REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS |
This describes the essential knowledge and skills and their level required for this unit.
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Required knowledge:
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Relevant sections of Civil Aviation Safety Regulations and Civil Aviation Orders
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Relevant OH&S and environmental procedures and regulations
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In Defence context, relevant Defence Orders and Instructions
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Engine performance checks for the helicopter type to be flown
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Aircraft performance calculations (for all phases of flight)
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Internal and external load limitations for the helicopter type to be flown
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Aerial delivery equipment operation, safe working loads and limitations
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Cargo hook limitations, problems and hazards
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Awareness of load rigging and preparation for flight
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Principles of aerodynamics
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Control effectiveness in all phases of flight
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Hazards that exist and problems that can occur when operating an aircraft during external load operations
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Procedures to address problems associated with a helicopter during external load operations
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Helicopter dimensions
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Vertical reference (long line) operation procedures if applicable
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External load lifting equipment inspection procedures
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Communication procedure and terminology applicable to external load operations
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Required skills:
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Solve problems associated with the operation of a helicopter during external load operations
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Identify and assess vertical, horizontal and relative spatial distances in relation to the aircraft fuselage, rotor system, mission and/or operational stores and equipment with regard to potential obstacles to the safety of flight
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Maintain situational awareness
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Perform external load scan techniques
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Use instruments to monitor helicopter performance during external load operations
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Read and interpret instructions, procedures and information relevant to the operation of a helicopter during external load operations
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Apply knowledge to the operation of a helicopter during external load operations
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Interpret hover performance and power available/power required from graphs/charts
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Communicate effectively with others when operating a helicopter during external load operations
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Complete documentation related to operating a helicopter during external load operations
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Operate electronic communication equipment to required protocol
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Work collaboratively with others when operating a helicopter during external load operations
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Adapt appropriately to cultural differences in the workplace, including modes of behaviour and interactions with others
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Promptly report and/or rectify any identified problems that may occur when operating a helicopter during external load operations in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures
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Implement contingency plans for unexpected events that may arise when operating a helicopter during external load operations
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Apply precautions and required action to minimise, control or eliminate hazards that may exist when a helicopter is performing external load operations
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Monitor and anticipate operational problems and hazards and take appropriate action
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Monitor work activities in terms of planned schedule
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Modify activities dependent on differing workplace contingencies, situations and environments
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Work systematically with required attention to detail without injury to self or others, or damage to goods or equipment
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Adapt to differences in equipment and operating environment in accordance with standard operating procedures
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Select and use required personal protective equipment conforming to industry and OH&S standards
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Implement OH&S procedures and relevant regulations
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Identify and correctly use equipment required when operating a helicopter during external load operations
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