Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

MEA115A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Plan and implement aeronautical product maintenance activities

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency MEA115A - Plan and implement aeronautical product maintenance activities
Description This unit covers the competencies required to plan and implement aeronautical product workshop maintenance activities while complying with airworthiness regulatory requirements.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit requires application of competencies relating to the planning, implementation and evaluation of workshop maintenance activities relating to items of aeronautical product.Applications include the overhaul, repair and modification of items of aeronautical product.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field Aviation maintenance management
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Plan aeronautical product maintenance activities.
  • Maintenance requirements are determined from applicable sources.
  • Maintenance tasks are analysed and prioritised.
  • Resource requirements are identified and allocated to ensure the timely and efficient completion of maintenance tasks.
  • Maintenance tasks to be performed are recorded in accordance with enterprise policy and procedures.
       
Element: Implement aeronautical product maintenance activities.
  • Roles and responsibilities of maintenance personnel are communicated and agreed.
  • Resources and equipment required to perform maintenance tasks are identified and arranged.
  • Regular liaison with maintenance personnel is maintained to ensure that tasks are being completed and continuity is maintained.
  • Management/stakeholders are provided with regular updates on maintenance progress.
  • Maintenance activities are monitored to ensure compliance with prescribed instructions, policy, procedures and/or regulatory requirements.
  • Advice and assistance with maintenance activities is provided as required.
  • Maintenance problems are resolved in accordance with the applicable maintenance documentation.
       
Element: Evaluate and report maintenance outcomes.
  • Final maintenance outcomes are evaluated against the applicable maintenance documentation in accordance with enterprise policy and procedures.
  • Maintenance reports are collated, evaluated and forwarded to appropriate management personnel in accordance with regulatory requirements, enterprise policy and procedures.
  • Required maintenance release documentation is packaged with items of aeronautical product that are being released to service.
       


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 plan aeronautical product maintenance, manage a workshop performing the maintenance and evaluate and report appropriately the maintenance outcomes.

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

Assessors must be satisfied that the candidate can competently and consistently perform all elements of the unit as specified by the criteria, including required knowledge, and be capable of applying the competency in new and different situations and contexts.

Assessors should gather a range of evidence that is valid, sufficient, current and authentic. Evidence can be gathered through a variety of ways including direct observation, supervisor's reports, project work, samples and questioning. Questioning techniques should not require language, literacy and numeracy skills beyond those required in this unit of competency.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

This unit may be assessed on the job, off the job or a combination of both on and off the job. Where assessment occurs off the job, that is, the candidate is not in productive work, then an appropriate simulation must be used where the range of conditions reflects realistic workplace situations.

The candidate must have access to all tools, equipment, materials and documentation required and must be permitted to refer to any relevant workplace procedures, product and manufacturing specifications, codes, standards, manuals and reference materials. The assessment environment should not disadvantage the candidate.

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

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Required skills

Look for evidence that confirms skills in:

oral communication

written communication

planning

problem solving

management of personnel and resources

application of regulations, policies and procedures including OH&S

Required knowledge

Look for evidence that confirms knowledge of:

basic project planning techniques

problem solving techniques

basic function and theory of operation of applicable items of aeronautical product

troubleshooting procedures, including test station operation

cost effectiveness considerations for different repair types

philosophies and considerations in repair vs replacement options

enterprise and regulatory requirements for undertaking, recording and reporting maintenance activities

OH&S legislation

equity, fraud and ethics

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.

Application of this unit may relate to:

Scheduled or unscheduled maintenance activities

Individual or team related activities

Maintenance requirements

Maintenance requirements may include:

overhaul

repair

configuration changes

modification incorporation

defect investigation

Applicable data sources

Applicable sources may include:

component unserviceability details

manufacturers' maintenance manuals

computer maintenance data systems

service bulletins

modification incorporation instructions

repair instructions

management directives

Resource requirements

Resource requirements may include:

required numbers of personnel and their availability

personnel qualifications, experience and authorisations

spares

consumables

special equipment including component test stations

ground support equipment

personal protective equipment (PPE)

technical data

Enterprise policy and procedures

Enterprise policy and procedures may be specified in:

maintenance organisation manual

organisational policy manuals

procedures manuals

quality manuals

safety manuals

defence instructions and standards

standing instructions

Regular updates

Regular updates may be:

written or verbal including notes, work sheets, status reports, briefs and individual directives

Regulatory requirements

Regulatory requirements may be found in:

Civil Aviation Regulations or Civil Aviation Safety Regulations

AAP 7001.053 Technical Airworthiness Maintenance Manual

Advice and assistance

Advice and assistance may include:

fault diagnosis procedures

troubleshooting

damage assessment

assessment of repair cost effectiveness

assessment of replacement options

Maintenance problems

Maintenance problems may include:

lack of resources

unanticipated breakdowns or faults

changes in priorities

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
Maintenance requirements are determined from applicable sources. 
Maintenance tasks are analysed and prioritised. 
Resource requirements are identified and allocated to ensure the timely and efficient completion of maintenance tasks. 
Maintenance tasks to be performed are recorded in accordance with enterprise policy and procedures. 
Roles and responsibilities of maintenance personnel are communicated and agreed. 
Resources and equipment required to perform maintenance tasks are identified and arranged. 
Regular liaison with maintenance personnel is maintained to ensure that tasks are being completed and continuity is maintained. 
Management/stakeholders are provided with regular updates on maintenance progress. 
Maintenance activities are monitored to ensure compliance with prescribed instructions, policy, procedures and/or regulatory requirements. 
Advice and assistance with maintenance activities is provided as required. 
Maintenance problems are resolved in accordance with the applicable maintenance documentation. 
Final maintenance outcomes are evaluated against the applicable maintenance documentation in accordance with enterprise policy and procedures. 
Maintenance reports are collated, evaluated and forwarded to appropriate management personnel in accordance with regulatory requirements, enterprise policy and procedures. 
Required maintenance release documentation is packaged with items of aeronautical product that are being released to service. 

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