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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Determine the registration status of an aircraft
   • Registration status is determined in accordance with CASR Part 47
   • The person responsible for airworthiness and maintenance control is identified
2. Determine eligibility to certify the completion of aircraft maintenance activities
   • Eligibility to certify in terms of licence privileges is established in accordance with CASR Parts 42, 145 and 66
   • Eligibility to certify in terms of the Aviation Maintenance Organisation (AMO) Class/Rating is established in accordance with CASR Part 145 and Part 42 Subpart F
3. Prepare for return of aircraft to service
   • Completion of all scheduled and unscheduled maintenance activities is coordinated in accordance with CASR Parts 42 145, 66 and the approved maintenance program
   • The requirement for a maintenance test flight is determined
   • Documentation is prepared for return of aircraft to service in accordance with CASR Part 42 and/or 145 and the approved maintenance program
4. Compile and process maintenance documentation and reports
   • Maintenance documentation is raised and compiled for certification
   • Configuration management procedures are applied
   • Maintenance-related reports are compiled and processed
   • Technical communication activities, both oral and written, are performed

Range Statement

This field allows for different work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included.
Note	Range statements listed below are numbered to facilitate precise specification of the assessment requirements included in the Assessment Conditions
Certification tasks	The competency applies to the certification of aircraft maintenance activities, including: 1. Scheduled maintenance 2. Unscheduled maintenance 3. Configuration changes 4. Modification incorporation 5. Repairs In performing Tasks 1 to 5, knowledge is to be applied with regard to airworthiness regulatory systems and Australian legislation, and the application of compliance requirements in the performance, recording and certification of maintenance activities, as follows: 6. International and national regulatory bodies and recognition agreements, including bilateral agreements 7. Australian airworthiness regulatory bodies and the legislative framework 8. The basis of airworthiness certification and determination of non-conformity 9. Procedures for release of aircraft to service following maintenance, including the determination of the requirement for a maintenance test flight 10. Procedures for certification of scheduled and unscheduled maintenance activities 11. Procedures for certification of the incorporation of modifications 12. Procedures for certifying the completion of repairs 13. Determining and applying configuration management procedures, including the weighing of aircraft and the determination of the centre of gravity 14. Compiling and processing service difficulty reports 15. Compiling and processing technical investigation reports 16. Compiling and processing condition reports 17. Orally communicating on technical and airworthiness compliance topics 18. Communicating in writing on technical and airworthiness compliance issues

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Performance Evidence

It is essential that airworthiness compliance requirements are interpreted and fully applied without error.

Evidence is required of underlying knowledge and skills associated with the application of airworthiness legislation and compliance requirements, along with evidence of appropriate levels of English literacy and oral expression associated with presenting clear and concise information.

Skills must be demonstrated in:

describing and applying the requirements applicable to the privileges of their authority

application of Airworthiness Directive (AD) requirements under CASR Part 39

application of maintainers’ responsibilities under CASR Parts 42, 66 and 145

compliance with CASR Part 45 Subpart D

application of aviation maintenance personnel licensing requirements under CASR Part 66

application of requirements related to conduct and issue of maintenance certifications and Certificates of Release to Service for the aircraft or aeronautical product under CASR Parts 42, 66 and 145

demonstrating a familiarity with requirements related to the tasks and functions they may perform

demonstration of literacy and oral expression skills required for clear written and oral communication.

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Knowledge Evidence

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:

AD requirements under CASR Part 39

maintainers’ responsibilities under CASR Parts 42, 66 and 145

aircraft registration and markings under CASR Parts 45–47

aviation maintenance personnel licensing requirements under CASR Part 66

continuing airworthiness requirements under CASR Part 42

maintenance organisations requirements under CASR Part 42 Subpart F and Part 145

design organisations under CASR Part 21 Subpart J

Maintenance Training Organisations (MTO) under CASR Part 147.

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