Elements and Performance Criteria

Application of this unit may relate to:
scheduled or unscheduled maintenance
individual or team related activities

scheduled maintenance
unscheduled maintenance
configuration changes
modification incorporation
repair
overhaul

maintenance records
maintenance manuals
servicing schedules
computer maintenance data systems
service bulletins
special technical instructions
modification orders
repair instructions
observations and feedback from maintenance personnel and aircrew
internal work instructions or management directives

personnel in required numbers with applicable experience, qualifications and task authorisation
spares
consumables
tools
special equipment
ground support equipment
personal protective equipment (PPE)

power carts
hydraulic rigs
pneumatic rigs
stands and docking
component test stands

damage assessment
assessment of repair cost effectiveness
assessment of replacement options

operating manuals
maintenance manuals
organisational policy manuals
quality manuals
safety manuals
Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)
procedures manuals
work instructions
defence instructions and standards
standing instructions

AAP 7001.053 Technical Airworthiness Maintenance Manual
Commonwealth and State OH&S legislation

individual health and disability
social psychology
time pressure and workload
the physical work environment

varying the extent of supervision according to the nature of the task and work conditions
allowance for qualification and experience levels within the team
allowance for human error and "Murphy's Law" ('If something can go wrong, it will.')

relevant sections of industrial awards
content of enterprise agreements
conditions of employment and service that that apply to the particular workplace

the reinforcement of knowledge and skills gained in off-job training and guiding their application to specific on-job maintenance tasks.

Overview of assessment
A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to supervise work teams performing aviation maintenance tasks and certify maintenance quality/independent inspections. Individuals will need to have been appointed as an MQI or Independent Inspector before being assessed for competency in this Unit.

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
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 in new and different situations and contexts.
Assessors should gather a range of evidence that is valid, sufficient, current and authentic. Evidence can be gathered through a variety of ways including direct observation, supervisor's reports, project work, samples and questioning. Questioning techniques should not require language, literacy and numeracy skills beyond those required in this unit of competency.

Context of and specific resources for assessment
This unit may be assessed on the job, or a combination of both on and off the job. Where partial assessment occurs off the job an appropriate simulation must be used where the range of conditions reflects realistic workplace situations. The competencies covered by this unit would be demonstrated by an individual working as a team leader.
The candidate must have access to all tools, equipment, materials and documentation required and must be permitted to refer to any relevant workplace procedures, product and manufacturing specifications, codes, standards, manuals and reference materials. The assessment environment should not disadvantage the candidate.

Method of assessment
Guidance information for assessment