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.

Range Description
Application of this unit may relate to:
Scheduled or unscheduled maintenance
Individual or team related activities
Procedures and requirements refer to industry standard procedures specified by manufacturers, regulatory authorities or the enterprise.

Explanation of Performance Criteria Phrases

Electrical systems and components may include:
The listed systems and components including all related electrical hardware and its interconnection:

1. AC and/or DC power generation, regulation and distribution systems

2. Battery installations and bus ties/interlocks

3. Rotary and static inverters and TR units

4. Air cycle air conditioning systems

5. Flight, and engine control systems

6. Ignition and starting systems

7. Fire/smoke detection and extinguishing

8. Lighting

9. Master and caution warning systems

10. Equipment and furnishing

11. Equipment cooling and ventilation

12. Position indicating systems

13. Fuel storage and distribution

14. Propeller control systems

15. Landing gear indication and antiskid

16. Ice and rain protection
17. Waste water

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 inspect aircraft electrical systems and components while observing all relevant safety precautions.

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
The underlying skills inherent in this unit should be transferable across a range of inspection applications (including the timely involvement of supervisors or other trades) associated with aircraft electrical systems and components. It is essential that cleanliness requirements and safety precautions applicable to the system being maintained are fully observed, understood and complied with. Ability to interpret inspection procedures and specifications (allowable limits) and apply them in practice is critical.
Evidence of transferability of skills and knowledge related to inspection is essential. This is to be demonstrated through application across a range of aircraft electrical systems, components and hardware listed in the Range Statement. The work plan should take account of applicable safety and quality requirements in accordance with the industry and regulatory standards.
A person cannot be assessed as competent until it can be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the workplace assessor that the relevant elements of the Unit of Competency are being achieved under routine supervision on a system and related components in each Group 1 to 13 inclusive (Groups 14 to 17 may be omitted where they are not applicable to the enterprise) in the Range Statement. This shall be established via the records in the Log of Industrial Experience and Achievement or, where appropriate, an equivalent Industry Evidence Guide.

Context of and specific resources for assessment
Competency should be assessed in the workplace or simulated workplace using tools and equipment specified in the maintenance manuals. It is also expected that general and special purpose tools, test and ground support equipment would be used where appropriate.