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. | Maintain parachute | 1.1 | Parachute is inspected for serviceability in accordance with standard procedures |
| | 1.2 | Parachute is tested for serviceability in accordance with standard procedures and manufacturer’s specifications |
| | 1.3 | Identified faults beyond own authority to rectify are reported to supervisor and faulty parachute is quarantined |
| | 1.4 | Unserviceable parts of the parachute are replaced to render parachute serviceable in accordance with standard procedures 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) |
| | 1.5 | Basic parachute repairs are completed in accordance with standard procedures |
| | 1.6 | Parachute is cleaned in accordance with standard procedures |
| | 1.7 | Parachute is presented for inspection by supervisor in accordance with standard procedures |
| | 1.8 | Maintenance documentation is completed and processed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures |
2. | Pack parachute | 2.1 | Parachute is packed for use in accordance with standard procedures |
| | 2.2 | Parachute is presented for inspection by supervisor in accordance with standard enterprise procedures |
| | 2.3 | Relevant documentation is 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 WHS practices relating to parachute maintenance processes, including the selection and correct use of PPE, where applicable
handling, storing and organising transport of equipment
delivering briefings to personnel in relation to operating parachutes
using MSDS
using maintenance publications, drawings and documentation relating to parachute maintenance
using applicable testing and measuring equipment, tools and maintenance documentation to:
test parachutes for serviceability
replace unserviceable components in accordance with approved procedures
select and use appropriate parachute cleaning materials
repair parachutes (both hand and machine sewing)
cleaning and maintenance of equipment and tools.
The underlying skills inherent in this unit should be transferable across a range of aircraft life support equipment maintenance activities. It is essential that parachute testing and inspection procedures, cleanliness requirements and safety precautions are fully observed, understood and complied with. Ability to interpret maintenance and packing procedures and apply them in practice is critical.
This is to be demonstrated through demonstration of the ability to recognise faults, replace components and perform appropriate repairs that are within the bounds of the individual’s authority, and through the demonstration of correct packing 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 and include knowledge of:
relevant regulations, standards, enterprise procedures and maintenance publications
WHS procedures relating to parachute maintenance, including the selection and use of PPE
how to obtain MSDS
critical nature of maintaining and packing parachutes, i.e. risk of death
approved cleaning methods for aviation life support equipment
components of a parachute and their function
parachute assembly materials of construction
environmental conditions that may affect parachutes and parachute assemblies including ultraviolet degradation
types of corrosion and contamination that may affect parachute assemblies
handling, storage and transit procedures relating to parachutes
physiological effects of flight
sequence of ejection
operation of person carrying parachutes
operation of ballistic parachutes in aircraft recovery
purpose of different types of canopies
modification requirements for parachutes
requirements for a parachute servicing facility
operation of testing and measuring equipment and tools used to maintain parachutes
repair limitations for parachutes
packing tools and measuring equipment required to pack parachutes.
Competency should be assessed in the workplace or simulated workplace using materials, tools and equipment specified in the maintenance manuals and applicable procedures. It is also expected that general and special-purpose tools and ground support equipment would be used where appropriate.
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 the following range of tasks:
correctly packing a minimum of three (3) parachutes consecutively and without the need for corrective action by the supervisor
recognising the limits of own authority
replacing canopy/harness, including line sequence tests
correctly repairing a tear in parachute canopy material through patching
inspecting, testing and replacing unserviceable parts of a quick release fitting
recognising a range of faults and their serviceability limits and repairing within limitations/tolerances.
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).