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. | Prepare for flight | 1.1 | Aircraft is positioned as required |
| | 1.2 | Ground locks, aircraft support and safety devices and covers are removed and stowed in accordance with maintenance documentation |
| | 1.3 | Aircraft tie-down devices are removed and stowed/stored |
2. | Inspect aircraft and systems | 2.1 | Preparation of the aircraft and systems is appropriate to allow for proper inspection |
| | 2.2 | Aircraft and systems are visually or physically checked for external signs of defects in accordance with applicable maintenance documentation 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) |
3. | Replenish aircraft systems | 3.1 | Fluid level checks and replenishments are carried out in accordance with maintenance documentation requirements |
| | 3.2 | Maintenance of gaseous levels (oxygen, nitrogen and compressed air) is carried out in accordance with maintenance documentation requirements while observing all relevant WHS requirements, including the use of MSDS and items of PPE |
| | 3.3 | Role equipment/components requiring pre-flight replacement are changed as required by maintenance documentation |
| | 3.4 | Required maintenance documentation is completed and processed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures |
4. | Perform scheduled line maintenance checks | 4.1 | Inspection requirements are determined from maintenance documentation |
| | 4.2 | Aircraft structure and systems are visually inspected for external signs of defects in accordance with applicable maintenance documentation while observing all relevant WHS requirements, including the use of MSDS and items of PPE |
| | 4.3 | Defects are recorded and reported in accordance with standard enterprise 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, and must include:
ground handling of aircraft
using hand skills and tools to perform flight servicing activities
correctly installing and securing of aircraft hardware
locating, using and correctly stowing of aircraft safety and security equipment, including ground locks, covers, support and safety devices and tie-down devices
applying ground power (where applicable)
inspecting structure for damage and deterioration
recognising external signs of component damage, leakage and security in aircraft systems
recognising visual signs of damage, leakage and security with regard to engines and propellers
refuelling the aircraft with the correct type, quantity and distribution of fuel
checking and replenishing fluid level using the correct fluids
recharging of gaseous levels using the correct support equipment and procedures
lubricating components
checking fire protection systems (where applicable) for correct gas charge levels
replacing role equipment requiring pre-flight replacement
using maintenance data and manuals to determine flight servicing requirements and procedures
applying standard procedures
observing of all relevant WHS procedures including the use of PPE and MSDS.
It is essential that the specific aspects of the aircraft flight servicing or scheduled line maintenance task are checked to ensure quality and safety standards are fully observed, understood and complied with. Safety precautions applicable to the system being maintained are to be fully observed. An understanding of system operation as it relates to the work must be demonstrated before undertaking any action.
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:
standard trade practices relating to tool usage and installation/securing of aircraft hardware
aircraft structural concepts and structure to the extent required to be able to recognise typical types of structural damage and deterioration during flight servicing activities and scheduled inspections up to the level of a Weekly Check or equivalent
system layout, operation and typical external signs of faults to the extent required to perform flight servicing and scheduled inspections up to the level of a Weekly Check or equivalent
the function of on-board maintenance systems
types and characteristics of fuels and fuel additives
types and characteristics of lubricants
types and characteristics of hydraulic fluids
WHS procedures relating to flight servicing activities, including how to obtain PPE and MSDS
basic theory of flight relating to fixed wing aircraft, including stability and control
piston engine and propeller basic theory, installation and operation
factors influencing piston engine performance
relevant principles of mathematics and physics.
Competency should be assessed in the work environment or simulated work environment using procedures, tools and equipment specified in maintenance documentation. It is also expected that general-purpose tools, test and ground support equipment found in most routine situations would be used where appropriate.
Evidence of knowledge of system operation, recognition of defects and completion of documentation, the relationship of individual components and the links with other systems will be necessary to the extent required for completion of flight servicing and scheduled line maintenance task before undertaking any action. The work plan should take account of applicable safety and quality requirements in accordance with the industry and regulatory standards.
The following conditions of assessment represent the requirements of CASA and maintenance stakeholders and must be rigorously observed.
A person cannot be assessed as competent until it can be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the workplace assessor that the relevant elements and performance criteria of the unit of competency are being achieved under supervision but without intervention on the following flight servicings and scheduled line maintenance tasks that are applicable to the enterprise operating and maintenance system:
preparation for flight following maintenance
before flight servicing
after flight servicing
turn around servicing
scheduled line maintenance activities up to the level of a Weekly Check or specified equivalent
This shall be established via the records in the Log of Industrial Experience and Achievement or, where appropriate, an equivalent Industry Evidence Guide (for details refer to the Companion Volume Assessment Guidelines).
Assessors must satisfy the requirements of the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator (Australian Skills Quality Authority, or its successors).
Where the unit is to be used for CASA licensing purposes the Assessor must also meet the criteria specified in the CASR Part 147 Manual of Standards.