PUAFIR212 — Rappel from helicopter

1 Prepare operational rappel equipment

• 1.1Rappel equipment is selected and prepared, in accordance with organisational procedures and requirements
• 1.2Appropriate rappel and safety equipment is donned, in accordance with organisational procedures and requirements
• 1.3Pre-flight checks on clothing and equipment are undertaken, in accordance with organisational procedures and requirements
• 1.4Damage to rappel or safety equipment is reported to relevant supervisor for repair, replacement or disposal

2 Load rappel personnel and equipment into helicopter

• 2.1Rappel personnel, rappel and operational equipment are weighed and recorded
• 2.2Pilot is informed of equipment and personnel weights
• 2.3Equipment is secured into helicopter under pilot or flight crew supervision
• 2.4Seat position is assumed and seatbelt is secured
• 2.5Pre-mission briefing instructions are obtained from operations officer or rappel crew leader and clarification of objectives and procedures is sought, where required
• 2.6Pre-flight safety briefing is obtained from pilot or air crew

3 Prepare to rappel from hovering helicopter

• 3.1Rappel rope is attached and checked, in accordance with organisational procedures
• 3.2Movement to helicopter skids is undertaken, as directed, in accordance with organisational procedures
• 3.3Pre-descent checks are conducted, in accordance with organisational procedures and requirements
• 3.4Emergency procedures are conducted, as required
• 3.5Communications and emergency commands are responded to, in accordance with organisational procedures and requirements

4 Rappel from hovering helicopter

• 4.1Departure from skids is performed, in accordance with commands and organisational procedures
• 4.2Rappel rope descent is undertaken, in accordance with organisational procedures and requirements
• 4.3Landing is conducted, in accordance with organisational procedures and requirements
• 4.4Rappel rope is disconnected and landing area is cleared, in accordance with organisational procedures and requirements
• 4.5Emergency procedures are conducted, as required
• 4.6Emergency commands are responded to, in accordance with organisational procedures and requirements

5 Retrieve rappel and firefighting equipment

• 5.1Area is cleared in preparation for retrieval of rappel and firefighting equipment, in accordance with organisational procedures and requirements
• 5.2Equipment is connected and retrieval is conducted, in accordance with organisational procedures and requirements

6 Perform maintenance on rappel equipment

• 6.1Equipment is inspected and maintenance is performed, in accordance with organisational procedures and manufacturers’ guidelines
• 6.2Damage to fire and rappel equipment is reported to supervisor for repair, replacement or disposal
• 6.3Documentation related to maintenance or damage to equipment is completed and reported, in accordance with organisational procedures

What does an assessment tool for PUAFIR212 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for PUAFIR212 needs to address all 51 unit components: 6 elements with 26 performance criteria, 15 performance evidence requirements, 10 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

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