Required skills

Look for evidence that confirms skills in

using software packages relevant to spares assessing and repairable item management

oral communication

written communication

problem solving

application of regulatory and procedural requirements

identification and resolution of problems relating to availability of spares

Required knowledge

Look for evidence that confirms knowledge of

ILS principles relating to spares assessing repairable item management and configuration management

software packages used by the enterprise for spares assessment supply management and repairable item management

use of drawings standards and specifications to identify substitute piece parts and materials

use of catalogues and specifications to identify substitute components items of aeronautical product

regulations organisational policies and procedures relating to spares assessment and repairable item management

OHS requirements relating to substitute piece parts materials and components

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 effectively apply organisational procedures and ILS principles relating to the assessment of spares and the management of repairable items

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

Spares assessment and supply information systems

Suitable substitute parts

Applicable regulations, organisational policy and procedures

ILS records

Repairable items

Investigation or additional maintenance requirements