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
Maintenance requirements for aircraft
Maintenance requirements for aircraft includes:
maintenance of the airframe and aircraft systems, power plant, avionic systems and fitted role equipment
Relevant documentation
Relevant documentation may include:
computer data systems
log books
authorised maintenance manuals
management directives
feedback from maintenance and operating personnel
aircraft flight and technical records
aircraft maintenance program
Civil Aviation Regulations (CARs) and Advisory Circulars (ACs)
CASRs, Manuals of Standards and associated Acceptable Means of Compliance and Guidance Material
airworthiness directives
maintenance organisation expositions
continuing airworthiness management organisation expositions
aircraft type certificate design certificate
relevant defence regulations and instructions
Maintenance tasks
Maintenance tasks may include:
scheduled
unscheduled
preventative
corrective
Resource requirements
Resource requirements include:
personnel
spare parts and consumables
special equipment
ground support equipment, such as power carts and hydraulic rigs
personal protective equipment
tools
Considerations regarding resource requirements
Considerations regarding resource requirements may include:
personnel numbers
personnel availability
personnel qualifications
personnel authorisations and experience
quantities and availability of parts, consumables special equipment, ground support equipment, PPE and tools
Management/stakeholder updates
Management/stakeholder updates may include:
verbal reports and briefings
written reports, including notes, worksheets and briefs
Authorised instructions, policy and procedures
Authorised instructions, policy and procedures may include:
manufacturers operating manuals
management directives
maintenance manuals
defence regulations and instructions
standing instructions
maintenance management plan
maintenance organisation expositions
continuing airworthiness management organisation expositions
procedures manuals
work instructions
CARs or CASRs, Manuals of Standards and associated Acceptable Means of Compliance and Guidance Material
quality assurance instructions
OHS policies and instructions
MSDS
Advice and assistance with maintenance activities
Advice and assistance with maintenance activities may include:
work practices
fault diagnosis procedures
damage assessment
defect investigation
assessment of repair cost-effectiveness
assessment of repair versus replacement options
monitoring of telemetry maintenance data from aircraft during flight operations
Maintenance problems
Maintenance problems may include:
lack of resources or data
unanticipated breakdowns or faults
changes in priorities

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 and implement an aircraft maintenance program, evaluate the outcomes and correctly report the maintenance activities.
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