PUAFIR311 — Dispatch rappel personnel and equipment from a helicopter

1 Prepare operational dispatch equipment

• 1.1Specialist rappel and dispatch equipment is selected and prepared, in accordance with organisational procedures and safe work practices
• 1.2Appropriate rappel and dispatch equipment is donned, in accordance with organisational requirements
• 1.3Personal equipment pre-flight check is conducted, in accordance with organisational procedures and requirements
• 1.4Rappel and cargo ropes are loaded into the helicopter and secured
• 1.5Equipment faults are reported to supervisor, for rectification or replacement

2 Conduct helicopter pre-flight check and preparation

• 2.1Helicopter cabin area is prepared, in accordance with organisational procedures and requirements
• 2.2Helicopter emergency equipment is located and checked, in accordance with organisational procedures
• 2.3Rappel rope attachment points are inspected and operational status is confirmed
• 2.4Rappel ropes are attached to rope attachment points
• 2.5Helicopter communications system is tested and operational status confirmed
• 2.6Helicopter equipment faults are reported to pilot
• 2.7Pre-mission brief details are confirmed with appropriate personnel

3 Load rappellers and equipment into helicopter

• 3.1Weight of rappel personnel, rappel and firefighting equipment is obtained
• 3.2Equipment is secured in helicopter, in accordance with organisational procedures and weight and balance requirements
• 3.3Rappellers are appropriately secured in seats
• 3.4Personal attachment to helicopter is confirmed
• 3.5Pre-flight operational checks and briefs are undertaken, in accordance with organisational procedures and requirements

4 Conduct rappel site inspection

• 4.1Overfly of prospective rappel site is undertaken, in accordance with organisational procedures and requirements
• 4.2Hazard assessment of proposed dispatch site is undertaken
• 4.3Pilot and rappel crew leader are informed as to site suitability
• 4.4Possible escape routes from fire are identified and conveyed to rappel crew

5 Dispatch rappel crew and their equipment

• 5.1Pre-dispatch checks of rappellers, attachment to rappel ropes and equipment are conducted, in accordance with organisational procedures and requirements
• 5.2Pilot is directed to maintain helicopter over rappel site, in accordance with organisational procedures and requirements
• 5.3Pilot’s approval to conduct a rappel is obtained
• 5.4Rappel rope is attached and checked, in accordance with organisational procedures, prior to commencing the dispatch
• 5.5Rappellers are directed to helicopter skids using relevant hand signals, in accordance with organisational procedures and requirements
• 5.6Rappeller and equipment descent and landing are monitored
• 5.7Communication is maintained with rappellers, pilot and control organisation
• 5.8Emergency procedures are invoked, as required, in accordance with organisational procedures and requirements

6 Retrieve personnel and equipment

• 6.1Appropriate ropes and equipment for the retrieval of rappellers are prepared
• 6.2Pre-retrieval checks of rappellers, attachment to rappel ropes and equipment are conducted, in accordance with organisational procedures and requirements
• 6.3Pilot is briefed on proposed retrieval operation
• 6.4Equipment and personnel extraction is conducted, in accordance with organisational procedures and requirements
• 6.5Personnel extraction is conducted, in accordance with organisational procedures and requirements

7 Complete rappel operations

• 7.1Debriefing of rappellers and pilot is conducted, in accordance with organisational procedures and requirements
• 7.2Helicopter equipment is inspected and stowed and all identified faults are reported to the pilot
• 7.3Rappel equipment and rope attachment points are inspected, in accordance with organisational procedures and requirements
• 7.4Damage to rappel equipment is reported to appropriate personnel for repair, replacement or disposal, in accordance with organisational procedures and practices
• 7.5Report on operation is completed, in accordance with organisational procedures and requirements

What does an assessment tool for PUAFIR311 need to cover?

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