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 rappel team members
- Aircrew instructions are followed
- Environmental conditions and alternative routes to/from helicopter are identified
- Prepare for rappelling operation
- Rappelling descent instructions are received and confirmed as required
- Workplace procedures, OH&S requirements and safety control measures are applied
- Operational and rappel equipment including personal protective equipment (PPE) is selected and fitted in accordance with workplace procedures
- Individual and supervisor pre-flight checks of rappel equipment are conducted
- Damage to operational, rappel 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
- Ropes are secured to allocated rope attachment device (RAD), checked and prepared for flight
- Rappellers and operational equipment are secured prior to flight
- Aircrew orders and instructions are complied with
- Rappelling 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 rappel from hovering helicopter
- Rappel from helicopter
- Aircraft is exited on instruction of aircrew or safety officer
- Rappeller descends in a controlled manner in accordance with workplace procedures
- Emergency and contingency procedures are completed as required
- Situational awareness is maintained
- Rappeller lands in a controlled manner in accordance with workplace procedures
- All clear signals are communicated to aircrew once descent is complete
- Rappeller disconnects rope on landing and clears landing area in accordance with workplace procedures
- Individual, team and equipment are gathered at designated assembly point
- De-service rappel equipment