Unit of competency details

This unit of competency is part of the Armament Certificate IV training pathway. It covers the competencies required to reconfigure aircraft stores management system (SMS) components.

The unit was developed from the ADF Enterprise unit DDDRARM301A Remove and install aircraft stores management systems and components and is equivalent to that unit.

This unit applies to members of the ADF who are required to apply explosive ordnance safety and handling procedures, hand skills and use maintenance documentation/publications in the removal and installation of SMS components to meet system reconfiguration requirements.

The unit applies to all aircraft with SMS.

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MEA108B

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DEFEO101D

Work safely with explosive ordnance

This unit contains employability skills.

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.

1. Prepare aircraft for SMS reconfiguration

1.1. SMS reconfiguration  task is verified  from applicable documentation 

1.2. Aircraft safety devices  are checked in accordance with relevant technical publications and manuals 

1.3. Correct SMS component  is visually identified for reconfiguration

1.4. Appropriate tools and ground support equipment are selected in accordance with the task

2. Remove SMS component

2.1. Firing devices  are checked  and removed, if fitted

2.2. SMS component is removed from aircraft in accordance with technical publications and manuals

2.3. Protective covers and panels are fitted to aircraft and SMS component in accordance with technical publications and manuals

3. Install SMS component

3.1. Applicable protective covers and panels are removed from aircraft and SMS component in accordance with technical publications and manuals

3.2. SMS component is fitted to aircraft in accordance with technical publications and manuals

4. Complete and process documentation

4.1. Applicable  documentation is completed for reconfigured SMS

4.2. Documentation is forwarded to MCS

Required skills 

Look for evidence that confirms skills in:

• applying all safety procedures relating to aircraft SMS
• applying hand skills and applicable maintenance documentation in the removal and installation of SMS components
• testing the operation of systems and components
• using ground support equipment and test equipment
• determining SMS reconfiguration requirements
• explosive ordnance safety and handling
• manual handling of SMS components

Required knowledge 

Look for evidence that confirms knowledge of:

• the aircraft operating and maintenance environment
• aircraft SMS and interfaces with other aircraft systems
• OHS procedures and policies
• explosive ordnance safety and handling procedures
• technical publications and manuals
• hardware and component attachment methods
• system and component testing requirements
• technical documentation procedures

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.

Overview of assessment 

A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to reconfigure SMS by removing and installing system components 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 aircraft SMS reconfiguration activities. It is essential that assessment confirms the ability to comply with organisational safety requirements and appropriate legislative and regulatory requirements while maintaining SMS. The ability to work safely within an explosive ordnance environment, conduct applicable tests and maintain relevant documentation is critical, including checking specifically for:

• failure to check aircraft safety devices are installed
• failure to ensure firing devices checked and removed if fitted
• commencing task prior to initiating documentation
• failure to comply with relevant OHS procedures and policies.

Evidence of transferability of skills and knowledge related to SMS component removal and installation is essential. This is to be established through demonstration of the ability to:

• render the system safe
• perform relevant inspections and tests
• replace components
• perform appropriate maintenance tasks.

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 range of system reconfiguration tasks involving the SMS components listed in Groups 1 to 4 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 on aircraft and/or simulator 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 

In addition to evidence provided in the Log of Industrial Experience assessment methods may include questioning and observation in operational or simulated environments.

The unit may be assessed independently or in conjunction with unit MEA603A Remove and install aircraft stores suspension system and components.

Guidance information for assessment 

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.

Reconfiguration and verification activities 

Reconfiguration may include:

• removal of currently fitted SMS components
• installation of specified SMS components

Verified may include:

• maintenance restrictions
• aircraft tail number
• aircraft entered as unserviceable
• nil stores fitted

Documentation 

Documentation may include:

• EE500
• CAMM2 documents
• SMS documentation

Safety devices 

Safety devices may include:

• earth lead
• aircraft safety pins
• aircraft switches

Technical publications and manuals 

Technical publications and manuals may include:

• aircraft publications
• maintenance instruction manuals and process specifications
• servicing or service bulletins or structural repair manuals
• illustrated parts catalogues, aircraft wiring manuals or drawings
• tooling, equipment or manufacturer's manuals
• standard practices
• enterprise aviation regulations and publications

Note 

Range statements listed below are numbered to facilitate specification of the assessment requirements included in the Evidence Guide

SMS components 

SMS components may include:

1. Mission computer

2. Armament computer

3. Encoder/decoder

4. Control unit

Firing devices and checking 

Firing devices may include:

• stores release cartridges
• chaff and flares
• gun system
• missiles
• loaded stores

Checked may include:

• visually
• physically

Applicable 

Applicable may include:

• aircraft documentation
• SMS component documentation

Application 

Application of this unit may relate to:

• scheduled or unscheduled maintenance activities
• individual or team-related activities

Procedures and requirements 

Refer to industry standard procedures specified by manufacturers, regulatory authorities or the enterprise