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Evidence Guide: PUAFIR212B - Rappel from helicopter

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PUAFIR212B - Rappel from helicopter

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

Prepare operational rappel equipment

  1. Rappel equipment is selected and prepared in accordance with the organisation's requirements
  2. Appropriate rappel and safety equipment is donned in accordance with the organisation's requirements
  3. Pre flight checks on clothing and equipment are undertaken in accordance with the organisation's requirements
  4. Damage to rappel or safety equipment is reported to the relevant supervisor for repair, replacement or disposal
Rappel equipment is selected and prepared in accordance with the organisation's requirements

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Appropriate rappel and safety equipment is donned in accordance with the organisation's requirements

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Pre flight checks on clothing and equipment are undertaken in accordance with the organisation's requirements

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Damage to rappel or safety equipment is reported to the relevant supervisor for repair, replacement or disposal

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Load rappel personnel and equipment intohelicopter

  1. Rappel personnel, rappel and operational equipment is weighed and recorded
  2. Pilot is informed of weights
  3. Equipment is secured into helicopter under pilot's or flight crew member's supervision
  4. Seat position is assumed and seatbelt secured
  5. Instructions are obtained from pre-mission brief with clarification of objectives and procedures sought where required
  6. Pre-flight safety brief is conducted
Rappel personnel, rappel and operational equipment is weighed and recorded

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Pilot is informed of weights

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Equipment is secured into helicopter under pilot's or flight crew member's supervision

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Seat position is assumed and seatbelt secured

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Instructions are obtained from pre-mission brief with clarification of objectives and procedures sought where required

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Pre-flight safety brief is conducted

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Prepare to rappel from hovering helicopter

  1. Rappel rope is attached and checked by dispatcher
  2. Movement to helicopter skids is undertaken as directed by dispatcher
  3. Pre-descent checks are conducted in accordance with the organisation's requirements
  4. Emergencyprocedures are conducted as required
  5. Rappel rope is disconnected by rappeller and landing area is cleared in accordance with the organisation's requirements
  6. Dispatcher emergency commands are responded to in accordance with the organisation's requirements
Rappel rope is attached and checked by dispatcher

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Movement to helicopter skids is undertaken as directed by dispatcher

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Pre-descent checks are conducted in accordance with the organisation's requirements

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Emergencyprocedures are conducted as required

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Rappel rope is disconnected by rappeller and landing area is cleared in accordance with the organisation's requirements

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Dispatcher emergency commands are responded to in accordance with the organisation's requirements

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Rappel from hovering helicopter

  1. Departure from skids is performed as per dispatcher commands and the organisation's procedures
  2. Rappel rope descent is in accordance with the organisation's requirements
  3. Landing is conducted in accordance with the organisation's requirements
  4. Rappel rope is disconnected and landing area cleared in accordance with the organisation's requirements
  5. Emergency procedures are conducted as required
  6. Dispatcher emergency commands are responded to in accordance with the organisation's requirements
Departure from skids is performed as per dispatcher commands and the organisation's procedures

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Rappel rope descent is in accordance with the organisation's requirements

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Landing is conducted in accordance with the organisation's requirements

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Rappel rope is disconnected and landing area cleared in accordance with the organisation's requirements

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Emergency procedures are conducted as required

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Dispatcher emergency commands are responded to in accordance with the organisation's requirements

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Retrieve rappel and fire fighting equipment

  1. Area is cleared in preparation for retrieval of rappel and firefighting equipment in accordance with the organisation's requirements
  2. Equipment is connected and retrieval is conducted in accordance with the organisation's requirements
Area is cleared in preparation for retrieval of rappel and firefighting equipment in accordance with the organisation's requirements

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Equipment is connected and retrieval is conducted in accordance with the organisation's requirements

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Perform maintenance on rappel equipment

  1. Equipment is inspected and required maintenance performed in accordance with the organisation's or manufacturer's requirements
  2. Damage to fire and rappel equipment is reported to relevant supervisor for repair, replacement or disposal
Equipment is inspected and required maintenance performed in accordance with the organisation's or manufacturer's requirements

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Damage to fire and rappel equipment is reported to relevant supervisor for repair, replacement or disposal

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Load rappel personnel and equipment into helicopter

  1. Rappel personnel, rappel and operational equipment are weighed and recorded.
  2. Pilot is informed of weights.
  3. Equipment is secured into helicopter under pilot or flight crew member supervision.
  4. Seat position is assumed and seatbelt secured.
  5. Pre-mission briefing instructions are obtained from operations officer or rappel crew leader and clarification of objectives and procedures is sought where required.
  6. Pre-flight safety briefing is obtained from pilot or aircrew.
Rappel personnel, rappel and operational equipment are weighed and recorded.

Completed
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Pilot is informed of weights.

Completed
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Equipment is secured into helicopter under pilot or flight crew member supervision.

Completed
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Seat position is assumed and seatbelt secured.

Completed
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Pre-mission briefing instructions are obtained from operations officer or rappel crew leader and clarification of objectives and procedures is sought where required.

Completed
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Pre-flight safety briefing is obtained from pilot or aircrew.

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Retrieve rappel and firefighting equipment

  1. Area is cleared in preparation for retrieval of rappel and firefighting equipment in accordance with organisational requirements.
  2. Equipment is connected and retrieval is conducted in accordance with organisational requirements.
Area is cleared in preparation for retrieval of rappel and firefighting equipment in accordance with organisational requirements.

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Equipment is connected and retrieval is conducted in accordance with organisational requirements.

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Instructions to Assessors

Evidence Guide

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, Required Skills and Knowledge, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package.

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

Assessment must confirm the ability to:

operate in accordance with work health and safety procedures, legislative and operational guidelines

implement correct procedures and techniques for sequencing and controlling rappelling, braking, landing and disconnecting

follow pre-rappel checks and equipment donning procedures

undertake appropriate communication processes with crew persons and rappel dispatcher including demonstration of emergency hand signals

apply equipment maintenance and inspection techniques for all rappel equipment

apply relevant workplace and organisational procedures including codes of practice, hazard policy and emergency procedures, procedures relating to safe use of equipment, housekeeping procedures

adhere to briefing instructions

take action promptly – report accidents and incidents within regulatory and organisational requirements

complete work systematically in accordance with safe operating procedures to minimise risk of injury to self, others or damage to equipment

Consistency in performance

Competency should be demonstrated over time in a range of actual or simulated workplace environments.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Context of assessment

Competency should be assessed verbally and by multiple practical demonstrations in a number of scenarios.

All rappel operations are conducted under pilot and rappel dispatcher supervision. Each rappel descent once commenced is conducted without supervision.

Specific resources for assessment

Access is required to:

rappelling equipment and materials

personal protective and safety equipment

area to conduct operations

helicopter/s

briefing reports and organisational procedural documentation

appropriate personnel

emergency information

Method of assessment

In a public safety environment assessment is usually conducted via direct observation in a training environment or in the workplace via subject matter supervision and/or mentoring, which is typically recorded in a competency workbook.

Assessment is completed using appropriately qualified assessors who select the most appropriate method of assessment.

Assessment may occur in an operational environment or in an agency-approved simulated work environment. Forms of assessment that are typically used include:

direct observation

interviewing the candidate

journals and workplace documentation

third party reports from supervisors

written or oral questions

Required Skills and Knowledge

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

Required Skills

operate rappel equipment in accordance with organisational operational procedures

operate safely around a helicopter

Required Knowledge

characteristics and operating principles of rappel equipment

documentation requirements and reporting arrangements

emergency procedures

factors that can effect rappel descents including canopy height, slope, vegetation type, wind

helicopter rappelling for the purpose of remote area fire suppression and training

key roles and relevant responsibilities of helicopter crew including rappel dispatcher

organisational operational rappel policy

organisational requirements for rappel and safety equipment

relevant regulations

safe work practices when working in or around helicopters

types of helicopters used by the agency for conducting rappelling operations

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.

Rappel equipment must include:

agency coveralls, protective helmet, earmuffs, chin strap, goggles

agency specific descender devices and safety devices

full body harness

hook knife

rappel gloves

static Kernmantle rappel ropes

steel karabiner

Air crew may include:

co-pilot

rappel dispatcher

other member of the air crew

Emergency may include:

aborted operation

damaged or kinked rope

descent or landing injury

emergency retrieval

engine failure

loss of rappel control during descent

rappel rope caught in tree

rappeller caught in tree