Elements and Performance Criteria

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
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

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, 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.
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