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

MEA509A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Manufacture, repair and alter aircraft related fabric components

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Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency MEA509A - Manufacture, repair and alter aircraft related fabric components
Description This unit of competency is part of the Aeroskills Life Support and Furnishing Certificate III and IV training pathways. It covers the competencies required to manufacture, repair and alter aircraft and support equipment fabric components. This unit is used in workplaces that operate under the airworthiness regulatory systems of the ADF and CASA.This unit is equivalent to PUADEFLS009B Manufacture, repair and alter aircraft-related fabric components.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit requires application of skills and knowledge relating to the manufacture, repair and alteration of aircraft and support equipment fabric components. Manufacture and alteration may be to existing designs or may also involve design. Repair may involve sewing and/or the use of adhesives.The unit applies to a range of aircraft environmental protection sets, aircraft life support equipment components, aircraft soft furnishings and associated trimming, aircrew personal fit and associated life support equipment, and to ground support equipment covers.
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 maintenanceMEA511A Operate and maintain sewing and overlocking machinesLMFSF2002B Machine sew materials MEA118A Conduct self in the aviation maintenance environment
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: Manufacture a fabric component
  • Technical instructions are identified and interpreted to ensure compliance in accordance with standard procedures
  • Detailed working plan is produced in accordance with standard procedures
  • Fabric component is assembled and fittings are attached in accordance with standard procedures
  • Aircraft related fabric components are presented for inspection by supervisor in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
  • Relevant documentation is completed and processed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
       
Element: Repair a fabric component
  • Technical instructions are identified and interpreted to ensure faults are corrected in accordance with standard procedures
  • Fabric component is repaired in accordance with standard procedures
  • Repaired components are presented for inspection by supervisor in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
  • Relevant documentation is completed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
       
Element: Alter a fabric component to meet customer requirements
  • Customer is consulted to establish the requirements to alter the fabric component and to ensure defined outcomes are met
  • Identified alterations beyond own authority to alter are reported to supervisor
  • A detailed working plan is produced, where necessary, in accordance with standard procedures
  • Altered fabric components are presented for inspection by supervisor in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
  • Relevant documentation is completed in accordance with standard enterprise 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 manufacture, repair and alter aircraft-related fabric components while observing 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 aircraft life support equipment maintenance activities. It is essential that fabric component manufacture, repair and alteration procedures and safety precautions are fully observed, understood and complied with. Ability to interpret fabric component requirements and apply them in practice is critical.

Evidence of transferability of skills and knowledge related to fabric component manufacture, repair and alteration is essential. This is to be demonstrated through demonstration of the ability to perform appropriate manufacturing, repair and alteration tasks that are within the bounds of the individual's authority. 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 the following tasks:

recognising the limits of own authority

correctly manufacture three (3) fabric components from technical instructions using machine sewing and at least one (1) other assembly method (hand sew, press fit, adhere or staple)

recognising at least three (3) faults and identifying limits of repair for the fabric components

altering a fabric component to meet customer requirements.

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 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

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:

applying OHS practices relating to fabric component manufacture, repair and alteration, including the selection and correct use of PPE, where applicable

handling, storing and organising transport of equipment

using MSDS

using maintenance publications, drawings and documentation relating to fabric component manufacture, repair and alterations

applying basic sewing techniques associated with the manufacture, repair and alteration of aircraft fabric components

using hand sewing techniques

using basic drawing tools

calculating dimensions and allowable dimension variations

completing measurements and estimating fabric requirements and other material requirements

using pre-checking and inspection techniques to anticipate cutting problems and avoid reworking and wastage

using relevant hand and power tools

using the limited workplace technology related to cutting, including tools, equipment, calculators and measuring devices

cleaning and maintaining equipment and tools

Required knowledge

Look for evidence that confirms knowledge of:

relevant regulations, standards, enterprise procedures and maintenance publications

OHS procedures relating to fabric component manufacture, repair and alteration, including the selection and use of PPE

how to obtain MSDS

basic sewing techniques using AS 2860-1986 Textiles – stitch types – classification and terminology

construction principles of fabric components

cutting equipment and techniques

design features of finished items

fabric types, common faults and inspection procedures

textiles - stitch types - classification and terminology

impact of cutting on fabrics

geometric drawing processes and techniques

reading and interpreting specifications

types of corrosion and contamination that may affect aircraft fabric components

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

Fabric components

Fabric components may include:

aircraft environmental protection sets and warning devices

aircraft life support equipment components

aircraft soft furnishings and associated trimming

aircrew personal fit and associated life support equipment

ground support equipment covers

Technical instructions

Technical instructions may include:

aircraft operational requirements

job orders

manufacturers' specifications

maintenance manuals

modification instructions

technical drawings

Standard procedures

Standard procedures may be found in any or all of:

state/territory/Commonwealth OHS legislation, regulations and codes

Australian Standards

equipment manufacturers' specifications and procedures

industry practices

safety manual

maintenance schedules

work instructions

maintenance organisation manual

MSDS

Defence regulations and instructions

CASR and advisory material

standing instructions

Detailed working plan

Detailed working plan may include:

cutting plan

expected time of completion

manpower requirements

method and sequence of assembly

resource requirements (material, fittings, tools and ground support equipment)

technical sketch (working drawing)

Assembly of fabric components and attachment of fittings

Assembly of fabric components and attachment of fittings may include:

adhering

hand sewing

machine sewing

press fitting

stapling

Faults

Faults may include:

broken stitching

broken zippers

contamination

corrosion of metal parts

damaged fittings

excessive wear

incorrect manufacture

tears in fabric

ultraviolet degradation

Customers

Customers may include:

aircraft configuration authorities

aircrew

engineering maintenance managers

supervisors

Defined outcomes

Defined outcomes may include:

affect on fit of fabric components

affect on performance of altered fabric components

availability of resources

expected time of completion

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
Technical instructions are identified and interpreted to ensure compliance in accordance with standard procedures 
Detailed working plan is produced in accordance with standard procedures 
Fabric component is assembled and fittings are attached in accordance with standard procedures 
Aircraft related fabric components are presented for inspection by supervisor in accordance with standard enterprise procedures 
Relevant documentation is completed and processed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures 
Technical instructions are identified and interpreted to ensure faults are corrected in accordance with standard procedures 
Fabric component is repaired in accordance with standard procedures 
Repaired components are presented for inspection by supervisor in accordance with standard enterprise procedures 
Relevant documentation is completed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures 
Customer is consulted to establish the requirements to alter the fabric component and to ensure defined outcomes are met 
Identified alterations beyond own authority to alter are reported to supervisor 
A detailed working plan is produced, where necessary, in accordance with standard procedures 
Altered fabric components are presented for inspection by supervisor in accordance with standard enterprise procedures 
Relevant documentation is completed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures 

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