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

MEA130A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Manage deployed_detached aviation maintenance activities

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency MEA130A - Manage deployed_detached aviation maintenance activities
Description This unit of competency is part of Advanced Diploma training pathways. It covers the competencies required for planning, implementing and evaluating deployed/detached aviation maintenance activities in the ADF airworthiness regulatory environment.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit requires application of competencies required to plan deployed aircraft maintenance, provide support to deployed maintenance personnel and monitor and evaluate their activities within the ADF airworthiness jurisdiction.Applications include the deployment and detachment away from home base of aircraft that are to be supported by a deployed maintenance team.
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 aircraft detachment maintenance activities
  • Deployment/detachment objectives are ascertained
  • Resource requirements are identified, obtained and allocated
  • Maintenance personnel qualifications and authorisations are validated
  • Liaison with detachment locality authorities is established
  • Detachment activities are scheduled
       
Element: Prepare maintenance plan
  • Maintenance plan incorporates short and long-term goals in line with flight/squadron objectives and priorities
  • Maintenance plan conforms to airworthiness regulations, ADF policies and procedures
  • Realistic and relevant work objectives are developed
  • The maintenance plan reflects the resources available
       
Element: Detach aircraft
  • Pre-detachment inspections are performed and deficiencies are reported in accordance with ADF policy and procedures
  • Personnel briefings are provided
  • Aircraft and equipment are despatched
       
Element: Exercise limited engineering authority
  • Maintenance interval extension requests are submitted, as required
  • Carried forward unserviceabilities are authorised
       
Element: Provide technical airworthiness/engineering advice
  • Technical advice relating to maintenance and to design of modifications and repairs to aircraft structure/systems is provided to higher authorities
       
Element: Monitor and evaluate maintenance activities
  • Maintenance outcomes are assessed against the maintenance plan goals and objectives
  • Deviations/problems are identified, analysed and appropriate responses are initiated
  • Maintenance outcomes are recorded and reported in accordance with ADF 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.

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 deployed aircraft maintenance, set up the maintenance detachment and provide limited control and oversight of maintenance activities.

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:

planning

communication

problem solving

liaison

management

Required knowledge

Look for evidence that confirms knowledge of:

airworthiness regulations

relevant instructions

aircraft maintenance documentation

maintenance report compilation

modifications and deviations

defects and safety reports

OHS, 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

individual or team-related activities

Deployment/detachment

Deployment/detachment may be to:

military airfields within Australia or overseas

civilian airfields within Australia or overseas

unprepared areas of operations within Australia and overseas

Resource requirements

Resource requirements may include:

personnel

spare parts/fly-away kits

ground support equipment

facilities

vehicles

finance

Maintenance personnel qualifications and authorisations

Maintenance personnel qualifications and authorisations may include:

duty statements

job descriptions

maintenance personnel authorisation workbooks

Detachment locality authorities

Detachment locality authorities may include:

military command

location facilities personnel

civilian authorities

other detached units or organisations

Airworthiness regulations, ADF policies and procedures

Airworthiness regulations, ADF policies and procedures may include:

aircraft maintenance regulations

safety manuals

OHS legislation

defence instructions

standing instructions

local instructions

specific aircraft/equipment maintenance manuals

servicing schedules

Pre-detachment inspections

Pre-detachment inspections may include:

facilities/accommodation

fuel

technical facilities

site survey

spare parts

fire fighting equipment

personal protective equipment

Higher authorities

Higher authorities may include:

authorised maintenance organisations

authorised engineering organisations

Director General Technical Airworthiness

senior commanders

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
Deployment/detachment objectives are ascertained 
Resource requirements are identified, obtained and allocated 
Maintenance personnel qualifications and authorisations are validated 
Liaison with detachment locality authorities is established 
Detachment activities are scheduled 
Maintenance plan incorporates short and long-term goals in line with flight/squadron objectives and priorities 
Maintenance plan conforms to airworthiness regulations, ADF policies and procedures 
Realistic and relevant work objectives are developed 
The maintenance plan reflects the resources available 
Pre-detachment inspections are performed and deficiencies are reported in accordance with ADF policy and procedures 
Personnel briefings are provided 
Aircraft and equipment are despatched 
Maintenance interval extension requests are submitted, as required 
Carried forward unserviceabilities are authorised 
Technical advice relating to maintenance and to design of modifications and repairs to aircraft structure/systems is provided to higher authorities 
Maintenance outcomes are assessed against the maintenance plan goals and objectives 
Deviations/problems are identified, analysed and appropriate responses are initiated 
Maintenance outcomes are recorded and reported in accordance with ADF policy and procedures 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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