AVIW0039 — Perform down the wire duties

1 Prepare and respond for winching operations

• 1.1Operation and task information is obtained from communications centre, briefing from supervisor or other sources
• 1.2Winching equipment and resources are identified and selected based on task information received
• 1.3Personal protective equipment is selected and checked based on the nature of the winching operation in accordance with workplace procedures
• 1.4Anticipated situational and environmental hazards are discussed with crew members and incorporated into the winch plan
• 1.5Personnel to be winched are briefed as required

2 Assess winch site

• 2.1Risk assessment on situational and environmental hazards is conducted and control measures applied to ensure safety of self and others
• 2.2Additional personnel or specialist equipment is requested as required for winching operations

3 Develop winch plan

• 3.1Winch equipment and techniques suitable to the environment are identified
• 3.2Personal capabilities and limitations of self and other team members are considered in the development of the winching plan
• 3.3Primary and alternate winch plans are developed based on situational risk assessment

4 Perform winch operations

• 4.1Communication with team members is maintained during winching operation in accordance with workplace procedures
• 4.2Position of winching personnel are managed throughout operation
• 4.3Winching equipment and personnel are managed in normal and abnormal winching situations in accordance with workplace procedures
• 4.4Personnel are secured in aircraft in accordance with workplace procedures
• 4.5Alternate winch plans are implemented when required

5 Conclude winch operations

• 5.1Equipment is recovered, cleaned and maintained in accordance with manufacturer guidelines and workplace procedures
• 5.2Debrief is conducted in accordance with workplace procedures
• 5.3Post-flight documentation is completed in accordance with workplace procedures

What does an assessment tool for AVIW0039 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for AVIW0039 needs to address all 53 unit components: 5 elements with 18 performance criteria, 16 performance evidence requirements, 19 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

How does Auditori generate an assessment tool for AVIW0039?

Auditori pulls the current release of AVIW0039 from training.gov.au and generates a complete package: candidate assessment, assessor guide with model answers and observation criteria, and a coverage matrix mapping every component. A suitably qualified person then reviews and approves the draft in a built-in workflow — consistent with ASQA's guidance on AI use in VET — before export as branded PDF and editable Word.

Is the first assessment tool really free?

Yes. Every new account includes one free credit — enough to generate the complete assessment tool for AVIW0039 — with no card and no subscription required. After that it's pay-as-you-go per unit.

Can I check my existing AVIW0039 assessment instead of generating a new one?

Yes — upload your existing assessment or learner guide and Auditori maps it against every element, performance criterion, PE and KE of AVIW0039, showing exactly what's covered and what's missing. Mapping costs a quarter of a credit.