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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Manufacture a fabric component
  2. Repair a fabric component
  3. Alter a fabric component to meet customer requirements

Range Statement

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.

Procedures and requirements include:

Industry standard procedures specified by manufacturers, regulatory authorities or the enterprise

Fabric components 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 include:

Aircraft operational requirements

Job orders

Manufacturers’ specifications

Maintenance manuals

Modification instructions

Technical drawings

Standard procedures are found in any or all of:

Commonwealth/state/territory WHS legislation, regulations and codes

Australian Standards

Equipment manufacturers’ specifications and procedures

Industry practices

Safety manuals

Maintenance schedules

Work instructions

Maintenance organisation manuals

MSDS

Defence regulations and instructions

Civil Aviation Safety Regulations (CASRs) and advisory material

Standing instructions

Detailed working plan includes:

Cutting plan

Expected time of completion

Manpower requirements

Method and sequence of assembly

Resource requirements (material, fittings, tools and ground support equipment)

Technical sketch (working drawing)

Assembly of fabric components and attachment of fittings includes:

Adhering

Hand sewing

Machine sewing

Press fitting

Stapling

Faults include:

Broken stitching

Broken zippers

Contamination

Corrosion of metal parts

Damaged fittings

Excessive wear

Incorrect manufacture

Tears in fabric

Ultraviolet (UV) degradation

Customers include:

Aircraft configuration authorities

Aircrew

Engineering maintenance managers

Supervisors

Defined outcomes include:

Effect on fit of fabric components

Effect on performance of altered fabric components

Availability of resources

Expected time of completion

Performance Evidence

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.

Knowledge Evidence

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.