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. | Manufacture a fabric component | 1.1 | Technical instructions are identified and interpreted to ensure compliance in accordance with standard procedures |
| | 1.2 | Detailed working plan is produced in accordance with standard procedures |
| | 1.3 | Fabric component is assembled and fittings are attached in accordance with standard procedures while observing all relevant work health and safety (WHS) requirements, including the use of material safety data sheets (MSDS) and items of personal protective equipment (PPE) |
| | 1.4 | Aircraft related fabric components are presented for inspection by supervisor in accordance with standard enterprise procedures |
| | 1.5 | Relevant documentation is completed and processed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures |
2. | Repair a fabric component | 2.1 | Technical instructions are identified and interpreted to ensure faults are corrected in accordance with standard procedures |
| | 2.2 | Fabric component is repaired in accordance with standard procedures while observing all relevant WHS requirements, including the use of MSDS and items of PPE |
| | 2.3 | Repaired components are presented for inspection by supervisor in accordance with standard enterprise procedures |
| | 2.4 | Relevant documentation is completed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures |
3. | Alter a fabric component to meet customer requirements | 3.1 | Customer is consulted to establish the requirements to alter the fabric component and to ensure defined outcomes are met |
| | 3.2 | Identified alterations beyond own authority to alter are reported to supervisor |
| | 3.3 | A detailed working plan is produced, where necessary, in accordance with standard procedures |
| | 3.4 | Altered fabric components are presented for inspection by supervisor in accordance with standard enterprise procedures |
| | 3.5 | Relevant documentation is completed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures |
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, and must include:
applying WHS practices relating to fabric component manufacture, repair and alteration, including the selection and correct use of PPE, where applicable
handling, storing and organising transport of equipment
using MSDS
using maintenance publications, drawings and documentation relating to fabric component manufacture, repair and alterations
applying basic sewing techniques associated with the manufacture, repair and alteration of aircraft fabric components
using hand sewing techniques
using basic drawing tools
calculating dimension and allowable dimension variations
completing measurements and estimating fabric requirements and other material requirements
using pre-checking and inspection techniques to anticipate cutting problems and to avoid reworking and wastage
using relevant hand and power tools
using the limited workplace technology related to cutting, including tools, equipment, calculators and measuring devices
cleaning and maintenance of equipment and tools.
The underlying skills inherent in this unit should be transferable across a range of aircraft life support equipment maintenance activities. It is essential that fabric component manufacture, repair and alteration procedures and safety precautions are fully observed, understood and complied with. Ability to interpret fabric component requirements and apply them in practice is critical.
This is to be demonstrated through demonstration of the ability to perform appropriate manufacturing, repair and alteration tasks that are within the bounds of the individual’s authority.
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:
relevant regulations, standards, enterprise procedures and maintenance publications
WHS procedures relating to fabric component manufacture, repair and alteration, including the selection and use of PPE
how to obtain MSDS
basic sewing techniques using AS 2860-1986 Textiles – stitch types – classification and terminology
construction principles of fabric components
cutting equipment and techniques
design features of finished items
fabric types, common faults and inspection procedures
impact of cutting on fabrics
geometric drawing processes and techniques
reading and interpreting specifications
types of corrosion and contamination that may affect aircraft fabric components.
Competency should be assessed in the workplace or simulated workplace using materials, tools and equipment specified in the maintenance manuals and applicable procedures. It is also expected that general and special-purpose tools and ground support equipment would be used where appropriate.
The work plan should take account of applicable safety and quality requirements in accordance with the industry and regulatory standards.
The following conditions of assessment represent the requirements of the Regulators (ADF and CASA) and maintenance stakeholders and must be rigorously observed.
A person cannot be assessed as competent until it can be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the workplace assessor that the relevant elements and performance criteria of the unit of competency are being achieved under routine supervision on the following tasks:
recognising the limits of own authority
correctly manufacture three fabric components from technical instructions using machine sewing and at least one other assembly method (hand sew, press fit, adhere or staple)
recognising at least three faults and identifying limits of repair for the fabric components
altering a fabric component to meet customer requirements.
This shall be established via the records in the Log of Industrial Experience and Achievement or, where appropriate, an equivalent Industry Evidence Guide (for details refer to the Companion Volume Assessment Guidelines).
Assessors must satisfy the requirements of the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator (Australian Skills Quality Authority, or its successors).