Required skills

Look for evidence that confirms skills in

correctly interpreting OHampS regulations instructions and procedures relevant to the range of applications listed in the Range Statement

recognising and adhering to aerospace industry signage including aircraft systems plumbing markings

recognising and reporting to designated personnel hazardous situations in the workplace

risk assessment and control

selecting appropriate protective clothing for the maintenance activity being undertaken

correct interpretation of enterprise and regulatory emergency procedures

correct identification and operation of enterpriseindustry specific workplace emergency equipment

application of first aid procedures such as DRABC

Required knowledge

Look for evidence that confirms knowledge of

the applicable sources of OHampS requirements and procedures and their application in workplace situations as listed in the Range Statement

how to recognise and report hazardous situations in the workplace

methods of risk assessment and control

the preferred order of ways to control risks known as the hierarchy of control

work operations to control risks eg permit to work systems such as confined space entry and isolation procedures

how to determine requirements for personal protective equipment associated with maintenance activities

the correct selection and use of workplace emergency equipment

action to be taken in emergency situations

first aid procedures

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 correctly interpret and apply all relevant OHampS procedures and standard processes in the aviation maintenance environment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

This unit must be related in its assessment and application to all other units The relationship between general workplace OHampS requirements as included in enterprise procedures and the relevant Federal andor State and Territory legislation must be clearly linked

Evidence of knowledge and skills associated with the application of OHampS standards is required to supplement evidence of ability to interpret and apply specific safe practices in the workplace

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 under routine supervision on at least one item against each Group to Groups and must also be included if applicable to the enterprise as listed 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 The relationship between general workplace OHampS requirements as included in enterprise procedures and the relevant Federal andor State and Territory legislation must be clearly linked

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 Should a demonstration of skill application be necessary the candidate must have access to all necessary tools equipment materials and relevant documentation The candidate must be permitted to refer to any relevant workplace procedures product and manufacturing specifications codes standards manuals and reference materials

Method of assessment

Guidance information for assessment

Note

Requirements for conduct of safe work

Relevant regulatory and enterprise policies and procedures

Personal protective equipment and clothing requirements

Workplace hazards