The unit of competency applies to engineering or related projects requiring aeronautical engineering skills and includes the identification, application and integration of aeronautical fundamentals. It includes identifying task parameters, personal and team function, chain of responsibility and work health and safety (WHS) guidelines. It includes investigation of aircraft structure, power plants and of mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and flight control systems and components and aeronautical fundamentals, including structural, power plant and aircraft system methods and processes, workshop techniques, materials, scientific and mathematical principles and computer software. It requires completion of the task in cooperation with the team and documentation of the process and outcomes.

It is suitable for people pursuing paraprofessional careers and qualifications in aeronautical engineering.