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Evidence Guide: MEA508A - Maintain, install and remove restraint systems

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MEA508A - Maintain, install and remove restraint systems

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

Maintain restraint belts/harnesses

  1. Restraint belts/harnesses are inspected for serviceability in accordance with standard procedures
  2. Identified faults beyond own authority to rectify are reported to supervisor and faulty restraint system is quarantined
  3. Unserviceable parts of a quick release fitting are inspected, tested and replaced
  4. Unserviceable parts of the restraint belts/harnesses are replaced to render restraint system serviceable in accordance with standard procedures
  5. Basic restraint belt/harness stitching repairs are completed in accordance with standard procedures
  6. Restraint belts/harnesses are cleaned in accordance with standard procedures
  7. Restraint belts/harnesses are presented for inspection by supervisor in accordance with standard procedures
  8. Maintenance documentation is completed and processed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
Restraint belts/harnesses are inspected for serviceability in accordance with standard procedures

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Identified faults beyond own authority to rectify are reported to supervisor and faulty restraint system is quarantined

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Unserviceable parts of a quick release fitting are inspected, tested and replaced

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Unserviceable parts of the restraint belts/harnesses are replaced to render restraint system serviceable in accordance with standard procedures

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Basic restraint belt/harness stitching repairs are completed in accordance with standard procedures

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Restraint belts/harnesses are cleaned in accordance with standard procedures

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Restraint belts/harnesses are presented for inspection by supervisor in accordance with standard procedures

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Maintenance documentation is completed and processed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures

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Remove restraint systems

  1. Approval to remove restraint system is obtained in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
  2. Restraint system is removed from the aircraft in accordance with applicable maintenance publication
  3. Maintenance documentation is completed and processed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
Approval to remove restraint system is obtained in accordance with standard enterprise procedures

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Restraint system is removed from the aircraft in accordance with applicable maintenance publication

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Maintenance documentation is completed and processed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures

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Install restraint systems

  1. Approval to fit restraint system is obtained in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
  2. Restraint system is fitted to the aircraft in accordance with applicable maintenance publication
  3. Maintenance documentation is completed and processed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
Approval to fit restraint system is obtained in accordance with standard enterprise procedures

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Restraint system is fitted to the aircraft in accordance with applicable maintenance publication

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Maintenance documentation is completed and processed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures

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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 maintain, install and remove restraint systems 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 restraint system inspection procedures, cleanliness requirements, repair procedures and safety precautions are fully observed, understood and complied with. Ability to interpret maintenance, installation and removal procedures and apply them in practice is critical.

Evidence of transferability of skills and knowledge related to restraint system maintenance, installation and removal is essential. This is to be demonstrated through demonstration of the ability to recognise faults, replace components and perform appropriate repairs that are within the bounds of the individual's authority, and through the demonstration of correct installation and removal procedures. 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 inspection, repair, installation and removal of restraint systems, including the demonstration of the ability to recognise a range of faults and their serviceability and repair limitations/tolerances (must include verification of expiry dates of restraint system component parts and recognition of incorrect manufacture). 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

Required Skills and Knowledge

Required skills

Look for evidence that confirms skills in:

applying OHS practices relating to restraint system maintenance processes, 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 restraint system maintenance

using applicable testing and measuring equipment, tools and maintenance documentation to:

replace unserviceable components in accordance with approved procedures

select and use appropriate restraint system cleaning materials

repair restraint systems (both hand and machine sewing)

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 restraint system maintenance, including the selection and use of PPE

how to obtain MSDS

critical nature of maintaining and fitting restraint systems

approved cleaning methods for aviation life support equipment

components of a restraint system and their function

flight line procedures

UV degradation

types of corrosion and contamination that may affect restraint systems

handling, storage and transit procedures relating to life support equipment

modification requirements for restraint systems

operation of testing and measuring equipment and tools used to maintain restraint systems

repair limitations for restraint systems

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.

Restraint belts/harnesses

Restraint belts/harnesses may include:

fixed point attached harness

passenger restraint belts

retractable restraint harnesses (will be attached to inertia reel but the inertia reel does not form part of the restraint system)

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

Faults

Faults may include:

broken quick release fitting springs

broken stitching

contamination

corrosion of metal parts

damaged hardware

damaged quick release fitting screws

excessive wear

expired date of restraint components

incorrect manufacture

pulled threads

seized quick release fitting lugs

UV degradation

Parts

Parts of the restraint belts/harnesses may include:

belt

fixed point attachment line

hardware (e.g. buckles)

harness

parachute housing (e.g. pack)

quick release fittings, including lugs, springs and screws

Application of this unit may relate to:

scheduled or unscheduled maintenance activities

individual or team-related activities