Assessor Resource

MEA121B
Manage aircraft_aeronautical product configuration

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


This unit requires application of configuration management procedures specified by applicable regulatory bodies and the organisation.

Applications include management of weight and balance, role equipment, modification state and of spares authenticity and traceability.

This unit of competency is part of the Aeroskills Diploma and Advanced Diploma training pathways. It covers the management of aircraft and aeronautical product configuration in accordance with regulatory requirements.

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 manage aircraft configuration and aircraft/aeronautical product technical configuration in accordance with relevant regulations and organisational policy and procedures.

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

Assessors must be satisfied that the candidate can competently and consistently perform all elements of the unit as specified by the criteria, including required knowledge, and be capable of applying the competency in new and different situations and contexts.

Assessors should gather a range of evidence that is valid, sufficient, current and authentic. Evidence can be gathered through a variety of ways, including direct observation, supervisor's reports, project work, samples and questioning. Questioning techniques should not require language, literacy and numeracy skills beyond those required in this unit of competency.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

This unit may be assessed on the job, off the job or a combination of both on and off the job. Where assessment occurs off the job, that is, the candidate is not in productive work, then an appropriate simulation must be used where the range of conditions reflects realistic workplace situations.The candidate must have access to all tools, equipment, materials and documentation required and must be permitted to refer to any relevant workplace procedures, product and manufacturing specifications, codes, standards, manuals and reference materials. The assessment environment should not disadvantage the candidate.

Method of assessment

Guidance information for assessment

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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Required skills

Look for evidence that confirms skills in:

management

auditing

documentation of maintenance activities

Required knowledge

Look for evidence that confirms knowledge of:

modification documentation and recording

weight and balance documentation and recording

role/alternate mission changes and related maintenance actions

deviations

local manufacture of components

procedures for determining authenticity of components

cannibalisation procedures

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

Application of this unit may relate to:

scheduled or unscheduled maintenance

individual or team-related activities

Maintenance configuration

The maintenance configuration is defined by the original drawings, standards and component fit of the aircraft or aeronautical product, and as subsequently varied by approved modifications or approved component/material substitution

Applicable maintenance documentation

Applicable maintenance documentation may include:

aircraft/equipment maintenance documentation required by applicable regulations and organisational policy and procedures

computer maintenance databases

Aircraft configuration

Aircraft configuration covers the equipment fit for approved operation, including specified role equipment

Airworthiness regulations and organisational policy and procedures

Airworthiness regulations and organisational policy and procedures may include:

Civil Aviation Regulations (CARs) and associated Advisory Circulars (ACs)

CASRs, Manuals of Standards and associated Acceptable Means of Compliance and Guidance Material

AAP 7001.053 Technical Airworthiness Maintenance Manual

maintenance organisation manual

maintenance organisation exposition

continuing airworthiness management organisation exposition

maintenance control manual

procedures manual

work instructions

Evidence of component authenticity

Evidence of component authenticity may include:

authorised ADF technical documentation

original equipment manufacturer's documentation

authorised release certificate

certificate of conformance

a certifying statement

Maintenance reports and documentation

Maintenance reports and documentation may include:

reports and documents that must be forwarded to the CASA as specified by CARs or CASRs

continuing airworthiness documentation and reports

computer maintenance database reports

stores forms

articles in use accounts

aircraft/equipment cross-reference records

Maintenance records and associated documentation

Maintenance records and associated documentation may include:

aircraft maintenance record

aeronautical product maintenance record

completed worksheets

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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
Aircraft and aeronautical product maintenance configuration is maintained in accordance with applicable maintenance documentation 
Aircraft configuration is changed and maintained to meet established role requirements in accordance with airworthiness regulations and organisational policy and procedures 
Modifications to aircraft and aeronautical product are carried out in accordance with airworthiness regulations and organisational policy and procedures 
Aeronautical product is authenticated and checked for serviceability in accordance with airworthiness regulations and organisational policy and procedures 
Locally manufactured components are produced to authorised specifications and technical drawings 
Aircraft weight and balance is maintained and validated in accordance with regulatory requirements and organisational policy and procedures 
Revised weight and balance data is provided for revision of aircraft loading systems 
Maintenance reports and documentation are compiled and despatched in accordance with regulatory requirements and organisational policy and procedures 
Maintenance records and associated documentation are maintained in accordance with organisational policy and procedures 
Deficiencies in documentation are remedied in accordance with organisational policy and procedures 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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