Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

AVIW0016 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Rappel from a helicopter

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Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency AVIW0016 - Rappel from a helicopter
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to rappel from a helicopter in compliance with relevant regulatory requirements of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) and national operating standards.It includes applying aircraft safety procedures, preparing for rappelling operations, and emplaning and completing on-board procedures. It also includes rappelling from a hovering helicopter and de-servicing rappelling equipment.This unit addresses aviation technical skill requirements (physical, mental and task-management abilities) related to equipment and system operations of flight or ground operations personnel and contributes to safe and effective performance in complex aviation operational environments.Operations are conducted as part of recreational, commercial and military aircraft activities across a variety of operational contexts within the Australian aviation industry.Work is performed independently or under limited supervision as a single operator or within a team environment.Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements are applicable to this unit.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field W – Equipment and Systems Operations
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Apply aircraft safety procedures
  • Dress and equipment are secured for operating in and around a helicopter
       
Element: Helicopter is approached, entered and exited in a safe manner in accordance with workplace procedures and/or flight crew instructions
       
Element: Individual seating is occupied and restraint devices applied
       
Element: Identified hazards are communicated to rappel team members
       
Element: Flight crew instructions are followed
       
Element: Environmental conditions and alternative routes to/from helicopter are identified
       
Element: Prepare for rappelling operation
  • Rappelling descent instructions are received and confirmed as required
       
Element: Workplace procedures, work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements and safety control measures are applied
       
Element: Operational and rappel equipment, including personal protective equipment (PPE), is selected and fitted in accordance with workplace procedures
       
Element: Individual pre-flight check of rappel equipment is conducted
       
Element: Damage to operational, rappel and safety equipment is reported and remedial action taken in accordance with workplace procedures
       
Element: Emplane and complete on-board procedures
  • Aircraft is approached and emplaned in accordance with workplace procedures
       
Element: Ropes are secured to allocated rope attachment device, checked and prepared for flight
       
Element: Rappellers and operational equipment are secured prior to flight
       
Element: Flight crew orders and instructions are complied with
       
Element: Rappelling and operational equipment are monitored during flight
       
Element: Communications and directions are interpreted and relayed to rappellers
       
Element: Individual in-flight safety checks are conducted
       
Element: Rappel from helicopter
  • Rappelling exit positions are adopted under supervision of flight crew or safety officer
       
Element: Positions are resumed in aircraft on abort instruction from flight crew
       
Element: Aircraft is exited on instruction of flight crew or safety officer
       
Element: Descent is undertaken in a controlled manner in accordance with workplace procedures
       
Element: Aircraft emergency and rappelling contingency procedures are implemented as required
       
Element: Landing is conducted in a controlled manner in accordance with workplace procedures
       
Element: Rappel signals are communicated to flight crew once descent is complete
       
Element: On landing, rope is disconnected and landing area is cleared in accordance with workplace procedures
       
Element: Equipment is gathered and taken to designated team assembly point
       
Element: De-service rappel equipment
  • Area is cleared in preparation for de-servicing of rappel equipment in accordance with workplace procedures
       
Element: Rappelling and operational equipment is de-serviced and stowed in accordance with workplace procedures
       

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment.

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Dress and equipment are secured for operating in and around a helicopter 
 
 
 
 
 
Rappelling descent instructions are received and confirmed as required 
 
 
 
 
Aircraft is approached and emplaned in accordance with workplace procedures 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Rappelling exit positions are adopted under supervision of flight crew or safety officer 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Area is cleared in preparation for de-servicing of rappel equipment in accordance with workplace procedures 
 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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