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. | |
Prerequisites
Prerequisite Unit/s | Nil |
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Prepare for static line parachute descent carrying combat equipment | 1.1 Instructions to conduct a static line parachute descent with combat equipment are received and details are confirmed with supervisor as necessary 1.2 Appropriate equipment is selected, inspected for serviceability and fitted in accordance with standard procedures 1.3 Unserviceable equipment is quarantined and reported in accordance with standard procedures |
2. Complete on board aircraft procedures | 2.1 Aircraft is boarded and both self and equipment are positioned and secured in accordance with standard procedures 2.2 Verbal and non-verbal communication is used effectively with other personnel on board 2.3 On board procedures, individual safety checks and fitting of combat equipment are carried out when instructed by authorised personnel in accordance with standard procedures |
3. Exit from the aircraft and descend | 3.1 Aircraft is exited using approved techniques 3.2 Basic flight and canopy control techniques are employed on opening to control the canopy 3.3 Situational awareness is maintained 3.4 Verbal and non-verbal communication is used with other paratroopers as required 3.5 Relevant drills are conducted to detect and rectify malfunctions in accordance with standard procedures 3.6 In flight combat equipment drills are carried out in accordance with standard procedures 3.7 Emergency situations are assessed and correct drills are applied to rectify the situation |
4. Land on a drop zone | 4.1 Designated drop zone is identified 4.2 Combat equipment is lowered at the designated height in accordance with standard procedures 4.3 Landing techniques are applied in accordance with standard procedures 4.4 Landing is completed in accordance with environmental conditions 4.5 Emergency landing, including the jettisoning of combat equipment prior to landing, is completed in accordance with standard procedures 4.6 Harness release and drag procedures are applied in accordance with standard procedures and drop zone is cleared |
5. Complete static line post descent procedures | 5.1 Post descent de-servicing of parachuting equipment and harness equipment single point release are conducted in accordance with standard procedures 5.2 Performance during the individual static line parachute descent is reviewed 5.3 Documentation is completed accurately and clearly in accordance with standard procedures |
Required Skills
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 |
Evidence Required
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. |
Range Statement
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 |
Sectors
Not applicable.
Employability Skills
This unit contains employability skills. |
Licensing Information
Not applicable.