Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners
AVIY0090 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Pilot a helicopter during external load operations
Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024
Qualification | - |
Unit of Competency | AVIY0090 - Pilot a helicopter during external load operations |
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Learning Outcomes and Application | |||
Duration and Setting | X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting. |
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Competency Field |
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 | |
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Elements of Competency | Performance Criteria | |||||||
Element: Prepare and rig a sling load |
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Element: External load is secured, stabilised and rigged in accordance with workplace procedures | ||||||||
Element: Plan external load operations |
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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 for external load operations |
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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 loadmaster are briefed on all aspects of the load-lifting task | ||||||||
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: Doors are removed and the security of internal equipment is arranged as required | ||||||||
Element: Operate the aircraft during external load operations |
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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: Excessive load swing during transit is avoided | ||||||||
Element: Manage abnormal and emergency situations during external load operations |
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Element: Abnormal and/or emergency situations are identified and managed in accordance with workplace procedures and aircraft flight manual (AFM) or pilot operating handbook (POH) | ||||||||
Element: Load is jettisoned when appropriate | ||||||||
Element: Conduct post-flight activities for external load operations |
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Element: Effectiveness, efficiency and performance of equipment are analysed and reported |