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

PUAAMS003B Mapping and Delivery Guide
Conduct stores dropping operations

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency PUAAMS003B - Conduct stores dropping operations
Description This unit covers the competency to prepare for and carrying out stores dropping operations in a search and rescue context. It does not cover the competency to control and position the aircraft for dropping operations.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit applies to members of Air Search and Rescue teams working in the air carrying out the dropmaster/loadmaster’s role. All aspects of the unit should be implemented in line with organisational policies and procedures.Team members and crews may be members of a range of government and/or non-government agencies.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites Not applicable.
Competency Field Aviation marine search and rescue.
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: Configure aircraft
  • Stores are prepared prior to loading on aircraft in accordance with policies and procedures
  • Search briefing is obtained from relevant Search and Rescue authority
  • Aircraft is configured for drop operations in accordance with the applicable Flight Manual
  • Protective surfaces are installed and protective tape applied in accordance with policies and procedures
  • Stores are checked and secured in accordance with policies and procedures
  • Principles of internal loading of cargo are complied with when loading the aircraft in accordance with policies and procedures
       
Element: Locate target
  • Distance estimation methods are employed to identify target position in accordance with policies and procedures
  • Initial target marking smoke is prepared and dispatched to mark target area in accordance with policies and procedures
  • Visual sighting of target is maintained during stores dropping in accordance with policies and procedures
       
Element: Dispatch stores
  • Reference markers are dispatched under the pilot's directions and in accordance with policies and procedures
  • Stores are dispatched under the pilot's directions and in accordance with policies and procedures
  • Visual sighting of target is maintained during stores dropping in accordance with policies and procedures
       
Element: Reconfigure aircraft
  • Equipment is removed and checked for serviceability in accordance with policies and procedures
  • Items of stores used are annotated on the incident form
       


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.

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

Stores are prepared and secured safely and dispatched under the pilot's directions.

Consistency in performance

Evidence should be gathered over a period of time in a range of actual or simulated workplace environments.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Context of assessment

Evidence can be collected on the job but may be undertaken in a simulation.

Specific resources for assessment

On job assessment may entail additional costs.

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:

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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.

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

Required Skills

check ancillary Search and Rescue equipment for serviceability

handle pyrotechnic devices in a safe manner

operate safely around aircraft

work in a crewed environment

Required Knowledge

actions to be carried out in the event of in-flight emergencies

arming procedures for pyrotechnic markers and general operation of electronic markers

burning times of pyrotechnic markers

frequencies of electronic markers

general operation of light emitting markers

inherent dangers of handling pyrotechnic devices

maximum and minimum weight of a loaded helibox

meaning of the hand signals relayed by other crew members during a stores dropping operation

OH&S considerations as they pertain to operating within an aircraft during stores dropping operations

principles of teamwork

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.

Configured may include:

removing doors

hatches

furnishings

fittings

outfitting with specialist equipment

crew equipment

Stores may include:

safety knives

timer

dropmaster bag

seeblitz (strobe marker) life-rafts

heliboxes

pyrotechnic and electronic reference markers

stores delivery systems

pumps

storepedoes

search and rescue datum buoy

air droppable search and rescue radio

Secured may include:

stowing stores

using nets

tie-down straps and static line cord

Distance estimation methods may include:

using clock method

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
Stores are prepared prior to loading on aircraft in accordance with policies and procedures 
Search briefing is obtained from relevant Search and Rescue authority 
Aircraft is configured for drop operations in accordance with the applicable Flight Manual 
Protective surfaces are installed and protective tape applied in accordance with policies and procedures 
Stores are checked and secured in accordance with policies and procedures 
Principles of internal loading of cargo are complied with when loading the aircraft in accordance with policies and procedures 
Distance estimation methods are employed to identify target position in accordance with policies and procedures 
Initial target marking smoke is prepared and dispatched to mark target area in accordance with policies and procedures 
Visual sighting of target is maintained during stores dropping in accordance with policies and procedures 
Reference markers are dispatched under the pilot's directions and in accordance with policies and procedures 
Stores are dispatched under the pilot's directions and in accordance with policies and procedures 
Visual sighting of target is maintained during stores dropping in accordance with policies and procedures 
Equipment is removed and checked for serviceability in accordance with policies and procedures 
Items of stores used are annotated on the incident form 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

PUAAMS003B - Conduct stores dropping operations
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PUAAMS003B - Conduct stores dropping operations

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