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

PMAOMIR302 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Respond to a helideck incident

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency PMAOMIR302 - Respond to a helideck incident
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to provide essential rescue and containment services in a helideck incident.This unit of competency applies to people operating in support of helicopter operations at a remote location or specialised helideck landing facility. In event of an incident the operator would be required to identify the course of action to be taken and undertake a front line role in rescue operations and damage control. In a typical scenario, a person would facilitate the safe loading and unloading of personnel and cargo prior to or at the conclusion of a helicopter operation. With the occurrence of an emergency landing or aborted take-off the person would provide essential rescue and containment services.This unit of competency applies to an individual working alone or as part of a team or group and working in liaison with other shift team members. During an incident response they would respond to the incident team leader. At all times they would be cooperating with other members of the incident response team. 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.

Competency must be achieved before performing this work unsupervised. Therefore this unit will typically be assessed off the job. Where assessment is undertaken on the job appropriate supervision and safety precautions must be provided.

The unit should be assessed holistically and the judgement of competence based on a holistic assessment of the evidence.

The collection of performance evidence:

should provide evidence of the ability to perform over the range of situations which might be expected to be encountered including typical disruptions to normal, smooth work conditions

must include a simulated incident, the use of appropriate tools, equipment and safety gear requiring demonstration of preparation, operation, completion and responding to problems

may use industry-based simulation particularly where safety, lack of opportunity or significant cost is an issue.

Off-the-job assessment must sufficiently reflect realistic operational workplace conditions that cover all aspects of workplace performance, including environment, task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills.

Assessment in a simulated environment should use evidence collected from one or more of:

walk-throughs

demonstration of skills

industry based case studies/scenarios

‘what ifs’.

Knowledge evidence may be collected concurrently with performance evidence (provided a record is kept) or through an independent process, such as workbooks, written assessments or interviews (provided a record is kept).

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.

Conditions for assessment must include access to all tools, equipment, materials and documentation required, including relevant workplace procedures, product and manufacturing specifications associated with this unit.

Foundation skills are integral to competent performance of the unit and should not be assessed separately.

Assessors must satisfy the assessor competency requirements that are in place at the time of the assessment as set by the VET regulator.

In addition, the assessor or anyone acting in subject matter expert role in assessment must demonstrate both technical competency and currency. If the assessor cannot demonstrate technical competency and currency they must assess with a subject matter expert who does meet these requirements.

Technical competence can be demonstrated through one or more of:

relevant VET or other qualification/Statement of Attainment

appropriate workplace experience undertaking the type of work being assessed under routine and non-routine conditions

appropriate workplace experience supervising/evaluating the type of work being assessed under routine and non-routine conditions

Currency can be demonstrated through one or more of:

being currently employed undertaking the type of work being assessed

being employed by the organisation undertaking the type of work being assessed and having maintained currency in accordance with that organisation’s policies and procedures

having consulted/had contact with an organisation undertaking the type of work being assessed within the last twelve months, the consultation/contact being related to assessment

conducting on-the-job training/assessments of the type of work being assessed

being an active member of a relevant professional body and participating in activities relevant to the assessment of this type of work
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field Incident readiness and response
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: Respond to the incident
  • Raise the alarm
  • Identify hazards and personal injury risks associated with the incident
  • Take immediate action to initiate deluge system to provide for fire suppression, if appropriate
  • Ensure blades and rotors have stopped moving before approaching the aircraft
  • Look for signs of movement in the aircraft and actions to initiate escape from the fuselage
  • Identify the safest path to and from the aircraft
       
Element: Evacuate persons from the aircraft
  • Select equipment to facilitate evacuation and rescue
  • Act to assist persons trying to exit the aircraft
  • Direct or assist persons to a safe area in accordance with the emergency response plan
  • Use rescue techniques and equipment to release entrapped persons
  • Assist rescued persons to the safe area
       
Element: Provide assistance to evacuees
  • Ensure assistance is sought for evacuees
  • Assist to extinguish any burning clothing or equipment, such as damaged life jackets
  • Assist to move evacuees as directed by the incident team leader or medical officer
       
Element: Conclude incident activities
  • Assist team members to contain any fires or spillage
  • Search for and alert the incident team leader of any collateral damage.
  • Assist with recovery of any debris that poses a threat to safety; moving components as little as possible in the process
  • Seek personal medical attention or support as necessary
  • Assist to secure the site to facilitate investigation of the circumstances surrounding the incident
       
Element: Complete incident debrief
  • Record any damage inflicted on the aircraft in rescuing personnel
  • Complete an incident report in accordance with organisational procedures
  • Participate in debriefing sessions conducted by the organisation's or external authority representatives
  • Identify any problems in equipment or process of responding to the incident
       


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 describe the essential outcomes.

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

1

Respond to the incident

1.1

Raise the alarm

1.2

Identify hazards and personal injury risks associated with the incident

1.3

Take immediate action to initiate deluge system to provide for fire suppression, if appropriate

1.4

Ensure blades and rotors have stopped moving before approaching the aircraft

1.5

Look for signs of movement in the aircraft and actions to initiate escape from the fuselage

1.6

Identify the safest path to and from the aircraft

2

Evacuate persons from the aircraft

2.1

Select equipment to facilitate evacuation and rescue

2.2

Act to assist persons trying to exit the aircraft

2.3

Direct or assist persons to a safe area in accordance with the emergency response plan

2.4

Use rescue techniques and equipment to release entrapped persons

2.5

Assist rescued persons to the safe area

3

Provide assistance to evacuees

3.1

Ensure assistance is sought for evacuees

3.2

Assist to extinguish any burning clothing or equipment, such as damaged life jackets

3.3

Assist to move evacuees as directed by the incident team leader or medical officer

4

Conclude incident activities

4.1

Assist team members to contain any fires or spillage

4.2

Search for and alert the incident team leader of any collateral damage.

4.3

Assist with recovery of any debris that poses a threat to safety; moving components as little as possible in the process

4.4

Seek personal medical attention or support as necessary

4.5

Assist to secure the site to facilitate investigation of the circumstances surrounding the incident

5

Complete incident debrief

5.1

Record any damage inflicted on the aircraft in rescuing personnel

5.2

Complete an incident report in accordance with organisational procedures

5.3

Participate in debriefing sessions conducted by the organisation's or external authority representatives

5.4

Identify any problems in equipment or process of responding to the incident

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

quickly and accurately assess incident situation, related hazards, actions and priorities

raise an alarm/alert others and seek assistance from others according to procedures and as circumstances permit

select and use incident response and rescue equipment (where required)

assess the immediate needs of persons requiring evacuation and provide assistance and/or seek assistance as required

assist in making the incident area safe and securing the site to facilitate investigation

complete written and verbal reports and workplace documentation.

Evidence must be provided that demonstrates knowledge of:

organisational procedures, including those covering:

safety, hazards and hazard control

incident, fire and accident

helideck emergency procedures

personal protective equipment (PPE)

emergency response plans

hazards that may arise in the job/work environment and appropriate risk controls

types and application of PPE relevant to job/work environment

type of aircraft and its construction

aircraft hazards

fire-fighting strategies and tactics for aircraft incidents

muster points and safe areas for evacuees

preserving site for investigation.

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

(add new lines for each of the assessment tasks)

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 describe the essential outcomes.

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

1

Respond to the incident

1.1

Raise the alarm

1.2

Identify hazards and personal injury risks associated with the incident

1.3

Take immediate action to initiate deluge system to provide for fire suppression, if appropriate

1.4

Ensure blades and rotors have stopped moving before approaching the aircraft

1.5

Look for signs of movement in the aircraft and actions to initiate escape from the fuselage

1.6

Identify the safest path to and from the aircraft

2

Evacuate persons from the aircraft

2.1

Select equipment to facilitate evacuation and rescue

2.2

Act to assist persons trying to exit the aircraft

2.3

Direct or assist persons to a safe area in accordance with the emergency response plan

2.4

Use rescue techniques and equipment to release entrapped persons

2.5

Assist rescued persons to the safe area

3

Provide assistance to evacuees

3.1

Ensure assistance is sought for evacuees

3.2

Assist to extinguish any burning clothing or equipment, such as damaged life jackets

3.3

Assist to move evacuees as directed by the incident team leader or medical officer

4

Conclude incident activities

4.1

Assist team members to contain any fires or spillage

4.2

Search for and alert the incident team leader of any collateral damage.

4.3

Assist with recovery of any debris that poses a threat to safety; moving components as little as possible in the process

4.4

Seek personal medical attention or support as necessary

4.5

Assist to secure the site to facilitate investigation of the circumstances surrounding the incident

5

Complete incident debrief

5.1

Record any damage inflicted on the aircraft in rescuing personnel

5.2

Complete an incident report in accordance with organisational procedures

5.3

Participate in debriefing sessions conducted by the organisation's or external authority representatives

5.4

Identify any problems in equipment or process of responding to the incident

This field allows for different work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included.

Regulatory framework

The latest version of all legislation, regulations, industry codes of practice and Australian/international standards, or the version specified by the local regulatory authority, must be used, and include one or more of the following:

legislative requirements, including work health and safety (WHS)

industry codes of practice and guidelines

environmental regulations and guidelines

Australian and other standards

licence and certification requirements

All operations to which this unit applies are subject to stringent health, safety and environment (HSE) requirements, which may be imposed through state/territory or federal legislation, and these must not be compromised at any time. Where there is an apparent conflict between performance criteria and HSE requirements, the HSE requirements take precedence.

Procedures

All operations must be performed in accordance with relevant procedures.

Procedures are written, verbal, visual, computer-based or in some other form, and include one or more of the following:

emergency procedures

work instructions

standard operating procedures (SOPs)

safe work method statements (SWMS)

formulas/recipes

batch sheets

temporary instructions

any similar instructions provided for the smooth running of the plant

Hazards

Hazards include one or more of the following:

heat, smoke, darkness, dust or other atmospheric hazards

electricity

gas

gases and liquids under pressure

structural hazards

structural collapse

equipment failures

industrial (machinery, equipment and product)

equipment or product mass

noise, rotational equipment or vibration

plant services (steam, condensate and cooling water)

limited head spaces or overhangs

working at heights, in restricted or confined spaces, or in environments subjected to heat, noise, dusts or vapours

flammability and explosivity

hazardous products and materials

unauthorised personnel

sharp edges, protrusions or obstructions

slippery surfaces, spills or leaks

extreme weather

other hazards that might arise

Tools and equipment

Tools and equipment include one or more of the following:

rescue equipment

specialised tools for cabin entry

fixed fire-fighting systems

deluge systems

portable fire-extinguishers

personal protective equipment (PPE)

Problems in equipment or process

Problems in equipment or process include one or more of the following:

defective or inoperable equipment

inappropriate or confused response to the incident

injury to helideck operator

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
Raise the alarm 
Identify hazards and personal injury risks associated with the incident 
Take immediate action to initiate deluge system to provide for fire suppression, if appropriate 
Ensure blades and rotors have stopped moving before approaching the aircraft 
Look for signs of movement in the aircraft and actions to initiate escape from the fuselage 
Identify the safest path to and from the aircraft 
Select equipment to facilitate evacuation and rescue 
Act to assist persons trying to exit the aircraft 
Direct or assist persons to a safe area in accordance with the emergency response plan 
Use rescue techniques and equipment to release entrapped persons 
Assist rescued persons to the safe area 
Ensure assistance is sought for evacuees 
Assist to extinguish any burning clothing or equipment, such as damaged life jackets 
Assist to move evacuees as directed by the incident team leader or medical officer 
Assist team members to contain any fires or spillage 
Search for and alert the incident team leader of any collateral damage. 
Assist with recovery of any debris that poses a threat to safety; moving components as little as possible in the process 
Seek personal medical attention or support as necessary 
Assist to secure the site to facilitate investigation of the circumstances surrounding the incident 
Record any damage inflicted on the aircraft in rescuing personnel 
Complete an incident report in accordance with organisational procedures 
Participate in debriefing sessions conducted by the organisation's or external authority representatives 
Identify any problems in equipment or process of responding to the incident 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

PMAOMIR302 - Respond to a helideck incident
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I declare that the assessment tasks submitted for this unit are my own work.

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Assessment Record Sheet

PMAOMIR302 - Respond to a helideck incident

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