Modification History
Minor formatting and editorial changes made. Prerequisite unit version code updated. Missing knowledge requirements reinstated.
Unit Descriptor
This unit of competency is part of a Mechanical Certificate II training pathway. It covers the competencies required to maintain and/or perform basic routine repairs on a range of aircraft mechanical components or parts under the guidance of a qualified person. This unit does not cover work on hydraulic and pneumatic components or parts. This unit is used in workplaces that operate under the airworthiness regulatory systems of the ADF and CASA. |
Application of the Unit
This unit requires application of hand skills and maintenance documentation to dismantle, inspect, maintain and assemble aircraft mechanical components or parts under the guidance of a qualified person. Applications include components or parts either attached to the aircraft or in a workshop. |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not applicable.
Pre-Requisites
MEA101B |
Interpret occupational health and safety practices in aviation maintenance |
MEA103B |
Plan and organise aviation maintenance work activity |
MEA105C |
Apply quality standards applicable to aviation maintenance processes |
MEA107B |
Interpret and use aviation maintenance industry manuals and specifications |
MEA108B |
Complete aviation maintenance industry documentation |
MEA109B |
Perform basic hand skills, standard trade practices and fundamentals in aviation maintenance |
Employability Skills Information
This unit contains employability skills. |
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the required skills and knowledge section and the range statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare to dismantle, inspect, maintain and assemble basic mechanical components or parts |
1.1. Components are removed and/or disassembled in accordance with enterprise procedures, relevant maintenance documentation and qualified person guidance 1.2. Maintenance and/or repair requirements as defined by the qualified person, enterprise procedures and the relevant maintenance documentation, are understood 1.3. Tagging and repair instructions are accurately specified in accordance with enterprise procedures and qualified person directions for parts requiring specialist repair 1.4. Appropriate materials, tools, equipment and assembly or fabrication jigs, where applicable, are selected and prepared for the particular maintenance and repair requirements in accordance with enterprise procedures and relevant maintenance documentation |
2. Maintain and/or repair mechanical components or parts |
2.1. Routine maintenance, repair or modification procedures are carried out, as approved by relevant manufacturers' bulletins or procedures, in accordance with required enterprise procedures and specifications 2.2. Mechanical component parts are assembled within specified tolerances in accordance with enterprise procedures and the appropriate maintenance documents 2.3. Where applicable and as required by the qualified person, assistance is provided in the final adjustment of components to confirm serviceability |
3. Complete maintenance/repair activities |
3.1. Required documentation is completed and processed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures 3.2. Maintained/repaired or modified components are tagged, sealed and packaged within specified procedures |
Required Skills and Knowledge
Required skills |
Look for evidence that confirms skills in:
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Required knowledge |
Look for evidence that confirms knowledge of:
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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. |
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Overview of assessment |
A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to dismantle, inspect, maintain and assemble aircraft mechanical components or parts under qualified person guidance 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 maintenance and repair applications associated with aircraft components. It is essential that the relevant enterprise procedures are interpreted and applied to ensure quality and safety standards are achieved. Evidence of transferability of skills and knowledge related to enterprise procedures for maintenance and repair is essential. This may be demonstrated through application across a number of different aircraft components. Ability to assess component serviceability under qualified person guidance and interpret parts requirements will be necessary before undertaking any action. 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 qualified person guidance on a representative range of components or parts listed in the Range Statement. 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 work environment or simulated work environment, using tools and equipment specified in maintenance documentation. It is also expected that general and special purpose tools found in most routine situations would be used where appropriate. |
Method of assessment |
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Guidance information for assessment |
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. |
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Routine work |
Routine work is carried out using basic operational knowledge and a defined range of skills ('routine' work is that which follows a customary or regular course of procedure) |
Outcomes |
Outcomes are achieved by applying known solutions chosen from a limited range of pre-determined options consistent with enterprise procedures. This includes accepting responsibility for own work in terms of quality of outcomes using pre-determined specifications of quality |
Maintain and /or repair /modify basic components |
Maintain and/or repair/modify basic components, such as:
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Scope of work |
Note that the scope of any repair or modification and the procedure to be followed will be provided by the qualified person, and be within the scope of the skills and knowledge included in the unit of competency MEA109B Perform basic hand skills, standard trade practices and fundamentals in aviation maintenance |
Repair |
Repair comprises replacement of parts, such as:
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Maintain |
Maintain involves cleaning, inspection for wear or damage and routine adjustment and lubrication where applicable in accordance with enterprise procedures |
Application |
Work can relate to:
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Procedures and requirements |
Refer to procedures specified by manufacturers, regulatory authorities or the enterprise |
Unit Sector(s)
Aviation maintenance
Competency field
Co-requisite units
Not applicable