ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Prepare for the maintenance of aircraft egress systems

1.1 Requirement for aircraft egress systems maintenance is identified from work requests/instructions and is confirmed

1.2 Work health and safety (WHS) requirements, including those contained in organisational procedures, are applied throughout the operation

1.3 Technical references, tools and equipment required for the maintenance are identified, acquired and prepared in accordance with organisational procedures

1.4 Safety devices appropriate to the aircraft egress systems are installed prior to and on completion of, any maintenance in accordance with organisational procedures

2. Maintain egress systems

2.1 Aircraft egress systems are inspected in accordance with organisational policy and procedures

2.2 Relevant maintenance is conducted in accordance with organisational procedures, technical specifications and drawings

2.3 Emergency and contingency procedures are applied in accordance with organisational policy

2.4 Relevant tests are conducted and recorded in accordance with organisational procedures, technical specifications and drawings

3. Finalise the maintenance operation

3.1 Aircraft egress system components are processed in accordance with the requirements specified in the work request

3.2 Equipment/tools are maintained in accordance with organisational policy and procedures

3.3 Housekeeping procedures are conducted in accordance with workshop requirements

3.4 Documentation and records are maintained in accordance with statutory, organisation and workshop requirements

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit.

Required Skills

apply environmental constraints

apply operational safety

apply relevant WHS requirements

communicate orally and in writing

conduct tests

maintain documentation

identify and select appropriate tools and equipment

identify appropriate aircraft egress systems

use tools and equipment

Required Knowledge

colour coding, marking and labels

documentation requirements

effects of environmental conditions

maintenance procedures

operational safety

operations, characteristics and limitations of aircraft egress systems to be maintained

operations, characteristics and limitations of tools and equipment used in maintenance

relevant WHS requirements

testing procedures

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, Required Skills and Knowledge, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package.

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

Assessment must confirm the ability to comply with:

organisational safety requirements

appropriate legislative and regulatory requirements while maintaining aircraft egress systems

Assessment must also confirm the ability to:

work safely within an explosive ordnance environment

conduct relevant tests

maintain documentation

Consistency in performance

Competency should be demonstrated in a range of actual or simulated explosive ordnance contexts.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Context of assessment

Competency should be assessed in the workplace or in a simulated work environment, in accordance with all relevant legislation and organisational requirements.

Specific resources for assessment

Access is required to:

facilities and resources used in the storage, distribution or maintenance of explosive ordnance, including a licensed explosive site.

Method of assessment

This unit may be assessed with the following unit:

DEFEO101D Work safely with explosive ordnance.

In a public safety environment assessment is usually conducted via direct observation in a training environment or in the workplace via subject matter supervision and/or mentoring, which is typically recorded in a competency workbook.

Assessment is completed using appropriately qualified assessors who select the most appropriate method of assessment.

Assessment may occur in an operational environment or in an industry-approved simulated work environment. Forms of assessment that are typically used include:

direct observation

interviewing the candidate

journals and workplace documentation

third party reports from supervisors

written or oral questions

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 in the Performance Criteria is detailed below.

Aircraft egress systems may include:

Non-explosive components such as:

barometric and gravitational sensing components

canopy jettison components

catapults

ejection seat rails and guns

inertia reels

parachute assemblies

pressure source bottles

survival equipment

Explosive components such as:

ejection handles

ejection seat cartridges and initiators

explosive connectors

explosive delay elements

flexible linear shaped charges

rocket motors

shielded mild detonating cord

special function cartridges

Technical references may include:

Orders and instructions

Technical drawings

Technical reference pamphlets

Other publications

Relevant maintenance may include:

Arming and de-arming

Cleaning

Components change out

Painting

Tests may include:

Continuity tests

Gauging

Measuring

Processing may include:

Forwarding components for disposal, storage or testing and may include some additional preparation such as packaging

Documentation and records may include:

Receipt and issue records

Timesheets

Work records

Organisation may include:

Defence organisation

Enterprises that work with explosive ordnance

Other government departments or instrumentalities that work with explosive ordnance