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Rig and hook up loads during rotary wing external lift operations

Rig and hook up loads during rotary wing external lift operations

Unit of competency
National Code
DEFAD001A
State Code
AVU70
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
24/01/2013
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
Field of Education
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
Nominal Hours
0
Description
This unit covers the competency required to assist in the preparation and conduct of single and multi point hook ups of external lift loads to rotary wing aircraft.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare loads for external lift
  • 1.1 Task details are received and confirmed with supervisor
  • 1.2 External lift loads are assessed to identify preparation requirements
  • 1.3 External lift loads are prepared in accordance with workplace procedures
2. Prepare for hook up operations
  • 2.1 Individual tasks are received and confirmed with supervisor
  • 2.2 Hook up procedures are confirmed with supervisor
  • 2.3 Hook up site is prepared in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 2.4 Appropriate safety equipment is selected and used during hook up operations
3. Hook up loads for external lift
  • 3.1 Communication is maintained with supervisor for duration of hook up operations
  • 3.2 Aircraft is earthed to discharge static electricity in accordance with workplace procedures, prior to attaching loads
  • 3.3 External loads are hooked up to rotary wing aircraft in accordance with supervisor directions and organisational procedures
  • 3.4 Successful hook up is communicated to supervisor and site is cleared
  • 3.5 Incident/emergency procedures are followed in the event of a malfunction
4. Maintain aerial delivery equipment
  • 4.1 Aerial delivery equipment is inspected in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 4.2 Operator level maintenance is carried out in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 4.3 Faulty equipment is reported and replaced in accordance with workplace procedures
The Range Statement relates to the Unit of Competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording in the Performance Criteria is detailed below.
External lift loads may include:
Loose items
Packaged equipment and stores
Vehicles
Preparation may include:
Packaging equipment
Rigging loads
Securing loose items
Selection and use of aerial delivery equipment, threads and cordages
Workplace procedures may include:
Australian Standards
Briefs
Doctrinal pamphlet
Duty statements
Legislative requirements
Manufacturers' handbooks, industry specifications and technical instructions
WHS regulations
Organisational policies and procedures
Procedure manuals
Relevant state/territory or federal legislation
Standard Operating Procedures
Technical and tactical procedures
Written or verbal orders
Appropriate safety equipment may include:
Personal protective equipment including:
helmet
goggles
gloves
protective clothing
static probe
Communication may include:
Hand signals
Radio communications
Verbal communications
Malfunctions may include:
Aircraft malfunction
Damage to load/aerial delivery equipment during hook up operations
Failure to attached load correctly
Aerial delivery equipment may include:
Cordage and webbing
Containers and nets
Slings
Swivels
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Assessment must confirm the ability to:
prepare loose and packaged items for lift
select and use appropriate personal protective equipment during hook up operations
Consistency in performance
Competency should be demonstrated over time using a range of external lift loads that the individual may encounter during the normal course of their work.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Context of assessment
Competency should be assessed in the workplace or in a simulated environment.
Specific resources for assessment
Access is required to:
equipment including:
rotary wing aircraft and crew
load items
aerial delivery equipment
safety equipment
suitable area to conduct hook up operations
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BBC35 DEFADI001 Hook up external lift loads Unit of competency
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