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

AVIW2032A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Fast rope from a helicopter

Version 1.0
Issue Date: June 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency AVIW2032A - Fast rope from a helicopter
Description This unit involves the skills and knowledge required by an individual to deploy from a helicopter as part of a team using fast rope technique(s). Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements are applicable to this unit.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application Work involves the application of safety and rappelling policies, regulations, protocols and procedures required to safely fast rope from a helicopter.Use for ADF Aviation is to be in accordance with relevant Defence Orders and Instructions and applicable Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) compliance.Work is performed under limited supervision within organisational guidelines.This unit of competency is nominally packaged at Certificate II.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites Not applicable.
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: 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
       
Element: 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
       
Element: 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
       
Element: Prepare to fast rope from hovering helicopter
  • Fast rope exit positions are adopted under supervision of aircrew and safety officer
  • Positions are resumed within the aircraft on abort instruction from aircrew
       
Element: 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
       
Element: De-service fast rope equipment
  • Area is cleared in preparation for de-servicing of fast rope equipment in accordance with workplace procedures
  • Fast rope and operational equipment is de-serviced and stowed in accordance with workplace procedures
       


Evidence Required

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The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required knowledge and skills, the range statement and the assessment guidelines for this Training Package.

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 and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria of this unit and include demonstration of:

applying the underpinning knowledge and skills

following relevant legislation and workplace procedures

approaching and exiting helicopter in a safe manner in accordance with workplace procedures and/or aircrew instructions

conducting fast rope equipment and operational equipment individual and supervisor pre-flight and in-flight checks

descending fast rope in a controlled manner

de-servicing and stowing fast rope and operational equipment in accordance with workplace procedures

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Performance is demonstrated consistently over a period of time and in a suitable range of contexts

Resources for assessment include:

a range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or other simulated practical and knowledge assessment, and/or

access to an appropriate range of relevant operational situations in the workplace

In both real and simulated environments, access is required to:

relevant and appropriate materials and equipment, and

applicable documentation including workplace procedures, regulations, codes of practice and operation manuals

Method of assessment

Assessment of this unit must be undertaken by a registered training organisation

As a minimum, assessment of knowledge must be conducted through appropriate written/oral tests

Practical assessment must occur:

through activities in an appropriately simulated environment at the registered training organisation, and/or

in an appropriate range of situations in the workplace

Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

This describes the essential knowledge and skills and their level required for this unit.

Required knowledge:

Regulations, legislation, organisational policy and procedures in relation to fast roping from a helicopter

In Defence context, relevant Defence Orders and Instructions

Relevant OH&S and environmental procedures and regulations

Characteristics of helicopters including their safety features and operating requirements

Hazards that exist when fast roping from a helicopter

Safety equipment operation

Manufacturers instructions for equipment used for fast roping from a helicopter

Risks that exist when fast roping from a helicopter

Problems that may occur when fast roping from a helicopter

Required skills:

Operate helicopter restraint, safety and emergency equipment

Apply the tactics, techniques and procedures of fast roping applicable to the organisation

Follow defined organisational and aircraft OH&S policy and procedures

Identify, operate and control fast rope and operational equipment

Communicate effectively with others including working as a member of a team when fast roping from a helicopter

Read, interpret and follow instructions, regulations, procedures and other information relevant to fast roping from a helicopter

Complete documentation related to fast roping from a helicopter

Work collaboratively with others when fast roping from a helicopter

Adapt appropriately to cultural differences in the workplace, including modes of behaviour and interactions with others

Promptly report and/or rectify any identified problems that may occur when fast roping from a helicopter in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures

Implement contingency plans for unexpected events that may arise when fast roping from a helicopter

Apply precautions and required action to minimise, control or eliminate hazards that may exist when fast roping from a helicopter

Monitor and anticipate operational problems and hazards and take appropriate action

Monitor work activities in terms of planned schedule

Modify activities dependent on differing workplace contingencies, situations and environments

Work systematically with required attention to detail without injury to self, others or damage to goods or equipment

Adapt to differences in equipment and operating environment in accordance with standard operating procedures

Select and use required personal protective clothing and equipment conforming to industry and OH&S standards

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance.

Hazards may include:

wire/powerlines/fences

livestock

native fauna

masts/aerials

terrain

weather conditions

poor visibility

public

trees

dust

vehicles

buildings

Environmental conditions may include:

climate and weather variations

geographical and geological variations including sloping and unstable ground

variations due to vegetation and urban structures

ground conditions including dust and other particles

Dependent on the type of organisation concerned and the local terminology used, workplace procedures may include:

company procedures

enterprise procedures

organisational procedures

established procedures

standard operating procedures

manufacturers instructions

Emergency and contingency procedures may include:

aircraft fire

aircraft malfunction prior to take-off

emergency landing procedures

aircraft crash landing

aircraft collision

engine failure over landing site

(for Defence) procedures to evade hostile action against aircraft or self

roper hang-up

roper lost brake

roper injury on landing

roper collision with others or obstacles

roper inversion

loss of visibility

fast rope caught in tree

damaged or kinked rope

loss of roper control during descent

aborted operation

emergency retrieval of roper(s)

Operational and fast rope equipment may include:

search and rescue equipment

incident response equipment

communications equipment

military equipment

individual load carrying equipment (ILCE)

Personal protective equipment (PPE) may include:

hearing protection

eye protection goggles

protective clothing

footwear

life jacket

high visibility clothing

personal lighting and beacons

helmet

rappelling gloves

leg bags

Communications may include:

interpersonal communications

radio

hand signals

Individual in-flight safety checks may include:

seatbelt/restraint device

weapons checks

equipment checks

fast roping equipment checks

personal protective equipment checks

Fast rope exit positions may include:

sitting

kneeling

crouching

Situational awareness may include:

monitoring altitude/height

orientation to ground and/or aircraft

monitoring the position of other team members

Assembly point may include:

marshalling area

Information/documents may include:

relevant sections of Civil Aviation Safety Regulations and Civil Aviation Orders

in Defence context, relevant Defence Orders and Instructions

operations manuals

workplace procedures and instructions and job specification

induction and training materials

Applicable regulations and legislation may include:

relevant Civil Aviation Safety Regulations and Civil Aviation Orders

in Defence context, relevant Defence Orders and Instructions

relevant state/territory OH&S legislation

relevant state/territory environmental protection legislation

relevant Australian Standards

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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 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 
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 
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 
Fast rope exit positions are adopted under supervision of aircrew and safety officer 
Positions are resumed within the aircraft on abort instruction from aircrew 
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 
Area is cleared in preparation for de-servicing of fast rope equipment in accordance with workplace procedures 
Fast rope and operational equipment is de-serviced and stowed in accordance with workplace procedures 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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