Elements and Performance Criteria

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Note
Range statements listed below are numbered to facilitate specification of the assessment requirements included in the Evidence Guide
Requirements for conduct of safe work
The requirements for conduct of safe work may cover:
1. Applying general duty of care under OHS legislation and common law
2. Fluid and gas high and low pressure systems, including fluid handling (for example, hydraulic fluids, lubricants, compressed air, nitrogen and oxygen)
3. Fuelling/defuelling and working on fuel systems, including confined space entry
4. Using and handling chemicals, including solvents, battery acids
5. Electrical systems, outlets and leads
6. Noise hazard areas and aircraft safety zones
7. Aircraft handling, towing, jacking, ground equipment operation and signage
8. Personal protection
9. First aid
10. Housekeeping and cleaning, waste disposal and FOD prevention practices and procedures
11. Aircraft strobe lighting
12. Ionising, non-ionising radiation equipment
Application
Application of this unit of competency relates to all aviation maintenance workplace environments
Relevant regulatory and enterprise policies and procedures
Relevant regulatory and enterprise policies and procedures may be found in:
Commonwealth, State and Territory OHS Acts, regulations and codes of practice, including regulations and codes of practice relating to hazards present in the workplace or industry
organisational safety manuals that specify provisions relating to roles and responsibilities of health and safety representatives and/or OHS committees and provisions relating to OHS issue resolution
maintenance organisation manual
procedures manuals
work instructions
relevant Defence Instructions
Civil Aviation Safety Regulations
Personal protective equipment and clothing requirements
Personal protective equipment and clothing requirements may be found in:
MSDS
safety manual
procedures manual
maintenance manual
work instructions
relevant defence instructions
Workplace hazards
Workplace hazards are correctly identified through:
checking equipment or the work area before work commences and during work
workplace inspections
housekeeping

The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment
A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to correctly interpret and apply all relevant OHS procedures and standard processes in the aviation maintenance environment.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
This unit must be related in its assessment and application to all other units. The relationship between general workplace OHS requirements, as included in enterprise procedures, and the relevant federal and/or state and territory legislation must be clearly linked.
Evidence of knowledge and skills associated with the application of OHS standards is required to supplement evidence of ability to interpret and apply specific safe practices in the workplace.
Assessors must be satisfied that the candidate can competently and consistently perform all elements of the unit as specified by the criteria, including required knowledge, and be capable of applying the competency under routine supervision on at least one item against each Group 1 to 10 (Groups 11 and 12 must also be included if applicable to the enterprise) as listed in the Range Statement. This shall be established via the records in the Log of Industrial Experience and Achievement or, where appropriate, an equivalent Industry. The relationship between general workplace OHS requirements, as included in enterprise procedures, and the relevant federal and/or state and territory legislation must be clearly linked.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
This unit may be assessed on the job, off the job or a combination of both on and off the job. Where assessment occurs off the job, that is, the candidate is not in productive work, then an appropriate simulation must be used where the range of conditions reflects realistic workplace situations. Should a demonstration of skill application be necessary, the candidate must have access to all necessary tools, equipment, materials and relevant documentation. The candidate must be permitted to refer to any relevant workplace procedures, product and manufacturing specifications, codes, standards, manuals and reference materials.
Method of assessment

Guidance information for assessment