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

MEA327B Mapping and Delivery Guide
Fabricate and_or repair aircraft mechanical components or parts

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency MEA327B - Fabricate and_or repair aircraft mechanical components or parts
Description This unit of competency is part of the Mechanical Certificate IV (Aircraft Maintenance Stream) and Structures Certificate IV training pathways. It covers the competencies required to fabricate and repair a range of aircraft mechanical components and parts. This unit is used in workplaces that operate under the airworthiness regulatory systems of the ADF and CASA. Where a CASA licensing outcome is sought this unit forms part of the CASA requirement for the granting of the chosen B1 Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Licence under CASR Part 66, in accordance with the licensing provisions in Section 3, Assessment Guidelines.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit requires application of hand skills and the use of relevant maintenance manuals, drawings and specifications to fabricate and repair a range of aircraft mechanical components.Applications include fixed and rotary wing aircraft.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites MEA101B Interpret occupational health and safety practices in aviation maintenanceMEA103B Plan and organise aviation maintenance work activityMEA105C Apply quality standards applicable to aviation maintenance processesMEA107B Interpret and use aviation maintenance industry manuals and specificationsMEA108B Complete aviation maintenance industry documentationMEA109B Perform basic hand skills, standard trade practices and fundamentals in aviation maintenance 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: Fabricate mechanical components or parts
  • Specifications are interpreted to determine the dimensions and procedure for fabrication
  • Appropriate materials, tools, equipment and assembly or fabrication jigs are selected and prepared for the particular specification requirements
  • Components or parts are fabricated in accordance with required specifications
  • Test equipment and rigs are used, where applicable, to confirm serviceability of finished components
  • Fabricated components are tagged, sealed and packaged within specified procedures
  • Required maintenance documentation is completed and processed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
       
Element: Repair mechanical components or parts
  • Repair or replacement requirements are determined, following disassembly and assessment of component parts for serviceability, in accordance with the relevant maintenance documentation
  • Tagging and repair instructions are accurately specified for parts requiring specialist repair
  • Components are modified, as approved, by relevant manufacturers' bulletins or procedures
  • Mechanical component parts are assembled within specified tolerances and in accordance with the appropriate maintenance documents
  • Mechanical components are adjusted, as required, to operate within prescribed specifications
  • Repaired components are tagged, sealed and packaged in accordance with specified procedures
  • Required maintenance documentation is completed and processed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
       


Evidence Required

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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 apply hand skills and use relevant maintenance manuals, drawings and specifications to fabricate and repair mechanical components while applying all relevant safety precautions.

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

The underlying skills inherent in this unit should be transferable across a range of fabrication and repair applications associated with aircraft components. It is essential that the relevant procedures are interpreted and applied to ensure quality and safety standards are achieved.

Evidence of knowledge about the general aspects of material specification and selection, measurement and fabrication should be related to specific aircraft component fabrication applications. Evidence of transferability of skills and knowledge related to repair is essential. This may be demonstrated through application across a number of different aircraft components. Ability to assess component serviceability and interpret parts requirements will be necessary before undertaking any action. The work plan should take account of applicable safety and quality requirements in accordance with the industry and regulatory standards.

A person cannot be assessed as competent until it can be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the workplace assessor that the relevant elements of the unit of competency are being achieved under routine supervision on at least one item from each of Groups 1 to 4, as listed in the Range Statement. This shall be established via the records in the Log of Industrial Experience and Achievement or, where appropriate, an equivalent Industry Evidence Guide.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Competency should be assessed in the work environment or simulated work environment using tools and equipment specified in maintenance documentation. It is also expected that general and special purpose tools and test equipment found in most routine situations would be used where appropriate.

Method of assessment

Guidance information for assessment

Individuals being assessed who have already attained MEA328C Maintain and/or repair aircraft mechanical components or parts, will have fully met the criteria for Element 2. Log of Industrial Experience and Achievement records relating to MEA328C Maintain and/or repair aircraft mechanical components or parts, may be accepted as also meeting the evidence requirements for the Performance Criteria for this Element.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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Required skills

Look for evidence that confirms skills in:

applying relevant OHS procedures

using relevant maintenance documentation, specifications and aircraft/component manuals to:

recognise state of serviceability and repair requirements for the range of mechanical components listed in the Range Statement

fabricate components

identify requirements and complete repairs

test and/or adjust components as required

correctly tag, seal and package completed components

Required knowledge

Look for evidence that confirms knowledge of:

component operation

fabrication and repair procedures and processes

relevant maintenance manuals

relevant regulatory requirements and standard procedures

relevant OHS practices

how to obtain MSDS

use of PPE

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.

Note

Range statements listed below are numbered to facilitate specification of the assessment requirements included in the Evidence Guide

Applicable components

Components to be fabricate and/or repaired may include:

1. Hose assemblies

2. Pipes

3. Cables, pulleys, chains, sprockets and gear drives

4. Control rods, bellcranks and links

Repair

Repair comprises standard techniques for pipes and replacement of eye-ends, tubes or bearings for control rods/pulleys/sprockets and bushes or bearings for bellcranks and links

Application of this unit may relate to:

scheduled or unscheduled maintenance activities

individual or team-related activities

Procedures and requirements

Refer to industry standard procedures specified by manufacturers, regulatory authorities or the enterprise

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Specifications are interpreted to determine the dimensions and procedure for fabrication 
Appropriate materials, tools, equipment and assembly or fabrication jigs are selected and prepared for the particular specification requirements 
Components or parts are fabricated in accordance with required specifications 
Test equipment and rigs are used, where applicable, to confirm serviceability of finished components 
Fabricated components are tagged, sealed and packaged within specified procedures 
Required maintenance documentation is completed and processed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures 
Repair or replacement requirements are determined, following disassembly and assessment of component parts for serviceability, in accordance with the relevant maintenance documentation 
Tagging and repair instructions are accurately specified for parts requiring specialist repair 
Components are modified, as approved, by relevant manufacturers' bulletins or procedures 
Mechanical component parts are assembled within specified tolerances and in accordance with the appropriate maintenance documents 
Mechanical components are adjusted, as required, to operate within prescribed specifications 
Repaired components are tagged, sealed and packaged in accordance with specified procedures 
Required maintenance documentation is completed and processed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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