Required skills

Look for evidence that confirms skills in

applying all safety procedures relating to aircraft SMS

applying hand skills and use of applicable maintenance manuals in removal and installation of SMS components

using ground support equipment and test equipment

applying logic processes taking and interpreting measurements using test equipment and appropriate documentation and manuals to isolate SMS malfunctions

performing system functional tests and checks to isolate system faults and assess postmaintenance serviceability

explosive ordnance handling

manual handling of SMS components

Required knowledge

Look for evidence that confirms knowledge of

the aircraft operating and maintenance environment

aircraft SMS and interfaces with other aircraft systems

OHS procedures and policies

SMS and component test procedures

explosive ordnance safety and handling procedures

technical publications and manuals

hardware and component attachment methods

technical documentation procedures

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 inspect test and troubleshoot SMS and system components while observing 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 aircraft SMS and system component inspection testing and troubleshooting activities It is essential that assessment confirms the ability to comply with organisational safety requirements and appropriate legislative and regulatory requirements while maintaining SMS systems The ability to work safely within an explosive ordnance environment conduct applicable tests and maintain relevant documentation is critical including checking specifically for

failure to check aircraft safety devices are installed

failure to ensure firing devices checked and removed if fitted

commencing task prior to initiating documentation

failure to comply with relevant OHS procedures and policies

Evidence of transferability of skills and knowledge related to SMS and system component inspection testing and troubleshooting is essential This is to be established through demonstration of the ability to

render the system safe

perform relevant inspections and tests

troubleshoot faults and perform appropriate rectification 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 a range of inspection testing and troubleshooting tasks involving the SMS components listed in Groups to in the Range Statement 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 on aircraft andor simulator using materials tools and equipment specified in the maintenance manuals and applicable procedures It is also expected that general and special purpose tools and ground support equipment would be used where appropriate

Method of assessment

In addition to evidence provided in the Log of Industrial Experience assessment methods may include questioning and observation in operational or simulated environments

The unit may be assessed independently or in conjunction with unit MEAA Inspect test and troubleshoot aircraft stores suspension system and components

The unit may be assessed independently or in conjunction with unit MEA605A Inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft stores suspension system and components.

Guidance information for assessment

Task verification

Documentation

Safety devices

Technical publications and manuals

Note

SMS component

Firing devices and checking

Aircraft preparation

Specialist advice

Corrective action

Applicable

Procedures and requirements