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Evidence Guide: MEA509A - Manufacture, repair and alter aircraft related fabric components

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MEA509A - Manufacture, repair and alter aircraft related fabric components

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

Manufacture a fabric component

  1. Technical instructions are identified and interpreted to ensure compliance in accordance with standard procedures
  2. Detailed working plan is produced in accordance with standard procedures
  3. Fabric component is assembled and fittings are attached in accordance with standard procedures
  4. Aircraft related fabric components are presented for inspection by supervisor in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
  5. Relevant documentation is completed and processed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
Technical instructions are identified and interpreted to ensure compliance in accordance with standard procedures

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Detailed working plan is produced in accordance with standard procedures

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

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Aircraft related fabric components are presented for inspection by supervisor in accordance with standard enterprise procedures

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

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Repair a fabric component

  1. Technical instructions are identified and interpreted to ensure faults are corrected in accordance with standard procedures
  2. Fabric component is repaired in accordance with standard procedures
  3. Repaired components are presented for inspection by supervisor in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
  4. Relevant documentation is completed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
Technical instructions are identified and interpreted to ensure faults are corrected in accordance with standard procedures

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Fabric component is repaired in accordance with standard procedures

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Repaired components are presented for inspection by supervisor in accordance with standard enterprise procedures

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Relevant documentation is completed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures

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Alter a fabric component to meet customer requirements

  1. Customer is consulted to establish the requirements to alter the fabric component and to ensure defined outcomes are met
  2. Identified alterations beyond own authority to alter are reported to supervisor
  3. A detailed working plan is produced, where necessary, in accordance with standard procedures
  4. Altered fabric components are presented for inspection by supervisor in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
  5. 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

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Identified alterations beyond own authority to alter are reported to supervisor

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A detailed working plan is produced, where necessary, in accordance with standard procedures

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Altered fabric components are presented for inspection by supervisor in accordance with standard enterprise procedures

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Relevant documentation is completed 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 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

Required Skills and Knowledge

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

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

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