Unit of competency
Modification History
Release 1 - New unit of competency
Application
This unit of competency requires application of hand skills and the use of maintenance publications to inspect for damage and repair aircraft non-primary structure metallic and non-metallic components of fixed and rotary wing aircraft cabins and cockpits during the performance of scheduled or unscheduled maintenance. Work may be performed individually or as part of a team.
This unit is part of the Aeroskills Life Support and Furnishing Certificate III and IV training pathways.
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).
Pre-requisite Unit
MEA101 |
Interpret work health and safety practices in aviation maintenance |
MEA103 |
Plan and organise aviation maintenance work activity |
MEA105 |
Apply quality standards applicable to aviation maintenance processes |
MEA107 |
Interpret and use aviation maintenance industry manuals and specifications |
MEA108 |
Complete aviation maintenance industry documentation |
MEA109 |
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. |
Inspect for damage to aircraft cabin/cockpit non-primary structure metallic and non-metallic components |
1.1 |
Metallic and/or non-metallic components are visually inspected for damage |
1.2 |
Extent of damage is determined and confirmed to be within repair limits |
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2. |
Prepare to perform routine repairs and minor modifications to aircraft cabin/cockpit non-primary structure metallic and non-metallic components |
2.1 |
Applicable metallic or non-metallic repair scheme is determined in accordance with applicable maintenance documentation and standard enterprise procedures |
2.2 |
Modification instructions are obtained in accordance with standard enterprise procedures |
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2.3 |
All required materials and equipment are selected and organised in accordance with enterprise procedures and maintenance documentation |
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3. |
Perform routine repairs and minor modifications to aircraft cabin/cockpit non-primary structure metallic components |
3.1 |
Metallic component repairs and minor modifications are performed in accordance with approved repair scheme or modification instructions, ensuring that aircraft standard practices are used and standard process requirements are carried out 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) |
3.2 |
Work area is cleaned of all waste material |
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3.3 |
Minor adjustments are made, where necessary, for components to operate within prescribed specifications |
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4. |
Perform routine repairs and minor modifications to aircraft cabin/cockpit non-primary structure non-metallic components |
4.1 |
Non-metallic component repairs and minor modifications are performed in accordance with approved repair scheme or modification instructions, ensuring that aircraft standard practices are used and standard process requirements are carried out while observing all relevant while observing all relevant WHS requirements, including the use of MSDS and items of PPE |
4.2 |
Work area is cleaned of all waste material |
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4.3 |
Minor adjustments are made, where necessary, for components to operate within prescribed specifications |
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5. |
Complete routine repair and minor modification activities |
5.1 |
Required documentation is accurately completed and correctly processed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures |
5.2 |
Repaired components or assemblies are tagged, sealed and packaged or cradled in accordance with specified procedures, where required |
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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Metallic and non-metallic components include: |
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Types of damage include: |
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Metallic component repairs include: |
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Non-metallic component repairs include: |
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Primary structure includes: |
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Procedures and requirements include: |
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Unit Mapping Information
Release 1 – equivalent to MEA419A Inspect and repair/modify aircraft cabin/cockpit non-primary structure components
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=ce216c9c-04d5-4b3b-9bcf-4e81d0950371