Elements and Performance Criteria

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

Aircraft/equipment system performance tests may include:
Engine ground runs
Maintenance/validation test flights
System functional testing

Airworthiness regulations, policy and procedures may include:
Civil Aviation Regulations (CARs) or Civil Aviation Safety Regulations (CASRs) and associated Advisory Circulars (ACs)
ADF Technical Airworthiness Maintenance Manual
Maintenance Organisation Manual
Maintenance Control Manual
Procedures manual
Work instructions
Flight test schedule
Maintenance manuals

Appropriate personnel may include:
Maintenance test pilots
Authorised engineering officers
Authorised airworthiness representatives
Accountable managers/responsible managers
Senior maintenance managers
Maintenance controllers
Authorised maintenance personnel

Recommendations may include:
Completed test schedules
Auditable reports

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.