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

MEA135 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Use computers in aviation maintenance-related integrated logistic support activities

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Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency MEA135 - Use computers in aviation maintenance-related integrated logistic support activities
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency requires application of skills and knowledge relating to the use of the internet, word processing, spreadsheets, databases and project planning software to perform tasks relating to integrated logistic support (ILS) activities associated with aviation maintenance, including aircraft technical records and compliance with regulatory requirements relating to the compilation and safeguarding of data during scheduled or unscheduled maintenance. 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 involving the use of computers in maintenance-related ILS activities.

The candidate must have access to all 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 Integrated logistic support
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: Use word processing software
  • Correspondence is drafted using word processing software
  • Reports, including tables, are drafted using word processing software
  • Instructions are drafted and amended using word processing software
       
Element: Use spreadsheets
  • Spreadsheets used within the enterprise are used to obtain data
  • Enterprise spreadsheets are updated through data input
  • A simple spreadsheet is developed for a typical ILS-related application
       
Element: Use databases
  • Databases used for maintenance-related ILS activities within the enterprise are used to obtain data
  • Databases are populated with data as required
       
Element: Use project-planning software
  • Project-planning software is used to plan a typical maintenance-related ILS task
  • Project-planning software is used to monitor the progress of a task
  • Data is entered into enterprise maintenance task management software and is used where applicable
       
Element: Use the internet
  • Regulatory information is obtained from applicable internet websites
  • Technical data is obtained from internet websites
       
Element: Maintain and store backup copies of data
  • Required media for backup copies of data is determined
  • Backup copies of data are made and are updated as required by regulatory requirements, and organisational policies and procedures
  • Backup copies of data are stored in accordance with regulatory requirements, and organisational policies 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.

Use word processing software

1.1

Correspondence is drafted using word processing software

1.2

Reports, including tables, are drafted using word processing software

1.3

Instructions are drafted and amended using word processing software

2.

Use spreadsheets

2.1

Spreadsheets used within the enterprise are used to obtain data

2.2

Enterprise spreadsheets are updated through data input

2.3

A simple spreadsheet is developed for a typical ILS-related application

3.

Use databases

3.1

Databases used for maintenance-related ILS activities within the enterprise are used to obtain data

3.2

Databases are populated with data as required

4.

Use project-planning software

4.1

Project-planning software is used to plan a typical maintenance-related ILS task

4.2

Project-planning software is used to monitor the progress of a task

4.3

Data is entered into enterprise maintenance task management software and is used where applicable

5.

Use the internet

5.1

Regulatory information is obtained from applicable internet websites

5.2

Technical data is obtained from internet websites

6.

Maintain and store backup copies of data

6.1

Required media for backup copies of data is determined

6.2

Backup copies of data are made and are updated as required by regulatory requirements, and organisational policies and procedures

6.3

Backup copies of data are stored in accordance with regulatory requirements, and organisational policies 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, and must include:

use of word processing software

development and use of spreadsheets

populating and obtaining data from databases

use of project planning software

use of the internet to obtain regulatory and technical data.

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:

types of word processing software commonly used in the maintenance-related ILS environment

development and use of spreadsheets

database usage in the maintenance-related ILS environment

use of project planning software and the types of task management software used by maintenance organisations

internet websites relating to regulatory requirements, standards and specifications

use of internet search engines to obtain technical and commercial data

procedures for backing up and storing data.

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:

(add new lines for each of the assessment tasks)

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.

Use word processing software

1.1

Correspondence is drafted using word processing software

1.2

Reports, including tables, are drafted using word processing software

1.3

Instructions are drafted and amended using word processing software

2.

Use spreadsheets

2.1

Spreadsheets used within the enterprise are used to obtain data

2.2

Enterprise spreadsheets are updated through data input

2.3

A simple spreadsheet is developed for a typical ILS-related application

3.

Use databases

3.1

Databases used for maintenance-related ILS activities within the enterprise are used to obtain data

3.2

Databases are populated with data as required

4.

Use project-planning software

4.1

Project-planning software is used to plan a typical maintenance-related ILS task

4.2

Project-planning software is used to monitor the progress of a task

4.3

Data is entered into enterprise maintenance task management software and is used where applicable

5.

Use the internet

5.1

Regulatory information is obtained from applicable internet websites

5.2

Technical data is obtained from internet websites

6.

Maintain and store backup copies of data

6.1

Required media for backup copies of data is determined

6.2

Backup copies of data are made and are updated as required by regulatory requirements, and organisational policies and procedures

6.3

Backup copies of data are stored in accordance with regulatory requirements, and organisational policies 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.

ILS-related spreadsheet applications include:

Costing a maintenance task or proposed modification

Assessing the economic value of a proposed repair

Costing a training program for maintenance personnel

Management of items of aeronautical product both on and off aircraft

Management of life critical parts

Maintenance programs

Databases used for maintenance-related ILS activities include:

Life cycle costing data

Baselines for reliability, availability and maintainability

Life support analysis record data

Personnel task authorisations and training records

Management of items of aeronautical product both on and off aircraft

Management of life critical parts

Maintenance programs

Maintenance-related ILS tasks using project planning software include:

planning an aircraft maintenance task

planning a modification program

planning a maintenance personnel training program

Technical data includes:

Standards

Specifications

Vendor data on materials, piece parts and components

Engineering data

Required media for backup copies of data are specified in:

Regulations

Organisational policies and procedures

Contract requirements

Regulatory requirements, and organisational policies and procedures include:

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

Maintenance organisation expositions

Continuing airworthiness management organisation expositions

Aircraft maintenance programs

Quality manuals

Procedures manuals

Work instructions

AAP 7001.053 Technical Airworthiness Management Manual

Defence Regulations and instructions

Standing instructions

Maintenance management plan

Applicable overseas airworthiness regulations, such as Federal Aviation Regulations and European Aviation Safety Regulations

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
Correspondence is drafted using word processing software 
Reports, including tables, are drafted using word processing software 
Instructions are drafted and amended using word processing software 
Spreadsheets used within the enterprise are used to obtain data 
Enterprise spreadsheets are updated through data input 
A simple spreadsheet is developed for a typical ILS-related application 
Databases used for maintenance-related ILS activities within the enterprise are used to obtain data 
Databases are populated with data as required 
Project-planning software is used to plan a typical maintenance-related ILS task 
Project-planning software is used to monitor the progress of a task 
Data is entered into enterprise maintenance task management software and is used where applicable 
Regulatory information is obtained from applicable internet websites 
Technical data is obtained from internet websites 
Required media for backup copies of data is determined 
Backup copies of data are made and are updated as required by regulatory requirements, and organisational policies and procedures 
Backup copies of data are stored in accordance with regulatory requirements, and organisational policies and procedures 

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