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

MEA123B Mapping and Delivery Guide
Manage aviation maintenance work environment policy and practices

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency MEA123B - Manage aviation maintenance work environment policy and practices
Description This unit of competency is part of the Aeroskills Advanced Diploma training pathways. It covers planning and implementing work practices and work environment policy and practices in an aviation maintenance environment in accordance with regulatory requirements.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit requires application of knowledge of relevant regulations and organisational policy and procedures in planning, developing and implementing work practices.Applications include aviation maintenance workshops, aircraft hangars and flight lines.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites Not applicable Not applicable
Competency Field
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 work practices and policies
  • Work practices and policies are planned which emphasise the safety and wellbeing of others and comply with legislation, rules and regulations
  • Guidance from appropriate authorities is sought, where necessary
  • Plans are prepared for the implementation of corrective action to remedy identified deficiencies
  • Learning programs are planned to provide personnel with the knowledge and skills required to maintain a safe working environment
       
Element: Control the development and implementation of work practices
  • Work practices are developed and implemented within OHS requirements and industrial agreement provisions
  • Employment conditions are interpreted and applied in the work context
  • Employees are informed of their obligations and rights under legislation and the organisation's conditions of employment
  • Quality standards required by regulations and instructions are maintained in industry/enterprise work practices
  • Work practices are adequately communicated to all aviation personnel and performance difficulties are identified
       
Element: Implement work environment policy and practices
  • Responsibility for implementing policies and practices for a clean, safe and healthy work environment is delegated to appropriate personnel in accordance with regulatory requirements and organisational policy and procedures
  • Appropriate reporting systems practices are modified to incorporate improvements in maintaining a safe, clean and healthy work environment
  • Work practices and procedures are modified on the basis of incident analysis statistics to reduce/eliminate the causative factors
       
Element: Conduct investigations into injuries and related claims
  • Injury reports and associated claims investigations are initiated in the shortest possible time after an incident in accordance with legislative, regulatory and organisational requirements
  • Injury and claim statistics are analysed to determine causes and prevent recurrence
       


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 develop, establish and manage work environment policies and practices.

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

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

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.

Required skills

Look for evidence that confirms skills in:

ability to analyse the working environment and develop appropriate work practices

complying with relevant legislation, rules and regulations

ability to manage the work environment through delegation of responsibilities to appropriate personnel

Required knowledge

Look for evidence that confirms knowledge of:

OHS legislation at Commonwealth and state/territory levels

enterprise and organisational level OHS policies, rules and procedures

airworthiness regulations and associated documentation relating to workplaces and work practices

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

individual or team-related activities

Legislation, rules and regulations

Legislation, rules and regulations may include:

Commonwealth and state/territory OHS legislation

AAP 7001.053 Technical Airworthiness Maintenance Manual

defence instructions and standards

standing instructions

safety manuals

work procedures

work instructions

CASRs, Manuals of Standards and associated Acceptable Means of Compliance and Guidance Material

maintenance organisation expositions

continuing airworthiness management organisation expositions

Work practices

Work practices apply to:

plant and machinery

all personnel present in work areas

Aspects of the work environment

Aspects of the work environment may include:

lighting

noise

atmospheric contamination

physical hazards

chemical materials

enclosed spaces

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
Work practices and policies are planned which emphasise the safety and wellbeing of others and comply with legislation, rules and regulations 
Guidance from appropriate authorities is sought, where necessary 
Plans are prepared for the implementation of corrective action to remedy identified deficiencies 
Learning programs are planned to provide personnel with the knowledge and skills required to maintain a safe working environment 
Work practices are developed and implemented within OHS requirements and industrial agreement provisions 
Employment conditions are interpreted and applied in the work context 
Employees are informed of their obligations and rights under legislation and the organisation's conditions of employment 
Quality standards required by regulations and instructions are maintained in industry/enterprise work practices 
Work practices are adequately communicated to all aviation personnel and performance difficulties are identified 
Responsibility for implementing policies and practices for a clean, safe and healthy work environment is delegated to appropriate personnel in accordance with regulatory requirements and organisational policy and procedures 
Appropriate reporting systems practices are modified to incorporate improvements in maintaining a safe, clean and healthy work environment 
Work practices and procedures are modified on the basis of incident analysis statistics to reduce/eliminate the causative factors 
Injury reports and associated claims investigations are initiated in the shortest possible time after an incident in accordance with legislative, regulatory and organisational requirements 
Injury and claim statistics are analysed to determine causes and prevent recurrence 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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