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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Identify testing requirement
   • Identify and confirm the type of simulator testing to be undertaken.
   • Identify the components to be tested.
   • Consult simulator documentation.
   • Identify test parameters to be met.
   • Prepare simulator for testing.
2. Undertake simulator tests
   • Carry out pre-start, start-up and shut-down procedures.
   • Conduct specified tests.
   • Act on and report monitoring systems warnings and alarms.
   • Collect and analyse test data.
   • Identify performance abnormalities.
   • Determine remedial action if necessary.
3. Complete the test sequence
   • Complete certification and other documentation for future application.
   • Report abnormalities as required.
4. Identify testing requirement
   • Identify and confirm the type of simulator testing to be undertaken.
   • Identify the components to be tested.
   • Consult simulator documentation.
   • Identify test parameters to be met.
   • Prepare simulator for testing.
5. Undertake simulator tests
   • Carry out pre-start, start-up and shut-down procedures.
   • Conduct specified tests.
   • Act on and report monitoring systems warnings and alarms.
   • Collect and analyse test data.
   • Identify performance abnormalities.
   • Determine remedial action if necessary.
6. Complete the test sequence
   • Complete certification and other documentation for future application.
   • Report abnormalities as required.

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the candidate must demonstrate evidence of performance of the following on at least one occasion.

undertaking research and analysis related to simulator operating procedures

following logical, complex analysis techniques

using appropriate information technology and software

identifying, reviewing and analysing information that may impact on the simulator operational testing including mathematical outcomes

identifying simulator test abnormalities

determining simulator testing remedial action

negotiating and communicating effectively with key stakeholders

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Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the depth of knowledge demonstrated must be appropriate to the job context of the candidate.

operational capabilities and limitations of the relevant simulator

simulator operating modules comprising the simulator system being worked on

simulator operating procedures

specified simulator tests

complex analysis techniques

legislative and regulatory requirements related to the simulator being evaluated

organisational policy and procedures related to the relevant simulator

product knowledge related to systems and/or equipment in service

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