DEFLS009B
Manufacture, repair and alter aircraft related fabric components

This unit covers the competency required to manufacture fabric components from existing patterns, designs or technical drawings.Existing fabric components can be repaired or designs can be altered to suit customer requirements.

Application

The application of this unit in the workplace - the environments, complexities and situations involved - will be written during Phase II of the Review of the PUA00 Public Safety Training Package.

This text will be useful for the purposes of job descriptions, recruitment advice or job analysis; where possible, it will not be too job specific to allow other industries to import it into other Training Packages, where feasible.


Prerequisites

Prerequisite Unit/s

LMTPRTF05C A Operate and maintain sewing machines

LMFSF2002A Machine sew materials


Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Manufacture a fabric component

1.1 Technical instructions are identified and interpreted to ensure compliance in accordance with standard procedures

1.2 Detailed working plan is produced in accordance with standard procedures

1.3 Fabric component is assembled and fittings are attached in accordance with standard procedures

1.4 Aircraft related fabric components are presented for inspection by supervisor and work is not progressed until supervisor has completed inspections in accordance with standard procedures

1.5 Relevant documentation is completed in accordance with standard procedures

2. Repair a fabric component

2.1 Technical instructions are identified and interpreted to ensure faults are corrected in accordance with standard procedures

2.2 Fabric component is repaired in accordance with standard procedures

2.3 Supervisor inspections are completed in accordance with standard procedures

2.4 Relevant documentation is completed in accordance with standard procedures

3. Alter a fabric component to meet customer requirements

3.1 Customer is consulted to establish the requirements to alter the fabric component and to ensure defined outcomes are met

3.2 Identified alterations beyond own authority to alter are reported to supervisor

3.3 If required, a detailed working plan is produced in accordance with standard procedures

3.4 Fabric components are presented for inspection by supervisor in accordance with standard procedures to ensure customer requirements are met

3.5 Relevant documentation is completed in accordance with standard procedures

Required Skills

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit.

Required Skills

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

calculate dimension and allowable dimension variations

handle, store and organise transport of equipment

information technology skills to access and input to documentation

interpret technical requirements

liaise with outside agencies relating to manufacture, repair and alteration activities

literacy skills for comprehending and interpreting documentation which may include:

aircraft documentation

maintenance documentation

survival and distress pyrotechnic documentation

maintenance and servicing schedules

flying schedules

technical publications

technical drawings

Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)

operate and maintain personal protective equipment

problem solving skills for a limited range of differing procedural circumstances

raise and complete maintenance documentation

read technical drawings

use basic drawing tools

use hand sewing techniques

use mathematical ideas and techniques to correctly complete measurements and estimate fabric requirements and other material requirements

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

use relevant hand and power tools

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

work with others and in a team by recognising dependencies and using cooperative approaches to optimise workflow and productivity

Required Knowledge

basic sewing techniques using AS 2860 1986

construction principles of fabric components

cutting equipment and techniques

different aviation trades and how they relate to each other

design features of the finished items

fabric types, common faults and inspection procedures

geometric drawing processes and techniques

impact of cutting on fabrics

industrial sewing machine operation

organisational and regulatory requirements relating to the design of aircraft and aircrew life support and associated equipment

organisational procedures relating to the design of fabric components and the construction of fabric components

quality systems and standards

reading and interpreting specifications

relevant OH&S regulations/requirements, equipment, material and personal safety requirements

relevant safety precautions

tool control procedures

use of maintenance documentation

textiles-stitch types-classification and terminology

types of corrosion and contamination that may affect aircraft fabric components

use of aviation industry documentation

Evidence Required

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

Assessment must confirm the ability to recognise limits of own authority; to correctly manufacture three fabric components from technical instructions using machine sewing and at least one other assembly method (hand sew, press fit, adhere or staple); to recognise a minimum of three faults and identify limits of repair for the fabric components; and to alter a fabric component to meet customer outcome.

Consistency in performance

Competency should be demonstrated over time with a range of assembly methods.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Context of assessment

Competency should be assessed in the workplace or in a simulated workplace environment.

Specific resources for assessment

Access to a sewing machine, hand tools, facilities and resources for manufacturing fabric components.


Range Statement

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 in the Performance Criteria is detailed below.

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 may include

Aircraft operational requirements

Job orders

Manufacturers' specifications

Maintenance manuals

Modification instructions

Technical drawings

Standard procedures may include

Australian Standards

Equipment manufacturers' specifications and procedures

Industry practices

Maintenance schedules

Occupational health and safety (OH&S) requirements

Organisational instructions/journals

Regulatory requirements

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 [GSE])

Technical sketch (working drawing)

Assembly of fabric components and attachment of fittings may include

Adhering

Hand sewing

Machine sewing

Press fitting

Stapling

Faults may include

Broken stitching

Broken zippers

Contamination

Corroded fittings

Damaged fittings

Excessive wear

Incorrect manufacture

Tears in fabric

Ultraviolet degradation

Customers may include

Aircraft configuration authorities

Aircrew

Engineering maintenance managers

Supervisors

Defined outcomes may include

Affect on fit of fabric component

Affect on performance of (altered) fabric component

Availability of resources

Expected time of completion


Sectors

Not applicable.


Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.


Licensing Information

Not applicable.