List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. | Plan aircraft detachment maintenance activities | 1.1 | Deployment/detachment objectives are ascertained |
| | 1.2 | Resource requirements are identified, obtained and allocated |
| | 1.3 | Maintenance personnel qualifications and authorisations are validated |
| | 1.4 | Liaison with detachment locality authorities is established |
| | 1.5 | Detachment activities are scheduled |
2. | Prepare maintenance plan | 2.1 | Maintenance plan incorporates short and long-term goals in line with flight/squadron objectives and priorities |
| | 2.2 | Maintenance plan conforms to airworthiness regulations, ADF policies and procedures |
| | 2.3 | Realistic and relevant work objectives are developed |
| | 2.4 | The maintenance plan reflects the resources available |
3. | Detach aircraft | 3.1 | Pre-detachment inspections are performed and deficiencies are reported in accordance with ADF policy and procedures |
| | 3.2 | Personnel briefings are provided |
| | 3.3 | Aircraft and equipment are despatched |
4. | Exercise limited engineering authority | 4.1 | Maintenance interval extension requests are submitted as required |
| | 4.2 | Carried forward unserviceabilities are authorised |
5. | Provide technical airworthiness/engineering advice | 5.1 | Technical advice relating to maintenance and to design of modifications and repairs to aircraft structure/systems is provided to higher authorities |
6. | Monitor and evaluate maintenance activities | 6.1 | Maintenance outcomes are assessed against the maintenance plan goals and objectives |
| | 6.2 | Deviations/problems are identified, analysed and appropriate responses are initiated |
| | 6.3 | Maintenance outcomes are recorded and reported in accordance with ADF policy and procedures |
Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria under the specified conditions of assessment on at least one occasion, and must include:
planning
communication
problem solving
liaison
management.
Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:
airworthiness regulations
relevant instructions
aircraft maintenance documentation
maintenance report compilation
modifications and deviations
defects and safety reports
equity, fraud and ethics.
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, an appropriate simulation must be used where the range of conditions reflects realistic workplace situations that are encountered in managing deployed/detached aviation maintenance within the ADF airworthiness regulatory environment.
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.
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. The preferred method is the records in the Maintenance Management Competency Log. Where the individual does not have a Competency Log 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.
Assessors must satisfy the requirements of the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator (Australian Skills Quality Authority, or its successors).