This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to perform down the wire duties in compliance with relevant regulatory requirements of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) and national operating standards.

It includes preparing for, responding to, performing and concluding winching operations. It also includes assessing winch sites and developing winch plans.

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.