Required skills

Look for evidence that confirms skills in

planning

communication

problem solving

liaison

management

Required knowledge

Look for evidence that confirms knowledge of

airworthiness regulations

relevant instructions

aircraft maintenance documentation

maintenance report compilation

modifications and deviations

defects and safety reports

OHS equity fraud and ethics

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 plan deployed aircraft maintenance set up the maintenance detachment and provide limited control and oversight of maintenance activities

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

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 in new and different situations and contexts

Assessors should gather a range of evidence that is valid sufficient current and authentic Evidence can be gathered through a variety of ways including direct observation supervisors reports project work samples and questioning Questioning techniques should not require language literacy and numeracy skills beyond those required in this unit of competency

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 The candidate must have access to all tools equipment materials and documentation required and must be permitted to refer to any relevant workplace procedures product and manufacturing specifications codes standards manuals and reference materials The assessment environment should not disadvantage the candidate

Method of assessment

Guidance information for assessment

Deployment/detachment

Resource requirements

Maintenance personnel qualifications and authorisations

Detachment locality authorities

Airworthiness regulations, ADF policies and procedures

Pre-detachment inspections

Higher authorities