This unit requires application of competencies relating to the application of editorial and management knowledge and skills in the production, publication, distribution and amendment of technical publications. Applications include maintenance manuals, operating instructions, parts catalogues, procedures manuals and related technical publications. |
Write aviation technical publications |
1. Manage the drafting and publication of technical publications | 1.1. The required style for technical publications is determined and specified 1.2. Technical publication drafts are edited |
2. Manage the amendment of technical publications | 2.1. The requirement for publication amendment action is identified 2.2. Amendment action is initiated 2.3. Draft amendments are edited |
3. Manage the distribution and control of technical publications | 3.1. A publication distribution and amendment status database is established 3.2. Publications are managed in accordance with regulatory requirements, organisational policies and procedures 3.3. The operation of the publication distribution and control system is monitored |
Required skills |
Look for evidence that confirms skills in: specifying the style and layout of technical publications determining the need for amendment action effective control of technical publication distribution oral communication written communication |
Required knowledge |
Look for evidence that confirms knowledge of: layout, content, production and use of technical publication style guides applicable publication standards and systems, including ATA100 and Australian Air publications copyright legislation graphics conventions and techniques desktop publishing software systems printing methods binder systems regulations governing the production, amendment, custody and distribution of technical publications version control procedures |
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 perform management activities relating to the production, amendment and distribution of technical publications. |
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 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 | |
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 | |
Specifying style for technical publications | Specifying style for technical publications may involve: determination of the client's requirements identification of applicable standards and specifications for publications within the industry identification of any applicable regulatory requirements selection of an appropriate publishing system development and issue of a style guide that specifies: writing style layout fonts graphics selection and conventions procedures for dealing with copyright issues requirements for processing of drafts preparation for publication |
The requirement for publication amendment action | The requirement for publication amendment action may arise from: publication user feedback modifications to systems or components test procedure development or refinement quality system audits service bulletins compliance with regulatory requirements |
The editing process | The editing process may involve checking for: compliance with the style guide completeness and ease of understanding appropriate use of graphics observance of applicable regulations and legislation including copyright final draft mark-up for desktop publishing application of version control procedures |
Regulatory requirements, organisational policies and procedures | Regulatory requirements, organisational policies and procedures may be found in: Civil Aviation Regulations (CARs) and associated Advisory Circulars (ACs) CASRs, Manuals of Standards and associated Acceptable Means of Compliance and Guidance Material maintenance organisation expositions continuing airworthiness management organisation expositions organisational policy manuals procedures manuals quality manuals AAP 7001.053 Technical Airworthiness Maintenance Manual defence regulations and instructions maintenance management plan standing instructions |
Integrated logistics support
Not applicable
This unit contains employability skills. |
Not applicable.