1

Determine the registration status of an aircraft

1.1

Registration status is determined in accordance with CASR Part 47

1.2

The person responsible for airworthiness and maintenance control is identified

2

Determine eligibility to certify the completion of aircraft maintenance activities

2.1

Eligibility to certify in terms of licence privileges is established in accordance with CASR Parts 42, 145 and 66

2.2

Eligibility to certify in terms of the AMO Class/Rating is established in accordance with CASR Part 145 and Part 42 Sub-Part F

3

Prepare for return of aircraft to service

3.1

Completion of all scheduled and unscheduled maintenance activities is coordinated in accordance with CASR Parts 42 145, 66 and the approved maintenance program

3.2

The requirement for a maintenance test flight is determined

3.3

Documentation is prepared for return of aircraft to service in accordance with CASR Part 42 and/or 145 and the approved maintenance program

4

Compile and process maintenance documentation and reports

4.1

Maintenance documentation is raised and compiled for certification

4.2

Configuration management procedures are applied

4.3

Maintenance-related reports are compiled and processed

4.4

Technical communication activities, both oral and written, are performed

Look for evidence that confirms knowledge of:

Airworthiness Directive requirements under CASR 39

Maintainers’ Responsibilities under CASR Parts 42, 66 and 145

Aircraft Registration and Markings under CASR 45– 47

Aviation Maintenance Personnel Licensing Requirements under CASR 66

Continuing Airworthiness Requirements under CASR Part 42.

Maintenance Organisations Requirements under CASR 42 Sub-Part F and 145

Design Organisations under CASR Part 21 Sub-Part J

Maintenance Training Organisations under CASR 147

Requirements associated with refuelling, taxying, use of radios and engine running

Look for evidence that confirms skills in:

describing and applying the requirements applicable to the privileges of their authority

application of Airworthiness Directive Requirements under CASR 39

application of Maintainers’ Responsibilities under CASR Parts 42, 66 and 145

compliance with CASR 45 Sub-Part D

application of Aviation Maintenance Personnel Licensing Requirements under CASR 66

application of requirements related to conduct and issue of maintenance certifications and Certificates of Release to Service for the aircraft or aeronautical product under CASR 42, 66 and 145

refuelling, taxying, use of radios and engine running

demonstrating a familiarity with requirements related to the tasks and functions they may perform

demonstration of literacy and oral expression skills required for clear written and oral communication

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, without error, legislative and regulatory requirements relating to the certification of aviation maintenance.

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

It is essential that airworthiness compliance requirements are interpreted and fully applied without error.

Evidence is required of underlying knowledge and skills associated with the application of airworthiness legislation and compliance requirements, along with evidence of appropriate levels of literacy and oral expression associated with presenting clear and concise information.

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 supervision without intervention on a range of tasks fully representative of Groups 1 to 18 in the Range Statement. The body of evidence for this unit may be collected and logged during simulated activities at the CASR Part 147 MTO and/or performance during supervised workplace activities, such as PCT assessments.

Knowledge must also be demonstrated of the concept of airworthiness that underpins the legislative framework and compliance requirements.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Competency should be assessed in the work environment under supervision but without intervention for the purpose of Journal entries, and/or by use of simulated activities in a CASR Part 147 MTO, covering the interpretation and application of airworthiness control and certification requirements.

Method of assessment

This unit must be linked in its assessment and application to those that apply to the exercise of Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Licence or Aviation Maintenance Specialist privileges in the actual maintenance of aircraft.

Guidance information for assessment

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

The competency applies to the certification of aircraft maintenance activities, including:

1. Scheduled maintenance

2. Unscheduled maintenance

3. Configuration changes

4. Modification incorporation

5. Repairs

In performing Tasks 1 to 5, knowledge is to be applied with regard to airworthiness regulatory systems and Australian legislation, and the application of compliance requirements in the performance, recording and certification of maintenance activities, as follows:

6. International and national regulatory bodies and recognition agreements, including bilateral agreements

7. Australian airworthiness regulatory bodies and the legislative framework

8. The basis of airworthiness certification and determination of non-conformity

9. Procedures for release of aircraft to service following maintenance, including the determination of the requirement for a maintenance test flight

10. Procedures for certification of scheduled and unscheduled maintenance activities

11. Procedures for certification of the incorporation of modifications

12. Procedures for certifying the completion of repairs

13. Determining and applying configuration management procedures, including the weighing of aircraft and the determination of the centre of gravity

14. Compiling and processing service difficulty reports

15. Compiling and processing technical investigation reports

16. Compiling and processing condition reports

17. Orally communicating on technical and airworthiness compliance topics

18. Communicating in writing on technical and airworthiness compliance issues