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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Notify authorities of occurrence
   • Authorities are notified of the occurrence in accordance with ADF policy and procedures
   • Specialist advice is provided relevant to the occurrence
   • The investigation is planned in accordance with ADF and statutory requirements
2. Collect evidence
   • Evidence of personnel involved in the occurrence is documented
   • Witnesses are interviewed and information is documented
   • Evidence associated with the occurrence is collated
3. Analyse occurrence
   • Information is analysed in accordance with the established objectives of the investigation
   • Options for action are generated which are consistent with ADF and/or statutory requirements and lead to recommendations that reduce future risk
   • Criteria are specified to enable objective evaluation of the options to be undertaken
4. Produce report
   • All evidence is reviewed and satisfactory engineering conclusions and recommendations are made
   • Conclusions are reviewed with stakeholders
   • Recommendations are costed
   • Formal reports are produced in accordance with ADF policy and procedures and forwarded to appropriate authorities
5. Implement corrective measures
   • Measures selected for implementation are feasible in terms of practicality and costing
   • Measures are implemented

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.
Occurrences include:	Aircraft accidents Aircraft incidents Maintenance incidents
The investigation can be conducted by any or all of:	Visual observation Interviews Review of statements Technical investigation
Formal reports include:	Accident and incident reports Safety reports Defect reports Investigation reports

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Performance 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 under the specified conditions of assessment on at least one occasion, and must include:

oral and written communication

interviewing

management and analysis of evidence

technical aspects relating to the investigation.

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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:

ADF policy and procedures

investigation procedures

technical aspects relating to the aircraft type and its systems

application of a no blame culture

culpability matrix

equity, fraud and ethics.

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