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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Plan and specify aircraft/equipment systems performance tests
  2. Assess aircraft/equipment systems performance

Required Skills

Required skills

Look for evidence that confirms skills in

communicating and consulting

problem solving

researching

report writing

observing relevant regulatory requirements

applying OHS requirements associated with engine ground runs and system functional testing

Required knowledge

Look for evidence that confirms knowledge of

procedures and documentation action for test flights

procedures and documentation action for engine ground runs

procedures for functional testing of systems and evaluation of results

OHS procedures relating to engine ground runs and system functional testing

Evidence Required

The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria required skills and knowledge range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package

Overview of assessment

A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to determine the requirement for performance tests complete the authorisation process and participate in the assessment of results and determining any remedial action Competency in this unit cannot be claimed until all prerequisites have been satisfied

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

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 supervisors reports project work samples and questioning Questioning techniques should not require language literacy and numeracy skills beyond those required in this unit of competency

Context of and specific resources for assessment

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 then an appropriate simulation must be used where the range of conditions reflects realistic workplace situations 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

Method of assessment

Guidance information for assessment


Range Statement

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Application of this unit may relate to:

scheduled or unscheduled maintenance

individual or team-related activities

Aircraft/equipment system performance tests

Aircraft/equipment system performance tests may include:

engine ground runs

maintenance/validation test flights

system functional testing

Airworthiness regulations, policy and procedures

Airworthiness regulations, policy and procedures may include:

Civil Aviation Regulations (CARs) and associated Advisory Circulars (ACs)

CASRs, Manuals of Standards and associated Acceptable Means of Compliance and Guidance Material

AAP 7001.053 Technical Airworthiness Maintenance Manual

airworthiness directives

maintenance management plan

maintenance organisation expositions

continuing airworthiness management organisation expositions

procedures manual

work instructions

flight test schedule

maintenance manuals

Appropriate personnel

Appropriate personnel may include:

maintenance test pilots

authorised engineering officers

authorised airworthiness representatives

accountable managers/responsible managers

senior maintenance managers

continuing airworthiness management personnel

authorised maintenance personnel

Recommendations

Recommendations may include:

completed test schedules

auditable reports