Assessor Resource

MEA141B
Manage risk in aviation maintenance

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


This unit requires application of competencies relating to the identification of risks and the management of risk.

Applications include both management of the performance of maintenance and in the provision of maintenance or ILS.

This unit of competency is part of the Aeroskills Advanced Diploma training pathways. It covers the competencies required to manage risk in aviation maintenance organisations while complying with legislative and regulatory requirements. The unit is used in workplaces that operate under the airworthiness regulatory systems of the ADF and CASA.

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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 develop, apply and evaluate a risk management plan.

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, 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:

application of standards and procedures for assessing and evaluating risks

development of risk treatment processes

assessment of legal impact of risk occurrence

evaluation of risk management plan operation

oral communication

written communication

Required knowledge

Look for evidence that confirms knowledge of:

organisational policies and procedures for risk management

CASR Part 145 Manual of Standards, in particular, Acceptable Means of Compliance and Guidance Material

maintenance error management programs

AS/NZS ISO 31000:2009 Risk Management - Principles and guidelines

regulatory impact of risks

contractual impact of risks

cost-benefit analysis

Commonwealth and state/territory OHS and environment protection legislation

evaluation techniques

equity, fraud and ethics

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 activities

individual or team-related activities

Risk management plans

Risk management plans may include:

potential risks and their probability of occurrence and degree of severity

treatment options in each case

responsibility for implementing treatment options and required response times

resources required for risk management

plan implementation timeframe

periodic review timetable

internal reporting system

review methodology

Potential risks

Potential risks may include:

human factors, such as fatigue, illness and maintenance errors

OHS issues resulting in injury or death

regulatory and procedural violations, such as inappropriate use of minimum equipment lists and failure to observe type certification standards

providing maintenance guidance to remotely located aircrew or maintenance personnel

maintenance difficulties, such as spares shortages and unexpected failures of systems or components

support equipment failure

environmental problems

contractual issues

skill and experience shortfalls

maintenance cost escalation

natural events

Criteria for managing the identified risks

Criteria for managing the identified risks may include:

level and degree of acceptability of each identified risk

legal aspects, such as regulatory violations and contractual commitments

cost of managing specific risks versus the cost to the organisation if the risk eventuated

stakeholder perceptions and expectations

Standard risk management procedures

Standard risk management procedures may be found in:

organisational risk management policies

websites dealing with risk management

AS/NZS ISO 31000:2009 Risk Management - Principles and guidelines

CASR Part 145 Manual of Standards

Evaluation methodology

Evaluation methodology may include:

oversight of day-to-day operations

interviews with personnel in the organisation

physical inspections

incident reports

questionnaires

periodic review of risk treatment procedures and outcomes

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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
Risk management procedures are identified from the organisation's risk management plan/maintenance organisation exposition 
Where a risk management plan does not exist potential risks are identified and documented 
Criteria for managing the identified risks are determined in accordance with standard risk management procedures and documented as a risk management plan 
The process for evaluation and review of the risk management plan is identified from the organisation's plan or an evaluation methodology is developed and included in the plan developed in accordance with criteria 1.3 
Activities are monitored in accordance with the risk management plan 
Performance deviations are identified and responses are initiated in accordance with the risk management plan 
The effectiveness of risk responses are monitored and reported in accordance with risk management plan procedures 
Risk management outcomes are reviewed and analysed to assess the effectiveness of the risk management plan 
Recommendations on variations to the plan are developed and processed in accordance with organisational policy and procedures 

Forms

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