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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE: 

Perform rope work from rotary wing aircraft 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
376364  Perform rope work from rotary wing aircraft 
ORIGINATOR
Task Team - Special Combat Capabilities 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
-  
FIELD SUBFIELD
Field 08 - Law, Military Science and Security Sovereignty of the State 
ABET BAND UNIT STANDARD TYPE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL CREDITS
Undefined  Regular  Level 5  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5  3 
REGISTRATION STATUS REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE SAQA DECISION NUMBER
Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 		 2018-07-01  2023-06-30  SAQA 06120/18 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2024-06-30   2027-06-30  

In all of the tables in this document, both the pre-2009 NQF Level and the NQF Level is shown. In the text (purpose statements, qualification rules, etc), any references to NQF Levels are to the pre-2009 levels unless specifically stated otherwise.  

This unit standard does not replace any other unit standard and is not replaced by any other unit standard. 

PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD 
The qualifying learner is capable of participating in rope work from rotary wing aircraft.

Persons credited with this unit standard are able to prepare their personal equipment for use during rappelling, hoisting or rope withdrawal techniques. They can apply the safety aspects to ensure that these operations are safely concluded and can apply the various rope work methods.

The achievement of this unit standard will contribute to the personal development of members in the special operations environment and further mobility and transportability within the civilian environment of emergency services, adventure based training and mountaineering.

This unit standard together with the unit standards "Perform Fast Roping from Rotary Wing Aircraft" and "Perform Abseiling from Fixed Platforms" prepares learners to successfully take part in air operations for the purpose of maintaining peace and security in the RSA. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
It is assumed that a learner will be competent in:
  • Abseiling from fixed platforms. 
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    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    N/A 

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Apply safety aspects. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Personal equipment is assessed for serviceability in accordance with organisational prescripts. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Personal equipment includes but is not limited to:
  • Helmet.
  • Goggles.
  • Harness.
  • Connectors.
  • Friction devices.
  • Gloves
  • Ropes.
  • Equipment containers.
  • Slings.
  • Leg/Rope bags.
    Serviceability includes but is not limited to cracks, discolouration, stitching and fitments.
     
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    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The various emergencies and implications that could occur during rappelling, hoisting and rope withdrawal are explained with reference to equipment caught on the aircraft, hook up on friction device, leg bag incorrectly prepared, incorrect procedure during rope withdrawal. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The role of the dispatcher during rappelling is explained in terms of duties and responsibilities in rotary wing operations. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The role of the team leader during rope withdrawal is explained in terms of duties and responsibilities in specific rotary wing operations. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Conduct rope work operations. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Rappel from a rotary wing aircraft is demonstrated in a structured scenario and in accordance with organisational instructions. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Structured scenarios must include both during the day and night with and without equipment not exceeding a height of 30 meters.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Hoisting from a rotary wing aircraft is demonstrated as an evacuee in accordance with organisational instructions. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Hoisting must be performed during the day and night with and without equipment.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The hooking up of equipment to the hoist is demonstrated in a structured scenario and in accordance with organisational instructions. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Hoisting must be performed during the day and night with and without equipment.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Rope withdrawal is demonstrated in a structured scenario and in accordance with organisational instructions. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
  • Rope withdrawal includes the ability to hook her/himself and her/his equipment to the rope.
  • Withdrawal must be demonstrated both during the day and night with and without equipment. Learners must be capable of differentiating between the various ropes that are used.
     
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    UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
  • Anyone assessing a learner against this unit standard must be registered as an assessor with the relevant ETQA.
  • Any institution offering learning that will enable achievement of this unit standard or will assess this unit standard must be accredited as a provider with the relevant ETQA.
  • Moderation of assessment will be overseen by the relevant ETQA according to the moderation guidelines in the relevant qualification and the agreed ETQA procedures.
  • Anyone wishing to be assessed against this unit standard may apply to be assessed by any relevant assessment agency, assessor or provider institution, which is accredited by the relevant ETQA.
  • For an applicant to register as an assessor, the applicant needs:
    > Well-developed interpersonal skills, subject matter experience and assessment experience.
    > As a minimum requirement, the assessor needs to be competent in the planning and conducting assessment of learning outcomes as described in the unit standard "Conduct Outcomes Based Assessment" NQF Level 5.
    > The subject matter experience of the assessor can be established by recognition of prior learning. 
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    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES 
    N/A 


    Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Working effectively with others as a member of a team, group, organisation or community by safely conducting rappelling, hoisting and rope withdrawals as individuals or within a team while taking their fellow team members into consideration. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Organise and manage oneself and one's activities responsibly and effectively by preparing themselves and their personal equipment for rope work. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicate effectively using visual and language skills in modes of oral and written persuasion by effectively communicating by means of visual and oral commands while in-flight to the area of operations. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE 
    Use science and technology effectively and critically, showing responsibility towards the environment and the health of others by applying science and technology to ensure the safe execution of rope work operations. 

    UNIT STANDARD ASSESSOR CRITERIA 
    N/A 

    REREGISTRATION HISTORY 
    As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this unit standard was Reregistered in 2012; 2015. 

    UNIT STANDARD NOTES 
    Assessors should keep in mind the following general guidelines and principles when designing and conducting assessments:
  • Focus the assessment activities on gathering evidence in terms of the specific outcomes of the unit standard and ensure that the assessment is integrated rather than fragmented.
  • Make sure evidence is gathered across the entire range, wherever it applies. Assessment activities should be as close to the real performance as possible, and where simulations or role-plays are used, there should be supporting evidence to show the candidate is able to perform in the real situation.
  • Assessment must include practical demonstration either in the workplace or through simulation. A range of assessment methods should be used, including:
    > Direct observation - watch the learner carry out the tasks or produce the desired outcome.
    > Simulation of a specific task - set a specific task for the learner to demonstrate in a simlated environment (e.g. demonstrate rappelling).
    > Questioning (verbal or written) - ask the relevant questions linked to the unit standard.

    Supplementary Notes:

    Definitions:
  • Abseiling: A descent from a fixed platform against a vertical surface making use of software and hardware.
  • Rappelling: A descent from a platform that has no fixed vertical surface, which the climber can use (e.g. from a helicopter).
  • Software: All rope work equipment that is made of material/webbing (e.g. ropes, slings, harnesses).
  • Hardware: All rope work equipment that is made of hardened materials (e.g. helmet, connectors, and friction devices). 
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    QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
      ID QUALIFICATION TITLE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL STATUS END DATE PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
    Core  78263   National Higher Certificate: Special Combat Capabilities  Level 5  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  SAS SETA 


    PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
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