NTISthis.com

Evidence Guide: DEFCA013 - Perform a team free fall parachute descent

Student: __________________________________________________

Signature: _________________________________________________

Tips for gathering evidence to demonstrate your skills

The important thing to remember when gathering evidence is that the more evidence the better - that is, the more evidence you gather to demonstrate your skills, the more confident an assessor can be that you have learned the skills not just at one point in time, but are continuing to apply and develop those skills (as opposed to just learning for the test!). Furthermore, one piece of evidence that you collect will not usualy demonstrate all the required criteria for a unit of competency, whereas multiple overlapping pieces of evidence will usually do the trick!

From the Wiki University

 

DEFCA013 - Perform a team free fall parachute descent

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

Prepare for a team free fall parachute descent with combat equipment

  1. Instructions to conduct a team 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.
  4. Conduct of the descent is rehearsed with team members prior to boarding the aircraft.
Instructions to conduct a team free fall parachute descent are received and details are confirmed with supervisor as necessary.

Completed
Date:

Teacher:
Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

Completed
Date:

Teacher:
Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

Completed
Date:

Teacher:
Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Conduct of the descent is rehearsed with team members prior to boarding the aircraft.

Completed
Date:

Teacher:
Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Complete on board aircraft procedures with combat equipment

  1. Aircraft is boarded, and self and equipment are positioned and secured in accordance with standard procedures.
  2. Verbal and nonverbal communication is used effectively with other personnel on board.
  3. On board procedures and individual safety checksare 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.

Completed
Date:

Teacher:
Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Verbal and nonverbal communication is used effectively with other personnel on board.

Completed
Date:

Teacher:
Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

Completed
Date:

Teacher:
Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Exit from the aircraft and descend by free fall as a member of a team while carrying combat equipment

  1. Approved team techniques are used to exit the aircraft.
  2. Stability in free fall flight is established and maintained while carrying combat equipment.
  3. When necessary, instability is recovered during exit and free fall team environment, while carrying combat equipment.
  4. Relative position within the team is established and maintained while carrying combat equipment.
  5. Situational awareness is appropriately maintained during day and night descents.
  6. Individual and team free fall positions and manoeuvres are carried out in accordance with standard procedures.
  7. Effective verbal and nonverbal communication is used with other paratroopers as required.
Approved team techniques are used to exit the aircraft.

Completed
Date:

Teacher:
Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stability in free fall flight is established and maintained while carrying combat equipment.

Completed
Date:

Teacher:
Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

When necessary, instability is recovered during exit and free fall team environment, while carrying combat equipment.

Completed
Date:

Teacher:
Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Relative position within the team is established and maintained while carrying combat equipment.

Completed
Date:

Teacher:
Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Situational awareness is appropriately maintained during day and night descents.

Completed
Date:

Teacher:
Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

Completed
Date:

Teacher:
Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Effective verbal and nonverbal communication is used with other paratroopers as required.

Completed
Date:

Teacher:
Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Control a ramair canopy descent as a member of a team while carrying combat equipment

  1. Parachute is activated to open at a designated time or height in accordance with standard procedures.
  2. Relevant drills are conducted to detect and rectify malfunctions and routine opening problems, in accordance with standard procedures.
  3. Team leader and team members are identified after canopy opening during day and night descents.
  4. Team day and night descent are maintained using canopy control and manoeuvre techniques in accordance with standard procedures.
  5. Controllability checks and malfunction drills are conducted in accordance with standard procedures.
  6. 4.5 Contingency and emergency situations are assessed and the correct drills are while carrying combat equipment are applied to rectify the situation.
Parachute is activated to open at a designated time or height in accordance with standard procedures.

Completed
Date:

Teacher:
Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

Completed
Date:

Teacher:
Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Team leader and team members are identified after canopy opening during day and night descents.

Completed
Date:

Teacher:
Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Team day and night descent are maintained using canopy control and manoeuvre techniques in accordance with standard procedures.

Completed
Date:

Teacher:
Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Controllability checks and malfunction drills are conducted in accordance with standard procedures.

Completed
Date:

Teacher:
Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4.5 Contingency and emergency situations are assessed and the correct drills are while carrying combat equipment are applied to rectify the situation.

Completed
Date:

Teacher:
Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Land on a drop zone as a member of a team while carrying combat equipment

  1. Designated drop zone marking and wind indicators for day and night descents 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 in accordance with standard procedures.
  4. Landing is completed safely by day and night for a team descent in accordance with environmental conditions and standard procedures.
  5. Emergency landings drills with combat equipment are completed in accordance with standard procedures.
  6. Harness release and drag procedures are applied in accordance with standard procedures and drop zone is cleared without adversely affecting other team members.
Designated drop zone marking and wind indicators for day and night descents are identified and target approach is planned.

Completed
Date:

Teacher:
Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Target approach techniques are applied in accordance with standard procedures.

Completed
Date:

Teacher:
Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Combat equipment is lowered at the correct height during approach in accordance with standard procedures.

Completed
Date:

Teacher:
Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Landing is completed safely by day and night for a team descent in accordance with environmental conditions and standard procedures.

Completed
Date:

Teacher:
Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Emergency landings drills with combat equipment are completed in accordance with standard procedures.

Completed
Date:

Teacher:
Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Harness release and drag procedures are applied in accordance with standard procedures and drop zone is cleared without adversely affecting other team members.

Completed
Date:

Teacher:
Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Complete free fall post descent procedures

  1. Performance during team free fall parachute descent is reviewed.
  2. Documentation is completed accurately and clearly in accordance with standard procedures.
Performance during team free fall parachute descent is reviewed.

Completed
Date:

Teacher:
Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Documentation is completed accurately and clearly in accordance with standard procedures.

Completed
Date:

Teacher:
Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Assessed

Teacher: ___________________________________ Date: _________

Signature: ________________________________________________

Comments:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Instructions to Assessors

Evidence Guide

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

Assessment must confirm the ability to:

prepare for team free fall parachute descents ensuring appropriate parachute equipment is selected, inspected and fitted in accordance with standard procedures.

undertake day and night team free fall parachute descents in accordance with standard procedures and operational guidelines.

apply approved procedures, techniques and drills for exiting aircraft, free fall descent, canopy flight and landing as part of a team.

apply correct drills for contingency and emergency situations as part of a team.

Consistency in performance

Competency should be demonstrated over time and across a range of simulated or actual workplace situations. involving a number of team parachute descents carrying combat equipment, supported by simulated opening problems, malfunctions and other contingencies and emergencies.

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 as part of a team, carrying combat equipment, although due to safety limitations, assessment of the individual’s response to routine problems, malfunctions and other contingencies and emergencies will need to be undertaken in a simulated environment.

Specific resources for assessment

Access to:

aircraft with ramp and aircrew

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

situational awareness during free fall descent and canopy flight

exit techniques

free fall positions

activation drill

malfunction drills

canopy control techniques

landing techniques

emergency drills

problem solving skills to determine appropriate actions and remedy emergency situations

Required Knowledge

controllability checks

effect of environmental conditions on parachuting

contingency and emergency situations while carrying combat equipment

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

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

work health and safety (whs) regulations

operating procedures

procedure manuals

routine orders

written and verbal orders

Verbal and nonverbal 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:

fitting parachute equipment

performing drills or procedures directed by air crew or despatchers

safety checks

stop drop and aborted sortie procedures

Individual safety checks may include:

pin check

automatic activation device pin check

individual and team parachute equipment in aircraft

Authorised Personal may include:

air crew

dispatchers

Team techniques must include:

team from the ramp in single file by both day and night

Situational awareness may include:

monitoring altitude/height

monitoring the position of team members, other teams and other paratroopers

orientation to target, aircraft and other paratroopers

Individual and team free fall positions and manoeuvres may include:

back slide

box position

delta position

forward glide

hard arch/wide spread position

heading maintenance

poised pull position

team manoeuvres – single and in pairs

slow fall

fast fall

turns left and right

waveoff

Malfunctions may include:

a high speed malfunction

a low speed malfunction

Routine opening problems may include:

end cell closure

slider hang up below the cascades

pilot chute hesitation

premature brake release

twists

Canopy control and manoeuvre techniques may include:

flying mode

stalls

turns

Correct drills may include:

collision drill

emergency landing drill

entanglement drill

loss of stability drill

malfunction drill

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

Environmental conditions may include:

turbulence

variable altitude

variable temperatures

variable weather conditions

wind

day and night

Emergency landings may include: landing in or on

trees

water

wire

Drop zone may include:

known

foreign

land

water

Reviewing performance may include:

obtaining feedback from supervisors and individuals on parachuting performance

viewing video of flight and correcting faults

Documentation may include:

descents folder

paratrooper log card