Application
This unit requires application of engineering knowledge to provide advice on the need for modifications, repairs and maintenance requirements within the airworthiness jurisdiction of the ADF. |
Prerequisites
Apply basic scientific principles and techniques in aeronautical engineering situations | |
AND | |
Select and test aeronautical engineering materials | |
OR | |
Apply basic scientific principles and techniques in avionic engineering situations | |
AND | |
Select and test avionic engineering materials |
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Provide mechanical systems advice | 1.1. Independent technical input in the maintenance, repair and modification design relating to aircraft mechanical systems and structures is provided when requested by maintenance personnel, senior maintenance managers and higher technical authorities 1.2. Aircraft mechanical systems knowledge is utilised to determine aircraft airworthiness 1.3. Knowledge of aircraft structures is utilised to determine aircraft airworthiness. |
2. Provide avionic systems advice | 2.1. Independent technical input in the maintenance and modification design for aircraft avionic systems is provided when requested by maintenance personnel, senior maintenance managers and higher technical authorities 2.2. Aircraft avionic systems knowledge is utilised to determine aircraft airworthiness |
3. Conduct/advise an aircraft recovery | 3.1. Battle/incident damage and operational capability of an aircraft is evaluated 3.2. Repair methods and/or limits are determined 3.3. An aircraft recovery is planned |
Required Skills
Required skills |
Look for evidence that confirms skills in: oral and written communication management damage assessment, including repair scheme development and/or extension development of modification proposals review of maintenance requirements OHS, equity, fraud and ethics |
Required knowledge |
Look for evidence that confirms knowledge of: modification proposal development and processing repair scheme proposal, including equivalent strength repair design and justification for extension of an approved repair scheme management processes for monitoring and reviewing maintenance requirements aircraft structure aircraft mechanical systems aircraft avionic systems aircraft recovery procedures OHS, equity, fraud and ethics |
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 assemble and provide engineering advice relating to aircraft and aircraft system maintenance, repair and modification design. |
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, supervisor's 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 tools, 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 |
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. | |
Application of this unit may relate to: scheduled or unscheduled maintenance individual or team-related activities | |
Independent technical input | Independent technical input may be provided: utilising subject matter experts and documented technical information verbally in writing in accordance with regulations and organisational policy and procedures to operators, engineering officers and executive personnel |
Aircraft mechanical systems | Aircraft mechanical systems may include: engines landing gear systems hydro-mechanical systems comprising oil, fuel, hydraulic and pneumatic furnishings and safety equipment propellers |
Aircraft structures | Aircraft structures may include: primary and secondary structure flight controls fairings doors access panels |
Aircraft avionic systems | Aircraft avionic systems may include: electrical generation and distribution electrical systems electrical control and warning flight instruments aircraft data communication automatic flight and engine control communications navigation radar life support ordnance |
Sectors
Aviation maintenance management |
Co-Requisites
Not applicable
Employability Skills
This unit contains employability skills. |
Licensing Information
Not applicable.