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Evidence Guide: DEFCA008B - Perform an individual static line parachute descent

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DEFCA008B - Perform an individual static line parachute descent

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

Prepare for static line parachute descent

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

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Appropriate parachute equipment is selected, inspected for serviceability and fitted 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
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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Exit from the aircraft and descend

  1. Aircraft is exited using approved techniques
  2. Canopy is controlled using basic flight and canopy control techniques
  3. Situational awareness is maintained
  4. Verbal and non-verbal communication is used with other paratroopers as required
  5. Relevant drills are conducted to detect and rectify malfunctions in accordance with standard procedures
  6. Emergency situations are assessed and correct drills are applied to rectify the situation
Aircraft is exited using approved techniques

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Canopy is controlled using basic flight and canopy control techniques

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Situational awareness is maintained

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

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Relevant drills are conducted to detect and rectify malfunctions in accordance with standard procedures

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Emergency situations are assessed and correct drills are applied to rectify the situation

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Land on a drop zone

  1. Designated drop zone is identified
  2. Landing techniques are applied in accordance with standard procedures
  3. Landing is completed in accordance with environmental conditions
  4. Emergency landing is completed as required, in accordance with standard procedures
  5. Harness release and drag procedures are applied in accordance with standard procedures, and drop zone is cleared
Designated drop zone is identified

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Landing techniques are applied in accordance with standard procedures

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Landing is completed in accordance with environmental conditions

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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 static line post descent procedures

  1. Post descent de-servicing of parachute equipment is conducted in accordance with standard procedures
  2. Performance during the individual static line 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 static line 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 three solo static line parachute descents from an aircraft at an altitude below 3 000 feet above ground level

correctly demonstrate the following exit techniques from a door or ramp:

as an individual controlled by a despatcher

as part of a group undertaking a continuous exit controlled by a despatcher

as part of a group undertaking simultaneous exits 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, supported by simulated malfunctions and 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, 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, 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.

Specific resources for assessment

Access to:

aircraft and aircrew

parachutes and personal equipment suitable air space

suitable land drop zone

parachute training facilities that provide adequate simulation

parachute packing facilities including pack tables

communications equipment

transport to and from airport and drop zone

other administrative support.

Required Skills and Knowledge

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 drills

canopy control techniques

design, characteristics, construction and capabilities of parachutes

effect of environmental conditions on parachuting

exit techniques

harness release and drag procedures

health and safety hazards of parachuting

individual and team safety checks

inspection procedure/routine

landing techniques

malfunction drills

paratrooper log card

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.

Parachute equipment may include

Live drop parachute and reserve parachute

Personal apparel:

boots

clothing

helmet

Standard procedures may include

Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) manuals and regulations

Job guides, other publications

Manufacturers' handbooks, industry specifications and technical instructions

Occupational health and safety (OH&S) regulations

Operating procedures

Organisational instructions and procedures

Procedure manuals

Routine Orders

Written and verbal orders

Verbal and non-verbal communication may include

Aircraft visual and audible warning devices

Hand signals

Radio communications

Voice commands

On board procedures may include

Safety checks

Fitting parachuting equipment

Carrying out drills or procedures directed by air crew or despatchers

Stop drop and aborted sortie procedures

Individual safety checks may include

Checking individual parachute 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:

two seconds apart controlled exit

one second apart continuous exit

simultaneous exit from both doors by day

Basic flight and canopy control techniques may include

Exit position

Awareness count

Canopy inspection

Using risers to steer

Maintaining parachute position

Assessing drift

Situational awareness may include

All round observation

Monitoring altitude/height

Monitoring the position of other paratroopers

Obstacles on the drop zone

Malfunctions may include

Complete malfunction:

broken static line

broken static line cable

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

Twist drill

Deploying the reserve parachute

Emergency landing on or in buildings, vehicles, trees, wire and water

Entanglement

Drop zone may include

Known or designated landing areas

Open country

Landing 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

Emergency landing may include landing in or on

Buildings

Trees

Vehicles

Water

Wire

Other hazards

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 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

Paratrooper log card