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. | Prepare to evaluate aeroplane flight control system applications | 1.1 | Confirm and apply safe working practices relating to aeroplane flight control systems |
| 1.2 | Determine parameters and context of applications and purpose of evaluation |
| | 1.3 | Confirm personal functions and responsibilities, team and support functional group interdependencies and communications |
| | 1.4 | Confirm that tasks and responsibilities are appropriate to qualifications and delegations and that appropriate support, including technical and professional assistance, is available |
| | 1.5 | Determine chain of responsibility for the activity evaluation, reporting arrangements and timelines |
| | 1.6 | Identify work health and safety (WHS) and regulatory requirements with particular emphasis on safety, codes of practice, performance requirements and standards, including airworthiness regulatory requirements for aeroplane flight control systems, risk management and organisational procedures |
2. | Identify principles and techniques required for evaluation of aeroplane flight control system applications | 2.1 | Identify features and functions of aeroplane flight control systems and components |
| 2.2 | Review aeroplane flight control system design and layout requirements and techniques |
| 2.3 | Identify system electrical power requirements and interfaces with avionic systems |
3. | Evaluate aeroplane flight control system applications | 3.1 | Evaluate proposed modifications to aeroplane flight control systems and system components |
| 3.2 | Evaluate aeroplane flight control system and system component maintenance requirements |
| | 3.3 | Evaluate aeroplane flight control system and system component reliability and defect history |
| | 3.4 | Evaluate proposed component substitutions |
| | 3.5 | Evaluate application for compliance with WHS Acts, regulations, codes, directives and standards/specifications, including those related to risk management |
4. | Report results | 4.1 | Report results of scoping, principles and techniques identification and evaluation of applications |
| | 4.2 | Provide documentation, such as system schematics, wiring diagrams and data required by CM and/or ILS and as required by airworthiness regulations |
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:
identifying WHS, regulatory and electrical safety requirements, risk management procedures, features and functions of aeroplane flight control systems and components, system design principles and techniques, including:
performance and operating environment
system control
indicating and circuit protection requirements
interface requirements between aeroplane flight control systems and other systems, including automatic flight control systems and electrical power distribution
determining and confirming:
parameters and context of tasks
chain of responsibility
personal functions and responsibilities
team and support functional group interdependencies and communications
appropriate qualifications and delegations
appropriate support, including technical and professional assistance
investigating associated CM and ILS requirements and drafting required data
drafting material required for compliance with airworthiness regulations
assessing and applying:
basic aeroplane flight control system performance analysis and design procedures
design standards, regulatory requirements
graphics skills and techniques
evaluating system components and specifications against system design and operating criteria
reporting and documenting results of scoping, principles and techniques identification and evaluation of applications.
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:
features and layout of aeroplane flight control systems including control, indication and interface with other systems:
primary flight control mechanical systems and components
primary flight control powered systems - hydraulic actuators and boost packages
interface with automatic flight control synchros and servos
trim systems – mechanical and electrical
flaps – mechanical, hydraulic and electrical actuation
high lift and spoiler systems
speed brakes
basic design principles for:
primary flight controls (aerodynamics, stability, control surface mass and aerodynamic balancing, flutter)
primary flight control mechanical systems and components
powered flight control systems and components
trim systems and components
flap systems including actuators and mechanical linkages
high lift and spoiler systems including actuators and mechanical linkages
speed brakes and system components
interface with the aircraft electrical and instrument systems
interface with automatic flight control systems
wiring types, standards and specifications
performance and operating environment effects
airworthiness regulator design standards
compliance requirements of the WHS Act and regulations, codes of practice, standards, risk assessment
scope of trade, technical and professional support services required in aircraft flight control system applications
management data interface with CM and ILS.
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 a simulated working environment must be used that reflects realistic workplace situations and conditions.
The competencies covered by this unit would be demonstrated by an individual working alone or as part of a team.
Where applicable, reasonable adjustment must be made to work environments and training situations to accommodate ethnicity, age, gender, demographics and disability.
Assessment methods must be by direct observation of tasks and include questioning on underpinning knowledge to ensure its correct interpretation and application.
Assessment may be applied under project-related conditions (real or simulated) and require evidence of process.
Assessment must confirm a reasonable inference that competency is able not only to be satisfied under the particular circumstance, but is able to be transferred to other circumstances.
Assessors must be satisfied that the candidate can competently and consistently:
identify and apply WHS, regulatory and risk management procedures
determine parameters and context of tasks, personal, team, licensed technical and professional assistance and support personnel functions and responsibilities, and chain of responsibility
investigate sustainability implications of aeroplane flight control system applications as specified in CM and/or ILS requirements
assess and apply basic aeroplane flight control system design and maintenance/repair requirements, and graphics skills and techniques
evaluate aeroplane flight control systems and components for compliance with WHS and airworthiness regulatory requirements
report and document results including provision of CM and ILS input data
Assessment may be in conjunction with assessment of other units of competency where required.
Assessors must satisfy the requirements of the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator (Australian Skills Quality Authority, or its successors).