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Evidence Guide: DEFCA007B - Perform an individual free fall parachute descent carrying combat equipment

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DEFCA007B - Perform an individual free fall parachute descent carrying combat equipment

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

Prepare for free fall parachute descent

  1. Instructions to conduct a free fall parachute descent are received and details are confirmed with supervisor as necessary
  2. Appropriate equipment is selected, inspected for serviceability, fitted and packed, in accordance with standard procedures
  3. Unserviceable equipment is quarantined and reported, in accordance with standard procedures
Instructions to conduct a free fall parachute descent are received and details are confirmed with supervisor as necessary

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Appropriate equipment is selected, inspected for serviceability, fitted and packed, in accordance with standard procedures

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Unserviceable equipment is quarantined and reported, in accordance with standard procedures

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Complete on board aircraft procedures

  1. Aircraft is boarded, and self and equipment are positioned and secured, in accordance with standard procedures
  2. Verbal and non-verbal communication is used effectively with other personnel on board
  3. On board procedures and individual safety checks are carried out when instructed by authorised personnel, in accordance with standard procedures
  4. Signs and symptoms of altitude induced conditions in self and others are monitored and any anomalies are reported to supervisor
Aircraft is boarded, and self and equipment are positioned and secured, in accordance with standard procedures

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Verbal and non-verbal communication is used effectively with other personnel on board

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On board procedures and individual safety checks are carried out when instructed by authorised personnel, in accordance with standard procedures

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Signs and symptoms of altitude induced conditions in self and others are monitored and any anomalies are reported to supervisor

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Exit from the aircraft and descend by free fall

  1. Aircraft is exited using approved techniques within permitted tolerances
  2. Stability in free fall flight is established and maintained
  3. When necessary, instability is recovered during exit and free fall
  4. Situational awareness is maintained
  5. Individual free fall positions and manoeuvres are carried out in accordance with standard procedures
  6. Verbal and non-verbal communication is used to communicate effectively with other paratroopers as required
Aircraft is exited using approved techniques within permitted tolerances

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Stability in free fall flight is established and maintained

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When necessary, instability is recovered during exit and free fall

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Situational awareness is maintained

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Individual free fall positions and manoeuvres are carried out in accordance with standard procedures

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Verbal and non-verbal communication is used to communicate effectively with other paratroopers as required

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Control a ram-air canopy descent

  1. Parachute is activated to open at a designated time or height in accordance standard procedures
  2. Relevant drills are conducted to detect and rectify activation malfunctions, and routine opening problems, in accordance with procedures
  3. Descent is controlled using canopy control and manoeuvre techniques
  4. Controllability checks and malfunction drills are conducted as required
  5. Contingency and emergency situations are assessed and the correct drills are applied to rectify the situation
Parachute is activated to open at a designated time or height in accordance standard procedures

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Relevant drills are conducted to detect and rectify activation malfunctions, and routine opening problems, in accordance with procedures

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Descent is controlled using canopy control and manoeuvre techniques

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Controllability checks and malfunction drills are conducted as required

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Contingency and emergency situations are assessed and the correct drills are applied to rectify the situation

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Land on a drop zone

  1. Designated drop zone marking and wind indicators are identified and target approach is planned
  2. Target approach techniques are applied in accordance with standard procedures
  3. Combat equipment is lowered at the correct height during approach as required, and in accordance with standard procedures
  4. Landing is completed, in accordance with environmental conditions and to the degree of accuracy required
  5. Emergency landing is completed, as required, in accordance with standard procedures
  6. Harness release and drag procedures are applied in accordance with standard procedures and drop zone is cleared
Designated drop zone marking and wind indicators are identified and target approach is planned

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Target approach techniques are applied in accordance with standard procedures

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Combat equipment is lowered at the correct height during approach as required, and in accordance with standard procedures

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Landing is completed, in accordance with environmental conditions and to the degree of accuracy required

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Emergency landing is completed, as required, in accordance with standard procedures

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Harness release and drag procedures are applied in accordance with standard procedures and drop zone is cleared

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Complete free fall post descent procedures

  1. Post descent de-servicing of parachute equipment is conducted in accordance with standard procedures
  2. Performance during the individual free fall parachute descent is reviewed
  3. Documentation is completed accurately and clearly in accordance with standard procedures
Post descent de-servicing of parachute equipment is conducted in accordance with standard procedures

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Performance during the individual free fall parachute descent is reviewed

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Documentation is completed accurately and clearly in accordance with standard procedures

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Instructions to Assessors

Evidence Guide

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

Assessment must confirm the ability to:

perform nine solo free fall parachute descents from an aircraft at an altitude below 12 000 feet above ground level

demonstrate parachute activation at varying heights from the ground with at least one activation occurring within 10 seconds of exiting the aircraft

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

demonstrate correct servicing, fitting and setting of:

automatic activation device

altimeter

audible altitude warning device

personal apparel

parachute

demonstrate the following individual free fall manoeuvres:

box position

poised pull position

forward glide

back slide

turns left and right

hard arch/wide spread position

wave-off

identify and respond to the following activation malfunctions:

a high speed malfunction (hard pull, floating ripcord handle, complete malfunction, pilot chute in tow, bag lock, horseshoe malfunction, streamer and premature release of the three rings)

a low speed malfunction (line over, slider hang-up above the cascades, broken suspension line, pilot chute over or in the front cell, rip or tear in canopy, brake lock, broken steering line and two canopies flying)

demonstrate the following canopy control and manoeuvre techniques:

turns (full glide, half brake depression, half brake fly off, full brake, rear riser and front riser)

stalls (steady state and dynamic) and stall recovery

flying modes (full glide, half brakes, full brakes, front riser, rear riser)

demonstrate the correct drills for an emergency landing on or in buildings, trees, wire and water.

Permitted tolerances are:

achieving stability within 1 000 feet of exiting the aircraft

achieving stability within 1 000 feet of becoming unstable during free fall

completing exits with a deviation of no more than 45 degrees off the aircraft heading

completing turns are within 45 degrees of the specified heading

conducting forward glide for a minimum of 5 seconds with no more than a 45 degrees deviation off the specified heading

landing safely within 25 metres of the target

pulling the ripcord within 250 feet of the planned opening height with a deviation of no more than 45 degrees off the specified heading.

Consistency in performance

Competency must be demonstrated over a minimum of nine solo parachute descents carrying combat equipment supported by simulated opening problems, malfunctions and other contingencies and emergencies that could be expected in the workplace.

Assessment should be conducted in a timeframe and in a range of contexts and conditions that allows for evidence to be gathered on the correct application of free fall parachute skills and techniques 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 free fall parachute descents carrying combat equipment, although due to safety limitations, assessment of the individual's response to routine opening problems, malfunctions and other contingencies and emergencies will need to be undertaken in a simulated environment.

Specific resources for assessment

Access to:

aircraft and air

crew

parachutes

suitable air space

suitable land drop zone

parachute training facilities that provides adequate simulation

parachute packing facilities/matted undercover area

communications equipment

transport to and from airport and drop zone.

Required Skills and Knowledge

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

Required Skills

communicate effectively

interpret instructions

provide reports and appropriate documentation

situational awareness

Required Knowledge

activation and malfunction drills

application of problem solving procedures

canopy control techniques

controllability checks

design, characteristics, construction and capabilities of free fall parachutes

effect of environmental conditions on parachuting

effects of turbulence on the canopy

exit techniques

free fall positions and manoeuvres

health and safety hazards of parachuting

inspection procedure/routine

landing techniques

log books and descent folders

malfunction and emergency drills

safety checks

signs, symptoms and treatment of:

decompression illness

hyperventilation

hypothermia

hypoxia

stability recovery procedures

theory of flight and canopy control

verbal and non-verbal communication

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

night vision equipment

personal radio

personal weapon and sling

operational sustainment requirements including:

ammunition

spare clothing and field equipment

rations

water

weapon sleeve

Parachute equipment:

altimeter

audible altitude warning device

automatic activation device

hook knife

live drop parachute and reserve parachute

personal apparel:

boots

coveralls or field uniform

gloves

goggles

helmet

Inspecting equipment for serviceability include

Servicing parachute instruments

Setting parachute instruments

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 markers

Plot boards

Radio communications

Voice commands

On board procedures may include

Exit procedures

Fitting of parachuting and combat equipment

Performing drills or procedures directed by air crew or despatchers

Safety checks

Stop drop and aborted sortie procedures

Individual safety checks may include

Arming the automatic activation device

Automatic activation device pin checks

Individual parachute equipment checks in aircraft

Altitude induced conditions may include

Decompression illness

Hyperventilation

Hypothermia

Hypoxia

Approved techniques to exit the aircraft may include

From the ramp:

back off

dive

pivot

From the side door:

back off

dive

pivot

Permitted tolerances include

Achieving stability within 1 000 feet of exiting the aircraft

Achieving stability within 1 000 feet of becoming unstable during free fall

Completing exits with a deviation of no more than 45 degrees off the aircraft heading

Completing turns within 45 degrees of the specified heading

Conducting forward glide and the track for a minimum of 5 seconds with no more than a 45 degrees deviation off the specified heading

Landing safely within 25 metres of the target

Pulling the ripcord within 250 feet of the planned opening height above ground level with a deviation of no more than 45 degrees off the specified heading

Situational awareness may include

Monitoring altitude/height

Orientation to target and/or aircraft

Position of other paratroopers

Individual free fall positions and manoeuvres may include

Back slide

Box position

Delta position

Fast fall

Forward glide

Hard arch/wide spread position

Heading maintenance

Poised pull position

Slow fall

Turns left and right

Wave-off

Activation malfunctions may include

A high speed malfunction:

bag lock

complete malfunction

hard pull

horseshoe malfunction

floating ripcord handle

pilot chute in tow

premature release of the three rings

streamer

A low speed malfunction:

brake lock

broken steering line

broken suspension line

line over

pilot chute over front cell

rip or tear in canopy

slider hang-up above the cascades

two canopies flying

Routine opening problems may include

End cell closure

Pilot chute hesitation

Premature brake release

Slider hang up below the cascades

Twists

Canopy control and manoeuvre techniques may include

Flying mode:

half brakes

full brakes

full glide

front riser/trim tab

rear riser

Stalls:

dynamic

steady state

Turns:

full glide

half brake depression

half brake fly off

full brake

front riser

rear riser

Controllability checks include checking

If canopy requires more than 50% opposite toggle to counter a turn

If canopy stalls/collapses after conducting left or right 90 degree full glide turn

If canopy stalls prior to 50% brakes

Malfunction drills apply when

Canopy is deemed uncontrollable

Contingency and emergency situations include

Collisions:

in free fall

under canopy

Combat equipment moving or coming undone

Emergency abandoning of aircraft

Entanglements

Loss of stability on exit or in free fall

Tumbling and somersaulting during free fall

Uncontrolled or involuntary turns in free fall

Drop zone marking and wind indicators may include

Alphanumeric marker panels

Geographic features

Smoke

Streamers and flags

Wind sock

Target approach techniques may include

High wind approach

Standard approach

Landing may include

Dynamic stall landing (flared landing)

Half brake parachute landing roll

Environmental conditions may include

Turbulence

Variable altitude

Variable temperatures

Variable weather conditions

Wind:

high

low

Emergency landing may include landing in or on

Buildings

Trees

Vehicles

Water

Wire

Drop zone may include

Known or designated

Land or water

Open country

Post descent de servicing may include

Cleaning parachute and equipment

Inspecting parachute and 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

Viewing video of flight and correcting faults

Documentation may include

Descents folder

Paratrooper log card