Application
This unit of competency requires application of required procedures and of technical knowledge in investigating the technical aspects of aviation occurrences, including aircraft accidents, aircraft incidents and maintenance incidents within the Australian Defence Force (ADF) airworthiness jurisdiction. Work may be performed individually or as part of a team.
The unit is part of Advanced Diploma training pathways.
Elements and Performance Criteria
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. | ||
1. | Notify authorities of occurrence | 1.1 | Authorities are notified of the occurrence in accordance with ADF policy and procedures |
1.2 | Specialist advice is provided relevant to the occurrence | ||
1.3 | The investigation is planned in accordance with ADF and statutory requirements | ||
2. | Collect evidence | 2.1 | Evidence of personnel involved in the occurrence is documented |
2.2 | Witnesses are interviewed and information is documented | ||
2.3 | Evidence associated with the occurrence is collated | ||
3. | Analyse occurrence | 3.1 | Information is analysed in accordance with the established objectives of the investigation |
3.2 | Options for action are generated which are consistent with ADF and/or statutory requirements and lead to recommendations that reduce future risk | ||
3.3 | Criteria are specified to enable objective evaluation of the options to be undertaken | ||
4. | Produce report | 4.1 | All evidence is reviewed and satisfactory engineering conclusions and recommendations are made |
4.2 | Conclusions are reviewed with stakeholders | ||
4.3 | Recommendations are costed | ||
4.4 | Formal reports are produced in accordance with ADF policy and procedures and forwarded to appropriate authorities | ||
5. | Implement corrective measures | 5.1 | Measures selected for implementation are feasible in terms of practicality and costing |
5.2 | Measures are implemented | ||
Evidence of Performance
Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria under the specified conditions of assessment on at least one occasion, and must include:
oral and written communication
interviewing
management and analysis of evidence
technical aspects relating to the investigation.
Evidence of Knowledge
Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:
ADF policy and procedures
investigation procedures
technical aspects relating to the aircraft type and its systems
application of a no blame culture
culpability matrix
equity, fraud and ethics.
Assessment Conditions
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, an appropriate simulation must be used where the range of conditions reflects realistic workplace situations encountered during the technical investigation of aviation occurrences within the ADF airworthiness regulatory system.
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.
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. The preferred method is the records in the Maintenance Management Competency Log. Where the individual does not have a Competency Log 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.
Assessors must satisfy the requirements of the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator (Australian Skills Quality Authority, or its successors).
Foundation Skills
Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.
Range Statement
This field allows for different work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included. | ||
Occurrences include: | Aircraft accidents Aircraft incidents Maintenance incidents | |
The investigation can be conducted by any or all of: | Visual observation Interviews Review of statements Technical investigation | |
Formal reports include: | Accident and incident reports Safety reports Defect reports Investigation reports | |
Sectors
Competency Field
Aviation maintenance management