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

PUAFIR212 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Rappel from helicopter

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency PUAFIR212 - Rappel from helicopter
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency involves the skills and knowledge required to safely and effectively rappel from a hovering helicopter using a personal rappel line. The unit applies to personnel required to rappel from a helicopter. Aviation operations occur in a heavily regulated environment. This work is undertaken in accordance with rappelling policies, regulations, protocols and procedures required to safely rappel from a helicopter.The fire sector is those sections of government departments, statutory authorities or organisations that have responsibility under jurisdictional arrangements for the delivery of firefighting and fire management services.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.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field Fire
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: Prepare operational rappel equipment
  • Rappel equipment is selected and prepared, in accordance with organisational procedures and requirements
       
Element: Appropriate rappel and safety equipment is donned, in accordance with organisational procedures and requirements
       
Element: Pre-flight checks on clothing and equipment are undertaken, in accordance with organisational procedures and requirements
       
Element: Damage to rappel or safety equipment is reported to relevant supervisor for repair, replacement or disposal
       
Element: Load rappel personnel and equipment into helicopter
  • Rappel personnel, rappel and operational equipment are weighed and recorded
       
Element: Pilot is informed of equipment and personnel weights
       
Element: Equipment is secured into helicopter under pilot or flight crew supervision
       
Element: Seat position is assumed and seatbelt is secured
       
Element: Pre-mission briefing instructions are obtained from operations officer or rappel crew leader and clarification of objectives and procedures is sought, where required
       
Element: Pre-flight safety briefing is obtained from pilot or air crew
       
Element: Prepare to rappel from hovering helicopter
  • Rappel rope is attached and checked, in accordance with organisational procedures
       
Element: Movement to helicopter skids is undertaken, as directed, in accordance with organisational procedures
       
Element: Pre-descent checks are conducted, in accordance with organisational procedures and requirements
       
Element: Emergency procedures are conducted, as required
       
Element: Communications and emergency commands are responded to, in accordance with organisational procedures and requirements
       
Element: Rappel from hovering helicopter
  • Departure from skids is performed, in accordance with commands and organisational procedures
       
Element: Rappel rope descent is undertaken, in accordance with organisational procedures and requirements
       
Element: Landing is conducted, in accordance with organisational procedures and requirements
       
Element: Rappel rope is disconnected and landing area is cleared, in accordance with organisational procedures and requirements
       
Element: Emergency commands are responded to, in accordance with organisational procedures and requirements
       
Element: Retrieve rappel and firefighting equipment
  • Area is cleared in preparation for retrieval of rappel and firefighting equipment, in accordance with organisational procedures and requirements
       
Element: Equipment is connected and retrieval is conducted, in accordance with organisational procedures and requirements
       
Element: Perform maintenance on rappel equipment
  • Equipment is inspected and maintenance is performed, in accordance with organisational procedures and manufacturers' guidelines
       
Element: Damage to fire and rappel equipment is reported to supervisor for repair, replacement or disposal
       
Element: Documentation related to maintenance or damage to equipment is completed and reported, in accordance with organisational procedures
       

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.

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.

rappel equipment must include

agency or organisational coveralls, protective helmet, earmuffs, chin strap and goggles

full body harness

hook knife

karabiner

organisational specific descender and safety devices

rappel gloves

static kernmantle rappel ropes

air crew must include one or more of the following

co-pilot

other member of air crew

rappel dispatcher

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
Rappel equipment is selected and prepared, in accordance with organisational procedures and requirements 
 
 
 
Rappel personnel, rappel and operational equipment are weighed and recorded 
 
 
 
 
 
Rappel rope is attached and checked, in accordance with organisational procedures 
 
 
 
 
Departure from skids is performed, in accordance with commands and organisational procedures 
 
 
 
 
Area is cleared in preparation for retrieval of rappel and firefighting equipment, in accordance with organisational procedures and requirements 
 
Equipment is inspected and maintenance is performed, in accordance with organisational procedures and manufacturers' guidelines 
 
 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

PUAFIR212 - Rappel from helicopter
Assessment task 1: [title]

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Assessment Record Sheet

PUAFIR212 - Rappel from helicopter

Student name:

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Assessment task 1: [title] Result: Competent Not yet competent

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Overall assessment result: Competent Not yet competent

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