Elements and Performance Criteria

Application of this unit may relate to:
Scheduled or unscheduled maintenance
Individual or team related activities

Maintenance configuration:
The maintenance configuration is defined by the original drawings, standards and component fit of the aircraft or aeronautical product, and as subsequently varied by approved modifications or approved component/material substitution

Applicable maintenance documentation may include:
Aircraft/equipment maintenance documentation required by applicable regulations and organisational policy and procedures
Computer maintenance databases

Aircraft configuration:
Aircraft configuration covers the equipment fit for approved operation, including specified role equipment

Airworthiness regulations and organisational policy and procedures may include:
Civil Aviation Regulations (CARs) or Civil Aviation Safety Regulations (CASRs) and associated Advisory Circulars (ACs)
ADF Technical Airworthiness Maintenance Manual
Maintenance Organisation Manual
Maintenance Control Manual
Procedures manual
Work instructions

Evidence of component authenticity may include:
Authorised ADF technical documentation
Original equipment manufacturer's documentation
Authorised release certificate
Certificate of conformance
A certifying statement

Maintenance reports and documentation may include:
Reports and documents that must be forwarded to CASA as specified by CARs or CASRs
Computer maintenance database reports
Stores forms
Articles in use accounts
Aircraft/equipment cross-reference records

Maintenance records and associated documentation may include:
Aircraft maintenance record
Aeronautical product maintenance record
Completed worksheets

Overview of assessment
A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to manage aircraft configuration and aircraft/aeronautical product technical configuration in accordance with relevant regulations and organisational policy and procedures.

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, 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. 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.