This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to conduct hoisting operations in compliance with relevant regulatory requirements of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) and national operating standards.

It includes preparing for hoisting operations, performing hoisting operations, responding to hoisting emergencies and abnormal situations, and concluding hoisting operations.

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.

ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1

Prepare for hoisting operations

1.1

Hoisting equipment is prepared and checked

1.2

Helicopter safety hazards are identified using established procedures

1.3

Aircraft power availability is calculated

1.4

Wind speed and direction are determined

1.5

Approach and overshoot paths are determined

1.6

Hoisting location and surrounds are checked for suitability

1.7

Hoist is prepared and checked for correct operation

1.8

Hoisting operation plan is developed and communicated to flight crew

2

Perform hoisting operations

2.1

Helicopter is manoeuvred to the most appropriate hover position to perform safe hoisting operations

2.2

Hoisting accessories/equipment items are checked and attached to hoist hook

2.3

Aircraft operational/control checks are conducted as required

2.4

Flight crew situational awareness of hoisting operation and aircraft flight performance is maintained using appropriate voice and/or non-verbal communication procedures

2.5

Passengers are deployed/dispatched, monitored, retrieved and secured to achieve operational requirements

2.6

Stores are deployed/dispatched, monitored, retrieved and secured to achieve operational requirements

2.7

Aircraft hoist system is operated in accordance with equipment operating procedures

3

Respond to hoisting emergencies and abnormal situations

3.1

Hoisting emergencies and abnormal situations are identified, diagnosed and communicated to other flight crew

3.2

Hoist emergency or remedial actions are undertaken to maintain safety of flight and/or to complete hoist operations

4

Conclude hoisting operations

4.1

Hoisting accessories/equipment items are removed from hoist hook and stowed

4.2

Hoist is secured and checked for serviceability

4.3

Aircraft maintenance documentation is completed

Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.

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

Not applicable.

Y – Aircraft Operation and Traffic Management