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

AVIY0049 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Operate helicopter at low level

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Issue Date: May 2024


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Unit of Competency AVIY0049 - Operate helicopter at low level
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to operate a helicopter at low level in compliance with relevant regulatory requirements of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) and national operating standards.It includes planning low-level operations, manoeuvring a helicopter at low level and performing quick stop manoeuvres. It also includes executing reversal turns, executing a forced landing from below 200 feet (ft) above ground level (AGL), and operating at low level in hilly terrain.This unit addresses aviation technical skill requirements (physical, mental and task-management abilities) related to aircraft operational duties of flight crew 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 within a single-pilot or multi-crew 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 Y – Aircraft Operation and Traffic Management
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: Plan low-level operations
  • Requirement to operate at low level is identified and justified in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements
       
Element: Low-level operational hazards are identified, evaluated and risk managed, and appropriate decision is made concerning the safe conduct of these operations
       
Element: Aircraft type and performance is assessed as appropriate for low-level operations
       
Element: Consultation with all relevant stakeholders involved in a low-level operation is completed to confirm task/operating requirements
       
Element: Pre-flight inspection is correctly performed, and aircraft serviceability type and performance are determined as appropriate for the task
       
Element: Actual and forecast weather conditions are analysed for effects on low-level operations
       
Element: Area of low-level operations is identified using chart and geographical features, including the boundary where low flying may commence, and normal flight altitude is required
       
Element: Action plans for the operation are formulated to ensure safe and effective operation of a helicopter at low level
       
Element: Unplanned manoeuvres are avoided
       
Element: Compliance is maintained with air traffic control (ATC) instructions, regulatory and reporting requirements
       
Element: Manoeuvre helicopter at low level
  • Low-level flight manoeuvres are performed safely using pre-planned manoeuvres at planned altitudes
       
Element: Effects of wind velocity, false horizons, rising ground and mountainous terrain are managed, and control of helicopter is correctly maintained
       
Element: Visual attention is focused outside the cockpit
       
Element: Lookout is maintained using a systematic scan technique at a rate determined by traffic density, visibility and/or terrain
       
Element: Natural horizon is used as primary attitude reference
       
Element: Nose of aircraft is cleared to ensure forward visibility when appropriate
       
Element: Situational awareness is maintained at all times during low-level manoeuvres
       
Element: Helicopter is safely manoeuvred adjacent to power lines and wires
       
Element: All obstacles are identified and appropriately and safely avoided
       
Element: Personnel, animals, vehicles and buildings are identified and appropriately and safely avoided
       
Element: Height is maintained by visual reference to earth’s surface when below 500 ft above ground level (AGL)
       
Element: Weather conditions are monitored and appropriate responses made
       
Element: Fuel status is monitored and appropriate responses made
       
Element: Local and published noise abatement requirements and curfews are observed
       
Element: Perform quick stop manoeuvre
  • Deceleration of helicopter from forward flight is initiated into wind, maintaining height to terminate to the hover at nominated hover point
       
Element: Aircraft is turned and decelerated or decelerated and turned, maintaining height by controlled action, to terminate to the hover at nominated hover point, into wind
       
Element: Deceleration/acceleration manoeuvres are conducted within the time and distance limitations specified while maintaining a constant height above the surface
       
Element: Wind velocity is estimated and is appropriately taken into account in manoeuvres
       
Element: Helicopter inertia is anticipated and appropriate allowance made in manoeuvres
       
Element: Situation awareness is maintained at all times during a quick stop manoeuvre
       
Element: Obstructions are identified, and are appropriately and safely avoided
       
Element: Execute forced landing from 200 ft AGL
  • Emergency situations requiring a forced landing are identified
       
Element: Appropriate immediate actions are performed
       
Element: Landing area within autorotative distance is selected and appropriate action plan is formulated
       
Element: Emergency procedures are performed
       
Element: Emergency radio messages of intentions are transmitted
       
Element: Helicopter is landed and shut down as required
       
Element: Operate at low level in hilly terrain
  • Helicopter is safely manoeuvred at low level in hilly terrain
       
Element: Safe operating heights relevant to low-level operation type are established and maintained
       
Element: Terrain flight following techniques are applied during low-level operations
       
Element: Appropriate geographical features and markers are identified and selected to aid situational awareness
       
Element: Rising and falling ground/terrain is identified and approached using safe flying techniques, including identifying abort points and escape routes
       
Element: Effects of wind and turbulence in hilly terrain, including lee effects, are identified and managed
       
Element: Spatial disorientation factors relevant to low-level operations are identified and applied to low-level manoeuvres
       

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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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
Requirement to operate at low level is identified and justified in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Low-level flight manoeuvres are performed safely using pre-planned manoeuvres at planned altitudes 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Deceleration of helicopter from forward flight is initiated into wind, maintaining height to terminate to the hover at nominated hover point 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Emergency situations requiring a forced landing are identified 
 
 
 
 
 
Helicopter is safely manoeuvred at low level in hilly terrain 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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