Modification History
Not applicable.
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This Unit is part of the Aeroskills Life Support and Furnishing AQF III and IV training pathways. It covers the competencies required to maintain and fit an Anti-G suit. Maintenance involves inspecting, testing, isolating faults, replacing parts, repairing and cleaning, while fitting involves adjusting the Anti-G suit to fit an individual. No licensing requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. This Unit is equivalent to PUADEFLS001A Maintain and fit Anti-G suits. |
Application of the Unit
Application of the unit |
This unit requires application of skills and knowledge relating to the maintenance and fitment of Anti-G suits worn by aircrew and passengers in high performance aircraft. Maintenance involves inspection, testing, fault diagnosis, replacement of parts, repairs to fabric and cleaning. Fitment involves adjusting the Anti-G suit to correctly fit an individual. The scope of repairs excludes inflatable components of the Anti-G suit. |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not applicable.
Pre-Requisites
Prerequisite units |
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MEA101B |
Interpret occupational health and safety practices in aviation maintenance |
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MEA103B |
Plan and organise aviation maintenance work activity |
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MEA105B |
Apply quality standards applicable to aviation maintenance processes |
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MEA107B |
Interpret and use aviation maintenance industry manuals and specifications |
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MEA108B |
Complete aviation maintenance industry documentation |
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MEA109B |
Perform basic hand skills, standard trade practices and fundamentals in aviation maintenance |
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MEA511A |
Operate and maintain sewing machines and overlockers |
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LMFSF2002B |
Machine sew materials |
Employability Skills Information
Employability skills |
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
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Maintain Anti-G suit |
1.1. Anti-G suit is inspected for serviceability in accordance with standard procedures . 1.2. Anti-G suit is tested for serviceability in accordance with standard procedures and manufacturer's specifications. 1.3. Identified faults beyond own authority to rectify are reported to supervisor and faulty Anti-G suit is quarantined. 1.4. Unserviceable parts of the Anti-G suit are replaced and fabric repairs are completed in accordance with standards procedures. 1.5. Anti-G suit is cleaned in accordance with standard procedures 1.6. Anti-G suit is presented for inspection by supervisor in accordance with standard procedures. 1.7. Maintenance documentation is completed and processed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures. |
2. Fit Anti-G suit |
2.1. Fitting process is explained to the participant so that optimal fit can be achieved. 2.2. Participant is measured and appropriate size Anti-G suit is selected. 2.3. Anti -G suit is adjusted to optimise fit in conjunction with participant feedback. 2.4. Anti-G suit fit is verified by the supervisor. 2.5. Relevant documentation is completed and processed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures. |
Required Skills and Knowledge
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE |
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit. |
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
EVIDENCE GUIDE |
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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 maintain and fit Anti-G suits while using the correct PPE and 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 Anti-G suit testing and inspection procedures, cleanliness requirements and safety precautions, including the correct use of PPE, are fully observed, understood and complied with. Ability to interpret maintenance and fitting procedures and apply them in practice is critical. Evidence of transferability of skills and knowledge related to Anti-G suit maintenance and fitting is essential. This is to be demonstrated through demonstration of the ability to recognise faults and damage and perform appropriate repairs that are within the bounds of the individual's authority, and through the demonstration of correct fitting procedures on different sized individuals. 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 a representative range of maintenance tasks and on the correct fitting of Anti-G suits to at least three different sized individuals. This shall be established via the records in the Log of Industrial Experience and Achievement or, where appropriate, an equivalent Industry |
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 |
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Guidance information for assessment |
Range Statement
RANGE STATEMENT |
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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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Standard procedures |
Standard procedures may be found in any or all of :
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Typical faults |
Faults may include :
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Anti-G suit replaceable parts |
Parts of the Anti -G suit may include :
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Adjustment of fit |
Adjustment of the Anti -G suit may be effected by :
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Application |
Application of this unit may relate to:
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Unit Sector(s)
Unit sector |
Competency field
Competency field |
Aircraft life support |
Co-requisite units
Co-requisite units |
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MEA118A |
Conduct self in the aviation maintenance environment |
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