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

MEA129 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Investigate technical aspects of aviation occurrences

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Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency MEA129 - Investigate technical aspects of aviation occurrences
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency requires application of required procedures and of technical knowledge in investigating the technical aspects of aviation occurrences, including aircraft accidents, aircraft incidents and maintenance incidents within the Australian Defence Force (ADF) airworthiness jurisdiction. Work may be performed individually or as part of a team.The unit is part of Advanced Diploma training pathways.
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 during the technical investigation of aviation occurrences within the ADF airworthiness regulatory system.

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: Notify authorities of occurrence
  • Authorities are notified of the occurrence in accordance with ADF policy and procedures
  • Specialist advice is provided relevant to the occurrence
  • The investigation is planned in accordance with ADF and statutory requirements
       
Element: Collect evidence
  • Evidence of personnel involved in the occurrence is documented
  • Witnesses are interviewed and information is documented
  • Evidence associated with the occurrence is collated
       
Element: Analyse occurrence
  • Information is analysed in accordance with the established objectives of the investigation
  • Options for action are generated which are consistent with ADF and/or statutory requirements and lead to recommendations that reduce future risk
  • Criteria are specified to enable objective evaluation of the options to be undertaken
       
Element: Produce report
  • All evidence is reviewed and satisfactory engineering conclusions and recommendations are made
  • Conclusions are reviewed with stakeholders
  • Recommendations are costed
  • Formal reports are produced in accordance with ADF policy and procedures and forwarded to appropriate authorities
       
Element: Implement corrective measures
  • Measures selected for implementation are feasible in terms of practicality and costing
  • Measures are implemented
       


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.

Notify authorities of occurrence

1.1

Authorities are notified of the occurrence in accordance with ADF policy and procedures

1.2

Specialist advice is provided relevant to the occurrence

1.3

The investigation is planned in accordance with ADF and statutory requirements

2.

Collect evidence

2.1

Evidence of personnel involved in the occurrence is documented

2.2

Witnesses are interviewed and information is documented

2.3

Evidence associated with the occurrence is collated

3.

Analyse occurrence

3.1

Information is analysed in accordance with the established objectives of the investigation

3.2

Options for action are generated which are consistent with ADF and/or statutory requirements and lead to recommendations that reduce future risk

3.3

Criteria are specified to enable objective evaluation of the options to be undertaken

4.

Produce report

4.1

All evidence is reviewed and satisfactory engineering conclusions and recommendations are made

4.2

Conclusions are reviewed with stakeholders

4.3

Recommendations are costed

4.4

Formal reports are produced in accordance with ADF policy and procedures and forwarded to appropriate authorities

5.

Implement corrective measures

5.1

Measures selected for implementation are feasible in terms of practicality and costing

5.2

Measures are implemented

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, and must include:

oral and written communication

interviewing

management and analysis of evidence

technical aspects relating to the investigation.

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:

ADF policy and procedures

investigation procedures

technical aspects relating to the aircraft type and its systems

application of a no blame culture

culpability matrix

equity, fraud and ethics.

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.

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1.

Notify authorities of occurrence

1.1

Authorities are notified of the occurrence in accordance with ADF policy and procedures

1.2

Specialist advice is provided relevant to the occurrence

1.3

The investigation is planned in accordance with ADF and statutory requirements

2.

Collect evidence

2.1

Evidence of personnel involved in the occurrence is documented

2.2

Witnesses are interviewed and information is documented

2.3

Evidence associated with the occurrence is collated

3.

Analyse occurrence

3.1

Information is analysed in accordance with the established objectives of the investigation

3.2

Options for action are generated which are consistent with ADF and/or statutory requirements and lead to recommendations that reduce future risk

3.3

Criteria are specified to enable objective evaluation of the options to be undertaken

4.

Produce report

4.1

All evidence is reviewed and satisfactory engineering conclusions and recommendations are made

4.2

Conclusions are reviewed with stakeholders

4.3

Recommendations are costed

4.4

Formal reports are produced in accordance with ADF policy and procedures and forwarded to appropriate authorities

5.

Implement corrective measures

5.1

Measures selected for implementation are feasible in terms of practicality and costing

5.2

Measures are implemented

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.

Occurrences include:

Aircraft accidents

Aircraft incidents

Maintenance incidents

The investigation can be conducted by any or all of:

Visual observation

Interviews

Review of statements

Technical investigation

Formal reports include:

Accident and incident reports

Safety reports

Defect reports

Investigation reports

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
Authorities are notified of the occurrence in accordance with ADF policy and procedures 
Specialist advice is provided relevant to the occurrence 
The investigation is planned in accordance with ADF and statutory requirements 
Evidence of personnel involved in the occurrence is documented 
Witnesses are interviewed and information is documented 
Evidence associated with the occurrence is collated 
Information is analysed in accordance with the established objectives of the investigation 
Options for action are generated which are consistent with ADF and/or statutory requirements and lead to recommendations that reduce future risk 
Criteria are specified to enable objective evaluation of the options to be undertaken 
All evidence is reviewed and satisfactory engineering conclusions and recommendations are made 
Conclusions are reviewed with stakeholders 
Recommendations are costed 
Formal reports are produced in accordance with ADF policy and procedures and forwarded to appropriate authorities 
Measures selected for implementation are feasible in terms of practicality and costing 
Measures are implemented 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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