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 to inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft SSS and components | 1.1 | The task is verified from applicable documentation |
| 1.2 | Aircraft safety devices are checked in accordance with relevant technical publications and manuals |
| | 1.3 | Correct SSS component is visually identified for inspection, testing and troubleshooting |
| | 1.4 | Appropriate tools and ground support equipment are selected in accordance with the task |
2. | Inspect SSS component | 2.1 | Firing devices are checked and removed if fitted |
| | 2.2 | SSS component is inspected in accordance with technical publications and manuals 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) |
| | 2.3 | Aircraft is prepared for testing and troubleshooting of SSS component in accordance with technical publications and manuals |
3. | Test and troubleshoot SSS component | 3.1 | SSS component is functionally tested in accordance with applicable technical publications and manuals for evidence of serviceability or malfunction |
| | 3.2 | SSS component faults are identified in accordance with technical publications and manuals |
| | 3.3 | Specialist advice is obtained when required to assist with the troubleshooting process |
| | 3.4 | Corrective action is taken in accordance with technical publications and manuals while observing all relevant WHS requirements, including the use of MSDS and items of PPE |
4. | Complete and process documentation | 4.1 | Applicable documentation is completed for SSS component inspection, testing and troubleshooting |
| | 4.2 | Completed documentation is forwarded to Maintenance Control Section (MCS) |
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:
applying all safety procedures relating to aircraft SSS
applying hand skills in removal and installation of SSS components
using ground support equipment and test equipment
applying system and component knowledge and logical fault-finding procedures and applicable maintenance data in the troubleshooting of SSS and component faults
performing system functional tests and checks to isolate system faults and assess post-maintenance serviceability
explosive ordnance safety and handling procedures
manual handling of SMS components.
The underlying skills inherent in this unit should be transferable across a range of aircraft SSS and system component inspection, testing and troubleshooting activities. It is essential that assessment confirms the ability to comply with organisational safety requirements and appropriate legislative and regulatory requirements while maintaining SSS. The ability to work safely within an explosive ordnance environment, conduct applicable tests and maintain relevant documentation is critical, including checking specifically for:
failure to check aircraft safety devices are installed
failure to ensure firing devices checked and removed if fitted
commencing task prior to initiating documentation
failure to comply with relevant WHS procedures and policies.
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:
the aircraft operating and maintenance environment
aircraft SSS and component operation and interfaces with other aircraft systems
hardware and component attachment methods
WHS procedures and policies
explosive ordnance safety and handling procedures
technical publications and manuals
technical documentation procedures.
Competency should be assessed on aircraft and/or simulator using materials, tools and equipment specified in the maintenance manuals and applicable procedures. It is also expected that general and special-purpose tools and ground support equipment would be used where appropriate.
The unit may be assessed independently or in conjunction with unit MEA604 Inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft stores management systems and components.
Evidence of transferability of skills and knowledge related to SSS and component inspection, testing and troubleshooting is essential. This is to be established through demonstration of the ability to:
render the system safe
perform relevant inspections and tests
troubleshoot faults and perform appropriate rectification 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 the ADF 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 routine supervision on a range of inspection, testing and troubleshooting tasks involving the following SSS components:
bomb release unit
pylon
missile launcher.
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).
In addition to evidence provided in the Log of Industrial Experience assessment methods may include questioning and observation in operational or simulated environments.
Assessors must satisfy the requirements of the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator (Australian Skills Quality Authority, or its successors).