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MEA601A
Maintain aircraft egress systems

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Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


This unit covers the maintenance of aircraft egress systems that contain explosive ordnance.

Maintenance covers the entire egress system, including the explosive ordnance. It involves the installation and removal of safety devices, disarming and rearming, inspecting, testing, replacing parts, cleaning and painting.

This unit of competency is part of the Aeroskills Aircraft Armament Certificate IV training pathway. It covers the competencies required to maintain aircraft egress systems that contain explosive ordnance.

This unit was developed from PUADEFEO717C Maintain aircraft egress systems and is equivalent to that unit. This unit is used in workplaces that operate under the airworthiness regulatory systems of the ADF and CASA.

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

Prerequisites

MEA101B

Interpret occupational health and safety practices in aviation maintenance

MEA103B

Plan and organise aviation maintenance work activity

MEA105C

Apply quality standards applicable to aviation maintenance processes

MEA107B

Interpret and use aviation maintenance industry manuals and specifications

MEA108B

Complete aviation maintenance industry documentation

MEA109B

Perform basic hand skills, standard trade practices and fundamentals in aviation maintenance

PUADEFEO101D

Work safely with explosive ordnance

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 maintain aircraft egress systems and system components while observing all relevant safety precautions.

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

The underlying skills inherent in this unit should be transferable across a range of aircraft egress system maintenance activities. It is essential that assessment confirms the ability to comply with organisational safety requirements and appropriate legislative and regulatory requirements while maintaining aircraft egress systems. The ability to work safely within an explosive ordnance environment, conduct applicable tests and maintain relevant documentation is critical.

Evidence of transferability of skills and knowledge related to egress system maintenance is essential. This is to be established through demonstration of the ability to:

render the system safe

perform relevant inspections and tests, replace components (including disarming and re-arming the system)

perform appropriate maintenance tasks.

The work plan should take account of applicable safety and quality requirements in accordance with the industry and regulatory standards.

A person cannot be assessed as competent until it can be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the workplace assessor that the relevant elements of the unit of competency are being achieved under routine supervision on a range of tasks that is representative of the maintenance tasks, tests and the range of non-explosive and explosive components listed in the Range Statement. This shall be established via the records in the Log of Industrial Experience and Achievement or, where appropriate, an equivalent Industry Evidence Guide.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

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.

Access will also be required to facilities and resources used in the storage, distribution or maintenance of explosive ordnance, including a licensed explosive site.

Method of assessment

Guidance information for assessment

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.

Required skills

Look for evidence that confirms skills in:

applying relevant OHS procedures, including selection and use of MSDS and PPE

fitment of applicable safety devices

egress system disarming and rearming

safely handling explosive components

conducting tests involving continuity, gauging and measuring

identifying and selecting applicable items of specialist equipment and tools

using maintenance documentation, hand tools, specialist tools and equipment to perform egress system maintenance tasks

preparing removed explosive components for safe storage or transportation

Required knowledge

Look for evidence that confirms knowledge of:

egress system construction, layout and operation

operation, characteristics and limitations of aircraft egress systems

effect of environmental conditions

colour coding, marking and labels associated with egress systems

operation, characteristics and limitations of specialist tools and equipment

egress system test procedures

safety precautions associated with explosive components

requirements for handling and disposal of explosive components

general OHS procedures applicable to egress system maintenance, including applicable PPE

how to obtain and use MSDS

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.

Applicable maintenance documentation

Applicable maintenance documentation may include:

defect reports

maintenance releases containing details of unserviceabilities

modification orders or leaflets

service bulletins

instructions issued by airworthiness authorities

work instructions

servicing schedules

maintenance manuals

standards and drawings

applicable airworthiness and explosive ordnance regulations

standing instructions

quality manuals

safety manuals

maintenance and explosives records

Required maintenance tasks

Required maintenance tasks may include:

arming and de-arming

cleaning

component changes

painting

Egress system components

Non-explosive components may include:

barometric and gravitational sensing components

canopy jettison components

catapults

ejection seat railings and guns

inertia reels

parachute assemblies

pressure source bottles

survival equipment

Explosive components may include:

ejection handles

ejection seat cartridges and initiators

explosive connectors

explosive delay elements

flexible linear shaped charges

rocket motors

shielded mild detonating cord

special function cartridges

Application of this unit may relate to:

scheduled or unscheduled maintenance activities

individual or team-related activities

Procedures and requirements

Refer to industry standard procedures specified by manufacturers, regulatory authorities or the enterprise

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
Safety devices are fitted to aircraft egress systems in accordance with standard operating and maintenance procedures 
Safety devices are removed from aircraft egress systems and are correctly stowed in accordance with standard operating and maintenance procedures 
Applicable maintenance documentation is identified and obtained 
Aircraft egress system maintenance requirements are identified from applicable documentation 
Special tools and equipment required for the maintenance tasks are obtained and positioned 
Aircraft egress systems are inspected in accordance with applicable maintenance documentation 
Relevant tests are safely conducted and results are recorded in accordance with standard enterprise procedures 
Required maintenance tasks are performed in accordance with applicable maintenance documentation and standard enterprise procedures 
Emergency and contingency procedures are performed, as required 
Non-explosive egress system components are removed and installed in accordance with applicable maintenance documentation and standard enterprise procedures 
Explosive egress system components are removed and installed in accordance with applicable maintenance documentation and standard enterprise procedures 
Removed non-explosive components are tagged and packaged for transportation in accordance with standard enterprise procedures 
Removed explosive components are tagged and packaged in accordance with procedures for packaging and transportation of explosive ordnance/dangerous goods 
Special tools and equipment are maintained in accordance with standard enterprise procedures 
Documentation and records are completed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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