Required skills

Look for evidence that confirms skills in

use of word processing software

development and use of spreadsheets

populating and obtaining data from databases

use of project planning software

use of the internet to obtain regulatory and technical data

Required knowledge

Look for evidence that confirms knowledge of

types of word processing software commonly used in the maintenancerelated ILS environment

development and use of spreadsheets

database usage in the maintenancerelated ILS environment

use of project planning software and the types of task management software used by maintenance organisations

internet websites relating to regulatory requirements standards and specifications

use of internet search engines to obtain technical and commercial data

procedures for backing up and storing data

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 use computer software and the internet effectively in support of maintenancerelated ILS 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 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

Spreadsheets

Databases

Project planning software

Technical data

Required media for backup copies of data

Regulatory requirements, organisational policy and procedures