navigation aids

personal radio

personal weapon and sling

operational sustainment requirements including:

ammunition

spare clothing and field equipment

rations

water

weapon sleeve

Parachute equipment:

live drop parachute and reserve parachute

personal apparel:

boots

field uniform

helmet

Standard procedures may include

Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) manuals and regulations

Defence instructions and publications

Job guides, other publications

Manufacturers' handbooks, industry specifications and technical instructions

Occupational health and safety (OH&S) regulations

Operating procedures

Procedure manuals

Routine Orders

Written and verbal orders

Verbal and non-verbal communication may include

Aircraft visual and audible warning devices

Hand signals

Panels and lights

Radio communications

Strobe lights

Voice commands

On board procedures may include

Carrying out drills or procedures directed by air crew or despatchers

Fitting parachuting and combat equipment

In flight rigging

Safety checks

Stop drop and aborted sortie procedures

Individual safety checks may include

Checking individual parachute and combat equipment in aircraft in accordance with standard procedures

Checking other paratroopers' equipment in accordance with standard procedures

Approved techniques to exit the aircraft may include

From the door/ramp:

one second apart continuous exit

simultaneous exit from both doors by day

simultaneous exit from both doors by night

Basic flight and canopy control techniques may include

Exit position with combat equipment

Awareness count

Canopy inspection

Using risers to steer

Maintaining parachute position

Assessing drift

Situational awareness may include

All round observation

Equipment lowering height

Monitoring altitude/height

Monitoring the position of other paratroopers

Malfunctions may include

Complete malfunction

broken static line cable

broken static line

broken static line hook

Hang-up

Partial malfunction - high speed

Partial malfunction - low speed

Emergency situations may include

Accidental opening of reserve

Collisions

Emergency abandoning of aircraft

Entanglements with other paratroopers

Hung-up paratrooper

Self entanglements

Twists in suspension lines

Correct drills to rectify emergency situations include

Collisions drill

Deploying the reserve parachute

Jettisoning of equipment

Emergency landing on or in buildings, trees, wire and water

Entanglement

Drop zone may include

Known or designated landing areas

Open country

Landing techniques may include

Back (left and right)

Forward (left and right)

Side (left and right)

Environmental conditions may include

Turbulence

Variable altitude

Variable temperatures

Variable weather conditions

Wind

Post descent de servicing may include

Cleaning parachute and equipment

Inspecting parachute and combat equipment and identifying faults

Rectifying or reporting defects with the parachute and/or combat equipment in accordance with standard procedures

Reviewing performance may include

Obtaining feedback from supervisors and individuals on parachuting performance and taking corrective action

Documentation may include

Paratrooper log card

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
Instructions to conduct a static line parachute descent with combat equipment are received and details are confirmed with supervisor as necessary 
Appropriate equipment is selected, inspected for serviceability and fitted in accordance with standard procedures 
Unserviceable equipment is quarantined and reported in accordance with standard procedures 
Aircraft is boarded and both self and equipment are positioned and secured in accordance with standard procedures 
Verbal and non-verbal communication is used effectively with other personnel on board 
On board procedures, individual safety checks and fitting of combat equipment are carried out when instructed by authorised personnel in accordance with standard procedures 
Aircraft is exited using approved techniques 
Basic flight and canopy control techniques are employed on opening to control the canopy 
Situational awareness is maintained 
Verbal and non-verbal communication is used with other paratroopers as required 
Relevant drills are conducted to detect and rectify malfunctions in accordance with standard procedures 
In flight combat equipment drills are carried out in accordance with standard procedures 
Emergency situations are assessed and correct drills are applied to rectify the situation 
Designated drop zone is identified 
Combat equipment is lowered at the designated height in accordance with standard procedures 
Landing techniques are applied in accordance with standard procedures 
Landing is completed in accordance with environmental conditions 
Emergency landing, including the jettisoning of combat equipment prior to landing, is completed in accordance with standard procedures 
Harness release and drag procedures are applied in accordance with standard procedures and drop zone is cleared 
Post descent de-servicing of parachuting equipment and harness equipment single point release are conducted in accordance with standard procedures 
Performance during the individual static line parachute descent is reviewed 
Documentation is completed accurately and clearly in accordance with standard procedures 

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Assessment Cover Sheet

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