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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Determine requirements
  2. Troubleshoot rotary wing components
  3. Dismantle and inspect rotary wing component parts
  4. Repair and/or modify rotary wing components or parts
  5. Assemble, test and adjust rotary wing components

Required Skills

Required skills

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applying relevant OHS procedures including the use of MSDS and PPE

using relevant maintenance documentation specifications and aircraftcomponent manuals to

recognise state of serviceability and overhaul or repair requirements for rotary wing components as listed in the Range Statement

test and accurately and efficiently troubleshoot unserviceabilities and document the causes in rotary wing components

dismantle and inspect rotary wing component parts for serviceability and identify repair requirements as applicable

repairreplacemodify rotary wing component parts

assemble balance as required test for correct operation and adjust rotary wing components

correctly tagging sealing and packaging completed components

Required knowledge

Look for evidence that confirms knowledge of

how to obtain relevant MSDS

the use of applicable items of PPE

OHS procedures

fault diagnosis techniques

system and component operation

repair and overhaul procedures and processes

Evidence Required

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 apply hand skills and component theory knowledge and use maintenance publications to repair and overhaul rotary wing dynamic components while applying all relevant safety precautions

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

The underlying skills inherent in this unit should be transferable across a range of repair andor overhaul applications associated with aircraft components It is essential that the maintenance procedures are interpreted and applied to ensure quality and safety standards are achieved

This may be demonstrated through application across a number of different aircraft components Ability to assess component serviceability and interpret parts requirements will be necessary to supplement the required evidence Capability to interpret inspection procedures and specifications allowable limits and apply them in practice is critical The application of testing procedures should also clearly indicate knowledge of system operation Knowledge of system operation and the relationship of individual components will be necessary to supplement evidence of ability to troubleshoot component faults before undertaking any action The work plan should take account of applicable safety and quality requirements in accordance with the industry and regulatory standards

A person cannot be assessed as competent until it can be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the workplace assessor that the relevant elements of the unit of competency are being achieved under routine supervision on at least one item from each of Groups to in the Range Statement and on a representative range of the repair tasks in Groups to This shall be established via the records in the Log of Industrial Experience and Achievement or where appropriate an equivalent Industry Evidence Guide

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Competency should be assessed in the work environment or simulated work environment using tools and equipment specified in maintenance documentation It is also expected that general purpose tools and test equipment found in most routine situations would be used where appropriate

Method of assessment

Guidance information for assessment


Range Statement

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Note

Range statements listed below are numbered to facilitate specification of the assessment requirements included in the Evidence Guide

Rotary wing components

Rotary wing components may include:

1. Rotor blades

2. Rotor heads, hinge assemblies and swashplates

3. Transmission gear boxes, drive shafts and couplings

Repair of component parts

Repair of component parts may include:

4. Finishing or re-finishing of metal surfaces through processes, such as polishing, lapping and blending of damage within maintenance manual limits

5. Removal of corrosion within maintenance manual limits

6. Replacement of seals and gaskets

7. Replacement of bearings

8. Application of surface treatments, such as alodining

9. Restoration of paint finishes

Application of this unit may relate to:

scheduled or unscheduled maintenance

individual or team-related activities

complex testing and adjusting of components, and where this is undertaken, may be carried out under supervision at the appropriate level

Procedures and requirements

Procedures and requirements refer to industry standard procedures specified by manufacturers, regulatory authorities or the enterprise