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Evidence Guide: AVIY4059 - Pilot a helicopter during rappelling operations

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AVIY4059 - Pilot a helicopter during rappelling operations

What evidence can you provide to prove your understanding of each of the following citeria?

Plan rappelling operations

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Tasking requirements are identified, including operational variations

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Crew and equipment required to ensure safe achievement of task are determined

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Helicopter performance data is interpreted and calculated to ensure suitability of aircraft for rappelling operations

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Transit, rappelling operation communications and recovery is planned in accordance with workplace procedures

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Operations at rappelling site including obstructions, terrain and any factors that may adversely affect deployment, are planned

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Abnormal and emergency rappelling situation contingency procedures are planned

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Conduct pre-flight briefings

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Rappelling operational requirements are briefed and confirmed

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Location, terrain features (sea state as applicable) and forecast weather conditions are obtained and confirmed

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Timings, route/s, airspeeds and altitudes are confirmed

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Relevant personnel are briefed about pilot, crew and rappelling personnel responsibilities and communication procedures

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Abnormal and emergency rappelling situation contingency procedures are briefed

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Operate helicopter

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Adequacy of hover power margin and control limits to perform rappelling operations is checked and maintained

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Site inspection, approach and hover heading are determined in accordance with operational requirements

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Descent and approach are controlled to terminate over rappelling site

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Control is applied to helicopter to maintain position over rappelling site

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Obstacle clearances to obstructions, constructions and terrain are maintained during deployment and/or retrieval operation

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Effective communications with crew and relevant personnel are maintained during operation

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Safety and security of passengers and/or cargo is managed

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Rappelling ropes are recovered and/or detached, and site is vacated in accordance with workplace procedures

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Manage abnormal and emergency situations

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Helicopter control is maintained

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Abnormal and/or emergency situations are identified and managed

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Rappelling equipment/personnel are safely jettisoned (as required) when flight safety or hover stability is compromised

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Conduct post-flight briefings

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Operating procedures and flight outcomes are reviewed and analysed

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Effectiveness, efficiency and performance of equipment is analysed and reported

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Inspection, servicing and stowage of rappelling equipment is organised/confirmed

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Assessed

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Instructions to Assessors

Evidence Guide

ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1

Plan rappelling operations

1.1

Tasking requirements are identified, including operational variations

1.2

Crew and equipment required to ensure safe achievement of task are determined

1.3

Helicopter performance data is interpreted and calculated to ensure suitability of aircraft for rappelling operations

1.4

Transit, rappelling operation communications and recovery is planned in accordance with workplace procedures

1.5

Operations at rappelling site including obstructions, terrain and any factors that may adversely affect deployment, are planned

1.6

Abnormal and emergency rappelling situation contingency procedures are planned

2

Conduct pre-flight briefings

2.1

Rappelling operational requirements are briefed and confirmed

2.2

Location, terrain features (sea state as applicable) and forecast weather conditions are obtained and confirmed

2.3

Timings, route/s, airspeeds and altitudes are confirmed

2.4

Relevant personnel are briefed about pilot, crew and rappelling personnel responsibilities and communication procedures

2.5

Abnormal and emergency rappelling situation contingency procedures are briefed

3

Operate helicopter

3.1

Adequacy of hover power margin and control limits to perform rappelling operations is checked and maintained

3.2

Site inspection, approach and hover heading are determined in accordance with operational requirements

3.3

Descent and approach are controlled to terminate over rappelling site

3.4

Control is applied to helicopter to maintain position over rappelling site

3.5

Obstacle clearances to obstructions, constructions and terrain are maintained during deployment and/or retrieval operation

3.6

Effective communications with crew and relevant personnel are maintained during operation

3.7

Safety and security of passengers and/or cargo is managed

3.8

Rappelling ropes are recovered and/or detached, and site is vacated in accordance with workplace procedures

4

Manage abnormal and emergency situations

4.1

Helicopter control is maintained

4.2

Abnormal and/or emergency situations are identified and managed

4.3

Rappelling equipment/personnel are safely jettisoned (as required) when flight safety or hover stability is compromised

5

Conduct post-flight briefings

5.1

Operating procedures and flight outcomes are reviewed and analysed

5.2

Effectiveness, efficiency and performance of equipment is analysed and reported

5.3

Inspection, servicing and stowage of rappelling equipment is organised/confirmed

Required Skills and Knowledge

ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1

Plan rappelling operations

1.1

Tasking requirements are identified, including operational variations

1.2

Crew and equipment required to ensure safe achievement of task are determined

1.3

Helicopter performance data is interpreted and calculated to ensure suitability of aircraft for rappelling operations

1.4

Transit, rappelling operation communications and recovery is planned in accordance with workplace procedures

1.5

Operations at rappelling site including obstructions, terrain and any factors that may adversely affect deployment, are planned

1.6

Abnormal and emergency rappelling situation contingency procedures are planned

2

Conduct pre-flight briefings

2.1

Rappelling operational requirements are briefed and confirmed

2.2

Location, terrain features (sea state as applicable) and forecast weather conditions are obtained and confirmed

2.3

Timings, route/s, airspeeds and altitudes are confirmed

2.4

Relevant personnel are briefed about pilot, crew and rappelling personnel responsibilities and communication procedures

2.5

Abnormal and emergency rappelling situation contingency procedures are briefed

3

Operate helicopter

3.1

Adequacy of hover power margin and control limits to perform rappelling operations is checked and maintained

3.2

Site inspection, approach and hover heading are determined in accordance with operational requirements

3.3

Descent and approach are controlled to terminate over rappelling site

3.4

Control is applied to helicopter to maintain position over rappelling site

3.5

Obstacle clearances to obstructions, constructions and terrain are maintained during deployment and/or retrieval operation

3.6

Effective communications with crew and relevant personnel are maintained during operation

3.7

Safety and security of passengers and/or cargo is managed

3.8

Rappelling ropes are recovered and/or detached, and site is vacated in accordance with workplace procedures

4

Manage abnormal and emergency situations

4.1

Helicopter control is maintained

4.2

Abnormal and/or emergency situations are identified and managed

4.3

Rappelling equipment/personnel are safely jettisoned (as required) when flight safety or hover stability is compromised

5

Conduct post-flight briefings

5.1

Operating procedures and flight outcomes are reviewed and analysed

5.2

Effectiveness, efficiency and performance of equipment is analysed and reported

5.3

Inspection, servicing and stowage of rappelling equipment is organised/confirmed

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements, performance criteria and range of conditions on at least one occasion and include:

adapting to differences in equipment and operating environment in accordance with standard operating procedures

applying precautions and required action to minimise, control or eliminate identified hazards

applying relevant helicopter aeronautical knowledge

applying reporting procedures for identified problems

communicating effectively with others

completing relevant documentation

conducting pre-flight and post-flight rappelling operations briefings and debriefings including all sub-tasks:

fast rappelling considerations

rappelling considerations

unprepared helicopter landing sites

confined areas

unknown landing sites

pinnacles

embarked/sea platforms (as required)

marine environments (as required)

following relevant legislation and workplace procedures

identifying and assessing vertical, horizontal and relative spatial distances in relation to aircraft fuselage, rotor system, mission and/or operational stores and equipment with regard to potential obstacles to flight safety

identifying and correctly using relevant equipment

identifying and justifying a decision to operate a helicopter during rappelling operations

implementing contingency plans

implementing work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) procedures and relevant regulations

interpreting hover performance and power available/power required from graphs/charts

maintaining situational awareness

managing abnormal and emergency situations during rappelling operations:

aircraft system failure or malfunction

rappelling and rappelling equipment malfunction or failure

injury to rappelling/rappelling personnel

degraded environmental conditions

modifying activities depending on workplace contingencies, situations and environments

monitoring and anticipating operational problems and hazards and take appropriate action

monitoring work activities in terms of planned schedule

operating electronic communications equipment to required protocol

reacting appropriately to avoid hazardous situations and/or dangerous situations that pose risks to safety of flight and personnel

reading, interpreting and following relevant regulations, instructions, procedures, information and signs

selecting and using required personal protective equipment conforming to industry and WHS/OHS standards

solving problems associated with operating a helicopter during rappelling operations

using instruments to monitor helicopter performance during rappelling operations

working collaboratively with others

working systematically with required attention to detail without injury to self or others, or damage to goods or equipment.

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

aircraft performance calculations (for all phases of flight)

CASR Part 61 Manual of Standards Schedule 3 Aeronautical Knowledge relevant to helicopter roping or rappelling operations

communications procedure and terminology applicable to rappelling operations

control effectiveness in all phases of flight

engine performance checks for helicopter type to be flown

flight rules and legislation applicable to rappelling operations

functions and effects of all aircraft controls and instruments

hazards, limitations and problems that can occur when operating an aircraft during rappelling operations

helicopter dimensions

human factors applicable to roping/rappelling operations:

crew coordination

dehydration and effects on pilot cognitive function

fatigue and situational awareness

stress and short-term, long-term impact

drugs including over-the-counter

spatial orientation and illusions

in a Defence context, relevant Defence Orders and Instructions

internal and external load limitations for helicopter type to be flown including weight and balance consideration

meteorological requirements for roping/rappelling operations

operational inspections

operational planning and risk management processes for rappelling operations

pre- and post-flight inspection requirements

principles of aerodynamics

relevant sections of Civil Aviation Safety Regulations and Civil Aviation Orders

relevant WHS/OHS and environmental procedures and regulations

rappelling and/or fast roping operational planning requirements:

fast roping considerations

rappelling considerations

unprepared helicopter landing sites

confined areas

unknown landing sites

pinnacles

embarked/sea platforms

marine environments

rappelling and/or fast rope attaching point limitations

rappelling and/or fast roping operational flight techniques:

low-level flight handling

deployment and recovery procedures

abnormal and emergency handling techniques.

Range Statement

Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment.

Airborne rappelling operations includes one or more of the following variations:

single or multiple rappellers

basic airborne rappelling

advanced airborne rappelling

airborne fast roping