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Elements and Performance Criteria

Required Skills

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit

Required Skills

apply basic sewing techniques associated with the manufacture repair and alteration of aircraft fabric components

calculate dimension and allowable dimension variations

handle store and organise transport of equipment

information technology skills to access and input to documentation

interpret technical requirements

liaise with outside agencies relating to manufacture repair and alteration activities

literacy skills for comprehending and interpreting documentation which may include

aircraft documentation

maintenance documentation

survival and distress pyrotechnic documentation

maintenance and servicing schedules

flying schedules

technical publications

technical drawings

Material Safety Data Sheets MSDS

operate and maintain personal protective equipment

problem solving skills for a limited range of differing procedural circumstances

raise and complete maintenance documentation

read technical drawings

use basic drawing tools

use hand sewing techniques

use mathematical ideas and techniques to correctly complete measurements and estimate fabric requirements and other material requirements

use prechecking and inspection techniques to anticipate cutting problems avoid reworking and avoid wastage

use relevant hand and power tools

use the limited workplace technology related to cutting including tools equipment calculators and measuring devices

work with others and in a team by recognising dependencies and using cooperative approaches to optimise workflow and productivity

Required Knowledge

basic sewing techniques using AS

construction principles of fabric components

cutting equipment and techniques

different aviation trades and how they relate to each other

design features of the finished items

fabric types common faults and inspection procedures

geometric drawing processes and techniques

impact of cutting on fabrics

industrial sewing machine operation

organisational and regulatory requirements relating to the design of aircraft and aircrew life support and associated equipment

organisational procedures relating to the design of fabric components and the construction of fabric components

quality systems and standards

reading and interpreting specifications

relevant OHampS regulationsrequirements equipment material and personal safety requirements

relevant safety precautions

tool control procedures

use of maintenance documentation

textilesstitch typesclassification and terminology

types of corrosion and contamination that may affect aircraft fabric components

use of aviation industry documentation

Evidence Required

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

Assessment must confirm the ability to recognise limits of own authority to 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 to recognise a minimum of three faults and identify limits of repair for the fabric components and to alter a fabric component to meet customer outcome

Consistency in performance

Competency should be demonstrated over time with a range of assembly methods

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Context of assessment

Competency should be assessed in the workplace or in a simulated workplace environment

Specific resources for assessment

Access to a sewing machine hand tools facilities and resources for manufacturing fabric components

Range Statement


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 in the Performance Criteria is detailed below.
Fabric components may include	Aircraft environmental protection sets and warning devices Aircraft life support equipment components Aircraft soft furnishings and associated trimming Aircrew personal fit and associated life support equipment Ground support equipment covers
Technical instructions may include	Aircraft operational requirements Job orders Manufacturers' specifications Maintenance manuals Modification instructions Technical drawings
Standard procedures may include	Australian Standards Equipment manufacturers' specifications and procedures Industry practices Maintenance schedules Occupational health and safety (OH&S) requirements Organisational instructions/journals Regulatory requirements
Detailed working plan may include	Cutting plan Expected time of completion Manpower requirements Method and sequence of assembly Resource requirements (material, fittings, tools and ground support equipment [GSE]) Technical sketch (working drawing)
Assembly of fabric components and attachment of fittings may include	Adhering Hand sewing Machine sewing Press fitting Stapling
Faults may include	Broken stitching Broken zippers Contamination Corroded fittings Damaged fittings Excessive wear Incorrect manufacture Tears in fabric Ultraviolet degradation
Customers may include	Aircraft configuration authorities Aircrew Engineering maintenance managers Supervisors
Defined outcomes may include	Affect on fit of fabric component Affect on performance of (altered) fabric component Availability of resources Expected time of completion