Unit of competency
Modification History
Release 2. Equivalent to MEA411 Remove surface coatings from aircraft or aircraft components with amended prerequisite codes.
Application
This unit of competency requires application of skills and knowledge relating to preparation and masking of aircraft and aircraft components for coating removal and the removal of coatings using chemical and mechanical methods during scheduled or unscheduled maintenance working either individually or as part of a team.
No licensing requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication, but compliance with legislation and regulations governing handling and disposal of hazardous materials are included in the unit.
The unit is used in workplaces that operate under the airworthiness regulatory systems of the Australian Defence Force (ADF) and the Civil Aviation safety Authority (CASA).
Applications include fixed and rotary wing aircraft and aircraft components.
Pre-requisite Unit
MEA107 |
Interpret and use aviation maintenance industry manuals and specifications |
MEA154 |
Apply work health and safety practices in aviation maintenance |
MEA155 |
Plan and organise aviation maintenance work activities |
MEA156 |
Apply quality standards during aviation maintenance activities |
MEA157 |
Complete aviation maintenance industry documentation |
MEA158 |
Perform basic hand skills, standard trade practices and fundamentals in aviation maintenance |
Competency Field
Aviation maintenance
Unit Sector
Elements and Performance Criteria
Elements describe the essential outcomes. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
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1. |
Identify the appropriate coating removal method |
1.1 |
The coating removal task is identified from maintenance documentation and enterprise procedures |
1.2 |
Enterprise procedures and maintenance publications are used to identify materials and tools to be used for coating removal |
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1.3 |
Aircraft or component identification is matched with relevant maintenance documentation |
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2. |
Prepare for coating removal |
2.1 |
Work health and safety (WHS) requirements are identified and complied with and personal protective equipment (PPE) is checked for correct fit and function |
2.2 |
Materials and tools required for coating removal are assembled |
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2.3 |
Appropriate preparation for access to the aircraft is undertaken |
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2.4 |
Masking requirements are determined using enterprise procedures and maintenance publications |
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2.5 |
Masking is applied to relevant areas and sensitive components |
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2.6 |
Environmental requirements are observed during the coating removal process |
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3. |
Remove coating |
3.1 |
Chemical strippers are applied in accordance with relevant procedures |
3.2 |
Mechanical coating removal is performed in accordance with enterprise procedures and maintenance manuals |
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3.3 |
Surfaces are cleaned of all chemical residue and mechanical media in accordance with enterprise procedures and maintenance manuals |
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3.4 |
Masking materials are removed and final cleaning of surfaces is performed |
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4. |
Clean up work area and maintain equipment |
4.1 |
Material that can be reused is collected and correctly stored |
4.2 |
Waste material is removed and disposed of or stored in accordance with legislative, regulatory and enterprise procedures |
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4.3 |
Equipment is cleaned in accordance with enterprise procedures or manufacturer’s instructions |
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4.4 |
Equipment is checked for serviceability and unserviceable items are dealt with in accordance with enterprise procedures |
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4.5 |
Tools are cleaned and maintained in accordance with enterprise procedures |
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4.6 |
Work area is cleaned and inspected for serviceable condition |
Foundation Skills
Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.
Range of Conditions
This field allows for different work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included. |
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Procedures and requirements include: |
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WHS requirements are identified from relevant: |
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Materials and tools include: |
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Environmental requirements relate to: |
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Legislative, regulatory and enterprise procedures include: |
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Unit Mapping Information
Release 2. Equivalent to MEA411 Remove surface coatings from aircraft or aircraft components
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=ce216c9c-04d5-4b3b-9bcf-4e81d0950371