Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners
DEFCA012 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Perform an individual static line parachute descent
Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024
Qualification | - |
Unit of Competency | DEFCA012 - Perform an individual static line parachute descent |
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Description | This unit covers the competency required for ADF personnel to perform static line parachute descents carrying combat equipment by day or night. The addition of combat equipment adds considerable weight and bulk which affects all aspects of the descent. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. In a Defence context, this means that there is no civilian need to hold this unit in order to meet licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements. | ||
Employability Skills | This unit contains employability skills. | ||
Learning Outcomes and Application | This competency was developed for ADF personnel required to perform static line parachute descents carrying combat equipment in a deployed operational environment but is applicable to any individual in this field of work.Typically, operators work independently and as part of a team under direct and/or indirect supervision, use discretion and judgement, and take responsibility for the quality of their outputs. All activities are carried out in accordance with relevant organisational policies and procedures and the parachute manufacture’s limitations. | ||
Duration and Setting | X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting. |
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Prerequisites/co-requisites | Not applicable. | ||
Competency Field |
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners | Student Learning Resources | Handouts Activities |
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Elements of Competency | Performance Criteria | |||||||
Element: Prepare for static line parachute descent carrying combat equipment |
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Element: Complete on board aircraft procedures carrying combat equipment |
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Element: Exit from the aircraft and descend carrying combat equipment |
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Element: Land on a drop zone with combat equipment |
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Element: Complete static line post descent procedures |
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