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Assist in establishing and clearing a cargo drop zone

Assist in establishing and clearing a cargo drop zone

Unit of competency
National Code
DEFAD002A
State Code
AVU71
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
089901 - Purchasing, Warehousing And Distribution
Original Release Date
Nominal Hours
0
Description
This unit covers the competency required to assist with setting up and closing a cargo drop zone capable of receiving container and/or platform air-drop loads from fixed wing aircraft, and clearing items from a cargo drop zone.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Assist with establishing a cargo drop zone
  • 1.1 Tasks are received and confirmed with supervisor
  • 1.2 Markers or signal devices are set up in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 1.3 Appropriate personnel are notified of the readiness of the drop zone, using appropriate communication methods
2. Participate in operating a cargo drop zone
  • 2.1 Deployment sequence and impact of load onto drop zone is observed in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 2.2 Loads and associated equipment are inspected and abnormalities are reported to appropriate personnel in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 2.3 Aerial delivery equipment is recovered in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 2.4 Air-dropped loads are recovered in accordance with workplace procedures
3. Assist with closing a cargo drop zone
  • 3.1 Appropriate methods are used to close drop zone in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 3.2 Appropriate personnel are notified once drop zone has been closed
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.
Markers or signal devices may include:
Heliograph mirrors
Lights
Marker panels
Pyrotechnics or flares
Raised angle markers
Smoke
Tethered balloons
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 personnel may include:
Aircrew
Supervisor
Appropriate communication methods may include:
Additional panels to code identifier
Extinguishing lights
Radio communications
Removing code identifier
Smoke
Deployment sequence may include:
Deployment of load from aircraft
Deployment of extraction parachute
Deployment of main parachute
Abnormalities may include:
Abnormal function of aerial delivery equipment
Air-dropped load not landing on intended point of impact
Failure of aerial delivery equipment
Other unforseen faults/problems
Aerial delivery equipment may include:
Containers
Load rigging equipment
Parachute releases
Parachutes
Platforms
Recovery of aerial delivery equipment and air-dropped loads may involve the use of:
Manual handling procedures
Material handling equipment
Vehicles
Air-drop loads may include:
Free drop loads between 1.4 kg (5 lbs) - 35 kg (77 lbs)
Container loads between 22 kg (50 lbs) - 1 000 kg (2 200 lbs)
Platform loads between 1 140 kg (2 520 lbs) - 19 040 kg (42 000 lbs)
Methods to close drop zone may include:
Radio communications
Removal of code identifier
Smoke
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Assessment must confirm the ability to:
set up flares, lights and marker panels at a drop zone
communicate with the aircrew via radio
safely recover an air-drop load in excess of 22kg (50lbs).
Consistency in performance
Competency should be demonstrated over time using a range of actual or simulated air-drop operations covering a range of air-drop types and contexts.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Context of assessment
Competency should be assessed in a field environment.
Specific resources for assessment
Access is required to:
equipment including:
air-drop loads
aerial delivery equipment
material handling equipment
communication equipment and devices
suitable cargo drop zone to receive air-drop loads.
Guidance information for assessment
The use of simulated air-drop loads may be utilised for assessment when suitable aircraft are not available.
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BBC87 DEFADI002 Assist in establishing and clearing a cargo drop zone Unit of competency
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