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. | Select and lay out schematically aircraft mechanical systems | 1.1 | Mechanical system applications in aircraft design and their relative advantages and disadvantages compared to other system types are identified |
| | 1.2 | Components of mechanical systems are identified |
| | 1.3 | A mechanical system is selected for an application, the schematic layout is sketched and all components are labelled |
| | 1.4 | Mechanical system maintenance requirements are identified |
2. | Select and lay out schematically aircraft hydraulic systems | 2.1 | Hydraulic system applications in aircraft design, their operation and their relative advantages and disadvantages compared to other system types are identified |
| | 2.2 | Aircraft hydraulic fluids, their characteristics and handling precautions are identified |
| | 2.3 | Components of hydraulic systems are identified and their operation is described in general terms |
| | 2.4 | A hydraulic system is selected for an application, the schematic layout is sketched and all components are labelled |
| | 2.5 | Hydraulic system maintenance requirements are identified |
3. | Select and lay out schematically aircraft pneumatic systems | 3.1 | Pneumatic system applications in aircraft design, their operation and their relative advantages and disadvantages compared to other system types are identified |
| | 3.2 | Components of pneumatic systems are identified and their operation is described in general terms |
| | 3.3 | A pneumatic system is selected for an application, the schematic layout is sketched and all components are labelled |
| | 3.4 | Pneumatic system maintenance requirements are identified |
4. | Select and lay out schematically aircraft fuel storage and distribution systems | 4.1 | Typical fuel storage and distribution systems used in aircraft design are identified |
| 4.2 | Components of fuel storage and distribution systems are identified and their operation is described |
| | 4.3 | A fuel storage and distribution system is selected for an application, the schematic layout is sketched and all components are labelled |
| | 4.4 | Types of aircraft fuel, their characteristics and handling precautions are identified |
| | 4.5 | Fuel storage and distribution system maintenance requirements are identified |
5. | Set up and operate a simple hydraulic system | 5.1 | The hydraulic system is sketched and all components are labelled |
| | 5.2 | Required components are obtained |
| | 5.3 | The system is assembled and operated while observing all relevant work health and safety (WHS) requirements, including the use of material safety data sheets (MSDS) and items of personal protective equipment (PPE) |
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, and must include:
laying out a typical aircraft mechanical system
laying out a typical aircraft hydraulic system
laying out a typical aircraft pneumatic system
laying out a typical fuel storage and distribution system
setting up and operating a basic hydraulic system that includes:
hydraulic rig
manual selector valve
filter
accumulator
check valve
linear actuators
rigid and flexible plumbing
applying relevant WHS precautions, including the use of PPE and MSDS.
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:
fluid power principles
plumbing identification marking
mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic aircraft systems, their components and maintenance requirements
the relative advantages and disadvantages of mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems
hydraulic fluid types, characteristics and handling precautions
aircraft fuel storage and distribution systems and components thereof
aircraft fuels, their characteristics and handling precautions
WHS precautions relating to aircraft systems and their operation.
This unit may be assessed off the job in a training environment equipped to provide exposure to the range of system types and provide for the layout, set-up and operation of basic hydraulic systems. 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. Evidence can be gathered through a variety of ways including direct observation, teacher’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).