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.
Application
Application of this unit may relate to:
scheduled or unscheduled maintenance
individual or team-related activities
Relevant regulations and organisational policies and procedures
Relevant regulations and organisational policies and procedures may include:
CARs and Advisory Circulars (ACs)
CASRs, Manuals of Standards and associated Acceptable Means of Compliance and Guidance Material
maintenance organisation expositions
continuing airworthiness management organisation expositions
policy manuals
procedures manuals
quality manuals
Independent technical input
Independent technical input may include:
defect investigation and compilation of service difficulty reports
modification proposals
repair scheme proposals
proposed amendments to servicing schedules and maintenance data and programs
advice to maintenance personnel, senior maintenance managers and higher technical/regulatory authorities
Aircraft structure
Aircraft structure includes:
primary and secondary structural components
seating and cargo restraints
Mechanical systems/components
Mechanical systems/components include:
engines and engine systems and components
propellers and propeller system components
landing gear systems and components
hydro-mechanical systems comprising hydraulic, pneumatic, fuel and components
mechanical systems and components
electrical systems and components
oxygen
furnishings and safety equipment
Specialist input
Specialist input may be obtained from:
professional engineers
NDT technicians
LAMEs with applicable ratings
personnel with CASR Part 145 or Part 42F certifying authorities
Avionic systems/components
Avionic systems/components include:
electrical power generation and distribution
electrical systems
control and warning systems
flight instruments
aircraft data communication
automatic flight and engine control systems
communication systems
navigation systems
radar
role equipment, such as forward-looking infra-red (FLIR) pods
Aircraft operation and maintenance trends
Aircraft operation and maintenance trends may be obtained from:
aircraft flight and technical records
service difficulty reports
maintenance worksheets
log books
continuing analysis maintenance program reports
data from manufacturers and other operators
Management system elements
Management system elements may include:
aircraft maintenance program
minimum equipment list
continuing airworthiness management organisation exposition
maintenance organisation expositions

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 set up maintenance control and management systems and provide advice on maintenance, modification and repair of aircraft, their systems and items of aeronautical product. Competency in this unit cannot be claimed until all prerequisites have been satisfied.
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.
Method of assessment

Guidance information for assessment