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

MEA121 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Manage aircraft/aeronautical product configuration

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency MEA121 - Manage aircraft/aeronautical product configuration
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency requires application of configuration management (CM) procedures specified by applicable regulatory bodies and the organisation. It includes management of weight and balance, role equipment, modification state and of spares authenticity and traceability during scheduled or unscheduled maintenance. Work may be performed individually or as part of a team.The unit is part of the Aeroskills Diploma and Advanced Diploma training pathways. It is used in workplaces that operate under the airworthiness regulatory systems of the Australian Defence Force (ADF) and the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA).
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

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, an appropriate simulation must be used where the range of conditions reflects realistic workplace situations encountered in the management of aircraft aeronautical product configuration.

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.

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. The preferred method is the records in the Maintenance Management Competency Log. Where the individual does not have a Competency Log 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.

Assessors must satisfy the requirements of the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator (Australian Skills Quality Authority, or its successors).
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: Manage aircraft/aeronautical product configuration
  • Aircraft and aeronautical product maintenance configuration is maintained in accordance with applicable maintenance documentation
  • Aircraft configuration is changed and maintained to meet established role requirements in accordance with airworthiness regulations and organisational policy and procedures
  • Modifications to aircraft and aeronautical product are carried out in accordance with airworthiness regulations and organisational policy and procedures
  • Aeronautical product is authenticated and checked for serviceability in accordance with airworthiness regulations and organisational policy and procedures
  • Locally manufactured components are produced to authorised specifications and technical drawings
  • Aircraft weight and balance is maintained and validated in accordance with regulatory requirements and organisational policy and procedures
  • Revised weight and balance data is provided for revision of aircraft loading systems
       
Element: Manage maintenance records and documentation
  • Maintenance reports and documentation are compiled and despatched in accordance with regulatory requirements and organisational policy and procedures
  • Maintenance records and associated documentation are maintained in accordance with organisational policy and procedures
  • Deficiencies in documentation are remedied in accordance with organisational policy and procedures
       


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.

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1.

Manage aircraft/aeronautical product configuration

1.1

Aircraft and aeronautical product maintenance configuration is maintained in accordance with applicable maintenance documentation

1.2

Aircraft configuration is changed and maintained to meet established role requirements in accordance with airworthiness regulations and organisational policy and procedures

1.3

Modifications to aircraft and aeronautical product are carried out in accordance with airworthiness regulations and organisational policy and procedures

1.4

Aeronautical product is authenticated and checked for serviceability in accordance with airworthiness regulations and organisational policy and procedures

1.5

Locally manufactured components are produced to authorised specifications and technical drawings

1.6

Aircraft weight and balance is maintained and validated in accordance with regulatory requirements and organisational policy and procedures

1.7

Revised weight and balance data is provided for revision of aircraft loading systems

2.

Manage maintenance records and documentation

2.1

Maintenance reports and documentation are compiled and despatched in accordance with regulatory requirements and organisational policy and procedures

2.2

Maintenance records and associated documentation are maintained in accordance with organisational policy and procedures

2.3

Deficiencies in documentation are remedied in accordance with organisational policy and procedures

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 on at least one occasion.

Evidence must be provided that the candidate can:

manage aircraft and aeronautical product configuration

audit aircraft and aeronautical product configuration

document maintenance activities.

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:

modification documentation and recording

weight and balance documentation and recording

role/alternate mission changes and related maintenance actions

deviations

approval processes for local manufacture of components

procedures for determining authenticity of components

cannibalisation procedures and impact on configuration.

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.

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1.

Manage aircraft/aeronautical product configuration

1.1

Aircraft and aeronautical product maintenance configuration is maintained in accordance with applicable maintenance documentation

1.2

Aircraft configuration is changed and maintained to meet established role requirements in accordance with airworthiness regulations and organisational policy and procedures

1.3

Modifications to aircraft and aeronautical product are carried out in accordance with airworthiness regulations and organisational policy and procedures

1.4

Aeronautical product is authenticated and checked for serviceability in accordance with airworthiness regulations and organisational policy and procedures

1.5

Locally manufactured components are produced to authorised specifications and technical drawings

1.6

Aircraft weight and balance is maintained and validated in accordance with regulatory requirements and organisational policy and procedures

1.7

Revised weight and balance data is provided for revision of aircraft loading systems

2.

Manage maintenance records and documentation

2.1

Maintenance reports and documentation are compiled and despatched in accordance with regulatory requirements and organisational policy and procedures

2.2

Maintenance records and associated documentation are maintained in accordance with organisational policy and procedures

2.3

Deficiencies in documentation are remedied in accordance with organisational policy and procedures

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.

Maintenance configuration

The maintenance configurationis defined by the original drawings, standards and component fit of the aircraft or aeronautical product, and as subsequently varied by approved modifications or approved component/material substitution

Applicable maintenance documentation includes:

Aircraft/equipment maintenance documentation required by applicable regulations and organisational policy and procedures

Computer maintenance databases

Aircraft configuration

Aircraft configuration covers the equipment fit for approved operation, including specified role equipment

Airworthiness regulations and organisational policy and procedures include:

Civil Aviation Regulations (CARs) and associated Advisory Circulars (ACs)

Civil Aviation Safety Regulation (CASR), Manuals of Standards and associated Acceptable Means of Compliance and Guidance Material

AAP 7001.053 Technical Airworthiness Management Manual

Maintenance organisation manuals

Maintenance organisation exposition

Continuing airworthiness management organisation exposition

Maintenance control manuals

Procedures manuals

Work instructions

Evidence of component authenticity includes:

Authorised ADF technical documentation

Original equipment manufacturers documentation

Authorised release certificates

Certificates of conformance

A certifying statement

Maintenance reports and documentation include:

Reports and documents that must be forwarded to CASA as specified by CARs or CASRs

Continuing airworthiness documentation and reports

Computer maintenance database reports

Stores forms

Articles in use accounts

Aircraft/equipment cross-reference records

Maintenance records and associated documentation include:

Aircraft maintenance records

Aeronautical product maintenance records

Completed worksheets

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
Aircraft and aeronautical product maintenance configuration is maintained in accordance with applicable maintenance documentation 
Aircraft configuration is changed and maintained to meet established role requirements in accordance with airworthiness regulations and organisational policy and procedures 
Modifications to aircraft and aeronautical product are carried out in accordance with airworthiness regulations and organisational policy and procedures 
Aeronautical product is authenticated and checked for serviceability in accordance with airworthiness regulations and organisational policy and procedures 
Locally manufactured components are produced to authorised specifications and technical drawings 
Aircraft weight and balance is maintained and validated in accordance with regulatory requirements and organisational policy and procedures 
Revised weight and balance data is provided for revision of aircraft loading systems 
Maintenance reports and documentation are compiled and despatched in accordance with regulatory requirements and organisational policy and procedures 
Maintenance records and associated documentation are maintained in accordance with organisational policy and procedures 
Deficiencies in documentation are remedied in accordance with organisational policy and procedures 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

MEA121 - Manage aircraft/aeronautical product configuration
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MEA121 - Manage aircraft/aeronautical product configuration

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