Elements and Performance Criteria

Application of this unit may relate to:
Scheduled or unscheduled maintenance
Individual or team related activities


Maintenance of the airframe and aircraft systems, power plant, avionic systems and fitted role equipment

Computer data systems
Log books
Authorised maintenance manuals
Management directives
Feedback from maintenance and operating personnel
Aircraft flight and technical record
Aircraft Maintenance Program
Maintenance Control Manual
Civil Aviation Regulations (CARs) or Civil Aviation Safety Regulations (CASRs)
Aircraft Type Certificate Design Certificate
Relevant Defence regulations and instructions

Scheduled
Unscheduled
Preventative
Corrective

Personnel
Spare parts and consumables
Special equipment
Ground support equipment such as power carts and hydraulic rigs
Personal protective equipment (PPE)
Tools

Personnel numbers
Personnel availability
Personnel qualifications
Personnel authorisations and experience
Quantities and availability of parts, consumables special equipment, ground support equipment, PPE and tools

Verbal reports and briefings
Written reports including notes, worksheets and briefs

Manufacturers operating manuals
Management directives
Maintenance manuals
Defence regulations and instructions
Standing instructions
Maintenance Organisation Manual
Maintenance Control Manual
Procedures manuals
Work instructions
CARs or CASRs
Quality assurance instructions
OH&S policies and instructions
MSDS

Work practices
Fault diagnosis procedures
Damage assessment
Defect investigation
Assessment of repair cost effectiveness
Assessment of repair vs replacement options
Monitoring of telemetry maintenance data from aircraft during flight operations

Lack of resources or data
Unanticipated breakdowns or faults
Changes in priorities

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, 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.