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SKILLS FRAMEWORK FOR AEROSPACE SKILL STANDARD FOR SENIOR TECHNICIAN (ENGINE/ENGINE COMPONENT
REPAIR AND OVERHAUL)
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Occupation: Senior Technician (Engine/Engine Component Repair and Overhaul)
Occupation Description:
The Senior Technician (Engine/Engine Component Repair and Overhaul) supervises a team of technicians to investigate faults and failures of power plant systems and proposes appropriate remedial actions to restore them to required working order. The Senior Technician (Engine/Engine Component Repair and Overhaul) mentors and conducts training for trainee technicians of the same trades and also engages in continuous process improvement. He/She may also be authorised by the organisation to perform quality control/assurance and Non-destructive Testing functions in accordance with organisational procedures. (Fulfil Part SAR-145.35 and AC 145-2(3) requirement) Quality Control/Assurance: He/She supervises the receiving/visual inspection of all deliveries in accordance with stipulated inspection procedures to ensure compliance to the purchase and repair requirements and ensures that non-conformance reports are filed when required. He/She also formulates/performs inspection/process validation of aircraft parts/systems to ensure compliance with stipulated requirements. He/She conducts audits to ensure that all work/repair done on systems and components are in accordance with the relevant technical data/OEM, organisation’s prescribed procedures and standards and ensures that non-conformances are tracked and actions are taken to rectify them. He/She also assists in tool and equipment calibration, process reviews and supports continuous improvement process and initiatives. Non-destructive Testing (Level 2): He/She performs visual inspection and non-destructive testing on aircraft parts, components, welds, forgings, casting and machined parts in accordance with organisational procedures, customers’ requirements and other contractual agreement and maintains accurate records of all inspection activities. He/She ensures that all NDT is carried out in accordance with quality standards as stated in respective manuals and also ensures compliance with the environmental and health safety standards.
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The skills expected of Senior Technician (Engine/Engine Component Repair and Overhaul) are
summarised as below:
Skill Category Skill
Legislation and
Regulation
AER-LRE-2081-1.1 Apply Basic Human Factors and Error Management
AER-LRE-2082-1.1 Interpret Basic Regulation Requirements
AER-LRE-4083-1.1 Apply Principles of Aviation Legislation
Operations Production
AER-OPR-1110-1.1 Use Hand Tools
PRE-OPL-4002-1 Plan Resources to Meet Production Processes
Maintenance
AER-MAI-2057-1.1 Perform General Workshop Practices
AER-MAI-2056-1.1 Apply Paint on Aircraft and Engine Components
AER-MAI-2049-1.1 Maintain Aircraft Electrical Equipment and Accessories
AER-MAI-2012-1.1 Maintain Sheet Metal Structures
AER-MAI-2015-1.1 Perform Electrical Terminations and Connections
AER-MAI-2017-1.1 Perform Electrical Measurements
AER-MAI-2064-1.1 Disassemble and Assemble Engines
AER-MAI-2066-1.1 Clean Engine Parts
AER-MAI-2067-1.1 Inspect Engine Component Parts
AER-MAI-2068-1.1 Repair Engine Parts (Machining)
AER-MAI-2069-1.1 Repair Engine Parts (Thermal spray)
AER-MAI-2070-1.1 Repair Engine Parts (Plating)
AER-MAI-2071-1.1 Perform Hot Processes
AER-MAI-2072-1.1 Repair Engine Parts (Polishing)
Manufacturing
Processes
AER-MPR-2073-1.1 Handle, Inspect and Pack Engines and Components
AER-MPR-2074-1.1 Rig and De-rig Engine for Tests
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Skill Category Skill
Specialised Processes
AER-SPR-2016-1.1 Perform Welding
AER-SPR-3139-1.1 Perform Welding Inspections
AER-SPR-2023-1.1 Perform Liquid Penetrant Inspections (Advanced)
AER-SPR-2024-1.1 Perform Magnetic Particle Inspections (Advanced)
AER-SPR-2025-1.1 Perform Eddy Current Inspections (Advanced)
AER-SPR-2026-1.1 Perform Ultrasonic Inspections (Advanced)
AER-SPR-2027-1.1 Perform Radiographic Inspections (Advanced)
Operations Production
PRE-TEF-1001-1 Handle Common Measurement Instruments
PRE-TEF-1005-1 Perform Dimensional and Geometric Measurements
AER-OPR-1104-1.1 Operate Basic Measuring Devices
PRE-TEF-2012-1 Set up and Operate Coordinate Measuring Machines
Quality
PRE-PMP-2022-1 Perform Geometric Tolerance and Inspection
PRE-TEF-1007-1 Use Precision Measuring Equipment
AER-QUA-3090-1.1 Perform Calibration and Testing for Measuring Instruments
AER-QUA-3100-1.1 Supervise Quality Procedures
PRE-QUA-3005-1 Apply ISO 9001 Quality Management System to Audit Requirements
AER-QUA-3101-1.1 Conduct Internals Audit on Management System
AER-QUA-1099-1.1 Apply Quality Systems
Technical and
Engineering
Fundamentals
AER-TEF-5047-1.1 Apply Principles of Human Factors
Workplace Safety and
Health
AER-WSH-2011-1.1 Perform Basic Safety Practices and Documentation
PRE-WSH-4005-1 Supervise Manufacturing Work for Workplace Safety and Health
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Skill Category Skill
Productivity and
Innovation
PRE-MPI-3007-1 Supervise Work Improvement Processes
PRE-MPI-2005-1 Apply Lean Thinking in the Workplace
PRE-MPI-2004-1 Apply Basic Lean Techniques In The Workplace
Project Management AER-PMA-3116-1.1 Perform Project Planning
Planning and
Implementation
BM-SPI-304E-1 Display Critical Thinking and Analytical Skills
People and Relationship
Management
ES-IP-301G-1 Facilitate Effective Communication and Engagement at the Workplace
ES-IP-302G-1 Facilitate Effective Work Teams
Human Resource
AER-HRE-3142-1.1 Assess Competence
AER-HRE-2141-1.1 Facilitate Workplace Learning
Personal Management
and Development
ES-PMD-301G-1 Develop Personal Effectiveness at Supervisory Level
ES-PMD-303G-1 Apply Emotional Competence to Manage Self and Team at the Workplace
Analytical, Conceptual
and Evaluative
ES-ACE-302G-1 Solve Problems and Make Decisions at Supervisory Level
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Skill Code AER-LRE-2081-1.1
Skill Category Legislation and Regulation
Skill Sub-Category
(where applicable) N/A
Skill Apply Basic Human Factors and Error Management
Skill Description This skill describes the ability to apply human factors and basic error
management in aviation context. It also includes the understanding of human
limitations and error, organisational factors and the working environment that
might contribute to incident and/or accident.
The ability to understand:
Knowledge and
Analysis Human factors in aviation
Human limitations and error
Organisational factors and the working environment
Error management It refers to gathering,
cognitive processing,
integration and inspection
of facts and information
required to perform the
work tasks and activities.
The ability to:
Application and
Adaptation Understand the importance of human factors and how they have
contributed to aviation accidents
Relate how various human limitations and behaviours can affect
performance
Identify the differences between an error and a violation, and the
importance of basic error management principles
Describe the effect of the organisation and the working environment on
safety and performance
It refers to the ability to
perform the work tasks
and activities required of
the occupation, and the
ability to react to and
manage the changes at
work.
N/A
Innovation and
Value Creation
It refers to the ability to
generate purposive ideas
to improve work
performance and/or
enhance business values
that are aligned to
organisational goals.
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N/A
Social Intelligence
and Ethics
It refers to the ability to
use affective factors in
leadership, relationship
and diversity management
guided by professional
codes of ethics.
The ability to:
Learning to Learn Relate how various human limitations and behaviours can affect
performance It refers to the ability to
develop and improve
one’s self within and
outside of one’s area of
work.
Human factors in aviation may include but not limited to:
Role of human factors in aviation safety
Role of error chains; Murphy’s law; ‘Dirty Dozen’
Factors that have attributed to aviation accidents
Human limitations and error may include but not limited to:
Limitations that can affect the work of a technician
Role of memory, stress, knowledge and experience, complacency
Work ethics and compliance
Organisational factors and the working environment may include but not
limited to:
Organisational factors that can affect safety
Effects of staffing, resource levels and workloads
Importance of work culture within an organisation
Error management may include but not limited to:
Types of error and violation
Methods of reducing and preventing error
Reporting processes and procedures
Range of
Application
It refers to the critical
circumstances that the
skill may be demonstrated.
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Skill Code AER-LRE-2082-1.1
Skill Category Legislation and Regulation
Skill Sub-Category
(where applicable) N/A
Skill Interpret Basic Regulation Requirement
Skill Description This skill describes the ability to recall and interpret the aviation regulatory
requirements as well as how they are applied to the aircraft maintenance
environment
The ability to understand:
Knowledge and
Analysis Regulatory Framework
Air Navigation Order
Singapore Airworthiness Requirement
Aviation legislations relevant to a holder of aircraft maintenance licence It refers to gathering,
cognitive processing,
integration and inspection
of facts and information
required to perform the
work tasks and activities.
The ability to:
Application and
Adaptation Understand the functions of and relationships between International Civil
Aviation Organisation (ICAO) and Singapore aviation legislation
Identify the requirement of Air Navigation Order
Comprehend the aviation legislations relevant to a holder of aircraft
maintenance licence
It refers to the ability to
perform the work tasks
and activities required of
the occupation, and the
ability to react to and
manage the changes at
work.
N/A
Innovation and
Value Creation
It refers to the ability to
generate purposive ideas
to improve work
performance and/or
enhance business values
that are aligned to
organisational goals.
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N/A
Social Intelligence
and Ethics
It refers to the ability to
use affective factors in
leadership, relationship
and diversity management
guided by professional
codes of ethics.
The ability to:
Learning to Learn
It refers to the ability to
develop and improve
one’s self within and
outside of one’s area of
work.
Interpret the key features of Singapore Airworthiness Requirement and its
associated parts
Functions of and relationships between International Civil Aviation
Organisation (ICAO) and Singapore aviation legislation may include but not
limited to:
History and setup of ICAO (UK)
Regulation of the Singapore aviation industry
Requirement of Air Navigation Order may include but not limited to:
Setup of the ANO (UK)
Delegation of responsibilities to the DGCA
Penalties for the violation of ANO
Features of Singapore Airworthiness Requirement and its associated parts
may include but not limited to:
Singapore Airworthiness Requirements
o Requirement of SAR-21
o Requirement of SAR-39
o Requirement of SAR-66
o Requirement of SAR145
o Requirement of SAR-147
Aviation legislations relevant to a holder of aircraft maintenance licence may
include but not limited to:
Air Operator certificate application process
Airworthiness notices
Concept and special requirements of Extended Deviation Time Operation
(EDTO)
Range of
Application
It refers to the critical
circumstances that the
skill may be demonstrated.
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Skill Code AER-LRE-4083-1.1
Skill Category Legislation and Regulation
Skill Sub-Category
(where applicable) N/A
Skill Apply Principles of Aviation Legislation
Skill Description This skill describes the ability to apply knowledge of aviation legislation and
regulatory requirements in Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) and/or
SAR Part 21 certified products and articles and of design and production
organisations.
The ability to understand:
Knowledge and
Analysis Regulatory Framework
SAR-21 Certification of Products and Design and Production
Organisations
SAR-39 Airworthiness Directive
SAR-66 Certifying Staff – Maintenance
SAR-145 Approved Maintenance Organisation
SAR-147 Approval of Maintenance Training Organisation
Air Operator Certificate Requirements
Regulatory documents and notices
It refers to gathering,
cognitive processing,
integration and inspection
of facts and information
required to perform the
work tasks and activities.
The ability to:
Application and
Adaptation Describe the detailed requirements of certifying maintenance staff in SAR-
66 syllabus
Describe the requirements of an approved maintenance organisation
covered in SAR-145 and approval of maintenance training organisation
covered in SAR-147
Describe the Air Operator Certificate Requirements (AOCR)
Describe other aviation legislations relevant to a holder of aircraft
maintenance licence
It refers to the ability to
perform the work tasks
and activities required of
the occupation, and the
ability to react to and
manage the changes at
work.
N/A
Innovation and
Value Creation
It refers to the ability to
generate purposive ideas
to improve work
performance and/or
enhance business values
that are aligned to
organisational goals.
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N/A
Social Intelligence
and Ethics
It refers to the ability to
use affective factors in
leadership, relationship
and diversity management
guided by professional
codes of ethics.
The ability to:
Learning to Learn
It refers to the ability to
develop and improve
one’s self within and
outside of one’s area of
work.
Describe the functions of and relationships between International Civil
Aviation Organisation (ICAO) and Singapore aviation legislation
Range of
Application It refers to the critical
circumstances that the
skill may be demonstrated.
Regulatory Framework
Role of International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO)
Role and responsibilities contracting states
Air Navigation Order
Singapore Airworthiness requirements
Air Operator Certificate requirements
Airworthiness notices
Advisory circulars
Notices of amendment and information circulars
SAR-21 Certification of Products and Design and Production Organisations
Familiarisation and understanding of SAR-21
SAR-39 Airworthiness Directive
• Familiarisation and understanding of SAR-39
SAR-66 Certifying Staff – Maintenance
• Detailed understanding of SAR-66
SAR-145 Approved Maintenance Organisation
• Detailed understanding of SAR-145
SAR-147 Approval of Maintenance Training Organisation
• Familiarisation and understanding of SAR-147
Air Operator Certificate Requirements
General understanding of the AOCR
Aircraft Maintenance
o Maintenance Responsibility
o Maintenance Management
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o Aircraft Maintenance Programme (including CMR)
o Aircraft Technical Log
o Maintenance Records and Log Books
o Accident and/or Occurrence Reporting
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Skill Code AER-OPR-1110-1.1
Skill Category Operations Production
Skill Sub-Category
(where applicable) N/A
Skill Use Hand Tools
Skill Description This skill describes the ability to use hand tools at the workplace based on
work requirements including selecting the appropriate hand tools, observing
safe practices, maintaining and storing them in accordance with standard
operating procedures.
The ability to understand:
Knowledge and
Analysis Types and specifications of hand tools
Correct technique and/or usage of hand tools
Common faults and defects in hand tools
Safe practices in using hand tools
Simple maintenance and proper storage of hand tools
Standard operating procedures for marking of faulty/unsafe hand tools
and the reporting structure
It refers to gathering,
cognitive processing,
integration and inspection
of facts and information
required to perform the
work tasks and activities.
The ability to:
Application and
Adaptation Plan work activities and requirements in accordance with organisational
procedures
Select and use the appropriate hand tools to produce the product to meet
specifications
Apply safe work practices while using the hand tools
Identify and tag faulty and/or unsafe hand tools
Maintain good housekeeping in accordance with safety and health
workplace practices
It refers to the ability to
perform the work tasks
and activities required of
the occupation, and the
ability to react to and
manage the changes at
work.
The ability to:
Innovation and
Value Creation Generate ideas to prolong the life span of hand tools
It refers to the ability to
generate purposive ideas
to improve work
performance and/or
enhance business values
that are aligned to
organisational goals.
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The ability to:
Social Intelligence
and Ethics Share best practices with co-workers in workplace safety and health
requirements
It refers to the ability to
use affective factors in
leadership, relationship
and diversity management
guided by professional
codes of ethics.
The ability to:
Learning to Learn Keep up-to-date on latest knowledge and innovations in hand tools
Anticipate possible failure of hand tools and appropriate measures to take It refers to the ability to
develop and improve
one’s self within and
outside of one’s area of
work.
Tools and equipment must include:
Personal protective equipment
Measuring tools
Setting tools and devices
Hand tools
Material movement equipment
Procedures and supporting documents must include:
Job instructions
Work and/or job specifications
Workshop drawings
Engineering drawings
Report sheets
Regulations must include:
Workplace Safety and Health Act
Range of
Application
It refers to the critical
circumstances that the
skill may be demonstrated.
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Skill Code PRE-OPL-4002-1
Skill Category Operations Planning
Skill Sub-Category
(where applicable) N/A
Skill Plan Resources to Meet Production Processes
Skill Description This skill describes the ability to plan required resources for production
processes over specified timeframes taking into account resources
available and required. This includes ensuring the optimum use of
resources and meeting quality assurance procedures.
Knowledge and
Analysis
It refers to
gathering, cognitive
processing,
integration and
inspection of facts
and information
required to perform
the work tasks and
activities.
The ability to understand:
Types of production processes
Method to determine production processes to be used
Resources required for production
Organisational procedures relating to resource planning
Quality assurance procedures related to planning resource needs
Workplace Safety and Health regulations
Application and
Adaptation
It refers to the ability
to perform the work
tasks and activities
required of the
occupation, and the
ability to react to
and manage the
changes at work.
The ability to:
Determine production processes to be used
Obtain production specifications to identify resources required for
production
Estimate resources required in accordance with production process
and organisational procedures
Identify potential problems which may affect the availability of
resources
Resolve resource supply or quality issues in accordance with
organisational procedures
Record all resource data in accordance with organisational
requirements
Innovation and
Value Creation
It refers to the ability
to generate
purposive ideas to
improve work
performance and/or
enhance business
values that are
aligned to
organisational
The ability to:
Ensure optimum use of resources when planning resource
requirements to meet production processes
Adhere to quality assurance procedures when planning resource
requirements to meet production processes
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Social Intelligence
and Ethics
It refers to the ability
to use affective
factors in
leadership,
relationship and
diversity
management guided
by professional
codes of ethics.
The ability to:
Communicate additional support required to carry out production
processes
Apply ethical work practices when planning resource needs
Learning to Learn
It refers to the ability
to develop and
improve one’s self
within and outside of
one’s area of work.
The ability to:
Ascertain best practices from past resource plans to aid in planning
resource needs
Range of Application (where applicable) It refers to the
critical
circumstances and
contexts that the
skill may be
demonstrated.
Resources required for production processes must include:
Manpower
Equipment and tools
Materials and parts
Special resources
Human resources
Time
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Skill Code AER-MAI-2057-1.1
Skill Category Maintenance
Skill Sub-Category
(where applicable)
Component Repair and
Overhaul (Mechanical)
Skill Perform General Workshop Practice
Skill Description This skill describes the ability to operate general workshop tools, equipment
and materials component repair and overhaul in compliance with workplace
safety and health requirements at the operational level and validate the work
done in accordance with the organisational procedures.
The ability to understand:
Knowledge and
Analysis Workplace safety and health requirements
Hardware and materials for component repair and overhaul
Organisational documentation procedures It refers to gathering,
cognitive processing,
integration and inspection
of facts and information
required to perform the
work tasks and activities.
The ability to:
Application and
Adaptation Operate general workshop tools and equipment in compliance with
workplace safety and health requirements
Use appropriate hardware and materials for component repair and
overhaul in accordance with the technical manuals and workplace safety
and health procedures
Validate the work done in accordance with the organisational procedures
It refers to the ability to
perform the work tasks
and activities required of
the occupation, and the
ability to react to and
manage the changes at
work.
N/A
Innovation and
Value Creation
It refers to the ability to
generate purposive ideas
to improve work
performance and/or
enhance business values
that are aligned to
organisational goals.
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The ability to:
Social Intelligence
and Ethics It refers to the ability to
use affective factors in
leadership, relationship
and diversity management
guided by professional
codes of ethics.
Communicate with co-workers to verify fitness-for-use status of measuring
tools and equipment required for component repair and overhaul before
use in accordance with organisational procedures.
Report faulty tools and equipment to appropriate persons for follow up
action
Reinstate work area in accordance with organisational housekeeping
requirements.
N/A
Learning to Learn
It refers to the ability to
develop and improve
one’s self within and
outside of one’s area of
work.
Range of
Application
It refers to the critical
circumstances that the
skill may be demonstrated.
Operate general workshop tools and equipment in compliance with workplace
safety and health requirements that must include:
Check for good working condition of tools and equipment before
commencement of component repair and overhaul activities
Verify fitness-for-use status of measuring tools and equipment required for
component repair and overhaul before use in accordance with
organisational procedures
Maintain cleanliness of tools and equipment in accordance with
organisational procedures
Check that hand and power tools are safe for use in accordance with
technical manuals and organisational procedures
Prepare appropriate tools and equipment for the types of component
repair and overhaul jobs in accordance with the job instructions
Use hand and power tools in a safe manner and in compliance with
workplace safety and health requirements
Report faulty tools and equipment to appropriate persons for follow up
action
Use appropriate hardware and materials for component repair and overhaul in
accordance with the technical manuals and workplace safety and health
procedures that must include:
Wear appropriate personal protective equipment throughout the repair and
overhaul activities in accordance with the technical manuals and
workplace safety and health procedures
Use of Material Safety Data Sheet Performance
Verify the job instructions with appropriate person before commencement
of component repair and overhaul activities
Check incoming conditions of components and submit report to
appropriate persons before commencement of component overhaul and
repair tasks in accordance with the organisational procedures
Retrieve the pick-list of hardware and materials required for component
repair and overhaul from appropriate person or relevant party
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Prepare the appropriate hardware and materials according to the type of
component repair and overhaul based on the job instructions
Handle components using appropriate transporting devices and in
compliance with workplace safety and health procedures
Use appropriate tools and equipment for component repair and overhaul
Observe housekeeping of work area in accordance with the organisational
procedures
Validate the work done in accordance with the organisational procedures that
must include:
Check work done and rectify any deviation against job instructions in
accordance with the organisational procedures
Update relevant information and initial the documents upon completion of
job in accordance with the job instructions
Verify work done against route cards and rectify any error in accordance
with the organisational procedures
Obtain verification for work done with Quality Assurance party in
accordance with the organisational procedures
Hand over completed job to next process in accordance with
organisational procedures
Ensure documentation is completed in accordance with organisational
procedures and regulatory requirements
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Skill Code AER-MAI-2056-1.1
Skill Category Maintenance
Skill Sub-Category
(where applicable)
Component Repair and
Overhaul (Mechanical)
Skill Apply Paint on Aircraft and/or Engine Component
Skill Description This skill describes the ability to remove existing paint, treat the surface to
repaint and apply paint on aircraft and engine components using appropriate
tools and equipment, hardware and materials in accordance with applicable
technical manuals and organisational procedures.
The ability to understand:
Knowledge and
Analysis Constituents of aircraft paint
Paint removal process
Paint application process
Processing documentation It refers to gathering,
cognitive processing,
integration and inspection
of facts and information
required to perform the
work tasks and activities.
The ability to:
Application and
Adaptation Remove existing paint from aircraft components in accordance with the
organisational procedures
Prepare aircraft components for painting in accordance with organisational
procedures
Paint aircraft components in accordance with organisational procedures
It refers to the ability to
perform the work tasks
and activities required of
the occupation, and the
ability to react to and
manage the changes at
work.
N/A
Innovation and
Value Creation
It refers to the ability to
generate purposive ideas
to improve work
performance and/or
enhance business values
that are aligned to
organisational goals.
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The ability to:
Social Intelligence
and Ethics Check incoming condition of aircraft and components for abnormalities on
the paintwork and report to appropriate persons before commencement of
removing existing paint in accordance with the organisational procedures
Collaborate with co-workers to strip off old paint, apply sealants and
primer and spray new paint on aircraft and/or components
Check with supervisor to verify and confirm correct use of materials and
equipment in accordance with organisational requirements
Reinstate work area in accordance with organisational housekeeping
requirements
It refers to the ability to
use affective factors in
leadership, relationship
and diversity management
guided by professional
codes of ethics.
N/A
Learning to Learn
It refers to the ability to
develop and improve
one’s self within and
outside of one’s area of
work.
Range of
Application
It refers to the critical
circumstances that the
skill may be demonstrated.
Remove existing paint from aircraft component in accordance with the
organisational procedures that must include:
Wear appropriate personal protective equipment throughout paint
stripping activities in accordance with the workplace safety and health
procedures
Verify the job instructions with appropriate person before commencement
of aircraft component painting activities
Check incoming condition of aircraft components for abnormality and
report to appropriate person before commencement of removing existing
paint in accordance with the organisational procedures
Setup aircraft components for paint stripping at designated areas using
appropriate transporting devices and in compliance with workplace safety
and health procedures
Prepare appropriate tools, equipment and materials required for stripping
off the paint from the aircraft components in accordance with the job
instructions
Protect non-paint areas of aircraft components in accordance with
customer requirements and technical manuals
Clear any unauthorised parts, flammable materials and obstructions in the
paint booth or enclosure before stripping off existing paint from the aircraft
components
Strip off existing paint from aircraft components using organisation-based
paint stripping method
Clean the stripped surface with appropriate tools, equipment and cleaning
agents
Inspect stripped surface for any defect and take corrective actions in
accordance with organisational procedures
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Carry out surface conditioning for stripped-off areas with coat of primer
where necessary in accordance with job instructions
Prepare aircraft component for painting in accordance with organisational
procedures that must include:
Wear appropriate personal protective equipment when preparing aircraft
component for painting preparation activities in accordance with the
workplace safety and health procedures
Clear any debris, flammable materials and obstructions in the paint booth
or enclosure before commencement of painting activities
Verify type of sealants, primers, solvents and paint and respective
dispensing equipment
Check paint booth or enclosure for physical damage and good working
order of safety devices and take corrective action in accordance with
organisational procedures
Check painting tools, equipment and materials for abnormality and take
corrective action in accordance with organisational procedures
Prepare paint and primer dispensing equipment and its accessories in
accordance with the job instructions
Prepare correct amount of paint, primer and sealant required for the paint
in accordance with the job instructions
Transfer aircraft components to designated areas in the paint booth or
enclosure using appropriate transporting devices and in compliance with
workplace safety and health procedures
Prepare paint booth or enclosure for aircraft component painting in
accordance with organisational procedures
Paint aircraft components in accordance with organisational procedures that
must include:
Wear appropriate protective breathing gear in accordance with the
workplace safety and health procedures
Check paint booth or enclosure for physical damage and good working
order of safety devices
Clear any debris, flammable materials and obstructions from the paint
booths
Check paint booth or enclosure service door or access is secured before
commencing painting of aircraft component
Wipe clean and dry the surface of aircraft component before application of
primers, sealants and paints
Apply appropriate protective coating on aircraft component in accordance
with job instructions
Apply correct paint type on aircraft component surfaces using organisation
based paint coating sequence and method
Carry out paint and primer curing and or drying at designated locations in
accordance with job instructions
Check the paint work done and take corrective action against non-
conformance in accordance with organisational procedures
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Shut down paint booth or enclosure equipment in accordance with
organisational procedures
Report faulty painting tools and equipment to appropriate persons in
accordance with organisational procedures
Update relevant information and initial the documents upon completion of
job in accordance with the job instructions
Obtain verification for work done with Quality Assurance or relevant
parties in accordance with the organisational procedures
Observe housekeeping of paint booth or enclosure, tools and equipment
upon completion of work activities in accordance with organisational
procedures
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Skill Code AER-MAI-2049-1.1
Skill Category Maintenance
Skill Sub-Category
(where applicable)
Component Repair and
Overhaul (Avionic)
Skill Maintain Aircraft Electrical Equipment and Accessories
Skill Description This skill describes the ability to service and/or repair aircraft electrical
equipment and accessories including AC and DC machines, power
contactors, circuit breakers, relays, lighting accessories using appropriate
tools, equipment, materials and methods and conduct functional tests in
accordance with applicable technical manuals and organisational procedures.
The ability to understand:
Knowledge and
Analysis AC and DC theory
Applications to simple AC and DC circuit calculations
Types of components and parts of AC and DC machines
Functions of components and parts of AC and DC machines
Identify common defects when servicing and repairing AC and DC
machines
Documentation process
It refers to gathering,
cognitive processing,
integration and inspection
of facts and information
required to perform the
work tasks and activities.
The ability to:
Application and
Adaptation Service and repair AC and DC machines in accordance with
organisational procedures and technical manuals
Service and repair power contactors, circuit breakers and relays in
accordance with organisational procedures and technical manuals
Service and repair lighting accessories in accordance with organisational
procedures and technical manuals
It refers to the ability to
perform the work tasks
and activities required of
the occupation, and the
ability to react to and
manage the changes at
work.
N/A
Innovation and
Value Creation
It refers to the ability to
generate purposive ideas
to improve work
performance and/or
enhance business values
that are aligned to
organisational goals.
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The ability to:
Social Intelligence
and Ethics Communicate with co-workers for the service and/or repair of aircraft
electrical equipment and accessories including AC and DC machines,
power contactors, circuit breakers, relays, lighting accessories
Report to relevant personnel according to organisational procedures on
identifying faulty or damaged tools and equipment
Report to supervisor on completion of the service and/or repair of aircraft
electrical equipment and accessories in accordance with organisational
requirements
Reinstate work area in accordance with organisational housekeeping
requirements
It refers to the ability to
use affective factors in
leadership, relationship
and diversity management
guided by professional
codes of ethics.
N/A
Learning to Learn
It refers to the ability to
develop and improve
one’s self within and
outside of one’s area of
work.
Range of
Application
It refers to the critical
circumstances that the
skill may be demonstrated.
Service and repair AC and DC machines in accordance with organisational
procedures and technical manual that must include:
Observe and apply safety practices in workplace when carrying out
servicing and repairing work for AC and DC machines
Applications to simple AC and DC circuit calculations
Types of components and parts of AC and DC machines
Functions of components and parts of AC and DC machines
Identify appropriate components and parts are used for servicing and
repairing AC and DC machines
Carry out initial assessment on components and parts to ensure they are
in good condition
Identify common defects when servicing and repairing AC and DC
machines
Carry out routine servicing of AC and DC machines according to technical
manuals
Repair work is carried out according to requirements
Conduct tests and inspections for each specific component to ensure that
AC and DC machines are in working condition
Report faulty or damaged tools and equipment to relevant person
according to organisational procedures
Document all procedures and findings in accordance with organisational
procedures
Service and repair power contactors, circuit breakers and relays in
accordance with organisational procedures and technical manual that must
include:
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Observe and apply safety practices in workplace when carrying out
servicing and repairing work for power contactors, circuit breakers and
relays
Principles of operations of moving coils, irons, dynamometers
Types of uses of electrical measuring instruments
Identify appropriate components and parts are used for servicing and
repairing power contactors, circuit breakers and relays
Carry out initial assessment on components and parts to ensure they are
in good condition
Identify common defects when servicing and repairing power contactors,
circuit breakers and relays
Service and repair power contactors to ensure switchgear control and
instrument wiring are completed according to technical manuals
Perform servicing and repair work of relays according to requirements
Service and repair work is carried out for circuit breakers according to
requirements
Perform appropriate tests to ensure continuity of power contactors, circuit
breakers and relays
Document all procedures and findings in accordance with organisational
procedures
Service and repair lighting accessories in accordance with organisational
procedures and technical manual that must include:
Observe and apply safety practices in workplace when carrying out
servicing and repairing work for lighting accessories
Types of lighting accessories
Lighting accessories connections
Identify appropriate components and parts are used for servicing and
repairing lighting accessories
Carry out initial assessment on components and parts to ensure they are
in good condition
Identify common defects when servicing and repairing lighting accessories
Inspect wiring to ensure they meet technical specifications
Perform restoration jobs on lighting components
Conduct test on lighting assemblies to ensure components are working
properly
Ensure documentation is completed in accordance with organisational
procedures and regulatory requirements
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Skill Code AER-MAI-2012-1.1 Skill Category Maintenance
Skill Sub-Category
(where applicable)
Aircraft Maintenance
(Mechanical)
Skill Maintain Sheet Metal Structures
Skill Description This skill describes the ability to repair minor sheet metal surface defects
using appropriate resources. It also includes performing simple surface
corrosion treatments, fabricating sheet metal parts as well as installing and
removing of fasteners.
The ability to understand:
Knowledge and
Analysis Types of minor sheet metal surface defects
Processes for repairing minor sheet metal surface defects
Basic engineering drawings
Types, characteristics and causes of surface corrosion
Mechanical and chemical processes in treating and preventing surface
corrosion
Types of aircraft sheet metal materials and their basic properties
Methods and tools used in developing patterns and templates
Procedures for fabricating sheet metal parts
Types and characteristics of fasteners
Tools used in sheet metal surface repair
Safety precautions when maintaining metal structures
Types and purposes of maintenance documentation
It refers to gathering,
cognitive processing,
integration and inspection
of facts and information
required to perform the
work tasks and activities.
The ability to:
Application and
Adaptation Observe and apply safety practices at the in workplace when repairing
minor sheet metal surface defects
Interpret work instructions on required repair tasks
Perform minor sheet metal surface repair
Perform minor surface corrosion treatments
Fabricate sheet metal parts
Install and remove fasteners
Process required maintenance documentation in accordance with
regulatory requirements
It refers to the ability to
perform the work tasks
and activities required of
the occupation, and the
ability to react to and
manage the changes at
work.
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The ability to:
Innovation and
Value Creation Identify opportunities for work process improvement
It refers to the ability to
generate purposive ideas
to improve work
performance and/or
enhance business values
that are aligned to
organisational goals.
The ability to:
Social Intelligence
and Ethics Collaborate with co-workers for on-time completion of sheet metal
fabrication tasks
Report sheet metal surface defects to supervisor
Report fabrication progress to supervisor on completion of each stage of
work in accordance with organisational requirements
Reinstate work areas in accordance with organisational housekeeping
requirements
It refers to the ability to
use affective factors in
leadership, relationship
and diversity management
guided by professional
codes of ethics.
The ability to:
Learning to Learn Perform self-reflection on the current maintenance processes and propose
feasible improvements It refers to the ability to
develop and improve
one’s self within and
outside of one’s area of
work.
Regulations must include:
General airworthiness requirements
Workplace Safety and Health Act
Confined space safety requirements (MOM)
Environmental regulations
Maintenance procedures and manuals must include
Company organisational procedures
Technical manuals
Fabrication drawings
Range of
Application It refers to the critical
circumstances that the
skill may be demonstrated.
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Skill Code AER-MAI-2015-1.1
Skill Category Maintenance
Skill Sub-Category
(where applicable)
Aircraft Maintenance
(Avionics)
Skill Perform Electrical Terminations and Connections
Skill Description This skill describes the ability to perform electrical terminations and
connections, namely, crimping, soldering, wire wrapping and wire harnessing
using appropriate resources.
The ability to understand:
Knowledge and
Analysis Types of aircraft wires and termination devices
Approved types of electrical terminations and connections tools and their
main features
Procedure for splicing and terminating wires with crimp-type terminal
devices
Characteristics of acceptable crimped terminal devices
Types of crimp-type connectors
Types and sizes of contacts
Removal and installation of contacts and connectors
Types of solder and their compositions
Fundamentals and procedure of soldering
Fundamentals and procedure of wire wrapping
Types and sizes of wires used in wrapping connections
Types of aircraft wires, accessories and wiring termination devices
Wiring diagrams of wire harnesses
Purpose and main features of making wire markings
Types and purposes of maintenance documentation
It refers to gathering,
cognitive processing,
integration and inspection
of facts and information
required to perform the
work tasks and activities.
The ability to:
Application and
Adaptation Splice and terminate wires with crimp-type terminal devices
Remove and insert contacts of crimp-type connectors
Apply appropriate soldering and de-soldering methods
Perform wire wrapping connections
Fabricate wire harnesses
Process required maintenance documentation in accordance with
regulatory requirements
It refers to the ability to
perform the work tasks
and activities required of
the occupation, and the
ability to react to and
manage the changes at
work.
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The ability to:
Innovation and
Value Creation Identify opportunities for work process improvement
It refers to the ability to
generate purposive ideas
to improve work
performance and/or
enhance business values
that are aligned to
organisational goals.
The ability to:
Social Intelligence
and Ethics Collaborate with co-workers for on-time completion of all maintenance
tasks
Report maintenance progress to supervisor on completion of each stage
of work
Share best maintenance practices with co-workers
Reinstate work areas according to organisational housekeeping standards
It refers to the ability to
use affective factors in
leadership, relationship
and diversity management
guided by professional
codes of ethics.
The ability to:
Learning to Learn Perform self-reflection on the current maintenance processes and propose
feasible improvements It refers to the ability to
develop and improve
one’s self within and
outside of one’s area of
work.
Regulations must include:
General airworthiness requirements
Workplace Safety and Health Act
Confined space safety requirements (MOM)
Environmental regulations
Safety data sheet
Maintenance procedures and manuals must include
Company organisational procedures
Technical manuals
Fabrication drawings
Range of
Application
It refers to the critical
circumstances that the
skill may be demonstrated.
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Skill Code AER-MAI-2017-1.1
Skill Category Maintenance
Skill Sub-Category
(where applicable)
Aircraft Maintenance
(Avionics)
Skill Perform Electrical Measurements
Skill Description This skill describes the ability to perform measurements of basic electrical
parameters in aircraft electrical systems using appropriate resources. It also
includes checking the serviceability of electrical components, wires and
cables.
The ability to understand:
Knowledge and
Analysis Electrical parameters
Electrical units of measure
Functions of basic electrical measuring equipment
Procedure and precautions for electrical parameters measurement
Electrical properties of basic electrical components
Nominal values and tolerances of resistors and capacitors
Appropriate test equipment for checking serviceability of basic electrical
components
Procedure and precautions for checking serviceability of basic electrical
components
Good physical conditions in wires and cables
Electrical properties of wires and cables
Appropriate test equipment for checking serviceability of wires and cables
Procedure and precautions for checking serviceability of wires and cables
Types and purposes of maintenance documentation
It refers to gathering,
cognitive processing,
integration and inspection
of facts and information
required to perform the
work tasks and activities.
The ability to:
Application and
Adaptation Observe and apply safety practices at the workplace when performing
electrical measurements
Identify basic electrical parameters and respective units of measure
Measure voltage, current, power, frequency and phase sequence in
accordance with technical manuals
Check serviceability of basic electrical components in accordance with
technical manuals
Check serviceability of wires and cables in accordance with technical
manuals
It refers to the ability to
perform the work tasks
and activities required of
the occupation, and the
ability to react to and
manage the changes at
work.
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The ability to:
Innovation and
Value Creation Identify opportunities for work process improvement
It refers to the ability to
generate purposive ideas
to improve work
performance and/or
enhance business values
that are aligned to
organisational goals.
The ability to:
Social Intelligence
and Ethics Collaborate with co-workers when performing electrical measurement
tasks
Report to supervisor on completion of each stage of electrical
measurements
Reinstate work areas in accordance with organisational housekeeping
requirements
It refers to the ability to
use affective factors in
leadership, relationship
and diversity management
guided by professional
codes of ethics.
The ability to:
Learning to Learn Perform self-reflection on the current maintenance processes and propose
feasible improvements It refers to the ability to
develop and improve
one’s self within and
outside of one’s area of
work.
Regulations must include:
General airworthiness requirements
Workplace Safety and Health Act
Confined space safety requirements (MOM)
Environmental regulations
Work procedures and manuals must include:
Company organisational procedures
Technical manuals
Fabrication drawings
Safety data sheet
Range of
Application It refers to the critical
circumstances that the
skill may be demonstrated.
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Skill Code AER-MAI-2064-1.1
Skill Category Maintenance
Skill Sub-Category
(where applicable)
Engine and/or Engine
Repair and Overhaul
Skill Disassemble and Assemble Engine
Skill Description This skill describes the ability to disassemble and/or assemble aircraft
engines and perform balancing of rotating parts using appropriate tools,
equipment, materials and methods in accordance with applicable technical
manuals and organisational procedures.
The ability to understand:
Knowledge and
Analysis Aircraft engine types and configurations
Aircraft engine mechanical and electrical component systems
Handling and transportation
Balancing of rotating parts
Processing repair and/or overhaul documentation
It refers to gathering,
cognitive processing,
integration and inspection
of facts and information
required to perform the
work tasks and activities.
The ability to:
Application and
Adaptation Receive and despatch engines for repair or overhaul
Remove and install engine components in accordance to technical manual
Disassemble engines into modules and parts in accordance to technical
manual
Assemble modules and parts to engines in accordance to technical
manual and organisational procedures
It refers to the ability to
perform the work tasks
and activities required of
the occupation, and the
ability to react to and
manage the changes at
work.
N/A
Innovation and
Value Creation
It refers to the ability to
generate purposive ideas
to improve work
performance and/or
enhance business values
that are aligned to
organisational goals.
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The ability to:
Social Intelligence
and Ethics Clarify with co-workers of the correct procedure to disassemble and
assemble aircraft engines
Report to supervisor when defects are observed in accordance with
organisational requirements
Report to supervisor on completion of each stage of disassembly or
assembly in accordance with organisational requirements
Reinstate work areas in accordance with organisational housekeeping
requirements
It refers to the ability to
use affective factors in
leadership, relationship
and diversity management
guided by professional
codes of ethics.
N/A
Learning to Learn
It refers to the ability to
develop and improve
one’s self within and
outside of one’s area of
work.
Range of
Application
It refers to the critical
circumstances that the
skill may be demonstrated.
Receive and despatch engine for repair or overhaul that must include:
Observe and apply safety practices in workplace when receiving and
despatching engines for repair or overhaul
Familiar with aircraft engine handling and transportation
Prepare to receive aircraft engines for repair or overhaul work
Check serviceability of tools and equipment for engine handling
Hoisting and anchoring points
Familiar with different engine types and configurations
Hoist aircraft engines and securely mount to the workstation
Carry out checks on mechanical components of aircraft engines
Carry out checks on electrical components of aircraft engines
Remove and install engine components in accordance to technical manual
that must include:
Observe and apply safety practices in workplace when removing engine
components and accessories
Familiar with different types and functions of engine parts, modules and
components
Familiar with engine and system components layout and installation,
connection and control linkages
Identify suitable tools and equipment to remove engine components
Check work areas thoroughly to ensure safety is maintained
Prepare engines to render them safe in accordance to technical manuals
Visually inspect engine components for damages in accordance to
technical manual
Carry out inhibition of removed components in accordance to technical
manual
Raise documentation for removed components according to
organisational procedures
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Check engine components to be installed to confirm correct part or model
numbers, modification status and serviceability
Inspect visually to check for damages during receipt of components in
accordance to technical manual
Install engine components and accessories in accordance to technical
manual
Complete and process required maintenance documentation in
accordance with organisational procedures
Disassemble engines into modules and parts in accordance to technical
manual that must include:
Observe and apply safety practices in workplace when disassembling
engines into modules and parts
Identify suitable tools and equipment to disassemble the engines into
modules and parts
Remove modules and parts in accordance to technical manuals
Perform special handling of precision modules and parts
Note and preserve any evidence that could help in diagnosing the cause
of faults
Visually inspect modules and parts for damages in accordance to
technical manual
Carry out inhibition of removed modules and parts according to technical
manuals
Raise documentation for removed modules and parts according to
organisational procedures
Carry out general inspection and interface checks on serviceable modules
and parts prior to storage
Assemble modules and parts to engines in accordance to technical manuals
and organisational procedures that must include:
Observe and apply safety practices in workplace when assembling parts
and modules
Procure and verify parts and modules as authentic and serviceable in
accordance to technical manual
Identify suitable tools and equipment to enable the parts and modules to
be assembled in accordance to technical manual
Remove all coverings and blanks from parts and modules in accordance
to technical manual
Clean parts and modules and remove any debris or deposits before
assembly according to organisation procedures
Visually inspect modules and parts to be assembled in accordance to
technical manual
Conduct balancing of rotating parts
Carry out assembly of parts and modules in accordance to technical
manual
Conduct final visual inspection on assembled engines for general
condition according to organisational procedures
Prepare engines for serviceability checks
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Ensure documentation is completed in accordance with organisational
procedures and regulatory requirements
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Skill Code AER-MAI-2066-1.1
Skill Category Maintenance
Skill Sub-Category
(where applicable)
Engine/Engine Repair and
Overhaul
Skill Clean Engine Parts
Skill Description This skill describes the ability to clean aircraft engine parts, accessories,
modules and components using appropriate tools, equipment, materials and
methods including chemical cleaning agents and solvents in accordance with
applicable technical manuals and organisational procedures.
The ability to understand:
Knowledge and
Analysis Aircraft engine parts, accessories, modules and components
Engine cleaning procedures
Engine cleaning tools
Chemical cleaning agents and solvents It refers to gathering,
cognitive processing,
integration and inspection
of facts and information
required to perform the
work tasks and activities.
The ability to:
Application and
Adaptation Carry out initial cleaning on engine components and engine parts in
accordance with technical manuals
Carry out chemical cleaning on engine components and engine parts in
accordance with technical manuals
Carry out mechanical cleaning on engine components and parts in
accordance with technical manuals
It refers to the ability to
perform the work tasks
and activities required of
the occupation, and the
ability to react to and
manage the changes at
work.
N/A
Innovation and
Value Creation
It refers to the ability to
generate purposive ideas
to improve work
performance and/or
enhance business values
that are aligned to
organisational goals.
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The ability to:
Social Intelligence
and Ethics Communicate with co-workers the purpose of cleaning of engine
components and engine parts
Report to supervisors when defects are observed in accordance with
organisational requirements
Report to supervisors on completion of each stage of cleaning of engine
components and engine parts in accordance with organisational
requirements
Reinstate work areas in accordance with organisational housekeeping
requirements
It refers to the ability to
use affective factors in
leadership, relationship
and diversity management
guided by professional
codes of ethics.
N/A
Learning to Learn
It refers to the ability to
develop and improve
one’s self within and
outside of one’s area of
work.
Range of
Application
It refers to the critical
circumstances that the
skill may be demonstrated.
Carry out initial cleaning on engine components and engine parts in
accordance with technical manuals that must include:
Observe and apply safety practices in workplace when carrying out initial
cleaning on engine components and engine parts
Familiar with different cleaning procedures
Familiar with different tools used in cleaning
Familiar with special tools and equipment
Prepare workplaces and determine task reviewing maintenance
documentation
Prepare components or parts for initial cleaning
Select proper methods for initial cleaning
Prepare high pressure water jet for spray cleaning
Clean components and parts with a sweeping motion
Prepare steam cleaner for initial cleaning of grease and oil, degreasing,
de-icing and flushing away other chemicals
Clean components and parts with steam cleaner
Carry out chemical cleaning on engine components and engine parts in
accordance with technical manuals that must include:
Observe and apply safety practices in workplaces when carrying out
chemical cleaning on engine components and engine parts
Familiar with different types, properties and effects of chemical cleaning
agents and solvents
Prepare workplaces and determine task reviewing maintenance
documentation
Prepare components or parts for chemical cleaning
Ensure chemical agent used is suitable for removal of stain in accordance
to technical manual and will have no adverse effect on component or part
Monitor the cleaning process
Visually inspect components or parts to ensure removal of stain
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Document all procedures and findings according to organisational
procedures
Prepare components and parts for channel to next station according to
organisational procedures
Carry out mechanical cleaning on engine components and parts in
accordance with technical manuals that must include:
Observe and apply safety practices in workplaces when carrying out
mechanical cleaning on engine parts
Familiar with different types of stain identification and remedies
Prepare workplaces and determine task reviewing maintenance
documentation
Prepare components or parts for mechanical cleaning
Carry out mechanical cleaning with suitable mechanical agents for
removal of stains
Visually inspect components or parts to ensure removal of stains
Sign-off and document all procedures and findings according to
organisational procedures
Prepare components and parts for channel to next station according to
organisational procedures
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Skill Code AER-MAI-2067-1.1
Skill Category Maintenance
Skill Sub-Category
(where applicable)
Engine/Engine Repair and
Overhaul
Skill Inspect Engine Component Parts
Skill Description This skill describes the ability to inspect and certify aircraft engine parts,
accessories, modules and components using appropriate tools, equipment,
materials and methods in accordance with applicable technical manuals and
organisational procedures.
The ability to understand:
Knowledge and
Analysis Objectives of performing aircraft engine inspection
Foreign object damage
Serviceability and repairable limits
Processing repair and/or overhaul documentation It refers to gathering,
cognitive processing,
integration and inspection
of facts and information
required to perform the
work tasks and activities.
The ability to:
Application and
Adaptation Perform incoming inspection in accordance with technical manuals
Perform in-process inspection in accordance with organisational
procedures
Perform final inspection in accordance with organisational procedures It refers to the ability to
perform the work tasks
and activities required of
the occupation, and the
ability to react to and
manage the changes at
work.
N/A
Innovation and
Value Creation
It refers to the ability to
generate purposive ideas
to improve work
performance and/or
enhance business values
that are aligned to
organisational goals.
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The ability to:
Social Intelligence
and Ethics Collaborate with co-workers for on-time completion of inspection tasks on
engine component parts
Report to supervisor when defects are observed in accordance with
organisational requirements
Report to supervisor on completion of inspection on engine component
parts in accordance with organisational requirements
Reinstate work area in accordance with organisational housekeeping
requirements
It refers to the ability to
use affective factors in
leadership, relationship
and diversity management
guided by professional
codes of ethics.
N/A
Learning to Learn
It refers to the ability to
develop and improve
one’s self within and
outside of one’s area of
work.
Range of
Application
It refers to the critical
circumstances that the
skill may be demonstrated.
Perform incoming inspection in accordance with technical manuals that must
include:
Familiar with the objectives and general stages of inspection
Observe and apply safety practices in workplace when performing
incoming inspection
Incoming inspection procedures and serviceability and repairable limits
Prepare and check serviceability and currency in calibration of measuring
instruments in accordance with organisational procedures
Handle and use measuring instruments safely and properly in accordance
with technical manuals
Check Receiving Inspection Report, physical item quantity and Part
Number, and Sales Order Number against work orders for correctness in
accordance with organisational procedures
Check currency of technical manual revision and Repair Scheme Part
Number in accordance with organisational procedures
Report any discrepancy found in performing incoming inspection to
appropriate persons in accordance with organisational procedures
Inspect components visually and dimensionally in accordance with
relevant technical manuals
Record and process results in appropriate document in accordance with
organisational procedures
Separate and protect components appropriately in accordance with
organisational procedures
Identify types of repair required in accordance with organisational
procedures
Perform in-process inspection in accordance with organisational procedures
that must include:
Observe and apply safety practices in workplace when performing in
process inspection
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Prepare and check serviceability of tools in accordance with
organisational procedures
Apply FOD control in accordance with organisational procedures
Check components for correct quantity, good physical condition and
correct dimensions in accordance with organisational procedures
Report any discrepancy found in performing in-process inspection to
appropriate persons in accordance with organisational procedures
Perform inspection in accordance with technical manuals
Raise relevant inspection report in accordance with organisational
procedures
Perform final inspection in accordance with organisational procedures that
must include:
Observe and apply safety practices in workplace when performing final
inspection
Prepare and check serviceability of tools and equipment and currency in
calibration of measuring instruments in accordance with organisational
procedures
Inspect physical components for completion of work done in accordance
with organisational procedures
Familiarity with repair schemes, serviceability and repair limits
Inspect all quality documentation pertaining to repair of components in
accordance with technical manual
Verify compatibility of components and modification status
Report any discrepancy found in performing final inspection to appropriate
persons in accordance with organisational procedures
Ensure documentation is completed in accordance with organisational
procedures and regulatory requirements
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Skill Code AER-MAI-2068-1.1
Skill Category Maintenance
Skill Sub-Category
(where applicable)
Engine/Engine Repair and
Overhaul
Skill Repair Engine Parts (Machining)
Skill Description This skill describes the ability to machine parts for the repair of aircraft
engines, accessories, modules and components using appropriate machine
tools, equipment, materials and methods in accordance with applicable
technical manuals and organisational procedures.
The ability to understand:
Knowledge and
Analysis Machine tools and equipment
Machinability
Personal and environment safety
Inspection criteria It refers to gathering,
cognitive processing,
integration and inspection
of facts and information
required to perform the
work tasks and activities.
The ability to:
Application and
Adaptation Prepare parts for machining in accordance to technical manuals
Carry out machining in accordance to technical manuals
Check machined parts in accordance with organisational procedures
Complete documentation in accordance with organisational procedures It refers to the ability to
perform the work tasks
and activities required of
the occupation, and the
ability to react to and
manage the changes at
work.
N/A
Innovation and
Value Creation
It refers to the ability to
generate purposive ideas
to improve work
performance and/or
enhance business values
that are aligned to
organisational goals.
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The ability to:
Social Intelligence
and Ethics It refers to the ability to
use affective factors in
leadership, relationship
and diversity management
guided by professional
codes of ethics.
Collaborate with co-workers for machining of engine parts
Report to supervisor on completion of each stage of machining in
accordance with organisational requirements
Reinstate work areas in accordance with organisational housekeeping
requirements
N/A
Learning to Learn
It refers to the ability to
develop and improve
one’s self within and
outside of one’s area of
work.
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Prepare parts for machining in accordance to technical manual that must
include:
Observe and apply safety practices in workplace when preparing parts for
machining
Determine task by reviewing maintenance documentation in accordance
to technical manuals
Machining parameters and rules to observe when operating equipment
Machining tools and equipment
Prepare work areas, obtain and check equipment for serviceability or
status in accordance with organisational procedures
Interpreting engineering drawings, instructions, and specifications
Identify parts and match with documentation by comparing serial and/or
part numbers
Set up parts on machine in accordance to technical manuals
Carry out machining in accordance to technical manual that must include:
Observe and apply safety practices in workplace when carrying out
machining
Routine checks, adjustments, and lubrication of machinery
Set machining parameters in accordance with job requirements, technical
manual and organisational procedures
Material types suitable for machining
Use of technical grind tools and cutters
Perform machining in accordance to technical manuals
Check machined parts in accordance with organisational procedures that
must include:
Observe and apply safety practices in workplace when inspecting
machined parts
Parts and module inspection criteria
Engine parts and module inspection criteria
Measure and check components or parts for conformity with job
specifications
Take corrective actions to address the causes of machined parts faults
Complete documentation in accordance with organisational procedures that
must include:
Documents repair procedure for future traceability in accordance with
organisational procedures
Ensure documentation is completed in accordance with organisational
procedures and regulatory requirements
Range of
Application
It refers to the critical
circumstances that the
skill may be demonstrated.
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Skill Code AER-MAI-2069-1.1
Skill Category Maintenance
Skill Sub-Category
(where applicable)
Engine/Engine Repair and
Overhaul
Skill Repair Engine Parts (Thermal spray)
Skill Description This skill describes the ability to perform thermal spray applications for the
repair of aircraft engine parts using appropriate tools, equipment, materials
and methods in accordance with applicable technical manuals and
organisational procedures.
The ability to understand:
Knowledge and
Analysis Flame spray
Plasma spray
Personal and environment safety
Surface preparation and cleanliness
Plating parameters
Hardness tests
Quality checks
It refers to gathering,
cognitive processing,
integration and inspection
of facts and information
required to perform the
work tasks and activities.
The ability to:
Application and
Adaptation Prepare parts for thermal spray according to job specifications
Carry out thermal spray in accordance with technical manuals
Check thermal sprayed parts and complete documentation in accordance
with organisational procedures It refers to the ability to
perform the work tasks
and activities required of
the occupation, and the
ability to react to and
manage the changes at
work.
N/A
Innovation and
Value Creation
It refers to the ability to
generate purposive ideas
to improve work
performance and/or
enhance business values
that are aligned to
organisational goals.
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The ability to:
Social Intelligence
and Ethics Communicate with co-workers the health and safety considerations as
appropriate when preparing engine components for thermal spraying
Communicate with co-workers health and safety considerations as
appropriate when performing thermal spraying of engine parts
Report to supervisor on completion of each stage of the thermal spraying
of engine parts in accordance with organisational requirements
Reinstate the work areas in accordance with organisational housekeeping
requirements
It refers to the ability to
use affective factors in
leadership, relationship
and diversity management
guided by professional
codes of ethics.
N/A
Learning to Learn
It refers to the ability to
develop and improve
one’s self within and
outside of one’s area of
work.
Range of
Application
It refers to the critical
circumstances that the
skill may be demonstrated.
Prepare parts for thermal spray according to job specifications that must
include:
Observe and apply safety practices in workplace when preparing parts for
thermal spray
Operation of thermal spray equipment
Capabilities and limitations of thermal spray
Differences between different types of thermal sprays and their uses
Application methods of thermal spray
Different plating parameters and rules to observe when operating
machinery
Interpreting different drawings, instructions and specifications
Determine tasks by reviewing maintenance documentation
Set up equipment according to the equipment technical specifications
Select the types of thermal spray to be used according to the job
specifications
Mask components or parts to suit job requirements and specifications
Prepare surface using mechanical and chemical method
Prepare work areas, obtain and check equipment for serviceability or
status
Identify parts and match with documentation by comparing serial and/or
part numbers
Carry out thermal spray in accordance with technical manual that must
include:
Observe and apply safety practices in workplace when carrying out
thermal spray
Determine tasks by reviewing maintenance documentation and technical
manuals
Set up special jigs and/or shields to suit job requirements
Check components or parts are secured
Carry out spraying of components or parts according to technical manuals
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Measure thermal sprayed components or parts for conformity within
specified tolerances
Mask and de-mask sprayed components or parts
Operation of inspection equipment
Visual inspection and fault identification
Inspection criteria and fault identification
Conducting routine checks, adjustments, and lubrication of equipment
Check sprayed parts and complete documentation in accordance with
organisational procedure that must include:
Observe and apply safety practices in workplace when checking sprayed
parts
Measure and check components or parts for conformity with job
specifications
Identify defective thermal sprayed parts by visual inspection and hardness
tests
Take corrective actions to address the causes of thermal sprayed faults
Document repair procedure for future traceability
Ensure documentation is completed in accordance with organisational
procedures and regulatory requirements
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Skill Code AER-MAI-2070-1.1
Skill Category Maintenance
Skill Sub-Category
(where applicable)
Engine/Engine Repair and
Overhaul
Skill Repair Engine Parts (Plating)
Skill Description This skill describes the ability to perform metal plating applications for the
repair of aircraft engine parts using appropriate tools, equipment, materials
and methods in accordance with applicable technical manuals and
organisational procedures.
The ability to understand:
Knowledge and
Analysis Plating parameters
Metal electrolysis
Material for plating
Personnel and environmental safety It refers to gathering,
cognitive processing,
integration and inspection
of facts and information
required to perform the
work tasks and activities.
The ability to:
Application and
Adaptation Prepare engine parts for plating
Carry out plating in accordance with technical manuals and organisational
procedures
Inspect plated parts accordance with organisational quality procedures
Complete documentation in accordance with organisational procedures
It refers to the ability to
perform the work tasks
and activities required of
the occupation, and the
ability to react to and
manage the changes at
work.
N/A
Innovation and
Value Creation
It refers to the ability to
generate purposive ideas
to improve work
performance and/or
enhance business values
that are aligned to
organisational goals.
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The ability to:
Social Intelligence
and Ethics Communicate with co-workers the health and safety considerations as
appropriate when preparing to perform metal plating procedures
Communicate with co-workers health and safety considerations as
appropriate when performing metal plating procedures
Report to supervisor on completion of each stage of the metal plating
procedure in accordance with organisational requirements
Reinstate the work areas in accordance with organisational housekeeping
requirements
It refers to the ability to
use affective factors in
leadership, relationship
and diversity management
guided by professional
codes of ethics.
N/A
Learning to Learn
It refers to the ability to
develop and improve
one’s self within and
outside of one’s area of
work.
Range of
Application It refers to the critical
circumstances that the
skill may be demonstrated.
Prepare parts for plating that must include:
Observe and apply safety practices in workplace when preparing parts for
plating
Prepare work areas, obtain and check equipment for serviceability or
status
Check to ensure parts and match with engineering drawings, instructions,
and specifications
Check to ensure parts and match with documentation by comparing serial
and/or part numbers
Prepare the correct types of electroplating equipment used in various
processes
Check to ensure that parts are clean, if necessary, and remove all
external debris
Carry out plating in accordance with technical manual and organisational
procedures that must include:
Observe and apply safety practices in workplace when carrying out plating
Conducting routine checks, adjustments, and lubrication of plating
machinery
Perform plating in accordance to job specifications and technical manuals
Monitor the plating parameters in accordance to technical manuals
Adjust timing in accordance to data sheets and technical manuals
Check for distortion in accordance to technical manuals
Inspect plated parts accordance with organisational quality procedures that
must include:
Observe and apply safety practices in workplace when inspecting plated
parts
De-mask the plated parts in accordance to technical manuals
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Measure and check components or parts for conformity with specifications
and technical manuals
Visual inspection of plated parts by visual examination and workshop tests
Take corrective actions to address the causes of plated faults
Protect the parts by covering and/or wrapping with protective material
Restore the workstation according to organisational procedures
Complete documentation in accordance with organisational procedure must
include
Document repair procedure for future traceability
Ensure documentation is completed in accordance with organisational
procedures and regulatory requirements
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Skill Code AER-MAI-2071-1.1
Skill Category Maintenance
Skill Sub-Category
(where applicable)
Engine/Engine Repair and
Overhaul
Skill Perform Hot Processes
Skill Description This skill describes the ability to perform hot process applications for the
repair of aircraft components using appropriate tools, equipment, materials
and methods in accordance with applicable technical manuals and
organisational procedures.
The ability to understand:
Knowledge and
Analysis Purpose of heat treatment
Fluorocarbon cleaning process
Vapour aluminising (IVA) process
Processing documentation It refers to gathering,
cognitive processing,
integration and inspection
of facts and information
required to perform the
work tasks and activities.
The ability to:
Application and
Adaptation Perform heat treatment in accordance with organisational procedures and
technical manuals
Perform fluorocarbon cleaning operations in accordance with
organisational procedures and technical manuals
Perform isobaric vapour aluminising operations in accordance with
organisational procedures and technical manuals
It refers to the ability to
perform the work tasks
and activities required of
the occupation, and the
ability to react to and
manage the changes at
work.
N/A
Innovation and
Value Creation
It refers to the ability to
generate purposive ideas
to improve work
performance and/or
enhance business values
that are aligned to
organisational goals.
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The ability to:
Social Intelligence
and Ethics Communicate with co-workers the health and safety considerations as
appropriate when preparing to perform hot process procedures
Communicate with co-workers health and safety considerations as
appropriate when performing hot process procedures
Report to supervisors on completion of each stage of the hot process
procedure in accordance with organisational requirements. Reinstate the
work areas in accordance with organisational housekeeping requirements
It refers to the ability to
use affective factors in
leadership, relationship
and diversity management
guided by professional
codes of ethics.
N/A
Learning to Learn
It refers to the ability to
develop and improve
one’s self within and
outside of one’s area of
work.
Range of
Application It refers to the critical
circumstances that the
skill may be demonstrated.
Perform heat treatment in accordance with organisational procedures and
technical manuals that must include:
Observe and apply safety practices in workplace and emergency
procedures operating practices and emergency procedures in furnace
operation when performing heat treatment
Check quantities, descriptions, parts and serial numbers of parts against
documents to verify correct parts are being heat treated and identify the
required heat treatment programme in accordance with technical manuals
and organisational procedures
Prepare and check serviceability of furnace in accordance with technical
manuals
Prepare parts for heat treatment, in accordance with technical manuals
Prepare to operate furnace, under supervision of appropriate person, in
accordance with technical manuals
Operate furnace and monitor parameters, under supervision of
appropriate person, in accordance with technical manuals
Report any discrepancy found in performing heat treatment to appropriate
person in accordance with organisational procedures
Perform end-of-cycle operation and shut down furnace in proper
sequence in accordance with technical manuals
Process documentation in accordance with organisational procedures
Check serviceability, clean and return tools and equipment after use in
accordance with organisational procedures
Maintain workstation in accordance with organisational procedures
Perform fluorocarbon cleaning operations in accordance with organisational
procedures and technical manuals that must include:
Observe and apply safety practices in workplace and emergency
procedures emergency procedures when performing fluorocarbon
cleaning
Standby first aid in treating exposure to toxic gas
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Check quantities, descriptions, parts and serial numbers of parts against
documents to verify correct parts are being fluorocarbon-cleaned and
identify the required fluorocarbon cleaning programme in accordance with
technical manuals
Prepare and check serviceability of furnace and retort in accordance with
technical manuals
Prepare and load parts for fluorocarbon cleaning, in accordance with
technical manuals
Perform fluorocarbon cleaning cycle in accordance with technical manuals
Report any discrepancy found in performing fluorocarbon cleaning to
appropriate person in accordance with organisational procedures
Shut down furnace systematically in accordance with technical manuals
Unload retort in accordance with technical manuals
Dispose used chemicals in accordance with organisational procedures
Process documentation in accordance with organisational procedures
Check serviceability, clean and return tools and equipment after use in
accordance with organisational procedures
Maintain furnace in accordance with organisational procedures
Maintain workstation in accordance with organisational procedures
Perform isobaric vapour aluminising operations in accordance with
organisational procedures and technical manuals that must include:
Observe and apply safety practices in workplace including emergency
procedures when performing isobaric vapour aluminising
Know purpose of performing isobaric vapour aluminising
Check quantities, descriptions, parts and serials numbers of parts against
documents to verify correct parts are being isobaric vapour-aluminised
and identify the isobaric vapour aluminising programme to be used in
accordance with organisational procedures
Prepare and check serviceability of furnace in accordance with technical
manuals
Prepare parts for isobaric vapour aluminising in accordance with technical
manuals
Ensure warning signs indication vapour aluminising (IVA) is serviceable
Operate furnace in accordance with technical manuals
Report any discrepancy found in performing isobaric vapour aluminising to
appropriate person in accordance with organisational procedures
Perform end-of cycle operation in accordance with technical manuals
Dispose used chemicals in accordance with organisational procedures
Process documentation in accordance with organisational procedures
Check serviceability, clean and return tools and equipment after use in
accordance with organisational procedures
Maintain workstation in accordance with organisational procedures
Ensure documentation is completed in accordance with organisational
procedures and regulatory requirements
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Skill Code AER-MAI-2072-1.1
Skill Category Maintenance
Skill Sub-Category
(where applicable)
Engine/Engine Repair and
Overhaul
Skill Repair Engine Parts (Polishing)
Skill Description This skill describes the ability to perform polishing applications to achieve the
required contour or profile for aircraft engine parts using appropriate tools,
equipment, materials and methods in accordance with applicable technical
manuals and organisational procedures.
The ability to understand:
Knowledge and
Analysis Polishing parameters and techniques
Polishing equipment and tools
Fault identifications
Visual inspections
Documentation
It refers to gathering,
cognitive processing,
integration and inspection
of facts and information
required to perform the
work tasks and activities.
The ability to:
Application and
Adaptation Understand polishing parameters and use of appropriate equipment
Prepare parts for polishing in accordance with maintenance
documentation and technical manuals
Polish parts in accordance with procedures and manufacturer
requirements
Inspect polished parts and complete the documentation in accordance to
technical manuals and organisational procedures
It refers to the ability to
perform the work tasks
and activities required of
the occupation, and the
ability to react to and
manage the changes at
work.
N/A
Innovation and
Value Creation
It refers to the ability to
generate purposive ideas
to improve work
performance and/or
enhance business values
that are aligned to
organisational goals.
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The ability to:
Social Intelligence
and Ethics Communicate with co-workers on safe working practice when operating
polishing equipment
Report to supervisor on completion of each stage of polishing in
accordance with organisational requirements
Reinstate the work areas in accordance with organisational housekeeping
requirements
It refers to the ability to
use affective factors in
leadership, relationship
and diversity management
guided by professional
codes of ethics.
N/A
Learning to Learn
It refers to the ability to
develop and improve
one’s self within and
outside of one’s area of
work.
Range of
Application It refers to the critical
circumstances that the
skill may be demonstrated.
Understand polishing parameters and use of appropriate equipment must
include but not limited to:
Safe working practice
Different polishing parameters
Rules to observe when operating equipment
Polishing equipment, tools and abrasive wheels
Prepare parts for polishing in accordance with maintenance documentation
and technical manual that must include:
Observe and apply safety practices in workplace when preparing parts for
polishing
Determine task by reviewing maintenance documentation and technical
manuals
Conducting routine checks, adjustments, and lubrication of equipment
Prepare work areas, obtain and check equipment for serviceability or
status in accordance with organisational procedures
Identify parts and match with documents by comparing serial and/or part
numbers
Identify and select different types of polishing equipment, tools and
accessories used in various machines and processes according to job
specifications
Dismantle or removed any external debris or fittings, as required
Polish parts in accordance with procedures and manufacturer requirements
that must include:
Observe and apply safety practices in workplace when carrying out
polishing
Set polishing equipment for task requirement according to specification
Mask components or parts if necessary during the polishing process to
ensure protection of other areas that are not to be polished
Operation of polishing equipment
Abrasive and hardware types suitable for polishing
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Polish parts in accordance with procedures and meeting manufacturer
requirements
Remove mask as required thoroughly after polishing is completed
Carry out visual inspection and identify faults
Inspect polished parts and complete the documentation in accordance to
technical manual and organisational procedures that must include:
Observe and apply safety practices in workplace when inspecting
polishing parts
Measure and check components or parts for conformity with specifications
Identify defective polished parts by visual examination and workshop tests
Take corrective actions to address the causes of polishing faults
Document the repair procedure for future traceability in accordance with
worksite procedure
Ensure documentation is completed in accordance with organisational
procedures and regulatory requirements
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Skill Code AER-MPR-2073-1.1
Skill Category Manufacturing Processes
Skill Sub-Category
(where applicable) Engine Build
Skill Handle, Inspect and Pack Engines and Components
Skill Description This skill describes the ability to perform manual handling techniques to
receive aircraft engines, components or parts, conduct first article inspection
and pack in accordance with organisational procedures.
The ability to understand:
Knowledge and
Analysis Manual handling technique
Lifting and slinging equipment
Packing and unpacking techniques
Tools, equipment and materials used with packing and unpacking
Part identification
First article inspection
Human factors in inspection
It refers to gathering,
cognitive processing,
integration and inspection
of facts and information
required to perform the
work tasks and activities.
The ability to:
Application and
Adaptation Perform lifting, slinging and handling of engines, components and parts in
accordance with organisational procedures
Perform packing and unpacking of engines, components and parts in
accordance with organisational procedures
Conduct visual inspection on engines, components and parts in
accordance with organisational procedures
It refers to the ability to
perform the work tasks
and activities required of
the occupation, and the
ability to react to and
manage the changes at
work.
N/A
Innovation and
Value Creation
It refers to the ability to
generate purposive ideas
to improve work
performance and/or
enhance business values
that are aligned to
organisational goals.
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The ability to:
Social Intelligence
and Ethics Communicate with co-workers to ensure compliance with health and
safety regulations when lifting, slinging and handling of engines,
components and parts in accordance with organisational procedures
Report to supervisors unsafe practices in accordance with organisational
requirements
Reinstate the work areas in accordance with organisational housekeeping
requirements
It refers to the ability to
use affective factors in
leadership, relationship
and diversity management
guided by professional
codes of ethics.
N/A
Learning to Learn
It refers to the ability to
develop and improve
one’s self within and
outside of one’s area of
work.
Range of
Application
It refers to the critical
circumstances that the
skill may be demonstrated.
Perform lifting, slinging and handling of engines, components or parts in
accordance with organisational procedures that must include:
Legislations on lifting, slinging and manual handling
Organisational procedures for lifting, slinging and manual handling
Lifting and slinging equipment
Manual handling techniques
Operate lifting and slinging equipment on the engine, components or parts
in accordance with organisational procedures
Perform packing and unpacking of engines, components or parts in
accordance with organisational procedures that must include:
Apply safe practices in the workplace during packing and unpacking of
engines, components or parts in accordance with organisational
procedures
Packing and unpacking techniques
Tools, equipment and materials used in packing and unpacking operations
Select correct workshop tools, equipment and materials for packing and
unpacking of engines, components or parts in accordance with
organisational procedures
Operate workshop tools, equipment and materials in accordance with
organisational procedures
Conduct visual inspection on engines, components or parts in accordance
with organisational procedures that must include:
Apply safe practices in the workplace during inspection activities and in
accordance with organisational procedures
Part identification methods
Inspection techniques and requirements
Perform first article inspection on engines, components or parts according
to organisational procedures
Perform visual inspection on engines, components or parts in accordance
with organisational procedures
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Ensure documentation is completed in accordance with organisational
procedures and regulatory requirements
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Skill Code AER-MPR-2074-1.1
Skill Category Manufacturing Processes
Skill Sub-Category
(where applicable) Engine Build
Skill Rig and De-rig Engine for Test
Skill Description This skill describes the ability to rig and de-rig aircraft engines for testing
purposes in accordance with applicable technical manuals and organisational
procedures.
The ability to understand:
Knowledge and
Analysis Engine test
Rigging
Oil and fuel system preparation
Safety considerations
Troubleshooting
Re-rigging
Inspection
Documentation
It refers to gathering,
cognitive processing,
integration and inspection
of facts and information
required to perform the
work tasks and activities.
The ability to:
Application and
Adaptation Interpret the requirements of an engine test
Perform basic rigging techniques for engine test in accordance with
organisational safety requirement
Troubleshoot and replace engine components under test in accordance
with organisational procedures
Perform basic de-rigging techniques after engine test in accordance with
organisational procedures
It refers to the ability to
perform the work tasks
and activities required of
the occupation, and the
ability to react to and
manage the changes at
work.
N/A
Innovation and
Value Creation
It refers to the ability to
generate purposive ideas
to improve work
performance and/or
enhance business values
that are aligned to
organisational goals.
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The ability to:
Social Intelligence
and Ethics Communicate with co-workers the requirements of an engine test
Alert co-workers of the impending engine test run
Obtain approval of supervisors to conduct the engine run in accordance
with organisational requirements
Reinstate the work areas in accordance with organisational housekeeping
requirements
It refers to the ability to
use affective factors in
leadership, relationship
and diversity management
guided by professional
codes of ethics.
The ability to:
Learning to Learn N.A.
It refers to the ability to
develop and improve
one’s self within and
outside of one’s area of
work.
Range of
Application
It refers to the critical
circumstances that the
skill may be demonstrated.
Interpret the requirements of an engine test that must include:
Identify the key elements of the engine testing process
Interpret the performance requirements of an engine
Identify the layout and functions of a typical engine test cell
Apply safety practices in an engine test cell
Ensure documentation is completed in accordance with organisational
procedures and regulatory requirements
Perform basic rigging techniques for engine test in accordance with safety
requirement that must include:
Key elements of engine rigging process
Test cell installation procedures
Select the correct tools, materials and slave equipment to rig an engine or
component for test
Install the slave equipment onto an engine or component for test
Demonstrate elements of attaching an engine or component onto the test
pylon
Prepare the oil and fuel system
Perform safety checks on the engine and test cell prior to test
Ensure documentation is completed in accordance with organisational
procedures and regulatory requirements
Troubleshoot and replace engine components under test in accordance with
organisational procedure that must include:
Apply safety practices prior to handling an engine or component under
test
Select the correct tools, materials and equipment for troubleshooting and
replacing engine components under test
Perform basic troubleshooting techniques on engine components under
test
Procedures of inspecting and replacing a component under test
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Replace engine components in accordance with organisational
procedures
Ensure documentation is completed in accordance with organisational
procedures and regulatory requirements
Perform basic de-rigging techniques after engine test that must include:
Select the correct tools, materials and equipment to de-rig an engine or
component after test
Drain and inhibit the oil and fuel systems
Demonstrate elements of removing an engine or component from the test
pylon
Remove the slave equipment from the engine or component after test
Perform basic borescope inspection after test
Ensure documentation is completed in accordance with organisational
procedures and regulatory requirements
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Skill Code AER-SPR-2016-1.1
Skill Category Specialised Processes
Skill Sub-Category
(where applicable) Welding
Skill Perform Welding
Skill Description This skill describes the ability to perform aircraft welding, including surface
preparation, using appropriate resources. It also includes checking the quality
of welded parts in accordance to technical manuals.
The ability to understand:
Knowledge and
Analysis Safe working practices
Different welding parameters and rules to observe when operating welding
equipment
Welding processes
Weld requirements from shop drawings and/or specifications
Factors related to welding processes
Selection of filler materials
Effects of impurities
Properties of ferrous and non-ferrous metals in terms of their influence on
weldability
Personal and environment safety
Heat treatment
Corrective actions on welded faults
Types and purposes of maintenance documentation
It refers to gathering,
cognitive processing,
integration and inspection
of facts and information
required to perform the
work tasks and activities.
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The ability to:
Application and
Adaptation Observe and apply safety practices at the workplace when performing
welding operations
Determine tasks by reviewing maintenance documentation and technical
manuals
Prepare parts for welding in accordance with material specifications, job
requirements and organisational procedures
Select the type of welding to be used in the repair process, in accordance
to technical manuals
Operate weld equipment to deposit weld metal, in accordance to technical
manuals
Check for distortions in accordance to technical manuals
Measure and check components or parts for conformity with job
specifications
Check quality of welded parts in accordance to technical manuals
Identify defective welded parts by visual examination and workshop tests
Take corrective actions to address the causes of welded faults in
accordance to technical manuals
Process required maintenance documentation in accordance with
regulatory requirements
It refers to the ability to
perform the work tasks
and activities required of
the occupation, and the
ability to react to and
manage the changes at
work.
The ability to:
Innovation and
Value Creation Identify opportunities for work process improvement
It refers to the ability to
generate purposive ideas
to improve work
performance and/or
enhance business values
that are aligned to
organisational goals.
The ability to:
Social Intelligence
and Ethics Collaborate with co-workers for on-time completion of all welding tasks, as
appropriate
Report to supervisor on completion of each stage of welding
Reinstate work areas in accordance with organisational housekeeping
requirements
It refers to the ability to
use affective factors in
leadership, relationship
and diversity management
guided by professional
codes of ethics.
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The ability to:
Learning to Learn Perform self-reflection on the current welding processes and propose
feasible improvements
Identify the metallurgical effects of welding and influences that affect the
cooling rate in accordance to technical manuals
It refers to the ability to
develop and improve
one’s self within and
outside of one’s area of
work.
Regulations must include:
General airworthiness requirements
Workplace Safety and Health Act
Environmental regulations
Welding codes, specifications and standards
Work procedures and manuals must include:
Company organisational procedures
Technical manuals
Range of
Application
It refers to the critical
circumstances that the
skill may be demonstrated.
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Skill Code AER-SPR-3139-1.1
Skill Category Specialised Processes
Skill Sub-Category
(where applicable) Welding
Skill Perform Welding Inspection
Skill Description This skill describes the ability to perform inspection of welding. It also includes
verifying that the welding works conform to national and international
standards and maintaining inspection records.
The ability to understand:
Knowledge and
Analysis Personal protective equipment and Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
Welding processes, equipment and operation
Basic welding metallurgy and materials specifications and/or properties
Construction and design of welded joints
Welding consumables specifications
Welding procedure specifications and procedure qualifications
Welding codes, specifications and standards commonly used in industry
Destructive and non-destructive testing of welds
Production planning and quality control in welding
Use of specified welding techniques
Visual examination of welds
Handling of non-conformance with the requirements of the applicable
welding codes, specifications and standards
Methods of preparation of samples for materials testing
Non-destructive testing methods and procedures
Maintenance documentation
It refers to gathering,
cognitive processing,
integration and inspection
of facts and information
required to perform the
work tasks and activities.
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The ability to:
Application and
Adaptation Interpret welding requirement based on work instructions and repair
manuals
Verifying welding procedure specifications
Carry out welding inspection of work just before, during and after welding
in accordance with approved welding codes, specifications or standards
Verify and/or witness the required visual and other non-destructive
examinations, and destructive testing of test samples are carried out
according to specified procedures
Prepare clear and concise inspection reports
Check all records for completeness and accuracy in accordance with
organisational requirements
Verify that inspection records and results of examinations are maintained
and distributed to relevant persons
It refers to the ability to
perform the work tasks
and activities required of
the occupation, and the
ability to react to and
manage the changes at
work.
The ability to:
Innovation and
Value Creation It refers to the ability to
generate purposive ideas
to improve work
performance and/or
enhance business values
that are aligned to
organisational goals.
Identify opportunities for work process improvements
The ability to:
Social Intelligence
and Ethics Collaborate with co-workers while performing welding inspections
Report welding inspection process to supervisor in accordance with
organisational requirements
Reinstate work area in accordance with organisational housekeeping
requirements
It refers to the ability to
use affective factors in
leadership, relationship
and diversity management
guided by professional
codes of ethics.
The ability to:
Learning to Learn Perform self-reflection on the current maintenance process and propose
feasible improvements It refers to the ability to
develop and improve
one’s self within and
outside of one’s area of
work.
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Regulations must include:
General airworthiness requirements
Workplace Safety and Health Act
Environmental regulations
Welding codes, specifications and standards
Procedures must include:
Company organisational procedures
Technical manuals
Range of
Application
It refers to the critical
circumstances that the
skill may be demonstrated.
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Skill Code AER-SPR-2023-1.1
Skill Category Specialised Processes
Skill Sub-Category
(where applicable) Non-destructive Testing
Skill Perform Liquid Penetrant Inspection (Advanced)
Skill Description This skill describes the ability to perform and interpret advanced liquid
penetrant inspection on aircraft components using appropriate tools,
equipment, materials and methods meeting the NAS410/EN4179
requirements and in accordance with organisational procedures. It also
includes the evaluation of inspection results with respect to applicable codes,
standards and specifications.
The ability to understand:
Knowledge and
Analysis Personal protective equipment to be used
Types of penetration inspection
Advantages and limitations of penetrant inspection
Standards of penetration inspection used by the industry
Types and purpose of chemicals used in penetrant inspection
Purpose of cleaning test component
Materials and methods of cleaning test component
Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
Principles of penetrant inspection
Methods of performing penetrant inspection
Hazards in performing penetrant inspection
Types of discontinuities
Repeating penetrant inspection
Making observations
Black lights and measurement of intensity
Inspection area conditions
Interpretation of defects
Methods of recording observations
Importance of cleaning and preserving test components
Routing test components to originator after completion of inspection
Processing work documentation
Proper disposal of waste materials
Maintaining tools, equipment and workstation
It refers to gathering,
cognitive processing,
integration and inspection
of facts and information
required to perform the
work tasks and activities.
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The ability to:
Application and
Adaptation Observe and apply safety practices in workplace when preparing for
penetrant inspection
Prepare for penetrant inspection in accordance with organisational
procedures
Perform penetrant inspection in accordance with organisational
procedures
Interpret and report results in accordance with organisational procedures
Perform post-inspection activities in accordance with organisational
procedures and approved written work instructions
It refers to the ability to
perform the work tasks
and activities required of
the occupation, and the
ability to react to and
manage the changes at
work.
The ability to:
Innovation and
Value Creation Identify opportunities for work process improvement
It refers to the ability to
generate purposive ideas
to improve work
performance and/or
enhance business values
that are aligned to
organisational goals.
The ability to:
Social Intelligence
and Ethics Collaborate with co-workers for on-time completion of advanced liquid
penetrant inspection tasks
Dispose waste materials in accordance with environmental, health and
safety requirements
Report defects to supervisor in accordance with organisational procedures
Reinstate work areas in accordance with organisational housekeeping
requirements
It refers to the ability to
use affective factors in
leadership, relationship
and diversity management
guided by professional
codes of ethics.
The ability to:
Learning to Learn Perform self-reflection on the current inspection processes and propose
feasible improvements It refers to the ability to
develop and improve
one’s self within and
outside of one’s area of
work.
Range of
Application It refers to the critical
circumstances that the
skill may be demonstrated.
Regulations must include:
Relevant non-destructive testing and material standards
General airworthiness requirements
Workplace Safety and Health Act
NAS410/EN4179 requirements or equivalent
Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
Procedures must include:
Company organisational procedures
Technical manuals
Appropriate work documents
Approved written work instructions
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Skill Code AER-SPR-2024-1.1
Skill Category Specialised Processes
Skill Sub-Category
(where applicable) Non-destructive Testing
Skill Perform Magnetic Particle Inspection (Advanced)
Skill Description This skill describes the ability to perform and interpret advanced magnetics
particle inspection on aircraft components using appropriate tools, equipment,
materials and methods meeting the NAS410/EN4179 requirements and in
accordance with organisational procedures. It also includes the evaluation of
inspection results with respect to applicable codes, standards and
specifications.
The ability to understand:
Knowledge and
Analysis Personal protective equipment to be used
Types of magnetic particle inspection
Advantages and limitations of magnetic particle inspection
Standards used in magnetic particle inspection by aviation industry
Types of magnetic particle
Selecting and using appropriate magnetising current
Methods and equipment for magnetic particle inspection
Purpose of cleaning test part
Methods of cleaning test part
Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
Principles of magnetic particle inspection
Performing magnetic particle inspection
Types of magnetising currents and the equipment used
Magnetisation methods
Directions of magnetisation used and the order in which they are applied
The current level used and duration of its application
Types of discontinuities
Lighting conditions and measurement of intensity
Inspection area conditions
Interpretation of defects
Methods of recording observations
Demagnetising test parts after final inspection
Cleaning and preserving test parts
Returning test parts to originator after completion of inspection
Recording and completing work documentation
Proper disposal of waste materials
Maintaining tools, equipment and workstation
It refers to gathering,
cognitive processing,
integration and inspection
of facts and information
required to perform the
work tasks and activities.
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The ability to:
Application and
Adaptation Observe and apply safety practices in workplace when preparing for
magnetic particle inspection
Prepare for magnetic particle inspection in accordance with organisational
procedure
Perform magnetic particle inspection in accordance with organisational
procedure
Interpret and report results in accordance with organisational procedure
Perform post-inspection activities in accordance with organisational
procedure
It refers to the ability to
perform the work tasks
and activities required of
the occupation, and the
ability to react to and
manage the changes at
work.
The ability to:
Innovation and
Value Creation Identify opportunities for work process improvement
It refers to the ability to
generate purposive ideas
to improve work
performance and/or
enhance business values
that are aligned to
organisational goals.
The ability to:
Social Intelligence
and Ethics Collaborate with co-workers for on-time completion of magnetic particle
inspection tasks
Dispose waste materials in accordance with environmental, health and
safety requirements
Report defects to supervisor in accordance with organisational procedures
Reinstate work areas in accordance with organisational housekeeping
requirements
It refers to the ability to
use affective factors in
leadership, relationship
and diversity management
guided by professional
codes of ethics.
The ability to:
Learning to Learn Perform self-reflection on the current inspection processes and propose
feasible improvements It refers to the ability to
develop and improve
one’s self within and
outside of one’s area of
work.
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Regulations must include:
Relevant non-destructive testing and material standards
General airworthiness requirements
Workplace Safety and Health Act
NAS410/EN4179 requirements or equivalent
Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
Procedures must include:
Company organisational procedures
Technical manuals
Appropriate work documents
Approved written work instructions
Range of
Application It refers to the critical
circumstances that the
skill may be demonstrated.
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Skill Code AER-SPR-2025-1.1
Skill Category Specialised Processes
Skill Sub-Category
(where applicable) Non-destructive Testing
Skill Perform Eddy Current Inspection (Advanced)
Skill Description This skill describes the ability to perform and interpret advanced eddy current
inspection on aircraft components using appropriate tools, equipment,
materials and methods meeting the NAS410/EN4179 requirements and in
accordance with organisational procedures. It also includes the evaluation of
inspection results with respect to applicable codes, standards and
specifications.
The ability to understand:
Knowledge and
Analysis Personal protective equipment to be used
Advantages and limitations of eddy current inspection
Tools and equipment used in eddy current inspection
Area of inspection and orientation of defects on test component
Surface condition of materials and components before inspection
Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
Basic principles of eddy current inspection
Types and characteristics of probes
Functions of test instruments
Setting up and calibrating equipment
Methods of performing eddy current inspection
Display produced as probe goes over a discontinuity
Determine nature and details of discontinuities
Interpreting indications on test instruments
Methods of recording observations
Reporting defects
Importance of cleaning and preserving test component
Requirements of returning test components to originator after completion
of inspection
Processing work documentation
Maintaining tools, equipment and workstation
It refers to gathering,
cognitive processing,
integration and inspection
of facts and information
required to perform the
work tasks and activities.
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The ability to:
Application and
Adaptation Observe and apply safety practices in workplace when preparing for eddy
current inspection
Prepare for eddy current inspection in accordance with technical manuals
Perform eddy current inspection in accordance with technical manuals
Interpret and record results in accordance with technical manuals
Perform post-inspection activities in accordance with organisational
procedures
It refers to the ability to
perform the work tasks
and activities required of
the occupation, and the
ability to react to and
manage the changes at
work.
The ability to:
Innovation and
Value Creation Identify opportunities for work process improvement
It refers to the ability to
generate purposive ideas
to improve work
performance and/or
enhance business values
that are aligned to
organisational goals.
The ability to:
Social Intelligence
and Ethics Collaborate with co-workers for on-time completion of eddy current
inspection tasks
Dispose waste materials in accordance with environmental, health and
safety requirements
Report defects to supervisor in accordance with organisational procedures
Reinstate work area in accordance with organisational housekeeping
requirements
It refers to the ability to
use affective factors in
leadership, relationship
and diversity management
guided by professional
codes of ethics.
The ability to:
Learning to Learn Perform self-reflection on the current inspection processes and propose
feasible improvements It refers to the ability to
develop and improve
one’s self within and
outside of one’s area of
work.
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Regulations must include:
Relevant non-destructive testing and material standards
General airworthiness requirements
Workplace Safety and Health Act
NAS410/EN4179 requirements or equivalent
Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
Procedures must include:
Company organisational procedures
Technical manuals
Appropriate work documents
Approved written work instructions
Range of
Application It refers to the critical
circumstances that the
skill may be demonstrated.
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Skill Code AER-SPR-2026-1.1
Skill Category Specialised Processes
Skill Sub-Category
(where applicable) Non-destructive Testing
Skill Perform Ultrasonic Inspection (Advanced)
Skill Description This skill describes the ability to perform and interpret advanced ultrasonic
inspection on aircraft components using appropriate tools, equipment,
materials and methods meeting the NAS410/EN4179 requirements and in
accordance with organisational procedures. It also includes the evaluation of
inspection results with respect to applicable codes, standards and
specifications.
The ability to understand:
Knowledge and
Analysis Personal protective equipment to be used
Advantages and limitations of ultrasonic inspection
Standards of ultrasonic inspection used by the industry
Equipment used in ultrasonic inspection and their functions
Ultrasonic reference standards
Preparing surface of test component
Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
Principles of ultrasonic inspection
Reference standards used in industry
Types and function of probes and ultrasonic equipment
Setting up and calibrating equipment
Performing ultrasonic inspection
Evaluating signals displayed on ultrasonic equipment
Determine nature and details of discontinuities
Method of indicating location and recording discontinuities
Reporting defects
Cleaning and preserving test components
Routing test components to originator after completion of inspection
Recording and completing work documentation
Proper disposal of waste materials
Maintaining tools, equipment and workstation
It refers to gathering,
cognitive processing,
integration and inspection
of facts and information
required to perform the
work tasks and activities.
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The ability to:
Application and
Adaptation Observe and apply safety practices in workplace when preparing for
ultrasonic inspection
Prepare for ultrasonic inspection in accordance with technical manuals
Perform ultrasonic inspection in accordance with technical manuals
Interpret and report results in accordance with organisational procedures
Perform post-inspection activities in accordance with organisational
procedures
It refers to the ability to
perform the work tasks
and activities required of
the occupation, and the
ability to react to and
manage the changes at
work.
The ability to:
Innovation and
Value Creation Identify opportunities for work process improvement
It refers to the ability to
generate purposive ideas
to improve work
performance and/or
enhance business values
that are aligned to
organisational goals.
The ability to:
Social Intelligence
and Ethics Collaborate with co-workers for on time completion of ultrasonic inspection
task
Dispose waste materials in accordance with environmental, health and
safety requirements
Report defects to supervisor in accordance with organisational procedures
Reinstate work area in accordance with organisational housekeeping
requirements
It refers to the ability to
use affective factors in
leadership, relationship
and diversity management
guided by professional
codes of ethics.
The ability to:
Learning to Learn Perform self-reflection on the current inspection processes and propose
feasible improvements It refers to the ability to
develop and improve
one’s self within and
outside of one’s area of
work.
Range of
Application It refers to the critical
circumstances that the
skill may be demonstrated.
Regulations must include:
Relevant non-destructive testing and material standards
General airworthiness requirements
Workplace Safety and Health Act
NAS410/EN4179 requirements or equivalent
Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
Procedures must include:
Company organisational procedures
Technical manuals
Appropriate work documents
Approved written work instructions
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Skill Code AER-SPR-2027-1.1
Skill Category Specialised Processes
Skill Sub-Category
(where applicable) Non-destructive Testing
Skill Perform Radiographic Inspection (Advanced)
Skill Description This skill describes the ability to perform and interpret advanced radiographic
inspection on aircraft components using appropriate tools, equipment,
materials and methods meeting the NAS410/EN4179 requirements and in
accordance with organisational procedures. It also includes the evaluation of
inspection results with respect to applicable codes, standards and
specifications.
The ability to understand:
Knowledge and
Analysis Personal protective equipment to be used
Advantages and limitations of radiographic inspection
Standards used in radiographic inspection by aviation industry
Types of radiographic materials
Equipment used in radiographic inspection
Hazards of radiographic inspection
Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
Principles of radiographic inspection
Performing radiographic inspection
Processing of radiographic films
Safety precautions and hazards in radiographic inspection
Types of defects
Types of artefacts
Acceptance criteria of developed radiographic films
Evaluation of observed defects
Method of recording observations
Routing test parts to originator after completion of inspection
Recording and completing work documentation
Proper disposal of waste materials
Maintaining tools, equipment and workstation
It refers to gathering,
cognitive processing,
integration and inspection
of facts and information
required to perform the
work tasks and activities.
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The ability to:
Application and
Adaptation Observe and apply safety practices in workplace when preparing for
radiographic inspection
Prepare for radiographic inspection in accordance with technical manuals
and organisational procedures
Perform radiographic inspection in accordance with technical manuals and
organisational procedures
Interpret and report results in accordance with technical manuals and
organisational procedures
Perform post-inspection activities in accordance with technical manuals
and organisational procedures
It refers to the ability to
perform the work tasks
and activities required of
the occupation, and the
ability to react to and
manage the changes at
work.
The ability to:
Innovation and
Value Creation Identify opportunities for work process improvement
It refers to the ability to
generate purposive ideas
to improve work
performance and/or
enhance business values
that are aligned to
organisational goals.
The ability to:
Social Intelligence
and Ethics Collaborate with co-workers for on-time completion of radiographic
inspection tasks
Securing area by cordoning and putting up warning signs
Establishing safe work distance
Dispose waste materials in accordance with environmental, health and
safety requirements
Report defects to supervisor in accordance with organisational procedures
Reinstate work areas in accordance with organisational housekeeping
requirements
It refers to the ability to
use affective factors in
leadership, relationship
and diversity management
guided by professional
codes of ethics.
The ability to:
Learning to Learn Perform self-reflection on the current inspection processes and propose
feasible improvements It refers to the ability to
develop and improve
one’s self within and
outside of one’s area of
work.
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Regulations must include:
Relevant non-destructive testing and material standards
General airworthiness requirements
Workplace Safety and Health Act
NAS410/EN4179 requirements or equivalent
Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
Procedures must include:
Company organisational procedures
Technical manuals
Appropriate work documents
Approved written work instructions
Range of
Application It refers to the critical
circumstances that the
skill may be demonstrated.
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Skill Code PRE-TEF-1001-1
Skill Category Technical and Engineering Fundamentals
Skill Sub-Category (where applicable)
N/A
Skill Handle Common Measurement Instruments
Skill Description
This skill describes the ability to prepare and handle measuring instruments.
It also includes performing multi-points levelling operation, checking and
setting up machine for operation, rectifying alignment errors and performing
spacer dismantling/installation.
Knowledge and Analysis It refers to gathering, cognitive processing, integration and inspection of facts and information required to perform the work tasks and activities.
The ability to understand:
Types of measurement error
Causes of measurement error
Reference temperature for high accuracy measurement
Procedure for levelling
Precautions when using dial indicators
Procedure of granite square levelling
Procedure of using precision square
Method of reading sprit level
Handling sprit level gauges
Methods of maintaining measuring instruments
Application and Adaptation It refers to the ability to perform the work tasks and activities required of the occupation, and the ability to react to and manage the changes at work.
The ability to:
Prepare and handle measuring instruments
Perform multi points levelling operation
Check and set up machine for operation
Rectify alignment errors and perform spacer dismantling/installation
Stow measuring devices according to level of measuring accuracies and
functional use
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Innovation and Value Creation It refers to the ability to generate purposive ideas to improve work performance and/or enhance business values that are aligned to organisational goals.
The ability to:
Generate ideas to improve accuracy of measurement
Social Intelligence and Ethics It refers to the ability to use affective factors in leadership, relationship and diversity management guided by professional codes of ethics.
The ability to:
Report dysfunctional equipment to the attention of superiors to repair or
replace where appropriate
Share best practices with peers
Learning to Learn It refers to the ability to develop and improve one’s self within and outside of one’s area of work.
The ability to:
Reflect on measurement errors and the remedies
Prepare remedial actions to prevent recurrence of mistakes
Learn and share on measuring approaches or use of aids that may
enhance/ease the job and minimise errors
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Range of Application (where applicable) It refers to the critical circumstances and contexts that the skill may be demonstrated.
Tools and equipment must include:
Safety glasses
Safety gloves
Safety attires
Testing equipment
Measuring tools
Regulations must include:
Workplace safety procedures
Current WSH policies
Local legislation and regulations on weights and measures
Internationally recognised procedures and standards on dimensional
and geometric measurements
Procedures and supporting documents must include:
Standard workplace/organisational operating procedures
Relevant work piece safety procedures
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Skill Code PRE-TEF-1005-1
Skill Category Technical and Engineering Fundamentals
Skill Sub-Category (where applicant)
N/A
Skill Title Perform Dimensional and Geometric Measurement
Skill Description
This skill describes the ability to carry out dimensional and geometric measurement of machined parts and components using a range of measuring tools and equipment. It also includes applying the appropriate techniques to measure the various dimensions of the component and geometrical tolerances, as specified in the drawings/blueprints and knowledge on the applications of various measuring instruments/equipment.
Knowledge and Analysis It refers to gathering, cognitive processing, integration and inspection of facts and information required to perform the work tasks and activities.
The ability to understand:
Component reference datum
Application of various types of measuring tools, gauges and equipment
Types of measuring errors
Organisational procedures for preparation of work activity
Operation and function of measuring and testing equipment
Cleaning of measuring instruments and the component to be measured
Verification of conformance to work specifications using correct testing
equipment and techniques
Applying organisational safety guidelines and occupational health and
safety regulations relating to conducting dimensional and geometric
measurements
Sorting specified limits of permissible error when making
measurements with calibrated instrument
Addressing allowable and outside allowable tolerances, adjusting
deviation in tolerance and handling within allowable tolerance
Reading and recording results of measurements and transcribing
inspection documentation
Applying the organisational procedures and hygiene standards on
reinstating work area
Applying the organisational guidelines to achieve a safe working
environment
Reports and documentations
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Application and Adaptation It refers to the ability to perform the work tasks and activities required of the occupation, and the ability to react to and manage the changes at work.
The ability to:
Interpret geometrical tolerances, symbols, notations and surface finish
reference charts
Set up/locate and secure components to be measured
Select appropriate measuring tools and equipment for the component
to be measured
Determine the appropriate technique to measure the component
Ensure reference drawings are of correct version
Carry out linear and geometric measurements
Calibrate measuring instruments and equipment
Record and document the results and findings accurately
Make decision to accept or reject the component
Upkeep and maintain measuring tools and equipment
Innovation and Value Creation It refers to the ability to generate purposive ideas to improve work performance and/or enhance business values that are aligned to organisational goals.
The ability to:
Propose/develop quick set-up fixture to reduce set-up time, set up and
measure errors
Perform periodic calibration of measuring tools and equipment to
prevent downtime
Organise all measuring tools and equipment orderly in a cabinet for
quick access
Social Intelligence and Ethics It refers to the ability to use affective factors in leadership, relationship and diversity management guided by professional codes of ethics.
The ability to:
Seek clarification on doubts and challenges with peers and/or superior
Learning to Learn It refers to the ability to develop and improve one’s self within and outside of one’s area of work.
The ability to:
Reflect on tolerances of interconnected functional components
Keep abreast in changes to engineering tables and charts
Work towards fool-proofing of possible measuring errors
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Range of Application (where applicable) It refers to the critical circumstances and contexts that the skill may be demonstrated.
Tools and equipment must include:
Personal protective equipment
Goggles and safety aids
Test equipment and tools to measure test pieces and components
Procedures and supporting documents Rules and regulations must include:
Workplace safety procedures
Current WSH policies
Local legislation and regulations on weights and measures
Internationally recognised procedures and standards on dimensional
and geometrical measurements
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Skill Code AER-OPR-1104-1.1
Skill Category Operations Production
Skill Sub-Category
(where applicable) N/A
Skill Operate Basic Measuring Devices
Skill Description This skill describes the ability to use precision measuring equipment to
determine and check for dimensional and geometric conformance of
components, equipment and machines against desired standard.
The ability to understand:
Knowledge and
Analysis Technical and engineering drawings
Distinguish the functional role and accuracy of various measuring
equipment
Basic measurement systems
Causes of measuring errors
Basic tolerance in relation to measurement
Reference temperature for high accuracy measurement
Correct use of measuring equipment
Types of measuring instruments and/or equipment
Read results from measuring instrument and/or equipment
It refers to gathering,
cognitive processing,
integration and inspection
of facts and information
required to perform the
work tasks and activities.
The ability to:
Application and
Adaptation Interpret drawing and component specifications
Prepare and handle measuring instruments and/or equipment
Select appropriate instrument and/or equipment to carry out the check
accurately
Calibrate instruments and/or equipment
Read and record measurements
Compare results against component requirements
Implement comparator and/or gauges for high volume checking
Schedule and calibrate all equipment and/or instruments periodically and
keep calibration records
Stow measuring devices according to level of measuring accuracies and
functional use
Keep reference and/or control charts within easy reach
It refers to the ability to
perform the work tasks
and activities required of
the occupation, and the
ability to react to and
manage the changes at
work.
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The ability to:
Innovation and
Value Creation Generate ideas to improve accuracy of measurement
It refers to the ability to
generate purposive ideas
to improve work
performance and/or
enhance business values
that are aligned to
organisational goals.
The ability to:
Social Intelligence
and Ethics Report dysfunctional equipment to the attention of superiors to repair or
replace where appropriate
Share best practices with peers It refers to the ability to
use affective factors in
leadership, relationship
and diversity management
guided by professional
codes of ethics.
The ability to:
Learning to Learn Reflect on measurement errors and the remedies
Prepare remedial actions to prevent recurrence of mistakes
Learn and share on measuring approaches or use of aids that may
enhance and/or ease the job and minimise errors
It refers to the ability to
develop and improve
one’s self within and
outside of one’s area of
work.
Range of
Application It refers to the critical
circumstances that the
skill may be demonstrated.
Tools and equipment must include:
Safety glasses
Safety gloves
Safety attires
Testing equipment
Measuring tools
Regulations must include:
Workplace safety procedures
Current WSH policies
Local legislation and regulations on weights and measures
Internationally recognised procedures and standards on dimensional and
geometric measurements
Procedures and supporting documents must include:
Standard workplace and/or organisational operating procedure
Relevant workplace safety procedures
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Skill Code PRE-TEF-2012-1
Skill Category Technical and Engineering Fundamentals
Skill Sub-Category (where applicable)
N/A
Skill Set Up and Operate Coordinate Measuring Machine
Skill Description
This skill describes the ability to set up and operate coordinate measuring
machines (CMM). It also includes the ability to observe safety precautions,
identify task requirements, set up components, configure program and
probes, measure components and refurbish machines, equipment and tools.
Knowledge and Analysis It refers to gathering, cognitive processing, integration and inspection of facts and information required to perform the work tasks and activities.
The ability to understand:
Use of equipment, machines, protective clothing and eyewear in
accordance with safety and health procedures
Potential hazards and appropriate minimisation and control methods
Workplace practices, task planning and interpretation of task, job and
production sheets
Quality procedures in the workplace
Principles and application of CMM
Types of tools and fixtures
Types and application of probes
Procedures for setting CMM
Methods and techniques of measurement
Measurement records
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Application and Adaptation It refers to the ability to perform the work tasks and activities required of the occupation, and the ability to react to and manage the changes at work.
The ability to:
Inspect equipment for serviceability in accordance with safety, health
and organisational procedures
Select and use personal protective equipment in accordance with safety,
health and organisational procedures
Identify relevant drawings, job sheets, job specifications and any
additional documentation for the task in accordance with job
requirements and organisational procedures
Conduct pre-operation checks to verify the condition of CMM in
accordance with organisational procedures
Set up CMM in accordance with safety, health and organisational
procedures
Set up component securely and correctly oriented for maximum
measurement access
Select and verify appropriate part program in accordance with
organisational procedures
Select appropriate probes and determine appropriate probe
configuration in accordance with specifications
Set up probe in accordance with specifications and organisational
procedures
Edit CMM program to incorporate component specification changes and
to compensate for errors
Run and validate part program in accordance with organisational
procedures
Measure components in accordance with organisational procedures
Record and interpret results of measurements for conformance to
specification within tolerances according to organisational procedures
Shut down part program and remove components in accordance with
organisational procedures
Upkeep production logs and records correctly in accordance with
organisational procedures
Shut down CMM and perform housekeeping in accordance with safety,
health and organisational procedures
Innovation and Value Creation It refers to the ability to generate purposive ideas to improve work performance and/or enhance business values that are aligned to organisational goals.
The ability to:
Anticipate possible failure of equipment and measures to take
Create/expand library of common components to enhance measurement
efficiency
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Social Intelligence and Ethics It refers to the ability to use affective factors in leadership, relationship and diversity management guided by professional codes of ethics.
The ability to:
Report incidences of equipment abnormalities to be rectified
Communicate all dimensional/part programs amendments with
engineers for drawings to be kept updated
Seek clarifications where applicable
Learning to Learn It refers to the ability to develop and improve one’s self within and outside of one’s area of work.
The ability to:
Participate in information sharing with colleagues to improve own skills
and knowledge
Keep up-to-date on changes in measurement standards
Find ways to improve/simplify measuring methods to enhance part
programs/productivity
Range of Application (where applicable) It refers to the critical circumstances and contexts that the skill may be demonstrated.
Tool and Equipments must include:
Personal protective equipment
Tools and fixtures
Test equipment and tools to measure
Procedures and supporting documents must include:
For carrying out dimensional and geometric measurement
Standard workplace/organisational operating procedures
Relevant workplace safety procedures
Rules and regulations must include:
Workplace Safety and Health Act
Current WSH policies
Code of practices on weights and measures
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Skill Code PRE-PMP-2022-1
Skill Category Precision Manufacturing Processes
Skill Sub-Category (where applicable)
N/A
Skill Perform Geometric Tolerance and Inspection
Skill Description
This skill describes the ability to perform dimensional and geometrical
measurements and inspection of manufactured components. It also includes
the ability to interpret various types of engineering drawings, adopt safe and
healthy working practices, select and use inspection
instruments/fixtures/gauges to determine the geometrical tolerances and
carry out visual inspection.
Knowledge and Analysis It refers to gathering, cognitive processing, integration and inspection of facts and information required to perform the work tasks and activities.
The ability to understand:
Health, safety and environmental requirements
Identification of organisational procedures on carrying out dimensional
and geometrical measurements
Specifications and acceptance criteria
Adjusting deviation in tolerance
Tolerance stack up in assemblies
Reading and recording of results of measurements
Use of inspection fixtures and dial indicators
Types of dimensional measuring gauges and applications
Importance of calibration for dimensional measuring gauges and fixtures
Use of binocular
Types of visual defects
Record of inspection results in accordance to organisational procedures
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Application and Adaptation It refers to the ability to perform the work tasks and activities required of the occupation, and the ability to react to and manage the changes at work.
The ability to:
Select and use suitable personal protective equipment appropriate to the
job requirements
Interpret engineering drawings to determine accurately the acceptable
dimensional and geometrical tolerances
Conduct pre-operational checks and inspections to verify working
conditions of tools and fixtures according to job requirements
Perform calibration check of measuring gauges to enhance its accuracy
and validity
Set up component to inspection fixtures securely to achieve accurate
measurements
Perform measurements and inspection to obtain sufficient indications for
evaluation
Update document(s) according to approved format and is legible,
accurate and complete
Innovation and Value Creation It refers to the ability to generate purposive ideas to improve work performance and/or enhance business values that are aligned to organisational goals.
The ability to:
Anticipate possible failure of equipment and measures to take
Analyse work procedures to enhance productivity and quality
Social Intelligence and Ethics It refers to the ability to use affective factors in leadership, relationship and diversity management guided by professional codes of ethics.
The ability to:
Report incidences of equipment abnormalities to be rectified
Seek clarification on doubts and challenges where applicable
Learning to Learn It refers to the ability to develop and improve one’s self within and outside of one’s area of work.
The ability to:
Participate in information sharing with colleagues to improve own skills
and knowledge
Reflect on set-up and work approach for possible improvement or ease
of work
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Range of Application (where applicable) It refers to the critical circumstances and contexts that the skill may be demonstrated.
Tool and equipment must include:
Medium and heavy duty equipment
Mobile and portable units
Visual inspection tools
Hand tools
Cleaning materials
Suitable work area with good lighting
Procedures and supporting documents must include:
Company organisational non-destructive test procedures
Testing reference codes and standards used in industry
Rules and regulations must include:
Workplace Safety and Health Act
International standards and procedures for magnetic particle testing
ISO 14644 cleanroom standards
SS 578: 2012 – Code of Practice for use and maintenance of portable
fire extinguishers
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Skill Code PRE-TEF-1007-1
Skill Category Technical and Engineering Fundamentals
Skill Sub-Category (where applicable)
N/A
Skill Use Precision Measuring Equipment
Skill Description
This skill describes the ability to use precision measuring equipment at the
workplace based on work requirements. It also includes the ability to select,
clean and check the appropriate measuring equipment, handle it in correct
procedures, observe safe practices, calculate measurements using suitable
techniques, calibrate measuring equipment, record and keep documents in
order, maintain and store them in accordance with standard operating
procedures.
Knowledge and Analysis It refers to gathering, cognitive processing, integration and inspection of facts and information required to perform the work tasks and activities.
The ability to understand:
Checking the functionality of measuring equipment
Calculation techniques for measurements
Types and specifications of precision measuring equipment
Limits and tolerances of precision measuring equipment
Correct technique/usage of precision measuring equipment
Common faults and defects in precision measuring equipment
Safe practices in using precision measuring equipment
Simple maintenance and proper storage of precision measuring
equipment
Standard operating procedures for marking of faulty/unsafe precision
measuring equipment and the reporting structure
Waste material disposal procedures
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Application and Adaptation It refers to the ability to perform the work tasks and activities required of the occupation, and the ability to react to and manage the changes at work.
The ability to:
Plan work activities and requirements in accordance with organisational
procedures
Select and setup the appropriate precision measuring equipment to
measure the product according to work specifications
Calibrate the measuring equipment and record in reports in accordance
with organisational procedures
Apply safe work practices while using the measuring equipment
Maintain good housekeeping including disposal of waste materials in
accordance with Workplace Safety and Health practices
Innovation and Value Creation It refers to the ability to generate purposive ideas to improve work performance and/or enhance business values that are aligned to organisational goals.
The ability to:
Anticipate possible failure of measuring equipment and measures to
take
Generate ideas to prolong the life span of measuring equipment
Social Intelligence and Ethics It refers to the ability to use affective factors in leadership, relationship and diversity management guided by professional codes of ethics.
The ability to:
Report dysfunctional equipment to the attention of superiors to repair or
replace where appropriate
Share best practices with co-workers in Workplace Safety and Health
requirements
Work within a team on reporting of work outcomes
Learning to Learn It refers to the ability to develop and improve one’s self within and outside of one’s area of work.
The ability to:
Prepare remedial actions to prevent recurrence of mistakes
Learn and share on measuring approaches or use of aids that may
enhance/ease the job and minimise errors
Keep up-to-date on latest knowledge and innovations in precision
measuring equipment and methods of measurement techniques
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Range of Application (where applicable) It refers to the critical circumstances and contexts that the skill may be demonstrated.
Tools and equipment must include:
Safety glasses
Safety gloves
Safety attires
Testing equipment
Measuring tools
Regulations must include:
Workplace safety procedures
Current WSH policies
Local legislation and regulations on weights and measures
Internationally recognised procedures and standards on dimensional
and geometric measurements
Procedures and supporting documents must include:
Standard workplace/organisational operating procedures relevant to
work piece safety procedures
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Skill Code AER-QUA-3090-1.1
Skill Category Quality
Skill Sub-Category
(where applicable) Metrology
Skill Perform Calibration and Testing for Measuring Instruments
Skill Description This skill describes the ability to calibrate and test measuring instruments in
accordance with calibration and adjustment procedures and ISO/IEC
17025:2005 standards.
The ability to understand:
Knowledge and
Analysis Need for reliable measurement
Metrological classification
Measurement terminology
Risk associated with statistical decision making
Measurement of data and statistics
Characteristics of statistical data
Measurement error
Precision and accuracy
Measurement uncertainty
International measurement systems and measurement standard
Random uncertainty
Estimation of systematic uncertainty
Overall uncertainty
Guide to the expression of uncertainty of measurement
Management requirements of ISO/IEC 17025
Technical requirements ISO/IEC 17025
It refers to gathering,
cognitive processing,
integration and inspection
of facts and information
required to perform the
work tasks and activities.
The ability to:
Application and
Adaptation Interpret ISO/IEC 17025:2005 requirements for testing and calibration
laboratories
Calibrate measuring instruments in accordance with manufacturers’
specifications and organisational procedures
Adjust measuring instruments in accordance with manufacturers’
specifications and organisational procedures
Test measuring instruments in accordance with manufacturers’
specifications and organisational procedures
Evaluate calibration reports for out-of-house calibration
It refers to the ability to
perform the work tasks
and activities required of
the occupation, and the
ability to react to and
manage the changes at
work.
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N/A
Innovation and
Value Creation
It refers to the ability to
generate purposive ideas
to improve work
performance and/or
enhance business values
that are aligned to
organisational goals.
The ability to:
Social Intelligence
and Ethics Apply safe work practices during maintenance work
Reinstate calibration laboratory in accordance with organisational
housekeeping requirements It refers to the ability to
use affective factors in
leadership, relationship
and diversity management
guided by professional
codes of ethics.
The ability to:
Learning to Learn Interpret the content of a typical calibration report
Assess risks associated with statistical decision making It refers to the ability to
develop and improve
one’s self within and
outside of one’s area of
work.
Procedures and Standards must include:
International measurement systems and measurement standards
ISO/IEC 17025
Appropriate work documents
Approved written work instructions
Range of
Application
It refers to the critical
circumstances that the
skill may be demonstrated.
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Skill Code AER-QUA-3100-1.1
Skill Category Quality
Skill Sub-Category
(where applicable)
Quality Management
System
Skill Supervise Quality Procedures
Skill Description This skill describes the ability to apply, maintain and supervise internal quality
systems, external suppliers and quality control record systems and apply
them to the workplace. It also includes reviewing procedures to provide
solutions to quality improvement, identifying and selecting quality suppliers
and developing and maintaining quality control record systems.
The ability to understand:
Knowledge and
Analysis Relevant quality standards, regulations, and customer requirements
Quality assurance information and advice
Application of quality concepts to problem solving and quality data
collection and analysis
Organisation's products and processes to improvement of the quality
system
Practical quality procedures or processes
System in the workplace in applying quality outcomes
Processes required for quality and continuous improvement
Quality requirements of the precision engineering field
Recording and reporting quality non-conformities and issues
Interpret customer specifications for quality conditions and indication
Relevant quality standards, regulations, and customer requirements
Need and means for selection of suppliers
Advise quality goals and specifications to suppliers
Documentation requirements of quality systems including the requirement
for effective quality record keeping systems
It refers to gathering,
cognitive processing,
integration and inspection
of facts and information
required to perform the
work tasks and activities.
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The ability to:
Application and
Adaptation Monitor quality of materials and equipment received from suppliers is
closely to ensure organisational quality standards are met
Apply quality standards to ensure conformance to specifications and
customer expectations
Monitor product quality to ensure conformance to specifications and
customer expectations
Evaluate materials of identified suppliers according to specifications
Evaluate and select quality systems of identified suppliers
Identify, classify and store records required for reference and quality
audits according to organisational guidelines
Collect and add relevant documents systematically to records, including
product specifications, supplier traceability documentation, production run
and defects statistics
Maintain records for the required period and archive according to
organisational procedures and legislative requirements
Audit records against predetermined criteria in accordance with
organisational procedures and quality programme
It refers to the ability to
perform the work tasks
and activities required of
the occupation, and the
ability to react to and
manage the changes at
work.
The ability to:
Innovation and
Value Creation Record and analyse statistical data on production runs (if applicable)
Record and analyse statistical data on defects
Recognise and compare historical data, future equipment use, production
requirements and standard operating procedures so as to be job-ready It refers to the ability to
generate purposive ideas
to improve work
performance and/or
enhance business values
that are aligned to
organisational goals.
The ability to:
Social Intelligence
and Ethics Document and communicate quality of materials to selected suppliers
Discuss and document complaints procedures
Note any discrepancies found and report in accordance with
organisational procedures
It refers to the ability to
use affective factors in
leadership, relationship
and diversity management
guided by professional
codes of ethics.
The ability to:
Learning to Learn Review quality procedures systematically, to identify opportunities for
improvement
It refers to the ability to
develop and improve
one’s self within and
outside of one’s area of
work.
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Tools and equipment must include:
Measuring equipment
Comparative equipment
Quality control tools,
Statistical analysis equipment and processes
Procedures and supporting documents must include:
Charts, tables, spreadsheets and statistical process controls
Workplace based quality documentation
Organisational policy
Job description
Standard operation procedures
Appropriate codes of conduct
Quality work instructions
Rules and regulations must include:
Workplace Safety and Health Act
Industry codes of practice
International quality standards
Range of
Application
It refers to the critical
circumstances that the
skill may be demonstrated.
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Skill Code PRE-QUA-3005-1
Skill Category Quality
Skill Sub-Category (where applicable)
N/A
Skill Apply ISO 9001 Quality Management System to Audit Requirements
Skill Description
This skill describes the ability to apply the knowledge and skills to determine
auditing requirements of ISO 9001 Quality Management System (QMS). It
also includes interpreting ISO 9001QMS standards requirement, establishing
connections and audit trails between clauses and respective operating
department/functional areas in the organisation.
Knowledge and Analysis It refers to gathering, cognitive processing, integration and inspection of facts and information required to perform the work tasks and activities.
The ability to understand:
Quality and product/service terms
Concepts, intent and the application of the “process approach”
Product/service realisation cycle
Quality policy, objectives and target of the organisation
Eight Quality Management principles
Modern Quality Management System and the development of ISO 9001
QMS
Quality Management System requirements
Application and Adaptation It refers to the ability to perform the work tasks and activities required of the occupation, and the ability to react to and manage the changes at work.
The ability to:
Identify customers and other interested parties as well as their
requirements, needs and expectations
Establish the organisation’s policies and objectives for the desired
outcome
Identify all the processes needed to produce the intended outputs
Develop an audit scope in accordance to the organisation business
activities
Identify evidence of relevant exclusion clauses in accordance to
organisation processes
Develop an interaction chart between the ISO 9001 QMS requirements
and the organisation processes
Develop and document work documents for the audit process
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Innovation and Value Creation It refers to the ability to generate purposive ideas to improve work performance and/or enhance business values that are aligned to organisational goals.
The ability to:
Provide constructive suggestions to improve on quality system and work
processes according to organisational procedures
Review report on abnormalities and problems encountered and offer
improvements at appropriate platforms
Contribute ideas to improve desired outcomes of products and services
in accordance to organisational goals
Social Intelligence and Ethics It refers to the ability to use affective factors in leadership, relationship and diversity management guided by professional codes of ethics.
The ability to:
Establish networks and working relationships with others to enhance
team effectiveness
Seek appropriate advice for own work improvement from relevant
personnel
Carry out improvement of own work and quality performance according
to feedback received
Discuss performance measures with designated personnel to determine
time, output and quality achievements
Learning to Learn It refers to the ability to develop and improve one’s self within and outside of one’s area of work.
The ability to:
Participate in reviewing work improvement activities
Participate in enhancing key performance indicators
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Range of Application (where applicable) It refers to the critical circumstances and contexts that the skill may be demonstrated.
Procedures and supporting documents must include:
Quality manuals
Quality procedures
Work instructions
Evidence documentation
Audit plan
Audit checklist guide
Audit forms
Audit summary
Audit findings
Meeting records
Rules and regulations must include:
Workplace Safety and Health procedures
Quality Management System (QMS) requirements
Legal/industrial requirements
Customer requirements
Organisation requirements
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Skill Code AER-QUA-3101-1.1
Skill Category Quality
Skill Sub-Category
(where applicable)
Quality Management
System
Skill Conduct Internal Audit on Management System
Skill Description This skill describes the ability to conduct and report an internal audit in
accordance with ISO 19011 requirements.
The ability to understand:
Knowledge and
Analysis Elements of the management system being audited
Audit programme
Initialisation of an audit
Documentation review
Audit objectives, scope and criteria
Preparation of audit plans
Assignment of audit team responsibilities
Working documents for auditors
ISO19011 guidelines for Auditing Management System
Information sources for audit
Effective site survey and observation
Use of document reviews to collect and verify information
Use of auditing techniques to gather evidence
Use of audit evidence to generate audit findings
Methods to manage disagreement between auditor and auditee
Preparation of audit report
Approval process for audit report
Client’s requirements on distribution of audit reports
Confidential nature and non-disclosure requirements on audit information
Follow-up audit
It refers to gathering,
cognitive processing,
integration and inspection
of facts and information
required to perform the
work tasks and activities.
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The ability to:
Application and
Adaptation Initiate audit in accordance with internal audit programmes
Conduct document reviews to ensure conformity of system with audit
criteria
Prepare audit plans in accordance with audit objectives and scope
Prepare work documents in accordance with internal audit plan
Conduct opening and closing meetings in accordance with organisational
procedures or guidelines in accordance to the ISO19011 standard
Identify information sources in accordance with audit scope and plans
Observe workplace activities and conditions to collect relevant information
in accordance with audit plans
Review documents and records to collect and verify information in
accordance with audit plans
Evaluate information collected against audit criteria for the generation of
audit findings
Review audit findings to reach audit conclusion in accordance with audit
objectives
Prepare audit reports in accordance with organisational procedures, legal
requirements or guidelines in ISO19011
Distribute audit reports to recipients in accordance with audit client’s
requirements
Obtain approval from audit client and auditees in accordance with
acceptable practices, if disclosure of content of audit information is
required
It refers to the ability to
perform the work tasks
and activities required of
the occupation, and the
ability to react to and
manage the changes at
work.
N/A
Innovation and
Value Creation
It refers to the ability to
generate purposive ideas
to improve work
performance and/or
enhance business values
that are aligned to
organisational goals.
The ability to:
Social Intelligence
and Ethics Assign responsibilities of audit team in accordance to audit plan and
auditors characteristics
Conduct interviews with management and employees to collect and verify
information in accordance with audit plans
Obtain approval of audit reports
It refers to the ability to
use affective factors in
leadership, relationship
and diversity management
guided by professional
codes of ethics.
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N/A
Learning to Learn
It refers to the ability to
develop and improve
one’s self within and
outside of one’s area of
work.
Methods to identify conformity against must include:
Management system requirements
Singapore legal requirements in relation to the various industries
Customer requirements
Organisational requirements
Range of
Application
It refers to the critical
circumstances that the
skill may be demonstrated.
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Skill Code AER-QUA-1099-1.1
Skill Category Quality
Skill Sub-Category
(where applicable)
Quality Management
System
Skill Apply Quality Systems
Skill Description This skill describes the ability to apply organisational quality systems,
procedures and policies to carry out daily work to meet quality system
requirements as well as maintaining and improving work quality.
The ability to understand:
Knowledge and
Analysis Organisational quality systems, procedures and policies
Interpretation of work instructions
Applicable product, process and quality specifications
Types and usage of quality system tools and equipment
Type and interpretation of quality records
Legislative and industrial framework for quality
Reporting and resolving non-compliances
Feedback for quality improvement
It refers to gathering,
cognitive processing,
integration and inspection
of facts and information
required to perform the
work tasks and activities.
The ability to:
Application and
Adaptation Plan daily work to meet quality system requirements
Carry out daily work to meet quality system requirements
Maintain work quality It refers to the ability to
perform the work tasks
and activities required of
the occupation, and the
ability to react to and
manage the changes at
work.
The ability to:
Innovation and
Value Creation Improve work quality
It refers to the ability to
generate purposive ideas
to improve work
performance and/or
enhance business values
that are aligned to
organisational goals.
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The ability to:
Social Intelligence
and Ethics Cooperate with co-workers to maintain work quality by updating records
for quality control, non-conformity, non-compliance and customer
satisfaction It refers to the ability to
use affective factors in
leadership, relationship
and diversity management
guided by professional
codes of ethics.
The ability to:
Learning to Learn Review and propose updates to organisational standard operating
procedures as applicable It refers to the ability to
develop and improve
one’s self within and
outside of one’s area of
work.
Procedures and supporting documents must include:
ISO 9001 and ISO 14001
Quality management system
Workplace-based quality documentation
Quality policies, procedures and records
Organisational standard operation procedures
Work instructions
Appropriate codes of conduct
Rules and regulations must include:
Workplace Safety and Health Act
Range of
Application
It refers to the critical
circumstances that the
skill may be demonstrated.
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Skill Code AER-TEF-5047-1.1
Skill Category Technical and Engineering
Fundamentals
Skill Sub-Category
(where applicable) N/A
Skill Apply Human Factors Principles
Skill Description Apply human factors principles namely; physical and mental performance
abilities and limitations, social psychology and human behaviours, definition of
human error and its implications, physical environment, performance shaping
factors, effective communication, etc. to minimise errors in the workplace.
The ability to understand:
Knowledge and
Analysis Human factors principles and its application in the aviation industry
Pertinent physical and mental performance abilities and limitations
Relationship between social psychology and human behaviours
Effects of internal and external performance shaping factors
Influence of physical environment on human performance
Characteristics of various maintenance tasks and their associated human
factors consideration
Essence of effective communication
Definition of human error and its implications
Nature of hazards in different work settings
It refers to gathering,
cognitive processing,
integration and inspection
of facts and information
required to perform the
work tasks and activities.
The ability to:
Application and
Adaptation Determine human factors contribution to aviation accidents
Illustrate how human factors (physiological, psychological, environmental
and organizational parameters) can affect safety and performance
Explain the nature of errors and violation
Propose countermeasures based on the error management principles
Identify hazards in the workplace
It refers to the ability to
perform the work tasks
and activities required of
the occupation, and the
ability to react to and
manage the changes at
work.
The ability to:
Innovation and
Value Creation Propose a shift handover procedure to minimise commission of possible
errors in the next shift.
Propose measures to improve fitness and health of aircraft maintenance
personnel.
It refers to the ability to
generate purposive ideas
to improve work
performance and/or
enhance business values
that are aligned to
organisational goals.
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The ability to:
Social Intelligence
and Ethics Interact with co-workers to clear doubts while performing aircraft
maintenance activities
Brief take-over shift personnel of maintenance, service and/or repair
works in progress to minimise commission of possible errors during the
next shift
Report to supervisor on completion of the service and/or repair of aircraft
electrical equipment and accessories in accordance with organisational
requirements
Reinstate work area in accordance with organisational housekeeping
requirements
It refers to the ability to
use affective factors in
leadership, relationship
and diversity management
guided by professional
codes of ethics.
N/A
Learning to Learn
It refers to the ability to
develop and improve
one’s self within and
outside of one’s area of
work.
Range of
Application
It refers to the critical
circumstances that the
skill may be demonstrated.
In general the range may include:
Relationship between human factors and accidents and/or incidents
SHEL Model
Examples of significant incidents and/or accidents
Error chain
Murphy’s law
Human performance and limitations may include:
Anatomy and functions of the eye and ear
Factors affecting sight and hearing
Information processing model encompassing capturing of sensory data,
perception, decision making etc.
Characteristics of long term and short term memory
Claustrophobia and vertigo
Social psychology factors must include:
Underlying factors within a social system of work
Individual and group/team responsibilities
Maslow’s hierarchy of needs
Motivating and de-motivating factors
Peer pressure and conformity
Safety and social culture within the aviation maintenance industry
Concept and elements of teamwork
Advantages and disadvantages of teamwork
Roles, skills set and other characteristics of a team leader
Development of Maintenance Resource Management (MRM)
Human factors affecting performance parameters in aviation maintenance
may include:
Measures to improve fitness and health of personnel
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Causes and symptom of domestic and work related stress
Stress management techniques
Effects of time pressure and deadlines
Optimum level and complexity of workload
Five stages of sleep
Circadian rhythms influencing rest pattern
Symptoms of fatigues
Impacts of alcohol, medication and drugs
Advantages and disadvantages of shift work
Physical environmental factors for consideration must include:
Detrimental effects of excessive noise, fumes, poor illumination,
unfavourable climatic and temperature conditions, distracting motion and
prolonged vibration
Importance of workplace layout, cleanliness and tidiness shop floor, PPE
requirements and proper management of stores
Constraints to consider for physically demanding and repetitive tasks as
well as those involving visual inspection and complex system
Various means of communication may include:
Verbal and Written Communication
Non-verbal Communication
Shift handover
Group dynamics
Various forms of communication problems
Appropriate documenting of work
Recurrent training
Human errors at work may include:
Design versus operator-induced errors
Variable versus constant errors
Variances between slips, lapses and mistakes
Differences between errors and violation
Skill, Rule and Knowledge-Based Behaviours and related outcomes
Latent failure versus active failure
Defences barriers to break the chain of accidents
Various forms of violations
Errors due to individual practices and habits
Errors associated with visual inspection
Main causes of maintenance incidents
Purposes of safety management system
Reactive (e.g. maintenance error decision aid) and proactive (e.g. error
reduction kit, self-reporting programme etc.) error management system
Hazards in the workplace must include:
Potential hazards associated with various maintenance environments and
tasks
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Applicable rules and guidelines imposed by relevant approved regulatory
bodies
Individual health and safety responsibilities toward self and others
Rules and regulations must be followed as per the current directive includes:
Workplace Safety and Health Act
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Skill Code AER-WSH-2011-1.1
Skill Category Workplace Safety and
Health
Skill Sub-Category
(where applicable) N/A
Skill Perform Basic Safety Practices and Documentation
Skill Description This skill describes the ability to adopt and comply with basic safety practices
and documentation procedures at the workplace in accordance with
organisational procedures. It also includes practice of environmental, health
and general safety at the workplace as well as processing documentation in
compliance with airworthiness requirements.
The ability to understand:
Knowledge and
Analysis Workplace Safety and Health Act
Foreign Object Damage (FOD) safe practices
Human factors and error management
Organisation’s safety rules and regulations
Importance of safe work practices to prevent death, injury or damage to
assets
Behaviours that trigger unsafe working environments
Importance of usage of personal protective equipment and clothing
Types of safety signs and symbols, and warning labels
Toxic and hazardous substances
5S concept and importance
Interpretation and usage of technical manuals
Usage of different types of tools and equipment
Cleaning and corrosion prevention methods
It refers to gathering,
cognitive processing,
integration and inspection
of facts and information
required to perform the
work tasks and activities.
The ability to:
Application and
Adaptation Apply environmental, health and general safety at the workplace
Practise safety precautions according to organisation’s safety procedures
and environmental guidelines when storing, using, handling and disposing
of toxic and hazardous substances
Organise the workplace in a clean, efficient and safe manner in
accordance with organisational standards
Handle tools and equipment with care and precaution
Perform tools and equipment maintenance and accountability checks on
completion of work, and store them in their respective locations
It refers to the ability to
perform the work tasks
and activities required of
the occupation, and the
ability to react to and
manage the changes at
work.
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The ability to:
Innovation and
Value Creation Identify types of workplace hazards and apply precautionary measures
It refers to the ability to
generate purposive ideas
to improve work
performance and/or
enhance business values
that are aligned to
organisational goals.
The ability to:
Social Intelligence
and Ethics Report all incidents, accidents and hazards occurred to a supervisor
Share best maintenance practices with co-workers
It refers to the ability to
use affective factors in
leadership, relationship
and diversity management
guided by professional
codes of ethics.
The ability to:
Learning to Learn Perform self-reflection on the current safety practices and propose
feasible improvements It refers to the ability to
develop and improve
one’s self within and
outside of one’s area of
work.
Regulations must include:
Workplace Safety and Health Act
Environmental regulations
Safety and precautionary procedures must include:
5S housekeeping practices
Range of
Application
It refers to the critical
circumstances that the
skill may be demonstrated.
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Skill Code
PRE-WSH-4005-1
Skill Category Workplace Safety and Health
Skill Sub-Category (where applicable)
N/A
Skill Title Supervise Manufacturing Work for Workplace Safety and Health
Skill Description
This skill describes the ability to identify common safety and health hazards and take appropriate control measures while working in the metal working or other manufacturing industry. It also includes the ability to identify WSH hazards, evaluate and control risks, carry out WSH inspections, implement WSH training and promotional programmes, conduct accident investigations and prepare reports.
Knowledge and Analysis It refers to gathering, cognitive processing, integration and inspection of facts and information required to perform the work tasks and activities.
The ability to understand: Importance of Workplace Safety and Health (WSH)
Consequences of unsafe work practices and workplace conditions
Salient WSH legal and other requirements relevant to manufacturing
industry
Overview of WSH management system
WSH duties and responsibilities of supervisor in the manufacturing
industry
Risk management process
Typical hazards in manufacturing industry
Methods for hazard identification
WSH control measures
5S housekeeping
Types of organisational WSH inspections
WSH training and promotional programmes
Incident investigation and reporting
Permit-To-Work (PTW)
Application and Adaptation It refers to the ability to perform the work tasks and activities required of the occupation, and the ability to react to and manage the changes at work.
The ability to: Identify WSH hazards, evaluate and control risks in manufacturing
industry in accordance with risk management process
Carry out WSH inspections in accordance with organisational
inspection procedures
Implement WSH training and promotional programmes in
accordance with legal and other organisational requirements
Conduct incident investigation and prepare report in accordance with
legal and other organisational requirements
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Innovation and Value Creation It refers to the ability to generate purposive ideas to improve work performance and/or enhance business values that are aligned to organisational goals.
The ability to: Provide constructive suggestions to evaluate WSH hazards at the
workplace
Contribute ideas to improve desired outcomes of process, human
and cultural factors and workplace or work-related factors in
accordance to legal and organisational requirements
Social Intelligence and Ethics It refers to the ability to use affective factors in leadership, relationship and diversity management guided by professional codes of ethics.
The ability to: Identify the unsafe acts or conditions present and recommend
corrective actions to management
Learning to Learn It refers to the ability to develop and improve one’s self within and outside of one’s area of work.
The ability to: Reflect on possible errors in evaluating risks
Keep up-to-date on changes in the Workplace Safety and Health Act
Range of Application (where applicable) It refers to the critical circumstances that the skill may be demonstrated.
Tools and equipment must include: Workplace Safety and Health signage
Personal protective equipment
Procedures and supporting documents must include: Appropriate work documents
Work instructions
Organisation work procedures and specifications
Rules and regulations must include: Workplace Safety and Health Act
Approved codes of practice
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Skill Code PRE-MPI-3007-1
Skill Category Manufacturing Productivity and
Innovation
Skill Sub-Category (where applicable)
N/A
Skill Title Supervise Work Improvement Processes
Skill Description This skill describes the ability to identify improvement goals for work teams, implement work improvement processes and standardise improved work processes at the workplace.
Knowledge and Analysis It refers to gathering, cognitive processing, integration and inspection of facts and information required to perform the work tasks and activities.
The ability to understand: Team’s key performance indicators and organisational goals
Principles of continuous process improvement, communication modes and
barriers
Roles and responsibilities of work teams and resource requirements
Importance and structure of an effective action plan
Application of continuous process improvement techniques
Purpose of control mechanisms
Ways to resolve issues in implementation of improvement activities
Methods of evaluating the work team results
Format of a report
Purpose of documenting changes in work processes
Application and Adaptation It refers to the ability to perform the work tasks and activities required of the occupation, and the ability to react to and manage the changes at work.
The ability to:
Identify key performance indicators in accordance to the types of work
improvement activities
Develop action plan in accordance to organisational requirements and work
improvement activities at the workplace
Train work teams to apply continuous process improvement techniques
Apply control mechanisms to monitor the progress of work teams
Facilitate work teams to complete improvement activities
Evaluate results of work teams against the expected key performance indicators
Prepare report on outcomes of improvement activities and document
implemented changes in the work processes in accordance to organisational
goals and procedures
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Innovation and Value Creation It refers to the ability to generate purposive ideas to improve work performance and/or enhance business values that are aligned to organisational goals.
The ability to:
Contribute ideas to improve work activities and key performance indicators in
accordance to organisational goals
Social Intelligence and Ethics It refers to the ability to use affective factors in leadership, relationship and diversity management guided by professional codes of ethics.
The ability to:
Obtain approval from designated personnel to carry out work improvement
activities
Report any abnormality and problems encountered in identifying and carrying
out work improvement activities
Communicate to work team on the key performance indicators to be achieved
Resolve any unmet goal with the work teams in accordance with organisational
procedures
Learning to Learn It refers to the ability to develop and improve one’s self within and outside of one’s area of work.
The ability to:
Participate in reviewing work improvement activities
Participate in enhancing key performance indicators
Range of Application (where applicable) It refers to the critical circumstances that the skill may be demonstrated.
Work improvement activities must include:
Productivity improvement
Cost reduction or saving
Product quality improvement
Customer service improvement
Process or line improvement
Production machine efficiency improvement
Machine maintenance efficiency improvement
Defect reduction
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Safety, health and environment improvement
Facilities and security enhancement
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) must include:
Management indicators
Operating profit
Productivity of labour, machine or energy
Cost reduction or saving
Value of warranty claims
Number of customer complaints
Customer satisfaction index
Quality indicators
o Process defect ratio
o Cost of process defects
o Number of defects missed
o Number of warranty claims
o Overall process yield
Safety, health and environment indicators
Accident frequency
Accident severity ratio
Number of near-misses detected
Number of danger points detected
Number of improvements made to dangerous work
Process or line improvement
Overall equipment effectiveness
Availability ratio
Performance ratio
Quality ratio
Machine maintenance efficiency
Mean time between failure (MTBF)
Mean time to repair (MTTR)
Mean time to failure (MTTF)
Continuous process improvement techniques must include:
Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) cycle
Problem-solving cycle
Expand-Focus Sequence
Specific-Measurable-Achievable-Resources-Timely (SMART) Goals
Data collection and analysis techniques must include:
Brainstorming
Pareto diagram
Cause-and-effect diagram
Check sheet
Data stratification
Flowchart
Control/Run charts
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Workflow/process analysis
5W1H (who, what, where, when, why and how)
Control mechanisms must include:
Daily progress report
Milestone chart
Feedback meetings or sessions
Rules and regulations must include:
Workplace Safety and Health procedures
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Skill Code PRE-MPI-2005-1
Skill Category Manufacturing Productivity and Innovation
Skill Sub-Category (where applicable)
N/A
Skill Apply Lean Thinking in the Workplace
Skill Description
This skill describes the ability to apply LEAN thinking in the workplace. It also
includes the ability to interpret LEAN thinking, apply the principles of LEAN,
identify types of wastes in the workplace, carry out Standardised Work in the
workplace and apply thinking and problem-solving skills.
Knowledge and Analysis It refers to gathering, cognitive processing, integration and inspection of facts and information required to perform the work tasks and activities.
The ability to understand:
‘Lean’ history from Toyota Production System (TPS)
Importance of practicing 3M’s in the workplace
Link between ‘lean’ thinking with productivity
‘Lean’ metric to measure performance
Culture of continuous improvement in the organisation
Role and responsibility of member in a ‘lean’ project
Application and Adaptation It refers to the ability to perform the work tasks and activities required of the occupation, and the ability to react to and manage the changes at work.
The ability to:
Interpret ‘lean’ thinking to eliminate wastes and increase value-added
activities according to simulation guide
Apply the 5 principles of ‘lean’ as a framework for improvement activities
Identify 8 Types of Wastes in the workplace according to simulation
guide
Carry out standardised work in the workplace according to simulation
guide
Carry out waste elimination activities in the workplace
Apply A3 thinking for problem-solving skills
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Innovation and Value Creation It refers to the ability to generate purposive ideas to improve work performance and/or enhance business values that are aligned to organisational goals.
The ability to:
Carry out improvement activities based on the five principles of ‘lean’
Apply ‘lean’ quality tools in the workplace
Social Intelligence and Ethics It refers to the ability to use affective factors in leadership, relationship and diversity management guided by professional codes of ethics.
The ability to:
Contribute ideas for work improvement activities
Check with designated personnel on work improvement activities
Report any problems encountered during waste elimination activities
Report any difficulties encountered applying the 5 principles of ‘lean’ in
the workplace
Learning to Learn It refers to the ability to develop and improve one’s self within and outside of one’s area of work.
The ability to:
Reflect on problems encountered during waste elimination activities
Reflect on difficulties encountered applying the five principles of ‘lean’ in
the workplace
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Range of Application (where applicable) It refers to the critical circumstances and contexts that the skill may be demonstrated.
‘Lean’ thinking overview must include:
‘Lean’ definition
Benefits and results of ‘lean’
‘Lean’ history – from Toyota Production System (TPS)
Developing a ‘lean’ house/system
‘Lean’ metric
Introduction to ‘lean’ tools and techniques
‘Lean’ five key principles and tools
‘Lean’ versus productivity versus innovation
Importance of 3M’s
‘Lean’ culture in the organisation must include:
The need for a cultural of continuous improvement in the organisation
Business improvement is a journey
Mindset change
Build ‘lean’ culture
The role and responsibility of member in a ‘lean’ project
8 Types of Waste must include:
Work cycle with Type 1 and 2 wastes
Zero waste
Definition of each waste and examples
“Learning to see waste” group exercise
Understand standardisation in the workplace
A3 thinking must include:
Definition of A3
Definition of problem
Step-by-step of using A3
7 quality tools
5-why method
A3 worksheet
Standard work
Procedures and supporting documents must include:
Organisational procedures
Specifications
Work instructions
Technical manuals
Simulation guide for 8 Wastes
Simulation guide for standard work
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A3 worksheet
Rules and regulations must include:
Workplace Safety and Health Act
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Skill Code PRE-MPI-2004-1
Skill Category Manufacturing Productivity and Innovation
Skill Sub-Category (where applicable)
N/A
Skill Apply Basic Lean Techniques in the Workplace
Skill Description
This skill describes the ability to apply the methods and tools used for
identifying and assessing the actual and potential failures in product and
process designs in the workplace.
Knowledge and Analysis It refers to gathering, cognitive processing, integration and inspection of facts and information required to perform the work tasks and activities.
The ability to understand:
Cycle-time in the workplace
Importance and types of layout design in the workplace
Concept of Poka-Yoke in the workplace
Steps of creating value stream mapping in the workplace
Benefits of Process Mapping in the workplace
Strategy to implement the Business Improvement Project
Application and Adaptation It refers to the ability to perform the work tasks and activities required of the occupation, and the ability to react to and manage the changes at work.
The ability to:
Apply cycle time measurement techniques according to simulation guide
Simulate types of Layout Design for activities improvement
Apply Poka-Yoke technique in the workplace according to simulation
guide
Apply Value Stream Mapping in the workplace according to simulation
guide
Apply Process Mapping for understanding activities flow
Identify and implement Business Improvement Project
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Innovation and Value Creation It refers to the ability to generate purposive ideas to improve work performance and/or enhance business values that are aligned to organisational goals.
The ability to:
Contribute ideas for business improvement project
Social Intelligence and Ethics It refers to the ability to use affective factors in leadership, relationship and diversity management guided by professional codes of ethics.
The ability to:
Report any abnormalities encountered in cycle time measurement
Report any problems encountered during simulation of layout design
Report any difficulties encountered in process mapping
Check with designated personnel on business improvement project
Learning to Learn It refers to the ability to develop and improve one’s self within and outside of one’s area of work.
The ability to:
Able to recommend continuous improvement in the workplace
Reflect on problems encountered during simulation of layout design and
seek ways to improve
Reflect on difficulties encountered in process mapping and seek ways to
improve
Range of Application (where applicable) It refers to the critical circumstances and contexts that the skill may be demonstrated.
Cycle time measurement must include:
Cycle time
Capacity calculation
Layout design must include:
Types of layout
Batch versus continuous flow
Business improvement project must include:
Project charter
Project tracking
Performance measurement
Project presentation
Tool and equipment must include:
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Lego
Jigsaw
Video
Flip chart
Digital camera
Procedures and supporting documents must include:
Organisational procedures
Specifications
Work instructions
Technical manual
Simulation guide for cycle time
Simulation guide for Poka-Yoke
Simulation guide for Value Stream Mapping
Rules and regulations must include:
Workplace Safety and Health Act
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Skill Code AER-PMA-3116-1.1
Skill Category Project Management
Skill Sub-Category
(where applicable) N/A
Skill Perform Project Planning
Skill Description This skill describes the ability to support production planning and apply them
to the workplace. It includes skills in using production planning software,
scoping and planning of production tasks.
The ability to understand:
Knowledge and
Analysis Keyboard skills and basic IT operator skills
Production planning software
Production and QA processes
Procurement and supply capability and constraints
Production scheduling, time management and milestones
It refers to gathering,
cognitive processing,
integration and inspection
of facts and information
required to perform the
work tasks and activities.
The ability to:
Application and
Adaptation Use production planning software
Scope production tasks
Plan production tasks It refers to the ability to
perform the work tasks
and activities required of
the occupation, and the
ability to react to and
manage the changes at
work.
The ability to:
Innovation and
Value Creation Generate production schedules in accordance with enterprise standards
and procedures
It refers to the ability to
generate purposive ideas
to improve work
performance and/or
enhance business values
that are aligned to
organisational goals.
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The ability to:
Social Intelligence
and Ethics Present project plans and production schedule to relevant stakeholders,
management, supervisors and production workers
Obtain approval of management to adopt proposed production schedules It refers to the ability to
use affective factors in
leadership, relationship
and diversity management
guided by professional
codes of ethics.
N/A
Learning to Learn
It refers to the ability to
develop and improve
one’s self within and
outside of one’s area of
work.
N/A
Range of
Application
It refers to the critical
circumstances that the
skill may be demonstrated.
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Skill Code BM-SPI-304E-1
Skill Category Planning and
Implementation
Skill Sub-Category
(where applicable) N/A
Skill Display Critical Thinking and Analytical skills
Skill Description
This skill describes the ability to apply critical thinking and analytical
skills for problem-solving. It also includes challenging and rethinking
ideas, analysing business issues to put forth recommendations to
stakeholders and enhancing creative thinking among team members.
Knowledge and
Analysis
It refers to gathering,
cognitive processing,
integration and
inspection of facts and
information required to
perform the work tasks
and activities.
The ability to understand:
Methods to apply logical inquiry to issues
Barriers to creativity
Ways in which people may contribute to the critical thinking and
analysis process
Application and
Adaptation
It refers to the ability to
perform the work tasks
and activities required
of the occupation, and
the ability to react to
and manage the
changes at work.
The ability to:
Analyse business issues through the use of critical-thinking to
make recommendations to relevant stakeholders
Innovation and Value
Creation
It refers to the ability to
generate purposive
ideas to improve work
performance and/or
enhance business
values that are aligned
to organisational goals.
The ability to:
Challenge and rethink ideas and provide insights to relevant
stakeholders for continuous business improvement
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Social Intelligence
and Ethics
It refers to the ability to
use affective factors in
leadership, relationship
and diversity
management guided
by professional codes
of ethics.
The ability to:
Make recommendations that are attuned to the needs of relevant
stakeholders and aligned to organisational objectives by
exercising empathy and organisational awareness to close the
gaps
Learning to Learn
It refers to the ability to
develop and improve
one’s self within and
outside of one’s area of
work.
The ability to:
Develop a critical thinking mind-set when dealing with business
issues to improve the organisation’s business practices
Demonstrate problem-solving skills within own scope of work to
improve productivity and own work performance
Enhance creative thinking skills among team members to foster
innovation and improve organisational performance
Range of Application
(where applicable)
It refers to the critical
circumstances and
contexts that the skill
may be demonstrated.
Methods to apply logical inquiry to issues must include:
Understand and identify relevant objectives and issues
Formulate and raise key questions in a clear and concise manner
Gather and assess relevant information pertaining to business
situation
Use abstract ideas and interpret them appropriately
Recognise and assess implications and practical consequences
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Skill Code ES-IP-301G-1
Skill Category People and Relationship
Management
Skill Sub-Category
(where applicable) N/A
Skill Facilitate Effective Communication and Engagement at the Workplace
Skill Description
This skill describes the ability to promote the use of effective communication
within a team. It also includes using conflict resolution and negotiation
strategies as well as building rapport with colleagues, stakeholders and
customers.
Knowledge and
Analysis
It refers to gathering,
cognitive processing,
integration and
inspection of facts and
information required to
perform the work tasks
and activities.
The ability to understand:
Barriers to effective communication
Methods to coach staff in using effective communication techniques
Organisational and professional standards relating to communication
Ways that various types of diversity issues affect one’s communication
and negotiation with others in the workplace
Ways to validate information and history of conflict
Possible causes, sources and benefits of conflict
Sources of additional information, expert advice and mediation to assist
in conflict issues and assessment of a conflict situation
Conflict resolution approaches and their characteristics
Appropriate communication techniques for conflict resolution and
negotiation and their characteristics
Negotiation styles and their characteristics
Ways to confirm resolution of conflict and types of agreed follow-up
action
Application and
Adaptation
It refers to the ability to
perform the work tasks
and activities required
of the occupation, and
the ability to react to
and manage the
changes at work.
The ability to:
Maintain channels of communication to update staff on latest and
relevant work-related information according to organisational
communication policies and procedures
Promote effective communication among staff taking into account
diversity issues
Assess conflict situation and develop appropriate conflict resolution
strategies to negotiate issues towards a mutually acceptable outcome
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Innovation and Value
Creation
The ability to:
Seek opportunities for growth and innovation and new ways of thinking
as well as additional management options It refers to the ability to
generate purposive
ideas to improve work
performance and/or
enhance business
values that are aligned
to organisational goals.
Social Intelligence
and Ethics
The ability to:
Communicate organisational communication policies and procedures to
staff and monitor their compliance
Use appropriate communication techniques and tools to suit different
communication styles of people in formal and informal settings
It refers to the ability to
use affective factors in
leadership, relationship
and diversity
management guided by
professional codes of
ethics.
Learning to Learn The ability to:
Resolve conflict using appropriate conflict resolution strategies,
approaches and techniques It refers to the ability to
develop and improve
one’s self within and
outside of one’s area of
work.
Range of Application N/A
(where applicable)
It refers to the critical
circumstances and
contexts that the skill
may be demonstrated.
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Skill Code ES-IP-302G-1
Skill Category People and Relationship
Management
Skill Sub-Category
(where applicable) N/A
Skill Facilitate Effective Work Teams
Skill Description
This skill describes the ability to facilitate work team activities and improve a
team’s performance by promoting ownership and commitment amongst
team members. It also includes working on goals and targets set,
maintaining positive relationships and providing support and opportunities
for individual and team contributions.
Knowledge and
Analysis
It refers to gathering,
cognitive processing,
integration and
inspection of facts and
information required to
perform the work tasks
and activities.
The ability to understand:
Rationale for communicating thoughts and feelings to justify a
position and responsibilities assigned to team members
Importance of the different roles in a team for achieving team goals
and objectives
Principles for setting goals and targets for individual and team
Characteristics of diversity and its impact on the relationship among
team members
Importance of creating opportunities for team members to contribute
ideas and skills
Differences between constructive and destructive criticism
Communication techniques to facilitate a discussion
Application and
Adaptation
It refers to the ability to
perform the work tasks
and activities required
of the occupation, and
the ability to react to
and manage the
changes at work.
The ability to:
Provide resources, assistance and support needed by team
members to complete projects or work activities
Analyse project control reports and performance assessment results
to ascertain team performance and provide feedback and criticism to
team members using appropriate communication techniques
Involve team members in the planning of work activities to promote
ownership and commitment to work plan
Delegate duties and responsibilities taking into consideration the
competencies of individual team members
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Innovation and Value
Creation
It refers to the ability to
generate purposive
ideas to improve work
performance and/or
enhance business
values that are aligned
to organisational goals.
The ability to:
Provide opportunities for team members to contribute ideas and
skills and maintain positive relationships amongst them
Social Intelligence
and Ethics
It refers to the ability to
use affective factors in
leadership, relationship
and diversity
management guided by
professional codes of
ethics.
The ability to:
Provide and clarify with team members on work-related information
using appropriate communication techniques
Communicate thoughts and feelings to justify a position and
responsibilities assigned to team members and persuade and
influence them
Communicate to team members the importance and
interdependence of each role and promote the benefits of diversity
within the team
Communicate and agree on individual and team goals and targets to
be achieved
Communicate team performance and related issues of concern to
management and provide recommendations to address them
Learning to Learn
It refers to the ability to
develop and improve
one’s self within and
outside of one’s area of
work.
The ability to:
Respond to criticism to provide possible resolutions and seek
improvement
Range of Application
(where applicable)
It refers to the critical
circumstances and
contexts that the skill
may be demonstrated.
N/A
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Skill Code AER-HRE-3142-1.1
Skill Category Human Resource
Skill Sub-Category
(where applicable) N/A
Skill Assess Competence
Skill Description This skill describes the ability to conduct competency-based assessment.
The ability to understand:
Knowledge and
Analysis Competency-based assessments
Principles of assessments
Rules of evidence
Components of assessment plans
Relevant stakeholders
Preparation for conducting assessments
Communication and interpersonal skills during assessments
Review of assessment plans
Code of ethics for assessors
It refers to gathering,
cognitive processing,
integration and inspection
of facts and information
required to perform the
work tasks and activities.
The ability to:
Application and
Adaptation Interpret assessment plans and confirm assessment requirements,
methods and tools with relevant stakeholders
Prepare assessment venues and resources in accordance with
assessment plan and safety and health requirements
Record assessment evidence to support assessment decisions
Review assessment plans in assessing the required competencies
Apply code of ethics when conducting assessments
It refers to the ability to
perform the work tasks
and activities required of
the occupation, and the
ability to react to and
manage the changes at
work.
N/A
Innovation and
Value Creation
It refers to the ability to
generate purposive ideas
to improve work
performance and/or
enhance business values
that are aligned to
organisational goals.
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The ability to:
Social Intelligence
and Ethics Prepare candidates for assessments
Conduct assessments in accordance with assessment plan
Apply effective communication and interpersonal skills during the conduct
of assessment
Justify assessment decisions in accordance with principles of assessment
and rules of evidence
Provide clear and constructive feedback to candidates regarding the
assessment decisions
It refers to the ability to
use affective factors in
leadership, relationship
and diversity management
guided by professional
codes of ethics.
The ability to:
Learning to Learn Update self on new developments in competency assessments
It refers to the ability to
develop and improve
one’s self within and
outside of one’s area of
work.
Range of
Application
It refers to the critical
circumstances that the
skill may be demonstrated.
Principles of assessment must include:
Validity
Reliability
Flexibility
Fairness
Effective communication and interpersonal skills in the context of conducting
assessments must include:
Clear verbal communication
Openness of stance
Active listening
Rephrasing questions
Accurate observation of candidate’s body language
Expressing empathy
Sharing constructive feedback
Maintaining a professional demeanour in the context of conducting
assessments must include:
Focused
Objective
Open
Positive
Composed
Firm
Patient
Responsive
Clear
Consistent
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Skill Code AER-HRE-2141-1.1
Skill Category Human Resource
Skill Sub-Category
(where applicable) N/A
Skill Facilitate Workplace Learning
Skill Description This skill describes the ability to prepare and facilitate active and effective
workplace learning experiences to meet learning outcomes.
The ability to understand:
Knowledge and
Analysis Principles and key components of skills training system
Characteristics of competency-based training
Workplace learning methods
Components of a workplace learning plan
Questioning techniques
Principles of giving and receiving feedback
It refers to gathering,
cognitive processing,
integration and inspection
of facts and information
required to perform the
work tasks and activities.
The ability to:
Application and
Adaptation Prepare to facilitate workplace learning
Facilitate workplace learning using workplace learning plans It refers to the ability to
perform the work tasks
and activities required of
the occupation, and the
ability to react to and
manage the changes at
work.
The ability to:
Innovation and
Value Creation Develop workplace learning plans using appropriate workplace learning
methods in accordance to workplace learning contexts It refers to the ability to
generate purposive ideas
to improve work
performance and/or
enhance business values
that are aligned to
organisational goals.
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The ability to:
Social Intelligence
and Ethics Provide feedback on learners’ progress
It refers to the ability to
use affective factors in
leadership, relationship
and diversity management
guided by professional
codes of ethics.
The ability to:
Learning to Learn Update self on new developments on facilitating workplace learning
It refers to the ability to
develop and improve
one’s self within and
outside of one’s area of
work.
Workplace learning methods must include:
Demonstrations
Shadowing
Components of workplace learning plans must include:
Knowledge to be acquired
Skills to be practised
Duration allocated for attainment of workplace learning
Resource checklists
Range of
Application
It refers to the critical
circumstances that the
skill may be demonstrated.
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Skill Code ES-PMD-301G-1
Skill Category Personal Management and
Development
Skill Sub-Category
(where applicable) N/A
Skill Develop Personal Effectiveness at Supervisory Level
Skill Description
This skill describes the ability to apply knowledge and life skills, relate them to
roles and responsibilities in the workplace and contribute to their
effectiveness as a team leader or supervisor. It also includes using time
management techniques, maintaining a work-life balance, managing stress
and personal finances.
Knowledge and
Analysis
It refers to gathering,
cognitive processing,
integration and
inspection of facts and
information required to
perform the work tasks
and activities.
The ability to understand:
Types of motivational factors affecting personal goal setting and
achievement
Factors that may affect the achievement of departmental goals
Benefits of organising and prioritising work activities according to goals
set
Practices that promote personal well-being and aspects of personal
management
Issues and problems related to personal and family responsibilities and
their impact on work
Common sources of assistance available to support personal
management
Various budgeting techniques and their features to manage personal
expenses
Factors to consider when using and maintaining credit to ensure one's
financial stability
Application and
Adaptation
It refers to the ability to
perform the work tasks
and activities required
of the occupation, and
the ability to react to
and manage the
changes at work.
The ability to:
Analyse personal goals and align them to departmental goals
Examine personal role and responsibilities and their contribution to
departmental success
Plan, organise and execute personal work activities to achieve
departmental goals
Support the implementation of work-life balance programmes to achieve
organisational effectiveness
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Innovation and Value
Creation
The ability to:
Identify causes of stress that affect self and team and apply stress
management techniques to deal with them It refers to the ability to
generate purposive
ideas to improve work
performance and/or
enhance business
values that are aligned
to organisational goals.
Social Intelligence
and Ethics
The ability to:
Apply emotional intelligence and people-management techniques to get
assistance from appropriate people such as managers, peers and
subordinates It refers to the ability to
use affective factors in
leadership, relationship
and diversity
management guided by
professional codes of
ethics.
Learning to Learn The ability to:
Examine personal strengths and weaknesses, apply strategies to
overcome weaknesses and use personal strengths to contribute towards
the achievement of departmental goals
Establish own existing financial position using appropriate tools and
explain how to manage such a position
It refers to the ability to
develop and improve
one’s self within and
outside of one’s area of
work.
Range of Application
(where applicable)
It refers to the critical
circumstances and
contexts that the skill
may be demonstrated.
N/A
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Skill Code ES-PMD-303G-1
Skill Category Personal Management and
Development
Skill Sub-Category
(where applicable) N/A
Skill Apply Emotional Competence to Manage Self and Team at the Workplace
Skill Description
This skill describes the ability to apply self-awareness techniques and model
emotional intelligence principles to facilitate an understanding and
management of oneself and others in a team. It also includes cultivating a
positive emotional culture in the workplace.
Knowledge and
Analysis
The ability to understand:
Differences between cognitive intelligence and emotional intelligence
Aspects of emotional intelligence
Importance of emotional intelligence
Benefits of applying emotional intelligence at work
Different platforms to facilitate expression of thoughts and feelings by
team members
Importance of developing emotional intelligence to build positive
relationships
Domains of emotional intelligence and their applications
Methods for development of emotional intelligence and its features
It refers to gathering,
cognitive processing,
integration and
inspection of facts and
information required to
perform the work tasks
and activities.
Application and
Adaptation
The ability to:
Assess emotional states of team members and respond appropriately
to emotional cues, taking into consideration the different cultures and
background of team members
It refers to the ability to
perform the work tasks
and activities required
of the occupation, and
the ability to react to
and manage the
changes at work.
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Innovation and Value
Creation
The ability to:
Promote a positive emotional climate at the workplace It refers to the ability to
generate purposive
ideas to improve work
performance and/or
enhance business
values that are aligned
to organisational goals.
Social Intelligence
and Ethics
The ability to:
Model behaviours that demonstrate application of emotional intelligence
Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability in dealing with team members
and making decisions, taking their emotions into account
Provide opportunities for team members to express their thoughts and
feelings and assist them in understanding the effects of their behaviour
and emotions on others at the workplace
Encourage team members to develop their own emotional intelligence to
build positive relationships among one another to achieve team goals
It refers to the ability to
use affective factors in
leadership, relationship
and diversity
management guided by
professional codes of
ethics.
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Learning to Learn The ability to:
Recognise own emotional states, the causes of those emotional states
and its effects on own and team’s performance and interpersonal
relationships at the workplace
Conduct self-reflection and gather feedback from team members to
identify personal strengths and weaknesses for development of own
emotional intelligence
It refers to the ability to
develop and improve
one’s self within and
outside of one’s area of
work.
Range of Application Definition of cognitive intelligence must include:
Intellectual abilities such as logic, reason, reading, writing, analysing
and prioritising
Definition of emotional intelligence must include:
Awareness of own emotions and ability to regulate them
Awareness of the emotions of others and the ability to use the
knowledge to manage interactions with others
Aspects of emotional intelligence must include:
Understanding oneself, personal goals, intentions, responses, behaviour
and all
Understanding others and their feelings
Domains of emotional intelligence must include:
Knowing one’s emotions
Managing one’s emotions
Motivating oneself
Recognising and understanding others’ emotion
Managing relationship through use of emotional intelligence
Behaviours that demonstrate application of emotional intelligence must
include:
Paying attention to other’s body language, tone of voice and facial cues
Taking interest in team members and their work
Acknowledging and showing appreciation for team members’
contributions
Demonstrating common feelings with team members (e.g. excitement,
disappointment, et cetera)
Responding to team members taking into account their profile and
cultural differences and in ways that suit their individual styles (e.g.
(where applicable)
It refers to the critical
circumstances and
contexts that the skill
may be demonstrated.
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responding in a clear and strict manner, responding with a soft
approach, etc.)
Applying empathy to others at the workplace
Recognising impact of personal emotions on others
Seeing setbacks as situational and circumstantial rather than a
pervasive personal flaw
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Skill Code ES-ACE-302G-1
Skill Category Analytical, Conceptual and
Evaluative
Skill Sub-Category
(where applicable) N/A
Skill Solve Problems and Make Decisions at Supervisory Level
Skill Description
This skill describes the ability to acquire the skills to work with a team of
subordinates in practising problem-solving and decision-making. It also
includes anticipating and identifying potential problems, facilitating team’s
effort to resolve the problems, making appropriate decisions and seeing
implementation plans through.
Knowledge and
Analysis
It refers to gathering,
cognitive processing,
integration and
inspection of facts and
information required to
perform the work tasks
and activities.
The ability to understand:
Types of information to be gathered and analysed to identify and
confirm a problem
Characteristics of appropriate problem-solving tools and techniques
Idea generation techniques and their characteristics
Types of value and impact to be evaluated for selection of ideas
Techniques to manage team conflict in decision-making process
Factors affecting the effectiveness of an implementation plan
Advantages and disadvantages of the various methods for gathering
feedback from relevant sources
Methods used to identify deficiency in the implemented solution and
implementation plan and their characteristics
Application and
Adaptation
It refers to the ability to
perform the work tasks
and activities required
of the occupation, and
the ability to react to
and manage the
changes at work.
The ability to:
Identify symptoms that could lead to potential problems at the
workplace using appropriate tools and techniques
Apply logical deduction to anticipate and detect problems at the
workplace based on symptoms and relevant information gathered
Analyse relevant information surrounding the perceived problems and
identify the exact problem using elimination process, objective
reasoning or process questioning
Analyse the root causes of the problems at the workplace using
appropriate problem-solving tools and techniques
Develop an implementation plan that addresses the root causes of the
problems and consider the impact to self and team at the workplace
Evaluate the effectiveness of the implemented solution and
implementation plan by analysing feedback gathered from relevant
sources
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Innovation and Value
Creation
The ability to:
Select a solution among the shortlisted ones collectively with team
members using appropriate evaluative techniques and criteria
Formulate and execute modifications to restore and/or enhance
effectiveness of implemented solution and implementation plan
It refers to the ability to
generate purposive
ideas to improve work
performance and/or
enhance business
values that are aligned
to organisational goals.
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Social Intelligence
and Ethics
The ability to:
Facilitate generation of solutions to solve problems by encouraging
creativity among team members It refers to the ability to
use affective factors in
leadership, relationship
and diversity
management guided by
professional codes of
ethics.
Learning to Learn The ability to:
Review the effectiveness of modifications made and analyse learning
points and best practices that can be used for future reference It refers to the ability to
develop and improve
one’s self within and
outside of one’s area of
work.
Range of Application
(where applicable)
It refers to the critical
circumstances and
contexts that the skill
may be demonstrated.
N/A
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Definitions of the Five (5) Domains
Domain Definition
Knowledge and Analysis
Knowledge includes the gathering of facts and information through traditional and digital forms. Analysis involves the cognitive processing, integration and inspection of single or multiple sources of facts and information required to perform work tasks and activities and takes into consideration, the work contexts in which the tasks and activities are carried out. The result of knowledge and analysis produce judgements on work tasks/activities/issues/areas, and the conceptualisation of solutions to solve problems at work.
Application and Adaptation
Application involves the ability to perform work tasks and activities defined by the requirements of the occupation. Adaptation involves the ability to react to and manage the changes in the work contexts. The result of application and adaptation leads to the production of psycho-motor actions and behavioural reactions to the work tasks/activities/issues/areas, and the execution of the planned solutions to solve problems at work.
Innovation and Value Creation
Innovation includes the ability to generate purposive ideas to improve work performance and/or enhance business values that are aligned to the organisational goals. As a result of innovation, the organisation is able to reap the values from individual or team contributors to achieve organisational growth.
Social Intelligence and Ethics
Social intelligence includes the ability to appreciate and use affective factors in leadership, relationship and diversity management guided by professional codes of ethics as effective individuals or team contributors.
Learning to Learn
Learning-to-learn includes the ability to improve on self-development within and outside of one’s area of work. It involves the continual inspection of one’s knowledge, analytical, application, adaptive, innovative and social skills that are needed to perform the work optimally and/or solve problems effectively.