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

MEA417A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Apply specialty coatings to aircraft

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency MEA417A - Apply specialty coatings to aircraft
Description This Unit covers the competencies required to apply a range of specialty coatings to aircraft. No licensing requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication, but compliance with legislation and regulations governing handling and disposal of hazardous materials is included in the Unit.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit requires application of skills and knowledge relating to the preparation and application of a range of specialty coatings to aircraft using application methods applicable to the specific coating material.Applications include fixed and rotary wing aircraft and 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 maintenance MEA103B Plan and organise aviation maintenance work activity MEA105B Apply quality standards applicable to aviation maintenance processes MEA107B Interpret and use aviation maintenance industry manuals and specifications MEA108B Complete aviation maintenance industry documentation MEA109B Perform basic hand skills, standard trade practices and fundamentals in aviation maintenance
Competency Field Aviation maintenance
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: Determine specialty coating requirements
  • Specialty coating requirements are identified from maintenance documentation and enterprise procedures.
  • Enterprise procedures and maintenance publications are used to identify materials and tools to be used for specialty coating application.
  • Aircraft or component identification is matched with relevant maintenance documentation.
       
Element: Prepare surface for coating application
  • OH&S requirements are identified and complied with and personal protective equipment (PPE) is checked for correct fit and function.
  • Materials and equipment required for specialty coating application are assembled.
  • Surfaces are cleaned and degreased in accordance with enterprise procedures.
  • Final finishing of surfaces is performed in accordance with enterprise procedures and/or process specifications.
  • Reject parts and surfaces are identified, recorded and reported in accordance with standard enterprise procedures.
  • Masking is applied to relevant areas.
       
Element: Prepare and apply coating
  • The required coating is prepared in accordance with manufacturer's specifications and directions.
  • Coating mix is inspected in accordance with enterprise procedures and/or process specifications.
  • Coating is applied to the required surfaces in accordance with enterprise procedures and/or process specifications.
  • Coating is inspected for coating thickness and quality compliance with enterprise procedures and/or process specifications.
  • Defects in the coating are identified and rectified as required.
  • Masking materials are removed and final cleaning of surfaces is performed.
  • Documentation is completed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures.
       
Element: Clean up work area and maintain equipment
  • Waste material is removed and disposed of or stored in accordance with legislative, regulatory and enterprise procedures.
  • Equipment is cleaned in accordance with enterprise procedures or manufacturer's instructions.
  • Equipment is checked for serviceability and unserviceable items are dealt with in accordance with enterprise procedures.
  • Tools are cleaned and maintained in accordance with enterprise procedures.
  • Work area is cleaned and inspected for serviceable condition.
       


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 correctly apply a range of aerospace specialty coatings to aircraft surfaces in accordance with specified procedures and drawings while using the correct PPE and observing all relevant safety precautions and environmental protection processes.

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 specialty coating application tasks associated with aircraft. It is essential that cleanliness requirements and safety precautions, including the correct use of PPE, and application of environmental protection procedures are fully observed, understood and complied with. Ability to interpret drawing and specification requirements and application procedures and apply them in practice is critical.

Evidence of transferability of skills and knowledge related to the application of a range of specialty coatings is essential. This is to be demonstrated through application of various types of specialty coating as listed in the Range Statement across a range of aircraft applications. 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 a minimum of two types of specialty coating on at least three application tasks. This shall be established via the records in the Log of Industrial Experience and Achievement or, where appropriate, an equivalent Industry .

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Competency should be assessed in the workplace or simulated workplace using materials, tools and equipment specified in the maintenance manuals and applicable procedures. It is also expected that general and special purpose tools and ground support equipment would be used where appropriate.

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

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Required skills

Look for evidence that confirms skills in:

application of OH&S procedures relating to specialty coating application, including the selection and correct use of PPE

use of procedures, process specification and manufacturer's data to identify coating preparation and application requirements

selection and application of masking materials

selection and use of correct specialty coating

use of Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)

selection and use of applicable coating application methods

cleaning and preparation of surfaces for coating application

correct disposal of waste materials

cleaning and maintenance of equipment and tools

Required knowledge

Look for evidence that confirms knowledge of:

relevant enterprise procedures and maintenance publications

OH&S procedures relating to the application of specialty aerospace coatings including PPE

relevant data from manufacturers of specialty coatings

how to obtain MSDS

criticality of areas of aircraft structure with regard to coating application

cleaning processes and chemicals used to prepare surfaces for coating application

coating application methods

masking materials

environmental legislation and regulations relating to the storage, use and disposal of hazardous materials

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

Procedures and requirements

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

Specialty coatings

Specialty coatings may include:

specialised inner layer coatings

engine coatings

leading edge coatings

radome coatings

waterborne heatproof paints

walkway compounds

fuel tank coatings

heatproof coatings

electrical conductive coatings

OH&S requirements

OH&S requirements are identified from relevant:

State/Territory/Commonwealth OH&S legislation, regulations and codes

procedures manual

safety manual

work instructions

maintenance organisation manual

MSDS

Defence regulations and instructions

standing instructions

Materials and equipment

Materials and equipment may include:

chemicals

cleaning materials

specialty coating material

various spray guns

brush

roller

trowel

PPE

baking oven

heat lamps

electrical test equipment

wet film thickness gauges

Defects in the coating

Defects in the coating may include:

sags

runs

delamination

imperfections

dry spray

contamination

over-spray

egress

Legislative, regulatory and enterprise procedures

Legislative, regulatory and enterprise procedures may include:

State/Territory/Commonwealth environmental legislation, regulations and codes for the storage and disposal of hazardous and toxic materials

MSDS

maintenance organisation manual

procedures manual

work instructions

relevant Defence regulations and instructions

standing instructions

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
Specialty coating requirements are identified from maintenance documentation and enterprise procedures. 
Enterprise procedures and maintenance publications are used to identify materials and tools to be used for specialty coating application. 
Aircraft or component identification is matched with relevant maintenance documentation. 
OH&S requirements are identified and complied with and personal protective equipment (PPE) is checked for correct fit and function. 
Materials and equipment required for specialty coating application are assembled. 
Surfaces are cleaned and degreased in accordance with enterprise procedures. 
Final finishing of surfaces is performed in accordance with enterprise procedures and/or process specifications. 
Reject parts and surfaces are identified, recorded and reported in accordance with standard enterprise procedures. 
Masking is applied to relevant areas. 
The required coating is prepared in accordance with manufacturer's specifications and directions. 
Coating mix is inspected in accordance with enterprise procedures and/or process specifications. 
Coating is applied to the required surfaces in accordance with enterprise procedures and/or process specifications. 
Coating is inspected for coating thickness and quality compliance with enterprise procedures and/or process specifications. 
Defects in the coating are identified and rectified as required. 
Masking materials are removed and final cleaning of surfaces is performed. 
Documentation is completed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures. 
Waste material is removed and disposed of or stored in accordance with legislative, regulatory and enterprise procedures. 
Equipment is cleaned in accordance with enterprise procedures or manufacturer's instructions. 
Equipment is checked for serviceability and unserviceable items are dealt with in accordance with enterprise procedures. 
Tools are cleaned and maintained in accordance with enterprise procedures. 
Work area is cleaned and inspected for serviceable condition. 

Forms

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