Unit of competency Outline
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23/07/2026 1:07 AM AWST
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Rappel from a helicopter
Rappel from a helicopter
Unit of competency
National Code
AVIW2033A
AVIW2033A
State Code
WB820
WB820
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
08/07/2014
Field of Education
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
08/07/2014
Nominal Hours
45
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required by an individual to rappel from a helicopter using a personal rappel line. Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements are applicable to this unit.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1Observe helicopter safety
- 1.1 Dress and equipment is secured for operating in and around a helicopter
- 1.2 Helicopter is approached and exited in a safe manner in accordance with workplace procedures and/or aircrew instructions
- 1.3 Individual seating is occupied and restraint devices are applied
- 1.4 Identified hazards are communicated to rappel team members
- 1.5 Aircrew instructions are followed
- 1.6 Environmental conditions and alternative routes to/from helicopter are identified
2Prepare for rappelling operation
- 2.1 Rappelling descent instructions are received and confirmed as required
- 2.2 Workplace procedures, OH&S requirements and safety control measures are applied
- 2.3 Operational and rappel equipment including personal protective equipment (PPE) is selected and fitted in accordance with workplace procedures
- 2.4 Individual and supervisor pre-flight checks of rappel equipment are conducted
- 2.5 Damage to operational, rappel and safety equipment is reported and remedial action taken in accordance with workplace procedures
3Emplane and complete onboard procedures
- 3.1 Aircraft is approached and emplaned in accordance with workplace procedures
- 3.2 Ropes are secured to allocated rope attachment device (RAD), checked and prepared for flight
- 3.3 Rappellers and operational equipment are secured prior to flight
- 3.4 Aircrew orders and instructions are complied with
- 3.5 Rappelling and operational equipment is monitored during flight
- 3.6 Communications and directions are interpreted and relayed to rappel team members
- 3.7 Individual in-flight safety checks are conducted
4Prepare to rappel from hovering helicopter
- 4.1 Rappelling exit positions are adopted under supervision of aircrew and safety officer
- 4.2 Positions are resumed within the aircraft on abort instruction from aircrew
5Rappel from helicopter
- 5.1 Aircraft is exited on instruction of aircrew or safety officer
- 5.2 Rappeller descends in a controlled manner in accordance with workplace procedures
- 5.3 Emergency and contingency procedures are completed as required
- 5.4 Situational awareness is maintained
- 5.5 Rappeller lands in a controlled manner in accordance with workplace procedures
- 5.6 All clear signals are communicated to aircrew once descent is complete
- 5.7 Rappeller disconnects rope on landing and clears landing area in accordance with workplace procedures
- 5.8 Individual, team and equipment are gathered at designated assembly point
6De-service rappel equipment
- 6.1 Area is cleared in preparation for de-servicing of rappel equipment in accordance with workplace procedures
- 6.2 Rappelling and operational equipment is de-serviced and stowed in accordance with workplace procedures
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance.
Hazards may include:
wire/powerlines/fences
livestock
native fauna
masts/aerials
terrain
weather conditions
poor visibility
public
trees
dust
vehicles
buildings
Environmental conditions may include:
climate and weather variations
geographical and geological variations including sloping and unstable ground
variations due to vegetation and urban structures
ground conditions including dust and other particles
Dependent on the type of organisation concerned and the local terminology used, workplace procedures may include:
company procedures
enterprise procedures
organisational procedures
established procedures
standard operating procedures
manufacturers instructions
Emergency and contingency procedures may include:
aircraft fire
aircraft malfunction prior to take-off
emergency landing procedures
aircraft crash landing
aircraft collision
engine failure over landing site
(for Defence) procedures to evade hostile action against aircraft or self
rappeller hang-up
rappeller lost brake
rappeller injury on landing
rappeller collision with others or obstacles
rappeller inversion
loss of visibility
rappelling rope caught in tree
damaged or kinked rope
loss of rappel control during descent
aborted operation
emergency retrieval of rappeller(s)
rappeller lost balance during transition (premature exit)
Operational and rappel equipment may include:
search and rescue equipment
incident response equipment
communications equipment
military equipment
commercial in-service rappelling harness
improvised tubular webbing harness
descending device(s)
descent rope
individual load carrying equipment (ILCE)
Personal protective equipment (PPE) may include:
hearing protection
eye protection goggles
protective clothing
footwear
life jacket
high visibility clothing
personal lighting and beacons
helmet
rappelling gloves
leg bags
Communications may include:
interpersonal communications
radio
hand signals
Individual in-flight safety checks may include:
seatbelt/restraint device
weapons checks
equipment checks
rappelling equipment checks
personal protective equipment checks
Rappel exit positions may include:
'L' position
forward exit
Situational awareness may include:
monitoring altitude/height
orientation to ground and/or aircraft
monitoring the position of other team members
Assembly point may include:
marshalling area
Information/documents may include:
relevant Civil Aviation Safety Regulations and Civil Aviation Orders
in Defence context, relevant Defence Orders and Instructions
operations manuals
workplace procedures and instructions and job specification
induction and training materials
Applicable regulations and legislation may include:
relevant Civil Aviation Safety Regulations and Civil Aviation Orders
in Defence context, relevant Defence Orders and Instructions
relevant state/territory OH&S legislation
relevant state/territory environmental protection legislation
relevant Australian Standards
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance.
Hazards may include:
wire/powerlines/fences
livestock
native fauna
masts/aerials
terrain
weather conditions
poor visibility
public
trees
dust
vehicles
buildings
Environmental conditions may include:
climate and weather variations
geographical and geological variations including sloping and unstable ground
variations due to vegetation and urban structures
ground conditions including dust and other particles
Dependent on the type of organisation concerned and the local terminology used, workplace procedures may include:
company procedures
enterprise procedures
organisational procedures
established procedures
standard operating procedures
manufacturers instructions
Emergency and contingency procedures may include:
aircraft fire
aircraft malfunction prior to take-off
emergency landing procedures
aircraft crash landing
aircraft collision
engine failure over landing site
(for Defence) procedures to evade hostile action against aircraft or self
rappeller hang-up
rappeller lost brake
rappeller injury on landing
rappeller collision with others or obstacles
rappeller inversion
loss of visibility
rappelling rope caught in tree
damaged or kinked rope
loss of rappel control during descent
aborted operation
emergency retrieval of rappeller(s)
rappeller lost balance during transition (premature exit)
Operational and rappel equipment may include:
search and rescue equipment
incident response equipment
communications equipment
military equipment
commercial in-service rappelling harness
improvised tubular webbing harness
descending device(s)
descent rope
individual load carrying equipment (ILCE)
Personal protective equipment (PPE) may include:
hearing protection
eye protection goggles
protective clothing
footwear
life jacket
high visibility clothing
personal lighting and beacons
helmet
rappelling gloves
leg bags
Communications may include:
interpersonal communications
radio
hand signals
Individual in-flight safety checks may include:
seatbelt/restraint device
weapons checks
equipment checks
rappelling equipment checks
personal protective equipment checks
Rappel exit positions may include:
'L' position
forward exit
Situational awareness may include:
monitoring altitude/height
orientation to ground and/or aircraft
monitoring the position of other team members
Assembly point may include:
marshalling area
Information/documents may include:
relevant Civil Aviation Safety Regulations and Civil Aviation Orders
in Defence context, relevant Defence Orders and Instructions
operations manuals
workplace procedures and instructions and job specification
induction and training materials
Applicable regulations and legislation may include:
relevant Civil Aviation Safety Regulations and Civil Aviation Orders
in Defence context, relevant Defence Orders and Instructions
relevant state/territory OH&S legislation
relevant state/territory environmental protection legislation
relevant Australian Standards
EVIDENCE GUIDE
The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required knowledge and skills, the range statement and the assessment guidelines for this Training Package.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria of this unit and include demonstration of:
applying the underpinning knowledge and skills
following relevant legislation and workplace procedures
approaching and exiting helicopter in a safe manner in accordance with workplace procedures and/or aircrew instructions
conducting rappel, operational and safety equipment individual and supervisor pre-flight and in-flight checks
descending landing in a controlled manner in accordance with workplace procedures
de-servicing and stowing rappelling and operational equipment in accordance with workplace procedures
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Performance is demonstrated consistently over a period of time and in a suitable range of contexts
Resources for assessment include:
a range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or other simulated practical and knowledge assessment, and/or
access to an appropriate range of relevant operational situations in the workplace
In both real and simulated environments, access is required to:
relevant and appropriate materials and equipment, and
applicable documentation including workplace procedures, regulations, codes of practice and operation manuals
Method of assessment
Assessment of this unit must be undertaken by a registered training organisation
As a minimum, assessment of knowledge must be conducted through appropriate written/oral tests
Practical assessment must occur:
through activities in an appropriately simulated environment at the registered training organisation, and/or
in an appropriate range of situations in the workplace
The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required knowledge and skills, the range statement and the assessment guidelines for this Training Package.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria of this unit and include demonstration of:
applying the underpinning knowledge and skills
following relevant legislation and workplace procedures
approaching and exiting helicopter in a safe manner in accordance with workplace procedures and/or aircrew instructions
conducting rappel, operational and safety equipment individual and supervisor pre-flight and in-flight checks
descending landing in a controlled manner in accordance with workplace procedures
de-servicing and stowing rappelling and operational equipment in accordance with workplace procedures
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Performance is demonstrated consistently over a period of time and in a suitable range of contexts
Resources for assessment include:
a range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or other simulated practical and knowledge assessment, and/or
access to an appropriate range of relevant operational situations in the workplace
In both real and simulated environments, access is required to:
relevant and appropriate materials and equipment, and
applicable documentation including workplace procedures, regulations, codes of practice and operation manuals
Method of assessment
Assessment of this unit must be undertaken by a registered training organisation
As a minimum, assessment of knowledge must be conducted through appropriate written/oral tests
Practical assessment must occur:
through activities in an appropriately simulated environment at the registered training organisation, and/or
in an appropriate range of situations in the workplace
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AWP14 | AVIW2033 | Rappel from a helicopter | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| S625 | AVI20208 | Certificate II in Aviation (Flight Operations) | Qualification |