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Rappel from a helicopter

Rappel from a helicopter

Unit of competency
National Code
AVIW0040
State Code
OFG58
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
28/05/2025
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
13/08/2025
Field of Education
031505 - Aircraft Operation
Original Release Date
13/08/2025
Nominal Hours
45
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to rappel from a helicopter in compliance with relevant regulatory requirements of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) and national operating standards.It includes applying aircraft safety procedures, preparing for rappelling operations, and emplaning and completing on-board procedures. It also includes rappelling from a hovering helicopter and de-servicing rappelling equipment.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 across a variety of operational contexts within the Australian aviation industry.Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements are applicable to this unit.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Apply aircraft safety procedures
  • 1.1 Personal protective clothing and equipment are secured for operating in and around a helicopter
  • 1.2 Helicopter is approached, entered and exited in a safe manner in accordance with workplace procedures and flight crew instructions
  • 1.3 Individual seating is occupied and restraint devices applied
  • 1.4 Identified hazards are communicated to rappel team members
  • 1.5 Flight crew instructions are followed
  • 1.6 Environmental conditions and alternative routes to and from helicopter are identified
2 Prepare for rappelling operation
  • 2.1 Rappelling descent instructions are received and confirmed as required
  • 2.2 Workplace procedures, work health and safety requirements and safety control measures are applied
  • 2.3 Operational and rappel equipment, including personal protective equipment, is selected and fitted in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 2.4 Individual pre-flight check of rappel equipment is conducted in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 2.5 Damage to operational, rappel and safety equipment is reported and remedial action taken in accordance with workplace procedures
3 Emplane and complete on-board procedures
  • 3.1 Aircraft is approached and emplaned in accordance with workplace procedures and flight crew instructions
  • 3.2 Ropes are secured to allocated rope attachment device, checked and prepared for flight
  • 3.3 Rappellers and operational equipment are secured prior to flight
  • 3.4 Flight crew orders and instructions are complied with
  • 3.5 Rappelling and operational equipment are monitored during flight
  • 3.6 Communications and directions are interpreted and relayed to rappellers
  • 3.7 Individual in-flight safety checks are conducted throughout flight
4 Rappel from helicopter
  • 4.1 Rappelling exit positions are adopted under supervision of flight crew or rappel dispatcher
  • 4.2 Positions are resumed in aircraft on abort instruction from flight crew
  • 4.3 Aircraft is exited on instruction of flight crew or rappel dispatcher
  • 4.4 Descent is undertaken in a controlled manner in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 4.5 Aircraft emergency and rappelling contingency procedures are implemented as required
  • 4.6 Landing is conducted in a controlled manner in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 4.7 Rappel signals are communicated to flight crew once descent is complete
  • 4.8 On landing, rappeller is disconnected from rope and landing area is cleared in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 4.9 Equipment is gathered and taken to designated team assembly point
5 De-service rappel equipment
  • 5.1 Area is cleared in preparation for de-servicing of rappel equipment in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 5.2 Rappelling and operational equipment is de-serviced and stowed in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 5.3 Record relevant pre- and post-task documentation in accordance with workplace procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
OBC29 AVIW0016 Rappel from a helicopter Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BMF9 AVI30525 Certificate III in Airborne Operations Qualification