Assessor Resource

MEA112B
Plan and implement civil aircraft maintenance activities

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


This unit requires application of maintenance planning and management skills to plan, implement, evaluate and report on aviation maintenance activities while complying with all legislative and regulatory requirements.

Applications include all aviation maintenance activities.

This is one of the units of competency that must be attained to progress from Aircraft Maintenance Engineer to the grant of an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Licence or Aviation Maintenance Specialist Certificate under CASR Part 66, in accordance with the licensing provisions in the Assessment Guidelines. It covers the competencies required to plan and implement aircraft maintenance activities.

The skills and knowledge covered by the units of competency at Certificate IV level listed in the MEA11 Aeroskills Training Package for the qualification leading to the applicable Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Licence sought are prerequisite to the attainment of the elements of competency specified in this unit. This includes full coverage of the CASR Part 66 Avionics or Mechanical Syllabus subjects/topics listed in the Assessment Guidelines.

You may want to include more information here about the target group and the purpose of the assessments (eg formative, summative, recognition)

Prerequisites

Not applicable

Co-Requisites

Not applicable

Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.



Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Overview of assessment

A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to plan and implement aviation maintenance activities and evaluate and report on the outcome of the activities while complying with all relevant legislative and regulatory requirements.

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

It is essential that maintenance requirements are fully identified and that all applicable aspects of planning and implementation are identified and applied to meet organisational priorities and minimise workplace disruptions.

Evidence is required of underlying knowledge and skills in the planning and implementation of maintenance activities, and in the associated compliance with airworthiness regulatory requirements.

A person cannot be assessed as competent until it can be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the workplace assessor that the relevant elements of the unit of competency are being achieved on a task representative of Groups 1 to 7 in the Range Statement. This shall be established via simulated activities at the CASR Part 147 MTO and performance during supervised workplace activities.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Competency should be assessed under supervision without intervention in the work environment, and/or by use of simulated activities in a CASR Part 147 Maintenance Training Organisation (MTO), covering the full range of maintenance planning and implementation.

Method of assessment

This unit must be linked in its assessment and application to those that apply to the exercise of Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Licence or Aircraft Maintenance Specialist Certificate privileges in the actual maintenance of aircraft.

Guidance information for assessment

Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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Required skills

Look for evidence that confirms skills in:

application of the procedures for the identification of specific maintenance requirements through the review of:

maintenance releases

manufacturers' maintenance manuals and servicing schedules

computer maintenance data systems

service bulletins

modification incorporation instructions

repair instructions

feedback from maintenance personnel and aircrew via Technical Logs or approved maintenance documentation

Aircraft Maintenance Organisation (AMO) internal work instructions or directives

Airworthiness Directives (AD)

basic project planning techniques, including planning chart development, timing, prioritising, resourcing, monitoring, performance measurement and evaluation of maintenance tasks

financial and inventory management as an element of task planning

the basic function, components, operation and interrelationship of all aircraft systems for the initial rating sought

problem solving techniques and troubleshooting procedures

damage assessment philosophies and procedures, particularly with regard to corrosion damage

cost control during maintenance, including cost-effectiveness considerations for different repair types

philosophies and considerations in repair versus replacement options

the application of quality management systems in aircraft maintenance

enterprise and regulatory requirements for undertaking, recording and reporting maintenance activities, including relevant OHS requirements and the use of PPE

Required knowledge

Look for evidence that confirms knowledge of:

methods of determining and specifying maintenance requirements (MRB, MSG, EROPS, RVSM, Maintenance Programs, Minimum Equipment List, reliability, ATA codes)

the procedures for the identification of specific maintenance requirements through the review of:

maintenance releases

manufacturers' maintenance manuals and servicing schedules

computer maintenance data systems

service bulletins

modification incorporation instructions

repair instructions

feedback from maintenance personnel and aircrew via Technical Logs or approved maintenance documentation

AMO internal work instructions or directives

AD

the regulations governing aircraft maintenance coordination

basic project planning techniques, including planning chart development, timing, prioritising, resourcing, monitoring, performance measurement and evaluation of maintenance tasks

financial and inventory management as an element of task planning

the basic function, components, operation and interrelationship of all aircraft systems for the initial rating sought

problem solving techniques and troubleshooting procedures

damage assessment philosophies and procedures, particularly with regard to corrosion damage

cost control during maintenance, including cost-effectiveness considerations for different repair types

philosophies and considerations in repair versus replacement options

the application of quality management systems in aircraft maintenance

enterprise and regulatory requirements for undertaking, recording and reporting maintenance activities, including relevant OHS requirements and the use of PPE

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Note

Range statements listed below are numbered to facilitate specification of the assessment requirements included in the Evidence Guide

Maintenance requirements

1. Maintenance requirements may be determined from any or all of:

maintenance releases

manufacturers' maintenance manuals and servicing schedules

computer maintenance data systems

service bulletins

modification incorporation instructions

repair instructions

feedback from maintenance personnel and aircrew via Technical Logs or approved maintenance documentation

Aircraft Maintenance Organisation (AMO) internal work instructions or directives

Airworthiness Directives (ADs)

Resource requirements

2. Resource requirements may include:

required numbers of personnel and their availability

personnel qualifications, experience and authorisations

the availability of the resources listed in Group 3

Resources and equipment required to perform maintenance tasks

3. Resources and equipment required to perform maintenance tasks may include:

personnel

spares

lubricants

consumables

tools

special equipment

PPE

associated equipment, including various items of ground support equipment

Regular updates

4. Regular updates may include:

both written and verbal reports, including notes, work sheets, status reports, briefs and individual directives

Prescribed instructions, policy, procedures and/or regulatory requirements

5. Prescribed instructions, policy, procedures and/or regulatory requirements may include:

manufacturers operating and maintenance manuals

CASA-approved enterprise operation manuals

quality procedures and work instructions

OHS policies and instructions, including MSDS

management directives.

Advice and assistance in maintenance activities

6. Advice and assistance in maintenance activities may include:

fault diagnosis procedures

troubleshooting

damage assessment

assessment of repair cost effectiveness

assessment of replacement options

technical services advice or directives

Maintenance problems

7. Maintenance problems may include:

lack of resources

unanticipated breakdowns or faults

changes in priorities

The competency applies to the planning and implementation of aircraft maintenance activities, including:

scheduled maintenance

unscheduled maintenance

configuration changes

modification incorporation

repair

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Maintenance requirements are determined from applicable sources 
Maintenance tasks are analysed and prioritised 
Resource requirements are identified and allocated to ensure the timely and efficient completion of maintenance tasks 
Maintenance tasks to be performed are recorded in a maintenance schedule in accordance with enterprise policy and procedures 
Roles and responsibilities of maintenance personnel are communicated and agreed 
Resources and equipment required to perform maintenance tasks are identified and arranged 
Regular liaison with maintenance personnel is maintained to ensure scheduled/unscheduled tasks are being completed and continuity is maintained 
Management/stakeholders are provided with regular updates on maintenance progress, as required 
Maintenance activities are monitored to ensure compliance with prescribed instructions, policy, procedures and/or regulatory requirements 
Advice and assistance with maintenance activities is provided, as required 
Maintenance problems are resolved in accordance with the approved maintenance data 
Proposed changes to the maintenance schedule are processed and negotiated with management/stakeholders 
Final maintenance outcomes are evaluated against the schedule in accordance with enterprise policy and procedures 
Maintenance reports are collated, evaluated and forwarded to appropriate management personnel in accordance with enterprise policy and procedures 

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