Elements and Performance Criteria
- Observe helicopter safety
- Dress and equipment is secured for operating in and around a helicopter
- Helicopter is approached and exited in a safe manner in accordance with workplace procedures and/or aircrew instructions
- Individual seating is occupied and restraint devices are applied
- Identified hazards are communicated to fast rope team members
- Aircrew instructions are followed
- Environmental conditions and alternative routes to/from helicopter are identified
- Prepare for fast roping operation
- Fast roping descent instructions are received and confirmed as required
- Workplace procedures, OH&S requirements and safety control measures are applied
- Operational and fast rope equipment including personal protective equipment (PPE) is selected and fitted in accordance with workplace procedures
- Individual and supervisor pre-flight checks of fast rope equipment are conducted
- Damage to operational, fast rope and safety equipment is reported and remedial action taken in accordance with workplace procedures
- Emplane and complete onboard procedures
- Aircraft is approached and emplaned in accordance with workplace procedures
- Fast ropes are secured to allocated rope attachment device (RAD), checked and prepared for flight
- Ropers and operational equipment are secured prior to flight
- Aircrew orders and instructions are complied with
- Fast ropes and operational equipment is monitored during flight
- Communications and directions are interpreted and relayed to rappel team members
- Individual in-flight safety checks are conducted
- Prepare to fast rope from hovering helicopter
- Fast rope from helicopter
- Fast ropes are deployed on instruction from safety officer
- Aircraft is exited on instruction of aircrew or safety officer
- Emergency and contingency procedures are completed as required
- Situational awareness is maintained
- Fast rope is descended in a controlled manner
- Landing and clearance of roping point is conducted in accordance with workplace procedures
- Individual, team and equipment are gathered at designated assembly point
- De-service fast rope equipment