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

MEA142B Mapping and Delivery Guide
Manage self in the aviation maintenance environment

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency MEA142B - Manage self in the aviation maintenance environment
Description This unit of competency is part of the Aeroskills Diploma and Advanced Diploma training pathways. It covers the competencies required to perform work ethically and efficiently in complying with legislative and regulatory requirements while managing the maintenance of aircraft and aircraft systems. The unit is used in workplaces that operate under the airworthiness regulatory systems of the ADF and CASA.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit requires application of competencies relating to self-management and skills/professional development relating to aviation management.Applications include all aspects of aircraft maintenance, aeronautical product maintenance and other related ILS activities.
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: Manage self
  • Responsibility for own workload is assessed, prioritised and accepted
  • Work is undertaken autonomously to complete tasks/roles in a timely manner and in accordance with organisational and/or legislative and regulatory standards
  • Independence and initiative are demonstrated in identifying and solving problems
  • Initiative is exercised in liaison with colleagues in identifying and analysing alternative approaches to managing workplace issues and problems
  • Own performance is evaluated and monitored and confidence is built in own capability, ideas and vision
  • Performance feedback from others is used to improve work performance
  • Organisational structure, career paths and eligibility criteria are identified
  • Awareness is maintained of the effects of fatigue, drugs and alcohol on performance
       
Element: Work effectively with others
  • Effective communication is applied when dealing with others
  • Others are dealt with ethically and principles of diversity applied
  • Judgement and discretion are used as is appropriate to the situation
  • The trust and confidence of others is developed and maintained at all levels of the organisation
  • Others are mentored in specific areas of aviation maintenance and maintenance management and performance feedback is provided
  • Advantages, disadvantages and consequences of ideas are identified and considered
  • An awareness of the possibility of fraudulent behaviour is maintained
       
Element: Comply with requirements
  • Applicable contractual, legislative, regulatory and organisational requirements are complied with
  • Work requirements are surveyed and quotes are provided
  • Organisation and customer needs are surveyed and assessed
       
Element: Manage work priorities and resources
  • Competing demands to achieve objectives and meet requirements for deliverables are prioritised
  • Work plans, programs and budgets are prepared, monitored and reviewed
  • Resource use to achieve objectives is planned
  • The nature, extent and impact of any issues or changes relating to work priorities and resource allocation are identified
       
Element: Facilitate and capitalise on change and innovation
  • Change is introduced by working closely with others
  • Opportunities for product and service enhancement and options for achieving the desired result are identified
       
Element: Contribute to development of own skills and professional capability
  • Competency standards relevant to current employment and career path through managing own skills development are interpreted and applied
  • Problem solving skills are reviewed for further development
  • Own personal knowledge and skills are assessed and learning opportunities are accessed as required to fill gaps and enhance skills
  • New ideas and techniques are accepted and time and effort invested in learning new skills
  • Performance feedback is used to identify and develop ways to improve competence
       


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 demonstrate initiative and effectively manage their own workload and professional development while engaged in the management of aviation maintenance and/or related ILS 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.

Competency in this unit underpins competency in other aspects of the workplace role of employees with managerial responsibilities in aviation maintenance and related ILS activities. It may be appropriate to assess parts of this unit in conjunction with units relating to the performance of such aspects of the role.

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:

oral communication

written communication

applying principles of equity and diversity

managing own work performance

managing and interfacing with others

applying legislation, regulations and organisational policies and procedures relevant to role and workplace

managing own professional development

Required knowledge

Look for evidence that confirms knowledge of:

OHS legislation at Commonwealth and state/territory levels

human factors

equal opportunity legislation

privacy legislation

freedom of information legislation

equity guidelines

diversity principles

detection of fraud

Australian Quality Training Framework (AQTF) and relevant Training Packages

leadership principles

management principles and techniques

regulations, policies, instructions and guidelines relevant to the organisation and role

problem solving principles

constant improvement principles and procedures

change management

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

Tasks/roles

Tasks/roles may include:

self-directed application of knowledge and skills in performing tasks related to maintenance management and/or related ILS activities

Organisational and/or legislative and regulatory standards

Organisational and/or legislative and regulatory standards may include:

equal employment opportunity legislation

Commonwealth and state/territory OHS legislation

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

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

maintenance organisation expositions

continuing airworthiness management organisation expositions

procedures manuals

position descriptions

quality manuals

safety manuals

work instructions

relevant overseas regulations, such as Federal Aviation Regulations or Joint Aviation Regulations

AAP 7001.053Technical Airworthiness Maintenance Manual

defence regulations and instructions

Australian air publications

standing instructions

maintenance management plans

duty statements

Communication

Communication may be by way of:

oral communication, including briefings and presentations

written communication, including email

Quotations

Quotations may include any or all of:

man-hours

time requirements

spares, materials and consumables

resources, such as facilities, support equipment and tooling

price

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
Responsibility for own workload is assessed, prioritised and accepted 
Work is undertaken autonomously to complete tasks/roles in a timely manner and in accordance with organisational and/or legislative and regulatory standards 
Independence and initiative are demonstrated in identifying and solving problems 
Initiative is exercised in liaison with colleagues in identifying and analysing alternative approaches to managing workplace issues and problems 
Own performance is evaluated and monitored and confidence is built in own capability, ideas and vision 
Performance feedback from others is used to improve work performance 
Organisational structure, career paths and eligibility criteria are identified 
Awareness is maintained of the effects of fatigue, drugs and alcohol on performance 
Effective communication is applied when dealing with others 
Others are dealt with ethically and principles of diversity applied 
Judgement and discretion are used as is appropriate to the situation 
The trust and confidence of others is developed and maintained at all levels of the organisation 
Others are mentored in specific areas of aviation maintenance and maintenance management and performance feedback is provided 
Advantages, disadvantages and consequences of ideas are identified and considered 
An awareness of the possibility of fraudulent behaviour is maintained 
Applicable contractual, legislative, regulatory and organisational requirements are complied with 
Work requirements are surveyed and quotes are provided 
Organisation and customer needs are surveyed and assessed 
Competing demands to achieve objectives and meet requirements for deliverables are prioritised 
Work plans, programs and budgets are prepared, monitored and reviewed 
Resource use to achieve objectives is planned 
The nature, extent and impact of any issues or changes relating to work priorities and resource allocation are identified 
Change is introduced by working closely with others 
Opportunities for product and service enhancement and options for achieving the desired result are identified 
Competency standards relevant to current employment and career path through managing own skills development are interpreted and applied 
Problem solving skills are reviewed for further development 
Own personal knowledge and skills are assessed and learning opportunities are accessed as required to fill gaps and enhance skills 
New ideas and techniques are accepted and time and effort invested in learning new skills 
Performance feedback is used to identify and develop ways to improve competence 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

MEA142B - Manage self in the aviation maintenance environment
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Assessment Record Sheet

MEA142B - Manage self in the aviation maintenance environment

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