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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Fabricate mechanical components or parts
  2. Repair mechanical components or parts

Required Skills

Required skills

Look for evidence that confirms skills in

applying relevant OHS procedures

using relevant maintenance documentation specifications and aircraftcomponent manuals to

recognise state of serviceability and repair requirements for the range of mechanical components listed in the Range Statement

fabricate components

identify requirements and complete repairs

test andor adjust components as required

correctly tag seal and package completed components

Required knowledge

Look for evidence that confirms knowledge of

component operation

fabrication and repair procedures and processes

relevant maintenance manuals

relevant regulatory requirements and standard procedures

relevant OHS practices

how to obtain MSDS

use of PPE

Evidence Required

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 apply hand skills and use relevant maintenance manuals drawings and specifications to fabricate and repair mechanical components while applying 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 fabrication and repair applications associated with aircraft components It is essential that the relevant procedures are interpreted and applied to ensure quality and safety standards are achieved

Evidence of knowledge about the general aspects of material specification and selection measurement and fabrication should be related to specific aircraft component fabrication applications Evidence of transferability of skills and knowledge related to repair is essential This may be demonstrated through application across a number of different aircraft components Ability to assess component serviceability and interpret parts requirements will be necessary before undertaking any action 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 at least one item from each of Groups to as 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 work environment or simulated work environment using tools and equipment specified in maintenance documentation It is also expected that general and special purpose tools and test equipment found in most routine situations would be used where appropriate

Method of assessment

Guidance information for assessment

Individuals being assessed who have already attained MEAC Maintain andor repair aircraft mechanical components or parts will have fully met the criteria for Element Log of Industrial Experience and Achievement records relating to MEAC Maintain andor repair aircraft mechanical components or parts may be accepted as also meeting the evidence requirements for the Performance Criteria for this Element

Individuals being assessed who have already attained MEA328C Maintain and/or repair aircraft mechanical components or parts, will have fully met the criteria for Element 2. Log of Industrial Experience and Achievement records relating to MEA328C Maintain and/or repair aircraft mechanical components or parts, may be accepted as also meeting the evidence requirements for the Performance Criteria for this Element.


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, 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.

Note

Range statements listed below are numbered to facilitate specification of the assessment requirements included in the Evidence Guide

Applicable components

Components to be fabricate and/or repaired may include:

1. Hose assemblies

2. Pipes

3. Cables, pulleys, chains, sprockets and gear drives

4. Control rods, bellcranks and links

Repair

Repair comprises standard techniques for pipes and replacement of eye-ends, tubes or bearings for control rods/pulleys/sprockets and bushes or bearings for bellcranks and links

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