Required skills

Look for evidence that confirms skills in

using documentation and relevant regulations to determine maintenance and reporting requirements

usingmaterial safety data sheets MSDS to determine handling precautions and personal protective equipment requirements

application of occupational health and safety OHS requirements

planning

communicating

questioning

fault diagnosis techniques

Required knowledge

Look for evidence that confirms knowledge of

sources of information relating to scheduled and unscheduled maintenance activities and configuration change requirements

basic project planning techniques including timing prioritising resourcing monitoring and evaluation of maintenance tasks

techniques for mapping maintenance activities and recording progress

the aircraft and systems being maintained

fault diagnosis and troubleshooting procedures damage assessment philosophies and procedures costeffectiveness considerations for different repair types philosophies and considerations in repair versus replacement options

applicable regulations organisational policy and procedures manuals maintenance manuals and instructions

MSDS

OHS equity fraud and ethics

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 set up and implement an aircraft maintenance program evaluate the outcomes and correctly report the maintenance activities

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

Maintenance requirements for aircraft

Relevant documentation

Maintenance tasks

Resource requirements

Considerations regarding resource requirements

Management/stakeholder updates

Authorised instructions, policy and procedures

Advice and assistance with maintenance activities

Maintenance problems