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

MEA604 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft stores management systems and components

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency MEA604 - Inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft stores management systems and components
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency applies to members of the Australian Defence Force (ADF) who are required to apply explosive ordnance safety and handling procedures, hand skills and the use of maintenance documentation/publications in the inspection, testing and troubleshooting of stores management systems (SMS) and components.The unit applies to all aircraft with stores management systems.The unit is part of the Armament Certificate IV training pathway. This unit is used in workplaces that operate under the airworthiness regulatory systems of the ADF.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

Competency should be assessed on aircraft and/or simulator 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.

The unit may be assessed independently or in conjunction with unit MEA605 Inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft stores suspension systems and components.

Evidence of transferability of skills and knowledge related to SMS and system component inspection, testing and troubleshooting is essential. This is to be established through demonstration of the ability to:

render the system safe

perform relevant inspections and tests

troubleshoot faults and perform appropriate rectification action.

The work plan should take account of applicable safety and quality requirements in accordance with the industry and regulatory standards.

The following conditions of assessment represent the requirements of the ADF and must be rigorously observed.

A person cannot be assessed as competent until it can be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the workplace assessor that the relevant elements and performance criteria of the unit of competency are being achieved under routine supervision on a range of inspection, testing and troubleshooting tasks involving the following SMS components:

mission computer

armament computer

encoder/decoder

control unit

HUD

MFD.

This shall be established via the records in the Log of Industrial Experience and Achievement or, where appropriate, an equivalent Industry Evidence Guide (for details refer to the Companion Volume Assessment Guidelines).

In addition to evidence provided in the Log of Industrial Experience assessment methods may include questioning and observation in operational or simulated environments.

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 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: Prepare to inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft SMS and components
  • The task is verified from applicable documentation
  • Aircraft safety devices are checked in accordance with relevant technical publications and manuals
  • Correct SMS component is visually identified for inspection, testing and troubleshooting
  • Appropriate tools and ground support equipment are selected in accordance with the task
       
Element: Inspect SMS component
  • Firing devices are checked and removed if fitted
  • SMS component is inspected in accordance with technical publications and manuals while observing all relevant work health and safety (WHS) requirements, including the use of material safety data sheets (MSDS) and items of personal protective equipment (PPE)
  • Aircraft is prepared for testing and troubleshooting of SMS component in accordance with technical publications and manuals
       
Element: Test and troubleshoot SMS component
  • SMS component is functionally tested in accordance with applicable technical publications and manuals for evidence of serviceability or malfunction
  • SMS component faults are identified in accordance with technical publications and manuals
  • Specialist advice is obtained when required to assist with the troubleshooting process
  • Corrective action is taken in accordance with technical publications and manuals while observing all relevant WHS requirements, including the use of MSDS and items of PPE
       
Element: Complete and process documentation
  • Applicable documentation is completed for SMS component inspection, testing and troubleshooting
  • Completed documentation is forwarded to Maintenance Control Section (MCS)
       


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.

Prepare to inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft SMS and components

1.1

The task is verified from applicable documentation

1.2

Aircraft safety devices are checked in accordance with relevant technical publications and manuals

1.3

Correct SMS component is visually identified for inspection, testing and troubleshooting

1.4

Appropriate tools and ground support equipment are selected in accordance with the task

2.

Inspect SMS component

2.1

Firing devices are checked and removed if fitted

2.2

SMS component is inspected in accordance with technical publications and manuals while observing all relevant work health and safety (WHS) requirements, including the use of material safety data sheets (MSDS) and items of personal protective equipment (PPE)

2.3

Aircraft is prepared for testing and troubleshooting of SMS component in accordance with technical publications and manuals

3.

Test and troubleshoot SMS component

3.1

SMS component is functionally tested in accordance with applicable technical publications and manuals for evidence of serviceability or malfunction

3.2

SMS component faults are identified in accordance with technical publications and manuals

3.3

Specialist advice is obtained when required to assist with the troubleshooting process

3.4

Corrective action is taken in accordance with technical publications and manuals while observing all relevant WHS requirements, including the use of MSDS and items of PPE

4.

Complete and process documentation

4.1

Applicable documentation is completed for SMS component inspection, testing and troubleshooting

4.2

Completed documentation is forwarded to Maintenance Control Section (MCS)

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, and must include:

applying all safety procedures relating to aircraft SMS

applying hand skills and use of applicable maintenance manuals in removal and installation of SMS components

using ground support equipment and test equipment

applying logic processes, taking and interpreting measurements, using test equipment and appropriate documentation and manuals to isolate SMS malfunctions

performing system functional tests and checks to isolate system faults and assess post-maintenance serviceability

explosive ordnance handling

manual handling of SMS components.

The underlying skills inherent in this unit should be transferable across a range of aircraft SMS and system component inspection, testing and troubleshooting activities. It is essential that assessment confirms the ability to comply with organisational safety requirements and appropriate legislative and regulatory requirements while maintaining SMS systems. The ability to work safely within an explosive ordnance environment, conduct applicable tests and maintain relevant documentation is critical, including checking specifically for:

failure to check aircraft safety devices are installed

failure to ensure firing devices checked and removed if fitted

commencing task prior to initiating documentation

failure to comply with relevant WHS procedures and policies.

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:

the aircraft operating and maintenance environment

aircraft SMS and interfaces with other aircraft systems

WHS procedures and policies

SMS and component test procedures

explosive ordnance safety and handling procedures

technical publications and manuals

hardware and component attachment methods

technical documentation procedures.

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.

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1.

Prepare to inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft SMS and components

1.1

The task is verified from applicable documentation

1.2

Aircraft safety devices are checked in accordance with relevant technical publications and manuals

1.3

Correct SMS component is visually identified for inspection, testing and troubleshooting

1.4

Appropriate tools and ground support equipment are selected in accordance with the task

2.

Inspect SMS component

2.1

Firing devices are checked and removed if fitted

2.2

SMS component is inspected in accordance with technical publications and manuals while observing all relevant work health and safety (WHS) requirements, including the use of material safety data sheets (MSDS) and items of personal protective equipment (PPE)

2.3

Aircraft is prepared for testing and troubleshooting of SMS component in accordance with technical publications and manuals

3.

Test and troubleshoot SMS component

3.1

SMS component is functionally tested in accordance with applicable technical publications and manuals for evidence of serviceability or malfunction

3.2

SMS component faults are identified in accordance with technical publications and manuals

3.3

Specialist advice is obtained when required to assist with the troubleshooting process

3.4

Corrective action is taken in accordance with technical publications and manuals while observing all relevant WHS requirements, including the use of MSDS and items of PPE

4.

Complete and process documentation

4.1

Applicable documentation is completed for SMS component inspection, testing and troubleshooting

4.2

Completed documentation is forwarded to Maintenance Control Section (MCS)

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.

Task verification includes:

Maintenance restrictions

Aircraft tail number

Aircraft entered as unserviceable

Nil stores fitted

Documentation includes:

EE500

CAMM2 documents

SMS documentation

Safety devices include:

Earth lead

Aircraft safety pins

Aircraft switches

Technical publications and manuals include:

Aircraft publications

Maintenance instruction manuals and process specifications

Servicing or service bulletins or structural repair manuals

Illustrated parts catalogues, aircraft wiring manuals or drawings

Tooling, equipment or manufacturer's manuals

Standard practices

Enterprise aviation regulations and publications

SMS components include:

Mission computer

Armament computer

Encoder/decoder

Control unit

Head-up display (HUD)

Multifunction display (MFD)

Firing devices include:

Stores release cartridges

Chaff and flares

Gun system

Missiles

Loaded stores

Checking includes:

Visually

Physically

Aircraft preparation includes:

Panels opened

Ground support equipment and test equipment connected

Specialist advice is obtained from:

Subject matter experts

Manufacturers

Systems program office

Corrective action includes:

Repair

Component replacement

Applicable documentation includes:

Aircraft documentation

SMS component documentation

Procedures and requirements include:

Industry standard procedures specified by manufacturers, regulatory authorities or the enterprise

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
The task is verified from applicable documentation 
Aircraft safety devices are checked in accordance with relevant technical publications and manuals 
Correct SMS component is visually identified for inspection, testing and troubleshooting 
Appropriate tools and ground support equipment are selected in accordance with the task 
Firing devices are checked and removed if fitted 
SMS component is inspected in accordance with technical publications and manuals while observing all relevant work health and safety (WHS) requirements, including the use of material safety data sheets (MSDS) and items of personal protective equipment (PPE) 
Aircraft is prepared for testing and troubleshooting of SMS component in accordance with technical publications and manuals 
SMS component is functionally tested in accordance with applicable technical publications and manuals for evidence of serviceability or malfunction 
SMS component faults are identified in accordance with technical publications and manuals 
Specialist advice is obtained when required to assist with the troubleshooting process 
Corrective action is taken in accordance with technical publications and manuals while observing all relevant WHS requirements, including the use of MSDS and items of PPE 
Applicable documentation is completed for SMS component inspection, testing and troubleshooting 
Completed documentation is forwarded to Maintenance Control Section (MCS) 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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