Application
This unit of competency requires application of skills and knowledge relating to the use of the internet, word processing, spreadsheets, databases and project planning software to perform tasks relating to integrated logistic support (ILS) activities associated with aviation maintenance, including aircraft technical records and compliance with regulatory requirements relating to the compilation and safeguarding of data during scheduled or unscheduled maintenance.
The unit is part of the Aeroskills Diploma and Advanced Diploma training pathways. It is used in workplaces that operate under the airworthiness regulatory systems of the Australian Defence Force (ADF) and the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA).
Elements and Performance Criteria
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. | ||
1. | Use word processing software | 1.1 | Correspondence is drafted using word processing software |
1.2 | Reports, including tables, are drafted using word processing software | ||
1.3 | Instructions are drafted and amended using word processing software | ||
2. | Use spreadsheets | 2.1 | Spreadsheets used within the enterprise are used to obtain data |
2.2 | Enterprise spreadsheets are updated through data input | ||
2.3 | A simple spreadsheet is developed for a typical ILS-related application | ||
3. | Use databases | 3.1 | Databases used for maintenance-related ILS activities within the enterprise are used to obtain data |
3.2 | Databases are populated with data as required | ||
4. | Use project-planning software | 4.1 | Project-planning software is used to plan a typical maintenance-related ILS task |
4.2 | Project-planning software is used to monitor the progress of a task | ||
4.3 | Data is entered into enterprise maintenance task management software and is used where applicable | ||
5. | Use the internet | 5.1 | Regulatory information is obtained from applicable internet websites |
5.2 | Technical data is obtained from internet websites | ||
6. | Maintain and store backup copies of data | 6.1 | Required media for backup copies of data is determined |
6.2 | Backup copies of data are made and are updated as required by regulatory requirements, and organisational policies and procedures | ||
6.3 | Backup copies of data are stored in accordance with regulatory requirements, and organisational policies and procedures | ||
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:
use of word processing software
development and use of spreadsheets
populating and obtaining data from databases
use of project planning software
use of the internet to obtain regulatory and technical data.
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:
types of word processing software commonly used in the maintenance-related ILS environment
development and use of spreadsheets
database usage in the maintenance-related ILS environment
use of project planning software and the types of task management software used by maintenance organisations
internet websites relating to regulatory requirements, standards and specifications
use of internet search engines to obtain technical and commercial data
procedures for backing up and storing data.
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 involving the use of computers in maintenance-related ILS activities.
The candidate must have access to all 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. | ||
ILS-related spreadsheet applications include: | Costing a maintenance task or proposed modification Assessing the economic value of a proposed repair Costing a training program for maintenance personnel Management of items of aeronautical product both on and off aircraft Management of life critical parts Maintenance programs | |
Databases used for maintenance-related ILS activities include: | Life cycle costing data Baselines for reliability, availability and maintainability Life support analysis record data Personnel task authorisations and training records Management of items of aeronautical product both on and off aircraft Management of life critical parts Maintenance programs | |
Maintenance-related ILS tasks using project planning software include: | planning an aircraft maintenance task planning a modification program planning a maintenance personnel training program | |
Technical data includes: | Standards Specifications Vendor data on materials, piece parts and components Engineering data | |
Required media for backup copies of data are specified in: | Regulations Organisational policies and procedures Contract requirements | |
Regulatory requirements, and organisational policies and procedures include: | Civil Aviation Safety Regulations (CASRs), Manuals of Standards and associated Acceptable Means of Compliance and Guidance Material Maintenance organisation expositions Continuing airworthiness management organisation expositions Aircraft maintenance programs Quality manuals Procedures manuals Work instructions AAP 7001.053 Technical Airworthiness Management Manual Defence Regulations and instructions Standing instructions Maintenance management plan Applicable overseas airworthiness regulations, such as Federal Aviation Regulations and European Aviation Safety Regulations | |
Sectors
Competency Field
Integrated logistic support