List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. | Determine requirements | 1.1 | Component defect reports (removal tags) or customer order are correctly interpreted and matched by part and serial numbers |
| | 1.2 | Pneumatic components are inspected and/or operated through prescribed test procedures to establish serviceability or confirm defects, as required |
| | 1.3 | Modification status is clearly established to assist in determining the overhaul requirements for the components |
| | 1.4 | Extent of overhaul or repair is identified and documented in accordance with standard enterprise procedures |
2. | Troubleshoot pneumatic components | 2.1 | Available information from maintenance records and test results is used, where necessary, to assist in fault determination |
| | 2.2 | Logical processes are used to ensure efficient and accurate troubleshooting |
| | 2.3 | Specialist advice is obtained, where required, to assist with, or confirm, the fault and rectification requirement |
| | 2.4 | Pneumatic component faults are located and the causes of the faults are clearly identified |
| | 2.5 | Fault rectification requirements are determined to assist in planning the repair |
3. | Dismantle and inspect pneumatic parts | 3.1 | Pneumatic component parts are dismantled in accordance with maintenance manuals while observing all relevant work health and safety (WHS) requirements, including the use of material safety data sheets (MSDS) and items of personal protective equipment (PPE) |
| | 3.2 | Component parts are assessed for serviceability in accordance with the relevant maintenance documentation |
| | 3.3 | Parts requiring specialist repair are tagged and repair instructions are specified in accordance with standard enterprise procedures |
| | 3.4 | Parts requiring non-destructive testing (NDT) are prepared for testing in accordance with the relevant maintenance documentation |
| | 3.5 | Parts lists are compiled and processed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures |
4. | Repair and/or modify pneumatic components or parts | 4.1 | Component parts are repaired or replaced in accordance with the relevant maintenance documentation |
| | 4.2 | Modification of components or parts is undertaken, where required, by relevant manufacturer's bulletins or procedures |
5. | Assemble, test and adjust pneumatic components | 5.1 | Pneumatic component parts are assembled within specified tolerances and in accordance with the appropriate maintenance documents while observing all relevant WHS requirements, including the use of MSDS and items of PPE |
| | 5.2 | Components are adjusted, tested or calibrated to operate within prescribed specifications |
| | 5.3 | Finished components are tagged, sealed and packaged in accordance with standard enterprise procedures |
| | 5.4 | Required maintenance documentation and modification records are completed and processed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures |
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, and must include:
applying relevant WHS procedures
using MSDS and relevant items of PPE
using relevant maintenance documentation and aircraft/component manuals relating to pneumatic, pressurisation and air cycle air conditioning system components to:
recognise state of serviceability and overhaul or repair requirements
test and accurately and efficiently troubleshoot unserviceabilities and document the causes
dismantle and inspect component parts for serviceability and identify repair requirements as applicable
repair/replace/modify component parts
assemble, test for correct operation and adjust components.
The underlying skills inherent in this unit should be transferable across a range of repair and/or overhaul applications associated with aircraft components. It is essential that the maintenance procedures are interpreted and applied to ensure quality and safety standards are achieved.
This shall be demonstrated through application across a number of different aircraft components. Ability to assess component serviceability and interpret parts requirements will be necessary to supplement the required evidence. Capability to interpret inspection procedures and specifications (allowable limits) and apply them in practice is critical.
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:
how to obtain relevant MSDS
identification and use of items of PPE
WHS procedures
fault diagnosis techniques
system and component operation
repair and overhaul procedures and processes
the use of pneumatic test rigs.
Competency should be assessed in the work environment, or simulated work environment, using tools and equipment specified in maintenance documentation. It is also expected that applicable general-purpose tools and test equipment found in most routine situations would be used where appropriate.
The application of testing procedures should clearly indicate knowledge of system operation. Knowledge of system operation and the relationship of individual components will be necessary to supplement evidence of ability to troubleshoot component faults before under taking any action. The work plan should take account of applicable safety and quality requirements in accordance with the industry and regulatory standards.
The following conditions of assessment represent the requirements of the Regulators (ADF and CASA) and maintenance stakeholders and must be rigorously observed.
A person cannot be assessed as competent until it can be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the workplace assessor that the relevant elements and performance criteria of the unit of competency are being achieved under routine supervision on at least one (1) component from each of the following groups:
valves, pumps, motors, expansion turbines, actuators, regulators, temperature sensors, mechanical pressurisation controllers, temperature controllers and thrust reversers
heat exchangers and pressure vessels
rigid and flexible pipelines, hoses, fittings and ducting.
This must include demonstration of the following repair processes:
finishing or re-finishing of metal surfaces through processes, such as polishing and lapping
removal of corrosion within maintenance manual limits
replacement of seals and backing rings
replacement of bearings
application of surface treatments, such as alodining
restoration of paint finishes.
This shall be established via the records in the Log of Industrial Experience and Achievement or, where appropriate, an equivalent Industry Evidence Guide (for details refer to the Companion Volume Assessment Guidelines).
Assessors must satisfy the requirements of the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator (Australian Skills Quality Authority, or its successors).