Assessor Resource

MEA138B
Perform aviation technical publication management activities

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


This unit requires application of competencies relating to the application of editorial and management knowledge and skills in the production, publication, distribution and amendment of technical publications.

Applications include maintenance manuals, operating instructions, parts catalogues, procedures manuals and related technical publications.

This unit of competency is part of the Aeroskills Advanced Diploma training pathways. It covers the competencies required to manage the drafting, publication, distribution and control of technical publications while complying with applicable regulatory requirements.

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Prerequisites

MEA137A

Write aviation technical publications

Co-Requisites

Not applicable

Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.



Evidence Required

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

Overview of assessment

A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to perform management activities relating to the production, amendment and distribution of technical publications.

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

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

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

Context of and specific resources for assessment

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

Method of assessment

Guidance information for assessment

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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Required skills

Look for evidence that confirms skills in:

specifying the style and layout of technical publications

determining the need for amendment action

effective control of technical publication distribution

oral communication

written communication

Required knowledge

Look for evidence that confirms knowledge of:

layout, content, production and use of technical publication style guides

applicable publication standards and systems, including ATA100 and Australian Air publications

copyright legislation

graphics conventions and techniques

desktop publishing software systems

printing methods

binder systems

regulations governing the production, amendment, custody and distribution of technical publications

version control procedures

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

Application of this unit may relate to:

scheduled or unscheduled maintenance

individual or team-related activities

Specifying style for technical publications

Specifying style for technical publications may involve:

determination of the client's requirements

identification of applicable standards and specifications for publications within the industry

identification of any applicable regulatory requirements

selection of an appropriate publishing system

development and issue of a style guide that specifies:

writing style

layout

fonts

graphics selection and conventions

procedures for dealing with copyright issues

requirements for processing of drafts

preparation for publication

The requirement for publication amendment action

The requirement for publication amendment action may arise from:

publication user feedback

modifications to systems or components

test procedure development or refinement

quality system audits

service bulletins

compliance with regulatory requirements

The editing process

The editing process may involve checking for:

compliance with the style guide

completeness and ease of understanding

appropriate use of graphics

observance of applicable regulations and legislation including copyright

final draft mark-up for desktop publishing

application of version control procedures

Regulatory requirements, organisational policies and procedures

Regulatory requirements, organisational policies and procedures may be found in:

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

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

maintenance organisation expositions

continuing airworthiness management organisation expositions

organisational policy manuals

procedures manuals

quality manuals

AAP 7001.053 Technical Airworthiness Maintenance Manual

defence regulations and instructions

maintenance management plan

standing instructions

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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
The required style for technical publications is determined and specified 
Technical publication drafts are edited 
The requirement for publication amendment action is identified 
Amendment action is initiated 
Draft amendments are edited 
A publication distribution and amendment status database is established 
Publications are managed in accordance with regulatory requirements, organisational policies and procedures 
The operation of the publication distribution and control system is monitored 

Forms

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