Application
This unit describes the skills required 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.
This unit was developed for Defence 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.
The skills and knowledge described in this unit must be applied within the legislative, regulatory and policy environment in which they are carried out. Organisational policies and procedures must be consulted and adhered to.
Those undertaking this unit would work independently and as part of a team under direct and/or indirect supervision. They would use discretion and judgement, and take responsibility for the quality of their outputs while performing specific tasks in a broad range of unpredictable contexts.
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENTS | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Elements describe the essential outcomes | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions section. |
1. Prepare for static line parachute descent carrying combat equipment | 1.1 Confirm instructions to conduct a static line parachute descent with combat equipment. 1.2 Select and fit equipment and inspect for serviceability. 1.3 Quarantine and report unserviceable equipment. |
2. Complete on board aircraft procedures carrying combat equipment | 2.1 Board aircraft with equipment and position and secure both self and equipment. 2.2 Communicate verbally and non-verbally with other personnel on board. 2.3 Carry out safety checks. |
3. Exit from the aircraft and descend carrying combat equipment | 3.1 Exit aircraft carrying combat equipment using approved techniques. 3.2 Conduct relevant drills to detect and rectify malfunctions. 3.3 Maintain situational awareness maintained during day or night descents. 3.4 Communicate verbally and non-verbally with other paratroopers as required. 3.5 Control canopy using basic flight and canopy control techniques. 3.6 Carry out in flight combat equipment drills. 3.7 Assess emergency situations and apply the correct drills to rectify the situation. |
4. Land on a drop zone with combat equipment | 4.1 Identify designated drop zone. 4.2 Lower combat equipment. 4.3 Apply landing and/or emergency landing techniques to land in accordance with environmental conditions. 4.4 Apply harness release and drag procedures. 4.5 Clear drop zone. |
5. Complete static line post descent procedures | 5.1 Review performance during the individual static line parachute descent. 5.2 Complete log card. |
Evidence of Performance
Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the candidate must demonstrate evidence of performance of the following on at least one occasion.
applying situational awareness during canopy flight
using exit techniques canopy control techniques landing techniques
carrying out basic flight drills malfunction drill
applying harness release and drag procedures
conducting individual safety checks
undertaking day or night static line parachute descents while carrying combat equipment
applying approved procedures, techniques and drills for exiting aircraft, canopy flight and landing while carrying combat equipment
applying correct drills for emergency situations while carrying combat equipment
Evidence of Knowledge
Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the depth of knowledge demonstrated must be appropriate to the job context of the candidate.
• emergency situations
Assessment Conditions
Competency should be demonstrated over time and across a range of simulated or actual workplace situations, including a number of individual static line parachute descents with combat equipment and including at least one night descent, supported by simulated malfunctions and other emergencies.
Competency must be assessed during the preparation and performance of actual static line parachute descents by day or night carrying combat equipment, although due to safety limitations, assessment of the individual’s response to malfunctions and other emergencies will need to be undertaken in a simulated environment.
Assessors must satisfy the NVR/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors.
Foundation Skills
The foundation skills demands of this unit have been mapped for alignment with the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF). The following tables outline the performance levels indicated for successful attainment of the unit.
Further information on ACSF and the foundation skills underpinning this unit can be found in the Foundation Skills Guide on the GSA website.
Competency Field
Military Skills