Application
This unit of competency requires application of skills and knowledge relating to self-management and skills/professional development relating to aviation scheduled and unscheduled maintenance management, including all aspects of aircraft maintenance, aeronautical product maintenance and other related integrated logistic support (ILS) activities. Work may be performed individually or as part of a team.
The unit is part of the Aeroskills Diploma and Advanced Diploma training pathways. It is used in workplaces that operate under the airworthiness regulatory systems of the Australian Defence Force (ADF) and the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA).
Elements and Performance Criteria
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. | ||
1. | Manage self | 1.1 | Responsibility for own workload is assessed, prioritised and accepted |
1.2 | Work is undertaken autonomously to complete tasks/roles in a timely manner and in accordance with organisational and/or legislative and regulatory standards | ||
1.3 | Independence and initiative are demonstrated in identifying and solving problems | ||
1.4 | Initiative is exercised in liaison with colleagues in identifying and analysing alternative approaches to managing workplace issues and problems | ||
1.5 | Own performance is evaluated and monitored and confidence is built in own capability, ideas and vision | ||
1.6 | Performance feedback from others is used to improve work performance | ||
1.7 | Organisational structure, career paths and eligibility criteria are identified | ||
1.8 | Awareness is maintained of the effects of fatigue, drugs and alcohol on performance | ||
2. | Work effectively with others | 2.1 | Effective communication is applied when dealing with others through oral communication, including briefings and presentations, and by written communication, including email |
2.2 | Others are dealt with ethically and principles of diversity applied | ||
2.3 | Judgement and discretion are used as is appropriate to the situation | ||
2.4 | The trust and confidence of others is developed and maintained at all levels of the organisation | ||
2.5 | Others are mentored in specific areas of aviation maintenance and maintenance management and performance feedback is provided | ||
2.6 | Advantages, disadvantages and consequences of ideas are identified and considered | ||
2.7 | An awareness of the possibility of fraudulent behaviour is maintained | ||
3. | Comply with requirements | 3.1 | Applicable contractual, legislative, regulatory and organisational requirements are complied with |
3.2 | Work requirements are surveyed and quotes are provided | ||
3.3 | Organisation and customer needs are surveyed and assessed | ||
4. | Manage work priorities and resources | 4.1 | Competing demands to achieve objectives and meet requirements for deliverables are prioritised |
4.2 | Work plans, programs and budgets are prepared, monitored and reviewed | ||
4.3 | Resource use to achieve objectives is planned | ||
4.4 | The nature, extent and impact of any issues or changes relating to work priorities and resource allocation are identified | ||
5. | Facilitate and capitalise on change and innovation | 5.1 | Change is introduced by working closely with others |
5.2 | Opportunities for product and service enhancement and options for achieving the desired result are identified | ||
6. | Contribute to development of own skills and professional capability | 6.1 | Units of competency relevant to current employment and career path through managing own skills development are interpreted and applied |
6.2 | Problem solving skills are reviewed for further development | ||
6.3 | Own personal knowledge and skills are assessed and learning opportunities are accessed, as required, to fill gaps and enhance skills | ||
6.4 | New ideas and techniques are accepted and time and effort invested in learning new skills | ||
6.5 | Performance feedback is used to identify and develop ways to improve competence |
Evidence of Performance
Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria under the specified conditions of assessment on at least one occasion, and must include:
oral communication
written communication
applying principles of equity and diversity
managing own work performance
managing and interfacing with others
applying legislation, regulations and organisational policies and procedures relevant to role and workplace
managing own professional development.
Evidence of Knowledge
Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:
WHS legislation at Commonwealth and state/territory levels
human factors
EEO legislation
privacy legislation
freedom of information legislation
equity guidelines
diversity principles
detection of fraud
Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) and relevant Training Packages
leadership principles
management principles and techniques
regulations, policies, instructions and guidelines relevant to the organisation and role
problem solving principles
constant improvement principles and procedures
change management.
Assessment Conditions
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, 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.
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. The preferred method is the records in the Maintenance Management Competency Log. Where the individual does not have a Competency Log evidence can be gathered through a variety of ways, including direct observation, supervisor’s reports, project work, samples and questioning. Questioning techniques should not require language, literacy and numeracy skills beyond those required in this unit of competency.
Assessors must satisfy the requirements of the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator (Australian Skills Quality Authority, or its successors).
Competency in this unit underpins competency in other aspects of the workplace role of employees with managerial responsibilities in aviation maintenance and related ILS activities. It may be appropriate to assess parts of this unit in conjunction with units relating to the performance of such aspects of the role.
Foundation Skills
Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.
Range Statement
This field allows for different work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included. | ||
Tasks/roles include: | Self-directed application of knowledge and skills in performing tasks related to maintenance management and/or related ILS activities | |
Organisational and/or legislative and regulatory standards include: | Equal employment opportunity (EEO) legislation Commonwealth and state/territory work health and safety (WHS) legislation Civil Aviation Regulations (CARs) and Advisory Circulars (ACs) Civil Aviation Safety Regulations (CASRs), Manuals of Standards and associated Acceptable Means of Compliance and Guidance Material Maintenance organisation expositions Continuing airworthiness management organisation expositions Procedures manuals Position descriptions Quality manuals Safety manuals Work instructions Relevant overseas regulations, such as Federal Aviation Regulations or European Aviation Safety Agency Regulations AAP 7001.053 Technical Airworthiness Management Manual Defence Regulations and instructions Australian Air Publications Standing instructions Maintenance management plans Duty statements | |
Quotations include any or all of: | Man-hours Time requirements Spares, materials and consumables Resources, such as facilities, support equipment and tooling Price |
Sectors
Competency Field
Aviation maintenance management