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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Plan and prepare for the transfer of passengers and freight during helicopter operations
  2. Prepare for helicopter landing
  3. Load and unload helicopter
  4. Refuelling
  5. Carry out helicopter 'standby' duties
  6. Prepare for helicopter departure

Required Skills

Required skills

Specific skills are required to achieve the Performance Criteria of this unit particularly for its application in the various circumstances in which this unit may be used This includes the ability to carry out the following as required to assist in the transfer of passengers and freight during helicopter operations

apply legislative organisation and site requirements and procedures for assisting in the transfer of passengers and freight during helicopter operations

understand effects of environmental conditions

implement cargo handlingweight distribution requirements

understand air regulations covering carriage of dangerous goods

understand reasons for clearing away equipment

apply refuelling procedures for vehicles drill rigs and ancillary equipment

apply workplace communication procedures using

way radio

hand signals

telephone

public address system

written work instructions

apply good housekeeping principals

Required knowledge

Specific knowledge is required to achieve the Performance Criteria of this unit particularly for its application in the various circumstances in which this unit may be used This includes knowledge of the following as required to assist in the transfer of passengers and freight during helicopter operations

occupational health safety and environment requirements and procedures

company and statutory guidelines procedures and practices

safe lifting and handling techniques

safe handling of passengers

safe boarding methods

hazards associated with approaching the aircraft

cargo handlingweight distribution requirements

rig maintenance

normal drilling operations

nonroutine drilling operations

man managementrig management

offshore technology

Evidence Required

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria required skills and knowledge range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package

Overview of assessment

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

The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to worksite operations and satisfy all of the requirements of the performance criteria required skills and knowledge and the range statement of this unit and include evidence of the following

knowledge of the requirements procedures and instructions for assisting in the transfer of passengers and freight during helicopter operations

implementation of requirements procedures and techniques for the safe effective and efficient completion of assisting in the transfer of passengers and freight during helicopter operations

working with others to undertake and complete the transfer of passengers and freight during helicopter operations that meets all of the required outcomes

consistent timely completion of passenger and freight transfer assistance during helicopter operations that safely effectively and efficiently meets the required outcomes

Context of and specific resources for assessment

This unit must be assessed in the context of the work environment Where personal safety or environmental damage are limiting factors assessment may occur in a simulated environment provided it is realistic and sufficiently rigorous to cover all aspects of workplace performance including task skills task management skills contingency management skills and job role environment skills

Assessment of this competency requires typical resources normally used in a resources and infrastructure sector environment Selection and use of resources for particular worksites may differ due to the site circumstances

The assessment environment should not disadvantage the participant For example language literacy and numeracy demands of assessment should not be greater than those required on the job

Customisation of assessment and delivery environment to sensitively accommodate cultural diversity

Aboriginal people and other people from a non English speaking background may have second language issues

Where applicable physical resources should include equipment modified for people with disabilities Access must be provided to appropriate learning andor assessment support when required

Method of assessment

This unit may be assessed in a holistic way with other units of competency The assessment strategy for this unit must verify required knowledge and skill and practical application using more than one of the following assessment methods

written andor oral assessment of the candidates required knowledge

observed documented andor first hand testimonial evidence of the candidates

implementation of appropriate requirement procedures and techniques for the safe effective and efficient achievement of required outcomes

consistent achievement of required outcomes

first hand testimonial evidence of the candidates

working with others to undertake and complete assisting with the transfer of passengers and freight during helicopter operations

Guidance information for assessment

Consult the SkillsDMC User Guide for further information on assessment including access and equity issues


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, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Relevant compliance documentation may include:

legislative, organisational and site requirements and procedures

manufacturer's guidelines and specifications

Australian standards

petroleum regulations

Petroleum Submerged Lands Act (PSLA)

code of practice

Employment and workplace relations legislation

Equal Employment Opportunity and Disability Discrimination legislation

safe working practices

Work instructions may come from briefings, handovers, plans and work orders and may be written or verbal, formal or informal and may include:

nature and scope of tasks

specifications

quality of finished works

achieved targets

operational conditions

obtaining of required permits

site layout

out of bounds areas

worksite inspection requirements

lighting conditions

plant of equipment defects

coordination requirements or issues

contamination control requirements

environmental control requirements

barricade and signage requirements

instructions concerning:

passengers

baggage

freight

refuelling

shutdown

rotors turning

helicopter type

Hazards may include:

working in proximity to drilling rig

sun, rain, wind, storms

hot and cold

calm to severe weather conditions

24 hour operation

Coordination requirements may include:

other equipment operators

maintenance personnel

supervisors

site personnel

Briefings/handover details may include:

safety briefing/induction

pre-tour safety meeting

weekly safety meetings

Job Safety Analysis (JSA)

agreed procedures may include:

company

facility

client

permit to work

Equipment may include:

fire and safety equipment

chocks

hand tools

nets

power supply

Remedial action may include:

report

record

rectify

repair

adjust

replace