Assessor Resource

MEA147
Perform airworthiness management and maintenance program tasks

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


This unit of competency deals specifically with skills and knowledge required for employment within Civil Aviation Safety Regulation (CASR) Part 42 Continuing Airworthiness Management Organisations (CAMOs) on airworthiness review and maintenance program approval tasks associated with scheduled and unscheduled maintenance.

Work will typically be performed as a staff member of a CAMO as defined in the Part 42 Manual of Standards and in the associated Acceptable Means of Compliance and Guidance Material.

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



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.

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1.

Perform airworthiness review tasks

1.1

Level of authorisation to perform airworthiness review tasks is determined

1.2

Continuing airworthiness records for the aircraft under review are obtained

1.3

Airworthiness status of the aircraft is determined

1.4

The aircraft is surveyed for compliance with regulations and with the aircraft’s approved type design

1.5

The completion of any required corrective action is verified

1.6

A record of the review is written in accordance with CAMO procedures

1.7

The airworthiness review certificate is raised and issued in accordance with CAMO procedures, or, where applicable, a notice of decision not to issue an airworthiness review certificate is raised and issued

2.

Perform maintenance program approval tasks

2.1

Level of authorisation to perform maintenance program approval tasks is determined

2.2

Maintenance programs are developed in accordance with applicable regulations and CAMO procedures

2.3

Variations to approved maintenance programs are developed in accordance with applicable regulations and CAMO procedures

2.4

Maintenance schedules are developed in accordance with CAMO procedures for inclusion in the maintenance program

2.5

A schedule of life-limited parts is developed in accordance with CAMO procedures for each maintenance program

2.6

Maintenance program approval documentation is raised and processed in accordance with regulatory requirements and CAMO procedures

2.7

Maintenance program variation approval documentation is raised and processed in accordance with regulatory requirements and CAMO procedures

2.8

One-off extensions to maintenance task intervals are processed in accordance with CAMO procedures

2.9

Maintenance program approval records are raised and maintained in accordance with CAMO procedures

3.

Perform reliability program tasks

3.1

The requirement for a reliability program is determined

3.2

The reliability program is developed and written in accordance with CAMO procedures

3.3

Responsibilities for reliability program administration are determined and recorded in the program

3.4

Reliability data sources are identified and data collection, recording, and analysis procedures and responsibilities are specified in the program details

3.5

Performance standards are determined and recorded in the program details along with a process for regular review

3.6

Procedures are developed for investigation when performance standards are exceeded and for the implementation and recording of corrective action

3.7

Operation of the reliability program is monitored to ensure program effectiveness

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria under the specified conditions of assessment on at least one occasion, and must include:

communicating in English both verbally and in writing with CAMO staff, aircraft operators, aircraft type certificate holder and regulatory staff

writing and applying airworthiness review procedures

determining aircraft airworthiness status and surveying aircraft for compliance with requirements

raising and processing airworthiness review certificates

developing and drafting maintenance programs

revising maintenance programs

maintaining maintenance program data

obtaining and maintaining maintenance program approval

setting up and operating a reliability program.

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

continuing airworthiness management regulatory requirements

the CAMO Exposition and individual appointments and responsibilities

aircraft design and design approval regulations

aircraft type certificates and Maintenance Review Boards

Airworthiness Directives (ADs)

manufacturer’s maintenance data and flight manual

aircraft weight and balance

maintenance program development and review procedures

reliability program design

data analysis methods and data presentation.

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 assessment environment should not disadvantage the candidate.

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

The candidate must have access to all tools, equipment, materials and documentation required. The candidate must be permitted to refer to any relevant workplace procedures, product and manufacturing specifications, codes, standards, manuals and reference materials.

Assessors should gather a range of evidence that is valid, sufficient, current and authentic. The preferred method is the records in the Maintenance Management Competency Log. Where the individual does not have a Competency Log 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.

This unit could be assessed in conjunction with any other units addressing the safety, quality, communication, materials handling, recording and reporting associated with applying scientific principles and techniques in aeronautical engineering situations or other units requiring the exercise of the skills and knowledge covered by this unit.

The Assessor must meet the criteria specified in the CASR Part 147 Manual of Standards.


Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1.

Perform airworthiness review tasks

1.1

Level of authorisation to perform airworthiness review tasks is determined

1.2

Continuing airworthiness records for the aircraft under review are obtained

1.3

Airworthiness status of the aircraft is determined

1.4

The aircraft is surveyed for compliance with regulations and with the aircraft’s approved type design

1.5

The completion of any required corrective action is verified

1.6

A record of the review is written in accordance with CAMO procedures

1.7

The airworthiness review certificate is raised and issued in accordance with CAMO procedures, or, where applicable, a notice of decision not to issue an airworthiness review certificate is raised and issued

2.

Perform maintenance program approval tasks

2.1

Level of authorisation to perform maintenance program approval tasks is determined

2.2

Maintenance programs are developed in accordance with applicable regulations and CAMO procedures

2.3

Variations to approved maintenance programs are developed in accordance with applicable regulations and CAMO procedures

2.4

Maintenance schedules are developed in accordance with CAMO procedures for inclusion in the maintenance program

2.5

A schedule of life-limited parts is developed in accordance with CAMO procedures for each maintenance program

2.6

Maintenance program approval documentation is raised and processed in accordance with regulatory requirements and CAMO procedures

2.7

Maintenance program variation approval documentation is raised and processed in accordance with regulatory requirements and CAMO procedures

2.8

One-off extensions to maintenance task intervals are processed in accordance with CAMO procedures

2.9

Maintenance program approval records are raised and maintained in accordance with CAMO procedures

3.

Perform reliability program tasks

3.1

The requirement for a reliability program is determined

3.2

The reliability program is developed and written in accordance with CAMO procedures

3.3

Responsibilities for reliability program administration are determined and recorded in the program

3.4

Reliability data sources are identified and data collection, recording, and analysis procedures and responsibilities are specified in the program details

3.5

Performance standards are determined and recorded in the program details along with a process for regular review

3.6

Procedures are developed for investigation when performance standards are exceeded and for the implementation and recording of corrective action

3.7

Operation of the reliability program is monitored to ensure program effectiveness

This field allows for different work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included.

CAMO authorisations

CAMO authorisations may be found in the CAMO Exposition

Regulatory requirements, standards and advisory material relating to continuing airworthiness management are found in:

Civil Aviation Safety Regulations (CASRs)

CASR Part 42 Manual of Standards

CASR Part 42 Guidance Material and Acceptable Means of Compliance

Users Guide CASR Part 42

CAAP 42M-2(0) Reliability Programs

FAA AC 20-157 How to prepare Reliability Assessment Plans for Aircraft Systems and Equipment

FAR Part 23 Airworthiness Standards for Airplanes in the Normal, Utility, Aerobatic or Commuter Categories

FAR Part 25 Airworthiness Standards for Airplanes in the Transport Category

EASA CS-23 Certification Specifications for Aeroplanes in the Normal, Utility, Aerobatic or Commuter Categories

EASA CS-25 Certification Specifications for Airplanes in the Transport Category

AC 21-15 (1) Supplemental Type Certificates

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria under the specified conditions of assessment on at least one occasion, and must include:

communicating in English both verbally and in writing with CAMO staff, aircraft operators, aircraft type certificate holder and regulatory staff

writing and applying airworthiness review procedures

determining aircraft airworthiness status and surveying aircraft for compliance with requirements

raising and processing airworthiness review certificates

developing and drafting maintenance programs

revising maintenance programs

maintaining maintenance program data

obtaining and maintaining maintenance program approval

setting up and operating a reliability program.

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

continuing airworthiness management regulatory requirements

the CAMO Exposition and individual appointments and responsibilities

aircraft design and design approval regulations

aircraft type certificates and Maintenance Review Boards

Airworthiness Directives (ADs)

manufacturer’s maintenance data and flight manual

aircraft weight and balance

maintenance program development and review procedures

reliability program design

data analysis methods and data presentation.

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 assessment environment should not disadvantage the candidate.

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

The candidate must have access to all tools, equipment, materials and documentation required. The candidate must be permitted to refer to any relevant workplace procedures, product and manufacturing specifications, codes, standards, manuals and reference materials.

Assessors should gather a range of evidence that is valid, sufficient, current and authentic. The preferred method is the records in the Maintenance Management Competency Log. Where the individual does not have a Competency Log 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.

This unit could be assessed in conjunction with any other units addressing the safety, quality, communication, materials handling, recording and reporting associated with applying scientific principles and techniques in aeronautical engineering situations or other units requiring the exercise of the skills and knowledge covered by this unit.

The Assessor must meet the criteria specified in the CASR Part 147 Manual of Standards.

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Level of authorisation to perform airworthiness review tasks is determined 
Continuing airworthiness records for the aircraft under review are obtained 
Airworthiness status of the aircraft is determined 
The aircraft is surveyed for compliance with regulations and with the aircraft’s approved type design 
The completion of any required corrective action is verified 
A record of the review is written in accordance with CAMO procedures 
The airworthiness review certificate is raised and issued in accordance with CAMO procedures, or, where applicable, a notice of decision not to issue an airworthiness review certificate is raised and issued 
Level of authorisation to perform maintenance program approval tasks is determined 
Maintenance programs are developed in accordance with applicable regulations and CAMO procedures 
Variations to approved maintenance programs are developed in accordance with applicable regulations and CAMO procedures 
Maintenance schedules are developed in accordance with CAMO procedures for inclusion in the maintenance program 
A schedule of life-limited parts is developed in accordance with CAMO procedures for each maintenance program 
Maintenance program approval documentation is raised and processed in accordance with regulatory requirements and CAMO procedures 
Maintenance program variation approval documentation is raised and processed in accordance with regulatory requirements and CAMO procedures 
One-off extensions to maintenance task intervals are processed in accordance with CAMO procedures 
Maintenance program approval records are raised and maintained in accordance with CAMO procedures 
The requirement for a reliability program is determined 
The reliability program is developed and written in accordance with CAMO procedures 
Responsibilities for reliability program administration are determined and recorded in the program 
Reliability data sources are identified and data collection, recording, and analysis procedures and responsibilities are specified in the program details 
Performance standards are determined and recorded in the program details along with a process for regular review 
Procedures are developed for investigation when performance standards are exceeded and for the implementation and recording of corrective action 
Operation of the reliability program is monitored to ensure program effectiveness 

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