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

AVIY0069 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Pilot a helicopter during external load operations

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Issue Date: May 2024


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Unit of Competency AVIY0069 - Pilot a helicopter during external load operations
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to pilot a helicopter during external load operations in compliance with relevant regulatory requirements of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) and national operating standards.It includes planning and preparing for external load operations, conducting pre-flight briefings, and operating the helicopter during external load operations. It also includes managing abnormal and emergency situations, and conducting post-flight activities.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 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: Operate helicopter
  • Functional and safety checks on role equipment are performed and defects reported
  • Fuel and cargo load combinations to achieve task are calculated
  • Adequacy of power margin and directional control are determined
  • Stable hover over load during hook-up/delivery procedures is maintained
  • External load is lifted and transported to a separate location and placed at a specified position
  • External load is monitored and appropriate actions taken to ensure load security and stability during flight
       
Element: Plan and prepare for external load operations
  • External load tasking requirements are identified
       
Element: External load is secured, stabilised and rigged in accordance with workplace procedures
       
Element: External load procedures, equipment and personnel required for task are determined
       
Element: Helicopter performance data is interpreted and calculated to ensure suitability of aircraft for external load operations
       
Element: Outbound and return flight routes are planned
       
Element: Secure and stable load preparations are arranged
       
Element: Load-lifting equipment strength and suitability are assessed
       
Element: Conduct pre-flight briefings
  • Requirements of load task are explained and confirmed
       
Element: Personnel responsible for inspecting load-lifting equipment for serviceability and security are identified
       
Element: Communication and hook-up procedures are explained
       
Element: Hook-up person and hook-up procedure are specified
       
Element: Departure, transit, approach, termination and load release procedures are explained
       
Element: Emergency procedures are explained and confirmed
       
Element: Pilot vertical reference (long line) procedure is explained
       
Element: Crew and ground support personnel are briefed on all aspects of external load operation
       
Element: Seating is adjusted to ensure full exercise of flight controls and ability to scan instrument panel
       
Element: Helicopter performance data is interpreted and calculated to ensure suitability of aircraft for operations
       
Element: Aircraft is configured for external load operations and security of internal equipment is arranged as required
  • Functional and safety checks on role equipment are performed and defects reported
       
Element: Fuel and cargo load combinations to achieve task are calculated
       
Element: Adequacy of power margin and directional control are determined
       
Element: Stable hover over load during hook-up/delivery procedures is maintained
       
Element: External load is lifted and transported to a separate location and placed at a specified position
       
Element: External load is monitored and appropriate actions taken to ensure load security and stability during flight
       
Element: Manage abnormal and emergency situations
  • Helicopter control is maintained
       
Element: Abnormal and/or emergency situations are identified and managed
       
Element: Load is jettisoned when flight safety is compromised or load stability is uncontrollable
       
Element: Conduct post-flight activities
  • Operating procedures and outcomes of flight are reviewed and analysed
       
Element: Effectiveness, efficiency and performance of equipment are analysed and reported
       
Element: Inspection, servicing and stowage of equipment are organised
       

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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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
Functional and safety checks on role equipment are performed and defects reported 
Fuel and cargo load combinations to achieve task are calculated 
Adequacy of power margin and directional control are determined 
Stable hover over load during hook-up/delivery procedures is maintained 
External load is lifted and transported to a separate location and placed at a specified position 
External load is monitored and appropriate actions taken to ensure load security and stability during flight 
External load tasking requirements are identified 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Requirements of load task are explained and confirmed 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Functional and safety checks on role equipment are performed and defects reported 
 
 
 
 
 
Helicopter control is maintained 
 
 
Operating procedures and outcomes of flight are reviewed and analysed 
 
 

Forms

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