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Evidence Guide: MEA137A - Write aviation technical publications

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Tips for gathering evidence to demonstrate your skills

The important thing to remember when gathering evidence is that the more evidence the better - that is, the more evidence you gather to demonstrate your skills, the more confident an assessor can be that you have learned the skills not just at one point in time, but are continuing to apply and develop those skills (as opposed to just learning for the test!). Furthermore, one piece of evidence that you collect will not usualy demonstrate all the required criteria for a unit of competency, whereas multiple overlapping pieces of evidence will usually do the trick!

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MEA137A - Write aviation technical publications

What evidence can you provide to prove your understanding of each of the following citeria?

Research data

  1. The required medium, style and layout are determined
  2. Relevant data is obtained or accessed
  3. Potential problems are identified and relevant experts are identified and consulted
  4. . Problem resolution strategies are determined
The required medium, style and layout are determined

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Relevant data is obtained or accessed

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Potential problems are identified and relevant experts are identified and consulted

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. Problem resolution strategies are determined

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Draft publication or publication amendment

  1. The publication or amendment is drafted using relevant guidelines and specified software package
  2. Required graphics are selected and illustrator briefs are raised
  3. Copyright legislation is observed
  4. Completed graphics are inserted into the draft and annotations/labels added
  5. The draft is prepared for publishing and is submitted for editorial review
The publication or amendment is drafted using relevant guidelines and specified software package

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Required graphics are selected and illustrator briefs are raised

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Copyright legislation is observed

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Completed graphics are inserted into the draft and annotations/labels added

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The draft is prepared for publishing and is submitted for editorial review

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Process draft publication or amendment

  1. Proof copy of the publication or amendment is submitted for client acceptance
  2. Publication or amendment is published
  3. The publication management database is updated and the completed publication is delivered or distributed
Proof copy of the publication or amendment is submitted for client acceptance

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Publication or amendment is published

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The publication management database is updated and the completed publication is delivered or distributed

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Instructions to Assessors

Evidence Guide

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 research, draft and process technical publications and amendments thereto.

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

Assessors must be satisfied that the candidate can competently and consistently perform all elements of the unit as specified by the criteria, including required knowledge, and be capable of applying the competency in new and different situations and contexts.

Assessors should gather a range of evidence that is valid, sufficient, current and authentic. Evidence can be gathered through a variety of ways, including direct observation, supervisor's reports, project work, samples and questioning. Questioning techniques should not require language, literacy and numeracy skills beyond those required in this unit of competency.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

This unit may be assessed on the job, off the job or a combination of both on and off the job. Where assessment occurs off the job, that is, the candidate is not in productive work, then an appropriate simulation must be used where the range of conditions reflects realistic workplace situations. The candidate must have access to all tools, equipment, materials and documentation required and must be permitted to refer to any relevant workplace procedures, product and manufacturing specifications, codes, standards, manuals and reference materials. The assessment environment should not disadvantage the candidate.

Method of assessment

Guidance information for assessment

Required Skills and Knowledge

Required skills

Look for evidence that confirms skills in:

research

utilisation of international document standards, such as IATA and GAMA

oral communication

written communication

problem solving

use of word processing software and graphics packages

Required knowledge

Look for evidence that confirms knowledge of:

word processing and graphics packages used for technical publication and publication amendment drafting

publication writing conventions, standards and specifications

the use of style guides

illustration techniques

reading of engineering drawings, including:

standard drawing sheets and drawing layouts

types of drawing

engineering standards and specifications

technical terms and abbreviations

sectioned views

dimensioning

tolerancing of dimensions

types of fit

aircraft standard hardware

screw threads

threaded components and washers

locking devices

rivets

special structural fasteners

spur gears

welding symbols and geometry tolerancing

surface texture

material specifications and metal surface treatment

reading of electrical and electronic circuits and wiring diagrams

development of system schematics

development of block diagrams

sketching

use and development of logic charts

development of fault diagnosis guides

the preparation of illustrators' briefs

the preparation of indexes to publication contents

problem solving methodology

regulations relating to technical publications

OHS legislation

for print-based publications, procedures for processing drafts through DTP to printing, binding and distribution

for electronic format publications, the principles for publication database systems and the development of input data

requirements for, and methods of, maintaining publication records

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, 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

The required medium

The required medium may be:

print-based

electronic

microfiche

Style and layout

Style and layout may be determined from:

an applicable style guide

contract requirements

industry standards and specifications

Relevant data sources

Relevant data sources may include:

design and production data and drawings

parts and materials listings

operating procedure documentation

maintenance schedules

modification instructions and service bulletins

manufacturer's and trade catalogues

relevant legislation and regulations

Relevant experts

Relevant experts may include:

the client

design engineers and staff

production staff

component and material suppliers

regulator representatives