Elements and Performance Criteria
- Select tools and equipment suited to task requirements
- Select hand and/or power tools and equipment suitable for use in required task, including lubrication equipment and lubricants
- Check all tools and equipment to be used for condition or calibration, where necessary
- Identify unsafe or faulty tools and equipment and mark them for repair according to organisational procedures
- Use tools and equipment, applying standard trade practices
- Manufacture simple items using basic engineering hand skills
- Select and use common types of aircraft attachment hardware
- Select and use common types of safety locking devices and fasteners
- Lockwire aircraft components, devices and hardware in the correct manner, using the appropriate wire gauge
- Assemble and connect common types of aircraft connectors and plumbing
- Store tools and equipment
- Store tools and equipment safely and securely in line with organisational procedures