Maintain basic rotary wing aircraft systems

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Unit Description
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Assessment Tool
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Assessment Template
generate a spreadsheet for marking this unit in a classroom environment. Put student names in the top row and check them off as they demonstrate competenece for each of the unit's elements and performance criteria.
Assessment Matrix
a slightly different format than the assessment template. A spreadsheet with unit names, elements and performance criteria in separate columns. Put assessment names in column headings to track which performance criteria each one covers. Good for ensuring that you've covered every one of the performance criteria with your assessment instrument (all assessement tools together).
Wiki Markup
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Evidence Guide
create an evidence guide for workplace assessment and RPL applicants
Competency Mapping Template
Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners. A template for developing assessments for a unit, which will help you to create valid, fair and reliable assessments for the unit, ready to give to trainers and students
Observation Checklist
create an observation checklist for workplace assessment and RPL applicants. This is similar to the evidence guide above, but a little shorter and friendlier on your printer. You will also need to create a seperate Assessor Marking Guide for guidelines on gathering evidence and a list of key points for each activity observed using the unit's range statement, required skills and evidence required (see the unit's html page for details)

Self Assessment Survey
A form for students to assess thier current skill levels against each of the unit's performance criteria. Cut and paste into a web document or print and distribute in hard copy.
Moodle Outcomes
Create a csv file of the unit's performance criteria to import into a moodle course as outcomes, ready to associate with each of your assignments. Here's a quick 'how to' for importing these into moodle 2.x
Registered Training Organisations
Trying to find someone to train or assess you? This link lists all the RTOs that are currently registered to deliver MEA352, 'Maintain basic rotary wing aircraft systems'.
Google Links
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Elements and Performance Criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1.

Inspect rotor and rotor control systems and components

1.1

Isolation and warning signs are fitted/installed to the system or related systems and the aircraft configured for safe system inspection and operation in accordance with relevant aircraft publications/maintenance regulations orders and standards and practices

1.2

Rotor and rotor control system is visually or physically checked/inspected for external signs of defects in accordance with relevant aircraft publications maintenance regulations/orders and standards and practices 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)

1.3

Defects are identified and recorded in accordance with standard enterprise procedures

2.

Inspect basic rotary wing airframe systems

2.1

Relevant maintenance documentation and modification status, including system defect reports, where relevant, are used to identify specific inspection requirements

2.2

Isolation tags are checked and aircraft configured for safe system inspection and operation in accordance with the applicable maintenance manual

2.3

Airframe system components are visually or physically checked for external signs of defects in accordance with applicable maintenance manual while observing all relevant WHS requirements, including the use of MSDS and items of PPE

2.4

Defects are correctly identified and reported

3.

Ground test rotor and rotor control systems

3.1

Aircraft and system are prepared in accordance with relevant aircraft publications/maintenance regulations orders and standards and practices for the operation of engine and rotor system

3.2

Rotor and rotor control system are functionally tested in accordance with relevant aircraft publications maintenance regulations/orders and standards and practices for evidence of malfunction

3.3

System calibration or adjustments are performed in accordance with relevant aircraft publications/maintenance regulations/orders and standards and practices

4.

Test/adjust basic rotary wing airframe systems and components

4.1

Aircraft and system are prepared in accordance with applicable maintenance manual for the application of power/system operation

4.2

Airframe system is functionally tested in accordance with maintenance manual for evidence of serviceability or malfunction

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System adjustment is performed in accordance with maintenance manual

5.

Troubleshoot rotor and rotor control systems

5.1

Available information from aircraft maintenance documentation, inspection and test results is used to assist in fault determination

5.2

Relevant aircraft publication fault diagnosis guide and logical processes are used to ensure efficient and accurate troubleshooting to line replacement level

5.3

Specialist advice is obtained to assist with the troubleshooting process

5.4

Rotor and rotor control system faults are located and the causes of the faults are clearly identified and recorded in aircraft maintenance documentation in accordance with standard enterprise procedures

5.5

Fault rectification requirements are determined

6.

Troubleshoot basic rotary wing airframe systems

6.1

Available information from maintenance documentation, inspection and test results is used, where necessary, to assist in fault determination

6.2

Maintenance manual fault diagnosis guides and logic processes are used to ensure efficient and accurate troubleshooting

6.3

Specialist advice is obtained, where required, to assist with the troubleshooting process

6.4

Airframe system faults are located and the causes of the faults are clearly identified and correctly recorded in maintenance documentation, where required, in accordance with standard enterprise procedures

6.5

Rectification requirements are determined

7.

Remove and install rotary wing rotor and rotor system components

7.1

System is rendered safe and prepared in accordance with relevant aircraft publications/maintenance regulations/orders and standards and practices, and isolation and warning signs are installed/fitted to ensure personnel safety

7.2

Rotor and rotor system component removal is carried out in accordance with relevant aircraft publications/maintenance regulations/orders and standards and practices while observing all relevant WHS requirements, including the use of MSDS and items of PPE

7.3

Required aircraft maintenance documentation is completed and processed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures

7.4

Removed components are labelled, sealed and packaged in accordance with relevant aircraft publications/maintenance regulations/orders and standards and practices

7.5

Rotor or rotor system component to be installed is checked to confirm correct part or model numbers, modification status and serviceability

7.6

Mass balance of rotor blades/head is checked in accordance with relevant aircraft publications/maintenance regulations/orders and standards and practices

7.7

Installation is carried out in accordance with relevant aircraft publications/maintenance regulations/orders and standards and practices

7.8

Support/safety equipment is removed at the appropriate time to ensure personnel safety and freedom from structural damage

8.

Remove and install rotor control system components

8.1

System is rendered safe and prepared in accordance with relevant aircraft publications/maintenance regulations/orders and standards and practices, and isolation and warning signs are installed/fitted to ensure personnel safety

8.2

Rotary wing flight control system component removal is carried out in accordance with relevant aircraft publications/maintenance regulations/orders and standards and practices while observing all relevant WHS requirements, including the use of MSDS and items of PPE

8.3

Required aircraft maintenance documentation is completed and processed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures

8.4

Removed components are labelled, sealed and packaged in accordance with relevant aircraft publications/maintenance regulations/orders and standards and practices

8.5

Rotary wing flight control system components to be installed are checked to confirm correct part or model numbers, modification status and serviceability

8.6

Installation is carried out in accordance with relevant aircraft publications/maintenance regulations/orders and standards and practices

8.7

Support/safety equipment is removed at the appropriate time to ensure personnel safety and freedom from structural damage

8.8

Required aircraft maintenance documentation is completed and processed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures

9.

Remove and install basic rotary wing airframe system components

9.1

System is rendered safe in accordance with the applicable maintenance manual and isolation tags are fitted, where necessary, to ensure personnel safety

9.2

Airframe system component removal is carried out in accordance with the applicable maintenance manual while observing all relevant WHS requirements, including the use of MSDS and items of PPE

9.3

Required maintenance documentation is accurately completed and correctly processed

9.4

Removed components are tagged, sealed and packaged in accordance with specified procedures

9.5

Components to be installed are checked to confirm correct part numbers, serviceability and modification status

9.6

Mass balance of control surfaces to be installed is checked in accordance with the applicable maintenance manual, if required

9.7

Installation is carried out in accordance with the applicable maintenance manual

9.8

Required maintenance documentation is completed and processed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures


Qualifications and Skillsets

MEA352 appears in the following qualifications:

  • MEA40710 - Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Mechanical)
  • MEA41011 - Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Mechatronics)
  • MEA30211 - Certificate III in Aeroskills (Mechatronics)
  • MEA40711 - Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Mechanical)
  • MEA30215 - Certificate III in Aeroskills (Mechatronics)
  • MEA41015 - Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Mechatronics)

And the skillsets: