MEA Aeroskills Training Package

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Contents

MEA Aeroskills Training Package	27

MEA20418 Certificate II in Aeroskills	28

MEA20518 Certificate II in Aircraft Line Maintenance	32

MEA20618 Certificate II in Aircraft Surface Finishing	36

MEA30118 Certificate III in Aircraft Surface Finishing	39

MEA30218 Certificate III in Aeroskills (Mechatronics)	42

MEA30318 Certificate III in Aircraft Life Support and Furnishing	48

MEA40618 Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Avionics)	54

MEA40718 Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Mechanical)	64

MEA40918 Certificate IV in Aircraft Surface Finishing	73

MEA41018 Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Mechatronics)	77

MEA41118 Certificate IV in Aeronautical Life Support Equipment	90

MEA41218 Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Armament)	96

MEA41318 Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Structures)	100

MEA50118 Diploma of Aeroskills (Avionics)	104

MEA50218 Diploma of Aeroskills (Mechanical)	109

MEA50318 Diploma of Aviation Maintenance Management (Avionics)	116

MEA50418 Diploma of Aviation Maintenance Management (Mechanical)	119

MEA50518 Diploma of Aeroskills (Non-Destructive Testing)	122

MEA50618 Diploma of Aeronautical Engineering	128

MEA50718 Diploma of Avionic Engineering	132

MEA60118 Advanced Diploma of Aviation Maintenance Management (Avionics)	136

MEA60218 Advanced Diploma of Aviation Maintenance Management (Mechanical)	141

MEA60318 Advanced Diploma of Aviation Non-Destructive Testing	146

MEA60418 Advanced Diploma of Aeronautical Engineering	153

MEA60518 Advanced Diploma of Avionic Engineering	159

AURVTP012 Apply air dry and polyurethane refinishing materials	165

Assessment Requirements for AURVTP012 Apply air dry and polyurethane refinishing materials	169

AURVTP2003 Prepare spray painting materials and equipment	172

AURVTT004 Trim vehicle components	181

Assessment Requirements for AURVTT004 Trim vehicle components	185

AURVTT005 Select trim and fabric materials	187

Assessment Requirements for AURVTT005 Select trim and fabric materials	190

AURVTT006 Apply trimming adhesives	192

Assessment Requirements for AURVTT006 Apply trimming adhesives	195

AVIF3016 Marshal aircraft	197

Assessment Requirements for AVIF3016 Marshal aircraft	202

DEFEXO001 Work safely with explosive ordnance	205

Assessment Requirements for DEFEXO001 Work safely with explosive ordnance	208

DEFEXO005 Package explosives	210

Assessment Requirements for DEFEXO005 Package explosives	213

DEFEXO006 Unpackage explosives	215

Assessment Requirements for DEFEXO006 Unpackage explosives	218

DEFEXO008 Conduct explosives inspection	220

Assessment Requirements for DEFEXO008 Conduct explosives inspection	223

DEFEXO052 Maintain cartridge operated fire extinguisher systems	225

Assessment Requirements for DEFEXO052 Maintain cartridge operated fire extinguisher systems	228

MEA107 Interpret and use aviation maintenance industry manuals and specifications	230

Assessment Requirements for MEA107 Interpret and use aviation maintenance industry manuals and specifications	232

MEA111 Perform administrative processes to prepare for certification of civil aircraft maintenance	235

Assessment Requirements for MEA111 Perform administrative processes to prepare for certification of civil aircraft maintenance	239

MEA112 Plan and implement civil aircraft maintenance activities	241

Assessment Requirements for MEA112 Plan and implement civil aircraft maintenance activities	245

MEA113 Supervise civil aircraft maintenance activities and manage human resources in the workplace	248

Assessment Requirements for MEA113 Supervise civil aircraft maintenance activities and manage human resources in the workplace	253

MEA114 Certify aeronautical product maintenance	257

Assessment Requirements for MEA114 Certify aeronautical product maintenance	260

MEA115 Plan and implement aeronautical product maintenance activities	263

Assessment Requirements for MEA115 Plan and implement aeronautical product maintenance activities	266

MEA116 Apply work health and safety procedures at supervisor level in aviation maintenance	269

Assessment Requirements for MEA116 Apply work health and safety procedures at supervisor level in aviation maintenance	272

MEA117 Apply self in the aviation maintenance environment	276

Assessment Requirements for MEA117 Apply self in the aviation maintenance environment	279

MEA118 Conduct self in the aviation maintenance environment	281

Assessment Requirements for MEA118 Conduct self in the aviation maintenance environment	284

MEA119 Perform administrative processes to prepare for certification of civil aircraft A level line mainten	286

Assessment Requirements for MEA119 Perform administrative processes to prepare for certification of civil aircraft A level line mainten	289

MEA120 Manage an aviation maintenance quality system	291

Assessment Requirements for MEA120 Manage an aviation maintenance quality system	293

MEA123 Manage aviation maintenance work environment policy and practices	296

Assessment Requirements for MEA123 Manage aviation maintenance work environment policy and practices	299

MEA125 Develop aviation maintenance personnel	301

Assessment Requirements for MEA125 Develop aviation maintenance personnel	304

MEA126 Manage aircraft maintenance activities	307

Assessment Requirements for MEA126 Manage aircraft maintenance activities	310

MEA127 Provide technical advice in the maintenance and management of aircraft and aeronautical product	313

Assessment Requirements for MEA127 Provide technical advice in the maintenance and management of aircraft and aeronautical product	316

MEA128 Provide engineering advice in the modification, maintenance and management of aircraft systems	320

Assessment Requirements for MEA128 Provide engineering advice in the modification, maintenance and management of aircraft systems	323

MEA129 Investigate technical aspects of aviation occurrences	326

Assessment Requirements for MEA129 Investigate technical aspects of aviation occurrences	329

MEA130 Manage deployed/detached aviation maintenance activities	331

Assessment Requirements for MEA130 Manage deployed/detached aviation maintenance activities	334

MEA131 Manage the custody, transfer and disposal of aircraft, aeronautical product and support equipment	337

Assessment Requirements for MEA131 Manage the custody, transfer and disposal of aircraft, aeronautical product and support equipment	340

MEA132 Manage budgetary resources in the aviation maintenance environment	343

Assessment Requirements for MEA132 Manage budgetary resources in the aviation maintenance environment	346

MEA134 Establish, maintain and evaluate the organisation's work health and safety system	348

Assessment Requirements for MEA134 Establish, maintain and evaluate the organisation's work health and safety system	353

MEA135 Use computers in aviation maintenance-related integrated logistic support activities	357

Assessment Requirements for MEA135 Use computers in aviation maintenance-related integrated logistic support activities	360

MEA139 Perform aviation maintenance-related integrated logistic support management activities	363

Assessment Requirements for MEA139 Perform aviation maintenance-related integrated logistic support management activities	365

MEA140 Supervise aviation maintenance teams and perform maintenance quality inspections	368

Assessment Requirements for MEA140 Supervise aviation maintenance teams and perform maintenance quality inspections	371

MEA141 Manage risk in aviation maintenance	375

Assessment Requirements for MEA141 Manage risk in aviation maintenance	377

MEA142 Manage self in the aviation maintenance environment	380

Assessment Requirements for MEA142 Manage self in the aviation maintenance environment	384

MEA143 Develop and manage maintenance error management programs	387

Assessment Requirements for MEA143 Develop and manage maintenance error management programs	390

MEA144 Coordinate change programs in the aviation maintenance environment	393

Assessment Requirements for MEA144 Coordinate change programs in the aviation maintenance environment	396

MEA145 Conversion from allied trades for employment in aviation maintenance workshops	399

Assessment Requirements for MEA145 Conversion from allied trades for employment in aviation maintenance workshops	403

MEA146 Prepare and manage aviation maintenance organisation budgets and financial plans	406

Assessment Requirements for MEA146 Prepare and manage aviation maintenance organisation budgets and financial plans	410

MEA148 Apply mathematics and physics in aviation maintenance	413

Assessment Requirements for MEA148 Apply mathematics and physics in aviation maintenance	416

MEA153 Communicate aviation technical and maintenance management knowledge	419

Assessment Requirements for MEA153 Communicate aviation technical and maintenance management knowledge	421

MEA154 Apply work health and safety practices in aviation maintenance	424

Assessment Requirements for MEA154 Apply work health and safety practices in aviation maintenance	427

MEA155 Plan and organise aviation maintenance work activities	430

Assessment Requirements for MEA155 Plan and organise aviation maintenance work activities	432

MEA156 Apply quality standards during aviation maintenance activities	435

Assessment Requirements for MEA156 Apply quality standards during aviation maintenance activities	437

MEA157 Complete aviation maintenance industry documentation	440

Assessment Requirements for MEA157 Complete aviation maintenance industry documentation	442

MEA158 Perform basic hand skills, standard trade practices and fundamentals in aviation maintenance	444

Assessment Requirements for MEA158 Perform basic hand skills, standard trade practices and fundamentals in aviation maintenance	447

MEA159 Manage aircraft and aeronautical product configuration	450

Assessment Requirements for MEA159 Manage aircraft and aeronautical product configuration	453

MEA160 Manage aircraft and equipment system performance testing	456

Assessment Requirements for MEA160 Manage aircraft and equipment system performance testing	458

MEA161 Assess aviation maintenance spares and manage repairable items	461

Assessment Requirements for MEA161 Assess aviation maintenance spares and manage repairable items	464

MEA162 Write aviation technical publications	468

Assessment Requirements for MEA162 Write aviation technical publications	470

MEA163 Perform aviation technical publication management activities	474

Assessment Requirements for MEA163 Perform aviation technical publication management activities	476

MEA164 Perform airworthiness management and maintenance program tasks	479

Assessment Requirements for MEA164 Perform airworthiness management and maintenance program tasks	482

MEA201 Remove and install miscellaneous aircraft electrical hardware/components	485

Assessment Requirements for MEA201 Remove and install miscellaneous aircraft electrical hardware/components	488

MEA202 Remove and install basic aircraft electrical system components	490

Assessment Requirements for MEA202 Remove and install basic aircraft electrical system components	493

MEA203 Remove and install advanced aircraft electrical system components	496

Assessment Requirements for MEA203 Remove and install advanced aircraft electrical system components	499

MEA204 Remove and install basic aircraft instrument system components	503

Assessment Requirements for MEA204 Remove and install basic aircraft instrument system components	506

MEA206 Remove and install aircraft basic radio communication and navigation system components	510

Assessment Requirements for MEA206 Remove and install aircraft basic radio communication and navigation system components	513

MEA208 Remove and install aircraft pressurisation control system components	516

Assessment Requirements for MEA208 Remove and install aircraft pressurisation control system components	519

MEA209 Remove and install aircraft oxygen system components	521

Assessment Requirements for MEA209 Remove and install aircraft oxygen system components	524

MEA210 Inspect, test and troubleshoot basic aircraft electrical systems and components	526

Assessment Requirements for MEA210 Inspect, test and troubleshoot basic aircraft electrical systems and components	529

MEA212 Inspect, test and troubleshoot basic aircraft instrument systems and components	533

Assessment Requirements for MEA212 Inspect, test and troubleshoot basic aircraft instrument systems and components	537

MEA213 Inspect, test and troubleshoot advanced aircraft instrument systems and components	541

Assessment Requirements for MEA213 Inspect, test and troubleshoot advanced aircraft instrument systems and components	545

MEA214 Inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft basic communication and radio navigation systems and compone	549

Assessment Requirements for MEA214 Inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft basic communication and radio navigation systems and compone	552

MEA215 Inspect, test and troubleshoot advanced aircraft communications systems and components	555

Assessment Requirements for MEA215 Inspect, test and troubleshoot advanced aircraft communications systems and components	558

MEA216 Inspect, test and troubleshoot instrument landing systems and components	561

Assessment Requirements for MEA216 Inspect, test and troubleshoot instrument landing systems and components	564

MEA217 Inspect, test and troubleshoot fixed wing autopilot systems and components	567

Assessment Requirements for MEA217 Inspect, test and troubleshoot fixed wing autopilot systems and components	570

MEA218 Inspect, test and troubleshoot rotary wing autopilot systems and components	573

Assessment Requirements for MEA218 Inspect, test and troubleshoot rotary wing autopilot systems and components	576

MEA219 Inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft pressurisation control systems and components	579

Assessment Requirements for MEA219 Inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft pressurisation control systems and components	582

MEA220 Inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft primary radar systems and components	585

Assessment Requirements for MEA220 Inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft primary radar systems and components	588

MEA221 Inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft secondary radar systems and components	590

Assessment Requirements for MEA221 Inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft secondary radar systems and components	593

MEA222 Inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft oxygen systems and components	596

Assessment Requirements for MEA222 Inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft oxygen systems and components	599

MEA223 Inspect aircraft electrical systems and components	602

Assessment Requirements for MEA223 Inspect aircraft electrical systems and components	605

MEA224 Inspect aircraft instrument systems and components	608

Assessment Requirements for MEA224 Inspect aircraft instrument systems and components	611

MEA225 Inspect fixed wing aircraft automatic flight control systems and components	615

Assessment Requirements for MEA225 Inspect fixed wing aircraft automatic flight control systems and components	618

MEA226 Inspect aircraft electronic systems and components	620

Assessment Requirements for MEA226 Inspect aircraft electronic systems and components	623

MEA227 Test and troubleshoot aircraft electrical systems and components	627

Assessment Requirements for MEA227 Test and troubleshoot aircraft electrical systems and components	630

MEA228 Test and troubleshoot aircraft instrument systems and components	634

Assessment Requirements for MEA228 Test and troubleshoot aircraft instrument systems and components	637

MEA229 Test and troubleshoot aircraft radio frequency navigation and communications systems and components	640

Assessment Requirements for MEA229 Test and troubleshoot aircraft radio frequency navigation and communications systems and components	644

MEA230 Test and troubleshoot fixed wing aircraft automatic flight control systems and components	648

Assessment Requirements for MEA230 Test and troubleshoot fixed wing aircraft automatic flight control systems and components	651

MEA231 Inspect, test and troubleshoot rotary wing aircraft automatic flight control systems and components	654

Assessment Requirements for MEA231 Inspect, test and troubleshoot rotary wing aircraft automatic flight control systems and components	657

MEA232 Test and troubleshoot aircraft pulse systems and components	660

Assessment Requirements for MEA232 Test and troubleshoot aircraft pulse systems and components	663

MEA233 Inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft inertial navigation and reference systems and components	666

Assessment Requirements for MEA233 Inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft inertial navigation and reference systems and components	669

MEA234 Inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft global navigation systems and components	671

Assessment Requirements for MEA234 Inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft global navigation systems and components	674

MEA235 Perform advanced troubleshooting in aircraft avionic maintenance	676

Assessment Requirements for MEA235 Perform advanced troubleshooting in aircraft avionic maintenance	679

MEA238 Perform routine removal and installation of miscellaneous aircraft electrical hardware/components	681

Assessment Requirements for MEA238 Perform routine removal and installation of miscellaneous aircraft electrical hardware/components	684

MEA239 Fabricate aircraft electrical looms and harnesses	686

Assessment Requirements for MEA239 Fabricate aircraft electrical looms and harnesses	689

MEA241 Perform aircraft weight and balance calculations as a result of modifications	691

Assessment Requirements for MEA241 Perform aircraft weight and balance calculations as a result of modifications	693

MEA246 Fabricate and/or repair aircraft electrical hardware or parts	694

Assessment Requirements for MEA246 Fabricate and/or repair aircraft electrical hardware or parts	697

MEA252 Test, align and troubleshoot aircraft synchro and servo system components	699

Assessment Requirements for MEA252 Test, align and troubleshoot aircraft synchro and servo system components	702

MEA261 Use electronic test equipment	704

Assessment Requirements for MEA261 Use electronic test equipment	707

MEA262 Modify/repair aircraft component single layer printed circuit boards	709

Assessment Requirements for MEA262 Modify/repair aircraft component single layer printed circuit boards	713

MEA263 Modify/repair aircraft component multi-layer printed circuit boards	715

Assessment Requirements for MEA263 Modify/repair aircraft component multi-layer printed circuit boards	719

MEA264 Remove and install aircraft electrical/avionic components during line maintenance	721

Assessment Requirements for MEA264 Remove and install aircraft electrical/avionic components during line maintenance	724

MEA265 Remove and install general aircraft electrical hardware	726

Assessment Requirements for MEA265 Remove and install general aircraft electrical hardware	730

MEA266 Terminate and repair aircraft optical fibre cable	732

Assessment Requirements for MEA266 Terminate and repair aircraft optical fibre cable	735

MEA270 Lay out avionic systems	737

Assessment Requirements for MEA270 Lay out avionic systems	740

MEA271 Lay out avionic flight management systems	742

Assessment Requirements for MEA271 Lay out avionic flight management systems	747

MEA274 Maintain basic light aircraft electrical systems and components	749

Assessment Requirements for MEA274 Maintain basic light aircraft electrical systems and components	753

MEA275 Maintain basic light aircraft instrument systems and components	757

Assessment Requirements for MEA275 Maintain basic light aircraft instrument systems and components	761

MEA276 Maintain basic aircraft communication and radio navigation systems and components	765

Assessment Requirements for MEA276 Maintain basic aircraft communication and radio navigation systems and components	769

MEA277 Maintain twin engine aircraft electrical systems and components	772

Assessment Requirements for MEA277 Maintain twin engine aircraft electrical systems and components	776

MEA278 Inspect, test and troubleshoot instrument display systems and components	780

Assessment Requirements for MEA278 Inspect, test and troubleshoot instrument display systems and components	783

MEA279 Inspect, test and troubleshoot full authority digital engine control systems	786

Assessment Requirements for MEA279 Inspect, test and troubleshoot full authority digital engine control systems	789

MEA280 Inspect, test and troubleshoot flight management systems and components	792

Assessment Requirements for MEA280 Inspect, test and troubleshoot flight management systems and components	795

MEA281 Maintain light aircraft AC powered instrument systems and components	798

Assessment Requirements for MEA281 Maintain light aircraft AC powered instrument systems and components	802

MEA282 Repair or overhaul aircraft pulse system components	805

Assessment Requirements for MEA282 Repair or overhaul aircraft pulse system components	809

MEA283 Repair or overhaul aircraft display, control and distribution system components	812

Assessment Requirements for MEA283 Repair or overhaul aircraft display, control and distribution system components	816

MEA284 Repair or overhaul aircraft instrument system components	819

Assessment Requirements for MEA284 Repair or overhaul aircraft instrument system components	823

MEA285 Repair or overhaul aircraft radio frequency communication and navigation system components	825

Assessment Requirements for MEA285 Repair or overhaul aircraft radio frequency communication and navigation system components	829

MEA286 Repair or overhaul aircraft electrical/electro-mechanical components	832

Assessment Requirements for MEA286 Repair or overhaul aircraft electrical/electro-mechanical components	836

MEA287 Repair or overhaul aircraft oxygen system components	839

Assessment Requirements for MEA287 Repair or overhaul aircraft oxygen system components	843

MEA288 Repair or overhaul aircraft audio and visual systems and reproducers	845

Assessment Requirements for MEA288 Repair or overhaul aircraft audio and visual systems and reproducers	848

MEA290 Fit avionic modification sheet metal components	851

Assessment Requirements for MEA290 Fit avionic modification sheet metal components	854

MEA291 Inspect, test and troubleshoot fixed wing single axis autopilot systems and components	856

Assessment Requirements for MEA291 Inspect, test and troubleshoot fixed wing single axis autopilot systems and components	859

MEA292 Remove and install advanced aircraft instrument system components	862

Assessment Requirements for MEA292 Remove and install advanced aircraft instrument system components	865

MEA293 Remove and install aircraft electronic system components	869

Assessment Requirements for MEA293 Remove and install aircraft electronic system components	871

MEA294 Inspect, test and troubleshoot advanced aircraft electrical systems and components	875

Assessment Requirements for MEA294 Inspect, test and troubleshoot advanced aircraft electrical systems and components	878

MEA295 Use electrical test equipment to perform basic electrical tests on aircraft and components	882

Assessment Requirements for MEA295 Use electrical test equipment to perform basic electrical tests on aircraft and components	885

MEA296 Use electrical test equipment in aviation maintenance activities	887

Assessment Requirements for MEA296 Use electrical test equipment in aviation maintenance activities	889

MEA297 Maintain basic avionic systems and components	891

Assessment Requirements for MEA297 Maintain basic avionic systems and components	894

MEA3000 Maintain small piston engine aircraft pressurisation systems	897

Assessment Requirements for MEA3000 Maintain small piston engine aircraft pressurisation systems	900

MEA301 Perform aircraft flight servicing	904

Assessment Requirements for MEA301 Perform aircraft flight servicing	907

MEA303 Remove and install aircraft pneumatic system components	910

Assessment Requirements for MEA303 Remove and install aircraft pneumatic system components	913

MEA304 Remove and install non-pressurised aircraft structural and non-structural components	916

Assessment Requirements for MEA304 Remove and install non-pressurised aircraft structural and non-structural components	920

MEA305 Remove and install aircraft fixed wing flight control system components	922

Assessment Requirements for MEA305 Remove and install aircraft fixed wing flight control system components	925

MEA306 Remove and install engines and engine system components	928

Assessment Requirements for MEA306 Remove and install engines and engine system components	932

MEA307 Remove and install propeller systems and components	935

Assessment Requirements for MEA307 Remove and install propeller systems and components	938

MEA308 Remove and install rotary wing rotor and flight control system components	940

Assessment Requirements for MEA308 Remove and install rotary wing rotor and flight control system components	944

MEA309 Inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft hydro-mechanical and landing gear systems and components	947

Assessment Requirements for MEA309 Inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft hydro-mechanical and landing gear systems and components	951

MEA310 Inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft pneumatic systems and components	954

Assessment Requirements for MEA310 Inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft pneumatic systems and components	957

MEA312 Inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft fixed wing flight control systems and components	960

Assessment Requirements for MEA312 Inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft fixed wing flight control systems and components	963

MEA313 Inspect, test and troubleshoot piston engine systems and components	966

Assessment Requirements for MEA313 Inspect, test and troubleshoot piston engine systems and components	969

MEA314 Inspect, test and troubleshoot gas turbine engine systems and components	972

Assessment Requirements for MEA314 Inspect, test and troubleshoot gas turbine engine systems and components	975

MEA315 Inspect, test and troubleshoot propeller systems and components	978

Assessment Requirements for MEA315 Inspect, test and troubleshoot propeller systems and components	981

MEA316 Inspect, test and troubleshoot rotary wing rotor and control systems and components	984

Assessment Requirements for MEA316 Inspect, test and troubleshoot rotary wing rotor and control systems and components	987

MEA317 Remove and install pressurised aircraft structural and non-structural components	990

Assessment Requirements for MEA317 Remove and install pressurised aircraft structural and non-structural components	994

MEA318 Inspect aircraft hydro-mechanical, mechanical, gaseous and landing gear systems and components	997

Assessment Requirements for MEA318 Inspect aircraft hydro-mechanical, mechanical, gaseous and landing gear systems and components	1001

MEA319 Inspect gas turbine engine systems and components	1005

Assessment Requirements for MEA319 Inspect gas turbine engine systems and components	1008

MEA320 Test and troubleshoot aircraft hydro-mechanical, gaseous and landing gear systems and components	1011

Assessment Requirements for MEA320 Test and troubleshoot aircraft hydro-mechanical, gaseous and landing gear systems and components	1015

MEA321 Test and troubleshoot aircraft fixed wing flight control systems and components	1019

Assessment Requirements for MEA321 Test and troubleshoot aircraft fixed wing flight control systems and components	1022

MEA322 Test and troubleshoot gas turbine engine systems and components	1025

Assessment Requirements for MEA322 Test and troubleshoot gas turbine engine systems and components	1028

MEA323 Perform advanced troubleshooting in aircraft mechanical maintenance	1031

Assessment Requirements for MEA323 Perform advanced troubleshooting in aircraft mechanical maintenance	1034

MEA325 Weigh aircraft and perform aircraft weight and balance calculations as a result of modifications	1036

Assessment Requirements for MEA325 Weigh aircraft and perform aircraft weight and balance calculations as a result of modifications	1039

MEA327 Fabricate and/or repair aircraft mechanical components or parts	1041

Assessment Requirements for MEA327 Fabricate and/or repair aircraft mechanical components or parts	1045

MEA328 Maintain and/or repair aircraft mechanical components or parts	1047

Assessment Requirements for MEA328 Maintain and/or repair aircraft mechanical components or parts	1051

MEA329 Maintain aircraft basic hydraulic and pneumatic components or parts	1054

Assessment Requirements for MEA329 Maintain aircraft basic hydraulic and pneumatic components or parts	1058

MEA330 Maintain aircraft non-primary structural removable components or parts and internal fittings	1060

Assessment Requirements for MEA330 Maintain aircraft non-primary structural removable components or parts and internal fittings	1064

MEA331 Maintain aircraft gas turbine engine components or parts	1066

Assessment Requirements for MEA331 Maintain aircraft gas turbine engine components or parts	1070

MEA332 Maintain aircraft mechanical components or parts	1072

Assessment Requirements for MEA332 Maintain aircraft mechanical components or parts	1076

MEA333 Maintain aircraft piston engine components or parts	1078

Assessment Requirements for MEA333 Maintain aircraft piston engine components or parts	1082

MEA339 Inspect, repair and maintain aircraft structures	1084

Assessment Requirements for MEA339 Inspect, repair and maintain aircraft structures	1088

MEA341 Apply basic aircraft design characteristics	1092

Assessment Requirements for MEA341 Apply basic aircraft design characteristics	1096

MEA342 Apply basic aircraft power plant design characteristics	1098

Assessment Requirements for MEA342 Apply basic aircraft power plant design characteristics	1101

MEA343 Remove and install avionic system components	1103

Assessment Requirements for MEA343 Remove and install avionic system components	1106

MEA344 Remove and install aircraft components	1108

Assessment Requirements for MEA344 Remove and install aircraft components	1112

MEA345 Perform scheduled line maintenance activities on gas turbine engine fixed wing aircraft	1114

Assessment Requirements for MEA345 Perform scheduled line maintenance activities on gas turbine engine fixed wing aircraft	1118

MEA346 Perform scheduled line maintenance activities on gas turbine engine rotary wing aircraft	1121

Assessment Requirements for MEA346 Perform scheduled line maintenance activities on gas turbine engine rotary wing aircraft	1125

MEA347 Perform scheduled line maintenance activities on piston engine fixed wing aircraft	1127

Assessment Requirements for MEA347 Perform scheduled line maintenance activities on piston engine fixed wing aircraft	1131

MEA348 Perform scheduled line maintenance activities on piston engine rotary wing aircraft	1134

Assessment Requirements for MEA348 Perform scheduled line maintenance activities on piston engine rotary wing aircraft	1138

MEA351 Maintain airframe systems of basic light fixed wing aircraft	1141

Assessment Requirements for MEA351 Maintain airframe systems of basic light fixed wing aircraft	1145

MEA352 Maintain basic rotary wing aircraft systems	1149

Assessment Requirements for MEA352 Maintain basic rotary wing aircraft systems	1156

MEA353 Maintain basic light aircraft engines and propellers	1160

Assessment Requirements for MEA353 Maintain basic light aircraft engines and propellers	1165

MEA354 Maintain light aircraft pneumatic systems	1169

Assessment Requirements for MEA354 Maintain light aircraft pneumatic systems	1173

MEA355 Maintain light aircraft air cycle air conditioning systems	1175

Assessment Requirements for MEA355 Maintain light aircraft air cycle air conditioning systems	1179

MEA357 Inspect, test and repair aircraft fabric surfaces	1182

Assessment Requirements for MEA357 Inspect, test and repair aircraft fabric surfaces	1186

MEA358 Re-cover aircraft fabric surfaces	1189

Assessment Requirements for MEA358 Re-cover aircraft fabric surfaces	1192

MEA359 Inspect and repair aircraft wooden structures	1194

Assessment Requirements for MEA359 Inspect and repair aircraft wooden structures	1198

MEA360 Maintain aircraft diesel engines	1201

Assessment Requirements for MEA360 Maintain aircraft diesel engines	1205

MEA361 Maintain aircraft two stroke petrol engines	1208

Assessment Requirements for MEA361 Maintain aircraft two stroke petrol engines	1212

MEA362 Maintain aircraft vapour cycle air conditioning systems	1215

Assessment Requirements for MEA362 Maintain aircraft vapour cycle air conditioning systems	1219

MEA364 Maintain and/or repair small aircraft mechanical components or parts	1222

Assessment Requirements for MEA364 Maintain and/or repair small aircraft mechanical components or parts	1226

MEA365 Assess structural repair/modification requirements and evaluate structural repairs and modifications	1229

Assessment Requirements for MEA365 Assess structural repair/modification requirements and evaluate structural repairs and modifications	1233

MEA366 Perform borescope inspections	1236

Assessment Requirements for MEA366 Perform borescope inspections	1239

MEA367 Repair/modify aircraft composite structure using cold bonding	1241

Assessment Requirements for MEA367 Repair/modify aircraft composite structure using cold bonding	1244

MEA368 Shot peen aircraft components	1247

Assessment Requirements for MEA368 Shot peen aircraft components	1251

MEA369 Inspect and maintain structures and related components of non-pressurised small aircraft	1253

Assessment Requirements for MEA369 Inspect and maintain structures and related components of non-pressurised small aircraft	1258

MEA370 Repair the structure of non-pressurised small aircraft	1262

Assessment Requirements for MEA370 Repair the structure of non-pressurised small aircraft	1265

MEA371 Perform major repairs and modifications to small aircraft metal structure	1268

Assessment Requirements for MEA371 Perform major repairs and modifications to small aircraft metal structure	1271

MEA372 Perform mechanical elementary maintenance	1274

Assessment Requirements for MEA372 Perform mechanical elementary maintenance	1278

MEA380 Repair and/or overhaul aircraft hydraulic system components	1281

Assessment Requirements for MEA380 Repair and/or overhaul aircraft hydraulic system components	1285

MEA381 Repair and/or overhaul aircraft pneumatic system components	1288

Assessment Requirements for MEA381 Repair and/or overhaul aircraft pneumatic system components	1292

MEA382 Repair and/or overhaul aircraft fuel system components	1294

Assessment Requirements for MEA382 Repair and/or overhaul aircraft fuel system components	1298

MEA383 Repair and/or overhaul gas turbine engine air inlet and compressor components and/or modules	1300

Assessment Requirements for MEA383 Repair and/or overhaul gas turbine engine air inlet and compressor components and/or modules	1304

MEA384 Repair and/or overhaul gas turbine engine combustion section components and/or modules	1307

Assessment Requirements for MEA384 Repair and/or overhaul gas turbine engine combustion section components and/or modules	1311

MEA385 Repair and/or overhaul gas turbine engine turbine and exhaust section components	1313

Assessment Requirements for MEA385 Repair and/or overhaul gas turbine engine turbine and exhaust section components	1317

MEA386 Repair and/or overhaul gas turbine engine ancillary section components	1320

Assessment Requirements for MEA386 Repair and/or overhaul gas turbine engine ancillary section components	1324

MEA387 Test gas turbine engines and engine modules after overhaul or repair	1327

Assessment Requirements for MEA387 Test gas turbine engines and engine modules after overhaul or repair	1330

MEA389 Repair and/or overhaul propellers	1332

Assessment Requirements for MEA389 Repair and/or overhaul propellers	1336

MEA390 Repair and/or overhaul rotary wing dynamic components	1339

Assessment Requirements for MEA390 Repair and/or overhaul rotary wing dynamic components	1343

MEA391 Repair and/or overhaul aircraft mechanical system components	1345

Assessment Requirements for MEA391 Repair and/or overhaul aircraft mechanical system components	1349

MEA392 Disassemble aircraft piston engines	1351

Assessment Requirements for MEA392 Disassemble aircraft piston engines	1354

MEA393 Repair and/or overhaul aircraft piston engine cylinder assembly components	1356

Assessment Requirements for MEA393 Repair and/or overhaul aircraft piston engine cylinder assembly components	1360

MEA394 Repair and/or overhaul aircraft piston engine crankcase assembly components	1362

Assessment Requirements for MEA394 Repair and/or overhaul aircraft piston engine crankcase assembly components	1366

MEA395 Reassemble aircraft piston engines	1368

Assessment Requirements for MEA395 Reassemble aircraft piston engines	1371

MEA396 Assemble aircraft piston engine quick engine change unit	1373

Assessment Requirements for MEA396 Assemble aircraft piston engine quick engine change unit	1376

MEA397 Test aircraft piston engines after repair or overhaul	1378

Assessment Requirements for MEA397 Test aircraft piston engines after repair or overhaul	1382

MEA398 Remove and install aircraft hydro-mechanical and landing gear system components	1384

Assessment Requirements for MEA398 Remove and install aircraft hydro-mechanical and landing gear system components	1387

MEA399 Lay out and set up aircraft systems	1390

Assessment Requirements for MEA399 Lay out and set up aircraft systems	1393

MEA401 Inspect aircraft structures	1397

Assessment Requirements for MEA401 Inspect aircraft structures	1400

MEA405 Repair/modify aircraft composite material structure/components	1403

Assessment Requirements for MEA405 Repair/modify aircraft composite material structure/components	1407

MEA406 Repair/modify aircraft non-primary structural sheet metal components	1409

Assessment Requirements for MEA406 Repair/modify aircraft non-primary structural sheet metal components	1413

MEA407 Repair/modify aircraft non-primary structural non-metallic components	1415

Assessment Requirements for MEA407 Repair/modify aircraft non-primary structural non-metallic components	1419

MEA410 Maintain aircraft structure/components	1421

Assessment Requirements for MEA410 Maintain aircraft structure/components	1424

MEA411 Remove surface coatings from aircraft or aircraft components	1426

Assessment Requirements for MEA411 Remove surface coatings from aircraft or aircraft components	1430

MEA412 Pre-treat aluminium alloy surfaces	1432

Assessment Requirements for MEA412 Pre-treat aluminium alloy surfaces	1436

MEA413 Seal aircraft and aircraft component structural seams	1438

Assessment Requirements for MEA413 Seal aircraft and aircraft component structural seams	1442

MEA414 Remove light corrosion from aircraft	1444

Assessment Requirements for MEA414 Remove light corrosion from aircraft	1448

MEA415 Paint aircraft surfaces	1450

Assessment Requirements for MEA415 Paint aircraft surfaces	1455

MEA416 Apply aircraft identification markings, graphics and decals	1457

Assessment Requirements for MEA416 Apply aircraft identification markings, graphics and decals	1462

MEA417 Apply specialty coatings to aircraft	1464

Assessment Requirements for MEA417 Apply specialty coatings to aircraft	1469

MEA418 Perform basic repair of aircraft internal fittings during line maintenance	1471

Assessment Requirements for MEA418 Perform basic repair of aircraft internal fittings during line maintenance	1474

MEA420 Fabricate basic structural components for aircraft	1477

Assessment Requirements for MEA420 Fabricate basic structural components for aircraft	1481

MEA421 Fabricate advanced structural components for aircraft	1484

Assessment Requirements for MEA421 Fabricate advanced structural components for aircraft	1488

MEA422 Repair/modify aircraft metal structure	1491

Assessment Requirements for MEA422 Repair/modify aircraft metal structure	1494

MEA423 Aircraft structure major disassembly and reassembly	1497

Assessment Requirements for MEA423 Aircraft structure major disassembly and reassembly	1501

MEA424 Evaluate aircraft non-destructive tests	1504

Assessment Requirements for MEA424 Evaluate aircraft non-destructive tests	1508

MEA425 Perform bolted composite skin repairs	1511

Assessment Requirements for MEA425 Perform bolted composite skin repairs	1514

MEA430 Gas weld aircraft components	1516

Assessment Requirements for MEA430 Gas weld aircraft components	1519

MEA431 Braze weld aircraft components	1521

Assessment Requirements for MEA431 Braze weld aircraft components	1524

MEA432 Weld aircraft components using the gas tungsten arc welding process	1526

Assessment Requirements for MEA432 Weld aircraft components using the gas tungsten arc welding process	1529

MEA433 Weld aircraft components using the gas metal arc welding process	1531

Assessment Requirements for MEA433 Weld aircraft components using the gas metal arc welding process	1534

MEA434 Weld aircraft components using the plasma arc welding process	1536

Assessment Requirements for MEA434 Weld aircraft components using the plasma arc welding process	1539

MEA435 Weld aircraft components using the manual metal arc welding process	1541

Assessment Requirements for MEA435 Weld aircraft components using the manual metal arc welding process	1544

MEA436 Inspect, repair and modify non-primary structure components in aircraft cabins and cockpits	1546

Assessment Requirements for MEA436 Inspect, repair and modify non-primary structure components in aircraft cabins and cockpits	1549

MEA501 Maintain and fit anti-G suits	1552

Assessment Requirements for MEA501 Maintain and fit anti-G suits	1556

MEA502 Maintain and fit helmets	1559

Assessment Requirements for MEA502 Maintain and fit helmets	1563

MEA503 Maintain and fit immersion suits	1566

Assessment Requirements for MEA503 Maintain and fit immersion suits	1570

MEA504 Maintain and fit oxygen masks	1573

Assessment Requirements for MEA504 Maintain and fit oxygen masks	1577

MEA505 Maintain and pack parachutes	1580

Assessment Requirements for MEA505 Maintain and pack parachutes	1584

MEA507 Maintain, pack and fit survival inflatable buoyancy vests	1587

Assessment Requirements for MEA507 Maintain, pack and fit survival inflatable buoyancy vests	1592

MEA508 Maintain, install and remove restraint systems	1595

Assessment Requirements for MEA508 Maintain, install and remove restraint systems	1599

MEA509 Manufacture, repair and alter aircraft related fabric components	1601

Assessment Requirements for MEA509 Manufacture, repair and alter aircraft related fabric components	1606

MEA510 Maintain seat and pod electrical and electronic systems	1609

Assessment Requirements for MEA510 Maintain seat and pod electrical and electronic systems	1613

MEA511 Operate and maintain sewing machines and overlockers	1615

Assessment Requirements for MEA511 Operate and maintain sewing machines and overlockers	1620

MEA512 Maintain general aviation recovery devices with ballistic parachute systems	1623

Assessment Requirements for MEA512 Maintain general aviation recovery devices with ballistic parachute systems	1626

MEA513 Maintain and pack survival inflatable life rafts	1628

Assessment Requirements for MEA513 Maintain and pack survival inflatable life rafts	1632

MEA514 Maintain and pack escape slides	1635

Assessment Requirements for MEA514 Maintain and pack escape slides	1639

MEA601 Maintain aircraft egress systems	1642

Assessment Requirements for MEA601 Maintain aircraft egress systems	1647

MEA602 Remove and install aircraft stores management system components	1649

Assessment Requirements for MEA602 Remove and install aircraft stores management system components	1653

MEA603 Remove and install aircraft stores suspension system components	1656

Assessment Requirements for MEA603 Remove and install aircraft stores suspension system components	1660

MEA604 Inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft stores management systems and components	1662

Assessment Requirements for MEA604 Inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft stores management systems and components	1666

MEA605 Inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft stores suspension systems and components	1669

Assessment Requirements for MEA605 Inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft stores suspension systems and components	1673

MEA701 Produce aeronautical engineering related graphics	1675

Assessment Requirements for MEA701 Produce aeronautical engineering related graphics	1681

MEA702 Produce avionics engineering related graphics	1685

Assessment Requirements for MEA702 Produce avionics engineering related graphics	1690

MEA703 Apply aeronautical modelling for computer-aided engineering	1694

Assessment Requirements for MEA703 Apply aeronautical modelling for computer-aided engineering	1699

MEA704 Apply avionic modelling for computer-aided engineering	1703

Assessment Requirements for MEA704 Apply avionic modelling for computer-aided engineering	1708

MEA705 Apply basic scientific principles and techniques in aeronautical engineering situations	1712

Assessment Requirements for MEA705 Apply basic scientific principles and techniques in aeronautical engineering situations	1716

MEA706 Apply basic scientific principles and techniques in avionic engineering situations	1720

Assessment Requirements for MEA706 Apply basic scientific principles and techniques in avionic engineering situations	1724

MEA707 Select and test aeronautical engineering materials	1728

Assessment Requirements for MEA707 Select and test aeronautical engineering materials	1733

MEA708 Select and test avionic engineering materials	1736

Assessment Requirements for MEA708 Select and test avionic engineering materials	1741

MEA709 Apply aeronautical structure design techniques	1744

Assessment Requirements for MEA709 Apply aeronautical structure design techniques	1751

MEA710 Apply aeronautical system design techniques	1754

Assessment Requirements for MEA710 Apply aeronautical system design techniques	1761

MEA711 Apply avionic analogue design techniques	1764

Assessment Requirements for MEA711 Apply avionic analogue design techniques	1771

MEA712 Apply avionic digital design techniques	1774

Assessment Requirements for MEA712 Apply avionic digital design techniques	1781

MEA713 Integrate aeronautical fundamentals into an engineering task	1784

Assessment Requirements for MEA713 Integrate aeronautical fundamentals into an engineering task	1789

MEA714 Integrate avionic fundamentals into an engineering task	1793

Assessment Requirements for MEA714 Integrate avionic fundamentals into an engineering task	1798

MEA715 Evaluate aeroplane flight control systems	1801

Assessment Requirements for MEA715 Evaluate aeroplane flight control systems	1807

MEA716 Evaluate avionic analogue systems	1810

Assessment Requirements for MEA716 Evaluate avionic analogue systems	1816

MEA717 Evaluate avionic digital systems	1819

Assessment Requirements for MEA717 Evaluate avionic digital systems	1825

MEA718 Evaluate rotorcraft flight control systems	1829

Assessment Requirements for MEA718 Evaluate rotorcraft flight control systems	1834

MEA719 Evaluate aircraft electrical systems	1837

Assessment Requirements for MEA719 Evaluate aircraft electrical systems	1843

MEA720 Evaluate aircraft gas turbine engine power plants	1846

Assessment Requirements for MEA720 Evaluate aircraft gas turbine engine power plants	1852

MEA721 Evaluate aircraft hydro-mechanical systems	1855

Assessment Requirements for MEA721 Evaluate aircraft hydro-mechanical systems	1861

MEA722 Evaluate aircraft piston engine power plants	1864

Assessment Requirements for MEA722 Evaluate aircraft piston engine power plants	1870

MEA723 Evaluate aircraft pneumatic systems	1873

Assessment Requirements for MEA723 Evaluate aircraft pneumatic systems	1878

MEA724 Evaluate aircraft structure	1881

Assessment Requirements for MEA724 Evaluate aircraft structure	1886

MEA725 Apply advanced scientific principles and techniques in avionic engineering situations	1889

Assessment Requirements for MEA725 Apply advanced scientific principles and techniques in avionic engineering situations	1893

MEA726 Apply aircraft electrical system design techniques	1897

Assessment Requirements for MEA726 Apply aircraft electrical system design techniques	1904

MEA727 Apply calculus in avionic engineering situations	1907

Assessment Requirements for MEA727 Apply calculus in avionic engineering situations	1910

MEA729 Apply configuration management procedures in airworthiness engineering management	1912

Assessment Requirements for MEA729 Apply configuration management procedures in airworthiness engineering management	1917

MEA730 Apply systems engineering procedures to airworthiness engineering design project management	1919

Assessment Requirements for MEA730 Apply systems engineering procedures to airworthiness engineering design project management	1924

MEA731 Perform aircraft weight control activities	1926

Assessment Requirements for MEA731 Perform aircraft weight control activities	1929

MEM05004C Perform routine oxy acetylene welding	1934

MEM05006C Perform brazing and or silver soldering	1940

MEM05007C Perform manual heating and thermal cutting	1946

MEM05012C Perform routine manual metal arc welding	1952

MEM05015D Weld using manual metal arc welding process	1957

MEM05016C Perform advanced welding using manual metal arc welding process	1965

MEM05017D Weld using gas metal arc welding process	1972

MEM05018C Perform advanced welding using gas metal arc welding process	1980

MEM05019D Weld using gas tungsten arc welding process	1986

MEM05020C Perform advanced welding using gas tungsten arc welding process	1994

MEM05022C Perform advanced welding using oxy acetylene welding process	2000

MEM05026C Apply welding principles	2007

MEM05043B Perform welds to code standards using gas metal arc welding process	2014

MEM05044B Perform welds to code standards using gas tungsten arc welding process	2020

MEM05046B Perform welds to code standards using manual metal arc welding process	2026

MEM05049B Perform routine gas tungsten arc welding	2032

MEM05050B Perform routine gas metal arc welding	2038

MEM05051A Select welding processes	2044

MEM05052A Apply safe welding practices	2050

MEM06003C Carry out heat treatment	2059

MEM07001B Perform operational maintenance of machines/equipment	2065

MEM07002B Perform precision shaping/planing/slotting operations	2071

MEM07005C Perform general machining	2078

MEM07006C Perform lathe operations	2086

MEM07007C Perform milling operations	2094

MEM07008D Perform grinding operations	2101

MEM07009B Perform precision jig boring operations	2109

MEM07010B Perform tool and cutter grinding operations	2115

MEM07011B Perform complex milling operations	2121

MEM07012B Perform complex grinding operations	2127

MEM07013B Perform machining operations using horizontal and/or vertical boring machines	2133

MEM07015B Set computer controlled machines/processes	2138

MEM07016C Set and edit computer controlled machines/processes	2145

MEM07018C Write basic NC/CNC programs	2152

MEM07019C Program NC/CNC machining centre	2159

MEM07020C Program multiple spindle and/or multiple axis NC/CNC machining centre	2166

MEM07021B Perform complex lathe operations	2174

MEM07022C Program CNC wire cut machines	2181

MEM07024B Operate and monitor machine/process	2188

MEM07028B Operate computer controlled machines/processes	2194

MEM07030C Perform metal spinning lathe operations (basic)	2201

MEM07031C Perform metal spinning lathe operations (complex)	2208

MEM07032B Use workshop machines for basic operations	2215

MEM08001B Perform wire, jig and barrel load/unload work	2221

MEM08002C Pre-treat work for subsequent surface coating	2227

MEM08003C Perform electroplating operations	2233

MEM08004B Finish work using wet, dry and vapour deposition methods	2240

MEM08006B Produce clear and/or coloured and/or sealed anodised films on aluminium	2247

MEM08018B Electroplate engineering coatings	2253

MEM09002B Interpret technical drawing	2260

MEM09003B Prepare basic engineering drawing	2266

MEM09009C Create 2D drawings using computer aided design system	2273

MEM12001B Use comparison and basic measuring devices	2280

MEM12003B Perform precision mechanical measurement	2285

MEM12023A Perform engineering measurements	2291

MEM12024A Perform computations	2297

MEM13003B Work safely with industrial chemicals and materials	2304

MEM13013B Work safely with ionizing radiation	2310

MEM15004B Perform inspection	2318

MEM15010B Perform laboratory procedures	2324

MEM15017B Use and maintain reference standards	2331

MEM16002C Conduct formal interviews and negotiations	2338

MEM16006A Organise and communicate information	2344

MEM16008A Interact with computing technology	2350

MEM16010A Write reports	2356

MEM17002B Conduct workplace assessment	2363

MEM18001C Use hand tools	2370

MEM18002B Use power tools/hand held operations	2376

MEM22013A Coordinate engineering projects	2382

MEM23004A Apply technical mathematics	2391

MEM23007A Apply calculus to engineering tasks	2397

MEM234019A Apply finite element analysis in engineering design	2403

MEM234022A Apply advanced calculus to technology problems	2410

MEM24001B Perform basic penetrant testing	2416

MEM24002B Perform penetrant testing	2423

MEM24003B Perform basic magnetic particle testing	2430

MEM24004B Perform magnetic particle testing	2437

MEM24005B Perform basic eddy current testing	2444

MEM24006B Perform eddy current testing	2451

MEM24007B Perform ultrasonic thickness testing	2458

MEM24008B Perform ultrasonic testing	2465

MEM24009B Perform basic radiographic testing	2473

MEM24010B Perform radiographic testing	2480

MEM24011B Establish non-destructive tests	2488

MEM24012C Apply metallurgy principles	2495

MEM30007A Select common engineering materials	2502

MEM30012A Apply mathematical techniques in a manufacturing engineering or related environment	2509

MSFSF2001 Cut single layer fabrics	2515

Assessment Requirements for MSFSF2001 Cut single layer fabrics	2519

MSFSF2002 Machine sew materials	2521

Assessment Requirements for MSFSF2002 Machine sew materials	2525

MSFUP3012 Apply marine sewing and installation techniques	2527

Assessment Requirements for MSFUP3012 Apply marine sewing and installation techniques	2531

MSMENV272 Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices	2533

Assessment Requirements for MSMENV272 Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices	2537

MSMENV472 Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices	2539

Assessment Requirements for MSMENV472 Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices	2543

MSMENV672 Develop workplace policy and procedures for environmental sustainability	2545

Assessment Requirements for MSMENV672 Develop workplace policy and procedures for environmental sustainability	2549

MSTTF2008 Use adhesives	2551

Assessment Requirements for MSTTF2008 Use adhesives	2555

PMBPROD262 Operate tyre curing equipment	2557

Assessment Requirements for PMBPROD262 Operate tyre curing equipment	2562

PMBPROD263 Operate retread curing equipment	2566

Assessment Requirements for PMBPROD263 Operate retread curing equipment	2572

PMBPROD265 Operate portable vulcanising equipment	2576

Assessment Requirements for PMBPROD265 Operate portable vulcanising equipment	2582

PMBPROD266 Prepare tyre casings for retreading	2586

Assessment Requirements for PMBPROD266 Prepare tyre casings for retreading	2592

PMBPROD324 Inspect tyres for retreading	2596

Assessment Requirements for PMBPROD324 Inspect tyres for retreading	2602

PMBPROD325 Lay on tyre retreads	2606

Assessment Requirements for PMBPROD325 Lay on tyre retreads	2612

PMBPROD326 Inspect tyres	2616

Assessment Requirements for PMBPROD326 Inspect tyres	2622

PSPMGT009 Manage public sector financial resources	2626

Assessment Requirements for PSPMGT009 Manage public sector financial resources	2629

TAEASS401 Plan assessment activities and processes	2631

Assessment Requirements for TAEASS401 Plan assessment activities and processes	2635

TAEASS402 Assess competence	2637

Assessment Requirements for TAEASS402 Assess competence	2641

TAEASS403 Participate in assessment validation	2644

Assessment Requirements for TAEASS403 Participate in assessment validation	2648

TAEASS502 Design and develop assessment tools	2650

Assessment Requirements for TAEASS502 Design and develop assessment tools	2654

TAEDEL301 Provide work skill instruction	2656

Assessment Requirements for TAEDEL301 Provide work skill instruction	2660

TAEDEL402 Plan, organise and facilitate learning in the workplace	2662

Assessment Requirements for TAEDEL402 Plan, organise and facilitate learning in the workplace	2666

TAEDES401 Design and develop learning programs	2668

Assessment Requirements for TAEDES401 Design and develop learning programs	2672

MEA Aeroskills Training Package	2674

MEASS00245 AMW001 Electrical component repair/overhaul	2677

MEASS00246 AMW002 Mechanical and electro-mechanical instrument component repair/overhaul	2679

MEASS00247 AMW003 Aircraft display, control and distribution system component repair/overhaul	2681

MEASS00248 AMW004 Oxygen system component repair/overhaul	2683

MEASS00249 AMW005 Aircraft radio frequency communication and navigation system component repair/overhaul	2685

MEASS00250 AMW006 Aircraft pulse system component repair/overhaul	2687

MEASS00251 AMW007 Aircraft audio and visual system and reproducer repair/overhaul	2689

MEASS00252 AMW008 Hydraulic system component repair/overhaul	2691

MEASS00253 AMW009 Electro-hydraulic component repair/overhaul	2693

MEASS00254 AMW010 Pneumatic system component repair/overhaul	2695

MEASS00255 AMW011 Electro-pneumatic component repair/overhaul	2697

MEASS00256 AMW012 Fuel system component repair/overhaul	2699

MEASS00257 AMW013 Gas turbine engine air inlet and compressor module/component repair/overhaul	2701

MEASS00258 AMW014 Gas turbine engine combustion section module/component repair/overhaul	2703

MEASS00259 AMW015 Gas turbine engine turbine and exhaust module/component repair/overhaul	2705

MEASS00260 AMW016 Gas turbine engine ancillary section module/component repair/overhaul	2707

MEASS00261 AMW017 Piston engine disassembly for repair/overhaul	2709

MEASS00262 AMW018 Repair and/or overhaul aircraft piston engine cylinder assembly components	2711

MEASS00263 AMW019 Repair and/or overhaul aircraft piston engine crankcase assembly components	2713

MEASS00264 AMW020 Reassemble aircraft piston engines	2715

MEASS00265 AMW021 Assemble aircraft piston engine quick engine change unit	2717

MEASS00266 AMW022 Test aircraft piston engines after repair or overhaul	2719

MEASS00267 AMW023 Propeller repair/overhaul	2721

MEASS00268 AMW024 Rotary wing dynamic component repair/overhaul	2723

MEASS00269 AMW025 Mechanical system component repair/overhaul	2725

MEASS00270 AMW026 Composite structure maintenance	2727

MEASS00271 LME001 Electrical - B1.1 Licence Exclusions E1 and E4 Removal	2729

MEASS00272 LME002 Electrical B1.1 Licence Exclusions E1 and E4 Removal (small aircraft with gas turbine engine)	2731

MEASS00273 LME003 Electrical - B1.2, B1.3 or B1.4 Licence Exclusions E1 and E4 Removal	2733

MEASS00274 LME004 Electrical - B1.2 or B1.4 Licence Exclusions E1 and E4 Removal (small aircraft/helicopters)	2735

MEASS00275 LME005 Electrical – B2 Licence Exclusions E1 and E4 Removal	2737

MEASS00276 LME006 Electrical – B2 Licence Exclusions E1 and E4 Removal (small aircraft or helicopters)	2739

MEASS00277 LME007 Airframe - B1.1 Licence Exclusion E2 Removal	2741

MEASS00278 LME008 Airframe – B1.1 Licence Exclusion E2 Removal (small aircraft with gas turbine engine)	2743

MEASS00279 LME009 Airframe - B1.2 Licence Exclusion E2 Removal	2745

MEASS00280 LME010 Airframe – B1.2 Licence Exclusion E2 Removal (working on small aircraft)	2747

MEASS00281 LME011 Airframe - B1.3 and B1.4 Licence Exclusion E2 Removal	2749

MEASS00282 LME012 Airframe – B1.4 Licence Exclusion E2 Removal (working on basic helicopters)	2751

MEASS00283 LME013 Power Plant – B1.1 Licence Exclusion E3 Removal	2753

MEASS00284 LME014 Power Plant – B1.2 Licence Exclusion E3 Removal	2755

MEASS00285 LME015 Power Plant – B1.2 Licence Exclusion E3 Removal (working on small aircraft)	2757

MEASS00286 LME016 Power Plant – B1.3 Licence Exclusion E3 Removal	2759

MEASS00287 LME017 Power Plant – B1.4 Licence Exclusion E3 Removal	2761

MEASS00288 LME018 Power Plant – B1.4 Licence Exclusion E3 Removal (working on basic helicopters)	2763

MEASS00289 LME019 Instrument - B1 Licence Exclusions E5 and E7 Removal	2765

MEASS00290 LME020 Instrument - B1.2 and B1.4 Licence Exclusions E5 and E7 Removal (small aircraft/helicopters)	2767

MEASS00291 LME021 Instrument - B2 Licence Exclusions E5 and E7 Removal	2769

MEASS00292 LME022 Instrument and Radio - B1 Licence Exclusion E6 Removal	2771

MEASS00293 LME023 Instrument and Radio - B1.2 and 1.4 Licence Exclusion E6 Removal (small aircraft/helicopters)	2773

MEASS00294 LME024 Instrument and Radio - B2 Licence Exclusion E6 Removal	2775

MEASS00295 LME025 Instrument and Radio - B2 Licence Exclusion E6 Removal (non-type rated aircraft/helicopters)	2777

MEASS00296 LME026 Radio - B1 Licence Exclusion E8 Removal	2779

MEASS00297 LME027 Radio - B1.2 and B1.4 Licence Exclusion E8 Removal (working on small aircraft/helicopters)	2781

MEASS00298 LME028 Radio - B2 Licence Exclusion E8 Removal	2783

MEASS00299 LME029 Radio - B2 Licence Exclusion E8 Removal (non-type rated aircraft and helicopters)	2785

MEASS00300 LME030 Airframe – B1 Licence Exclusion E9 and E43 Removal	2787

MEASS00301 LME031 Airframe – B1 Licence Exclusion E10 Removal	2788

MEASS00302 LME032 Radio – B2 Licence Exclusion E11 Removal	2789

MEASS00303 LME033 Airframe/Engine – B1.1 and B1.2 Licence Exclusion E12 Removal	2791

MEASS00304 LME034 Airframe - B1 Licence Exclusion E13 Removal	2793

MEASS00305 LME035 Airframe - B1 Licence Exclusion E14 Removal	2795

MEASS00306 LME036 Airframe - B1.1 and B1.3 Licence Exclusion E15 Removal	2797

MEASS00307 LME037 Airframe - B1.1 Licence Exclusion E15 Removal	2799

MEASS00308 LME038 Airframe - B1.1 Licence Exclusion E16 Removal	2801

MEASS00309 LME039 Airframe - B1.2 Licence Exclusion E16 Removal	2803

MEASS00310 LME040 Radio – B2 Licence Exclusion E18 Removal	2805

MEASS00311 LME041 Radio – B2 Licence Exclusion E19 Removal	2807

MEASS00312 LME042 Radio - B2 Licence Exclusion E20 Removal	2809

MEASS00313 LME043 Radio - B2 Licence Exclusion E21 Removal	2811

MEASS00314 LME044 Radio - B2 Licence Exclusion E22 Removal	2813

MEASS00315 LME045 Radio - B2 Licence Exclusion E23 Removal	2815

MEASS00316 LME046 Radio - B2 Licence Exclusion E24 Removal	2817

MEASS00317 LME047 Radio - B2 Licence Exclusion E25 Removal	2819

MEASS00318 LME048 Radio - B2 Licence Exclusion E26 Removal	2821

MEASS00319 LME049 Instrument - B2 Licence Exclusion E27 Removal	2823

MEASS00320 LME050 Instrument - B2 Licence Exclusion E28 Removal	2825

MEASS00321 LME051 Instrument - B2 Licence Exclusion E29 Removal	2827

MEASS00322 LME052 Instrument - B2 Licence Exclusion E30 Removal	2829

MEASS00323 LME053 Instrument – B2 Licence Exclusion E31 Removal	2831

MEASS00324 LME054 Electrical – B2 Licence Exclusion E32 Removal	2833

MEASS00325 LME055 Engine – B1.2 or B1.4 Licence Exclusions E33 and E38 Removal	2835

MEASS00326 LME056 Electrical/Instrument/Radio - B2 Licence Exclusion E34 Removal	2837

MEASS00327 LME057 Airframe – B1.1 or B1.2 Licence Exclusion E35 Removal	2839

MEASS00328 LME058 Engine – B1.2 or B1.4 Licence Exclusions E36 and E37 Removal	2841

MEASS00329 LME059 Engine – B1.2 or B1.4 Licence Exclusions E36 and E37 Removal (small aircraft/helicopters)	2843

MEASS00330 LME060 Airframe – B1.1 or B1.3 Licence Exclusions E39 Removal	2845

MEASS00331 LME061 Airframe – B1.2 or B1.4 Licence Exclusion E39 Removal (small aircraft/helicopters)	2847

MEASS00332 LME062 Airframe – B1 Licence Exclusion E40 Removal	2849

MEASS00333 LME063 Airframe - B1 Licence Exclusion E41 Removal	2851

MEASS00334 LME064 Airframe - B1 Licence Exclusion E42 Removal	2853

MEASS00335 LME065 Electrical - B1 Licence Exclusion E44 Removal	2855

MEASS00336 LME066 Units of competency for A1 licence if Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Mechanical) is held	2857

MEASS00337 LME067 Units of competency for A2 licence if Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Mechanical) is held	2859

MEASS00338 LME068 Units of competency for A3 licence if Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Mechanical) is held	2861

MEASS00339 LME069 Units of competency for A4 licence if Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Mechanical) is held	2863

MEASS00340 LME070 Units of competency for A1 licence if Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Avionics) is held	2865

MEASS00341 LME071 Units of competency for A2 licence if Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Avionics) is held	2867

MEASS00342 LME072 Units of competency for A3 licence if Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Avionics) is held	2869

MEASS00343 LME073 Units of competency for A4 licence if Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Avionics) is held	2871

MEASS00344 LME074 Units of competency for A1 licence if a B2 licence is held	2873

MEASS00345 LME075 Units of competency for A2 licence if a B2 licence is held	2875

MEASS00346 LME076 Units of competency for A3 licence if a B2 licence is held	2877

MEASS00347 LME077 Units of competency for A4 licence if a B2 licence is held	2879

MEASS00348 MTA001 Aircraft egress system maintenance	2881

MEASS00349 MTA002 In-flight entertainment system maintenance	2883

MEASS00350 MTA003 Borescope inspection approval	2885

MEASS00351 MTA004 Aircraft composite structure repair/modification using hot and cold bonding	2886

MEASS00352 MTA005 Aircraft composite structure repair/modification using cold bonding only	2888

MEASS00353 MTA006 Aircraft welding using the gas welding process - aluminium alloys	2890

MEASS00354 MTA007 Aircraft welding using the gas welding process - magnesium alloys	2892

MEASS00355 MTA008 Aircraft welding using the gas welding process - carbon and low alloy steels	2894

MEASS00356 MTA009 Aircraft welding using the gas welding process - corrosion and heat resisting steels	2896

MEASS00357 MTA010 Aircraft welding using the gas welding process - nickel alloys	2898

MEASS00358 MTA011 Aircraft welding using the gas welding process - copper based alloys	2900

MEASS00359 MTA012 Aircraft welding using the gas welding process - titanium alloys	2902

MEASS00360 MTA013 Aircraft welding using the braze welding process - aluminium alloys	2904

MEASS00361 MTA014 Aircraft welding using the braze welding process - magnesium alloys	2906

MEASS00362 MTA015 Aircraft welding using the braze welding process - carbon and low alloy steels	2908

MEASS00363 MTA016 Aircraft welding using the braze welding process - corrosion and heat resisting steels	2910

MEASS00364 MTA017 Aircraft welding using the braze welding process - nickel alloys	2912

MEASS00365 MTA018 Aircraft welding using the braze welding process - copper based alloys	2914

MEASS00366 MTA019 Aircraft welding using the braze welding process - titanium alloys	2916

MEASS00367 MTA020 Aircraft welding using the gas metal arc welding process - aluminium alloys	2918

MEASS00368 MTA021 Aircraft welding using the gas metal arc welding process - magnesium alloys	2920

MEASS00369 MTA022 Aircraft welding using the gas metal arc welding process - carbon and low alloy steels	2922

MEASS00370 MTA023 Aircraft welding using the gas metal arc welding process - corrosion and heat resisting steel	2924

MEASS00371 MTA024 Aircraft welding using the gas metal arc welding process - nickel alloys	2926

MEASS00372 MTA025 Aircraft welding using the gas metal arc welding process - copper based alloys	2928

MEASS00373 MTA026 Aircraft welding using the gas metal arc welding process - titanium alloys	2930

MEASS00374 MTA027 Aircraft welding using the gas tungsten arc welding process - aluminium alloys	2932

MEASS00375 MTA028 Aircraft welding using the gas tungsten arc welding process - magnesium alloys	2934

MEASS00376 MTA029 Aircraft welding using the gas tungsten arc welding process - carbon and low alloy steels	2936

MEASS00377 MTA030 Aircraft welding using gas tungsten arc welding process - corrosion and heat resisting steel	2938

MEASS00378 MTA031 Aircraft welding using the gas tungsten arc welding process - nickel alloys	2940

MEASS00379 MTA032 Aircraft welding using the plasma arc welding process - aluminium alloys	2942

MEASS00380 MTA033 Aircraft welding using the plasma arc welding process - magnesium alloys	2944

MEASS00381 MTA034 Aircraft welding using the plasma arc welding process - carbon and low alloy steels	2946

MEASS00382 MTA035 Aircraft welding using the plasma arc welding process - corrosion and heat resisting steels	2948

MEASS00383 MTA036 Aircraft welding using the plasma arc welding process - nickel alloys	2950

MEASS00384 MTA037 Aircraft welding using the plasma arc welding process - copper based alloys	2952

MEASS00385 MTA038 Aircraft welding using the plasma arc welding process - titanium alloys	2954

MEASS00386 MTA039 Aircraft welding using the manual metal arc welding process - aluminium alloys	2956

MEASS00387 MTA040 Aircraft welding using the manual metal arc welding process - magnesium alloys	2958

MEASS00388 MTA041 Aircraft welding using the manual metal arc welding process - carbon and low alloy steels	2960

MEASS00389 MTA042 Aircraft welding using manual metal arc welding process - corrosion and heat resisting steels	2962

MEASS00390 MTA043 Aircraft welding using the manual metal arc welding process - nickel alloys	2964

MEASS00391 MTA044 Aircraft welding using the manual metal arc welding process - copper based alloys	2966

MEASS00392 MTA045 Aircraft welding using the manual metal arc welding process - titanium alloys	2968

MEASS00393 MTA046 Liquid penetrant inspection approval for aerospace	2970

MEASS00394 MTA047 Magnetic particle inspection approval for aerospace	2972

MEASS00395 MTA048 Eddy current inspection approval for aerospace	2974

MEASS00396 MTA049 Ultrasonic inspection approval for aerospace	2976

MEASS00397 MTA050 Radiographic inspection approval for aerospace	2978

MEASS00398 MTA051 Basic visual liquid dye penetrant inspection approval for aerospace	2980

MEASS00399 MTA052 Basic magnetic particle inspection approval for aerospace	2982

MEASS00400 MTA053 Basic eddy current inspection approval for aerospace	2984

MEASS00401 MTA054 Ultrasonic thickness testing inspection approval for aerospace	2986

MEASS00402 MTA055 Basic radiographic inspection approval for aerospace	2988

MEASS00403 MTA056 Electroplate aeronautical product component parts	2990

MEASS00404 MTA057 Produce anodised film on aluminium alloy components	2992

MEASS00405 MTA058 Metal spray aeronautical product component parts	2994

MEASS00406 MTA059 Machine aeronautical product component parts (general)	2996

MEASS00407 MTA060 Grind aeronautical product component parts	2998

MEASS00408 MTA061 Precision jig boring of aeronautical product component parts	3000

MEASS00409 MTA062 Complex milling of aeronautical product component parts	3002

MEASS00410 MTA063 Machine aeronautical product component parts using horizontal and/or vertical boring machines	3004

MEASS00411 MTA064 Machine aeronautical product component parts using NC/CNC machines	3006

MEASS00412 MTA065 Machine aeronautical product component parts using NC/CNC machining centres	3008

MEASS00413 MTA066 Machine plastic aeronautical product component parts	3010

MEASS00414 MTA067 Aeronautical product component parts - metal spinning lathe operations	3012

MEASS00415 MTA068 Aircraft tyre retreading (basic)	3014

MEASS00416 MTA069 Aircraft tyre retreading (advanced)	3016

MEASS00417 SAL001 B1 Small aircraft elementary maintenance	3018

MEASS00418 SAL002 Mechanical/Avionic - B1 and B2 Electrical systems multi-generator - Raing 2	3020

MEASS00419 SAL003 Mechanical – B1.2 Wooden structures - Rating 3	3022

MEASS00420 SAL004 Mechanical – B1.2 Fabric surfaces - Rating 4	3023

MEASS00421 SAL005 Mechanical - B1 Hydraulic systems - Rating 5	3024

MEASS00422 SAL006 Mechanical – B1 Vapour cycle air conditioning systems - Rating 6A	3026

MEASS00423 SAL007 Mechanical – B1.1 and B1.3 Air cycle air conditioning systems - Rating 6B	3027

MEASS00424 SAL008 Mechanical/Avionics – B1 and B2 Oxygen systems – Rating 8	3028

MEASS00425 SAL009 Mechanical - B1.1 and B1.2 Pressurisation and pneumatic systems - Rating 10	3030

MEASS00426 SAL010 Mechanical - B1.3 and B1.4 Helicopter powered flight control systems - Rating 11	3032

MEASS00427 SAL011 Mechanical – B1 Boosted induction systems – Rating S	3034

MEASS00428 SAL012 Mechanical – B1.2 Constant speed and variable pitch propeller - Rating V	3036

MEASS00429 SAL013 Avionics - B2 Electrical 1 Rating	3038

MEASS00430 SAL014 Avionics - B2 Instrument 1 Rating	3040

MEASS00431 SAL015 Avionics - B2 Radio 1 Rating	3042

MEASS00432 SAL016 Avionics – B2 Autopilot and flight control systems – Aeroplane – Rating 12	3044

MEASS00433 SAL017 Avionics – B2 Autopilot and flight control systems – Helicopter - Rating 13	3046

MEASS00434 SAL018 Avionics – B2 Glass cockpit - Rating 14	3047

MEASS00435 SAL019 Avionics – B2 Navigation systems – Rating 15	3048

MEASS00436 SAL020 Avionics - B2 Flight management systems - Rating 16	3050

MEASS00437 SAL021 Avionics - Inertial navigation systems - Rating 17	3052

MEASS00438 SAL022 Avionics - B2 Secondary radar - Rating 18	3053

MEASS00439 SAL023 Avionics – B2 Weather radar - Rating 19	3055

MEASS00440 SAL024 Avionics – B2 Cockpit voice recorder - Rating 20	3056

MEASS00441 SAL025 Avionics - B2 Flight data recorder systems - Rating 21	3058

MEASS00442 SAL026 Avionics – B2 High frequency radio systems - Rating 22	3060

MEASS00443 SAL027 B1.1 Removal of small aircraft limitation	3062

MEASS00444 SAL028 B1.3 Removal of small aircraft limitation	3064

MEASS00445 SAL029 B2 Removal of small aircraft limitation	3066

MEASS00446 SAL030 Attainment of a B1.2 licence by holders of a B1.1 small aircraft licence	3068

MEASS00447 SAL031 Attainment of a B1.3 licence by holders of a B1.1 small aircraft licence	3069

MEASS00448 SAL032 Attainment of a B1.4 licence by holders of a B1.1 small aircraft licence	3070

MEASS00449 SAL033 Attainment of a B1.1 small aircraft licence by holders of a B1.2 licence	3072

MEASS00450 SAL034 Attainment of a B1.3 small aircraft licence by holders of a B1.2 licence	3074

MEASS00451 SAL035 Attainment of a B1.4 licence by holders of a B1.2 licence	3076

MEASS00452 SAL036 Attainment of a B1.1 small aircraft licence by holders of a B1.3 small aircraft licence	3077

MEASS00453 SAL037 Attainment of a B1.2 licence by holders of a B1.3 small aircraft licence	3079

MEASS00454 SAL038 Attainment of a B1.4 licence by holders of a B1.3 small aircraft licence	3081

MEASS00455 SAL039 Attainment of a B1.1 small aircraft licence by holders of a B1.4 licence	3082

MEASS00456 SAL040 Attainment of a B1.2 licence by holders of a B1.4 licence	3084

MEASS00457 SAL041 Attainment of a B1.3 small aircraft licence by holders of a B1.4 licence	3085

MEA Aeroskills Training Package

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Published by:	Innovation and Business Skills Australia

Release Date:	31 August, 2018

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MEA20418 Certificate II in Aeroskills

Modification History

Release 1. Supersedes and equivalent to MEA20415 Certificate II in Aeroskills. Unit codes updated.

Qualification Description

This qualification applies to employees in aviation maintenance workshops who are required to perform repair and overhaul tasks on a limited range of aircraft electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electro-hydraulic and electro-pneumatic components, or who perform simple repairs on a limited range of structural components.

Units of competency that comprise this qualification are a mix of common units that apply to all technical employment streams covered by the MEA Aeroskills Training Package (core units) and technical stream units that are specific to a technical employment stream (elective units).

The qualification provides significant credits towards higher level Aeroskills Certificates.

This qualification applies to workplaces that operate under the airworthiness regulatory systems of the Australian Defence Force (ADF) and the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA). Any regulatory/licensing requirements associated with any MEA units of competency must be met.

Entry Requirements

Not applicable

Packaging Rules

To be awarded the MEA20418 Certificate II in Aeroskills, competency must be demonstrated in one of:

Avionic: Twelve (12) units consisting of eight (8) core units plus three (3) units from elective Group A and one (1) unit from either Group B or Group C

Mechanical: Twelve (12) units consisting of eight (8) core units plus three (3) units from elective Group B and one (1) unit from either of Groups A and C

Structures: Eleven (11) units consisting of eight (8) core units plus two (2) units from elective Group C and one (1) unit from either of Groups A and B.

Core units of competency

Unit code	Unit title	Prerequisites
MEA107	Interpret and use aviation maintenance industry manuals and specifications
MEA117	Apply self in the aviation maintenance environment
MEA154	Apply work health and safety practices in aviation maintenance
MEA155	Plan and organise aviation maintenance work activities	MEA154
MEA156	Apply quality standards during aviation maintenance activities	MEA154, MEA107
MEA157	Complete aviation maintenance industry documentation
MEA158	Perform basic hand skills, standard trade practices and fundamentals in aviation maintenance
MSMENV272	Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices

Elective units of competency

Group A

Unit code	Unit title	Prerequisites
MEA238	Perform routine removal and installation of miscellaneous aircraft electrical hardware/components	MEA154, MEA155 MEA156, MEA107 MEA157, MEA158
MEA239	Fabricate aircraft electrical looms and harnesses	MEA154, MEA155 MEA156, MEA107 MEA157, MEA158
MEA295	Use electrical test equipment to perform basic electrical tests on aircraft and components	MEA154, MEA155 MEA156, MEA107 MEA157, MEA158

Group B

Unit code	Unit title	Prerequisites
MEA329	Maintain aircraft basic hydraulic and pneumatic components or parts	MEA154, MEA155 MEA156, MEA107 MEA157, MEA158
MEA330	Maintain aircraft non-primary structural removable components or parts and internal fittings	MEA154, MEA155 MEA156, MEA107 MEA157, MEA158
MEA331	Maintain aircraft gas turbine engine components or parts	MEA154, MEA155 MEA156, MEA107 MEA157, MEA158
MEA332	Maintain aircraft mechanical components or parts	MEA154, MEA155 MEA156, MEA107 MEA157, MEA158
MEA333	Maintain aircraft piston engine components or parts	MEA154, MEA155 MEA156, MEA107 MEA157, MEA158

Group C

Unit code	Unit title	Prerequisites
MEA406	Repair/modify aircraft non-primary structural sheet metal components	MEA154, MEA155 MEA156, MEA107 MEA157, MEA158
MEA407	Repair/modify aircraft non-primary structural non-metallic components	MEA154, MEA155 MEA156, MEA107 MEA157, MEA158

Qualification Mapping Information

Release 1. Supersedes and equivalent to MEA20415 Certificate II in Aeroskills.

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MEA20518 Certificate II in Aircraft Line Maintenance

Modification History

Release 1. Supersedes and equivalent to MEA20515 Certificate II in Aircraft Line Maintenance. Unit codes updated.

Qualification Description

This qualification is applicable to employees of airlines and other operators of piston, jet and turbo-propeller aircraft and helicopters who are required to hold a Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) A Licence to perform and certify a range of specified maintenance tasks that can be performed with the aircraft on a flight line or at the departure gate. On completion of the required maintenance tasks the individual is authorised to release the aircraft to service.

The qualification satisfies CASA requirements for the grant, under Civil Aviation Safety Regulation (CASR) Part 66 of an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer A Licence when:

the skill and knowledge requirements align with CASA syllabus requirements described under ‘Licensing’ in the Companion Volume Implementation Guide

training has been delivered in accordance with the requirements of CASR Part 147.

The units of competency that comprise this qualification consist of a mix of:

common units that are applicable to all of the employment streams covered by the MEA Aeroskills Training Package or are of an administrative nature relating to the CASA A Licence

a combination of Avionic, Mechanical and Structures Technical Stream units that apply to the range of tasks performed by the holders of CASA A Licences.

This qualification provides a number of credits towards higher level Aeroskills Certificates and towards the MEA50218 Diploma of Aeroskills (Mechanical) which is required for the grant of a CASA B1 Licence.

Entry Requirements

Not applicable

Packaging Rules

To be awarded the MEA20518 Certificate II in Aircraft Line Maintenance, competency must be demonstrated in fifteen (15) units of competency, as follows:

fourteen (14) core units made up of common, imported and technical stream units

one (1) unit from elective Group A chosen according to the CASA A Licence that is being sought.

Core units of competency

Unit code	Unit title	Prerequisites
MEA107	Interpret and use aviation maintenance industry manuals and specifications
MEA117	Apply self in the aviation maintenance environment
MEA119	Perform administrative processes to prepare for certification of civil aircraft A level line maintenance	All Certificate II units relevant to the applicable A Licence
MEA154	Apply work health and safety practices in aviation maintenance
MEA155	Plan and organise aviation maintenance work activities	MEA154
MEA156	Apply quality standards during aviation maintenance activities	MEA154, MEA107
MEA157	Complete aviation maintenance industry documentation
MEA158	Perform basic hand skills, standard trade practices and fundamentals in aviation maintenance
MEA264	Remove and install aircraft electrical/avionic components during line maintenance	MEA265
MEA265	Remove and install general aircraft electrical hardware	MEA154, MEA155 MEA156, MEA107 MEA157, MEA158
MEA295	Use electrical test equipment to perform basic electrical tests on aircraft and components	MEA154, MEA155 MEA156, MEA107 MEA157, MEA158
MEA344	Remove and install aircraft components	MEA154, MEA155 MEA156, MEA107 MEA157, MEA158
MEA418	Perform basic repair of aircraft internal fittings during line maintenance	MEA154, MEA155 MEA156, MEA107 MEA157, MEA158
MSMENV272	Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices

Elective units of competency

Group A

Unit code	Unit title	Prerequisites	Unit applicability
MEA345	Perform scheduled line maintenance activities on gas turbine engine fixed wing aircraft	MEA154, MEA155 MEA156, MEA107 MEA157, MEA158	Mandatory where A1 Licence is sought
MEA346	Perform scheduled line maintenance activities on gas turbine engine rotary wing aircraft	MEA154, MEA155 MEA156, MEA107 MEA157, MEA158	Mandatory where A3 Licence is sought
MEA347	Perform scheduled line maintenance activities on piston engine fixed wing aircraft	MEA154, MEA155 MEA156, MEA107 MEA157, MEA158	Mandatory where A2 Licence is sought
MEA348	Perform scheduled line maintenance activities on piston engine rotary wing aircraft	MEA154, MEA155 MEA156, MEA107 MEA157, MEA158	Mandatory where A4 Licence is sought

Qualification Mapping Information

Release 1. Supersedes and equivalent to MEA20515 Certificate II in Aircraft Line Maintenance.

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MEA20618 Certificate II in Aircraft Surface Finishing

Modification History

Release 1. Supersedes and equivalent to MEA20615 Certificate II in Aircraft Surface Finishing. Unit codes updated.

Qualification Description

This qualification is applicable to employees of Aircraft Maintenance Organisations (AMOs) or specialist aircraft surface finishing organisations who are involved in the stripping of old finishes and in the preparation of aircraft and aircraft component surfaces for the application of paint and other specialist surface finishes. A limited range of component removal and installation tasks related to surface finishing tasks may also be performed.

Units of competency that comprise this qualification are a mix of common units that are applicable to all employment streams at the Certificate II level, plus a number of structures technical stream units that relate to aircraft surface finishing and minor repairs, plus a mechanical technical stream unit that provides optional multi-skilling.

The qualification provides a significant number of credits towards surface finishing qualifications at Certificate III and IV levels. The common units also provide credit towards other Aeroskills qualifications and the elective units would count towards a MEA20418 Certificate II in Aeroskills.

This qualification applies to workplaces that operate under the airworthiness regulatory systems of the Australian Defence Force (ADF) and the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA). Any regulatory/licensing requirements associated with any MEA units of competency must be met.

Entry Requirements

Not applicable

Packaging Rules

To be awarded the MEA20618 Certificate II in Aircraft Surface Finishing competency must be demonstrated in twelve (12) or thirteen (13) units of competency, depending on the choice of specialist units. These units include:

eleven (11) core units consisting of common, imported and technical stream units

either elective Group A (one (1) unit) or Group B (two (2) units).

Core units of competency

Unit code	Unit title	Prerequisites
MEA107	Interpret and use aviation maintenance industry manuals and specifications
MEA117	Apply self in the aviation maintenance environment
MEA154	Apply work health and safety practices in aviation maintenance
MEA155	Plan and organise aviation maintenance work activities	MEA154
MEA156	Apply quality standards during aviation maintenance activities	MEA154, MEA107
MEA157	Complete aviation maintenance industry documentation
MEA158	Perform basic hand skills, standard trade practices and fundamentals in aviation maintenance
MEA411	Remove surface coatings from aircraft or aircraft components	MEA154, MEA155 MEA156, MEA107 MEA157, MEA158
MEA412	Pre-treat aluminium alloy surfaces	MEA154, MEA155 MEA156, MEA107 MEA157, MEA158
MEA413	Seal aircraft and aircraft component structural seams	MEA154, MEA155 MEA156, MEA107 MEA157, MEA158
MSMENV272	Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices

Elective units of competency

Group A

Unit code	Unit title	Prerequisites
MEA330	Maintain aircraft non-primary structural removable components or parts and internal fittings	MEA154, MEA155 MEA156, MEA107 MEA157, MEA158

Group B

Unit code	Unit title	Prerequisites
MEA406	Repair/modify aircraft non-primary structural sheet metal components	MEA154, MEA155 MEA156, MEA107 MEA157, MEA158
MEA407	Repair/modify aircraft non-primary structural non-metallic components	MEA154, MEA155 MEA156, MEA107 MEA157, MEA158

Qualification Mapping Information

Release 1. Supersedes and equivalent to MEA20615 Certificate II in Aircraft Surface Finishing.

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MEA30118 Certificate III in Aircraft Surface Finishing

Modification History

Release 1. Supersedes and equivalent to MEA30115 Certificate III in Aircraft Surface Finishing. Unit codes updated.

Qualification Description

This qualification is applicable to employees of aircraft maintenance organisations, or of specialist aircraft surface finishing organisations who are required to prepare the surfaces of aircraft and aircraft components for the application of surface finishes, apply paint, specialist finishes and decals or stencils. Also required is the application of aircraft registration markings, national markings and organisational logos.

The units of competency that comprise this qualification are a mix of:

common units that apply to all Aeroskills specialist streams at Certificate III and IV levels

structures technical stream units relating to aircraft surface finishing

imported automotive units relating to the application of paint finishes.

This qualification fully articulates with the MEA40918 Certificate IV in Aircraft Surface Finishing and the common units provide a number of credits towards other Aeroskills qualifications at Certificate III and IV levels.

This qualification applies to workplaces that operate under the airworthiness regulatory systems of the Australian Defence Force (ADF) and the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA). Any regulatory/licensing requirements associated with any MEA units of competency must be met.

Entry Requirements

Not applicable

Packaging Rules

To be awarded the MEA30118 Certificate III in Aircraft Surface Finishing, competency must be demonstrated in seventeen (17) core units of competency.

Units must be chosen as specified under the conditions set out below.

There are no elective units for this qualification.

Core units of competency

Complete all eight (8) of the common and imported core units listed below.

Unit code	Unit title	Prerequisites
MEA107	Interpret and use aviation maintenance industry manuals and specifications
MEA118	Conduct self in the aviation maintenance environment
MEA154	Apply work health and safety practices in aviation maintenance
MEA155	Plan and organise aviation maintenance work activities	MEA154
MEA156	Apply quality standards during aviation maintenance activities	MEA154, MEA107
MEA157	Complete aviation maintenance industry documentation
MEA158	Perform basic hand skills, standard trade practices and fundamentals in aviation maintenance
MSMENV272	Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices

Plus the nine (9) core technical stream and imported units listed below.

Unit code	Unit title	Prerequisites
AURVTP2003	Prepare spray painting materials and equipment
AURVTP012	Apply air dry and polyurethane enamel refinshing materials
MEA411	Remove surface coatings from aircraft or aircraft components	MEA154, MEA155 MEA156, MEA107 MEA157, MEA158
MEA412	Pre-treat aluminium alloy surfaces	MEA154, MEA155 MEA156, MEA107 MEA157, MEA158
MEA413	Seal aircraft and aircraft component structural seams	MEA154, MEA155 MEA156, MEA107 MEA157, MEA158
MEA414	Remove light corrosion from aircraft	MEA154, MEA155 MEA156, MEA107 MEA157, MEA158
MEA415	Paint aircraft surfaces	MEA154, MEA155 MEA156, MEA107 MEA157, MEA158
MEA416	Apply aircraft identification markings, graphics and decals	MEA154, MEA155 MEA156, MEA107 MEA157, MEA158
MEA417	Apply specialty coatings to aircraft	MEA154, MEA155 MEA156, MEA107 MEA157, MEA158

Qualification Mapping Information

Release 1. Supersedes and equivalent to MEA30115 Certificate III in Aircraft Surface Finishing.

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MEA30218 Certificate III in Aeroskills (Mechatronics)

Modification History

Release 1. Supersedes and equivalent to MEA30215 Certificate III in Aeroskills (Mechatronics). Unit codes updated.

Qualification Description

This qualification applies to individuals employed within the General Aviation industry sector on the maintenance of small aircraft who are not seeking direct progression to a Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) B1.2 Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Licence limited to basic small aircraft maintenance. It may also be of use as a first Aeroskills qualification for individuals transitioning from an allied trade to employment on small aircraft maintenance.

Individuals who intend to seek the grant of a licence in the future should consider the requirements for the MEA41018 Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Mechatronics) when selecting elective units of competency for this qualification.

Depending on the choice of elective units this qualification articulates with the MEA41018 Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Mechatronics) and a number of units also provide credits towards other qualifications at Certificate IV and Diploma levels.

Entry Requirements

Not applicable

Packaging Rules

To be awarded the MEA30218 Certificate III in Aeroskills (Mechatronics), competency must be demonstrated in twenty (20) units of competency, as follows:

fifteen (15) core units consisting of common, technical stream and imported units

five (5) elective units drawn from the technical stream units listed in Group A while observing the unit selection guidelines.

Core units of competency

Unit code	Unit title	Prerequisites
MEA107	Interpret and use aviation maintenance industry manuals and specifications
MEA118	Conduct self in the aviation maintenance environment
MEA148	Apply mathematics and physics in aviation maintenance
MEA154	Apply work health and safety practices in aviation maintenance
MEA155	Plan and organise aviation maintenance work activities	MEA154
MEA156	Apply quality standards during aviation maintenance activities	MEA154, MEA107
MEA157	Complete aviation maintenance industry documentation
MEA158	Perform basic hand skills, standard trade practices and fundamentals in aviation maintenance
MEA201	Remove and install miscellaneous aircraft electrical hardware/components	MEA154, MEA155 MEA156, MEA107 MEA157, MEA158
MEA246	Fabricate and/or repair aircraft electrical hardware or parts	MEA201, MEA296
MEA296	Use electrical test equipment in aviation maintenance activities	MEA154, MEA155 MEA156, MEA107 MEA157, MEA158
MEA301	Perform aircraft flight servicing	MEA154, MEA155 MEA156, MEA107 MEA157, MEA158
MEA364	Maintain and/or repair small aircraft mechanical components or parts	MEA154, MEA155 MEA156, MEA107 MEA157, MEA158
MEA369	Inspect and maintain structures and related components of non-pressurised small aircraft	MEA154, MEA155 MEA156, MEA107 MEA157, MEA158
MSMENV272	Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices	Nil

Elective units of competency

Group A

Unit code	Unit title	Prerequisites	Unit selection guidelines
MEA202	Remove and install basic aircraft electrical system components	MEA201	Required for electrical retractable undercarriage maintenance – do not take with MEA274
MEA210	Inspect, test and troubleshoot basic aircraft electrical systems and components	MEA202, MEA246	Required for electrical retractable undercarriage maintenance – do not take with MEA274
MEA274	Maintain basic light aircraft electrical systems and components	MEA246	Required for 100 hourly inspection on basic light aircraft or helicopters
MEA275	Maintain basic light aircraft instrument systems and components	MEA246	Required for 100 hourly inspection on basic light aircraft or helicopters
MEA276	Maintain basic light aircraft communication and radio navigation systems and components	MEA246	Required for 100 hourly inspection on basic light aircraft or helicopters
MEA3000	Maintain small piston engine aircraft pressurisation systems
MEA304	Remove and install non-pressurised aircraft structural and non-structural components	MEA398	Do not take with MEA317 – MEA363 provides credits towards this unit
MEA306	Remove and install engines and engine system components	MEA398	Applicable to piston and gas turbine engines
MEA307	Remove and install propeller systems and components	MEA154, MEA155 MEA156, MEA107 MEA157, MEA158	Required for variable pitch propellers
MEA308	Remove and install rotary wing rotor and flight control system components	MEA154, MEA155 MEA156, MEA107 MEA157, MEA158	Required for helicopters with powered flight controls – do not take with MEA352
MEA309	Inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft hydro-mechanical and landing gear systems and components	MEA398	Required for hydraulic retractable undercarriage maintenance
MEA313	Inspect, test and troubleshoot piston engine systems and components	MEA306	Required for supercharged and turbocharged engines
MEA314	Inspect, test and troubleshoot gas turbine engine systems and components	MEA306	Required for gas turbine engines
MEA315	Inspect, test and troubleshoot propeller systems and components	MEA307	Required for variable pitch propellers
MEA316	Inspect, test and troubleshoot rotary wing rotor and control systems and components	MEA308	Required for helicopters with powered flight controls – count as 2 units - do not take with MEA352
MEA351	Maintain airframe systems of basic light fixed wing aircraft	MEA154, MEA155 MEA156, MEA107 MEA157, MEA158	Required for 100 hourly inspection on basic light aircraft
MEA352	Maintain basic rotary wing aircraft systems	MEA154, MEA155 MEA156, MEA107 MEA157, MEA158	Required for 100 hourly inspection on basic helicopters
MEA353	Maintain basic light aircraft engines and propellers	MEA154, MEA155 MEA156, MEA107 MEA157, MEA158	Required for 100 hourly inspection on basic light aircraft or helicopters
MEA354	Maintain light aircraft pneumatic systems	MEA154, MEA155 MEA156, MEA107 MEA157, MEA158
MEA355	Maintain light aircraft air cycle air conditioning systems	MEA201, MEA246
MEA357	Inspect, test and repair aircraft fabric surfaces	MEA154, MEA155 MEA156, MEA107 MEA157, MEA158
MEA359	Inspect and repair aircraft wooden structures	MEA154, MEA155 MEA156, MEA107 MEA157, MEA158
MEA360	Maintain aircraft diesel engines	MEA353
MEA361	Maintain aircraft two stroke petrol engines	MEA353
MEA362	Maintain aircraft vapour cycle air conditioning systems	MEA201, MEA246
MEA367	Repair/modify aircraft composite structure using cold bonding	MEA369	Do not take with MEA405
MEA370	Repair the structure of non-pressurised small aircraft	MEA369
MEA371	Perform major repairs and modifications to small aircraft metal structure	MEA369, MEA370
MEA398	Remove and install aircraft hydro-mechanical and landing gear system components	MEA154	Required for hydraulic retractable undercarriage maintenance
MEA405	Repair/modify aircraft composite material structure/components	MEA401 Note that MEA369 is equivalent to MEA401	Required for repairs to composite primary and secondary structure

Qualification Mapping Information

Release 1. Supersedes and equivalent to MEA30215 Certificate III in Aeroskills (Mechatronics).

Links

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MEA30318 Certificate III in Aircraft Life Support and Furnishing

Modification History

Release 1. Supersedes and equivalent to MEA30315 Certificate III in Aircraft Life Support and Furnishing. Unit codes updated.

Qualification Description

This qualification applies to members of the Australian Defence Force (ADF) and to employees of Aircraft Maintenance Organisations (AMOs) who are maintaining aircraft and personal life support equipment and aircraft furnishings.

The qualification consists of a number of common units plus mandatory and elective technical stream units, including a number of imported units dealing with explosive ordnance (pyrotechnics) safety and inspection, and with sewing, trimming and use of fabric adhesives.

The qualification articulates with MEA41118 Certificate IV in Aircraft Life Support and Furnishing and the common units and the elective Avionic, Mechanical and Structures Technical Stream units provide a number of credits towards other Aeroskills Certificates at Certificate II, III and IV levels.

This qualification applies to workplaces that operate under the airworthiness regulatory systems of the ADF and the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA). Any regulatory/licensing requirements associated with any MEA units of competency must be met.

Entry Requirements

Not applicable

Packaging Rules

To be awarded the MEA30318 Certificate III in Aircraft Life Support and Furnishing, competency must be demonstrated in twenty-one (21) units of competency, as follows:

nine (9) core units consisting of common and imported units

twelve (12) elective units (chosen in accordance with the unit selection guidelines in Column 4) from the technical stream and imported units in Group A.

Core units of competency

Unit code	Unit title	Prerequisites
MEA107	Interpret and use aviation maintenance industry manuals and specifications
MEA118	Conduct self in the aviation maintenance environment
MEA154	Apply work health and safety practices in aviation maintenance
MEA155	Plan and organise aviation maintenance work activities	MEA154
MEA156	Apply quality standards during aviation maintenance activities	MEA154, MEA107
MEA157	Complete aviation maintenance industry documentation
MEA158	Perform basic hand skills, standard trade practices and fundamentals in aviation maintenance
MEM12001B	Use comparison and basic measuring devices
MSMENV272	Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices

Elective units of competency

Group A

Unit code	Unit title	Prerequisites	Unit selection guidelines
AURVTT004	Trim vehicle components	Do not take with MSFUP3012
AURVTT005	Select trim and fabric materials
AURVTT006	Apply trim and fabric adhesives	Do not take with MSTTF2008
DEFEXO001	Work safely with explosive ordnance
DEFEXO005	Package explosives
DEFEXO006	Unpackage explosives
DEFEXO008	Conduct explosives inspection
MEA295	Use electrical test equipment to perform basic electrical tests on aircraft and components	MEA154, MEA155 MEA156, MEA107 MEA157, MEA158
MEA301	Perform aircraft flight servicing	MEA154, MEA155 MEA156, MEA107 MEA157, MEA158
MEA303	Remove and install aircraft pneumatic system components	MEA154, MEA155 MEA156, MEA107 MEA157, MEA158
MEA304	Remove and install non-pressurised aircraft structural and non-structural components	MEA398	Do not take with MEA317
MEA317	Remove and install pressurised aircraft structural and non-structural components	MEA398, MEA303	Do not take with MEA304
MEA398	Remove and install aircraft hydro-mechanical and landing gear system components	MEA154
MEA411	Remove surface coatings from aircraft or aircraft components	MEA154, MEA155 MEA156, MEA107 MEA157, MEA158
MEA412	Pre-treat aluminium alloy surfaces	MEA154, MEA155 MEA156, MEA107 MEA157, MEA158
MEA414	Remove light corrosion from aircraft	MEA154, MEA155 MEA156, MEA107 MEA157, MEA158	Do not take with MEA436
MEA416	Apply aircraft identification markings, graphics and decals	MEA154, MEA155 MEA156, MEA107 MEA157, MEA158
MEA436	Inspect, repair and modify non-primary structure components in aircraft cabins and cockpits	MEA154	Do not take with MEA414
MEA501	Maintain and fit anti-G suits	MEA154, MEA155 MEA156, MEA107 MEA157, MEA158 MEA118, MEA511 MSFSF2002
MEA502	Maintain and fit helmets	MEA154, MEA155 MEA156, MEA107 MEA157, MEA158 MEA118, MEA295
MEA503	Maintain and fit immersion suits	MEA154, MEA155 MEA156, MEA107 MEA157, MEA158 MEA118 LMTTF2008A
MEA504	Maintain and fit oxygen masks	MEA154, MEA155 MEA156, MEA107 MEA157, MEA158 MEA118, MEA295
MEA505	Maintain and pack parachutes	MEA154, MEA155 MEA156, MEA107 MEA157, MEA158 MEA118, MEA511 MSFSF2002
MEA507	Maintain, pack and fit survival inflatable buoyancy vests	MEA154, MEA155 MEA156, MEA107 MEA157, MEA158 MEA118
MEA508	Maintain, install and remove restraint systems	MEA154, MEA155 MEA156, MEA107 MEA157, MEA158 MEA118, MEA511 MSFSF2002
MEA509	Manufacture, repair and alter aircraft related fabric components	MEA154, MEA155 MEA156, MEA107 MEA157, MEA158 MEA118, MEA511 MSFSF2002
MEA510	Maintain seat and pod electrical and electronic systems	MEA295
MEA511	Operate and maintain sewing machines and overlockers
MEA513	Maintain and pack survival inflatable life rafts	MEA154, MEA155 MEA156, MEA107 MEA157, MEA158 MEA118
MEA514	Maintain and pack escape slides	MEA154, MEA155 MEA156, MEA107 MEA157, MEA158 MEA118
MSFSF2001	Cut single layer fabrics
MSFSF2002	Machine sew materials
MSFUP3012	Apply marine sewing and installation techniques	Do not take with AURVTT004
MSTTF2008	Use adhesives	Do not take with AURVTT006

Qualification Mapping Information

Release 1. Supersedes and equivalent to MEA30315 Certificate III in Aircraft Life Support and Furnishing.

Links

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MEA40618 Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Avionics)

Modification History

Release 1. Supersedes and equivalent to MEA40615 Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Avionics). Unit codes updated.

Qualification Description

This qualification applies to employees of Continuing Airworthiness Management Organisations (CAMOs) or to members of the Australian Defence Force (ADF) who perform scheduled inspections, fault diagnosis and repair, and modification of aircraft electrical, instrument and radio systems and system components.

The qualification defines the exit from an apprenticeship and may apply to either aircraft maintenance performed on flight lines/ramps and in hangars, or to avionic component repair and overhaul performed in workshops. These outcomes are defined in two streams:

aircraft maintenance stream

component maintenance workshop stream.

The qualification consists of:

common units that apply to all Aeroskills specialist streams at Certificate III and IV levels

avionic technical stream units relating to either aircraft avionic system and component maintenance or to component repair and overhaul

one mechanical technical stream unit that is applicable to the aircraft maintenance stream

one imported unit that is applicable to the aircraft maintenance stream.

Because of the wide application of this qualification there is considerable flexibility in the selection of technical stream units and individuals should be mindful of their future career aspirations when selecting units for, in particular, the aircraft maintenance stream. Provided that the correct elective units are selected, the qualification articulates with the Diploma of Aeroskills (Avionics) which qualifies individuals for the grant by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) of a B2 Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Licence.

The qualification also provides credits towards the MEA50318 Diploma of Aviation Maintenance Management (Avionics) and the MEA60118 Advanced Diploma of Aviation Maintenance Management (Avionics).

Entry Requirements

Not applicable

Packaging Rules

To be awarded the MEA40618 Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Avionics) competency must be demonstrated in:

Aircraft Maintenance Stream

twelve (12) core units consisting of common, imported and some avionic technical stream units

thirteen (13) elective technical stream units chosen from Group A

Total: twenty-five (25) units

OR

Component Maintenance Workshop Stream

thirteen (13) core units consisting of common, imported and avionic technical stream units

three (3) elective technical stream units chosen from Group B

Total: sixteen (16) units

Core units of competency (Aircraft Maintenance Stream)

Complete all twelve (12) mandatory common, technical stream and imported units listed below.

Unit code	Unit title	Prerequisites
MEA107	Interpret and use aviation maintenance industry manuals and specifications
MEA118	Conduct self in the aviation maintenance environment
MEA148	Apply mathematics and physics in aviation maintenance
MEA154	Apply work health and safety practices in aviation maintenance
MEA155	Plan and organise aviation maintenance work activities	MEA154
MEA156	Apply quality standards during aviation maintenance activities	MEA154, MEA107
MEA157	Complete aviation maintenance industry documentation
MEA158	Perform basic hand skills, standard trade practices and fundamentals in aviation maintenance
MEA201	Remove and install miscellaneous aircraft electrical hardware/components	MEA154, MEA155, MEA156, MEA107 MEA157, MEA158
MEA246	Fabricate and/or repair aircraft electrical hardware or parts	MEA201, MEA296
MEA296	Use electrical test equipment in aviation maintenance activities	MEA154, MEA155 MEA156, MEA107 MEA157, MEA158
MSMENV272	Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices

Core units of competency (Component Maintenance Workshop Stream)

Complete all thirteen (13) mandatory common, technical stream and imported units listed below.

Unit code	Unit title	Prerequisites
MEA107	Interpret and use aviation maintenance industry manuals and specifications
MEA118	Conduct self in the aviation maintenance environment
MEA148	Apply mathematics and physics in aviation maintenance
MEA154	Apply work health and safety practices in aviation maintenance
MEA155	Plan and organise aviation maintenance work activities	MEA154
MEA156	Apply quality standards during aviation maintenance activities	MEA154, MEA107
MEA157	Complete aviation maintenance industry documentation
MEA158	Perform basic hand skills, standard trade practices and fundamentals in aviation maintenance
MEA201	Remove and install miscellaneous aircraft electrical hardware/components	MEA154, MEA155 MEA156, MEA107 MEA157, MEA158
MEA246	Fabricate and/or repair aircraft electrical hardware or parts	MEA201, MEA296
MEA261	Use electronic test equipment	MEA154, MEA155 MEA156, MEA107 MEA157, MEA158
MEA296	Use electrical test equipment in aviation maintenance activities	MEA154, MEA155 MEA156, MEA107 MEA157, MEA158
MSMENV272	Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices

Elective units of competency

Group A (Aircraft Maintenance Stream)

Choose thirteen (13) of the technical stream units listed below while observing the unit selection guidelines in column 4.

Unit code	Unit title	Prerequisites	Unit selection guidelines
AVIF3016	Marshal aircraft	Elective
MEA202	Remove and install basic aircraft electrical system components	MEA201	Do not take with MEA203
MEA203	Remove and install advanced aircraft electrical system components	MEA201	Do not take with MEA202
MEA204	Remove and install basic aircraft instrument system components	MEA201	Do not take with MEA292
MEA206	Remove and install aircraft basic radio communication and navigation system components	MEA201	Elective
MEA208	Remove and install aircraft pressurisation control system components	MEA201	Elective
MEA209	Remove and install aircraft oxygen system components	MEA154, MEA155 MEA156, MEA107 MEA157, MEA158	Elective
MEA210	Inspect, test and troubleshoot basic aircraft electrical systems and components	MEA202, MEA246	Do not take with MEA294 or with MEA223 and MEA227
MEA212	Inspect, test and troubleshoot basic aircraft instrument systems and components	MEA204, MEA246	Do not take with MEA213 or with MEA224 and MEA228
MEA213	Inspect, test and troubleshoot advanced aircraft instrument systems and components	MEA292, MEA246	Do not take with MEA212 or with MEA224 and MEA228
MEA214	Inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft basic communication and radio navigation systems and components	MEA206, MEA246	Do not take with MEA226 and MEA229
MEA215	Inspect, test and troubleshoot advanced aircraft communications systems and components	MEA206, MEA246	Do not take with MEA226 and MEA229
MEA216	Inspect, test and troubleshoot instrument landing systems and components	MEA206, MEA293 MEA246	Do not take with MEA226 and MEA229
MEA217	Inspect, test and troubleshoot fixed wing autopilot systems and components	MEA293, MEA246	Take instead of MEA225 and MEA230 if only maintaining 3 axis autopilot system
MEA218	Inspect, test and troubleshoot rotary wing autopilot systems and components	MEA293, MEA246	Take instead of MEA231 if only maintaining an autopilot system
MEA219	Inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft pressurisation control systems and components	MEA208, MEA246	Do not take with MEA224 and MEA228
MEA220	Inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft primary radar systems and components	MEA293, MEA246	Do not take with MEA226 and MEA232
MEA221	Inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft secondary radar systems and components	MEA293, MEA246	Do not take with MEA226 and MEA232
MEA222	Inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft oxygen systems and components	MEA209	Elective
MEA223	Inspect aircraft electrical systems and components	MEA203, MEA246	Do not take with MEA210 or MEA294
MEA224	Inspect aircraft instrument systems and components	MEA292, MEA246	Do not take with MEA212 or MEA213
MEA225	Inspect fixed wing aircraft automatic flight control systems and components	MEA293, MEA246	Do not take with MEA217
MEA226	Inspect aircraft electronic systems and components	MEA293, MEA246	Do not take with MEA213, MEA214 or MEA215
MEA227	Test and troubleshoot aircraft electrical systems and components	MEA223	Do not take with MEA294
MEA228	Test and troubleshoot aircraft instrument systems and components	MEA224, MEA226	Do not take with MEA212 or MEA213
MEA229	Test and troubleshoot aircraft radio frequency navigation and communications systems and components	MEA226	Do not take with MEA214, MEA215 or MEA216
MEA230	Test and troubleshoot fixed wing aircraft automatic flight control systems and components	MEA225, MEA246	Do not take with MEA217
MEA231	Inspect, test and troubleshoot rotary wing aircraft automatic flight control systems and components	MEA293, MEA246	Do not take with MEA218
MEA232	Test and troubleshoot aircraft pulse systems and components	MEA226, MEA246	Do not take with MEA220 or MEA221
MEA233	Inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft inertial navigation and reference systems and components	MEA293, MEA246	Do not take with MEA226 and MEA228
MEA234	Inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft global navigation systems and components	MEA206, MEA293 MEA246	Do not take with MEA226 and MEA229
MEA261	Use electronic test equipment	MEA154, MEA155 MEA156, MEA107 MEA157, MEA158	Elective
MEA262	Modify/repair aircraft component single layer printed circuit boards	MEA296, MEA261	Do not take with MEA263
MEA263	Modify/repair aircraft component multi-layer printed circuit boards	MEA296, MEA261	Do not take with MEA262
MEA266	Terminate and repair aircraft optical fibre cable	Elective
MEA278	Inspect, test and troubleshoot instrument display systems and components	MEA293, MEA246	Do not take with MEA226, MEA228
MEA279	Inspect, test and troubleshoot full authority digital engine control systems	MEA293, MEA246	Do not take with MEA230
MEA280	Inspect, test and troubleshoot flight management systems and components	MEA293, MEA246	Elective
MEA292	Remove and install advanced aircraft instrument system components	Do not take with MEA204
MEA293	Remove and install aircraft electronic system components	Elective
MEA294	Inspect, test and troubleshoot advanced aircraft electrical systems and components	MEA203	Do not take with MEA210 or with MEA223 and MEA227
MEA301	Perform aircraft flight servicing	MEA154, MEA155 MEA156, MEA107 MEA157, MEA158	Elective

Group B (Component Maintenance Workshop Stream)

Choose at least three (3) of the Avionic technical stream units listed below while observing the unit selection guidelines in column 4.

Unit code	Unit title	Prerequisites	Unit selection guidelines
MEA252	Test, align and troubleshoot synchro and servo system components	MEA201, MEA296 MEA261	Elective
MEA262	Modify/repair aircraft component single layer printed circuit boards	MEA296, MEA261	Do not take with MEA263
MEA263	Modify/repair aircraft component multi-layer printed circuit boards	MEA296, MEA261	Do not take with MEA262
MEA266	Terminate and repair aircraft optical fibre cable	Elective
MEA282	Repair or overhaul aircraft pulse system components	MEA296, MEA261	Elective
MEA283	Repair or overhaul aircraft display, control and distribution system components	MEA296, MEA261	Elective
MEA284	Repair or overhaul aircraft instrument system components	MEA296, MEA261	Elective
MEA285	Repair or overhaul aircraft radio frequency communication and navigation system components	MEA296, MEA261	Elective
MEA286	Repair or overhaul aircraft electrical/electro-mechanical components	MEA201, MEA296	Elective
MEA287	Repair or overhaul aircraft oxygen system components	MEA154, MEA155 MEA156, MEA107 MEA157, MEA158	Elective
MEA288	Repair or overhaul aircraft audio and visual systems and reproducers	MEA296, MEA261	Elective

Qualification Mapping Information

Release 1. Supersedes and equivalent to MEA40615 Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Avionics).

Links

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MEA40718 Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Mechanical)

Modification History

Release 1. Supersedes and equivalent to MEA40715 Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Mechanical). Unit codes updated.

Qualification Description

This qualification applies to employees of Civil Aviation Maintenance Organisations (AMOs) or to members of the Australian Defence Force (ADF) who perform scheduled inspections, fault diagnosis and repair, and modification of airframes and airframe mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems and components, and of aircraft engines and (where applicable) propellers.

The qualification defines the exit from an apprenticeship and may apply to either aircraft maintenance performed on flight lines/ramps and in hangars, or to airframe and engine component repair and overhaul performed in workshops. These outcomes are defined in two streams:

aircraft maintenance stream

component maintenance workshop stream.

The qualification consists of:

common units that apply to all Aeroskills specialist streams at AQF Certificate III and IV levels

mechanical and structures technical stream units relating to airframe and engine system and component maintenance

mechanical technical stream units and a small number of avionic stream units that are applicable to the aircraft component maintenance workshop stream.

Because of the wide application of this qualification there is considerable flexibility in the selection of technical stream units and individuals should be mindful of their future career aspirations when selecting units for, in particular, the aircraft maintenance stream. Provided that the correct elective units are selected, the qualification articulates with the MEA50218 Diploma of Aeroskills (Mechanical) which qualifies individuals for the grant by Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) of a B1 Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Licence.

The qualification also provides credit towards the MEA50418 Diploma of Aviation Maintenance Management (Mechanical) and the MEA60218 Advanced Diploma of Aviation Maintenance Management (Mechanical).

Entry Requirements

Not applicable

Packaging Rules

To be awarded the MEA40718 Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Mechanical), competency must be demonstrated in:

Aircraft Maintenance Stream

Core common and imported units: eight (8) units

Elective technical stream units from Group A: thirteen (13) units

Total: twenty-one (21) units.

OR

Component Maintenance Workshop Stream

Core common and imported units: eight (8) units

Elective technical stream units from Groups B and C: six (6) units

Total: fourteen (14) units.

Core units of competency (common to both streams)

Unit code	Unit title	Prerequisites
MEA107	Interpret and use aviation maintenance industry manuals and specifications
MEA118	Conduct self in the aviation maintenance environment
MEA154	Apply work health and safety practices in aviation maintenance
MEA155	Plan and organise aviation maintenance work activities	MEA154
MEA156	Apply quality standards during aviation maintenance activities	MEA154, MEA107
MEA157	Complete aviation maintenance industry documentation
MEA158	Perform basic hand skills, standard trade practices and fundamentals in aviation maintenance
MSMENV272	Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices

Elective units of competency

Group A (Aircraft Maintenance Stream)

Choose thirteen (13) of the elective mechanical and structures technical stream units listed below while observing the unit selection guidelines in column 4.

Unit code	Unit title	Prerequisites	Unit selection guidelines
AVIF3016	Marshal aircraft
MEA201	Remove and install miscellaneous aircraft electrical hardware/components	MEA154, MEA155 MEA156, MEA107 MEA157, MEA158
MEA246	Fabricate and/or repair aircraft electrical hardware or parts	MEA201, MEA296
MEA296	Use electrical test equipment in aviation maintenance activities	MEA154, MEA155 MEA156, MEA107 MEA157, MEA158
MEA301	Perform aircraft flight servicing	MEA154, MEA155 MEA156, MEA107 MEA157, MEA158
MEA303	Remove and install aircraft pneumatic system components	MEA154, MEA155 MEA156, MEA107 MEA157, MEA158
MEA304	Remove and install non-pressurised aircraft structural and non-structural components	MEA398	Do not take with MEA317
MEA305	Remove and install aircraft fixed wing flight control system components	MEA398
MEA306	Remove and install engines and engine system components	MEA398
MEA307	Remove and install propeller systems and components	MEA154, MEA155 MEA156, MEA107 MEA157, MEA158
MEA308	Remove and install rotary wing rotor and flight control system components	MEA398	Alternate to both MEA305 and MEA307
MEA309	Inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft hydro-mechanical and landing gear systems and components	MEA398	Do not take with MEA318 and MEA320
MEA310	Inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft pneumatic systems and components	MEA303	Do not take with MEA318 and MEA320
MEA312	Inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft fixed wing flight control systems and components	MEA305	Do not take with MEA318 and MEA321
MEA313	Inspect, test and troubleshoot piston engine systems and components	MEA306
MEA314	Inspect, test and troubleshoot gas turbine engine systems and components	MEA306	Do not take with MEA319 and MEA322
MEA315	Inspect, test and troubleshoot propeller systems and components	MEA307
MEA316	Inspect, test and troubleshoot rotary wing rotor and control systems and components	MEA308	Alternative to both of MEA312 and MEA315
MEA317	Remove and install pressurised aircraft structural and non-structural components	MEA398, MEA303	Do not take with MEA304
MEA318	Inspect aircraft hydro-mechanical, mechanical, gaseous and landing gear systems and components	MEA398, MEA303 MEA305	Do not take with MEA309 or MEA310
MEA319	Inspect gas turbine engine systems and components	MEA306	Do not take with MEA314
MEA320	Test and troubleshoot aircraft hydro-mechanical, gaseous and landing gear systems and components	MEA318	Do not take with MEA309 or MEA310
MEA321	Test and troubleshoot aircraft fixed wing flight control systems and components	MEA318	Do not take with MEA312
MEA322	Test and troubleshoot gas turbine engine systems and components	MEA319	Do not take with MEA314
MEA327	Fabricate and/or repair aircraft mechanical components or parts	MEA154, MEA155 MEA156, MEA107 MEA157, MEA158	Do not take with MEA328
MEA328	Maintain and/or repair aircraft mechanical components or parts	MEA398, MEA303	Do not take with MEA327
MEA339	Inspect, repair and maintain aircraft structures	MEA304 or MEA317	Do not take with MEA401 or MEA410
MEA362	Maintain aircraft vapour cycle air conditioning systems	MEA201, MEA246
MEA366	Perform borescope inspections	MEA313 or MEA314 or MEA322	Additional unit where CASA borescope inspection authority required
MEA398	Remove and install aircraft hydro-mechanical and landing gear system components	MEA154
MEA401	Inspect aircraft structures	MEA154, MEA155 MEA156, MEA107 MEA157, MEA158	Do not take with MEA339 or MEA371
MEA410	Maintain aircraft structure/components	MEA401	Do not take with MEA339

Groups B and C (Component Workshop Stream)

Choose at least three (3) of the elective technical stream units listed in Group B and make up to a total of six (6) units with units from Group C.

Group B

Unit code	Unit title	Prerequisites
MEA380	Repair and/or overhaul aircraft hydraulic system components	MEA154, MEA155 MEA156, MEA107 MEA157, MEA158
MEA381	Repair and/or overhaul aircraft pneumatic system components	MEA154, MEA155 MEA156, MEA107 MEA157, MEA158
MEA382	Repair and/or overhaul aircraft fuel system components	MEA154, MEA155 MEA156, MEA107 MEA157, MEA158
MEA383	Repair and/or overhaul gas turbine engine air inlet and compressor components and/or modules	MEA154, MEA155 MEA156, MEA107 MEA157, MEA158
MEA384	Repair and/or overhaul gas turbine engine combustion section components and/or modules	MEA154, MEA155 MEA156, MEA107 MEA157, MEA158
MEA385	Repair and/or overhaul gas turbine engine turbine and exhaust section components	MEA154, MEA155 MEA156, MEA107 MEA157, MEA158
MEA386	Repair and/or overhaul gas turbine engine ancillary section components	MEA154, MEA155 MEA156, MEA107 MEA157, MEA158
MEA387	Test gas turbine engines and engine modules after overhaul or repair	MEA383, MEA384 MEA385, MEA386
MEA389	Repair and/or overhaul propellers	MEA154, MEA155 MEA156, MEA107 MEA157, MEA158
MEA390	Repair and/or overhaul rotary wing dynamic components	MEA154, MEA155 MEA156, MEA107 MEA157, MEA158
MEA391	Repair and/or overhaul aircraft mechanical system components	MEA154, MEA155 MEA156, MEA107 MEA157, MEA158
MEA392	Disassemble aircraft piston engines	MEA154, MEA155 MEA156, MEA107 MEA157, MEA158
MEA393	Repair and/or overhaul aircraft piston engine cylinder assembly components	MEA154, MEA155 MEA156, MEA107 MEA157, MEA158
MEA394	Repair and/or overhaul aircraft piston engine crankcase assembly components	MEA154, MEA155 MEA156, MEA107 MEA157, MEA158
MEA395	Reassemble aircraft piston engines	MEA154, MEA155 MEA156, MEA107 MEA157, MEA158
MEA396	Assemble aircraft piston engine quick engine change unit	MEA154, MEA155 MEA156, MEA107 MEA157, MEA158
MEA397	Test aircraft piston engines after repair or overhaul	MEA392, MEA393 MEA394, MEA395 MEA396

Group C

Unit code	Unit title	Prerequisites
MEA201	Remove and install miscellaneous aircraft electrical hardware/components	MEA154, MEA155 MEA156, MEA107 MEA157, MEA158
MEA246	Fabricate and/or repair aircraft electrical hardware or parts	MEA201, MEA296
MEA296	Use electrical test equipment in aviation maintenance activities	MEA154, MEA155 MEA156, MEA107 MEA157, MEA158
MEA368	Shot peen aircraft components	MEA154, MEA155 MEA156, MEA107 MEA157, MEA158
MEM24002B	Perform penetrant testing	MEM18001C (Note that MEA158 is equivalent) MEM24012C
MEM24004B	Perform magnetic particle testing	MEM18001C (Note that MEA158 is equivalent) MEM24012C
MEM24012C	Apply metallurgy principles

Qualification Mapping Information

Release 1. Supersedes and equivalent to MEA40715 Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Mechanical).

Links

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=ce216c9c-04d5-4b3b-9bcf-4e81d0950371

MEA40918 Certificate IV in Aircraft Surface Finishing

Modification History

Release 1. Supersedes and equivalent to MEA40915 Certificate IV in Aircraft Surface Finishing. Unit codes updated.

Qualification Description

The qualification applies to employees of aircraft repair and overhaul organisations or members of the Australian Defence Force (ADF) engaged in either the supervision of aircraft surface finishing activities or working in an environment where a significant degree of multi-skilling is required in component removal and installation and/or the performance of a specified range of repair tasks.

The qualification consists of:

common and imported units that apply to all Aeroskills specialist streams at Certificate III and IV levels

mandatory surface finishing technical stream and imported units that also apply at Certificate III level

elective units to be selected according to employment need from listed common units, mechanical and structures technical stream units and an imported unit.

The qualification also provides credits towards the MEA50418 Diploma of Aviation Maintenance Management (Mechanical) and the MEA60218 Advanced Diploma of Aviation Maintenance Management (Mechanical). A limited number of credits are also provided towards the MEA50218 Diploma of Aeroskills (Mechanical).

This qualification applies to workplaces that operate under the airworthiness regulatory systems of the ADF and the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA). Any regulatory/licensing requirements associated with any MEA units of competency must be met.

Entry Requirements

Not applicable

Packaging Rules

To be awarded the MEA40918 Certificate IV in Aircraft Surface Finishing, competency must be demonstrated in twenty-one (21) units of competency, as follows:

seventeen (17) core units consisting of common, technical stream and imported units

four (4) elective units chosen from the technical stream and imported units in Group A.

Core units of competency

Unit code	Unit title	Prerequisites
AURVTP2003	Prepare spray painting materials and equipment
AURVTP012	Apply air dry and polyurethane refinishing materials
MEA107	Interpret and use aviation maintenance industry manuals and specifications
MEA118	Conduct self in the aviation maintenance environment
MEA154	Apply work health and safety practices in aviation maintenance
MEA155	Plan and organise aviation maintenance work activities	MEA154
MEA156	Apply quality standards during aviation maintenance activities	MEA154, MEA107
MEA157	Complete aviation maintenance industry documentation
MEA158	Perform basic hand skills, standard trade practices and fundamentals in aviation maintenance
MEA411	Remove surface coatings from aircraft or aircraft components	MEA154, MEA155 MEA156, MEA107 MEA157, MEA158
MEA412	Pre-treat aluminium alloy surfaces	MEA154, MEA155 MEA156, MEA107 MEA157, MEA158
MEA413	Seal aircraft and aircraft component structural seams	MEA154, MEA155 MEA156, MEA107 MEA157, MEA158
MEA414	Remove light corrosion from aircraft	MEA154, MEA155 MEA156, MEA107 MEA157, MEA158
MEA415	Paint aircraft surfaces	MEA154, MEA155 MEA156, MEA107 MEA157, MEA158 AURVTP2003 AURVTP012
MEA416	Apply aircraft identification markings, graphics and decals	MEA154, MEA155 MEA156, MEA107 MEA157, MEA158
MEA417	Apply specialty coatings to aircraft	MEA154, MEA155 MEA156, MEA107 MEA157, MEA158
MSMENV472	Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices

Elective units of competency

Group A

Complete at least four (4) of the following units selected in accordance with the unit selection guidelines in column 4.

Unit code	Unit title	Prerequisites	Unit selection guidelines
MEA113	Supervise civil aircraft maintenance activities and manage human resources in the workplace	Completion of all applicable Certificate IV units
MEA116	Apply work health and safety procedures at supervisor level in aviation maintenance	Must be taken if MEA113 or MEA140 selected
MEA140	Supervise aviation maintenance teams and perform maintenance quality inspections	Appointment as an Independent Inspector or Maintenance Quality Inspector	(this unit applicable to the ADF regulatory environment)
MEA295	Use electrical test equipment to perform basic electrical tests on aircraft and components
MEA305	Remove and install aircraft fixed wing flight control system components	MEA398
MEA398	Remove and install aircraft hydro-mechanical and landing gear system components	MEA154	Take with MEA305
MEA405	Repair/modify aircraft composite material structure/components	MEA401

Qualification Mapping Information

Release 1. Supersedes and equivalent to MEA40915 Certificate IV in Aircraft Surface Finishing.

Links

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=ce216c9c-04d5-4b3b-9bcf-4e81d0950371

MEA41018 Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Mechatronics)

Modification History

Release 1. Supersedes and equivalent to MEA41015 Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Mechatronics). Unit codes updated.

Qualification Description

This qualification was aligned with the proposed Civil Aviation Safety Regulation (CASR) Part 66 Manual of Standards (MOS) that was to introduce a new small aircraft licensing system In July 2016. However, CASA decided to hold the revised MOS pending a full review of CASR Part 66 which is intended to take about two years to complete. Until CASA decides on the final form of small aircraft licensing it will not be possible to use this qualification as a pathway to grant of licence.

Until the CASA review is finalised the qualification can be used for small aircraft maintenance apprenticeships and will provide most of the knowledge required for the Basic Examinations which will continue to be the avenue to licensing for small aircraft maintenance.

The qualification applies to individuals involved in the maintenance of small aircraft within the General Aviation industry sector and is not a pathway to the grant of a B1 or B2 Licence for regular public transport aircraft maintained by a Civil Aviation Safety Regulation (CASR) Part 145 Maintenance Repair Organisation (MRO). The pathways to these licences are the MEA50218 Diploma of Aeroskills (Mechanical) for the B1 or the MEA50118 Diploma of Aeroskills (Avionics) for the B2. A number of units in this qualification would provide credits towards those qualifications and towards other qualifications at Certificate IV, Diploma and Advanced Diploma levels.

More information regarding the operation of the MEA Aeroskills Training Package in licence-related areas during the CASR Part 66 review can be found in the Companion Volume –Interface with CASA Licensing Requirements.

Entry Requirements

Not applicable

Packaging Rules

To be awarded the MEA41018 Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Mechatronics) competency must be demonstrated in thirty (30) units, as follows:

seventeen (17) core common, technical stream and imported units that are applicable to all B1 and B2 Licences that are limited to release to service of basic small aircraft

thirteen (13) elective Group A technical stream units where a limited B1.1 Licence is sought

ten (10) elective Group B technical stream units where a limited B1.2 Licence is sought

eleven (11) elective Group C technical stream units where a limited B1.3 Licence is sought

ten (10) elective Group D technical stream units where a limited B1.4 Licence is sought

nine (9) elective Group E technical stream units where a limited B2 Licence is sought

elective Group F technical stream units chosen according to the requirements of the aircraft types being maintained to bring the total unit count to thirty (30) units.

Core units of competency

All seventeen (17) units must be taken if a B1 or B2 Licence applicable to basic small aircraft maintenance is being sought.

Unit code	Unit title	Prerequisites
MEA107	Interpret and use aviation maintenance industry manuals and specifications
MEA111	Perform administrative processes to prepare for certification of civil aircraft maintenance	All applicable Certificate IV units
MEA112	Plan and implement civil aircraft maintenance activities	All applicable Certificate IV units
MEA113	Supervise civil aircraft maintenance activities and manage human resources in the workplace	All applicable Certificate IV units
MEA116	Apply work health and safety procedures at supervisor level in aviation maintenance
MEA118	Conduct self in the aviation maintenance environment
MEA148	Apply mathematics and physics in aviation maintenance
MEA154	Apply work health and safety practices in aviation maintenance
MEA155	Plan and organise aviation maintenance work activities	MEA154
MEA156	Apply quality standards during aviation maintenance activities	MEA154, MEA107
MEA157	Complete aviation maintenance industry documentation
MEA158	Perform basic hand skills, standard trade practices and fundamentals in aviation maintenance
MEA201	Remove and install miscellaneous aircraft electrical hardware/components	MEA154, MEA155 MEA156, MEA107 MEA157, MEA158
MEA246	Fabricate and/or repair aircraft electrical hardware or parts	MEA201, MEA296
MEA296	Use electrical test equipment in aviation maintenance activities	MEA154, MEA155 MEA156, MEA107 MEA157, MEA158
MEA301	Perform aircraft flight servicing	MEA154, MEA155 MEA156, MEA107 MEA157, MEA158
MSMENV472	Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices

Elective units of competency

Group A

All thirteen (13) units must be taken if a B1.1 Licence applicable to basic small aircraft maintenance is being sought.

Unit code	Unit title	Prerequisites
MEA274	Maintain basic light aircraft electrical systems and components	MEA246
MEA275	Maintain basic light aircraft instrument systems and components	MEA246
MEA276	Maintain basic light aircraft communication and radio navigation systems and components	MEA246
MEA306	Remove and install engines and engine system components	MEA154, MEA155 MEA156, MEA107 MEA157, MEA158
MEA307	Remove and install propeller systems and components	MEA154, MEA155 MEA156, MEA107 MEA157, MEA158
MEA314	Inspect, test and troubleshoot gas turbine engine systems and components	MEA306
MEA315	Inspect, test and troubleshoot propeller systems and components	MEA307
MEA351	Maintain airframe systems of basic light fixed wing aircraft	MEA154, MEA155 MEA156, MEA107 MEA157, MEA158
MEA364	Maintain and/or repair small aircraft mechanical components or parts	MEA154, MEA155 MEA156, MEA107 MEA157, MEA158
MEA365	Assess structural repair/modification requirements and evaluate structural repairs and modifications	All Cert IV units listed for applicable licence
MEA369	Inspect and maintain structures and related components of non-pressurised small aircraft	MEA154, MEA155 MEA156, MEA107 MEA157, MEA158
MEA370	Repair the structure of non-pressurised small aircraft	MEA369
MEA372	Perform mechanical elementary maintenance	MEA301

Group B

All ten (10) units must be taken if a B1.2 Licence applicable to basic small aircraft maintenance is being sought.

Unit code	Unit title	Prerequisites
MEA274	Maintain basic light aircraft electrical systems and components	MEA246
MEA275	Maintain basic light aircraft instrument systems and components	MEA246
MEA276	Maintain basic light aircraft communication and radio navigation systems and components	MEA246
MEA351	Maintain airframe systems of basic light fixed wing aircraft	MEA154, MEA155 MEA156, MEA107 MEA157, MEA158
MEA353	Maintain basic light aircraft engines and propellers	MEA154, MEA155 MEA156, MEA107 MEA157, MEA158
MEA364	Maintain and/or repair small aircraft mechanical components or parts	MEA154, MEA155 MEA156, MEA107 MEA157, MEA158
MEA365	Assess structural repair/modification requirements and evaluate structural repairs and modifications	All Cert IV units listed for applicable licence
MEA369	Inspect and maintain structures and related components of non-pressurised small aircraft	MEA154, MEA155 MEA156, MEA107 MEA157, MEA158
MEA370	Repair the structure of non-pressurised small aircraft	MEA369
MEA372	Perform mechanical elementary maintenance	MEA301

Group C

All eleven (11) units must be taken if a B1.3 Licence applicable to basic small aircraft maintenance is being sought.

Unit code	Unit title	Prerequisites
MEA274	Maintain basic light aircraft electrical systems and components	MEA246
MEA275	Maintain basic light aircraft instrument systems and components	MEA246
MEA276	Maintain basic light aircraft communication and radio navigation systems and components	MEA246
MEA306	Remove and install engines and engine system components	MEA154, MEA155 MEA156, MEA107 MEA157, MEA158
MEA314	Inspect, test and troubleshoot gas turbine engine systems and components	MEA306
MEA352	Maintain basic rotary wing aircraft systems	MEA154, MEA155 MEA156, MEA107 MEA157, MEA158
MEA364	Maintain and/or repair small aircraft mechanical components or parts	MEA154, MEA155 MEA156, MEA107 MEA157, MEA158
MEA365	Assess structural repair/modification requirements and evaluate structural repairs and modifications	All Cert IV units listed for applicable licence
MEA369	Inspect and maintain structures and related components of non-pressurised small aircraft	MEA154, MEA155 MEA156, MEA107 MEA157, MEA158
MEA370	Repair the structure of non-pressurised small aircraft	MEA369
MEA372	Perform mechanical elementary maintenance	MEA301

Group D

All ten (10) units must be taken if a B1.4 Licence applicable to basic small aircraft maintenance is being sought.

Unit code	Unit title	Prerequisites
MEA274	Maintain basic light aircraft electrical systems and components	MEA246
MEA275	Maintain basic light aircraft instrument systems and components	MEA246
MEA276	Maintain basic light aircraft communication and radio navigation systems and components	MEA246
MEA352	Maintain basic rotary wing aircraft systems	MEA154, MEA155 MEA156, MEA107 MEA157, MEA158
MEA353	Maintain basic light aircraft engines and propellers	MEA154, MEA155 MEA156, MEA107 MEA157, MEA158
MEA364	Maintain and/or repair small aircraft mechanical components or parts	MEA154, MEA155 MEA156, MEA107 MEA157, MEA158
MEA365	Assess structural repair/modification requirements and evaluate structural repairs and modifications	All Cert IV units listed for applicable licence
MEA369	Inspect and maintain structures and related components of non-pressurised small aircraft	MEA154, MEA155 MEA156, MEA107 MEA157, MEA158
MEA370	Repair the structure of non-pressurised small aircraft	MEA369
MEA372	Perform mechanical elementary maintenance	MEA301

Group E

All nine (9) units must be taken if a B2 Licence applicable to basic small aircraft maintenance is being sought.

Unit code	Unit title	Prerequisites
MEA202	Remove and install basic aircraft electrical system components	MEA201
MEA204	Remove and install basic aircraft instrument system components	MEA201
MEA210	Inspect, test and troubleshoot basic aircraft electrical systems and components	MEA202, MEA246
MEA212	Inspect, test and troubleshoot basic aircraft instrument systems and components	MEA204, MEA246
MEA216	Inspect, test and troubleshoot instrument landing systems and components	MEA206, MEA293 MEA246
MEA290	Fit avionic modification sheet metal components	MEA154, MEA155 MEA156, MEA107 MEA157, MEA158
MEA291	Inspect, test and troubleshoot fixed wing single axis autopilot systems and components (Refer to Group F – MEA217 or MEA218 may be taken instead of this unit)	MEA293, MEA246
MEA293	Remove and install aircraft electronic system components
MEA297	Maintain basic avionic systems and components	MEA246

Group F

Except for the B1.1 Licence, take between two (2) and four (4) of the listed units as required by the aircraft types being maintained and the unit selection guidelines in column 4 to bring the total unit count to thirty (30) units.

Unit code	Unit title	Prerequisites	Unit selection guidelines
DEFEXO001	Work safely with explosive ordnance	Elective
MEA202	Remove and install basic aircraft electrical system components	MEA201	Applicable to electrical retractable undercarriage
MEA206	Remove and install aircraft basic radio communication and navigation system components	MEA201	Includes HF radio
MEA210	Inspect, test and troubleshoot basic aircraft electrical systems and components	MEA202, MEA246	Applicable to electrical retractable undercarriage
MEA214	Inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft basic communication and radio navigation systems and components	MEA206, MEA246	Includes HF radio
MEA216	Inspect, test and troubleshoot instrument landing systems and components	MEA206, MEA293 MEA246	Required for ILS
MEA217	Inspect, test and troubleshoot fixed wing autopilot systems and components	MEA293, MEA246	Required for 3 axis autopilot system – may be taken instead of Group E unit MEA291A
MEA218	Inspect, test and troubleshoot rotary wing autopilot systems and components	MEA293, MEA246	Required for helicopter autopilot system
MEA220	Inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft primary radar systems and components	MEA293, MEA246	Applicable to weather radar
MEA221	Inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft secondary radar systems and components	MEA293, MEA246	Covers RADALT, DME, Doppler and ACAS
MEA277	Maintain twin engine aircraft electrical systems and components	MEA210	Mandatory for maintenance of light twin piston engine aircraft
MEA278	Inspect, test and troubleshoot instrument display systems and components	MEA293, MEA246	Applicable to electronic display systems
MEA279	Inspect, test and troubleshoot full authority digital engine control systems	MEA293, MEA246	Required for FADEC system maintenance
MEA281	Maintain light aircraft AC powered instrument systems and components	MEA246
MEA3000	Maintain small piston engine aircraft pressurisation systems	Elective
MEA303	Remove and install aircraft pneumatic system components	MEA154, MEA155 MEA156, MEA107 MEA157, MEA158	Applicable to aircraft types with air cycle air conditioning and pressurisation
MEA306	Remove and install engines and engine system components	MEA154, MEA155 MEA156, MEA107 MEA157, MEA158	Applicable to piston and gas turbine engines
MEA307	Remove and install propeller systems and components	MEA154, MEA155 MEA156, MEA107 MEA157, MEA158	Covers variable pitch and constant speed propellers
MEA308	Remove and install rotary wing rotor and flight control system components	MEA398	Applicable if helicopter has powered flight controls
MEA309	Inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft hydro-mechanical and landing gear systems and components	MEA398	Applicable to hydraulic retractable undercarriage and systems with engine driven pump
MEA310	Inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft pneumatic systems and components	MEA303	Applicable to aircraft types with air cycle air conditioning and pressurisation
MEA313	Inspect, test and troubleshoot piston engine systems and components	MEA306 (deemed to be covered if MEA353 is held)	Covers turbo and supercharged engines
MEA314	Inspect, test and troubleshoot gas turbine engine systems and components	MEA306	For gas turbine engine maintenance
MEA315	Inspect, test and troubleshoot propeller systems and components	MEA307	Covers variable pitch and constant speed propellers
MEA316	Inspect, test and troubleshoot rotary wing rotor and control systems and components	MEA308	Applicable if helicopter has powered flight controls
MEA325	Weigh aircraft and perform aircraft weight and balance calculations as a result of modifications	All applicable Certificate IV units	Elective
MEA351	Maintain airframe systems of basic light fixed wing aircraft	MEA154, MEA155 MEA156, MEA107 MEA157, MEA158	Elective if not required by choice of Group A to E
MEA352	Maintain basic rotary wing aircraft systems	MEA154, MEA155 MEA156, MEA107 MEA157, MEA158	Elective if not required by choice of Group A to E
MEA353	Maintain basic light aircraft engines and propellers	MEA154, MEA155 MEA156, MEA107 MEA157, MEA158	Elective if not required by choice of Group A to E
MEA354	Maintain light aircraft pneumatic systems	MEA154, MEA155 MEA156, MEA107 MEA157, MEA158	Elective
MEA355	Maintain light aircraft air cycle air conditioning systems	MEA201, MEA246	Elective
MEA357	Inspect, test and repair aircraft fabric surfaces	MEA154, MEA155 MEA156, MEA107 MEA157, MEA158	Required for aircraft with fabric surfaces
MEA358	Re-cover aircraft fabric surfaces	Elective
MEA359	Inspect and repair aircraft wooden structures	MEA154, MEA155 MEA156, MEA107 MEA157, MEA158	Required for aircraft with wooden structure
MEA360	Maintain aircraft diesel engines	MEA353	Required for aircraft types with two or four stroke diesel engines
MEA361	Maintain aircraft two stroke petrol engines	MEA353	Required for aircraft types with two stroke petrol engines
MEA362	Maintain aircraft vapour cycle air conditioning systems	MEA201, MEA246	Elective
MEA367	Repair/modify aircraft composite structure using cold bonding	MEA369	Required for repairs to composite primary or secondary structure using cold bonding only
MEA371	Perform major repairs and modifications to small aircraft metal structure	MEA369, MEA370	Elective
MEA372	Perform mechanical elementary maintenance	MEA301	Required for B2 licence holders to perform mechanical elementary maintenance
MEA398	Remove and install aircraft hydro-mechanical and landing gear system components	MEA154	Applicable to hydraulic retractable undercarriage and systems with engine driven pump
MEA405	Repair/modify aircraft composite material structure/components	MEA401 (deemed to be covered if MEA369 is held)	Required for repairs to composite primary or secondary structure using hot or cold bonding
MEA512	Maintain general aviation recovery devices with ballistic parachute systems	MEA154, MEA155 MEA156, MEA107 MEA157, MEA158 DEFEXO001	Elective

Qualification Mapping Information

Release 1. Supersedes and equivalent to MEA41015 Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Mechatronics).

Links

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=ce216c9c-04d5-4b3b-9bcf-4e81d0950371

MEA41118 Certificate IV in Aeronautical Life Support Equipment

Modification History

Release 1. Supersedes and equivalent to MEA41115 Certificate IV in Aircraft Life Support and Furnishing. Unit codes updated.

Qualification Description

This qualification applies to members of the Australian Defence Force (ADF) and to employees of civil Aviation Maintenance Organisations (AMOs) who work on the maintenance of aircraft and personal life support equipment and on the fabrication and maintenance of aircraft furnishings.

The unit typically applies to those who work independently or as part of a team under direct and/or indirect supervision, following set procedures and methods, requiring some discretion and judgement. They are responsible for the quality of their own outputs, and require a high level of analysis and risk assessment within familiar and unfamiliar contexts. High level communications skills are required when fitting individuals with items of personal life support equipment and when determining item fabrication requirements.

The qualification applies to workplaces that operate under the airworthiness regulatory systems of the Australian Defence Force (ADF) and the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA). Regulatory and licensing requirements associated with MEA units of competency required for this qualification must be met.

Entry Requirements

Not applicable.

Packaging Rules

Total number of units = 23

9 core units, plus

14 elective unit of the technical stream and imported units listed, of which:

all elective units must be selected according to the listed prerequisite unit requirements and unit selection criteria

1 elective unit may be selected from a different qualification in this Training Package or another endorsed Training Package, provided that it supports the capability for this qualification and does not duplicate the outcome of another unit chosren for the qualification

Core units

Unit code	Unit title	Prerequisites
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	MEA154
MEA156	Apply quality standards during aviation maintenance activities	MEA107, MEA154
MEA157	Complete aviation maintenance industry documentation
MEA158	Perform basic hand skills, standard trade practices and fundamentals in aviation maintenance
MEA301	Perform aircraft flight servicing	MEA154, MEA155, MEA156, MEA107, MEA157, MEA158
AVIF3016	Marshal aircraft
MSMENV472	Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices

Elective units

Unit code	Unit title	Prerequisites	Unit selection guidelines
MEA118	Conduct self in the aviation maintenance enviroment	Elective
MEA201	Remove and install miscellaneous aircraft electrical hardware/components	MEA154, MEA155 MEA156, MEA107 MEA157, MEA158	Elective
MEA295	Use electrical test equipment to perform basic electrical tests on aircraft and components	MEA154, MEA158	Elective
MEA398	Remove and install aircraft hydro-mechanical and landing gear system components	MEA154	Elective
MEA303	Remove and install aircraft pneumatic system components	MEA154, MEA155, MEA156, MEA107, MEA157, MEA158	Elective
MEA304	Remove and install non-pressurised aircraft structural components	MEA398	Elective - do not take with MEA317
MEA317	Remove and install pressurised aircraft structural and non-structural components	MEA398, MEA303	Elective – do not take with MEA304
MEA411	Remove surface coatings from aircraft or aircraft components	MEA154, MEA155 MEA156, MEA107 MEA157, MEA158	Elective
MEA412	Pre-treat aluminium alloy surfaces	MEA154, MEA155 MEA156, MEA107 MEA157, MEA158	Elective
MEA414	Remove light corrosion from aircraft	MEA154, MEA155 MEA156, MEA107 MEA157, MEA158	Elective – do not take with MEA436
MEA416	Apply aircraft identification markings, graphics and decals	MEA154, MEA155 MEA156, MEA107 MEA157, MEA158	Elective
MEA436	Inspect, repair and modify non-primary structure components in aircraft cabins and cockpits	MEA154	Elective – do not take with MEA414
MEA501	Maintain and fit anti-G suits	MEA154, MEA155 MEA156, MEA107 MEA157, MEA158 MSFSF2002	Elective
MEA502	Maintain and fit helmets	MEA154, MEA155 MEA156, MEA107 MEA157, MEA158 MEA118, MEA295	Elective
MEA503	Maintain and fit immersion suits	MEA154, MEA155 MEA156, MEA107 MEA157, MEA158 MEA118 LMTTF2008A	Elective
MEA504	Maintain and fit oxygen masks	MEA154, MEA155 MEA156, MEA107 MEA157, MEA158 MEA118, MEA295	Elective
MEA505	Maintain and pack parachutes	MEA154, MEA155 MEA156, MEA107 MEA157, MEA158 MEA118, MEA511 MSFSF2002	Elective
MEA507	Maintain, pack and fit survival inflatable buoyancy vests	MEA154, MEA155 MEA156, MEA107 MEA157, MEA158 MEA118	Elective
MEA508	Maintain, install and remove restraint systems	MEA154, MEA155 MEA156, MEA107 MEA157, MEA158 MEA118, MEA511 MSFSF2002	Elective
MEA509	Manufacture, repair and alter aircraft related fabric components	MEA154, MEA155 MEA156, MEA107 MEA157, MEA158 MEA118, MEA511 MSFSF2002	Elective
MEA510	Maintain seat and pod electrical and electronic systems	MEA295	Elective
MEA511	Operate and maintain sewing machines and overlockers	Elective
MEA513	Maintain and pack survival inflatable life rafts	MEA154, MEA155 MEA156, MEA107 MEA157, MEA158 MEA118	Elective
MEA514	Maintain and pack escape slides	MEA154, MEA155 MEA156, MEA107 MEA157, MEA158 MEA118	Elective
AURVTT004	Trim vehicle components	Elective – do not take with MSFUP3012
AURVTT005	Select and apply trim and fabric materials	Elective
AURVTT2006	Select and apply trim and fabric adhesives	Elective - do not take with MSTTF2008
DEFEXO001	Work safely with explosive ordnance	Elective
DEFEXO005	Package explosives	Elective
DEFEXO006	Unpackage explosives	Elective
DEFEXO008	Conduct explosives inspection	Elective
MSTTF2008	Use adhesives	Elective – do not take with AURVTT2006
MSFSF2001	Cut single layer fabrics	Elective
MSFSF2002	Machine sew materials	Elective
MSFUP3012	Apply marine sewing and installation techniques	Elective – do not take with AURVTT004

Qualification Mapping Information

Release 1. Supersedes and equivalent to MEA41115 Certificate IV in Aircraft Life Support and Furnishing.

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MEA41218 Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Armament)

Modification History

Release 1. Supersedes and equivalent to MEA41215 Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Armament). Unit codes updated.

Qualification Description

This qualification applies to members of the Australian Defence Force (ADF) who perform scheduled inspections, fault diagnosis and repair, and modification of aircraft egress, stores management and stores suspension systems and system components, and maintenance of guided weapons. It should be noted that employment in this field also involves the attainment of a range of competencies in the explosive ordnance field. The explosive ordnance units of competency are in the DEF12 Defence Training Package and in the TLI10 Transport and Logistics Training Package and are not included in this qualification other than five units dealing with safe handling of explosive ordnance that are required for the maintenance of egress systems and cartridge operated fire extinguishing systems in aircraft.

The qualification defines the exit from training and may apply to aircraft maintenance performed on flight lines and in hangars/workshops.

The qualification consists of:

common units that apply to all Aeroskills specialist streams at Certificate III and IV levels

avionic technical stream units relating to aircraft system and component maintenance

one mechanical technical stream unit

armament technical stream units

imported units.

The qualification provides a number of credits towards other Aeroskills Certificate IV qualifications and towards the MEA50318 Diploma of Aviation Maintenance Management (Avionics) and the MEA60118 Advanced Diploma of Aviation Maintenance Management (Avionics).

This qualification applies to workplaces that operate under the airworthiness regulatory systems of the ADF and the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA). Any regulatory/licensing requirements associated with any MEA units of competency must be met.

Entry Requirements

ADF Armament trainees

Packaging Rules

To be awarded the MEA41218 Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Armament), competency must be demonstrated in twenty (20) units of competency, as follows:

thirteen (13) core units consisting of common, imported and technical stream units

seven (7) elective units consisting of imported and technical stream units selected from electives Group A.

Core units of competency

Unit code	Unit title	Prerequisites
DEFEXO001	Work safely with explosive ordnance
MEA107	Interpret and use aviation maintenance industry manuals and specifications
MEA118	Conduct self in the aviation maintenance environment
MEA154	Apply work health and safety practices in aviation maintenance
MEA155	Plan and organise aviation maintenance work activities	MEA154
MEA156	Apply quality standards during aviation maintenance activities	MEA154, MEA107
MEA157	Complete aviation maintenance industry documentation
MEA158	Perform basic hand skills, standard trade practices and fundamentals in aviation maintenance
MEA201	Remove and install miscellaneous aircraft electrical hardware/components	MEA154, MEA155 MEA156, MEA107 MEA157, MEA158
MEA246	Fabricate and/or repair aircraft electrical hardware or parts	MEA201, MEA296
MEA261	Use electronic test equipment	MEA154, MEA155 MEA156, MEA107 MEA157, MEA158
MEA296	Use electrical test equipment in aviation maintenance activities	MEA154, MEA155 MEA156, MEA107 MEA157, MEA158
MSMENV272	Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices

Elective units of competency

Group A

Complete seven (7) of the listed imported and technical stream units while observing the unit prerequisite requirements.

Unit code	Unit title	Prerequisites
AVIF3016	Marshal aircraft
DEFEXO005	Package explosives
DEFEXO006	Unpackage explosives
DEFEXO008	Conduct explosive inspection
DEFEXO052	Maintain cartridge operated fire extinguisher systems
MEA203	Remove and install advanced aircraft electrical system components	MEA201
MEA294	Inspect, test and troubleshoot advanced aircraft electrical systems and components	MEA203
MEA301	Perform aircraft flight servicing	MEA154, MEA155 MEA104, MEA107 MEA157, MEA158
MEA601	Maintain aircraft egress systems	MEA154, MEA155 MEA156, MEA107 MEA157, MEA158 DEFEXO001
MEA602	Remove and install aircraft stores management system components	MEA154, MEA155 MEA156, MEA107 MEA157, MEA158 DEFEXO001
MEA603	Remove and install aircraft stores suspension system components	MEA154, MEA155 MEA156, MEA107 MEA157, MEA158 DEFEXO001
MEA604	Inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft stores management systems and components	MEA602
MEA605	Inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft stores suspension systems and components	MEA603

Qualification Mapping Information

Release 1. Supersedes and equivalent to MEA41215 Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Armament).

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MEA41318 Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Structures)

Modification History

Release 1. Supersedes and equivalent to MEA41315 Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Structures). Unit codes updated.

Qualification Description

This qualification applies to employees of Civil Aviation Maintenance Organisations (AMOs) or to members of the Australian defence Force (ADF) who are engaged in the repair and modification of aircraft structures. The qualification defines the exit from apprenticeship and may apply to work performed in hangars on the structure of complete aircraft and to work performed in workshops on structural components.

The training pathways provide for work on both metal and composite structures. In some cases, primarily in the General Aviation sector, individuals may be also required to work on aircraft with wooden structures and/or fabric coverings. The applicable competencies are covered in the units MEA357 Inspect, test and repair aircraft fabric surfaces, MEA358 Re-cover aircraft fabric surfaces and MEA359 Inspect and repair aircraft wooden structures.

The qualification consists of:

common and imported units that apply to all Aeroskills specialist streams at AQF Certificate III and IV levels

mandatory structures technical stream units

elective mechanical technical stream units that provide a degree of multi-skilling where needed to meet workplace requirements

elective structures technical stream and imported units required to meet workplace needs.

The qualification also provides credits towards the MEA50418 Diploma of Aviation Maintenance Management (Mechanical) and the MEA60218 Advanced Diploma of Aviation Maintenance Management (Mechanical). A limited number of credits are also provided towards the MEA50218 Diploma of Aeroskills (Mechanical).

This qualification applies to workplaces that operate under the airworthiness regulatory systems of the ADF and the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA). Any regulatory/licensing requirements associated with any MEA units of competency must be met.

Entry Requirements

Not applicable

Packaging Rules

To be awarded the MEA41318 Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Structures), competency must be demonstrated in nineteen (19) units of competency, as follows:

fourteen (14) core units consisting of common, imported and technical stream units

five (5) elective technical stream units from Group A.

Core units of competency

Unit code	Unit title	Prerequisites
MEA107	Interpret and use aviation maintenance industry manuals and specifications
MEA118	Conduct self in the aviation maintenance environment
MEA154	Apply work health and safety practices in aviation maintenance
MEA155	Plan and organise aviation maintenance work activities	MEA154
MEA156	Apply quality standards during aviation maintenance activities	MEA154, MEA107
MEA157	Complete aviation maintenance industry documentation
MEA158	Perform basic hand skills, standard trade practices and fundamentals in aviation maintenance
MEA327	Fabricate and/or repair aircraft mechanical components or parts	MEA154, MEA155 MEA156, MEA107 MEA157, MEA158
MEA401	Inspect aircraft structures	MEA154, MEA155 MEA156, MEA107 MEA157, MEA158
MEA420	Fabricate basic structural components for aircraft	MEA154, MEA155 MEA156, MEA107 MEA157, MEA158
MEA421	Fabricate advanced structural components for aircraft	MEA154, MEA155 MEA156, MEA107 MEA157, MEA158
MEA422	Repair/modify aircraft metal structure	MEA401
MEA423	Aircraft structure major disassembly and reassembly	MEA401
MSMENV272	Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices

Elective units of competency

Group A

Select five (5) units while observing the unit selection guidelines in column 4.

Unit code	Unit title	Prerequisites	Unit selection guidelines
AVIF3016	Marshal aircraft	Elective
MEA303	Remove and install aircraft pneumatic system components	MEA154, MEA155 MEA156, MEA107 MEA157, MEA158	Elective
MEA304	Remove and install non-pressurised aircraft structural and non-structural components	MEA398	Elective
MEA305	Remove and install aircraft fixed wing flight control system components	MEA398	Elective
MEA308	Remove and install rotary wing rotor and flight control system components	MEA398	Elective
MEA317	Remove and install pressurised aircraft structural and non-structural components	MEA398 MEA303	Elective
MEA367	Repair/modify aircraft composite structure using cold bonding	MEA401	Take this unit or MEA405
MEA398	Remove and install aircraft hydro-mechanical and landing gear system components	MEA154	Elective
MEA405	Repair/modify aircraft composite material structure/components	MEA401	Alternate to MEA367
MEA410	Maintain aircraft structure/components	MEA401	Elective
MEA411	Remove surface coatings from aircraft or aircraft components	MEA154, MEA155 MEA156, MEA107 MEA157, MEA158	Elective
MEA425	Perform bolted composite skin repairs	MEA401	Elective
MEM06003C	Carry out heat treatment	Elective

Qualification Mapping Information

Release 1. Supersedes and equivalent to MEA41315 Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Structures).

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MEA50118 Diploma of Aeroskills (Avionics)

Modification History

Release 1. Supersedes and equivalent to MEA50115 Diploma of Aeroskills (Avionics). Unit codes updated.

Qualification Description

The qualification applies to individuals seeking the grant of a Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) B2 Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Licence covering the supervision, performance and certification of avionic maintenance on aircraft that are type-rated by CASA for maintenance purposes.

The qualification satisfies CASA requirements for the grant, under Civil Aviation Safety Regulation (CASR) Part 66, of Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Licence B2 when the skills and knowledge requirements align with CASA syllabus requirements in the Companion Volume CASA Interface and training has been delivered in accordance with the requirements of CASR Part 147. It consists of:

common and technical stream units required at Certificate IV level in the aircraft maintenance stream

additional Diploma level common and imported units that cover supervisor level work health and safety (WHS) competency plus competencies required by CASA for the exercise of licence privileges

Diploma level avionic technical stream units covering advanced fault diagnosis and aircraft weight and balance calculation.

Credits are also provided towards the MEA50318 Diploma of Aviation Maintenance Management (Avionics) and the MEA60118 Advanced Diploma of Aviation Maintenance Management (Avionics).

Entry Requirements

Not applicable

Packaging Rules

To be awarded the MEA50118 Diploma of Aeroskills (Avionics) competency must be demonstrated in thirty-two (32) or thirty-three (33) units of competency, depending on the choice of elective specialist units. These units consist of:

eight (8) core Diploma level (CASA licensing) units

twenty-three (23) core common and technical stream units from Certificate IV that are mandatory for a CASA B2 Licence

either elective Group A (two (2) units) or Group B (one (1) unit).

Core units of competency

Complete all eight (8) of the Diploma level common, imported and avionic technical stream units listed below.

Unit code	Unit title	Prerequisites
MEA111	Perform administrative processes to prepare for the certification of civil aircraft maintenance	All Cert IV units listed below (See Note 1)
MEA112	Plan and implement civil aircraft maintenance activities	All Cert IV units listed below (see Note 1)
MEA113	Supervise civil aircraft maintenance activities and manage human resources in the workplace	All Cert IV units listed below (see Note 1)
MEA116	Apply work health and safety procedures at supervisor level in aviation maintenance
MEA142	Manage self in the aviation maintenance environment
MEA235	Perform advanced troubleshooting in aircraft avionic maintenance	All Cert IV units listed below (see Note 1)
MEA241	Perform aircraft weight and balance calculations as a result of modifications	All Cert IV units listed below (see Note 1)
MSMENV472	Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices

Note 1: While the units do not have specific prerequisite units it is a CASA licensing requirement that competency not be sought until all of the Certificate IV units listed below have been attained.

Plus the twenty-three (23) Certificate IV common and avionic/mechanical technical stream units listed below.

Unit code	Unit title	Prerequisites
MEA107	Interpret and use aviation maintenance industry manuals and specifications
MEA118	Conduct self in the aviation maintenance environment
MEA148	Apply mathematics and physics in aviation maintenance
MEA154	Apply work health and safety practices in aviation maintenance
MEA155	Plan and organise aviation maintenance work activities	MEA154
MEA156	Apply quality standards during aviation maintenance activities	MEA154, MEA107
MEA157	Complete aviation maintenance industry documentation
MEA158	Perform basic hand skills, standard trade practices and fundamentals in aviation maintenance
MEA201	Remove and install miscellaneous aircraft electrical hardware/components	MEA154, MEA155 MEA156, MEA107 MEA157, MEA158
MEA203	Remove and install advanced aircraft electrical system components	MEA201
MEA206	Remove and install aircraft basic radio communication and navigation system components	MEA201
MEA223	Inspect aircraft electrical systems and components	MEA203, MEA246
MEA224	Inspect aircraft instrument systems and components	MEA292, MEA246
MEA226	Inspect aircraft electronic systems and components	MEA293, MEA246
MEA227	Test and troubleshoot aircraft electrical systems and components	MEA223
MEA228	Test and troubleshoot aircraft instrument systems and components	MEA224, MEA226
MEA229	Test and troubleshoot aircraft radio frequency navigation and communications systems and components	MEA226
MEA232	Test and troubleshoot aircraft pulse systems and components	MEA226, MEA246
MEA246	Fabricate and/or repair aircraft electrical hardware or parts	MEA201, MEA296
MEA292	Remove and install advanced aircraft instrument system components
MEA293	Remove and install aircraft electronic system components
MEA296	Use electrical test equipment in aviation maintenance activities	MEA154, MEA155 MEA156, MEA107 MEA157, MEA158
MEA301	Perform aircraft flight servicing	MEA154, MEA155 MEA156, MEA107 MEA157, MEA158

Elective units of competency

Plus specialist elective units from Group A or Group B as defined below.

Group A

Complete the two (2) units listed.

Unit code	Unit title	Prerequisites
MEA225	Inspect fixed wing aircraft automatic flight control systems and components	MEA293, MEA246
MEA230	Test and troubleshoot fixed wing aircraft automatic flight control systems and components	MEA225, MEA246

Group B

Complete the one (1) unit listed.

Unit code	Unit title	Prerequisites
MEA231	Inspect, test and troubleshoot rotary wing aircraft automatic flight control systems and components	MEA293, MEA246

Qualification Mapping Information

Release 1. Supersedes and equivalent to MEA50115 Diploma of Aeroskills (Avionics MEA50218 Diploma of Aeroskills (Mechanical).

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MEA50218 Diploma of Aeroskills (Mechanical)

Modification History

Release 1. Supersedes and equivalent to MEA50215 Diploma of Aeroskills (Mechanical). Unit codes updated.

Qualification Description

The qualification applies to individuals seeking the grant of a Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) B1 Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Licence covering the supervision, performance and certification of airframe, engine, electrical and structural maintenance on aircraft that are type-rated by CASA for maintenance purposes.

The requirement for the awarding of MEA50218 Diploma of Aeroskills (Mechanical) is demonstrated competency in listed units of competency under the conditions set out below. The listed units also satisfy CASA requirements for the grant, under Civil Aviation Regulation (CASR) Part 66, of Aircraft Maintenance Engineer B1 Licences in sub-categories B1.1 and B1.3 when the skills and knowledge requirements align with CASA syllabus requirements in the Companion Volume and CASA Interface and training has been delivered in accordance with the requirements of CASR Part 147.

The qualification consists of:

common and technical stream units required at Certificate IV level in the aircraft maintenance stream with electives determined by the desired licence sub-category

additional Diploma level common units that cover supervisor level work health and safety (WHS) competency plus competencies required by CASA for the exercise of licence privileges

Diploma level mechanical technical stream units covering advanced fault diagnosis and aircraft weighing and weight and balance calculation.

The qualification also provides credits towards the MEA50418 Diploma of Aviation Maintenance Management (Mechanical) and the MEA60218 Advanced Diploma of Aviation Maintenance Management (Mechanical).

Entry Requirements

Not applicable

Packaging Rules

To be awarded the MEA50218 Diploma of Aeroskills (Mechanical) competency must be demonstrated in thirty-six (36) to forty-three (43) units, chosen as described below.

All B1 Licence sub-categories require the following twenty-eight (28) units:

eleven (11) core Diploma level (CASA licensing) common, technical stream and imported units

seventeen (17) core Certificate IV common and technical stream units.

Depending on the CASA B1 Licence sub-category being sought, an additional eight (8) to fifteen (15) units are required, up to a maximum of forty-three (43) units for the qualification. All units must be chosen as specified under the conditions set out below:

Group A elective technical stream units required by CASA for a B1.1 Licence – thirteen (13) or fifteen (15) units

Group B elective technical stream units required by CASA for a B1.3 Licence – eight (8) units.

Core units of competency

Complete the eleven (11) Diploma level common and mechanical technical stream units listed below.

Unit code	Unit title	Prerequisites
MEA111	Perform administrative processes to prepare for the certification of civil aircraft maintenance	All Cert IV units listed below for applicable licence (see Note 1)
MEA112	Plan and implement civil aircraft maintenance activities	All Cert IV units listed below for applicable licence (see Note 1)
MEA113	Supervise civil aircraft maintenance activities and manage human resources in the workplace	All Cert IV units listed below for applicable licence (see Note 1)
MEA116	Apply work health and safety procedures at supervisor level in aviation maintenance
MEA142	Manage self in the aviation maintenance environment
MEA148	Apply mathematics and physics in aviation maintenance
MEA323	Perform advanced troubleshooting in aircraft mechanical maintenance	All Cert IV units listed below for applicable licence (see Note 1)
MEA325	Weigh aircraft and perform aircraft weight and balance calculations as a result of modifications	All Cert IV units listed below for applicable licence (see Note 1)
MEA343	Remove and install avionic system components	MEA294 or MEA227
MEA365	Assess structural repair/modification requirements and evaluate structural repairs and modifications	All Cert IV units listed below for applicable licence (see Note 1)
MSMENV472	Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices

Note 1: While the units do not have specific prerequisite units it is a CASA licensing requirement that competency not be sought until all of the Certificate IV units listed below for the applicable licence have been attained.

Plus the following seventeen (17) core Certificate IV common and avionic/mechanical technical stream units listed below which are mandatory for both B1.1 and B1.3 Licence sub-categories.

Unit code	Unit title	Prerequisites
MEA107	Interpret and use aviation maintenance industry manuals and specifications
MEA118	Conduct self in the aviation maintenance environment
MEA154	Apply work health and safety practices in aviation maintenance
MEA155	Plan and organise aviation maintenance work activities	MEA154
MEA156	Apply quality standards during aviation maintenance activities	MEA154, MEA107
MEA157	Complete aviation maintenance industry documentation
MEA158	Perform basic hand skills, standard trade practices and fundamentals in aviation maintenance
MEA201	Remove and install miscellaneous aircraft electrical hardware/components	MEA154, MEA155 MEA156, MEA107 MEA157, MEA158
MEA203	Remove and install advanced aircraft electrical system components	MEA201
MEA246	Fabricate and/or repair aircraft electrical hardware or parts	MEA201, MEA296
MEA296	Use electrical test equipment in aviation maintenance activities	MEA154, MEA155 MEA156, MEA107 MEA157, MEA158
MEA301	Perform aircraft flight servicing	MEA154, MEA155 MEA156, MEA107 MEA157, MEA158
MEA303	Remove and install aircraft pneumatic system components	MEA154, MEA155 MEA156, MEA107 MEA157, MEA158
MEA306	Remove and install engines and engine system components	MEA398
MEA328	Maintain and/or repair aircraft mechanical components or parts	MEA398, MEA303
MEA339	Inspect, repair and maintain aircraft structures	MEA304 or MEA317
MEA398	Remove and install aircraft hydro-mechanical and landing gear system components	MEA154

Elective units of competency

Group A

To meet the criteria for the grant of a B1.1 Licence complete thirteen (13) or fifteen (15) units listed below as specified in the unit selection guidelines in column 4.

Unit code	Unit title	Prerequisites	Unit selection guidance
MEA208	Remove and install aircraft pressurisation control system components	MEA201
MEA209	Remove and install aircraft oxygen system components	MEA154, MEA155 MEA156, MEA107 MEA157, MEA158
MEA219	Inspect, test and troubleshoot pressurisation control systems and components	MEA208 MEA246
MEA222	Inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft oxygen systems and components	MEA209
MEA223	Inspect aircraft electrical systems and components	MEA203, MEA246
MEA227	Test and troubleshoot aircraft electrical systems and components	MEA223
MEA305	Remove and install aircraft fixed wing flight control system components	MEA398
MEA307	Remove and install propeller systems and components	MEA154, MEA155 MEA156, MEA107 MEA157, MEA158	Mandatory for B1.1 where the rating sought includes propellers
MEA315	Inspect, test and troubleshoot propeller systems and components	MEA307	Mandatory unit for B1.1 where the rating sought includes propellers
MEA317	Remove and install pressurised aircraft structural and non-structural components	MEA398, MEA303
MEA318	Inspect aircraft hydro-mechanical, mechanical, gaseous and landing gear systems and components	MEA398, MEA303 MEA305
MEA319	Inspect gas turbine engine systems and components	MEA306
MEA320	Test and troubleshoot aircraft hydro-mechanical, gaseous and landing gear systems and components	MEA318
MEA321	Test and troubleshoot aircraft fixed wing flight control systems and components	MEA318
MEA322	Test and troubleshoot gas turbine engine systems and components	MEA319

Group B

To meet the criteria for the grant of a B1.3 Licence complete eight (8) units listed below.

Unit code	Unit title	Prerequisites
MEA294	Inspect, test and troubleshoot advanced aircraft electrical systems and components	MEA203
MEA304	Remove and install non-pressurised aircraft structural and non-structural components	MEA398
MEA308	Remove and install rotary wing rotor and flight control system components	MEA398
MEA309	Inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft hydro-mechanical and landing gear systems and components	MEA398
MEA310	Inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft pneumatic systems and components	MEA303
MEA316	Inspect, test and troubleshoot rotary wing rotor and control systems and components	MEA308
MEA319	Inspect gas turbine engine systems and components	MEA306
MEA322	Test and troubleshoot gas turbine engine systems and components	MEA319

Qualification Mapping Information

Release 1. Supersedes and equivalent to MEA50215 Diploma of Aeroskills (Mechanical).

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MEA50318 Diploma of Aviation Maintenance Management (Avionics)

Modification History

Release 1. Supersedes and equivalent to MEA50315 Diploma of Aviation Maintenance Management (Avionics). Unit codes updated.

Qualification Description

This qualification applies to individuals employed in aviation maintenance management fields in both the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) and Australian Defence Force (ADF) regulatory environments in jobs such as avionic maintenance team leaders, maintenance planners, spares assessors, repairable item managers and technical authors. It must be emphasised that many of the maintenance management positions applicable to the qualification have additional experience requirements specified in airworthiness regulations and only a limited range of employment opportunities may be available to those who do not have extensive prior aviation maintenance experience. For this reason the qualification has entry requirements.

The qualification consists of:

eleven (11) core units that provide competencies applicable to aviation maintenance managers

one (1) or (2) elective units chosen according to employment need.

Credit is provided towards the MEA60115 Advanced Diploma of Aviation Maintenance Management (Avionics).

This qualification applies to workplaces that operate under the airworthiness regulatory systems of the ADF and CASA. Any regulatory/licensing requirements associated with any MEA units of competency must be met.

Entry Requirements

Individuals seeking this qualification must meet at least one of the following entry criteria:

at least five years current aviation avionic maintenance experience

Maintenance Engineer Licence (Avionics) issued by CASA

Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Avionics).

Packaging Rules

To be awarded the MEA50318 Diploma of Aviation Maintenance Management (Avionics), competency must be demonstrated in a total of twelve (12) or thirteen (13) units of competency.

All units must be chosen as specified under the conditions set out below:

eleven (11) core Diploma level common, engineering and imported units

one (1) or two (2) elective Diploma level common units from Group A.

Core units of competency

Complete the following five (5) common Diploma units, five (5) paraprofessional engineering units and one (1) imported sustainability unit listed below.

Unit code	Unit title	Prerequisites
MEA116	Apply work health and safety procedures at supervisor level in aviation maintenance
MEA135	Use computers in aviation maintenance-related integrated logistic support activities
MEA142	Manage self in the aviation maintenance environment
MEA153	Communicate aviation technical and maintenance management knowledge
MEA159	Manage aircraft and aeronautical product configuration
MEA706	Apply basic scientific principles and techniques in avionic engineering situations	MEM23004A
MEA708	Select and test avionic engineering materials
MEM23004A	Apply technical mathematics
MEM30007A	Select common engineering materials
MEM30012A	Apply mathematical techniques in a manufacturing, engineering or related environment
MSMENV472	Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices

Elective units of competency

Group A

Plus one (1) of the following elective common units selected in accordance with the guidance provided in column 4. If MEA164 is required two (2) units must be taken.

Unit code	Unit title	Prerequisites	Unit selection guidance
MEA140	Supervise aviation maintenance teams and perform maintenance quality inspections	Elective – for supervisors within the ADF regulatory system
MEA161	Assess aviation maintenance spares and manage repairable items	MEA135	Elective – for spares assessors and repairable item managers
MEA162	Write aviation technical publications	Elective – for aviation technical authors
MEA164	Perform airworthiness management and maintenance program tasks	MEA162	Elective - applicable to CAMO employment

Qualification Mapping Information

Release 1. Supersedes and equivalent to MEA50315 Diploma of Aviation Maintenance Management (Avionics).

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MEA50418 Diploma of Aviation Maintenance Management (Mechanical)

Modification History

Release 1. Supersedes and equivalent to MEA50415 Diploma of Aviation Maintenance Management (Mechanical). Unit codes updated.

Qualification Description

This qualification applies to individuals employed in aviation maintenance management fields in both the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) and Australian Defence Force (ADF) regulatory environments in jobs such as mechanical maintenance team leaders, maintenance planners, spares assessors, repairable item managers and technical authors. It must be emphasised that many of the maintenance management positions applicable to the qualification have additional experience requirements specified in airworthiness regulations and only a limited range of employment opportunities may be available to those who do not have extensive prior aviation maintenance experience. For this reason the qualification has entry requirements.

The qualification consists of:

eleven (11) core units that provide competencies applicable to aviation maintenance managers

one (1) or two (2) elective units chosen according to employment need.

Credit is provided towards the MEA60218 Advanced Diploma of Aviation Maintenance Management (Mechanical).

This qualification applies to workplaces that operate under the airworthiness regulatory systems of the ADF and CASA. Any regulatory/licensing requirements associated with any MEA units of competency must be met.

Entry Requirements

Individuals seeking this qualification must meet at least one of the following entry criteria:

at least five years current aviation mechanical maintenance experience

Maintenance Engineer Licence (Mechanical) issued by CASA

Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Mechanical).

Packaging Rules

To be awarded the MEA50418 Diploma of Aviation Maintenance Management (Mechanical), competency must be demonstrated in a total of twelve (12) or thirteen (13) units of competency.

All units must be chosen as specified under the conditions set out below:

eleven (11) core Diploma level common, engineering and imported units

one (1) or (2) elective Diploma level common units from Group A.

Core units of competency

Complete the following five (5) common Diploma units, five (5) paraprofessional engineering units and one (1) imported sustainability unit listed below.

Unit code	Unit title	Prerequisites
MEA116	Apply work health and safety procedures at supervisor level in aviation maintenance
MEA135	Use computers in aviation maintenance-related integrated logistic support activities
MEA142	Manage self in the aviation maintenance environment
MEA153	Communicate aviation technical and maintenance management knowledge
MEA159	Manage aircraft and aeronautical product configuration
MEA705	Apply basic scientific principles and techniques in aeronautical engineering situations	MEM23004A
MEA707	Select and test aeronautical engineering materials
MEM23004A	Apply technical mathematics
MEM30007A	Select common engineering materials
MEM30012A	Apply mathematical techniques in a manufacturing engineering or related environment
MSMENV472	Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices

Elective units of competency

Group A

Plus one (1) of the following elective common units selected in accordance with the guidance in column four. If MEA164 is required two (2) units must be taken.

Unit code	Unit title	Prerequisites	Unit selection guidance
MEA140	Supervise aviation maintenance teams and perform maintenance quality inspections	Elective – for supervisors within the ADF regulatory system
MEA161	Assess aviation maintenance spares and manage repairable items	MEA135	Elective – for spares assessors and repairable item managers
MEA162	Write aviation technical publications	Elective – for aviation technical authors
MEA164	Perform airworthiness management and maintenance program tasks	MEA162	Applicable to CAMO employment
MEA731	Perform aircraft weight control activities

Qualification Mapping Information

Release 1. Supersedes and equivalent to MEA50415 Diploma of Aviation Maintenance Management (Mechanical).

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MEA50518 Diploma of Aeroskills (Non-Destructive Testing)

Modification History

Release 1. Supersedes and equivalent to MEA50515 Diploma of Aeroskills (Non-Destructive Testing). Unit codes updated.

Qualification Description

This qualification applies to individuals who perform non-destructive testing (NDT) on aircraft and aircraft components in accordance with AS 3669-2006 Non-destructive testing – Qualification and approval of personnel – Aerospace at Level 2 and in compliance with the regulatory requirements of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) and of the Australian Defence Force (ADF).

The requirement for the awarding of MEA50518 Diploma of Aeroskills (Non-Destructive Testing) is demonstrated competency in listed units of competency under the conditions set out below. It consists of core units plus applicable units from electives Group A.

Core units are as follows:

preliminary common and technical stream units for individuals who do not have a Certificate IV in Aeroskills

mandatory units consisting of:

common and technical stream units that relate to the aviation maintenance environment

technical stream and imported units relating to the NDT work environment

imported units that specifically cover the competencies required to perform each relevant NDT technique to the standard specified in AS 3669-2006 Non-destructive testing – Qualification and approval of personnel – Aerospace for Level 2 personnel.

Elective Group A units consist of:

common units specific to either CASA or ADF regulatory requirements

technical stream and imported units that are applicable to various areas of employment in the NDT field.

The core and elective units provide for two training pathways to the qualification as follows:

one that provides for Certificate IV qualified aviation tradespersons to progress to the Diploma level NDT qualification (the career path for uniformed ADF personnel and possibly some civilian personnel)

another that provides for progression to Diploma level NDT qualification from direct entry (the career path that may be followed by NDT personnel used by the maintenance organisations other than those operating under the ADF regulatory system).

The qualification also provides credits towards the MEA50418 Diploma of Aviation Maintenance Management (Mechanical), the MEA60218 Advanced Diploma of Aviation Maintenance Management (Mechanical) and the MEA60318 Advanced Diploma of Aviation Non-Destructive Testing.

Entry Requirements

Not applicable.

Packaging Rules

To be awarded the MEA50518 Diploma of Aeroskills (Non-Destructive Testing) competency must be demonstrated in twenty-five (25) to thirty-four (34) units, chosen as described below.

Core units of competency

Individuals who do not have a Certificate IV in Aeroskills must complete the following nine (9) core preliminary units.

Unit code	Unit title	Prerequisites
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	MEA154
MEA156	Apply quality standards during aviation maintenance activities	MEA154, MEA107
MEA157	Complete aviation maintenance industry documentation
MEA158	Perform basic hand skills, standard trade practices and fundamentals in aviation maintenance
MEA341	Apply basic aircraft design characteristics	MEA154, MEA107 MEA158
MEA342	Apply basic aircraft power plant design characteristics	MEA154, MEA107 MEA158
MEA399	Lay out and set up aircraft systems	MEA154

Individuals who have a Certificate IV in Aeroskills and those who have completed the preliminary units must complete the following twenty-two (22) core units.

Unit code	Unit title	Prerequisites
MEA116	Apply work health and safety procedures at supervisor level in aviation maintenance
MEA135	Use computers in aviation maintenance-related integrated logistic support activities
MEA142	Manage self in the aviation maintenance environment
MEA153	Communicate aviation technical and maintenance management knowledge
MEA261	Use electronic test equipment	MEA154, MEA155 MEA156, MEA107 MEA157, MEA158
MEA296	Use electrical test equipment in aviation maintenance activities	MEA154, MEA155 MEA156, MEA107 MEA157, MEA158
MEA424	Evaluate aircraft non-destructive tests	MEA158, MEA133 MEM13013B MEM16010A MEM24002B MEM24004B MEM24006B MEM24008B MEM24010B MEM24012C
MEM09002B	Interpret technical drawing
MEM09003B	Prepare basic engineering drawing	MEM09002B
MEM12003B	Perform precision mechanical measurement	MEM12023A (see Note 1)
MEM13013B	Work safely with ionising radiation
MEM15017B	Use and maintain reference standards	MEM11011B MEM12003B MEM12004B (see Note 2) MEM12005B MEM12023A (see Note 1) MEM18001C (see Note 1) MEM18002B (see Note 1)
MEM16010A	Write reports	MEM14005A (see Note 3)
MEM24002B	Perform penetrant testing	MEM18001C (see Note 1) MEM24012C
MEM24004B	Perform magnetic particle testing	MEM18001C (see Note 1) MEM24012C
MEM24006B	Perform eddy current testing	MEM18001C (see Note 1)
MEM24008B	Perform ultrasonic testing	MEM18001C (see Note 1) MEM24012C
MEM24010B	Perform radiographic testing	MEM13013B MEM18001C (see Note 1) MEM24012C
MEM24012C	Apply metallurgy principles
MEM30007A	Select common engineering materials
MEM30012A	Apply mathematical techniques in a manufacturing, engineering or related environment
MSMENV472	Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices

Notes

1. MEA158 is equivalent to the following three units combined MEM12023A, MEM18001C and MEM18002B

2. MEA296 and MEA261 are together equivalent to MEM12004B

3. MEA155 is equivalent to MEM14005A

Elective units of competency

Group A

Complete three (3) units chosen in accordance with the unit selection guidelines in column 4.

Unit code	Unit title	Prerequisites	Unit selection guidelines
MEA112	Plan and implement civil aircraft maintenance activities	All relevant technical units	Mandatory for CASA regulatory system
MEA113	Supervise civil aircraft maintenance activities and manage human resources in the workplace	All relevant technical units	Mandatory for CASA regulatory system
MEA140	Supervise aviation maintenance teams and perform maintenance quality inspections	Mandatory for ADF regulatory system
MEM15010B	Perform laboratory procedures
MEM17002B	Conduct workplace assessment
TAEDEL301	Provide work skill instruction

Qualification Mapping Information

Release 1. Supersedes and equivalent to MEA50515 Diploma of Aeroskills (Non-Destructive Testing).

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MEA50618 Diploma of Aeronautical Engineering

Modification History

Release 1. Supersedes and equivalent to MEA50615 Diploma of Aeronautical Engineering. Unit codes updated.

Qualification Description

This qualification applies to individuals employed in engineering departments of manufacturers and aviation maintenance organisations in both the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) and Australian Defence Force (ADF) regulatory environments. Individuals could also be employed in Continuing Airworthiness Management Organisations (CAMOs) and in ADF Approved Engineering Organisations (AEOs). Typical jobs could be supporting professional engineers in design teams, members of airworthiness review teams, maintenance planners, spares assessors, repairable item managers and technical authors. While a direct entry training pathway is provided it must be emphasised that many of the maintenance management positions applicable to the qualification have additional experience requirements specified in airworthiness regulations and only a limited range of employment opportunities may be available to those who do not have extensive prior aviation maintenance experience.

The qualification consists of twenty-six (26) units, of which seventeen (17) are core units and the remaining nine (9) are electives of which either three (3) or six (6) units must be chosen in accordance with unit selection guidance provided in the Group A table.

Credit is provided towards the MEA60418 Advanced Diploma of Aeronautical Engineering.

This qualification applies to workplaces that operate under the airworthiness regulatory systems of the ADF and CASA. Any regulatory/licensing requirements associated with any MEA units of competency must be met.

Entry Requirements

Not applicable.

Packaging Rules

To be awarded the MEA50615 Diploma of Aeronautical Engineering, competency must be demonstrated in a total of twenty (20) or twenty-three (23) units of competency, consisting of:

seventeen (17) core units

three (3) electives chosen from Group A, for which unit selection guidelines have been provided. If Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Mechanical) is not held a further three (3) units must be taken from Group A, as specified in the unit selection guidelines.

Core units of competency

Unit code	Unit title	Prerequisites
MEA107	Interpret and use aviation maintenance industry manuals and specifications
MEA135	Use computers in aviation maintenance-related integrated logistic support activities
MEA142	Manage self in the aviation maintenance environment
MEA153	Communicate aviation technical and maintenance management knowledge
MEA154	Apply work health and safety practices in aviation maintenance
MEA155	Plan and organise aviation maintenance work activities	MEA154
MEA156	Apply quality standards during aviation maintenance activities	MEA154, MEA107
MEA157	Complete aviation maintenance industry documentation
MEA158	Perform basic hand skills, standard trade practices and fundamentals in aviation maintenance
MEA296	Use electrical test equipment in aviation maintenance activities	MEA154, MEA155 MEA156, MEA107 MEA157, MEA158
MEA327	Fabricate and/or repair aircraft mechanical components or parts	MEA154, MEA155 MEA156, MEA107 MEA157, MEA158
MEA705	Apply basic scientific principles and techniques in aeronautical engineering situations	MEM23004A
MEA707	Select and test aeronautical engineering materials
MEM23004A	Apply technical mathematics
MEM30007A	Select common engineering materials
MEM30012A	Apply mathematical techniques in a manufacturing engineering or related environment
MSMENV472	Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices

Elective units of competency

Group A

Take three (3) of the following elective units selected in accordance with the guidance in column 4. A further three (3) units is required if Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Mechanical) is not held.

Unit code	Unit title	Prerequisites	Unit selection guidance
MEA159	Manage aircraft and aeronautical product configuration	For employment within CAMOs and AEOs
MEA162	Write aviation technical publications	For employment within CAMOs and AEOs
MEA164	Perform airworthiness management and maintenance program tasks	MEA162	For employment within CAMOs and AEOs
MEA341	Apply basic aircraft design characteristics	MEA154, MEA107 MEA158	Must be taken if Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Mechanical) is not held
MEA342	Apply basic aircraft power plant design characteristics	MEA154, MEA107 MEA158	Must be taken if Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Mechanical) is not held
MEA399	Lay out and set up aircraft systems	MEA154	Must be taken if Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Mechanical) is not held
MEA701	Produce aeronautical engineering related graphics	MEA162 MEM30007A MEM30012A	For employment within engineering departments
MEA713	Integrate aeronautical fundamentals into an engineering task	MEA705 MEM23004A MEM23007A	For employment within engineering departments
MEA731	Perform aircraft weight control activities
MEM23007A	Apply calculus to engineering tasks	MEM23004A	For employment within engineering departments

Qualification Mapping Information

Release 1. Supersedes and equivalent to MEA50615 Diploma of Aeronautical Engineering.

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MEA50718 Diploma of Avionic Engineering

Modification History

Release 1. Supersedes and equivalent to MEA50715 Diploma of Avionic Engineering. Unit codes updated.

Qualification Description

This qualification applies to individuals employed in engineering departments of manufacturers and aviation maintenance organisations in both the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) and Australian Defence Force (ADF) regulatory environments. Individuals could also be employed in Continuing Airworthiness Management Organisations (CAMOs) and in ADF Approved Engineering Organisations (AEOs). Typical jobs could be supporting professional engineers in design teams, members of airworthiness review teams, maintenance planners, spares assessors, repairable item managers and technical authors. While a direct entry training pathway is provided it must be emphasised that many of the maintenance management positions applicable to the qualification have additional experience requirements specified in airworthiness regulations and only a limited range of employment opportunities may be available to those who do not have extensive prior aviation maintenance experience.

The qualification consists of twenty-nine (29) units, of which twenty (20) are core units and the remaining nine (9) units are electives from which either three (3) or five (5) units must be selected using the unit selection guidance in the Group A table.

Credit is provided towards the MEA60518 Advanced Diploma of Avionic Engineering.

This qualification applies to workplaces that operate under the airworthiness regulatory systems of the ADF and CASA. Any regulatory/licensing requirements associated with any MEA units of competency must be met.

Entry Requirements

Not applicable

Packaging Rules

To be awarded the MEA50718 Diploma of Avionic Engineering, competency must be demonstrated in a total of twenty-three (23) or twenty-five (25) units of competency, consisting of:

twenty (20) core units

three (3) elective units chosen from Group A plus a further two (2) units if Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Avionics) is not held.

Core units of competency

Unit code	Unit title	Prerequisites
MEA107	Interpret and use aviation maintenance industry manuals and specifications
MEA135	Use computers in aviation maintenance-related integrated logistic support activities
MEA142	Manage self in the aviation maintenance environment
MEA153	Communicate aviation technical and maintenance management knowledge
MEA154	Apply work health and safety practices in aviation maintenance
MEA155	Plan and organise aviation maintenance work activities	MEA154
MEA156	Apply quality standards during aviation maintenance activities	MEA154, MEA107
MEA157	Complete aviation maintenance industry documentation
MEA158	Perform basic hand skills, standard trade practices and fundamentals in aviation maintenance
MEA201	Remove and install miscellaneous aircraft electrical hardware/components	MEA154, MEA155 MEA156, MEA107 MEA157, MEA158
MEA246	Fabricate and/or repair aircraft electrical hardware or parts	MEA201, MEA296
MEA261	Use electronic test equipment	MEA154, MEA155 MEA156, MEA107 MEA157, MEA158
MEA262	Modify/repair aircraft component single layer printed circuit boards	MEA296, MEA261
MEA296	Use electrical test equipment in aviation maintenance activities	MEA154, MEA155 MEA156, MEA107 MEA157, MEA158
MEA706	Apply basic scientific principles and techniques in avionic engineering situations	MEM23004A
MEA708	Select and test avionic engineering materials
MEM23004A	Apply technical mathematics
MEM30007A	Select common engineering materials
MEM30012A	Apply mathematical techniques in a manufacturing engineering or related environment
MSMENV472	Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices

Elective units of competency

Group A

Take three (3) of the following elective units selected in accordance with the guidance in column 4. If certificate IV in Aeroskills (Avionics) is not held take an additional two (2) units in accordance with the unit selection guidelines.

Unit code	Unit title	Prerequisites	Unit selection guidance
MEA159	Manage aircraft and aeronautical product configuration	For employment within CAMOs and AEOs
MEA162	Write aviation technical publications	For employment within CAMOs and AEOs
MEA164	Perform airworthiness management and maintenance program tasks	MEA162	For employment within CAMOs and AEOs
MEA270	Lay out avionic systems	MEA154, MEA107 MEA158	Must be taken if Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Avionics) is not held
MEA271	Lay out avionic flight management systems	MEA154, MEA107 MEA158, MEA270	Must be taken if Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Avionics) is not held
MEA702	Produce avionics engineering related graphics	MEA162, MEM30007A MEM30012A	For employment within engineering departments
MEA714	Integrate avionic fundamentals into an engineering task	MEA706 MEM23004A MEM23007A OR MEA727	For employment within engineering departments
MEA727	Apply calculus to engineering situations	MEM23004A
MEM23007A	Apply calculus to engineering tasks	MEM23004A	For employment within engineering departments

Qualification Mapping Information

Release 1. Supersedes and equivalent to MEA50715 Diploma of Avionic Engineering.

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MEA60118 Advanced Diploma of Aviation Maintenance Management (Avionics)

Modification History

Release 1. Supersedes and equivalent to MEA60115 Advanced Diploma of Aviation Maintenance Management (Avionics). Unit codes updated.

Qualification Description

This qualification applies to individuals employed in managerial positions in both the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) and Australian Defence Force (ADF) regulatory environments in the fields of avionic maintenance management and integrated logistic support (ILS). It should also be noted that most of the maintenance management positions applicable to this qualification have airworthiness regulatory requirements regarding aviation maintenance experience. There is therefore no direct entry pathway to the qualification.

The qualification consists of:

twenty-five (25) common units and two (2) imported units, seventeen (17) of which are elective, that provide general competencies applicable to aviation maintenance managers

five (5) paraprofessional avionic engineering units.

This qualification applies to workplaces that operate under the airworthiness regulatory systems of the ADF and CASA. Any regulatory/licensing requirements associated with any MEA units of competency must be met.

Entry Requirements

Individuals seeking this qualification must meet at least one of the following entry criteria:

at least five years current avionic maintenance experience

Maintenance Engineer Licence (Avionics) issued by CASA

Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Avionics)

Diploma of Aviation Maintenance Management (Avionics).

Packaging Rules

To be awarded the MEA60118 Advanced Diploma of Aviation Maintenance Management (Avionics), competency must be demonstrated in a total of twenty (20) units of competency, as described below.

If a Diploma of Aviation Maintenance Management (Avionics) has been attained, ten (10) of the required units will be already held and the number of additional units required is ten (10).

In all other cases the number of units required is twenty (20).

All units must be chosen as specified under the conditions set out below:

sixteen (16) core units consisting of engineering, common and imported units

four (4) elective units chosen from the common and imported units in Group A.

Core units of competency

The five (5) paraprofessional engineering units listed below are mandatory for those who do not have a Diploma of Aviation Maintenance Management (Avionics).

Unit code	Unit title	Prerequisites
MEA706	Apply basic scientific principles and techniques in avionic engineering situations	MEM23004A
MEA708	Select and test avionic engineering materials
MEM23004A	Apply technical mathematics
MEM30007A	Select common engineering materials
MEM30012A	Apply mathematical techniques in a manufacturing engineering or related environment

Complete the eleven (11) Advanced Diploma/Diploma common and imported units listed below (those with a Diploma of Aviation Maintenance Management (Avionics) will already have MEA159, MEA135, MEA142, and MEA153).

Unit code	Unit title	Prerequisites
MEA120	Manage an aviation maintenance quality system
MEA123	Manage aviation maintenance work environment policy and practices
MEA125	Develop aviation maintenance personnel
MEA134	Establish, maintain and evaluate the organisation’s work health and safety system
MEA135	Use computers in aviation maintenance-related integrated logistic support activities
MEA141	Manage risk in aviation maintenance
MEA142	Manage self in the aviation maintenance environment
MEA144	Coordinate change programs in the aviation maintenance environment
MEA153	Communicate aviation technical and maintenance management knowledge
MEA159	Manage aircraft and aeronautical product configuration
MSMENV672	Develop workplace policy and procedures for environmental sustainability

Elective units of competency

Group A

Plus four (4) of the elective Advanced Diploma/Diploma common and imported units listed below (those with a Diploma of Aviation Maintenance Management (Avionics) will already have one (1) of MEA161, MEA162 and MEA140). Units should be selected using the guidance in column 4.

Unit code	Unit title	Prerequisites	Unit selection guidance
MEA115	Plan and implement aeronautical product maintenance activities
MEA126	Manage aircraft maintenance activities
MEA127	Provide technical advice in the maintenance and management of aircraft and aeronautical product	MEA706, MEA708	Applicable to the CASA regulatory environment
MEA128	Provide engineering advice in the modification, maintenance and management of aircraft systems	MEA706, MEA708	Applicable to the ADF regulatory environment
MEA129	Investigate technical aspects of aviation occurrences	Applicable to the ADF regulatory environment
MEA130	Manage deployed/detached aviation maintenance activities	Applicable to the ADF regulatory environment
MEA131	Manage the custody, transfer and disposal of aircraft, aeronautical product and support equipment
MEA132	Manage budgetary resources in the aviation maintenance environment	Either MEA146 or PSPMNGT610A may be taken instead of this unit
MEA139	Perform aviation maintenance-related integrated logistic support management activities
MEA140	Supervise aviation maintenance teams and perform maintenance quality inspections	For supervisors within the ADF regulatory system
MEA143	Develop and manage maintenance error management programs	Applicable to the CASA regulatory environment
MEA146	Prepare and manage aviation maintenance organisation budgets and financial plans	Alternative to MEA132 and to PSPMNGT610A
MEA160	Manage aircraft and equipment system performance testing	MEA126
MEA161	Assess aviation maintenance spares and manage repairable items	MEA135
MEA162	Write aviation technical publications
MEA163	Perform aviation technical publication management activities
MEA164	Perform airworthiness management and maintenance program tasks	MEA162	Applicable to CAMO employment
PSPMGT009	Manage public sector financial resources	Alternative to MEA132 and to MEA146

Qualification Mapping Information

Release 1. Supersedes and equivalent to MEA60115 Advanced Diploma of Aviation Maintenance Management (Avionics).

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MEA60218 Advanced Diploma of Aviation Maintenance Management (Mechanical)

Modification History

Release 1. Supersedes and equivalent to MEA60215 Advanced Diploma of Aviation Maintenance Management (Mechanical). Unit codes updated.

Qualification Description

This qualification applies to individuals employed in managerial positions in both the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) and Australian Defence Force (ADF) regulatory environments in the fields of mechanical maintenance management and integrated logistic support (ILS). It should also be noted that most of the maintenance management positions applicable to this qualification also have airworthiness regulatory requirements regarding aviation maintenance experience. There is therefore no direct entry pathway to the qualification.

The qualification consists of:

twenty-five (25) common units and two (2) imported units, seventeen (17) of which are elective, that provide general competencies applicable to aviation maintenance managers

five (5) paraprofessional aeronautical engineering units.

This qualification applies to workplaces that operate under the airworthiness regulatory systems of the ADF and CASA. Any regulatory/licensing requirements associated with any MEA units of competency must be met.

Entry Requirements

Individuals seeking this qualification must meet at least one of the following entry criteria:

at least five years current aviation mechanical maintenance experience

Maintenance Engineer Licence (Mechanical) issued by CASA

Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Mechanical)

Diploma of Aviation Maintenance Management (Mechanical).

Packaging Rules

To be awarded the MEA60218 Advanced Diploma of Aviation Maintenance Management (Mechanical), competency must be demonstrated in a total of twenty (20) units of competency, as described below.

If the Diploma of Aviation Maintenance Management (Mechanical) has been achieved, the number of units required is ten (10).

In all other cases, the number of units required is twenty (20).

All units must be chosen as specified under the conditions set out below:

sixteen (16) core units consisting of engineering, common and imported units

four (4) elective units chosen from the common and imported units in Group A.

Core units of competency

The five (5) paraprofessional engineering units listed below are mandatory for those who do not have a Diploma of Aviation Maintenance Management (Mechanical).

Unit code	Unit title	Prerequisites
MEA705	Apply basic scientific principles and techniques in aeronautical engineering situations	MEM23004A
MEA707	Select and test aeronautical engineering materials
MEM23004A	Apply technical mathematics
MEM30007A	Select common engineering materials
MEM30012A	Apply mathematical techniques in a manufacturing engineering or related environment

Complete the eleven (11) Advanced Diploma/Diploma common units listed below (those with Diploma of Aviation Maintenance Management (Mechanical) will already have MEA159, MEA135, MEA142, and MEA153).

Unit code	Unit title	Prerequisites
MEA120	Manage an aviation maintenance quality system
MEA123	Manage aviation maintenance work environment policy and practices
MEA125	Develop aviation maintenance personnel
MEA134	Establish, maintain and evaluate the organisation’s work health and safety system
MEA135	Use computers in aviation maintenance-related integrated logistic support activities
MEA141	Manage risk in aviation maintenance
MEA142	Manage self in the aviation maintenance environment
MEA144	Coordinate change programs in the aviation maintenance environment
MEA153	Communicate aviation technical and maintenance management knowledge
MEA159	Manage aircraft and aeronautical product configuration
MSMENV672	Develop workplace policy and procedures for environmental sustainability

Elective units of competency

Group A

Take four (4) of the elective Advanced Diploma/Diploma common units listed below (those with Diploma of Aviation Maintenance Management (Mechanical) will already have one (1) of MEA161, MEA162 and MEA140). Units should be selected using the guidance in column 4.

Unit code	Unit title	Prerequisites	Unit selection guidance
MEA115	Plan and implement aeronautical product maintenance activities
MEA126	Manage aircraft maintenance activities
MEA127	Provide technical advice in the maintenance and management of aircraft and aeronautical product	MEA705, MEA707	Applicable to the CASA regulatory environment
MEA128	Provide engineering advice in the modification, maintenance and management of aircraft systems	MEA705, MEA707	Applicable to the ADF regulatory environment
MEA129	Investigate technical aspects of aviation occurrences	Applicable to the ADF regulatory environment
MEA130	Manage deployed/detached aviation maintenance activities	Applicable to the ADF regulatory environment
MEA131	Manage the custody, transfer and disposal of aircraft, aeronautical product and support equipment
MEA132	Manage budgetary resources in the aviation maintenance environment	Either MEA146 or PSPMNGT009 may be taken instead of this unit
MEA139	Perform aviation maintenance-related integrated logistic support management activities
MEA140	Supervise aviation maintenance teams and perform maintenance quality inspections	For supervisors within the ADF regulatory system
MEA143	Develop and manage maintenance error management programs	Applicable to the CASA regulatory environment
MEA146	Prepare and manage aviation maintenance organisation budgets and financial plans	Alternative to MEA132 and to PSPMNGT009
MEA160	Manage aircraft and equipment system performance testing	MEA126
MEA161	Assess aviation maintenance spares and manage repairable items	MEA135
MEA162	Write aviation technical publications
MEA163	Perform aviation technical publication management activities
MEA164	Perform airworthiness management and maintenance program tasks	MEA162	Applicable to CAMO employment
MEA731	Perform aircraft weight control activities
PSPMNGT009	Manage public sector financial resources	Alternative to MEA132 and MEA146

Qualification Mapping Information

Release 1. Supersedes and equivalent to MEA60215 Advanced Diploma of Aviation Maintenance Management (Mechanical).

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MEA60318 Advanced Diploma of Aviation Non-Destructive Testing

Modification History

Release 1. Supersedes and equivalent to MEA60315 Advanced Diploma of Aviation Non-Destructive Testing. Unit codes updated.

Qualification Description

This qualification applies to individuals who perform aircraft and aircraft component non-destructive testing (NDT), develop NDT techniques and provide training in NDT in accordance with AS 3669-2006 Non-destructive testing – Qualification and approval of personnel – Aerospace at Level 3. The qualification also meets the regulatory requirements of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) and of the Australian Defence Force (ADF).

The requirement for the awarding of MEA60318 Advanced Diploma of Aviation Non-Destructive Testing is demonstrated competency in listed units of competency under the conditions set out below. It consists of core units and electives chosen from Electives Group A.

Core units include:

preliminary common and technical stream units for individuals who do not have a Certificate IV in Aeroskills or the Diploma of Aeroskills (Non-Destructive Testing)

mandatory units consisting of:

common and technical stream units that relate to the aviation maintenance environment

technical stream and imported units relating to the NDT work environment

imported units that specifically cover the competencies required to perform each relevant NDT technique to the standard specified in AS 3669-2006 Non-destructive testing – Qualification and approval of personnel – Aerospace for Level 2 and 3 personnel

imported units that cover competencies in the development, delivery and assessment of training.

Elective Group A units consisting of:

common units specific to either CASA or ADF regulatory requirements

technical stream and imported units that are applicable to various areas of employment in the NDT field at AS 3669-2006 Non-destructive testing – Qualification and approval of personnel – Aerospace Level 3

Individuals who have a Certificate IV in Aeroskills and/or the Diploma of Aeroskills (Non-Destructive Testing) will already have a significant number of credits towards this qualification.

The qualification also provides credits towards the MEA60218 Advanced Diploma of Aviation Maintenance Management (Mechanical).

This qualification applies to workplaces that operate under the airworthiness regulatory systems of the ADF and CASA. Any regulatory/licensing requirements associated with any MEA units of competency must be met.

Entry Requirements

Not applicable

Packaging Rules

To be awarded the MEA60318 Advanced Diploma of Aviation Non-Destructive Testing, competency must be demonstrated in thirty-nine (39) to forty-eight (48) units, depending on the entry level.

Core units of competency

Individuals who do not have at least a Certificate IV in Aeroskills must complete the following nine (9) preliminary units.

Unit code	Unit title	Prerequisites
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	MEA154
MEA156	Apply quality standards during aviation maintenance activities	MEA154, MEA107
MEA157	Complete aviation maintenance industry documentation
MEA158	Perform basic hand skills, standard trade practices and fundamentals in aviation maintenance
MEA341	Apply basic aircraft design characteristics	MEA154, MEA107 MEA158
MEA342	Apply basic aircraft power plant design characteristics	MEA154, MEA107 MEA158
MEA399	Lay out and set up aircraft systems	MEA154

Individuals who have at least a Certificate IV in Aeroskills and those who have completed the preliminary units must complete the following thirty-five (35) core units.

Unit code	Unit title	Prerequisites
MEA116	Apply work health and safety procedures at supervisor level in aviation maintenance
MEA120	Manage an aviation maintenance quality system
MEA134	Establish, maintain and evaluate the organisation’s work health and safety system
MEA135	Use computers in aviation maintenance-related integrated logistic support activities
MEA142	Manage self in the aviation maintenance environment
MEA153	Communicate aviation technical and maintenance management knowledge
MEA162	Write aviation technical publications
MEA163	Perform aviation technical publication management activities
MEA261	Use electronic test equipment	MEA154, MEA155 MEA156, MEA107 MEA157, MEA158
MEA296	Use electrical test equipment in aviation maintenance activities	MEA154, MEA155 MEA156, MEA107 MEA157, MEA158
MEA424	Evaluate aircraft non-destructive tests	MEA158, MEA153 MEM13013B MEM16010A MEM24002B MEM24004B MEM24006B MEM24008B MEM24010B MEM24012C
MEA705	Apply basic scientific principles and techniques in aeronautical engineering situations	MEM23004A
MEA708	Select and test aeronautical engineering materials
MEM09002B	Interpret technical drawing
MEM09003B	Prepare basic engineering drawing	MEM09002B
MEM12003B	Perform precision mechanical measurement	MEM12023A (see Note 1)
MEM13013B	Work safely with ionising radiation
MEM15017B	Use and maintain reference standards	MEM11011B MEM12003B MEM12004B (see Note 2) MEM12005B MEM12023A (see Note 1) MEM18001C (see Note 1) MEM18002B (see Note 1)
MEM16010A	Write reports	MEM14005A (see Note 4)
MEM23004A	Apply technical mathematics
MEM24002B	Perform penetrant testing	MEM18001C (see Note 1) MEM24012C
MEM24004B	Perform magnetic particle testing	MEM18001C (see Note 1) MEM24012C
MEM24006B	Perform eddy current testing	MEM18001C (see Note 1) MEM24012C
MEM24008B	Perform ultrasonic testing	MEM18001C (see Note 1) MEM24012C
MEM24010B	Perform radiographic testing	MEM13013B MEM18001C (see Note 1) MEM24012C
MEM24011B	Establish non-destructive tests	MEM13013B MEM16010A (see Note 3) MEM18001C (see Note 1) MEM24002B MEM24004B MEM24006B MEM24008B MEM24010B MEM24012C
MEM24012C	Apply metallurgy principles
MEM30007A	Select common engineering materials
MEM30012A	Apply mathematical techniques in a manufacturing, engineering or related environment
MSMENV672	Develop workplace policy and procedures for environmental sustainability
TAEASS401	Plan assessment activities and processes
TAEASS402	Assess competence
TAEASS403	Participate in assessment validation
TAEASS502	Design and develop assessment tools
TAEDEL402	Plan, organise and facilitate learning in the workplace

Notes

1. MEA158 is equivalent to the following three units combined MEM12023A, MEM18001C and MEM18002B

2. MEA296 and MEA261 are together equivalent to MEM12004B

3. MEA162 is equivalent to MEM16010A

4. MEA155 is equivalent to MEM14005A

Electives units of competency

Group A

Complete four (4) units chosen in accordance with the unit selection guidelines in column 4.

Unit code	Unit title	Prerequisites	Unit selection guidelines
MEA112	Plan and implement civil aircraft maintenance activities	All relevant technical units	Mandatory for CASA regulatory system
MEA113	Supervise civil aircraft maintenance activities and manage human resources in the workplace	All relevant technical units	Mandatory for CASA regulatory system
MEA123	Manage aviation maintenance work environment policy and practices
MEA140	Supervise aviation maintenance teams and perform maintenance quality inspections	Mandatory for ADF regulatory system
MEM09009C	Create 2D drawings using computer aided design system	MEM09002B MEM16008A
MEM15010B	Perform laboratory procedures
MEM16002C	Conduct formal interviews and negotiations
MEM16008A	Interact with computing technology
TAEDES401	Design and develop learning programs

Qualification Mapping Information

Release 1. Supersedes and equivalent to MEA60315 Advanced Diploma of Aviation Non-Destructive Testing.

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MEA60418 Advanced Diploma of Aeronautical Engineering

Modification History

Release 1. Supersedes and equivalent to MEA60415 Advanced Diploma of Aeronautical Engineering. Unit codes updated.

Qualification Description

This qualification applies to individuals employed in senior paraprofessional engineering and in managerial positions in both the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) and Australian Defence Force (ADF) regulatory environments in the fields of aeronautical engineering and engineering management. It should also be noted that many of the positions applicable to this qualification also have airworthiness regulatory requirements regarding prior aviation experience.

There are a total of forty-four (44) units of which twenty-four (24) are core units and the remainder are electives from which units must be chosen in accordance with the selection guidance provided.

This qualification applies to workplaces that operate under the airworthiness regulatory systems of the ADF and CASA. Any regulatory/licensing requirements associated with any MEA units of competency must be met.

Entry Requirements

Not applicable.

Packaging Rules

To be awarded the MEA60415 Advanced Diploma of Aeronautical Engineering, competency must be demonstrated in a total of twenty-eight (28) or thirty-one (31) units of competency, consisting of:

twenty-four (24) core units

either four (4) or seven (7) elective units chosen from Group A.

Core units of competency

Unit code	Unit title	Prerequisites
MEA107	Interpret and use aviation maintenance industry manuals and specifications
MEA135	Use computers in aviation maintenance-related integrated logistic support activities
MEA142	Manage self in the aviation maintenance environment
MEA153	Communicate aviation technical and maintenance management knowledge
MEA154	Apply work health and safety practices in aviation maintenance
MEA155	Plan and organise aviation maintenance work activities	MEA154
MEA156	Apply quality standards during aviation maintenance activities	MEA154, MEA107
MEA157	Complete aviation maintenance industry documentation
MEA158	Perform basic hand skills, standard trade practices and fundamentals in aviation maintenance
MEA162	Write aviation technical publications
MEA296	Use electrical test equipment in aviation maintenance activities	MEA154, MEA155 MEA156, MEA107 MEA157, MEA158
MEA327	Fabricate and/or repair aircraft mechanical components or parts	MEA154, MEA155 MEA156, MEA107 MEA157, MEA158
MEA701	Produce aeronautical engineering related graphics	MEA162 MEM30007A MEM30012A
MEA703	Apply aeronautical modelling for computer-aided engineering	MEA701
MEA705	Apply basic scientific principles and techniques in aeronautical engineering situations	MEM23004A
MEA707	Select and test aeronautical engineering materials
MEA709	Apply aeronautical structure design techniques	MEA701, MEA703 MEA705, MEA707 MEM23004A MEM23007A
MEA710	Apply aeronautical system design techniques	MEA701, MEA703 MEA705 MEM23004A
MEA713	Integrate aeronautical fundamentals into an engineering task	MEA705 MEM23004A MEM23007A
MEM23004A	Apply technical mathematics
MEM23007A	Apply calculus to engineering tasks	MEM23004A
MEM30007A	Select common engineering materials
MEM30012A	Apply mathematical techniques in a manufacturing engineering or related environment
MSMENV672	Develop workplace policy and procedures for environmental sustainability

Elective units of competency

Group A

Take either four (4) or, where either the Diploma of Aeronautical Engineering or the Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Mechanical) is not held, seven (7) of the elective units listed below. Units should be selected, where applicable, using the guidance in column 4.

Unit code	Unit title	Prerequisites	Unit selection guidance
MEA127	Provide technical advice in the maintenance and management of aircraft and aeronautical product	MEA705 MEA707	Applicable to the CASA regulatory environment
MEA128	Provide engineering advice in the modification, maintenance and management of aircraft systems	MEA705, MEA707	Applicable to the ADF regulatory environment
MEA129	Investigate technical aspects of aviation occurrences	Applicable to the ADF regulatory environment
MEA143	Develop and manage maintenance error management programs	Applicable to the CASA regulatory environment
MEA164	Perform airworthiness management and maintenance program tasks	Applicable to the CASA regulatory environment
MEA399	Lay out and set up aircraft systems	MEA154	Must be taken if Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Mechanical) or Diploma of Aeronautical Engineering is not held
MEA341	Apply basic aircraft design characteristics	MEA154, MEA107 MEA158	Must be taken if Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Mechanical) or Diploma of Aeronautical Engineering is not held
MEA342	Apply basic aircraft power plant design characteristics	MEA154, MEA107 MEA158	Must be taken if Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Mechanical) or Diploma of Aeronautical Engineering is not held
MEA715	Evaluate aeroplane flight control systems	MEA710 MEM23004A MEM23007A	Choose in accordance with employment field
MEA718	Evaluate rotorcraft flight control systems	MEA710 MEM23004A MEM23007A	Choose in accordance with employment field
MEA720	Evaluate aircraft gas turbine engine power plants	MEA710 MEM23004A MEM23007A	Choose in accordance with employment field
MEA721	Evaluate aircraft hydro-mechanical systems	MEA710 MEM23004A MEM23007A	Choose in accordance with employment field
MEA722	Evaluate aircraft piston engine power plants	MEA710, MEM23004A MEM23007A	Choose in accordance with employment field
MEA723	Evaluate aircraft pneumatic systems	MEA710 MEM23004A MEM23007A	Choose in accordance with employment field
MEA724	Evaluate aircraft structure	MEA709 MEM234019A MEM234022A	Choose in accordance with employment field
MEA729	Apply configuration management procedures in airworthiness engineering management	MEA135, MEA163	Choose in accordance with employment field
MEA730	Apply systems engineering procedures to airworthiness engineering design project management	MEA135, MEA162	Choose in accordance with employment field
MEA731	Perform aircraft weight cotnrol activities
MEM22013A	Coordinate engineering projects
MEM234019A	Apply finite element analysis in engineering design	Required if MEA724 is taken
MEM234022A	Apply advanced calculus to technology problems	Required if MEA724 is taken

Qualification Mapping Information

Release 1. Supersedes and equivalent to MEA60415 Advanced Diploma of Aeronautical Engineering.

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MEA60518 Advanced Diploma of Avionic Engineering

Modification History

Release 1. Supersedes and equivalent to MEA60515 Advanced Diploma of Avionic Engineering. Unit codes updated.

Qualification Description

This qualification applies to individuals employed in senior paraprofessional engineering and in managerial positions in both the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) and the Australian Defence Force (ADF) regulatory environments in the fields of avionic engineering and engineering management. It should also be noted that many of the positions applicable to this qualification also have airworthiness regulatory requirements regarding prior aviation experience.

There are a total of forty-three (43) units of which twenty-eight (28) are core units and the remainder are electives from which units must be chosen in accordance with the selection guidance provided.

This qualification applies to workplaces that operate under the airworthiness regulatory systems of the ADF and CASA. Any regulatory/licensing requirements associated with any MEA units of competency must be met.

Entry Requirements

Not applicable.

Packaging Rules

To be awarded the MEA60518 Advanced Diploma of Avionic Engineering, competency must be demonstrated in a total of thirty-two (32) or thirty-four (34) units of competency, consisting of:

twenty-eight (28) core units

four (4) or six (6) elective units from Group A chosen in accordance with the unit selection guidelines.

Core units of competency

Unit code	Unit title	Prerequisites
MEA107	Interpret and use aviation maintenance industry manuals and specifications
MEA135	Use computers in aviation maintenance-related integrated logistic support activities
MEA142	Manage self in the aviation maintenance environment
MEA153	Communicate aviation technical and maintenance management knowledge
MEA154	Apply work health and safety practices in aviation maintenance
MEA155	Plan and organise aviation maintenance work activities	MEA154
MEA156	Apply quality standards during aviation maintenance activities	MEA154, MEA107
MEA157	Complete aviation maintenance industry documentation
MEA158	Perform basic hand skills, standard trade practices and fundamentals in aviation maintenance
MEA162	Write aviation technical publications
MEA201	Remove and install miscellaneous aircraft electrical hardware/components	MEA154, MEA155 MEA156, MEA107 MEA157, MEA158
MEA246	Fabricate and/or repair aircraft electrical hardware or parts	MEA201, MEA296
MEA261	Use electronic test equipment	MEA154, MEA155 MEA156, MEA107 MEA157, MEA158
MEA262	Modify/repair aircraft component single layer printed circuit boards	MEA296, MEA261
MEA296	Use electrical test equipment in aviation maintenance activities	MEA154, MEA155 MEA156, MEA107 MEA157, MEA158
MEA702	Produce aeronautical engineering related graphics	MEA162 MEM30007A MEM300012A
MEA704	Apply avionic modelling for computer-aided engineering	MEA702
MEA706	Apply basic scientific principles and techniques in avionic engineering situations	MEM23004A
MEA708	Select and test avionic engineering materials
MEA711	Apply avionic analogue design techniques	MEA702, MEA708 MEA714, MEA725
MEA712	Apply avionic digital design techniques	MEA702, MEA708 MEA714, MEA725
MEA714	Integrate avionic fundamentals into an engineering task	MEA706, and MEM23004A, Plus MEM23007A OR MEA726
MEA725	Apply advanced scientific principles and techniques in avionic engineering situations	MEA706, MEA727
MEA727	Apply calculus in avionic engineering situations	MEM23004A
MEM23004A	Apply technical mathematics
MEM30007A	Select common engineering materials
MEM30012A	Apply mathematical techniques in a manufacturing engineering or related environment
MSMENV672	Develop workplace policy and procedures for environmental sustainability

Elective units of competency

Group A

Take four (4) of the elective Advanced Diploma/Diploma common and paraprofessional engineering units listed below. Where applicable, units should be selected using the guidance in column 4. In addition, take the two (2) additional units as indicated if either the Diploma of Avionic Engineering or the Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Avionics) is not held.

Unit code	Unit title	Prerequisites	Unit selection guidance
MEA127	Provide technical advice in the maintenance and management of aircraft and aeronautical product	MEA705 and MEA707 OR MEA706 and MEA708	Applicable to the CASA regulatory environment
MEA128	Provide engineering advice in the modification, maintenance and management of aircraft systems	MEA705 and MEA707 OR MEA706 and MEA708	Applicable to the ADF regulatory environment
MEA129	Investigate technical aspects of aviation occurrences	Applicable to the ADF regulatory environment
MEA163	Perform aviation technical publication management activities
MEA143	Develop and manage maintenance error management programs	Applicable to the CASA regulatory environment
MEA164	Perform airworthiness management and maintenance program tasks	Applicable to the CASA regulatory environment
MEA270	Lay out avionic systems	MEA154, MEA107, MEA158	Must be taken if Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Avionics) or the Diploma of Avionic Engineering is not held
MEA271	Lay out avionic flight management systems	MEA154, MEA107, MEA158, MEA270	Must be taken if Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Avionics) or the Diploma of Avionic Engineering is not held
MEA716	Evaluate avionic analogue systems	MEA711, MEA727
MEA717	Evaluate avionic digital systems	MEA712, MEA727
MEA719	Evaluate aircraft electrical systems	MEA726
MEA726	Apply aircraft electrical system design techniques	MEA702, MEA706, MEA708, MEA714, MEA725
MEA729	Apply configuration management procedures in airworthiness engineering management	MEA135, MEA163
MEA730	Apply systems engineering procedures to airworthiness engineering design project management	MEA135, MEA162
MEM22013A	Coordinate engineering projects

Qualification Mapping Information

Release 1. Supersedes and equivalent to MEA60515 Advanced Diploma of Avionic Engineering.

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AURVTP012 Apply air dry and polyurethane refinishing materials

Modification History

Release	Comment
Release 1	New unit of competency.

Application

This unit describes the performance outcomes required to apply air dry and polyurethane refinishing materials to a variety of vehicle components by spray gun application. It involves preparing for the task, selecting and using specialist tools and equipment, mixing and applying automotive paint materials according to manufacturer specifications, and completing workplace processes and documentation.

It applies to those working in the automotive paint refinishing repair industry.

No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

Competency Field

Vehicle Body

Unit Sector

Technical - Paint

Elements and Performance Criteria

Elements Elements describe the essential outcomes.	Performance Criteria Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold and italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions section.
1. Prepare to apply air dry and polyurethane refinishing materials	1.1 Job requirements are determined from workplace instructions 1.2 Application information is accessed and interpreted 1.3 Refinishing materials are selected and inspected for quality 1.4 Hazards associated with the work are identified and risks are managed 1.5 Tools and equipment, including personal protective equipment (PPE), are identified and checked for serviceability 1.6 Work is planned to identify air dry and polyurethane refinishing method, minimise waste, and prevent damage to vehicle
2. Carry out application activities	2.1 Refinishing materials are mixed and applied according to manufacturer recommended intervals and safety and environmental requirements, and without causing damage to system or components 2.2 Refinishing materials are dried using approved methods and equipment 2.3 Paint finish is checked against specifications 2.4 Paint surface faults are removed using compounds, polishes and glazes
3. Complete work processes	3.1 Final inspection is made to ensure work meets workplace expectations and vehicle or component is presented ready for use 3.2 Work area is cleaned, waste and non-recyclable materials are disposed of, and recyclable material is collected and stored 3.3 Tools and equipment are checked, reported if faulty, and stored according to workplace procedures 3.4 Workplace documentation is processed according to workplace procedures

Foundation Skills

This section describes those language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills that are essential to performance and are not explicit in the performance criteria.

Skills	Description
Learning skills to:	locate appropriate sources of information efficiently.
Writing skills to:	legibly and accurately fill out workplace documentation.
Oral communication skills to:	clarify instructions and procedures clearly report quality issues and job outcomes.
Numeracy skills to:	use basic mathematical operations, including addition, subtraction, multiplication and division to: calculate quantities of required materials measure and determine ratios for mixing paint materials set spraying and drying equipment.
Planning and organising skills to:	plan own work requirements and prioritise actions to achieve required outcomes and ensure tasks are completed within workplace timeframes.
Technology skills to:	use specialist paint equipment.

Range of Conditions

This section specifies 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. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below.

Application information must include:	manufacturer specifications workplace procedures paint safety data sheets (SDS) paint technical data sheets (TDS).
Refinishing materials must include:	air dry synthetic enamels enamel additives polyurethane enamels paint reducers.
Safety and environmental requirements must include:	work health and safety (WHS) and occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements, including procedures for: selecting and using PPE using TDS and SDS for polyurethane refinishing materials handling and storing paint materials using tools and equipment using approved drying area environmental requirements, including procedures for trapping, storing and disposing of waste materials.
Checking paint finish must include:	checking colour, texture, depth and gloss ensuring paint finish is contaminant-free ensuring paint finish blends into surrounding surfaces.

Unit Mapping Information

Equivalent to AURVTP3012 Apply air dry and polyurethane enamel refinishing materials

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Assessment Requirements for AURVTP012 Apply air dry and polyurethane refinishing materials

Modification History

Release	Comment
Release 1	New unit of competency.

Performance Evidence

Before competency can be determined, individuals must demonstrate they can perform the following according to the standard defined in this unit’s elements, performance criteria, range of conditions and foundation skills:

apply air dry and polyurethane refinishing materials to two different vehicle body components, in which the work must involve:

one component using paint with additive

one component using paint without additive.

Knowledge Evidence

Individuals must be able to demonstrate knowledge of:

work health and safety (WHS) and occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements relating to applying air dry and polyurethane refinishing materials, including procedures for:

selecting and using personal protective equipment (PPE)

using technical data sheets (TDS) and safety data sheets (SDS) for polyurethane refinishing materials

handling and storing paint materials

using tools and equipment

using approved drying area

environmental requirements, including procedures for trapping, storing and disposing of waste materials

paint manufacturer specifications

types and use of air dry and polyurethane refinishing materials

air dry and polyurethane refinishing material application methods and techniques, including:

spray and drying equipment

paint fault and rectification procedures

drying methods for air dry and polyurethane refinishing materials

correct use of positive air feed masks

types and use of spray guns, including:

spray gun operation and spraying techniques

spray gun cleaning and maintenance methods

procedures for protecting vehicle and components when applying paints

procedures for final inspection of polyurethane refinished surface.

Assessment Conditions

Assessors must satisfy NVR/AQTF assessor requirements.

Competency is to be assessed in the workplace or a simulated environment that accurately reflects performance in a real workplace setting.

Assessment must include direct observation of task.

Where assessment of competency includes third-party evidence, individuals must provide evidence that links them to the air dry and polyurethane refinishing materials they have applied to vehicle components, e.g. repair orders.

Assessors must verify performance evidence through questioning on skills and knowledge to ensure correct interpretation and application.

The following resources must be made available:

automotive repair workplace or simulated workplace

workplace instructions

manufacturer specifications

TDS and SDS for air dry and polyurethane refinishing materials

PPE required to apply air dry and polyurethane refinishing materials

air dry and polyurethane refinishing materials

two different vehicles requiring the application of air dry and polyurethane refinishing material

tools, equipment and materials appropriate for applying air dry and polyurethane refinishing material.

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AURVTP2003 Prepare spray painting materials and equipment

Modification History

Release	Comment
Release 1	Replaces AURV229749A Prepare spray painting materials and equipment Unit code updated to meet policy requirements Reference to OHS legislation replaced with new WHS legislation Licensing statement added to unit descriptor

Unit Descriptor

Unit descriptor	This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to prepare spray painting materials and equipment for use. Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements may apply to this unit in some jurisdictions. Users are advised to check with the relevant regulatory authority.

Application of the Unit

Application of the unit	The unit includes identification and confirmation of work requirements, preparation for work, preparation of paint for spray guns, preparation of guns and associated equipment, and completion of work finalisation processes, including clean-up and documentation. Work requires individuals to demonstrate judgement and problem-solving skills in managing own work activities and contributing to a productive team environment.

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not applicable.

Pre-Requisites

Not applicable.

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. Prepare for work	1.1. Work instructions are used to determine job requirements, including method and material type. 1.2. Job specifications are read and interpreted. 1.3. Workplace health and safety (WHS) requirements, including personal protection needs, are observed throughout the work. 1.4. Materials are selected and inspected for quality. 1.5. Hand, power tooling and safety equipment are identified and checked for operation. 1.6. Procedures are determined to minimise waste material. 1.7. Procedures are identified for maximising energy efficiency while completing the job.
2. Prepare paint for spray gun(s)	2.1. Information is accessed and interpreted from manufacturer/ component supplier specifications. 2.2. Paints are mixed to conform to specification for type and colour, viscosity and temperature. 2.3. A test card is used for comparison of colour and texture. 2.4. Preparation activities are carried out according to industry regulations/guidelines, WHS requirements, legislation and enterprise procedures/policies. 2.5. Paint is prepared without causing damage to component or system. 2.6. Waste materials are stored and/or disposed of in accordance with statutory and enterprise requirements.
3. Prepare spray gun(s) for spraying	3.1. Information is accessed and interpreted from manufacturer/ component supplier specifications. 3.2. Preparation, maintenance and adjustment of spray painting equipment conforms to requirements of manufacturer/component supplier specifications. 3.3. Preparation activities are carried out according to industry regulations/guidelines, WHS requirements, legislation and enterprise procedures/policies. 3.4. Spray guns are prepared without causing damage to component or system.
4. Clean up work area and maintain equipment	4.1. Material that can be reused is collected and stored. 4.2. Waste and scrap is removed following workplace procedures. 4.3. Equipment and work area are cleaned and inspected for serviceable condition in accordance with workplace procedures. 4.4. Unserviceable equipment is tagged and faults identified in accordance with workplace procedures. 4.5. Operator maintenance is completed in accordance with manufacturer/component supplier specifications and worksite procedures. 4.6. Tooling is maintained in accordance with workplace procedures.

Required Skills and Knowledge

REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit.
Required skills
Required skills include: collect, organise and understand information related to work orders, plans and safety procedures for preparing spray painting material and equipment communicate ideas and information to enable confirmation of work requirements and specifications, coordination of work with worksite supervisor, other workers and customers, and the reporting of work outcomes and problems plan and organise activities, including preparation and layout of worksite and obtaining of equipment and material to avoid backtracking, workflow interruptions or wastage work with others and in a team by recognising dependencies and using cooperative approaches to optimise workflow and productivity use mathematical ideas and techniques to calculate time, apply accurate measurements, calculate material requirements and establish quality checks establish safe and effective work processes which anticipate and/or resolve problems and downtime, to systematically develop solutions to avoid or minimise reworking and wastage use workplace technology related to the preparation of spray painting material and equipment, including the use of specialist tooling, measuring equipment and communication devices and the reporting/documenting of results
Required knowledge
Required knowledge includes: WHS cleaning materials, equipment, material and personal safety requirements environmental protection requirements material storage, handling and disposal/material safety data sheets types of paints, including acrylic lacquers, solids, clear over base, air dry and polyurethane, and two component systems paint application methods spray guns and their application manufacturer/component supplier specifications for spray gun set-up and maintenance equipment preparation procedures paint mixing techniques paint drying methods work organisation and planning processes enterprise quality processes

Evidence Guide

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.
Overview of assessment
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit	It is essential that competence is fully observed and there is ability to transfer competence to changing circumstances and to respond to unusual situations in the critical aspects of: observing safety procedures and requirements communicating effectively with others involved in or affected by the work selecting methods and techniques appropriate to the circumstances completing preparatory activity in a systematic manner applying environmental procedures preparing automotive paint to specifications preparing spray guns and associated equipment to manufacturer/component supplier requirements.
Context of, and specific resources for assessment	Application of competence is to be assessed in the workplace or simulated worksite. Assessment is to occur using standard and authorised work practices, safety requirements and environmental constraints. Assessment is to comply with regulatory requirements, including Australian Standards. The following resources should be made available: workplace location or simulated workplace material relevant to the preparation of spray painting material and equipment equipment, hand and power tooling appropriate to the preparation of spray painting material and equipment activities covering mandatory task requirements specifications and work instructions.
Method of assessment	Assessment must satisfy the endorsed Assessment Guidelines of the Automotive Industry Retail, Service and Repair Training Package. Assessment methods must confirm consistency and accuracy of performance together with application of underpinning knowledge. Assessment must be by direct observation of tasks, with questioning on underpinning knowledge and it must also reinforce the integration of key competencies. Assessment may be applied under project-related conditions and require evidence of process. Assessment must confirm a reasonable inference that competence is able not only to be satisfied under the particular circumstance, but is able to be transferred to other circumstances. It is preferable that assessment reflects a process rather than an event and occurs over a period of time to cover varying quality circumstances. Evidence of performance may be provided by customers, team leaders/members or other persons subject to agreed authentication arrangements. Competence in this unit may be assessed in conjunction with other functional units which together form part of the holistic work role.

Range Statement

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.
Methods	Methods are to include: spray gun techniques various spraying techniques drying procedures paint mixing methods paint straining methods paint thinning methods
WHS	WHS requirements are to be in accordance with legislation/regulations/codes of practice and enterprise safety policies and procedures. This may include: protective clothing and equipment use of tooling and equipment workplace environment and safety handling of material use of firefighting equipment enterprise first aid hazard control and hazardous material and substances
Personal protective equipment	Personal protective equipment is to include that prescribed under legislation/regulation/codes of practice and workplace policies and practices
Safe operating procedures	Safe operating procedures are to include, but are not limited to: operational risk assessment and treatments associated with vehicular movement, toxic substances, electrical safety, machinery movement and operation, manual and mechanical lifting and shifting, working in proximity to others and worksite visitors
Emergency procedures	Emergency procedures related to this unit are to include, but are not limited to: emergency shutdown and stopping of equipment extinguishing fires enterprise first aid requirements worksite evacuation
Environmental requirements	Environmental requirements are to include, but are not limited to: waste management, noise, dust and clean-up management
Quality requirements	Quality requirements are to include, but are not limited to: regulations, including Australian standards internal company quality policies and standards enterprise operations and procedures
Statutory/regulatory authorities	Statutory/regulatory authorities may include: federal, state/territory and local authorities administering Acts, regulations and codes of practice
Tooling and equipment	Tooling and equipment may include: tinting machines microfiche, scales air-operated agitators hand paddles mixing banks spray gun stem strainers funnel strainers mesh strainers nylon stocking weave vacuum paint strainers viscosity measuring equipment high-volume low-pressure spray guns gravity feed spray guns suction feed spray guns pressure regulators air compressors spray booths baking ovens heating and lighting systems
Materials	Materials may include: acrylic lacquers air dry synthetic enamels two-pack urethane acrylic enamels metallic two-pack enamels clear acrylic lacquers metallic acrylic lacquers pearl finishes water-based finishes paint thinners and paint reducers
Communications	Communications are to include, but are not limited to: verbal and visual instructions and fault reporting and may include worksite specific instructions, written instructions, plans or instructions related to job/task, telephones and pagers
Information/documents	Sources of information/documents may include: verbal or written and graphical instructions, signage, work schedules/plans/specifications, work bulletins, memos, material safety data sheets (MSDS), diagrams or sketches safe work procedures related to the preparation of spray painting material and equipment regulatory/legislative requirements pertaining to automotive painting and finishing engineer's design specifications and instructions organisation work specifications and requirements instructions issued by authorised enterprise or external persons Australian standards

Unit Sector(s)

Unit sector	Vehicle body

Co-requisite units

Not applicable.

Competency field

Competency field	Technical - Paint

AURVTT004 Trim vehicle components

Modification History

Release	Comment
Release 1	New unit of competency.

Application

This unit describes the performance outcomes required to calculate, mark, cut, sew and attach trim material to vehicle components. It involves preparing for the task, selecting and using specialist tools and equipment, selecting trim materials and checking their quality, developing material patterns, fabricating, assembling and attaching trim to components and checking trim against specifications, and completing workplace processes and documentation.

It applies to those working in the automotive and marine trimming industry.

No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

Competency Field

Vehicle Body

Unit Sector

Technical - Trimming and Upholstery

Elements and Performance Criteria

Elements Elements describe the essential outcomes.	Performance Criteria Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold and italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions section.
1. Prepare for work	1.1 Job requirements are determined from workplace instructions 1.2 Trim materials are selected and inspected for quality 1.3 Safety data sheets (SDS) are sourced and interpreted 1.4 Hazards associated with the work are identified and risks are managed 1.5 Trim tools and equipment and personal protective equipment (PPE) are selected and checked for serviceability 1.6 Work is planned to minimise waste and use time efficiently
2. Measure, mark, cut and fabricate trim	2.1 Material patterns are developed and prepared for use 2.2 Trim materials are measured, marked and cut according to workplace instructions and prepared pattern 2.3 Trimming tools and equipment are used according to workplace procedures and safety and environmental requirements 2.4 Trim is fabricated according to work instructions and job requirements
3. Attach trim	3.1 Trim materials are fitted and checked for alignment, appearance and quality according to job specifications and workplace instructions 3.2 Trim materials are attached to vehicle component and checked against specifications
4. Complete work processes	4.1 Final inspection is made to ensure work meets workplace expectations and component is presented ready for use 4.2 Work area is cleaned, waste and non-recyclable materials are disposed of, and recyclable materials is collected and stored 4.3 Tools and equipment are checked, reported if faulty, and stored according to workplace procedures 4.4 Workplace documentation is processed according to workplace procedures

Foundation Skills

This section describes those language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills that are essential to performance and are not explicit in the performance criteria.

Skills	Description
Learning skills to:	locate appropriate sources of information efficiently.
Writing skills to:	legibly and accurately fill out workplace documentation.
Oral communication skills to:	clarify instructions and procedures clearly report quality issues and job outcomes.
Numeracy skills to:	use basic mathematical operations, including addition and subtraction, to calculate: fitting measurements quantities of required materials
Planning and organising skills to:	plan own work requirements and prioritise actions to achieve required outcomes and ensure tasks are completed within workplace timeframes.
Technology skills to:	use specialist trim tools and equipment.

Range of Conditions

This section specifies 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. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below.

Trim tools and equipment must include:	sewing machines hand tools.
Safety and environmental requirements must include:	work health and safety (WHS) and occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements, including procedures for: selecting and using PPE using SDS for trim materials using specialist tools and equipment manual handling techniques environmental requirements, including procedures for storing and disposing of waste materials.

Unit Mapping Information

Equivalent to AURVTT2004 Trim vehicle components

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Assessment Requirements for AURVTT004 Trim vehicle components

Modification History

Release	Comment
Release 1	New unit of competency.

Performance Evidence

Before competency can be determined, individuals must demonstrate they can perform the following according to the standard defined in this unit’s elements, performance criteria, range of conditions and foundation skills:

manufacture and attach two different trim components.

Knowledge Evidence

Individuals must be able to demonstrate knowledge of:

work health and safety (WHS) and occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements relating to trimming vehicle components, including procedures for:

selecting and using personal protective equipment (PPE)

using safety data sheets (SDS) for trim materials

using specialist tools and equipment

manual handling techniques

environmental requirements, including procedures for storing and disposing of waste materials

types and uses of trimming materials, including detection of faults and repair defects

types and uses of specialist tools and equipment needed to manufacture and attach trim components

techniques and procedures for trimming components, including:

measuring, marking and cutting

sewing techniques

trim removal and replacement

trim cleaning

procedures for protecting vehicle and components when trimming components

procedures for final inspection of trimmed component.

Assessment Conditions

Assessors must satisfy NVR/AQTF assessor requirements.

Competency is to be assessed in the workplace or a simulated environment that accurately reflects performance in a real workplace setting.

Assessment must include direct observation of tasks.

Where assessment of competency includes third-party evidence, individuals must provide evidence that links them to the vehicle components that they have trimmed, e.g. work orders.

Assessors must verify performance evidence through questioning on skills and knowledge to ensure correct interpretation and application.

The following resources must be made available:

automotive or marine trimming workplace or simulated workplace

workplace instructions

PPE required to trim components

SDS for trim materials

vehicle or components for trimming

tools, equipment and materials appropriate for trimming vehicle components.

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AURVTT005 Select trim and fabric materials

Modification History

Release	Comment
Release 1	New unit of competency.

Application

This unit describes the performance outcomes required to select trim and fabric materials and determine attaching methods. It involves preparing for the task, selecting materials for specific applications, checking material quality, and completing workplace processes and documentation.

It applies to those working in the automotive and marine trimming industry.

No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

Competency Field

Vehicle body

Unit Sector

Technical - Trimming and Upholstery

Elements and Performance Criteria

Elements Elements describe the essential outcomes.	Performance Criteria Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold and italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions section.
1. Prepare for work	1.1 Job requirements are determined from workplace instructions 1.2 Hazards associated with the work are identified and risks are managed 1.3 Work area is prepared and a range of trim materials is gathered for inspection according to workplace instructions
2. Select and inspect materials	2.1 Trim materials are selected against job and customer requirements 2.2 Trim materials are checked for quality and reported if faulty
3. Determine attachment methods	3.1 Attachment material information is sourced and interpreted 3.2 Attachment options are analysed and those most appropriate to the circumstances are selected 3.3 Selected option is reported according to workplace procedures
4. Complete work processes	4.1 Final material selection is presented ready for use 4.2 Work area is cleaned, waste and non-recyclable materials are disposed of, and recyclable material is collected and stored 4.3 Workplace documentation is processed according to workplace procedures

Foundation Skills

This section describes those language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills that are essential to performance and are not explicit in the performance criteria.

Skills	Description
Learning skills to:	locate appropriate sources of information efficiently.
Writing skills to:	legibly and accurately fill out workplace documentation.
Oral communication skills to:	clarify instructions and procedures
Numeracy skills to:	use basic mathematical operations, including addition, subtraction, multiplication and division, to calculate: quantities of trim and materials fitting measurements in metric and imperial systems measure accurately using metric and imperial measuring equipment.
Planning and organising skills to:	plan own work requirements and prioritise actions to achieve required outcomes and ensure tasks are completed within workplace timeframes.

Range of Conditions

This section specifies 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. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below.

There is no Range of Conditions for this unit.

Unit Mapping Information

Equivalent to AURVTT2005 Select and apply trim and fabric materials

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Assessment Requirements for AURVTT005 Select trim and fabric materials

Modification History

Release	Comment
Release 1	New unit of competency.

Performance Evidence

Before competency can be determined, individuals must demonstrate they can perform the following according to the standard defined in this unit’s elements, performance criteria and foundation skills:

select trim and fabric materials for three different vehicle or marine components.

Knowledge Evidence

Individuals must be able to demonstrate knowledge of:

environmental requirements, including procedures for storing and disposing of waste materials

procedures for selecting trim and fabric materials for automotive and marine applications

types and application of trims, including:

polyvinyl chloride (PVC)

leather

fabric

procedures for identifying trim material faults and defects

procedures for selecting attachment options, including types and application of attachments, including sewing, rivets, adhesives and stapling

techniques and procedures to apply trim materials, including:

measuring, marking and cutting

fabrication and sewing techniques

trim attachment

trim cleaning.

Assessment Conditions

Assessors must satisfy NVR/AQTF assessor requirements.

Competency is to be assessed in the workplace or a simulated environment that accurately reflects performance in a real workplace setting.

Assessment must include direct observation of tasks.

Where assessment of competency includes third-party evidence, individuals must provide evidence that links them to the trim and fabric materials that they have selected, e.g. work orders.

Assessors must verify performance evidence through questioning on skills and knowledge to ensure correct interpretation and application.

The following resources must be made available:

automotive or marine trimming workplace or simulated workplace

PPE requirements to apply trim materials

workplace instructions

trim and fabric materials

trim attachment consumables

three different vehicle or vessel components requiring trim material matching

tools, equipment and materials appropriate for selecting trim materials.

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AURVTT006 Apply trimming adhesives

Modification History

Release	Comment
Release 1	New unit of competency.

Application

This unit describes the performance outcomes required to select and apply trim adhesives. It involves preparing for the task, including preparing surfaces, selecting and applying adhesives to specifications, removing excess adhesive, and completing workplace processes and documentation.

It applies to those working in the automotive and marine trimming industry.

No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

Competency Field

Vehicle body

Unit Sector

Technical - Trimming and Upholstery

Elements and Performance Criteria

Elements Elements describe the essential outcomes.	Performance Criteria Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold and italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions section.
1. Prepare to apply trim adhesives	1.1 Job requirements are determined from workplace instructions 1.2 Adhesive specifications, application processes, and relevant safety data sheets (SDS) are accessed and interpreted 1.3 Hazards associated with the work are identified and risks are managed 1.4 Tools and equipment, including personal protective equipment (PPE), are selected and checked for serviceability 1.5 Work area is prepared and work is planned to minimise waste and use time efficiently
2. Prepare surfaces and apply adhesive	2.1 Adhesive is selected according to manufacturer recommendation, trim and material type 2.2 Surfaces are cleaned and prepared according to adhesive manufacturer specifications and SDS requirements 2.3 Adhesive is applied to surfaces using adhesive application tools and equipment and according to workplace procedures and safety and environmental requirements
3. Complete work processes	3.1 Final adhesive selection is made and presented ready for use 3.2 Work area is cleaned, waste and non-recyclable materials are disposed of, and recyclable material is collected and stored 3.3 Tools and equipment are checked, reported if faulty, and stored according to workplace procedures 3.4 Workplace documentation is processed according to workplace procedures

Foundation Skills

This section describes those language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills that are essential to performance and are not explicit in the performance criteria.

Skills	Description
Learning skills to:	locate appropriate sources of information efficiently.
Writing skills to:	legibly and accurately fill out workplace documentation.
Oral communication skills to:	clarify instructions and procedures.
Numeracy skills to:	use basic mathematical operations, including addition, subtraction, multiplication and division, to calculate: adhesive quantities ratios for mixing adhesives measure accurately using metric and imperial measuring equipment.
Planning and organising skills to:	plan own work requirements and prioritise actions to achieve required outcomes and ensure tasks are completed within workplace timeframes.
Technology skills to:	use specialist adhesive tools and equipment.

Range of Conditions

This section specifies 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. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below.

Safety and environmental requirements must include:	work health and safety (WHS) and occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements, including procedures for: selecting and using PPE using specialist tools and equipment using SDS for adhesives handling and storing adhesives environmental requirements, including procedures for storing and disposing of waste materials and adhesives.

Unit Mapping Information

Equivalent to AURVTT2006 Select and apply trim and fabric adhesives

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Assessment Requirements for AURVTT006 Apply trimming adhesives

Modification History

Release	Comment
Release 1	New unit of competency.

Performance Evidence

Before competency can be determined, individuals must demonstrate they can perform the following according to the standard defined in this unit’s elements, performance criteria, range of conditions and foundation skills:

apply trim adhesives to three different vehicle or vessel components, in which the work must involve:

one vehicle or marine fixed cover

one vehicle or marine carpet section.

Knowledge Evidence

Individuals must be able to demonstrate knowledge of:

work health and safety (WHS) and occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements relating to applying trimming adhesives, including procedures for:

selecting and using personal protective equipment (PPE)

using specialist tools and equipment

using safety data sheets (SDS) for adhesives

handling and storing adhesives

environmental requirements, including procedures for storing and disposing of waste adhesives

types and uses of specialist trimming tools and equipment

adhesive types required for different materials, including:

polyvinyl chloride (PVC)

fabric

leather

adhesive application techniques, including:

surface preparation

application

cleaning

procedures for protecting vehicle and components when applying trim adhesives.

Assessment Conditions

Assessors must satisfy NVR/AQTF assessor requirements.

Competency is to be assessed in the workplace or a simulated environment that accurately reflects performance in a real workplace setting.

Assessment must include direct observation of tasks.

Where assessment of competency includes third-party evidence, individuals must provide evidence that links them to the vehicles where they have applied trim adhesives, e.g. work orders.

Assessors must verify performance evidence through questioning on skills and knowledge to ensure correct interpretation and application.

The following resources must be made available:

automotive or marine trimming workplace or simulated workplace

workplace instructions

SDS for adhesives

PPE required to apply trim adhesives

adhesives for PVC, fabric and leather

PVC, fabric and leather materials

three different vehicles or vessels with components requiring trimming

tools, equipment and materials appropriate for applying trim, materials and adhesives.

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AVIF3016 Marshal aircraft

Modification History

Release 1. This is the first release of this unit of competency in the AVI Aviation Training Package.

Application

This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to marshal aircraft, in compliance with relevant regulatory requirements of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) and national operating standards. It includes preparing for marshalling, establishing/disestablishing aircraft parking position, and conducting aircraft marshalling. This unit addresses aviation technical skill requirements (physical, mental and task-management abilities) related to safety management duties of ground operations personnel, and contributes to safe and effective performance in complex aviation operational environments. Operations are conducted as part of recreational, commercial and military aircraft activities across a variety of operational contexts within the Australian aviation industry. Work is performed independently or under limited supervision as a single operator or within a team environment. Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements are applicable to this unit. Use for Defence Aviation is to be in accordance with relevant Defence Orders, Instructions, Publications and Regulations.

Pre-requisite Unit

Not applicable.

Competency Field

F – Safety Management

Unit Sector

Not applicable.

Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENTS	PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
Elements describe the essential outcomes.	Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.
1	Prepare for marshalling	1.1	Arrival/departure information is received and processed in accordance with workplace procedures
1.2	Marshalling requirements for different aircraft types are determined and requirements are clarified as required
1.3	Hazards are identified, risks are assessed and hazard management is implemented
1.4	Personal protective equipment is selected and fitted
1.5	Work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements and recognised safety precautions are applied throughout the operation
1.6	Allocated aircraft parking position is confirmed
1.7	Marshalling, aircraft parking and ancillary support equipment are selected and checked for serviceability
1.8	Relevant documentation is completed and processed in accordance with workplace procedures
2	Establish/ disestablish aircraft parking position	2.1	Marshalling, aircraft parking, and ancillary support equipment are positioned and used in accordance with manufacturer instructions and workplace procedures
2.2	Movement is conducted in a safe manner in accordance with workplace procedures
2.3	Environmental factors are monitored to ensure safety is maintained
3	Conduct aircraft marshalling	3.1	Special circumstances/procedures during aircraft marshalling are allowed for
3.2	Standard marshalling signals and/or communications are employed
3.3	Visual contact with pilot, other aircrew and/or ground staff is maintained
3.4	Safety distances between aircraft and ground personnel/obstructions are identified and maintained
3.5	Emergency actions are conducted in an aircraft fire or other incident, in accordance with workplace procedures
3.6	Aircraft is secured/unsecured in accordance with workplace procedures
3.7	Wind speed and direction are continually assessed for impact on marshalling operations
3.8	Effects of aircraft ground turbulence on personnel and unsecured objects are taken into consideration

Foundation Skills

Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.

Range of Conditions

Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment.
Marshalling must include one or more of the following:	aircraft parking allocating and prioritising cargo loading and unloading hover hover taxiing refuelling operations rotor engagement start-up shutdown taxiing
Marshalling requirements for different aircraft types must include one or more of the following:	aerodrome access aircraft parking/landing area capacity physical security
Personal protective equipment must include one or more of the following items:	eye goggles head protection hearing protection high visibility clothing protective overalls protective boots respiratory protection equipment
Marshalling equipment must include one or more of the following:	flags hand signals paddles torches wands
Aircraft parking equipment must include one or more of the following:	covers and intake inserts (bungs) earthing leads flags magnetic pins mechanical locking devices tie-down devices wheel chocks
Ancillary support equipment must include one or more of the following:	access/egress equipment external aircraft power facilities first aid kit fire extinguisher parking markers and barriers
Special circumstances/procedures must include one or more of the following considerations:	aircraft with no prop or rotor brake installation of locking, protection or security devices negative rotation power sources safety requirements e.g. fire bottle attendants safety pin requirements for aircraft carrying ordnance undercarriage lock pins
Emergency actions must include:	aircraft evacuation procedures basic firefighting basic first aid crowd control notifying emergency services spill and hazard control
Standard marshalling signals must include:	International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) signals standard hand signals

Unit Mapping Information

This unit replaces and is equivalent to AVIF3016A Marshal aircraft.

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Assessment Requirements for AVIF3016 Marshal aircraft

Modification History

Release 1. This is the first release of this unit of competency in the AVI Aviation Training Package.

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements, performance criteria and range of conditions on at least one occasion and include:
adapting to differences in equipment and operating environment in accordance with standard operating procedures applying precautions and required action to minimise, control or eliminate identified hazards communicating effectively with others completing relevant documentation conducting emergency actions in an aircraft fire or other incident in accordance with workplace procedures conducting movement in a safe manner in accordance with workplace procedures employing standard marshalling signals and/or communications identifying and correctly using relevant equipment implementing aircraft security and access procedures implementing contingency plans implementing work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) procedures and relevant regulations maintaining visual contact and safety distances modify activities depending on workplace contingencies, situations and environments monitoring and anticipating operational problems and hazards and taking appropriate action monitoring environmental factors to ensure safety is maintained monitoring work activities in terms of planned schedule reading, interpreting and following relevant instructions, regulations, procedures, information and signs reporting and/or rectifying problems, faults or malfunctions promptly, in accordance with workplace procedures selecting and using required personal protective clothing and equipment conforming to industry and WHS/OHS standards using standard hand signals working collaboratively with others working systematically with required attention to detail without injury to self, others or damage to goods or equipment.

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements, performance criteria and range of conditions and include knowledge of:
aircraft danger zones aircraft operating restrictions in confined areas day and night marshalling signals effects of wind speed and direction on aircraft landing/taking-off and starting of aircraft manufacturer instructions for equipment used for marshalling aircraft marshalling, ground support and aircraft equipment selection and serviceability problems that may occur when marshalling aircraft and appropriate action that should be taken in each case procedures for an aircraft fire, accident or emergency regulations, legislation, organisational policy and procedures in relation to marshalling aircraft risks that exist when marshalling aircraft and related risk control procedures and precautions security and access requirements.

Assessment Conditions

As a minimum, assessors must satisfy applicable regulatory requirements, which include requirements in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations current at the time of assessment. As a minimum, assessment must satisfy applicable regulatory requirements, which include requirements in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations current at the time of assessment. Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy requirements of the work being performed and the needs of the candidate. Assessment must occur in workplace operational situations. Where this is not appropriate, assessment must occur in simulated workplace operational situations that reflect workplace conditions. Resources for assessment must include access to: a range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or simulations acceptable means of simulation assessment applicable documentation including workplace procedures, regulations, codes of practice and operation manuals relevant materials, tools, equipment and personal protective equipment currently used in industry.

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DEFEXO001 Work safely with explosive ordnance

Modification History

Release	Comments
1	This unit was released in DEF Defence Training Package release 1.0 and meets the Standards for Training Packages. This unit supersedes and is equivalent to DEFEO101D Work safely with explosive ordnance. Unit code updated Content and formatting updated to comply with the new standards All PC transitioned from passive to active voice Element 2 and 5 merged PC 1.2 and 3.2 removed

Application

This unit describes the skills required to achieve a safe work environment when working with explosives.

This unit applies to those working in any installation or organisation involved in the storage, distribution, maintenance and use of explosives; this includes but is not limited to research and development establishments, and proof and experimental establishments.

The skills and knowledge described in this unit must be applied within the legislative, regulatory and policy environment in which they are carried out. Organisational policies and procedures must be consulted and adhered to.

Those undertaking this unit would work independently and as part of a team, under direct and/or indirect supervision, use discretion and judgement, and take responsibility for the quality of their output. They would perform routine tasks in a range of contexts.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.

Competency Field

Explosive Ordnance

Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENTS	PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
Elements describe the essential outcomes	Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions section.
1. Access and apply safety procedures	1.1 Access and apply safety procedures and instructions. 1.2 Identify, act upon and/or report breaches in site safety. 1.3 Select load handling and shifting method in accordance with identified requirements for particular goods. 1.4 Check handling equipment for conformity with workplace requirements and manufacturer’s guidelines. 1.5 Check suitable signage for compliance with workplace procedures.
2. Apply personal safety measures	2.1 Select, fit and don personal protective equipment. 2.2 Establish and maintain safety of immediate working area and equipment. 2.3 Obtain relevant authorisation before specialised and hazardous work is carried out. 2.4 Identify and report incidents and injuries.
3. Apply dangerous goods and hazardous substances requirements	3.1 Recognise individual responsibilities regarding dangerous goods and hazardous substances. 3.2 Identify and recognise dangerous goods and hazardous substances’ labels and characteristics. 3.3 Report to supervisor where dangerous goods or hazardous materials do not appear to be appropriately marked. 3.4 Store dangerous goods and hazardous substances in accordance with the relevant compatibility, separation constraints and security requirements. 3.5 Handle dangerous goods and hazardous substances.
4. Apply net explosive quantity and compatibility	4.1 Identify licensing limitations. 4.2 Apply net explosive quantity. 4.3 Apply compatibility.

Foundation Skills

The foundation skills demands of this unit have been mapped for alignment with the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF). The following tables outline the performance levels indicated for successful attainment of the unit.

Further information on ACSF and the foundation skills underpinning this unit can be found in the Foundation Skills Guide on the GSA website.

Unit Mapping Information

This unit supersedes and is equivalent to DEFEO101D Work safely with explosive ordnance.

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Assessment Requirements for DEFEXO001 Work safely with explosive ordnance

Modification History

Release	Comments
1	These Assessment Requirements were released in DEF Defence Training Package release 1.0 and meet the Standards for Training Packages. Assessment Requirements created drawing upon specified assessment information from superseded unit

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the candidate must demonstrate evidence of performance of the following on at least one occasion.

identifying markings and colour coding of explosives and associated packaging

identifying UN classification system

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the depth of knowledge demonstrated must be appropriate to the job context of the candidate.

Basic knowledge of:

hazard and incident identification and reporting techniques

hazardous materials requirements

manual handling procedures

organisational safety policies

organisational safety information sources

personal protection measures

safety and advisory signs

Assessment Conditions

Competency should be assessed in an actual workplace or in a simulated environment, with access to equipment and infrastructure appropriate to the outcome. Competency should be demonstrated over time to ensure the candidate is assessed across a variety of situations.

Assessment needs to be conducted on at least Class 1 dangerous goods.

Assessors must satisfy the NVR/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors.

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DEFEXO005 Package explosives

Modification History

Release	Comments
1	This unit was released in DEF Defence Training Package release 1.0 and meets the Standards for Training Packages. This unit supersedes and is equivalent to DEFEO301D Package ammunition. Unit code updated Content and formatting updated to comply with the new standards All PC transitioned from passive to active voice. PC 1.2, 2.5 and 2.6 removed

Application

This unit describes the skills required to package explosives and explosive components for transportation and storage where packaging includes painting, stencilling, marking, sealing, strapping, vacuum evacuation and labelling. This includes calculating net explosive quantity, applying compatibility constraints, marking the packaging with internationally recognised coding and maintaining a range of documentation.

This unit applies to those required to prepare, package and finalise documentation for explosives and explosive components for the purpose of transportation and storage.

The skills and knowledge described in this unit must be applied within the legislative, regulatory and policy environment in which they are carried out. Organisational policies and procedures must be consulted and adhered to.

Those undertaking this unit would work independently and as part of a team, under direct and/or indirect supervision, use discretion and judgement, and take responsibility for the quality of their output. They would perform specific tasks in a broad range of contexts.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.

Competency Field

Explosive ordnance

Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENTS	PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
Elements describe the essential outcomes	Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions section.
1. Prepare for packaging	1.1 Identify packaging requirements from work requests and instructions. 1.2 Identify, acquire and prepare technical references, tools, equipment, consumables and packaging components. 1.3 Identify, calculate, analyse and apply net explosive quantities and compatibility. 1.4 Monitor and maintain environmental conditions.
2. Pack explosives	2.1 Identify explosives or explosive components and prepare them for packaging. 2.2 Package explosives or explosive components in accordance with technical instructions, technical drawings and organisational procedures. 2.3 Interpret emergency procedures and apply contingency plans. 2.4 Prepare and mark packaging.
3. Finalise packaging procedures	3.1 Inspect equipment/tools for serviceability. 3.2 Maintain documentation and records.

Foundation Skills

The foundation skills demands of this unit have been mapped for alignment with the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF). The following tables outline the performance levels indicated for successful attainment of the unit.

Further information on ACSF and the foundation skills underpinning this unit can be found in the Foundation Skills Guide on the GSA website.

Unit Mapping Information

This unit supersedes and is equivalent to DEFEO301D Package ammunition.

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Assessment Requirements for DEFEXO005 Package explosives

Modification History

Release	Comments
1	These Assessment Requirements were released in DEF Defence Training Package release 1.0 and meet the Standards for Training Packages. Assessment Requirements created drawing upon specified assessment information from superseded unit

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the candidate must demonstrate evidence of performance of the following on at least one occasion.

applying colour coding, markings, stencilling and labels

applying compatibility/environmental constraints

applying moisture absorption/sealing procedures

applying operational safety

calculating weight, volume and dimensions

identifying explosives and packaging materials

using relevant tools and equipment

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the depth of knowledge demonstrated must be appropriate to the job context of the candidate.

Basic knowledge of:

heat and/or vacuum sealing/moisture absorption/packaging procedures

effects of environmental conditions

Operational knowledge of:

explosives to be packaged

colour coding, markings, stencilling and labelling requirements

documentation requirements

operation and limitations of packaging tools and equipment

operational safety

weight volume and dimension calculations

work condition class

unit load construction

Assessment Conditions

Competency should be assessed in an actual workplace or in a simulated environment, with access to equipment and infrastructure appropriate to the outcome. Competency should be demonstrated over time to ensure the candidate is assessed across a variety of situations.

Candidate needs to complete at least one assessment using live explosives.

This unit needs to be assessed in an authorised and licensed potential explosion site.

Assessors must satisfy the NVR/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors.

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DEFEXO006 Unpackage explosives

Modification History

Release	Comments
1	This unit was released in DEF Defence Training Package release 1.0 and meets the Standards for Training Packages. This unit supersedes and is equivalent to DEFEO302D Unpackage ammunition. Unit code updated Content and formatting updated to comply with the new standards All PC transitioned from passive to active voice PC 1.2 and 1.5 removed Element 2 one new PC.

Application

This unit describes the skills required to unpackage explosives and explosive components prior to inspection or maintenance. This includes calculating net explosive quantity, applying compatibility constraints, inspecting the packaging and maintaining a range of documentation.

This unit applies to those required to prepare, package and finalise documentation for explosives and explosive components for the purpose of transportation and storage.

The skills and knowledge described in this unit must be applied within the legislative, regulatory and policy environment in which they are carried out. Organisational policies and procedures must be consulted and adhered to.

Those undertaking this unit would work independently and as part of a team, under direct and/or indirect supervision, use discretion and judgement, and take responsibility for the quality of their output. They would perform specific tasks in a broad range of contexts.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.

Competency Field

Explosive Ordnance

Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENTS	PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
Elements describe the essential outcomes	Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions section.
1. Prepare for unpackaging	1.1 Identify unpackaging requirements from work requests and instructions. 1.2 Identify, acquire and prepare technical references, tools, equipment, consumables and packaging components. 1.3 Identify, calculate, analyse and apply net explosive quantities and compatibility. 1.4 Monitor and maintain environmental conditions.
2. Unpackage explosives	2.1 Prepare explosives or explosive components for unpackaging. 2.2 Unpackage explosives or explosive components in accordance with technical instructions, technical drawings and organisational procedures. 2.3 Interpret emergency procedures and apply contingency plans. 2.4 Store or dispose packaging material. 2.5 Carry out and record relevant calculations.
3. Finalise unpackaging procedures	3.1 Inspect equipment/tools for serviceability. 3.2 Maintain documentation and records.

Foundation Skills

The foundation skills demands of this unit have been mapped for alignment with the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF). The following tables outline the performance levels indicated for successful attainment of the unit.

Further information on ACSF and the foundation skills underpinning this unit can be found in the Foundation Skills Guide on the GSA website.

Unit Mapping Information

This unit supersedes and is equivalent to DEFEO302D Unpackage ammunition.

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Assessment Requirements for DEFEXO006 Unpackage explosives

Modification History

Release	Comments
1	These Assessment Requirements were released in DEF Defence Training Package release 1.0 and meet the Standards for Training Packages. Assessment Requirements created drawing upon specified assessment information from superseded unit

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the candidate must demonstrate evidence of performance of the following on at least one occasion.

applying antistatic procedures

applying compatibility/environmental constraints

applying operational safety

calculating and maintaining net explosive quantity

identifying explosives and packaging materials

identifying colour coding, markings and labels

interpreting and applying technical instructions and drawings related to packaging of explosives

using unpackaging tools and equipment

venting containers

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the depth of knowledge demonstrated must be appropriate to the job context of the candidate.

Operational knowledge of:

explosives to be unpackaged

antistatic procedures

appropriate explosive packaging

colour coding, markings

compatibility constraints

effects of environmental conditions

net explosive quantity calculations

operational safety

operations and limitations of unpackaging tools and equipment

work condition class

venting procedures

Assessment Conditions

Competency should be assessed in an actual workplace or in a simulated environment, with access to equipment and infrastructure appropriate to the outcome. Competency should be demonstrated over time to ensure the candidate is assessed across a variety of situations.

Candidate needs to complete at least one assessment using live explosives.

This unit needs to be assessed in an authorised and licensed potential explosion site.

Assessors must satisfy the NVR/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors.

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DEFEXO008 Conduct explosives inspection

Modification History

Release	Comments
1	This unit was released in DEF Defence Training Package release 1.0 and meets the Standards for Training Packages. This unit supersedes and is equivalent to DEFEO501D Conduct explosives inspection. Unit code updated Content and formatting updated to comply with the new standards All PC transitioned from passive to active voice PC 1.2 and 3.1 removed Element 3 one new PC

Application

This unit describes the skills required to conduct an inspection on all types of explosives in order to assess serviceability and to process further action. How the explosives are processed is subject to the outcomes of the inspection. In the case of defective or damaged explosives they may be retained and returned to the manufacturer, maintained or disposed of, or restrictions may be placed on their use.

This unit applies to those required to conduct an inspection on all types of explosives.

The skills and knowledge described in this unit must be applied within the legislative, regulatory and policy environment in which they are carried out. Organisational policies and procedures must be consulted and adhered to.

Those undertaking this unit would work independently and as part of a team, under direct and/or indirect supervision, use discretion and judgement, and take responsibility for the quality of their output. They would perform specific tasks in a broad range of contexts.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.

Competency Field

Explosive ordnance

Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENTS	PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
Elements describe the essential outcomes	Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions section.
1. Prepare for inspection	1.1 Identify requirement for explosives inspection from work requests/instructions. 1.2 Identify, acquire and prepare technical references, tools and equipment required for the inspection. 1.3 Identify, acquire, account for, move or pre-position explosives in preparation for inspection. 1.4 Identify, calculate, assess and apply net explosive quantities and compatibility.
2. Inspect explosive	2.1 Inspect explosives in a logical set sequence to ensure that defects or damage are not overlooked. 2.2 Identify and record damage or other defects.
3. Carry out post inspection procedures	3.1 Make a serviceability recommendation for inspected explosives. 3.2 Maintain documentation and records.

Foundation Skills

The foundation skills demands of this unit have been mapped for alignment with the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF). The following tables outline the performance levels indicated for successful attainment of the unit.

Further information on ACSF and the foundation skills underpinning this unit can be found in the Foundation Skills Guide on the GSA website.

Unit Mapping Information

This unit supersedes and is equivalent to DEFEO501D Conduct explosives inspection.

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Assessment Requirements for DEFEXO008 Conduct explosives inspection

Modification History

Release	Comments
1	These Assessment Requirements were released in DEF Defence Training Package release 1.0 and meet the Standards for Training Packages. Assessment Requirements created drawing upon specified assessment information from superseded unit

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the candidate must demonstrate evidence of performance of the following on at least one occasion.

using relevant tools and equipment

working safely within an explosive environment

complying with:

organisational safety requirements

appropriate legislative and regulatory requirements

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the depth of knowledge demonstrated must be appropriate to the job context of the candidate.

Basic knowledge of:

operation of explosives

explosive licence limits

Operational knowledge of:

markings and labelling requirements of explosives

characteristics and limitations of explosive to be inspected

inspection procedures

organisational documentation requirements

organisational safety policies and structures

Assessment Conditions

Competency should be assessed in an actual workplace or in a simulated environment, with access to equipment and infrastructure appropriate to the outcome. Competency should be demonstrated over time to ensure the candidate is assessed across a variety of situations.

Candidate needs to complete at least one assessment using live explosives.

This unit needs to be assessed in an authorised and licensed potential explosion site.

Assessors must satisfy the NVR/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors.

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DEFEXO052 Maintain cartridge operated fire extinguisher systems

Modification History

Release	Comments
1	This unit was released in DEF Defence Training Package release 1.0 and meets the Standards for Training Packages. This unit supersedes and is equivalent to DEFEO718C Maintain cartridge operated fire extinguisher systems. Unit code updated Content and formatting updated to comply with the new standards All PC transitioned from passive to active voice PC 1.2 and 1.4 removed PC 3.1 reworded Element 1 three new PC

Application

This unit describes the skills required to maintain cartridge operated fire extinguisher systems to requirements as specified by Defence or the original equipment manufacturer. This includes the identification and selection of tools and equipment, the application of organisational safety requirements and appropriate legislative and regulatory requirements.

This unit applies to those required to maintain cartridge operated fire extinguisher systems to requirements as specified by Defence or the original equipment manufacturer.

The skills and knowledge described in this unit must be applied within the legislative, regulatory and policy environment in which they are carried out. Organisational policies and procedures must be consulted and adhered to.

Those undertaking this unit would work independently and as part of a team, under direct and/or indirect supervision, use discretion and judgement, and take responsibility for the quality of their output. They would perform specific tasks in a range of contexts.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.

Competency Field

Explosive Ordnance

Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENTS	PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
Elements describe the essential outcomes	Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions section.
1. Prepare for maintenance	1.1 Identify, analyse and confirm maintenance requirements of cartridge operated fire extinguisher systems. 1.2 Identify, acquire and confirm cartridge operated fire extinguisher systems to be maintained. 1.3 Identify, acquire and prepare technical references, tools, equipment, consumables and packaging components. 1.4 Identify, calculate, assess and apply net explosive quantities and compatibility. 1.5 Monitor and maintain environmental conditions.
2. Maintain cartridge operated fire extinguisher systems	2.1 Inspect cartridge operated fire extinguisher systems. 2.2 Conduct authorised maintenance. 2.3 Interpret emergency procedures and apply contingency plans. 2.4 Conduct and record required tests.
3. Finalise the maintenance activity	3.1 Return cartridge operated fire extinguisher systems to storage or transport condition. 3.2 Ensure serviceability of equipment/tools. 3.3 Conduct housekeeping procedures. 3.4 Maintain documentation and records.

Foundation Skills

The foundation skills demands of this unit have been mapped for alignment with the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF). The following tables outline the performance levels indicated for successful attainment of the unit.

Further information on ACSF and the foundation skills underpinning this unit can be found in the Foundation Skills Guide on the GSA website.

Unit Mapping Information

This unit supersedes and is equivalent to DEFEO718C Maintain cartridge operated fire extinguisher systems.

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Assessment Requirements for DEFEXO052 Maintain cartridge operated fire extinguisher systems

Modification History

Release	Comments
1	These Assessment Requirements were released in DEF Defence Training Package release 1.0 and meet the Standards for Training Packages. Assessment Requirements created drawing upon specified assessment information from superseded unit

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the candidate must demonstrate evidence of performance of the following on at least one occasion.

conducting tests

identifying and selecting appropriate tools and equipment

identifying types of cartridge operated fire extinguisher systems

using PPE

conducting manual handling and using team lifting techniques

handling dangerous goods and hazardous substances

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the depth of knowledge demonstrated must be appropriate to the job context of the candidate.

Basic knowledge of:

organisational safety requirements

legislative and regulatory requirements while maintaining cartridge operated fire extinguisher systems

Operational knowledge of:

colour coding, marking and labels

documentation requirements

effects of environmental conditions

maintenance procedures

operational safety

operations, characteristics and limitations of cartridge operated fire extinguisher systems to be maintained

operations, characteristics and limitations of tools and equipment used in maintenance

testing procedures

Assessment Conditions

Competency should be assessed in an actual workplace or in a simulated environment, with access to equipment and infrastructure appropriate to the outcome. Competency should be demonstrated over time to ensure the candidate is assessed across a variety of situations.

Candidate needs to complete at least one assessment using live explosives.

This unit needs to be assessed in an authorised and licensed potential explosion site.

Assessors must satisfy the NVR/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors.

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MEA107 Interpret and use aviation maintenance industry manuals and specifications

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA107 Interpret and use aviation maintenance industry manuals and specifications. Updated to meet training package policy requirements.

Application

This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to use and interpret industry manuals, specifications and drawings used in the maintenance and manufacture of aircraft and aircraft components, under routine supervision, during scheduled and unscheduled maintenance. Work may be performed individually or as part of a team.

The unit applies to on-aircraft and workshop-related aviation maintenance activities. The interpretation and use of manuals is required to supplement understanding of the structure and regulatory requirements associated with the aircraft maintenance environment in this area. 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).

This unit forms part of the CASA requirement for maintenance certification licences under Civil Aviation Safety Regulation (CASR) Part 66. Where a CASA licensing outcome is sought, users must refer to the licensing provisions in the MEA Aeroskills Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

Pre-requisite Unit

Nil.

Competency Field

Aviation maintenance

Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENTS	PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
Elements describe the essential outcomes.	Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.
1.	Identify and access industry manuals, specifications and drawing	1.1	Identify and access manuals and drawings appropriate to type of aircraft or component to be maintained
1.2	Establish amendment status to ensure correct specifications and procedures are applied
2.	Interpret information required for aviation maintenance activity	2.1	Locate relevant chapter or section of manual or drawing that relates to maintenance work to be carried out
2.2	Analyse information and determine procedures to be followed during activity
3.	Apply information during aviation maintenance activity	3.1	Based on manual or specification procedures, identify required work steps to be followed
3.2	Analyse required sequencing and adjustments according to information in industry manuals and specifications
4.	Amend and store manuals, specifications and drawings	4.1	Incorporate and document manual, specification or drawing changes and/or amendments according to statutory regulations and organisational procedures
4.2	Store manuals, specifications and drawings according to regulatory and organisational procedures

Foundation Skills

Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.

Unit Mapping Information

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA107 Interpret and use aviation maintenance industry manuals and specifications.

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Assessment Requirements for MEA107 Interpret and use aviation maintenance industry manuals and specifications

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA107 Interpret and use aviation maintenance industry manuals and specifications. Updated to meet training package policy requirements.

Performance Evidence

There must be evidence the candidate has completed the tasks outlined in the elements and performance criteria of this unit, which must include the ability to:

under routine supervision, access and analyse paper-based, microfiche or computer-based media information in at least one manual from each of the following groups of publications:

aircraft publications, maintenance instruction manuals, process specifications, servicing or service bulletins, or structural repair manuals

tooling or equipment manuals, manufacturer manuals, standard practices, organisational aviation regulations and publications

illustrated parts catalogues, aircraft wiring manuals or drawings.

The accessed information from drawings and diagrams in aircraft maintenance manuals must:

be relevant to the aviation maintenance work being undertaken

include component scaling, section, assembly, location, drawing applicability, and amendment status from the title block.

In providing evidence of the above, the candidate must:

determine manual amendment status

amend industry manuals to reflect current/approved amendment status in line with statutory regulations and organisational procedures

calculate allowable dimension variations on a component from information in drawing title blocks and drawings

calculate dimensions from drawings for the purpose of manufacturing aircraft components and hardware

handle and store drawings, manuals and industry media, including microfiche and digital formats, according to regulatory and organisational procedures, including:

preventing damage to source material

ensuring ready access

updating information, when required.

Knowledge Evidence

There must be evidence the candidate has knowledge of:

key features of different types of industry manuals used in aviation maintenance and types of media, including:

aircraft publications

maintenance instruction manuals

process specifications

servicing or service bulletins

structural repair manuals

equipment manuals

manufacturer manuals

standard practices

enterprise aviation regulations and publications

illustrated parts catalogues, aircraft wiring manuals or drawings

requirements for custody and upkeep of industry manuals

techniques for obtaining and applying data contained in industry manuals, including knowledge of manual structures and procedures for locating instructions relating to maintenance activity

organisational procedures for storing retrieved industry manuals, specifications and drawings

statutory regulations and/or organisational procedures relating to amending and storing manuals, specifications and drawings, including those found in:

Civil Aviation Regulations (CARs) or Civil Aviation Safety Regulations (CASRs)

applicable Defence regulations and instructions

aviation maintenance organisation manuals

standing instructions.

Assessment Conditions

The following conditions of assessment represent the requirements of the regulators (Australian Defence Force [ADF] and Civil Aviation Safety Authority [CASA]) and maintenance stakeholders, and must be rigorously observed.

Competency must be assessed in the work environment, or by use of simulated activities.

The candidate must have access to:

industry manuals and specifications applicable to the aircraft maintenance environment, including:

organisational aviation manuals

aircraft publications

process sheets

specifications and drawings.

This unit must be linked in its assessment and application to other units, particularly those that apply to the actual maintenance of aircraft.

Candidate capability of providing the required performance and knowledge evidence must be established via the records in the Log of Industrial Experience and Achievement or, where appropriate, an equivalent Industry Evidence Guide (for details refer to the Companion Volume Implementation Guide).

Assessors of this unit must satisfy the assessor requirements in applicable vocational education and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.

Where the unit is to be used for CASA licensing purposes the assessor must also meet the criteria specified in the CASR Part 147 Manual of Standards.

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MEA111 Perform administrative processes to prepare for certification of civil aircraft maintenance

Modification History

Release 1 - New unit of competency

Application

This is one of the units of competency that must be attained to progress from Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) to the grant of a maintenance certification licence under Civil Aviation Safety Regulation (CASR) Part 66, in accordance with the Part 66 Manual of Standards. It covers the competencies required to correctly interpret and apply Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) airworthiness and certification requirements during aircraft scheduled or unscheduled maintenance.

The skills and knowledge covered by the units of competency at Certificate IV level listed in the MEA Aeroskills Training Package for the qualification leading to the applicable maintenance certification licence sought are prerequisite to the attainment of the elements of competency specified in this unit. This includes full coverage of the CASR Part 66 Avionics or Mechanical Syllabus subjects/topics listed in the Part 66 Manual of Standards.

Applications include all maintenance tasks that require certification by a Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (LAME).

Pre-requisite Unit

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.
1.	Determine the registration status of an aircraft	1.1	Registration status is determined in accordance with CASR Part 47
1.2	The person responsible for airworthiness and maintenance control is identified
2.	Determine eligibility to certify the completion of aircraft maintenance activities	2.1	Eligibility to certify in terms of licence privileges is established in accordance with CASR Parts 42, 145 and 66
2.2	Eligibility to certify in terms of the Aviation Maintenance Organisation (AMO) Class/Rating is established in accordance with CASR Part 145 and Part 42 Subpart F
3.	Prepare for return of aircraft to service	3.1	Completion of all scheduled and unscheduled maintenance activities is coordinated in accordance with CASR Parts 42 145, 66 and the approved maintenance program
3.2	The requirement for a maintenance test flight is determined
3.3	Documentation is prepared for return of aircraft to service in accordance with CASR Part 42 and/or 145 and the approved maintenance program
4.	Compile and process maintenance documentation and reports	4.1	Maintenance documentation is raised and compiled for certification
4.2	Configuration management procedures are applied
4.3	Maintenance-related reports are compiled and processed
4.4	Technical communication activities, both oral and written, are performed

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.
Note	Range statements listed below are numbered to facilitate precise specification of the assessment requirements included in the Assessment Conditions
Certification tasks	The competency applies to the certification of aircraft maintenance activities, including: 1. Scheduled maintenance 2. Unscheduled maintenance 3. Configuration changes 4. Modification incorporation 5. Repairs In performing Tasks 1 to 5, knowledge is to be applied with regard to airworthiness regulatory systems and Australian legislation, and the application of compliance requirements in the performance, recording and certification of maintenance activities, as follows: 6. International and national regulatory bodies and recognition agreements, including bilateral agreements 7. Australian airworthiness regulatory bodies and the legislative framework 8. The basis of airworthiness certification and determination of non-conformity 9. Procedures for release of aircraft to service following maintenance, including the determination of the requirement for a maintenance test flight 10. Procedures for certification of scheduled and unscheduled maintenance activities 11. Procedures for certification of the incorporation of modifications 12. Procedures for certifying the completion of repairs 13. Determining and applying configuration management procedures, including the weighing of aircraft and the determination of the centre of gravity 14. Compiling and processing service difficulty reports 15. Compiling and processing technical investigation reports 16. Compiling and processing condition reports 17. Orally communicating on technical and airworthiness compliance topics 18. Communicating in writing on technical and airworthiness compliance issues

Unit Mapping Information

Release 1 – equivalent to MEA111C Perform administrative processes to prepare for certification of civil aircraft maintenance

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Assessment Requirements for MEA111 Perform administrative processes to prepare for certification of civil aircraft maintenance

Modification History

Release 1 - New unit of competency

Performance Evidence

It is essential that airworthiness compliance requirements are interpreted and fully applied without error.

Evidence is required of underlying knowledge and skills associated with the application of airworthiness legislation and compliance requirements, along with evidence of appropriate levels of English literacy and oral expression associated with presenting clear and concise information.

Skills must be demonstrated in:

describing and applying the requirements applicable to the privileges of their authority

application of Airworthiness Directive (AD) requirements under CASR Part 39

application of maintainers’ responsibilities under CASR Parts 42, 66 and 145

compliance with CASR Part 45 Subpart D

application of aviation maintenance personnel licensing requirements under CASR Part 66

application of requirements related to conduct and issue of maintenance certifications and Certificates of Release to Service for the aircraft or aeronautical product under CASR Parts 42, 66 and 145

demonstrating a familiarity with requirements related to the tasks and functions they may perform

demonstration of literacy and oral expression skills required for clear written and oral communication.

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

AD requirements under CASR Part 39

maintainers’ responsibilities under CASR Parts 42, 66 and 145

aircraft registration and markings under CASR Parts 45–47

aviation maintenance personnel licensing requirements under CASR Part 66

continuing airworthiness requirements under CASR Part 42

maintenance organisations requirements under CASR Part 42 Subpart F and Part 145

design organisations under CASR Part 21 Subpart J

Maintenance Training Organisations (MTO) under CASR Part 147.

Assessment Conditions

Competency should be assessed in the work environment under supervision but without intervention for the purpose of Log entries, and/or by use of simulated activities in a CASR Part 147 MTO, covering the interpretation and application of airworthiness control and certification requirements.

The following conditions of assessment represent the requirements of CASA and must be rigorously observed.

A person cannot be assessed as competent until it can be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the workplace assessor that the relevant elements and performance criteria of the unit of competency are being achieved under supervision without intervention on a range of tasks fully representative of Groups 1 to 18 in the Range of Conditions. The body of evidence for this unit may be collected and logged during simulated activities at the CASR Part 147 MTO and/or performance during supervised workplace activities, such as Practical Consolidation of Training (PCT) assessments.

Knowledge must also be demonstrated of the concept of airworthiness that underpins the legislative framework and compliance requirements.

The Assessor must meet the criteria specified in the CASR Part 147 Manual of Standards.

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MEA112 Plan and implement civil aircraft maintenance activities

Modification History

Release 1 - New unit of competency

Application

This unit of competency covers all aviation maintenance activities. It requires application of maintenance planning and management skills to plan, implement, evaluate and report on aviation maintenance activities during scheduled or unscheduled maintenance while complying with all legislative and regulatory requirements. Work may be performed individually or as part of a team.

This is one of the units that must be attained to progress from Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) to the grant of a maintenance certification licence under Civil Aviation Safety Regulation (CASR) Part 66, in accordance with the licensing provisions in the Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

The skills and knowledge covered by the units of competency at Certificate IV level listed in the MEA Aeroskills Training Package for the qualification leading to the applicable maintenance certification licence sought are prerequisite to the attainment of the elements of competency specified in this unit. This includes full coverage of the CASR Part 66 Avionics or Mechanical Syllabus subjects/topics.

Pre-requisite Unit

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.
1.	Plan aircraft maintenance activities	1.1	Maintenance requirements are determined from applicable sources
1.2	Maintenance tasks are analysed and prioritised
1.3	Resource requirements are identified and allocated to ensure the timely and efficient completion of maintenance tasks
1.4	Maintenance tasks to be performed are recorded in a maintenance schedule in accordance with enterprise policies and procedures
2.	Implement aircraft maintenance activities	2.1	Roles and responsibilities of maintenance personnel are communicated and agreed
2.2	Resources and equipment required to perform maintenance tasks are identified and arranged
2.3	Regular liaison with maintenance personnel is maintained to ensure scheduled/unscheduled tasks are being completed and continuity is maintained
2.4	Management/stakeholders are provided with regular updates on maintenance progress in the form of both written and verbal reports, including notes, worksheets, status reports, briefs and individual directives, as required
2.5	Maintenance activities are monitored to ensure compliance with prescribed instructions, policies, procedures and/or regulatory requirements
2.6	Advice and assistance with maintenance activities is provided, as required
2.7	Maintenance problems are resolved in accordance with the approved maintenance data
2.8	Proposed changes to the maintenance schedule are processed and negotiated with management/stakeholders
3.	Evaluate and report maintenance outcomes	3.1	Final maintenance outcomes are evaluated against the schedule in accordance with enterprise policies and procedures
3.2	Maintenance reports are collated, evaluated and forwarded to appropriate management personnel in accordance with enterprise policies and procedures

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.
Maintenance requirements are determined from any or all of:	Maintenance releases Manufacturers’ maintenance manuals and servicing schedules Computer maintenance data systems Service bulletins Modification incorporation instructions Repair instructions Feedback from maintenance personnel and aircrew via Technical Logs or approved maintenance documentation Aircraft Maintenance Organisation (AMO) internal work instructions or directives Airworthiness Directives (ADs)
Resource requirements include:	Required numbers of personnel and their availability Personnel qualifications, experience and authorisations
Resources and equipment required to perform maintenance tasks include:	Personnel Spares Lubricants Consumables Tools Special equipment Personal protective equipment (PPE) Associated equipment including various items of ground support equipment
Prescribed instructions, policies, procedures and/or regulatory requirements include:	Manufacturers’ operating and maintenance manuals CASA-approved enterprise operation manuals Quality procedures and work instructions Work health and safety (WHS) policies and instructions, including material safety data sheets (MSDS) Management directives
Advice and assistance in maintenance activities include:	Fault diagnosis procedures Troubleshooting Damage assessment Assessment of repair cost effectiveness Assessment of replacement options Technical services advice or directives
Maintenance problems include:	Lack of resources Unanticipated breakdowns or faults Changes in priorities
Maintenance activities include:	Scheduled maintenance Unscheduled maintenance Configuration changes Modification incorporation Repair

Unit Mapping Information

Release 1 – equivalent to MEA112B Plan and implement civil aircraft maintenance activities

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Assessment Requirements for MEA112 Plan and implement civil aircraft maintenance activities

Modification History

Release 1 - New unit of competency

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria under the specified conditions of assessment, and include:

application of the procedures for the identification of specific maintenance requirements through the review of:

maintenance releases

manufacturers’ maintenance manuals and servicing schedules

computer maintenance data systems

service bulletins

modification incorporation instructions

repair instructions

feedback from maintenance personnel and aircrew via Technical Logs or approved maintenance documentation

AMO internal work instructions or directives

ADs

basic project planning techniques, including planning chart development, timing, prioritising, resourcing, monitoring, performance measurement and evaluation of maintenance tasks

financial and inventory management as an element of task planning

the basic function, components, operation and interrelationship of all aircraft systems for the initial rating sought

problem solving techniques and troubleshooting procedures

damage assessment philosophies and procedures, particularly with regard to corrosion damage

cost control during maintenance, including cost effectiveness considerations for different repair types

philosophies and considerations in repair versus replacement options

the application of quality management systems in aircraft maintenance

enterprise and regulatory requirements for undertaking, recording and reporting maintenance activities, including relevant WHS requirements and the use of PPE.

It is essential that maintenance requirements are fully identified and that all applicable aspects of planning and implementation are identified and applied to meet organisational priorities and minimise workplace disruptions.

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

methods of determining and specifying maintenance requirements (Maintenance Review Board (MRB), Maintenance Standards Group (MSG), Extended Range Twin Engine Operations (EROPS), RVSM, Maintenance Programs, Minimum Equipment List (MEL), reliability, Air Transport Association (ATA) codes)

the procedures for the identification of specific maintenance requirements through the review of:

maintenance releases

manufacturers’ maintenance manuals and servicing schedules

computer maintenance data systems

service bulletins

modification incorporation instructions

repair instructions

feedback from maintenance personnel and aircrew via Technical Logs or approved maintenance documentation

AMO internal work instructions or directives

ADs

the regulations governing aircraft maintenance coordination

basic project planning techniques, including planning chart development, timing, prioritising, resourcing, monitoring, performance measurement and evaluation of maintenance tasks

financial and inventory management as an element of task planning

the basic function, components, operation and interrelationship of all aircraft systems for the initial rating sought

problem solving techniques and troubleshooting procedures

damage assessment philosophies and procedures, particularly with regard to corrosion damage

cost control during maintenance, including cost effectiveness considerations for different repair types

philosophies and considerations in repair versus replacement options

the application of quality management systems in aircraft maintenance

enterprise and regulatory requirements for undertaking, recording and reporting maintenance activities, including relevant WHS requirements and the use of PPE.

Assessment Conditions

Competency should be assessed under supervision without intervention in the work environment, and/or by use of simulated activities in a CASR Part 147 Maintenance Training Organisation (MTO), covering the full range of maintenance planning and implementation. This unit must be linked in its assessment and application to those that apply to the exercise of Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Licence or Aircraft Maintenance Specialist Certificate privileges in the actual maintenance of aircraft.

Evidence is required of underlying knowledge and skills in the planning and implementation of maintenance activities, and in the associated compliance with airworthiness regulatory requirements.

The following conditions of assessment represent the requirements of CASA and must be rigorously observed.

A person cannot be assessed as competent until it can be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the workplace assessor that the relevant elements and performance criteria of the unit of competency are being achieved on a task representing each of:

determining maintenance requirements

identifying personnel resource requirements

identifying resources and equipment required to perform maintenance tasks

providing regular updates on progress of tasks

identifying and applying prescribed instructions, policy, procedures and/or regulatory requirements

providing advice and assistance in maintenance activities

resolving maintenance problems.

The Assessor must meet the criteria specified in the CASR Part 147 Manual of Standards.

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MEA113 Supervise civil aircraft maintenance activities and manage human resources in the workplace

Modification History

Release 1 - New unit of competency

Application

This unit of competency requires application of supervisory and personnel management skills in the performance of all aviation maintenance activities.

This is one of the units that must be attained to progress from Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) to the grant of a maintenance certification licence. It covers the competencies required to supervise maintenance activities, apply human resource management practices applicable at the supervisor level, and contribute to workplace training and competency assessment during scheduled or unscheduled maintenance. Work may be performed individually or as part of a team.

The skills and knowledge covered by the units of competency at Certificate IV level listed in the MEA Aeroskills Training Package for the qualification leading to the applicable maintenance certification licence sought are prerequisite to the attainment of the elements of competency specified in this unit. This includes full coverage of the Civil Aviation Safety Regulation (CASR) Part 66 Avionics or Mechanical Syllabus subjects/topics.

Pre-requisite Unit

Competency Field

Supervision of 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.
1.	Plan maintenance for teams	1.1	Maintenance tasks are identified and interpreted from available maintenance data or schedules in accordance with enterprise procedures
1.2	Workload is organised in order of priority taking into consideration, where applicable, mandatory and optional maintenance tasks
1.3	Timeframes are taken into consideration when prioritising maintenance tasks
1.4	Required resources are obtained to facilitate planned maintenance tasks
2.	Implement maintenance for teams	2.1	Maintenance tasks are allocated to appropriate team members with consideration of individual’s experience and qualifications
2.2	Personnel are clearly briefed on their responsibility and function in the team
2.3	Team members are correctly authorised to operate the required items of ground support equipment
2.4	Team members are instructed to observe work health and safety (WHS) requirements and all safety hazards are promptly identified and addressed
3.	Provide guidance	3.1	Guidance is provided to staff, appropriate to the maintenance task and individual’s experience, including the communication of relevant maintenance data and procedures
3.2	Guidance is readily available, in person as appropriate to the maintenance task
3.3	Guidance is provided in determining the cause of difficult faults or faults not covered in maintenance manual fault diagnosis guides
4.	Monitor maintenance quality	4.1	Activities are checked and personnel are guided to ensure that maintenance is performed in accordance with the applicable documentation, policies and procedures
4.2	Completed work, including stages of maintenance, is inspected for serviceability and prepared for certification on applicable documentation
5.	Perform human resource management activities at the supervisor level	5.1	Human factors affecting job performance are identified and responded to
5.2	The possibility of maintenance errors is minimised
5.3	Sound teamwork is maintained through an awareness of contributing factors
5.4	Sound employment relations are maintained
6.	Perform workplace training tasks	6.1	On-job training is delivered through the reinforcement of knowledge and skills gained in off-job training and guiding their application to specific on-job maintenance tasks
6.2	The Supervisor’s Verification portion of the Workplace History Sheets (Section 3) of the Log of Industrial Experience and Achievement is completed
6.3	Expert witness verification of competency for CASR Part 147 Maintenance Training Organisation (MTO) workplace assessors is provided when 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.
Maintenance data or schedules include:	Maintenance records Manufacturers’ maintenance manuals and servicing schedules Computer maintenance data systems Service bulletins Airworthiness Directives (ADs) Modification incorporation instructions Repair instructions Observations and feedback from maintenance personnel and aircrew via Technical Log entries Aircraft Maintenance Organisation (AMO) internal work instructions or directives
Required resources include:	Personnel Spares Lubricants Consumables Tools Special equipment Personal protective equipment (PPE) Associated equipment including various items of ground support equipment Considerations regarding resources also include: required numbers of personnel and their availability personnel qualifications, experience and authorisations availability of the listed resources
Guidance in maintenance activities includes:	Fault diagnosis procedures Troubleshooting Damage assessment Assessment of repair cost effectiveness Assessment of replacement options
Human factors affecting job performance include:	Individual health and disability Social psychology Time pressure and workload The physical work environment
The possibility of maintenance errors is minimised through:	Varying the extent of supervision according to the nature of the task and work conditions Allowance for qualification and experience levels within the team Allowance for human error and "Murphy’s Law" (‘If something can go wrong, it will.’)
Employment relations at supervisor level include:	Resolution or referral to management of complaints and difficulties Resolution of conflict within the team Absence of team members from the job Maintenance of discipline in the performance of maintenance tasks Allowance for cultural diversity within the team Knowledge of relevant sections of industrial awards, enterprise agreements, and conditions of employment and service that apply to the particular workplace
Maintenance activities include:	Scheduled maintenance Unscheduled maintenance Configuration changes Modification incorporation Repairs
Prescribed instructions, policy, procedures and/or regulatory requirements include:	Manufacturers’ operating and maintenance manuals CASA-approved enterprise operation manuals Quality procedures and work instructions WHS policies and instructions, including material safety data sheets (MSDS) Management directives

Unit Mapping Information

Release 1 – equivalent to MEA113C Supervise civil aircraft maintenance activities and manage human resources in the workplace

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Assessment Requirements for MEA113 Supervise civil aircraft maintenance activities and manage human resources in the workplace

Modification History

Release 1 - New unit of competency

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria under the specified conditions of assessment, and must include:

planning and implementing team maintenance activities

application of all relevant WHS procedures

observing human factors in team maintenance activities

providing guidance to team members

human resource management at team level

using and compiling the Log of Industrial Experience and Achievement, including an understanding of:

purpose of the Log

its structure and content

responsibility for making entries therein

responsibility for the certification of entries

explaining the role of CASR Part 147 MTOs in the training and competency assessment process, and of the role of supervisors in assisting workplace competency assessors.

It is essential that maintenance requirements are fully identified and that all applicable aspects of supervision, supervisor level human resource management and involvement in workplace training and competency assessment are identified and applied.

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

applicable Commonwealth, state and territory WHS regulations, and enterprise WHS instructions

the correct use of applicable items of PPE

the requirement for Confined Space Entry Permits and related training

applicable MSDS

Air Transport Association (ATA) 113 Specification for Maintenance Human Factors Guidelines, and of the following human factor elements:

general factors, including:

weaknesses in task design and support

motivation and attitudes, task demands and limitations in performance

cooperative work, communication and leadership

allocation of resources, workload, work conditions and double standards

aspects relating to the task, including:

physical and mental work

features of the task which limit efficiency or safety performance, including constraints such as signing-off and shift changeover; time pressures, information sources, trouble shooting methods, tools and equipment

task performance levels: skill-based, rule-based and knowledge-based; and the limitations encountered in each category

complex and interrelated aircraft systems

limitations of individual performance, including:

the sources and effects of fatigue, detection and countermeasures

vision and lighting

hearing and noise

memory - short and long term

claustrophobia and acrophobia

the influence of external factors, including:

maintainability of aircraft

guidance availability

social environment

physical environment, including the effects of extremes of heat and cold, and countermeasures (e.g. limited periods of exposure); noise and fumes; motion and vibration

the causes of variability in human performance, including:

effects of arousal

limitations of perception

limitations of memory, and management of these

limitations of decision-making

limitations of motor-functioning

information processing

factors that degrade performance, including:

risk motivation

individual differences (e.g. depth of training and experience)

health

alcohol and drugs

errors in maintenance tasks, including:

omissions, incorrect installation and wrong parts

assumptions

error management by minimisation, capture and tolerance

human factors within groups, including:

the distinction between groups and teams; coordination and synergy

types of groups: horizontal (same level of personnel) and vertical (different functions)

group characteristics; reducing overall task time; coordination

team characteristics; performance exceeds sum of individual performances

factors which lead to effective working in groups and teams: interaction, participation, open communication, clear expectations, shared leadership and self-assessment

team building

communication: the process and feedback

organisational aspects, including:

functions and dysfunctionality

double standards: professionalism, procedures and time pressure

organisational culture, professional culture and work-group culture; and peer pressure

violation of regulations, procedures and processes, including:

organisational failure: latent failure, error-provoking conditions and unsafe acts

organisational learning

maintenance error management program

the National MEA Aeroskills Training Package, including relevant units of competency and qualification training pathways.

Assessment Conditions

Competency should be assessed under supervision, without intervention in the work environment, and/or by use of approved simulated activities in a CASR Part 147 MTO, covering the full range of maintenance supervision, supervisor level human resource management and assistance with workplace training and competency assessment, as provided for in the Range of Conditions. This competency standard must be linked in its assessment and application to those that apply to the exercise of Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Licence, or Aircraft Maintenance Technician privileges in the actual maintenance of aircraft.

Evidence is required of underlying knowledge and skills in the supervision of maintenance activities, and in the associated compliance with airworthiness regulatory requirements. The ability must be demonstrated to apply supervisor level human resource management processes during supervision activities, deliver workplace training, and to record experience and evidence for competency assessment associated with completion of the Log of Industrial Experience and Achievement.

The following conditions of assessment represent the requirements of CASA and must be rigorously observed.

A person cannot be assessed as competent until it can be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the workplace assessor that the relevant elements and performance criteria of the unit of competency are being achieved under supervision, without intervention on a maintenance supervision task that includes application across the Range of Conditions of the following:

using maintenance data or schedules

identifying required resources

providing guidance in maintenance activities

allowing for human factors affecting job performance

minimising the possibility of maintenance errors

applying employment relations at supervisor level

delivering on-job training.

The Assessor must meet the criteria specified in the CASR Part 147 Manual of Standards.

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MEA114 Certify aeronautical product maintenance

Modification History

Release 1 - New unit of competency

Application

This unit of competency requires application of legislative and regulatory requirements relating to the certification of all aeronautical product maintenance tasks that require certification following completion of maintenance. It must be attained by individuals working in Civil Aviation Safety Regulation (CASR) Part 42 Subpart F and Part 145 maintenance organisations who are authorised to return items of aeronautical product to service after the completion of maintenance during scheduled or unscheduled maintenance. Work may be performed individually or as part of a team.

The units that are specified by the maintenance organisation for the repair, overhaul or modification of the item of aeronautical product being certified for return to service are also required in order to apply this standard.

Pre-requisite Unit

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.
1.	Comply with airworthiness regulations	1.1	The status of aircraft components and component parts is determined
1.2	Eligibility to certify the completion of maintenance activities is determined
1.3	Item of aeronautical product is released to service
1.4	Maintenance documentation required for certification is raised and compiled
1.5	Configuration management (CM) procedures are applied
1.6	Maintenance-related reports are compiled and processed
1.7	Technical communication activities, both oral and written, are performed

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.
Maintenance activities include:	Scheduled maintenance Unscheduled maintenance Configuration changes Modification incorporation Repairs In performing each of the above activities, knowledge is to be applied with regard to airworthiness regulatory systems and Australian legislation, and the application of compliance requirements in the performance, recording and certification of maintenance activities, as follows: international and national regulatory bodies and recognition agreements, including bilateral agreements Australian airworthiness regulatory bodies and the legislative framework the basis of airworthiness certification and determination of non-conformity procedures for release of aeronautical product to service following maintenance procedures for certification of scheduled and unscheduled maintenance activities procedures for certification of the incorporation of modifications procedures for certifying the completion of repairs determining and applying CM procedures compiling and processing service difficulty reports compiling and processing technical investigation reports compiling and processing condition reports orally communicating on technical and airworthiness compliance topics communicating in writing on technical and airworthiness compliance issues

Unit Mapping Information

Release 1 – equivalent to MEA114A Certify aeronautical product maintenance

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Assessment Requirements for MEA114 Certify aeronautical product maintenance

Modification History

Release 1 - New unit of competency

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria under the specified conditions of assessment, and must include:

describing and applying the requirements applicable to the privileges of their authority

applying Airworthiness Directive (AD) requirements under CASR Part 39

applying aviation maintenance personnel licensing requirements under CASR Part 66

applying requirements related to conduct and certification of maintenance under CASR Part 145 and CASR Part 42 Subpart F

demonstrating a familiarity with requirements related to the tasks and functions they may perform

demonstrating literacy and oral expression skills required for clear written and oral communication.

It is essential that airworthiness compliance requirements are interpreted and fully applied without error.

Evidence is required of underlying knowledge and skills associated with the application of airworthiness legislation and compliance requirements, along with evidence of appropriate levels of English literacy and oral expression associated with presenting clear and concise information.

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

AD requirements under CASR Part 39

maintainers’ responsibilities under CASR Parts 66, 145 and 42 Subpart F

aviation maintenance personnel licensing requirements under CASR Part 66

maintenance organisations requirements under CASR Part 145 and 42 Subpart F

design organisations under CASR Part 21J and the concept of airworthiness

Maintenance Training Organisations (MTOs) under CASR Part 147.

Assessment Conditions

Competency should be assessed in the work environment under supervision but without intervention for the purpose of Log entries, and/or by use of simulated activities in a CASR Part 147 MTO, covering the interpretation and application of airworthiness control and certification requirements.

This unit must be linked in its assessment and application to those that apply to the performance of maintenance on the applicable items of aeronautical product.

The following conditions of assessment represent the requirements of CASA and must be rigorously observed.

A person cannot be assessed as competent until it can be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the workplace assessor that the relevant elements and performance criteria of the unit of competency are being achieved under supervision without intervention on a range of tasks fully representative of:

scheduled maintenance

unscheduled maintenance

configuration changes

modification incorporation

repairs.

In performing each of the above activities, knowledge is to be applied with regard to airworthiness regulatory systems and Australian legislation, and the application of compliance requirements in the performance, recording and certification of maintenance activities, as follows:

international and national regulatory bodies and recognition agreements, including bilateral agreements

Australian airworthiness regulatory bodies and the legislative framework

the basis of airworthiness certification and determination of non-conformity

procedures for release of aeronautical product to service following maintenance

procedures for certification of scheduled and unscheduled maintenance activities

procedures for certification of the incorporation of modifications

procedures for certifying the completion of repairs

determining and applying CM procedures

compiling and processing service difficulty reports

compiling and processing technical investigation reports

compiling and processing condition reports

orally communicating on technical and airworthiness compliance topics

communicating in writing on technical and airworthiness compliance issues.

The body of evidence for this unit may be collected and logged during simulated activities at the CASR Part 147 MTO and/or performance during supervised workplace activities.

Knowledge must also be demonstrated of the concept of airworthiness that underpins the legislative framework and compliance requirements.

The Assessor must meet the criteria specified in the CASR Part 147 Manual of Standards.

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MEA115 Plan and implement aeronautical product maintenance activities

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA115 Plan and implement aeronautical product maintenance activities. Updated to meet training package policy requirements.

Application

This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to plan, implement, and evaluate workshop maintenance activities in compliance with airworthiness regulatory requirements.

The unit applies to activities relating to the overhaul, repair, and modification of items of aeronautical product. It is used in workplaces that operate under the airworthiness regulatory systems of the Australian Defence Force (ADF) and the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA).

This unit forms part of the CASA requirement for maintenance certification licences under Civil Aviation Safety Regulation (CASR) Part 66. Where a CASA licensing outcome is sought, users must refer to the licensing provisions in the MEA Aeroskills Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

Pre-requisite Unit

Nil.

Competency Field

Aviation maintenance management

Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENTS	PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
Elements describe the essential outcomes.	Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.
1.	Plan aeronautical product maintenance activity	1.1	Determine maintenance requirements from required sources
1.2	Analyse and prioritise maintenance tasks in line with identified maintenance requirements
1.3	Identify resource requirements and allocate to ensure timely and efficient completion of maintenance tasks
1.4	Record maintenance tasks to be performed according to organisational policy and procedures
2.	Implement aeronautical product maintenance activity	2.1	Communicate and agree roles and responsibilities of maintenance personnel involved in maintenance tasks
2.2	Arrange resources and equipment required to perform maintenance tasks
2.3	Maintain regular liaison with maintenance personnel to ensure tasks are completed in required timeframe and continuity is maintained
2.4	Provide management and other stakeholders with regular updates on maintenance progress by way of written and verbal communication
2.5	Monitor maintenance activities to ensure compliance with prescribed instructions, policy, procedures and regulatory requirements
2.6	Provide advice and assistance with maintenance activities in line with workplace requirements
2.7	Resolve maintenance problems in line with applicable maintenance documentation
3.	Evaluate and report product maintenance outcomes	3.1	Evaluate final maintenance outcomes against applicable maintenance documentation according to organisational policy and procedures
3.2	Collate, evaluate, and distribute maintenance reports to designated management personnel within required timeframe and according to regulatory requirements and organisational policy and procedures
3.3	Package required maintenance release documentation with items of aeronautical product that are being released to service

Foundation Skills

Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.

Unit Mapping Information

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA115 Plan and implement aeronautical product maintenance activities.

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Assessment Requirements for MEA115 Plan and implement aeronautical product maintenance activities

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA115 Plan and implement aeronautical product maintenance activities. Updated to meet training package policy requirements.

Performance Evidence

There must be evidence the candidate has completed the tasks outlined in the elements and performance criteria of this unit, which must include the ability to:

plan the maintenance of three different aeronautical products, each in a different context

manage a workshop when performing each maintenance activity

evaluate and report on the outcomes of each maintenance activity.

While undertaking the above aeronautical product maintenance, the candidate must:

demonstrate planning and problem-solving techniques suited to above activities

apply regulations, policies and procedures, including work health and safety (WHS) requirements

manage personnel and resources, including determining resource requirements relating to:

required numbers of personnel and their availability

personnel qualifications, experience and authorisations

requirements relating to:

spares

consumables

special equipment, including component test stations

ground support equipment

personal protective equipment (PPE)

technical data

provide advice and assistance when:

performing fault diagnosis and troubleshooting procedures

assessing damage

assessing repair cost-effectiveness

assessing replacement options

address maintenance problems encountered, including those relating to:

lack of resources

unanticipated breakdowns or faults

changes in priorities

produce verbal and written communication in English to the required level by way of maintenance notes, worksheets, status reports, briefs, and individual directives.

Knowledge Evidence

There must be evidence the candidate has knowledge of:

basic planning and problem-solving techniques required for the product maintenance activities described in the performance evidence

basic function and theory of operation of applicable items of aeronautical product

cost-effectiveness considerations for different repair types

philosophies and considerations associated with repair versus replacement options

organisational procedures relating to aeronautical product maintenance activities found in:

aviation maintenance organisation manuals

organisational policy and procedures manuals

procedures manuals

quality manuals

safety manuals

Defence instructions and standards

standing instructions

regulatory requirements relating to aeronautical product maintenance activities found in:

Civil Aviation Regulations (CARs) or Civil Aviation Safety Regulations (CASRs)

AAP 7001.053 Technical Airworthiness Management Manual

organisational and airworthiness regulatory requirements for planning, undertaking, recording, reporting, and evaluating the maintenance activities described in the performance evidence, including for:

recording maintenance tasks to be performed

collating, evaluating, and distributing maintenance reports

troubleshooting, including test station operation

applying compliance requirements in prescribed workplace instructions

organisational communication protocols relating to maintenance notes, worksheets, status reports, briefs, and individual directives

equity, fraud, and ethics requirements set out in organisational code of conduct specific to the maintenance activities described in the performance evidence

requirements of WHS legislation specific to the maintenance activities described in the performance evidence.

Assessment Conditions

The following conditions of assessment represent the requirements of the regulators (Australian Defence Force [ADF] and Civil Aviation Safety Authority [CASA]) and maintenance stakeholders, and must be rigorously observed.

Competency must be assessed on the job, off the job, or a combination of both. Where assessment occurs off the job, then an appropriate simulation must be used where typical aeronautical product maintenance situations are represented in the simulation scenarios and the elements and performance criteria are fully covered across the range of conditions.

The candidate must be permitted to refer to workplace procedures, product and manufacturing specifications, codes, standards, manuals, and reference materials.

The candidate must have access to:

tools, equipment, materials, and documentation required to demonstrate the performance evidence above.

The preferred method for establishing candidate capability in regard to the required performance and knowledge evidence is via the records in the Maintenance Management Competency Log. Where the individual does not have Log evidence, evidence of capability may be gathered through direct observation, supervisor’s reports, project work, samples, and questioning.

Assessors of this unit must satisfy the assessor requirements in applicable vocational education and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.

Where the unit is to be used for CASA licensing purposes the assessor must also meet the criteria specified in the CASR Part 147 Manual of Standards.

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MEA116 Apply work health and safety procedures at supervisor level in aviation maintenance

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA116 Apply work health and safety procedures at supervisor level in aviation maintenance. Updated to meet training package policy requirements.

Application

This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to apply the requirements of work health and safety (WHS) Acts, regulations, codes of practice, and organisational WHS procedures during the supervision of aviation maintenance activities. It is to be applied in combination with other units of competency that relate to the supervision of aviation maintenance activities.

The unit applies to all aviation maintenance activities performed on aircraft and in workshops. It is used in workplaces that operate under the airworthiness regulatory systems of the Australian Defence Force (ADF) and the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA).

This unit forms part of the CASA requirement for maintenance certification licences under Civil Aviation Safety Regulation (CASR) Part 66. Where a CASA licensing outcome is sought, users must refer to the licensing provisions in the MEA Aeroskills Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

Pre-requisite Unit

Nil.

Competency Field

Aviation maintenance

Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENTS	PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
Elements describe the essential outcomes.	Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.
1.	Provide information to work group about WHS and organisational WHS policies, procedures and programs	1.1	Accurately and clearly explain to work group provisions of WHS legislation and codes of practice applicable to maintenance activity
1.2	Provide information to work group members on the organisation’s WHS policies, procedures, and programs in a readily accessible manner, and explain as required
1.3	Provide information to work group members about identified hazards, risk assessment outcomes, and risk control procedures, and explain as required
2.	Implement and monitor participative arrangements for managing WHS	2.1	Implement and monitor organisational procedures for consultation over WHS issues, ensuring that all members of work group have the opportunity to contribute
2.2	Deal with and resolve WHS issues raised through consultation in a timely manner, or escalate with designated personnel as required and according to organisational issue-resolution procedures
2.3	Communicate outcomes of consultation over WHS issues promptly to work group
3.	Implement and monitor organisational procedures for identifying hazards and assessing risks	3.1	Identify existing and potential hazards in work areas
3.2	Report identified hazards so that risk assessment and risk control procedures can be applied
4.	Implement and monitor organisational procedures for dealing with risk	4.1	Implement work procedures to control risks and monitor work group member compliance with procedures according to organisational procedures
4.2	Monitor existing risk control measures and report according to organisational procedures
4.3	Identify inadequacies in existing risk control measures according to the hierarchy of control, and report to designated personnel
4.4	Identify inadequacies in resource allocation required to implement risk control measures, and report to designated personnel
5.	Implement organisational procedures and control measures for dealing with hazardous events	5.1	Implement organisational procedures required to deal with hazardous event to control hazard promptly
5.2	Investigate hazardous event and identify its cause according to organisational investigation procedures
5.3	Implement control measures to prevent recurrence and minimise risks of hazardous event based on the hierarchy of control and within scope of own responsibilities and competencies
5.4	Refer hazardous event to designated personnel for implementation as required
6.	Implement and monitor organisational procedures for providing WHS training	6.1	Identify work group members’ WHS training needs, specifying gaps between WHS competencies required and those held
6.2	Make arrangements for fulfilling identified WHS training needs in both on and off-the-job training programs in consultation with required parties
7.	Implement and monitor organisational procedures for maintaining WHS records	7.1	Complete WHS records for work area according to organisational requirements and legal requirements for completing and maintaining WHS records of occupational injury and disease
7.2	Use aggregate information from work area’s WHS records to identify hazards and monitor risk control procedures in work area according to organisational procedures and within scope of own responsibilities and competencies

Foundation Skills

Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.

Unit Mapping Information

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA116 Apply work health and safety procedures at supervisor level in aviation maintenance.

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Assessment Requirements for MEA116 Apply work health and safety procedures at supervisor level in aviation maintenance

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA116 Apply work health and safety procedures at supervisor level in aviation maintenance. Updated to meet training package policy requirements.

Performance Evidence

There must be evidence the candidate has completed the tasks outlined in the elements and performance criteria of this unit, which must include the ability to:

apply required work health and safety (WHS) Acts, regulations, codes of practice, and organisational procedures during the supervision of at least three different aviation maintenance activities, at least one of which is performed on an aircraft and at least one in a workshop.

During the course of supervising each of the above aviation maintenance activities, the candidate must:

analyse the entire work environment in own area of responsibility in order to identify hazards, assess risks, and judge when intervention to control risks is necessary

analyse relevant workplace data, including incident or environmental monitoring data, to identify hazards, assess risks, and evaluate the effectiveness of risk control measures

assess the resources needed to apply different risk control measures and make recommendations to management on that basis

implement procedures for consulting over workplace WHS issues

demonstrate communication skills to accurately and clearly convey WHS regulatory and organisational information to work group members

demonstrate writing skills to accurately and legibly complete and maintain required WHS records relating to each of the three different aviation maintenance activities above

identify team member skill gaps revealed in the course of the activity, and arrange suitable WHS training.

Knowledge Evidence

There must be evidence the candidate has knowledge of:

key requirements of provisions of federal and state or territory WHS Acts, legislation, regulations and codes of practice applicable to the aviation maintenance activities described in the performance evidence, including:

general duty of care under WHS legislation and common law

required Defence instructions

Civil Aviation Safety Regulations (CASRs)

requirements for the maintenance and confidentiality of records of occupational injury and disease

provisions relating to health and safety representatives and/or WHS committees

provisions relating to WHS issue resolution

organisational WHS policies, procedures and programs relevant to the aviation maintenance activities described in the performance evidence, including those found in:

safety manuals

aviation maintenance organisation manual

standing instructions

procedures manuals

work instructions

nature and scope of WHS information to be provided to work group members, including:

induction of new maintenance personnel

nature of work, tasks and procedures

details to assist in work tasks

information required as part of providing direct supervision

organisational safety requirements and procedures

information required as part of consultation with health and safety representatives and WHS committees

key features of the following common methods for assessing existing and potential hazards and risk of maintenance jobs and work systems:

workplace audits and inspections

housekeeping procedures

checking work area and/or equipment before and during work

reviewing WHS records, including registers of hazardous substances and dangerous goods

checking maintenance requirements of plant and equipment

providing supplies and equipment, including reviewing safety data sheets (SDS) and manufacturer or supplier information

identifying employee concerns

legal responsibilities of employers, employees and other parties with legal responsibilities

key principles and practices of effective WHS management, including:

the hierarchy of control

diverse methodology for consulting over WHS issues, including:

formal and informal meetings that include WHS

WHS committees

other committees, such as consultative, planning and purchasing committees

health and safety representatives

suggestions, requests, reports and concerns put forward by employees to management

organisational WHS management systems, policies and procedures that support organisational compliance with legal requirements, including procedures for:

identifying hazards and assessing risk in the workplace

escalating issues raised through consultation that are outside the scope of own responsibilities and competencies

resolving WHS issues in the workplace

investigating and identifying the cause of workplace hazards

maintaining WHS records

impact on WHS management of workforce characteristics and composition

relevance of WHS management to other organisational systems, policies and procedures

key characteristics of common forms of WHS records, including:

WHS audit and inspection reports

health surveillance and workplace environmental monitoring reports

records of instruction and training

manufacturer and supplier information, including SDS and dangerous goods storage lists

hazardous substances registers

maintenance and testing reports

workers compensation and rehabilitation records

first aid/medical post records.

Assessment Conditions

The following conditions of assessment represent the requirements of the regulators (Australian Defence Force [ADF] and Civil Aviation Safety Authority [CASA]) and maintenance stakeholders, and must be rigorously observed.

Competency must be assessed through a combination of workplace (or a realistic simulation) and off-the-job assessment. The context of assessment must ensure that evidence relating to the contingency management component of competency can be collected. Evidence must include observation in the workplace as well as off-the-job techniques, such as interviews and simulations. Conditions for simulations must accurately simulate the range of circumstances (especially with regard to a realistic range of emergencies and hazardous events) that the individual could be expected to deal with in the workplace and allow for discussion.

The candidate must have access to:

required WHS Acts, regulations, and codes of practice

organisational WHS policies and procedures

personal protective equipment required for the activities described in the performance evidence

work areas for identifying hazards and required control measures.

Assessors of this unit must satisfy the assessor requirements in applicable vocational education and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards. The assessor must also have recognised expertise in managing WHS in an aviation maintenance environment or work in an assessment team with such a person.

Where the unit is to be used for CASA licensing purposes the assessor must also meet the criteria specified in the CASR Part 147 Manual of Standards.

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MEA117 Apply self in the aviation maintenance environment

Modification History

Release 1 - New unit of competency

Application

This unit of competency requires application of skills and knowledge relating to ethical behaviour, effective work performance and skills development relating to all aspects of aircraft and aircraft component maintenance during scheduled or unscheduled maintenance. Work may be performed individually or as part of a team.

The unit is part of all Certificate II training pathways. It covers the competencies required to work ethically and effectively in the maintenance of aircraft and aircraft components at Certificate II level while contributing to the development of the individual’s own capabilities.

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

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.
1.	Manage self	1.1	Responsibility for own workload is accepted
1.2	Work is undertaken individually or as a team member to complete maintenance tasks in a timely manner and in accordance with enterprise procedures and requirements
1.3	Initiative is exercised in liaison with colleagues in identifying and analysing alternative approaches to resolving workplace issues and problems
1.4	Performance feedback from others is used to improve work performance
1.5	Organisational structure, career paths and eligibility criteria are identified
1.6	Awareness is maintained of the effects of fatigue, drugs and alcohol on performance
2.	Work effectively with others	2.1	Effective communication skills are applied in oral and written form, including email
2.2	Others are dealt with ethically and principles of diversity applied
2.3	The trust and confidence of others is developed and maintained at all levels of the organisation
3.	Participate in the process of change and innovation	3.1	Work is undertaken with others to implement change in the workplace
3.2	Opportunities for product and service enhancement are identified and proposed to supervisors
4.	Contribute to development of own skills	4.1	Units of competency relevant to current employment are identified and applied
4.2	Units of competency required for desired career path progression are identified and action is initiated through enterprise procedures to facilitate their attainment
4.3	New ideas and techniques are accepted and time and effort invested in learning new skills
4.4	Performance feedback is used to identify and develop ways to improve competence

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.

Unit Mapping Information

Release 1 – equivalent to MEA117A Apply self in the aviation maintenance environment

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Assessment Requirements for MEA117 Apply self in the aviation maintenance environment

Modification History

Release 1 - New unit of competency

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria under the specified conditions of assessment on at least one occasion.

Evidence must be provided that the candidate, in relation to performing aviation maintenance, is capable of:

oral communication in English regarding maintenance issues

written communication in English, including email, regarding maintenance issues

applying principles of equity and diversity

managing own work performance both individually and as part of a team

interfacing effectively with others in the performance of maintenance and adapting to change

applying legislation, regulations and organisational policies and procedures relevant to role and workplace

contributing to own knowledge, skills and competency development for job performance and career progression.

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

oral and written communication within the aviation maintenance environment, including email

human factors relating to fatigue, drugs and alcohol and performance of work as an individual and as a team member

the application within the workplace of legislative requirements and principles regarding equal opportunity, equity and diversity

aviation maintenance legislation, regulations and organisational policies and procedures that are relevant to the individual’s role and workplace

MEA Aeroskills Training Package and relevant pathways to qualifications and their application within the enterprise

problem solving principles

constant improvement principles and procedures

enterprise procedures for proposing modifications or changes in work procedures

change management.

Assessment Conditions

This unit may be assessed on the job, off the job or a combination of both on and off the job. Where assessment occurs off the job an appropriate simulation must be used where the range of conditions reflects realistic workplace situations.

The candidate must have access to all tools, equipment, materials and documentation required and must be permitted to refer to any relevant workplace procedures, product and manufacturing specifications, codes, standards, manuals and reference materials. The assessment environment should not disadvantage the candidate.

Assessors must be satisfied that the candidate can competently and consistently perform all elements and the performance criteria of the unit, including required knowledge, and be capable of applying the competency in new and different situations and contexts.

Evidence of competency attainment shall be obtained via the records in the Log of Industrial Experience and Achievement, or where applicable an equivalent industry evidence guide (refer to the Companion Volume Assessment Guidelines).

Competency in this unit underpins competency in other aspects of the workplace role of employees at Certificate II level. It may be appropriate to assess parts of this unit in conjunction with units relating to the performance of maintenance activities.

Assessors must satisfy the requirements of the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator (Australian Skills Quality Authority, or its successors).

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MEA118 Conduct self in the aviation maintenance environment

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA118 Conduct self in the aviation maintenance environment. Updated to meet training package policy requirements.

Application

This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to perform work ethically and efficiently in the maintenance of aircraft and aircraft components within the scope of own responsibilities and while contributing to the development of own capabilities. It involves demonstrating self-management skills and identifying own skill development requirements. Work may be performed individually or as part of a team.

The unit applies to self-management and ethical conduct during the scheduled and unscheduled maintenance of all aspects of aircraft and aircraft components. It is used in workplaces that operate under the airworthiness regulatory systems of the Australian Defence Force (ADF) and the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA).

This unit forms part of the CASA requirement for maintenance certification licences under Civil Aviation Safety Regulation (CASR) Part 66. Where a CASA licensing outcome is sought, users must refer to the licensing provisions in the MEA Aeroskills Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

Pre-requisite Unit

Nil.

Competency Field

Aviation maintenance

Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENTS	PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
Elements describe the essential outcomes.	Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.
1.	Manage own aviation maintenance tasks	1.1	Assess, prioritise, and accept responsibility for own workload
1.2	Complete maintenance tasks individually or as a team member within required timeframes and according to organisational procedures and requirements
1.3	Demonstrate independence and initiative in identifying and solving problems
1.4	Exercise initiative when liaising with colleagues in identifying and analysing alternative approaches to resolving workplace issues and problems
1.5	Evaluate and monitor own skills and knowledge and seek opportunities to build own capability, ideas, and vision
1.6	Seek and apply performance feedback from others to improve work performance
1.7	Identify organisational structure, career paths, and eligibility criteria
1.8	Monitor impact of human factors on performance
2.	Work effectively with others	2.1	Apply effective oral and written communication skills in English in relation to aviation maintenance environment
2.2	Deal with others in line with organisational code of conduct and legislative requirements
2.3	Develop and maintain effective interpersonal relationships at all levels of the organisation
2.4	Provide guidance to other team members as required regarding skills application and aviation maintenance processes
2.5	Identify and analyse advantages, disadvantages and consequences of ideas in relation to aviation maintenance
3.	Participate in the process of change and innovation	3.1	Work with others to implement change in the workplace in relation to aviation maintenance
3.2	Identify and propose opportunities for product and service enhancement and options for achieving desired result according to organisational procedures
4.	Contribute to development of own skills	4.1	Identify and action units of competency required for desired career path progression through organisational procedures to facilitate their attainment
4.2	Assess own personal knowledge and skills, and access learning opportunities as required to fill gaps and enhance skills in relation to aviation maintenance
4.3	Apply new ideas and accepted techniques to learn new aviation maintenance skills
4.4	Seek and use performance feedback to identify and develop ways to improve competence

Foundation Skills

Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.

Unit Mapping Information

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA118 Conduct self in the aviation maintenance environment.

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Assessment Requirements for MEA118 Conduct self in the aviation maintenance environment

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA118 Conduct self in the aviation maintenance environment. Updated to meet training package policy requirements.

Performance Evidence

There must be evidence the candidate has completed the tasks outlined in the elements and performance criteria of this unit, which must include the ability to:

maintain aircraft and aircraft components in an ethical and efficient manner on at least three different occasions, each in a different context.

During the course of the above aviation maintenance work, the candidate must:

demonstrate effective oral and written communication in English regarding maintenance activities, including communication by email

manage own work performance both individually and as part of a team

interact effectively with others in the performance of maintenance and in adapting to change

apply required legislation, regulations, and organisational policies and procedures relating to role and workplace, including principles of equity and diversity

provide guidance to other team members.

On at least one occasion the candidate must also demonstrate having contributed to own knowledge, skills and competency development for job performance and career progression.

Knowledge Evidence

There must be evidence the candidate has knowledge of:

protocols and standards for oral and written communication relating to own role in the aviation maintenance environment, including for email communication

effect of human factors relating to fatigue, drugs, and alcohol on work performance as an individual and as a team member

key components of organisational policies, procedures, code of conduct, and regulations, and legislative requirements relating to own role and workplace, including principles regarding equal opportunity, equity and diversity

problem solving and change management principles

continuous professional development principles and procedures

organisational procedures and protocols for:

communicating aviation maintenance information

proposing modifications or changes to work procedures

methods of providing effective guidance to others in the aviation maintenance environment.

Assessment Conditions

The following conditions of assessment represent the requirements of the regulators (Australian Defence Force [ADF] and Civil Aviation Safety Authority [CASA]) and maintenance stakeholders, and must be rigorously observed.

This unit may be assessed on the job, off the job, or a combination of both. Where assessment occurs off the job an appropriate simulation must be used where the range of conditions reflects realistic workplace situations.

The candidate must be permitted to refer to relevant workplace procedures, product and manufacturing specifications, codes, standards, manuals, and reference materials.

The candidate must have access to:

tools, equipment, materials, and relevant documentation required to demonstrate the performance evidence above.

Candidate capability of providing the required performance and knowledge evidence must be obtained via the records in the Log of Industrial Experience and Achievement, or where applicable an equivalent industry evidence guide (refer to the Companion Volume Assessment Guidelines).

Assessors of this unit must satisfy the assessor requirements in applicable vocational education and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.

Where the unit is to be used for CASA licensing purposes the assessor must also meet the criteria specified in the CASR Part 147 Manual of Standards.

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MEA119 Perform administrative processes to prepare for certification of civil aircraft A level line mainten

Modification History

Release 1 - New unit of competency

Application

This unit of competency requires application of legislative and regulatory requirements relating to the certification of aviation maintenance within the scope of the A Licence by an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer who holds an A Licence.

This is one of the units of competency that must be attained to progress from Aircraft Maintenance Engineer to the grant of an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer A Licence under Civil Aviation Safety Regulation (CASR) Part 66. It covers the competencies required to correctly interpret and apply Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) airworthiness and certification requirements during aircraft line maintenance tasks within the scope of the A Licence privileges during scheduled or unscheduled maintenance. Work may be performed individually or as part of a team.

The skills and knowledge covered by the units of competency listed in the MEA Aeroskills Training Package for the Certificate II in Aircraft Line Maintenance are prerequisite to the attainment of the elements of competency specified in this unit. This includes full coverage of the CASR Part 66 Avionics or Mechanical Syllabus subjects/topics applicable to the A Licence.

Pre-requisite Unit

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.
1.	Determine eligibility to certify the completion of aircraft maintenance activities	1.1	Eligibility to certify line maintenance activities in terms of licence privileges is established in accordance with CASR Parts 42, 145 and 66
2.	Prepare for return of aircraft to service	2.1	Allocated line maintenance activities are completed in accordance with CASR Parts 42, 145, 66 and the approved maintenance program
2.2	Documentation is prepared for return of aircraft to service in accordance with CASR Part 42 and/or 145 and the approved maintenance program
3.	Compile and process maintenance documentation and reports	3.1	Maintenance documentation is raised and compiled for certification
3.2	Configuration management (CM) procedures are applied
3.3	Maintenance related reports are compiled and processed
3.4	Technical communication activities, both oral and written, are performed

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.
Note	Range statements listed below are numbered to facilitate specification of the assessment requirements included in the Performance Evidence
Certification of aircraft maintenance activities	The competency applies to the certification of aircraft maintenance activities, including: 1. Scheduled line maintenance up to Weekly Check level or equivalent 2. Unscheduled maintenance involving component removal and installation within the scope of the A Licence 3. Configuration changes that are within the scope of the A Licence 4. Repairs to internal fittings
Regulatory systems, legislation and compliance	In performing Tasks 1 to 4, knowledge is to be applied with regard to airworthiness regulatory systems and Australian legislation, and the application of compliance requirements in the performance, recording and certification of maintenance activities, as follows: 5. International and national regulatory bodies and recognition agreements, including bilateral agreements 6. Australian airworthiness regulatory bodies and the legislative framework 7. Procedures for release of aircraft to service following maintenance 8. Procedures for certification of scheduled and unscheduled maintenance activities 9. Procedures for certifying the completion of repairs 10. Determining and applying configuration management procedures involving items of removable equipment 11. Compiling and processing service difficulty reports 12. Orally communicating on technical and airworthiness compliance topics 13. Communicating in writing on technical and airworthiness compliance issues

Unit Mapping Information

Release 1 – equivalent to MEA119B Perform administrative processes to prepare for certification of civil aircraft A level line maintenance

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Assessment Requirements for MEA119 Perform administrative processes to prepare for certification of civil aircraft A level line mainten

Modification History

Release 1 - New unit of competency

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria under the specified conditions of assessment, and must include:

describing and applying the requirements applicable to the privileges of their authority

application of Airworthiness Directive (AD) requirements under CASR 39

application of maintainers’ responsibilities under CASR Parts 42, 66 and 145

compliance with CASR 45 Subpart D

application of aviation maintenance personnel licensing requirements under CASR 66

application of requirements related to conduct and certification of maintenance under CASR 145

demonstrating a familiarity with requirements related to the tasks and functions they may perform

demonstration of literacy and oral expression skills required for clear written and oral communication.

It is essential that airworthiness compliance requirements are interpreted and fully applied without error.

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

AD requirements under CASR 39

continuing airworthiness requirements of CASR Parts 21 and 42

maintainers’ responsibilities under CASR Parts 42, 66 and 145

aviation maintenance personnel licensing requirements under CASR 66

maintenance requirements under the applicable CASR Parts

maintenance organisations requirements under CASR 145

the concept of airworthiness that underpins the legislative framework and compliance requirements

air operations requirements, including:

air operators’ certificates

operators’ responsibilities, in particular regarding continuing airworthiness and maintenance

aircraft maintenance program

minimum equipment lists

documents to be carried on board

aircraft placarding

applicable national and international requirements:

management programs, maintenance checks and inspections

master minimum equipment lists, minimum equipment list, and dispatch deviation lists

ADs

service bulletins, manufacturer’s service information

modification and repairs

maintenance documentation, including maintenance manuals, structural repair manuals, illustrated parts catalogue.

Assessment Conditions

Competency should be assessed in the work environment under supervision but without intervention for the purpose of Journal entries, and/or by use of simulated activities in a CASR Part 147 Maintenance Training Organisation (MTO), covering the interpretation and application of airworthiness control and certification requirements.

This unit must be linked in its assessment and application to those that apply to the exercise of Aircraft Maintenance Engineer A Licence privileges in the actual maintenance of aircraft.

Evidence is required of underlying knowledge and skills associated with the application of airworthiness legislation and compliance requirements, along with evidence of appropriate levels of English literacy and oral expression associated with presenting clear and concise information.

The following conditions of assessment represent the requirements of CASA and must be rigorously observed.

A person cannot be assessed as competent until it can be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the workplace assessor that the relevant elements and performance criteria of the unit of competency are being achieved under supervision without intervention on a range of tasks fully representative of Groups 1 to 13 in the Range of Conditions. The body of evidence for this unit may be collected and logged during simulated activities at the CASR Part 147 MTO and/or performance during supervised workplace activities.

The Assessor must meet the criteria specified in the CASR Part 147 Manual of Standards.

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MEA120 Manage an aviation maintenance quality system

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA120 Manage an aviation maintenance quality system. Updated to meet training package policy requirements.

Application

This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to apply quality system concepts and management procedures in an aviation maintenance organisation, including when setting up a quality process and monitoring and evaluating quality processes in a quality system during scheduled and unscheduled maintenance. Work may be performed individually or as part of a team.

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).

This unit forms part of the CASA requirement for maintenance certification licences under Civil Aviation Safety Regulation (CASR) Part 66. Where a CASA licensing outcome is sought, users must refer to the licensing provisions in the MEA Aeroskills Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

Pre-requisite Unit

Nil.

Competency Field

Aviation maintenance management

Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENTS	PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
Elements describe the essential outcomes.	Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.
1.	Establish aviation maintenance quality processes	1.1	Identify and evaluate organisational structure, work processes and outcomes for application to quality processes
1.2	Develop operating procedures, job descriptions, and supporting documentation
1.3	Establish and document quality control processes and checks
1.4	Identify aviation regulatory instructions and policies relevant to quality system, and incorporate them into system processes and documentation
1.5	Allocate and communicate personnel roles and responsibilities in quality system
2.	Monitor quality processes in aviation quality system	2.1	Conduct quality control checks according to organisational policy and procedures
2.2	Identify and analyse non-compliances and initiate required responses according to air safety management guidelines
3	Evaluate quality processes in aviation quality system	3.1	Record evaluation outcomes according to regulatory and organisational requirements
3.2	Report evaluation outcomes to designated personnel according to organisational policy and procedures

Foundation Skills

Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.

Unit Mapping Information

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA120 Manage an aviation maintenance quality system.

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Assessment Requirements for MEA120 Manage an aviation maintenance quality system

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA120 Manage an aviation maintenance quality system. Updated to meet training package policy requirements.

Performance Evidence

There must be evidence the candidate has completed the tasks outlined in the elements and performance criteria of this unit, which must include the ability to:

manage an aviation maintenance quality system on at least one occasion, demonstrating:

research, analysis and application of legislative requirements, regulations, air safety management guidelines, and organisational policies, procedures and guidelines

leadership skills

oral and written communication skills sufficient to communicate:

system information to designated personnel

personnel roles and responsibilities

monitoring and evaluation of quality processes in the system in line with inspection and audit procedures.

Knowledge Evidence

There must be evidence the candidate has knowledge of:

key components of organisational policies and procedures and air safety management guidelines relating to managing an aviation maintenance quality system found in:

maintenance organisation manuals

maintenance organisation expositions

procedures manuals

work instructions

quality manuals

safety manuals

Defence instructions

Australian Air publications

civil aviation advisory publications and advisory circulars

specific aircraft/equipment maintenance manuals

inspection schedules and worksheets

key requirements of organisational policies, procedures and guidelines relating to managing an aviation maintenance quality system, including:

quality system inspection and audit procedures, including recording and reporting procedures

authorisation and re-authorisation procedures

organisational and aviation industry regulatory requirements in monitoring and assessing quality in the aviation maintenance environment, including:

Civil Aviation Regulations (CARs)

Civil Aviation Safety Regulations (CASRs), Manuals of Standards and associated Acceptable Means of Compliance and Guidance Material

AAP 7001.053 Technical Airworthiness Management Manual

overseas regulations relating to aviation quality systems, such as Federal Aviation Regulations or European Aviation Safety Regulations

aviation maintenance quality system requirements, including:

principles and management procedures

audit and review requirements and processes

federal and state or territory work health and safety (WHS) legislation applicable within quality system.

Assessment Conditions

The following conditions of assessment represent the requirements of the regulators (Australian Defence Force [ADF] and Civil Aviation Safety Authority [CASA]) and maintenance stakeholders, and must be rigorously observed.

This unit may be assessed on the job, off the job, or a combination of both. Where assessment occurs off the job, an appropriate simulation must be used where the range of conditions reflects realistic workplace situations.

The candidate must be permitted to refer to relevant workplace procedures, product and manufacturing specifications, codes, standards, manuals, and reference materials.

The candidate must have access to:

tools, equipment, and materials required to demonstrate the performance evidence above

documentation required to demonstrate the performance evidence above, including:

operating procedures

job descriptions

supporting documentation, including:

maintenance personnel authorisation workbooks

duty statements

standing instructions.

Candidate capability of providing the required performance and knowledge evidence must be established via the records in the Maintenance Management Competency Log. Where the individual does not have a Competency Log, evidence of capability may be gathered through direct observation, supervisor’s reports, project work, samples and questioning.

Assessors of this unit must satisfy the assessor requirements in applicable vocational education and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.

Where the unit is to be used for CASA licensing purposes the assessor must also meet the criteria specified in the CASR Part 147 Manual of Standards.

Links

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MEA123 Manage aviation maintenance work environment policy and practices

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA123 Manage aviation maintenance work environment policy and practices. Updated to meet training package policy requirements.

Application

This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to apply required regulations and organisational policies and procedures when planning, developing, and implementing aviation maintenance work practices. Work may be performed individually or as part of a team.

The unit applies to aviation maintenance work undertaken during scheduled and unscheduled maintenance in aviation maintenance workshops, aircraft hangars, and on flight lines. 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).

This unit forms part of the CASA requirement for maintenance certification licences under Civil Aviation Safety Regulation (CASR) Part 66. Where a CASA licensing outcome is sought, users must refer to the licensing provisions in the MEA Aeroskills Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

Pre-requisite Unit

Nil.

Competency Field

Aviation maintenance management

Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENTS	PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
Elements describe the essential outcomes.	Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.
1.	Plan aviation maintenance work practices, policies and programs	1.1	Plan work practices and policies that seek to maintain the safety and wellbeing of others and comply with legislation, rules and regulations
1.2	Seek guidance from required authorities in line with workplace requirements
1.3	Prepare plans for implementing corrective action to remedy identified deficiencies
1.4	Plan learning programs to provide personnel with the knowledge and skills required to maintain a safe working environment
2.	Control the development and implementation of aviation maintenance work practices	2.1	Develop and implement work practices according to work health and safety (WHS) requirements and industrial agreement provisions
2.2	Analyse employment conditions and apply in the work context
2.3	Inform employees of their obligations and rights under legislation and the organisation’s conditions of employment
2.4	Maintain quality standards in work practices as required by regulations and instructions
2.5	Communicate work practices to aviation personnel in a professional manner and identify performance difficulties
3.	Implement work environment policy and practices	3.1	Delegate responsibility for implementing policies and practices for a clean, safe and healthy work environment to personnel according to regulatory requirements and organisational policy and procedures
3.2	Modify reporting systems practices where required to incorporate improvements in maintaining a safe, clean and healthy work environment
3.3	Modify work practices and procedures on the basis of incident analysis statistics to reduce/eliminate the causative factors
4.	Conduct investigations into injuries and related claims	4.1	Initiate injury reports and associated claim investigations in the shortest possible time after an incident and according to legislative, regulatory and organisational requirements
4.2	Analyse injury and claim statistics to determine causes and prevent recurrence

Foundation Skills

Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.

Unit Mapping Information

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA123 Manage aviation maintenance work environment policy and practices.

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Assessment Requirements for MEA123 Manage aviation maintenance work environment policy and practices

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA123 Manage aviation maintenance work environment policy and practices. Updated to meet training package policy requirements.

Performance Evidence

There must be evidence the candidate has completed the tasks outlined in the elements and performance criteria of this unit, which must include the ability to:

analyse the work environment, and develop and implement aviation maintenance work practices, policies and programs that support the effective performance of personnel, plant and machinery in work areas during scheduled or unscheduled maintenance in an aviation maintenance workshop, aircraft hangar or flight line.

During the course of the above work, the candidate must:

demonstrate effective communication and problem-solving skills

comply with required legislation, rules and regulations, including work health and safety (WHS) requirements

manage the work environment by delegating responsibilities to designated personnel.

Knowledge Evidence

There must be evidence the candidate has knowledge of:

federal, state or territory WHS legislation relating to work activities described in the performance evidence

organisational WHS policies, rules and procedures relating to personnel, plant and machinery

airworthiness regulations and associated documentation relating to workplaces and work practices

impact of aspects of the aviation maintenance work environment on work practices, including:

lighting

noise

atmospheric contamination

physical hazards

chemical materials

enclosed spaces.

Assessment Conditions

The following conditions of assessment represent the requirements of the regulators (Australian Defence Force [ADF] and Civil Aviation Safety Authority [CASA]) and maintenance stakeholders, and must be rigorously observed.

This unit may be assessed on the job, off the job, or a combination of both. Where assessment occurs off the job, an appropriate simulation must be used where the range of conditions reflects realistic workplace situations encountered during the management of an aviation maintenance work environment in terms of policy and practice.

The candidate must be permitted to refer to relevant workplace procedures, product and manufacturing specifications, codes, standards, manuals, and reference materials.

The candidate must have access to:

tools, equipment, and materials required to demonstrate the performance evidence above

personnel, plant, and machinery required to demonstrate the performance evidence above.

Candidate capability of providing the required performance and knowledge evidence must be established via the records in the Maintenance Management Competency Log. Where the individual does not have a Competency Log, evidence of capability can be gathered through direct observation, supervisor’s reports, project work, samples and questioning.

Assessors of this unit must satisfy the assessor requirements in applicable vocational education and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.

Where the unit is to be used for CASA licensing purposes the assessor must also meet the criteria specified in the CASR Part 147 Manual of Standards.

Links

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MEA125 Develop aviation maintenance personnel

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA125 Develop aviation maintenance personnel. Updated to meet training package policy requirements.

Application

This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to apply personnel management practices in the development and training of personnel in an aviation maintenance organisation when performing scheduled and unscheduled maintenance. Work may be performed individually or as part of a team.

The unit applies to aviation maintenance personnel.

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

Nil.

Competency Field

Aviation maintenance management

Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENTS	PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
Elements describe the essential outcomes.	Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.
1.	Mediate and settle grievances and disputes in aviation	1.1	Conduct problem solving issue resolution procedures according to required policy and procedures
1.2	Manage grievances and disputes in a timely and professional manner to optimise the likelihood of a favourable outcome for all parties
1.3	Communicate individual’s rights and obligations in a clear, concise and professional manner
1.4	Conduct interviews and meetings in a participative and consultative manner
1.5	Record and store outcomes of proceedings and make them available to authorised personnel according to organisational policy and procedures
2.	Motivate team towards achieving quality output in aviation	2.1	Establish team member requirements and preferences and where possible incorporate them into work assignments consistent with their level of responsibility
2.2	Promote and reward team achievements and openly acknowledge the importance of team members’ contributions
3.	Control allocation of tasks to teams and individuals in aviation maintenance	3.1	Allocate tasks to teams and individuals in line with organisational operational requirements; individual/team goals; development needs; and individual strengths, qualifications and authorisations
3.2	Take prompt corrective action in response to actual or potential significant deviations from plans
4.	Evaluate and report individual performance	4.1	Identify and agree performance expectations based on an individual’s situation and work requirements
4.2	Review individual performance against performance expectation on an ongoing basis
4.3	Provide feedback in a constructive manner
4.4	Report on individual performance in line with organisational policies and procedures
4.5	Escalate performance issues that cannot be rectified or addressed with designated personnel according to organisational policies and procedures
5.	Coordinate individual aviation maintenance training	5.1	Identify individual training requirements that meet the needs of the individual and the organisation
5.2	Arrange for individual training to be delivered
5.3	Facilitate opportunities for individuals to develop and apply competencies on the job

Foundation Skills

Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.

Unit Mapping Information

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA125 Develop aviation maintenance personnel.

Links

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Assessment Requirements for MEA125 Develop aviation maintenance personnel

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA125 Develop aviation maintenance personnel. Updated to meet training package policy requirements.

Performance Evidence

There must be evidence the candidate has completed the tasks outlined in the elements and performance criteria of this unit, which must include the ability to:

mediate a grievance or dispute of personnel in an aviation maintenance environment relating to at least one of the following:

progress towards a qualification

employment area

sexual harassment

equity and diversity

employment conditions

interpersonal differences between personnel in a work area

allocate jobs to aviation maintenance team members in line with organisational requirements and team members’ identified preferences, qualifications and task authorisations, including:

Training Package qualifications issued under the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF)

certificates issued by registered training organisations for completion of non-accredited training courses

certificates issued on completion of equipment-related training courses

maintenance engineer licences and extensions thereto

aviation maintenance specialist certificates

authorisations as a Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) representative made under the provision of Civil Aviation Regulations (CARs) or Civil Aviation Safety Regulations (CASRs)

task authorisations made according to maintenance organisation expositions or continuing airworthiness management organisation expositions

task authorisations made according to relevant Defence regulations and instructions

task authorisations made according to a maintenance management plan

complete a performance appraisal of at least one aviation maintenance team member

negotiate the individual training requirements of that team member to meet identified performance development needs.

During the course of the above work, the candidate must:

demonstrate effective communication, interpersonal, interview, negotiation, and dispute resolution skills

demonstrate effective planning and organising skills.

Knowledge Evidence

There must be evidence the candidate has knowledge of:

government legislation and regulations required to perform the work described in the performance evidence relating to work performance of aviation maintenance personnel, including:

CARs and advisory circulars (ACs)

CASRs, Manuals of Standards and associated Acceptable Means of Compliance and Guidance Material

aviation maintenance organisation expositions and manuals

continuing airworthiness management organisation expositions

Defence regulations and instructions

aviation maintenance organisation manuals

work health and safety (WHS) legislation

organisational policy and safety manuals

organisational policy and procedures relating to developing aviation maintenance personnel, including those relating to:

standing instructions

grievance procedures

escalating matters that are outside the scope of own responsibilities

performance appraisal reporting requirements

maintenance management plans

work instructions

equity and diversity

fraud and ethics

personnel development principles and practices.

Assessment Conditions

The following conditions of assessment represent the requirements of the regulators (Australian Defence Force [ADF] and CASA) and maintenance stakeholders, and must be rigorously observed.

This unit may be assessed on the job, off the job, or a combination of both. Where assessment occurs off the job, then an appropriate simulation must be used where the range of conditions reflects realistic workplace situations encountered when developing aviation maintenance personnel.

The candidate must be permitted to refer to relevant workplace procedures, product and manufacturing specifications, codes, standards, manuals, and reference materials.

The candidate must have access to:

tools, equipment, materials, and documentation required to demonstrate the performance evidence above.

Candidate capability of providing the required performance and knowledge evidence must be established via the records in the Maintenance Management Competency Log. Where the individual does not have a Competency Log, evidence of capability can be gathered through direct observation, supervisor’s reports, project work, samples and questioning.

Assessors of this unit must satisfy the assessor requirements in applicable vocational education and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.

Links

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MEA126 Manage aircraft maintenance activities

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA126 Manage aircraft maintenance activities. Updated to meet training package policy requirements.

Application

This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to develop, implement, and evaluate the outcomes of aircraft maintenance activities, which include maintenance of the airframe and aircraft systems, power plant, avionic systems, and fitted role equipment. Work may be performed individually or as part of a team.

The unit applies to scheduled and unscheduled maintenance activities performed on flight lines, in hangars, and in workshops. It is used in workplaces that operate under the airworthiness regulatory systems of the Australian Defence Force (ADF) and the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA).

This unit forms part of the CASA requirement for maintenance certification licences under Civil Aviation Safety Regulation (CASR) Part 66. Where a CASA licensing outcome is sought, users must refer to the licensing provisions in the MEA Aeroskills Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

Pre-requisite Unit

Nil.

Competency Field

Aviation maintenance management

Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENTS	PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
Elements describe the essential outcomes.	Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.
1.	Develop an aircraft maintenance program	1.1	Determine maintenance requirements for aircraft from related documentation
1.2	Analyse and prioritise maintenance tasks
1.3	Identify resource requirements and allocate resources to ensure timely and efficient completion of maintenance tasks
2.	Implement an aircraft maintenance program	2.1	Communicate and agree roles and responsibilities of maintenance personnel
2.2	Identify and arrange required resources and equipment to achieve scheduled tasks, including required safety data sheets (SDS) and personal protective equipment (PPE)
2.3	Regularly consult maintenance personnel to ensure scheduled tasks are achieved
2.4	Provide advice and assistance with maintenance activities as required
2.5	Identify and/or anticipate maintenance problems, and avoid or control them according to maintenance program procedures
2.6	Provide management/stakeholder with updates on maintenance progress in line with organisational requirements and protocols
3.	Review compliance and effectiveness of maintenance activities	3.1	Monitor maintenance activities to ensure compliance with authorised instructions, policies and procedures
3.2	Review and analyse maintenance program effectiveness
3.3	Identify, investigate and negotiate proposed changes to maintenance program with management/stakeholders
4.	Evaluate and report maintenance outcomes	4.1	Evaluate final maintenance outcomes against the program according to organisational policies and procedures
4.2	Collate, evaluate and distribute maintenance reports to designated authorities according to organisational policies and procedures

Foundation Skills

Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.

Unit Mapping Information

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA126 Manage aircraft maintenance activities.

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Assessment Requirements for MEA126 Manage aircraft maintenance activities

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA126 Manage aircraft maintenance activities. Updated to meet training package policy requirements.

Performance Evidence

There must be evidence the candidate has completed the tasks outlined in the elements and performance criteria of this unit, which must include the ability to:

manage the activities of one scheduled or one unscheduled aircraft maintenance program; and, during the activities:

determine aircraft maintenance requirements

determine resource requirements

use safety data sheets (SDS) to determine handling precautions and personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements

demonstrate fault diagnosis techniques

communicate maintenance progress and outcomes with designated personnel and authorities

review the compliance and effectiveness of maintenance activities undertaken.

The above maintenance program must involve preventative and corrective maintenance activities.

In the course of the above work, the candidate must:

demonstrate planning and problem-solving techniques suited to above activity

use documentation and apply regulations, policies and procedures, including work health and safety (WHS) requirements, to determine maintenance and reporting requirements

produce verbal and written communication in English to the required level by way of status reports, briefings, maintenance notes, and worksheets.

Knowledge Evidence

There must be evidence the candidate has knowledge of:

sources of information relating to scheduled or unscheduled maintenance activities and configuration change requirements described in the performance evidence, including:

computer data systems

log books

authorised maintenance manuals

management directives

feedback from maintenance and operating personnel

aircraft flight and technical records

aircraft maintenance program

Civil Aviation Regulations (CARs) and advisory circulars (ACs)

Civil Aviation Safety Regulations (CASRs), Manuals of Standards and associated Acceptable Means of Compliance and Guidance Material

Airworthiness Directives (ADs)

aviation maintenance organisation expositions

continuing airworthiness management organisation expositions

aircraft type certificate design certificate

Defence regulations and instructions

aircraft compliance requirements in authorised instructions, policies and procedures in:

manufacturers’ operating manuals

management directives

maintenance manuals

Defence regulations and instructions

standing instructions

maintenance management plans

aviation maintenance organisation expositions

continuing airworthiness management organisation expositions

procedures manuals

work instructions

CARs or CASRs, Manuals of Standards and associated Acceptable Means of Compliance and Guidance Material

quality assurance instructions

work health and safety (WHS) policies and instructions

SDS

factors to consider when determining resource requirements, including:

personnel numbers

personnel availability

personnel qualifications

personnel authorisations and experience

quantities and availability of parts, consumables, special equipment, ground support equipment, PPE and tools

basic project planning techniques, including timing, prioritising, resourcing, monitoring and evaluating maintenance tasks

techniques for mapping maintenance activities and recording progress

key features and characteristics of the aircraft and systems being maintained

applicable regulations, organisational policy and procedures manuals, maintenance manuals and instructions

organisational policy, procedures and protocols, including:

fault diagnosis and troubleshooting procedures, damage assessment philosophies and procedures, cost-effectiveness considerations for different repair types, philosophies and considerations in repair versus replacement options

procedures for updating management and stakeholders on maintenance progress, including those relating to:

verbal reports and briefings

written reports, including notes, worksheets and briefs

equity, fraud and ethics requirements set out in organisational code of conduct specific to the maintenance work described in the performance evidence

sources of WHS standards, requirements, and procedures relating to the safety of self and others when managing the scheduled or unscheduled aircraft maintenance activities described in the performance evidence.

Assessment Conditions

The following conditions of assessment represent the requirements of the regulators (Australian Defence Force [ADF] and Civil Aviation Safety Authority [CASA]) and maintenance stakeholders, and must be rigorously observed.

This unit may be assessed on the job, off the job, or a combination of both. Where assessment occurs off the job, an appropriate simulation must be used where the range of conditions reflects realistic workplace situations encountered when managing aircraft maintenance activities in the applicable airworthiness regulatory system.

The candidate must be permitted to refer to relevant workplace procedures, product and manufacturing specifications, codes, standards, manuals, and reference materials.

The candidate must have access to:

tools, equipment, and materials required to demonstrate the performance evidence above.

Candidate capability of providing the required performance and knowledge evidence must be established via the records in the Maintenance Management Competency Log. Where the individual does not have a Competency Log, evidence of capability can be gathered through direct observation, supervisor’s reports, project work, samples and questioning.

Assessors of this unit must satisfy the assessor requirements in applicable vocational education and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.

Where the unit is to be used for CASA licensing purposes the assessor must also meet the criteria specified in the CASR Part 147 Manual of Standards.

Links

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MEA127 Provide technical advice in the maintenance and management of aircraft and aeronautical product

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA127 Provide technical advice in the maintenance and management of aircraft and aeronautical product. Updated to meet training package policy requirements.

Application

This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to provide technical advice on the need for modifications, repairs, and scheduled or unscheduled maintenance on aircraft, aircraft systems, and items of aeronautical product.

The unit applies within the jurisdiction of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA).

This unit forms part of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) requirement for maintenance certification licences under Civil Aviation Safety Regulation (CASR) Part 66. Where a CASA licensing outcome is sought, users must refer to the licensing provisions in the MEA Aeroskills Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

Pre-requisite Unit

MEA705	Apply basic scientific principles and techniques in aeronautical engineering situations
and
MEA707	Select and test aeronautical engineering materials
OR
MEA706	Apply basic scientific principles and techniques in avionic engineering situations
and
MEA708	Select and test avionic engineering materials

Competency Field

Aviation maintenance management

Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENTS	PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
Elements describe the essential outcomes.	Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.
1.	Develop an aircraft maintenance program and minimum equipment list	1.1	Determine requirements for an aircraft maintenance program from regulations, and organisational policies and procedures
1.2	Identify or draft applicable maintenance program according to regulatory guidelines
1.3	Submit proposed maintenance program for approval
1.4	Determine requirement for minimum equipment list from regulations, and organisational policies and procedures
1.5	Compile and submit minimum equipment list for approval according to regulations, and organisational policies and procedures
2.	Develop a continuing airworthiness management organisation exposition	2.1	Determine need for continuing airworthiness management organisation exposition from regulations
2.2	Draft and submit continuing airworthiness management organisation exposition for approval according to organisational policies and procedures
3.	Develop a maintenance organisation exposition	3.1	Determine requirement for maintenance organisation exposition from regulations
3.2	Draft maintenance organisation exposition according to regulatory guidelines, and organisational policies and procedures
4.	Provide mechanical advice in aircraft maintenance	4.1	Provide independent technical input with regard to aircraft structure and mechanical systems and components
4.2	Use own knowledge of aircraft structures and seek specialist input to determine their airworthiness
4.3	Use own knowledge of aircraft mechanical systems and components and seek specialist input to determine their airworthiness
5.	Provide avionic advice in aircraft maintenance	5.1	Provide independent technical input with regard to avionic systems and components
5.2	Use own knowledge of avionic systems and components and seek specialist input to determine their airworthiness
6.	Evaluate and review aircraft maintenance and management system elements	6.1	Monitor aircraft operation and maintenance trends
6.2	Review maintenance management system elements against trends and propose amendments according to regulatory requirements, and organisational policies and procedures

Foundation Skills

Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.

Unit Mapping Information

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA127 Provide technical advice in the maintenance and management of aircraft and aeronautical product.

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Assessment Requirements for MEA127 Provide technical advice in the maintenance and management of aircraft and aeronautical product

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA127 Provide technical advice in the maintenance and management of aircraft and aeronautical product. Updated to meet training package policy requirements.

Performance Evidence

There must be evidence the candidate has completed the tasks outlined in the elements and performance criteria of this unit, which must include the ability to:

provide technical advice during the set-up of a maintenance control and management system for one aircraft and one aeronautical product according to required regulations, policies and procedures.

Technical advice must be provided to maintenance personnel, senior maintenance managers, or higher technical/regulatory authorities and relate to at least one of the following:

defect investigation and compilation of service difficulty report

modification proposal

repair scheme proposal

proposed amendments to servicing schedule and maintenance data and program.

The set-up of each of the above systems must include:

an aircraft maintenance program

a minimum equipment list

a continuing airworthiness management organisation exposition

an aviation maintenance organisation exposition.

In the course of the above work, the candidate must:

use own knowledge, trend data and specialist advice effectively to determine airworthiness and propose variations to maintenance schedules, repairs and modifications

produce verbal and written communication in English to the required level.

Knowledge Evidence

There must be evidence the candidate has knowledge of:

regulatory and organisational policies and procedures relating to aircraft and aeronautical product maintenance and maintenance control, including:

Civil Aviation Regulations (CARs) and Advisory Circulars (ACs)

Civil Aviation Safety Regulations (CASRs), Manuals of Standards and associated Acceptable Means of Compliance and Guidance Material

aviation maintenance organisation expositions

continuing airworthiness management organisation expositions

policy manuals

procedures manuals

quality manuals

organisational policies and procedures relating to aircraft and aeronautical product maintenance and maintenance control, including:

work health and safety (WHS)

equity, fraud and ethics requirements set out in organisational code of conduct specific to the work described in the performance evidence

key features of aircraft structure being maintained and managed, including:

primary and secondary structural components

seating and cargo restraints

key features of aircraft mechanical systems and components being maintained and managed, including:

engines and engine systems and components

propellers and propeller system components

landing gear systems and components

hydro-mechanical systems comprising hydraulic, pneumatic, fuel and components

mechanical systems and components

electrical systems and components

oxygen

furnishings and safety equipment

key features of aircraft power plants

key features of avionic systems and components being maintained and managed

key features of aircraft operation and maintenance trend data obtained from:

aircraft flight and technical records

service difficulty reports

maintenance worksheets

log books

continuing analysis maintenance program reports

data from manufacturers and other operators

key features and characteristics of avionic systems and components, including:

electrical power generation and distribution

electrical systems

control and warning systems

flight instruments

aircraft data communication

automatic flight and engine control systems

communication systems

navigation systems

radar

role equipment, such as forward looking infra-red (FLIR) pods.

Assessment Conditions

The following conditions of assessment represent the requirements of the regulators (ADF and CASA) and maintenance stakeholders and must be rigorously observed.

This unit may be assessed on the job, off the job or a combination of both. Where assessment occurs off the job, that is, the candidate is not in productive work an appropriate simulation must be used where the range of conditions reflects realistic workplace situations encountered when providing advice in the maintenance and management of aircraft and aeronautical product within the CASA airworthiness regulatory system.

The candidate must be permitted to refer to relevant workplace procedures, product and manufacturing specifications, codes, standards, manuals, and reference materials.

The candidate must have access to:

tools, equipment, and materials required to demonstrate the performance evidence above

specialist input from suitable personnel as required, including from:

professional engineers

non-destructive testing (NDT) technicians

licensed aircraft maintenance engineers (LAMEs) with applicable ratings

personnel with Civil Aviation Safety Regulation (CASR) Part 145 or Part 42F certifying authorities.

Candidate capability of providing the required performance and knowledge evidence must be established via the records in the Maintenance Management Competency Log. Where the individual does not have a Competency Log, evidence of capability can be gathered through direct observation, supervisor’s reports, project work, samples and questioning.

Assessors of this unit must satisfy the assessor requirements in applicable vocational education and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.

Where the unit is to be used for CASA licensing purposes the Assessor must also meet the criteria specified in the CASR Part 147 Manual of Standards.

Links

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MEA128 Provide engineering advice in the modification, maintenance and management of aircraft systems

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA128 Provide engineering advice in the modification, maintenance and management of aircraft systems. Updated to meet training package policy requirements.

Application

This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to provide engineering advice in the Defence airworthiness environment on mechanical and avionics systems. The advice is provided in relation to the modification, repair, maintenance and management of aircraft and associated mechanical and avionic systems.

The unit applies to advice provided in scheduled and unscheduled maintenance. It is applied within the airworthiness jurisdiction of the Australian Defence Force (ADF).

This unit forms part of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) requirement for maintenance certification licences under Civil Aviation Safety Regulation (CASR) Part 66. Where a CASA licensing outcome is sought, users must refer to the licensing provisions in the MEA Aeroskills Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

Pre-requisite Unit

MEA705	Apply basic scientific principles and techniques in aeronautical engineering situations
and
MEA707	Select and test aeronautical engineering materials
OR
MEA706	Apply basic scientific principles and techniques in avionic engineering situations
and
MEA708	Select and test avionic engineering materials

Competency Field

Aviation maintenance management

Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENTS	PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
Elements describe the essential outcomes.	Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.
1.	Provide mechanical systems advice in modification, repair, maintenance design relating to aircraft mechanical systems and structures	1.1	Provide independent technical input when requested by maintenance personnel, senior maintenance managers, and higher technical authorities
1.2	Use own aircraft mechanical systems knowledge to determine aircraft airworthiness
1.3	Use own knowledge of aircraft structures to determine aircraft airworthiness
2.	Provide advice in the maintenance and modification design for aircraft avionics systems	2.1	Provide independent technical input when requested by maintenance personnel, senior maintenance managers, and higher technical authorities
2.2	Use aircraft avionic systems knowledge to determine aircraft airworthiness
3.	Conduct and advise an aircraft recovery	3.1	Evaluate battle/incident damage and operational capability of an aircraft
3.2	Determine repair methods and/or limits
3.3	Plan an aircraft recovery

Foundation Skills

Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.

Unit Mapping Information

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA128 Provide engineering advice in the modification, maintenance and management of aircraft systems.

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Assessment Requirements for MEA128 Provide engineering advice in the modification, maintenance and management of aircraft systems

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA128 Provide engineering advice in the modification, maintenance and management of aircraft systems. Updated to meet training package policy requirements.

Performance Evidence

There must be evidence the candidate has completed the tasks outlined in the elements and performance criteria of this unit, which must include the ability to:

provide independent engineering advice on the modification, maintenance and management of aircraft systems in the ADF technical airworthiness regulatory system to operators, engineering officers, or executive personnel that requires:

assessing the battle damage of one aircraft

assessing the incident damage to a different aircraft.

Each assessment must include:

repair scheme development and/or extension

development of modification proposals

review of maintenance requirements.

In the course of the above work, the candidate must:

use subject matter experts and documented technical information

provide advice verbally and in writing

provide advice that complies with regulations and organisational policy and procedures.

Knowledge Evidence

There must be evidence the candidate has knowledge of:

regulatory and organisational policy and procedures, including:

modification proposal development and processing

aircraft recovery procedures

work health and safety (WHS)

equity, fraud and ethics requirements set out in organisational code of conduct specific to the work described in the performance evidence

repair scheme proposal, including equivalent strength repair design and justification for extension of an approved repair scheme

management processes for monitoring and reviewing maintenance requirements

key features of aircraft structures, including:

primary and secondary structures

flight controls

fairings

doors

access panels

key features of aircraft mechanical systems, including:

engines

landing gear systems

hydro-mechanical systems comprising oil, fuel, hydraulic and pneumatic

furnishings and safety equipment

propellers

aircraft avionics systems, including:

electrical generation and distribution

electrical systems

electrical control and warning

flight instruments

aircraft data communication

automatic flight and engine control

communications

navigation

radar

life support

ordnance.

Assessment Conditions

The following conditions of assessment represent the requirements of the regulators (ADF and CASA) and maintenance stakeholders and must be rigorously observed.

This unit may be assessed on the job, off the job or a combination of both. Where assessment occurs off the job, an appropriate simulation must be used where the range of conditions reflects realistic workplace situations encountered when providing engineering advice in the modification, maintenance and management of aircraft systems in the ADF technical airworthiness regulatory system.

The candidate must be permitted to refer to relevant workplace procedures, product and manufacturing specifications, codes, standards, manuals, and reference materials.

The candidate must have access to:

tools, equipment, and materials required to demonstrate the performance evidence above.

Candidate capability of providing the required performance and knowledge evidence must be established via the records in the Maintenance Management Competency Log. Where the individual does not have a Competency Log, evidence of capability can be gathered through direct observation, supervisor’s reports, project work, samples and questioning.

Assessors of this unit must satisfy the assessor requirements in applicable vocational education and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.

Where the unit is to be used for CASA licensing purposes the Assessor must also meet the criteria specified in the CASR Part 147 Manual of Standards.

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MEA129 Investigate technical aspects of aviation occurrences

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA129 Investigate technical aspects of aviation occurrences. Updated to meet training package policy requirements.

Application

This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to investigate the technical aspects of aviation occurrences, including aircraft accidents, aircraft incidents, and maintenance incidents within the Australian Defence Force (ADF) airworthiness jurisdiction. It involves applying required procedures and technical knowledge in the course of investigations. Investigation may involve a combination of visual observation, interviews, statement reviews, and technical investigation. Work may be performed individually or as part of a team.

The unit applies to those involved in aviation maintenance management within ADF airworthiness jurisdiction.

It forms part of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) requirement for maintenance certification licences under Civil Aviation Safety Regulation (CASR) Part 66. Where a CASA licensing outcome is sought, users must refer to the licensing provisions in the MEA Aeroskills Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

Pre-requisite Unit

Nil.

Competency Field

Aviation maintenance management

Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENTS	PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
Elements describe the essential outcomes.	Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.
1.	Provide first response to an aviation occurrence	1.1	Notify authorities of occurrence according to ADF policy and procedures
1.2	Provide specialist advice relevant to an aviation occurrence
1.3	Plan investigation according to ADF and statutory requirements
2.	Collect evidence	2.1	Document evidence of personnel involved in an aviation occurrence
2.2	Interview witnesses and document information
2.3	Collate evidence associated with an aviation occurrence
3.	Analyse occurrence	3.1	Analyse information according to established objectives of the investigation
3.2	Generate options for action that are consistent with ADF and/or statutory requirements and lead to recommendations that reduce future risk
3.3	Specify criteria to enable objective evaluation of the options to be undertaken
4.	Produce report	4.1	Review collected evidence and make satisfactory engineering conclusions and recommendations
4.2	Review conclusions with stakeholders
4.3	Cost recommendations
4.4	Produce formal reports according to ADF policy and procedures and distribute to designated authorities
5.	Implement corrective measures	5.1	Select corrective measures for implementation that are feasible in terms of practicality and costing
5.2	Implement measures in line with recommendations

Foundation Skills

Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.

Unit Mapping Information

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA129 Investigate technical aspects of aviation occurrences.

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Assessment Requirements for MEA129 Investigate technical aspects of aviation occurrences

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA129 Investigate technical aspects of aviation occurrences. Updated to meet training package policy requirements.

Performance Evidence

There must be evidence the candidate has completed the tasks outlined in the elements and performance criteria of this unit, which must include the ability to:

conduct an evidence-based investigation into the technical aspects of the following two aviation occurrences within the Australian Defence Force (ADF) airworthiness jurisdiction:

one aircraft accident or aircraft incident

one maintenance incident.

In the course of the above work, the candidate must:

collect, manage, and analyse evidence based on one or more of the following:

visual observation

interviews

statement reviews

technical investigation

interview witnesses to the occurrence

produce at least one of the following reports in line with ADF policy and procedures:

accident and incident report

safety report

defect report

investigation report

produce verbal and written communication in English to the required level.

Knowledge Evidence

There must be evidence the candidate has knowledge of:

ADF requirements, policies and procedures and statutory requirements relating to investigating technical aspects of aviation occurrences, including requirements for:

planning an investigation

producing and distributing occurrence reports

regulatory requirements and organisational policy and procedures, including:

investigation procedures, including notifying required authorities of occurrence

protocols for interviewing witnesses

application of a no blame culture

equity, fraud and ethics requirements set out in organisational code of conduct specific to the work described in the performance evidence

key technical aspects relating to the aircraft type and its systems

key features of culpability matrix.

Assessment Conditions

The following conditions of assessment represent the requirements of the regulators (ADF and the Civil Aviation Safety Authority [CASA]) and maintenance stakeholders, and must be rigorously observed.

This unit may be assessed on the job, off the job, or a combination of both. Where assessment occurs off the job, an appropriate simulation must be used where the range of conditions reflects realistic workplace situations encountered during the technical investigation of aviation occurrences within the ADF airworthiness regulatory system.

The candidate must be permitted to refer to relevant workplace procedures, product and manufacturing specifications, codes, standards, manuals, and reference materials.

The candidate must have access to:

tools, equipment, and materials required to demonstrate the performance evidence above.

Candidate capability of providing the required performance and knowledge evidence must be established via the records in the Maintenance Management Competency Log. Where the individual does not have a Competency Log, evidence of capability can be gathered through direct observation, supervisor’s reports, project work, samples and questioning.

Assessors of this unit must satisfy the assessor requirements in applicable vocational education and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.

Where the unit is to be used for CASA licensing purposes the assessor must also meet the criteria specified in the Civil Aviation Safety Regulation (CASR) Part 147 Manual of Standards.

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MEA130 Manage deployed/detached aviation maintenance activities

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA130 Manage deployed/detached aviation maintenance activities. Updated to meet training package policy requirements.

Application

This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to plan deployed aircraft maintenance, provide support to deployed maintenance personnel, and monitor and evaluate their activities within the Australian Defence Force (ADF) airworthiness jurisdiction. Work may be performed individually or as part of a team.

The unit applies to deployment and detachment activities at away from home base of aircraft that are to be supported by a deployed maintenance team for scheduled and unscheduled maintenance. The work may be undertaken in Australia or overseas in military airfields, civilian airfields, and unprepared areas of operations.

This unit forms part of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) requirement for maintenance certification licences under Civil Aviation Safety Regulation (CASR) Part 66. Where a CASA licensing outcome is sought, users must refer to the licensing provisions in the MEA Aeroskills Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

Pre-requisite Unit

Nil.

Competency Field

Aviation maintenance management

Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENTS	PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
Elements describe the essential outcomes.	Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.
1.	Plan aircraft detachment maintenance activities	1.1	Determine deployment/detachment objectives
1.2	Identify resource requirements, and obtain and allocate resources in line with identified objectives
1.3	Validate maintenance personnel qualifications and authorisations
1.4	Establish liaison with detachment locality authorities
1.5	Schedule detachment activities
2.	Prepare maintenance plan	2.1	Incorporate short and long-term goals into maintenance plan in line with flight/squadron objectives and priorities
2.2	Check maintenance plan to ensure it conforms to airworthiness regulations, and ADF policies and procedures; and that it reflects available resources
2.3	Develop realistic and relevant work objectives
3.	Detach aircraft	3.1	Perform pre-detachment inspections and report deficiencies according to ADF policy and procedures
3.2	Brief designated personnel
3.3	Detach aircraft and equipment
4.	Provide technical airworthiness/engineering advice	4.1	Submit maintenance interval extension requests as required and in line with organisational policy and procedures
4.2	Authorise carried forward unserviceabilities
4.3	Provide technical advice to higher authorities relating to maintenance and to design of modifications and repairs to aircraft structure/systems
5.	Monitor and evaluate maintenance activities	5.1	Assess maintenance outcomes against maintenance plan goals and objectives
5.2	Identify and analyse deviations and problems and initiate required responses
5.3	Record and report maintenance outcomes according to ADF policy and procedures

Foundation Skills

Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.

Unit Mapping Information

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA130 Manage deployed/detached aviation maintenance activities.

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Assessment Requirements for MEA130 Manage deployed/detached aviation maintenance activities

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA130 Manage deployed/detached aviation maintenance activities. Updated to meet training package policy requirements.

Performance Evidence

There must be evidence the candidate has completed the tasks outlined in the elements and performance criteria of this unit, which must include the ability to:

manage deployed or detached aviation maintenance of an aircraft within the Australian Defence Force (ADF) airworthiness regulatory environment during one scheduled or one unscheduled maintenance; and, during the activity:

prepare an aircraft maintenance plan

determine resource requirements relating to:

personnel

spare parts and fly-away kits

ground support equipment

facilities

vehicles

finance

perform pre-detachment inspections, including:

facilities and accommodation

fuel

technical facilities

site survey

spare parts

use required fire-fighting equipment and personal protective equipment (PPE)

provide technical airworthiness and engineering advice, including to:

authorised maintenance organisations

authorised engineering organisations

Director General Technical Airworthiness

senior commanders.

In the course of the above work, the candidate must demonstrate:

planning, problem-solving, and management skills

communication and interpersonal skills to the required level.

Knowledge Evidence

There must be evidence the candidate has knowledge of:

airworthiness regulations, and ADF policies and procedures, including:

aircraft maintenance regulations

safety manuals

work health and safety (WHS) legislation

Defence instructions

standing instructions

local instructions

specific aircraft and equipment maintenance manuals

servicing schedules

modifications and deviations

organisational policy and procedures, including:

protocols for establishing liaison with detachment locality authorities

compiling maintenance reports

compiling defect and safety reports

equity, fraud and ethics requirements set out in organisational code of conduct specific to the work described in the performance evidence

factors to consider when validating personnel qualifications and authorisations, including:

duty statements

job descriptions

maintenance personnel authorisation workbooks.

Assessment Conditions

The following conditions of assessment represent the requirements of the regulators (ADF and the Civil Aviation Safety Authority [CASA]) and maintenance stakeholders, and must be rigorously observed.

This unit may be assessed on the job, off the job, or a combination of both. Where assessment occurs off the job, an appropriate simulation must be used where the range of conditions reflects realistic workplace situations that are encountered in managing deployed/detached aviation maintenance within the ADF airworthiness regulatory environment.

The candidate must be permitted to refer to relevant workplace procedures, product and manufacturing specifications, codes, standards, manuals, and reference materials.

The candidate must have access to:

tools, equipment, and materials required to demonstrate the performance evidence above

suitable personnel from detachment locality authorities as required, including:

military command

location facilities personnel

civilian authorities

other detached units or organisations.

Candidate capability of providing the required performance and knowledge evidence must be established via the records in the Maintenance Management Competency Log. Competency Log, evidence of capability can be gathered through direct observation, supervisor’s reports, project work, samples and questioning.

Assessors of this unit must satisfy the assessor requirements in applicable vocational education and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.

Where the unit is to be used for CASA licensing purposes the assessor must also meet the criteria specified in the Civil Aviation Safety Regulation (CASR) Part 147 Manual of Standards.

Links

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MEA131 Manage the custody, transfer and disposal of aircraft, aeronautical product and support equipment

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA131 Manage the custody, transfer and disposal of aircraft, aeronautical product and support equipment. Updated to meet training package policy requirements.

Application

This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to manage the custody, transfer and disposal of aircraft, aeronautical product and support equipment, including test equipment and ground support equipment, used in scheduled and unscheduled maintenance. It involves applying required regulatory and organisational procedures in the course of activities. Work may be performed individually or as part of a team.

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).

This unit forms part of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) requirement for maintenance certification licences under Civil Aviation Safety Regulation (CASR) Part 66. Where a CASA licensing outcome is sought, users must refer to the licensing provisions in the MEA Aeroskills Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

Pre-requisite Unit

Nil.

Competency Field

Aviation maintenance management

Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENTS	PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
Elements describe the essential outcomes.	Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.
1.	Maintain proper custody of aircraft, aeronautical product and support equipment	1.1	Maintain and/or store aircraft and aeronautical product in facilities or circumstances that comply with regulatory requirements, and organisational policies and procedures
1.2	Store special test equipment in required environmental conditions and carry out calibration at required intervals
1.3	Store and operate ground support equipment in an environment that prevents undue deterioration and wear
1.4	Observe storage and control requirements for hazardous and controlled materials
1.5	Maintain maintenance records and documentation according to regulatory requirements, and organisational policies and procedures
2.	Transfer aircraft, aeronautical product and support equipment between organisations	2.1	Transfer aircraft, aeronautical product and support equipment between organisations according to regulatory requirements, and organisational policies and procedures
2.2	Transfer maintenance records and documentation between organisations according to regulatory requirements, and organisational policies and procedures
3.	Dispose of aircraft, aeronautical product and support equipment	3.1	Classify aircraft, items of aeronautical product and support equipment for disposal, and compile required documentation to allow disposal, in line with regulatory requirements, and organisational policies and procedures
3.2	Prepare aircraft and items of aeronautical product for disposal as directed
3.3	Retain and store maintenance records and documentation according to regulatory requirements, and organisational policies and procedures

Foundation Skills

Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.

Unit Mapping Information

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA131 Manage the custody, transfer and disposal of aircraft, aeronautical product and support equipment.

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Assessment Requirements for MEA131 Manage the custody, transfer and disposal of aircraft, aeronautical product and support equipment

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA131 Manage the custody, transfer and disposal of aircraft, aeronautical product and support equipment. Updated to meet training package policy requirements.

Performance Evidence

There must be evidence the candidate has completed the tasks outlined in the elements and performance criteria of this unit, which must include the ability to:

manage the custody, transfer and disposal of the following under the applicable airworthiness regulatory system:

one aircraft

one of each of the following three types of aeronautical product and support equipment:

special test equipment: measuring equipment, non-destructive testing (NDT) equipment, system test box, test stand, or automatic test equipment

ground support equipment: power cart, hydraulic rig, pneumatic rig, refuelling equipment, or towing equipment

hazardous and controlled material: chemicals classified as hazardous; items, such as Halon fire-extinguishers, which require an Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) licence for storage; and materials that have EPA standards for storage and use.

In the course of the above work, the candidate must:

demonstrate administration and management skills

apply technical knowledge

comply with regulatory requirements and required organisational policy and procedures

comply with environmental protection requirements.

Knowledge Evidence

There must be evidence the candidate has knowledge of:

key features of aircraft maintenance and aeronautical product maintenance requirements and instructions relating to the work described in the performance evidence

environmental protection requirements relating to the custody, transfer and disposal of aircraft, aeronautical product and support equipment described in the performance evidence

key features of test equipment calibration requirements

regulatory requirements relating to the custody, transfer and disposal of aircraft, aeronautical product, support equipment and environmental protection, specified in:

Civil Aviation Regulations (CARs) and associated Advisory Circulars (ACs)

Civil Aviation Safety Regulations (CASRs), Manuals of Standards and associated Acceptable Means of Compliance and Guidance Material

aviation maintenance organisation expositions

continuing airworthiness management organisation expositions

policy manuals

procedures manuals

AAP 7001.053 Technical Airworthiness Management Manual

Defence Regulations and instructions

maintenance management plans

standing instructions

regulatory requirements and organisational policies and procedures relating to the custody, transfer and disposal of the aircraft, aeronautical product and support equipment described in the performance evidence, including those relating to:

maintaining, retaining and storing maintenance records and documentation

maintaining and storing aircraft and aeronautical product

transferring aircraft, aeronautical product and support equipment between organisations

transferring maintenance records and documentation between organisations

classifying aircraft, items of aeronautical product and support equipment for disposal

compiling disposal documentation.

Assessment Conditions

The following conditions of assessment represent the requirements of the regulators (ADF and CASA) and maintenance stakeholders and must be rigorously observed.

This unit may be assessed on the job, off the job or a combination of both. Where assessment occurs off the job, an appropriate simulation must be used where the range of conditions reflects realistic workplace situations that would be encountered in managing the custody, transfer and disposal of aircraft, aeronautical product and support equipment under the applicable airworthiness regulatory system.

The candidate must be permitted to refer to relevant workplace procedures, product and manufacturing specifications, codes, standards, manuals, and reference materials.

The candidate must have access to:

tools, equipment, and materials required to demonstrate the performance evidence above.

Candidate capability of providing the required performance and knowledge evidence must be established via the records in the Maintenance Management Competency Log. Where the individual does not have a Competency Log, evidence of capability can be gathered through direct observation, supervisor’s reports, project work, samples and questioning.

Assessors of this unit must satisfy the assessor requirements in applicable vocational education and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.

Where the unit is to be used for CASA licensing purposes the Assessor must also meet the criteria specified in the CASR Part 147 Manual of Standards.

Links

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MEA132 Manage budgetary resources in the aviation maintenance environment

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA132 Manage budgetary resources in the aviation maintenance environment. Updated to meet training package policy requirements.

Application

This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to develop and monitor a budget for scheduled and unscheduled maintenance in aircraft and aeronautical product maintenance organisations, including engineering and logistic support areas. It involves applying Civil Aviation Safety Regulations (CASRs) requirements, and organisational policies, procedures and processes. Work may be performed individually or as part of a team.

It covers the competencies required to manage budgeting activities in aircraft and aeronautical product maintenance and logistic support activities other than major maintenance budgets associated with integrated logistic support (ILS) maintenance programs. Competencies related to these programs are partly covered by MEA139 Perform aviation maintenance-related integrated logistic support management activities. Individuals involved in the management of such programs may, as an alternative to MEA132, consider attainment of PSPMGT009 Manage public sector financial resources, from the PSP Public Sector Training Package. Those who are accountable managers of maintenance organisations may, instead of this unit, consider attaining MEA146 Prepare and manage aviation maintenance organisation budgets and financial plans.

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).

This unit forms part of the CASA requirement for maintenance certification licences under CASR Part 66. Where a CASA licensing outcome is sought, users must refer to the licensing provisions in the MEA Aeroskills Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

Pre-requisite Unit

Nil.

Competency Field

Aviation maintenance management

Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENTS	PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
Elements describe the essential outcomes.	Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.
1.	Plan a budget in the aviation maintenance environment	1.1	Identify and document workplace resource needs
1.2	Cost resource needs
1.3	Prepare and process budget document according to organisational requirements
2.	Manage the acquisition and allocation of budgetary resources in the aviation maintenance environment	2.1	Maintain systems for monitoring expenditure
2.2	Monitor budgets to ensure expenditure is within targets
2.3	Apply required technology to the resource management system
2.4	Identify changing priorities and discuss with designated personnel
2.5	Amend budget document in response to changing activities and costs
2.6	Satisfy accountability requirements
3.	Evaluate and report budget outcomes	3.1	Evaluate expenditure against planned budget
3.2	Evaluate and document impacts on work unit objectives of financial changes and constraints
3.3	Prepare report on expenditure and budget according to organisational policies and procedures

Foundation Skills

Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.

Unit Mapping Information

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA132 Manage budgetary resources in the aviation maintenance environment.

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Assessment Requirements for MEA132 Manage budgetary resources in the aviation maintenance environment

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA132 Manage budgetary resources in the aviation maintenance environment. Updated to meet training package policy requirements.

Performance Evidence

There must be evidence the candidate has completed the tasks outlined in the elements and performance criteria of this unit, which must include the ability to:

plan and manage one of the following budgets in the aviation maintenance environment:

a quarterly or an annual budget

a budget for the length of a specific aviation maintenance project or activity

a budget for a specified period of time as required for the aviation maintenance.

In the course of the above work, the candidate must:

identify and cost budget resource requirements, including those relating to:

personnel

finance

equipment

facilities

items of aeronautical product

breakdown spares and materials

consumables

monitor ongoing budget expenditure

evaluate expenditure against planned budget

demonstrate required decision-making skills when amending budget document

demonstrate required numeracy skills, including performing mathematical calculations.

Knowledge Evidence

There must be evidence the candidate has knowledge of:

organisational budgetary requirements, policies, procedures and processes, including:

preparing and processing budget documents

preparing reports on expenditure and budget

tasking over the period of the budget

requirements in Civil Aviation Safety Regulations (CASRs) regarding financial status of aviation maintenance organisations

key features of the following systems used to monitor expenditure:

paper-based systems

computerised systems

receipts and invoices

quotes

expenditure targets relating to the budget described in the performance evidence

key features of technology required for the resource management system

fraud and ethics requirements set out in organisational code of conduct specific to the work described in the performance evidence.

Assessment Conditions

The following conditions of assessment represent the requirements of the regulators (Australian Defence Force [ADF] and Civil Aviation Safety Authority [CASA]) and maintenance stakeholders, and must be rigorously observed.

This unit may be assessed on the job, off the job, or a combination of both. Where assessment occurs off the job, an appropriate simulation must be used where the range of conditions reflects realistic workplace situations in the management of budgetary resources in the aviation maintenance environment.

The candidate must be permitted to refer to relevant workplace procedures, product and manufacturing specifications, codes, standards, manuals, and reference materials.

The candidate must have access to:

materials and technology required to demonstrate the performance evidence above.

Candidate capability of providing the required performance and knowledge evidence must be established via the records in the Maintenance Management Competency Log. Where the individual does not have a Competency Log, evidence of capability can be gathered through direct observation, supervisor’s reports, project work, samples and questioning.

Assessors of this unit must satisfy the assessor requirements in applicable vocational education and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.

Where the unit is to be used for CASA licensing purposes the assessor must also meet the criteria specified in the CASR Part 147 Manual of Standards.

Links

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MEA134 Establish, maintain and evaluate the organisation's work health and safety system

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA134 Establish, maintain and evaluate the organisation’s work health and safety system. Updated to meet training package policy requirements.

Application

This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to establish, maintain and evaluate a work health and safety (WHS) system in an aviation maintenance organisation. The WHS system must apply required WHS legislation and principles and ensure that the workplace is, as far as practicable, safe and without risks to the health of employees. Work may be performed individually or as part of a team.

The unit applies during scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on flight lines, in hangars, and in workshops. It is used in workplaces that operate under the airworthiness regulatory systems of the Australian Defence Force (ADF) and the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA).

This unit forms part of the CASA requirement for maintenance certification licences under Civil Aviation Safety Regulation (CASR) Part 66. Where a CASA licensing outcome is sought, users must refer to the licensing provisions in the MEA Aeroskills Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

Pre-requisite Unit

Nil.

Competency Field

Work health and safety

Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENTS	PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
Elements describe the essential outcomes.	Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.
1.	Establish and maintain the framework for the WHS system	1.1	Develop WHS policies that clearly express the organisation’s commitment to WHS in the area of managerial responsibility and how required WHS legislation will be implemented, consistent with organisational policies
1.2	Clearly define and allocate WHS responsibilities and duties that allow implementation and integration of the WHS system, and include them in job descriptions and duty statements for all relevant positions
1.3	Identify and seek financial and human resources required to operate the WHS system in a timely and consistent manner
1.4	Provide information on the WHS system and procedures for the area of managerial responsibility, and explain it to employees in a readily accessible form
2.	Establish and maintain participative arrangements for managing WHS	2.1	Establish required consultative processes, and maintain them in consultation with employees and their representatives and according to WHS legislation and the organisation’s process for consultation
2.2	Deal with and resolve issues raised through participation and consultation in a timely and effective manner and according to organisational issue-resolution procedures
2.3	Provide information about the outcomes of participation and consultation to employees in an accessible manner
3.	Establish and maintain procedures for identifying hazards	3.1	Identify and confirm existing and potential hazards in area of managerial responsibility according to WHS legislation, codes of practice, and trends identified from WHS records system
3.2	Develop a procedure for ongoing identification of hazards and integrate it into work systems and procedures
3.3	Monitor activities to ensure that developed procedure is adopted effectively throughout area of managerial responsibility
3.4	Address hazard identification at planning, design and evaluation stages of any workplace change to ensure that new hazards are not created
4.	Establish and maintain procedures for assessing risks	4.1	Assess risks presented by identified hazards according to WHS legislation and codes of practice
4.2	Develop a procedure for ongoing assessment of risks and integrate it into work systems and procedures
4.3	Monitor activities to ensure that developed procedure is adopted effectively throughout area of managerial responsibility
4.4	Address risk assessment at planning, design and evaluation stages of any change in managerial responsibility to ensure that risk from hazards is not increased
5.	Establish and maintain procedures for controlling risks	5.1	Develop and implement measures to control assessed risks according to the hierarchy of control, WHS legislation, codes of practice, and trends identified from WHS records system
5.2	Implement interim solutions when measures that control a risk at its source are not immediately practicable, until a control measure is developed
5.3	Develop a procedure for ongoing control of risks, based on the hierarchy of control, and integrate it into general work systems and procedures
5.4	Monitor activities to ensure that developed risk control procedure is adopted effectively throughout area of managerial responsibility
5.5	Address risk control at planning, design and evaluation stages of any change in managerial responsibility to ensure that adequate risk control measures are included
5.6	Identify inadequacies in existing risk control measures according to the hierarchy of control, and seek and/or provide resources enabling implementation of new measures according to organisational procedures
6.	Establish and maintain organisational procedures for dealing with hazardous events	6.1	Identify potential hazardous events
6.2	Develop procedures that control the risks associated with hazardous events and that meet legislative requirements as a minimum, in consultation with required emergency services
6.3	Provide information and training to employees to enable implementation of correct procedures in all required circumstances
7.	Establish and maintain WHS systems	7.1	Develop and implement a WHS training program to identify and fulfil employees’ WHS training needs as part of organisation’s general training program
7.2	Establish and monitor system for keeping WHS records to allow identification of patterns of occupational injury and disease in area of managerial responsibility
8.	Evaluate the organisation’s WHS system and related policies, procedures, and programs	8.1	Assess effectiveness of WHS system and related policies, procedures, and programs according to organisation’s WHS aims
8.2	Develop and implement improvements to WHS system to ensure effective achievement of organisation’s WHS aims
8.3	Assess compliance with WHS legislation and codes of practice to ensure that legal WHS standards are maintained as a minimum

Foundation Skills

Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.

Unit Mapping Information

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA134 Establish, maintain and evaluate the organisation’s work health and safety system.

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Assessment Requirements for MEA134 Establish, maintain and evaluate the organisation's work health and safety system

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA134 Establish, maintain and evaluate the organisation’s work health and safety system. Updated to meet training package policy requirements.

Performance Evidence

There must be evidence the candidate has completed the tasks outlined in the elements and performance criteria of this unit, which must include the ability to:

establish, maintain and evaluate one work health and safety (WHS) management system that complies with applicable federal and state or territory WHS legislation described in the knowledge evidence.

In the course of the above work, the candidate must:

analyse working environment and design appropriate WHS management system

analyse relevant data and evaluate WHS system effectiveness

assess resources to establish and maintain WHS management system

establish required consultative processes

identify hazards and identify and control associated risks

establish and maintain the framework for the WHS system, including:

developing and updating related policy

determining the ways in which WHS functions will be managed, which may include distinct WHS management activities, or inclusion of WHS functions within a range of management functions and operations, such as maintenance of plant and equipment, and purchasing of materials and equipment

designing operations, work flow and materials handling; planning or implementing alterations to site, plant, operations or work systems; mechanisms for review and allocation of human, technical and financial resources needed to manage WHS, including defining and allocating WHS responsibilities for all relevant positions

developing mechanisms for keeping up-to-date with relevant information and updating WHS management arrangements, including information on health effects of hazards, technical developments in risk control and environmental monitoring, and changes to legislation

developing mechanisms to assess and update WHS arrangements relevant to legislative requirements, including a system for communicating WHS information to employees, supervisors and managers within the organisation

evaluate the effectiveness of the established WHS management system, including by:

regularly reviewing operating procedures

regularly analysing WHS records

conducting audits against WHS legislative requirements.

Knowledge Evidence

There must be evidence the candidate has knowledge of:

key provisions of WHS legislation applicable to the WHS system developed and existing or potential hazards present in the workplace, including:

federal and state or territory WHS Acts, regulations, and codes of practice

general duty of care under WHS legislation and common law; requirements for the maintenance and confidentiality of occupational injury and disease

requirements for provision of WHS information and training

provisions relating to health and safety representatives and/or WHS committees

provisions relating to WHS issue resolution

Civil Aviation Safety Regulations (CASRs), Manuals of Standards and associated Acceptable Means of Compliance and Guidance Material

key features of the hierarchy of control

key features of, and methodology for, establishing consultative processes for managing WHS, including:

WHS committees and other committees, including consultative, planning and purchasing

health and safety representatives; employee and supervisor involvement in WHS management activities, including WHS inspections, audits, environmental monitoring, risk assessment, and risk control

procedures for reporting hazards, risks and WHS issues by managers and employees

inclusion of WHS in consultative or other meetings and processes

organisational policy and procedures relating to hazards, risks and control measures, including:

procedures for identifying hazards, including:

WHS audits and workplace inspections, including of plant and equipment

maintaining and analysing WHS records, including environmental monitoring and health surveillance reports

maintaining plant and equipment

reviewing materials and equipment purchases, including manufacturer and supplier information

employee reporting of WHS issues

procedures for assessing risks, including:

determining the likelihood and severity of adverse consequences from hazards

WHS audits and workplace inspections

maintaining plant and equipment

purchasing materials and equipment

planning or implementing alterations to site, operations, or work systems

analysing records and reports, including those relating to injuries and incidents, hazardous substances inventories/registers, audit and environmental monitoring reports, and WHS committee records

procedures for controlling risks, including:

assessing WHS consequences of materials, plant or equipment prior to purchase

obtaining expert advice

applying measures according to the hierarchy of control

designing safe operations and systems of work

including new WHS information in procedures

checking enterprise compliance with regulatory requirements

procedures for hazardous events, including:

making inventories of, and inspecting, high risk operations

inspecting systems and operations associated with potentially hazardous events, including emergency communications, links to emergency services and firefighting, chemical spill containment, bomb alerts, and first aid services

principles and practices of effective WHS management

management arrangements relating to regulatory compliance

characteristics and composition of workforce and their impact on WHS management

relevance of organisational management systems to WHS management.

Assessment Conditions

The following conditions of assessment represent the requirements of the regulators (Australian Defence Force [ADF] and Civil Aviation Safety Authority [CASA]) and maintenance stakeholders, and must be rigorously observed.

This unit may be assessed on the job, off the job, or a combination of both. Where assessment occurs off the job, an appropriate simulation must be used where the range of conditions reflects realistic workplace situations in establishing, maintaining and evaluating an organisation’s WHS system.

The candidate must be permitted to refer to relevant workplace procedures, product and manufacturing specifications, codes, standards, manuals, and reference materials.

The candidate must have access to:

equipment and materials required to demonstrate the performance evidence above.

Candidate capability of providing the required performance and knowledge evidence must be established via the records in the Maintenance Management Competency Log. Where the individual does not have a Competency Log, evidence of capability can be gathered through direct observation, supervisor’s reports, project work, samples and questioning.

Assessors of this unit must satisfy the assessor requirements in applicable vocational education and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.

Where the unit is to be used for CASA licensing purposes the assessor must also meet the criteria specified in the CASR Part 147 Manual of Standards.

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MEA135 Use computers in aviation maintenance-related integrated logistic support activities

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA135 Use computers in aviation maintenance-related integrated logistic support activities. Updated to meet training package policy requirements.

Application

This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to use the internet; and word processing, spreadsheet, database, and project planning software to perform tasks relating to integrated logistic support (ILS) activities associated with aviation maintenance. The work involves aircraft technical records, including standards; specifications; vendor data on materials, piece parts and components; and engineering data. The unit requires compliance with regulatory requirements relating to compiling and safeguarding data.

The unit applies to computer use during scheduled and unscheduled aviation maintenance. It is used in workplaces that operate under the airworthiness regulatory systems of the Australian Defence Force (ADF) and the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA).

This unit forms part of the CASA requirement for maintenance certification licences under Civil Aviation Safety Regulation (CASR) Part 66. Where a CASA licensing outcome is sought, users must refer to the licensing provisions in the MEA Aeroskills Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

Pre-requisite Unit

Nil.

Competency Field

Integrated logistic support

Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENTS	PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
Elements describe the essential outcomes.	Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.
1.	Use word processing software, spreadsheets and databases	1.1	Draft correspondence, instructions and reports using word processing software for aviation maintenance-related integrated logistics support activity
1.2	Obtain data from spreadsheets used within the organisation and update spreadsheets
1.3	Develop a simple spreadsheet for a typical ILS-related application
1.4	Obtain data from databases used for maintenance-related ILS activities in the organisation, and populate databases in line with organisational requirements
2.	Use project-planning software	2.1	Use project-planning software to plan a typical maintenance-related ILS task
2.2	Use project-planning software to monitor the progress of a task
2.3	Enter data into organisational maintenance task management software and use it as required
3.	Use the internet	3.1	Obtain regulatory information from applicable internet websites
3.2	Obtain technical data from internet websites
4.	Maintain and store backup copies of data	4.1	Determine required media for backup copies of data
4.2	Back up data and update backups as required by regulatory requirements, and organisational policies and procedures
4.3	Store backup copies of data according to regulatory requirements, and organisational policies and procedures

Foundation Skills

Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.

Unit Mapping Information

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA135 Use computers in aviation maintenance-related integrated logistic support activities.

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Assessment Requirements for MEA135 Use computers in aviation maintenance-related integrated logistic support activities

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA135 Use computers in aviation maintenance-related integrated logistic support activities. Updated to meet training package policy requirements.

Performance Evidence

There must be evidence the candidate has completed the tasks outlined in the elements and performance criteria of this unit, which must include the ability to:

in compliance with regulatory, contract and organisational requirements, perform each of the following on at least one occasion during integrated logistic support (ILS) activities associated with aviation maintenance:

use word processing software for one of the following purposes:

correspondence

reports, including tables

instructions

develop and use a spreadsheet for one of the following purposes:

cost a maintenance task or proposed modification

assess the economic value of a proposed repair

cost a training program for maintenance personnel

manage items of aeronautical product on or off aircraft

manage life critical parts

manage a maintenance program

populate and obtain data from one of the following databases:

life cycle costing data

baselines for reliability, availability and maintainability

life support analysis record data

personnel task authorisations and training records

management of items of aeronautical product both on and off aircraft

management of life critical parts

maintenance programs

use project planning software for one of the following purposes:

plan an aircraft maintenance task

plan a modification program

plan a training program for maintenance personnel.

In the course of the above work, the candidate must:

back up and store data using required media

use the internet to obtain regulatory and technical data

apply regulatory and contract requirements and organisational protocols, policies and procedures

demonstrate writing skills required to draft correspondence, reports and instructions.

Knowledge Evidence

There must be evidence the candidate has knowledge of:

regulatory requirements, standards and specifications relating to compiling, using and safeguarding data in the maintenance-related ILS environment

websites to access information on regulatory requirements, standards and specifications

types of word processing software commonly used in the maintenance-related ILS environment

types of project planning software and task management software used by aviation maintenance organisations

methodology for developing and using spreadsheets

contract requirements, regulatory requirements, and organisational protocols, policies and procedures for:

database usage in the maintenance-related ILS environment

using project planning software and the types of task management software used by aviation maintenance organisations

using internet search engines to obtain technical and commercial data

backing up and storing data, including suitable media

regulatory requirements and organisational protocols, policies and procedures, including:

Civil Aviation Safety Regulations (CASRs), Manuals of Standards and associated Acceptable Means of Compliance and Guidance Material

aviation maintenance organisation expositions

continuing airworthiness management organisation expositions

aircraft maintenance programs

quality manuals

procedures manuals

work instructions

AAP 7001.053 Technical Airworthiness Management Manual

Defence regulations and instructions

standing instructions

maintenance management plan

applicable overseas airworthiness regulations, such as Federal Aviation Regulations and European Aviation Safety Regulations.

Assessment Conditions

The following conditions of assessment represent the requirements of the regulators (Australian Defence Force [ADF] and Civil Aviation Safety Authority [CASA]) and maintenance stakeholders, and must be rigorously observed.

This unit may be assessed on the job, off the job, or a combination of both. Where assessment occurs off the job, an appropriate simulation must be used where the range of conditions reflects realistic workplace situations involving the use of computers in aviation maintenance-related ILS activities.

The candidate must be permitted to refer to relevant workplace procedures, product and manufacturing specifications, codes, standards, manuals, and reference materials.

The candidate must have access to equipment and materials required to demonstrate the performance evidence above, including:

a fully functioning computer with access to the internet

software and hardware to perform the tasks described in the performance evidence.

Candidate capability of providing the required performance and knowledge evidence must be established via the records in the Maintenance Management Competency Log. Where the individual does not have a Competency Log, evidence of capability can be gathered through direct observation, supervisor’s reports, project work, samples and questioning.

Assessors of this unit must satisfy the assessor requirements in applicable vocational education and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.

Where the unit is to be used for CASA licensing purposes the assessor must also meet the criteria specified in the CASR Part 147 Manual of Standards.

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MEA139 Perform aviation maintenance-related integrated logistic support management activities

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA139 Perform aviation maintenance-related integrated logistic support management activities. Updated to meet training package policy requirements.

Application

This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to apply integrated logistic support (ILS) elements and related data management and analysis tools in the maintenance-related management and support of systems throughout their life of type. This includes support of scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on aircraft, aircraft systems, avionics systems, and items of aeronautical product. Work may be performed individually or as part of a team.

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).

This unit forms part of the CASA requirement for maintenance certification licences under Civil Aviation Safety Regulation (CASR) Part 66. Where a CASA licensing outcome is sought, users must refer to the licensing provisions in the MEA Aeroskills Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

Pre-requisite Unit

Nil.

Competency Field

Integrated logistic support

Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENTS	PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
Elements describe the essential outcomes.	Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.
1.	Maintain logistic support analysis plans	1.1	Review logistic support analysis (LSA) plans in line with trends in system supportability and affordability
1.2	Propose revisions to LSA plans
2.	Perform life cycle cost analysis	2.1	Identify actual and anticipated costs through to life of type
2.2	Analyse cost data
3.	Establish and maintain baselines for reliability, availability and maintainability (RAM)	3.1	Gather data on in-service RAM
3.2	Review data against established baselines and initiate action to deal with deviations from established baselines
4.	Revise LSA record data	4.1	Analyse LSA parameters using current data
4.2	Enter analysis results in the LSA record
5.	Manage data	5.1	Develop and manage technical data management system according to contractual and regulatory requirements
5.2	Monitor relevance of technical data and initiate amendment action where necessary
5.3	Apply and support logistic support management information systems

Foundation Skills

Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.

Unit Mapping Information

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA139 Perform aviation maintenance-related integrated logistic support management activities.

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Assessment Requirements for MEA139 Perform aviation maintenance-related integrated logistic support management activities

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA139 Perform aviation maintenance-related integrated logistic support management activities. Updated to meet training package policy requirements.

Performance Evidence

There must be evidence the candidate has completed the tasks outlined in the elements and performance criteria of this unit, which must include the ability to:

apply integrated logistic support (ILS) principles and related data management and analysis tools in the maintenance-related management and support of the following systems and products throughout their life of type and in line with contractual and regulatory requirements:

one aircraft or items of aeronautical product

one aircraft system or avionics system.

In the course of the above work, the candidate must:

analyse the life cycle cost of factors that relate to the above system and product, including:

its operation

engineering support

maintenance support

supply support

facilities’ costs

personnel costs

analyse and review data using databases and analysis tools

populate the logistic support analysis (LSA) record of the following types of analyses:

in-service failure mode effects and criticality analysis

corrective maintenance analysis

reliability centred maintenance analysis

maintenance task analysis

repair level analysis

extract data from the database as required

develop a data management system capable of:

maintaining required technical data

retaining original and back-up data in separate locations

storing data in a manner that minimises risk of loss, theft or destruction

monitor relevance of technical data by:

monitoring engineering, maintenance, and supply support activities

using user feedback

demonstrate oral and written communication skills and task analysis skills to the required level.

Knowledge Evidence

There must be evidence the candidate has knowledge of:

ILS management and support philosophy and practice

LSA concepts and methods, including:

preparation of LSA plans

management and conduct of LSA programs

supportability analysis

task analysis

LSA record population

reliability, availability and maintainability (RAM) determination and application, including:

baseline determination and application

RAM modelling

reliability and maintainability apportionment

key features of databases and tools used to analyse data

data management concepts and methods

contractual and regulatory requirements relating to managing technical data management systems, including:

Civil Aviation Regulations (CARs) or Civil Aviation Safety Regulations (CASRs)

AAP 7001.053 Technical Airworthiness Management Manual.

Assessment Conditions

The following conditions of assessment represent the requirements of the regulators (Australian Defence Force [ADF] and Civil Aviation Safety Authority [CASA]) and maintenance stakeholders, and must be rigorously observed.

This unit may be assessed on the job, off the job, or a combination of both. Where assessment occurs off the job, an appropriate simulation must be used where the range of conditions reflects realistic workplace situations encountered when performing aviation maintenance-related ILS management activities.

The candidate must be permitted to refer to relevant workplace procedures, product and manufacturing specifications, codes, standards, manuals, and reference materials.

The candidate must have access to:

all ILS management tools, equipment, materials, and documentation required to demonstrate the performance evidence above.

Candidate capability of providing the required performance and knowledge evidence must be established via the records in the Maintenance Management Competency Log. Where the individual does not have a Competency Log, evidence of capability can be gathered through direct observation, supervisor’s reports, project work, samples and questioning.

Assessors of this unit must satisfy the assessor requirements in applicable vocational education and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.

Where the unit is to be used for CASA licensing purposes the assessor must also meet the criteria specified in the CASR Part 147 Manual of Standards.

Links

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MEA140 Supervise aviation maintenance teams and perform maintenance quality inspections

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA140 Supervise aviation maintenance teams and perform maintenance quality inspections. Updated to meet training package policy requirements.

Application

This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to manage and supervise aviation maintenance teams, and perform maintenance quality inspections in the Australian Defence Force (ADF) and contractor organisations maintaining ADF aircraft and items of aeronautical product. Work may be performed individually or as part of a team.

The unit applies to supervising an aviation maintenance team during a range of scheduled and unscheduled maintenance activities, including configuration changes, incorporating modifications, and repairs and overhauls.

The unit is used in workplaces that operate under the airworthiness regulatory systems of the ADF and the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA).

Candidates must have been appointed as a maintenance quality inspector (MQI) or independent inspector in order to be assessed for this unit of competency.

This unit forms part of the CASA requirement for maintenance certification licences under Civil Aviation Safety Regulation (CASR) Part 66. Where a CASA licensing outcome is sought, users must refer to the licensing provisions in the MEA Aeroskills Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

Pre-requisite Unit

Nil.

Competency Field

Aviation maintenance management

Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENTS	PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
Elements describe the essential outcomes.	Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.
1.	Plan aviation maintenance for teams	1.1	Identify and analyse maintenance tasks from available maintenance data or schedule according to organisational procedures
1.2	Organise team workload in order of priority taking into consideration required maintenance tasks and specified timeframes
1.3	Identify and obtain required resources
1.4	Check tools and support equipment for serviceability and currency of calibration, where applicable
2.	Implement team aviation maintenance activities	2.1	Allocate maintenance tasks to team members after consideration of individual experience, qualifications, and task authorisations
2.2	Brief team members on their responsibility and function in the team
2.3	Authorise team members to operate required items of ground support and test equipment
3.	Provide guidance	3.1	Provide guidance to team members appropriate to complexity or criticality of maintenance task and experience level of individual
3.2	Provide guidance in determining cause of complex faults, or faults not covered in maintenance manual fault diagnosis guides
4.	Monitor and certify aviation maintenance quality	4.1	Check maintenance activities and guide personnel to ensure that maintenance is performed and certified according to required documentation, policies, and procedures
4.2	Perform check inspections on completed work or work stages and certify the work according to regulatory requirements, and policies and procedures
5.	Perform human resource management activities at the supervisor level	5.1	Identify and address human factors affecting job performance
5.2	Minimise the possibility of maintenance errors
5.3	Maintain sound teamwork by supporting the identification of contributing factors
5.4	Support sound employment relations
6.	Perform workplace training tasks	6.1	Deliver on-the-job training
6.2	Complete Supervisor’s Verification section of the Workplace History Sheets (Section 3) of the Log of Industrial Experience and Achievement
6.3	Provide expert witness verification of competency for workplace assessors, when required
6.4	Provide opportunities for individuals to develop competencies

Foundation Skills

Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.

Unit Mapping Information

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA140 Supervise aviation maintenance teams and perform maintenance quality inspections.

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Assessment Requirements for MEA140 Supervise aviation maintenance teams and perform maintenance quality inspections

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA140 Supervise aviation maintenance teams and perform maintenance quality inspections. Updated to meet training package policy requirements.

Performance Evidence

There must be evidence the candidate has completed the tasks outlined in the elements and performance criteria of this unit, which must include the ability to:

manage and supervise an aviation maintenance team in the Australian Defence Force (ADF) or a contractor organisation maintaining ADF aircraft and items of aeronautical product during one scheduled or one unscheduled maintenance activity.

The above maintenance team must be performing maintenance activities on both an aircraft and items of aeronautical product.

During the course of the work, the candidate must:

review maintenance data found in applicable sources in order to plan team maintenance activities, including:

maintenance records

maintenance manuals

servicing schedules

computer maintenance data systems

service bulletins

special technical instructions

modification orders

repair instructions

observations and feedback from maintenance personnel and aircrew

internal work instructions or management directives

determine resource requirements for the maintenance activity, including:

personnel in required numbers with required experience, qualifications, and task authorisation

spares

consumables

tools

special equipment

ground support equipment

personal protective equipment (PPE)

provide guidance to team members, including guidance relating to:

damage assessment

assessment of repair cost effectiveness

assessment of replacement options

monitor the quality of the maintenance activities to ensure they comply with regulatory requirements

perform maintenance quality inspections

demonstrate the following skills to the required level:

oral communication

written communication

planning

supervision

inspection

advanced troubleshooting

people management

deliver on-the-job training

apply work health and safety (WHS) requirements in the workplace.

Knowledge Evidence

There must be evidence the candidate has knowledge of:

principles of supervision

high level technical knowledge applicable to the job

fault diagnosis techniques

key features and uses of maintenance data and documentation applicable to maintenance activities described in the performance evidence:

operating manuals

maintenance manuals

organisational policy manuals

quality manuals

safety manuals

procedures manuals

safety data sheets (SDS)

work instructions

Defence instructions and standards

standing instructions

regulations, policies and procedures relating to supervision and certification of maintenance, including:

AAP 7001.053 Technical Airworthiness Management Manual

federal and state or territory WHS legislation

human factors with the potential to affect job performance in aviation maintenance activities, and associated guidelines

key principles of employment relations and conditions relating to the work described in the performance evidence, including:

relevant sections of industrial awards

content of enterprise agreements

conditions of employment and service that apply to the particular workplace

equity, diversity and fraud requirements set out in organisational code of conduct specific to the work described in the performance evidence

factors to consider when determining resource requirements for maintenance activity plan, including:

personnel in required numbers with applicable experience, qualifications and task authorisation

spares

consumables

tools

special equipment

ground support equipment

PPE

use of PPE

use and procedures for obtaining confined space entry permits

techniques to avoid maintenance errors

key features of the Log of Industrial Experience and Achievement, including responsibility for making entries and responsibility for certifying entries

role of supervisors in assisting workplace competency assessors

techniques for delivering on-the-job training.

Assessment Conditions

The following conditions of assessment represent the requirements of the regulators (ADF and the Civil Aviation Safety Authority [CASA]) and maintenance stakeholders, and must be rigorously observed.

This unit may be assessed on the job, or a combination of both. Where partial assessment occurs off the job an appropriate simulation must be used where the range of conditions reflects realistic workplace situations encountered when supervising aviation maintenance teams and performing maintenance quality inspections. The competencies covered by this unit would be demonstrated by an individual working as a team leader.

Candidates must have been appointed as a maintenance quality inspector (MQI) or independent inspector in order to be assessed for this unit of competency.

The candidate must be permitted to refer to relevant workplace procedures, product and manufacturing specifications, codes, standards, manuals, and reference materials.

The candidate must have access to:

tools, equipment, materials, and documentation required to demonstrate the performance evidence above, including items of ground support and test equipment required for the following maintenance activities:

power carts

hydraulic rigs

pneumatic rigs

stands and docking

component test stands.

Candidate capability of providing the required performance and knowledge evidence must be established via the records in the Maintenance Management Competency Log. Where the individual does not have a Competency Log, evidence of capability can be gathered through direct observation, supervisor’s reports, project work, samples and questioning.

Assessors of this unit must satisfy the assessor requirements in applicable vocational education and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.

Where the unit is to be used for CASA licensing purposes the assessor must also meet the criteria specified in the Civil Aviation Safety Regulation (CASR) Part 147 Manual of Standards.

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MEA141 Manage risk in aviation maintenance

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA141 Manage risk in aviation maintenance. Updated to meet training package policy requirements.

Application

This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to identify and manage risks associated with aviation maintenance activities. Work may be performed individually or as part of a team.

The unit applies to scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, and maintenance support or integrated logistic support (ILS) during maintenance. It is used in workplaces that operate under the airworthiness regulatory systems of the Australian Defence Force (ADF) and the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA).

This unit forms part of the CASA requirement for maintenance certification licences under Civil Aviation Safety Regulation (CASR) Part 66. Where a CASA licensing outcome is sought, users must refer to the licensing provisions in the MEA Aeroskills Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

Pre-requisite Unit

Nil.

Competency Field

Aviation maintenance management

Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENTS	PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
Elements describe the essential outcomes.	Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.
1.	Identify the criteria for aviation maintenance risk management	1.1	Identify risk management procedures from organisation’s risk management plan or aviation maintenance organisation exposition
1.2	Where a risk management plan does not exist, identify and document potential risks
1.3	Determine criteria for managing identified risks according to standard risk management procedures and document them as a risk management plan
1.4	Identify process for evaluating and reviewing risk management plan from organisation’s plan, or develop an evaluation methodology and include it in the plan developed according to standard risk management procedures
2.	Manage aviation maintenance risk	2.1	Monitor activities in line with risk management plan
2.2	Identify performance deviations and initiate responses according to risk management plan
2.3	Monitor and report effectiveness of risk responses according to risk management plan procedures
3.1	Evaluate aviation maintenance risk management processes	3.1	Review and analyse risk management outcomes to assess the effectiveness of risk management plan
3.2	Develop and process recommendations on variations to the plan according to organisational policies and procedures

Foundation Skills

Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.

Unit Mapping Information

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA141 Manage risk in aviation maintenance.

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Assessment Requirements for MEA141 Manage risk in aviation maintenance

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA141 Manage risk in aviation maintenance. Updated to meet training package policy requirements.

Performance Evidence

There must be evidence the candidate has completed the tasks outlined in the elements and performance criteria of this unit, which must include the ability to:

develop and document a risk management plan for one scheduled or one unscheduled aviation maintenance program.

In the course of the above work, the candidate must:

identify risks and determine criteria for managing them, including:

determining level and degree of acceptability of each identified risk

legal aspects, such as regulatory violations and contractual commitments

cost of managing specific risks versus cost to the organisation if the risk eventuated

stakeholder perceptions and expectations

apply standards and procedures for assessing and evaluating risks

develop risk treatment processes

assess legal impact of risk occurrence

evaluate risk management plan operation

demonstrate oral and written communication skills to the required level.

The above risk management plan must include:

real and potential risks, their probability of occurrence, and degree of severity

treatment options in each case

responsibility for implementing treatment options and required response times

resources required for risk management

plan implementation timeframe

periodic review timetable

internal reporting system

review methodology.

Knowledge Evidence

There must be evidence the candidate has knowledge of:

standard risk management procedures, including:

organisational policies and procedures for risk management

websites dealing with risk management

Civil Aviation Safety Regulation (CASR) Part 145 Manual of Standards, in particular Acceptable Means of Compliance and Guidance Material

Australian and New Zealand Standard AS/NZS 4360 Risk management

ISO 31000:2009 Risk management

indicators of real and potential risks associated with the aviation maintenance program described in the performance evidence, including:

human factors, such as fatigue, illness and maintenance errors

work health and safety (WHS) issues resulting in injury or death

regulatory and procedural violations, such as inappropriate use of minimum equipment lists and failure to observe type certification standards

providing maintenance guidance to remotely-located aircrew or maintenance personnel

maintenance difficulties, such as spares shortages and unexpected failures of systems or components

support equipment failure

environmental problems

contractual issues

skill and experience shortfalls

maintenance cost escalation

natural events

key features of maintenance error management programs

regulatory impact of risks

contractual impact of risks

key features of cost-benefit analysis

federal and state or territory WHS and environment protection legislation

methodology for evaluating the operation of risk management plans, including by:

oversight of day-to-day operations

interviews with personnel in the organisation

physical inspections

incident reports

questionnaires

periodic review of risk treatment procedures and outcomes

techniques for evaluating risks

equity, fraud and ethics requirements set out in organisational code of conduct specific to the work described in the performance evidence.

Assessment Conditions

The following conditions of assessment represent the requirements of the regulators (Australian Defence Force [ADF] and Civil Aviation Safety Authority [CASA]) and maintenance stakeholders, and must be rigorously observed.

This unit may be assessed on the job, or a combination of on and off the job. Where assessment occurs off the job, an appropriate simulation must be used where the range of conditions reflects realistic workplace situations encountered when managing risk in aviation maintenance.

The candidate must be permitted to refer to relevant workplace procedures, product and manufacturing specifications, codes, standards, manuals, and reference materials.

The candidate must have access to:

all tools, equipment, materials, and documentation required to demonstrate the performance evidence above.

Candidate capability of providing the required performance and knowledge evidence must be established via the records in the Maintenance Management Competency Log. Where the individual does not have a Competency Log, evidence of capability can be gathered through direct observation, supervisor’s reports, project work, samples and questioning.

Assessors of this unit must satisfy the assessor requirements in applicable vocational education and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.

Where the unit is to be used for CASA licensing purposes the assessor must also meet the criteria specified in the CASR Part 147 Manual of Standards.

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MEA142 Manage self in the aviation maintenance environment

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA142 Manage self in the aviation maintenance environment. Updated to meet training package policy requirements.

Application

This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to manage self when performing tasks relating to maintenance management and/or related integrated logistic support (ILS) activities. The unit covers developing own skills and professional development needs relating to aviation maintenance. Work may be performed individually or as part of a team.

The unit applies to scheduled and unscheduled aviation maintenance, including all aspects of aircraft maintenance, aeronautical product maintenance, and other related ILS activities. 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).

This unit forms part of the CASA requirement for maintenance certification licences under Civil Aviation Safety Regulation (CASR) Part 66. Where a CASA licensing outcome is sought, users must refer to the licensing provisions in the MEA Aeroskills Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

Pre-requisite Unit

Nil.

Competency Field

Aviation maintenance management

Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENTS	PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
Elements describe the essential outcomes.	Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.
1.	Manage own aviation maintenance or related activities	1.1	Assess, prioritise and accept responsibility for own workload
1.2	Undertake work autonomously to complete tasks/roles within required timeframes and according to organisational and/or legislative and regulatory standards
1.3	Demonstrate independence and initiative in identifying and solving problems relating to aviation maintenance
1.4	Exercise initiative when liaising with colleagues in identifying and analysing alternative approaches to managing workplace issues and problems
1.5	Evaluate and monitor own performance and seek opportunities to build own capability, ideas and vision
1.6	Seek and apply performance feedback from others to improve work performance
1.7	Identify organisational structure, career paths and eligibility criteria
1.8	Monitor impact of human factors on performance in the aviation maintenance environment
2.	Work effectively with others	2.1	Apply effective oral and written communication skills when dealing with others
2.2	Deal with others in line with organisational code of conduct and principles of diversity
2.3	Use judgement and discretion as required by the situation
2.4	Develop and maintain effective interpersonal relationships at all levels of the organisation
2.5	Mentor other team members in specific areas of aviation maintenance and maintenance management and provide performance feedback
2.6	Identify and analyse advantages, disadvantages and consequences of ideas
2.7	Identify situations where there is the possibility of fraudulent behaviour
3.	Comply with requirements	3.1	Comply with contractual, legislative, regulatory and organisational requirements
3.2	Survey work requirements and provide quotes relating to aviation maintenance or related activity
3.3	Survey and assess organisational and customer needs
4.	Manage work priorities and resources	4.1	Prioritise competing demands to achieve objectives and meet requirements for deliverables
4.2	Prepare, monitor and review work plans, programs and budgets in line with aviation maintenance or related industry needs
4.3	Plan resource use to achieve objectives
4.4	Identify nature, extent and impact of issues or changes relating to work priorities and resource allocation
5.	Facilitate and capitalise on change and innovation	5.1	Support organisational change by working closely with others
5.2	Identify opportunities for product and service enhancement and options for achieving the desired result
6.	Contribute to development of own skills and professional capability	6.1	Assess own personal knowledge and skills and access learning opportunities as required to fill gaps and enhance skills
6.2	Apply new ideas and techniques to learn new skills in aviation maintenance or related fields
6.3	Seek and use performance feedback to identify and develop ways to improve competence

Foundation Skills

Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.

Unit Mapping Information

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA142 Manage self in the aviation maintenance environment.

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Assessment Requirements for MEA142 Manage self in the aviation maintenance environment

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA142 Manage self in the aviation maintenance environment. Updated to meet training package policy requirements.

Performance Evidence

There must be evidence the candidate has completed the tasks outlined in the elements and performance criteria of this unit, which must include the ability to:

manage own work performance in an ethical and efficient manner during one scheduled or one unscheduled aviation maintenance program, including:

interfacing with others, including internal personnel and clients

applying legislative, regulatory and organisational policies and procedures required for own role and workplace

meeting contractual, legislative, regulatory and organisational requirements

managing own professional development.

In the course of the above work, the candidate must:

demonstrate effective oral communication in English regarding maintenance activities, including in briefings and presentations

demonstrate effective written communication in English regarding maintenance activities, including by email

apply principles of equity and diversity requirements set out in organisational code of conduct specific to the work described in the performance evidence above

satisfy workplace and client needs

demonstrate numeracy skills sufficient to provide quotes relating to work that include:

man-hours

time requirements

spares, materials, and consumables

resources, such as facilities, support equipment, and tooling

price of job.

Knowledge Evidence

There must be evidence the candidate has knowledge of:

legislative, regulatory and organisational standards and requirements relating to work described in the performance evidence, including:

equal employment opportunity (EEO) legislation and guidelines

federal and state or territory work health and safety (WHS) legislation

privacy legislation

freedom of information legislation

Civil Aviation Regulations (CARs) and advisory circulars (ACs)

Civil Aviation Safety Regulations (CASRs), Manuals of Standards and associated Acceptable Means of Compliance and Guidance Material

aviation maintenance organisation expositions

continuing airworthiness management organisation expositions

procedures manuals

position descriptions

quality manuals

safety manuals

work instructions

applicable overseas regulations, such as Federal Aviation Regulations or European Aviation Safety Agency Regulations

AAP 7001.053 Technical Airworthiness Management Manual

Defence regulations and instructions

Australian Air Publications

standing instructions

maintenance management plans

duty statements

human factors with the potential to affect job performance in aviation maintenance activities

diversity principles

procedures for detecting fraud

Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) and Training Packages relevant to own professional development

leadership principles

management principles and techniques

regulations, policies, instructions, and guidelines relevant to the organisation and own role

problem-solving principles

constant improvement principles and procedures

change management techniques.

Assessment Conditions

The following conditions of assessment represent the requirements of the regulators (Australian Defence Force [ADF] and Civil Aviation Safety Authority [CASA]) and maintenance stakeholders, and must be rigorously observed.

This unit may be assessed on the job, off the job, or a combination of both. Where assessment occurs off the job, an appropriate simulation must be used where the range of conditions reflects realistic workplace situations encountered when managing self in an aviation maintenance environment.

The candidate must be permitted to refer to relevant workplace procedures, product and manufacturing specifications, codes, standards, manuals, and reference materials.

The candidate must have access to:

all tools, equipment, materials, and documentation required to demonstrate the performance evidence above.

Candidate capability of providing the required performance and knowledge evidence must be established via the records in the Maintenance Management Competency Log. Where the individual does not have a Competency Log, evidence of capability can be gathered through direct observation, supervisor’s reports, project work, samples and questioning.

Assessors of this unit must satisfy the assessor requirements in applicable vocational education and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.

Where the unit is to be used for CASA licensing purposes the assessor must also meet the criteria specified in the CASR Part 147 Manual of Standards.

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MEA143 Develop and manage maintenance error management programs

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA143 Develop and manage maintenance error management programs. Updated to meet training package policy requirements.

Application

This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to develop and manage maintenance error management programs aimed at reducing human error rates in aviation maintenance organisations. Work may be performed individually or as part of a team.

The unit applies to all maintenance activities relating to aircraft and aeronautical product that are performed within the jurisdiction of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) during scheduled and unscheduled maintenance.

This unit forms part of the CASA requirement for maintenance certification licences under Civil Aviation Safety Regulation (CASR) Part 66. Where a CASA licensing outcome is sought, users must refer to the licensing provisions in the MEA Aeroskills Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

Pre-requisite Unit

Nil.

Competency Field

Aviation maintenance management

Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENTS	PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
Elements describe the essential outcomes.	Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.
1.	Develop a maintenance error management program	1.1	Clearly state aims and objectives of aviation maintenance error management program and structure the program according to regulatory requirements
1.2	Establish aviation maintenance error management program guidelines that encourage open and blame-free reporting of maintenance errors that are not due to negligence
1.3	Clearly state disciplinary boundaries to apply in the event of negligence
1.4	Specify an aviation maintenance error investigation procedure including, where applicable, compliance with regulatory procedures for reporting significant safety issues related to maintenance errors
1.5	Specify an aviation maintenance strategy and procedure for developing and delivering staff training programs relating to maintenance error management
1.6	Include reference to aviation maintenance error management program in applicable organisational policies and procedures
1.7	Provide feedback of program results to personnel, and review analysis of accumulated data to identify maintenance error trends
2.	Manage a maintenance error management program	2.1	Review reported events to determine if they should be investigated within the procedures of the maintenance error management program
2.2	Report significant safety issues related to aviation maintenance errors to CASA and/or the Air Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB)
2.3	Investigate events applicable to the aviation maintenance error management program according to program procedures
2.4	Analyse investigation results to determine required action and minimise probability of event recurrence
2.5	Take required action and provide feedback to designated personnel
2.6	Review event and resultant action to determine information to be forwarded to bodies external to the organisation
2.7	Review accumulated data according to program procedures to determine and monitor maintenance error trends

Foundation Skills

Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.

Unit Mapping Information

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA143 Develop and manage maintenance error management programs.

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Assessment Requirements for MEA143 Develop and manage maintenance error management programs

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA143 Develop and manage maintenance error management programs. Updated to meet training package policy requirements.

Performance Evidence

There must be evidence the candidate has completed the tasks outlined in the elements and performance criteria of this unit, which must include the ability to:

develop a maintenance error management program for an aircraft or aeronautical product aimed at reducing human error rates in an aviation maintenance organisation

manage the developed program and respond to identified maintenance errors and significant safety issues.

In the course of the above work, the candidate must:

apply regulations and advisory material required for the maintenance error management program

specify training requirements

identify and address human factors with the potential to affect job performance

apply trend analysis to maintenance data

demonstrate written and oral communication skills to the required level.

The above maintenance error management program must include procedures for:

investigating events and safety issues

reviewing accumulated data.

Knowledge Evidence

There must be evidence the candidate has knowledge of:

regulatory requirements and associated guidelines relating to the maintenance error management program, including:

Civil Aviation Safety Regulations (CASRs), Manuals of Standards and associated Acceptable Means of Compliance and Guidance Material

regulatory procedures for reporting significant safety issues, including:

major defect report (MDR)

service difficulty report (SDR)

confidential aviation incident report (CAIR)

organisational policies and procedures relating to the maintenance error management program, including:

aviation maintenance organisation expositions

quality manuals

safety manuals

procedures manuals

work instructions

human factors with the potential to affect maintenance error management

key features of investigative processes

methodology for trend analysis

procedures for specifying training requirements

equity, fraud and ethics requirements set out in organisational code of conduct specific to the work described in the performance evidence.

Assessment Conditions

The following conditions of assessment represent the requirements of the regulators (Australian Defence Force [ADF] and Civil Aviation Safety Authority [CASA]) and maintenance stakeholders, and must be rigorously observed.

This unit may be assessed on the job, off the job, or a combination of both. Where assessment occurs off the job, an appropriate simulation must be used where the range of conditions reflects realistic workplace situations encountered when developing and managing maintenance error management programs.

The candidate must be permitted to refer to relevant workplace procedures, product and manufacturing specifications, codes, standards, manuals, and reference materials.

The candidate must have access to:

all tools, equipment, materials, and documentation required to demonstrate the performance evidence above.

Candidate capability of providing the required performance and knowledge evidence must be established via the records in the Maintenance Management Competency Log. Where the individual does not have a Competency Log, evidence of capability can be gathered through direct observation, supervisor’s reports, project work, samples and questioning.

Assessors of this unit must satisfy the assessor requirements in applicable vocational education and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.

Where the unit is to be used for CASA licensing purposes the assessor must also meet the criteria specified in the CASR Part 147 Manual of Standards.

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MEA144 Coordinate change programs in the aviation maintenance environment

Modification History

Release	Comments
1	New unit of competency.

Application

This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to apply management processes that promote and initiate desirable changes that improve individual and organisational effectiveness in the aviation maintenance environment. Work may be performed individually or as part of a team.

The unit applies to scheduled and unscheduled aviation maintenance. It is used in workplaces that operate under the airworthiness regulatory systems of the Australian Defence Force (ADF) and the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA).

This unit forms part of the CASA requirement for maintenance certification licences under Civil Aviation Safety Regulation (CASR) Part 66. Where a CASA licensing outcome is sought, users must refer to the licensing provisions in the MEA Aeroskills Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

Pre-requisite Unit

Nil.

Competency Field

Aviation maintenance management

Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENTS	PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
Elements describe the essential outcomes.	Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.
1.	Promote change in aviation maintenance workplace practices	1.1	Promote change as an opportunity for improving individual and organisational effectiveness
1.2	Implement processes that encourage personnel to adopt changes that make improvements in individual and organisational effectiveness
1.3	Identify opportunities and threats presented by change and plan appropriate responses
1.4	Involve personnel in designing and implementing change in line with organisational and regulatory guidelines
2.	Initiate change to support aviation maintenance improvements	2.1	Support proposed initiatives for bringing about improvements in the organisation
2.2	Initiate change for the better where necessary and manage it in a planned and constructive manner
2.3	Initiate consultative processes in line with organisational practices
3.	Review effectiveness of aviation maintenance change	3.1	Monitor change activities to ensure compliance with authorised instructions, policies and organisational procedures
3.2	Review and analyse effectiveness of change in the aviation maintenance environment
3.3	Report on change performance in line with organisational policies and procedures
3.4	Escalate change performance issues that cannot be rectified or addressed, in line with organisational policies and procedures

Foundation Skills

Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.

Unit Mapping Information

Release 1. No equivalent unit.

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Assessment Requirements for MEA144 Coordinate change programs in the aviation maintenance environment

Modification History

Release	Comments
1	New unit of competency.

Performance Evidence

There must be evidence the candidate has completed the tasks outlined in the elements and performance criteria of this unit, which must include the ability to:

coordinate a change program in the aviation maintenance environment in response to one of the following:

a changed organisational policy and related procedures

reform of a regulation or piece of government legislation

training and authorisation requirements

review of a management process

availability of new tools or support equipment

availability of new technology

change in aircraft type or item of aeronautical product

seek ongoing feedback and evaluation of program by initiating consultative processes with the key stakeholder group(s) required for above change, including:

regulators where the change has a regulatory component

higher management where organisational policy and procedures are involved

stakeholders elsewhere in the logistic support network

stakeholders at all levels in relevant area of aviation maintenance environment

stakeholders in the industrial relations system

suppliers of management systems, tooling or support equipment.

During the course of the above work, the candidate must:

demonstrate effective communication, interpersonal, problem-solving, and teamwork skills

use analysis techniques.

Knowledge Evidence

There must be evidence the candidate has knowledge of:

methodology for undertaking strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, threats (SWOT) analysis

organisational structure and culture relevant to coordinating the change program described in the performance evidence

policy and procedures, legislation and regulations relating to change program, including those in:

Civil Aviation Regulations (CARs) and associated advisory circulars (ACs)

Civil Aviation Safety Regulations (CASRs), Manuals of Standards and associated Acceptable Means of Compliance and Guidance Material

AAP 7001.053 Technical Airworthiness Management Manual

Defence regulations and instructions

aviation maintenance organisation expositions

continuing airworthiness management organisation expositions

quality manuals

organisational policy and procedures manuals

standing instructions

work instructions

federal, state or territory work health and safety (WHS) legislation

equity, fraud and ethics requirements of organisational code of conduct

effects of change in the workplace

change strategies.

Assessment Conditions

The following conditions of assessment represent the requirements of the regulators (Australian Defence Force [ADF] and Civil Aviation Safety Authority [CASA]) and maintenance stakeholders, and must be rigorously observed.

This unit may be assessed on the job, off the job, or a combination of both. Where assessment occurs off the job, an appropriate simulation must be used where the range of conditions reflects realistic workplace situations when coordinating change programs in aviation maintenance.

The candidate must be permitted to refer to relevant workplace procedures, product and manufacturing specifications, codes, standards, manuals, and reference materials.

The candidate must have access to:

tools, equipment, and materials required to demonstrate the performance evidence above.

Candidate capability of providing the required performance and knowledge evidence must be established via the records in the Maintenance Management Competency Log. Where the individual does not have a Competency Log, evidence of capability can be gathered through direct observation, supervisor’s reports, project work, samples and questioning.

Assessors of this unit must satisfy the assessor requirements in applicable vocational education and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.

Where the unit is to be used for CASA licensing purposes the assessor must also meet the criteria specified in the CASR Part 147 Manual of Standards.

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MEA145 Conversion from allied trades for employment in aviation maintenance workshops

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA145 Conversion from allied trades for employment in aviation maintenance workshops with amended prerequisite codes.

Application

This unit of competency requires application of common core skills and knowledge that are aviation maintenance specific and meet the requirements of the two Regulators, the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) and the Australian Defence Force (ADF). The skills and knowledge will be applied during the maintenance of items of aeronautical product in aviation maintenance workshops.

The unit is applicable to individuals with Certificate III or Certificate IV qualifications in allied trades (primarily automotive, electrotechnology or metals and engineering) who are to be employed in aviation maintenance workshops. It covers aviation maintenance-specific parts of common core competencies that must be applied by all individuals employed on the maintenance of items of aeronautical product and which would not have been covered in allied trade units that relate to similar areas of expertise.

The unit is used in workplaces that operate under the airworthiness regulatory systems of the ADF and CASA.

This unit applies to MEA Skill Sets and must not be included in any AQF qualification.

Pre-requisite Unit

MEA157	Complete aviation maintenance industry documentation

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.
1.	Identify and access aviation industry manuals, specifications and drawings	1.1	Appropriate manuals are identified and accessed for the type of aircraft or component to be maintained
1.2	Amendment status is clearly established to ensure the correct specifications and procedures are applied
2.	Amend manuals, specifications or drawings	2.1	Manual, specification or drawing changes and/or amendments are incorporated and documented correctly in accordance with statutory regulations and/or enterprise procedures
3.	Store manuals, specifications or drawings	3.1	Manuals, specifications or drawings are stored appropriately to ensure prevention of damage, ready access and updating of information, when required, in accordance with regulatory and/or enterprise procedures
4.	Apply standard trade practices	4.1	Common types of aircraft attachment hardware are correctly selected and used
4.2	Common types of safety locking devices and fasteners are correctly selected and used
4.3	Aircraft components, devices and hardware are lockwired in the correct manner, using the appropriate wire gauge
4.4	Common types of aircraft connectors and plumbing are accurately assembled or connected
5.	Interpret and apply quality standards in the aviation maintenance environment	5.1	Standards or specifications set out in maintenance documents and process specifications are identified and interpreted
5.2	Enterprise quality requirements are identified, confirmed and applied
6.	Plan steps and organise work to complete task	6.1	Steps are planned in conjunction with the work of other personnel to allow achievement of practical outcomes in accordance with relevant aircraft publications/maintenance regulations/orders and standards and practices
6.2	Human factors and work health and safety (WHS) requirements, including the use of material safety data sheets (MSDS), are allowed for in planning of steps
6.3	Work activity is organised with other involved personnel, allowing for relevant human factors and using relevant communication processes to ensure safe and appropriate sequencing of tasks
6.4	All necessary documentation related to job planning and progress is completed and recorded in accordance with relevant aircraft publications/maintenance regulations/orders and standards and practices

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.
Appropriate manuals include:	Aircraft publications, maintenance instruction manuals, process specifications, servicing or service bulletins or structural repair manuals Tooling or equipment manuals, manufacturer's manuals, standard practices, enterprise aviation regulations and publications Illustrated parts catalogues, aircraft wiring manuals or drawings
Application of standard aviation trade practices includes:	The selection and use of hand and power tools and equipment associated with workshop-related activities in the aircraft maintenance environment that involve: laying out and fabricating simple items from common aircraft materials assembling items using a representative range of common types of aircraft attachment hardware for which relevant fits and clearances, appropriate safety locking devices and fasteners, including lockwire, are correctly selected and applied assembling/connecting a range of common aircraft connectors and plumbing, applying safety locking devices, where applicable assembling/connecting aircraft control cables and applying safety locking devices, where applicable
Regulatory and enterprise procedures are found in:	Civil Aviation Regulations (CARs) or Civil Aviation Safety Regulations (CASRs) Maintenance organisation manual Procedures manuals Work instructions Quality manuals Safety manuals Applicable Defence Regulations and instructions Standing instructions
Human factors include:	The factors relating to human behaviour and performance in aviation maintenance environments that are defined by either CASA or the ADF
Documentation includes:	Maintenance logs, overhaul test/check sheets, job history sheets, traveller cards, maintenance reports, irregularity reports, serviceable tags or removal tags MSDS or material record sheets

Unit Mapping Information

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA145 Conversion from allied trades for employment in aviation maintenance workshops

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Assessment Requirements for MEA145 Conversion from allied trades for employment in aviation maintenance workshops

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA145 Conversion from allied trades for employment in aviation maintenance workshops with amended prerequisite codes.

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria under the specified conditions of assessment, and must include:

accessing, interpreting and applying information from industry manuals, including paper-based, microfiche or computer-based media, relating to work activities, including determination of manual amendment status, knowledge of manual structures and locating relevant information/instructions for work activity

amending industry manuals to reflect current/approved amendment status

identifying and interpreting information from drawings and diagrams in aircraft maintenance manuals, including component scaling, section, assembly, location, drawing applicability and amendment status from the title block

correct handling and storage of drawings, manuals and industry media, i.e. microfiche and digital formats

determining correct lubricants for specified applications

identifying common ferrous and non-ferrous aircraft materials

identifying common aircraft composite and non-metallic materials (other than wood)

identifying aircraft hardware by markings, part numbers, size, shape and material

installing aircraft hardware using standard practices/techniques to ensure safe security and includes:

minimum thread engagement

split pinning

lockwiring

application of locking compounds

locking tabs and spring washers

lock nuts

installing aircraft hardware using tightening, torquing and tensioning techniques

identifying various types of aircraft rigid and flexible plumbing and their connectors

identifying aircraft control cables and related cable system hardware

applying workplace hazard reporting and identification procedures

being able to differentiate the elements which constitute the quality system and the ability to identify processes, workplace regulations and ISO 9000 compliant documentation and specifications within the workplace environment

interpreting information relating to the work activity from a range of industry manuals, industry and enterprise regulations and industry documentation

considering WHS regulations/precautions specific to the work activity and others working in the vicinity of the planned work activity, particularly with regard to electricity, gases (especially oxygen), oils and chemicals

using MSDS

applying human factors in planning maintenance activities.

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

the types of industry manuals used in aviation maintenance and types of media

requirements for custody and upkeep of industry manuals

techniques for obtaining and applying data contained in industry manuals

types of standard aircraft hardware and methods of identification, including bolts, nuts, washers, pins (cotter and tapered), and fasteners (rivets and camlocs)

materials from which hardware is manufactured and its applications, including plain, corrosion resistant and temperature/heat resistant

types of safety locking devices and their application

common ferrous and non-ferrous aircraft materials, heat treatment and testing

characteristics and properties of common composite and non-metallic materials (other than wood)

types of aircraft cable, turnbuckles, end fittings, tensiometers, pulleys and cable system components, and aircraft flexible control systems

types and characteristics of lubricants

typical quality systems and their operation in the workplace

workplace quality documentation, such as quality manuals, procedures manuals, work instructions and worksheets

the relationship between the quality system and WHS requirements, such as workplace hazard reporting

the relationship between the quality system and identification systems for aircraft hardware, materials and components

the impact of human factors on the safe and effective performance of maintenance on aircraft and aircraft components

MSDS.

Assessment Conditions

Competency should be assessed in the work environment, or by use of simulated activities, covering the use of publications/maintenance regulations/orders and standards and practices, the application of aviation maintenance specific standard trade practices, and of task planning and quality system application in the aeronautical product maintenance environment.

This unit must be linked in its assessment and application to those that apply to the actual maintenance of items of aeronautical product. It is essential that all WHS requirements are met and understood.

The transferability of general manual interpretation and use in accordance with relevant aircraft component publications/maintenance regulations/orders and standards and practices must be clearly established. This includes evidence of underlying knowledge and skills associated with the interpretation and use of manuals to supplement understanding of the structure and regulatory requirements associated with the aircraft maintenance environment for aeronautical product maintenance.

Evidence of knowledge about how aircraft materials, standard items of hardware and fittings are used in component maintenance and the application of quality systems and work planning must be demonstrated. The ability to apply the skills and knowledge across a variety of applications must also be demonstrated.

The following conditions of assessment represent the requirements of the Regulators (ADF and CASA) and maintenance stakeholders and must be rigorously observed.

A person cannot be assessed as competent until it can be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the workplace assessor that the relevant elements and performance of the unit of competency are being achieved under routine supervision on at least one manual from each of:

aircraft publications, maintenance instruction manuals, process specifications, servicing or service bulletins or structural repair manuals

tooling or equipment manuals, manufacturer's manuals, standard practices, enterprise aviation regulations and publications

illustrated parts catalogues, aircraft wiring manuals or drawings

and on representative tasks from:

laying out and fabricating simple items from common aircraft materials

assembling items using a representative range of common types of aircraft attachment hardware for which relevant fits and clearances, appropriate safety locking devices and fasteners, including lockwire, are correctly selected and applied

assembling/connecting a range of common aircraft connectors and plumbing, applying safety locking devices, where applicable

assembling/connecting aircraft control cables and applying safety locking devices, where applicable.

This shall be established via the records in the Log of Industrial Experience and Achievement or, where appropriate, an equivalent Industry Evidence Guide (for details refer to the Companion Volume Assessment Guidelines).

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MEA146 Prepare and manage aviation maintenance organisation budgets and financial plans

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA146 Prepare and manage aviation maintenance organisation budgets and financial plans. Updated to meet training package policy requirements.

Application

This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to develop and manage budgets and financial plans required for the effective operation of an aviation maintenance organisation (AMO) within the bounds of its exposition. It involves applying required procedures, and interfacing effectively with professional finance advisers and accountants.

The unit applies to the financial management obligations of accountable managers of AMOs operating under the Australian Defence Force (ADF) or Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) regulatory systems.

This unit forms part of the CASA requirement for maintenance certification licences under Civil Aviation Safety Regulation (CASR) Part 66. Where a CASA licensing outcome is sought, users must refer to the licensing provisions in the MEA Aeroskills Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

Pre-requisite Unit

Nil.

Competency Field

Aviation maintenance management

Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENTS	PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
Elements describe the essential outcomes.	Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.
1.	Analyse strategic opportunities and intended maintenance activities	1.1	Identify strategic opportunities and express them in terms of aircraft and aeronautical product maintenance activities
1.2	Convert intended maintenance activities into special projects or work programs
1.3	Analyse and interpret financial trends in the context of organisational strategic objectives
1.4	Clearly identify financial planning objectives, process timeframes, and resources
2.	Develop revenue, expenditure and capital investment proposals	2.1	Give individuals and groups responsibility for developing specific budgets and plans
2.2	Consult with required groups and individuals throughout organisation on expenditure issues pertaining to aviation maintenance
2.3	Develop proposals, taking account of past experience, present trends, and future expectations
2.4	Clearly link outcomes of proposals to organisational strategic objectives
2.5	Incorporate realistic cost-benefit and aviation maintenance organisation exposition compliance costs into all proposals
2.6	Meet organisational investment target rates for capital expenditure proposals
2.7	Identify performance measures and tactics for monitoring and control processes for each proposal/action, and develop a financial risk management plan
2.8	Review proposals to ensure their compliance with organisational values, policies, code of conduct, and legal and ethical obligations
2.9	Develop proposals within agreed timeframes
2.10	Include valid and sufficient supporting evidence that allows proper evaluation of proposals
3.	Build agreement for budgets and financial plans	3.1	Negotiate with designated groups and individuals in ways that build commitment to the plans
3.2	Confirm clear, concise objectives and timeframes according to organisational strategic objectives
3.3	Agree on negotiated matters to be incorporated into budgets and plans
3.4	Review budgets and plans to ensure they incorporate negotiation outcomes and meet organisational approval processes
3.5	Agree delegations, accountabilities, and responsibilities and confirm them in writing
3.6	Clearly document final budget and plans and develop a communication plan
4.	Communicate budget and financial plans	4.1	Distribute budget/financial plan communication package to finance specialists for review
4.2	Revise and amend package in response to review feedback
4.3	Explain plan data and terms to users
4.4	Test communication outcomes to ensure clear understanding of objectives, processes, and accountabilities
5.	Monitor and control activities against plans	5.1	Confirm delegations and budget accountabilities in writing prior to budget period
5.2	Allocate funds according to budget objectives and parameters
5.3	Review recording systems and documentation to ensure they meet audit requirements and legal obligations
5.4	Implement risk management plans and contingency plans for all financial plans
5.5	Monitor performance and promptly identify variances
5.6	Analyse variances in conjunction with relevant experts to determine cause and effect
5.7	Take swift remedial action to minimise negative impact and maximise benefits
5.8	Renegotiate/restructure budgets and plans where necessary to optimise organisational performance
6.	Report outcomes of financial plans	6.1	Maintain records of financial performance in organisational systems according to organisational policy and procedures
6.2	Analyse and report financial performance in a form and language suited to audience
6.3	Report non-financial objectives in the context of overall organisational performance
6.4	Review and update strategies and plans to optimise organisational performance

Foundation Skills

Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.

Unit Mapping Information

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA146 Prepare and manage aviation maintenance organisation budgets and financial plans.

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Assessment Requirements for MEA146 Prepare and manage aviation maintenance organisation budgets and financial plans

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA146 Prepare and manage aviation maintenance organisation budgets and financial plans. Updated to meet training package policy requirements.

Performance Evidence

There must be evidence the candidate has completed the tasks outlined in the elements and performance criteria of this unit, which must include the ability to:

prepare and manage one of the following budgets and its associated financial plan:

aircraft maintenance budget

aeronautical product maintenance budget

logistic services sales budget

regulatory compliance budget

capital expenditure budget.

In the course of the above work, the candidate must:

analyse and interpret required financial information

identify strategic opportunities in aircraft and aeronautical product maintenance activities, including:

aircraft operators and fleet operators seeking to outsource maintenance

aeronautical product maintenance needs

changing regulatory requirements for maintenance

new aircraft types

provision of logistic support services

opportunity to respond to requests for tender to provide aircraft and/or aeronautical product maintenance

opportunity to accept sub-contract maintenance tasks from other maintenance organisations

develop formal estimates of reviews, costs, cash flows, and logistic requirements

communicate and consult to ensure required groups and individuals are advised of what is occurring and are provided with an opportunity for input

produce balanced arguments to support financial proposals, including:

cost-benefit analyses

risk management plan assessing probability and consequences of potential negative event

market research results

tender details

investment analyses evaluating capital expenditure proposals:

net present value (NPV)

incentive rate of return (IROR)

pay pack calculations

negotiate agreement on budget and financial plan with required managers

demonstrate interpersonal skills sufficient to interact with people from a range of social, cultural and ethnic backgrounds and physical and mental abilities

arrange and deliver training to ensure team members and other managers understand the objectives and processes of the budget and financial plan

analyse and interpret positive and negative variances from budget and plan, determining the reasons and identifying potential actions to remediate the situation

develop and implement systems to ensure financial performance records are collected, maintained, and properly reported.

Knowledge Evidence

There must be evidence the candidate has knowledge of:

legislation from all levels of government, codes and national standards required for business operation, including:

Civil Aviation Safety Regulations (CASRs) and associated Manuals of Standards

AAP 7001.053 Technical Airworthiness Management Manual

award and enterprise agreements and industrial instruments

work health and safety (WHS) and environmental issues, and equal employment opportunity (EEO)

requirements in CASRs and AAP 7001.053 Technical Airworthiness Management Manual regarding financial status of aviation maintenance organisations

aircraft and aeronautical product maintenance and maintenance management/certification requirements

financial planning processes and procedures within the organisation

budgeting

organisation’s intended aircraft and aeronautical product maintenance activities

consultative methods and processes

capital investment evaluation techniques

performance measurement techniques

organisation roles in respect to financial delegations, accountabilities and responsibilities, including procedures for:

monitoring expenditure

authorising expenditure within limits

reporting on variances to budget/plan

taking remedial action within budget authority

standards for organisational record keeping and audit requirements

procedures for reporting on non-financial objectives in the context of overall organisational performance, including:

compliance with aviation maintenance organisation exposition (the Civil Aviation Safety Authority [CASA] regulatory system)

compliance with maintenance management plan (Australian Defence Force [ADF] regulatory system)

compliance with requirements of applicable airworthiness regulator

environmental and sustainability procedures

work health and safety (WHS)

quality and safety management

market share

customer service

security.

Assessment Conditions

The following conditions of assessment represent the requirements of the regulators (ADF and CASA) and maintenance stakeholders, and must be rigorously observed.

This unit may be assessed on the job, off the job, or a combination of both. Where assessment occurs off the job, then an appropriate simulation must be used where the range of conditions reflects realistic workplace situations encountered when preparing and managing aviation maintenance organisations’ budgets and financial plans.

The candidate must be permitted to refer to relevant workplace procedures, product and manufacturing specifications, codes, standards, manuals, and reference materials.

The candidate must have access to:

all materials and documentation required to demonstrate the performance evidence above.

Candidate capability of providing the required performance and knowledge evidence must be established via the records in the Maintenance Management Competency Log. Where the individual does not have a Competency Log, evidence of capability can be gathered through direct observation, supervisor’s reports, project work, samples and questioning.

Assessors of this unit must satisfy the assessor requirements in applicable vocational education and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.

Where the unit is to be used for CASA licensing purposes the assessor must also meet the criteria specified in the CASR Part 147 Manual of Standards.

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MEA148 Apply mathematics and physics in aviation maintenance

Modification History

Release 1 - New unit of competency

Application

This unit of competency requires application of mathematics and physics principles required to support the development and application of aircraft, aircraft system and component maintenance competencies.

It also complies with the requirements of the licensing syllabus in the Civil Aviation Safety Regulation (CASR) Part 66 Manual of Standards.

Pre-requisite Unit

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
1.	Apply mathematical techniques in aviation maintenance	1.1	Arithmetic is used in calculations relating to aviation maintenance
1.2	Basic algebra is used to solve problems relating to aviation maintenance
1.3	Binary and other applicable numbering systems are used in aviation maintenance applications
1.4	Simple geometric constructions are used in aviation maintenance settings
1.5	Graphical representations are used in aviation maintenance settings
1.6	Simple trigonometric principles and methods are applied in aviation maintenance settings
2.	Apply physics laws and principles in aviation maintenance	2.1	Statics principles and techniques are applied in aviation maintenance settings
2.2	Kinetics principles and techniques are applied in aviation maintenance settings
2.3	Dynamics principles and techniques are applied in aviation maintenance settings
2.4	Fluid dynamics principles and techniques are applied in aviation maintenance settings
2.5	Thermodynamics principles, laws and techniques are applied in aviation maintenance settings
2.6	Typical applications of light characteristics and laws in aviation maintenance settings are explained
2.7	The application of the principles of wave motion and sound in aviation maintenance settings are explained

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.

Unit Mapping Information

New unit of competency

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Assessment Requirements for MEA148 Apply mathematics and physics in aviation maintenance

Modification History

Release 1 - New unit of competency

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria under the specified conditions of assessment on at least one occasion, and must include:

performing arithmetical calculations typically required in aviation maintenance that apply the methods listed in knowledge evidence

applying physics principles, laws and techniques listed in knowledge evidence that are applicable to aircraft and aircraft systems.

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

arithmetic:

terms and signs

methods of multiplication and division

fractions and decimals

factors and multiples

weights, measures and conversion factors

ratio and proportion

averages

percentages

areas and volumes

squares, cubes, square and cube roots

algebra:

how to evaluate simple algebraic expressions (add, subtract, multiply, divide, brackets, and simple fractions)

linear equations and their solution

indices and powers, negative and fractional indices

simultaneous equations and second degree equations with one unknown

binary and other applicable numbering systems

logarithms

geometry:

simple geometrical constructions

graphical representation (nature and use, graphs of equations and functions)

trigonometry:

simple trigonometry

trigonometrical relationships

use of tables

rectangular and polar coordinates

matter:

nature of matter (chemical elements, atoms and molecules)

chemical compounds

states and change between states

mechanics:

forces, moments and couples – representation as vectors

centre of gravity

elements of theory of stress, strain and elasticity (tension, compression, shear and torsion)

nature and properties of solid, fluid and gas

pressure and buoyancy in liquids (barometers)

linear movement – uniform motion in a straight line, motion under constant acceleration including motion under gravity – Newton’s Laws of Motion

rotational motion – uniform circular motion – centrifugal and centripetal forces

periodic motion – pendular movement

simple theory of vibration, harmonics and resonance

velocity ratio, mechanical advantage and efficiency

mass

force, inertia, work, power, energy (potential, kinetic and total), heat and efficiency

momentum and conservation of momentum

impulse

gyroscopic principles

friction – nature and effects and coefficient of friction

specific gravity and density

viscosity, fluid resistance and effects of streamlining

effects of compressibility of fluids

static, dynamic and total pressure, Bernoulli’s Theorem and venturi

thermodynamics:

temperature – thermometers and temperature scales (Celsius, Fahrenheit and Kelvin), heat definition

heat capacity and specific heat

heat transfer – convection, radiation and conduction

volumetric expansion

first and second laws of thermodynamics

gases – ideal gas laws, specific heat at constant volume and constant pressure, work done by expanding gas

isothermal, adiabatic expansion and compression, engine cycles, constant volume and constant pressure, refrigerators and heat pumps

latent heat of fusion and evaporation, thermal energy and heat of combustion

optics:

nature of light and speed of light

laws of reflection and refraction – reflection at plane surfaces, reflection by spherical mirrors, refraction and lenses

fibre optics

wave motion and sound:

wave motion – mechanical waves, sinusoidal wave motion, interference phenomena and standing waves

sound – speed of sound, production of sound, intensity, pitch and quality, and Doppler effect.

Assessment Conditions

The unit may be assessed off the job in a training classroom environment using problems and application of knowledge relevant to aviation maintenance competencies and relevant knowledge requirements.

The unit must be linked in its assessment and application to those units that apply to actual maintenance of aircraft.

Evidence of knowledge about aviation maintenance settings in which mathematical techniques and physics principles, laws and techniques are applied is essential.

A person cannot be assessed as competent until it can be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the workplace assessor that the relevant elements and the performance criteria of the unit of competency are being achieved off the job in simulated settings.

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MEA153 Communicate aviation technical and maintenance management knowledge

Modification History

Release	Comments
1	New unit of competency.

Application

This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to communicate aviation technical and maintenance management knowledge, using written and oral communication skills. It involves evaluating written technical communication, and delivering verbal briefings during scheduled and unscheduled maintenance. Work may be performed individually or as part of a team.

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).

This unit forms part of the CASA requirement for maintenance certification licences under Civil Aviation Safety Regulation (CASR) Part 66. Where a CASA licensing outcome is sought, users must refer to the licensing provisions in the MEA Aeroskills Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

Pre-requisite Unit

Nil.

Competency Field

Aviation maintenance management

Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENTS	PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
Elements describe the essential outcomes.	Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.
1.	Evaluate written technical communication	1.1	Analyse content of written technical communication for accuracy and appropriateness
1.2	Check format of communication against regulatory requirements and organisational policies and procedures
1.3	Identify the need for additional information and advise writer of same
1.4	Action verified communication according to regulatory requirements, and organisational policies and procedures
2.	Present technical and non-technical verbal briefings	2.1	Plan and prepare an engaging verbal briefing in a well-structured manner
2.2	Check briefing content for accuracy and appropriateness
2.3	Deliver briefing in an audible, articulate manner, making effective use of audiovisual equipment as required
3.	Complete technical and non-technical verbal briefing process	3.1	Review and analyse effectiveness of verbal briefing
3.2	Record verbal briefing in line with organisational policy and procedures
3.3	Escalate performance issues in relation to briefing in line with organisational policies and procedures

Foundation Skills

Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.

Unit Mapping Information

Release 1. No equivalent unit.

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Assessment Requirements for MEA153 Communicate aviation technical and maintenance management knowledge

Modification History

Release	Comments
1	New unit of competency.

Performance Evidence

There must be evidence the candidate has completed the tasks outlined in the elements and performance criteria of this unit, which must include the ability to:

evaluate the content and format of at least one of the following pieces of written technical aviation maintenance communication for compliance with regulatory requirements:

instructions

report

request

plan, prepare aids, and deliver at least two different verbal briefings relating to aviation maintenance, one technical and one non-technical; each briefing on one of the following:

change to an organisational policy, procedures or regulations

work procedures

workload requirements

organisational activities

organisational familiarisation

technical skills and knowledge

evaluate effectiveness of above briefings

maintain records of above briefings in line with organisational requirements.

The above briefings must be delivered to at least two different audiences, which may include:

employees of the organisation

business associates, such as teaming partners

clients

contractors and subcontractors

representatives of regulatory bodies

higher authorities

visitors.

In the course of the above briefings, the candidate must:

use audiovisual equipment to assist in communicating the information

demonstrate oral and written communication skills to convey information in a clear and effective manner

demonstrate evaluation skills to analyse written technical communication to identify deficiencies and non-compliance.

Knowledge Evidence

There must be evidence the candidate has knowledge of:

technical aspects required for the performance evidence

regulatory and organisational requirements relating to written technical communication in the aviation maintenance field

techniques and procedures for planning and delivering verbal briefings of technical and non-technical aviation maintenance information

regulatory requirements, and organisational policies and procedures relating to work described in the performance evidence, including:

Civil Aviation Regulations (CARs) and associated advisory circulars (ACs)

Civil Aviation Safety Regulations (CASRs), Manuals of Standards and associated Acceptable Means of Compliance and Guidance Material

maintenance organisation expositions

continuing airworthiness management organisation expositions

quality manuals

work instructions

AAP 7001.053 Technical Airworthiness Maintenance Manual

Defence instructions

standing instructions

maintenance management plans

organisational policies and procedures for:

reviewing effectiveness of briefings

recording verbal briefings

escalating performance issues relating to briefings.

Assessment Conditions

The following conditions of assessment represent the requirements of the regulators (Australian Defence Force [ADF] and Civil Aviation Safety Authority [CASA]) and maintenance stakeholders, and must be rigorously observed.

This unit may be assessed on the job, off the job, or a combination of both. Where assessment occurs off the job, an appropriate simulation must be used where the range of conditions reflects realistic workplace situations that would be encountered when planning, preparing aids, and delivering briefings relating to aviation maintenance activities.

The candidate must be permitted to refer to relevant workplace procedures, product and manufacturing specifications, codes, standards, manuals, and reference materials.

The candidate must have access to:

equipment and materials required to demonstrate the performance evidence above, including audiovisual equipment sufficient to assist in the effective delivery of a verbal briefing relating to aviation maintenance information.

Candidate capability of providing the required performance and knowledge evidence must be established via the records in the Maintenance Management Competency Log. Where the individual does not have a Competency Log, evidence of capability can be gathered through direct observation, supervisor’s reports, project work, samples and questioning.

Assessors of this unit must satisfy the assessor requirements in applicable vocational education and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.

Where the unit is to be used for CASA licensing purposes the assessor must also meet the criteria specified in the CASR Part 147 Manual of Standards.

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MEA154 Apply work health and safety practices in aviation maintenance

Modification History

Release 1. Supersedes and is equivalent to MEA101 Interpret occupational health and safety practices in aviation maintenance. Code changes due to changed titles.

Application

This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to undertake scheduled and unscheduled aircraft maintenance work safely, under routine supervision, and in compliance with work health and safety (WHS) regulations. It requires the application of WHS practices relevant to aviation maintenance workplaces in order to ensure own safety and that of others in the workplace. Work may be performed individually or as part of a team.

The unit applies to WHS practices in a range of workplaces, including flight lines, aprons, hangars, and workshops. Maintenance activities include scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on fixed or rotary wing aircraft and their components. 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).

This unit forms part of the CASA requirement for maintenance certification licences under Civil Aviation Safety Regulation (CASR) Part 66. Where a CASA licensing outcome is sought, users must refer to the licensing provisions in the MEA Aeroskills Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

Pre-requisite Unit

Nil.

Competency Field

Aviation maintenance

Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENTS	PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
Elements describe the essential outcomes.	Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.
1.	Apply safe work practices	1.1	Identify and review regulatory and organisational policies and procedures that identify the requirements for the safe conduct of work activity detailed in the work instructions
1.2	Identify, use and maintain required personal protective equipment (PPE) according to regulatory and organisational procedures
1.3	Identify and assess workplace hazards, and control risks within scope of own responsibility and according to organisational procedures
1.4	Identify and apply workplace housekeeping measures according to standard organisational procedures
1.5	Identify and observe workplace safety signs and symbols according to safety and organisational requirements
2.	Apply emergency procedures	2.1	Determine required personnel and emergency services to be contacted in the event of accident or emergency according to organisational requirements and protocols
2.2	Identify and observe emergency and evacuation procedures to ensure safe conduct of personnel according to organisational procedures
2.3	Use emergency equipment according to regulatory and organisational procedures
3.	Report workplace hazards and emergencies	3.1	Report workplace hazard to designated personnel according to organisational procedures
3.2	Report workplace accident or emergency to designated personnel according to organisational procedures and in line with scope of own responsibilities

Foundation Skills

Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.

Unit Mapping Information

Release 1. Supersedes and is equivalent to MEA101 Interpret occupational health and safety practices in aviation maintenance.

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Assessment Requirements for MEA154 Apply work health and safety practices in aviation maintenance

Modification History

Release 1. Supersedes and is equivalent to MEA101 Interpret occupational health and safety practices in aviation maintenance. Code changes due to changed titles.

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria under the specified conditions of assessment, and must include:

correctly interpreting WHS regulations, instructions and procedures relevant to the requirements for conduct of safe work

recognising and adhering to aerospace industry signage, including aircraft systems plumbing markings

recognising and reporting to designated personnel hazardous situations in the workplace

risk assessment and control

selecting appropriate PPE for the maintenance activity being undertaken

correct interpretation of enterprise and regulatory emergency procedures

correct identification and operation of enterprise/industry-specific workplace emergency equipment.

This unit must be related in its assessment and application to all other units. The relationship between general workplace WHS requirements, as included in enterprise procedures, and the relevant federal and/or state and territory legislation must be clearly linked.

Evidence of knowledge and skills associated with the application of WHS standards is required to supplement evidence of ability to interpret and apply specific safe practices in the workplace.

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

the applicable sources of WHS requirements and procedures and their application for conduct of safe work

how to recognise and report hazardous situations in the workplace

methods of risk assessment and control

the preferred order of ways to control risks (known as the hierarchy of control)

work operations to control risks, e.g. permit to work systems, such as confined space entry and isolation procedures

how to determine requirements for PPE associated with maintenance activities

the correct selection and use of workplace emergency equipment

action to be taken in emergency situations.

Assessment Conditions

This unit may be assessed on the job, off the job or a combination of both on and off the job. Where assessment occurs off the job, that is, the candidate is not in productive work, an appropriate simulation must be used where the range of conditions reflects realistic workplace situations. Should a demonstration of skill application be necessary, the candidate must have access to all necessary tools, equipment, materials and relevant documentation. The candidate must be permitted to refer to any relevant workplace procedures, product and manufacturing specifications, codes, standards, manuals and reference materials.

Assessors must be satisfied that the candidate can competently and consistently perform all elements of the unit as specified by the criteria, including required knowledge, and be capable of applying the competency under routine supervision on at least one item from each of:

applying general duty of care under WHS legislation and common law

fluid and gas high and low pressure systems, including fluid handling (for example, hydraulic fluids, lubricants, compressed air, nitrogen and oxygen)

fuelling/defuelling and working on fuel systems

using and handling chemicals, including solvents and battery acids

electrical systems, outlets and leads

noise hazard areas and aircraft safety zones

aircraft handling, towing, jacking, ground equipment operation and signage

personal protection

housekeeping and cleaning, waste disposal and FOD prevention practices and procedures.

Also, where applicable to the enterprise, the following:

confined space entry

aircraft strobe lighting

ionising, non-ionising radiation equipment

This shall be established via the records in the Log of Industrial Experience and Achievement or, where appropriate, an equivalent Industry Evidence Guide. The relationship between general workplace WHS requirements, as included in enterprise procedures, and the relevant federal and/or state and territory legislation must be clearly linked.

Assessors must satisfy the requirements of the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator (Australian Skills Quality Authority, or its successors).

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MEA155 Plan and organise aviation maintenance work activities

Modification History

Release 1. Supersedes and equivalent to MEA103 Plan and organise aviation maintenance work activities. Revised as a result of changed prerequisites. Unit codes updated.

Application

This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to apply work planning and organising principles when undertaking defined single or multiple scheduled and unscheduled aviation maintenance tasks that involve one or more individuals.

The unit applies to a range of work activities performed under routine supervision in a range of workplaces, including flight lines, aprons, hangars, and component workshops. It is used in workplaces that operate under the airworthiness regulatory systems of the Australian Defence Force (ADF) and the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) during scheduled and unscheduled maintenance.

This unit forms part of the CASA requirement for maintenance certification licences under Civil Aviation Safety Regulation (CASR) Part 66. Where a CASA licensing outcome is sought, users must refer to the licensing provisions in the MEA Aeroskills Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

Pre-requisite Unit

MEA154	Apply work health and safety practices in aviation maintenance

Competency Field

Aviation maintenance

Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENTS	PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
Elements describe the essential outcomes.	Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.
1.	Identify aviation task requirements	1.1	Review job specifications to determine task requirements
1.2	Confirm and clarify correct interpretation of specifications and requirements
2.	Plan steps to complete aviation task	2.1	Review task and identify steps required for efficient conduct of work that meets specifications according to industry and organisational requirements
2.2	Plan steps to facilitate practical aviation maintenance outcomes in conjunction with the work of other personnel and in line with industry standards and organisational requirements and procedures
2.3	Incorporate human factors in planning task steps so as to be realistic when estimating task completion timelines
3.	Organise and document work	3.1	Organise safe and appropriate sequencing of work activity with other involved personnel, allowing for human factors and using suitable communication processes
3.2	Complete documentation relating to job planning and progress, and record according to industry standards and organisational requirements

Foundation Skills

Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.

Unit Mapping Information

Release 1. Supersedes and equivalent to MEA103 Plan and organise aviation maintenance work activities.

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Assessment Requirements for MEA155 Plan and organise aviation maintenance work activities

Modification History

Release 1. Supersedes and equivalent to MEA103 Plan and organise aviation maintenance work activities. Revised as a result of changed prerequisites. Unit codes updated.

Performance Evidence

There must be evidence the candidate has completed the tasks outlined in the elements and performance criteria of this unit, which must include the ability to:

under routine supervision, plan and organise the steps required for one scheduled or one unscheduled aircraft maintenance activity involving more than one person in line with work health and safety (WHS) regulations and requirements; and, during the course of the activity:

identify and review information relating to the work activity from a range of industry manuals, industry and enterprise regulations, and industry documentation

apply WHS regulations and precautions specific to the work activity and to others working in the vicinity of planned work activity, particularly with regard to electricity, gases (especially oxygen), oils, and chemicals

ensure safe and appropriate sequencing of tasks, and the use of safety data sheets (SDS)

apply human factors in planning maintenance activity

integrate planning and organising processes in conjunction with other personnel in the workplace and service-specific procedures

record planning and progress of above activity according to industry standards and organisational requirements.

Knowledge Evidence

There must be evidence the candidate has knowledge of:

key principles for planning and organising scheduled or unscheduled aviation maintenance work described in the performance evidence

key industry standards and organisational requirements and procedures relating to planning and organising the aviation maintenance work described in the performance evidence, including those detailed in:

aircraft publications

maintenance regulations, orders, and manuals

industry standards

organisational procedures and practices

nature and impact of human factors affecting the safe and effective performance of maintenance on aircraft and aircraft components

WHS regulations and precautions specific to the work activity described in the performance evidence, including procedures for using SDS

communication processes required in planning tasks to ensure safe and effective work activity with other involved personnel

types of servicing performed on aircraft, including scheduled and unscheduled maintenance activities, and their impact on planning aviation work activity

aircraft reference numbering systems as an aid to organising effective work activity in terms of related tasks and inspection and servicing zones

relationship between broader planning and organising requirements and service-specific procedures.

Assessment Conditions

The following conditions of assessment represent the requirements of the regulators (Australian Defence Force [ADF] and Civil Aviation Safety Authority [CASA]) and maintenance stakeholders, and must be rigorously observed.

Competency must be assessed in the work environment or by use of simulated activities, covering planning and organising situations applicable in the aircraft maintenance environment.

This unit must be related in its assessment and application to all other units, particularly those that apply to the actual maintenance of aircraft.

The candidate must have access to:

industry standards and organisational requirements and procedures relating to planning and organising the aviation maintenance work described in the performance evidence, including:

aircraft publications

maintenance regulations and orders

industry standards

organisational procedures and practices

WHS regulations and precautions

at least one other person with whom to liaise during the planning of the aircraft maintenance activity described in the performance evidence

communication equipment specific to maintenance activity requirements.

Candidate capability of providing the required performance and knowledge evidence must be established via the records in the Log of Industrial Experience and Achievement or, where appropriate, an equivalent Industry Evidence Guide (for details refer to the Companion Volume Implementation Guide).

Assessors of this unit must satisfy the assessor requirements in applicable vocational education and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.

Where the unit is to be used for CASA licensing purposes the assessor must also meet the criteria specified in the CASR Part 147 Manual of Standards.

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MEA156 Apply quality standards during aviation maintenance activities

Modification History

Release 1. Equivalent to MEA105 Apply quality standards applicable to aviation maintenance processes. Code changes due to changed titles.

Application

This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to apply quality standards when, under routine supervision, performing scheduled and unscheduled aviation maintenance activities. Work may be performed individually or as part of a team.

The unit applies to maintenance tasks in a range of workplaces, including flight lines, aprons, hangars, and workshops. It is used in workplaces that operate under the airworthiness regulatory systems of the Australian Defence Force (ADF) and the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA).

This unit forms part of the CASA requirement for maintenance certification licences under Civil Aviation Safety Regulation (CASR) Part 66. Where a CASA licensing outcome is sought, users must refer to the licensing provisions in the MEA Aeroskills Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

Pre-requisite Unit

MEA107	Interpret and use aviation maintenance industry manuals and specifications
MEA154	Apply work health and safety practices in aviation maintenance

Competency Field

Aviation maintenance

Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENTS	PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
Elements describe the essential outcomes.	Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.
1.	Analyse aviation quality standards	1.1	Identify and analyse aviation quality standards and specifications set out in maintenance documents and process specifications
1.2	Identify and confirm organisational quality requirements
2.	Apply aviation quality standards	2.1	Apply standards required for individual and team-related activities
2.2	Detect and report defects in the quality system and workplace hazards according to standard procedures
2.3	Complete and process documentation accurately and clearly to enable information to be easily read or interpreted
3.	Identify aviation quality improvement	3.1	Use performance monitoring measures to review product and service-related activities
3.2	Identify opportunities for maintaining and improving product and service quality standards

Foundation Skills

Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.

Unit Mapping Information

Release 1. Equivalent to MEA105 Apply quality standards applicable to aviation maintenance processes.

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Assessment Requirements for MEA156 Apply quality standards during aviation maintenance activities

Modification History

Release 1. Equivalent to MEA105 Apply quality standards applicable to aviation maintenance processes. Code changes due to changed titles.

Performance Evidence

There must be evidence the candidate has completed the tasks outlined in the elements and performance criteria of this unit, which must include the ability to:

under routine supervision, apply quality standards when performing aviation maintenance work; the work must occur during one scheduled or one unscheduled maintenance activity, and must involve more than one person and single and multiple tasks.

In the course of the above work, the candidate must:

identify processes, workplace regulations, and ISO 9000 compliant documentation and specifications relating to quality standards in the workplace environment

analyse and apply quality-related information from a range of industry manuals, in particular, amendment status block information, amendment procedures, specification and modification leaflet applicability, and changes to drawings

differentiate the elements that constitute the quality system

integrate quality standards with service-specific procedures

identify and report workplace hazards according to required procedures

identify aircraft hardware, materials, and components by marking, part number, size and shape

identify actual and potential defects in the quality system, together with ongoing abnormalities of equipment or systems that may affect their quality

identify potential areas for inspection process improvement as a quality system activity

integrate quality processes in conjunction with other personnel in the workplace and workplace-specific procedures.

Knowledge Evidence

There must be evidence the candidate has knowledge of:

typical quality systems applied in aviation maintenance contexts, and their operational features in the workplace

key components of aviation maintenance quality documentation, including standards and specifications set out in:

industry-specific quality manuals

workplace regulations and procedures manuals

ISO 9000 compliant documentation and specifications

product and process specifications

work instructions and worksheets

regulatory and organisational-specific quality requirements and procedures, including procedures for:

identifying and reporting workplace hazards

detecting defects in a quality system

reporting maintenance-related incidents and errors

reducing maintenance related errors from simultaneous maintenance

procedures for deriving and developing quality inspection programs

identifying inspection process improvements

performance monitoring measures relating to product and service standards

relationship between the quality system and work health and safety (WHS) requirements, such as workplace hazard reporting

relationship between the quality system and identification systems for aircraft hardware, materials, and components

role of inspection in maintaining aircraft continuing airworthiness and reliability, including ageing aircraft inspection requirements

key requirements relating to individual and organisational responsibility associated with ‘on condition’ maintenance

inspection terminology and standards of inspection with regard to the quality system.

Assessment Conditions

The following conditions of assessment represent the requirements of the regulators (Australian Defence Force [ADF] and Civil Aviation Safety Authority [CASA]) and maintenance stakeholders, and must be rigorously observed.

Competency must be assessed in the work environment or by use of simulated activities, covering the application of quality standards in the aircraft maintenance environment.

This unit must be related in its assessment and application to all other units, particularly those that apply to the actual maintenance of aircraft.

Candidate capability of providing the required performance and knowledge evidence must be established via the records in the Log of Industrial Experience and Achievement or, where appropriate, an equivalent Industry Evidence Guide (for details refer to the Companion Volume Assessment Guidelines).

Assessors of this unit must satisfy the assessor requirements in applicable vocational education and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.

Where the unit is to be used for CASA licensing purposes the assessor must also meet the criteria specified in the CASR Part 147 Manual of Standards.

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MEA157 Complete aviation maintenance industry documentation

Modification History

Release 1. Supersedes and equivalent to MEA108 Complete aviation maintenance industry documentation. Revised as a result of changed prerequisites. Unit codes updated.

Application

This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to complete and process aircraft maintenance documentation in the maintenance environment in line with regulatory and organisational procedures and aircraft publications, maintenance regulations/orders, and standards and practices documentation.

The unit applies to documentation required during, and on completion of, aviation maintenance activities during scheduled and unscheduled maintenance. It is used in workplaces that operate under the airworthiness regulatory systems of the Australian Defence Force (ADF) and the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA).

This unit forms part of the CASA requirement for maintenance certification licences under Civil Aviation Safety Regulation (CASR) Part 66. Where a CASA licensing outcome is sought, users must refer to the licensing provisions in the MEA Aeroskills Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

Pre-requisite Unit

Nil.

Competency Field

Aviation maintenance

Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENTS	PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
Elements describe the essential outcomes.	Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.
1.	Interpret aviation maintenance documentation	1.1	Determine documentation requirements, and access required documentation from relevant sources according to regulatory and organisational procedures
1.2	Review information relating to aviation maintenance activities in existing documentation
2.	Complete aviation maintenance documentation	2.1	Determine information requirements for new documentation or updating of existing documentation
2.2	Complete required documentation accurately and clearly according to regulatory and organisational procedures
3.	Process aviation maintenance documentation	3.1	Distribute completed documentation to designated stakeholders according to organisational procedures
3.2	Store completed documentation in an accessible manner and according to organisational procedures

Foundation Skills

Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.

Unit Mapping Information

Release 1. Supersedes and equivalent to MEA108 Complete aviation maintenance industry documentation.

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Assessment Requirements for MEA157 Complete aviation maintenance industry documentation

Modification History

Release 1. Supersedes and equivalent to MEA108 Complete aviation maintenance industry documentation. Revised as a result of changed prerequisites. Unit codes updated.

Performance Evidence

There must be evidence the candidate has completed the tasks outlined in the elements and performance criteria of this unit, which must include the ability to:

under routine supervision, prepare and process at least one type of documentation relating to aircraft/aircraft component maintenance, repair, overhaul and modification activities and industry regulatory reports from each of the following two groups:

maintenance logs, overhaul test/check sheets, job history sheets, maintenance reports, and irregularity reports

safety data sheets (SDS) or material record sheets.

In providing evidence of the above, the candidate must:

identify documentation requirements

access documentation from relevant sources

produce documentation that is accurate, clear, and easily read or interpreted

demonstrate required levels of literacy and numeracy, associated with presenting clear and concise information

distribute and store industry documentation in line with:

organisational and regulatory procedures

industry requirements, standards and practices

requirements of relevant aircraft publications.

Knowledge Evidence

There must be evidence the candidate has knowledge of:

organisational and regulatory procedures required to complete and process the aviation maintenance documentation detailed in the performance evidence found in:

Civil Aviation Regulations (CARs) or Civil Aviation Safety Regulations (CASRs)

aviation maintenance organisation manuals

procedures manuals

work instructions

quality manuals

safety manuals

Defence regulations and instructions applicable to the maintenance activity

standing instructions

maintenance practice terminology and associated relationship with industry documentation, including scheduled and unscheduled servicing, aircraft/component lifting, i.e. on condition, life expired, throwaway, repair, and overhaul.

Assessment Conditions

The following conditions of assessment represent the requirements of the regulators (Australian Defence Force [ADF] and Civil Aviation Safety Authority [CASA]) and maintenance stakeholders, and must be rigorously observed.

Competency must be assessed in the work environment, or by use of simulated activities.

The candidate must have access to:

aircraft maintenance documentation in the maintenance environment and aircraft publications, maintenance regulations/orders, and standards and practices documentation, as described in the performance evidence

regulatory and organisational procedures relating to the completion and processing of that documentation.

This unit must be linked in its assessment and application to other units that apply to the actual maintenance of aircraft.

Candidate capability of providing the required performance and knowledge evidence must be established via the records in the Log of Industrial Experience and Achievement or, where appropriate, an equivalent Industry Evidence Guide (for details refer to the Companion Volume Implementation Guide).

Assessors of this unit must satisfy the assessor requirements in applicable vocational education and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.

Where the unit is to be used for CASA licensing purposes the assessor must also meet the criteria specified in the CASR Part 147 Manual of Standards.

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MEA158 Perform basic hand skills, standard trade practices and fundamentals in aviation maintenance

Modification History

Release 1. Supersedes and equivalent to MEA109 Perform basic hand skills, standard trade practices and fundamentals in aviation maintenance. Revised as a result of changed prerequisites. Unit codes updated.

Application

This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to select and use the hand and power tools and equipment associated with the scheduled and unscheduled maintenance of aircraft and aircraft components. It requires the use of basic hand skills and standard trade practices and fundamentals according to industry standard procedures specified by manufacturers, regulatory authorities, and the organisation. Work may be performed individually or as part of a team.

The unit applies to aviation maintenance on-aircraft or workshop-related activities. It is used in workplaces that operate under the airworthiness regulatory systems of the Australian Defence Force (ADF) and the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA).

This unit forms part of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) requirement for maintenance certification licences under Civil Aviation Safety Regulation (CASR) Part 66. Where a CASA licensing outcome is sought, users must refer to the licensing provisions in the MEA Aeroskills Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

Pre-requisite Unit

Nil.

Competency Field

Aviation maintenance

Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENTS	PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
Elements describe the essential outcomes.	Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.
1.	Select tools and equipment suited to task requirements	1.1	Analyse information in maintenance-related documentation and/or other sources, including communication with other personnel, to determine task and tooling requirements
1.2	Select hand and/or power tools and equipment suitable for use in required task, including lubrication equipment and lubricants
1.3	Check all tools and equipment to be used for condition or calibration, where necessary
1.4	Identify unsafe or faulty tools and equipment and mark them for repair according to organisational procedures
2.	Use tools and equipment, applying standard trade practices	2.1	Use selected tools and equipment according to work health and safety (WHS) requirements and standard practices to ensure correct outcome is achieved safely, efficiently, and without damage to components and tooling
2.2	Manufacture simple items using basic engineering hand skills
2.3	Select and use common types of aircraft attachment hardware
2.4	Select and use common types of safety locking devices and fasteners
2.5	Lockwire aircraft components, devices and hardware in the correct manner, using the appropriate wire gauge
2.6	Assemble and connect common types of aircraft connectors and plumbing
3	Store tools and equipment	3.1	Undertake operational maintenance of tools and equipment according to standard workshop procedures
3.2	Store tools and equipment safely and securely in line with organisational procedures

Foundation Skills

Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.

Unit Mapping Information

Release 1. Supersedes and equivalent to MEA109 Perform basic hand skills, standard trade practices and fundamentals in aviation maintenance.

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Assessment Requirements for MEA158 Perform basic hand skills, standard trade practices and fundamentals in aviation maintenance

Modification History

Release 1. Supersedes and equivalent to MEA109 Perform basic hand skills, standard trade practices and fundamentals in aviation maintenance. Revised as a result of changed prerequisites. Unit codes updated.

Performance Evidence

There must be evidence the candidate has completed the tasks outlined in the elements and performance criteria of this unit, which must include the ability to:

use basic hand skills and standard trade practices when completing each of the following aircraft maintenance activities, demonstrating transferability of hand skills across applications:

lay out and fabricate a representative range of simple items from common aircraft materials

assemble items using a representative range of common types of aircraft attachment hardware for which relevant fits and clearances, appropriate safety locking devices and fasteners (including lockwire) are correctly selected and applied

assemble and connect common aircraft connectors and plumbing, and apply safety locking devices where applicable

identify aircraft control cables and related cable system hardware; and assemble and connect aircraft control cables, applying safety locking devices where applicable

identify, inspect and use lubrication equipment

determine correct lubricants for specified applications.

Evidence of the hand skills required to perform the above aircraft maintenance must be demonstrated on at least one occasion in an area where access is extremely limited.

In providing evidence of the above, the candidate must:

identify, inspect, apply, use and store general and purpose-specific hand tools found in an aircraft engineering workshop or hangar, including spanners, screwdrivers, pliers, hammers, cutting devices, files, punches, drills and marking out tools

identify, inspect (including calibration), apply, use and store precision measuring tools found in an aircraft engineering workshop or hangar, including micrometers, vernier instruments, feeler gauges, and go/no-go gauges; reading instrument scales during application of these instruments to ensure compliance with specifications

identify, inspect, apply, operate, service and store portable and fixed power and machine tools found in an aircraft engineering workshop or hangar, including drills, presses, grinders, shears, and pan breaks

identify common ferrous and non-ferrous aircraft materials

identify common aircraft composite and non-metallic materials (other than wood)

identify aircraft hardware by markings, part numbers, size, shape and material

install aircraft hardware using standard practices and techniques to ensure safety and security, including:

minimum thread engagement

split pinning

lockwiring

application of locking compounds

locking tabs, spring washers

lock nuts

install aircraft hardware using tightening, torquing and tensioning techniques; calculating setting, reading scales and setting up of torque wrench and/or tensioning devices must be clearly demonstrated before application of wrench or device

identify various types of aircraft rigid and flexible plumbing and their connectors.

Knowledge Evidence

There must be evidence the candidate has knowledge of:

work health and safety (WHS) requirements and standard workshop and organisational procedures relating to using the hand and power tools and equipment required for the aviation maintenance activities described in the performance evidence, including those applicable for:

selecting and using tools and equipment

identifying unsafe or faulty tools and equipment and marking them for repair

undertaking operational maintenance and storage of the tools and equipment used

types of standard aircraft hardware and methods of identification, including bolts, nuts, washers, pins (cotter, tapered) and fasteners (rivets and camlocs)

materials from which hardware is manufactured and their applications, including plain, corrosion resistant and temperature/heat resistant

types and uses of:

lubrication equipment

safety locking devices

characteristics and properties of:

common ferrous and non-ferrous aircraft materials, heat treatment and testing

common composite and non-metallic materials other than wood

types and characteristics of:

aircraft cable, turnbuckles, end fittings, tensiometers, pulleys and cable system components, and aircraft flexible control systems

lubricants

fits and clearances

standard trade practices and fundamentals for:

using the tools and/or equipment used in the aviation maintenance activities described in the performance evidence

laying out simple items for manufacture using basic hand skills

tool calibration requirements.

Assessment Conditions

The following conditions of assessment represent the requirements of the regulators (ADF and CASA) and maintenance stakeholders and must be rigorously observed.

Competency must be assessed in the work environment, or by use of simulated activities.

The candidate must have access to:

the tools and equipment specified by aircraft manuals

general purpose tools and test equipment found in most routine aviation maintenance situations.

This unit must be linked in its assessment and application to other units that apply to the actual maintenance of aircraft.

Candidate capability of providing the required performance and knowledge evidence must be established via the records in the Log of Industrial Experience and Achievement or, where appropriate, an equivalent Industry Evidence Guide (for details refer to the Companion Volume Implementation Guide).

Assessors of this unit must satisfy the assessor requirements in applicable vocational education and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.

Where the unit is to be used for CASA licensing purposes the assessor must also meet the criteria specified in the CASR Part 147 Manual of Standards.

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MEA159 Manage aircraft and aeronautical product configuration

Modification History

Release 1. Equivalent to MEA121 Manage aircraft/aeronautical product configuration. Code changes due to changed titles.

Application

This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to apply configuration management (CM) procedures specified by applicable regulatory bodies and the organisation. It involves maintaining the configuration defined by original drawings, standards, and component fit of the aircraft or aeronautical product, and as subsequently varied by approved modifications or approved component/material substitution. The unit includes managing aircraft weight and balance, role equipment, modification state, and spares’ authenticity and traceability. Work may be performed individually or as part of a team.

The unit applies to aircraft configuration during scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, and covers the equipment fit for approved aircraft and aeronautical product operation, including specified role equipment. 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).

This unit forms part of the CASA requirement for maintenance certification licences under Civil Aviation Safety Regulation (CASR) Part 66. Where a CASA licensing outcome is sought, users must refer to the licensing provisions in the MEA Aeroskills Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

Pre-requisite Unit

Nil.

Competency Field

Aviation maintenance management

Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENTS	PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
Elements describe the essential outcomes.	Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.
1.	Maintain aircraft and aeronautical product configuration	1.1	Maintain aircraft and aeronautical product maintenance configuration in line with applicable maintenance documentation
1.2	Change and maintain aircraft configuration to meet established role requirements according to airworthiness regulations and organisational policy and procedures
1.3	Modify aircraft and aeronautical product according to airworthiness regulations and organisational policy and procedures
1.4	Authenticate and check aeronautical product for serviceability according to airworthiness regulations and organisational policy and procedures
1.5	Produce locally manufactured components according to authorised specifications and technical drawings
2.	Manage aircraft weight and balance	2.1	Maintain and validate aircraft weight and balance according to regulatory requirements and organisational policy and procedures
2.2	Provide revised weight and balance data for revision of aircraft loading systems
3.	Manage maintenance configuration records and documentation	3.1	Compile and distribute maintenance reports and documentation according to regulatory requirements and organisational policy and procedures
3.2	Maintain maintenance records and associated documentation according to organisational policy and procedures
3.3	Remedy deficiencies in documentation according to organisational policy and procedures

Foundation Skills

Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.

Unit Mapping Information

Release 1. Equivalent to MEA121 Manage aircraft/aeronautical product configuration.

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Assessment Requirements for MEA159 Manage aircraft and aeronautical product configuration

Modification History

Release 1. Equivalent to MEA121 Manage aircraft/aeronautical product configuration. Code changes due to changed titles.

Performance Evidence

There must be evidence the candidate has completed the tasks outlined in the elements and performance criteria of this unit, which must include the ability to:

manage the configuration of at least one aircraft and at least one aeronautical product

audit the aircraft and aeronautical product configuration

document maintenance activities in required format and distribute to designated personnel.

Knowledge Evidence

There must be evidence the candidate has knowledge of:

airworthiness regulations and organisational policy and procedures relating to:

changing and maintaining aircraft configuration

maintaining and validating aircraft weight and balance

modifying aircraft and aeronautical product

authenticating and checking aeronautical product for serviceability

compiling, maintaining, and distributing maintenance records, reports and documentation

sources of above airworthiness regulations and organisational policy and procedures, including:

Civil Aviation Regulations (CARs) and associated advisory circulars (ACs)

Civil Aviation Safety Regulations (CASRs), Manuals of Standards and associated Acceptable Means of Compliance and Guidance Material

AAP 7001.053 Technical Airworthiness Management Manual

maintenance organisation manuals

aviation maintenance organisation exposition

continuing airworthiness management organisation exposition

maintenance control manuals

procedures manuals

work instructions

key features of authorised specifications and technical drawings

key components of weight and balance documentation

role/alternate mission changes and related maintenance actions

product deviations

approval processes for local manufacture of components

procedures for determining authenticity of components, including through search of the following sources for evidence of component authenticity:

authorised Australian Defence Force (ADF) technical documentation

original equipment manufacturers’ documentation

authorised release certificates

certificates of conformance

certifying statements

cannibalisation procedures and impact on configuration

key features of aircraft and aeronautical modification records and product maintenance documentation, including:

aircraft maintenance records

aeronautical product maintenance records

completed worksheets

reporting protocols and key features of the following modification documentation:

reports and documents that must be forwarded to the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) as specified by CARs or CASRs

continuing airworthiness documentation and reports

computer maintenance database reports

stores forms

articles in use accounts

aircraft/equipment cross-reference records.

Assessment Conditions

The following conditions of assessment represent the requirements of the regulators (ADF and CASA) and maintenance stakeholders, and must be rigorously observed.

This unit may be assessed on the job, off the job, or a combination of both. Where assessment occurs off the job, an appropriate simulation must be used where the range of conditions reflects realistic workplace situations encountered in the management of aircraft aeronautical product configuration.

The candidate must be permitted to refer to relevant workplace procedures, product and manufacturing specifications, codes, standards, manuals, and reference materials.

The candidate must have access to:

tools, equipment, and materials required to demonstrate the performance evidence above

maintenance documentation applicable to the aircraft and aeronautical product maintenance configuration, including:

aircraft/equipment maintenance documentation required by applicable regulations and organisational policy and procedures:

aircraft maintenance records

aeronautical product maintenance records

completed worksheets

computer maintenance databases.

Candidate capability of providing the required performance and knowledge evidence must be established via the records in the Maintenance Management Competency Log. Where the individual does not have a Competency Log, evidence of capability can be gathered through direct observation, supervisor’s reports, project work, samples and questioning.

Assessors of this unit must satisfy the assessor requirements in applicable vocational education and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.

Where the unit is to be used for CASA licensing purposes the assessor must also meet the criteria specified in the CASR Part 147 Manual of Standards.

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MEA160 Manage aircraft and equipment system performance testing

Modification History

Release 1. Equivalent to MEA122 Manage aircraft/equipment system performance testing. Code changes due to changed titles.

Application

This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to use performance testing in establishing the airworthiness state of aircraft and aircraft systems, through means such as aircraft flight testing, engine ground runs, system functional tests, and test equipment calibration. Work may be performed individually or as part of a team.

The unit applies to performance testing during scheduled and unscheduled maintenance. It is used in workplaces that operate under the airworthiness regulatory systems of the Australian Defence Force (ADF) and the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA).

This unit forms part of the CASA requirement for maintenance certification licences under Civil Aviation Safety Regulation (CASR) Part 66. Where a CASA licensing outcome is sought, users must refer to the licensing provisions in the MEA Aeroskills Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

Pre-requisite Unit

MEA126	Manage aircraft maintenance activities

Competency Field

Aviation maintenance management

Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENTS	PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
Elements describe the essential outcomes.	Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.
1.	Plan and specify performance tests for aircraft and equipment systems	1.1	Establish performance test requirements for aircraft and equipment system according to airworthiness regulations, policies, and procedures, including work health and safety (WHS) requirements associated with engine running and system functional testing
1.2	Program aircraft and systems performance tests in conjunction with designated personnel
1.3	Communicate aircraft and systems performance test specifications to designated personnel according to organisational policies and procedures
1.4	Manage test equipment calibration according to regulatory requirements and organisational policies and procedures
2.	Assess aircraft and equipment systems performance	2.1	Assess test results for compliance with test specifications
2.2	Identify and diagnose non-compliant test results in consultation with designated personnel
2.3	Assess aircraft and equipment systems for airworthiness compliance
3.	Produce performance testing documentation	3.1	Produce and report rectification recommendations according to airworthiness policies and procedures
3.2	Document test results according to approved guidelines

Foundation Skills

Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.

Unit Mapping Information

Release 1. Equivalent to MEA122 Manage aircraft/equipment system performance testing.

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Assessment Requirements for MEA160 Manage aircraft and equipment system performance testing

Modification History

Release 1. Equivalent to MEA122 Manage aircraft/equipment system performance testing. Code changes due to changed titles.

Performance Evidence

There must be evidence the candidate has completed the tasks outlined in the elements and performance criteria of this unit, which must include the ability to:

manage the following aircraft and equipment system performance testing:

aircraft maintenance and validation test flights

engine ground runs

system functional tests

test equipment calibration

produce and report recommendations from performance testing, including:

completed test schedules

auditable reports.

During the course of the above performance testing, the candidate must:

demonstrate effective communication, consultation, and problem-solving skills when working with designated personnel to program and conduct performance testing and diagnose non-compliance

demonstrate effective reading and writing skills to complete the required research into performance test requirements and write reports

observe regulatory requirements

apply work health and safety (WHS) requirements associated with engine ground runs and system functional testing.

Knowledge Evidence

There must be evidence the candidate has knowledge of:

procedures and documentation action for test flights and engine ground runs

procedures for functional testing of systems and evaluating results

regulatory requirements and organisational policies and procedures relating to:

managing test equipment calibration

assessing aircraft and equipment systems for airworthiness compliance

protocols for communicating aircraft and systems performance test specifications

WHS procedures relating to engine ground runs and system functional testing

documenting test results

key compliance requirements for performance test specifications

airworthiness regulations, policies and procedures relating to establishing and reporting performance test requirements for aircraft and equipment system, including:

Civil Aviation Regulations (CARs) and associated advisory circulars (ACs)

Civil Aviation Safety Regulations (CASRs), Manuals of Standards and associated Acceptable Means of Compliance and Guidance Material

AAP 7001.053 Technical Airworthiness Maintenance Manual

Airworthiness Directives (ADs)

maintenance management plan

aviation maintenance organisation expositions

continuing airworthiness management organisation expositions

procedures manuals

work instructions

flight test schedules

maintenance manuals.

Assessment Conditions

The following conditions of assessment represent the requirements of the regulators (Australian Defence Force [ADF] and Civil Aviation Safety Authority [CASA]) and maintenance stakeholders, and must be rigorously observed.

This unit may be assessed on the job, off the job, or a combination of both. Where assessment occurs off the job, an appropriate simulation must be used where the range of conditions reflects realistic workplace situations encountered when managing aircraft and equipment system performance testing.

The candidate must be permitted to refer to relevant workplace procedures, product and manufacturing specifications, codes, standards, manuals, and reference materials.

The candidate must have access to:

tools, equipment, and materials required to demonstrate the performance evidence above

designated personnel required for the tasks described in the elements, performance criteria and performance evidence, including:

maintenance test pilots

authorised engineering officers

authorised airworthiness representatives

accountable managers/responsible managers

senior maintenance managers

continuing airworthiness management personnel

authorised maintenance personnel.

Candidate capability of providing the required performance and knowledge evidence must be established via the records in the Maintenance Management Competency Log. Where the individual does not have a Competency Log, evidence of capability can be gathered through direct observation, supervisor’s reports, project work, samples and questioning.

Assessors of this unit must satisfy the assessor requirements in applicable vocational education and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.

Where the unit is to be used for CASA licensing purposes the assessor must also meet the criteria specified in the CASR Part 147 Manual of Standards.

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MEA161 Assess aviation maintenance spares and manage repairable items

Modification History

Release 1. Equivalent to MEA136 Assess aviation maintenance spares and manage repairable items. Code changes due to changed titles.

Application

This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to apply integrated logistic support (ILS) procedures when assessing spares and managing repairable items, including aircraft and mechanical and avionic items of aeronautical product. Work may be performed individually or as part of a team.

The unit applies to scheduled and unscheduled maintenance. It is used in workplaces that operate under the airworthiness regulatory systems of Australian Defence Force (ADF) and the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA).

This unit forms part of the CASA requirement for maintenance certification licences under Civil Aviation Safety Regulation (CASR) Part 66. Where a CASA licensing outcome is sought, users must refer to the licensing provisions in the MEA Aeroskills Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

Pre-requisite Unit

MEA135	Use computers in aviation maintenance-related integrated logistic support activities

Competency Field

Integrated logistic support

Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENTS	PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
Elements describe the essential outcomes.	Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.
1.	Assess spares	1.1	Identify and apply organisational spares assessment and supply information systems
1.2	Monitor maintenance data, spares usage data, and trends and vary required holdings of spares as required
1.3	Identify problems in spares availability, and determine strategies to resolve them
1.4	Determine the need for suitable substitute parts and, if parts are needed, obtain required engineering approvals according to applicable regulations, and organisational policies and procedures
1.5	Identify acceptable sources of substitute parts and specify requirements for documentation, according to regulatory requirements, and organisational policies and procedures
1.6	Observe configuration management (CM) requirements when assessing spares
1.7	Provide data required for input to ILS records where applicable
2.	Manage repairable items	2.1	Monitor maintenance and reliability data and propose changes to maintenance programs where necessary
2.2	Raise documentation to allocate repairable items to maintenance facilities according to contractual requirements, and organisational policies and procedures
2.3	Specify specific investigation or additional maintenance requirements
2.4	Provide data required for input to ILS records where applicable

Foundation Skills

Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.

Unit Mapping Information

Release 1. Equivalent to MEA136 Assess aviation maintenance spares and manage repairable items.

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Assessment Requirements for MEA161 Assess aviation maintenance spares and manage repairable items

Modification History

Release 1. Equivalent to MEA136 Assess aviation maintenance spares and manage repairable items. Code changes due to changed titles.

Performance Evidence

There must be evidence the candidate has completed the tasks outlined in the elements and performance criteria of this unit, which must include the ability to:

assess aviation maintenance spares during one scheduled or one unscheduled aviation maintenance activity; and, during the activity:

use manual or computer-based organisational or proprietary system

identify suitable substitute parts from modification data; drawings, standards and specifications (in the case of piece parts and materials); and manufacturer catalogues and specifications (in the case of complete components, items of aeronautical product)

specify documentation required for substitute parts, including certification reports and release notes

seek required engineering approvals obtained in line with regulations, and organisational policies and procedures

manage the repair of at least three of the following repairable items during one scheduled or one unscheduled aviation maintenance activity:

removable structural components

mechanical components

items of role equipment

hydraulic, pneumatic and fuel components

items of safety equipment

fire detection and extinguishing components

engines and engine components

propellers and rotors

electrical system components

instrument system components

radio system components

electronic systems components.

In the course of the above work, the candidate must as required:

apply regulatory and organisational procedural requirements

use software packages relevant to assessing spares and managing repairable items

identify and resolve problems relating to availability of spares

provide data required for input to integrated logistic support (ILS) records

observe configuration management (CM) requirements

specify the need for further investigation or additional maintenance, including that involving:

service difficulty (defect) report investigation

incident investigation

warranty claims

modifications

compliance with Airworthiness Directives or special technical instructions

service bulletin compliance

monitor maintenance and reliability data and provide feedback on maintenance programs

demonstrate oral communication, written communication, and problem-solving skills to the required level.

Knowledge Evidence

There must be evidence the candidate has knowledge of:

ILS principles and procedures relating to assessing spares, managing repairable items, and configuration management

key features of ILS records, including:

logistic support analysis plans

life cycle costing data

failure modes, effects and criticality analysis

baselines for reliability, availability, and maintainability

life support analysis record data

software packages used by the organisation for assessing spares, managing supply, and managing repairable items

use of drawings, standards and specifications to identify substitute piece parts and materials

use of catalogues and specifications to identify substitute components (items of aeronautical product)

regulations, organisational policies and procedures for assessing spares and managing repairable items for:

obtaining engineering approvals for the use of substitute parts

work health and safety (WHS) requirements relating to substitute piece parts, materials and components

applying fraud and ethics requirements set out in organisational code of conduct specific to the work described in the performance evidence

regulations, organisational policies and procedures, including:

Civil Aviation Regulations (CARs) and associated advisory circulars (ACs)

Civil Aviation Safety Regulations (CASRs), Manuals of Standards and associated Acceptable Means of Compliance and Guidance Material

aviation maintenance organisation expositions

continuing airworthiness management organisation expositions

AAP 7001.053 Technical Airworthiness Management Manual

organisational policy manuals

quality manuals

organisational procedures manuals

work instructions

Defence regulations and instructions

maintenance management plan

standing instructions.

Assessment Conditions

The following conditions of assessment represent the requirements of the regulators (Australian Defence Force [ADF] and Civil Aviation Safety Authority [CASA]) and maintenance stakeholders, and must be rigorously observed.

This unit may be assessed on the job, off the job, or a combination of both. Where assessment occurs off the job, that is, the candidate is not in productive work an appropriate simulation must be used where the range of conditions reflects realistic workplace situations encountered in assessing aviation maintenance spares and managing repairable items, especially in relation to component or piece-part substitution.

The candidate must be permitted to refer to relevant workplace procedures, product and manufacturing specifications, codes, drawings, standards, manuals, and reference materials.

The candidate must have access to:

equipment and materials required to demonstrate the performance evidence above, including software packages used by the organisation.

Candidate capability of providing the required performance and knowledge evidence must be established via the records in the Maintenance Management Competency Log. Where the individual does not have a Competency Log, evidence of capability can be gathered through direct observation, supervisor’s reports, project work, samples and questioning.

Assessors of this unit must satisfy the assessor requirements in applicable vocational education and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.

Where the unit is to be used for CASA licensing purposes the assessor must also meet the criteria specified in the CASR Part 147 Manual of Standards.

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MEA162 Write aviation technical publications

Modification History

Release 1. Supersedes and equivalent to MEA137 Write aviation technical publications. Revised as a result of changed prerequisites. Unit codes updated.

Application

This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to research data, and draft and process aviation technical publications and amendments to technical publications in print-based, electronic and microfiche medium. The publications must be written according to established standards and specifications. Work may be performed individually or as part of a team.

The aviation technical publications apply to maintenance manuals, operating instructions, parts catalogues, procedures manuals, and other related technical publications used in scheduled and unscheduled aviation maintenance. 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).

This unit forms part of the CASA requirement for maintenance certification licences under Civil Aviation Safety Regulation (CASR) Part 66. Where a CASA licensing outcome is sought, users must refer to the licensing provisions in the MEA Aeroskills Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

Pre-requisite Unit

Nil.

Competency Field

Integrated logistic support

Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENTS	PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
Elements describe the essential outcomes.	Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.
1.	Research requirements for aviation technical publication or amendment	1.1	Determine required medium, style and layout for publication
1.2	Obtain or access required data for publication content
1.3	Identify potential problems, and identify and consult experts who may provide assistance with those matters
1.4	Determine problem resolution strategies
2.	Draft publication or publication amendment	2.1	Draft publication or amendment using required guidelines and specified software package
2.2	Select required graphics and raise illustrator briefs
2.3	Identify and observe legislative requirements in relation to copyright
2.4	Insert completed graphics into draft, and annotate and label them
2.5	Prepare draft for publishing and submit for editorial review
3.	Process draft publication or amendment	3.1	Submit proofed copy of publication or amendment for client acceptance
3.2	Publish publication or amendment
3.3	Update publication management database and deliver or distribute completed publication

Foundation Skills

Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.

Unit Mapping Information

Release 1. Supersedes and equivalent to MEA137 Write aviation technical publications.

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Assessment Requirements for MEA162 Write aviation technical publications

Modification History

Release 1. Supersedes and equivalent to MEA137 Write aviation technical publications. Revised as a result of changed prerequisites. Unit codes updated.

Performance Evidence

There must be evidence the candidate has completed the tasks outlined in the elements and performance criteria of this unit, which must include the ability to:

draft an aviation technical publication and an amendment to an existing aviation technical publication in line with required standards and specifications.

One of the above must be drafted in print-based format and one in electronic format.

In the course of the above work, the candidate must:

access data sources required for publication content, including:

design and production data and drawings

parts and materials listings

operating procedure documentation

maintenance schedules

modification instructions and service bulletins

manufacturer and trade catalogues

required legislation and regulations

undertake research into publication format and content requirements as detailed in:

applicable style guide

contract requirements

industry standards and specifications

use applicable documentation standards and style manuals

demonstrate written communication skills to the required level

use word processing software and graphics packages suited to requirements of the technical publications

communicate orally

undertake problem solving in relation to encountered or predicted problems

seek subject matter expert input as required, including from:

client

design engineers and staff

production staff

component and material suppliers

regulator representatives

obtain editorial input and process proofed product.

Knowledge Evidence

There must be evidence the candidate has knowledge of:

key features of:

word processing and graphics packages used for drafting technical publications and amendments to publications

publication writing conventions, standards, and specifications

organisation and publication-specific style guides

organisational policies and procedures for:

seeking the input of subject matter experts, who may be external to the organisation

submitting draft product for editorial review

maintaining publication records

illustration techniques

techniques for reading engineering drawings, including:

standard drawing sheets and drawing layouts

types of drawing

engineering standards and specifications

technical terms and abbreviations

sectioned views

dimensioning

tolerancing of dimensions

types of fit

aircraft standard hardware

screw threads

threaded components and washers

locking devices

rivets

special structural fasteners

spur gears

welding symbols and geometry tolerancing

surface texture

material specifications and metal surface treatment

techniques for reading electrical and electronic circuits and wiring diagrams

methodology for:

developing system schematics

developing block diagrams

sketching

using and developing logic charts

developing fault diagnosis guides

preparing illustrator briefs

preparing indexes to publication contents

problem solving

maintaining publication records

regulations relating to technical publications

key features of work health and safety (WHS) legislation applicable to technical publications

for print-based publications: procedures for processing drafts through desktop publishing to printing, binding, and distribution

for electronic format publications: principles for publication database systems and the development of input data.

Assessment Conditions

The following conditions of assessment represent the requirements of the regulators (Australian Defence Force [ADF] and Civil Aviation Safety Authority [CASA]) and maintenance stakeholders, and must be rigorously observed.

This unit may be assessed on the job, off the job, or a combination of both. Where assessment occurs off the job, an appropriate simulation must be used where the range of conditions reflects realistic workplace situations encountered in writing aviation technical publications.

The candidate must be permitted to refer to relevant workplace procedures, product and manufacturing specifications, codes, standards, manuals, and reference materials.

The candidate must have access to:

equipment and materials required to demonstrate the performance evidence above

software and hardware, including:

required software package

required desktop publishing software for print-based publication

required database systems and data to input for electronic publication.

Candidate capability of providing the required performance and knowledge evidence must be established via the records in the Maintenance Management Competency Log. Where the individual does not have a Competency Log, evidence of capability can be gathered through direct observation, supervisor’s reports, project work, samples and questioning.

Assessors of this unit must satisfy the assessor requirements in applicable vocational education and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.

Where the unit is to be used for CASA licensing purposes the assessor must also meet the criteria specified in the Civil Aviation Safety Regulation (CASR) Part 147 Manual of Standards.

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MEA163 Perform aviation technical publication management activities

Modification History

Release 1. Supersedes and equivalent to MEA138 Perform aviation technical publication management activities. Revised as a result of changed prerequisites. Unit codes updated.

Application

This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to produce, publish, distribute and amend aviation technical publications. It requires the application of established standards and specifications, and editorial and management knowledge. Work may be performed individually or as part of a team.

The aviation technical publications apply to maintenance manuals, operating instructions, parts catalogues, procedures manuals, and other related technical publications used in scheduled and unscheduled aviation maintenance. 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).

This unit forms part of the CASA requirement for maintenance certification licences under Civil Aviation Safety Regulation (CASR) Part 66. Where a CASA licensing outcome is sought, users must refer to the licensing provisions in the MEA Aeroskills Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

Pre-requisite Unit

Nil.

Competency Field

Integrated logistic support

Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENTS	PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
Elements describe the essential outcomes.	Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.
1.	Manage drafting and publication of aviation technical publications	1.1	Determine and specify required style for technical publications
1.2	Edit technical publication drafts
2.	Manage amendment of aviation technical publications	2.1	Identify requirement for publication amendments, and arrange for required amendments to be undertaken
2.2	Edit draft amendments
3.	Manage distribution and control of aviation technical publications	3.1	Establish publication distribution and amendment status database
3.2	Manage publications according to regulatory requirements, and organisational policies and procedures
3.3	Monitor operation of publication distribution and control system

Foundation Skills

Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.

Unit Mapping Information

Release 1. Supersedes and equivalent to MEA138 Perform aviation technical publication management activities.

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Assessment Requirements for MEA163 Perform aviation technical publication management activities

Modification History

Release 1. Supersedes and equivalent to MEA138 Perform aviation technical publication management activities. Revised as a result of changed prerequisites. Unit codes updated.

Performance Evidence

There must be evidence the candidate has completed the tasks outlined in the elements and performance criteria of this unit, which must include the ability to:

produce, edit, publish, and distribute at least one aviation technical publication in line with required standards and specifications

amend the content of at least one aviation technical publication; producing, editing, publishing, and distributing final product in line with required standards and specifications.

In the course of the above work, the candidate must:

identify the requirement to include or amend publication content based on one or more of the following:

publication user feedback

modifications to systems or components

development or refinement of test procedures

quality system audits

service bulletins

compliance with regulatory requirements

specify the style and layout of above technical publications based on:

client requirements

applicable standards and specifications for publications in the industry

applicable regulatory requirements

selection of suitable publishing system

preparation process for publication

develop and issue a style guide for above technical publications that specifies, as required:

writing style

layout

fonts

graphics selection and conventions

procedures for dealing with copyright issues

requirements for processing of drafts

check for the following during the edit process:

compliance with applicable style guide

completeness and ease of understanding

appropriate use of graphics

observance of applicable regulations and legislation, including copyright

final draft mark-up for desktop publishing

correct application of version control procedures

determine the need for amendment action

manage publication according to regulatory requirements and organisational policies and procedures

maintain effective control of technical publication distribution

demonstrate oral and written communication skills to the required level.

Knowledge Evidence

There must be evidence the candidate has knowledge of:

regulatory requirements, and organisational standards, policies and procedures governing the production, amendment, custody and distribution of aviation technical publications, including those relating to:

layout, content, and production requirements

development and use of technical publication style guides

legislative requirements relating to copyright

graphics conventions and techniques

publication standards and systems applicable to aviation technical publications described in the performance evidence, including Air Transport Association (ATA)100 and Australian Air Publications

key features of desktop publishing software systems

requirements and specifications of printing methods and binder systems to be used with the aviation technical publications described in the performance evidence

regulatory requirements, and organisational policies and procedures relating to managing aviation technical publications found in:

Civil Aviation Regulations (CARs) and associated advisory circulars (ACs)

Civil Aviation Safety Regulations (CASRs), Manuals of Standards and associated Acceptable Means of Compliance and Guidance Material

aviation maintenance organisation expositions

continuing airworthiness management organisation expositions

organisational policy manuals

procedures manuals

quality manuals

AAP 7001.053 Technical Airworthiness Management Manual

Defence regulations and instructions

maintenance management plan

standing instructions

version control procedures.

Assessment Conditions

The following conditions of assessment represent the requirements of the regulators (Australian Defence Force [ADF] and Civil Aviation Safety Authority [CASA]) and maintenance stakeholders, and must be rigorously observed.

This unit may be assessed on the job, off the job, or a combination of both. Where assessment occurs off the job, an appropriate simulation must be used where the range of conditions reflects realistic workplace situations associated with aviation technical publication management.

The candidate must be permitted to refer to relevant workplace procedures, product and manufacturing specifications, codes, standards, manuals, and reference materials.

The candidate must have access to:

equipment, materials, and documentation required to demonstrate the performance evidence above

software and hardware, including software package required to manage the aviation technical publications described in the performance evidence.

Candidate capability of providing the required performance and knowledge evidence must be established via the records in the Maintenance Management Competency Log. Where the individual does not have a Competency Log, evidence of capability can be gathered through direct observation, supervisor’s reports, project work, samples and questioning.

Assessors of this unit must satisfy the assessor requirements in applicable vocational education and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.

Where the unit is to be used for CASA licensing purposes the assessor must also meet the criteria specified in the CASR Part 147 Manual of Standards.

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MEA164 Perform airworthiness management and maintenance program tasks

Modification History

Release 1. Supersedes and equivalent to MEA147 Perform airworthiness management and maintenance program tasks. Revised as a result of changed prerequisites. Unit codes updated.

Application

This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to perform airworthiness management and maintenance program approval tasks.

The unit applies specifically to those employed in Civil Aviation Safety Regulation (CASR) Part 42 continuing airworthiness management organisations (CAMOs) on airworthiness review and maintenance program approval tasks associated with scheduled and unscheduled maintenance.

Work will typically be performed as a staff member of a CAMO as defined in the Part 42 Manual of Standards and in the associated Acceptable Means of Compliance and Guidance Material.

This unit forms part of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) requirement for maintenance certification licences under CASR Part 66. Where a CASA licensing outcome is sought, users must refer to the licensing provisions in the MEA Aeroskills Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

Pre-requisite Unit

Nil.

Competency Field

Aviation maintenance

Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENTS	PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
Elements describe the essential outcomes.	Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.
1.	Perform airworthiness review tasks	1.1	Determine level of authorisation required to perform airworthiness review tasks
1.2	Obtain continuing airworthiness records for aircraft under review
1.3	Determine airworthiness status of aircraft
1.4	Survey aircraft for compliance with regulations and with aircraft’s approved type design
1.5	Verify completion of required corrective action
1.6	Write record of review according to CAMO procedures
1.7	Raise and issue airworthiness review certificate or alternatively a notice of decision not to issue an airworthiness review certificate according to CAMO procedures
2.	Perform maintenance program approval tasks	2.1	Determine level of authorisation to perform maintenance program approval tasks
2.2	Develop maintenance programs according to applicable regulations and CAMO procedures
2.3	Develop variations to approved maintenance programs according to regulations and required CAMO procedures
2.4	Develop maintenance schedules for inclusion in maintenance program according to CAMO procedures
2.5	Develop schedule of life-limited parts for each maintenance program according to CAMO procedures
2.6	Raise and process maintenance program approval documentation according to regulatory requirements and CAMO procedures
2.7	Raise and process maintenance program variation approval documentation according to regulatory requirements and CAMO procedures
2.8	Process one-off extensions to maintenance task intervals according to CAMO procedures
2.9	Raise and maintain maintenance program approval records according to CAMO procedures
3.	Perform reliability program tasks	3.1	Determine requirement for reliability program
3.2	Develop and write reliability program according to CAMO procedures
3.3	Determine responsibilities for reliability program administration and record them in program
3.4	Identify reliability data sources and specify data collection, recording, and analysis procedures and responsibilities in program details
3.5	Determine and record performance standards in program details, along with a process for regular review
3.6	Develop procedures for investigating when performance standards are exceeded and for implementing and recording corrective action
3.7	Monitor operation of reliability program to ensure program effectiveness

Foundation Skills

Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.

Unit Mapping Information

Release 1. Equivalent to MEA147 Perform airworthiness management and maintenance program tasks.

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Assessment Requirements for MEA164 Perform airworthiness management and maintenance program tasks

Modification History

Release 1. Supersedes and equivalent to MEA147 Perform airworthiness management and maintenance program tasks. Revised as a result of changed prerequisites. Unit codes updated.

Performance Evidence

There must be evidence the candidate has completed the tasks outlined in the elements and performance criteria of this unit, which must include the ability to:

complete tasks required to manage and maintain the airworthiness of an aircraft during one scheduled maintenance program or one unscheduled maintenance program.

In the course of the above work, the candidate must:

write and apply procedures used during the airworthiness review

determine aircraft airworthiness status and survey aircraft for compliance with regulations and requirements

raise and process airworthiness review certificates

develop and draft aircraft maintenance programs

revise maintenance programs

maintain maintenance program data

obtain and maintain maintenance program approval

set up and operate a reliability program

communicate in English both verbally and in writing with continuing airworthiness management organisation (CAMO) staff, aircraft operators, aircraft type certificate holders, and regulatory staff.

Knowledge Evidence

There must be evidence the candidate has knowledge of:

continuing airworthiness management regulatory requirements found in:

Civil Aviation Safety Regulations (CASRs)

CASR Part 42 Manual of Standards

CASR Part 42 Guidance Material and Acceptable Means of Compliance

Users Guide CASR Part 42

CAAP 42M-2(0) Reliability Programs

FAA AC 20-157 How to prepare Reliability Assessment Plans for Aircraft Systems and Equipment

FAR Part 23 Airworthiness Standards for Airplanes in the Normal, Utility, Aerobatic or Commuter Categories

FAR Part 25 Airworthiness Standards for Airplanes in the Transport Category

EASA CS-23 Certification Specifications for Aeroplanes in the Normal, Utility, Aerobatic or Commuter Categories

EASA CS-25 Certification Specifications for Airplanes in the Transport Category

AC 21-15 (1) Supplemental Type Certificates

key requirements for managing and maintaining aircraft airworthiness set out in CAMO exposition, including those relating to:

individual appointments and responsibilities

CAMO authorisations

requirements for reporting airworthiness review outcomes

aircraft design and design approval regulations

key features and functions of aircraft type certificates and Maintenance Review Boards

key features of Airworthiness Directives (ADs)

procedures for sourcing and using manufacturer maintenance data and flight manuals

key requirements relating to aircraft weight and balance

maintenance program development and review procedures

reliability program design

data analysis methods and protocols for presenting data.

Assessment Conditions

The following conditions of assessment represent the requirements of the regulators (Australian Defence Force [ADF] and Civil Aviation Safety Authority [CASA]) and maintenance stakeholders, and must be rigorously observed.

This unit may be assessed on the job, off the job, or a combination of both. Where assessment occurs off the job, that is the candidate is not in productive work, then an appropriate simulation must be used where the range of conditions reflects realistic workplace situations encountered when performing airworthiness management and maintenance program tasks.

The candidate must be permitted to refer to relevant workplace procedures, product and manufacturing specifications, codes, standards, manuals, and reference materials.

The candidate must have access to:

all tools, equipment, materials, and documentation required to demonstrate the performance evidence above.

Candidate capability of providing the required performance and knowledge evidence must be established via the records in the Maintenance Management Competency Log. Where the individual does not have a Competency Log, evidence of capability can be gathered through direct observation, supervisor’s reports, project work, samples and questioning.

Assessors of this unit must satisfy the assessor requirements in applicable vocational education and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.

Where the unit is to be used for CASA licensing purposes the assessor must also meet the criteria specified in the CASR Part 147 Manual of Standards.

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MEA201 Remove and install miscellaneous aircraft electrical hardware/components

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA201 Remove and install miscellaneous aircraft electrical hardware/components with amended prerequisite codes.

Application

This unit of competency requires application of skills in basic soldering and in crimping associated with the removal and installation of miscellaneous electrical hardware and components fitted to fixed or rotary wing aircraft during scheduled or unscheduled maintenance. Work may be performed individually or as part of a team.

The unit is part of all Avionic Certificate IV training pathways and is also part of the Mechanical Aircraft Maintenance Engineer licensing pathway.

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).

Where a CASA licensing outcome is sought this unit forms part of the CASA requirement for the granting of the chosen maintenance certification licence under Civil Aviation Safety Regulation (CASR) Part 66, in accordance with the licensing provisions in the Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

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.
1.	Remove aircraft electrical hardware	1.1	System is rendered safe and prepared in accordance with the applicable maintenance manual and isolation tags are fitted, where necessary, to ensure personnel safety
1.2	Removal of electrical hardware is carried out in accordance with the applicable maintenance manual observing all relevant work health and safety (WHS) requirements
1.3	Required maintenance documentation is completed and processed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
1.4	Removed components are tagged, packaged or discarded in accordance with specified procedures
2.	Install aircraft electrical hardware	2.1	Electrical hardware components to be installed are checked to confirm correct part numbers, modification status, serviceability and shelf life
2.2	Physical installation of electrical hardware is carried out in accordance with the applicable maintenance manual
2.3	System is reinstated to correct physical condition in preparation for testing, as necessary
2.4	Required maintenance documentation is completed and processed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures

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.
Hardware connection methods include:	Bolted Soldered Plug connectors
Types of electrical hardware include:	Switches, relays, lamps, terminal blocks, current limiters, circuit breakers, fuses, sockets, potentiometers, capacitors, inductors, magnetic amplifiers, transformers, rheostats, resistors and diodes, miscellaneous sensors and minor components hard mounted throughout the aircraft, busbars, lugs, ferrules, splices, connectors and electrical, electronic cables and looms
Basic soldering and crimping	The work will include the application of basic soldering and crimping skills associated with removal and installation of electrical hardware.
Procedures and requirements include:	Industry standard procedures specified by manufacturers, regulatory authorities or the enterprise

Unit Mapping Information

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA201 Remove and install miscellaneous aircraft electrical hardware/components

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Assessment Requirements for MEA201 Remove and install miscellaneous aircraft electrical hardware/components

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA201 Remove and install miscellaneous aircraft electrical hardware/components with amended prerequisite codes.

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria under the specified conditions of assessment, and must include:

the preparation and termination of electrical cables to aircraft industry standards, using crimping techniques, soldering techniques and solder sleeves joints

the correct interpretation of aircraft wire markings, terminal block identification and plug/socket pin numbering systems

inspection of electrical looms and harness pre and post-removal and installation to ensure minimum bends are maintained, cable is not in tension, plugs are correctly aligned, security of route ensures no chaffing of insulation, adequate clipping and cable ties have been utilised and construction complies with aircraft industry standards

positive identification of miscellaneous electrical hardware and/or components in all aircraft systems.

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

component attachment methods

connection of hardware and plugs

application of relevant WHS practices

the use of approved maintenance documentation and aircraft publications relating to miscellaneous aircraft electrical hardware and components

electrical wiring used in aircraft and wire marking

plug/socket pin numbering and terminal block identification

cable and loom installation requirements

crimping tools and crimp terminals

soldering techniques and the use of solder sleeve joints

electrical fundamentals.

Assessment Conditions

Competency should be assessed in the workplace or simulated workplace using tools and equipment specified in maintenance manuals. It is also expected that general-purpose tools, test and ground support equipment found in most routine maintenance situations would be used where appropriate.

An understanding of the attachment methods, connection of hardware and system operation as they relate to the work must be demonstrated before undertaking any action. The work plan should take account of applicable safety and quality requirements in accordance with the industry and regulatory standards.

It is essential that applicable cleanliness requirements and WHS safety precautions are fully observed, including awareness of electrostatic discharge procedures.

Evidence of transferability of skills and knowledge related to removal and installation is essential.

The following conditions of assessment represent the requirements of the Regulators (ADF and CASA) and maintenance stakeholders and must be rigorously observed.

A person cannot be assessed as competent until it can be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the workplace assessor that the relevant elements and performance criteria are being achieved under routine supervision on each of the connection methods:

bolted

soldered

plug connectors.

This shall be established via the records in the Log of Industrial Experience and Achievement or, where appropriate, an equivalent Industry Evidence Guide (for details refer to the Companion Volume Implementation Guide).

Assessors must satisfy the requirements of the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator (Australian Skills Quality Authority, or its successors).

Where the unit is to be used for CASA licensing purposes the Assessor must also meet the criteria specified in the CASR Part 147 Manual of Standards.

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MEA202 Remove and install basic aircraft electrical system components

Modification History

Release 1 - New unit of competency

Application

This unit of competency requires application of hand skills and the use of maintenance documentation/publications in the removal and installation of aircraft direct current (DC) electrical system components of fixed and rotary wing aircraft that have only DC electrical systems during scheduled or unscheduled maintenance. Work may be performed individually or as part of a team.

The unit is part of the Avionic Certificate IV (Aircraft Maintenance Stream) training pathway.

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).

Where a CASA licensing outcome is sought this unit forms part of the CASA requirement for the granting of the chosen maintenance certification licence under Civil Aviation Safety Regulation (CASR) Part 66, in accordance with the licensing provisions in the Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

Pre-requisite Unit

MEA201	Remove and install miscellaneous aircraft electrical hardware/components

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.
1.	Remove DC aircraft electrical system components	1.1	System is rendered safe and prepared in accordance with the applicable maintenance manual and isolation tags are fitted, where necessary, to ensure personnel safety
1.2	Electrical component removal is carried out in accordance with the applicable maintenance manual while observing all relevant work health and safety (WHS) requirements
1.3	Required maintenance documentation is completed and processed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
1.4	Removed components are tagged and packaged in accordance with specified procedures
2.	Install DC aircraft electrical system components	2.1	Electrical components to be installed are checked to confirm correct part numbers, modification status, serviceability and shelf life
2.2	Physical installation of electrical components is performed in accordance with the applicable maintenance manual, ensuring appropriate adjustment/alignment with mechanical interface is carried out
2.3	System is reinstated to correct operational condition in preparation for testing, as necessary
2.4	Required maintenance documentation is completed and processed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures

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.
Electrical systems and components include:	DC generators, and alternator/rectifier generators, and components of related single generator regulation and distribution systems Motors Actuators Piston engine ignition and starting system components Aircraft batteries Specific components of DC electrical systems, such as flaps and landing gear Aircraft lighting Gas turbine engine igniter and starting systems
Procedures and requirements include:	Industry standard procedures specified by manufacturers, regulatory authorities or the enterprise

Unit Mapping Information

Release 1 – equivalent to MEA202C Remove and install basic aircraft electrical system components

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Assessment Requirements for MEA202 Remove and install basic aircraft electrical system components

Modification History

Release 1 - New unit of competency

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria under the specified conditions of assessment, and must include:

identifying/locating:

DC power generation, regulation, distribution and control systems and components, i.e. regulators and bus bars

piston engine ignition systems and components, i.e. coils, magnetos, auxiliary starting devices (impulse couplings and inductors/vibrators)

gas turbine engine igniter and starting system components (where applicable to enterprise)

batteries (lead acid and nickel cadmium) and associated mounting equipment, including related anti-vibration aids

motors and actuators in basic DC electrical systems

specific components of DC electrical systems, such as flaps and landing gear

correctly connecting DC generators and alternator/rectifier generators

applying relevant WHS practices.

It is essential that cleanliness requirements and safety precautions applicable to the system being maintained are fully observed, understood and complied with, as well as work practices associated with electrostatic sensitive devices.

Evidence of transferability of skills and knowledge related to removal and installation is essential. This is to be demonstrated by application across a range of aircraft major electrical system components encompassing electrical with mechanical interface, installations which require alignment and/or adjustment (mechanical or electrical).

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

component attachment methods

connection of hardware and plugs

relevant WHS practices

the use of approved maintenance documentation and aircraft publications relating to DC electrical systems

properties of permanent magnets

precautions for the care and storage of permanent magnets

general construction, operating characteristics and applications for:

aircraft DC generators

alternator/rectifier DC generators

DC starter/generators

DC motors, including starter motors

DC rotary and linear actuators

batteries

how to locate and identify components of:

DC power regulation and distribution systems

piston engine ignition and starting systems

gas turbine engine igniter systems, including specific WHS precautions

gas turbine engine starting systems

DC electrical systems, such as flaps and landing gear retraction

lighting systems

relevant maintenance manuals

relevant regulatory requirements and standard procedures.

Assessment Conditions

Competency should be assessed in the workplace or simulated workplace using tools and equipment specified in maintenance manuals. It is also expected that general-purpose tools, test and ground support equipment found in most routine maintenance situations would be used where appropriate.

An understanding of the attachment methods, connection of hardware, and the need for adjustment or rigging and system operation as they relate to the work must be demonstrated before undertaking any action.

The work plan should take account of applicable safety and quality requirements in accordance with the industry and regulatory standards.

The following conditions of assessment represent the requirements of the Regulators (ADF and CASA) and maintenance stakeholders and must be rigorously observed.

A person cannot be assessed as competent until it can be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the workplace assessor that the relevant elements and the performance criteria of the unit of competency are being achieved under routine supervision on at least one (1) component from each of:

DC generators, and alternator/rectifier generators, and components of related single generator regulation and distribution systems

motors

actuators

piston engine ignition and starting system components

aircraft batteries

specific components of DC electrical systems, such as flaps, landing gear

aircraft lighting

gas turbine engine igniter and starting systems (may be omitted when not applicable to the enterprise).

This shall be established via the records in the Log of Industrial Experience and Achievement or, where appropriate, an equivalent Industry Evidence Guide (for details refer to the Companion Volume Assessment Guidelines).

Assessors must satisfy the requirements of the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator (Australian Skills Quality Authority, or its successors).

Where the unit is to be used for CASA licensing purposes the Assessor must also meet the criteria specified in the CASR Part 147 Manual of Standards

Individuals being assessed who have already attained MEA274 Maintain basic light aircraft electrical systems and components will have satisfied the requirements of this unit with regard to common range of conditions variables. The Log of Industrial Experience and Achievement records relating to MEA274 Maintain basic light aircraft electrical systems and components may be accepted as also meeting the evidence requirements for this unit in the applicable common areas.

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MEA203 Remove and install advanced aircraft electrical system components

Modification History

Release 1 - New unit of competency

Application

This unit of competency requires application of hand skills and the use of maintenance documentation/publications in the removal and installation of advanced aircraft electrical alternating current (AC) and direct current (DC) system components of fixed and rotary wing aircraft that have both AC and DC electrical systems during scheduled or unscheduled maintenance. Work may be performed individually or as part of a team.

The unit is part of the Avionic Certificate IV (Aircraft Maintenance Stream) training pathway, and of the Mechanical Aircraft Maintenance Engineer licensing pathway.

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).

Where a CASA licensing outcome is sought this unit forms part of the CASA requirement for the granting of the chosen maintenance certification licence under Civil Aviation Safety Regulation (CASR) Part 66, in accordance with the licensing provisions in the Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

Pre-requisite Unit

MEA201	Remove and install miscellaneous aircraft electrical hardware/components

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.
1.	Remove AC and DC aircraft electrical system components	1.1	System is rendered safe and prepared in accordance with the applicable maintenance manual and isolation tags are fitted, where necessary, to ensure personnel safety
1.2	Electrical component removal is carried out in accordance with the applicable maintenance manual while observing all relevant work health and safety (WHS) requirements
1.3	Required maintenance documentation is completed and processed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
1.4	Removed components are tagged and packaged in accordance with specified procedures
2.	Install AC and DC aircraft electrical system components.	2.1	Electrical components to be installed are checked to confirm correct part numbers, modification status, serviceability and shelf life
2.2	Physical installation of electrical components is performed in accordance with the applicable maintenance manual, ensuring appropriate adjustment/alignment with mechanical interface is carried out
2.3	System is reinstated to correct operational condition in preparation for testing, as necessary
2.4	Required maintenance documentation is completed and processed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures

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.
Electrical system components include:	DC and AC power generation and distribution system components, including generators and related multi-sourced DC power generation, starter generators alternators and regulation, and control and distribution system components Transformer rectifier units and/or inverters Batteries and related bus tie or interlock system components and battery temperature monitoring systems Motors and actuators Components of gas turbine and/or piston engine ignition and starting systems (where applicable to the enterprise) External/internal lights Electrical components of specific electrical systems, such as air cycle air conditioning, combustion heaters, equipment cooling, anti-icing and de-icing, landing gear, anti-skid, flight control, master and central warning, fuel storage and distribution, fire warning and extinguishing, and engine/propeller control (where applicable to the enterprise)
Procedures and requirements include:	Industry standard procedures specified by manufacturers, regulatory authorities or the enterprise

Unit Mapping Information

Release 1 – equivalent to MEA203C Remove and install advanced aircraft electrical system components

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Assessment Requirements for MEA203 Remove and install advanced aircraft electrical system components

Modification History

Release 1 - New unit of competency

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria under the specified conditions of assessment, and include:

identifying/locating:

DC power regulation, distribution and control systems and components, i.e. regulators and bus bars

AC power regulation, distribution and control systems and components, i.e. generator control units

various types of inverters and transformer rectifier units

gas turbine and piston engine ignition and starting systems and components (where applicable to the enterprise)

batteries (lead acid and nickel cadmium) and associated mounting equipment including related anti-vibration aids and battery temperature monitoring systems

flight control servo actuating devices, i.e. AC and DC electro-mechanical, electro-pneumatic, electro-hydraulic, duplex servomotors, power control units and trim control devices

electrical components of aircraft systems, such as air cycle air conditioning, anti-icing and de-icing, landing gear, anti-skid, flight control, master and central warning, fuel storage and distribution, external and internal lighting, fire warning and extinguishing, and engine/propeller control (where applicable to the enterprise)

correctly connecting:

DC generators

star or delta alternators to star and delta loads

starter generators

AC motors

polyphase motors

applying relevant WHS practices.

It is essential that cleanliness requirements and safety precautions applicable to the system being maintained are fully observed, understood and complied with, as well as work practices associated with electrostatic sensitive devices.

Evidence of transferability of skills and knowledge related to removal and installation is essential. This is to be demonstrated by application across a range of aircraft major electrical system components encompassing electrical with mechanical interface and installations that require alignment and/or adjustment (mechanical or electrical).

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

component attachment methods

connection of hardware and plugs

relevant WHS practices

the use of approved maintenance documentation and aircraft publications relating to AC and DC electrical systems

properties of permanent magnets

precautions for the care and storage of permanent magnets

bonding of aircraft components and lightning protection

general construction, operating characteristics and applications for aircraft:

generators

alternators

AC and DC motors

transformer rectifier units

rotary and static inverters

batteries

linear and rotary actuators

relevant maintenance manuals

relevant regulatory requirements and standard procedures

environmental protection requirements relating to Halon fire extinguishers (e.g. Bromochlorodifluoromethane (BCF)).

Assessment Conditions

Competency should be assessed in the work environment or simulated work environment, using tools and equipment specified in maintenance manuals. It is also expected that general-purpose tools, test and ground support equipment found in most routine maintenance situations would be used where appropriate.

An understanding of the attachment methods, connection of hardware, and the need for adjustment or rigging and system operation as they relate to the work must be demonstrated before undertaking any action. The work plan should take account of applicable safety and quality requirements in accordance with the industry and regulatory standards.

The following conditions of assessment represent the requirements of the Regulators (ADF and CASA) and maintenance stakeholders and must be rigorously observed.

A person cannot be assessed as competent until it can be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the workplace assessor, that the relevant elements and performance criteria of the unit of competency are being achieved under routine supervision on at least one (1) component from:

DC and AC power generation and distribution system components, including generators and related multi-sourced DC power generation, starter generators alternators and regulation, and control and distribution system components

transformer rectifier units and/or inverters

batteries and related bus tie or interlock system components and battery temperature monitoring systems

motors and actuators

components of gas turbine and/or piston engine ignition and starting systems (may be omitted where not applicable to the enterprise)

external/internal lights

and on three (3) components that are applicable to the enterprise from:

electrical components of specific electrical systems, such as air cycle air conditioning, combustion heaters, equipment cooling, anti-icing and de-icing, landing gear, anti-skid, flight control, master and central warning, fuel storage and distribution, fire warning and extinguishing and engine/propeller control.

This shall be established via records in the Log of Industrial Experience and Achievement or, where appropriate, an equivalent Industry Evidence Guide (for details refer to the Companion Volume Assessment Guidelines).

Assessors must satisfy the requirements of the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator (Australian Skills Quality Authority, or its successors).

Where the unit is to be used for CASA licensing purposes the Assessor must also meet the criteria specified in the CASR Part 147 Manual of Standards.

Individuals being assessed who have already attained MEA202 Remove and install basic aircraft electrical system components will have covered a significant amount of the skill and knowledge requirements for this unit plus part of the Performance Criteria for Elements 1 and 2 and associated range of conditions items. The Log of Industrial Experience and Achievement records relating to MEA202 Remove and install basic aircraft electrical system components may be accepted as also meeting the evidence requirements for this unit in the applicable areas.

Guidance information in MEA202 Remove and install basic aircraft electrical system components regarding MEA274 Maintain basic light aircraft electrical systems and components should also be taken into consideration and the attainment of MEA277 Maintain twin engine aircraft electrical systems and components would significantly increase the extent of coverage of range of conditions variables. The Log of Experience and Achievement records relating to MEA274 Maintain basic light aircraft electrical systems and components and MEA277 Maintain twin engine aircraft electrical systems and components may also be accepted as meeting the evidence requirements for this unit in the applicable areas.

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MEA204 Remove and install basic aircraft instrument system components

Modification History

Release 2 - Remote reading gyro compasses and gas turbine engine indication system components added to Range of Conditions

Release 1 - New unit of competency

Application

This unit of competency requires application of hand skills and the use of maintenance documentation/publications in the removal and installation of basic aircraft instrument system components of fixed and rotary wing aircraft that have basic instrument systems during scheduled or unscheduled maintenance. Work may be performed individually or as part of a team.

The unit is part of the Avionic Certificate IV (Aircraft Maintenance Stream) training pathway.

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).

Where a CASA licensing outcome is sought this unit forms part of the CASA requirement for the granting of the chosen maintenance certification licence under Civil Aviation Safety Regulation (CASR) Part 66, in accordance with the licensing provisions in the Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

Pre-requisite Unit

MEA201	Remove and install miscellaneous aircraft electrical hardware/components

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.
1.	Remove basic aircraft instrument system components	1.1	System is rendered safe and prepared in accordance with the applicable maintenance manual and isolation tags are fitted, where necessary, to ensure personnel safety
1.2	Instrument component removal is carried out in accordance with the applicable maintenance manual while observing all relevant work health and safety (WHS) requirements
1.3	Required maintenance documentation is completed and processed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
1.4	Removed components are tagged and packaged in accordance with specified procedures
2.	Install basic aircraft instrument system components	2.1	Instrument components to be installed are checked to confirm correct part numbers, modification status, serviceability and shelf life
2.2	Physical installation of instrument components is performed in accordance with the applicable maintenance manual and regulatory requirements, ensuring appropriate adjustment/alignment is carried out
2.3	System is reinstated to correct operational condition in preparation for testing, as necessary
2.4	Required maintenance documentation is completed and processed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures

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.
Instrument components include:	Pitot/static system components, airspeed indicators (ASIs), vertical speed indicators (VSIs) and counter pointer altimeters Directional gyros (DGs) and artificial horizons (AHs), both air and electrically driven Turn and bank and slip/turn coordinators Direct reading compasses Remote reading gyro compasses (where applicable to the enterprise) Piston engine indication system components (direct reading measuring instruments and temperature indication) Gas turbine engine indication system components (where applicable to the enterprise) Outside air temperature gauges (OAT) Electrical systems indication (voltage, current, power and frequency) Basic fuel quantity indication system components Pneumatic/vacuum indication system components
Procedures and requirements include:	Industry standard procedures specified by manufacturers, regulatory authorities or the enterprise

Unit Mapping Information

Release 2 – Remote reading gyro compasses and gas turbine engine indication system components added to Range of Conditions and Assessment Requirements. No change in outcome

Release 1 – equivalent to MEA204C Remove and install basic aircraft instrument system components

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Assessment Requirements for MEA204 Remove and install basic aircraft instrument system components

Modification History

Release 2 - Remote reading gyro compasses and gas turbine engine indication system components added to Assessment Requirements

Release 1 - New unit of competency

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria under the specified conditions of assessment, and must include:

locating and identifying flight instrument system components comprising:

piston engine system temperature, pressure, speed (including mechanical and electrical tachometers), manifold pressure/boost (including aneroid type, sylphon bellows and dual compartment type)

gas turbine engine indicating system temperature, pressure, speed, torque, fuel flow and vibration (may be omitted if not relevant to the enterprise)

auxiliary direct reading systems, including hydraulic pressure, pneumatic pressure and vacuum, and fuel storage quantities

flight systems, including attitude, altitude, air speed and OAT

locating and identifying direct reading compasses

locating and identifying remote reading gyro compass system components (may be omitted if not relevant to enterprise)

correct handling and observance of maintenance precautions relating to gyroscopes, gimbals, pitot/static systems (connections, heating and protrusions)

applying relevant WHS practices.

It is essential that cleanliness requirements and safety precautions applicable to the system being maintained are fully observed, understood and complied with, as well as work practices associated with electrostatic sensitive devices.

Evidence of transferability of skills and knowledge related to removal and installation is essential. This is to be demonstrated by application across a range of aircraft instrument system components as listed in the Assessment Conditions.

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

component attachment methods

connection of hardware and plugs

handling precautions relating to:

electrostatic sensitive devices

gyroscopes and gimbals

basic instrument system and component operating principles:

atmospherics and barometry

terminology and unit of measurement conversion

aircraft instrumentation requirements

instrument panel layout

pressure sensing elements

pitot static systems and testing requirements

gyroscopic principles

direct reading compasses

remote reading gyro compasses

temperature sensors

fluid quantity indication systems

general layout and components of the following systems:

flight systems, including:

altitude (direct reading altimeters)

attitude, including directional gyros and artificial horizons (both air and electrically driven), turn and slip and turn coordinator

airspeed

OAT

remote reading gyro compass system

piton engine indication systems, including:

direct reading temperature

direct reading pressure (e.g. oil pressure)

speed, including mechanical and electric tachometers

manifold pressure/boost, including aneroid, sylphon bellows and dual compartment types

gas turbine engine indication systems, including:

temperature and pressure

speed, including mechanical and electric tachometers

torque

fuel flow

vibration

auxiliary direct reading systems, including:

electrical

hydraulic pressure

pneumatic pressure and vacuum

basic fuel quantity indication

relevant WHS practices

relevant maintenance manuals

relevant regulatory requirements and standard procedures.

Assessment Conditions

Competency should be assessed in the workplace or simulated workplace using tools and equipment specified in maintenance manuals. It is also expected that general-purpose tools, test and ground support equipment found in most routine maintenance situations would be used where appropriate.

An understanding of the attachment methods, connection of hardware, and the need for adjustment or calibration and system operation as they relate to the work must be demonstrated before undertaking any action. The work plan should take account of applicable safety and quality requirements in accordance with the industry and regulatory standards.

The following conditions of assessment represent the requirements of the Regulators (ADF and CASA) and maintenance stakeholders and must be rigorously observed.

A person cannot be assessed as competent until it can be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the workplace assessor that the relevant elements and performance criteria of the unit of competency are being achieved under routine supervision on at least one (1) component from each of:

pitot/static system components, ASIs, VSIs and counter pointer altimeters

DGs and AHs, both air and electrically driven

turn and bank and slip/turn coordinators

remote reading gyro compass system (may be omitted if not relevant to the enterprise)

direct reading compasses

piston engine indication system components (direct reading measuring instruments and temperature indication)

gas turbine engine indication system components (may be omitted if not relevant to the enterprise)

electrical systems indication (voltage, current, power and frequency)

basic fuel quantity indication system components

pneumatic/vacuum indication system components.

This shall be established via the records in the Log of Industrial Experience and Achievement or, where appropriate, an equivalent Industry Evidence Guide (for details refer to the Companion Volume Assessment Guidelines).

Assessors must satisfy the requirements of the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator (Australian Skills Quality Authority, or its successors).

Where the unit is to be used for CASA licensing purposes the Assessor must also meet the criteria specified in the CASR Part 147 Manual of Standards.

Individuals being assessed who have already attained MEA275 Maintain basic light aircraft instrument systems and components will have met all of the criteria for this unit. The Log of Industrial Experience and Achievement records relating to MEA275 Maintain basic light aircraft instrument systems and components may be accepted as also meeting the evidence requirements for this unit.

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MEA206 Remove and install aircraft basic radio communication and navigation system components

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA206 Remove and install aircraft basic radio communication and navigation system components with amended prerequisite codes.

Application

This unit of competency requires application of hand skills and the use of maintenance documentation/publications in the removal and installation of basic radio communication and navigation system components of fixed and rotary wing aircraft that have basic radio communication and navigation systems, during scheduled or unscheduled maintenance. Work may be performed individually or as part of a team.

The unit is part of the Avionic Certificate IV (Aircraft Maintenance Stream) training pathway.

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).

Where a CASA licensing outcome is sought this unit forms part of the CASA requirement for the granting of the chosen maintenance certification licence under Civil Aviation Safety Regulation (CASR) Part 66, in accordance with the licensing provisions in the Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

Pre-requisite Unit

MEA201	Remove and install miscellaneous aircraft electrical hardware/components

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.
1.	Remove basic radio communication and navigation system components	1.1	System is rendered safe and prepared in accordance with the applicable maintenance manual and isolation tags are fitted, where necessary, to ensure personnel safety
1.2	Communication and navigation system component removal is carried out in accordance with the applicable maintenance manual while observing all relevant work health and safety (WHS) requirements
1.3	Required maintenance documentation is completed and processed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
1.4	Removed components are tagged and packaged in accordance with specified procedures
2.	Install basic radio communication and navigation system components	2.1	Communication and navigation system components to be installed are checked to confirm correct part numbers, modification status, serviceability and shelf life
2.2	Physical installation of components is performed in accordance with the applicable maintenance manual and regulatory requirements, ensuring appropriate adjustment/alignment is carried out
2.3	System is reinstated to correct operational condition in preparation for testing, as necessary
2.4	Required maintenance documentation is completed and processed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures

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.
Communication and navigation system components include:	High frequency (HF) and very high frequency (VHF) communication and applicable antennas Automatic direction finding (ADF) and very high frequency omni-directional range (VOR) navigation and applicable antennas Emergency location transmitter (ELT)
Procedures and requirements include:	Industry standard procedures specified by manufacturers, regulatory authorities or the enterprise

Unit Mapping Information

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA206 Remove and install aircraft basic radio communication and navigation system components

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Assessment Requirements for MEA206 Remove and install aircraft basic radio communication and navigation system components

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA206 Remove and install aircraft basic radio communication and navigation system components with amended prerequisite codes.

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria under the specified conditions of assessment, and must include:

locating and identifying radio communication and navigation system components comprising:

HF and VHF communications

VOR and ADF navigation systems

ELT systems

locating and identifying applicable radio system antennas

removing and installing communication and navigation system components including antennas

applying relevant WHS practices.

It is essential that cleanliness requirements and safety precautions applicable to the system being maintained are fully observed, understood and complied with, as well as work practices associated with electrostatic sensitive devices.

Evidence of transferability of skills and knowledge related to removal and installation is essential. This is to be demonstrated by application across a range of radio communication and navigation system components as listed in the Assessment Conditions.

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

component attachment methods

connection of hardware and plugs

handling precautions for electrostatic sensitive devices

relevant WHS practices

the use of approved maintenance documentation and aircraft publications relating to radio communication and navigation systems and components

basic layout and working principles to block diagram level of:

HF communication systems

VHF communication systems

ADF navigation systems

VOR navigation systems

ELT systems

relevant regulatory requirements and standard procedures.

Assessment Conditions

Competency should be assessed in the work environment or simulated work environment, using tools and equipment specified in maintenance manuals. It is also expected that general-purpose tools, test and ground support equipment found in most routine maintenance situations would be used where appropriate.

An understanding of the attachment methods, connection of hardware, and the need for adjustment or calibration and system operation as they relate to the work must be demonstrated before undertaking any action. The work plan should take account of applicable safety and quality requirements in accordance with the industry and regulatory standards.

The following conditions of assessment represent the requirements of the Regulators (ADF and CASA) and maintenance stakeholders and must be rigorously observed.

A person cannot be assessed as competent until it can be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the workplace assessor that the relevant elements and performance criteria of the unit of competency are being achieved under routine supervision on at least one (1) item from each of:

HF and VHF communication and applicable antennas

ADF and VOR navigation and applicable antennas

ELT.

This shall be established via the records in the Log of Industrial Experience and Achievement or, where appropriate, an equivalent Industry Evidence Guide (for details refer to the Companion Volume Assessment Guidelines).

Assessors must satisfy the requirements of the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator (Australian Skills Quality Authority, or its successors).must satisfy National Vocational Education and Training Regulator (NVR)/Australian Quality Training Framework (AQTF) assessor requirements.

Where the unit is to be used for CASA licensing purposes the Assessor must also meet the criteria specified in the CASR Part 147 Manual of Standards.

Individuals being assessed who have already attained MEA293 Remove and install aircraft electronic system components will have covered a significant amount of the skill and knowledge requirements for this unit plus part of the performance criteria for Elements 1 and 2 and associated range of conditions items. Those who have attained MEA276 Maintain basic light aircraft communication and radio navigation systems and components, or MEA297 Maintain basic avionic systems and components, will have fully covered the requirements for this unit in common variables in the Range of Conditions. The Log of Industrial Experience and Achievement records relating to MEA293 Remove and install aircraft electronic system components, MEA276 Maintain basic light aircraft communication and radio navigation systems and components and MEA297 Maintain basic avionic systems and components may be accepted as also meeting the evidence requirements for this unit in the applicable areas.

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MEA208 Remove and install aircraft pressurisation control system components

Modification History

Release 1 - New unit of competency

Application

This unit of competency requires application of hand skills and the use of maintenance documentation/publications in the removal and installation of pressurisation control system components of fixed wing aircraft that have pressurisation systems, during scheduled or unscheduled maintenance. Work may be performed individually or as part of a team.

The unit is part of the Avionic Certificate IV (Aircraft Maintenance Stream) training pathway and is also part of the Mechanical Aircraft Maintenance Engineer licensing pathway.

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).

Where a CASA licensing outcome is sought this unit forms part of the CASA requirement for the granting of the chosen maintenance certification licence under Civil Aviation Safety Regulation (CASR) Part 66, in accordance with the licensing provisions in the Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

Pre-requisite Unit

MEA201	Remove and install miscellaneous aircraft electrical hardware/components

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.
1.	Remove pressurisation control system components	1.1	System is rendered safe and prepared in accordance with the applicable maintenance manual and isolation tags are fitted, where necessary, to ensure personnel safety
1.2	Pressurisation control system component removal is carried out in accordance with the applicable maintenance manual while observing all relevant work health and safety (WHS) requirements
1.3	Required maintenance documentation is completed and processed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
1.4	Removed components are tagged and packaged in accordance with specified procedures
2.	Install aircraft pressurisation control system components	2.1	Pressurisation control system components to be installed are checked to confirm correct part numbers, modification status, serviceability and shelf life
2.2	Physical installation of pressurisation control components is performed in accordance with the applicable maintenance manual
2.3	System is reinstated to correct operational condition in preparation for testing, as necessary
2.4	Required maintenance documentation is completed and processed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures

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.
Procedures and requirements include:	Industry standard procedures specified by manufacturers, regulatory authorities or the enterprise

Unit Mapping Information

Release 1 – equivalent to MEA208C Remove and install aircraft pressurisation control system components

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Assessment Requirements for MEA208 Remove and install aircraft pressurisation control system components

Modification History

Release 1 - New unit of competency

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria under the specified conditions of assessment, and must include:

applying relevant WHS practices

using approved maintenance documentation and aircraft publications relating to the pressurisation control system and components being maintained

locating and identifying the components of pressurisation control systems

removing and installing pressurisation control system components.

It is essential that cleanliness requirements and safety precautions applicable to the system being maintained are fully observed, understood and complied with, as well as work practices associated with electrostatic sensitive devices.

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

component attachment methods

connection of components and plugs

relevant WHS practices

the layout and operation to block diagram level of mechanical and electronic pressurisation control systems

handling precautions relating to electrostatic sensitive devices

relevant maintenance manuals

relevant regulatory requirements and standard procedures.

Assessment Conditions

Competency should be assessed in the workplace or simulated workplace using tools and equipment specified in maintenance manuals. It is also expected that general-purpose tools, test and ground support equipment found in most routine situations would be used where appropriate.

An understanding of the attachment methods, connection of hardware, and the need for confirming correct system operation must be demonstrated before undertaking any action. The work plan should take account of applicable safety and quality requirements in accordance with the industry and regulatory standards.

Evidence of transferability of skills and knowledge related to removal and installation is essential.

The following conditions of assessment represent the requirements of the Regulators (ADF and CASA) and maintenance stakeholders and must be rigorously observed.

A person cannot be assessed as competent until it can be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the workplace assessor that the elements and performance criteria of the unit of competency are being achieved under routine supervision on a representative range of components of a specific aircraft type pressurisation control system.

This shall be established via the records in the Log of Industrial Experience and Achievement or, where appropriate, an equivalent Industry Evidence Guide (for details refer to the Companion Volume Assessment Guidelines).

Assessors must satisfy the requirements of the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator (Australian Skills Quality Authority, or its successors).

Where the unit is to be used for CASA licensing purposes the Assessor must also meet the criteria specified in the CASR Part 147 Manual of Standards.

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MEA209 Remove and install aircraft oxygen system components

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA209 Remove and install aircraft oxygen system components with amended prerequisite codes.

Application

This unit of competency requires application of hand skills and the use of maintenance documentation/publications in the removal and installation of aircraft oxygen system components of fixed or rotary wing aircraft that have oxygen systems, during scheduled or unscheduled maintenance. Work may be performed individually or as part of a team.

The unit is part of the Avionic Certificate IV (Aircraft Maintenance Stream) training pathway and is also part of the Mechanical Aircraft Maintenance Engineer licensing pathway.

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).

Where a CASA licensing outcome is sought this unit forms part of the CASA requirement for the granting of the chosen maintenance certification licence under Civil Aviation Safety Regulation (CASR) Part 66, in accordance with the licensing provisions in the Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

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.
1.	Remove oxygen system components	1.1	Oxygen system is rendered safe and prepared in accordance with the applicable maintenance manual and isolation tags are fitted, where necessary, to ensure personnel safety
1.2	Removal of oxygen system components is carried out in accordance with the applicable maintenance manual while observing all relevant work health and safety (WHS) requirements
1.3	Required maintenance documentation is completed and processed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
1.4	Removed components are tagged, packaged or discarded in accordance with specified procedures
2.	Install aircraft oxygen system components	2.1	Oxygen system components to be installed are checked to confirm correct part numbers, modification status, serviceability and shelf life
2.2	Oxygen system components to be installed are free from contamination and inspected for damaged flair ends and fittings
2.3	Component installation is physically carried out in accordance with the applicable maintenance manual while observing all relevant WHS requirements
2.4	System is reinstated to correct physical condition in preparation for testing, as necessary
2.5	Required maintenance documentation is completed and processed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures

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.
Oxygen system components include:	Oxygen pressure cylinders, valves and gauges Regulators, masks (including other integrated systems), pipes, hoses and fittings Chemical generators (where applicable to the enterprise) Liquid dry breathing oxygen (LDBO) converters (where applicable to the enterprise)
Procedures and requirements include:	Industry standard procedures specified by manufacturers, regulatory authorities or the enterprise

Unit Mapping Information

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA209 Remove and install aircraft oxygen system components

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Assessment Requirements for MEA209 Remove and install aircraft oxygen system components

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA209 Remove and install aircraft oxygen system components with amended prerequisite codes.

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria under the specified conditions of assessment, and must include:

applying appropriate WHS practices and using approved maintenance documentation and aircraft publications relating to aircraft oxygen systems and components

demonstrating the procedure to replenish a dry breathing oxygen system, including:

correct identification of oxygen ground trolleys

maximum charging pressures for low and high pressure systems

safety precautions to be adhered to during replenishment

correct order of procedural replenishment steps

demonstrating the procedure to purge a dry breathing oxygen system, including:

reasons for the requirement to undertake a purging operation

identification of acceptable system purging gases

safety precautions to be adhered to during purging

employing correct techniques when purging oxygen storage cylinders or systems.

It is essential that oxygen system cleanliness requirements and safety precautions applicable to system component handling are fully observed, understood and complied with. These cleanliness requirements extend to all tooling and hardware associated with oxygen system maintenance.

Evidence of transferability of skills and knowledge related to removal and installation is essential. This is to be demonstrated by application across a range of aircraft oxygen system components listed in the Assessment Conditions.

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

WHS practices relevant to oxygen system maintenance

component attachment methods

connection of hardware and couplings

oxygen system isolation

the properties of aircraft oxygen and requirements for aircrew/passengers

the layout of low and high-pressure dry breathing oxygen systems and components

the methods by which gaseous dry breathing oxygen is stored in both the aircraft and within the workplace environment. Reference to storage trolleys, aircraft cylinders and chemical oxygen cylinders is required

the methods used to locate, identify and access oxygen system components for removal and installation

relevant maintenance manuals

relevant regulatory requirements and standard procedures.

Assessment Conditions

Competency should be assessed in the workplace or simulated workplace using tools and equipment specified in the maintenance manuals. It is expected that dedicated tools, test and ground support equipment is used in routine oxygen situations.

An understanding of the attachment methods, connection hardware, and the need for adjustment or rigging and system operation as it relates to the work must be demonstrated before undertaking any action. The work plan should take account of applicable safety and quality requirements in accordance with the industry and regulatory standards.

The following conditions of assessment represent the requirements of the Regulators (ADF and CASA) and maintenance stakeholders and must be rigorously observed.

A person cannot be assessed as competent until it can be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the workplace assessor that the relevant elements and performance criteria of the unit of competency are being achieved under routine supervision on at least one (1) item from each of:

oxygen pressure cylinders, valves and gauges

regulators, masks (including other integrated systems), pipes, hoses and fittings

chemical generators (may be omitted where they are not applicable to the enterprise)

LDBO converters (may be omitted where they are not applicable to the enterprise).

This shall be established via the records in the Log of Industrial Experience and Achievement or, where appropriate, an equivalent industry Evidence Guide (for details refer to the Companion Volume Assessment Guidelines).

Assessors must satisfy the requirements of the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator (Australian Skills Quality Authority, or its successors).

Where the unit is to be used for CASA licensing purposes the Assessor must also meet the criteria specified in the CASR Part 147 Manual of Standards.

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MEA210 Inspect, test and troubleshoot basic aircraft electrical systems and components

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA210 Inspect, test and troubleshoot basic aircraft electrical systems and components with amended prerequisite name.

Application

This unit of competency requires application of hand skills and the use of system/component knowledge and applicable test equipment to inspect, test and troubleshoot direct current (DC) aircraft electrical systems and components of fixed and rotary wing aircraft that have only DC electrical systems, during scheduled or unscheduled maintenance. Work may be performed individually or as part of a team.

The unit is part of the Avionic Certificate IV (Aircraft Maintenance Stream) training pathway.

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).

Where a CASA licensing outcome is sought this unit forms part of the CASA requirement for the granting of the chosen maintenance certification licence under Civil Aviation Safety Regulation (CASR) Part 66, in accordance with the licensing provisions in the Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

Pre-requisite Unit

MEA202	Remove and install basic aircraft electrical system components
MEA246	Fabricate and/or repair aircraft electrical hardware or parts

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.
1.	Inspect DC aircraft electrical systems and components	1.1	Relevant maintenance documentation and modification status, including system defect reports where relevant, are used to identify specific inspection requirements
1.2	Isolation tags are checked and aircraft configured for safe system inspection and operation in accordance with the applicable maintenance manual
1.3	DC electrical system is visually or physically checked for external signs of defects in accordance with applicable maintenance manual while observing all relevant work health and safety (WHS) requirements
1.4	Defects are correctly identified and reported
2.	Test/adjust DC aircraft electrical systems	2.1	Aircraft and system are prepared in accordance with applicable maintenance manual for the application of power/system operation
2.2	Electrical system is functionally tested in accordance with maintenance manual for evidence of serviceability or malfunction
2.3	System calibration or adjustments are performed in accordance with maintenance manual, as appropriate
3.	Troubleshoot DC aircraft electrical systems	3.1	Available information from maintenance documentation and inspection and test results is used, where necessary, to assist in fault determination
3.2	Maintenance manual fault diagnosis guides and logic processes are used to ensure efficient and accurate troubleshooting to line replacement level
3.3	Specialist advice is obtained, where required, to assist with the troubleshooting process
3.4	System faults are located and the causes of the faults are clearly identified and correctly recorded in maintenance documentation, where required and in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
3.5	Rectification requirements are determined

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.
DC electrical systems/components include:	DC generators and alternator/rectifier generators, and components of related single generator regulation and distribution systems Piston engine ignition and starting system components Specific components of DC electrical systems, such as flaps and landing gear, including related motors and actuators Gas turbine engine igniter and starting systems and components (where applicable to the enterprise) Aircraft lighting Aircraft main batteries
Procedures and requirements include:	Industry standard procedures specified by manufacturers, regulatory authorities or the enterprise

Unit Mapping Information

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA210 Inspect, test and troubleshoot basic aircraft electrical systems and components.

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Assessment Requirements for MEA210 Inspect, test and troubleshoot basic aircraft electrical systems and components

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA210 Inspect, test and troubleshoot basic aircraft electrical systems and components with amended prerequisite name.

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria under the specified conditions of assessment, and must include:

recognition of system and component defects/external damage, correct installation, connection of plugs, terminations, attaching hardware (including cabling/harnesses) and security in:

DC power generation systems, including regulation, distribution and control

battery installations

piston engine ignition and starting systems and components:

magnetos or coils

starter motors

ignition switches/start switches

ignition harnesses

low tension wiring

spark plugs

auxiliary starting devices

gas turbine engine ignition and starting systems (where applicable to the enterprise):

starter motors and starter/generators

high energy ignition units

control units

switches

batteries and associated mounting equipment, including related anti-vibration aids

motors and actuators in DC electrical systems

internal/external lighting systems, including controls

flap systems

landing gear systems

applying logic processes, taking and interpreting electrical measurements, and using test equipment and appropriate wiring diagrams and manuals to isolate malfunctions in the above systems

performing system functional tests and checks to isolate system faults and assess post-maintenance serviceability

applying relevant WHS practices, including those relating to gas turbine engine high energy ignition units.

It is essential that system testing procedures, cleanliness requirements and safety precautions applicable to the electrical system being maintained are fully observed, understood and complied with. Ability to interpret inspection procedures and specifications (allowable limits) and apply them in practice across a range of inspection, testing and troubleshooting applications (including the timely involvement of supervisors or other trades) is critical.

Evidence of transferability of skills and knowledge related to inspection, testing and troubleshooting is essential. This is to be demonstrated through application across a range of aircraft electrical systems and components listed in the Range of Conditions.

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

DC circuit theory

electrical system maintenance requirements and troubleshooting procedures

the basic layout (block diagram level), function and operation of:

single generator DC power generation and distribution systems and components, including:

DC generators

alternator/rectifier generators

starter/generators

voltage regulators

circuit protection devices

bus bars

piston engine ignition and starting systems and components, including:

magnetos or coils

starter motors

ignition switches/start switches

ignition harnesses

low tension wiring

spark plugs

auxiliary starting devices

gas turbine igniter and starting systems and components, including specific WHS precautions:

starter motors and starter/generators

high energy ignition units

control units

switches

landing gear and flap systems and components, including:

motors

actuators

selector switches

micro switches

internal and external lighting systems and components

batteries and associated mounting equipment, including related anti-vibration aids

relevant WHS practices

relevant maintenance manuals

relevant regulatory requirements and standard procedures.

Assessment Conditions

Competency should be assessed in the workplace or simulated workplace using tools and equipment specified in the maintenance manuals. It is also expected that general and special purpose tools, test and ground support equipment would be used where appropriate.

The application of testing procedures should clearly indicate knowledge of system operation, the relationship of individual components and the links with other systems (if applicable) within the limits of the aircraft/system fault finding guide before undertaking any action. The work plan should take account of applicable safety and quality requirements in accordance with the industry and regulatory standards.

The following conditions of assessment represent the requirements of the Regulators (ADF and CASA) and maintenance stakeholders and must be rigorously observed.

A person cannot be assessed as competent until it can be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the workplace assessor that the relevant elements and performance criteria of the unit of competency are being achieved under routine supervision on electrical looms, cables and connection hardware, and on each system in the range of conditions and on at least one (1) major component/line replaceable unit (LRU) in each case, as follows:

DC generators and alternator/rectifier generators, and components of related single generator regulation and distribution systems

piston engine ignition and starting system components

specific components of DC electrical systems, such as flaps and landing gear, including related motors and actuators

gas turbine engine igniter and starting systems and components (may be omitted if not applicable to the enterprise)

aircraft lighting

aircraft main batteries (competency may be demonstrated through the performance of a battery check).

This shall be established via the records in the Log of Industrial Experience and Achievement or, where appropriate, an equivalent Industry Evidence Guide (for details refer to the Companion Volume Assessment Guidelines).

Assessors must satisfy the requirements of the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator (Australian Skills Quality Authority, or its successors).

Where the unit is to be used for CASA licensing purposes the Assessor must also meet the criteria specified in the CASR Part 147 Manual of Standards.

Individuals being assessed who have already attained MEA274 Maintain basic light aircraft electrical systems and components will have satisfied the requirements of this unit with regard to common range of conditions variables. The Log of Industrial Experience and Achievement records relating to MEA274 Maintain basic light aircraft electrical systems and components may be accepted as also meeting the evidence requirements for this unit in the applicable common areas.

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MEA212 Inspect, test and troubleshoot basic aircraft instrument systems and components

Modification History

Release 3. Equivalant to MEA212 Inspect, test and troubleshoot basic aircraft instrument systems and components with amended prerequisite codes.

Application

This unit of competency requires application of hand skills and the use of system/component knowledge and applicable test equipment to inspect, test and troubleshoot basic aircraft instrument systems and components of fixed and rotary wing aircraft during scheduled or unscheduled maintenance. Work may be performed individually or as part of a team.

The unit is part of the Avionic Certificate IV (Aircraft Maintenance Stream) training pathway.

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).

Where a CASA licensing outcome is sought this unit forms part of the CASA requirement for the granting of the chosen maintenance certification licence under Civil Aviation Safety Regulation (CASR) Part 66, in accordance with the licensing provisions in the Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

Pre-requisite Unit

MEA204	Remove and install basic aircraft instrument system components
MEA246	Fabricate and/or repair aircraft electrical hardware or parts

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.
1.	Inspect aircraft basic instrument systems and components	1.1	Relevant maintenance documentation and modification status, including system defect reports where relevant, are used to identify specific inspection requirements
1.2	Isolation tags are checked and aircraft configured for safe system inspection and operation in accordance with the applicable maintenance manual
1.3	Instrument system components are visually or physically checked for external signs of defects in accordance with applicable maintenance manual while observing all relevant work health and safety (WHS) requirements
1.4	Defects are correctly identified and reported
2.	Test/adjust aircraft basic instrument systems and components	2.1	Aircraft and system are prepared in accordance with applicable maintenance manual for the application of power/system operation
2.2	Instrument system is functionally tested in accordance with maintenance manual for evidence of serviceability or malfunction
2.3	System calibration or adjustments are performed in accordance with maintenance manual, as appropriate
3.	Troubleshoot aircraft basic instrument systems and components	3.1	Available information from maintenance documentation, inspection and test results is used, where necessary, to assist in fault determination
3.2	Maintenance manual fault diagnosis guides and logic processes are used to ensure efficient and accurate troubleshooting to line replacement level
3.3	Specialist advice is obtained, where required, to assist with the troubleshooting process
3.4	Instrument system faults are located and the causes of the faults are clearly identified and correctly recorded in maintenance documentation, where required, in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
3.5	Rectification requirements are determined

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.
Instrument systems and components include:	Pitot/static systems and components, airspeed indicators (ASIs), vertical speed indicators (VSIs), outside air temperature gauges (OAT) and counter-pointer altimeters Directional gyros (DGs) and artificial horizons (AHs) (air and electrically driven) Turn and bank and slip/turn coordinators Direct reading compasses Remote reading gyro compass systems (where applicable to the enterprise) Piston engine indication system components (direct reading measuring instruments and temperature indication) Gas turbine engine indication system components (where applicable to the enterprise) Electrical systems indication (voltage, current, power and frequency) Basic fuel quantity indication systems and components Pneumatic/vacuum indication components
Procedures and requirements include:	Industry standard procedures specified by manufacturers, regulatory authorities or the enterprise

Unit Mapping Information

Release 3. Equivalant to MEA212 Inspect, test and troubleshoot basic aircraft instrument systems and components.

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Assessment Requirements for MEA212 Inspect, test and troubleshoot basic aircraft instrument systems and components

Modification History

Release 3. Equivalant to MEA212 Inspect, test and troubleshoot basic aircraft instrument systems and components with amended prerequisite codes.

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria under the specified conditions of assessment, and must include:

recognition of system and component defects/external damage, correct installation, connection of plugs, terminations, attaching hardware (including cabling/harnesses) and security in:

flight instruments

pitot/static systems

direct reading compasses

remote reading gyro compass systems (may be omitted if not relevant to the enterprise)

piston engine indication systems

gas turbine engine indication systems (may be omitted if not relevant to the enterprise)

electrical systems indication

basic fuel quantity indication systems

pneumatic/vacuum indication systems

applying logic processes, taking and interpreting system measurements, using test equipment and appropriate wiring diagrams and manuals to isolate instrument system malfunctions in the above systems

performing system functional tests and checks to isolate system faults and assess post-maintenance serviceability

applying WHS requirements relevant to instrument system maintenance.

It is essential that system testing procedures, cleanliness requirements and safety precautions applicable to the instrument system being maintained are fully observed, understood and complied with. Ability to interpret inspection procedures and specifications (allowable limits) and apply them in practice across a range of inspection, testing and troubleshooting applications (including the timely involvement of supervisors or other trades) is critical.

Evidence of transferability of skills and knowledge related to inspection, testing and troubleshooting is essential. This is to be demonstrated through application across a range of basic aircraft instrument systems and components listed in the Assessment Conditions.

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

the basic layout (block diagram level), function and operation of:

flight systems, including:

altitude (direct reading altimeters)

attitude including DGs and AHs (both air and electrically driven), turn and slip and turn coordinator

airspeed

OAT

remote reading gyro compass systems

piston engine indication systems, including:

direct reading temperature

direct reading pressure (e.g. oil pressure)

speed, including mechanical and electric tachometers

manifold pressure/boost, including aneroid, sylphon bellows and dual compartment types

gas turbine engine indication systems, including:

temperature and pressure

speed, including mechanical and electric tachometers

torque

fuel flow

vibration

auxiliary direct reading systems, including:

electrical

hydraulic pressure

pneumatic pressure and vacuum

basic fuel quantity indication

basic instrument system maintenance and testing requirements, and troubleshooting procedures

WHS requirements relevant to instrument system maintenance

the operating principles of the above systems and associated with:

atmospheric conditions; properties and effects on aircraft instruments and systems

pressure and temperature sensing elements and their use in aircraft instruments

gyroscopes and their use in aircraft instrument systems

electrical fundamentals

direct reading compass installations and calibration

calibration of remote reading gyro compass systems

relevant maintenance manuals

relevant regulatory requirements and standard procedures.

Assessment Conditions

Competency should be assessed in the workplace or simulated workplace using tools and equipment specified in the maintenance manuals. It is also expected that general and special purpose tools, and test and ground support equipment would be used where appropriate.

The application of testing procedures should clearly indicate knowledge of system operation, the relationship of individual components and the links with other systems (if applicable) within the limits of the aircraft/system fault finding guide before undertaking any action. The work plan should take account of applicable safety and quality requirements in accordance with the industry and regulatory standards.

The following conditions of assessment represent the requirements of the Regulators (ADF and CASA) and maintenance stakeholders and must be rigorously observed.

A person cannot be assessed as competent until it can be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the workplace assessor that the relevant elements and performance criteria of the unit of competency are being achieved under routine supervision on a system and at least one (1) major system component/line replaceable unit (LRU) from each of:

pitot/static systems and components, ASIs, VSIs, OAT, and counter-pointer altimeters

DGs and AHs (air and electrically driven)

turn and bank and slip/turn coordinators

direct reading compasses

remote reading gyro compass system components (may be omitted if not relevant to the organisation)

piston engine indication system components (direct reading measuring instruments and temperature indication)

gas turbine engine indication system components (may be omitted if not relevant to the organisation)

electrical systems indication (voltage, current, power and frequency)

basic fuel quantity indication systems and components

pneumatic/vacuum indication components.

This shall be established via the records in the Log of Industrial Experience and Achievement or, where appropriate, an equivalent Industry Evidence Guide (for details refer to the Companion Volume Assessment Guidelines).

Assessors must satisfy the requirements of the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator (Australian Skills Quality Authority, or its successors).

Where the unit is to be used for CASA licensing purposes the Assessor must also meet the criteria specified in the CASR Part 147 Manual of Standards.

Individuals being assessed who have already attained MEA275 Maintain basic light aircraft instrument systems and components will have satisfied the requirements of this unit with regard to common range of conditions variables. The Log of Industrial Experience and Achievement records relating to MEA275 Maintain basic light aircraft instrument systems and components may be accepted as also meeting the evidence requirements for this unit in the applicable common areas.

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MEA213 Inspect, test and troubleshoot advanced aircraft instrument systems and components

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA213 Inspect, test and troubleshoot advanced aircraft instrument systems and components with amended prerequisite codes.

Application

This unit of competency requires application of hand skills and the use of system/component knowledge and applicable maintenance publications and test equipment to inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft advanced instrument systems and components of fixed and rotary wing aircraft during scheduled or unscheduled maintenance. Work may be performed individually or as part of a team.

The unit is part of the Avionic Certificate IV (Aircraft Maintenance Stream) training pathway.

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).

Where a CASA licensing outcome is sought this unit forms part of the CASA requirement for the granting of the chosen maintenance certification licence under Civil Aviation Safety Regulation (CASR) Part 66, in accordance with the licensing provisions in the Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

Pre-requisite Unit

MEA246	Fabricate and/or repair aircraft electrical hardware or parts
MEA292	Remove and install advanced aircraft instrument system components

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.
1.	Inspect aircraft advanced instrument systems and components	1.1	Relevant maintenance documentation and modification status, including system defect reports where relevant, are used to identify specific inspection requirements
1.2	Isolation tags are checked and aircraft configured for safe system inspection and operation in accordance with the applicable maintenance manual
1.3	Instrument system components are visually or physically checked for external signs of defects in accordance with applicable maintenance manual while observing all relevant work health and safety (WHS) requirements
1.4	Defects are correctly identified and reported
2.	Test/adjust aircraft advanced instrument systems and components	2.1	Aircraft and system are prepared in accordance with applicable maintenance manual for the application of power/system operation
2.2	Instrument system is functionally tested, in accordance with maintenance manual, for evidence of serviceability or malfunction
2.3	System calibration or adjustments are performed in accordance with maintenance manual, as appropriate
3.	Troubleshoot aircraft advanced instrument systems	3.1	Available information from maintenance documentation, inspection and test results is used, where necessary, to assist in fault determination
3.2	Maintenance manual fault diagnosis guides and logic processes are used to ensure efficient and accurate troubleshooting to line replacement level
3.3	Specialist advice is obtained, where required, to assist with the troubleshooting process
3.4	Instrument system faults are located and the causes of the faults are clearly identified and correctly recorded in maintenance documentation, where required, in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
3.5	Rectification requirements are determined

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.
Instrument systems and components include:	Pitot/static system components; airspeed indicators (ASIs); vertical speed indicators (VSIs); air data systems and components; machmeters; altimeters, including servo and encoding altimeters; angle of attack and stall warning/avoidance systems Turn and slip indicators, directional gyros (DGs), artificial horizons (AHs), attitude and heading reference systems (AHRS) and components, remote reading gyro compass systems and components and direct reading compasses Turbine engine indication systems and components (tachometers, pressure, temperature, engine performance and engine vibration) Transmitter/indicator measuring instrument systems (pressure, temperature and position) Fuel quantity indication and flow systems and components Ground proximity warning system (GPWS) (where applicable to the enterprise) Flight data recorders (FDRs) (where applicable to the enterprise)
Procedures and requirements include:	Industry standard procedures specified by manufacturers, regulatory authorities or the enterprise

Unit Mapping Information

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA213 Inspect, test and troubleshoot advanced aircraft instrument systems and components

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Assessment Requirements for MEA213 Inspect, test and troubleshoot advanced aircraft instrument systems and components

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA213 Inspect, test and troubleshoot advanced aircraft instrument systems and components with amended prerequisite codes.

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria under the specified conditions of assessment, and must include:

recognition of system and component defects/external damage, correct installation, connection of plugs, terminations, attaching hardware (including cabling/harnesses) and security in:

flight instruments

pitot/static systems

navigation systems – compasses and AHRS

GPWS (where applicable to the enterprise)

FDRs (where applicable to the enterprise)

position indicators, engine/auxiliary system indication systems and system components

applying logic processes, taking and interpreting system measurements, and using test equipment and appropriate wiring diagrams and manuals to isolate instrument and display system malfunctions in the listed systems

performing system functional tests and checks to isolate system faults and assess post-maintenance serviceability

applying relevant WHS practices

using approved maintenance documentation and aircraft publications relating to the instrument and display systems being maintained.

It is essential that system testing procedures, cleanliness requirements and safety precautions applicable to the instrument system being maintained are fully observed, understood and complied with. Ability to interpret inspection procedures and specifications (allowable limits) and apply them in practice across a range of inspection, testing and troubleshooting applications (including the timely involvement of supervisors or other trades) is critical.

Evidence of transferability of skills and knowledge related to inspection, testing and troubleshooting is essential. This is to be demonstrated through application across a range of advanced aircraft instrument systems and components listed in the Assessment Conditions.

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

component attachment methods

connection of hardware

instrument system maintenance requirements and testing and troubleshooting procedures

the basic layout (block diagram level), function and operation of:

flight instruments, including:

ASIs

VSIs

air data systems and components

machmeters

altimeters including servo and encoding altimeters

turn and slip indicators

AHs

DGs

angle of attack and stall warning/avoidance systems

pitot/static systems

navigation systems:

direct reading compasses

gyro compasses

AHRS

GPWS

turbine engine instruments, including:

temperature and pressure, including thermocouples, sensors and transmitters

speed, including mechanical and electric tachometers

thrust, including fan, propeller and jet

torque

fuel flow

vibration

auxiliary transmitter/indicator measuring systems, including:

hydraulic pressure and temperature

pneumatic pressure

transmission oil pressure and temperature

fuel remaining/used

fuel quantity indication

component position (e.g. doors, flaps, speed brakes and landing gear)

FDR systems

explaining the operating principles of the above-listed systems and associated with:

atmospheric conditions; properties and effects on aircraft instruments and systems

pressure and temperature sensing elements and their use in aircraft instruments

gyroscopes and their use in aircraft instrument and reference systems

explaining the various methods of navigation, and describing how they are used by both aircraft conventional and electronic navigational instruments and systems

relevant WHS practices

relevant maintenance manuals

relevant regulatory requirements and standard procedures.

Assessment Conditions

Competency should be assessed in the workplace or simulated workplace using tools and equipment specified in the maintenance manuals. It is also expected that applicable general and special purpose tools, and test and ground support equipment would be used where appropriate.

The application of testing procedures should clearly indicate knowledge of system operation, the relationship of individual components and the links with other systems (if applicable) within the limits of the aircraft/system fault finding guide before undertaking any action. The work plan should take account of applicable safety and quality requirements in accordance with the industry and regulatory standards.

The following conditions of assessment represent the requirements of the Regulators (ADF and CASA) and maintenance stakeholders and must be rigorously observed.

A person cannot be assessed as competent until it can be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the workplace assessor that the relevant elements and performance criteria of the unit of competency are being achieved under routine supervision on a system and at least (1) one major system component/line replacement unit (LRU) from each of:

pitot/static system components; ASIs; VSIs; air data systems and components; machmeters; altimeters, including servo and encoding altimeters; angle of attack and stall warning/avoidance systems

turn and slip indicators, DGs, AHs, AHRS and components, remote reading gyro compass systems and components, and direct reading compasses

turbine engine indication systems and components (tachometers, pressure, temperature, engine performance and engine vibration)

transmitter/indicator measuring instrument systems (pressure, temperature and position)

fuel quantity indication and flow systems and components

GPWS (may be omitted if not applicable to the enterprise)

FDRs (may be omitted if not applicable to the enterprise).

This shall be established via the records in the Log of Industrial Experience and Achievement or, where appropriate, an equivalent Industry Evidence Guide (for details refer to the Companion Volume Assessment Guidelines).

Assessors must satisfy the requirements of the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator (Australian Skills Quality Authority, or its successors).

Where the unit is to be used for CASA licensing purposes the Assessor must also meet the criteria specified in the CASR Part 147 Manual of Standards.

Individuals being assessed who have already attained MEA212 Inspect, test and troubleshoot basic aircraft instrument systems and components will have covered inspection, testing and troubleshooting of a range of flight instruments and direct reading compass and measuring systems. The Log of Industrial Experience and Achievement records relating to MEA212 Inspect, test and troubleshoot basic aircraft instrument systems and components may be accepted as also meeting the evidence requirements for this unit in the applicable areas.

Advice provided in MEA212 Inspect, test and troubleshoot basic aircraft instrument systems and components regarding MEA275 Maintain basic light aircraft systems and components should also be considered where applicable.

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MEA214 Inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft basic communication and radio navigation systems and compone

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA214 Inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft basic communication and radio navigation systems and components with amended prerequisite codes.

Application

This unit of competency requires application of hand skills and the use of system/component knowledge and applicable maintenance publications and test equipment to inspect, test and troubleshoot basic communication and radio navigation systems and components of fixed and rotary wing aircraft during scheduled or unscheduled maintenance. Work may be performed individually or as part of a team.

The unit is part of the Avionic Certificate IV (Aircraft Maintenance Stream) training pathway.

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).

Where a CASA licensing outcome is sought this unit forms part of the CASA requirement for the granting of the chosen maintenance certification licence under Civil Aviation Safety Regulation (CASR) Part 66, in accordance with the licensing provisions in the Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

Pre-requisite Unit

MEA206	Remove and install aircraft basic radio communication and navigation system components
MEA246	Fabricate and/or repair aircraft electrical hardware or parts

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.
1.	Inspect basic communication and radio navigation systems and components	1.1	Relevant maintenance documentation and modification status, including system defect reports, where relevant, are used to identify specific inspection requirements
1.2	Isolation tags are checked and aircraft configured for safe system inspection and operation in accordance with the applicable maintenance manual
1.3	Communication and radio navigation systems and components are visually or physically checked for external signs of defects in accordance with applicable maintenance manual while observing all relevant work health and safety (WHS) requirements
1.4	Defects are correctly identified and reported
2.	Test/adjust basic communication and radio navigation systems and components	2.1	Aircraft and system are prepared in accordance with applicable maintenance manual for the application of power/system operation
2.2	Communication and radio navigation systems are functionally tested, in accordance with maintenance manual, for evidence of serviceability or malfunction
2.3	System calibration or adjustments are performed in accordance with maintenance manual, as appropriate
3.	Troubleshoot basic communication and radio navigation systems	3.1	Available information from maintenance documentation, inspection and test results is used, where necessary, to assist in fault determination
3.2	Maintenance manual fault diagnosis guides and logic processes are used to ensure efficient and accurate troubleshooting to line replacement level
3.3	Specialist advice is obtained, where required, to assist with the troubleshooting process
3.4	Communication and radio navigation system faults are located and the causes of the faults are clearly identified and correctly recorded in maintenance documentation, where required, in accordance with standard operating procedures

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.
Communication and radio navigation systems and components include:	High frequency (HF), very high frequency (VHF) Automatic direction finding (ADF), very high frequency omni-directional range (VOR) Emergency location transmitter (ELT)
Procedures and requirements include:	Industry standard procedures specified by manufacturers, regulatory authorities or the enterprise

Unit Mapping Information

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA214 Inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft basic communication and radio navigation systems and components

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Assessment Requirements for MEA214 Inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft basic communication and radio navigation systems and compone

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA214 Inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft basic communication and radio navigation systems and components with amended prerequisite codes.

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria under the specified conditions of assessment, and must include:

applying relevant WHS practices

using approved maintenance documentation and aircraft publications relating to the radio frequency and communications system being maintained

recognising system and component defects/external damage, correct installation, attaching hardware (including cabling/harnesses/transmission lines) and security in:

HF and VHF communications systems

VOR and ADF navigation systems

ELT systems

applying logic processes, taking and interpreting system measurements to accurately and effectively isolate malfunctions within the above systems

testing listed systems to isolate system faults and assess post maintenance serviceability.

It is essential that system testing procedures, cleanliness requirements and safety precautions applicable to the communication or radio navigation system being maintained are fully observed, understood and complied with. Ability to interpret inspection procedures and specifications (allowable limits) and apply them in practice across a range of inspection, testing and troubleshooting applications (including the timely involvement of supervisors or other trades) is critical.

Evidence of transferability of skills and knowledge related to inspection, testing and troubleshooting is essential. This is to be demonstrated through application across a range of basic aircraft communication and radio navigation systems and components listed in the Assessment Conditions.

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

component attachment methods

the basic layout (block diagram level), function and operation of:

HF and VHF communications systems

VOR and ADF navigation systems

ELT systems

communication and radio frequency navigation system maintenance requirements and troubleshooting procedures

relevant WHS practices

basic principles/functions, relating to the above systems and associated with:

electromagnetic radiation and propagation

basic AC and DC circuit theory

printed circuit boards

digital fundamentals

analogue fundamentals

transmitter and receiver principles

antenna characteristics

transmission line characteristics

fibre optic communications

relevant maintenance manuals

relevant regulatory requirements and standard procedures.

Assessment Conditions

Competency should be assessed in the workplace or simulated workplace using tools and equipment specified in the maintenance manuals. It is also expected that general and special purpose tools, and test and ground support equipment would be used where appropriate.

The application of testing procedures should clearly indicate knowledge of system operation, the relationship of individual components and the links with other systems (if applicable) within the limits of the aircraft/system fault finding guide before undertaking any action. The work plan should take account of applicable safety and quality requirements in accordance with the industry and regulatory standards.

The following conditions of assessment represent the requirements of the Regulators (ADF and CASA) and maintenance stakeholders and must be rigorously observed.

A person cannot be assessed as competent until it can be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the workplace assessor that the relevant elements and performance criteria of the unit of competency are being achieved under routine supervision on a system and at least one (1) major system component/line replaceable unit (LRU) from each of:

HF and VHF communications systems

ADF and VOR navigation systems

ELT systems.

This shall be established via the records in the Log of Industrial Experience and Achievement or, where appropriate, an equivalent Industry Evidence Guide (for details refer to the Companion Volume Assessment Guidelines).

Assessors must satisfy the requirements of the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator (Australian Skills Quality Authority, or its successors).

Where the unit is to be used for CASA licensing purposes the Assessor must also meet the criteria specified in the CASR Part 147 Manual of Standards.

Individuals being assessed who have attained MEA276 Maintain basic aircraft communication and radio navigation systems and components or MEA297 Maintain basic avionic systems and components will have partially met the skill and knowledge requirements and elements/performance criteria for this unit. The Log of Industrial Experience and Achievement records relating to MEA276 Maintain basic aircraft communication and radio navigation systems and components and MEA297 Maintain basic avionic systems and components may be accepted as also meeting the evidence requirements for this unit in the applicable areas.

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MEA215 Inspect, test and troubleshoot advanced aircraft communications systems and components

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA215 Inspect, test and troubleshoot advanced aircraft communications systems and components with amended prerequisite name.

Application

This unit of competency requires application of hand skills and the use of system/component knowledge and applicable maintenance publications and test equipment to inspect, test and troubleshoot advanced communication systems and components of fixed and rotary wing aircraft during scheduled or unscheduled maintenance. Work may be performed individually or as part of a team.

This unit is part of the Avionic Certificate IV (Aircraft Maintenance Stream) training pathway.

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).

Where a CASA licensing outcome is sought this unit forms part of the CASA requirement for the granting of the chosen maintenance certification licence under Civil Aviation Safety Regulation (CASR) Part 66, in accordance with the licensing provisions in the Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

Pre-requisite Unit

MEA206	Remove and install aircraft basic radio communication and navigation system components
MEA246	Manufacture and/or repair aircraft electrical hardware or parts

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.
1.	Inspect advanced communications systems and components	1.1	Relevant maintenance documentation and modification status, including system defect reports where relevant, are used to identify specific inspection requirements
1.2	Isolation tags are checked and aircraft configured for safe system inspection and operation in accordance with the applicable maintenance manual
1.3	Communications system components are visually or physically checked for external signs of defects in accordance with applicable maintenance manual while observing all relevant work health and safety (WHS) requirements
1.4	Defects are correctly identified and reported
2.	Test/adjust advanced communications systems and components	2.1	Aircraft and system are prepared in accordance with applicable maintenance manual for the application of power/system operation
2.2	Communications system is functionally tested in accordance with maintenance manual for evidence of serviceability or malfunction
2.3	System calibration or adjustments are performed in accordance with maintenance manual, as appropriate
3.	Troubleshoot advanced communications systems	3.1	Available information from maintenance documentation, inspection and test results is used, where necessary, to assist in fault determination
3.2	Maintenance manual fault diagnosis guides and logic processes are used to ensure efficient and accurate troubleshooting to line replacement level
3.3	Specialist advice is obtained, where required, to assist with the troubleshooting process
3.4	Communications system faults are located and the causes of the faults are clearly identified and correctly recorded in maintenance documentation, where required, in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
3.5	Rectification requirements are determined

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.
Communications systems and components include:	Ultra-high frequency (UHF) and satellite communications (SATCOM) Intercommunication and cockpit voice recorder (CVR) systems
Procedures and requirements include:	Industry standard procedures specified by manufacturers, regulatory authorities or the enterprise

Unit Mapping Information

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA215 Inspect, test and troubleshoot advanced aircraft communications systems and components.

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Assessment Requirements for MEA215 Inspect, test and troubleshoot advanced aircraft communications systems and components

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA215 Inspect, test and troubleshoot advanced aircraft communications systems and components with amended prerequisite name.

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria under the specified conditions of assessment, and must include:

applying relevant WHS procedures

using approved maintenance documentation and aircraft publications relating to the communications system being maintained

recognition of system and component defects/external damage, correct installation, attaching hardware (including cabling/harnesses/transmission lines) and security in:

external communications systems (UHF and SATCOM)

internal communications systems (intercommunication and CVR)

applying logic processes, taking and interpreting system measurements to accurately and effectively isolate malfunctions within the above systems

testing listed systems to isolate system faults and assess post-maintenance serviceability.

It is essential that system testing procedures, cleanliness requirements and safety precautions applicable to the communications system being maintained are fully observed, understood and complied with. Ability to interpret inspection procedures and specifications (allowable limits) and apply them in practice across a range of inspection, testing and troubleshooting applications (including the timely involvement of supervisors or other trades) is critical.

Evidence of transferability of skills and knowledge related to inspection, testing and troubleshooting is essential. This is to be demonstrated through application across a range of advanced communication systems and components listed in the Assessment Conditions.

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

component attachment methods

the basic layout (block diagram level), function and operation of:

external communications systems (UHF and SATCOM)

internal communications systems (intercommunication and cockpit voice recorders)

maintenance requirements for the above systems and troubleshooting procedures

relevant WHS practices

basic principles/functions, relating to the above-listed systems and associated with:

electromagnetic radiation and propagation

basic AC and DC circuit theory

printed circuit boards

digital fundamentals

analogue fundamentals

transmitter and receiver principles

antenna characteristics

transmission line characteristics

relevant maintenance manuals

relevant regulatory requirements and standard procedures.

Assessment Conditions

Competency should be assessed in the workplace or simulated workplace using tools and equipment specified in the maintenance manuals. It is also expected that applicable general and special purpose tools, and test and ground support equipment would be used where appropriate.

The application of testing procedures should clearly indicate knowledge of system operation, the relationship of individual components and the links with other systems (if applicable) within the limits of the aircraft/system fault finding guide before undertaking any action. The work plan should take account of applicable safety and quality requirements in accordance with the industry and regulatory standards.

The following conditions of assessment represent the requirements of the Regulators (ADF and CASA) and maintenance stakeholders and must be rigorously observed.

A person cannot be assessed as competent until it can be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the workplace assessor that the relevant elements and performance criteria of the unit of competency are being achieved under routine supervision on a system and at least one (1) major system component/line replaceable unit (LRU) from each of:

UHF and SATCOM

intercommunication and CVR systems.

This shall be established via the records in the Log of Industrial Experience and Achievement or, where appropriate, an equivalent Industry Evidence Guide (for details refer to the Companion Volume Assessment Guidelines).

Assessors must satisfy the requirements of the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator (Australian Skills Quality Authority, or its successors).

Where the unit is to be used for CASA licensing purposes the Assessor must also meet the criteria specified in the CASR Part 147 Manual of Standards.

Individuals being assessed who have already attained MEA214 Inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft basic communication and radio navigation systems and components will have already covered a considerable amount of the skill and knowledge requirements for this unit and will have demonstrated capability in a number of tasks that also relate to the performance criteria for Elements 1, 2 and 3. The Log of Industrial Experience and Achievement records relating to MEA214 Inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft basic communication and radio navigation systems and components may be accepted as also meeting some of the evidence requirements for this unit in the applicable areas.

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MEA216 Inspect, test and troubleshoot instrument landing systems and components

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA216 Inspect, test and troubleshoot instrument landing systems and components with amended prerequisite codes.

Application

This unit of competency requires application of hand skills and the use of system/component knowledge and applicable maintenance publications and test equipment to inspect, test and troubleshoot instrument landing systems (ILS) and components of fixed and rotary wing aircraft during scheduled or unscheduled maintenance. Work may be performed individually or as part of a team.

The unit is part of the Avionic Certificate IV (Aircraft Maintenance Stream) training pathway.

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).

Where a CASA licensing outcome is sought this unit forms part of the CASA requirement for the granting of the chosen maintenance certification licence under Civil Aviation Safety Regulation (CASR) Part 66, in accordance with the licensing provisions in the Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

Pre-requisite Unit

MEA206	Remove and install aircraft basic radio communication and navigation system components
MEA246	Fabricate and/or repair aircraft electrical hardware or parts
MEA293	Remove and install aircraft electronic system components

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.
1.	Inspect ILS and components	1.1	Relevant maintenance documentation and modification status, including system defect reports, where relevant, are used to identify specific inspection requirements
1.2	Isolation tags are checked and aircraft configured for safe system inspection and operation in accordance with the applicable maintenance manual
1.3	ILS components are visually or physically checked for external signs of defects in accordance with applicable maintenance manual while observing all relevant work health and safety (WHS) requirements
1.4	Defects are correctly identified and reported
2.	Test/adjust ILS and components	2.1	Aircraft and system are prepared in accordance with applicable maintenance manual for the application of power/system operation
2.2	ILS is functionally tested in accordance with maintenance manual for evidence of serviceability or malfunction
2.3	System calibration or adjustments are performed in accordance with maintenance manual, as appropriate
3.	Troubleshoot ILS	3.1	Available information from maintenance documentation, inspection and test results is used, where necessary, to assist in fault determination
3.2	Maintenance manual fault diagnosis guides and logic processes are used to ensure efficient and accurate troubleshooting to line replacement level
3.3	Specialist advice is obtained, where required, to assist with the troubleshooting process
3.4	ILS faults are located and the causes of the faults are clearly identified and correctly recorded in maintenance documentation, where required, in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
3.5	Rectification requirements are determined

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.
Procedures and requirements include:	Industry standard procedures specified by manufacturers, regulatory authorities or the enterprise

Unit Mapping Information

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA216 Inspect, test and troubleshoot instrument landing systems and components

Links

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Assessment Requirements for MEA216 Inspect, test and troubleshoot instrument landing systems and components

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA216 Inspect, test and troubleshoot instrument landing systems and components with amended prerequisite codes.

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria under the specified conditions of assessment, and must include:

applying relevant WHS practices

using approved maintenance documentation and aircraft publications relating to the ILS being maintained

recognition of system and component defects/external damage, correct installation, attaching hardware (including cabling/harnesses/transmission lines) and security in ILS

applying logic processes, taking and interpreting system measurements to accurately and effectively isolate malfunctions within the system

performing system testing to isolate system faults and assess post maintenance serviceability.

It is essential that system testing procedures, cleanliness requirements and safety precautions applicable to the ILS being maintained are fully observed, understood and complied with. Ability to interpret inspection procedures and specifications (allowable limits) and apply them in practice across a range of inspection, testing and troubleshooting applications (including the timely involvement of supervisors or other trades) is critical.

Evidence of transferability of skills and knowledge related to inspection, testing and troubleshooting is essential. This is to be demonstrated through application across a range of ILS systems and components.

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

component attachment methods

the basic layout (block diagram level), function and operation of the system

integration with other avionic systems

the location and operation of ground:

marker beacons

localiser transmitter

glideslope transmitter

ILS maintenance requirements and troubleshooting procedures

relevant WHS practices

basic principles/functions relating to the system and associated with:

electromagnetic radiation and propagation

basic alternating current (AC) and direct current (DC) circuit theory

digital fundamentals

analogue fundamentals

transmitter and receiver principles

antenna characteristics

transmission line characteristics

relevant maintenance manuals

relevant regulatory requirements and standard procedures.

Assessment Conditions

Competency should be assessed in the workplace or simulated workplace using tools and equipment specified in the maintenance manuals. It is also expected that applicable general and special purpose tools, and test and ground support equipment would be used where appropriate.

The application of testing procedures should clearly indicate knowledge of system operation, the relationship of individual components and the links with other systems (if applicable) within the limits of the aircraft/system fault finding guide before undertaking any action. The work plan should take account of applicable safety and quality requirements in accordance with the industry and regulatory standards.

The following conditions of assessment represent the requirements of the Regulators (ADF and CASA) and maintenance stakeholders and must be rigorously observed.

A person cannot be assessed as competent until it can be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the workplace assessor that the relevant elements and performance criteria of the unit of competency are being achieved under routine supervision on an ILS system and at least one (1) major system component/line replaceable unit (LRU). This shall be established via the records in the Log of Industrial Experience and Achievement or, where appropriate, an equivalent Industry Evidence Guide (for details refer to the Companion Volume Assessment Guidelines).

Assessors must satisfy the requirements of the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator (Australian Skills Quality Authority, or its successors).

Where the unit is to be used for CASA licensing purposes the Assessor must also meet the criteria specified in the CASR Part 147 Manual of Standards.

Links

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MEA217 Inspect, test and troubleshoot fixed wing autopilot systems and components

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA217 Inspect, test and troubleshoot fixed wing autopilot systems and components with amended prerequisite codes.

Application

This unit of competency requires application of hand skills and the use of system/component knowledge and applicable maintenance publications and test equipment to inspect, test and troubleshoot fixed wing multi-axis autopilot systems and components of fixed wing aircraft that have multi-axis autopilot systems, including those incorporating a radio-coupled flight director, during scheduled or unscheduled maintenance. Work may be performed individually or as part of a team.

The unit is part of the Avionic Certificate IV (Aircraft Maintenance Stream) training pathway.

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).

Where a CASA licensing outcome is sought this unit forms part of the CASA requirement for the granting of the chosen maintenance certification licence under Civil Aviation Safety Regulation (CASR) Part 66, in accordance with the licensing provisions in the Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

Pre-requisite Unit

MEA246	Fabricate and/or repair aircraft electrical hardware or parts
MEA293	Remove and install aircraft electronic system components

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.
1.	Inspect fixed wing autopilot systems and components	1.1	Relevant maintenance documentation and modification status, including system defect reports, where relevant, are used to identify specific inspection requirements
1.2	Isolation tags are checked and aircraft configured for safe system inspection and operation in accordance with the applicable maintenance manual
1.3	Autopilot systems and components are visually or physically checked for external signs of defects in accordance with applicable maintenance manual while observing all relevant work health and safety (WHS) requirements
1.4	Defects are correctly identified and reported
2.	Test/adjust fixed wing autopilot systems and components	2.1	Aircraft and system are prepared in accordance with applicable maintenance manual for the application of power/system operation
2.2	Autopilot systems are functionally tested in accordance with maintenance manual for evidence of serviceability or malfunction
2.3	System calibration or adjustments are performed in accordance with maintenance manual, as appropriate
3.	Troubleshoot fixed wing autopilot systems	3.1	Available information from maintenance documentation, inspection and test results is used, where necessary, to assist in fault determination
3.2	Maintenance manual fault diagnosis guides and logic processes are used to ensure efficient and accurate troubleshooting to line replacement level
3.3	Specialist advice is obtained, where required, to assist with the troubleshooting process
3.4	Autopilot system faults are located and the causes of the faults are clearly identified and correctly recorded in maintenance documentation, where required, in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
3.5	Rectification requirements are determined

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.
Autopilot systems and components include:	Three axis autopilot systems and components, including those incorporating a radio-coupled flight director
Procedures and requirements include:	Industry standard procedures specified by manufacturers, regulatory authorities or the enterprise

Unit Mapping Information

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA217 Inspect, test and troubleshoot fixed wing autopilot systems and components

Links

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Assessment Requirements for MEA217 Inspect, test and troubleshoot fixed wing autopilot systems and components

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA217 Inspect, test and troubleshoot fixed wing autopilot systems and components with amended prerequisite codes.

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria under the specified conditions of assessment, and must include:

applying relevant WHS practices

using approved maintenance documentation and aircraft publications relating to the autopilot and flight director system being maintained

recognition of system and component defects/external damage, correct installation, connection of plugs, terminations, attaching hardware (including cabling/harnesses) and security in:

flight director components and interface

multi-axis autopilot system components

applying logic processes, taking and interpreting system measurements, use test equipment and appropriate wiring diagrams and manuals, to accurately and effectively isolate malfunctions in the above systems

testing listed systems to isolate system malfunctions and assess post-maintenance serviceability.

It is essential that system testing procedures, cleanliness requirements and safety precautions applicable to the autopilot system being maintained are fully observed, understood and complied with. Ability to interpret inspection procedures and specifications (allowable limits) and apply them in practice across a range of inspection, testing and troubleshooting applications (including the timely involvement of supervisors or other trades) is critical.

Evidence of transferability of skills and knowledge related to inspection, testing and troubleshooting is essential. This is to be demonstrated through application across an autopilot system and its components.

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

component attachment methods

the basic layout (block diagram level), function and operation of:

flight director components and interface

multi-axis autopilot system components

integration with other avionic systems, e.g. flight management systems and navigation systems

flight director and autopilot system maintenance requirements and troubleshooting procedures

relevant WHS practices

basic principles/functions, relating to the listed systems and associated with:

basic alternating current (AC) and direct current (DC) circuit theory

digital fundamentals

analogue fundamentals

fixed wing flight theory

inner and outer loop control

flight control modes/channels

relevant maintenance manuals

relevant regulatory requirements and standard procedures.

Assessment Conditions

Competency should be assessed in the workplace or simulated workplace using tools and equipment specified in the maintenance manuals. It is also expected that applicable general and special purpose tools, and test and ground support equipment would be used where appropriate.

The application of testing procedures should clearly indicate knowledge of system operation, the relationship of individual components and the links with other systems (if applicable) within the limits of the aircraft/system fault finding guide before undertaking any action. The work plan should take account of applicable safety and quality requirements in accordance with the industry and regulatory standards.

The following conditions of assessment represent the requirements of the Regulators (ADF and CASA) and maintenance stakeholders and must be rigorously observed.

A person cannot be assessed as competent until it can be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the workplace assessor that the relevant elements and performance criteria of the unit of competency are being achieved under routine supervision on an autopilot system and its components. This shall be established via the records in the Log of Industrial Experience and Achievement or, where appropriate, an equivalent Industry Evidence Guide (for details refer to the Companion Volume Assessment Guidelines).

Assessors must satisfy the requirements of the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator (Australian Skills Quality Authority, or its successors).

Where the unit is to be used for CASA licensing purposes the Assessor must also meet the criteria specified in the CASR Part 147 Manual of Standards.

Links

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=ce216c9c-04d5-4b3b-9bcf-4e81d0950371

MEA218 Inspect, test and troubleshoot rotary wing autopilot systems and components

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA218 Inspect, test and troubleshoot rotary wing autopilot systems and components with amended prerequisite codes.

Application

This unit of competency requires application of hand skills and the use of system/component knowledge and applicable maintenance publications and test equipment to inspect, test and troubleshoot rotary wing autopilot systems and components, including those incorporating a radio-coupled flight director during scheduled or unscheduled maintenance. Work may be performed individually or as part of a team.

The unit is part of the Avionic Certificate IV (Aircraft Maintenance Stream) training pathway.

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).

Where a CASA licensing outcome is sought this unit forms part of the CASA requirement for the granting of the chosen maintenance certification licence under Civil Aviation Safety Regulation (CASR) Part 66, in accordance with the licensing provisions in the Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

Pre-requisite Unit

MEA246	Fabricate and/or repair aircraft electrical hardware or parts
MEA293	Remove and install aircraft electronic system components

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.
1.	Inspect rotary wing autopilot systems and components	1.1	Relevant maintenance documentation and modification status, including system defect reports, where relevant, are used to identify specific inspection requirements
1.2	Isolation tags are checked and aircraft configured for safe system inspection and operation in accordance with the applicable maintenance manual
1.3	Autopilot systems and components are visually or physically checked for external signs of defects in accordance with applicable maintenance manual while observing all relevant work health and safety (WHS) requirements
1.4	Defects are correctly identified and reported
2.	Test/adjust rotary wing autopilot systems and components	2.1	Aircraft and system are prepared in accordance with applicable maintenance manual for the application of power/system operation
2.2	Autopilot systems are functionally tested in accordance with maintenance manual for evidence of serviceability or malfunction
2.3	System calibration or adjustments are performed in accordance with maintenance manual, as appropriate
3.	Troubleshoot rotary wing autopilot systems	3.1	Available information from maintenance documentation, inspection and test results is used, where necessary, to assist in fault determination
3.2	Maintenance manual fault diagnosis guides and logic processes are used to ensure efficient and accurate troubleshooting to line replacement level
3.3	Specialist advice is obtained, where required, to assist with the troubleshooting process
3.4	Autopilot system faults are located and the causes of the faults are clearly identified and correctly recorded in maintenance documentation, where required, in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
3.5	Rectification requirements are determined

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.
Autopilot systems and components include:	Rotary wing aircraft autopilot systems, including those incorporating a radio-coupled flight director
Procedures and requirements include:	Industry standard procedures specified by manufacturers, regulatory authorities or the enterprise

Unit Mapping Information

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA218 Inspect, test and troubleshoot rotary wing autopilot systems and components

Links

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Assessment Requirements for MEA218 Inspect, test and troubleshoot rotary wing autopilot systems and components

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA218 Inspect, test and troubleshoot rotary wing autopilot systems and components with amended prerequisite codes.

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria under the specified conditions of assessment, and must include:

applying relevant WHS practices

using approved maintenance documentation and aircraft publications relating to the autopilot and flight director systems being maintained

recognition of system and component defects/external damage, correct installation, connection of plugs, terminations, attaching hardware (including cabling/harnesses) and security in:

flight director components and interface

autopilot system components

applying logic processes, taking and interpreting system measurements, using test equipment and appropriate wiring diagrams and manuals, to accurately and effectively isolate malfunctions in the listed systems

testing to isolate system malfunctions and assess post-maintenance serviceability.

It is essential that system testing procedures, cleanliness requirements and safety precautions applicable to the autopilot system being maintained are fully observed, understood and complied with. Ability to interpret inspection procedures and specifications (allowable limits) and apply them in practice across a range of inspection, testing and troubleshooting applications (including the timely involvement of supervisors or other trades) is critical.

Evidence of transferability of skills and knowledge related to inspection, testing and troubleshooting is essential. This is to be demonstrated through application across an autopilot system and its components.

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

component attachment methods

the basic layout (block diagram level), function and operation of:

flight director components and interface

autopilot system components

integration with other avionic systems, e.g. flight management systems and navigation systems

flight director and autopilot system maintenance requirements and troubleshooting procedures

relevant WHS practices

basic principles/functions, relating to the above-listed systems and associated with:

basic alternating current (AC) and direct current (DC) circuit theory

digital fundamentals

analogue fundamentals

rotary wing flight theory

inner and outer loop control

flight control modes/channels

relevant maintenance manuals

relevant regulatory requirements and standard procedures.

Assessment Conditions

Competency should be assessed in the workplace or simulated workplace using tools and equipment specified in the maintenance manuals. It is also expected that general and special purpose tools, and test and ground support equipment would be used where appropriate.

The application of testing procedures should clearly indicate knowledge of system operation, the relationship of individual components and the links with other systems (if applicable) within the limits of the aircraft/system fault finding guide before undertaking any action. The work plan should take account of applicable safety and quality requirements in accordance with the industry and regulatory standards.

The following conditions of assessment represent the requirements of the Regulators (ADF and CASA) and maintenance stakeholders and must be rigorously observed.

A person cannot be assessed as competent until it can be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the workplace assessor that the relevant elements and performance criteria of the unit of competency are being achieved under routine supervision on an autopilot system and its components. This shall be established via the records in the Log of Industrial Experience and Achievement or, where appropriate, an equivalent Industry Evidence Guide (for details refer to the Companion Volume Assessment Guidelines).

Assessors must satisfy the requirements of the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator (Australian Skills Quality Authority, or its successors).

Where the unit is to be used for CASA licensing purposes the Assessor must also meet the criteria specified in the CASR Part 147 Manual of Standards.

Links

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=ce216c9c-04d5-4b3b-9bcf-4e81d0950371

MEA219 Inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft pressurisation control systems and components

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA219 Inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft pressurisation control systems and components with amended prerequisite name.

Application

This unit of competency requires application of hand skills and the use of system/component knowledge and applicable maintenance publications and test equipment to inspect, test and troubleshoot fixed wing aircraft pressurisation control systems and components during scheduled or unscheduled maintenance. Work may be performed individually or as part of a team.

This unit is part of the Avionic Certificate IV (Aircraft Maintenance Stream) training pathway, and is also part of the Mechanical Aircraft Maintenance Engineer licensing pathway.

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).

Where a CASA licensing outcome is sought this unit forms part of the CASA requirement for the granting of the chosen maintenance certification licence under Civil Aviation Safety Regulation (CASR) Part 66, in accordance with the licensing provisions in the Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

Pre-requisite Unit

MEA208	Remove and install aircraft pressurisation control system components
MEA246	Fabricate and/or repair aircraft electrical hardware or parts

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.
1.	Inspect pressurisation control systems and components	1.1	Relevant maintenance documentation and modification status, including system defect reports, where relevant, are used to identify specific inspection requirements
1.2	Isolation tags are checked and aircraft configured for safe system inspection and operation in accordance with the applicable maintenance manual
1.3	Pressurisation control systems and components are visually or physically checked for external signs of defects in accordance with applicable maintenance manual while observing all relevant work health and safety (WHS) requirements
1.4	Defects are correctly identified and reported
2.	Test/adjust pressurisation control systems and components	2.1	Aircraft and system are prepared in accordance with applicable maintenance manual for the application of power/system operation
2.2	Pressurisation control systems are functionally tested in accordance with maintenance manual for evidence of serviceability or malfunction
2.3	System calibration or adjustments are performed in accordance with maintenance manual, as appropriate
3.	Troubleshoot pressurisation control systems	3.1	Available information from maintenance documentation, inspection and test results is used, where necessary, to assist in fault determination
3.2	Maintenance manual fault diagnosis guides and logic processes are used to ensure efficient and accurate troubleshooting to line replacement level
3.3	Specialist advice is obtained, where required, to assist with the troubleshooting process
3.4	Pressurisation control system faults are located and the causes of the faults are clearly identified and correctly recorded in maintenance documentation, where required, in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
3.5	Rectification requirements are determined

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.
Pressurisation control systems include:	Cabin altimeters Differential pressure indicators Cabin rate of climb indicators Pressure controllers (manual and automatic) Safety switches
Procedures and requirements include:	Industry standard procedures specified by manufacturers, regulatory authorities or the enterprise

Unit Mapping Information

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA219 Inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft pressurisation control systems and components.

Links

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=ce216c9c-04d5-4b3b-9bcf-4e81d0950371

Assessment Requirements for MEA219 Inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft pressurisation control systems and components

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA219 Inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft pressurisation control systems and components with amended prerequisite name.

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria under the specified conditions of assessment, and must include:

applying relevant WHS practices

using approved maintenance documentation and aircraft publications relating to the pressurisation control system being maintained

recognition of system and component defects/external damage, correct installation, connection of plugs, terminations, attaching hardware (including cabling/harnesses) and security in:

cabin altimeters, differential pressure indicators and cabin rate of climb indicators

pressure controllers (manual and automatic)

safety switches

applying logic processes, taking and interpreting system measurements, and using test equipment and appropriate wiring diagrams and manuals to accurately and effectively isolate malfunctions in the listed system components

assisting with the performance of pressurisation system testing to isolate system malfunctions and assess post-maintenance serviceability.

It is essential that system testing procedures, cleanliness requirements and safety precautions applicable to the pressurisation control system being maintained are fully observed, understood and complied with. Ability to interpret inspection procedures and specifications (allowable limits) and apply them in practice across a range of inspection, testing and troubleshooting applications (including the timely involvement of supervisors or other trades) is critical.

Evidence of transferability of skills and knowledge related to inspection, testing and troubleshooting is essential. This is to be demonstrated through application across a pressurisation control system and its components.

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

component attachment methods

the basic layout (block diagram level), function and operation of the listed components and their operation and function within the aircraft pressurisation system, including applicable interface with the outflow and safety valves:

cabin altimeters

differential pressure indicators

cabin rate of climb indicators

pressure controllers (manual and automatic)

safety switches

basic principles/functions, relating to the listed system components and associated with:

basic alternating current (AC) and direct current (DC) circuit theory

digital fundamentals

analogue fundamentals

atmospheric conditions, properties and effect on humans

pressurisation terminology

pressurisation control system maintenance requirements and troubleshooting procedures

relevant WHS practices

relevant maintenance manuals

relevant regulatory requirements and standard procedures.

Assessment Conditions

Competency should be assessed in the workplace or simulated workplace using tools and equipment specified in the maintenance manuals. It is also expected that general and special purpose tools, and test and ground support equipment would be used where appropriate.

The application of testing procedures should clearly indicate knowledge of system operation, the relationship of individual components and the links with other systems (if applicable) within the limits of the aircraft/system fault finding guide before undertaking any action. The work plan should take account of applicable safety and quality requirements in accordance with the industry and regulatory standards.

The following conditions of assessment represent the requirements of the Regulators (ADF and CASA) and maintenance stakeholders and must be rigorously observed.

A person cannot be assessed as competent until it can be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the workplace assessor that the relevant elements and performance criteria of the unit of competency are being achieved under routine supervision on a pressurisation control system and its components. This shall be established via the records in the Log of Industrial Experience and Achievement or, where appropriate, an equivalent Industry Evidence Guide (for details refer to the Companion Volume Assessment Guidelines).

Assessors must satisfy the requirements of the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator (Australian Skills Quality Authority, or its successors).

Where the unit is to be used for CASA licensing purposes the Assessor must also meet the criteria specified in the CASR Part 147 Manual of Standards.

Links

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=ce216c9c-04d5-4b3b-9bcf-4e81d0950371

MEA220 Inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft primary radar systems and components

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA220 Inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft primary radar systems and components with amended prerequisite codes.

Application

This unit of competency requires application of hand skills and the use of system/component knowledge and applicable maintenance publications and test equipment to inspect, test and troubleshoot primary radar systems and components of fixed and rotary wing aircraft that have primary radar systems, such as weather radar during scheduled or unscheduled maintenance. Work may be performed individually or as part of a team.

The unit is part of the Avionic Certificate IV (Aircraft Maintenance Stream) training pathway.

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).

Where a CASA licensing outcome is sought this unit forms part of the CASA requirement for the granting of the chosen maintenance certification licence under Civil Aviation Safety Regulation (CASR) Part 66, in accordance with the licensing provisions in the Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

Pre-requisite Unit

MEA246	Fabricate and/or repair aircraft electrical hardware or parts
MEA293	Remove and install aircraft electronic system components

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.
1.	Inspect primary radar systems and components	1.1	Relevant maintenance documentation and modification status, including system defect reports, where relevant, are used to identify specific inspection requirements
1.2	Isolation tags are checked and aircraft configured for safe system inspection and operation in accordance with the applicable maintenance manual
1.3	Primary radar system components are visually or physically checked for external signs of defects in accordance with applicable maintenance manual while observing all relevant work health and safety (WHS) requirements
1.4	Defects are correctly identified and reported
2.	Test/adjust primary radar systems and components	2.1	Aircraft and system are prepared in accordance with applicable maintenance manual for the application of power/system operation
2.2	Primary radar system is functionally tested in accordance with maintenance manual for evidence of serviceability or malfunction while observing the applicable WHS requirements associated with system ground testing
2.3	System calibration or adjustments are performed in accordance with maintenance manual, as appropriate
3.	Troubleshoot primary radar systems	3.1	Available information from maintenance documentation, inspection and test results is used, where necessary, to assist in fault determination
3.2	Maintenance manual fault diagnosis guides and logic processes are used to ensure efficient and accurate troubleshooting to line replacement level
3.3	Specialist advice is obtained, where required, to assist with the troubleshooting process
3.4	Primary radar system faults are located and the causes of the faults are clearly identified and correctly recorded in maintenance documentation, where required, in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
3.5	Rectification requirements are determined

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.
Procedures and requirements include:	Industry standard procedures specified by manufacturers, regulatory authorities or the enterprise

Unit Mapping Information

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA220 Inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft primary radar systems and components

Links

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=ce216c9c-04d5-4b3b-9bcf-4e81d0950371

Assessment Requirements for MEA220 Inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft primary radar systems and components

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA220 Inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft primary radar systems and components with amended prerequisite codes.

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria under the specified conditions of assessment, and must include:

applying relevant WHS practices

using approved maintenance documentation and aircraft publications relating to the primary radar system being maintained

recognition of system and component defects/external damage, correct installation, connection of plugs, terminations, attaching hardware (including cabling/harnesses/transmission lines/wave guides) and security in radar (navigation/weather) system components and interface

applying logic processes, taking and interpreting system measurements, to accurately and effectively isolate malfunctions within the system and system components

performing system testing to isolate system malfunctions and assess system’s post-maintenance serviceability.

It is essential that system testing procedures, cleanliness requirements and safety precautions applicable to the radar system being maintained are fully observed, understood and complied with. Ability to interpret inspection procedures and specifications (allowable limits) and apply them in practice across a range of inspection, testing and troubleshooting applications (including the timely involvement of supervisors or other trades) is critical.

Evidence of transferability of skills and knowledge related to inspection, testing and troubleshooting is essential. This is to be demonstrated through application across a primary radar system and its components.

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

component attachment methods

the basic layout (block diagram level), function and operation of primary radar systems

basic principles/functions relating to the system components and associated with:

basic alternating current (AC) and direct current (DC) circuit theory

digital fundamentals

analogue fundamentals

radar fundamentals

transmission lines, waveguide and antenna characteristics

primary radar system maintenance requirements and troubleshooting procedures

relevant WHS practices including those relating to ground functional testing of radar systems

relevant maintenance manuals

relevant regulatory requirements and standard procedures.

Assessment Conditions

Competency should be assessed in the workplace or simulated workplace using tools and equipment specified in the maintenance manuals. It is also expected that applicable general and special purpose tools, and test and ground support equipment would be used where appropriate.

The application of testing procedures should clearly indicate knowledge of system operation, the relationship of individual components and the links with other systems (if applicable) within the limits of the aircraft/system fault finding guide before undertaking any action. The work plan should take account of applicable safety and quality requirements in accordance with the industry and regulatory standards.

The following conditions of assessment represent the requirements of the Regulators (ADF and CASA) and maintenance stakeholders and must be rigorously observed.

A person cannot be assessed as competent until it can be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the workplace assessor that the relevant elements and performance criteria of the unit of competency are being achieved under routine supervision on a primary radar system and at least one (1) major system component/line replacement unit (LRU). This shall be established via the records in the Log of Industrial Experience and Achievement or, where appropriate, an equivalent Industry Evidence Guide (for details refer to the Companion Volume Assessment Guidelines).

Assessors must satisfy the requirements of the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator (Australian Skills Quality Authority, or its successors).

Where the unit is to be used for CASA licensing purposes the Assessor must also meet the criteria specified in the CASR Part 147 Manual of Standards.

Links

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MEA221 Inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft secondary radar systems and components

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA221 Inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft secondary radar systems and components with amended prerequisite codes.

Application

This unit of competency requires application of hand skills and the use of system/component knowledge and applicable maintenance publications and test equipment to inspect, test and troubleshoot secondary radar systems and components of fixed and rotary wing aircraft during scheduled or unscheduled maintenance. Work may be performed individually or as part of a team.

The unit is part of the Avionic Certificate IV (Aircraft Maintenance Stream) training pathway.

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).

Where a CASA licensing outcome is sought this unit forms part of the CASA requirement for the granting of the chosen maintenance certification licence under Civil Aviation Safety Regulation (CASR) Part 66, in accordance with the licensing provisions in the Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

Pre-requisite Unit

MEA246	Fabricate and/or repair aircraft electrical hardware or parts
MEA293	Remove and install aircraft electronic system components

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.
1.	Inspect secondary radar systems and components	1.1	Relevant maintenance documentation and modification status, including system defect reports, where relevant, are used to identify specific inspection requirements
1.2	Isolation tags are checked and aircraft configured for safe system inspection and operation in accordance with the applicable maintenance manual
1.3	Secondary radar system components are visually or physically checked for external signs of defects in accordance with applicable maintenance manual while observing all relevant work health and safety (WHS) requirements
1.4	Defects are correctly identified and reported
2.	Test/adjust secondary radar systems and components	2.1	Aircraft and system are prepared in accordance with applicable maintenance manual for the application of power/system operation
2.2	Secondary radar system is functionally tested in accordance with maintenance manual for evidence of serviceability or malfunction while observing WHS requirements relating to ground testing
2.3	System calibration or adjustments are performed in accordance with maintenance manual, as appropriate
3.	Troubleshoot secondary radar systems	3.1	Available information from maintenance documentation, inspection and test results is used, where necessary, to assist in fault determination
3.2	Maintenance manual fault diagnosis guides and logic processes are used to ensure efficient and accurate troubleshooting to line replacement level
3.3	Specialist advice is obtained, where required, to assist with the troubleshooting process
3.4	Secondary radar system faults are located and the causes of the faults are clearly identified and correctly recorded in maintenance documentation, where required
3.5	Rectification requirements are determined

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.
Secondary radar systems include:	Air traffic control (ATC) transponder Radio altimeter Distance measuring equipment (DME) Doppler navigation system Airborne collision avoidance system (ACAS) Automatic dependent surveillance-broadcast (ADS-B)
Procedures and requirements include:	Industry standard procedures specified by manufacturers, regulatory authorities or the enterprise

Unit Mapping Information

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA221 Inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft secondary radar systems and components

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Assessment Requirements for MEA221 Inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft secondary radar systems and components

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA221 Inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft secondary radar systems and components with amended prerequisite codes.

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria under the specified conditions of assessment, and must include:

applying relevant WHS practices

using approved maintenance documentation and aircraft publications relating to the pulse system being maintained

recognition of system and component defects/external damage, correct installation, connection of plugs, terminations, attaching hardware (including cabling/harnesses/transmission lines) and security in:

DME components and interface

radio altimeters

ATC transponders

doppler navigation system

ACAS

ADS-B

applying logic processes, taking and interpreting system measurements to accurately and effectively isolate malfunctions within the systems

testing systems to isolate system malfunctions and assess post-maintenance serviceability.

It is essential that system testing procedures, cleanliness requirements and safety precautions applicable to the electrical system being maintained are fully observed, understood and complied with. Ability to interpret inspection procedures and specifications (allowable limits) and apply them in practice across a range of inspection, testing and troubleshooting applications (including the timely involvement of supervisors or other trades) is critical.

Evidence of transferability of skills and knowledge related to inspection, testing and troubleshooting is essential. This is to be demonstrated through application across secondary radar systems and components listed in the Assessment Conditions.

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

component attachment methods

the basic layout (block diagram level), function and operation of:

DME, including components and interface

radio altimeters

ATC transponders

doppler navigation system

ACAS

ADS-B

basic principles/functions, relating to the listed systems and associated with:

basic alternating current (AC) and direct current (DC) circuit theory

digital fundamentals

analogue fundamentals

radar fundamentals

transmission lines, waveguide and antenna characteristics

pulse system maintenance requirements and troubleshooting procedures

relevant WHS practices

relevant maintenance manuals

relevant regulatory requirements and standard procedures.

Assessment Conditions

Competency should be assessed in the workplace or simulated workplace using tools and equipment specified in the maintenance manuals. It is also expected that applicable general and special purpose tools, and test and ground support equipment would be used where appropriate.

The application of testing procedures should clearly indicate knowledge of system operation, the relationship of individual components and the links with other systems (if applicable) within the limits of the aircraft/system fault finding guide before undertaking any action. The work plan should take account of applicable safety and quality requirements in accordance with the industry and regulatory standards.

The following conditions of assessment represent the requirements of the Regulators (ADF and CASA) and maintenance stakeholders and must be rigorously observed.

A person cannot be assessed as competent until it can be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the workplace assessor that the relevant elements and performance criteria of the unit of competency are being achieved under routine supervision on at least one (1) of the following secondary radar systems and its major system components/line replaceable units (LRU):

ATC transponder

radio altimeter

DME

doppler navigation system

ACAS

ADS-B.

This shall be established via the records in the Log of Industrial Experience and Achievement or, where appropriate, an equivalent Industry Evidence Guide (for details refer to the Companion Volume Assessment Guidelines).

Assessors must satisfy the requirements of the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator (Australian Skills Quality Authority, or its successors).

Where the unit is to be used for CASA licensing purposes the Assessor must also meet the criteria specified in the CASR Part 147 Manual of Standards.

Links

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MEA222 Inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft oxygen systems and components

Modification History

Release 1 - New unit of competency

Application

This unit of competency requires application of hand skills and the use of system/component knowledge and applicable maintenance publications and test equipment to inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft oxygen systems and components of fixed and rotary wing aircraft during scheduled or unscheduled maintenance. Work may be performed individually or as part of a team.

The unit is part of the Avionic (Aircraft Maintenance Stream) training pathways and is also part of the Mechanical Aircraft Maintenance Engineer licensing pathway.

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).

Where a CASA licensing outcome is sought this unit forms part of the CASA requirement for the granting of the chosen maintenance certification licence under Civil Aviation Safety Regulation (CASR) Part 66, in accordance with the licensing provisions in the Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

Pre-requisite Unit

MEA209	Remove and install aircraft oxygen system components

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.
1.	Inspect oxygen system components	1.1	Relevant maintenance documentation and modification status, including system defect reports, where relevant, are used to identify specific inspection requirements
1.2	Isolation tags are checked and aircraft configured for safe system inspection and operation in accordance with the applicable maintenance manual
1.3	Oxygen system components are visually or physically checked for external signs of defects in accordance with applicable maintenance manual while observing all relevant work health and safety (WHS) requirements
1.4	Defects are correctly identified and reported
2.	Test/adjust oxygen systems	2.1	Aircraft and system are prepared in accordance with applicable maintenance manual for the application of power/system operation
2.2	Oxygen system is functionally tested in accordance with maintenance manual for evidence of serviceability or malfunction
2.3	System calibration or adjustments are performed in accordance with maintenance manual, as appropriate
3.	Troubleshoot oxygen systems	3.1	Available information from maintenance documentation, inspection and test results is used, where necessary, to assist in fault determination
3.2	Maintenance manual fault diagnosis guides and logic processes are used to ensure efficient and accurate troubleshooting to line replacement level
3.3	Specialist advice is obtained, where required, to assist with the troubleshooting process
3.4	Oxygen system faults are located and the causes of the faults are clearly identified and correctly recorded in maintenance documentation, where required
3.5	Rectification requirements are determined

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.
Oxygen system components include:	Oxygen pressure cylinders, valves and gauges Regulators, masks (including other integrated systems), pipes, hoses and fittings Chemical generators (where applicable to the enterprise) Liquid dry breathing oxygen (LDBO) converters (where applicable to the enterprise)
Troubleshooting includes:	The use of fault-finding charts or similar, to line replacement level
Procedures and requirements include:	Industry standard procedures specified by manufacturers, regulatory authorities or the enterprise

Unit Mapping Information

Release 1 – equivalent to MEA222C Inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft oxygen systems and components

Links

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Assessment Requirements for MEA222 Inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft oxygen systems and components

Modification History

Release 1 - New unit of competency

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria under the specified conditions of assessment, and include:

applying appropriate WHS practices

using approved maintenance documentation and aircraft publications relating to aircraft oxygen systems and components for the purpose of system testing

general application of logical fault-finding and use of truth tables during troubleshooting

interpreting oxygen system instruments, gauges, warning annunciators and test equipment, i.e. leak detectors

applying the methods used to locate, identify and access oxygen system components for inspection, testing and troubleshooting

demonstrating the procedure to replenish a dry breathing oxygen system, including:

correct identification of oxygen ground trolleys

maximum charging pressures for low and high pressure systems

safety precautions to be adhered to during replenishment

correct order of procedural replenishment steps

demonstrating the procedure to purge a dry breathing oxygen system, including:

reasons for the requirement to undertake a purging operation

identification of acceptable system purging gases

safety precautions to be adhered to during purging

employing correct techniques when purging oxygen storage cylinders or systems.

It is essential that system testing procedures, cleanliness requirements and safety precautions applicable to the oxygen system being maintained are fully observed, understood and complied with. Ability to interpret inspection procedures and specifications (allowable limits) and apply them in practice across a range of inspection, testing and troubleshooting applications (including the timely involvement of supervisors or other trades) is critical.

Evidence of transferability of skills and knowledge related to inspection, testing and troubleshooting is essential. This is to be demonstrated through application across a range of aircraft oxygen systems and components listed in the Assessment Conditions.

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

component attachment methods, connection of hardware and couplings and their physical security within the aircraft

oxygen system isolation

properties of aircraft oxygen and requirements for aircrew/passengers

properties of the atmosphere and how they vary

defining terms and units of measurement relating to aircraft altitude and system pressures

layout of low and high-pressure dry breathing oxygen systems and components

operation of oxygen systems and components, including:

pressure demand regulators

passenger service regulators

altitude sensing barometers

methods by which gaseous dry breathing oxygen is stored in both the aircraft and within the workplace environment. Reference to storage trolleys, aircraft cylinders and chemical oxygen cylinders is required

oxygen system maintenance requirements and troubleshooting procedures

relevant WHS practices

relevant maintenance manuals

relevant regulatory requirements and standard procedures.

Assessment Conditions

Competency should be assessed in the workplace or simulated workplace using tools and equipment specified in the maintenance manuals. It is also expected that general and special purpose tools, and test and ground support equipment would be used where appropriate.

The application of testing procedures should clearly indicate knowledge of system operation, the relationship of individual components and the links with other systems (if applicable) within the limits of the aircraft/system fault finding guide before undertaking any action. The work plan should take account of applicable safety and quality requirements in accordance with the industry and regulatory standards.

The following conditions of assessment represent the requirements of the Regulators (ADF and CASA) and maintenance stakeholders and must be rigorously observed.

A person cannot be assessed as competent until it can be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the workplace assessor that the relevant elements and performance criteria of the unit of competency are being achieved under routine supervision on at least one (1) item from each of:

oxygen pressure cylinders, valves and gauges

regulators, masks (including other integrated systems), pipes, hoses and fittings

chemical generators (may be omitted if not applicable to the enterprise)

LDBO converters (may be omitted if not applicable to the enterprise).

This shall be established via the records in the Log of Industrial Experience and Achievement or, where appropriate, an equivalent Industry Evidence Guide (for details refer to the Companion Volume Assessment Guidelines).

Assessors must satisfy the requirements of the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator (Australian Skills Quality Authority, or its successors).

Where the unit is to be used for CASA licensing purposes the Assessor must also meet the criteria specified in the CASR Part 147 Manual of Standards.

Links

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MEA223 Inspect aircraft electrical systems and components

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA223 Inspect aircraft electrical systems and components with amended prerequisite codes.

Application

This unit of competency requires application of hand skills and the use of system/component knowledge and applicable maintenance publications to inspect aircraft electrical systems and components of fixed and rotary wing aircraft during scheduled or unscheduled maintenance. Work may be performed individually or as part of a team.

The unit is part of the Avionic Certificate IV (Aircraft Maintenance Stream) training pathways and is also part of the Mechanical Aircraft Maintenance Engineer licensing pathway.

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).

Where a CASA licensing outcome is sought this unit forms part of the CASA requirement for the granting of the chosen maintenance certification licence under Civil Aviation Safety Regulation (CASR) Part 66, in accordance with the licensing provisions in the Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

Pre-requisite Unit

MEA203	Remove and install advanced aircraft electrical system components
MEA246	Fabricate and/or repair aircraft electrical hardware or parts

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.
1.	Inspect electrical systems and components	1.1	Isolation tags are checked and aircraft configured for safe system inspection and operation in accordance with the applicable maintenance manual
1.2	Electrical system components and hardware are visually or physically checked for external signs of defects in accordance with applicable maintenance manual while observing all relevant work health and safety (WHS) requirements
1.3	Defects are correctly identified and recorded in accordance with standard enterprise procedures

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.
Electrical systems and components include:	Alternating current (AC) and/or direct current (DC) power generation, regulation and distribution systems Battery installations and bus ties/interlocks Rotary and static inverters and transformer rectifier (TR) units Air cycle air conditioning and pressurisation systems Flight and engine control systems Ignition and starting systems Fire/smoke detection and extinguishing Lighting Master and caution warning systems Equipment and furnishing Equipment cooling and ventilation Position indicating systems Fuel storage and distribution Propeller control systems (where applicable to the enterprise) Landing gear indication and anti-skid (where applicable to the enterprise) Ice and rain protection (where applicable to the enterprise) Wastewater (where applicable to the enterprise)
Procedures and requirements include:	Industry standard procedures specified by manufacturers, regulatory authorities or the enterprise

Unit Mapping Information

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA223 Inspect aircraft electrical systems and components

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Assessment Requirements for MEA223 Inspect aircraft electrical systems and components

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA223 Inspect aircraft electrical systems and components with amended prerequisite codes.

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria under the specified conditions of assessment, and must include:

applying relevant WHS practices

using approved maintenance documentation and aircraft publications relating to the avionic system being maintained

recognition of system and electrical component defects/external damage, correct installation, connection of plugs, terminations, and attaching hardware (including cabling/harnesses) and security in:

AC and DC power generation systems, including regulation, distribution, control and cooling

battery installations and inverters

flight control and/or electro-hydraulic systems

engine ignition, starting, fuel distribution and control systems

internal/external lighting systems, including controls

doors

landing gear systems

anti-skid braking systems

master caution and warning systems

auxiliary systems (including ice/rain protection, fire detection, environmental control and pressurisation, waste and water, equipment and furnishings).

It is essential that inspection procedures, cleanliness requirements and safety precautions applicable to the electrical system being maintained are fully observed, understood and complied with. Ability to interpret inspection procedures and specifications (allowable limits) and apply them in practice (including the timely involvement of supervisors or other trades) is critical.

Evidence of transferability of skills and knowledge related to inspection is essential. This is to be demonstrated through application across a range of aircraft electrical systems, components and hardware listed in the Assessment Conditions.

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

component attachment methods and connection of hardware

explaining the basic layout (block diagram level) and operation of:

AC and DC power generation systems, including regulation, distribution, control and cooling

battery installations and inverters

flight control and/or electro-hydraulic systems

engine ignition, starting, fuel distribution and control systems

internal/external lighting systems, including controls

doors

landing gear systems

anti-skid braking systems

master caution and warning systems

auxiliary systems (including ice/rain protection, fire detection, environmental control and pressurisation, waste and water, equipment and furnishings)

WHS requirements applicable to the maintenance of aircraft electrical systems, including gas turbine engine high-energy ignition units

electrical system maintenance requirements

relevant maintenance manuals

relevant regulatory requirements and standard procedures.

Assessment Conditions

Competency should be assessed in the workplace or simulated workplace using tools and equipment specified in the maintenance manuals. It is also expected that applicable general and special purpose tools, and test and ground support equipment would be used where appropriate.

The following conditions of assessment represent the requirements of the Regulators (ADF and CASA) and maintenance stakeholders and must be rigorously observed.

A person cannot be assessed as competent until it can be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the workplace assessor that the relevant elements and performance criteria of the unit of competency are being achieved under routine supervision on a system and related components in the following groups:

AC and/or DC power generation, regulation and distribution systems

battery installations and bus ties/interlocks

rotary and static inverters and TR units

air cycle air conditioning and pressurisation systems

flight and engine control systems

ignition and starting systems

fire/smoke detection and extinguishing

lighting

master and caution warning systems

equipment and furnishing

equipment cooling and ventilation

position indicating systems

fuel storage and distribution

propeller control systems (may be omitted if not applicable to the enterprise)

landing gear indication and antiskid (may be omitted if not applicable to the enterprise)

ice and rain protection (may be omitted if not applicable to the enterprise)

wastewater (may be omitted if not applicable to the enterprise).

This shall be established via the records in the Log of Industrial Experience and Achievement or, where appropriate, an equivalent Industry Evidence Guide (for details refer to the Companion Volume Assessment Guidelines).

Assessors must satisfy the requirements of the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator (Australian Skills Quality Authority, or its successors).

Where the unit is to be used for CASA licensing purposes the Assessor must also meet the criteria specified in the CASR Part 147 Manual of Standards.

Individuals being assessed who have already attained MEA294 Inspect, test and troubleshoot advanced aircraft electrical systems and components, will have covered a significant proportion of the Performance Criteria for Element 1 and will have covered many of the Range of Conditions variables. The Log of Industrial Experience and Achievement records relating to MEA294 Inspect, test and troubleshoot advanced aircraft electrical systems and components may be accepted as also meeting the evidence requirements for this unit in the applicable areas.

The relationship between MEA294 Inspect, test and troubleshoot advanced aircraft electrical systems and components and MEA210 Inspect, test and troubleshoot basic aircraft electrical systems and components may also be taken into account where MEA210 Inspect, test and troubleshoot basic aircraft electrical systems and components, has been attained, but not MEA294 Inspect, test and troubleshoot advanced aircraft electrical systems and components. Advice in MEA210 Inspect, test and troubleshoot basic aircraft electrical systems and components regarding the coverage of MEA274 Maintain basic light aircraft electrical systems and components, may also be taken into consideration where applicable.

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MEA224 Inspect aircraft instrument systems and components

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA224 Inspect aircraft instrument systems and components with amended prerequisite codes.

Application

This unit of competency requires application of hand skills and the use of system/component knowledge and applicable maintenance publications to inspect aircraft instrument systems and components of fixed and rotary wing aircraft during scheduled or unscheduled maintenance. Work may be performed individually or as part of a team.

The unit is part of the Avionic Certificate IV (Aircraft Maintenance Stream) 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).

Where a CASA licensing outcome is sought this unit forms part of the CASA requirement for the granting of the chosen maintenance certification licence under Civil Aviation Safety Regulation (CASR) Part 66, in accordance with the licensing provisions in the Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

Pre-requisite Unit

MEA246	Fabricate and/or repair aircraft electrical hardware or parts
MEA292	Remove and install advanced aircraft instrument system components

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.
1.	Inspect instrument systems and components	1.1	Isolation tags are checked and aircraft configured for safe system inspection and operation in accordance with the applicable maintenance manual
1.2	Instrument system components are visually or physically checked for external signs of defects in accordance with applicable maintenance manual while observing all relevant work health and safety (WHS) requirements
1.3	Defects are correctly identified and recorded in accordance with standard enterprise procedures

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.
Instrument systems and components include:	Flight instruments, including pitot/static systems, airspeed indicators (ASIs), vertical speed indicators (VSIs), altimeters, altitude alerting and reporting, turn and bank and slip/turn coordinators, directional gyros (DGs) and artificial horizons (AHs) (air and electrically driven) Machmeters, air data systems, angle of attack, stall warning and avoidance systems Flight data recorders (FDRs) Engine indication systems Magnetic compasses and attitude and heading reference system (AHRS) Miscellaneous instrument systems, including pressure measurement, fuel quantity, fuel flow, position indication, voltage and frequency, current and power Ground proximity warning system (GPWS)
Procedures and requirements include:	Industry standard procedures specified by manufacturers, regulatory authorities or the enterprise

Unit Mapping Information

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA224 Inspect aircraft instrument systems and components

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Assessment Requirements for MEA224 Inspect aircraft instrument systems and components

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA224 Inspect aircraft instrument systems and components with amended prerequisite codes.

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria under the specified conditions of assessment, and must include:

applying relevant WHS practices

using approved maintenance documentation and aircraft publications relating to the instrument system being maintained

recognition of system and component defects/external damage, correct installation, connection of plugs, terminations, and attaching hardware (including cabling/harnesses) and security in:

pitot/static systems and associated instruments and systems

flight instruments

GPWS and FDR

stall warning, angle of attack and stall avoidance systems

navigation systems (compasses and AHRS)

pressure measurement, position indicators, engine/auxiliary system indication systems, including fuel quantity and flow.

It is essential that inspection procedures, cleanliness requirements and safety precautions applicable to the instrument system being maintained are fully observed, understood and complied with. Ability to interpret inspection procedures and specifications (allowable limits) and apply them in practice (including the timely involvement of supervisors or other trades) is critical.

Evidence of transferability of skills and knowledge related to inspection is essential. This is to be demonstrated through application across a range of aircraft instrument systems and components listed in the Assessment Conditions.

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

component attachment methods

connection of hardware

instrument system maintenance requirements

the basic layout (block diagram level), function and operation of:

flight instruments, including:

ASIs

VSIs

air data systems and components

machmeters

altimeters, including servo and encoding altimeters

turn and slip indicators

AHs

DGs

angle of attack and stall warning/avoidance systems

pitot/static systems

navigation systems:

direct reading compasses

gyro compasses

AHRS

GPWS

turbine engine instruments, including:

temperature and pressure, including thermocouples, sensors and transmitters

speed, including mechanical and electric tachometers

thrust, including fan, propeller and jet

torque

fuel flow

vibration

auxiliary transmitter/indicator measuring systems, including:

hydraulic pressure and temperature

pneumatic pressure

transmission oil pressure and temperature

fuel remaining/used

fuel quantity indication

component position (e.g. doors, flaps, speed brakes and landing gear)

FDR systems

relevant WHS practices

instrument system maintenance requirements

relevant maintenance manuals

relevant regulatory requirements and standard procedures.

Assessment Conditions

Competency should be assessed in the workplace or simulated workplace using tools and equipment specified in the maintenance manuals. It is also expected that applicable general and special purpose tools, and test and ground support equipment would be used where appropriate. The work plan should take account of applicable safety and quality requirements in accordance with the industry and regulatory standards.

The following conditions of assessment represent the requirements of the Regulators (ADF and CASA) and maintenance stakeholders and must be rigorously observed.

A person cannot be assessed as competent until it can be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the workplace assessor that the relevant elements and performance criteria of the unit of competency are being achieved under routine supervision on a system and at least (1) one major system component/line replacement unit (LRU) from each of the following groups:

flight instruments, including pitot/static systems, ASIs, VSIs, altimeters, altitude alerting and reporting, turn and bank and slip/turn coordinators, DGs and AHs (air and electrically driven)

machmeters, air data systems, angle of attack, stall warning and avoidance systems

FDRs

engine indication systems

magnetic compasses and AHRS

miscellaneous instrument systems, including pressure measurement, fuel quantity, fuel flow, position indication, voltage and frequency, current and power

GPWS.

This shall be established via the records in the Log of Industrial Experience and Achievement or, where appropriate, an equivalent Industry Evidence Guide (for details refer to the Companion Volume Assessment Guidelines).

Assessors must satisfy the requirements of the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator (Australian Skills Quality Authority, or its successors).

Where the unit is to be used for CASA licensing purposes the Assessor must also meet the criteria specified in the CASR Part 147 Manual of Standards.

Individuals being assessed who have already attained MEA213 Inspect, test and troubleshoot advanced aircraft instrument systems and components, will have covered a significant proportion of the Performance Criteria for Element 1 and will have covered many of the Range of Conditions variables. The Log of Industrial Experience and Achievement records relating to MEA213 Inspect, test and troubleshoot advanced aircraft instrument systems and components, may be accepted as also meeting the evidence requirements for this unit in the applicable areas.

The relationship between MEA213 Inspect, test and troubleshoot advanced aircraft instrument systems and components, and MEA212 Inspect, test and troubleshoot basic aircraft instrument systems and components may also be taken into account where MEA212 Inspect, test and troubleshoot basic aircraft instrument systems and components has been attained, but not MEA213 Inspect, test and troubleshoot advanced aircraft instrument systems and components. Advice in MEA212 Inspect, test and troubleshoot basic aircraft instrument systems and components regarding the coverage of MEA275 Maintain basic light aircraft instrument systems and components, may also be taken into consideration where applicable.

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MEA225 Inspect fixed wing aircraft automatic flight control systems and components

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA225 Inspect fixed wing aircraft automatic flight control systems and components with amended prerequisite codes.

Application

This unit of competency requires application of hand skills and the use of system/component knowledge and applicable maintenance publications to inspect aircraft automatic flight control systems and components of fixed wing aircraft that have automatic flight control systems during scheduled or unscheduled maintenance. Work may be performed individually or as part of a team.

The unit is part of the Avionic Certificate IV (Aircraft Maintenance Stream) 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).

Where a CASA licensing outcome is sought this unit forms part of the CASA requirement for the granting of the chosen maintenance certification licence under Civil Aviation Safety Regulation (CASR) Part 66, in accordance with the licensing provisions in the Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

Pre-requisite Unit

MEA246	Fabricate and/or repair aircraft electrical hardware or parts
MEA293	Remove and install aircraft electronic system components

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.
1.	Inspect automatic flight control systems and components	1.1	Isolation tags are checked and aircraft configured for safe system inspection and operation in accordance with the applicable maintenance manual
1.2	Automatic flight control system components are visually or physically checked for external signs of defects in accordance with applicable maintenance manual while observing all relevant work health and safety (WHS) requirements
1.3	Defects are correctly identified and recorded in accordance with standard enterprise procedures

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.
Automatic flight control systems and components include:	Automatic pilots and associated integrated systems and components, including: automatic pilot flight director automatic trim yaw damper automatic throttle and automatic landing (where applicable to the enterprise)
Procedures and requirements include:	Industry standard procedures specified by manufacturers, regulatory authorities or the enterprise

Unit Mapping Information

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA225 Inspect fixed wing aircraft automatic flight control systems and components

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Assessment Requirements for MEA225 Inspect fixed wing aircraft automatic flight control systems and components

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA225 Inspect fixed wing aircraft automatic flight control systems and components with amended prerequisite codes.

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria under the specified conditions of assessment, and must include:

applying relevant WHS practices

using approved maintenance documentation and aircraft publications relating to the automatic flight control system being maintained

recognition of system and component defects/external damage, correct installation, connection of plugs, terminations, and attaching hardware (including cabling/harnesses) and security in automatic fight control system and components.

It is essential that inspection procedures, cleanliness requirements and safety precautions applicable to the electrical system being maintained are fully observed, understood and complied with. Ability to interpret inspection procedures and specifications (allowable limits) and apply them in practice (including the timely involvement of supervisors or other trades) is critical.

Evidence of transferability of skills and knowledge related to inspection is essential. This is to be demonstrated through application across a range of aircraft automatic flight control systems and components listed in the Assessment Conditions.

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

component attachment methods

the basic layout (block diagram level), and operation of the system, including the interface with:

flight management systems

navigation systems

flight control actuators

engine management systems

relevant WHS practices

maintenance requirements

relevant maintenance manuals

relevant regulatory requirements and standard procedures.

Assessment Conditions

Competency should be assessed in the workplace or simulated workplace using tools and equipment specified in the maintenance manuals. It is also expected that applicable general and special purpose tools, and test and ground support equipment would be used where appropriate. The work plan should take account of applicable safety and quality requirements in accordance with the industry and regulatory standards.

The following conditions of assessment represent the requirements of the Regulators (ADF and CASA) and maintenance stakeholders and must be rigorously observed.

A person cannot be assessed as competent until it can be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the workplace assessor that the relevant elements and performance criteria of the unit of competency are being achieved under routine supervision on at least one (1) item from each of the following groups:

automatic pilot

flight director

automatic trim

yaw damper

automatic throttle and automatic landing (may be omitted where it is not applicable to the enterprise).

This shall be established via the records in the Log of Industrial Experience and Achievement or, where appropriate, an equivalent Industry Evidence Guide (for details refer to the Companion Volume Assessment Guidelines).

Assessors must satisfy the requirements of the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator (Australian Skills Quality Authority, or its successors).

Where the unit is to be used for CASA licensing purposes the Assessor must also meet the criteria specified in the CASR Part 147 Manual of Standards.

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MEA226 Inspect aircraft electronic systems and components

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA226 Inspect aircraft electronic systems and components with amended prerequisite codes.

Application

This unit of competency requires application of hand skills and the use of system/component knowledge and applicable maintenance publications to inspect aircraft electronic systems and components of fixed and rotary wing aircraft during scheduled or unscheduled maintenance. Work may be performed individually or as part of a team.

The unit is part of the Avionic Certificate IV (Aircraft Maintenance Stream) 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).

Where a CASA licensing outcome is sought this unit forms part of the CASA requirement for the granting of the chosen maintenance certification licence under Civil Aviation Safety Regulation (CASR) Part 66, in accordance with the licensing provisions in the Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

Pre-requisite Unit

MEA246	Fabricate and/or repair aircraft electrical hardware or parts
MEA293	Remove and install aircraft electronic system components

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.
1.	Inspect electronic systems and components	1.1	Isolation tags are checked and aircraft configured for safe system inspection and operation in accordance with the applicable maintenance manual
1.2	Electronic system components are visually or physically checked for external signs of defects in accordance with applicable maintenance manual while observing all relevant work health and safety (WHS) requirements
1.3	Defects are correctly identified and recorded in accordance with standard enterprise procedures

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.
Electronic systems and components include:	Electronic instrument displays – electronic flight instrument system (EFIS), engine indicating and crew alerting system (EICAS), flight management computer system (FMCS), electronic central aircraft monitor system (ECAM) and head-up display (HUD) (where applicable to the enterprise) Instrument navigation systems – inertial navigation system (INS), inertial reference system (IRS), compasses and attitude and heading reference system (AHRS) Communication systems – high frequency (HF), very high frequency (VHF), ultra-high frequency (UHF), satellite communications (SATCOM), intercom, data and cabin network services, emergency location transmitter (ELT) and cockpit voice recorder (CVR) Radio navigation systems – automatic direction finding (ADF), very high frequency omni-range (VOR), instrument landing system (ILS) and global navigation systems (GNS) Pulse operated systems – weather radar, navigation radar, air traffic control (ATC) transponder, automatic dependent surveillance-broadcast (ADS-B), radio altimeter (RADALT), distance measuring equipment (DME), doppler and airborne collision avoidance system (ACAS) (where applicable to the enterprise) Integrated modular avionics (where applicable to the enterprise) Information systems – air traffic and information management, network servers (where applicable to the enterprise)
Procedures and requirements include:	Industry standard procedures specified by manufacturers, regulatory authorities or the enterprise

Unit Mapping Information

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA226 Inspect aircraft electronic systems and components

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Assessment Requirements for MEA226 Inspect aircraft electronic systems and components

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA226 Inspect aircraft electronic systems and components with amended prerequisite codes.

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria under the specified conditions of assessment, and must include:

applying relevant WHS practices

using approved maintenance documentation and aircraft publications relating to the avionic system being maintained

recognition of system and component defects/external damage, correct installation, connection of plugs, terminations, and attaching hardware (including cabling/harnesses) and security in:

multi-function display systems (interface units, display generators and display units), i.e. HUD, EICAS, FMS, ACARS, EFIS and ECAM

integrated modular avionics (where applicable to the enterprise)

INS and IRS

external communications systems:

HF

UHF

VHF

SATCOM

ELT

internal communications systems:

intercommunication

cabin intercommunication data systems

cabin network services

CVR

information systems, such as air traffic and information management systems, and network server systems (where applicable to the enterprise)

RF navigation systems:

ILS

VOR

ADF

GNS

pulse systems that are applicable to the enterprise, including:

primary radar (navigation/weather) components and interface

ACAS components and interface

radio altimeter components and interface

DME components and interface

ATC transponders

ADS-B

It is essential that inspection procedures, cleanliness requirements and safety precautions applicable to the electrical system being maintained are fully observed, understood and complied with. Ability to interpret inspection procedures and specifications (allowable limits) and apply them in practice (including the timely involvement of supervisors or other trades) is critical.

Evidence of transferability of skills and knowledge related to inspection is essential. This is to be demonstrated through application across a range of electronic systems and components listed in the Assessment Conditions.

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

component attachment methods and connection of hardware

the basic layout (block diagram level) and operation of:

multi-function display systems (interface units, display generators and display units), i.e. HUD, ICAS, FMS, ACARS, EFIS and ECAM

integrated modular avionics

INS and IRS

external communications systems:

HF

UHF

VHF

SATCOM

ELT

internal communications systems:

intercommunication

cabin intercommunication data systems

cabin network services

CVR

information systems, such as air traffic and information management systems, and network server systems

RF navigation systems:

ILS

VOR

ADF

GNS

primary radar (navigation/weather) components and interface

ACAS components and interface

radio altimeter components and interface

DME components and interface

ATC transponders

ADS-B.

relevant WHS practices

maintenance requirements

relevant maintenance manuals

relevant regulatory requirements and standard procedures.

Assessment Conditions

Competency should be assessed in the workplace or simulated workplace using tools and equipment specified in the maintenance manuals. It is also expected that applicable general and special purpose tools, and test and ground support equipment would be used where appropriate. The work plan should take account of applicable safety and quality requirements in accordance with the industry and regulatory standards.

The following conditions of assessment represent the requirements of the Regulators (ADF and CASA) and maintenance stakeholders and must be rigorously observed.

A person cannot be assessed as competent until it can be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the workplace assessor that the relevant elements and performance criteria of the unit of competency are being achieved under routine supervision on each type of system listed in the following groups and on at least one (1) component for each listed system type:

electronic instrument displays – EFIS, EICAS, FMS, ECAM and HUD (where applicable to the enterprise)

instrument navigation systems – INS, IRS, compasses and AHRS

communication systems – HF, VHF, UHF, SATCOM, intercom, data and cabin network services, ELT and CVR

radio navigation systems – ADF, VOR, ILS and GNS

pulse operated systems – weather radar, navigation radar, ATC transponder, ADS-B, RADALT, DME, doppler and ACAS (where applicable to the enterprise)

integrated modular avionics (where applicable to the enterprise)

information systems – air traffic and information management, network servers (where applicable to the enterprise).

This shall be established via the records in the Log of Industrial Experience and Achievement or, where appropriate, an equivalent Industry Evidence Guide (for details refer to the Companion Volume Assessment Guidelines).

Assessors must satisfy National Vocational Education and Training Regulator (NVR)/Australian Quality Training Framework (AQTF) assessor requirements.

Where the unit is to be used for CASA licensing purposes the Assessor must also meet the criteria specified in the CASR Part 147 Manual of Standards.

Individuals being assessed who have already attained any of MEA214 Inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft basic communication and radio navigation systems and components, MEA215 Inspect, test and troubleshoot advanced aircraft communications systems and components, MEA216 Inspect, test and troubleshoot instrument landing systems and components, MEA220 Inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft primary radar systems and components, and MEA221 Inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft secondary radar systems and components, MEA233 Inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft inertial navigation and reference systems and components, and MEA234 Inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft global navigation systems and components, will have covered a significant proportion of the Performance Criteria for Element 1 and will have covered Range of Conditions variables applicable to the unit. The Log of Industrial Experience and Achievement records relating to MEA214 Inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft basic communication and radio navigation systems and components, MEA215 Inspect, test and troubleshoot advanced aircraft communications systems and components, MEA216 Inspect, test and troubleshoot instrument landing systems and components, MEA220 Inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft primary radar systems and components, MEA221 Inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft secondary radar systems and components, MEA233C Inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft inertial navigation and reference systems and components, MEA234 Inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft global navigation systems and components,

MEA276 Maintain basic aircraft communication and radio navigation systems and components, MEA278 Inspect, test and troubleshoot instrument display systems and components, and MEA297 Maintain basic avionic systems and components, may be accepted as also meeting the evidence requirements for this unit in the applicable areas.

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MEA227 Test and troubleshoot aircraft electrical systems and components

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA227 Test and troubleshoot aircraft electrical systems and components with amended prerequisite codes.

Application

This unit of competency requires application of hand skills and the use of system/component knowledge and applicable maintenance publications and test equipment to test and troubleshoot aircraft electrical systems and components of fixed and rotary wing aircraft during scheduled or unscheduled maintenance. Work may be performed individually or as part of a team.

The unit is part of the Avionic Certificate IV (Aircraft Maintenance Stream) training pathways and is also part of the Mechanical Aircraft Maintenance Engineer licensing pathway

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).

Where a CASA licensing outcome is sought this unit forms part of the CASA requirement for the granting of the chosen maintenance certification licence under Civil Aviation Safety Regulation (CASR) Part 66, in accordance with the licensing provisions in the Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

Pre-requisite Unit

MEA223	Inspect aircraft electrical systems and components

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.
1.	Prepare for troubleshooting	1.1	Relevant maintenance documentation and modification status, including system defect reports, where relevant, are used to identify an unserviceability
2.	Test/adjust electrical systems	2.1	Aircraft and system are prepared in accordance with applicable maintenance manual for the application of power/system operation
2.2	Electrical system is functionally tested in accordance with maintenance manual for evidence of serviceability or malfunction while observing all relevant work health and safety (WHS) requirements
2.3	System calibration or adjustments are performed in accordance with maintenance manual, as appropriate
3.	Troubleshoot electrical systems	3.1	Available information from maintenance documentation and inspection and test results is used, where necessary, to assist in fault determination
3.2	Maintenance manual fault diagnosis guides and logic processes are used to ensure efficient and accurate troubleshooting to line replacement level
3.3	Specialist advice is obtained, where required, to assist with the troubleshooting process
3.4	System faults are located and the causes of the faults are clearly identified and correctly recorded in maintenance documentation, where required
3.5	Rectification requirements are determined

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.
Electrical systems and components include:	All related electrical hardware, looms and cables Alternating current (AC) and/or direct current (DC) power generation, regulation and distribution systems Rotary and static inverters and transformer rectifier (TR) units Air cycle air conditioning and pressurisation systems Flight and engine control systems Ignition and starting systems Fire/smoke detection and extinguishing Lighting (internal and external) Master and caution warning systems Equipment cooling and ventilation Equipment and furnishing Position indicating systems Fuel storage and distribution Landing gear indication and anti-skid Main batteries and battery bus ties/interlocks Propeller control systems (where applicable to the enterprise) Ice and rain protection (where applicable to the enterprise) Wastewater (where applicable to the enterprise)
Procedures and requirements include:	Industry standard procedures specified by manufacturers, regulatory authorities or the enterprise

Unit Mapping Information

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA227 Test and troubleshoot aircraft electrical systems and components

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Assessment Requirements for MEA227 Test and troubleshoot aircraft electrical systems and components

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA227 Test and troubleshoot aircraft electrical systems and components with amended prerequisite codes.

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria under the specified conditions of assessment, and must include:

applying relevant WHS practices

using approved maintenance documentation and aircraft publications relating to the electrical system being maintained

recognition of system and electrical component defects/external damage, correct installation, connection of plugs, terminations, and attaching hardware (including cabling/harnesses) and security in:

AC and DC power generation systems, including regulation, distribution, control and cooling

battery installations

flight control and/or electro-hydraulic systems

engine ignition, starting, fuel distribution and control systems

internal/external lighting systems, including controls

landing gear systems

anti-skid braking systems

auxiliary systems, including ice/rain protection, fire detection, environmental control and pressurisation, water and waste, doors, propeller control, equipment and furnishings

equipment cooling and ventilation systems

master caution and warning systems

applying logic processes, taking and interpreting electrical measurements, and using test equipment and appropriate wiring diagrams and manuals to isolate electrical system malfunctions of the above components and systems

performing system functional tests and checks to isolate system faults and assess post-maintenance serviceability.

It is essential that system testing procedures, cleanliness requirements and safety precautions applicable to the electrical system being maintained are fully observed, understood and complied with. Ability to interpret inspection procedures and specifications (allowable limits) and apply them in practice across a range of inspection, testing and troubleshooting applications (including the timely involvement of supervisors or other trades) is critical.

Evidence of transferability of skills and knowledge related to testing and troubleshooting is essential. This is to be demonstrated through application across a range of aircraft electrical systems and components listed in the Assessment Conditions.

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

component attachment methods

connection of hardware

explaining the basic layout (block diagram level), function and operation of:

AC and DC power generation systems, including regulation, distribution, control and cooling

battery installations

flight control and/or electro-hydraulic systems

engine ignition, starting, fuel distribution and control systems

internal/external lighting systems, including controls

landing gear systems

anti-skid braking systems

auxiliary systems, including ice/rain protection, fire detection, environmental control and pressurisation, water and waste, doors, propeller control, equipment and furnishings

equipment cooling and ventilation systems

master caution and warning systems

explaining basic principles/functions, relating to systems listed above and associated with:

basic AC and DC circuit theory

digital fundamentals

analogue fundamentals

AC and DC generator characteristics

single and polyphase AC motors and DC motors

rotary and static inverters

air cycle air conditioning

electrical sensing and transmitting devices

WHS requirements applicable to the maintenance of aircraft electrical systems, including gas turbine engine high-energy ignition units

electrical system maintenance requirements and troubleshooting procedures

relevant maintenance manuals

relevant regulatory requirements and standard procedures.

Assessment Conditions

Competency should be assessed in the workplace or simulated workplace using tools and equipment specified in the maintenance manuals. It is also expected that applicable general and special purpose tools, and test and ground support equipment would be used where appropriate.

The application of testing procedures should clearly indicate knowledge of system operation, the relationship of individual components and the links with other systems (if applicable) within the limits of the aircraft/system fault-finding guide before undertaking any action. The work plan should take account of applicable safety and quality requirements in accordance with the industry and regulatory standards.

The following conditions of assessment represent the requirements of the Regulators (ADF and CASA) and maintenance stakeholders and must be rigorously observed.

A person cannot be assessed as competent until it can be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the workplace assessor that the relevant elements and performance criteria of the unit of competency are being achieved under routine supervision on a system and at least one (1) item from each of the following groups , including all related electrical hardware, looms and cables:

AC and/or DC power generation, regulation and distribution systems

rotary and static inverters and TR units

air cycle air conditioning and pressurisation systems

flight and engine control systems

ignition and starting systems

fire/smoke detection and extinguishing

lighting (internal and external)

master and caution warning systems

equipment cooling and ventilation

equipment and furnishing

position indicating systems

fuel storage and distribution

landing gear indication and anti-skid

main batteries and battery bus ties/interlocks (including a battery check)

propeller control systems (may be omitted if not applicable to the enterprise)

ice and rain protection (may be omitted if not applicable to the enterprise)

wastewater (may be omitted if not applicable to the enterprise).

This shall be established via the records in the Log of Industrial Experience and Achievement or, where appropriate, an equivalent Industry Evidence Guide (for details refer to the Companion Volume Assessment Guidelines).

Assessors must satisfy the requirements of the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator (Australian Skills Quality Authority, or its successors).

Where the unit is to be used for CASA licensing purposes the Assessor must also meet the criteria specified in the CASR Part 147 Manual of Standards.

Individuals being assessed who have already attained MEA294 Inspect, test and troubleshoot advanced aircraft electrical systems and components, will have covered a significant proportion of the Performance Criteria for Elements 1, 2 and 3 and will have covered many of the Range of Conditions variables. The Log of Industrial Experience and Achievement records relating to MEA294 Inspect, test and troubleshoot advanced aircraft electrical systems and components, may be accepted as also meeting the evidence requirements for this unit in the applicable areas.

The relationship between MEA294 Inspect, test and troubleshoot advanced aircraft electrical systems and components, and MEA210 Inspect, test and troubleshoot basic aircraft electrical systems and components, may also be taken into account where MEA210 Inspect, test and troubleshoot basic aircraft electrical systems and components, has been attained, but not MEA294 Inspect, test and troubleshoot advanced aircraft electrical systems and components. Advice in MEA210 Inspect, test and troubleshoot basic aircraft electrical systems and components, regarding the coverage of MEA274 Maintain basic light aircraft electrical systems and components, may also be taken into consideration where applicable.

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MEA228 Test and troubleshoot aircraft instrument systems and components

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA228 Test and troubleshoot aircraft instrument systems and components with amended unit name in Assessment Conditions.

Application

This unit of competency requires application of hand skills, standard trade practices and systems knowledge in the testing and troubleshooting of aircraft instrument and display systems and components during both scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on both fixed and rotary wing aircraft. Work may be performed individually or as part of a team.

The unit is part of the Avionic Certificate IV (Aircraft Maintenance Stream) training pathway.

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).

Where a CASA licensing outcome is sought this unit forms part of the CASA requirement for the granting of the chosen maintenance certification licence under Civil Aviation Safety Regulation (CASR) Part 66, in accordance with the licensing provisions in the Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

Pre-requisite Unit

MEA224	Inspect aircraft instrument systems and components
MEA226	Inspect aircraft electronic systems and components

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.
1.	Prepare for troubleshooting	1.1	Relevant maintenance documentation and modification status, including system defect/service difficulty reports, where relevant, are interpreted to identify an unserviceability
2.	Test/adjust instrument and display systems	2.1	The aircraft and systems are correctly prepared in accordance with specified procedures for the application of power and system operation
2.2	Instrument or display system is functionally tested in accordance with specified procedures for evidence of serviceability or malfunction while observing all relevant work health and safety (WHS) requirements
2.3	System calibration or adjustments are performed in accordance with specified procedures
3.	Troubleshoot instrument and display systems	3.1	Available information from maintenance documentation and inspection and test results is used, where necessary, to assist in fault determination
3.2	Maintenance manual fault diagnosis guides and logic processes are used to ensure efficient and accurate troubleshooting to line replacement level
3.3	Specialist advice is obtained, where required, to assist with the troubleshooting process
3.4	Instrument or display system faults are located and the causes of the faults are clearly identified and correctly recorded in maintenance documentation, where required
3.5	Fault rectification requirements are determined to assist in planning the repair or adjustment

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.
Instrument or display systems include:	Flight instruments – pitot/static systems, airspeed indicators (ASIs), machmeters, air data systems and instruments, vertical speed indicators (VSIs), altimeters, altitude alerting and reporting, turn and bank, directional gyros (DGs), artificial horizons (AHs), angle of attack, stall warning/avoidance, ground proximity warning system (GPWS) and flight data recorders (FDRs) Engine instruments – engine speed, pressure, temperature, performance, vibration and torque Instrument navigation systems – inertial navigation system (INS), inertial reference system (IRS), compasses and attitude and heading reference system (AHRS) Miscellaneous – pressure, fuel quantity, fuel flow, position, voltage, frequency, current and power Display systems – electronic flight instrument system (EFIS), engine indicating and crew alerting system (EICAS), flight management computer system (FMCS), electronic central aircraft monitor system (ECAM) and head-up display (HUD) (where applicable to the enterprise) Integrated modular avionics (where applicable to the enterprise)
Procedures and requirements include:	Industry standard procedures specified by manufacturers, regulatory authorities or the enterprise

Unit Mapping Information

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA228 Test and troubleshoot aircraft instrument systems and components.

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Assessment Requirements for MEA228 Test and troubleshoot aircraft instrument systems and components

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA228 Test and troubleshoot aircraft instrument systems and components with amended unit name in Assessment Conditions.

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria under the specified conditions of assessment, and must include:

using hand skills, tools and test equipment in the testing, adjustment and troubleshooting of instrument and display systems

recognition of system and component defects/external damage, correct installation, connection of plugs, terminations, and attaching hardware (including cabling/harnesses) for the systems listed in Range of Conditions

interpreting the information presented on instrument and display systems

applying logic processes and using appropriate wiring diagrams and manuals to isolate instrument and display system malfunctions

performing system functional tests and checks to isolate system faults and assess post-maintenance serviceability

effectively using maintenance documentation and relevant fault diagnosis guides in the troubleshooting process

applying standard procedures

observing all relevant WHS procedures.

It is essential that system testing procedures, cleanliness requirements and safety precautions applicable to the instrument system being maintained are fully observed, understood and complied with. Ability to interpret inspection procedures and specifications (allowable limits) and apply them in practice across a range of inspection, testing and troubleshooting applications (including the timely involvement of supervisors or other trades) is critical.

Evidence of transferability of skills and knowledge related to testing and troubleshooting is essential. This may be demonstrated through application across a range of aircraft instrument and display systems (where display systems are applicable to the enterprise) listed in the Assessment Conditions.

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

standard trade practices relating to tool and test equipment usage and installation/securing of system components

the basic layout (block diagram level) of the systems listed in the Range of Conditions

the operating principles of the systems listed in the Range of Conditions and associated with:

the properties and effects of atmospheric conditions on aircraft instruments and systems

pressure and temperature sensing elements and their use in aircraft instruments

gyroscopes and their use in aircraft instrument and reference systems

electrical fundamentals and display screen generation

the various methods of navigation and how they are used by both conventional and electronic navigational instruments and systems

maintenance requirements and troubleshooting procedures

WHS procedures relating to instrument and display systems and components

relevant maintenance manuals

relevant regulatory requirements and standard procedures, including software management control.

Assessment Conditions

Competency should be assessed in the work environment or simulated work environment, using procedures, tools and equipment specified in maintenance documentation. It is also expected that general purpose tools, test and ground support equipment found in most routine situations would be used where appropriate. The level of troubleshooting is limited in its application to the use of fault diagnosis guides or other similar information to enable troubleshooting to line replaceable item level.

The application of testing procedures should clearly indicate knowledge of system operation, the relationship of individual components and the links with other systems (if applicable) within the limits of the aircraft/system fault-finding guide before undertaking any action. The work plan should take account of applicable safety and quality requirements in accordance with the industry and regulatory standards.

The following conditions of assessment represent the requirements of the Regulators (ADF and CASA) and maintenance stakeholders and must be rigorously observed.

A person cannot be assessed as competent until it can be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the workplace assessor that the relevant elements and performance criteria of this unit of competency are being achieved under routine supervision on a system and on at least one (1) major system component of each of the following groups:

flight instruments – pitot/static systems, ASIs, machmeters, air data systems and instruments, VSIs, altimeters, altitude alerting and reporting, turn and bank, DGs, AHs, angle of attack, stall warning/avoidance, GPWS and FDRs

engine Instruments – engine speed, pressure, temperature, performance, vibration and torque

instrument navigation systems – INS, IRS, compasses and AHRS

miscellaneous – pressure, fuel quantity, fuel flow, position, voltage, frequency, current and power

display systems – EFIS, EICAS, FMCS, ECAM and HUD (may be omitted if not applicable to the enterprise)

integrated modular avionics (may be omitted if not applicable to the enterprise).

This shall be established via the records in the Log of Industrial Experience and Achievement or, where appropriate, an equivalent Industry Evidence Guide (for details refer to the Companion Volume Assessment Guidelines).

Assessors must satisfy the requirements of the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator (Australian Skills Quality Authority, or its successors).

Where the unit is to be used for CASA licensing purposes the Assessor must also meet the criteria specified in the CASR Part 147 Manual of Standards.

Individuals being assessed who have already attained MEA213 Inspect, test and troubleshoot advanced aircraft instrument systems and components, will have covered a significant proportion of the Performance Criteria for Elements 1, 2 and 3 and will have covered many of the Range of Conditions variables. The Log of Industrial Experience and Achievement records relating to MEA213 Inspect, test and troubleshoot advanced aircraft instrument systems and components, may be accepted as also meeting the evidence requirements for this unit in the applicable areas.

The relationship between MEA213 Inspect, test and troubleshoot advanced aircraft instrument systems and components and MEA212 Inspect, test and troubleshoot basic aircraft instrument systems and components, may also be taken into account where MEA212 Inspect, test and troubleshoot basic aircraft instrument systems and components has been attained, but not MEA213 Inspect, test and troubleshoot advanced aircraft instrument systems and components. Advice in MEA212 Inspect, test and troubleshoot basic aircraft instrument systems and components regarding the coverage of MEA275 Maintain basic light aircraft instrument systems and components, may also be taken into consideration where applicable.

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MEA229 Test and troubleshoot aircraft radio frequency navigation and communications systems and components

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA229 Test and troubleshoot aircraft radio frequency navigation and communications systems and components with amended prerequisite codes.

Application

This unit of competency requires application of hand skills and the use of system/component knowledge and applicable maintenance publications and test equipment to test and troubleshoot communication and radio frequency (RF) navigation systems and components of fixed and rotary wing aircraft during scheduled or unscheduled maintenance. Work may be performed individually or as part of a team.

The unit is part of the Avionic Certificate IV (Aircraft Maintenance Stream) 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).

Where a CASA licensing outcome is sought this unit forms part of the CASA requirement for the granting of the chosen maintenance certification licence under Civil Aviation Safety Regulation (CASR) Part 66, in accordance with the licensing provisions in the Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

Pre-requisite Unit

MEA226	Inspect aircraft electronic systems and components

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.
1.	Prepare for troubleshooting	1.1	Relevant maintenance documentation and modification status, including system defect reports where relevant, are used to identify an unserviceability
2.	Test/adjust RF navigation and communications systems	2.1	Aircraft and system are prepared in accordance with applicable maintenance manual for the application of power/system operation
2.2	RF navigation or communication system is functionally tested in accordance with maintenance manual for evidence of serviceability or malfunction while observing all relevant work health and safety (WHS) requirements
2.3	System calibration or adjustments are performed in accordance with maintenance manual, as appropriate
3.	Troubleshoot RF navigation and communications systems	3.1	Available information from maintenance documentation and inspection and test results is used, where necessary, to assist in fault determination
3.2	Maintenance manual fault diagnosis guides and logic processes are used to ensure efficient and accurate troubleshooting to line replacement level
3.3	Specialist advice is obtained, where required, to assist with the troubleshooting process
3.4	RF navigation or communication system faults are located and the causes are clearly identified and correctly recorded in maintenance documentation, where required
3.5	Rectification requirements are determined

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.
RF navigation or communication systems include:	Control and sensing associated with cockpit radio, ground and flight crew communications including frequency modulation (FM) and amplitude modulation (AM) modes of operation in the high frequency (HF), ultra-high frequency (UHF), and very high frequency (VHF) bands, microwave systems and satellite communications (SATCOM) Passenger communications, cockpit voice recorder (CVR), audio integration system, cabin intercommunication data systems and cabin network services (where applicable to the enterprise) Information systems, such as air traffic and information management systems, and network server systems (where applicable to the enterprise) Instrument landing system (ILS), very high frequency omni-range (VOR), automatic direction finding (ADF), global navigation system (GNS), emergency beacons and aircraft communications addressing and reporting system (ACARS) Antennae, impedance audio matching devices, microphones and headphones, transmission lines, computer controls, line replaceable units, transmitters/receivers and indicators
Procedures and requirements include:	Industry standard procedures specified by manufacturers, regulatory authorities or the enterprise

Unit Mapping Information

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA229 Test and troubleshoot aircraft radio frequency navigation and communications systems and components

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Assessment Requirements for MEA229 Test and troubleshoot aircraft radio frequency navigation and communications systems and components

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA229 Test and troubleshoot aircraft radio frequency navigation and communications systems and components with amended prerequisite codes.

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria under the specified conditions of assessment, and must include:

applying relevant WHS practices

using approved maintenance documentation and aircraft publications relating to the RF and communications system being maintained

recognition of system and component defects/external damage, correct installation, and attaching hardware (including cabling/harnesses/transmission lines) and security in:

external communications systems:

HF

UHF

VHF

SATCOM and microwave

internal communications systems, including:

intercommunication

cabin intercommunication data systems (where applicable to the enterprise)

cabin network services (where applicable to the enterprise)

CVR

information systems, such as air traffic and information management systems, and network server systems (where applicable to the enterprise)

RF navigation systems:

ILS

VOR

ADF

GNS

ACARS

ELT systems

applying logic processes, taking and interpreting system measurements to accurately and effectively isolating malfunctions within the systems

performing system testing to isolate system faults and assess post-maintenance serviceability.

It is essential that system testing procedures, cleanliness requirements and safety precautions applicable to the aircraft communication and RF navigation system being maintained are fully observed, understood and complied with. Ability to interpret inspection procedures and specifications (allowable limits) and apply them in practice across a range of inspection, testing and troubleshooting applications (including the timely involvement of supervisors or other trades) is critical.

Evidence of transferability of skills and knowledge related to testing and troubleshooting is essential. This is to be demonstrated through application across a range of aircraft communication and RF navigation systems and components listed in the Assessment Conditions.

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

component attachment methods

explaining the basic layout (block diagram level), function and operation of:

external communications systems:

HF

UHF

VHF

SATCOM and microwave

internal communications systems, including:

intercommunication

cabin intercommunication data systems (where applicable to the enterprise)

cabin network services (where applicable to the enterprise)

CVR

information systems, such as air traffic and information management systems, and network server systems

RF navigation systems:

ILS

VOR

ADF

GNS

ACARS

ELT systems

explaining basic principles/functions relating to the above systems and associated with:

electromagnetic radiation and propagation

basic AC and DC circuit theory

digital fundamentals

analogue fundamentals

antenna characteristics

transmission line characteristics

WHS requirements

system and component maintenance requirements and troubleshooting procedures

relevant maintenance manuals

relevant regulatory requirements and standard procedures.

Assessment Conditions

Competency should be assessed in the workplace or simulated workplace using tools and equipment specified in the maintenance manuals. It is also expected that applicable general and special purpose tools, and test and ground support equipment would be used where appropriate.

The application of testing procedures should clearly indicate knowledge of system operation, the relationship of individual components and the links with other systems (if applicable) within the limits of the aircraft/system fault-finding guide before undertaking any action. The work plan should take account of applicable safety and quality requirements in accordance with the industry and regulatory standards.

The following conditions of assessment represent the requirements of the Regulators (ADF and CASA) and maintenance stakeholders and must be rigorously observed.

A person cannot be assessed as competent until it can be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the workplace assessor that the relevant elements and performance criteria of the unit of competency are being achieved under routine supervision on at least one (1) system and its major components from each of the following groups:

control and sensing associated with cockpit radio, ground and flight crew communications including FM and AM modes of operation in the HF, UHF, and VHF bands, microwave systems and SATCOM

passenger communications, CVR, audio integration system, cabin intercommunication data systems and cabin network services (may be omitted if not applicable to the enterprise)

information systems, such as air traffic and information management systems, and network server systems (may be omitted if not applicable to the enterprise)

ILS, VOR, ADF, GNS, emergency beacons and ACARS

and the following general associated components:

antennae, impedance audio matching devices, microphones and headphones, transmission lines, computer controls, line replaceable units, transmitters/receivers and indicators.

This shall be established via the records in the Log of Industrial Experience and Achievement or, where appropriate, an equivalent Industry Evidence Guide (for details refer to the Companion Volume Assessment Guidelines).

Assessors must satisfy the requirements of the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator (Australian Skills Quality Authority, or its successors).

Where the unit is to be used for CASA licensing purposes the Assessor must also meet the criteria specified in the CASR Part 147 Manual of Standards.

Individuals being assessed who have already attained any of MEA214 Inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft basic communication and radio navigation systems and components, MEA215 Inspect, test and troubleshoot advanced aircraft communications systems and components, MEA216 Inspect, test and troubleshoot instrument landing systems and components, MEA234 Inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft global navigation systems and components, MEA276 Maintain basic aircraft communication and radio navigation systems and components and MEA297 Maintain basic avionic systems and components, will have covered Element 1 plus a significant proportion of the Performance Criteria for Elements 2 and 3 and will have covered common Range of Conditions variables. The Log of Industrial Experience and Achievement records relating to these units may be accepted as also meeting the evidence requirements for this unit in the applicable areas.

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MEA230 Test and troubleshoot fixed wing aircraft automatic flight control systems and components

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA230 Test and troubleshoot fixed wing aircraft automatic flight control systems and components with amended prerequisite name.

Application

This unit of competency requires application of hand skills and the use of system/component knowledge and applicable maintenance publications to test and troubleshoot aircraft automatic flight control systems and components of fixed wing aircraft that have automatic flight control systems during scheduled or unscheduled maintenance. Work may be performed individually or as part of a team.

The unit of competency is part of the Avionic Certificate IV (Aircraft Maintenance Stream) training pathways and is an alternative unit to MEA231 Inspect, test and troubleshoot rotary wing aircraft automatic flight control systems and components.

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).

Where a CASA licensing outcome is sought this unit forms part of the CASA requirement for the granting of the chosen maintenance certification licence under Civil Aviation Safety Regulation (CASR) Part 66, in accordance with the licensing provisions in the Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

Pre-requisite Unit

MEA225	Inspect fixed wing aircraft automatic flight control systems and components
MEA246	Fabricate and/or repair aircraft electrical hardware or parts

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.
1.	Prepare for troubleshooting	1.1	Relevant maintenance documentation and modification status, including system defect reports, where relevant, are used to identify an unserviceability
2.	Test/adjust automatic flight control system	2.1	Aircraft and system are prepared in accordance with applicable maintenance manual for the application of power/system operation
2.2	Automatic flight control system is functionally tested in accordance with maintenance manual for evidence of serviceability or malfunction while observing all relevant work health and safety (WHS) requirements
2.3	System calibration or adjustments are performed in accordance with maintenance manual, as appropriate
3.	Troubleshoot automatic flight control system	3.1	Available information from maintenance documents and inspection and test results is used, where necessary, to assist in fault determination
3.2	Maintenance manual fault diagnosis guides and logic processes are used to ensure efficient and accurate troubleshooting to line replacement level
3.3	Specialist advice is obtained, where required, to assist with the troubleshooting process
3.4	Automatic flight control system faults are located and the causes of the faults are clearly identified and correctly recorded in maintenance documentation, where required
3.5	Rectification requirements are determined

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.
Automatic flight control systems include:	Automatic pilot Flight director Automatic trim Yaw damper Automatic throttle and automatic landing (where applicable to the enterprise)
Procedures and requirements include:	Industry standard procedures specified by manufacturers, regulatory authorities or the enterprise

Unit Mapping Information

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA230 Test and troubleshoot fixed wing aircraft automatic flight control systems and components.

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Assessment Requirements for MEA230 Test and troubleshoot fixed wing aircraft automatic flight control systems and components

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA230 Test and troubleshoot fixed wing aircraft automatic flight control systems and components with amended prerequisite name.

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria under the specified conditions of assessment, and must include:

applying relevant WHS practices

using approved maintenance documentation and aircraft publications relating to the automatic flight control system being maintained

recognition of system and component defects/external damage, correct installation, connection of plugs, terminations, and attaching hardware (including cabling/harnesses) and security in:

flight director components and interface

flight control components and interface

automatic throttle components and interface (where applicable to the enterprise)

automatic pilot system and interface

applying logic processes, taking and interpreting system measurements, using test equipment and appropriate wiring diagrams and manuals to accurately and effectively isolate malfunctions in the above systems

performing system testing to isolate system malfunctions and assess post-maintenance serviceability.

It is essential that system testing procedures, cleanliness requirements and safety precautions applicable to the automatic flight control system being maintained are fully observed, understood and complied with. Ability to interpret inspection procedures and specifications (allowable limits) and apply them in practice across a range of inspection, testing and troubleshooting applications (including the timely involvement of supervisors or other trades) is critical.

Evidence of transferability of skills and knowledge related to testing and troubleshooting is essential. This is to be demonstrated through application across a range of aircraft automatic flight control systems and components listed in the Assessment Conditions.

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

component attachment methods

explaining the basic layout (block diagram level), function and operation of:

flight director components and interface

flight control components and interface

automatic throttle components and interface

automatic pilot system and interface

flight management system interface

navigation system interfaces

explaining basic principles/functions, relating to the above systems and associated with:

basic AC and DC circuit theory

digital fundamentals

analogue fundamentals

fixed wing flight theory

inner and outer loop control

fixed wing flight control system (mechanical, hydraulic and electro-mechanical types, trim and stabilisation)

flight control modes/channels

WHS requirements

system and component maintenance requirements and troubleshooting procedures

relevant maintenance manuals

relevant regulatory requirements and standard procedures.

Assessment Conditions

Competency should be assessed in the workplace or simulated workplace using tools and equipment specified in the maintenance manuals. It is also expected that applicable general and special purpose tools, and test and ground support equipment would be used where appropriate.

The application of testing procedures should clearly indicate knowledge of system operation, the relationship of individual components and the links with other systems (if applicable) within the limits of the aircraft/system fault-finding guide before undertaking any action. The work plan should take account of applicable safety and quality requirements in accordance with the industry and regulatory standards.

The following conditions of assessment represent the requirements of the Regulators (ADF and CASA) and maintenance stakeholders and must be rigorously observed.

A person cannot be assessed as competent until it can be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the workplace assessor that the relevant elements and performance criteria of the unit of competency are being achieved under routine supervision on at least one item from each of the following groups:

automatic pilot

flight director

automatic trim

yaw damper

automatic throttle and automatic landing (may be omitted where not applicable to the enterprise).

This shall be established via the records in the Log of Industrial Experience and Achievement or, where appropriate, an equivalent Industry Evidence Guide (for details refer to the Companion Volume Assessment Guidelines).

Assessors must satisfy the requirements of the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator (Australian Skills Quality Authority, or its successors).

Where the unit is to be used for CASA licensing purposes the Assessor must also meet the criteria specified in the CASR Part 147 Manual of Standards.

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MEA231 Inspect, test and troubleshoot rotary wing aircraft automatic flight control systems and components

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA231 Inspect, test and troubleshoot rotary wing aircraft automatic flight control systems and components with amended prerequisite codes.

Application

This unit of competency requires application of hand skills and the use of system/component knowledge and applicable maintenance publications and test equipment to inspect, test and troubleshoot rotary wing automatic flight control systems and components of rotary wing aircraft that have automatic flight control systems during scheduled or unscheduled maintenance. Work may be performed individually or as part of a team.

The unit is part of the Avionic Certificate IV (Aircraft Maintenance Stream) training pathway and is an alternative unit to MEA225 Inspect fixed wing aircraft automatic flight control systems and components and MEA230 Test and troubleshoot fixed wing aircraft automatic flight control systems and components.

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).

Where a CASA licensing outcome is sought this unit forms part of the CASA requirement for the granting of the chosen maintenance certification licence under Civil Aviation Safety Regulation (CASR) Part 66, in accordance with the licensing provisions in the Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

Pre-requisite Unit

MEA246	Fabricate and/or repair aircraft electrical hardware or parts
MEA293	Remove and install aircraft electronic system components

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.
1.	Inspect automatic flight control system and components	1.1	Isolation tags are checked and aircraft configured for safe system inspection and operation in accordance with the applicable maintenance manual
1.2	Automatic flight control system is visually or physically checked for external signs of defects in accordance with applicable maintenance manual
1.3	Defects are correctly identified and reported
2.	Test/adjust automatic flight control system	2.1	Aircraft and system are prepared in accordance with applicable maintenance manual for the application of power/system operation
2.2	Automatic flight control system is functionally tested in accordance with maintenance manual for evidence of serviceability or malfunction while observing all relevant work health and safety (WHS) requirements
2.3	System calibration or adjustments are performed in accordance with maintenance manual, as appropriate
3.	Prepare for troubleshooting	3.1	Relevant maintenance documentation and modification status, including system defect reports, where relevant, are used to identify an unserviceability
4.	Troubleshoot automatic flight control system	4.1	Available information from maintenance documents and inspection and test results is used, where necessary, to assist in fault determination
4.2	Maintenance manual fault diagnosis guides and logic processes are used to ensure efficient and accurate troubleshooting to line replacement level
4.3	Specialist advice is obtained, where required, to assist with the troubleshooting process
4.4	Automatic flight control system faults are located and the causes of the faults are clearly identified and correctly recorded in maintenance documentation, where required
4.5	Rectification requirements are determined

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.
Automatic flight control systems include:	Flight director –indicators, computers, control boxes and interfaces with other systems Flight controls –servo actuators (roll, pitch, yaw and trim) computers and sensors Autopilot system –computers, sensors (gyros and/or accelerometers), controllers, mode selectors and system interface, control wheel steering (CWS), disconnect, go around and trim switches
Procedures and requirements include:	Industry standard procedures specified by manufacturers, regulatory authorities or the enterprise

Unit Mapping Information

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA231 Inspect, test and troubleshoot rotary wing aircraft automatic flight control systems and components

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Assessment Requirements for MEA231 Inspect, test and troubleshoot rotary wing aircraft automatic flight control systems and components

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA231 Inspect, test and troubleshoot rotary wing aircraft automatic flight control systems and components with amended prerequisite codes.

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria under the specified conditions of assessment, and must include:

applying relevant WHS practices

using approved maintenance documentation and aircraft publications relating to the automatic flight control and data system being maintained

recognition of system and component defects/external damage, correct installation, connection of plugs, terminations, and attaching hardware (including cabling/harnesses) and security in:

flight director components and interface

flight control components and interface

flight data recorders and interface

applying logic processes, taking and interpreting system measurements, using test equipment and appropriate wiring diagrams and manuals to accurately and effectively isolate malfunctions in the above systems

testing systems to isolate system malfunctions and assess post-maintenance serviceability.

It is essential that system testing procedures, cleanliness requirements and safety precautions applicable to the automatic flight control system being maintained are fully observed, understood and complied with. Ability to interpret inspection procedures and specifications (allowable limits) and apply them in practice across a range of inspection, testing and troubleshooting applications (including the timely involvement of supervisors or other trades) is critical.

Evidence of transferability of skills and knowledge related to inspection, testing and troubleshooting is essential. This is to be demonstrated through application across a range of rotary wing automatic flight control systems and components listed in the Assessment Conditions.

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria under the specified conditions of assessment, and include:

component attachment methods

explaining the basic layout (block diagram level), function and operation of:

flight director components and interface

flight control components and interface

flight data recorders and interface

explaining basic principles/functions relating to the above systems and associated with:

basic AC and DC circuit theory

digital fundamentals

analogue fundamentals

rotary wing flight theory

inner and outer loop control

rotary wing flight control system (mechanical, hydraulic and electro-mechanical types, trim and stabilisation)

flight control modes/channels

WHS requirements

system and component maintenance requirements and troubleshooting procedures

relevant maintenance manuals.

Assessment Conditions

Competency should be assessed in the workplace or simulated workplace using tools and equipment specified in the maintenance manuals. It is also expected that general and special purpose tools, and test and ground support equipment would be used where appropriate.

The application of testing procedures should clearly indicate knowledge of system operation, the relationship of individual components and the links with other systems (if applicable) within the limits of the aircraft/system fault-finding guide before undertaking any action. The work plan should take account of applicable safety and quality requirements in accordance with the industry and regulatory standards.

The following conditions of assessment represent the requirements of the Regulators (ADF and CASA) and maintenance stakeholders and must be rigorously observed.

A person cannot be assessed as competent until it can be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the workplace assessor that the relevant elements and performance criteria of the unit of competency are being achieved under routine supervision on at least one (1) item from each of the following groups:

flight director –indicators, computers, control boxes and interfaces with other systems

flight controls –servo actuators (roll, pitch, yaw and trim) computers and sensors

autopilot system –computers, sensors (gyros and/or accelerometers), controllers, mode selectors and system interface, CWS, disconnect, go around and trim switches.

This shall be established via the records in the Log of Industrial Experience and Achievement or, where appropriate, an equivalent Industry Evidence Guide (for details refer to the Companion Volume Assessment Guidelines).

Assessors must satisfy the requirements of the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator (Australian Skills Quality Authority, or its successors).

Where the unit is to be used for CASA licensing purposes the Assessor must also meet the criteria specified in the CASR Part 147 Manual of Standards.

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MEA232 Test and troubleshoot aircraft pulse systems and components

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA232 Test and troubleshoot aircraft pulse systems and components with amended prerequisite unit name.

Application

This unit of competency requires application of hand skills and the use of system/component knowledge and applicable maintenance publications and test equipment to test and troubleshoot pulse systems and components of fixed and rotary wing aircraft during scheduled or unscheduled maintenance. Work may be performed individually or as part of a team.

The unit is part of the Avionic Certificate IV (Aircraft Maintenance Stream) 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).

Where a CASA licensing outcome is sought this unit forms part of the CASA requirement for the granting of the chosen maintenance certification licence under Civil Aviation Safety Regulation (CASR) Part 66, in accordance with the licensing provisions in the Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

Pre-requisite Unit

MEA226	Inspect aircraft electronic systems and components
MEA246	Fabricate and/or repair aircraft electrical hardware or parts

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.
1.	Prepare for troubleshooting	1.1	Relevant maintenance documentation and modification status, including system defect reports, where relevant, are used to identify an unserviceability
2.	Test/adjust pulse systems	2.1	Aircraft and system are prepared in accordance with applicable maintenance manual for the application of power/system operation
2.2	Pulse system is functionally tested in accordance with maintenance manual for evidence of serviceability or malfunction while observing all relevant work health and safety (WHS) requirements
2.3	System calibration or adjustments are performed in accordance with maintenance manual, as appropriate
3.	Troubleshoot pulse systems	3.1	Available information from maintenance documentation and inspection and test results is used, where necessary, to assist in fault determination
3.2	Maintenance manual fault diagnosis guides and logic processes are used to ensure efficient and accurate troubleshooting to line replaceable level
3.3	Specialist advice is obtained, where required, to assist with the troubleshooting process
3.4	Pulse system faults are located and the causes of the faults are clearly identified and correctly recorded in maintenance documentation, where required
3.5	Rectification requirements are determined

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.
Pulse systems and components include:	Navigation radar Weather radar Radio altimeter (RADALT) Distance measuring equipment (DME) Air traffic control (ATC) transponder Automatic dependent surveillance-broadcast (ADS-B) Doppler Airborne collision avoidance system (ACAS) Displays, indicators, control boxes, antennae, waveguides, transmitters and receivers, and line replaceable units (LRUs)
Procedures and requirements include:	Industry standard procedures specified by manufacturers, regulatory authorities or the enterprise

Unit Mapping Information

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA232 Test and troubleshoot aircraft pulse systems and components.

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Assessment Requirements for MEA232 Test and troubleshoot aircraft pulse systems and components

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA232 Test and troubleshoot aircraft pulse systems and components with amended prerequisite unit name.

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria under the specified conditions of assessment, and must include:

applying relevant WHS practices

using approved maintenance documentation and aircraft publications relating to the pulse system being maintained

recognition of system and component defects/external damage, correct installation, connection of plugs, terminations, and attaching hardware (including cabling/harnesses/ transmission lines) and security in:

radar (navigation/weather) components and interface

ACAS components and interface

radio altitude components and interface

DME components and interface

ATC transponders

ADS-B

doppler navigation system

applying logic processes, taking and interpreting system measurements to accurately and effectively isolate malfunctions within the systems

performing system testing to isolate system malfunctions and assess systems post-maintenance serviceability.

It is essential that system testing procedures, cleanliness requirements and safety precautions applicable to the pulse system being maintained are fully observed, understood and complied with. Ability to interpret inspection procedures and specifications (allowable limits) and apply them in practice across a range of inspection, testing and troubleshooting applications (including the timely involvement of supervisors or other trades) is critical.

Evidence of transferability of skills and knowledge related to testing and troubleshooting is essential. This is to be demonstrated through application across a range of aircraft pulse systems and components listed in the Assessment Conditions.

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

component attachment methods

explaining the basic layout (block diagram level), function and operation of:

radar (navigation/weather) components and interface

ACAS components and interface

radio altitude components and interface

distance measuring equipment components and interface

ATC transponders

ADS-B

doppler navigation system

explaining basic principles/functions relating to the above systems and associated with:

basic alternating current (AC) and direct current (DC) circuit theory

digital fundamentals

analogue fundamentals

radar fundamentals

transmission lines, waveguide and antenna characteristics

pulse system maintenance requirements and troubleshooting procedures

relevant WHS practices, including those relating to ground functional testing of radar systems

relevant maintenance manuals

relevant regulatory requirements and standard procedures.

Assessment Conditions

Competency should be assessed in the workplace or simulated workplace using tools and equipment specified in the maintenance manuals. It is also expected that general and special purpose tools, and test and ground support equipment would be used where appropriate.

The application of testing procedures should clearly indicate knowledge of system operation, the relationship of individual components and the links with other systems (if applicable) within the limits of the aircraft/system fault-finding guide before undertaking any action. The work plan should take account of applicable safety and quality requirements in accordance with the industry and regulatory standards.

The following conditions of assessment represent the requirements of the Regulators (ADF and CASA) and maintenance stakeholders and must be rigorously observed.

A person cannot be assessed as competent until it can be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the workplace assessor that the relevant elements and performance criteria of the unit of competency are being achieved under routine supervision on at least three (3) of the following systems:

navigation radar

weather radar

RADALT

DME

ATC transponder

ADS-B

doppler

ACAS

and on at least one (1) item from:

displays, indicators, control boxes, antennae, waveguides, transmitters and receivers, and line replaceable units (LRUs).

This shall be established via the records in the Log of Industrial Experience and Achievement or, where appropriate, an equivalent Industry Evidence Guide (for details refer to the Companion Volume Assessment Guidelines).

Assessors must satisfy the requirements of the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator (Australian Skills Quality Authority, or its successors).

Where the unit is to be used for CASA licensing purposes the Assessor must also meet the criteria specified in the CASR Part 147 Manual of Standards.

Individuals being assessed who have already attained either or both of MEA220 Inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft primary radar systems and components, and MEA221 Inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft secondary radar systems and components, will have covered Element 1 and will also have covered a significant proportion of the Performance Criteria for Elements 2 and 3 and will have covered Range of Conditions variables applicable to the unit. The Log of Industrial Experience and Achievement records relating to MEA220 Inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft primary radar systems and components and MEA221 Inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft secondary radar systems and components may be accepted as also meeting the evidence requirements for this unit in the applicable areas.

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MEA233 Inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft inertial navigation and reference systems and components

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA233 Inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft inertial navigation and reference systems and components with amended prerequisite codes.

Application

This unit of competency requires application of hand skills and the use of system/component knowledge and applicable maintenance publications and test equipment to inspect, test and troubleshoot inertial navigation and reference systems and components of fixed and rotary wing aircraft during scheduled or unscheduled maintenance. Work may be performed individually or as part of a team.

The unit is part of the Avionic Certificate IV (Aircraft Maintenance Stream) training pathway.

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).

Where a CASA licensing outcome is sought this unit forms part of the CASA requirement for the granting of the chosen maintenance certification licence under Civil Aviation Safety Regulation (CASR) Part 66, in accordance with the licensing provisions in the Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

Pre-requisite Unit

MEA246	Fabricate and/or repair aircraft electrical hardware or parts
MEA293	Remove and install aircraft electronic system components

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.
1.	Inspect inertial navigation and reference systems and components	1.1	Isolation tags are checked and aircraft configured for safe system inspection and operation in accordance with the applicable maintenance manual
1.2	Inertial navigation and reference system components are visually or physically checked for external signs of defects in accordance with applicable maintenance manual while observing all relevant work health and safety (WHS) requirements
1.3	Defects are correctly identified and reported
2.	Test/adjust inertial navigation and reference systems and components	2.1	Aircraft and system are prepared in accordance with applicable maintenance manual for the application of power/system operation
2.2	Inertial navigation and reference system is functionally tested in accordance with maintenance manual for evidence of serviceability or malfunction
2.3	System calibration or adjustments are performed in accordance with maintenance manual, as appropriate
3.	Prepare for troubleshooting	3.1	Relevant maintenance documentation and modification status, including system defect reports, where relevant, are used to identify an unserviceability
4.	Troubleshoot inertial navigation and reference systems	4.1	Available information from maintenance documentation, inspection and test results is used, where necessary, to assist in fault determination
4.2	Maintenance manual fault diagnosis guides and logic processes are used to ensure efficient and accurate troubleshooting to line replaceable level
4.3	Specialist advice is obtained, where required, to assist with the troubleshooting process
4.4	Inertial navigation and reference system faults are located and the causes of the faults are clearly identified and correctly recorded in maintenance documentation, where required
4.5	Rectification requirements are determined

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.
Procedures and requirements include:	Industry standard procedures specified by manufacturers, regulatory authorities or the enterprise

Unit Mapping Information

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA233 Inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft inertial navigation and reference systems and components

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Assessment Requirements for MEA233 Inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft inertial navigation and reference systems and components

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA233 Inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft inertial navigation and reference systems and components with amended prerequisite codes.

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria under the specified conditions of assessment, and must include:

applying relevant WHS practices

using approved maintenance documentation and aircraft publications relating to inertial navigation and reference systems being maintained

recognition of system and component defects/external damage, correct installation, connection of plugs, terminations, attaching hardware (including cabling/harnesses) and security in inertial navigation and reference system components

applying logic processes, take and interpret system measurements, use test equipment and appropriate wiring diagrams and manuals to isolate system malfunctions

performing system functional tests and checks to isolate system faults and assess post-maintenance serviceability.

It is essential that system testing procedures, cleanliness requirements and safety precautions applicable to the pulse system being maintained are fully observed, understood and complied with. Ability to interpret inspection procedures and specifications (allowable limits) and apply them in practice across a range of inspection, testing and troubleshooting applications (including the timely involvement of supervisors or other trades) is critical

Evidence of transferability of skills and knowledge related to inspection, testing and troubleshooting is essential. This is to be demonstrated through application across an inertial navigation and reference system and its components.

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

component attachment methods

connection of hardware

the basic layout (block diagram level), function and operation of inertial navigation and reference systems

the operating principles of inertial navigation and reference systems:

terminology

fundamental principles of inertial navigation

two degree of freedom systems

semi-analytical systems

strapdown systems

ring laser gyroscopes

the various methods of navigation and how they are used by both aircraft conventional and electronic navigational instruments and systems

maintenance requirements and troubleshooting procedures

relevant WHS practices

relevant maintenance manuals

relevant regulatory requirements and standard procedures.

Assessment Conditions

Competency should be assessed in the workplace or simulated workplace using tools and equipment specified in the maintenance manuals. It is also expected that applicable general and special purpose tools, and test and ground support equipment would be used where appropriate.

The application of testing procedures should clearly indicate knowledge of system operation, the relationship of individual components and the links with other systems (if applicable) within the limits of the aircraft/system fault-finding guide before undertaking any action. The work plan should take account of applicable safety and quality requirements in accordance with the industry and regulatory standards.

The following conditions of assessment represent the requirements of the Regulators (ADF and CASA) and maintenance stakeholders and must be rigorously observed.

A person cannot be assessed as competent until it can be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the workplace assessor that the relevant elements and performance criteria of the unit of competency are being achieved under routine supervision on an inertial navigation system and at least one (1) major system component/line replacement unit (LRU). This shall be established via the records in the Log of Industrial Experience and Achievement or, where appropriate, an equivalent Industry Evidence Guide (for details refer to the Companion Volume Assessment Guidelines).

Assessors must satisfy the requirements of the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator (Australian Skills Quality Authority, or its successors).

Where the unit is to be used for CASA licensing purposes the Assessor must also meet the criteria specified in the CASR Part 147 Manual of Standards.

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MEA234 Inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft global navigation systems and components

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA234 Inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft global navigation systems and components with amended prerequisite codes.

Application

This unit of competency requires application of hand skills and the use of system/component knowledge and applicable maintenance publications and test equipment to inspect, test and troubleshoot global navigation systems (GNS) and components of fixed and rotary wing aircraft during scheduled or unscheduled maintenance. Work may be performed individually or as part of a team.

The unit is part of the Avionic Certificate IV (Aircraft Maintenance Stream) training pathway.

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).

Where a CASA licensing outcome is sought this unit forms part of the CASA requirement for the granting of the chosen maintenance certification licence under Civil Aviation Safety Regulation (CASR) Part 66, in accordance with the licensing provisions in the Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

Pre-requisite Unit

MEA206	Remove and install aircraft basic radio communication and navigation system components
MEA246	Fabricate and/or repair aircraft electrical hardware or parts
MEA293	Remove and install aircraft electronic system components

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.
1.	Inspect GNS and components	1.1	Relevant maintenance documentation and modification status, including system defect reports where relevant, are used to identify specific inspection requirements
1.2	Isolation tags are checked and aircraft configured for safe system inspection and operation in accordance with the applicable maintenance manual
1.3	GNS components are visually or physically checked for external signs of defects in accordance with applicable maintenance manual while observing all relevant work health and safety (WHS) requirements
1.4	Defects are correctly identified and reported
2.	Test/adjust GNS and components	2.1	Aircraft and system are prepared in accordance with applicable maintenance manual for the application of power/system operation
2.2	GNS is functionally tested in accordance with maintenance manual for evidence of serviceability or malfunction
2.3	System calibration or adjustments are performed in accordance with maintenance manual, as appropriate
3.	Troubleshoot GNS	3.1	Available information from maintenance documentation, inspection and test results is used, where necessary, to assist in fault determination
3.2	Maintenance manual fault diagnosis guides and logic processes are used to ensure efficient and accurate troubleshooting to line replaceable level
3.3	Specialist advice is obtained, where required, to assist with the troubleshooting process
3.4	GNS faults are located and the causes of the faults are clearly identified and correctly recorded in maintenance documentation, where required, in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
3.5	Rectification requirements are determined

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.
Procedures and requirements include:	Industry standard procedures specified by manufacturers, regulatory authorities or the enterprise

Unit Mapping Information

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA234 Inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft global navigation systems and components

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Assessment Requirements for MEA234 Inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft global navigation systems and components

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA234 Inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft global navigation systems and components with amended prerequisite codes.

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria under the specified conditions of assessment, and must include:

applying relevant WHS practices

using approved maintenance documentation and aircraft publications relating to the GNS being maintained

recognition of system and component defects/external damage, correct installation, attaching hardware (including cabling/harnesses/transmission lines) and security in global navigation systems

applying logic processes, taking and interpreting system measurements to accurately and effectively isolate malfunctions within GNS

performing system testing to isolate system faults and assess post-maintenance serviceability.

It is essential that system testing procedures, cleanliness requirements and safety precautions applicable to the GNS being maintained are fully observed, understood and complied with. Ability to interpret inspection procedures and specifications (allowable limits) and apply them in practice across a range of inspection, testing and troubleshooting applications (including the timely involvement of supervisors or other trades) is critical.

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

GNS principles, including the use of satellites for navigation

component attachment methods

the basic layout (block diagram level), function and operation of GNS, including interpretation of indicators and operation of controls

basic principles/functions relating to the system and associated with:

electromagnetic radiation and propagation

basic alternating current (AC) and direct current (DC) circuit theory

digital fundamentals

analogue fundamentals

transmitter and receiver principles

antenna characteristics

transmission line characteristics

interface with other avionic systems, e.g. flight management systems

maintenance requirements and troubleshooting procedures

relevant WHS practices

relevant maintenance manuals

relevant regulatory requirements and standard procedures.

Assessment Conditions

Competency should be assessed in the workplace or simulated workplace using tools and equipment specified in the maintenance manuals. It is also expected that applicable general and special purpose tools, and test and ground support equipment would be used where appropriate.

The application of testing procedures should clearly indicate knowledge of system operation, the relationship of individual components and the links with other systems (if applicable) within the limits of the aircraft/system fault-finding guide before undertaking any action. The work plan should take account of applicable safety and quality requirements in accordance with the industry and regulatory standards.

The following conditions of assessment represent the requirements of the Regulators (ADF and CASA) and maintenance stakeholders and must be rigorously observed.

A person cannot be assessed as competent until it can be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the workplace assessor that the relevant elements and performance criteria of the unit of competency are being achieved under routine supervision on a GNS and, in cases where the system is not replaced as a single unit, at least one (1) major system component/line replacement unit (LRU). This shall be established via the records in the Log of Industrial Experience and Achievement or, where appropriate, an equivalent Industry Evidence Guide (for details refer to the Companion Volume Assessment Guidelines).

Assessors must satisfy the requirements of the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator (Australian Skills Quality Authority, or its successors).

Where the unit is to be used for CASA licensing purposes the Assessor must also meet the criteria specified in the CASR Part 147 Manual of Standards.

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MEA235 Perform advanced troubleshooting in aircraft avionic maintenance

Modification History

Release 1 - New unit of competency

Application

This unit of competency requires application of hand skills and the use of fundamental system/component knowledge and applicable maintenance publications and test equipment to troubleshoot faults in avionic systems of fixed and rotary wing aircraft that are beyond the bounds of maintenance manual fault diagnosis guides during scheduled or unscheduled maintenance. Work may be performed individually or as part of a team.

The unit covers competencies required to progress from an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer at Certificate IV to the granting of a B2 maintenance certification licence under Civil Aviation Safety Regulation (CASR) Part 66, in accordance with the licensing provisions in the Companion Volume Implementation Guide and the Companion Volume CASA Interface.

The skills and knowledge covered by the units of competency listed in the MEA Aeroskills Training Package for Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Avionics or Mechanical as applicable) at Certificate IV are prerequisite to the attainment of the elements of competency specified in this unit. This includes full coverage of the CASR Part 66 Avionics or Mechanical Syllabus subjects/topics listed in the Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

Pre-requisite Unit

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.
1.	Verify the defect	1.1	Available information from flight crew, such as flight phase, aircraft configuration etc., and maintenance documentation both current and previous history, are used as necessary, to assist in fault determination
1.2	Inspection of the affected system is carried out to check both physical integrity and correct operation
1.3	Information gained from Central Maintenance Systems is verified against physical integrity and correct operation, where applicable
1.4	The effects on a system from interfaces/integration with other systems are taken into account
2.	Isolate the defect	2.1	Logical processes, including the application of basic principles and system knowledge and known facts, are used to augment maintenance manual fault diagnosis guides to ensure efficient and accurate troubleshooting
2.2	Specialist advice is obtained, where required and/or available, to assist with the troubleshooting process
2.3	Faults are located and the causes of the defects are clearly identified and correctly recorded in maintenance documentation, including any other systems disturbed, where required
3.	Determine defect rectification requirements	3.1	Defect rectification requirements are determined and the necessary repair action initiated once verification and isolation of the defect are confirmed
4.	Verify defect rectification	4.1	Defect is rectified in accordance with approved maintenance data
4.2	All systems disturbed or accessed during troubleshooting are restored as applicable using maintenance manuals, repair schemes or approved maintenance data
4.3	All checks required by approved maintenance data to ensure correct operation of all disturbed systems are performed

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.
Systems and related components include:	Electrical systems Electronic systems Instrument systems Radio communication and navigation systems Autoflight systems
Troubleshooting	Troubleshooting, for the purpose of this unit, is defined as: the troubleshooting from first principles, of defects beyond available maintenance data in the systems of fixed or rotary wing aircraft types. Troubleshooting must be demonstrated across a range of typical systems and system components that includes but is not limited to airframes, engine(s) and other systems (and parts thereof) operated by inherently electrical, electronic, instrument or radio principles or means. Coverage is not required of specific type systems that are included in type training and practical consolidation of training (PCT) activities leading to a specific type licence rating
Procedures and requirements include:	Industry standard procedures specified by manufacturers, regulatory authorities or the enterprise

Unit Mapping Information

Release 1 – equivalent to MEA235B Perform advanced troubleshooting in aircraft avionic maintenance

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Assessment Requirements for MEA235 Perform advanced troubleshooting in aircraft avionic maintenance

Modification History

Release 1 - New unit of competency

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria under the specified conditions of assessment.

Skill must be demonstrated in the diagnosis of faults that are beyond the coverage of maintenance manual fault diagnosis guides in simulated applications in the training environment and/or in the workplace across a representative range of systems and components as specified in the Assessment Conditions.

The underlying skills inherent in this unit should be transferable across a range of inspection, testing and troubleshooting applications related to avionic systems, and where applicable other system interfaces/integration. It is essential that system testing procedures, cleanliness requirements and safety precautions applicable to the system being maintained are fully observed, understood and complied with. Ability to interpret inspection procedures and specifications (allowable limits) and apply them in practice is critical, as is the demonstrated ability to apply fundamental system theory in the logical diagnosis of complex faults.

Evidence of transferability of skills and knowledge related to performance and supervision of inspection, testing and troubleshooting is essential. This must be demonstrated through application across a number of aircraft avionic systems, including system interfaces/integration.

Knowledge Evidence

For systems and components relevant to the scope of the licence/ratings sought as per CASR Parts 42, 66 and 145 Manuals of Standards, look for evidence that confirms knowledge of:

theory related to system operation and interfaces between systems and with electrical/electronic control media to a level that will facilitate the diagnosis of faults beyond the level of maintenance manual fault diagnosis guides using reported symptoms and functional test results

component construction and theory of operation to a level that will facilitate the diagnosis of faults beyond the level of maintenance manual fault diagnosis guides using reported symptoms and functional test results

advanced fault diagnostic techniques

condition monitoring and trend analysis techniques.

Assessment Conditions

Competency is assessed in the workplace or simulated workplace and shall involve successfully dealing with a number of maintenance and fault scenarios across a range of avionic systems and related system components of:

electrical systems

electronic systems

instrument systems

radio communication and navigation systems

autoflight systems

The troubleshooting approach should clearly demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of underpinning theory of a system, with this knowledge being used in a logical process to augment and extend the scope of the aircraft/system fault-finding guide. The fault rectification work plan should take account of applicable safety (including safe handling of heavy components) and quality requirements in accordance with the industry and regulatory standards.

The following conditions of assessment represent the requirements of CASA and must be rigorously observed.

A person cannot be assessed as competent until it can be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the workplace assessor that the relevant elements and performance criteria of the unit of competency are being achieved under supervision without intervention and the ability has been demonstrated to identify the causes of defects not covered fully by maintenance manual fault diagnosis guides. Competency shall be assessed via simulated activities at the CASR Part 147 Maintenance Training Organisation and through performance during observed workplace activities.

The Assessor must meet the criteria specified in the CASR Part 147 Manual of Standards.

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MEA238 Perform routine removal and installation of miscellaneous aircraft electrical hardware/components

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA238 Perform routine removal and installation of miscellaneous aircraft electrical hardware/components with amended prerequisite codes.

Application

This unit of competency requires application of hand skills and relevant maintenance publications and documentation to remove and install a range of electrical components and electrical hardware under the guidance of a qualified person, including both on and off-aircraft work during scheduled or unscheduled maintenance. Work may be performed individually or as part of a team.

The unit is part of the Avionic Certificate II training pathway. It covers the competencies required for the removal and installation under qualified person guidance of a range of aircraft electrical components and items of hardware that can have bolted, soldered or plug connections.

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

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.
1.	Prepare to remove aircraft electrical hardware	1.1	The removal task is planned under qualified person guidance using applicable maintenance documentation and enterprise procedures
1.2	System safety is confirmed with the qualified person
2.	Remove aircraft electrical hardware	2.1	Physical removal of electrical hardware is carried out in accordance with enterprise procedures and applicable maintenance documentation while observing all relevant work health and safety (WHS) requirements
3.	Complete aircraft electrical hardware removal process	3.1	Required documentation is accurately completed and correctly processed in accordance with enterprise procedures
3.2	Removed components are tagged, packaged or discarded in accordance with specified procedures
4.	Prepare to install aircraft electrical hardware	4.1	The installation task is planned under qualified person guidance using applicable maintenance documentation and enterprise procedures
4.2	Electrical hardware components to be installed are checked to confirm correct part numbers
5.	Install aircraft electrical hardware	5.1	Physical installation of electrical hardware is carried out in accordance with enterprise procedures and applicable maintenance documentation
6.	Complete aircraft electrical hardware installation process	6.1	Required documentation is accurately completed and correctly processed in accordance with enterprise procedures

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.
Electrical hardware includes:	Switches, relays, lamps, terminal blocks, current limiters, circuit breakers, fuses, sockets, potentiometers, capacitors, inductors, magnetic amplifiers, transformers, rheostats, resistors and diodes, miscellaneous sensors and minor components hard mounted throughout the aircraft, busbars, lugs, ferrules, splices, connectors, and electrical, electronic cables and looms Oxygen systems and components, and fuel tank components and integrated hardware are not included

Unit Mapping Information

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA238 Perform routine removal and installation of miscellaneous aircraft electrical hardware/components

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Assessment Requirements for MEA238 Perform routine removal and installation of miscellaneous aircraft electrical hardware/components

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA238 Perform routine removal and installation of miscellaneous aircraft electrical hardware/components with amended prerequisite codes.

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria under the specified conditions of assessment, and must include:

applying relevant WHS practices

using enterprise procedures, applicable maintenance documentation and aircraft publications relating to the electrical system and components being worked on

the preparation and termination of electrical cables to aircraft industry standards, using:

crimping techniques

soldering techniques

solder sleeve joints

the correct identification of aircraft wire markings, terminal block identification and plug/socket pin numbering systems

electrical loom and harness installation ensuring minimum bends are maintained, cable is not in tension, plugs are correctly aligned, security of route ensures no chaffing of insulation, adequate clipping and cable ties have been utilised and construction complies with aircraft industry standards

positive identification of miscellaneous electrical hardware and/or components.

The underlying skills inherent in this unit should be transferable into other units that require similar techniques. It is essential that applicable cleanliness requirements and WHS safety precautions are fully observed, and an awareness of electrostatic discharge procedures.

Evidence of transferability of skills and knowledge related to enterprise procedures associated with removal and installation is essential.

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

component attachment methods

electrostatic discharge procedures

connection of hardware, plugs and terminals points

wire marking, terminal block identification and plug/socket numbering systems.

Assessment Conditions

Competency should be assessed in the work environment or simulated work environment, using tools and equipment specified in maintenance manuals. It is also expected that applicable general-purpose tools, and test and ground support equipment found in most routine situations would be used where appropriate.

An understanding of the attachment methods, connection of hardware and system operation as they relate to the work must be demonstrated before undertaking any action. The work plan should take account of applicable safety and quality requirements in accordance with the industry and regulatory standards.

The following conditions of assessment represent the requirements of the Regulators (ADF and CASA) and maintenance stakeholders and must be rigorously observed.

A person cannot be assessed as competent until it can be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the workplace assessor that the relevant elements and performance criteria of the unit of competency are being achieved under qualified person guidance on a range of the electrical components/hardware listed in the Range of Conditions that are applicable to the enterprise. This shall be established via the records in the Log of Industrial Experience and Achievement or, where appropriate, an equivalent Industry Evidence Guide (for details refer to the Companion Volume Assessment Guidelines).

Assessors must satisfy the requirements of the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator (Australian Skills Quality Authority, or its successors).

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MEA239 Fabricate aircraft electrical looms and harnesses

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA239 Fabricate aircraft electrical looms and harnesses with amended prerequisite codes.

Application

This unit of competency requires application of hand skills and maintenance publications in aircraft hangars and workshops to fabricate aircraft electrical looms and harnesses under qualified person guidance for general use in electrical systems during scheduled or unscheduled maintenance. Work may be performed individually or as part of a team.

The unit is part of the Avionic Certificate II training pathway.

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

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.
1.	Prepare to fabricate aircraft electrical looms and harnesses	1.1	Appropriate materials, tools and equipment are selected and prepared for the particular task in accordance with applicable maintenance documentation, enterprise procedures and under qualified person guidance
1.2	Assembly or fabrication jigs, where applicable, are aligned to ensure accurate fabrication of components
2.	Fabricate aircraft electrical looms and harnesses	2.1	Components or parts are fabricated in accordance with qualified person guidance, applicable maintenance documentation and enterprise procedures while observing all relevant work health and safety (WHS) requirements
3.	Perform routine tests on aircraft electrical looms and harnesses	3.1	Under qualified person guidance test equipment and/or rigs are used, where applicable, to confirm serviceability of finished components
4.	Complete the fabrication process with regard to aircraft electrical looms and harnesses	4.1	Fabricated components are tagged, sealed and packaged within specified procedures

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.
Components or parts include:	Electrical looms, harnesses and cables except for: data bus cables co-axial cables fibre optic cables fire detection/extinguishing systems oxygen systems fuel tanks and integrated hardware

Unit Mapping Information

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA239 Fabricate aircraft electrical looms and harnesses

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Assessment Requirements for MEA239 Fabricate aircraft electrical looms and harnesses

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA239 Fabricate aircraft electrical looms and harnesses with amended prerequisite codes.

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria under the specified conditions of assessment, and must include:

applying relevant WHS practices

using approved fabrication procedures and processes relating to electrical looms, cables, and harnesses

recognising the integrity/security of electrical component crimps, joints and plug/connector pins

fabricating cables, harnesses and looms, including wire marking, to approved industry standards

under qualified person guidance performing testing to assess post-construction serviceability according to enterprise procedures.

The underlying skills inherent in this unit should be transferable into other areas that require similar techniques. It is essential that the general aspects of material specification and selection, measurement and fabrication be related to specific aircraft component applications to the extent necessary to unambiguously understand expert guidance.

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

electrical wire gauges and standards

wire marking conventions and procedures

wire terminations, soldering and crimping.

Assessment Conditions

Competency should be assessed in the work environment or simulated work environment, using tools and equipment specified by aircraft in the maintenance manuals. It is also expected that applicable general-purpose tools and test equipment found in most routine situations would be used where appropriate.

Evidence of knowledge about individual components and their links with systems will be necessary to supplement evidence of ability to interpret qualified person guidance and enterprise procedures to fabricate looms, harnesses and cables before undertaking any action. The work plan should take account of applicable safety and quality requirements in accordance with the industry and regulatory standards.

Safety precautions applicable to the manufacturing of electrical looms, harnesses and cables are to be fully observed. An understanding of system operation as it relates to the work must be demonstrated before undertaking any action, to ensure safety and quality issues are addressed.

The following conditions of assessment represent the requirements of the Regulators (ADF and CASA) and maintenance stakeholders and must be rigorously observed.

A person cannot be assessed as competent until it can be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the workplace assessor that the relevant elements and performance criteria of the unit of competency are being achieved under qualified person guidance on a representative range of electrical loom, cable and harness fabrication tasks with the exception of the items listed in the Range of Conditions. This shall be established via the records in the Log of Industrial Experience and Achievement or, where appropriate, an equivalent Industry Evidence Guide (for details refer to the Companion Volume Assessment Guidelines).

Assessors must satisfy the requirements of the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator (Australian Skills Quality Authority, or its successors).

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MEA241 Perform aircraft weight and balance calculations as a result of modifications

Modification History

Release 1 - New unit of competency

Application

This unit of competency requires application of mathematical formulae to calculate the weight and balance effect of components installed in fixed and rotary wing aircraft during modification incorporation and may involve individual activities or supervision of other personnel.

The unit covers competencies required to progress from an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer at Certificate IV to the granting of a B2 Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Licence in the Avionics category under Civil Aviation Safety Regulation (CASR) Part 66, in accordance with the licensing provisions in the Companion Volume Implementation Guide and the Companion Volume CASA Interface.

The skills and knowledge covered by the units of competency listed in the MEA Aeroskills Training Package for Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Avionics or Mechanical as applicable) at Certificate IV are prerequisite to the attainment of the elements of competency specified in this unit.

Pre-requisite Unit

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.
1.	Calculate the weight and balance impact of a modification	1.1	The requirement for aircraft weighing is determined
1.2	The new empty weight of the aircraft is determined and it is ensured that the weight is within the predetermined limits set by the Continuing Airworthiness Management Organisation (CAMO)
1.3	The new empty weight centre of gravity of the aircraft is calculated using the weight and moment arm data for a modification and it is ensured that the centre of gravity is within the predetermined limits set by the CAMO
1.4	Maintenance records are updated with new figures

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.
Procedures and requirements include:	Industry standard procedures specified by manufacturers, regulatory authorities or the enterprise

Unit Mapping Information

Release 1 – equivalent to MEA241C Perform aircraft weight and balance calculations as a result of modifications

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Assessment Requirements for MEA241 Perform aircraft weight and balance calculations as a result of modifications

Modification History

Release 1 - New unit of competency

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria under the specified conditions of assessment, and must include:

calculating the effect on aircraft weight and centre of gravity of components installed during modification incorporation using weight and moment arm data.

The underlying skills inherent in this unit should be transferable across a range of aircraft types. Ability to interpret the instructions for configuring and weighing aircraft is critical.

Evidence of transferability of skills and knowledge related to aircraft weight and calculation of centre of gravity is essential

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

mathematical formulae used to calculate centre of gravity of an aircraft.

Assessment Conditions

A person cannot be assessed as competent until it can be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the workplace assessor that the relevant elements and performance criteria of the unit of competency are being achieved under supervision without intervention.

This shall be established via simulated activities at the CASR Part 147 Maintenance Training Organisation and performance during observed workplace activities.

The Assessor must meet the criteria specified in the CASR Part 147 Manual of Standards.

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MEA246 Fabricate and/or repair aircraft electrical hardware or parts

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA246 Fabricate and/or repair aircraft electrical hardware or parts with amended prerequisite codes.

Application

This unit of competency requires application of hand skills and knowledge of wiring standards and specifications to fabricate aircraft electrical looms, harnesses and cables in aircraft maintenance hangars and workshops during scheduled or unscheduled maintenance. Work may be performed individually or as part of a team.

The unit is part of all Avionic Certificate IV training pathways. It is also part of the Mechanical Aircraft Maintenance Engineer licensing pathway.

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).

Where a CASA licensing outcome is sought this unit forms part of the CASA requirement for the granting of the chosen maintenance certification licence under Civil Aviation Safety Regulation (CASR) Part 66, in accordance with the licensing provisions in the Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

Pre-requisite Unit

MEA201	Remove and install miscellaneous aircraft electrical hardware/components
MEA296	Use electrical test equipment in aviation maintenance activities

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.
1.	Interpret specifications and organise materials	1.1	Specifications are interpreted to determine the dimensions and procedure for fabrication
1.2	Appropriate materials, tools and equipment are selected and prepared for the particular specification requirements
2.	Fabricate/repair electrical components or parts	2.1	Assembly or fabrication jigs, where applicable, are aligned to ensure accurate fabrication of components
2.2	Components or parts are fabricated in accordance with required specifications while observing all relevant work health and safety (WHS) requirements including the use of material safety data sheets (MSDS) and personal protective equipment (PPE)
3.	Test fabricated/repaired components or parts	3.1	Test equipment and/or rigs are used, where applicable, to confirm serviceability of finished components
3.2	Fabricated components are tagged, sealed and packaged within specified procedures

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.
Components or parts include:	Electrical looms, harnesses and cables associated with: power distribution ignition control circuits signal circuits
Procedures and requirements include:	Industry standard procedures specified by manufacturers, regulatory authorities or the enterprise

Unit Mapping Information

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA246 Fabricate and/or repair aircraft electrical hardware or parts

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Assessment Requirements for MEA246 Fabricate and/or repair aircraft electrical hardware or parts

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA246 Fabricate and/or repair aircraft electrical hardware or parts with amended prerequisite codes.

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria under the specified conditions of assessment, and must include:

applying relevant WHS practices, including the use of PPE and reference to MSDS

using approved repair/fabrication procedures and processes relating to electrical cables, harnesses, antenna leads and aerial components

recognising the integrity/security of electrical component crimps, wire wrapping, joints, and plug/connector pins

constructing cables, harnesses and looms, including wire marking, to approved industry standards

performing component testing to assess post-construction serviceability.

The underlying skills inherent in this unit should be transferable into other areas that require similar techniques. It is essential that the general aspects of material specification and selection, measurement and fabrication/manufacture are related to specific aircraft component applications.

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

component and system operation

aircraft wiring specifications and standards

standard repair methods for:

electrical cables

ignition harnesses

fire warning system harnesses

coaxial cables, such as antenna leads

aerial components

electrical plugs and connectors

soldering methods

fabrication methods for the above wiring and cables

wire marking methods

assembly of electrical cables into wiring looms

relevant WHS procedures

how to obtain relevant MSDS

relevant maintenance manuals

relevant regulatory requirements and standard procedures.

Assessment Conditions

Competency should be assessed in the work environment or simulated work environment using tools and equipment specified by aircraft in the maintenance manuals. It is also expected that applicable general-purpose tools and test equipment found in most routine situations would be used where appropriate.

Evidence of knowledge about individual components and their links with systems will be necessary to supplement evidence of ability to interpret requirements and fabricate components before undertaking any action. The work plan should take account of applicable safety and quality requirements in accordance with the industry and regulatory standards.

The following conditions of assessment represent the requirements of the Regulators (ADF and CASA) and maintenance stakeholders and must be rigorously observed.

A person cannot be assessed as competent until it can be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the workplace assessor that the relevant elements and performance criteria of the unit of competency are being achieved under routine supervision on a representative range of tasks, including:

power distribution

ignition

control circuits

signal circuits.

This shall be established via the records in the Log of Industrial Experience and Achievement or, where appropriate, an equivalent Industry Evidence Guide (for details refer to the Companion Volume Assessment Guidelines).

Assessors must satisfy the requirements of the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator (Australian Skills Quality Authority, or its successors).

Where the unit is to be used for CASA licensing purposes the Assessor must also meet the criteria specified in the CASR Part 147 Manual of Standards.

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MEA252 Test, align and troubleshoot aircraft synchro and servo system components

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA252 Test, align and troubleshoot aircraft synchro and servo system components with amended prerequisite codes.

Application

This unit of competency requires application of hand skills, test equipment and knowledge of analogue theory to test, align and troubleshoot synchro and servo components, from fixed and rotary wing aircraft, that are repaired or overhauled in aviation maintenance workshops during scheduled or unscheduled maintenance. Work may be performed individually or as part of a team.

The unit is part of the Avionic Certificate IV (Component Maintenance Workshop Stream) 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

MEA201	Remove and install miscellaneous aircraft electrical hardware/components
MEA261	Use electronic test equipment
MEA296	Use electrical test equipment in aviation maintenance activities

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.
1.	Test synchro and servo system components	1.1	Synchro and servo system components are correctly prepared and connected to the appropriate test equipment/rig in accordance with approved procedures
1.2	Components are functionally tested or cycled through the prescribed test procedures in accordance with maintenance manual for evidence of serviceability or malfunction while observing all relevant work health and safety (WHS) requirements
1.3	Faults or unserviceabilities are correctly identified and recorded on appropriate maintenance documentation
2.	Align synchro and servo system components	2.1	Synchro and servo system components are adjusted in accordance with approved procedures and maintenance manuals until operating within prescribed limits/tolerances
3.	Troubleshoot synchro and servo system components	3.1	Available information from maintenance records and inspection and test results is used, where necessary, to assist in fault determination
3.2	Maintenance manual fault diagnosis guides and logic processes are used to ensure efficient and accurate troubleshooting
3.3	Synchro and servo system component faults are located and the causes of the faults are clearly identified and correctly recorded in maintenance documentation, where required
3.4	Fault rectification requirements are determined

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.
Component testing, alignment and troubleshooting is performed on:	Synchro system components Servo system components
Synchro and servo system components can come from any of:	Air data computers, auto pilot servos, remote position indicators and other similar applications
Procedures and requirements include:	Industry standard procedures specified by manufacturers, regulatory authorities or the enterprise

Unit Mapping Information

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA252 Test, align and troubleshoot aircraft synchro and servo system components

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Assessment Requirements for MEA252 Test, align and troubleshoot aircraft synchro and servo system components

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA252 Test, align and troubleshoot aircraft synchro and servo system components with amended prerequisite codes.

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria under the specified conditions of assessment, and must include:

applying relevant WHS practices

using approved repair procedures and processes relating to synchro and servo system components

recognising the serviceability state and repair requirements for:

synchro/servo system error detection devices

direct current (DC) and alternating current (AC) synchronous components

gyroscopic instruments (mechanical, electro-mechanical, vacuum/pressure types)

flight control servo devices

performing component testing to isolate/confirm faults and assessing post-repair/overhaul serviceability

correctly aligning synchro and servo system components to prescribed specifications

applying logic processes to isolate synchro and servo system component faults.

The underlying skills inherent in this unit should be transferable across a range of testing, aligning and troubleshooting applications (including the timely involvement of supervisors or other trades) associated with synchro and servo system components. Ability to interpret inspection and testing procedures and specifications (allowable limits) and apply them in practice is critical. It is essential that testing procedures, cleanliness requirements and safety precautions applicable to the system being maintained are fully observed, understood and complied with.

This must be demonstrated through application across a range of the synchro and servo system components listed in the Assessment Conditions that are applicable to the enterprise.

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

component and system operation

the basic function and operation of synchro and servo system components to enable testing for fault isolation/confirmation and to determine repair or overhaul requirements and serviceability status post-repair or overhaul

basic principles/functions, relating to synchro and servo system components and associated with:

advanced analogue fundamentals

synchronous systems

gyroscopes.

Assessment Conditions

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 and test equipment would be used where appropriate.

The application of testing procedures should also clearly indicate knowledge of system operation. System operation knowledge, the relationship of individual components and the links with other systems (if applicable) will be necessary to supplement evidence of ability to troubleshoot the component within the limits of the fault-finding guide before undertaking any action. The work plan should take account of applicable safety and quality requirements in accordance with the industry and regulatory standards.

The following conditions of assessment represent the requirements of the Regulators (ADF and CASA) and maintenance stakeholders and must be rigorously observed.

A person cannot be assessed as competent until it can be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the workplace assessor that the relevant elements and performance criteria of the unit of competency are being achieved under routine supervision on a representative range of components applicable to the enterprise from each of:

synchro system components

servo system components.

This shall be established via the records in the Log of Industrial Experience and Achievement or, where appropriate, an equivalent Industry Evidence Guide (for details refer to the Companion Volume Assessment Guidelines).

Assessors must satisfy the requirements of the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator (Australian Skills Quality Authority, or its successors).

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MEA261 Use electronic test equipment

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA261 Use electronic test equipment with amended prerequisite codes.

Application

This unit of competency requires application of skills in the use of electronic test equipment to measure electronic circuit parameters and test performance.

Applications include aircraft components both in the hangar and workshop undergoing scheduled or unscheduled maintenance involving individual and team activities.

The unit is part of Avionic Certificate 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

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.
1.	Select required test equipment	1.1	System/component test requirements are identified
1.2	Appropriate test equipment is selected
2.	Prepare test equipment for use	2.1	Test equipment is checked for serviceability and applicable leads are fitted where required
2.2	Applicable function and range of measurement is selected as required
3.	Test system or component	3.1	Test points and polarity are determined
3.2	Required parameters are measured with the test equipment while observing all relevant work health and safety (WHS) requirements

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.
Electronic test equipment includes:	Electronic multimeters Phase-angle voltmeters (where applicable to the enterprise) Oscilloscopes (dual differential, differential, delayed time base, storage) Current probes Logic and discrete component testers Electronic component substitution boxes and miscellaneous test adapters
Procedures and requirements include:	Industry standard procedures specified by manufacturers, regulatory authorities or the enterprise

Unit Mapping Information

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA261 Use electronic test equipment

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Assessment Requirements for MEA261 Use electronic test equipment

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA261 Use electronic test equipment with amended prerequisite codes.

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria under the specified conditions of assessment, and must include:

applying relevant WHS practices

connecting test equipment to components or circuits

determining polarity and applicable connection points for measurement or testing.

The underlying skills inherent in this unit should be transferable into all areas that require the use of electronic test equipment as listed in the Range of Conditions. It is essential that the general aspects of electronic test equipment selection, preparation for use and safe application to a representative range of measurement and testing tasks are clearly understood.

Evidence is required of knowledge about the selection and use of the range of test equipment listed in the Range of Conditions, and of the methods used to identify applicable polarity and connection to components and circuits for required measurement or testing.

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

the construction, calibration for use and testing for seviceability of:

electronic multimeters

phase-angle voltmeters

oscilloscopes (dual differential, differential, delayed time base and storage)

current probes

logic and discrete component testers

electronic component substitution boxes and miscellaneous test adapters

use of selectors and scale adjustment of each item of test equipment to ensure accurate measurement of applicable parameters

high speed oscilloscope techniques, probe calibration and safety precautions.

Assessment Conditions

Competency should be assessed in the work environment, or simulated work environment, using electronic test equipment specified in maintenance documentation. It is also expected that applicable test equipment can be selected on the basis of general trade knowledge where specific test equipment is not specified.

The following conditions of assessment represent the requirements of the Regulators (ADF and CASA) and maintenance stakeholders and must be rigorously observed.

A person cannot be assessed as competent until it can be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the workplace assessor that the relevant elements and performance criteria of the unit of competency are being achieved under routine supervision, with each item of test equipment having been used to measure electronic circuit parameters and test performance:

electronic multimeters

phase-angle voltmeters (may be omitted where not applicable to the enterprise)

oscilloscopes (dual differential, differential, delayed time base, storage)

current probes

logic and discrete component testers

electronic component substitution boxes and miscellaneous test adapters.

This shall be established via the records in the Log of Industrial Experience and Achievement or, where appropriate, an equivalent Industry Evidence Guide (for details refer to the Companion Volume Assessment Guidelines).

Assessors must satisfy the requirements of the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator (Australian Skills Quality Authority, or its successors).

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MEA262 Modify/repair aircraft component single layer printed circuit boards

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA262 Modify/repair aircraft component single layer printed circuit boards with amended prerequisite codes.

Application

This unit of competency requires application of hand skills, including high reliability hand soldering, and knowledge of standard practices and techniques in the repair of single layer printed circuit boards from aircraft avionic components that are repaired in aviation workshops during scheduled or unscheduled maintenance. Work may be performed individually or as part of a team.

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

MEA261	Use electronic test equipment
MEA296	Use electrical test equipment in aviation maintenance activities

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.
1.	Inspect single layer printed circuit cards and associated components	1.1	Relevant maintenance documentation, including component defect reports, where applicable, is interpreted and matched by part and serial number
1.2	Preparation of work area and circuit card assemblies is appropriate to allow for effective detailed inspection of all substrate, circuit tracks, edge connectors and attached components, taking into account any static discharge procedures
1.3	Circuit card assemblies are visually or physically inspected for physical integrity of substrate, circuit tracks, edge connectors and attached components
1.4	Modification status is established to assist in determining repair requirements
1.5	Defects are correctly identified and reported
2.	Test single layer printed circuit cards and associated components	2.1	Circuit card assemblies are correctly prepared and connected to the appropriate test facility in accordance with approved procedures, or circuit card assemblies are correctly prepared and connected in situ to allow required test procedures to be performed
2.2	Circuit card assemblies are functionally tested in accordance with normal trade practice and approved maintenance documentation for evidence of serviceability or malfunction
2.3	Circuit card assemblies, attached hardware and electronic components are electronically and/or physically adjusted/aligned in accordance with maintenance manuals or other prescribed procedures
3.	Troubleshoot single layer printed circuit cards and associated components	3.1	Maintenance documentation, physical inspection and test results are used, where applicable, to assist in fault determination
3.2	Maintenance manual fault diagnosis guides, logical processes and test equipment are used appropriately to ensure efficient and accurate troubleshooting
3.3	Component faults are located and the causes of the faults are clearly identified and recorded in maintenance documentation, where required
3.4	Rectification requirements are determined
4.	Dismantle single layer printed circuit cards and associated components	4.1	Conformal/protective coatings are removed from the circuit card assembly to the extent required to effect necessary repairs and in accordance with maintenance manuals, and industry or enterprise standards as applicable
4.2	Appropriate work health and safety (WHS) requirements are observed at all times during maintenance procedures and applicable material safety data sheets (MSDS) and personal protective equipment (PPE) are used
4.3	Circuit card assembly is dismantled to the extent necessary to allow repair of all identified faults
4.4	Parts for processing are correctly tagged and despatched
4.5	Parts for retention and re-fitment are correctly packaged and stored in accordance with approved procedures to avoid physical and electrostatic damage
4.6	Parts for disposal are correctly packaged and processed to accord with statutory requirements pertaining to dangerous goods
5.	Assemble single layer printed circuit cards and associated components	5.1	Parts removed for access, and replacement parts, are collected ensuring appropriate modification status, component tolerances and assembly configuration is maintained
5.2	Printed circuit card and associated components are assembled in accordance with maintenance manuals, and all electrical joints meet the approved standard of the equipment manufacturer, or industry standard, as appropriate
5.3	Circuit substrate material, circuit tracks, edge connectors and through-hole eyelets are reworked, as necessary, to restore printed circuit card to a serviceable condition
5.4	Any conformal/protective coatings removed are replaced to the approved standard of the equipment manufacturer, or industry standard, as appropriate
5.5	Rework techniques are in accordance with industry approval procedures and relevant WHS precautions are observed and applicable MSDS and items of PPE are used

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.
Circuit card components include:	Capacitors, resistors, wires, semiconductors, inductors, transformers, switches, connectors, multi-pin ICs, terminal posts and heat-sink materials, and will include electrostatic sensitive devices
Procedures and standards include:	Procedures and standards for repair of printed circuit card assemblies, including a range of general engineering hand skills in addition to specific high reliability soldering skills. Standards applicable in a given situation will be defined by equipment manufacturers and/or regulatory authorities and the enterprise

Unit Mapping Information

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA262 Modify/repair aircraft component single layer printed circuit boards

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Assessment Requirements for MEA262 Modify/repair aircraft component single layer printed circuit boards

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA262 Modify/repair aircraft component single layer printed circuit boards with amended prerequisite codes.

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria under the specified conditions of assessment, and include:

applying relevant WHS practices including the selection and use of PPE and the use of MSDS

using approved repair procedures and processes relating to single and double sided circuit cards

recognising unacceptable soldered connections, damage circuit card components, circuit tracks integrity, substrate damage and edge connector condition

applying static-safe work area practices

reworking unacceptable printed circuit board soldered connections, via acceptable de-soldering and soldering techniques

disassembling and assembling printed circuit board cards to approved industry standards and prescribed specifications

performing printed circuit board tests using relevant test equipment and processes to isolate printed circuit board track faults and assess serviceability state post repair

correctly disassembling, preparing repair area, reworking the card to industry standards, replacing faulted components and assembling card for post-repair inspection and testing.

It is essential that substrate abrasion and rebuilding techniques and precautions associated with handling and assembly of electrostatic and temperature sensitive devices are fully observed, understood and complied with. A high level of awareness of safety precautions associated with beryllium materials and use of fluxes and solvents is to be demonstrated.

Evidence of transferability of skills and knowledge related to single layer printed circuit card assembly and repair is essential before undertaking any action. This may be demonstrated through application of the techniques involved across a representative range of circuit card substrate materials and attached components. Use of high precision, high reliability soldering techniques and handling of components, including application of anti-static equipment, must be demonstrated.

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

component operation

basic principles/functions relating to electrical and electronic components on printed circuit boards

substrate materials

types of conformal coating

types of soldering equipment and solders used in track repair and component assembly

how to obtain MSDS

WHS procedures

relevant maintenance manuals

relevant regulatory requirements and standard procedures.

Assessment Conditions

Competency should be assessed in the work environment or simulated work environment, using tools and equipment specified in maintenance manuals. It is also expected that applicable general and special-purpose test equipment found in most routine situations would be used where appropriate.

The work plan should take account of applicable safety and quality requirements in accordance with the industry and regulatory standards.

The following conditions of assessment represent the requirements of the Regulators (ADF and CASA) and maintenance stakeholders and must be rigorously observed.

A person cannot be assessed as competent until it can be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the workplace assessor that the relevant elements and performance criteria of the unit of competency are being achieved under routine supervision on a representative range of cards with various substrate materials and components. This shall be established via the records in the Log of Industrial Experience and Achievement or, where appropriate, an equivalent Industry Evidence Guide (for details refer to the Companion Volume Assessment Guidelines).

Assessors must satisfy the requirements of the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator (Australian Skills Quality Authority, or its successors).

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MEA263 Modify/repair aircraft component multi-layer printed circuit boards

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA263 Modify/repair aircraft component multi-layer printed circuit boards with amended prerequisite codes.

Application

This unit of competency requires application of hand skills (including those required to gain access to inner layers and repair outer layers after track repair), including high reliability hand soldering, and knowledge of standard practices and techniques in the repair of multi-layer printed circuit boards from aircraft avionic components that are repaired in aviation workshops during scheduled or unscheduled maintenance. Work may be performed individually or as part of a team.

This unit is part of the Avionic Certificate 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

MEA261	Use electronic test equipment
MEA296	Use electrical test equipment in aviation maintenance activities

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.
1.	Inspect multi-layer printed circuit cards and associated components	1.1	Relevant maintenance documentation, including component defect reports where applicable, is interpreted and matched by part and serial number
1.2	Preparation of work area and circuit card assemblies is appropriate to allow for effective detailed inspection of all substrate, circuit tracks, edge connectors and attached components, taking into account any static discharge procedures
1.3	Circuit card assemblies are visually or physically inspected for physical integrity of substrate, circuit tracks, edge connectors and attached components
1.4	Modification status is established to assist in determining repair requirements
1.5	Defects are correctly identified and reported
2.	Test multi-layer printed circuit cards and associated components	2.1	Circuit card assemblies are correctly prepared and connected to the appropriate test facility in accordance with approved procedures, or circuit card assemblies are correctly prepared and connected in situ to allow required test procedures to be performed
2.2	Circuit card assemblies are functionally tested in accordance with normal trade practice and approved maintenance documentation for evidence of serviceability or malfunction
2.3	Circuit card assemblies, attached hardware and electronic components are electronically and/or physically adjusted/aligned in accordance with maintenance manuals or other prescribed procedures
3.	Troubleshoot multi-layer printed circuit cards and associated components	3.1	Maintenance documentation, physical inspection and test results are used, where applicable, to assist in fault determination
3.2	Maintenance manual fault diagnosis guides, logical processes and test equipment are used appropriately to ensure efficient and accurate troubleshooting
3.3	Component faults are located and the causes of the faults are clearly identified and recorded in maintenance documentation, where required
3.4	Rectification requirements are determined
4.	Dismantle multi-layer printed circuit cards and associated components	4.1	Conformal/protective coatings are removed from the circuit card assembly to the extent required to effect necessary repairs and in accordance with maintenance manuals, industry or enterprise standards as applicable
4.2	Appropriate work health and safety (WHS) requirements are observed at all times during maintenance procedures and applicable material safety data sheets (MSDS) and personal protective equipment (PPE) are used
4.3	Circuit card assembly is dismantled to the extent necessary to allow repair of all identified faults
4.4	Parts for processing are correctly tagged and despatched
4.5	Parts for retention and re-fitment are correctly packaged and stored in accordance with approved procedures to avoid physical and electrostatic damage
4.6	Parts for disposal are correctly packaged and processed to accord with statutory requirements pertaining to dangerous goods
5.	Assemble multi-layer printed circuit cards and associated components	5.1	Parts removed for access, and replacement parts, are collected ensuring appropriate modification status, component tolerances and assembly configuration is maintained
5.2	Any conformal/protective coatings removed are replaced to the approved standard of the equipment manufacturer, or industry standard, as appropriate
5.3	Rework techniques are in accordance with industry approval procedures and relevant WHS precautions are observed and applicable MSDS and items of PPE are used
5.4	Printed circuit card and associated components are assembled in accordance with maintenance manuals, and all electrical joints meet the approved standard of the equipment manufacturer, or industry standard, as appropriate
5.5	Circuit substrate material, circuit tracks, edge connectors and through-hole eyelets are reworked, as necessary, to restore printed circuit card to a 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.
Circuit card attached components include:	Capacitors, resistors, wires, semiconductors, inductors, transformers, switches, connectors, multi-pin ICs, terminal posts and heat-sink materials, and will include electrostatic sensitive devices
Procedures and standards include:	Procedures and standards for repair of printed circuit card assemblies, including a range of general engineering hand skills in addition to specific high reliability soldering skills. Standards applicable in a given situation will be defined by equipment manufacturers and/or regulatory authorities and the enterprise

Unit Mapping Information

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA263 Modify/repair aircraft component multi-layer printed circuit boards

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Assessment Requirements for MEA263 Modify/repair aircraft component multi-layer printed circuit boards

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA263 Modify/repair aircraft component multi-layer printed circuit boards with amended prerequisite codes.

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria under the specified conditions of assessment, and must include:

applying relevant WHS practices

using approved repair procedures and processes relating to multi-layer circuit cards

recognising unacceptable soldered connections, damaged circuit card components, circuit tracks integrity, substrate damage and edge connector condition

applying static-safe work area practices

reworking unacceptable printed circuit board soldered connections via acceptable de-soldering and soldering techniques

disassembling and assembling printed circuit board cards to approved industry standards and prescribed specifications

performing printed circuit board tests using relevant test equipment and processes to isolate printed circuit board track faults and assess serviceability state post repair

correctly disassembling, preparing repair area, reworking the card to industry standards, replacing faulted components and assembling card for post-repair inspection and testing

It is essential that substrate abrasion and rebuilding techniques and precautions associated with handling and assembly of electrostatic and temperature sensitive devices are fully observed, understood and complied with. A high level of awareness of safety precautions associated with beryllium materials and use of fluxes and solvents is to be demonstrated.

Evidence of transferability of skills and knowledge related to multi-layer printed circuit card assembly and repair is essential before undertaking any action. This may be demonstrated through application of the techniques involved across a representative range of circuit card substrate materials and attached components. Use of high precision, high reliability soldering techniques and handling of components, including application of anti-static equipment, must be demonstrated.

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

component operation

basic principles/functions relating to electrical and electronic components on printed circuit boards

substrate materials

types of conformal coating

types of soldering equipment and solders used in track repair and component assembly

de-soldering techniques

optical equipment and tools used in multi-layer printed circuit board repair

how to obtain MSDS

WHS procedures

relevant maintenance manuals

relevant regulatory requirements and standard procedures.

Assessment Conditions

Competency should be assessed in the work environment or simulated work environment, using tools and equipment specified in maintenance manuals. It is also expected that applicable general and special-purpose test equipment found in most routine situations would be used where appropriate.

The work plan should take account of applicable safety and quality requirements in accordance with the industry and regulatory standards.

The following conditions of assessment represent the requirements of the Regulators (ADF and CASA) and maintenance stakeholders and must be rigorously observed.

A person cannot be assessed as competent until it can be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the workplace assessor that the relevant elements and performance criteria of the unit of competency are being achieved under routine supervision on a representative range of cards with various substrate materials and components. This shall be established via the records in the Log of Industrial Experience and Achievement or, where appropriate, an equivalent Industry Evidence Guide (for details refer to the Companion Volume Assessment Guidelines).

Assessors must satisfy the requirements of the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator (Australian Skills Quality Authority, or its successors).

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MEA264 Remove and install aircraft electrical/avionic components during line maintenance

Modification History

Release 1 - New unit of competency

Application

This unit of competency requires application of hand skills and the use of maintenance documentation/publications in the removal and installation from fixed and rotary wing aircraft of a limited range of aircraft electrical and avionic system components that are within the privileges of the Aircraft Maintenance Engineer A Licence during scheduled or unscheduled maintenance. Work may be performed individually or as part of a team.

It is one of the units required for the granting of the chosen Aircraft Maintenance Engineer A Licence under Civil Aviation Safety Regulation (CASR) Part 66, in accordance with the licensing provisions in the Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

Pre-requisite Unit

MEA265	Remove and install general aircraft electrical hardware

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.
1.	Remove aircraft electrical system components	1.1	System is rendered safe and prepared in accordance with the applicable maintenance manual and isolation tags are fitted, where necessary, to ensure personnel safety
1.2	Electrical component removal is carried out in accordance with the applicable maintenance manual while observing all relevant work health and safety (WHS) requirements
1.3	Required maintenance documentation is completed and processed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
1.4	Removed components are tagged and packaged in accordance with specified procedures
2.	Remove avionic system components	2.1	System is rendered safe and prepared in accordance with the applicable maintenance manual and isolation tags are fitted, where necessary, to ensure personnel safety
2.2	Avionic component removal is carried out in accordance with the applicable maintenance manual while observing all relevant WHS requirements
2.3	Required maintenance documentation is completed and processed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
2.4	Removed components are tagged and packaged in accordance with specified procedures
3.	Install aircraft electrical system components	3.1	Electrical components to be installed are checked to confirm correct part numbers, modification status, serviceability and shelf life
3.2	Physical installation of electrical components is performed in accordance with the applicable maintenance manual ensuring appropriate adjustment/alignment with mechanical interface is carried out
3.3	System is reinstated to correct operational condition in preparation for testing, as necessary
3.4	Required maintenance documentation is completed and processed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
4.	Install avionic system components	4.1	Avionic components to be installed are checked to confirm correct part numbers, modification status, serviceability and shelf life
4.2	Physical installation of electrical components is performed in accordance with the applicable maintenance manual ensuring appropriate adjustment/alignment with mechanical interface is carried out
4.3	System is reinstated to correct operational condition in preparation for testing, as necessary
4.4	Required maintenance documentation is completed and processed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures

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.
Electrical components include:	Ovens, boilers and beverage makers Aircraft internal and external lights, filaments and flash tubes Aircraft main and auxiliary power unit (APU) batteries Static wicks
Avionic components include:	Passenger entertainment system components but excluding public address
Procedures and requirements include:	Industry standard procedures specified by manufacturers, regulatory authorities or the enterprise

Unit Mapping Information

Release 1 – equivalent to MEA264A Remove and install aircraft electrical/avionic components during line maintenance

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Assessment Requirements for MEA264 Remove and install aircraft electrical/avionic components during line maintenance

Modification History

Release 1 - New unit of competency

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria under the specified conditions of assessment, and must include:

applying relevant WHS procedures

using maintenance publications in identifying/locating:

ovens, boilers and beverage makers

aircraft main and APU batteries (lead acid and nickel cadmium) and associated mounting equipment, including related anti-vibration aids and battery temperature monitoring systems

aircraft internal and external lights

static wicks

passenger entertainment system components

correctly connecting:

ovens, boilers and beverage makers

aircraft main and APU batteries (lead acid and nickel cadmium) and associated mounting equipment, including related anti-vibration aids and battery temperature monitoring systems

aircraft internal and external lights

passenger entertainment system components

application of standard procedures, including handling of electrostatic sensitive devices

It is essential that cleanliness requirements and safety precautions applicable to the system being maintained are fully observed, understood and complied with, as well as work practices associated with electrostatic sensitive devices.

Evidence of transferability of skills and knowledge related to removal and installation is essential. This is to be demonstrated by application across the range of applicable components listed in the Assessment Conditions.

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

component attachment methods

connection of hardware and plugs

procedures for handling electrostatic sensitive devices

relevant WHS practices

the use of applicable maintenance documentation and aircraft publications relating to electrical and passenger entertainment systems

relevant regulatory requirements and standard procedures.

Assessment Conditions

Competency should be assessed in the work environment or simulated work environment, using tools and equipment specified in maintenance manuals. It is also expected that applicable general-purpose tools, and test and ground support equipment found in most routine situations would be used where appropriate.

An understanding of the attachment methods, connection of hardware, and the need for functional testing as they relate to the work must be demonstrated before undertaking any action. The work plan should take account of applicable safety and quality requirements in accordance with the industry and regulatory standards.

The following conditions of assessment represent the requirements of CASA and must be rigorously observed.

A person cannot be assessed as competent until it can be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the workplace assessor that the relevant elements and performance criteria of the unit of competency are being achieved under supervision but without intervention on at least one (1) component from each of the following groups of components:

ovens, boilers and beverage makers

aircraft internal and external lights, filaments and flash tubes

aircraft main and APU batteries

static wicks

passenger entertainment system components but excluding public address.

This shall be established via the records in the Log of Industrial Experience and Achievement or, where appropriate, an equivalent Industry Evidence Guide (for details refer to the Companion Volume Assessment Guidelines).

The Assessor must meet the criteria specified in the CASR Part 147 Manual of Standards.

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MEA265 Remove and install general aircraft electrical hardware

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA265 Remove and install general aircraft electrical hardware with amended prerequisite codes.

Application

This unit of competency requires application of hand skills in the removal and installation from fixed or rotary wing aircraft of electrical hardware, including items of general electrical hardware, that are within the privileges of the Aircraft Maintenance Engineer A Licence during scheduled or unscheduled maintenance. Work may be performed individually or as part of a team.

The unit forms part of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) requirement for the granting of the chosen Aircraft Maintenance Engineer A Licence under Civil Aviation Safety Regulation (CASR) Part 66, in accordance with the licensing provisions in the Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

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.
1.	Remove general aircraft electrical hardware	1.1	System is rendered safe and prepared in accordance with the applicable maintenance manual and isolation tags are fitted, where necessary, to ensure personnel safety
1.2	Removal of electrical hardware is carried out in accordance with the applicable maintenance manual while observing all relevant work health and safety (WHS) requirements
1.3	Required maintenance documentation is completed and processed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
1.4	Removed components are tagged, packaged or discarded in accordance with specified procedures
2.	Install general aircraft electrical hardware	2.1	Electrical hardware components to be installed are checked to confirm correct part numbers, modification status, serviceability and shelf life
2.2	Physical installation of electrical hardware is carried out in accordance with the applicable maintenance manual
2.3	System is reinstated to correct physical condition in preparation for testing, as necessary
2.4	Required maintenance documentation is completed and processed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures

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.
Removal and installation of electrical hardware includes one or more of the following connection methods:	Bolted Plug connectors
Electrical hardware includes:	Switches Relays Lamps Terminal blocks Current limiters Circuit breakers Fuses Sockets Potentiometers Capacitors Inductors Magnetic amplifiers Transformers Rheostats Miscellaneous sensors and minor components hard mounted throughout the aircraft Busbars Lugs Ferrules Splices Connectors and electrical, electronic cables and looms
Procedures and requirements include:	Industry standard procedures specified by manufacturers, regulatory authorities or the enterprise

Unit Mapping Information

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA265 Remove and install general aircraft electrical hardware

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Assessment Requirements for MEA265 Remove and install general aircraft electrical hardware

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA265 Remove and install general aircraft electrical hardware with amended prerequisite codes.

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria under the specified conditions of assessment, and must include:

applying relevant WHS procedures

using approved maintenance documentation and aircraft publications relating to miscellaneous aircraft electrical hardware and components

recognising defects in and deterioration of electrical cables to aircraft industry standards, including crimped and soldered joints

correctly interpreting aircraft wire markings, terminal block identification and plug/socket pin numbering systems

inspecting electrical looms and harness pre and post-removal and installation to ensure minimum bends are maintained, cable is not in tension, plugs are correctly aligned, security of route ensures no chaffing of insulation, adequate clipping and cable ties have been utilised and construction complies with aircraft industry standards

positive identification of miscellaneous electrical hardware and/or components in all aircraft systems

plug connector pin removal and insertion.

It is essential that applicable cleanliness requirements and WHS precautions are fully observed, including awareness of electrostatic discharge procedures.

Evidence of transferability of skills and knowledge related to removal and installation is essential.

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

component attachment methods

connection of hardware and plugs

relevant WHS procedures

electrical wiring used in aircraft and wire marking

plug/socket pin numbering and terminal block identification

cable and loom installation requirements

crimping tools and crimp terminals

procedures for removal and insertion of plug connector pins

electrical fundamentals and related mathematical and physics principles.

Assessment Conditions

Competency should be assessed in the workplace or simulated workplace using tools and equipment specified in maintenance manuals. It is also expected that applicable general-purpose tools, and test and ground support equipment found in most routine situations would be used where appropriate.

An understanding of the attachment methods, connection of hardware and system operation as they relate to the work must be demonstrated before undertaking any action. The work plan should take account of applicable safety and quality requirements in accordance with the industry and regulatory standards.

The following conditions of assessment represent the requirements of CASA and must be rigorously observed.

A person cannot be assessed as competent until it can be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the workplace assessor that the relevant elements and performance criteria of the unit of competency are being achieved under supervision but without intervention on each of the following connection methods:

bolted

plug connectors

and on a range of the hardware/components listed in the Range of Conditions:

switches, relays, lamps, terminal blocks, current limiters, circuit breakers, fuses, sockets, potentiometers, capacitors, inductors, magnetic amplifiers, transformers, rheostats, miscellaneous sensors and minor components hard mounted throughout the aircraft, busbars, lugs, ferrules, splices, connectors and electrical, electronic cables and looms.

This shall be established via the records in the Log of Industrial Experience and Achievement or, where appropriate, an equivalent Industry Evidence Guide (for details refer to the Companion Volume Assessment Guidelines).

The Assessor must meet the criteria specified in the CASR Part 147 Manual of Standards.

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MEA266 Terminate and repair aircraft optical fibre cable

Modification History

Release 1 - New unit of competency

Application

This unit of competency requires application of hand skills and knowledge of aircraft optical fibre cable termination and repair methods in aircraft maintenance hangars and workshops during scheduled or unscheduled maintenance. Work may be performed individually or as part of a team.

The unit is part of all Avionic Certificate 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

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
1.	Prepare to terminate or repair aircraft optical fibre cable	1.1	The system is isolated and it is confirmed that the optical source is not transmitting
1.2	The requirement to terminate or replace an existing termination is confirmed from maintenance data
1.3	The extent of damage is identified
1.4	Equipment required for compliance with work health and safety (WHS) requirements is assembled and required personal protective equipment (PPE) is obtained and worn during termination and/or repair activities
1.5	Required tools, optical connectors, materials and test equipment are assembled ready for use
2.	Terminate aircraft optical fibre cable	2.1	Optical fibre cable is prepared for termination in accordance with the applicable maintenance data or manufacturer’s instructions
2.2	The specified optical connector is fitted in accordance with relevant maintenance data or manufacturer’s instructions
3.	Repair aircraft optical fibre cable	3.1	The extent of damage to the optical fibre cable is determined and assessed for repair or for cable replacement
3.2	If damage is within specified limits the repair method is determined from the applicable maintenance data
3.3	The repair is performed in accordance with the applicable repair method while observing all applicable WHS requirements
4.	Remove fibre hazards from work area	4.1	The work area is cleaned and all waste materials are packaged and disposed of in accordance with WHS requirements and enterprise procedures
5.	Test terminated and/or repaired optical fibre cable	5.1	Terminated and/or repaired fibre optic cable is tested for loss and strength of light transmission in accordance with maintenance data or manufacturer’s specifications
5.2	Optical fibre cable is connected to light transmitter and optical receiver

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.
Relevant specifications and maintenance data include:	ARINC Specification 801 Fibre Optic Connectors ARINC Specification 802 Fibre Optic Cables ARINC Specification 805 Fibre Optic Test Procedures ARINC Specification 806 Fibre Optic Installation and Maintenance Procedures CASA AC21-99 Aircraft Wiring and Bonding, Section 2 Chapter 19
Procedures and requirements include:	Industry standard procedures specified by manufacturers, regulatory authorities or the enterprise

Unit Mapping Information

New unit of competency

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Assessment Requirements for MEA266 Terminate and repair aircraft optical fibre cable

Modification History

Release 1 - New unit of competency

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria under the specified conditions of assessment, and must include:

observing WHS procedures and selecting and correctly using PPE, including observance of laser safety procedures

fitting optical connectors

cleaning and polishing of optical connectors

repairing optical fibre cable by splicing

thorough clean-up of work area and correct packaging and disposal of waste

testing of terminated and repaired optical fibre cables

connecting optical fibre cable to the light transmitter and optical receiver.

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

types of optical connector

materials and procedures for cleaning and polishing optical connectors

tools and materials used for fitting optical connectors

optical fibre cable construction and characteristics, including:

strain relief and bend radius

cable installation precautions

methods of splicing optical fibre cable

light transmission methods and applications

types of optical receiver

test equipment:

calibrated light source and light receiver

power meter

optical time domain reflectometers

cable inspection and testing

AS/NZS 2211:2006 Safety of laser products (Parts 1 and 2)

WHS procedures associated with optical fibre cable termination and repair, including laser safety procedures

PPE required for optical fibre termination and repair

relevant maintenance manuals

relevant regulatory requirements and standard procedures.

Assessment Conditions

Competency should be assessed in the work environment or simulated work environment using tools and equipment specified in the applicable aircraft maintenance manuals. It is also expected that applicable general-purpose tools and test equipment found in most routine situations would be used where appropriate.

Evidence of knowledge about optical fibre data transmission systems will be necessary to supplement evidence of ability to interpret requirements and terminate and repair optical fibre cable before undertaking any action. The work plan should take account of applicable safety and quality requirements in accordance with the industry and regulatory standards.

The following conditions of assessment represent the requirements of the Regulators (ADF and CASA) and maintenance stakeholders and must be rigorously observed.

A person cannot be assessed as competent until it can be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the workplace assessor that the relevant elements and performance criteria of the unit of competency are being achieved under routine supervision on a representative range of tasks, including:

termination of optical fibre cable using a range of connector types

repair of optical fibre cable.

This shall be established via the records in the Log of Industrial Experience and Achievement or, where appropriate, an equivalent Industry Evidence Guide (for details refer to the Companion Volume Assessment Guidelines).

Assessors must satisfy the requirements of the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator (Australian Skills Quality Authority, or its successors).

Where the unit is to be used for CASA licensing purposes the Assessor must also meet the criteria specified in the CASR Part 147 Manual of Standards.

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MEA270 Lay out avionic systems

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA270 Lay out avionic systems with amended prerequisite codes.

Application

This unit of competency requires application of basic knowledge of avionic system function, design and layout, including typical electrical and instrument systems, during scheduled or unscheduled maintenance. Work may be performed individually or as part of a team.

The unit is part of Diploma and Advanced Diploma training pathways. It 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

MEA107	Interpret and use aviation maintenance industry manuals and specifications
MEA154	Apply work health and safety practices in aviation maintenance
MEA158	Perform basic hand skills, standard trade practices and fundamentals in aviation maintenance

Competency Field

Avionic engineering

Unit Sector

Elements and Performance Criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.	Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.
1.	Lay out to block diagram level an aircraft electrical system	1.1	The functions of aircraft electrical systems are identified
1.2	Aircraft electrical system components are identified
1.3	A typical aircraft electrical system is sketched at block diagram level
1.4	Aircraft electrical system maintenance requirements are identified
2.	Lay out to block diagram level an instrument measuring system	2.1	The various instrument measuring systems are identified
2.2	Measuring system components are identified
2.3	A typical instrument measuring system is sketched at block diagram level
2.4	Measuring system maintenance requirements are identified
3.	Lay out to block diagram level a pressurisation control system	3.1	Pressurisation control system components are identified
3.2	A typical pressurisation control system is sketched at block diagram level
3.2	Pressurisation control system maintenance requirements are identified
4.	Lay out to block diagram level an aircraft oxygen system	4.1	The various types of oxygen system are identified
4.2	Oxygen system components are identified
4.3	A typical oxygen system is sketched at block diagram level
4.4	Oxygen system maintenance requirements are identified

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.
Functions of aircraft electrical systems include:	Power generation, control and distribution Lighting Electrically operated systems, such as doors, flap and landing gear systems System control (e.g. hydraulic, pneumatic, air conditioning, propeller control and anti-skid) Warning systems Ice and rain protection Engine systems
Aircraft electrical system components include:	The major components of each of the above systems that would be shown in a block diagram or schematic
Instrument measuring systems include:	Engine indication Transmitter/indicator measuring (pressure, temperature and position) Fuel quantity indication and flow indication
Measuring system components include:	The major components of each of the above systems that would be shown in a block diagram or schematic
Pressurisation control system components include:	The major components of a pressurisation control system that would be shown in a block diagram or schematic.
Types of oxygen system include:	Gaseous Liquid Chemical
Oxygen system components include:	The major components of each of the above systems that would be shown in a block diagram or schematic

Unit Mapping Information

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA270 Lay out avionic systems

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Assessment Requirements for MEA270 Lay out avionic systems

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA270 Lay out avionic systems with amended prerequisite codes.

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria under the specified conditions of assessment, and must include:

sketching typical avionic systems at block diagram level.

Assessors must be satisfied that the candidate can competently and consistently perform all elements of the unit as specified by the criteria, including required knowledge, and be capable of applying the competency in new and different situations and contexts.

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

DC and AC power generation, control and distribution

aircraft electrical systems and their components

aircraft electrical system maintenance requirements

the atmosphere

use of synchros and servos

basics of analogue electronics

aircraft instrument measuring systems and their components

aircraft instrument measuring system maintenance requirements

air conditioning and pressurisation systems

air conditioning and pressurisation system maintenance requirements

types of aircraft oxygen systems and their applications

oxygen system maintenance requirements and related cleanliness and safety precautions.

Assessment Conditions

This unit shall be assessed off the job in a training environment equipped to provide exposure to the range of system types and components. The candidate must have access to all tools, equipment, materials and documentation required and must be permitted to refer to any relevant workplace procedures, product and manufacturing specifications, codes, standards, manuals and reference materials. The assessment environment should not disadvantage the candidate.

Assessors should gather a range of evidence that is valid, sufficient, current and authentic. Evidence can be gathered through a variety of ways including direct observation, supervisor’s reports, project work, samples and questioning. Questioning techniques should not require language, literacy and numeracy skills beyond those required in this unit of competency.

Assessors must satisfy the requirements of the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator (Australian Skills Quality Authority, or its successors).

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MEA271 Lay out avionic flight management systems

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA271 Lay out avionic flight management systems with amended prerequisite codes.

Application

This unit of competency requires application of basic knowledge of avionic flight management systems function, design and layout including typical instrument, radio and electronic systems during scheduled or unscheduled maintenance. Work may be performed individually or as part of a team.

The unit is part of Diploma and Advanced Diploma training pathways. It 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

MEA107	Interpret and use aviation maintenance industry manuals and specifications
MEA154	Apply work health and safety practices in aviation maintenance
MEA158	Perform basic hand skills, standard trade practices and fundamentals in aviation maintenance
MEA270	Lay out avionic systems

Competency Field

Avionic engineering

Unit Sector

Elements and Performance Criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.	Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.
1.	Lay out to block diagram level a flight instrument system	1.1	The various aircraft flight instrument systems are identified
1.2	Flight instrument system components are identified
1.3	A typical advanced flight instrument system is sketched at block diagram level
1.4	Flight instrument system maintenance requirements are identified
2.	Lay out to block diagram level an instrument navigation system	2.1	The various instrument navigation systems are identified
2.2	Instrument navigation system components are identified
2.3	A typical instrument navigation system is sketched at block diagram level
2.4	Instrument navigation system maintenance requirements are identified
3.	Lay out to block diagram level an aircraft communication system	3.1	Aircraft communication systems are identified
3.2	Communication system components are identified
3.3	A typical communication system is sketched at block diagram level
3.4	Communication systems maintenance requirements are identified
4.	Lay out to block diagram level an aircraft pulse system	4.1	Aircraft pulse systems are identified
4.2	Pulse system components are identified
4.3	A typical pulse system is sketched at block diagram level
4.4	Pulse system maintenance requirements are identified
5.	Lay out to block diagram level an aircraft radio navigation system	5.1	Aircraft radio navigation systems are identified
5.2	Radio navigation system components are identified
5.3	A typical radio navigation system is sketched at block diagram level
5.4	Radio navigation system maintenance requirements are identified
6.	Lay out to block diagram level an aircraft electronic system	6.1	Aircraft electronic systems are identified
6.2	Electronic system components are identified
6.3	A typical electronic system is sketched at block diagram level
6.4	Electronic system maintenance requirements are identified

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.
Aircraft flight instrument systems include:	Airspeed indication Pitot static systems Vertical speed indication Air data Machmeter Altimeters, including servo and encoding Angle of attack and stall warning/avoidance Turn and slip Directional gyros (DGs) Artificial horizons (AHs) Attitude heading reference
Flight instrument system components include:	The major components of each of the above systems that would be shown in a block diagram or schematic
Instrument navigation systems include:	Remote reading gyro compass Direct reading compass Ground proximity warning Flight data recording Inertial navigation
Instrument navigation system components include:	The major components of each of the above systems that would be shown in a block diagram or schematic
Aircraft communication systems include:	High frequency (HF) radio Very high frequency (VHF) radio Ultra-high frequency (UHF) radio Satellite communications Communications addressing and reporting Audio integration and intercommunications Cockpit voice recording Emergency location
Communication system components include:	The major components of each of the above systems that would be shown in a block diagram
Aircraft pulse systems include:	Navigation radar Search radar Weapons system radar Radar altimeter Air traffic control transponder Distance measuring equipment Tactical air navigation Doppler Collision avoidance
Pulse system components include:	The major components of each of the above systems that would be shown in a block diagram
Aircraft radio navigation systems include:	Instrument landing Automatic direction finding VHF omni range Global navigation
Radio navigation system components include:	The major components of each of the above systems that would be shown in a block diagram
Aircraft electronic systems include:	Automatic flight control Automatic engine control Electronic instrument display Flight management
Electronic system components include:	The major components of each of the above systems that would be shown in a block diagram

Unit Mapping Information

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA271 Lay out avionic flight management systems

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Assessment Requirements for MEA271 Lay out avionic flight management systems

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA271 Lay out avionic flight management systems with amended prerequisite codes.

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria under the specified conditions of assessment, and must include:

sketching typical avionic flight management systems at block diagram level.

Assessors must be satisfied that the candidate can competently and consistently perform all elements of the unit as specified by the criteria, including required knowledge, and be capable of applying the competency in new and different situations and contexts.

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

the atmosphere

pitot static systems

magnetism

function of gyroscopes

use of synchros and servos

basics of analogue electronics

aircraft instrument systems and their components

aircraft instrument system maintenance requirements

radio, navigation and radar basics

aircraft communication, pulse and radio navigation systems and their components

communication, pulse and radio navigation system maintenance requirements

basics of digital electronics

basic computer architecture

use of data buses

automatic flight control systems and their components

automatic engine control systems and their components

flight management systems and their components

display systems and their components

aircraft electronic system maintenance requirements.

Assessment Conditions

This unit may be assessed off the job in a training environment equipped to provide exposure to the range of system types and components. The candidate must have access to all tools, equipment, materials and documentation required and must be permitted to refer to any relevant workplace procedures, product and manufacturing specifications, codes, standards, manuals and reference materials. The assessment environment should not disadvantage the candidate.

Assessors should gather a range of evidence that is valid, sufficient, current and authentic. Evidence can be gathered through a variety of ways including direct observation, supervisor’s reports, project work, samples and questioning. Questioning techniques should not require language, literacy and numeracy skills beyond those required in this unit of competency.

Assessors must satisfy the requirements of the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator (Australian Skills Quality Authority, or its successors).

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MEA274 Maintain basic light aircraft electrical systems and components

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA274 Maintain basic light aircraft electrical systems and components with amended prerequisite unit name.

Application

This unit of competency requires application of hand skills and the use of maintenance documentation/publications in the maintenance of basic aircraft electrical systems and components involving inspection, limited testing and troubleshooting, and component removal and installation during scheduled or unscheduled maintenance. Work may be performed individually or as part of a team.

Applications include fixed wing aircraft with fixed undercarriage and basic rotary wing aircraft with skids or floats and no powered flight controls powered by either a normally aspirated piston engine or small gas turbine.

The unit is part of the small aircraft maintenance Certificate III and IV Mechatronics training pathways.

Where a Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) licensing outcome is sought this unit forms part of the CASA requirement for the granting of the chosen maintenance certification licence under Civil Aviation Safety Regulation (CASR) Part 66, in accordance with the licensing provisions in the Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

Pre-requisite Unit

MEA246	Fabricate and/or repair aircraft electrical hardware or parts

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.
1.	Inspect basic aircraft electrical systems and components	1.1	Relevant maintenance documentation and modification status, including system defect reports where relevant, are used to identify specific inspection requirements
1.2	Isolation tags are checked and aircraft configured for safe system inspection and operation in accordance with the applicable maintenance manual
1.3	Direct current (DC) electrical system is visually or physically checked for external signs of defects in accordance with applicable maintenance manual while observing all relevant work health and safety (WHS) requirements
1.4	Defects are correctly identified and reported
2.	Test/adjust basic aircraft electrical systems	2.1	Aircraft and system are prepared in accordance with applicable maintenance manual for the application of power/system operation
2.2	Electrical system is functionally tested in accordance with maintenance manual for evidence of serviceability or malfunction
2.3	System calibration or adjustments are performed in accordance with maintenance manual, as appropriate
3.	Troubleshoot basic aircraft electrical systems	3.1	Available information from maintenance documentation and inspection and test results is used, where necessary, to assist in fault determination
3.2	Maintenance manual fault diagnosis guides and logic processes are used to ensure efficient and accurate troubleshooting to line replacement level
3.3	Specialist advice is obtained, where required, to assist with the troubleshooting process
3.4	System faults are located and the causes of the faults are clearly identified and correctly recorded in maintenance documentation, where required, and in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
3.5	Rectification requirements are determined
4.	Remove and install basic aircraft electrical system components	4.1	System is rendered safe and prepared in accordance with the applicable maintenance manual and isolation tags are fitted, where necessary, to ensure personnel safety
4.2	Electrical component removal is carried out in accordance with the applicable maintenance manual while observing all relevant WHS requirements
4.3	Required maintenance documentation is completed and processed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
4.4	Removed components are tagged and packaged in accordance with specified procedures
4.5	Electrical components to be installed are checked to confirm correct part numbers, modification status, serviceability and shelf life
4.6	Physical installation of electrical components is performed in accordance with the applicable maintenance manual, ensuring appropriate adjustment/alignment with mechanical interface is carried out
4.7	System is reinstated to correct operational condition in preparation for testing, as necessary
4.8	Required maintenance documentation is completed and processed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures

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.
Applicable electrical systems include:	DC power generation, regulation and distribution systems Piston engine and gas turbine engine ignition and starting systems (where applicable to the enterprise) DC electrical systems, such as flaps, including related motors and actuators Aircraft lighting Aircraft main battery
Applicable electrical components include:	DC generators, and alternator/rectifier generators, and components of related single generator regulation and distribution systems Motors Actuators Piston engine and gas turbine engine ignition and starting system components Aircraft batteries Aircraft lighting components, such as bulbs, lenses, switches and rheostats
Procedures and requirements include:	Industry standard procedures specified by manufacturers, regulatory authorities or the enterprise

Unit Mapping Information

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA274 Maintain basic light aircraft electrical systems and components.

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Assessment Requirements for MEA274 Maintain basic light aircraft electrical systems and components

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA274 Maintain basic light aircraft electrical systems and components with amended prerequisite unit name.

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria under the specified conditions of assessment, and must include:

applying relevant WHS practices, including those relating to gas turbine engine high energy ignition units

using approved maintenance documentation and aircraft publications relating to DC electrical systems

identifying/locating:

DC power generation, regulation, distribution and control systems and components:

generators and starter/generators

regulators

bus bars

circuit breakers and fuses

wiring

piston engine ignition and starting systems and components

magnetos or coils

starter motors

ignition switches/start switches

ignition harnesses

low tension wiring

spark plugs

auxiliary starting devices

gas turbine engine ignition and starting systems (where applicable to the enterprise):

starter motors and starter/generators

high energy ignition units

control units

switches

batteries and associated mounting equipment, including related anti-vibration aids

motors and actuators in basic DC electrical systems

correctly connecting DC generators, alternator/rectifier generators and starter/generators

recognising system and component defects/external damage, correct installation, connection of plugs, terminations, attaching hardware (including cabling/harnesses) and security in:

DC power generation systems including regulation, distribution and control

battery installations

piston engine ignition and starting systems

gas turbine engine ignition and starting systems (where applicable to the enterprise)

internal/external lighting systems, including controls

motors and actuators in basic DC electrical systems

applying logic processes, taking and interpreting electrical measurements, using test equipment and appropriate wiring diagrams and manuals to isolate malfunctions in the above systems

performing system functional tests and checks to isolate system faults and assess post-maintenance serviceability.

It is essential that system testing procedures, cleanliness requirements and safety precautions applicable to the electrical system being maintained are fully observed, understood and complied with. Ability to interpret inspection procedures and specifications (allowable limits) and apply them in practice across a range of inspection, testing and troubleshooting applications (including the timely involvement of supervisors or other trades) is critical.

Evidence of transferability of skills and knowledge related to inspection, testing and troubleshooting and component removal and installation is essential. This is to be demonstrated through application across a range of aircraft electrical systems and components listed in the Assessment Conditions.

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

component attachment methods

connection of hardware and plugs

DC electrical principles:

properties of permanent magnets

precautions for the care and storage of permanent magnets

properties of electromagnets

primary and secondary cells

aircraft battery types, construction, care and safety

resistor characteristics

fuses and circuit breakers

fundamental DC circuits

inductive circuits

capacitive circuits

basic fault-finding principles

general construction, operating characteristics and applications for aircraft:

DC generators

alternator/rectifier generators

DC motors including starter motors

starter/generators

DC actuators (linear and rotary)

gas turbine high energy ignition system components and related safety precautions

lighting systems

the basic layout (block diagram level), function and operation of the systems listed in the Range of Conditions

electrical system maintenance requirements and troubleshooting procedures

relevant WHS practices, including those relating to gas turbine engine high energy ignition units

relevant maintenance manuals

relevant regulatory requirements and standard procedures.

Assessment Conditions

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-purpose tools and test equipment found in most routine situations would be used where appropriate.

The application of testing procedures should clearly indicate knowledge of system operation, the relationship of individual components and the links with other systems (if applicable) within the limits of the aircraft/system fault-finding guide before undertaking any action. The work plan should take account of applicable safety and quality requirements in accordance with the industry and regulatory standards.

The following conditions of assessment represent the requirements of the Regulators (ADF and CASA) and maintenance stakeholders and must be rigorously observed.

A person cannot be assessed as competent until it can be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the workplace assessor that the relevant elements and performance criteria of the unit of competency are being achieved under routine supervision on electrical looms, cables and connection hardware, and on each of the following systems and on at least one (1) major component/line replaceable unit (LRU) in each case:

DC power generation, regulation and distribution systems

piston engine and gas turbine engine ignition and starting systems (gas turbine may be omitted where not applicable to the enterprise)

DC electrical systems, such as flaps, including related motors and actuators

aircraft lighting

aircraft main battery (competency may be demonstrated through the performance of a battery check).

Component removal and installation competencies are to be demonstrated on at least one (1) component from each of:

DC generators, and alternator/rectifier generators, and components of related single generator regulation and distribution systems

motors

actuators

piston engine and gas turbine engine ignition and starting system components (gas turbine may be omitted where not applicable to the enterprise)

aircraft batteries

aircraft lighting components such as bulbs, lenses, switches and rheostats .

This shall be established via the records in the Log of Industrial Experience and Achievement or, where appropriate, an equivalent Industry Evidence Guide (for details refer to the Companion Volume Assessment Guidelines).

Assessors must satisfy the requirements of the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator (Australian Skills Quality Authority, or its successors).

Where the unit is to be used for CASA licensing purposes the Assessor must also meet the criteria specified in the CASR Part 147 Manual of Standards.

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MEA275 Maintain basic light aircraft instrument systems and components

Modification History

Release 3. Equivalent to MEA275 Maintain basic light aircraft instrument systems and components with amended prerequisite unit name.

Application

This unit of competency requires application of hand skills and the use of system/component knowledge and applicable test equipment to inspect, test and troubleshoot basic aircraft instrument systems and to remove and install components during scheduled or unscheduled maintenance. Work may be performed individually or as part of a team.

Applications include light fixed wing aircraft with fixed undercarriage and basic rotary wing aircraft with skids or floats and no powered flight controls powered by either a normally aspirated piston engine or small gas turbine.

The unit is part of the small aircraft maintenance Certificate III and IV Mechatronics training pathways.

Where a Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) licensing outcome is sought this unit forms part of the CASA requirement for the granting of the chosen maintenance certification licence under Civil Aviation Safety Regulation (CASR) Part 66, in accordance with the licensing provisions in the Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

Pre-requisite Unit

MEA246	Fabricate and/or repair aircraft electrical hardware or parts

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.
1.	Inspect basic aircraft instrument systems and components	1.1	Relevant maintenance documentation and modification status, including system defect reports, where relevant, are used to identify specific inspection requirements
1.2	Isolation tags are checked and aircraft configured for safe system inspection and operation in accordance with the applicable maintenance manual while observing all relevant work health and safety (WHS) requirements
1.3	Instrument system components are visually or physically checked for external signs of defects in accordance with applicable maintenance manual
1.4	Defects are correctly identified and reported
2.	Test/adjust basic aircraft instrument systems and components	2.1	Aircraft and system are prepared in accordance with applicable maintenance manual for the application of power/system operation
2.2	Instrument system is functionally tested in accordance with maintenance manual for evidence of serviceability or malfunction
2.3	System calibration or adjustments are performed in accordance with maintenance manual, as appropriate
3.	Troubleshoot basic aircraft instrument systems and components	3.1	Available information from maintenance documentation, inspection and test results is used, where necessary, to assist in fault determination
3.2	Maintenance manual fault diagnosis guides and logic processes are used to ensure efficient and accurate troubleshooting to line replacement level
3.3	Specialist advice is obtained, where required, to assist with the troubleshooting process
3.4	Instrument system faults are located and the causes of the faults are clearly identified and correctly recorded in maintenance documentation, where required, in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
3.5	Rectification requirements are determined
4.	Remove and install basic aircraft instrument system components	4.1	System is rendered safe and prepared in accordance with the applicable maintenance manual and isolation tags are fitted where necessary to ensure personnel safety
4.2	Instrument component removal is carried out in accordance with the applicable maintenance manual while observing all relevant WHS requirements
4.3	Required maintenance documentation is completed and processed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
4.4	Removed components are tagged and packaged in accordance with specified procedures
4.5	Instrument components to be installed are checked to confirm correct part numbers, modification status, serviceability and shelf life
4.6	Physical installation of instrument components is performed in accordance with the applicable maintenance manual and regulatory requirements, ensuring appropriate adjustment/alignment is carried out
4.7	System is reinstated to correct operational condition in preparation for testing, as necessary
4.8	Required maintenance documentation is completed and processed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures

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.
Applicable instrument systems and components include:	Pitot/static systems and components, airspeed indicators (ASI), vertical speed indicators (VSI), outside air temperature gauges (OAT) and counter-pointer altimeters Directional gyros (DGs) and artificial horizons (AHs) (air and electrically driven) Turn and bank and slip/turn coordinators Direct reading compasses Piston engine and gas turbine engine indication system components (direct reading measuring instruments and temperature indication) Electrical systems indication (voltage and current) Basic fuel quantity indication systems and components Vacuum indication components Electronic flight and engine instruments (where applicable to the enterprise)
Procedures and requirements include:	Industry standard procedures specified by manufacturers, regulatory authorities or the enterprise

Unit Mapping Information

Release 3. Equivalent to MEA275 Maintain basic light aircraft instrument systems and components.

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Assessment Requirements for MEA275 Maintain basic light aircraft instrument systems and components

Modification History

Release 3. Equivalent to MEA275 Maintain basic light aircraft instrument systems and components with amended prerequisite unit name.

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria under the specified conditions of assessment, and must include:

using approved maintenance documentation and aircraft publications relating to basic instrument systems

locating and identifying flight instrument system components comprising:

engine system temperature and speed, including mechanical and electrical tachometers

auxiliary direct reading systems, including vacuum, fuel storage quantities

flight systems, including attitude, altitude, air speed and OAT

locating and identifying direct reading compasses

correct handling and observance of maintenance precautions relating to gyroscopes, gimbals and pitot/static systems (connections, heating and protrusions)

recognising system and component defects/external damage, correct installation, connection of plugs, terminations, attaching hardware, including cabling/harnesses, and security in:

flight instruments

pitot/static systems

direct reading compasses

piston engine and gas turbine engine indication systems

electrical systems indication

basic fuel quantity indication systems

vacuum indication systems

applying logic processes, taking and interpreting system measurements, using test equipment and appropriate wiring diagrams and manuals to isolate malfunctions in the above systems

performing system functional tests and checks to isolate system faults and assess post-maintenance serviceability

applying WHS requirements relevant to instrument system maintenance.

Where relevant to the enterprise:

locating and identifying:

electronic flight instrument system (EFIS)

engine indicating and crew alerting system (EICAS)

electronic central aircraft monitoring (ECAM)

data linkage and transmission systems

recognising system and component defects/external damage, correct installation, connection of plugs, terminations, attaching hardware (including cabling/harnesses)

interpreting the information presented on instrument display systems

performing system functional tests and checks to confirm post-maintenance serviceability

It is essential that system testing procedures, cleanliness requirements and safety precautions applicable to the instrument system being maintained are fully observed, understood and complied with. Ability to interpret inspection procedures and specifications (allowable limits) and apply them in practice across a range of inspection, testing and troubleshooting applications (including the timely involvement of supervisors or other trades) is critical.

Evidence of transferability of skills and knowledge related to inspection, testing and troubleshooting is essential. This is to be demonstrated through application across a range of basic aircraft instrument systems and components listed in the Assessment Conditions.

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

component attachment methods

connection of hardware and plugs

handling precautions for electrostatic sensitive devices

relevant WHS practices

the basic layout (block diagram level), function and operation of the following systems as listed in the Range of Conditions:

pitot/static systems

piston engine and gas turbine engine direct reading indication systems

basic fuel quantity measurement systems

the operating principles of the above systems and associated with:

atmospheric conditions; properties and effects on aircraft instruments and systems

pressure and temperature sensing elements and their use in aircraft instruments

gyroscopes and their use in aircraft instrument systems

electrical fundamentals

instrument construction and operation:

instrument groupings, panel layout and construction

pitot static instruments (ASI, VSI and counter-pointer altimeters), their operation, calibration, safe handling and related terminology

pitot pressure

static pressure

altimeter Q code settings:

QNH

QNE

QFE

indicated airspeed (IAS)

true airspeed (TAS)

vacuum system indication component construction and operation

air and electrically powered artificial horizon construction and operation

DG construction and operation

construction and operation of direct reading engine instruments

turn and bank and slip/turn coordinator construction and operation

direct reading compass construction and compass calibration

piston and gas turbine engine direct reading measuring instruments and temperature indication instruments construction and operation

voltage and current measuring instrument construction and operation

volumetric fluid quantity system components, construction and operation

instrument system maintenance requirements and troubleshooting procedures, including pitot/static system leak testing

relevant maintenance documentation and maintenance publications

relevant regulatory requirements and standard procedures

for electronic flight and engine instrument systems:

the layout and operation (to block diagram level) of EFIS, EICAS and ECAM systems and related data linkage and transmission systems

interpretation of display data

component removal and installation procedures

testing of system operation using on-board testing procedures and/or simple external test equipment with a go or no go outcome

software management control requirements.

Assessment Conditions

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 applicable general-purpose tools and test equipment found in most routine situations would be used where appropriate.

The application of testing procedures should clearly indicate knowledge of system operation, the relationship of individual components and the links with other systems (if applicable) within the limits of the aircraft/system fault-finding guide before undertaking any action. The work plan should take account of applicable safety and quality requirements in accordance with the industry and regulatory standards.

The following conditions of assessment represent the requirements of the Regulators (ADF and CASA) and maintenance stakeholders and must be rigorously observed.

A person cannot be assessed as competent until it can be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the workplace assessor that the relevant elements and performance criteria of the unit of competency are being achieved under routine supervision on a system and at least one major system component/line replaceable unit (LRU) from each of the following groups:

pitot/static systems and components, ASI, VSI and counter-pointer altimeters

DGs and AHs (air and electrically driven)

turn and bank and slip/turn coordinators

direct reading compasses

piston engine and gas turbine engine indication system components (direct reading measuring instruments and temperature indication)

electronic flight and engine instrument system components (may be omitted if not relevant to the enterprise)

electrical systems indication (voltage and current)

basic fuel quantity indication systems and components

vacuum indication components.

This shall be established via the records in the Log of Industrial Experience and Achievement or, where appropriate, an equivalent Industry Evidence Guide (for details refer to the Companion Volume Assessment Guidelines).

Assessors must satisfy the requirements of the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator (Australian Skills Quality Authority, or its successors).

Where the unit is to be used for CASA licensing purposes the Assessor must also meet the criteria specified in the CASR Part 147 Manual of Standards.

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MEA276 Maintain basic aircraft communication and radio navigation systems and components

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA276 Maintain basic aircraft communication and radio navigation systems and components with amended prerequisite unit name.

Application

This unit of competency requires application of hand skills and the use of system/component knowledge and applicable maintenance publications and test equipment to inspect, functionally test and troubleshoot basic communication and radio navigation systems and to remove and install components during scheduled or unscheduled maintenance. Work may be performed individually or as part of a team.

Applications include communication and radio navigation systems of fixed wing aircraft with fixed undercarriage and basic rotary wing aircraft with skids or floats and no powered flight controls powered by either a normally aspirated piston engine or small gas turbine.

The unit is part of the small aircraft maintenance Certificate III and IV Mechatronics training pathways.

Where a Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) licensing outcome is sought this unit forms part of the CASA requirement for the granting of the chosen maintenance certification licence under Civil Aviation Safety Regulation (CASR) Part 66, in accordance with the licensing provisions in the Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

Pre-requisite Unit

MEA246	Fabricate and/or repair aircraft electrical hardware or parts

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.
1.	Inspect basic communication and radio navigation systems and components	1.1	Relevant maintenance documentation and modification status, including system defect reports, where relevant, are used to identify specific inspection requirements
1.2	Isolation tags are checked and aircraft configured for safe system inspection and operation in accordance with the applicable maintenance manual while observing all relevant work health and safety (WHS) requirements
1.3	Communication and radio navigation systems and components are visually or physically checked for external signs of defects in accordance with applicable maintenance manual
1.4	Defects are correctly identified and reported
2.	Functionally test basic communication and radio navigation systems and components	2.1	Aircraft and system are prepared in accordance with applicable maintenance manual for the application of power/system operation
2.2	Communication and radio navigation systems are functionally tested in accordance with maintenance manual for evidence of serviceability or malfunction
2.3	Deficiencies are correctly identified and reported
3.	Troubleshoot basic communication and radio navigation systems	3.1	Available information from maintenance documentation, inspection and test results is used, where necessary, to assist in fault determination
3.2	Maintenance manual fault diagnosis guides and logic processes are used to ensure efficient and accurate troubleshooting to line replacement level
3.3	Specialist advice is obtained, where required, to assist with the troubleshooting process
3.4	Communication and radio navigation system faults are located and are correctly recorded in maintenance documentation in accordance with standard operating procedures
4.	Remove and install basic radio communication and navigation system components	4.1	System is rendered safe and prepared in accordance with the applicable maintenance manual and isolation tags are fitted, where necessary, to ensure personnel safety
4.2	Communication and navigation system component removal is carried out in accordance with the applicable maintenance manual while observing all relevant WHS requirements
4.3	Required maintenance documentation is completed and processed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
4.4	Removed components are tagged and packaged in accordance with specified procedures
4.5	Communication and navigation system components to be installed are checked to confirm correct part numbers, modification status, serviceability and shelf life
4.6	Physical installation of components is performed in accordance with the applicable maintenance manual and regulatory requirements, ensuring appropriate adjustment/alignment is carried out
4.7	System is reinstated to correct operational condition in preparation for testing, as necessary
4.8	Required maintenance documentation is completed and processed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures

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.
Applicable communication and radio navigation systems and components include:	High frequency (HF) and very high frequency (VHF) communication line replaceable units (LRUs), transmission lines and antennas Automatic direction finding (ADF), very high frequency omni-directional range (VOR) and global navigation system (GNS) navigation system LRUs, transmission lines and antennas Air traffic control (ATC) transponders, transmission lines and antennas Automatic dependent surveillance-broadcast (ADS-B) Emergency location transmitter (ELT)
Procedures and requirements include:	Industry standard procedures specified by manufacturers, regulatory authorities or the enterprise

Unit Mapping Information

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA276 Maintain basic aircraft communication and radio navigation systems and components.

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Assessment Requirements for MEA276 Maintain basic aircraft communication and radio navigation systems and components

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA276 Maintain basic aircraft communication and radio navigation systems and components with amended prerequisite unit name.

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria under the specified conditions of assessment, and must include:

applying relevant WHS practices

using approved maintenance documentation and aircraft publications relating to the radio frequency and communications system being maintained

locating and identifying radio communication and navigation system components comprising:

HF and VHF communications

VOR, ADF and GNS

ATC transponders

ADS-B

ELT systems

locating and identifying applicable radio system antennas

recognition of system and component defects/external damage, correct installation, attaching hardware (including cabling/harnesses/transmission lines) and security in:

HF and VHF communications systems

VOR, ADF and GNS

ATC transponders

ADS-B

ELT systems

applying logic processes, functional testing and visual inspections to isolate malfunctions within the above systems

functionally testing listed systems to assess post-maintenance serviceability.

It is essential that system testing procedures, cleanliness requirements and safety precautions applicable to the basic communication or radio navigation system being maintained are fully observed, understood and complied with. Ability to interpret inspection procedures and specifications (allowable limits) and apply them in practice across a range of inspection, testing and troubleshooting applications (including the timely involvement of supervisors or other trades) is critical.

Evidence of transferability of skills and knowledge related to inspection, functional testing and visual troubleshooting is essential. This is to be demonstrated through application across a range of basic aircraft communication and radio navigation systems and components listed in the Assessment Conditions.

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

component attachment methods

connection of hardware and plugs

printed circuit boards

semiconductors

fibre optics

handling precautions for electrostatic sensitive devices

relevant WHS practices

the use of approved maintenance documentation and aircraft publications relating to radio communication and navigation systems and components

the general working principles of communication and navigation systems

explaining the basic system layout (block diagram level), function and operation of:

HF and VHF communications systems

VOR, ADF and GNS navigation systems

ATC transponders

ELT systems

ADS-B systems

radio frequency and communication system maintenance requirements and basic troubleshooting procedures

relevant maintenance manuals

relevant regulatory requirements and standard procedures.

Assessment Conditions

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-purpose tools and test equipment found in most routine situations would be used where appropriate.

The application of testing procedures should clearly indicate knowledge of system operation, the relationship of individual components and the links with other systems (if applicable) within the limits of the aircraft/system fault-finding guide before undertaking any action. The work plan should take account of applicable safety and quality requirements in accordance with the industry and regulatory standards.

The following conditions of assessment represent the requirements of the Regulators (ADF and CASA) and maintenance stakeholders and must be rigorously observed.

A person cannot be assessed as competent until it can be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the workplace assessor that the relevant elements and performance criteria of the unit of competency are being achieved under routine supervision on a system and at least one (1) major system component/LRU from each of the following groups:

HF and VHF communication LRUs, transmission lines and antennas

ADF, VOR and GNS navigation system LRUs, transmission lines and antennas

ATC transponders, transmission lines and antennas

ELT

ADS-B.

This shall be established via the records in the Log of Industrial Experience and Achievement or, where appropriate, an equivalent Industry Evidence Guide (for details refer to the Companion Volume Assessment Guidelines).

Assessors must satisfy the requirements of the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator (Australian Skills Quality Authority, or its successors).

Where the unit is to be used for CASA licensing purposes the Assessor must also meet the criteria specified in the CASR Part 147 Manual of Standards.

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MEA277 Maintain twin engine aircraft electrical systems and components

Modification History

Release 1 - New unit of competency

Application

This unit of competency extends the competencies developed in units MEA202 Remove and install basic aircraft electrical system components and MEA210 Inspect, test and troubleshoot basic aircraft electrical systems and components to include the maintenance of additional electrical systems found in twin piston engine fixed wing aircraft during scheduled or unscheduled maintenance. Work may be performed individually or as part of a team.

The unit is part of the small aircraft maintenance Certificate IV Mechatronics training pathway.

Where a Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) licensing outcome is sought this unit forms part of the CASA requirement for the granting of the chosen maintenance certification licence under Civil Aviation Safety Regulation (CASR) Part 66, in accordance with the licensing provisions in the Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

Pre-requisite Unit

MEA210	Inspect, test and troubleshoot basic aircraft electrical systems and components

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.
1.	Inspect twin engine aircraft electrical systems and components	1.1	Relevant maintenance documentation and modification status, including system defect reports, where relevant, are used to identify specific inspection requirements
1.2	Isolation tags are checked and aircraft configured for safe system inspection and operation in accordance with the applicable maintenance manual while observing all relevant work health and safety (WHS) requirements
1.3	Direct current (DC) electrical system is visually or physically checked for external signs of defects in accordance with applicable maintenance manual
1.4	Defects are correctly identified and reported
2.	Test/adjust twin engine aircraft electrical systems	2.1	Aircraft and system are prepared in accordance with applicable maintenance manual for the application of power/system operation
2.2	Electrical system is functionally tested in accordance with maintenance manual for evidence of serviceability or malfunction
2.3	System calibration or adjustments are performed in accordance with maintenance manual, as appropriate
3.	Troubleshoot twin engine aircraft electrical systems	3.1	Available information from maintenance documentation and inspection and test results is used, where necessary, to assist in fault determination
3.2	Maintenance manual fault diagnosis guides and logic processes are used to ensure efficient and accurate troubleshooting to line replacement level
3.3	Specialist advice is obtained, where required, to assist with the troubleshooting process
3.4	System faults are located and the causes of the faults are clearly identified and correctly recorded in maintenance documentation, where required, and in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
3.5	Rectification requirements are determined
4.	Remove and install twin engine aircraft electrical system components	4.1	System is rendered safe and prepared in accordance with the applicable maintenance manual and isolation tags are fitted, where necessary, to ensure personnel safety
4.2	Electrical component removal is carried out in accordance with the applicable maintenance manual while observing all relevant WHS requirements
4.3	Required maintenance documentation is completed and processed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
4.4	Removed components are tagged and packaged in accordance with specified procedures
4.5	Electrical components to be installed are checked to confirm correct part numbers, modification status, serviceability and shelf life
4.6	Physical installation of electrical components is performed in accordance with the applicable maintenance manual, ensuring appropriate adjustment/alignment with mechanical interface is carried out
4.7	System is reinstated to correct operational condition in preparation for testing, as necessary
4.8	Required maintenance documentation is completed and processed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures

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.
DC electrical systems include:	DC multi-generator and alternator/rectifier generator regulation and distribution systems and components Electrical propeller control systems, such as feathering systems (where applicable to the enterprise) Batteries in dual battery installations and associated mounting equipment, including related anti-vibration aids Fire warning and extinguishing systems, including handling of halogen fire extinguishers (where applicable to the enterprise) Combustion heating systems (where applicable to the enterprise) Equipment cooling and ventilation Fuel storage and distribution systems Master and central warning systems (where applicable to the enterprise)
Electrical components include:	Components of multi-generator regulation and distribution systems Electrical propeller control system components (where applicable to the enterprise) Batteries in dual battery installations and associated mounting equipment, including related anti-vibration aids Fire warning and extinguishing system components (where applicable to the enterprise) Combustion heaters and associated components (where applicable to the enterprise) Equipment cooling and ventilation components Fuel storage and distribution system electrical components Master and central warning system components (where applicable to the enterprise)
Procedures and requirements include:	Industry standard procedures specified by manufacturers, regulatory authorities or the enterprise

Unit Mapping Information

Release 1 – equivalent to MEA277A Maintain twin engine aircraft electrical systems and components

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Assessment Requirements for MEA277 Maintain twin engine aircraft electrical systems and components

Modification History

Release 1 - New unit of competency

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria under the specified conditions of assessment, and must include:

applying relevant WHS practices

using approved maintenance documentation and aircraft publications relating to twin engine aircraft electrical systems

identifying/locating:

DC multi-generator power generation, regulation, distribution and control systems and components, i.e. regulators and bus bars

electrical propeller control systems and components, such as feathering and synchronising systems

batteries in dual battery installations and associated mounting equipment, including related anti-vibration aids

fire warning and extinguishing systems and components

identification of halogen (e.g. BCF) fire extinguishers

combustion heating systems

equipment cooling and ventilation

fuel storage and distribution system electrical components

master and central warning systems

correctly connecting DC generators and alternator/rectifier generators in multi-generator systems and paralleling generator output

recognising system and component defects/external damage, correct installation, connection of plugs, terminations, attaching hardware (including cabling/harnesses) and security in the above systems and system components

applying logic processes, taking and interpreting electrical measurements, using test equipment and appropriate wiring diagrams and manuals to isolate malfunctions in the above systems

performing system functional tests and checks to isolate system faults and assess post-maintenance serviceability.

It is essential that system testing procedures, cleanliness requirements and safety precautions applicable to the electrical system being maintained are fully observed, understood and complied with. Ability to interpret inspection procedures and specifications (allowable limits) and apply them in practice across a range of inspection, testing and troubleshooting applications (including the timely involvement of supervisors or other trades) is critical.

Evidence of transferability of skills and knowledge related to inspection, testing and troubleshooting and component removal and installation is essential. This is to be demonstrated through application across a range of aircraft electrical systems and components listed in the Assessment Conditions.

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

system testing procedures and paralleling of generator output

the basic layout (block diagram level), function and operation of:

DC multi-generator and alternator/rectifier generator regulation and distribution systems and components

electrical propeller control systems, such as feathering and synchronising systems and system components

dual battery systems and associated mounting equipment, including related anti-vibration aids

fire warning and extinguishing systems and system components, including regulatory requirements relating to halogen (e.g. BCF) fire extinguishers

combustion heating systems and system components

equipment cooling and ventilation systems and system components

fuel storage and distribution systems and system components

master and central warning systems and system components

maintenance requirements and troubleshooting procedures for the above electrical systems

relevant WHS practices

relevant maintenance manuals

relevant regulatory requirements and standard procedures.

Assessment Conditions

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-purpose tools and test equipment found in most routine situations would be used where appropriate.

The application of testing procedures should clearly indicate knowledge of system operation, the relationship of individual components and the links with other systems (if applicable) within the limits of the aircraft/system fault-finding guide before undertaking any action. The work plan should take account of applicable safety and quality requirements in accordance with the industry and regulatory standards.

The following conditions of assessment represent the requirements of the Regulators (ADF and CASA) and maintenance stakeholders and must be rigorously observed.

A person cannot be assessed as competent until it can be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the workplace assessor that the relevant elements and performance criteria of the unit of competency are being achieved under routine supervision on electrical looms, cables and connection hardware, and on each following system and on at least one (1) major component/line replaceable unit (LRU) in each case:

DC multi-generator and alternator/rectifier generator regulation and distribution systems and components

electrical propeller control systems, such as feathering systems (where applicable to the enterprise)

batteries in dual battery installations and associated mounting equipment, including related anti-vibration aids (competency may be demonstrated through the performance of a battery check)

fire warning and extinguishing systems, including handling of halogen fire extinguishers (where applicable to the enterprise)

combustion heating systems (where applicable to the enterprise)

equipment cooling and ventilation

fuel storage and distribution systems

master and central warning systems (where applicable to the enterprise).

Component removal and installation competencies are to be demonstrated on at least one (1) component from each of the following groups:

components of multi-generator regulation and distribution systems

electrical propeller control system components (where applicable to the enterprise)

batteries in dual battery installations and associated mounting equipment, including related anti-vibration aids

fire warning and extinguishing system components (where applicable to the enterprise)

combustion heaters and associated components (where applicable to the enterprise)

equipment cooling and ventilation components

fuel storage and distribution system electrical components

master and central warning system components (where applicable to the enterprise).

This shall be established via the records in the Log of Industrial Experience and Achievement or, where appropriate, an equivalent Industry Evidence Guide (for details refer to the Companion Volume Assessment Guidelines).

Assessors must satisfy the requirements of the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator (Australian Skills Quality Authority, or its successors).

Where the unit is to be used for CASA licensing purposes the Assessor must also meet the criteria specified in the CASR Part 147 Manual of Standards.

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MEA278 Inspect, test and troubleshoot instrument display systems and components

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA278 Inspect, test and troubleshoot instrument display systems and components with amended prerequisite codes.

Application

This unit of competency requires application of hand skills and the use of system/component knowledge and applicable maintenance publications and test equipment to inspect, test and troubleshoot electronic instrument display systems and components of fixed and rotary wing aircraft during scheduled or unscheduled maintenance. Work may be performed individually or as part of a team.

The unit is part of the small aircraft maintenance Certificate IV Mechatronics and the Avionic Certificate IV (Aircraft Maintenance Stream) 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).

Where a CASA licensing outcome is sought this unit forms part of the CASA requirement for the granting of the chosen maintenance certification licence under Civil Aviation Safety Regulation (CASR) Part 66, in accordance with the licensing provisions in the Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

Pre-requisite Unit

MEA246	Fabricate and/or repair aircraft electrical hardware or parts
MEA293	Remove and install aircraft electronic system components

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.
1.	Inspect electronic aircraft instrument display systems and components	1.1	Relevant maintenance documentation and modification status, including system defect reports, where relevant, are used to identify specific inspection requirements
1.2	Isolation tags are checked and aircraft configured for safe system inspection and operation in accordance with the applicable maintenance manual while observing all relevant work health and safety (WHS) requirements
1.3	Electronic instrument display system components are visually or physically checked for external signs of defects in accordance with applicable maintenance manual
1.4	Defects are correctly identified and reported
2.	Test/adjust electronic aircraft instrument display systems and components	2.1	Aircraft and system are prepared in accordance with applicable maintenance manual for the application of power/system operation
2.2	Electronic instrument display system is functionally tested in accordance with maintenance manual for evidence of serviceability or malfunction
2.3	System calibration or adjustments are performed in accordance with maintenance manual, as appropriate
3.	Troubleshoot electronic aircraft instrument display systems	3.1	Available information from maintenance documentation, inspection and test results is used, where necessary, to assist in fault determination
3.2	Maintenance manual fault diagnosis guides and logic processes are used to ensure efficient and accurate troubleshooting to line replacement level
3.3	Specialist advice is obtained, where required, to assist with the troubleshooting process
3.4	Electronic instrument display system faults are located and the causes of the faults are clearly identified and correctly recorded in maintenance documentation, where required, in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
3.5	Rectification requirements are determined

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.
Electronic instrument display systems include:	Electronic flight instrument system (EFIS) Engine indicating and crew alerting system (EICAS) Electronic central aircraft monitoring (ECAM) Head-up display (HUD) (where applicable to the enterprise) Data linkage and transmission systems
Procedures and requirements include:	Industry standard procedures specified by manufacturers, regulatory authorities or the enterprise

Unit Mapping Information

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA278 Inspect, test and troubleshoot instrument display systems and components

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Assessment Requirements for MEA278 Inspect, test and troubleshoot instrument display systems and components

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA278 Inspect, test and troubleshoot instrument display systems and components with amended prerequisite codes.

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria under the specified conditions of assessment, and must include:

using hand skills, tools and test equipment in the testing, adjustment and troubleshooting of instrument display systems and data transmission and linkage systems

recognising system and component defects/external damage, correct installation, connection of plugs, terminations, attaching hardware (including cabling/harnesses) for the range of systems listed in the Range of Conditions

interpreting the information presented on instrument display systems

applying logic processes and using appropriate wiring diagrams and manuals to isolate instrument display system malfunctions

performing system functional tests and checks to isolate system faults and assess post-maintenance serviceability

effectively using maintenance documentation and relevant fault diagnosis guides in the troubleshooting process

applying standard procedures

observing all relevant WHS procedures.

It is essential that system testing procedures, cleanliness requirements and safety precautions applicable to the instrument display system being maintained are fully observed, understood and complied with. Ability to interpret inspection procedures and specifications (allowable limits) and apply them in practice across a range of inspection, testing and troubleshooting applications (including the timely involvement of supervisors or other trades) is critical.

Evidence of transferability of skills and knowledge related to inspection, testing and troubleshooting is essential. This may be demonstrated through application across a range of aircraft instrument and display systems (where display systems are applicable to the enterprise) listed in the Assessment Conditions.

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

standard trade practices relating to tool and test equipment usage and installation/securing of system components

the basic layout (block diagram level) of the systems listed in the Range of Conditions

the operating principles of the systems listed in the Range of Conditions and associated with:

electrical and instrument fundamentals relating to multi-function display systems

interpretation of display information and display screen symbol generation

the operation of each listed system and system components

WHS procedures relating to instrument display systems and components

relevant Aeronautical Radio Incorporated (ARINC) specifications (avionic data bus)

relevant maintenance manuals

maintenance requirements and troubleshooting procedures

relevant regulatory requirements and standard procedures, including software management control.

Assessment Conditions

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-purpose tools and test equipment found in most routine situations would be used where appropriate.

The application of testing procedures should clearly indicate knowledge of system operation, the relationship of individual components and the links with other systems (if applicable) within the limits of the aircraft/system fault-finding guide before undertaking any action. The work plan should take account of applicable safety and quality requirements in accordance with the industry and regulatory standards.

The following conditions of assessment represent the requirements of the Regulators (ADF and CASA) and maintenance stakeholders and must be rigorously observed.

A person cannot be assessed as competent until it can be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the workplace assessor that the relevant elements and performance criteria of this unit of competency are being achieved under routine supervision on a system and on at least one (1) major system component of each of the following:

EFIS

EICAS

ECAM

Data linkage and transmission systems

HUD (may be omitted if not applicable to the enterprise).

This shall be established via the records in the Log of Industrial Experience and Achievement or, where appropriate, an equivalent Industry Evidence Guide (for details refer to the Companion Volume Assessment Guidelines).

Assessors must satisfy the requirements of the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator (Australian Skills Quality Authority, or its successors).

Where the unit is to be used for CASA licensing purposes the Assessor must also meet the criteria specified in the CASR Part 147 Manual of Standards.

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MEA279 Inspect, test and troubleshoot full authority digital engine control systems

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA279 Inspect, test and troubleshoot full authority digital engine control systems with amended prerequisite codes.

Application

This unit of competency requires application of hand skills and the use of maintenance documentation/publications and test sets in the inspection, testing and troubleshooting of full authority digital engine control (FADEC) systems of fixed and rotary wing aircraft scheduled or unscheduled maintenance. Work may be performed individually or as part of a team.

The unit is part of the Avionic Certificate IV (Aircraft Maintenance Stream) and small aircraft maintenance Certificate IV (Mechatronic) training pathways.

Where a Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) licensing outcome is sought this unit forms part of the CASA requirement for the granting of the chosen maintenance certification licence under Civil Aviation Safety Regulation (CASR) Part 66, in accordance with the licensing provisions in the Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

Pre-requisite Unit

MEA246	Fabricate and/or repair aircraft electrical hardware or parts
MEA293	Remove and install aircraft electronic system components

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.
1.	Inspect FADEC systems and components	1.1	Relevant maintenance documentation and modification status, including system defect reports, where relevant, are used to identify specific inspection requirements
1.2	Isolation tags are checked and aircraft configured for safe system inspection and operation in accordance with the applicable maintenance manual
1.3	FADEC system is visually or physically checked for external signs of defects in accordance with applicable maintenance manual while observing all relevant work health and safety (WHS) requirements
1.4	Defects are correctly identified and reported
2.	Test FADEC systems	2.1	Aircraft and system are prepared in accordance with applicable maintenance manual for the application of power/system operation
2.2	FADEC system is functionally tested in accordance with maintenance manual for evidence of serviceability or malfunction
3.	Troubleshoot FADEC systems	3.1	Available information from maintenance documentation and inspection and test results is used, where necessary, to assist in fault determination
3.2	Maintenance manual fault diagnosis guides and logic processes are used to ensure efficient and accurate troubleshooting using test sets, downloaded maintenance data and fault-finding charts or similar, to line replacement level
3.3	Specialist advice is obtained, where required, to assist with the troubleshooting process
3.4	System faults are located and the causes of the faults are clearly identified and correctly recorded in maintenance documentation, where required, and in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
3.5	Rectification requirements are determined

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.
FADEC systems include:	Computers, sensors, interfaces, cockpit controls, data cables and wiring looms that comprise the electronic control system Other engine-mounted related components, such as spark plugs, ignition units, injectors and fuel control units are covered by the applicable engine maintenance units (e.g. MEA313 Inspect, test and troubleshoot piston engine systems and components, MEA314 Inspect, test and troubleshoot gas turbine engine systems and components or MEA353 Maintain basic light aircraft engines and propellers)
Procedures and requirements include:	Industry standard procedures specified by manufacturers, regulatory authorities or the enterprise

Unit Mapping Information

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA279 Inspect, test and troubleshoot full authority digital engine control systems

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Assessment Requirements for MEA279 Inspect, test and troubleshoot full authority digital engine control systems

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA279 Inspect, test and troubleshoot full authority digital engine control systems with amended prerequisite codes.

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria under the specified conditions of assessment, and must include:

applying relevant WHS practices, including those relating to engine ground running

using approved maintenance documentation and aircraft publications relating to the applicable FADEC system

using test sets to download maintenance data from the FADEC system and interpreting the data

identifying/locating airframe and engine, including propeller/rotor-mounted FADEC system components

recognising system and component defects/external damage, correct installation, connection of plugs, terminations, attaching hardware (including cabling/harnesses) and security in airframe and engine-mounted FADEC system components

correctly handling electrostatic sensitive devices

applying logic processes, using test equipment and appropriate wiring diagrams and manuals to isolate FADEC system malfunctions

using built-in test features to confirm post-maintenance serviceability.

It is essential that system testing procedures, cleanliness requirements and safety precautions applicable to the FADEC system being maintained are fully observed, understood and complied with. Ability to interpret inspection procedures and specifications (allowable limits) and apply them in practice across a range of inspection, testing and troubleshooting applications (including the timely involvement of supervisors or other trades) is critical.

Evidence of transferability of skills and knowledge related to inspection, testing and troubleshooting and component removal and installation is essential. This is to be demonstrated through application on FADEC systems and components as defined in the Range of Conditions.

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

component attachment methods

connection of hardware and plugs

digital electronic theory

open and closed loop control

the basic layout (block diagram level), function and operation of FADEC systems

architecture of FADEC system computers, software and software management

operation of sensors that input data to FADEC system computers

built-in test system operation and downloading and interpretation of system data

relevant regulatory requirements and standard procedures, including software management control

maintenance requirements and troubleshooting procedures

relevant maintenance manuals.

Assessment Conditions

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-purpose tools and test equipment found in most routine situations would be used where appropriate.

The application of testing procedures should clearly indicate knowledge of system operation, the relationship of individual components and the links with other systems (if applicable) within the limits of the aircraft/system fault-finding guide before undertaking any action. The work plan should take account of applicable safety and quality requirements in accordance with the industry and regulatory standards.

The following conditions of assessment represent the requirements of the Regulators (ADF and CASA) and maintenance stakeholders and must be rigorously observed.

A person cannot be assessed as competent until it can be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the workplace assessor that the relevant elements and performance criteria of the unit of competency are being achieved under routine supervision on FADEC systems and system components as follows:

computers, sensors, interfaces, cockpit controls, data cables and wiring looms that comprise the electronic control system

Other engine-mounted related components, such as spark plugs, ignition units, injectors and fuel control units are covered by the applicable engine maintenance units (e.g. MEA313 Inspect, test and troubleshoot piston engine systems and components, MEA314 Inspect, test and troubleshoot gas turbine engine systems and components or MEA353 Maintain basic light aircraft engines and propellers) and should not be assessed as part of this unit.

This shall be established via the records in the Log of Industrial Experience and Achievement or, where appropriate, an equivalent Industry Evidence Guide (for details refer to the Companion Volume Assessment Guidelines).

Assessors must satisfy the requirements of the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator (Australian Skills Quality Authority, or its successors).

Where the unit is to be used for CASA licensing purposes the Assessor must also meet the criteria specified in the CASR Part 147 Manual of Standards.

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MEA280 Inspect, test and troubleshoot flight management systems and components

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA280 Inspect, test and troubleshoot flight management systems and components with amended prerequisite codes.

Application

This unit of competency requires application of hand skills and the use of system/component knowledge and applicable maintenance publications and test equipment to inspect, test and troubleshoot flight management system computers, control display units, database units and the interface with flight control and navigation systems during scheduled or unscheduled maintenance. Work may be performed individually or as part of a team.

Applications include fixed and rotary wing aircraft that have flight management systems.

The unit is part of the Avionic Certificate IV (Aircraft Maintenance Stream) training pathway.

Where a Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) licensing outcome is sought this unit forms part of the CASA requirement for the granting of the chosen maintenance certification licence under Civil Aviation Safety Regulation (CASR) Part 66, in accordance with the licensing provisions in the Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

Pre-requisite Unit

MEA246	Fabricate and/or repair aircraft electrical hardware or parts
MEA293	Remove and install aircraft electronic system components

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.
1.	Inspect flight management systems and components	1.1	Relevant maintenance documentation and modification status, including system defect reports, where relevant, are used to identify specific inspection requirements
1.2	Isolation tags are checked and aircraft configured for safe system inspection and operation in accordance with the applicable maintenance manual while observing all relevant work health and safety (WHS) requirements
1.3	Flight management system components are visually or physically checked for external signs of defects in accordance with applicable maintenance manual
1.4	Defects are correctly identified and reported
2.	Test flight management systems and components	2.1	Aircraft and system are prepared in accordance with applicable maintenance manual for the application of power/system operation
2.2	Flight management system is functionally tested in accordance with maintenance manual for evidence of serviceability or malfunction
3.	Troubleshoot flight management systems	3.1	Available information from maintenance documentation, inspection and test results is used, where necessary, to assist in fault determination
3.2	Maintenance manual fault diagnosis guides and logic processes are used to ensure efficient and accurate troubleshooting using test sets, downloaded maintenance data and fault-finding charts or similar, to line replacement level
3.3	Specialist advice is obtained, where required, to assist with the troubleshooting process
3.4	Flight management system faults are located and the causes of the faults are clearly identified and correctly recorded in maintenance documentation, where required, in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
3.5	Rectification requirements are determined

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.
Flight management systems include:	Flight management computer Control display unit Database unit Global positioning system (GPS) sensor (where applicable to the enterprise) GPS antenna (where applicable to the enterprise)
Procedures and requirements include:	Industry standard procedures specified by manufacturers, regulatory authorities or the enterprise

Unit Mapping Information

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA280 Inspect, test and troubleshoot flight management systems and components

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Assessment Requirements for MEA280 Inspect, test and troubleshoot flight management systems and components

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA280 Inspect, test and troubleshoot flight management systems and components with amended prerequisite codes.

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria under the specified conditions of assessment, and must include:

using hand skills, tools and test equipment in the testing and troubleshooting of flight management systems

recognising system and component defects/external damage, correct installation, connection of plugs, terminations, attaching hardware (including cabling/harnesses) for the system components listed in the Range of Conditions

interpreting the information presented on control display units

applying logic processes and using appropriate wiring diagrams and manuals to isolate flight management system malfunctions

performing system functional tests and checks to isolate system faults and assess post-maintenance serviceability

effectively using maintenance documentation and relevant fault diagnosis guides in the troubleshooting process

applying standard procedures

observing all relevant WHS procedures.

It is essential that system testing procedures, cleanliness requirements and safety precautions applicable to the flight management system being maintained are fully observed, understood and complied with. Ability to interpret inspection procedures and specifications (allowable limits) and apply them in practice across a range of inspection, testing and troubleshooting applications (including the timely involvement of supervisors or other trades) is critical.

This may be demonstrated through application across the components of a flight management system as listed in the Assessment Conditions.

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

standard trade practices relating to tool and test equipment usage and installation/securing of system components

electrical principles and digital electronic theory

the basic layout (block diagram level) of flight management systems

the operating principles of flight management computers, control display units and database units, including the interface with flight control, engine control and navigation systems

the interface with Aircraft Communication Addressing and Reporting System and relevant Aeronautical Radio Incorporated (ARINC) specifications (avionic data bus)

the operation of integral GPS sensors

WHS procedures relating to flight management systems and components

relevant maintenance manuals

relevant regulatory requirements and standard procedures, including software management control

maintenance requirements and troubleshooting procedures.

Assessment Conditions

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-purpose tools and test equipment found in most routine situations would be used where appropriate.

The application of testing procedures should clearly indicate knowledge of system operation, the relationship of individual components and the links with other systems within the limits of the aircraft/system fault-finding guide before undertaking any action. The work plan should take account of applicable safety and quality requirements in accordance with the industry and regulatory standards, including software management control.

Where the flight management system includes integral GPS, consideration may be given to concurrent assessment of MEA234 Inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft global navigation systems and components.

The following conditions of assessment represent the requirements of the Regulators (ADF and CASA) and maintenance stakeholders and must be rigorously observed.

A person cannot be assessed as competent until it can be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the workplace assessor that the relevant elements and performance criteria of this unit of competency are being achieved under routine supervision on a system and on at least one (1) major system component of each of:

flight management computer

control display unit

database unit

GPS sensor (may be omitted if not applicable to enterprise)

GPS antenna (may be omitted if not applicable to enterprise).

This shall be established via the records in the Log of Industrial Experience and Achievement or, where appropriate, an equivalent Industry Evidence Guide (for details refer to the Companion Volume Assessment Guidelines).

Assessors must satisfy the requirements of the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator (Australian Skills Quality Authority, or its successors).

Where the unit is to be used for CASA licensing purposes the Assessor must also meet the criteria specified in the CASR Part 147 Manual of Standards.

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MEA281 Maintain light aircraft AC powered instrument systems and components

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA281 Maintain light aircraft AC powered instrument systems and components with amended prerequisite unit name.

Application

This unit of competency requires application of hand skills and the use of system/component knowledge and applicable test equipment to inspect, test and troubleshoot alternating current (AC) powered aircraft instrument systems, including the power supply, and to remove and install components during scheduled or unscheduled maintenance. Work may be performed individually or as part of a team.

Applications include light fixed wing and rotary wing aircraft with piston or turbine engines.

The unit is part of the small aircraft maintenance Certificate IV (Mechatronics) training pathway.

Where a Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) licensing outcome is sought this unit forms part of the CASA requirement for the granting of the chosen maintenance certification licence under Civil Aviation Safety Regulation (CASR) Part 66, in accordance with the licensing provisions in the Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

Pre-requisite Unit

MEA246	Fabricate and/or repair aircraft electrical hardware or parts

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.
1.	Inspect light aircraft AC instrument systems, power supplies and components	1.1	Relevant maintenance documentation and modification status, including system defect reports, where relevant, are used to identify specific inspection requirements
1.2	Isolation tags are checked and aircraft configured for safe system inspection and operation in accordance with the applicable maintenance manual
1.3	AC instrument system and AC power supply components are visually or physically checked for external signs of defects in accordance with applicable maintenance manual while observing all relevant work health and safety (WHS) requirements
1.4	Defects are correctly identified and reported
2.	Test/adjust light aircraft AC instrument systems, power supplies and components	2.1	Aircraft and system are prepared in accordance with applicable maintenance manual for the application of power/system operation
2.2	Instrument system and AC power supply is functionally tested in accordance with maintenance manual for evidence of serviceability or malfunction
2.3	System calibration or adjustments are performed in accordance with maintenance manual, as appropriate
3.	Troubleshoot light aircraft AC instrument systems, power supplies and components	3.1	Available information from maintenance documentation, inspection and test results is used, where necessary, to assist in fault determination
3.2	Maintenance manual fault diagnosis guides and logic processes are used to ensure efficient and accurate troubleshooting, using test sets, downloaded maintenance data and fault-finding charts or similar, to line replacement level
3.3	Specialist advice is obtained, where required, to assist with the troubleshooting process
3.4	Instrument system or power supply faults are located and the causes of the faults are clearly identified and correctly recorded in maintenance documentation, where required, in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
3.5	Rectification requirements are determined
4.	Remove and install light aircraft AC instrument system, and power supply components	4.1	System is rendered safe and prepared in accordance with the applicable maintenance manual and isolation tags are fitted, where necessary, to ensure personnel safety
4.2	Instrument or power supply component removal is carried out in accordance with the applicable maintenance manual while observing all relevant WHS requirements
4.3	Required maintenance documentation is completed and processed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
4.4	Removed components are tagged and packaged in accordance with specified procedures
4.5	Instrument or power supply components to be installed are checked to confirm correct part numbers, modification status, serviceability and shelf life
4.6	Physical installation of instrument or power supply components is performed in accordance with the applicable maintenance manual and regulatory requirements, ensuring appropriate adjustment/alignment is carried out
4.7	System is reinstated to correct operational condition in preparation for testing, as necessary
4.8	Required maintenance documentation is completed and processed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures

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.
AC instrument systems and AC power supply components include:	Directional gyro (DG), artificial horizon (AH), attitude heading and reference system (AHRS) and components, servo and encoding altimeters, and remote reading gyro compasses and components Piston engine and gas turbine engine indication system components Fuel quantity indication and flow indication systems and components Transmitter/indicator measuring instrument systems (pressure, temperature and vacuum) and components Inverters and transformer/rectifier units
Procedures and requirements include:	Industry standard procedures specified by manufacturers, regulatory authorities or the enterprise

Unit Mapping Information

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA281 Maintain light aircraft AC powered instrument systems and components.

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Assessment Requirements for MEA281 Maintain light aircraft AC powered instrument systems and components

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA281 Maintain light aircraft AC powered instrument systems and components with amended prerequisite unit name.

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria under the specified conditions of assessment, and include:

using approved maintenance documentation and aircraft publications relating to AC instrument systems and related AC power supplies

locating and identifying AC powered instrument system components including:

AH, DG, AHRS, servo and encoding altimeters

engine system temperature, speed, oil pressure, torque and manifold pressure

auxiliary systems, including vacuum, fuel storage quantities and fuel flow

remote reading gyro compasses

locating and identifying AC instrument power supply system components, including:

inverters

transformer/rectifier units

voltage and frequency indication

correctly handling and observing maintenance precautions for gyroscopes and gimbals

recognising system and component defects/external damage, correct installation, connection of plugs, terminations, attaching hardware (including cabling/harnesses) and security in AC powered instruments and related power supply, including:

flight instruments

remote reading gyro compasses

piston engine and gas turbine engine indication systems (indicators and transmitters/sensors)

fuel quantity and flow indication systems (indicators, probes and transmitters)

transmitter/indicator measuring instrument systems (pressure, temperature and vacuum)

AC power supply, including inverters and transformer/rectifier units

applying logic processes, taking and interpreting system measurements, using test equipment and appropriate wiring diagrams and manuals to isolate malfunctions in the above systems

performing system functional tests and checks to isolate system faults and assess post-maintenance serviceability

applying WHS requirements relevant to instrument and electrical system maintenance.

It is essential that system testing procedures, cleanliness requirements and safety precautions applicable to the system being maintained are fully observed, understood and complied with. Ability to interpret inspection procedures and specifications (allowable limits) and apply them in practice across a range of inspection, testing and troubleshooting applications (including the timely involvement of supervisors or other trades) is critical.

Evidence of transferability of skills and knowledge related to inspection, testing and troubleshooting is essential. This is to be demonstrated through application across a range of AC powered aircraft instrument systems, AC power supplies and components listed in the Assessment Conditions.

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

component attachment methods

connection of hardware and plugs

handling precautions for electrostatic sensitive devices

relevant WHS practices

AC theory:

calculations and measurement in AC circuits

inductors and inductive reactance

transformer operation

capacitors and capacitive reactance

LCR circuits and resonance

passive filters

power relationship in reactive circuits

the basic layout (block diagram level), function and operation of AC powered:

flight instruments

remote reading gyro compasses

piston engine and gas turbine engine indication systems (indicators and transmitters/sensors)

fuel quantity and flow indication systems (indicators, probes and transmitters)

transmitter/indicator measuring instrument systems (pressure, temperature and vacuum)

AC power supply including AC generators, inverters and transformer/rectifier units

the operating principles of the above systems and associated with:

atmospheric conditions – properties and effects on aircraft instruments and systems

pressure and temperature sensing elements and their use in aircraft instrument systems

gyroscopes and their use in aircraft instrument systems

electrical fundamentals

relevant maintenance documentation and maintenance publications

maintenance requirements and troubleshooting procedures.

Assessment Conditions

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 applicable general-purpose tools and test equipment found in most routine situations would be used where appropriate.

The application of testing procedures should clearly indicate knowledge of system operation, the relationship of individual components and the links with other systems (if applicable) within the limits of the aircraft/system fault-finding guide before undertaking any action. The work plan should take account of applicable safety and quality requirements in accordance with the industry and regulatory standards.

The following conditions of assessment represent the requirements of the Regulators (ADF and CASA) and maintenance stakeholders and must be rigorously observed.

A person cannot be assessed as competent until it can be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the workplace assessor that the relevant elements and performance criteria of the unit of competency are being achieved under routine supervision on a system and at least one (1) major system component/line replaceable unit (LRU) from each of the following groups:

DG, AH, AHRS and components, servo and encoding altimeters, remote reading gyro compasses and components

piston engine and gas turbine engine indication system components

fuel quantity indication and flow indication systems and components

transmitter/indicator measuring instrument systems (pressure, temperature, vacuum) and components

inverters and transformer/rectifier units.

This shall be established via the records in the Log of Industrial Experience and Achievement or, where appropriate, an equivalent Industry Evidence Guide (for details refer to the Companion Volume Assessment Guidelines).

Assessors must satisfy the requirements of the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator (Australian Skills Quality Authority, or its successors).

Where the unit is to be used for CASA licensing purposes the Assessor must also meet the criteria specified in the CASR Part 147 Manual of Standards.

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MEA282 Repair or overhaul aircraft pulse system components

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA282 Repair or overhaul aircraft pulse system components with amended prerequisite codes.

Application

This unit of competency requires application of hand skills, test equipment and knowledge of pulse, analogue and digital theory to repair or overhaul components from fixed and rotary wing aircraft pulse systems that are repaired or overhauled in aviation maintenance workshops during scheduled or unscheduled maintenance. Work may be performed individually or as part of a team.

The unit is part of the Avionic Certificate IV (Component Workshop Maintenance Stream) training pathway.

Repair of circuit boards is covered by MEA262 Modify/repair aircraft component single layer printed circuit boards and MEA263 Modify/repair aircraft component multi-layer printed circuit boards.

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

MEA261	Use electronic test equipment
MEA296	Use electrical test equipment in aviation maintenance activities

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.
1.	Determine requirements	1.1	Pulse system component defect reports (removal tags) or customer order are correctly interpreted and matched by part and serial numbers
1.2	Circuitry is correctly prepared and connected to the applicable test equipment and is functionally tested or cycled through the prescribed test procedures in accordance with the maintenance documentation for evidence of serviceability or malfunction
1.3	Modification status is clearly established to assist in determining the overhaul requirements for the components
1.4	Extent of overhaul or repair is correctly identified and documented
2.	Troubleshoot pulse system components	2.1	Available information from maintenance records and inspection and test results is used, where necessary, to assist in fault determination
2.2	Maintenance manual fault diagnosis guides and logic processes are used to ensure efficient and accurate troubleshooting
2.3	Faults are located and the causes of the faults are clearly identified and correctly recorded in maintenance documentation, where required
2.4	Fault rectification requirements are determined
3.	Dismantle and inspect pulse system components	3.1	Component parts are dismantled in accordance with maintenance manuals while observing all relevant work health and safety (WHS) requirements
3.2	Component parts are assessed for serviceability in accordance with the relevant maintenance documentation
3.3	Parts requiring specialist repair are tagged and repair instructions are accurately specified
3.4	Parts lists are compiled and processed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
4.	Repair and/or modify pulse system components	4.1	Component parts are repaired or replaced in accordance with the relevant maintenance documentation
4.2	Modification of components or parts is undertaken, where required, by relevant manufacturers’ bulletins or procedures
5.	Assemble, test and adjust pulse system components	5.1	Assembly of component parts is carried out in accordance with specified tolerances and the applicable maintenance documents
5.2	Assembled components are tested and adjusted/aligned in accordance with the applicable maintenance documentation using the appropriate test equipment
5.3	Required maintenance documentation and modification records are completed and processed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures

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.
Pulse system components include:	Weather radar, search radar and weapons system radar Distance measuring equipment (DME) and tactical aerial navigation (TACAN) Doppler navigation Air traffic transponder Radio altimeter Airborne collision avoidance system (ACAS)
Procedures and requirements include:	Industry standard procedures specified by manufacturers, regulatory authorities or the enterprise

Unit Mapping Information

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA282 Repair or overhaul aircraft pulse system components

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Assessment Requirements for MEA282 Repair or overhaul aircraft pulse system components

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA282 Repair or overhaul aircraft pulse system components with amended prerequisite codes.

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria under the specified conditions of assessment, and must include:

applying relevant WHS practices

using approved repair/overhaul manuals, procedures and processes relating to pulse system components

recognising the serviceability state and repair or overhaul requirements for pulse system components

applying logic processes, using test equipment and appropriate wiring diagrams and manuals to isolate component faults

performing component testing to isolate/confirm component fault and assess post-repair/overhaul serviceability

correctly aligning components listed above to operate within prescribed specifications.

It is essential that system testing and aligning procedures, cleanliness requirements and safety precautions applicable to the pulse system components being maintained are fully observed, understood and complied with. Ability to interpret inspection procedures and specifications (allowable limits) and apply them in practice across a range of inspection, testing, alignment and troubleshooting applications (including the timely involvement of supervisors or other trades) is critical.

Evidence of transferability of skills and knowledge related to testing, aligning and troubleshooting is essential. This may be demonstrated through application across a representative range of the components listed in the Assessment Conditions.

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

component and system operation

the basic function and operation of components of pulse systems to enable testing for fault isolation/confirmation, to determine repair or overhaul requirements and serviceability status post-repair or overhaul

basic principles/functions relating to pulse system components and associated with:

advanced analogue fundamentals

digital fundamentals

AC and DC electrical systems

electromagnetic radiation

antenna and transmission line (including waveguide) characteristics

pulsed radar system operation.

Assessment Conditions

Competency should be assessed in the work environment, using tools and equipment specified in maintenance documentation. It is also expected that general and special-purpose tools and test equipment would be used where appropriate.

The application of testing procedures should also clearly indicate knowledge of system operation before undertaking any action. Knowledge of system operation and the relationship of individual components will be necessary to supplement evidence of ability to troubleshoot component faults. The work plan should take account of applicable safety and quality requirements in accordance with the industry and regulatory standards. Use of high precision, high reliability soldering techniques and handling of components, including application of anti-static equipment, must be demonstrated.

Assessment should be made across a sufficient number of components to establish the ability to apply attained skills and knowledge across the full range of pulse system components with the aid of applicable maintenance manuals and data.

The following conditions of assessment represent the requirements of the Regulators (ADF and CASA) and maintenance stakeholders and must be rigorously observed.

A person cannot be assessed as competent until it can be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the workplace assessor that the relevant elements and performance criteria of the unit of competency are being achieved under routine supervision on a representative range of components from two (2) or more of the following groups:

weather radar, search radar and weapons system radar

DME and TACAN

doppler navigation

air traffic transponder

radio altimeter

ACAS.

This shall be established via the records in the Log of Industrial Experience and Achievement or, where appropriate, an equivalent Industry Evidence Guide (for details refer to the Companion Volume Assessment Guidelines).

Assessors must satisfy the requirements of the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator (Australian Skills Quality Authority, or its successors).

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MEA283 Repair or overhaul aircraft display, control and distribution system components

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA283 Repair or overhaul aircraft display, control and distribution system components with amended prerequisite codes.

Application

This unit of competency requires application of hand skills, test equipment and knowledge of pulse, analogue and digital theory to repair or overhaul pulse system components from aircraft control and distribution systems during scheduled or unscheduled maintenance. Work may be performed individually or as part of a team.

Applications include control and distribution system components from fixed and rotary wing aircraft that are repaired or overhauled in aviation maintenance workshops.

The unit is part of the Avionic Certificate IV (Component Workshop Maintenance Stream) training pathway.

Repair of circuit boards is covered by MEA262 Modify/repair aircraft component single layer printed circuit boards and MEA263 Modify/repair aircraft component multi-layer printed circuit boards.

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

MEA261	Use electronic test equipment
MEA296	Use electrical test equipment in aviation maintenance activities

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.
1.	Determine requirements	1.1	Display, control and distribution system component defect reports (removal tags) or customer order are correctly interpreted and matched by part and serial numbers
1.2	Circuitry is correctly prepared and connected to the applicable test equipment and is functionally tested or cycled through the prescribed test procedures in accordance with the maintenance documentation for evidence of serviceability or malfunction
1.3	Modification status is clearly established to assist in determining the overhaul requirements for the components
1.4	Extent of overhaul or repair is correctly identified and documented
2.	Troubleshoot display, control and distribution system components	2.1	Available information from maintenance records and inspection and test results is used, where necessary, to assist in fault determination
2.2	Maintenance manual fault diagnosis guides and logic processes are used to ensure efficient and accurate troubleshooting
2.3	Faults are located and the causes of the faults are clearly identified and correctly recorded in maintenance documentation, where required
2.4	Fault rectification requirements are determined
3.	Dismantle and inspect display, control and distribution system components	3.1	Component parts are dismantled in accordance with maintenance manuals while observing all relevant work health and safety (WHS) requirements
3.2	Component parts are assessed for serviceability in accordance with the relevant maintenance documentation
3.3	Parts requiring specialist repair are tagged and repair instructions are accurately specified
3.4	Parts lists are compiled and processed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
4.	Repair and/or modify display, control and distribution system components	4.1	Component parts are repaired or replaced in accordance with the relevant maintenance documentation
4.2	Modification of components or parts is undertaken, where required, by relevant manufacturers’ bulletins or procedures
5.	Assemble, test and adjust display, control and distribution system components	5.1	Assembly of component parts is carried out in accordance with specified tolerances and the applicable maintenance documents
5.2	Assembled components are tested and adjusted/aligned in accordance with the applicable maintenance documentation using the appropriate test equipment
5.3	Required maintenance documentation and modification records are completed and processed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures

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.
Display, control and distribution system components	Display, control and distribution system components are from any or all of the following aircraft systems: display systems, including electronic flight instrument systems (EFIS), engine indicating and crew alerting system (EICAS) and electronic central aircraft monitoring (ECAM) automatic flight control system (AFCS) autopilots (digital and analogue) flight director (digital and analogue) fight management
Procedures and requirements include:	Industry standard procedures specified by manufacturers, regulatory authorities or the enterprise

Unit Mapping Information

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA283 Repair or overhaul aircraft display, control and distribution system components

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Assessment Requirements for MEA283 Repair or overhaul aircraft display, control and distribution system components

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA283 Repair or overhaul aircraft display, control and distribution system components with amended prerequisite codes.

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria under the specified conditions of assessment, and must include:

applying relevant WHS practices

using approved repair/overhaul manuals, procedures and processes relating to aircraft display, control and distribution system components

recognising the serviceability state and repair or overhaul requirements for components from:

digital electronic instruments/display systems

digital flight controllers and directors

digital AFCS/autopilot systems

flight management systems

analogue components of control and distribution systems

applying logic processes, using test equipment and appropriate wiring diagrams and manuals to isolate component faults

performing component testing to isolate/confirm component fault and assess post-repair/overhaul serviceability

correctly aligning components listed above to operate within prescribed specifications

correctly interpreting digital instrument display indications, information and symbols.

It is essential that system testing procedures, cleanliness requirements and safety precautions applicable to the display, control and distribution system components being maintained are fully observed, understood and complied with. Ability to interpret inspection procedures and specifications (allowable limits) and apply them in practice across a range of inspection, testing, alignment and troubleshooting applications (including the timely involvement of supervisors or other trades) is critical.

Evidence of transferability of skills and knowledge related to testing, aligning and troubleshooting is essential. This may be demonstrated through application across a representative range of the components listed in the Assessment Conditions.

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

component and system operation

the basic function and operation of components as follows to enable testing for fault isolation/confirmation, to determine repair or overhaul requirements, and serviceability status post-repair or overhaul:

digital electronic instruments/display system components

digital flight controllers and directors

digital AFCS/autopilot system components

flight management system components

analogue components of control and distribution systems

basic principles/functions, relating to the above systems/components and associated with:

advanced analogue fundamentals, including video display generation techniques

digital fundamentals

alternating current (AC) and direct current (DC) electrical systems.

Assessment Conditions

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 and test equipment would be used where appropriate.

The application of testing procedures should also clearly indicate knowledge of system operation before undertaking any action. Knowledge of system operation and the relationship of individual components will be necessary to supplement evidence of ability to troubleshoot component faults. The work plan should take account of applicable safety and quality requirements in accordance with the industry and regulatory standards. Use of high precision, high reliability soldering techniques and handling of components, including application of anti-static equipment, must be demonstrated.

Assessment should be made across a sufficient number of components to establish the ability to apply attained skills and knowledge across the full range of display, control and distribution system components with the aid of applicable maintenance manuals and data.

The following conditions of assessment represent the requirements of the Regulators (ADF and CASA) and maintenance stakeholders and must be rigorously observed.

A person cannot be assessed as competent until it can be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the workplace assessor that the relevant elements and performance criteria of the unit of competency are being achieved under routine supervision on a representative range of components, that are applicable to the enterprise, from the following systems:

display systems, including EFIS, EICAS and ECAM

AFCS

autopilots (digital and analogue)

flight director (digital and analogue)

flight management.

This shall be established via the records in the Log of Industrial Experience and Achievement or, where appropriate, an equivalent Industry Evidence Guide (for details refer to the Companion Volume Assessment Guidelines).

Assessors must satisfy the requirements of the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator (Australian Skills Quality Authority, or its successors).

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MEA284 Repair or overhaul aircraft instrument system components

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA284 Repair or overhaul aircraft instrument system components with amended prerequisite codes.

Application

This unit of competency requires application of hand skills and knowledge of component repair and overhaul procedures relating to fixed and rotary wing aircraft instrument system components that are repaired or overhauled in aviation maintenance workshops during scheduled or unscheduled maintenance. Work may be performed individually or as part of a team.

The unit is part of the Avionic Certificate IV (Component Workshop Maintenance Stream) training pathway.

Repair of circuit boards is covered by MEA262 Modify/repair aircraft component single layer printed circuit boards and MEA263 Modify/repair aircraft component multi-layer printed circuit boards.

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

MEA261	Use electronic test equipment
MEA296	Use electrical test equipment in aviation maintenance activities

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.
1.	Determine requirements	1.1	Component defect reports (removal tags) or customer order are correctly interpreted and matched by part and serial numbers
1.2	System components are inspected and/or operated through prescribed test procedures to establish serviceability or confirm defects, as required
1.3	Modification status is clearly established to assist in determining the overhaul requirements for the components
1.4	Extent of overhaul or repair is correctly identified and documented
2.	Troubleshoot instrument system components	2.1	Available information from maintenance records and test results is used, where necessary, to assist in fault determination
2.2	Logical processes are used to ensure efficient and accurate troubleshooting
2.3	Specialist advice is obtained, where required, to assist with, or confirm, the fault and rectification requirement
2.4	System component faults are located and the causes of the faults are clearly identified
2.5	Fault rectification requirements are determined to assist in planning the repair
3.	Dismantle and inspect instrument system components	3.1	System component parts are dismantled in accordance with maintenance manuals while observing all relevant work health and safety (WHS) requirements
3.2	Component parts are assessed for serviceability in accordance with the relevant maintenance documentation
3.3	Parts requiring specialist repair are tagged and repair instructions are accurately specified
3.4	Parts lists are compiled and processed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
4.	Repair and/or modify instrument system components	4.1	System component parts are repaired or replaced in accordance with the relevant maintenance documentation
4.2	Modification of components or parts is undertaken, where required, by relevant manufacturer's bulletins or procedures
5.	Assemble, test and adjust instrument system components	5.1	Assembly of component parts is carried out within specified tolerances and in accordance with the appropriate maintenance documents
5.2	System components are adjusted or calibrated to operate within prescribed specifications
5.3	Finished components are tagged, sealed and packaged in accordance with specified procedures
5.4	Required maintenance documentation and modification records are completed and processed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures

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.
System components include:	General instrument components, including mechanical instruments, electro-mechanical instruments and sensors
Procedures and requirements include:	Industry standard procedures specified by manufacturers, regulatory authorities or the enterprise

Unit Mapping Information

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA284 Repair or overhaul aircraft instrument system components

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Assessment Requirements for MEA284 Repair or overhaul aircraft instrument system components

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA284 Repair or overhaul aircraft instrument system components with amended prerequisite codes.

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria under the specified conditions of assessment, and must include:

applying relevant WHS practices

using approved repair/overhaul procedures and processes relating to instrument system components

recognising the serviceability state and repair or overhaul requirements for:

mechanical instruments

electro-mechanical instruments

instrument sensors

applying logic processes, and using test equipment and appropriate wiring diagrams and manuals to isolate components faults

performing component testing to isolate/confirm component fault and assess post-repair/overhaul serviceability

correctly disassembling, inspecting component parts, repairing/ replacing/modifying component parts and assembling components listed above

correctly interpreting instrument and display information, symbols and readings.

It is essential that system component testing procedures, cleanliness requirements and safety precautions applicable to the instrument system components being maintained are fully observed, understood and complied with. Ability to interpret inspection procedures and specifications (allowable limits) and apply them in practice across a range of inspection, testing and troubleshooting applications (including the timely involvement of supervisors or other trades) is critical.

Evidence of transferability of skills and knowledge related to repair is essential. This may be demonstrated through application across a representative range from within the components listed in the Assessment Conditions.

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

component and system operation

the basic function and operation of the following components to enable testing for fault isolation/confirmation, to determine repair or overhaul requirements, and serviceability status post-repair or overhaul:

mechanical instruments

electro-mechanical instruments

instrument sensors

basic principles/functions relating to the above components and associated with:

alternating current (AC) and direct current (DC) synchronous systems

servomechanisms

gyroscopes

vacuum and pressure-based indication methods (pitot/static and pressurisation)

advanced analogue fundamentals

electro-mechanical sensor signal generation.

Assessment Conditions

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 and test equipment would be used where appropriate.

Ability to assess component serviceability and interpret parts requirements will be necessary to supplement the required evidence. The application of testing procedures should also clearly indicate knowledge of system operation before undertaking any action. The work plan should take account of applicable safety and quality requirements in accordance with the industry and regulatory standards.

The following conditions of assessment represent the requirements of the Regulators (ADF and CASA) and maintenance stakeholders and must be rigorously observed.

A person cannot be assessed as competent until it can be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the workplace assessor that the relevant elements and performance criteria of the unit of competency are being achieved under routine supervision on a representative range of general instrument components, including:

mechanical instruments, electro-mechanical instruments and sensors

This shall be established via the records in the Log of Industrial Experience and Achievement or, where appropriate, an equivalent Industry Evidence Guide (for details refer to the Companion Volume Assessment Guidelines).

Assessors must satisfy the requirements of the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator (Australian Skills Quality Authority, or its successors).

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MEA285 Repair or overhaul aircraft radio frequency communication and navigation system components

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA285 Repair or overhaul aircraft radio frequency communication and navigation system components with amended prerequisite codes.

Application

This unit of competency requires application of hand skills, test equipment and knowledge of analogue and digital theory to repair or overhaul radio frequency (RF) components from aircraft communication and navigation systems.

Applications include RF communications and navigation system components from fixed and rotary wing aircraft that are repaired or overhauled in aviation maintenance workshops during scheduled or unscheduled maintenance. Work may be performed individually or as part of a team.

The unit is part of the Avionic Certificate IV (Component Workshop Maintenance Stream) training pathway.

Repair of circuit boards is covered by MEA262 Modify/repair aircraft component single layer printed circuit boards and MEA263 Modify/repair aircraft component multi-layer printed circuit boards.

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

MEA261	Use electronic test equipment
MEA296	Use electrical test equipment in aviation maintenance activities

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.
1.	Determine requirements	1.1	Communication and navigation system component defect reports (removal tags) or customer order are correctly interpreted and matched by part and serial numbers
1.2	Circuitry is correctly prepared and connected to the applicable test equipment and is functionally tested or cycled through the prescribed test procedures in accordance with the maintenance documentation for evidence of serviceability or malfunction
1.3	Modification status is clearly established to assist in determining the overhaul requirements for the components
1.4	Extent of overhaul or repair is correctly identified and documented
2.	Troubleshoot RF communication and navigation system components	2.1	Available information from maintenance records and inspection and test results is used, where necessary, to assist in fault determination
2.2	Maintenance manual fault diagnosis guides and logic processes are used to ensure efficient and accurate troubleshooting
2.3	Faults are located and the causes of the faults are clearly identified and correctly recorded in maintenance documentation, where required
2.4	Fault rectification requirements are determined
3.	Dismantle and inspect RF communication and navigation system components	3.1	Component parts are dismantled in accordance with maintenance manuals while observing all relevant work health and safety (WHS) requirements
3.2	Component parts are assessed for serviceability in accordance with the relevant maintenance documentation
3.3	Parts requiring specialist repair are tagged and repair instructions are accurately specified
3.4	Parts lists are compiled and processed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
4.	Repair and/or modify RF communication and navigation system components	4.1	Component parts are repaired or replaced in accordance with the relevant maintenance documentation
4.2	Modification of components or parts is undertaken, where required, by relevant manufacturers’ bulletins or procedures
5.	Assemble, test and adjust RF communication and navigation system components	5.1	Assembly of component parts is carried out in accordance with specified tolerances and the applicable maintenance documents
5.2	Assembled components are tested and adjusted/aligned in accordance with the applicable maintenance documentation using the appropriate test equipment
5.3	Required maintenance documentation and modification records are completed and processed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures

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.
Communication and navigation system components are from any or all of the following aircraft systems:	Very high frequency (VHF) communications High frequency (HF) communications Ultra-high frequency (UHF) communications Satellite communications Emergency location transmitter (ELT) Aeronautical Radio Incorporated (ARINC) Communication Addressing and Reporting System Intercommunication and public address Automatic direction finding (ADF) navigation Very high frequency omni-directional range (VOR) navigation Instrument landing system (ILS) Ground positioning system (GPS)
Procedures and requirements include:	Industry standard procedures specified by manufacturers, regulatory authorities or the enterprise

Unit Mapping Information

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA285 Repair or overhaul aircraft radio frequency communication and navigation system components

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Assessment Requirements for MEA285 Repair or overhaul aircraft radio frequency communication and navigation system components

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA285 Repair or overhaul aircraft radio frequency communication and navigation system components with amended prerequisite codes.

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria under the specified conditions of assessment, and must include:

applying relevant WHS practices

using approved repair/overhaul manuals, procedures and processes relating to analogue circuitry

recognising the serviceability state and repair or overhaul requirements for aircraft RF communication and navigation system components

applying logic processes, and using test equipment and appropriate wiring diagrams and manuals to isolate component faults

performing component testing to isolate/confirm component fault and assess post-repair/overhaul serviceability

correctly aligning components listed above to operate within prescribed specifications.

It is essential that component testing procedures, cleanliness requirements and safety precautions applicable to the system components being maintained are fully observed, understood and complied with. Ability to interpret inspection procedures and specifications (allowable limits) and apply them in practice across a range of inspection, testing, alignment and troubleshooting applications (including the timely involvement of supervisors or other trades) is critical.

Evidence of transferability of skills and knowledge related to testing, aligning and troubleshooting is essential. This may be demonstrated through application across a representative range of the components from systems listed in the Assessment Conditions.

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

component and system operation

the basic function and operation of components of radio frequency communication and navigation systems to enable testing for fault isolation/confirmation, to determine repair or overhaul requirements, and serviceability status post-repair or overhaul

basic principles/functions relating to radio frequency communication and navigation system components and associated with:

advanced analogue fundamentals

digital fundamentals

AC and DC electrical systems

electromagnetic radiation

antenna and transmission line (including waveguide) characteristics

radio transmission/signal propagation and frequency modulation

GPS

satellite communications (industry specific).

Assessment Conditions

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 and test equipment would be used where appropriate.

The application of testing procedures should clearly indicate knowledge of system operation before undertaking any action. Knowledge of system operation and the relationship of individual components will be necessary to supplement evidence of ability to troubleshoot component faults. The work plan should take account of applicable safety and quality requirements in accordance with the industry and regulatory standards. Use of high precision, high reliability soldering techniques and handling of components, including application of anti-static equipment, must be demonstrated.

Assessment should be made across a sufficient number of components to establish the ability to apply attained skills and knowledge across the full range of RF components with the aid of applicable maintenance manuals and data.

The following conditions of assessment represent the requirements of the Regulators (ADF and CASA) and maintenance stakeholders and must be rigorously observed.

A person cannot be assessed as competent until it can be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the workplace assessor that the relevant elements and performance criteria of the unit of competency are being achieved under routine supervision on a representative range of components, applicable to the enterprise, from the following systems:

VHF communications

HF communications

UHF communications

satellite communications

ELT

ARINC Communication Addressing and Reporting System

intercommunication and public address

ADF navigation

VOR navigation

ILS

GPS.

This shall be established via the records in the Log of Industrial Experience and Achievement or, where appropriate, an equivalent Industry Evidence Guide (for details refer to the Companion Volume Assessment Guidelines).

Assessors must satisfy the requirements of the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator (Australian Skills Quality Authority, or its successors).

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MEA286 Repair or overhaul aircraft electrical/electro-mechanical components

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA286 Repair or overhaul aircraft electrical/electro-mechanical components with amended prerequisite codes.

Application

This unit of competency requires application of hand skills and knowledge of component repair and overhaul procedures relating to electrical and electro-mechanical components of fixed and rotary wing aircraft that are repaired or overhauled in aviation maintenance workshops during scheduled or unscheduled maintenance. Work may be performed individually or as part of a team.

The unit of competency is part of the Avionic Certificate IV (Component Workshop Maintenance Stream) training pathway.

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

MEA201	Remove and install miscellaneous aircraft electrical hardware/components
MEA296	Use electrical test equipment in aviation maintenance activities

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.
1.	Determine requirements	1.1	Component defect reports (removal tags) or customer order are correctly interpreted and matched by part and serial numbers
1.2	Components are inspected and/or operated through prescribed test procedures to establish serviceability or confirm defects, as required
1.3	Modification status is clearly established to assist in determining the overhaul requirements for the components
1.4	Extent of overhaul or repair is correctly identified and documented
2.	Troubleshoot electrical/ electro-mechanical components	2.1	Available information from maintenance records and test results is used, where necessary, to assist in fault determination
2.2	Logical processes are used to ensure efficient and accurate troubleshooting
2.3	Specialist advice is obtained, where required, to assist with, or confirm, the fault and rectification requirement
2.4	Electrical/electro-mechanical component faults are located and the causes of the faults are clearly identified
2.5	Fault rectification requirements are determined to assist in planning the repair
3.	Dismantle and inspect electrical/ electro-mechanical components	3.1	Component parts are dismantled in accordance with maintenance manuals while observing all relevant work health and safety (WHS) requirements
3.2	Component parts are assessed for serviceability in accordance with the relevant maintenance documentation
3.3	Parts requiring specialist repair are tagged and repair instructions are accurately specified
3.4	Parts lists are compiled and processed in accordance with standard enterprise procedure
4.	Repair and/or modify electrical/ electro-mechanical components	4.1	Component parts are repaired or replaced in accordance with the relevant maintenance documentation
4.2	Modification of components or parts is undertaken, where required, by relevant manufacturer's bulletins or procedures
5.	Assemble, test and adjust electrical/ electro-mechanical components	5.1	Assembly of component parts is carried out within specified tolerances and in accordance with the appropriate maintenance documents
5.2	Components are adjusted or calibrated to operate within prescribed specifications
5.3	Finished components are tagged, sealed and packaged in accordance with specified procedures
5.4	Required maintenance documentation and modification records are completed and processed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures

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.
Electrical/electro-mechanical components include:	Motors, generators and alternators Static inverters, transformer rectifier units (TRU) and regulators Actuators, solenoids and shutoff valves Bus bars, circuit breakers, connectors, electrical looms and fans
Procedures and requirements include:	Industry standard procedures specified by manufacturers, regulatory authorities or the enterprise

Unit Mapping Information

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA286 Repair or overhaul aircraft electrical/electro-mechanical components

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Assessment Requirements for MEA286 Repair or overhaul aircraft electrical/electro-mechanical components

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA286 Repair or overhaul aircraft electrical/electro-mechanical components with amended prerequisite codes.

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria under the specified conditions of assessment, and must include:

applying relevant WHS practices

using approved repair/overhaul procedures and processes relating to electrical and electro-mechanical components

recognising the serviceability state and repair or overhaul requirements for:

alternating current (AC) and direct current (DC) motors, generators and alternators

static inverters

TRU

regulators/control units

actuators

solenoids and shutoff valves

engine ignition/starting components

applying logic processes, and using test equipment and appropriate wiring diagrams and manuals to isolate component faults

performing component testing to isolate/confirm component fault and assess post-repair/overhaul serviceability

correctly disassembling, inspecting component parts, repairing/replacing/modifying component parts and assembling components listed above.

It is essential that component testing procedures, cleanliness requirements and safety precautions applicable to the system component being maintained are fully observed, understood and complied with. Ability to interpret inspection procedures and specifications (allowable limits) and apply them in practice across a range of inspection, testing and troubleshooting applications (including the timely involvement of supervisors or other trades) is critical.

Evidence of transferability of skills and knowledge related to repair is essential. This may be demonstrated through application across a range of aircraft electrical/electro-mechanical components as listed in the Assessment Conditions.

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

component and system operation

the basic function and operation of components listed below to enable testing for fault isolation/confirmation, to determine repair or overhaul requirements, and serviceability status post repair or overhaul:

AC and DC motors, generators and alternators

static inverters

TRU

regulators/control units

actuators

solenoids and shutoff valves

engine ignition/starting components

basic principles/functions, relating to components listed above and associated with:

AC and DC power generation

circuit theory

analogue fundamentals

electro-mechanical interface.

Assessment Conditions

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 applicable general and special-purpose tools and test equipment would be used where appropriate.

Ability to assess component serviceability and interpret parts requirements will be necessary to supplement the required evidence. The application of testing procedures should also clearly indicate knowledge of system operation before undertaking any action. Knowledge of system operation and the relationship of individual components will be necessary to supplement evidence of ability to troubleshoot component faults. The work plan should take account of applicable safety and quality requirements in accordance with the industry and regulatory standards.

The following conditions of assessment represent the requirements of the Regulators (ADF and CASA) and maintenance stakeholders and must be rigorously observed.

A person cannot be assessed as competent until it can be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the workplace assessor that the relevant elements and performance criteria of the unit of competency are being achieved under routine supervision on at least one (1) component from each of the following groups:

motors, generators and alternators

static inverters, TRU and regulators

actuators, solenoids and shutoff valves

bus bars, circuit breakers, connectors, electrical looms and fans.

This shall be established via the records in the Log of Industrial Experience and Achievement or, where appropriate, an equivalent Industry Evidence Guide (for details refer to the Companion Volume Assessment Guidelines).

Assessors must satisfy the requirements of the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator (Australian Skills Quality Authority, or its successors).

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MEA287 Repair or overhaul aircraft oxygen system components

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA287 Repair or overhaul aircraft oxygen system components with amended prerequisite codes.

Application

This unit of competency requires application of hand skills, maintenance publications, test equipment and knowledge of oxygen component maintenance and hygiene requirements to repair and overhaul aircraft oxygen system components from fixed and rotary wing aircraft that are repaired or overhauled in aviation maintenance workshops during scheduled or unscheduled maintenance. Work may be performed individually or as part of a team.

This unit of competency is part of the Avionic Certificate IV (Component Workshop Maintenance Stream) training pathway.

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

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.
1.	Determine requirements	1.1	Component defect reports (removal tags) or customer order are correctly interpreted and matched by part and serial numbers
1.2	System components are inspected and/or operated through prescribed test procedures to establish serviceability or confirm defects, as required
1.3	Modification status is clearly established to assist in determining the overhaul requirements for the components
1.4	Extent of overhaul or repair is correctly identified and documented
2.	Troubleshoot oxygen system components	2.1	Available information from maintenance records and test results is used, where necessary, to assist in fault determination
2.2	Logical processes are used to ensure efficient and accurate troubleshooting
2.3	Specialist advice is obtained, where required, to assist with, or confirm, the fault and rectification requirement
2.4	System component faults are located and the causes of the faults are clearly identified
2.5	Fault rectification requirements are determined to assist in planning the repair
3.	Dismantle and inspect oxygen system components	3.1	System component parts are dismantled in accordance with maintenance manuals while observing all relevant work health and safety (WHS) requirements
3.2	Component parts are assessed for serviceability in accordance with the relevant maintenance documentation
3.3	Parts requiring specialist repair are tagged and repair instructions are accurately specified
3.4	Parts lists are compiled and processed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
4.	Repair and/or modify oxygen system components	4.1	System component parts are repaired or replaced in accordance with the relevant maintenance documentation
4.2	Modification of components or parts is undertaken, where required, by relevant manufacturer's bulletins or procedures
5.	Assemble, test and adjust oxygen system components	5.1	Assembly of component parts is carried out within specified tolerances and in accordance with the appropriate maintenance documents
5.2	System components are adjusted or calibrated to operate within prescribed specifications
5.3	Finished components are tagged, sealed and packaged in accordance with specified procedures
5.4	Required maintenance documentation and modification records are completed and processed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures

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.
Oxygen system components and related activities include:	Pressure vessels (testing and charging) Regulators, control valves and indicators Chemical oxygen generators Product hygiene
Procedures and requirements include:	Industry standard procedures specified by manufacturers, regulatory authorities or the enterprise

Unit Mapping Information

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA287 Repair or overhaul aircraft oxygen system components

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Assessment Requirements for MEA287 Repair or overhaul aircraft oxygen system components

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA287 Repair or overhaul aircraft oxygen system components with amended prerequisite codes.

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria under the specified conditions of assessment, and must include:

applying relevant WHS practices

using approved repair/overhaul procedures and processes relating to oxygen components

recognising the serviceability state and repair or overhaul requirements for oxygen pressure cylinders, valves, gauges, chemical generators, regulators, masks, pipes, hoses and fittings, and liquid dry breathing oxygen (LDBO) converters

applying logic processes, and using test equipment and appropriate wiring diagrams and manuals to isolate component faults

performing component testing to isolate/confirm component fault and assess post-repair/overhaul serviceability

correctly disassembling, inspecting component parts, repairing/replacing/modifying component parts and assembling oxygen components

applying product hygiene procedures.

The underlying skills inherent in this unit should be transferable across a range of repair or overhaul applications associated with oxygen system components. It is essential that the maintenance procedures are interpreted and applied to ensure quality and safety standards are fully observed, understood and complied with. Capability to interpret inspection procedures and specifications (allowable limits) and apply them in practice is critical.

Evidence of transferability of skills and knowledge related to repair is essential. This may be demonstrated through application across a representative range of oxygen components as listed in the Assessment Conditions.

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

component and system operation

the basic function and operation of oxygen components to enable testing for fault isolation/confirmation, to determine repair or overhaul requirements, and serviceability status post-repair or overhaul

basic principles/functions relating to oxygen components and associated with:

pressure sensitive devices (bellows and controllers)

vacuum system generation

atmosphere and its properties.

Assessment Conditions

Competency should be assessed in the work environment, or simulated work environment, using tools and equipment specified in maintenance manuals. It is also expected that applicable general and special-purpose tools and test equipment would be used where appropriate.

Ability to assess component serviceability and interpret parts requirements will be necessary to supplement the required evidence. The application of testing procedures should also clearly indicate knowledge of system operation before undertaking any action. Knowledge of system operation and the relationship of individual components will be necessary to supplement evidence of ability to troubleshoot component faults. The work plan should take account of applicable safety and quality requirements in accordance with the industry and regulatory standards.

The following conditions of assessment represent the requirements of the Regulators (ADF and CASA) and maintenance stakeholders and must be rigorously observed.

A person cannot be assessed as competent until it can be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the workplace assessor that the relevant elements and performance criteria of the unit of competency are being achieved under routine supervision across the following groups:

pressure vessels (testing and charging)

regulators, control valves and indicators

chemical oxygen generators

product hygiene.

This shall be established via the records in the Log of Industrial Experience and Achievement or, where appropriate, an equivalent Industry Evidence Guide (for details refer to the Companion Volume Assessment Guidelines).

Assessors must satisfy the requirements of the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator (Australian Skills Quality Authority, or its successors).

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MEA288 Repair or overhaul aircraft audio and visual systems and reproducers

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA288 Repair or overhaul aircraft audio and visual systems and reproducers with amended prerequisite codes.

Application

This unit of competency requires application of hand skills and knowledge of component repair and overhaul procedures relating to aircraft analogue and digital passenger entertainment electronic equipment components that are repaired or overhauled in aviation maintenance workshops during scheduled or unscheduled maintenance. Work may be performed individually or as part of a team.

The unit is part of the Avionic Certificate IV (Component Workshop Maintenance Stream) training pathway.

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

MEA261	Use electronic test equipment
MEA296	Use electrical test equipment in aviation maintenance activities

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.
1.	Determine requirements	1.1	Audio and video system and reproducer component defect reports (removal tags) or customer order are correctly interpreted and matched by part and serial numbers
1.2	Circuitry is correctly prepared and connected to the applicable test equipment and is functionally tested or cycled through the prescribed test procedures in accordance with the maintenance documentation for evidence of serviceability or malfunction
1.3	Modification status is clearly established to assist in determining the overhaul requirements for the components
1.4	Extent of overhaul or repair is correctly identified and documented
2.	Dismantle and inspect audio and video system and reproducer components	2.1	Component parts are dismantled in accordance with maintenance manuals while observing all relevant work health and safety (WHS) requirements
2.2	Component parts are assessed for serviceability in accordance with the relevant maintenance documentation
2.3	Parts requiring specialist repair are tagged and repair instructions are accurately specified
2.4	Parts lists are compiled and processed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
3.	Repair and/or modify audio and video system and reproducer	3.1	Component parts are repaired or replaced in accordance with the relevant maintenance documentation
3.2	Modification of components or parts is undertaken, where required, by relevant manufacturers’ bulletins or procedures
4.	Assemble, test and adjust audio and video system and reproducer components	4.1	Assembly of component parts is carried out in accordance with specified tolerances and the applicable maintenance documents
4.2	Assembled components are tested and adjusted in accordance with the applicable maintenance documentation using the appropriate test equipment
4.3	Required maintenance documentation and modification records are completed and processed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures

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.
Audio and video systems and reproducers include:	Video cassette recorders (VCRs) Video display systems Cathode ray tube (CRT) display systems Symbol generators Audio amplifiers Audio and video selectors Voice recorders Microphones Head sets Passenger control units (PCUs) Tape reproducers (and tape reproduction)
Procedures and requirements include:	Industry standard procedures specified by manufacturers, regulatory authorities or the enterprise

Unit Mapping Information

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA288 Repair or overhaul aircraft audio and visual systems and reproducers

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Assessment Requirements for MEA288 Repair or overhaul aircraft audio and visual systems and reproducers

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA288 Repair or overhaul aircraft audio and visual systems and reproducers with amended prerequisite codes.

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria under the specified conditions of assessment, and must include:

applying relevant WHS practices

using approved repair/overhaul procedures and processes relating to analogue and digital circuitry

recognising the serviceability state and repair or overhaul requirements for digital electronic interface systems:

VCRs

video display systems

CRT display systems

symbol generators

audio amplifiers

audio selectors

voice recorders

microphones

head sets

PCUs

tape reproducers (and tape reproduction)

applying logic processes, and using test equipment and appropriate wiring diagrams and manuals to isolate component faults

performing component testing to isolate/confirm component fault and assess post-repair/overhaul serviceability.

It is essential that component testing procedures, cleanliness requirements and safety precautions applicable to the components being maintained are fully observed, understood and complied with. Ability to interpret inspection procedures and specifications (allowable limits) and apply them in practice across a range of inspection, testing and troubleshooting applications (including the timely involvement of supervisors or other trades) is critical.

Evidence of transferability of skills and knowledge related to repair, modification and overhaul is essential. This may be demonstrated through application across a range of components listed in the Assessment Conditions.

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

component and system operation

the basic function and operation of audio and visual and reproducer components to enable testing for fault isolation/confirmation to determine repair or overhaul requirements, and serviceability status post-repair or overhaul

basic principles/functions relating to audio and visual and reproducer components and associated with:

advanced analogue fundamentals

basic logic and semiconductor theory

digital fundamentals

electrostatic discharge (ESD) precautions

alternating current (AC) and direct current (DC) electrical systems

video display theory

video recorder theory

cleaning and maintenance techniques for video and recorder heads

aircraft display systems

symbol generation

vector and raster graphics

audio circuit theory

sound measurement

decibel (dB) level standards

audio tape control signals and recording techniques

basic logic and semiconductor theory

cleaning and maintenance techniques for audio recorder heads.

Assessment Conditions

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 applicable general and special-purpose tools and test equipment would be used where appropriate.

The application of testing procedures should also clearly indicate knowledge of system operation before undertaking any action. Knowledge of system operation and the relationship of individual components will be necessary to supplement evidence of ability to troubleshoot component faults. The work plan should take account of applicable safety and quality requirements in accordance with the industry and regulatory standards. Use of high precision, high reliability soldering techniques and handling of components, including application of anti-static equipment, must be demonstrated.

The following conditions of assessment represent the requirements of the Regulators (ADF and CASA) and maintenance stakeholders and must be rigorously observed.

A person cannot be assessed as competent until it can be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the workplace assessor that the relevant elements and performance criteria of the unit of competency are being achieved under routine supervision on an item from each of the following groups:

VCRs

video display systems

CRT display systems

symbol generators

audio amplifiers

audio and video selectors

voice recorders

microphones

head sets

PCUs

tape reproducers (and tape reproduction).

This shall be established via the records in the Log of Industrial Experience and Achievement or, where appropriate, an equivalent Industry Evidence Guide (for details refer to the Companion Volume Assessment Guidelines).

Assessors must satisfy the requirements of the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator (Australian Skills Quality Authority, or its successors).

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MEA290 Fit avionic modification sheet metal components

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA290 Fit avionic modification sheet metal components with amended prerequisite codes.

Application

This unit of competency requires application of hand skills and the use of maintenance publications and modification documentation to perform sheet metal work associated with avionic modifications being incorporated on small fixed and rotary wing aircraft during scheduled or unscheduled maintenance. Work may be performed individually or as part of a team.

This unit of competency is part of the Avionic Certificate IV (Aircraft Maintenance Stream) training pathway.

Where a Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) licensing outcome is sought this unit forms part of the CASA requirement for the granting of the chosen maintenance certification licence under Civil Aviation Safety Regulation (CASR) Part 66, in accordance with the licensing provisions in the Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

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.
1.	Prepare to fit avionic modification sheet metal components	1.1	Applicable sheet metal components are identified in accordance with applicable modification instructions and maintenance documentation
1.2	All required materials and equipment are selected and organised in accordance with the applicable modification instructions and maintenance documentation
2.	Fit avionic modification sheet metal components	2.1	Sheet metal components are fitted in accordance with the 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 personal protective equipment (PPE)
2.2	Work area is cleaned of all waste material
3.	Complete modification activities	3.1	Required documentation is accurately completed and correctly processed in accordance with enterprise procedures

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.
Sheet metal components include:	Doublers for the installation of antennas Brackets for the installation of avionic system components Racks for components, such as transmitters/receivers Hardware for the support of antenna cables and system electrical wiring
Procedures and requirements include:	Industry standard procedures specified by manufacturers, regulatory authorities or the enterprise

Unit Mapping Information

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA290 Fit avionic modification sheet metal components

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Assessment Requirements for MEA290 Fit avionic modification sheet metal components

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA290 Fit avionic modification sheet metal components with amended prerequisite codes.

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria under the specified conditions of assessment, and must include:

applying relevant WHS procedures, including the use of MSDS and PPE

using enterprise procedures, approved maintenance documentation and aircraft publications relating to aircraft sheet metal components

identifying various aircraft metals used for sheet metal components and their basic metallurgy properties by interpretation of markings, numbering systems or visual, chemical or mechanical means

handling and storing aircraft metals used for sheet metal components, including sealing agents, to industry standards

identifying aircraft sheet metal assembly fasteners (metal and non-metallic) by interpretation of markings, numbering systems, size, shape and colour

correctly interpreting, modification drawings and hand sketches

using appropriate hand tools and machines to fit avionic modification sheet metal components to the aircraft

freehand precision hole generation

applying corrosion prevention techniques during component fitment

restoring sealing and surface finishes.

The underlying skills inherent in this unit should be transferable into other areas that require similar techniques. It is essential that procedures take into account all safety precautions and quality requirements, standards and practices, and processes associated with assembly.

Evidence of knowledge about enterprise procedures relating to avionic modification incorporation and practices relating to associated sheet metal component installation will be necessary to supplement evidence of ability to fit a range of sheet metal components in a specific application.

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

aircraft sheet metal component construction principles

identification of primary, secondary and tertiary structure

aircraft sheet metal assembly fasteners, their characteristics and identification

fits and clearances for fasteners

fitting methods for fasteners

use of grip pins

corrosion of aircraft structure and its prevention

application of surface finishes

relevant WHS procedures

how to obtain MSDS

use of PPE.

Assessment Conditions

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 applicable general-purpose tools and test equipment found in most routine situations would be used where appropriate.

The following conditions of assessment represent the requirements of the Regulators (ADF and CASA) and maintenance stakeholders and must be rigorously observed.

A person cannot be assessed as competent until it can be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the workplace assessor that the relevant elements and performance criteria of the unit of competency are being achieved on the following range of sheet metal components:

doublers for the installation of antennas

brackets for the installation of avionic system components

racks for components, such as transmitters/receivers

hardware for the support of antenna cables and system electrical wiring.

This shall be established via the records in the Log of Industrial Experience and Achievement or, where appropriate, an equivalent Industry Evidence Guide (for details refer to the Companion Volume Assessment Guidelines).

Assessors must satisfy the requirements of the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator (Australian Skills Quality Authority, or its successors).

Where the unit is to be used for CASA licensing purposes the Assessor must also meet the criteria specified in the CASR Part 147 Manual of Standards.

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MEA291 Inspect, test and troubleshoot fixed wing single axis autopilot systems and components

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA291 Inspect, test and troubleshoot fixed wing single axis autopilot systems and components with amended prerequisite codes.

Application

This unit of competency requires application of hand skills and the use of system/component knowledge and applicable maintenance publications and test equipment to inspect, test and troubleshoot fixed wing aircraft single axis autopilot systems (including those with radio navigation system interfaces) and components during scheduled or unscheduled maintenance. Work may be performed individually or as part of a team.

The unit is part of the Avionic Certificate IV (Aircraft Maintenance Stream) training pathway.

Where a Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) licensing outcome is sought this unit forms part of the CASA requirement for the granting of the chosen maintenance certification licence under Civil Aviation Safety Regulation (CASR) Part 66, in accordance with the licensing provisions in the Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

Pre-requisite Unit

MEA246	Fabricate and/or repair aircraft electrical hardware or parts
MEA293	Remove and install aircraft electronic system components

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.
1.	Inspect fixed wing single axis autopilot systems and components	1.1	Relevant maintenance documentation and modification status, including system defect reports, where relevant, are used to identify specific inspection requirements
1.2	Isolation tags are checked and aircraft configured for safe system inspection and operation in accordance with the applicable maintenance manual while observing all relevant work health and safety (WHS) requirements
1.3	Single axis autopilot system and components are visually or physically checked for external signs of defects in accordance with applicable maintenance manual
1.4	Defects are correctly identified and reported
2.	Test/adjust fixed wing single axis autopilot systems and components	2.1	Aircraft and system are prepared in accordance with applicable maintenance manual for the application of power/system operation
2.2	Autopilot systems are functionally tested in accordance with maintenance manual for evidence of serviceability or malfunction
2.3	System calibration or adjustments are performed in accordance with maintenance manual, as appropriate
3.	Troubleshoot fixed wing single axis autopilot systems	3.1	Available information from maintenance documentation, inspection and test results is used, where necessary, to assist in fault determination
3.2	Maintenance manual fault diagnosis guides and logic processes are used to ensure efficient and accurate troubleshooting
3.3	Specialist advice is obtained, where required, to assist with the troubleshooting process, using fault-finding charts or similar, to line replacement level
3.4	Autopilot system faults are located and the causes of the faults are clearly identified and correctly recorded in maintenance documentation, where required, in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
3.5	Rectification requirements are determined

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.
Procedures and requirements include:	Industry standard procedures specified by manufacturers, regulatory authorities or the enterprise

Unit Mapping Information

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA291 Inspect, test and troubleshoot fixed wing single axis autopilot systems and components

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Assessment Requirements for MEA291 Inspect, test and troubleshoot fixed wing single axis autopilot systems and components

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA291 Inspect, test and troubleshoot fixed wing single axis autopilot systems and components with amended prerequisite codes.

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria under the specified conditions of assessment, and must include:

applying relevant WHS practices

using approved maintenance documentation and aircraft publications relating to the single axis autopilot system being maintained

recognising system and component defects/external damage, correct installation, connection of plugs, terminations, attaching hardware (including cabling/harnesses) and security in:

autopilot system components

radio navigation system interfaces

applying logic processes, taking and interpreting system measurements, and using test equipment and appropriate wiring diagrams and manuals, to accurately and effectively isolate system malfunctions

testing the system to isolate system malfunctions and assess post-maintenance serviceability.

It is essential that system testing procedures, cleanliness requirements and safety precautions applicable to the autopilot system being maintained are fully observed, understood and complied with. Ability to interpret inspection procedures and specifications (allowable limits) and apply them in practice across a range of inspection, testing and troubleshooting applications (including the timely involvement of supervisors or other trades) is critical.

Evidence of transferability of skills and knowledge related to inspection, testing and troubleshooting is essential. This is to be demonstrated through application across an autopilot system and its components.

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

component attachment methods

the basic layout (block diagram level), function and operation of:

autopilot system components

interface with radio navigation systems

autopilot system maintenance requirements and troubleshooting procedures

relevant WHS practices

basic principles/functions, relating to the listed systems and associated with:

basic AC and DC circuit theory

digital fundamentals

analogue fundamentals

fixed wing flight theory

inner and outer loop control

relevant maintenance manuals

relevant regulatory requirements and standard procedures.

Assessment Conditions

Competency should be assessed in the workplace or simulated workplace using tools and equipment specified in the maintenance manuals. It is also expected that applicable general and special-purpose tools, test and ground support equipment, would be used where appropriate.

The application of testing procedures should clearly indicate knowledge of system operation, the relationship of individual components and the links with other systems (if applicable) within the limits of the aircraft/system fault-finding guide before undertaking any action. The work plan should take account of applicable safety and quality requirements in accordance with the industry and regulatory standards.

Applicable skills and knowledge gained through the attainment of similar or related competencies must be taken into consideration during assessment.

The following conditions of assessment represent the requirements of the Regulators (ADF and CASA) and maintenance stakeholders and must be rigorously observed.

A person cannot be assessed as competent until it can be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the workplace assessor that the relevant elements and performance criteria of the unit of competency are being achieved under routine supervision on an autopilot system and its components. This shall be established via the records in the Log of Industrial Experience and Achievement or, where appropriate, an equivalent Industry Evidence Guide (for details refer to the Companion Volume Assessment Guidelines).

Assessors must satisfy the requirements of the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator (Australian Skills Quality Authority, or its successors).

Where the unit is to be used for CASA licensing purposes the Assessor must also meet the criteria specified in the CASR Part 147 Manual of Standards.

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MEA292 Remove and install advanced aircraft instrument system components

Modification History

Release 1. Supersedes and equivalent to MEA205 Remove and install advanced aircraft instrument system components. Revised as a result of changed prerequisites. Unit codes updated.

Application

This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to remove and install general instrument system components in the more advanced types of aircraft. It involves the application of hand skills and the use of maintenance documentation and publications when removing and installing aircraft system components. Work may be performed individually or as part of a team.

The unit applies to work on fixed and rotary wing aircraft during scheduled and unscheduled maintenance. It is used in workplaces that operate under the airworthiness regulatory systems of the Australian Defence Force (ADF) and the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA).

This unit forms part of the CASA requirement for maintenance certification licences under Civil Aviation Safety Regulation (CASR) Part 66. Where a CASA licensing outcome is sought, users must refer to the licensing provisions in the MEA Aeroskills Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

Pre-requisite Unit

Nil.

Competency Field

Aviation maintenance

Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENTS	PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
Elements describe the essential outcomes.	Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.
1.	Remove advanced aircraft instrument system components	1.1	Render system safe and prepare for removal according to applicable maintenance manual
1.2	Fit isolation tags, where necessary, to ensure personnel safety
1.3	Remove instrument component according to applicable maintenance manual and work health and safety (WHS) requirements
1.4	Complete required maintenance documentation and process according to standard organisational procedures
1.5	Tag and package removed components according to specified procedures
2.	Install advanced aircraft instrument system components	2.1	Check instrument components to be installed to confirm correct part numbers, modification status, serviceability, and shelf life
2.2	Perform physical installation of instrument components according to maintenance manual and regulatory requirements, and carry out required adjustment and alignment
2.3	Reinstate system to correct operational condition in preparation for testing, as necessary
3.	Finalise removal and installation documentation	3.1	Complete required maintenance documentation
3.2	Process maintenance documentation according to organisational procedures

Foundation Skills

Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.

Unit Mapping Information

Release 1. Equivalent to MEA205 Remove and install advanced aircraft instrument system components.

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Assessment Requirements for MEA292 Remove and install advanced aircraft instrument system components

Modification History

Release 1. Supersedes and equivalent to MEA205 Remove and install advanced aircraft instrument system components. Revised as a result of changed prerequisites. Unit codes updated.

Performance Evidence

There must be evidence the candidate has completed the tasks outlined in the elements and performance criteria of this unit, which must include the ability to demonstrate to the satisfaction of the workplace assessor that the elements and performance criteria are being achieved under routine supervision on at least one of the following components or systems from each of the following:

pitot/static system components, airspeed indicators (ASIs), vertical speed indicators (VSIs), air data system components, machmeters, altimeters, including servo and encoding altimeters, outside air temperature gauge (OAT) angle of attack and stall warning/avoidance systems

turn and slip, directional gyros (DGs), artificial horizons (AHs), attitude and heading reference system (AHRS) components where applicable to organisation, remote reading gyro compass system components, and direct reading compasses

turbine engine indication system

transmitter/indicator measuring instrument systems (pressure, temperature, and position)

fuel quantity indication and flow systems components

ground proximity warning system (GPWS), which may be omitted where not applicable to the organisation

flight data recorder (FDR), which may be omitted where not applicable to the organisation.

In the course of the above work, the candidate must:

prepare for work in line with safety and quality requirements and according to industry, regulatory and organisational requirements, procedures, and methods

locate and identify flight instrument system components comprising:

engine system temperature, pressure (including thermocouples, sensor units, and transmitters), speed (including mechanical or electrical tachometers), thrust (fan, propeller and jet), torque, fuel flow, and vibration

auxiliary systems, including hydraulic pressure and temperature, transmission pressure and temperature, fuel storage quantities, fuel remaining/used, component position, i.e. flaps, landing gear, speed brakes and door/pylon locking

flight systems, including attitude, altitude, air speed, OAT and GPWS (where applicable to the enterprise)

locate and identify direct reading compasses, remote compass system components (flux valve, gyro, amplifier and indicator), and AHRS components

locate and identify FDR system components (where applicable to the organisation)

apply correct handling procedures and maintenance precautions relating to gyroscopes, gimbals, pitot/static systems (connections, heating and protrusions)

apply required work health and safety (WHS) practices

complete and process maintenance documentation

comply with cleanliness requirements and safety precautions applicable to system being maintained, as well as with work practices associated with electrostatic sensitive devices.

Knowledge Evidence

There must be evidence the candidate has knowledge of:

industry standard procedures specified by manufacturers, regulatory authorities, and the organisation relating to the work described in the performance evidence

maintenance manual requirements relating to:

performing physical installation of instrument components

rendering system safe for removal

removing instrument components

adjusting and aligning instrument components and systems

industry, regulatory and organisational requirements, procedures and methods relating to the work described in the performance evidence, including:

WHS processes and practices, including handling precautions for electrostatic sensitive devices

completing and processing required maintenance documentation

tagging and packaging removed components

attaching components, including attachment methods

connecting hardware and plugs

adjusting and calibrating system operation

using approved maintenance documentation and aircraft publications relating to basic and advanced instrument systems

operating principles of basic instrument systems and components, including:

atmospherics and barometry

terminology and unit of measurement conversion

aircraft instrumentation requirements

instrument panel layout

pressure sensing elements

pitot static systems and testing requirements

gyroscopic principles

direct reading compasses

temperature sensors

fluid quantity indication systems

general layout and components of the following systems:

flight systems, including:

altitude (direct reading, servo and encoding altimeters)

attitude, including DG and AH (both air and electrically driven) and turn and slip, and AHRS

airspeed, including ASI, machmeters and air data systems

VSI

angle of attack and stall warning/avoidance

OAT

GPWS

engine indication systems, including:

temperature and pressure, including thermocouples, sensors, and transmitters

speed, including mechanical and electric tachometers

thrust, including fan, propeller and jet

torque

fuel flow

vibration

auxiliary transmitter/indicator measuring systems, including:

hydraulic pressure and temperature

pneumatic pressure

transmission oil pressure and temperature

fuel remaining/used

fuel quantity indication

component position

remote compass systems

FDR systems.

Assessment Conditions

Competency must be assessed in the workplace or simulated workplace using tools and equipment specified in maintenance manuals. Where assessment occurs in a simulated workplace, then an appropriate simulation must be used where the range of conditions reflects realistic workplace situations encountered during the removal and installation of advanced aircraft instrument system components. It is also expected that general-purpose tools, test and ground support equipment found in most routine maintenance situations would be used as appropriate to the evidence requirements specified above.

The candidate must be permitted to refer to relevant workplace procedures, product and manufacturing specifications, codes, standards, manuals, and reference materials.

Candidate capability of providing the required performance and knowledge evidence must be established via the records in the Log of Industrial Experience and Achievement or, where appropriate, an equivalent Industry Evidence Guide (for details refer to the Companion Volume Assessment Guidelines).

Candidates being assessed who have already attained MEA204 Remove and install basic aircraft instrument system components or MEA275 Maintain basic light aircraft instrument systems and components will have covered a significant amount of the skill and knowledge requirements for this unit plus part of the performance criteria for Elements 1, 2 and 3. The Log of Industrial Experience and Achievement records relating to MEA204 Remove and install basic aircraft instrument system components or MEA275 Maintain basic light aircraft instrument systems and components may be accepted as also meeting the evidence requirements for this unit in the applicable areas.

Assessors of this unit must satisfy the assessor requirements in applicable vocational education and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.

Where the unit is to be used for Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) licensing purposes the assessor must also meet the criteria specified in the Civil Aviation Safety Regulation (CASR) Part 147 Manual of Standards.

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MEA293 Remove and install aircraft electronic system components

Modification History

Release 1. Equivalent to MEA207 Remove and install aircraft electronic system components. Revised as a result of changed prerequisites. Unit codes updated.

Application

This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to remove and install aircraft electronic system components. It involves the application of hand skills and the use of maintenance documentation and publications when removing and installing the system components and line replaceable units (LRUs) of aircraft fitted with electronic systems. Work may be performed individually or as part of a team.

The unit applies to work on fixed and rotary wing aircraft during scheduled and unscheduled maintenance. It is used in workplaces that operate under the airworthiness regulatory systems of the Australian Defence Force (ADF) and the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA).

This unit forms part of the CASA requirement for maintenance certification licences under Civil Aviation Safety Regulation (CASR) Part 66. Where a CASA licensing outcome is sought, users must refer to the licensing provisions in the MEA Aeroskills Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

Pre-requisite Unit

Nil.

Competency Field

Aviation maintenance

Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENTS	PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
Elements describe the essential outcomes.	Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.
1.	Remove aircraft electronic system components	1.1	Render system safe and prepared according to applicable maintenance manual
1.2	Fit isolation tags, where necessary, to ensure personnel safety
1.3	Remove electronic system component according to applicable maintenance and work health and safety (WHS) requirements
1.4	Complete required maintenance documentation and process according to standard organisational procedures
1.5	Tag and package removed components according to specified procedures
2.	Install aircraft electronic system components	2.1	Check electronic system components to be installed to confirm correct part numbers, modification status, serviceability, and shelf life
2.2	Perform physical installation of electronic components according to maintenance manual and regulatory requirements, and carry out required adjustment and alignment
2.3	Conduct required processes to reinstate system in order to correct operational condition in preparation for testing
3.	Finalise removal and installation documentation	3.1	Complete required maintenance documentation
3.2	Process maintenance documentation according to organisational procedures

Foundation Skills

Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.

Unit Mapping Information

Release 1. Equivalent to MEA207 Remove and install aircraft electronic system components.

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Assessment Requirements for MEA293 Remove and install aircraft electronic system components

Modification History

Release 1. Equivalent to MEA207 Remove and install aircraft electronic system components. Revised as a result of changed prerequisites. Unit codes updated.

Performance Evidence

There must be evidence the candidate has completed the tasks outlined in the elements and performance criteria of this unit, which must include the ability to demonstrate to the satisfaction of the workplace assessor that the elements and performance criteria are being achieved under routine supervision on sufficient components/line replaceable units (LRUs) to establish competency on at least five of the following systems or components:

instrument navigation systems

communication systems

radio navigation systems

pulse operated systems

antennas

electronic instrument displays, which may be omitted where not applicable to the organisation

automatic flight control systems, which may be omitted where not applicable to the organisation

cabin entertainment equipment, which may be omitted where not applicable to the organisation

on-board maintenance systems, which may be omitted where not applicable to the organisation.

In the course of the above work, the candidate must:

prepare for work in line with safety and quality requirements and according to industry, regulatory and organisational requirements, procedures and methods

locate and identify electronic navigational system components, including:

altitude reporting systems (transponder, encoder and control unit)

remote attitude displays

inertial navigation and reference systems

locate and identify:

multi-function electronic displays, including electronic flight instrument system (EFIS), engine indicating and crew alerting system (EICAS), electronic central aircraft monitor system (ECAM), flight management computer system (FMCS) and head-up display (HUD)

radio communication and navigation system components comprising ultra-high frequency (UHF); satellite communications (SATCOM); distance measuring equipment (DME); instrument landing system (ILS); global navigation system (GNS); radio navigation; traffic collision avoidance system (TCAS); radio altimeter (RADALT); and radio system antennas, including half dipole, slotted, loop and Marconi

primary and secondary radar system components, including transmission lines, waveguides, and antennas

cockpit voice recorder system components, internal communications and passenger/cockpit audio/visual components

apply required work health and safety (WHS) practices

complete and process maintenance documentation

comply with cleanliness requirements and safety precautions applicable to system being maintained, as well as with work practices associated with electrostatic sensitive devices.

Knowledge Evidence

There must be evidence the candidate has knowledge of:

industry standard procedures specified by manufacturers, regulatory authorities, and the organisation relating to the work described in the performance evidence

electronic system components, including panel and rack mounted electronic system components and LRUs of:

instrument navigation systems

communication systems

radio navigation systems

pulse operated systems

antennas

electronic instrument displays, where applicable to the organisation

automatic flight control systems, where applicable to the organisation

cabin entertainment equipment, where applicable to the organisation

on-board maintenance systems, where applicable to the organisation

maintenance manual requirements relating to:

performing physical installation of electronic system components

rendering system safe for removal

removing electronic system components

adjusting and aligning electronic components

industry, regulatory and organisational requirements, procedures and methods relating to the work described in the performance evidence, including:

WHS processes and practices, including handling and maintenance precautions relating to gyroscopes, gimbals, electronic displays, airborne radar systems (including pressurised waveguides), electrostatic sensitive devices, and radio installations

completing and processing required maintenance documentation

tagging and packaging removed components

attaching components, including attachment methods

connecting components and plugs

adjusting and aligning system components

observing handling and maintenance precautions

using approved maintenance documentation and aircraft publications relating to avionics systems and the components being maintained

key features of panel and rack mounting systems for electronic system components and LRUs

electromagnetic environment.

Assessment Conditions

The following conditions of assessment represent the requirements of the regulators (Australian Defence Force [ADF] and Civil Aviation Safety Authority [CASA]) and maintenance stakeholders, and must be rigorously observed.

Competency must be assessed in the workplace or a simulated workplace, using tools and equipment specified in maintenance manuals. Where assessment occurs in a simulated workplace, then an appropriate simulation must be used where the range of conditions reflects realistic workplace situations encountered during the removal and installation of aircraft electronic system components It is also expected that general-purpose tools, test and ground support equipment found in most routine situations would be used as appropriate to the evidence requirements specified above.

The candidate must be permitted to refer to relevant workplace procedures, product and manufacturing specifications, codes, standards, manuals, and reference materials.

Candidate capability of providing the required performance and knowledge evidence must be established via the records in the Log of Industrial Experience and Achievement or, where appropriate, an equivalent Industry Evidence Guide (for details refer to the Companion Volume Assessment Guidelines).

Candidates being assessed who have already attained MEA206 Remove and install aircraft basic radio communication and navigation system components will have covered a significant amount of the skill and knowledge requirements for this unit plus part of the performance criteria for Elements 1, 2 and 3. The Log of Industrial Experience and Achievement records relating to MEA206 Remove and install aircraft basic radio communication and navigation system components may be accepted as also meeting the evidence requirements for this unit in the applicable areas.

Assessors of this unit must satisfy the assessor requirements in applicable vocational education and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.

Where the unit is to be used for CASA licensing purposes the assessor must also meet the criteria specified in the Civil Aviation Safety Regulation (CASR) Part 147 Manual of Standards.

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MEA294 Inspect, test and troubleshoot advanced aircraft electrical systems and components

Modification History

Release 1. Equivalent to MEA211 Inspect, test and troubleshoot advanced aircraft electrical systems and components. Revised as a result of changed prerequisites. Unit codes updated.

Application

This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to inspect, test and troubleshoot advanced aircraft electrical systems and components. It involves the application of hand skills and the use of system and component knowledge and applicable maintenance publications and test equipment when working with the systems and components of fixed and rotary wing aircraft that have advanced electrical systems, during scheduled and unscheduled maintenance. Work may be performed individually or as part of a team.

The unit is part of the Mechanical Aircraft Maintenance Engineer licensing pathway. It is used in workplaces that operate under the airworthiness regulatory systems of the Australian Defence Force (ADF) and the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA).

This unit forms part of the CASA requirement for maintenance certification licences under Civil Aviation Safety Regulation (CASR) Part 66. Where a CASA licensing outcome is sought, users must refer to the licensing provisions in the MEA Aeroskills Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

Pre-requisite Unit

MEA203	Remove and install advanced aircraft electrical system components

Competency Field

Aviation maintenance

Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENTS	PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
Elements describe the essential outcomes.	Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.
1.	Inspect advanced aircraft electrical systems and components	1.1	Use required maintenance documentation and modification status, including system defect reports where relevant, to identify specific inspection requirements
1.2	Check isolation tags and configure aircraft for safe system inspection and operation according to applicable maintenance manual
1.3	Visually or physically check electrical systems for external signs of defects according to applicable maintenance manual while observing work health and safety (WHS) requirements
1.4	Correctly identify and report defects using organisational reporting processes
2.	Test and adjust advanced aircraft electrical systems	2.1	Prepare aircraft and system according to applicable maintenance manual for the application of power and system operation
2.2	Functionally test electrical system according to maintenance manual for evidence of serviceability and malfunction
2.3	Calibrate or adjust system according to maintenance manual, as appropriate
3.	Troubleshoot advanced aircraft electrical systems	3.1	Use available information from maintenance documentation and inspection and test results to assist in fault determination
3.2	Use maintenance manual fault diagnosis guides and logic processes to ensure efficient and accurate troubleshooting to line replacement level
3.3	Obtain specialist advice, where required, to assist with troubleshooting process
3.4	Locate system faults and clearly identify and correctly record causes of faults in maintenance documentation, where required, according to standard organisational procedures
3.5	Determine rectification requirements according to maintenance requirements

Foundation Skills

Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.

Unit Mapping Information

Release 1. Equivalent to MEA211 Inspect, test and troubleshoot advanced aircraft electrical systems and components.

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Assessment Requirements for MEA294 Inspect, test and troubleshoot advanced aircraft electrical systems and components

Modification History

Release 1. Equivalent to MEA211 Inspect, test and troubleshoot advanced aircraft electrical systems and components. Revised as a result of changed prerequisites. Unit codes updated.

Performance Evidence

There must be evidence the candidate has completed the tasks outlined in the elements and performance criteria of this unit, which must include the ability to demonstrate to the satisfaction of the workplace assessor that the elements and performance criteria are being achieved under routine supervision in order to:

identify system and component defects and external damage, correct installation, connection of plugs, terminations, attaching hardware (including cabling/harnesses) and security in at least one item from each of:

DC and AC power generation systems, including regulation, distribution, and control system components

transformer rectifier units and rotary and static inverters

battery installations, including battery temperature monitoring systems

gas turbine or piston engine ignition and starting systems, which may be omitted if not applicable to the organisation

motors and actuators

internal and external lighting systems, including controls

electrical components specific to systems, such as air cycle air conditioning, combustion heating, equipment cooling, anti-icing and de-icing, landing gear, anti-skid, flight control, master and central warning, fuel storage and distribution, fire warning and extinguishing, and engine propeller control.

In the course of the above work, the candidate must:

prepare for work in line with safety and quality requirements and according to industry, regulatory and organisational requirements, procedures, and methods

interpret inspection procedures and specifications (allowable limits) and apply them to the inspection, testing, and troubleshooting required in the above work, including seeking the timely involvement of specialist advice

apply logic processes, taking and interpreting electrical measurements, using test equipment and appropriate wiring diagrams and manuals to isolate electrical system malfunctions in the above systems

perform system functional tests and checks to isolate system faults and assess post-maintenance serviceability

apply work health and safety (WHS) requirements applicable to the maintenance of aircraft electrical systems

use approved maintenance documentation and aircraft publications relating to the electrical system being maintained

comply with system testing procedures, cleanliness requirements and safety precautions applicable to electrical system being maintained, as well as with work practices associated with electrostatic sensitive devices

complete and process maintenance documentation.

Knowledge Evidence

There must be evidence the candidate has knowledge of:

industry standard procedures specified by manufacturers, regulatory authorities, and the organisation relating to the work described in the performance evidence

maintenance manual requirements relating to:

checking isolation tags and configuring aircraft for safe system inspection and operation

visually and physically checking electrical systems for external signs of defects

preparing aircraft and system for the application of power and system operation

functionally testing electrical system for evidence of serviceability and malfunction

calibrating and adjusting system

fault diagnosis guides

industry, regulatory, and organisational requirements, procedures and methods relating to the work described in the performance evidence, including:

WHS requirements applicable to maintaining aircraft electrical systems, including gas turbine engine high energy ignition units

electrical system maintenance requirements and troubleshooting

basic layout (block diagram level), function and operation of the following systems:

DC and AC power multi-generator systems, including regulation, distribution and control

rotary and static inverters

battery installations, including temperature monitoring systems

gas turbine and piston engine ignition and starting systems

propeller systems

internal and external lighting systems, including controls

landing gear systems, including anti-skid

flight controls

fire warning and extinguishing

air cycle air conditioning and combustion heating systems

equipment cooling and ventilation

fuel storage and distribution

master and central warning

basic principles and functions relating to the above systems and associated with:

basic DC and AC circuit theory

DC generator characteristics

alternator characteristics

starter generator characteristics

DC and AC motors

rotary and static inverter operation

sources of specialist advice on advanced aircraft electrical systems, including supervisors and other trades.

Assessment Conditions

The following conditions of assessment represent the requirements of the regulators (Australian Defence Force [ADF] and Civil Aviation Safety Authority [CASA]) and maintenance stakeholders, and must be rigorously observed.

Competency must be assessed in the workplace or simulated workplace using tools and equipment specified in maintenance manuals. Where assessment occurs in a simulated workplace, then an appropriate simulation must be used where the range of conditions reflects realistic workplace situations encountered when inspecting, testing and troubleshooting advanced aircraft electrical systems and components It is also expected that general and special purpose tools, and test and ground support equipment would be used as appropriate to the evidence requirements specified above.

Candidate capability of providing the required performance and knowledge evidence must be established via the records in the Log of Industrial Experience and Achievement or, where appropriate, an equivalent Industry Evidence Guide (for details refer to the Companion Volume Assessment Guidelines).

Candidates being assessed who have already attained MEA210 Inspect, test and troubleshoot basic aircraft electrical systems and components will have covered inspection, testing and troubleshooting of DC power generation and DC systems and components. The Log of Industrial Experience and Achievement records relating to MEA210 Inspect, test and troubleshoot basic aircraft electrical systems and components may be accepted as also meeting the evidence requirements for this unit in the applicable areas.

Advice in MEA210 Inspect, test and troubleshoot basic aircraft electrical systems and components regarding the coverage provided by MEA274 Maintain basic light aircraft electrical systems and components should also be taken into consideration if the individual has attained that unit rather than MEA210 Inspect, test and troubleshoot basic aircraft electrical systems and components.

Assessors of this unit must satisfy the assessor requirements in applicable vocational education and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.

Where the unit is to be used for CASA licensing purposes the Assessor must meet the criteria specified in the Civil Aviation Safety Regulation (CASR) Part 147 Manual of Standards.

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MEA295 Use electrical test equipment to perform basic electrical tests on aircraft and components

Modification History

Release 1. Equivalent to MEA240 Use electrical test equipment to perform basic electrical tests. Code changes due to changed titles.

Application

This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to use electrical test equipment to perform basic electrical tests on aircraft and components. It involves the application of skills in the use of electrical test equipment under qualified person guidance to measure voltage and current, and to test aircraft and component continuity, insulation and bonding during maintenance work. Work may be performed individually or as part of a team.

The unit applies to work undertaken in both the hangar and workshop during scheduled and unscheduled maintenance. It is used in workplaces that operate under the airworthiness regulatory systems of the Australian Defence Force (ADF) and the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA).

This unit forms part of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) requirement for maintenance certification licences under Civil Aviation Safety Regulation (CASR) Part 66. Where a CASA licensing outcome is sought, users must refer to the licensing provisions in the MEA Aeroskills Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

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

Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENTS	PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
Elements describe the essential outcomes.	Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.
1.	Prepare test equipment to perform basic electrical tests	1.1	Select appropriate electrical test equipment and confirm with qualified person
1.2	Check test equipment for serviceability and fit applicable leads where required
1.3	Set applicable function and range of measurement and confirm with a qualified person
2.	Test component in accordance with enterprise procedures using electrical test equipment	2.1	Determine test points and polarity
2.2	Measure required parameters using test equipment and observing work health and safety (WHS) requirements
3.	Finalise electrical test documentation	3.1	Record test results according to organisational procedures, under qualified person guidance
3.2	Complete test documentation

Foundation Skills

Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.

Unit Mapping Information

Release 1. Equivalent to MEA240 Use electrical test equipment to perform basic electrical tests.

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Assessment Requirements for MEA295 Use electrical test equipment to perform basic electrical tests on aircraft and components

Modification History

Release 1. Equivalent to MEA240 Use electrical test equipment to perform basic electrical tests. Code changes due to changed titles.

Performance Evidence

There must be evidence the candidate has completed the tasks outlined in the elements and performance criteria of this unit, which must include the ability to:

perform basic electrical tests under expert guidance on an aircraft and three different aircraft components.

In the course of the above work and under qualified person guidance, the candidate must:

select and prepare test equipment based on maintenance documentation applicable to task and according to organisational procedures

use required electrical test equipment in line with organisational procedures

apply required WHS practices

set up applicable test equipment

determine test points and polarity

measure required parameters, including:

measuring voltage and current

testing aircraft and component continuity, resistance insulation and bonding

record results.

Knowledge Evidence

There must be evidence the candidate has knowledge of:

industry, regulatory and organisational requirements, procedures and methods relating to the work described in the performance evidence, including:

using electrical test equipment according to WHS requirements, practices and procedures

recording test results and completing required test documentation

range of relevant electrical test equipment used to measure or test:

volts and amps

continuity, resistance and insulation

bonding

identification methods used to confirm test equipment is serviceable and current regarding calibration

techniques and procedures for using selectors and scale adjustment of each item of test equipment to ensure accurate measurement of applicable parameter

methods of connection of test equipment to components being tested

methods used to determine polarity and applicable connection points to components and circuits for measurement or testing.

Assessment Conditions

The following conditions of assessment represent the requirements of the regulators (ADF and CASA) and maintenance stakeholders and must be rigorously observed.

Competency must be assessed in the work environment, or simulated work environment, under qualified person guidance and using electrical measurement and test equipment as specified in maintenance documentation and organisational procedures.

The candidate must have access to a representative range of measurement and testing tools, equipment and tasks required to demonstrate the performance evidence above.

Candidate capability of providing the required performance and knowledge evidence must be established via the records in the Log of Industrial Experience and Achievement or, where appropriate, an equivalent Industry Evidence Guide (for details refer to the Companion Volume Assessment Guidelines).

Assessors of this unit must satisfy the assessor requirements in applicable vocational education and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.

Where the unit is to be used for CASA licensing purposes the assessor must also meet the criteria specified in the CASR Part 147 Manual of Standards.

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MEA296 Use electrical test equipment in aviation maintenance activities

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA260 Use electrical test equipment. Code changes due to changed titles.

Application

This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to select electrical test equipment, prepare the equipment for use, and safely apply the equipment in a range of measurement and testing tasks. It involves using electrical test equipment on aircraft and their components to measure voltage, current, frequency and phase angle; and to test continuity, resistance, insulation and bonding. Work may be performed individually or as part of a team.

The unit applies to work undertaken in both the hangar and the workshop that requires the use of electrical test equipment during scheduled and unscheduled maintenance in all areas of aviation maintenance. 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).

This unit forms part of the CASA requirement for maintenance certification licences under Civil Aviation Safety Regulation (CASR) Part 66. Where a CASA licensing outcome is sought, users must refer to the licensing provisions in the MEA Aeroskills Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

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

Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENTS	PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
Elements describe the essential outcomes.	Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.
1.	Select required test equipment	1.1	Review job specifications to identify system and component test requirements
1.2	Select test equipment required for aviation maintenance activity
2.	Prepare test equipment for use	2.1	Check test equipment for serviceability and fit applicable leads where required according to organisational procedures and maintenance manuals
2.2	Select applicable function and range of measurement according to organisational procedures
3.	Test system or component	3.1	Determine test points and polarity of system or component
3.2	Use prepared test equipment to measure required parameters in line with work health and safety (WHS) requirements and industry standard procedures specified by manufacturers, regulatory authorities, and organisation

Foundation Skills

Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.

Unit Mapping Information

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA260 Use electrical test equipment.

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Assessment Requirements for MEA296 Use electrical test equipment in aviation maintenance activities

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA260 Use electrical test equipment. Code changes due to changed titles.

Performance Evidence

There must be evidence the candidate has completed the tasks outlined in the elements and performance criteria of this unit, which must include the ability to:

under routine supervision, select required items of test equipment and use them to perform the measurements and test each of the following:

volts, amps and power

frequency

phase angle, which may be omitted if not relevant to the organisation

continuity, resistance and insulation

bonding.

In the course of the above work, the candidate must:

apply required work health and safety (WHS) practices

use selectors and scale adjustment of each item of test equipment to ensure accurate measurement of applicable parameter

connect test equipment to components or circuits

determine polarity and applicable connection points for measurement or testing.

Knowledge Evidence

There must be evidence the candidate has knowledge of:

industry, regulatory and organisational requirements, procedures and methods relating to the use of electrical test equipment in the aviation maintenance activities described in the performance evidence, including:

job specifications

procedures for checking serviceability of test equipment

procedures for fitting leads

procedures for selecting function and range of measurement

WHS requirements and practices

industry standard procedures specified by manufacturers, regulatory authorities, and the organisation for using prepared test equipment to measure required parameters

range of electrical test equipment used to measure or test:

volts, amps and power

frequency

phase angle

continuity, resistance and insulation

bonding

test equipment construction and calibration, and testing for serviceability

methods used to identify applicable polarity and connection to components and circuits.

Assessment Conditions

The following conditions of assessment represent the requirements of the regulators (Australian Defence Force [ADF] and Civil Aviation Safety Authority [CASA]) and maintenance stakeholders, and must be rigorously observed.

Competency must be assessed in the work environment, or simulated work environment, using electrical test equipment specified in maintenance documentation.

The candidate must have access to electrical test equipment required to demonstrate the performance evidence above and selected on the basis of general trade knowledge, where specific test equipment is not specified.

Candidate capability must be established via the records in the Log of Industrial Experience and Achievement or, where appropriate, an equivalent Industry Evidence Guide (for details refer to the Companion Volume Assessment Guidelines).

Assessors of this unit must satisfy the assessor requirements in applicable vocational education and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.

Where the unit is to be used for CASA licensing purposes the assessor must also meet the criteria specified in the Civil Aviation Safety Regulation (CASR) Part 147 Manual of Standards.

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MEA297 Maintain basic avionic systems and components

Modification History

Release 1. Equivalent to MEA289 Maintain basic light aircraft avionic systems and components. Code changes due to changed titles.

Application

This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to maintain basic avionic systems and components. It involves inspecting, testing and troubleshooting systems; and removing and installing components. The unit requires the application of hand skills and the use of maintenance documentation and publications. Work may be performed individually or as part of a team.

The unit applies to the scheduled and unscheduled maintenance of basic fixed wing and rotary wing aircraft where the avionic systems are limited to very high frequency (VHF) communications, basic audio systems, automatic direction finding (ADF) and very high frequency omni-range (VOR) radio navigation systems, stand-alone global navigation systems (GNS), air traffic control (ATC) transponders, and automatic dependent surveillance-broadcast (ADS-B).

This unit forms part of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) requirement for maintenance certification licences under Civil Aviation Safety Regulation (CASR) Part 66. Where a CASA licensing outcome is sought, users must refer to the licensing provisions in the MEA Aeroskills Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

Pre-requisite Unit

MEA246	Fabricate and/or repair aircraft electrical hardware or parts

Competency Field

Aviation maintenance

Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENTS	PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
Elements describe the essential outcomes.	Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.
1.	Inspect basic aircraft avionic systems and components	1.1	Use maintenance documentation and modification status, including system defect reports where relevant, to identify specific inspection requirements
1.2	Check isolation tags and configure aircraft for safe system inspection and operation according to applicable maintenance manual
1.3	Visually or physically check avionic systems for external signs of defects according to applicable maintenance manual and work health and safety (WHS) requirements
1.4	Correctly identify and report defects
2.	Test and adjust basic aircraft avionic systems	2.1	Prepare aircraft and systems according to applicable maintenance manual for the application of power/system operation
2.2	Functionally test avionic systems for evidence of serviceability or malfunction according to maintenance manual
2.3	Calibrate or adjust system according to maintenance manual and as appropriate
3.	Troubleshoot basic aircraft avionic systems	3.1	Use available information from maintenance documentation and inspection and test results, where necessary, to assist in fault determination
3.2	Use maintenance manual fault diagnosis guides and logic processes to ensure efficient and accurate troubleshooting using test sets, maintenance data, and fault-finding charts or similar, to line replacement level
3.3	Obtain specialist advice where required to assist with the troubleshooting process
3.4	Locate system faults and clearly identify and correctly record their causes in maintenance documentation where required and according to standard organisational procedures
3.5	Determine rectification requirements
4.	Remove and install basic aircraft avionic system components	4.1	Render system safe and prepared according to applicable maintenance manual and fit isolation tags where necessary to ensure personnel safety
4.2	Remove avionic component according to applicable maintenance manual while observing WHS requirements
4.3	Complete and process required maintenance documentation according to standard organisational procedures
4.4	Tag and package removed components according to specified procedures
4.5	Check avionic components to be installed to confirm correct part numbers, modification status, serviceability, and shelf life
4.6	Perform physical installation of avionic components according to applicable maintenance manual
4.7	Reinstate system to correct operational condition in preparation for testing and calibration or adjustment, as necessary
4.8	Complete and process required maintenance documentation according to standard organisational procedures

Foundation Skills

Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.

Unit Mapping Information

Release 1. Equivalent to MEA289 Maintain basic light aircraft avionic systems and components.

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Assessment Requirements for MEA297 Maintain basic avionic systems and components

Modification History

Release 1. Equivalent to MEA289 Maintain basic light aircraft avionic systems and components. Code changes due to changed titles.

Performance Evidence

There must be evidence the candidate has completed the tasks outlined in the elements and performance criteria of this unit, which must include the ability to:

locate and identify avionic system components comprising:

very high frequency (VHF) communications system

very high frequency omni-range (VOR) radio navigation system

basic audio system, such as intercom and audio selection

stand-alone global navigation system (GNS)

air traffic control (ATC) transponder

automatic dependent surveillance-broadcast (ADS-B)

emergency locator transmitter (ELT) system

automatic direction finding (ADF) navigation system, which may be omitted if not relevant to the organisation

remove and install at least one from each of the following basic avionic system components:

transmitters and receivers

antennas and antenna cables

control boxes and frequency selectors

speakers

switches.

In the course of the above work, the candidate must:

use approved maintenance documentation and aircraft publications relating to the avionic system being maintained

interpret inspection procedures and specifications (allowable limits) and apply them in practice across a range of inspection, testing and troubleshooting applications

apply required work health and safety (WHS) practices

locate and identify applicable antennas

identify system and component defects and external damage, correct installation, attaching hardware (including cabling, harnesses and transmission lines), and security in the systems listed above

apply logic processes, taking and interpreting system measurements to accurately and effectively isolate malfunctions within the above systems

test listed systems to isolate system faults and assess post-maintenance serviceability

comply with system testing procedures, cleanliness requirements, and safety precautions applicable to avionic system being maintained

complete and process maintenance documentation.

Knowledge Evidence

There must be evidence the candidate has knowledge of:

industry, regulatory and organisational requirements, procedures, practices and methods required for the tasks described in the performance evidence relating to maintaining basic avionic systems and components, including:

WHS requirements relating to:

checking avionic systems for defects

attaching components

connecting hardware and plugs

handling precautions for electrostatic sensitive devices

procedures for:

identifying maintenance requirements

applying troubleshooting procedures

tagging and packaging removed components

applying maintenance data

completing and processing maintenance documentation

maintenance manual requirements relating to:

rendering systems safe for removal

checking isolation tags and configuring aircraft

visually and physically checking avionic systems for defects

preparing aircraft and systems for power and system operation

conducting functionally tests of avionic systems

calibrating and adjusting avionic systems

fault diagnosis guides

removing avionic system components

performing physical installation of avionic system components

basic layout (block diagram level), function and operation of:

VHF communications systems

VOR and ADF navigation systems

basic audio systems

stand-alone GPS systems

ATC transponders

ADS-B

ELT systems

basic principles and functions relating to above systems and associated with:

electromagnetic radiation and propagation

basic AC and DC circuit theory

printed circuit boards

digital fundamentals

analogue fundamentals

transmitter and receiver principles

pulse

antenna characteristics

transmission line characteristics

fibre optic communications

sources of specialist advice to assist with troubleshooting processes of the tasks described in the performance evidence.

Assessment Conditions

The following conditions of assessment represent the requirements of the regulators (Australian Defence Force [ADF] and Civil Aviation Safety Authority [CASA]) and maintenance stakeholders, and must be rigorously observed.

Competency must be assessed in the work environment, or simulated work environment, using tools and equipment specified in maintenance documentation.

The candidate must have access to general-purpose tools and test equipment required to demonstrate the performance evidence above.

Candidate capability must be established via the records in the Log of Industrial Experience and Achievement or, where appropriate, an equivalent Industry Evidence Guide (for details refer to the Companion Volume Assessment Guidelines).

Assessors of this unit must satisfy the assessor requirements in applicable vocational education and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.

Where the unit is to be used for CASA licensing purposes the assessor must also meet the criteria specified in the Civil Aviation Safety Regulation (CASR) Part 147 Manual of Standards.

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MEA3000 Maintain small piston engine aircraft pressurisation systems

Modification History

Release 1. Equivalent to MEA356 Maintain light piston engine aircraft pressurisation systems. Revised as a result of changed prerequisites. Unit codes updated.

Application

This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to inspect, test, troubleshoot and replace components of small piston engine aircraft pressurisation systems during maintenance activities. It requires the application of hand skills, and the applied knowledge of systems and components and of applicable maintenance publications and test equipment. Maintenance may be performed individually or as part of a team.

The unit applies during the scheduled and unscheduled maintenance of all types of small fixed wing piston engine aircraft that have cabin pressurisation systems. Where aircraft types have pressurisation and air cycle air conditioning systems the applicable units are MEA208 Remove and install aircraft pressurisation control system components, MEA219 Inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft pressurisation control systems and components, MEA303 Remove and install aircraft pneumatic system components and MEA310 Inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft pneumatic systems and components.

This unit forms part of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) requirement for maintenance certification licences under Civil Aviation Safety Regulation (CASR) Part 66. Where a CASA licensing outcome is sought, users must refer to the licensing provisions in the MEA Aeroskills Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

Pre-requisite Unit

Nil.

Competency Field

Aviation maintenance

Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENTS	PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
Elements describe the essential outcomes.	Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.
1.	Inspect small piston engine aircraft pressurisation system	1.1	Use relevant maintenance documentation and modification status, including system defect reports where relevant, to identify specific inspection requirements
1.2	Check isolation tags and configure aircraft for safe system inspection and operation according to applicable maintenance manual
1.3	Visually or physically check pressurisation system components for external signs of defects according to maintenance manual procedures and work health and safety (WHS) requirements
1.4	Identify and report defects using organisational reporting processes
2.	Test/adjust small piston engine aircraft pressurisation systems and components	2.1	Prepare aircraft and system according to applicable maintenance manual for the application of power/system operation
2.2	Functionally test pressurisation system for evidence of serviceability or malfunction according to maintenance manual
2.3	Adjust system according to maintenance manual
3.	Troubleshoot small piston engine aircraft pressurisation systems	3.1	Use available information from maintenance documentation, inspection and test results where necessary to assist in fault determination
3.2	Use maintenance manual fault diagnosis guides and logic processes to ensure efficient and accurate troubleshooting to line replacement level
3.3	Obtain specialist advice, where required, to assist with troubleshooting process
3.4	Locate pressurisation system faults, and identify and record their causes in maintenance documentation where required, according to standard organisational procedures
3.5	Determine rectification requirements
4.	Remove and install small piston engine aircraft pressurisation system components	4.1	Render system safe according to applicable maintenance manual, and fit isolation tags where necessary to ensure personnel safety
4.2	Remove pressurisation system component according to applicable maintenance manual and WHS requirements
4.3	Complete and process required maintenance documentation
4.4	Tag, seal and package removed components according to specified procedures
4.5	Check components to be installed to confirm correct part numbers, serviceability, and modification status
4.6	Carry out installation according to applicable maintenance manual
4.7	Complete and process required maintenance documentation according to standard organisational procedures

Foundation Skills

Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.

Unit Mapping Information

Release 1. Equivalent to MEA356 Maintain light piston engine aircraft pressurisation systems.

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Assessment Requirements for MEA3000 Maintain small piston engine aircraft pressurisation systems

Modification History

Release 1. Equivalent to MEA356 Maintain light piston engine aircraft pressurisation systems. Revised as a result of changed prerequisites. Unit codes updated.

Performance Evidence

There must be evidence the candidate has completed the tasks outlined in the elements and performance criteria of this unit, which must include the ability to:

inspect, test, adjust, and troubleshoot one small piston engine aircraft pressurisation system and its components, including system component removal and installation.

In the course of the above work, the candidate must:

remove and install components of the above system, including:

pressure controllers

outflow valves

safety valves

negative pressure relief valves

ducting

pressure hull sealing

aircraft doors and related seals

windows and transparent panels

prepare for work in line with safety and quality requirements and according to industry, regulatory and organisational requirements, procedures and methods

interpret inspection procedures and specifications (allowable limits) and apply them to the inspection, testing, and troubleshooting required in the above work, including seeking the timely involvement of specialist advice

configure the aircraft for inspecting, testing, and troubleshooting its pressurisation system and components

recognise pressurisation system and component defects/external damage, correct installation and security for the types of system components listed above

perform system functional tests and checks to isolate system faults and assess post-maintenance serviceability

use maintenance documentation and relevant fault diagnosis guides in the troubleshooting process and for component removal and installation

remove and install doors, door seals, windows and transparent panels

check and adjust all doors and access panels, including locking mechanisms, for correct fit and sealing

remove and fit or apply pressure hull seals and sealant

apply standard procedures, including work health and safety (WHS) procedures for selecting and using safety data sheets (SDS) and personal protective equipment (PPE)

comply with system testing procedures, cleanliness requirements and safety precautions applicable to system being maintained

complete and process maintenance documentation.

Knowledge Evidence

There must be evidence the candidate has knowledge of:

pressurisation system:

layout

operation and characteristics

system component operation and construction:

outflow valves

pressure controllers

safety valves

negative pressure relief valves

dump valves

ducting and outlets

electrical and instrument interfaces, including warning and cabin pressure indication systems

interface of pressurisation system with heating and air conditioning systems

industry, regulatory, manufacturer and organisational requirements, procedures, practices and methods required for the tasks described in the performance evidence relating to maintaining small piston engine aircraft pressurisation systems and components, including:

WHS requirements relating to:

checking pressurisation system for defects

removing pressurisation system components, including procedures for obtaining and using SDS and items of PPE

procedures for:

identifying maintenance requirements

configuring the aircraft for inspection, testing, and troubleshooting

applying troubleshooting procedures

tagging and packaging removed components

attaching components

visually and physically checking pressurisation system

completing and processing maintenance documentation

maintenance manual requirements relating to:

rendering system safe

checking isolation tags and configuring aircraft

visually and physically checking pressurisation system for defects

preparing aircraft and systems for power and system operation

conducting functionally tests of pressurisation system

adjusting pressurisation system

fault diagnosis guides

removing pressurisation system components

physiological aspects relating to high altitude flight:

human oxygen requirements and hypoxia

human temperature requirements and hypothermia

standard trade practices relating to tool and test equipment usage and the installation/securing of system components

sources of pressurised air, including cabin supercharger, air pump or engine turbocharger

relationship between cabin altitude and pressure differential and related structural limitations

pressurisation system maintenance requirements and troubleshooting techniques

pressure hull sealing

aircraft doors and related seals

window and transparent panel construction, attachment methods and sealing

pressure bulkhead seals

connection hardware and couplings

sources of specialist advice on small piston engine aircraft pressurisation systems.

Assessment Conditions

The following conditions of assessment represent the requirements of the regulators (Australian Defence Force [ADF] and Civil Aviation Safety Authority [CASA]) and maintenance stakeholders, and must be rigorously observed.

Competency must be assessed in the work environment, or simulated work environment, using tools and equipment specified in maintenance documentation.

The candidate must have access to applicable general-purpose tools and test equipment required to demonstrate the performance evidence above.

Candidate capability must be established via the records in the Log of Industrial Experience and Achievement or, where appropriate, an equivalent Industry Evidence Guide (for details refer to the Companion Volume Assessment Guidelines).

Assessors of this unit must satisfy the assessor requirements in applicable vocational education and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.

Where the unit is to be used for CASA licensing purposes the assessor must also meet the criteria specified in the Civil Aviation Safety Regulation (CASR) Part 147 Manual of Standards.

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MEA301 Perform aircraft flight servicing

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA301 Perform aircraft flight servicing with amended prerequisite codes.

Application

This unit of competency requires application of hand skills and standard trade practices in the performance of pre and post-flight servicing activities and the application of aircraft ground handling procedures on both fixed and rotary wing aircraft.

The unit is part of Avionic and Mechanical Certificate IV (Aircraft Maintenance Stream) 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).

Where a CASA licensing outcome is sought this unit forms part of the CASA requirement for the granting of the chosen maintenance certification licence under Civil Aviation Safety Regulation (CASR) Part 66, in accordance with the licensing provisions in the Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

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.
1.	Prepare for flight	1.1	Aircraft is positioned as required
1.2	Ground locks, aircraft support and safety devices and covers are removed and stowed in accordance with maintenance documentation
1.3	Aircraft tie-down devices are removed and stowed/stored
2.	Inspect aircraft and systems	2.1	Preparation of the aircraft and systems is appropriate to allow for proper inspection
2.2	Aircraft and systems are visually or physically checked for external signs of defects in accordance with maintenance documentation while observing all relevant work health and safety (WHS) requirements
3.	Replenish aircraft systems	3.1	Fluid level checks and replenishments are carried out in accordance with maintenance documentation requirements while observing all relevant WHS requirements, including the use of material safety data sheets (MSDS) and items of personal protective equipment (PPE)
3.2	Maintenance of gaseous levels (nitrogen and compressed air) is carried out in accordance with maintenance documentation requirements while observing all relevant WHS requirements, including the use of MSDS and items of PPE
3.3	Role equipment/components requiring pre-flight replacement are changed as required by maintenance documentation
3.4	Required maintenance documentation is completed and processed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures

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.
Flight servicing activities are performed during:	Preparation for flight following maintenance Before flight servicing After flight servicing Turn around servicing
Maintenance documentation includes:	Maintenance manuals Servicing schedules Applicable airworthiness regulations Aircraft maintenance program
Procedures and requirements include:	Industry standard procedures specified by manufacturers, regulatory authorities or the enterprise

Unit Mapping Information

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA301 Perform aircraft flight servicing

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Assessment Requirements for MEA301 Perform aircraft flight servicing

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA301 Perform aircraft flight servicing with amended prerequisite codes.

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria under the specified conditions of assessment, and must include:

ground handling of aircraft

using hand skills and tools to perform flight servicing activities

correctly installing and securing of aircraft hardware

locating, using and correctly stowing of aircraft safety and security equipment (includes ground locks, covers, support and safety devices and tie-down devices)

applying ground power (where applicable)

inspecting structure for damage and deterioration

recognising external signs of component damage, leakage and security in aircraft systems

recognising visual signs of damage, leakage and security with regard to engines and propellers (where applicable)

refuelling the aircraft with the correct type, quantity and distribution of fuel

checking and replenishing fluid level using the correct fluids

recharging of gaseous levels using the correct support equipment and procedures

checking fire protection systems (where applicable) for correct gas charge levels and portable fire extinguishers for serviceability and correct stowage

replacing role equipment requiring pre-flight replacement

using of maintenance data and manuals to determine flight servicing requirements and procedures

applying standard procedures

observing all relevant WHS procedures, including the use of MSDS and items of PPE.

It is essential that the specific aspects of the aircraft flight servicing are checked to ensure quality and safety standards are fully observed, understood and complied with. Safety precautions applicable to the system being maintained are to be fully observed. An understanding of system operation as it relates to the work must be demonstrated before undertaking any action.

Evidence of knowledge of system operation, recognition of defects and completion of documentation, the relationship of individual components and the links with other systems will be necessary to the extent required for completion of flight servicing before undertaking any action.

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

standard trade practices relating to tool usage and installation/securing of aircraft hardware

the aircraft structure to the extent required to be able to recognise typical types of structural damage and deterioration during flight servicing activities

system layout, operation and typical external signs of faults to the extent required to perform flight servicing activities

aircraft flight servicing requirements

ground de-icing of aircraft

aircraft ground handling procedures, including towing and marshalling

aircraft safety and security equipment, including:

ground locks

wheel chocks

covers

support and safety devices

tie-down devices and picketing

types and characteristics of fuels and fuel additives

types and characteristics of lubricants

types and characteristics of hydraulic fluids

WHS procedures relating to flight servicing activities

how to obtain MSDS

selection and use of PPE

relevant maintenance manuals

relevant regulatory requirements and standard procedures.

Assessment Conditions

Competency should be assessed in the work environment or simulated work environment using procedures, tools and equipment specified in maintenance documentation. It is also expected that applicable general-purpose tools, test and ground support equipment found in most routine situations would be used where appropriate.

The work plan should take account of applicable safety and quality requirements in accordance with the industry and regulatory standards.

The following conditions of assessment represent the requirements of the Regulators (ADF and CASA) and maintenance stakeholders and must be rigorously observed.

A person cannot be assessed as competent until it can be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the workplace assessor that the relevant elements and performance criteria of this unit of competency are being achieved under routine supervision on the following flight servicings that are applicable to the enterprise:

preparation for flight following maintenance

before flight servicing

after flight servicing

turn around servicing.

This shall be established via the records in the Log of Industrial Experience and Achievement or, where appropriate, an equivalent Industry Evidence Guide (for details refer to the Companion Volume Assessment Guidelines).

Assessors must satisfy the requirements of the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator (Australian Skills Quality Authority, or its successors).

Where the unit is to be used for CASA licensing purposes the Assessor must also meet the criteria specified in the CASR Part 147 Manual of Standards.

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MEA303 Remove and install aircraft pneumatic system components

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA303 Remove and install aircraft pneumatic system components with amended prerequisite codes.

Application

This unit of competency requires application of hand skills and the use of maintenance publications to remove and install aircraft pneumatic system components from pressurisation systems, air cycle air conditioning systems and fire-extinguishing systems of fixed and rotary wing aircraft during scheduled and unscheduled maintenance.

The unit of competency is part of the Mechanical Certificate IV (Aircraft Maintenance Stream) training pathways and may also be part of a Structures Certificate IV training pathway.

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).

Where a CASA licensing outcome is sought this unit forms part of the CASA requirement for the granting of the chosen maintenance certification licence under Civil Aviation Safety Regulation (CASR) Part 66, in accordance with the licensing provisions in the Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

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.
1.	Remove pneumatic system components	1.1	Pneumatic system is rendered safe and prepared in accordance with the applicable maintenance manual and isolation tags are fitted, where necessary, to ensure personnel safety
1.2	Removal of components is carried out in accordance with the applicable maintenance manual 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)
1.3	Required maintenance documentation is completed and processed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
1.4	Removed components are tagged, sealed and packaged in accordance with specified procedures
2.	Install pneumatic system components	2.1	Components to be installed are checked to confirm correct part numbers, serviceability and modification status
2.2	Installation is carried out to pneumatic system in accordance with the applicable maintenance manual while observing all relevant WHS requirements, including the use of MSDS and items of PPE
2.3	Required maintenance documentation is completed and processed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures

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.
Pneumatic components include:	Filters, valves, pumps, motors, actuators and regulators Gauges (direct reading), temperature sensors, pressurisation controllers and temperature controllers Heat exchangers, pressure vessels, condensers, compressors, expansion turbines and humidifiers Rigid and flexible pipelines, hoses and fittings Ducting Fire-extinguishers, including those containing ozone depleting substances (ODS) or synthetic greenhouse gas (SGG) extinguishing agents (e.g. BCF) (where applicable to the enterprise)
Procedures and requirements include:	Industry standard procedures specified by manufacturers, regulatory authorities or the enterprise

Unit Mapping Information

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA303 Remove and install aircraft pneumatic system components

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Assessment Requirements for MEA303 Remove and install aircraft pneumatic system components

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA303 Remove and install aircraft pneumatic system components with amended prerequisite codes.

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria under the specified conditions of assessment, and must include:

applying relevant WHS practices, including the use of MSDS and PPE

using relevant maintenance documentation and aircraft manuals to:

locate and correctly remove and install components in pneumatic systems, including fire-extinguishing systems

locate and correctly remove and install components in air cycle air conditioning systems

locate and correctly remove and install components in pressurisation systems

correctly remove and install rigid and flexible pipelines

correctly remove and install ducting

observing regulations governing the handling and custody of fire-extinguishers containing ODS or SGG extinguishing agents (e.g. BCF).

It is essential that system cleanliness requirements and safety precautions applicable to the system being maintained are fully observed, understood and complied with.

Evidence of transferability of skills and knowledge related to removal and installation is essential. This may be demonstrated through application across a number of aircraft systems or aircraft types, but must cover a sufficient range of tasks to demonstrate familiarity with attachment methods, connection hardware and couplings peculiar to each type of system, and of safe handling of heavy components.

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

component attachment methods

connection hardware and couplings

standard trade practices relating to tool usage and installation/securing of aircraft hardware

how to locate and correctly remove and install components of:

pneumatic systems

air cycle air conditioning system components

pressurisation system components

fire-extinguishers, including the effect of ODS or SGG extinguishing agents and regulations covering special precautions and handling requirements for BCF fire-extinguishers

electrical circuit isolation and plug removal and installation

WHS procedures relating to pneumatic, air conditioning and pressurisation systems

how to obtain MSDS

the selection and use of items of PPE

relevant maintenance manuals

relevant regulatory requirements and standard procedures, including those relating to the handling and control of halon fire-extinguishers.

Assessment Conditions

Competency should be assessed in the work environment or simulated work environment using tools and equipment specified in maintenance manuals. It is also expected that general-purpose tools, test and ground support equipment found in most routine situations would be used where appropriate.

An understanding of system operation as it relates to the work must be demonstrated before undertaking any action. The work plan should take account of applicable safety and quality requirements in accordance with the industry and regulatory standards.

The following conditions of assessment represent the requirements of the Regulators (ADF and CASA) and maintenance stakeholders and must be rigorously observed.

A person cannot be assessed as competent until it can be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the workplace assessor that the relevant elements and performance criteria of the unit of competency are being achieved under routine supervision on one (1) item from each from the following groups:

filters, valves, pumps, motors, actuators and regulators

gauges (direct reading), temperature sensors, pressurisation controllers and temperature controllers

heat exchangers, pressure vessels, condensers, compressors, expansion turbines and humidifiers

rigid and flexible pipelines, hoses and fittings

ducting

fire-extinguishers, including those containing ODS or SGG extinguishing agents (e.g. BCF) (may be omitted where not applicable to enterprise).

This shall be established via the records in the Log of Industrial Experience and Achievement or, where appropriate, an equivalent Industry Evidence Guide (for details refer to the Companion Volume Assessment Guidelines).

Assessors must satisfy the requirements of the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator (Australian Skills Quality Authority, or its successors).

Where the unit is to be used for CASA licensing purposes the Assessor must also meet the criteria specified in the CASR Part 147 Manual of Standards.

Individuals being assessed who have already attained MEA355 Maintain light aircraft air cycle air conditioning systems, and/or MEA3000 Maintain small piston engine aircraft pressurisation systems, will have satisfied the requirements of this unit with regard to common Range of Conditions variables. The Log of Industrial Experience and Achievement records relating to MEA355 Maintain light aircraft air cycle air conditioning systems and MEA3000 Maintain small piston engine aircraft pressurisation systems, may be accepted as also meeting the evidence requirements for this unit in the applicable common areas.

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MEA304 Remove and install non-pressurised aircraft structural and non-structural components

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA304 Remove and install non-pressurised aircraft structural and non-structural components with amended prerequisite codes.

Application

This unit of competency requires application of hand skills and maintenance publications to remove and install structural and non-structural components from non-pressurised fixed and rotary wing aircraft during scheduled and unscheduled maintenance. Work may be performed individually or as part of a team.

The unit is part of the Mechanical Certificate IV (Aircraft Maintenance Stream) training pathway. It may also be part of a Structures Maintenance Certificate IV training pathway.

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).

Where a CASA licensing outcome is sought this unit forms part of the CASA requirement for the granting of the chosen maintenance certification licence under Civil Aviation Safety Regulation (CASR) Part 66, in accordance with the licensing provisions in the Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

Pre-requisite Unit

MEA398	Remove and install aircraft hydro-mechanical and landing gear system components

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.
1.	Remove components	1.1	Structure is supported and prepared in accordance with the applicable maintenance manual to ensure personnel safety and freedom from damage to aircraft or component during component removal
1.2	Component removal is carried out in accordance with the applicable maintenance manual 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)
1.3	Required maintenance documentation is completed and processed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
1.4	Where applicable, removed components are tagged and prepared for transport in accordance with specified procedures
2.	Install components	2.1	Structural and/or non-structural components to be installed are checked to confirm correct part numbers, serviceability and modification status
2.2	Component installation is carried out in accordance with the applicable maintenance manual while observing all relevant WHS requirements, including the use of MSDS and items of PPE
2.3	Support/safety equipment is removed at an appropriate time to ensure personnel safety and freedom from structural damage
2.4	Required maintenance documentation is completed and processed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures

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.
Removable components of structure include:	Those that are installed using bolts and/or screws. Where component removal and installation requires the removal and installation of rivets the applicable unit is either MEA339 Inspect, repair and maintain aircraft structures, MEA369 Inspect and maintain structures and related components of non-pressurised small aircraft or MEA371 Perform major repairs and modifications to small aircraft metal structure. Removable components include: removable components of wings, tail booms, pylons, empennage, skids, fairings and nacelles removable components or sections of non-pressurised fuselages non-pressurised fuselage entry, cargo, access doors and associated seals, including checking and adjustment of all doors and access panels and associated locking mechanisms non-pressurised fuselage windows and transparent panels where applicable, trim panels, linings, seats, cabin equipment and consoles, floor panels and coverings applicable emergency equipment, including passenger escape systems, life jackets, rafts, location transmitters, beacons, crew and passenger seat restraints
Sealant removal and application includes:	The removal and application of faying (contact or overlapping) surface and fuel tank sealants is included, where applicable
Procedures and requirements include:	Industry standard procedures specified by manufacturers, regulatory authorities or the enterprise

Unit Mapping Information

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA304 Remove and install non-pressurised aircraft structural and non-structural components

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Assessment Requirements for MEA304 Remove and install non-pressurised aircraft structural and non-structural components

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA304 Remove and install non-pressurised aircraft structural and non-structural components with amended prerequisite codes.

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria under the specified conditions of assessment, and include:

applying relevant WHS practices, including the use of MSDS and PPE

using relevant maintenance documentation and aircraft manuals to:

remove and install structural and non-structural components

remove and install aircraft interior fittings

remove and install doors, door seals, windows and transparent panels

checking and adjusting all doors and access panels, including locking mechanisms

removing and installing emergency equipment.

It is essential that shoring, trestling and lifting requirements and safety precautions applicable to the structure being maintained are fully observed, understood and complied with.

Evidence of transferability of skills and knowledge related to removal and installation is essential. This may be demonstrated through application across the component groups listed in the Assessment Conditions.

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

structural and non-structural component methods of construction and attachment, faying surface treatment and fuel tank sealing

non-pressurised fuselage aircraft doors, related seals and window and transparent panel construction, attachment methods and sealing

aircraft interior fittings (trim, linings, seats, floor panels, and so on) construction and attachment methods

the location and attachment or stowage methods for emergency equipment

relevant WHS practices

how to obtain MSDS

use of PPE

relevant maintenance manuals

relevant regulatory requirements and standard procedures.

Assessment Conditions

Competency should be assessed in the work environment or simulated work environment using tools and equipment specified in maintenance manuals. It is also expected that general-purpose tools, test and ground support equipment found in most routine situations would be used where appropriate.

An understanding of component handling, attachment methods, adjustment and sealing as it relates to the work must be demonstrated before undertaking any action. The work plan should take account of applicable safety and quality requirements in accordance with the industry and regulatory standards.

The following conditions of assessment represent the requirements of the Regulators (ADF and CASA) and maintenance stakeholders and must be rigorously observed.

A person cannot be assessed as competent until it can be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the workplace assessor that the relevant elements and performance criteria of the unit of competency are being achieved under routine supervision on at least one (1) item from each of the following component groups:

removable components of wings, tail booms, pylons, empennage, skids, fairings and nacelles

removable components or sections of non-pressurised fuselages

non-pressurised fuselage entry, cargo, access doors and associated seals, including checking and adjustment of all doors and access panels and associated locking mechanisms

non-pressurised fuselage windows and transparent panels

where applicable, trim panels, linings, seats, cabin equipment and consoles, floor panels and coverings

applicable emergency equipment, including passenger escape systems, life jackets, rafts, location transmitters, beacons, crew and passenger seat restraints.

This shall be established via the records in the Log of Industrial Experience and Achievement or, where appropriate, an equivalent Industry Evidence Guide (for details refer to the Companion Volume Assessment Guidelines).

Assessors must satisfy the requirements of the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator (Australian Skills Quality Authority, or its successors).

Where the unit is to be used for CASA licensing purposes the Assessor must also meet the criteria specified in the CASR Part 147 Manual of Standards.

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MEA305 Remove and install aircraft fixed wing flight control system components

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA305 Remove and install aircraft fixed wing flight control system components with amended prerequisite codes.

Application

This unit of competency requires application of hand skills and the use of maintenance publications to remove and install aircraft flight control system components of fixed wing aircraft during scheduled and unscheduled maintenance. Work may be performed individually or as part of a team.

The unit is part of the Mechanical Certificate IV (Aircraft Maintenance Stream) training pathway. It may also be part of a Structures Maintenance Certificate IV training pathway.

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).

Where a CASA licensing outcome is sought this unit forms part of the CASA requirement for the granting of the chosen maintenance certification licence under Civil Aviation Safety Regulation (CASR) Part 66, in accordance with the licensing provisions in the Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

Pre-requisite Unit

MEA398	Remove and install aircraft hydro-mechanical and landing gear system components

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.
1.	Remove fixed wing flight control system components	1.1	System is rendered safe in accordance with the applicable maintenance manual and isolation tags are fitted, where necessary, to ensure personnel safety
1.2	Fixed wing flight control system component removal is carried out in accordance with the applicable maintenance manual while observing all relevant work health and safety (WHS) requirements
1.3	Required maintenance documentation is accurately completed and correctly processed
1.4	Removed components are tagged, sealed and packaged in accordance with specified procedures
2.	Install fixed wing flight control system components	2.1	Components to be installed are checked to confirm correct part numbers, serviceability and modification status
2.2	Mass balance of control surfaces to be installed is checked in accordance with the applicable maintenance manual, if required
2.3	Installation is carried out in accordance with the applicable maintenance manual while observing all relevant WHS requirements
2.4	Required maintenance documentation is completed and processed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures

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.
Flight control system components include:	Ailerons, elevators, rudders, trim tabs, speed brakes, spoilers, flaps and slats Actuators – mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic or electric Mechanical flight control components (cables, pulleys, guides, fairleads, tension regulators, control rods, bellcranks, torque tubes, chains, sprockets, control sticks, wheels or columns, trim wheels or handles, rudder pedals)
Procedures and requirements include:	Industry standard procedures specified by manufacturers, regulatory authorities or the enterprise

Unit Mapping Information

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA305 Remove and install aircraft fixed wing flight control system components

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Assessment Requirements for MEA305 Remove and install aircraft fixed wing flight control system components

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA305 Remove and install aircraft fixed wing flight control system components with amended prerequisite codes.

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria under the specified conditions of assessment, and must include:

applying relevant WHS practices

using relevant maintenance documentation and aircraft manuals to:

remove flight control surfaces

check the mass balance of control surfaces, where required

install flight control surfaces

remove power flight control system components

install power flight control system components

remove mechanical flight control system components

install mechanical flight control system components.

It is essential that safety precautions applicable to the fixed wing flight control system being maintained are fully observed, understood and complied with (especially flight control system inter-relationships with other systems where applicable). An awareness of dual inspection requirements associated with work on flight controls and systems must also be demonstrated.

Evidence of transferability of skills and knowledge related to removal and installation is essential. This may be demonstrated through removal and installation of a representative range of the fixed wing flight control system components listed in the Assessment Conditions.

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

flight control surface and system component attachment methods

connection hardware and couplings

electrical circuit isolation and plug removal and installation

requirements for balancing of control surfaces

flight control system rigging requirements

requirements for independent inspection of work performed on flight control systems and components

relevant WHS practices

relevant maintenance manuals

relevant regulatory requirements and standard procedures.

Assessment Conditions

Competency should be assessed in the work environment or simulated work environment using tools and equipment specified in maintenance manuals. It is also expected that general-purpose tools, test and ground support equipment found in most routine situations would be used where appropriate.

An understanding of component attachment methods and the need for adjustment or rigging and system operation as it relates to the work must be demonstrated before undertaking any action. The work plan should take account of applicable safety and quality requirements in accordance with the industry and regulatory standards.

The following conditions of assessment represent the requirements of the Regulators (ADF and CASA) and maintenance stakeholders and must be rigorously observed.

A person cannot be assessed as competent until it can be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the workplace assessor that the relevant elements and performance criteria of the unit of competency are being achieved under routine supervision on at least one (1) item from each of the following component groups:

ailerons, elevators, rudders, trim tabs, speed brakes, spoilers, flaps and slats

actuators – mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic or electric

mechanical flight control components (cables, pulleys, guides, fairleads, tension regulators, control rods, bellcranks, torque tubes, chains, sprockets, control sticks, wheels or columns, trim wheels or handles, rudder pedals).

This shall be established via the records in the Log of Industrial Experience and Achievement or, where appropriate, an equivalent Industry Evidence Guide (for details refer to the Companion Volume Assessment Guidelines).

Assessors must satisfy the requirements of the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator (Australian Skills Quality Authority, or its successors).

Where the unit is to be used for CASA licensing purposes the Assessor must also meet the criteria specified in the CASR Part 147 Manual of Standards.

Individuals being assessed who have already attained MEA351 Maintain airframe systems of basic light fixed wing aircraft have satisfied the requirements of this unit with regard to common Range of Conditions variables. The Log of Industrial Experience and Achievement records relating to MEA351 Maintain airframe systems of basic light fixed wing aircraft may be accepted as also meeting the evidence requirements for this unit in the applicable common areas.

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MEA306 Remove and install engines and engine system components

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA306 Remove and install engines and engine system components with amended prerequisite codes.

Application

This unit of competency requires application of hand skills and the use of maintenance publications to remove and install gas turbine or piston engines and engine system components of fixed and rotary wing aircraft during scheduled and unscheduled maintenance.

Work may be performed individually or as part of a team.

The unit is part of the Mechanical Certificate IV (Aircraft Maintenance Stream) training pathway.

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).

Where a CASA licensing outcome is sought this unit forms part of the CASA requirement for the granting of the chosen maintenance certification licence under Civil Aviation Safety Regulation (CASR) Part 66, in accordance with the licensing provisions in the Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

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.
1.	Remove engine	1.1	Aircraft is prepared and supported and rendered safe in accordance with the applicable maintenance manual and isolation tags are fitted, where necessary, to ensure the safety of personnel and freedom from damage during engine removal
1.2	Removal is carried out in accordance with the applicable maintenance manual 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)
1.3	Engine is tagged and prepared for transport or storage in accordance with the specified procedures
1.4	Required maintenance documentation is completed and processed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
2.	Remove engine system components	2.1	Aircraft and/or engine system is prepared and rendered safe in accordance with the applicable maintenance manual and isolation tags are fitted, where necessary, to ensure the safety of personnel
2.2	Removal is carried out in accordance with the applicable maintenance manual while observing all relevant WHS requirements, including the use of MSDS and items of PPE
2.3	Engine system component is tagged and prepared for transport or storage in accordance with the specified procedures
2.4	Required maintenance documentation is completed and processed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
3.	Install engine	3.1	Engine to be installed is checked to confirm correct part or model numbers, modification status and serviceability
3.2	Installation is carried out in accordance with the applicable maintenance manual
3.3	Support/safety equipment is removed at the appropriate time to ensure personnel safety and freedom from structural damage
3.4	Required maintenance documentation is completed and processed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
4.	Install engine system components	4.1	Engine components to be installed are checked to confirm correct part or model numbers, modification status and serviceability
4.2	Installation is carried out in accordance with the applicable maintenance manual while observing all relevant WHS requirements, including the use of MSDS and items of PPE
4.3	Support/safety equipment is removed at the appropriate time to ensure personnel safety and freedom from structural damage
4.4	Required maintenance documentation is completed and processed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures

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.
Engines and engine system components include:	Engine change unit or auxiliary power unit (turbo-prop, turbofan, turboshaft, turbojet and piston) Fuel, oil and air system (or induction and super/turbo charger systems in the case of piston engine) components Engine control system components Ignition or igniter system components Starting system components Fire protection system components. Accessories and associated drives
Procedures and requirements include:	Industry standard procedures specified by manufacturers, regulatory authorities or the enterprise

Unit Mapping Information

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA306 Remove and install engines and engine system components

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Assessment Requirements for MEA306 Remove and install engines and engine system components

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA306 Remove and install engines and engine system components with amended prerequisite codes.

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria under the specified conditions of assessment, and must include:

applying WHS practices, including lifting and handling heavy components

using MSDS and PPE

using relevant maintenance documentation and aircraft manuals to:

correctly remove and install engines, engine change units and auxiliary power units (APUs)

prepare removed engines for transportation and/or storage

locate and correctly remove and install the range of engine system components listed in the Range of Conditions

identifying the requirement for adjustment and rigging of systems and controls after the installation of engines or system components.

It is essential that safety precautions applicable to engines and engine systems being maintained are fully observed, understood and complied with, including allowance for the effect on aircraft centre of gravity when engines are removed. Awareness must be demonstrated of dual inspection requirements associated with work on engine control systems.

Evidence of transferability of skills and knowledge related to removal and installation is essential. This may be demonstrated through removal and installation of a representative range of engines and engine system components as listed in the Assessment Conditions.

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

removal and installation procedures for aircraft:

engines

engine change units

APUs

engine inhibiting and de-inhibiting procedures

layout, installation and connection of components of:

fuel systems

lubrication systems

air systems

super and turbo charging systems

exhaust systems

ignition and igniter systems

starting systems

fire protection systems

accessories and associated drives

engine control system component removal and installation, including the requirement for rigging and for the independent inspection of work performed

engine maintenance documentation and manuals

relevant WHS practices, including those relating to the lifting and handling of heavy items

how to obtain MSDS

use of PPE

relevant maintenance manuals

relevant regulatory requirements and standard procedures.

Assessment Conditions

Competency should be assessed in the work environment, or by the use of simulated activities, using tools and equipment specified in aircraft maintenance manuals. It is also expected that applicable general-purpose tools, test and ground support equipment found in most routine situations would be used where appropriate.

An understanding of component attachment methods and the need for adjustment, rigging and system operation as it relates to the work must be demonstrated before undertaking any action. The work plan should take account of applicable safety and quality requirements in accordance with the industry and regulatory standards.

The following conditions of assessment represent the requirements of the Regulators (ADF and CASA) and maintenance stakeholders and must be rigorously observed.

A person cannot be assessed as competent until it can be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the workplace assessor that the relevant elements and performance criteria of the unit of competency are being achieved under routine supervision on at least one (1) item from each of the following groups:

engine change unit or auxiliary power unit (turbo-prop, turbofan, turboshaft, turbojet, piston)

fuel, oil and air system (or induction and super/turbo charger systems in the case of piston engine) components

engine control system components

ignition or igniter system components

starting system components

fire protection system components.

accessories and associated drives.

This shall be established via the records in the Log of Industrial Experience and Achievement or, where appropriate, an equivalent Industry Evidence Guide (for details refer to the Companion Volume Assessment Guidelines).

Assessors must satisfy the requirements of the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator (Australian Skills Quality Authority, or its successors).

Where the unit is to be used for CASA licensing purposes the Assessor must also meet the criteria specified in the CASR Part 147 Manual of Standards.

Individuals being assessed who have already attained MEA353 Maintain basic light aircraft engines and propellers will have satisfied the requirements of this unit with regard to common Range Statement variables. The Log of Industrial Experience and Achievement records relating to MEA353 Maintain basic light aircraft engines and propellers may be accepted as also meeting the evidence requirements for this unit in the applicable common areas.

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MEA307 Remove and install propeller systems and components

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA307 Remove and install propeller systems and components with amended prerequisite codes.

Application

This unit of competency requires application of hand skills and the use of maintenance publications to remove and install fixed wing aircraft propellers and propeller system components during scheduled and unscheduled maintenance. Work may be performed individually or as part of a team.

The unit is part of the Mechanical Certificate IV (Aircraft Maintenance Stream) training pathway.

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).

Where a CASA licensing outcome is sought this unit forms part of the CASA requirement for the granting of the chosen maintenance certification licence under Civil Aviation Safety Regulation (CASR) Part 66, in accordance with the licensing provisions in the Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

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.
1.	Remove propellers and components	1.1	System is rendered safe and prepared in accordance with relevant aircraft publications/maintenance regulations/orders and standards and practices
1.2	Isolation and warning signs are installed/fitted to ensure personnel safety and freedom from damage during component removal
1.3	Propeller system component removal is carried out in accordance with relevant aircraft publications/maintenance regulations/orders and standards and practices 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)
1.4	Required aircraft maintenance documentation is accurately completed and correctly processed
1.5	Removed components are labelled, sealed and packaged in accordance with relevant aircraft publications/maintenance regulations/orders and standards and practices
2.	Install propellers and components	2.1	Propeller system components to be installed are checked to confirm correct part numbers, serviceability and modification status
2.2	Component installation is carried out in accordance with relevant aircraft publications/maintenance regulations/orders and standards and practices while observing all relevant WHS requirements, including the use of MSDS and items of PPE
2.3	Support/safety equipment is removed at an appropriate time to ensure personnel safety and freedom from structural damage
2.4	Required aircraft maintenance documentation is completed and processed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures

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.
Propeller system components include:	Propellers, including spinners, where fitted Constant speed, feathering and reversing propeller drives Beta control systems and governors Controls and linkages De-ice/anti-ice equipment (where applicable to the enterprise)
Procedures and requirements include:	Industry standard procedures specified by manufacturers, regulatory authorities or the enterprise

Unit Mapping Information

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA307 Remove and install propeller systems and components

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Assessment Requirements for MEA307 Remove and install propeller systems and components

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA307 Remove and install propeller systems and components with amended prerequisite codes.

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria under the specified conditions of assessment, and must include:

applying relevant WHS practices, including lifting and handling heavy components

using MSDS and PPE

using relevant maintenance documentation and aircraft manuals to:

correctly remove and install propellers and related components, such as spinners

locate and correctly remove and install pitch control system components

locate and correctly remove and install propeller de-icing system components (where applicable to the enterprise)

identifying requirements for adjustment and rigging of systems and controls.

It is essential that shoring, trestling and lifting requirements and safety precautions applicable to propeller system maintenance are fully observed, understood and complied with, and that an awareness is demonstrated of dual inspection requirements.

Evidence of transferability of skills and knowledge related to removal and installation is essential. This may be demonstrated through application across a representative range of propeller system components as listed in the Assessment Conditions.

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

propeller attachment methods and removal and installation procedures

propeller system component attachment methods for:

spinners

governors

beta control systems

de-ice and anti-ice systems

controls and control linkages including the requirement for rigging and for independent inspection of work performed

electrical circuit isolation, plug removal and installation

relevant WHS practices, including those relating to lifting and handling of heavy items

relevant maintenance manuals

relevant regulatory requirements and standard procedures.

Assessment Conditions

Competency should be assessed in the work environment or simulated work environment using tools and equipment specified in aircraft maintenance manuals. It is also expected that applicable general-purpose tools, test and ground support equipment found in most routine situations would be used where appropriate.

An understanding of component attachment methods, the need for adjustment or rigging and system operation as it relates to the work must be demonstrated before undertaking any action. The work plan should take account of applicable safety and quality requirements in accordance with the industry and regulatory standards.

The following conditions of assessment represent the requirements of the Regulators (ADF and CASA) and maintenance stakeholders and must be rigorously observed.

A person cannot be assessed as competent until it can be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the workplace assessor that the relevant elements and performance criteria of the unit of competency are being achieved under routine supervision on at least one (1) item from each of the following groups:

propellers, including spinners, where fitted

constant speed, feathering and reversing propeller drives

beta control systems and governors

controls and linkages

de-ice/anti-ice equipment (may be omitted where it is not applicable to the enterprise).

This shall be established via the records in the Log of Industrial Experience and Achievement or, where appropriate, an equivalent Industry Evidence Guide (for details refer to the Companion Volume Assessment Guidelines).

Assessors must satisfy the requirements of the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator (Australian Skills Quality Authority, or its successors).

Where the unit is to be used for CASA licensing purposes the Assessor must also meet the criteria specified in the CASR Part 147 Manual of Standards.

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MEA308 Remove and install rotary wing rotor and flight control system components

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA308 Remove and install rotary wing rotor and flight control system components with amended prerequisite codes.

Application

This unit of competency requires application of hand skills and the use of maintenance publications to remove and install rotary wing aircraft rotors and associated flight control system components during the performance of scheduled or unscheduled maintenance. Maintenance may be performed individually or as part of a team.

The unit is part of the Mechanical Certificate IV (Aircraft Maintenance Stream) training pathway.

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).

Where a CASA licensing outcome is sought this unit forms part of the CASA requirement for the granting of the chosen maintenance certification licence under Civil Aviation Safety Regulation (CASR) Part 66, in accordance with the licensing provisions in the Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

Pre-requisite Unit

MEA398	Remove and install aircraft hydro-mechanical and landing gear system components

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.
1.	Remove rotary wing rotor	1.1	System is rendered safe and prepared in accordance with relevant aircraft publications/maintenance regulations/orders and standards and practices
1.2	Isolation and warning signs are installed/fitted to ensure personnel safety
1.3	Rotary wing rotor removal is carried out in accordance with relevant aircraft publications/maintenance regulations/orders and standards and practices while observing all relevant work health and safety (WHS) requirements
1.4	Required aircraft maintenance documentation is completed and processed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
1.5	Removed components are labelled, sealed and packaged in accordance with relevant aircraft publications/maintenance regulations/orders and standards and practices
2.	Remove rotary wing flight control system components	2.1	System is rendered safe and prepared in accordance with relevant aircraft publications/maintenance regulations/orders and standards and practices
2.2	Isolation and warning signs are installed/fitted to ensure personnel safety
2.3	Rotary wing flight control system component removal is carried out in accordance with relevant aircraft publications/maintenance regulations/orders and standards and practices while observing all relevant WHS requirements
2.4	Required aircraft maintenance documentation is completed and processed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
2.5	Removed components are labelled, sealed and packaged in accordance with relevant aircraft publications/maintenance regulations/orders and standards and practice
3.	Install rotary wing rotor	3.1	Rotor to be installed is checked to confirm correct part or model numbers, modification status and serviceability
3.2	Mass balance of rotor blades/head is checked in accordance with relevant aircraft publications/maintenance regulations/orders and standards and practices
3.3	Installation is carried out in accordance with relevant aircraft publications/maintenance regulations/orders and standards and practices while observing all relevant WHS requirements
3.4	Support/safety equipment is removed at the appropriate time to ensure personnel safety and freedom from structural damage
4.	Install rotary wing flight control system components	4.1	Rotary wing flight control system components to be installed are checked to confirm correct part or model numbers, modification status and serviceability
4.2	Installation is carried out in accordance with relevant aircraft publications/maintenance regulations/orders and standards and practices while observing all relevant WHS requirements
4.3	Support/safety equipment is removed at the appropriate time to ensure personnel safety and freedom from structural damage
4.4	Required aircraft maintenance documentation is completed and processed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures

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.
Rotary wing rotors and flight control system components include:	Main rotor blades and tail rotor blades Rotor heads Swash plates, and tail rotor pitch control assemblies Mechanical flight control components (i.e. cables, pulleys, guides, fairleads, tension regulators, control rods, bellcranks, torque tubes, control sticks or columns, tail rotor pedals) and mechanical components of powered flight control systems Main rotor, intermediate or tail rotor gearboxes Drive shafts and couplings
Powered flight controls	In the case of hydraulically powered rotor control system components and related plumbing, maintenance work should be assessed against MEA398 Remove and install aircraft hydro-mechanical and landing gear system components
Procedures and requirements include:	Industry standard procedures specified by manufacturers, regulatory authorities or the enterprise

Unit Mapping Information

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA308 Remove and install rotary wing rotor and flight control system components

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Assessment Requirements for MEA308 Remove and install rotary wing rotor and flight control system components

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA308 Remove and install rotary wing rotor and flight control system components with amended prerequisite codes.

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria under the specified conditions of assessment, and must include:

applying relevant WHS practices, including lifting and handling heavy components

using relevant maintenance documentation and aircraft manuals to:

correctly remove and install main rotors and rotor heads

check the mass balance of rotor blades and heads

correctly remove and install tail rotor blades and pitch control assemblies

locate and correctly remove and install mechanical flight control system components

locate and correctly remove and install drive train components, such as gearboxes and drive shafts and couplings

identify the requirements for component balancing

identifying the requirements for adjustment and rigging of systems after component removal and installation.

It is essential that safety precautions applicable to the rotary wing rotor and flight control system components being maintained, including allowance for the effect on weight and balance (i.e. centre of gravity) when heavy components are removed, are fully observed, understood and complied with.

Evidence of transferability of skills and knowledge related to removal and installation is essential. This may be demonstrated through removal and installation of a representative range of the rotary wing rotor and flight control system components as listed in the Assessment Conditions.

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

component attachment methods

removal and installation procedures for:

main rotors and rotor blades

rotor heads

tail rotors and tail rotor blades

swash plates

tail rotor pitch control assemblies

requirements for the checking and adjustment of blade tracking after rotor maintenance

control system layout, linkages and operation (operation only to the extent necessary for the specified tasks), including the requirement for rigging and the independent inspection of work performed

power train layout and assembly:

main rotor gearboxes

intermediate gearboxes

tail rotor gearboxes

drive shafts

couplings

relevant WHS practices, including those relating to lifting and handling of heavy items

relevant maintenance manuals

relevant regulatory requirements and standard procedures.

Assessment Conditions

Competency should be assessed in the work environment or simulated work environment using tools and equipment specified in aircraft maintenance manuals. It is also expected that applicable general-purpose tools, test and ground support equipment found in most routine situations would be used where appropriate

An understanding of component attachment methods, the need for adjustment or rigging and system operation as it relates to the work must be demonstrated before undertaking any action. The work plan should take account of applicable safety and quality requirements in accordance with the industry and regulatory standards.

The following conditions of assessment represent the requirements of the Regulators (ADF and CASA) and maintenance stakeholders and must be rigorously observed.

A person cannot be assessed as competent until it can be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the workplace assessor that the relevant elements and performance criteria of the unit of competency are being achieved under routine supervision on at least one (1) item from each of the following groups:

main rotor blades and tail rotor blades

rotor heads

swash plates, tail rotor pitch control assemblies

mechanical flight control components (i.e. cables, pulleys, guides, fairleads, tension regulators, control rods, bellcranks, torque tubes, control sticks or columns, tail rotor pedals) and mechanical components of powered flight control systems

main rotor, intermediate or tail rotor gearboxes

drive shafts and couplings.

This shall be established via the records in the Log of Industrial Experience and Achievement or, where appropriate, an equivalent Industry Evidence Guide (for details refer to the Companion Volume Assessment Guidelines).

Assessors must satisfy the requirements of the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator (Australian Skills Quality Authority, or its successors).

Where the unit is to be used for CASA licensing purposes the Assessor must also meet the criteria specified in the CASR Part 147 Manual of Standards.

Individuals being assessed who have already attained MEA352 Maintain basic rotary wing aircraft systems will have satisfied the requirements of this unit with regard to common Range Statement variables. The Log of Industrial Experience and Achievement records relating to MEA352 Maintain basic rotary wing aircraft systems may be accepted as also meeting the evidence requirements for this unit in the applicable common areas.

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MEA309 Inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft hydro-mechanical and landing gear systems and components

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA309 Inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft hydro-mechanical and landing gear systems and components with amended prerequisite codes.

Application

This unit of competency requires application of hand skills, standard trade practices and systems knowledge in the inspection, testing and troubleshooting of aircraft hydro-mechanical and landing gear systems and components of fixed and rotary wing aircraft during the performance of scheduled or unscheduled maintenance. Maintenance may be performed individually or as part of a team.

The unit is part of the Mechanical Certificate IV (Aircraft Maintenance Stream) training pathway.

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).

Where a CASA licensing outcome is sought this unit forms part of the CASA requirement for the granting of the chosen maintenance certification licence under Civil Aviation Safety Regulation (CASR) Part 66, in accordance with the licensing provisions in the Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

Pre-requisite Unit

MEA398	Remove and install aircraft hydro-mechanical and landing gear components

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.
1.	Inspect hydro-mechanical systems and components	1.1	Isolation tags already attached to the system or related systems are checked and aircraft configured for safe system inspection and operation in accordance with specified procedures
1.2	Hydro-mechanical system and system components are visually or physically checked for external signs of defects in accordance with specified procedures 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)
2.	Inspect landing gear systems and components	2.1	Isolation tags already attached to the system or related systems are checked and aircraft configured, including jacking where necessary, for safe system inspection and operation in accordance with specified procedures
2.2	Landing gear system and system components are visually or physically checked for external signs of defects in accordance with specified procedures while observing all relevant WHS requirements, including the use of MSDS and PPE
3.	Test hydro-mechanical and landing gear systems	3.1	The aircraft and hydro-mechanical systems are correctly prepared, in accordance with specified procedures, for the application of power
3.2	Power is applied and system functionally tested, in accordance with specified procedures, for evidence of malfunction or leaks
3.3	System calibration or adjustments are performed in accordance with specified procedures
4.	Prepare for troubleshooting	4.1	Relevant maintenance documentation and modification status, including system defect/ service difficulty reports where relevant, are interpreted to identify an unserviceability
5.	Troubleshoot hydro-mechanical and landing gear systems	5.1	Available information from maintenance documentation and inspection and test results is used, where necessary, to assist in fault determination
5.2	Maintenance manual fault diagnosis guide and logical processes are used to ensure efficient and accurate troubleshooting to line replacement level
5.3	Specialist advice is obtained, where required, to assist with the troubleshooting process
5.4	Hydro-mechanical and landing gear system faults are located and the causes of the faults are clearly identified and correctly recorded in maintenance documentation, where required
5.5	Fault rectification requirements are determined to assist in planning the repair or adjustment

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.
Hydro-mechanical systems include:	Hydraulic systems Fuel systems
Components of hydro-mechanical systems include:	Hydraulic accumulators, filters, reservoirs, valves, pumps, motors, actuators, regulators and direct reading gauges Fuel system filters, valves, pumps, rigid and flexible storage cells/tanks Rigid and flexible pipelines, hoses and fittings
Landing gear systems include:	Retraction systems Steering systems Brake systems, including anti-skid, where applicable
Landing gear components include: (Components of landing gear systems are included in hydro-mechanical system components)	Wheel assemblies, skids and floats Brake units Struts/oleos
Procedures and requirements include:	Industry standard procedures specified by manufacturers, regulatory authorities or the enterprise
Electrical interface includes:	Associated electrical loom terminations and/or plugs

Unit Mapping Information

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA309 Inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft hydro-mechanical and landing gear systems and components

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Assessment Requirements for MEA309 Inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft hydro-mechanical and landing gear systems and components

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA309 Inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft hydro-mechanical and landing gear systems and components with amended prerequisite codes.

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria under the specified conditions of assessment, and must include:

using hand skills and tools in the inspection, adjustment and troubleshooting of hydraulic, fuel and landing gear systems

using hand skills and tools in the inspection, adjustment and troubleshooting of hydraulic and fuel system components

jacking of the aircraft, as required, for landing gear system inspection, testing and troubleshooting

using hand skills and tools in the inspection, adjustment and troubleshooting of landing gear components

using maintenance manuals to prepare the aircraft for inspection, testing and troubleshooting of hydro-mechanical and landing gear systems and components

effectively using maintenance documentation and relevant fault diagnosis guides in the troubleshooting process

recognising external defects in hydro-mechanical and landing gear systems and components

applying standard procedures

observing all relevant WHS practices, including the use of MSDS and PPE.

The underlying skills inherent in this unit should be transferable across a range of inspection, testing and troubleshooting applications (including the timely involvement of supervisors or other trades) associated with aircraft hydro-mechanical and landing gear systems and their components.

It is essential that system test procedures take into account all safety precautions applicable to the system being maintained, especially where system operation/switching interrelates to other systems being maintained.

Ability to interpret system performance specifications (allowable limits) and apply them in practice is critical and shall be demonstrated through application across the range of systems listed in the Assessment Conditions.

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

standard trade practices relating to tool usage and installation/securing of aircraft hardware

fluid power theory

hydraulic system layout, operation and characteristics (including electrical system interfaces) and system component construction and operation for:

flight control systems including primary controls, flaps, speed brakes and spoilers

landing gear retraction systems

brake and anti-skid systems

nosewheel steering systems

fuel system and component layout, operation and characteristics (including electrical system interfaces) and system component operation and construction

construction and operation of landing gear components, including:

wheel assemblies

skids

floats

struts/oleos

uplocks and downlocks

mechanical linkages

how to configure the aircraft for inspection, testing and troubleshooting of hydraulic, fuel and landing gear systems and components

maintenance requirements and troubleshooting procedures

relevant WHS practices relating to hydraulic systems, fuel systems and landing gear components, including lifting and handling of heavy items

how to obtain MSDS

selection and use of PPE

relevant maintenance manuals

relevant regulatory requirements and standard procedures.

Assessment Conditions

Competency should be assessed in the work environment or simulated work environment, using procedures, tools and equipment specified in maintenance documentation. It is also expected that applicable general-purpose tools, test and ground support equipment found in most routine situations would be used where appropriate.

The application of testing procedures should clearly indicate knowledge of system operation, the relationship of individual components and the links with other systems (if applicable) within the limits of the aircraft/system fault-finding guide before undertaking any action.

The work plan should take account of applicable safety (including safe handling of heavy components) and quality requirements in accordance with the industry and regulatory standards.

The level of troubleshooting is limited in its application to the use of fault diagnosis guides or other similar information.

The following conditions of assessment represent the requirements of the Regulators (ADF and CASA) and maintenance stakeholders and must be rigorously observed.

A person cannot be assessed as competent until it can be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the workplace assessor that the relevant elements and performance criteria of this unit of competency are being achieved under routine supervision on each type of system:

hydraulic systems

fuel systems

retraction systems

steering systems

brake systems, including anti-skid, where applicable

and on at least one (1) component from each of the following groups:

hydraulic accumulators, filters, reservoirs, valves, pumps, motors, actuators, regulators, direct reading gauges

fuel system filters, valves, pumps, rigid and flexible storage cells/tanks

rigid and flexible pipelines, hoses and fittings

wheel assemblies, skids and floats

brake units

struts/oleos.

Where the aircraft is rotary wing and is fitted with skids or floats, coverage of retraction systems, steering systems and brake systems and their components is not required. Where a rotary wing aircraft is fitted with a fixed undercarriage with wheels, coverage of retraction and steering systems and their components is not required.

This shall be established via the records in the Log of Industrial Experience and Achievement or, where appropriate, an equivalent Industry Evidence Guide (for details refer to the Companion Volume Assessment Guidelines).

Assessors must satisfy the requirements of the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator (Australian Skills Quality Authority, or its successors).

Where the unit is to be used for CASA licensing purposes the Assessor must also meet the criteria specified in the CASR Part 147 Manual of Standards.

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MEA310 Inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft pneumatic systems and components

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA310 Inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft pneumatic systems and components with amended prerequisite codes.

Application

This unit of competency requires application of hand skills, standard trade practices and systems knowledge in the inspection, testing and troubleshooting of both fixed and rotary wing aircraft pneumatic systems and components during the performance of scheduled or unscheduled maintenance. Maintenance may be performed individually or as part of a team.

The unit is part of the Mechanical Certificate IV (Aircraft Maintenance Stream) training pathway.

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).

Where a CASA licensing outcome is sought this unit forms part of the CASA requirement for the granting of the chosen maintenance certification licence under Civil Aviation Safety Regulation (CASR) Part 66, in accordance with the licensing provisions in the Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

Pre-requisite Unit

MEA303	Remove and install aircraft pneumatic system components

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.
1.	Inspect pneumatic systems and components	1.1	Isolation tags already attached to the system or related systems are checked and aircraft configured for safe system inspection and operation in accordance with specified procedures
1.2	Pneumatic system is visually or physically checked for external signs of defects in accordance with specified procedures while observing all relevant work health and safety (WHS) requirements
2.	Test pneumatic systems	2.1	The aircraft and pneumatic systems are correctly prepared in accordance with specified procedures for the application of power
2.2	Power is applied and system functionally tested in accordance with specified procedures for evidence of malfunction or leaks
2.3	System calibration or adjustments are performed in accordance with specified procedures
3.	Prepare for troubleshooting	3.1	Relevant maintenance documentation and modification status, including system defect/service difficulty reports, where relevant, are interpreted to identify an unserviceability
4.	Troubleshoot pneumatic systems	4.1	Available information from maintenance documentation and inspection and test results is used, where necessary, to assist in fault determination
4.2	Maintenance manual fault diagnosis guide and logical processes are used to ensure efficient and accurate troubleshooting to line replacement level
4.3	Specialist advice is obtained, where required, to assist with the troubleshooting process
4.4	Pneumatic system faults are located and the causes of the faults are clearly identified and correctly recorded in maintenance documentation, where required
4.5	Fault rectification requirements are determined to assist in planning the repair or adjustment

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.
Pneumatic systems include:	De-icing Air cycle air conditioning Pressurisation Fire-extinguishing
Components of pneumatic systems include:	Filters, valves, pumps, motors, actuators and regulators Gauges (direct reading), temperature sensors, pressurisation controllers and temperature controllers Heat exchangers, pressure vessels, condensers, compressors, expansion turbines and humidifiers Rigid and flexible pipelines, hoses and fittings Ducting
Electrical interface includes:	Associated electrical loom terminations and/or plugs
Procedures and requirements include:	Industry standard procedures specified by manufacturers, regulatory authorities or the enterprise

Unit Mapping Information

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA310 Inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft pneumatic systems and components

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Assessment Requirements for MEA310 Inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft pneumatic systems and components

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA310 Inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft pneumatic systems and components with amended prerequisite codes.

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria under the specified conditions of assessment, and must include:

using hand skills and tools in the inspection, adjustment and troubleshooting of pneumatic systems

using hand skills and tools in the inspection, adjustment and troubleshooting of pneumatic system components

using maintenance manuals to prepare the aircraft for inspection, testing and troubleshooting of pneumatic systems and components

effectively using maintenance documentation and relevant fault diagnosis guides in the troubleshooting process

recognising external defects in pneumatic systems and components

applying standard procedures

observing all relevant WHS practices.

The underlying skills inherent in this unit should be transferable across a range of inspection, testing and troubleshooting applications (including the timely involvement of supervisors or other trades) associated with aircraft pneumatic systems and their components. It is essential that system test procedures take into account all safety precautions applicable to the system being maintained, especially where system operation/switching interrelates to other systems being maintained.

Ability to interpret system performance specifications (allowable limits) and apply them in practice is critical and shall be demonstrated through application across the range of systems listed in the Assessment Conditions.

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

standard trade practices relating to tool usage and installation/securing of aircraft hardware

pneumatic system:

layout

operation and characteristics

component operation and construction

electrical and instrument system interfaces

how to configure the aircraft for inspection, testing and troubleshooting of pneumatic systems and components

pneumatic system maintenance requirements and troubleshooting procedures

WHS procedures relating to pneumatic systems and components

relevant maintenance manuals

relevant regulatory requirements and standard procedures, including those relating to the handling and control of halon fire-extinguishers.

Assessment Conditions

Competency should be assessed in the work environment or simulated work environment, using procedures, tools and equipment specified in maintenance documentation. It is also expected that applicable general-purpose tools, test and ground support equipment found in most routine situations would be used where appropriate. The level of troubleshooting is limited in its application to the use of fault diagnosis guides or other similar information.

The application of testing procedures should clearly indicate knowledge of system operation, the relationship of individual components and the links with other systems (if applicable) within the limits of the aircraft/system fault-finding guide before undertaking any action. The work plan should take account of applicable safety and quality requirements in accordance with the industry and regulatory standards.

The following conditions of assessment represent the requirements of the Regulators (ADF and CASA) and maintenance stakeholders and must be rigorously observed.

A person cannot be assessed as competent until it can be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the workplace assessor that the relevant elements and performance criteria of this unit of competency are being achieved under routine supervision on each type of system:

de-icing

air cycle air conditioning

pressurisation

fire-extinguishing

and on at least one (1) component from each of the following groups:

filters, valves, pumps, motors, actuators and regulators

gauges (direct reading), temperature sensors, pressurisation controllers and temperature controllers

heat exchangers, pressure vessels, condensers, compressors, expansion turbines and humidifiers

rigid and flexible pipelines, hoses and fittings

ducting.

This shall be established via the records in the Log of Industrial Experience and Achievement or, where appropriate, an equivalent Industry Evidence Guide (for details refer to the Companion Volume Assessment Guidelines).

Assessors must satisfy the requirements of the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator (Australian Skills Quality Authority, or its successors).

Where the unit is to be used for CASA licensing purposes the Assessor must also meet the criteria specified in the CASR Part 147 Manual of Standards.

Individuals being assessed who have already attained MEA355 Maintain light aircraft air cycle air conditioning systems, and/or MEA3000 Maintain small piston engine aircraft pressurisation systems will have satisfied the requirements of this unit with regard to common Range of Conditions variables. The Log of Industrial Experience and Achievement records relating to MEA355 Maintain light aircraft air cycle air conditioning systems, and/or MEA3000 Maintain small piston engine aircraft pressurisation systems may be accepted as also meeting the evidence requirements for this unit in the applicable common areas.

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MEA312 Inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft fixed wing flight control systems and components

Modification History

Release 1 - New unit of competency

Application

This unit of competency requires application of hand skills and the use of maintenance publications and knowledge of system theory to inspect, test and troubleshoot fixed wing aircraft flight control system components during the performance of scheduled or unscheduled maintenance. Maintenance may be performed individually or as part of a team.

This unit is part of the Mechanical Certificate IV (Aircraft Maintenance Stream) training pathway.

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).

Where a CASA licensing outcome is sought this unit forms part of the CASA requirement for the granting of the chosen maintenance certification licence under Civil Aviation Safety Regulation (CASR) Part 66, in accordance with the licensing provisions in the Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

Pre-requisite Unit

MEA305	Remove and install aircraft fixed wing flight control system components

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.
1.	Inspect fixed wing flight control systems and components	1.1	Isolation tags already attached to the system or related systems are checked and aircraft configured for safe system inspection and operation in accordance with applicable maintenance manual
1.2	Fixed wing flight control systems and components are visually or physically checked for signs of defects in accordance with the applicable maintenance manual while observing all relevant work health and safety (WHS) requirements
2.	Test fixed wing flight control systems	2.1	Powered controls of the aircraft and system are prepared in accordance with maintenance manual for the application of electrical and hydraulic power
2.2	Power is applied, if necessary, and system is functionally tested in accordance with applicable maintenance manual for malfunction or evidence of incorrect rigging
2.3	System rigging is performed in accordance with applicable maintenance manual
3.	Prepare for troubleshooting	3.1	Relevant maintenance documentation and modification status, including system defect reports, where relevant, are interpreted to identify an unserviceability
4.	Troubleshoot fixed wing flight control systems	4.1	Available information from maintenance documentation and inspection and test results is used, where necessary, to assist in fault determination
4.2	Maintenance manual fault diagnosis guide and logical processes are used to ensure efficient and accurate troubleshooting to line replacement level
4.3	Specialist advice is obtained, where required, to assist with the troubleshooting process
4.4	Fixed wing flight control system faults are located and the causes of the faults are clearly identified and correctly recorded in maintenance documentation, where required
4.5	Fault rectification requirements are determined to assist in planning the repair

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.
Flight control systems and system components include:	Elevator, aileron and rudder primary flight control systems and associated trim systems Speed brake, spoiler, flap and high lift systems Ailerons, elevators, rudders, trim tabs, speed brakes, spoilers, flaps and slats Actuators – mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic or electric Mechanical flight control components (cables, pulleys, guides, fairleads, tension regulators, control rods, bellcranks, torque tubes, chains, sprockets, control sticks, wheels or columns, trim wheels or handles, and rudder pedals)
Procedures and requirements include:	Industry standard procedures specified by manufacturers, regulatory authorities or the enterprise

Unit Mapping Information

Release 1 – equivalent to MEA312C Inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft fixed wing flight control systems and components

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Assessment Requirements for MEA312 Inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft fixed wing flight control systems and components

Modification History

Release 1 - New unit of competency

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria under the specified conditions of assessment, and must include:

applying relevant WHS procedures

using relevant maintenance documentation and aircraft manuals to:

recognise defects during visual inspection of fixed wing flight control systems and system components

rig fixed wing flight control systems

functionally test the operation of fixed wing flight control systems and recognise system/component malfunction or evidence of incorrect rigging

to the extent permitted by applicable fault diagnosis guides, troubleshooting unserviceabilities in fixed wing flight control systems and clearly recording the causes of the unserviceabilities.

The underlying skills inherent in this unit should be transferable across a range of inspection, testing and troubleshooting applications (including the timely involvement of supervisors or other trades) associated with the aircraft fixed wing flight systems. It is essential that testing procedures take into account all safety precautions associated with flight control system operation, in particular where system operation/switching interrelates to other systems being maintained, and that an awareness be demonstrated of dual inspection requirements associated with work on flight controls and systems.

Ability to interpret system performance specifications (allowable limits) and apply them in practice is critical and shall be demonstrated through application across the range of systems listed in the Assessment Conditions.

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

WHS precautions relevant to flight control system maintenance

standard trade practices relating to tool and test/rigging equipment usage and installation/securing of system components

flight control system layout and operation:

theory of flight:

airflow

conditions of flight

lift and forces

drag

wings, tailplane and vertical stabiliser

lift augmentation (flaps, slats and slots)

aircraft control surfaces and their function (elevator, ailerons, rudder, elevons and trim tabs)

spoilers and speed brakes

flight control balancing and flutter

stability and control and flight control rigging

mechanical system layout and operation:

cockpit controls

cables and cable tensioning

pulleys and fairleads

bellcranks

levers

control surface horns

screwjacks

push/pull rods

powered flight controls:

system layout and operation

component construction and operation

electrical and instrument interfaces:

flaps

trim

position indication

flight control system maintenance procedures and troubleshooting methods

flight control system interfaces with automatic pilot systems

relevant maintenance manuals

relevant regulatory requirements and standard procedures.

Assessment Conditions

Competency should be assessed in the work environment or simulated work environment, using tools and equipment specified in aircraft maintenance manuals. It is also expected that applicable general-purpose tools, test and ground support equipment found in most routine situations would be used where appropriate.

The application of ground testing procedures should clearly indicate knowledge of system operation, the relationship of individual components and the links with other systems (if applicable) within the limits of the aircraft/system fault-finding guide before undertaking any action.

The work plan should take account of applicable safety and quality requirements in accordance with the industry and regulatory standards.

Assessment conditions must also provide for knowledge of dual inspection requirements to be demonstrated.

The following conditions of assessment represent the requirements of the Regulators (ADF and CASA) and maintenance stakeholders and must be rigorously observed.

A person cannot be assessed as competent until it can be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the workplace assessor that the relevant elements and performance criteria of the unit of competency are being achieved under routine supervision on at least one (1) item from each of:

elevator, aileron and rudder primary flight control systems and associated trim systems

speed brake, spoiler, flap and high lift systems

ailerons, elevators, rudders, trim tabs, speed brakes, spoilers, flaps and slats

actuators – mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic or electric

mechanical flight control components (cables, pulleys, guides, fairleads, tension regulators, control rods, bellcranks, torque tubes, chains, sprockets, control sticks, wheels or columns, trim wheels or handles, and rudder pedals).

This shall be established via the records in the Log of Industrial Experience and Achievement or, where appropriate, an equivalent Industry Evidence Guide (for details refer to the Companion Volume Assessment Guidelines).

Assessors must satisfy the requirements of the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator (Australian Skills Quality Authority, or its successors).

Where the unit is to be used for CASA licensing purposes the Assessor must also meet the criteria specified in the CASR Part 147 Manual of Standards.

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MEA313 Inspect, test and troubleshoot piston engine systems and components

Modification History

Release 1 - New unit of competency

Application

This unit of competency requires application of hand skills, the use of maintenance publications, and knowledge of piston engine and system theory to inspect, test and troubleshoot fixed and rotary wing aircraft piston engines and engine system components during the performance of scheduled or unscheduled maintenance. Maintenance may be performed individually or as part of a team.

The unit is part of the Mechanical Certificate IV (Aircraft Maintenance Stream) training pathway.

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).

Where a CASA licensing outcome is sought this unit forms part of the CASA requirement for the granting of the chosen maintenance certification licence under Civil Aviation Safety Regulation (CASR) Part 66, in accordance with the licensing provisions in the Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

Pre-requisite Unit

MEA306	Remove and install engine systems and components

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.
1.	Inspect piston engine system and components	1.1	Isolation tags already attached to the system or related systems are checked and aircraft/engine configured for safe system inspection and operation in accordance with applicable maintenance manual
1.2	Piston engine and/or components are visually or physically checked for external and internal signs of defects in accordance with applicable maintenance manual 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)
2.	Test piston engine system	2.1	Aircraft and engine system are correctly prepared in accordance with applicable maintenance manual and connected to appropriate test equipment
2.2	Built-in system test functions and status displays are activated, where applicable, outputs recorded and interpreted
2.3	Assistance is provided with engine and/or system operation during prescribed test procedures to establish serviceability and correct function in accordance with applicable maintenance manual
3.	Prepare for troubleshooting	3.1	Relevant maintenance documentation and modification status, including system defect reports, where relevant, are used to identify an unserviceability
4.	Troubleshoot piston engine system	4.1	Available information from maintenance documentation and inspection and test results is used, where necessary, to assist in fault determination
4.2	Maintenance manual fault diagnosis guide and logical processes are used to ensure efficient and accurate troubleshooting to line replacement level
4.3	Specialist advice is obtained, where required, to assist with the troubleshooting process
4.4	Piston engine system faults are located and the causes of the faults are clearly identified and correctly recorded in maintenance documentation, where required
4.5	Fault rectification requirements are determined to assist in planning the repair

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.
Piston engines and engine systems include:	Engine (all types), main components and accessories/drives Control system, including full authority digital engine control (FADEC) (where FADEC is applicable to the enterprise) Ignition and starter systems Fuel, air systems and super/turbo chargers Oil system
Procedures and requirements include:	Industry standard procedures specified by manufacturers, regulatory authorities or the enterprise

Unit Mapping Information

Release 1 – equivalent to MEA313C Inspect, test and troubleshoot piston engine systems and components

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Assessment Requirements for MEA313 Inspect, test and troubleshoot piston engine systems and components

Modification History

Release 1 - New unit of competency

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria under the specified conditions of assessment, and must include:

applying relevant WHS procedures, including the use of MSDS and PPE

using relevant maintenance documentation and aircraft manuals

through visual/physical inspection, recognising external and internal signs of defects in piston engines, components and system components

assisting with testing of piston engine and engine system operation, be able to operate systems, monitor indications, record parameters and recognise correct function

compiling engine condition monitoring records

rigging and adjusting engine controls and systems, including FADEC (where FADEC is applicable to the enterprise)

using fault diagnosis guides and equivalent data to accurately and efficiently troubleshoot the causes of unserviceabilities in piston engines and engine systems, clearly record details and identify the required rectification actions.

The underlying skills inherent in this unit should be transferable across a range of inspection, testing and troubleshooting applications (including the timely involvement of supervisor or other trades) associated with engine systems. It is essential that system testing procedures take into account all safety precautions associated with piston engine system operation, and that awareness be demonstrated of dual inspection requirements associated with work on engine controls. Ability to interpret inspection procedures and specifications (allowable limits) and apply them in practice is critical.

This may be demonstrated through application across a number of engine system groups as listed in the Assessment Conditions. The application of testing procedures and functional rigging checks should also indicate knowledge of system operation.

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

WHS procedures associated with piston engine maintenance, including lifting and handling of heavy objects

how to obtain MSDS

use of PPE

fault diagnosis techniques

piston engine and engine system layout and operation:

four stroke engine theory of operation and performance

cylinder configurations

construction – components and materials

carburettors and air induction systems

fuel injection systems

fuels and their characteristics

ignition systems

lubricating systems and lubricants

cooling systems

exhaust systems

superchargers and turbochargers

accessory drives and mounts

controls and rigging of controls

FADEC systems

piston engine maintenance requirements and troubleshooting procedures including ground running of engines

system component operation, including electrical and instrument system interfaces:

magnetos and ignition harnesses

spark plugs

fuel pumps

fuel filters

oil pumps

oil filters

oil tanks

vacuum pumps and air pumps

generators

starter motors

oil pressure gauges (direct reading)

temperature gauges (direct reading)

tachometers

manifold pressure gauges

system and component maintenance requirements and troubleshooting procedures

relevant maintenance manuals

relevant regulatory requirements and standard procedures.

Assessment Conditions

Competency should be assessed in the work environment or simulated work environment using tools and equipment specified in aircraft maintenance manuals. It is also expected that applicable general-purpose tools, test and ground support equipment found in most routine situations would be used where appropriate.

Engine system operation knowledge, the relationship of individual components and the links with other systems will be necessary to supplement evidence of ability to carry out rigging checks and troubleshoot the system within the limits of the aircraft/system fault-finding guide before undertaking any action. The work plan should take account of applicable safety and quality requirements in accordance with the industry and regulatory standards.

Testing of engines fitted to helicopters (where auxiliary drive is not available) may be carried out through the applicant directing a pilot qualified on type.

The following conditions of assessment represent the requirements of the Regulators (ADF and CASA) and maintenance stakeholders and must be rigorously observed.

A person cannot be assessed as competent until it can be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the workplace assessor that the relevant elements and performance criteria of the unit of competency are being achieved under routine supervision on at least one (1) item from each of the following groups:

engine (all types), main components and accessories/drives

control system, including FADEC (where FADEC is applicable to the enterprise)

ignition and starter systems

fuel, air systems and super/turbo chargers

oil system.

This shall be established via the records in the Log of Industrial Experience and Achievement or, where appropriate, an equivalent Industry Evidence Guide (for details refer to the Companion Volume Assessment Guidelines).

Assessors must satisfy the requirements of the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator (Australian Skills Quality Authority, or its successors).

Where the unit is to be used for CASA licensing purposes the Assessor must also meet the criteria specified in the CASR Part 147 Manual of Standards.

Individuals being assessed who have already attained MEA353 Maintain basic light aircraft engines and propellers will have satisfied the requirements of this unit with regard to common Range of Conditions variables. The Log of Industrial Experience and Achievement records relating to MEA353 Maintain basic light aircraft engines and propellers may be accepted as also meeting the evidence requirements for this unit in the applicable common areas.

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MEA314 Inspect, test and troubleshoot gas turbine engine systems and components

Modification History

Release 1 - New unit of competency

Application

This unit of competency requires application of hand skills, the use of maintenance publications, and knowledge of gas turbine engine and system theory to inspect, test and troubleshoot fixed and rotary wing aircraft gas turbine engines and engine system components during the performance of scheduled or unscheduled maintenance. Maintenance may be performed individually or as part of a team.

The unit is part of the Mechanical Certificate IV (Aircraft Maintenance Stream) training pathway

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).

Where a CASA licensing outcome is sought this unit forms part of the CASA requirement for the granting of the chosen maintenance certification licence under Civil Aviation Safety Regulation (CASR) Part 66, in accordance with the licensing provisions in the Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

Pre-requisite Unit

MEA306	Remove and install engine systems and components

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.
1.	Inspect gas turbine engine system and components	1.1	Isolation tags already attached to the system or related systems are checked and aircraft/engine configured for safe system inspection and operation in accordance with applicable maintenance manual
1.2	Gas turbine engine and/or component are visually or physically checked for external and internal signs of defects in accordance with applicable maintenance manual 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)
2.	Test gas turbine engine system	2.1	Aircraft and gas turbine engine system are correctly prepared in accordance with applicable maintenance manual and connected to appropriate test equipment
2.2	Built-in system test functions and status displays are activated, where applicable, outputs recorded and interpreted
2.3	Assistance is provided with gas turbine engine and/or system operation during prescribed test procedures to establish serviceability and correct function in accordance with applicable maintenance manual
3.	Prepare for troubleshooting	3.1	Relevant maintenance documentation and modification status, including system defect reports, where relevant, are used to identify an unserviceability
4.	Troubleshoot gas turbine engine system	4.1	Available information from maintenance documentation and inspection and test results is used, where necessary, to assist in fault determination
4.2	Maintenance manual fault diagnosis guide and logical processes are used to ensure efficient and accurate troubleshooting to line replacement level
4.3	Specialist advice is obtained, where required, to assist with the troubleshooting process
4.4	Gas turbine engine system faults are located and the causes of the faults are clearly identified and correctly recorded in maintenance documentation, where required
4.5	Fault rectification requirements are determined to assist in planning the repair

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.
Gas turbine engine and/or systems include:	Engine change unit, main components and accessories/drives Control system Ignition and starter systems Fuel system Oil system Air system
Procedures and requirements Include:	Industry standard procedures specified by manufacturers, regulatory authorities or the enterprise

Unit Mapping Information

Release 1 – equivalent to MEA314C Inspect, test and troubleshoot gas turbine engine systems and components

Links

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Assessment Requirements for MEA314 Inspect, test and troubleshoot gas turbine engine systems and components

Modification History

Release 1 - New unit of competency

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria under the specified conditions of assessment, and must include:

applying relevant WHS procedures, including lifting and handling of heavy components

using MSDS and PPE

using relevant maintenance documentation and aircraft manuals to:

through visual/physical inspection, recognise external and internal signs of defects in gas turbine engines, components and system components

assist with testing of gas turbine engine and engine system operation, be able to operate systems, monitor indications, record parameters and recognise correct function

compile engine condition monitoring records

rig and adjust engine controls and systems

using fault diagnosis guides and equivalent data, accurately and efficiently to troubleshoot the causes of unserviceabilities in gas turbine engines and engine systems, clearly record details and identify the required rectification actions.

The underlying skills inherent in this unit should be transferable across a range of inspection, testing and troubleshooting applications (including the timely involvement of supervisor or other trades) associated with engine systems. It is essential that system test procedures take into account all safety precautions associated with gas turbine engine system operation, especially with regard to high energy ignition units, and that awareness be demonstrated of dual inspection requirements associated with work on engine control systems.

This shall be demonstrated through application across a number of engine system groups as listed in the Assessment Conditions. Ability to interpret inspection procedures and specifications (allowable limits) and apply them in practice is critical. The application of testing procedures and functional rigging checks should also indicate knowledge of system operation.

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

fault diagnosis techniques

gas turbine engine layout and operation:

types of gas turbine

operating principles and power output

gas path

intakes

compressors

combustion chambers

turbines

exhaust

thrust reversers

accessory drives

bearings and seals

maintenance requirements and troubleshooting procedures

system and component operation, including electrical and instrument system interfaces:

fuel control and fuels

lubrication and lubricants

air distribution

starting

ignition

power augmentation

instrumentation:

performance indication

condition indication

warning

presentation and interpretation of electronic displays

fire warning and extinguishing

control system and rigging of engine controls

engine spin/run procedures, including the operation of auxiliary power units (APUs)

engine condition monitoring

relevant WHS practices including the requirements for the lifting and handling of heavy components

how to obtain MSDS

selection and use of PPE

relevant maintenance manuals

relevant regulatory requirements and standard procedures.

Assessment Conditions

Competency should be assessed in the work environment or simulated work environment, using tools and equipment specified in aircraft maintenance manuals. It is also expected that applicable general-purpose tools, test and ground support equipment found in most routine situations would be used where appropriate.

Engine system operation knowledge, the relationship of individual components and the links with other systems will be necessary to supplement evidence of ability to carry out rigging checks and troubleshoot the system within the limits of the aircraft/system fault-finding guide before undertaking any action. The work plan should take account of applicable safety and quality requirements in accordance with the industry and regulatory standards.

Testing of engines fitted to helicopters (where auxiliary drive is not available) may be carried out through the applicant directing a pilot qualified on type.

The following conditions of assessment represent the requirements of the Regulators (ADF and CASA) and maintenance stakeholders and must be rigorously observed.

A person cannot be assessed as competent until it can be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the workplace assessor that the relevant elements and performance criteria of the unit of competency are being achieved under routine supervision on at least one (1) item from each of the following groups:

engine change unit, main components and accessories/drives

control system

ignition and starter systems

fuel system

oil system

air system.

This shall be established via the records in the Log of Industrial Experience and Achievement, or where appropriate, an equivalent Industry Evidence Guide (for details refer to the Companion Volume Assessment Guidelines).

Assessors must satisfy the requirements of the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator (Australian Skills Quality Authority, or its successors).

Where the unit is to be used for CASA licensing purposes the Assessor must also meet the criteria specified in the CASR Part 147 Manual of Standards.

Links

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MEA315 Inspect, test and troubleshoot propeller systems and components

Modification History

Release 1 - New unit of competency

Application

This unit of competency requires application of hand skills, the use of maintenance publications, and knowledge of propeller and propeller system theory to inspect, test and troubleshoot fixed wing aircraft propellers and propeller system components during the performance of scheduled or unscheduled maintenance. Maintenance may be performed individually or as part of a team.

The unit is part of the Mechanical Certificate IV (Aircraft Maintenance Stream) training pathway.

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).

Where a CASA licensing outcome is sought this unit forms part of the CASA requirement for the granting of the chosen maintenance certification licence under Civil Aviation Safety Regulation (CASR) Part 66, in accordance with the licensing provisions in the Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

Pre-requisite Unit

MEA307	Remove and install propeller systems and components

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.
1.	Inspect propeller systems and components	1.1	Isolation tags already attached to the system or related systems are checked and aircraft configured for safe system inspection and operation in accordance with applicable maintenance manual
1.2	Propeller system is visually or physically checked for rigging and external signs of defects in accordance with applicable maintenance manual 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)
2.	Test propeller systems	2.1	Aircraft and system are correctly prepared, in accordance with maintenance manual, for the operation of engine and propeller system
2.2	Propeller and system are functionally tested in accordance with applicable maintenance manual for evidence of malfunction or defects
2.3	System calibration or adjustments are performed in accordance with applicable maintenance manual
3.	Prepare for troubleshooting	3.1	Relevant maintenance documentation and modification status, including system defect reports, where relevant, are interpreted to identify an unserviceability
4.	Troubleshoot propeller systems	4.1	Available information from maintenance documentation and inspection and test results is used, where necessary, to assist in fault determination
4.2	Maintenance manual fault diagnosis guide and logical processes are used to ensure efficient and accurate troubleshooting to line replacement level
4.3	Specialist advice is obtained, where required, to assist with the troubleshooting process
4.4	Propeller system faults are located and the causes of the faults are clearly identified and correctly recorded in maintenance documentation, where required
4.5	Fault rectification requirements are determined to assist in planning the repair

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.
Propeller and propeller systems include:	Propellers, including spinners, where fitted Constant speed, feathering and reversing propeller drives Beta control systems and governors Controls and linkages De-ice/anti-ice equipment (where applicable to the enterprise)
Procedures and requirements include:	Industry standard procedures specified by manufacturers, regulatory authorities or the enterprise

Unit Mapping Information

Release 1 – equivalent to MEA315C Inspect, test and troubleshoot propeller systems and components

Links

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Assessment Requirements for MEA315 Inspect, test and troubleshoot propeller systems and components

Modification History

Release 1 - New unit of competency

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria under the specified conditions of assessment, and must include:

applying relevant WHS practices, including the lifting and handling of heavy components

using relevant maintenance documentation and aircraft manuals to:

recognise, through visual/physical inspection, external signs of defects or rigging abnormalities in propellers and propeller system components

functionally test propellers and propeller systems and recognise any indication of malfunction or incorrect rigging or adjustment

rig and adjust propeller controls and systems

using fault diagnosis guides and equivalent data to accurately and efficiently troubleshoot the causes of unserviceabilities in propellers and propeller systems, clearly record details and identify the required rectification actions.

The underlying skills inherent in this unit should be transferable across a range of inspection, testing and troubleshooting applications (including the timely involvement of supervisors or other trades) associated with propeller systems. It is essential that system test procedures take into account all safety precautions associated with propeller system operation, and that awareness be demonstrated of dual inspection requirements associated with work on propeller control systems.

This shall be demonstrated through application across a number of propeller systems or propeller types. Ability to interpret inspection procedures and specifications (allowable limits) and apply them in practice is critical.

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

fault diagnosis techniques

propeller system layout and operation:

propeller types

propeller terminology

forces acting on a propeller

propeller construction

propeller operation

pitch changing mechanisms

governors and beta control

controls and rigging of propeller controls

maintenance requirements and troubleshooting procedures

ancillary systems and system component operation, including electrical and instrument system interfaces:

de-icing and anti-icing

multi-engine synchronising and synchrophasing

feathering and unfeathering, including auto feathering

pitch reversal

negative torque sensing and protection

de-coupling

braking

thrust and torque measuring and indication

maintenance requirements and troubleshooting procedures

relevant WHS practices, including the requirements for the lifting and handling of heavy components

relevant maintenance manuals

relevant regulatory requirements and standard procedures.

Assessment Conditions

Competency should be assessed in the work environment or simulated work environment using tools and equipment specified in maintenance manuals. It is also expected that general-purpose tools, test and ground support equipment found in most routine situations would be used where appropriate.

The application of testing procedures should clearly indicate knowledge of system operation. System operation knowledge, the relationship of individual components and the links with other systems will be necessary to supplement evidence of ability to troubleshoot the system within the limits of the aircraft/system fault-finding guide before undertaking any action. The work plan should take account of applicable safety and quality requirements in accordance with the industry and regulatory standards.

The following conditions of assessment represent the requirements of the Regulators (ADF and CASA) and maintenance stakeholders and must be rigorously observed.

A person cannot be assessed as competent until it can be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the workplace assessor that the relevant elements and performance criteria of the unit of competency are being achieved under routine supervision on at least one (1) item from each of the following groups:

propellers, including spinners, where fitted

constant speed, feathering and reversing propeller drives

beta control systems and governors

controls and linkages

de-ice/anti-ice equipment (may be omitted where it is not applicable to the enterprise).

This shall be established via the records in the Log of Industrial Experience and Achievement or, where appropriate, an equivalent Industry Evidence Guide (for details refer to the Companion Volume Assessment Guidelines).

Assessors must satisfy the requirements of the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator (Australian Skills Quality Authority, or its successors).

Where the unit is to be used for CASA licensing purposes the Assessor must also meet the criteria specified in the CASR Part 147 Manual of Standards.

Links

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MEA316 Inspect, test and troubleshoot rotary wing rotor and control systems and components

Modification History

Release 1 - New unit of competency

Application

This unit of competency requires application of hand skills, the use of maintenance publications, and knowledge of rotors and rotor control system theory to inspect, test and troubleshoot rotary wing aircraft rotors and rotor control systems during the performance of scheduled or unscheduled maintenance. Maintenance may be performed individually or as part of a team.

The unit is part of the Mechanical Certificate IV (Aircraft Maintenance Stream) training pathway.

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).

Where a CASA licensing outcome is sought this unit forms part of the CASA requirement for the granting of the chosen maintenance certification licence under Civil Aviation Safety Regulation (CASR) Part 66, in accordance with the licensing provisions in the Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

Pre-requisite Unit

MEA308	Remove and install rotary wing rotor and flight control system components

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.
1.	Inspect rotor and rotor control systems and components	1.1	Isolation and warning signs are fitted/installed to the system or related systems and the aircraft configured for safe system inspection and operation in accordance with relevant aircraft publications/maintenance regulations orders and standards and practices
1.2	Rotor and rotor control system is visually or physically checked/inspected for external signs of defects in accordance with relevant aircraft publications maintenance regulations/orders and standards and practices while observing all relevant work health and safety (WHS) requirements
1.3	Defects are identified and recorded in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
2.	Ground test rotor and rotor control systems	2.1	Aircraft and system prepared in accordance with relevant aircraft publications/maintenance regulations orders and standards and practices for the operation of engine and rotor system
2.2	Rotor and rotor control system are functionally tested in accordance with relevant aircraft publications maintenance regulations/orders and standards and practices for evidence of malfunction
2.3	System calibration or adjustments are performed in accordance with relevant aircraft publications/maintenance regulations/orders and standards and practices
3.	Prepare for troubleshooting	3.1	Relevant aircraft publications and modification status, including system defect reports, are interpreted to identify an unserviceability
4.	Troubleshoot rotor and rotor control systems	4.1	Available information from aircraft maintenance documentation, inspection and test results is used to assist in fault determination
4.2	Relevant aircraft publication fault diagnosis guide and logical processes are used to ensure efficient and accurate troubleshooting to line replacement level
4.3	Specialist advice is obtained to assist with the troubleshooting process
4.4	Rotor and rotor control system faults are located and the causes of the faults are clearly identified and recorded in aircraft maintenance documentation in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
4.5	Fault rectification requirements are determined

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.
Rotor and rotor control systems include:	Main rotor blades and tail rotor blades Rotor heads, swash plates and tail rotor pitch control assemblies Mechanical, powered flight control components Main rotor, intermediate or tail rotor gearboxes Drive shafts and couplings
Procedures and requirements include:	Industry standard procedures specified by manufacturers, regulatory authorities or the enterprise

Unit Mapping Information

Release 1 – equivalent to MEA316C Inspect, test and troubleshoot rotary wing rotor and control systems and components

Links

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Assessment Requirements for MEA316 Inspect, test and troubleshoot rotary wing rotor and control systems and components

Modification History

Release 1 - New unit of competency

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria under the specified conditions of assessment, and must include:

applying relevant WHS procedures

using relevant maintenance documentation and aircraft manuals to:

recognise through visual/physical inspection external signs of defects in the rotor, rotor head, tail rotor and flight control mechanical system components

ground test the rotor and control system and recognise correct function

rig and adjust rotor controls and systems

using fault diagnosis guides and equivalent data to accurately and efficiently troubleshoot the causes of unserviceabilities in rotor control systems, clearly record details and identify the required rectification actions.

The underlying skills inherent in this unit should be transferable across a range of inspection, testing and troubleshooting applications (including the timely involvement of supervisors or other trades) associated with the rotor control systems. It is essential that testing procedures take into account all safety precautions associated with ground testing of rotor and rotor control systems, and that awareness be demonstrated of dual inspection requirements associated with work on control systems.

Ability to interpret system performance specifications (allowable limits) and apply them in practice is critical and shall be demonstrated through application across the range of systems listed in the Assessment Conditions.

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

fault diagnosis techniques

standard trade practices relating to tool and test/rigging equipment usage

theory of flight:

airflow

conditions of flight

lift and forces

drag

rotary flight principles:

terminology relating to:

aerofoils

main rotor blades

rotor discs

rotors – main and tail

aerodynamic characteristics:

aerofoil design

forces

rotor thrust and power requirements

vortex ring

autorotation

helicopter stability

helicopter dynamic components:

main rotors:

blades

heads

linkages

tail rotors

swash plates

transmissions and drive shafts

clutches and freewheeling units

system and component operation, including electrical and instrument system interfaces:

cyclic pitch control

collective pitch control

tail rotor control

mechanical and powered control systems

engine control interface

torque reaction and anti-torque devices

engine indication

vibration monitoring

helicopter maintenance procedures and troubleshooting

relevant maintenance manuals

relevant regulatory requirements and standard procedures including requirements for engine and rotor system operation

relevant WHS practices.

Assessment Conditions

Competency should be assessed in the work environment or simulated work environment, using tools and equipment specified in aircraft maintenance manuals. It is also expected that applicable general-purpose tools, test and ground support equipment found in most routine situations would be used where appropriate.

The application of ground testing procedures should clearly indicate knowledge of system operation. System operation knowledge, the relationship of individual components and the links with other systems will be necessary to supplement evidence of ability to troubleshoot the system within the limits of the aircraft/system fault-finding guide before undertaking any action. The work plan should take account of applicable safety and quality requirements in accordance with the industry and regulatory standards.

Functional testing of rotors and rotor control systems with engine/s running may be carried out with the applicant directing a pilot qualified on type.

The following conditions of assessment represent the requirements of the Regulators (ADF and CASA) and maintenance stakeholders and must be rigorously observed.

A person cannot be assessed as competent until it can be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the workplace assessor that the relevant elements and performance criteria of the unit of competency are being achieved under routine supervision on at least one (1) item from each of the following groups:

main rotor blades and tail rotor blades

rotor heads, swash plates and tail rotor pitch control assemblies

mechanical, powered flight control components

main rotor, intermediate or tail rotor gearboxes

drive shafts and couplings.

This shall be established via the records in the Log of Industrial Experience and Achievement or, where appropriate, an equivalent Industry Evidence Guide (for details refer to the Companion Volume Assessment Guidelines).

Assessors must satisfy the requirements of the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator (Australian Skills Quality Authority, or its successors).

Where the unit is to be used for CASA licensing purposes the Assessor must also meet the criteria specified in the CASR Part 147 Manual of Standards.

Individuals being assessed who have already attained MEA352 Maintain basic rotary wing aircraft systems will have satisfied the requirements of this unit with regard to common Range of Conditions variables. The Log of Industrial Experience and Achievement records relating to MEA352 Maintain basic rotary wing aircraft systems may be accepted as also meeting the evidence requirements for this unit in the applicable common areas.

Links

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MEA317 Remove and install pressurised aircraft structural and non-structural components

Modification History

Release 3. Equivalent to MEA317 Remove and install pressurised aircraft structural and non-structural components with amended prerequisite codes.

Application

This unit of competency requires application of hand skills and maintenance publications to remove and install structural and non-structural components from fixed wing aircraft with pressurised cabins during the performance of scheduled or unscheduled maintenance. Maintenance may be performed individually or as part of a team.

The unit is part of the Mechanical Certificate IV (Aircraft Maintenance Stream) training pathway and may also be part of a Structures Maintenance Certificate IV training pathway

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).

Where a CASA licensing outcome is sought this unit forms part of the CASA requirement for the granting of the chosen maintenance certification licence under Civil Aviation Safety Regulation (CASR) Part 66, in accordance with the licensing provisions in the Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

Pre-requisite Unit

MEA369	Inspect and maintain structures and related components of non-pressurised small aircraft
OR
MEA398	Remove and install aircraft hydro-mechanical and landing gear system components
AND
MEA303	Remove and install aircraft pneumatic system components

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.
1.	Remove components	1.1	Structure is supported and prepared in accordance with the applicable maintenance manual to ensure personnel safety and freedom from damage to aircraft or component during component removal
1.2	Component removal is carried out in accordance with the applicable maintenance manual 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)
1.3	Required maintenance documentation is completed and processed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
1.4	Removed components are tagged and prepared for transport in accordance with specified procedures
2.	Install components	2.1	Structural components to be installed are checked to confirm correct part numbers, serviceability and modification status
2.2	Component installation is carried out in accordance with the applicable maintenance manual while observing all relevant WHS requirements, including the use of MSDS and items of PPE
2.3	Support/safety equipment is removed at an appropriate time to ensure personnel safety and freedom from structural damage
2.4	Required maintenance documentation is completed and processed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures

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.
Removable components of structure include:	Those that are installed using bolts and/or screws. Where component removal and installation requires the removal and installation of rivets the applicable unit is either MEA339 Inspect, repair and maintain aircraft structures, MEA370 Repair the structure of non-pressurised small aircraft or MEA371 Perform major repairs and modifications to small aircraft metal structure. Structural components include: removable components of wings, pylons, empennage, landing gear support structure, fairings, nacelles and thrust reversers removable components or sections of pressurised aircraft fuselage pressurised fuselage entry, cargo, access doors and associated pressure seals pressurised fuselage windows, transparent panels and associated seals trim panels, linings, seats, cabin equipment and consoles, floor panels and coverings (where applicable to the enterprise) applicable emergency and safety equipment, including passenger escape systems, inflatable, slides, life jackets, rafts, location transmitters, beacons, and crew and/or passenger seat restraints
Installation includes:	Checking and adjustment of all doors and access panels, including locking mechanisms, for correct fit and sealing
Sealant removal and application includes:	The removal and application of faying (contact or overlapping) surface, pressure hull and fuel tank sealants (where applicable to the enterprise)
Procedures and requirements include:	Industry standard procedures specified by manufacturers, regulatory authorities or the enterprise

Unit Mapping Information

Release 3. Equivalent to MEA317 Remove and install pressurised aircraft structural and non-structural components

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Assessment Requirements for MEA317 Remove and install pressurised aircraft structural and non-structural components

Modification History

Release 3. Equivalent to MEA317 Remove and install pressurised aircraft structural and non-structural components with amended prerequisite codes.

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria under the specified conditions of assessment, and must include:

applying relevant WHS practices, including the use of MSDS and PPE

using relevant maintenance documentation and aircraft manuals to:

remove structural components

install structural components

remove doors, door seals, windows and transparent panels

install doors, door seals, windows and transparent panels

checking and adjusting all doors and access panels, including locking mechanisms and ensuring effective sealing.

The underlying skills inherent in this unit should be transferable to other units that require similar techniques. It is essential that shoring, trestling and lifting requirements and safety precautions applicable to the structure being maintained are fully observed, understood and complied with.

This may be demonstrated through application across a representative range of the component groups listed in the Assessment Conditions.

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

structural component methods of construction and attachment

faying surface treatment and fuel tank and pressure hull sealing

aircraft doors and related seals

window and transparent panel construction, attachment methods and sealing

aircraft interior fittings (trim, linings, seats, floor panels, and so on) construction and attachment methods

the location and attachment or stowage methods for emergency equipment:

passenger escape systems

inflatable slides

life jackets

life rafts

location transmitters, beacons

crew and/or passenger seat restraints

relevant maintenance manuals

relevant regulatory requirements and standard procedures

relevant WHS practices

how to obtain MSDS

use of PPE.

Assessment Conditions

Competency should be assessed in the work environment or simulated work environment using tools and equipment specified in maintenance manuals. It is also expected that applicable general-purpose tools, test and ground support equipment found in most routine situations would be used where appropriate.

An understanding of component handling, attachment methods, adjustment and sealing as it relates to the work must be demonstrated before undertaking any action. The work plan should take account of applicable safety and quality requirements in accordance with the industry and regulatory standards.

The following conditions of assessment represent the requirements of the Regulators (ADF and CASA) and maintenance stakeholders and must be rigorously observed.

A person cannot be assessed as competent until it can be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the workplace assessor that the relevant elements and performance criteria of the unit of competency are being achieved under routine supervision on at least one (1) item from each of the following groups:

removable components of wings, pylons, empennage, landing gear support structure, fairings, nacelles and thrust reversers

removable components or sections of pressurised aircraft fuselage

pressurised fuselage entry, cargo, access doors and associated pressure seals

pressurised fuselage windows, transparent panels and associated seals

trim panels, linings, seats, cabin equipment and consoles, floor panels, coverings (items may be omitted where not applicable to the enterprise)

applicable emergency and safety equipment, including passenger escape systems, inflatable, slides, life jackets, rafts, location transmitters, beacons, and crew and/or passenger seat restraints.

This shall be established via the records in the Log of Industrial Experience and Achievement or, where appropriate, an equivalent Industry Evidence Guide (for details refer to the Companion Volume Assessment Guidelines).

Assessors must satisfy the requirements of the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator (Australian Skills Quality Authority, or its successors).

Where the unit is to be used for CASA licensing purposes the Assessor must also meet the criteria specified in the CASR Part 147 Manual of Standards.

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MEA318 Inspect aircraft hydro-mechanical, mechanical, gaseous and landing gear systems and components

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA318 Inspect aircraft hydro-mechanical, mechanical, gaseous and landing gear systems and components with amended prerequisite codes.

Application

This unit of competency requires application of hand skills, standard trade practices and systems knowledge in the inspection of aircraft hydro-mechanical, mechanical, gaseous and landing gear systems and components of fixed wing aircraft during the performance of scheduled or unscheduled maintenance. Maintenance may be performed individually or as part of a team.

The unit is part of the Mechanical Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) Certificate 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).

Where a CASA licensing outcome is sought this unit forms part of the CASA requirement for the granting of the chosen maintenance certification licence under Civil Aviation Safety Regulation (CASR) Part 66, in accordance with the licensing provisions in the Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

Pre-requisite Unit

MEA303	Remove and install aircraft pneumatic system components
MEA305	Remove and install aircraft fixed wing flight control system components
MEA398	Remove and install aircraft hydro-mechanical and landing gear system components

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.
1.	Inspect hydro-mechanical systems and components	1.1	Isolation tags already attached to the system or related systems are checked and aircraft configured for safe system inspection and operation in accordance with specified procedures
1.2	Hydro-mechanical system and system components are visually or physically checked for external signs of defects in accordance with specified procedures 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)
2.	Inspect landing gear systems and components	2.1	Isolation tags already attached to the system or related systems are checked and aircraft configured, including jacking, where necessary, for safe system inspection and operation in accordance with specified procedures
2.2	Landing gear system and system components are visually or physically checked for external signs of defects in accordance with specified procedures while observing all relevant WHS requirements, including the use of MSDS and items of PPE
3.	Inspect gaseous systems and components	3.1	Isolation tags already attached to the system or related systems are checked and aircraft configured for safe system inspection and operation in accordance with specified procedures
3.2	Gaseous system and system components are visually or physically checked for external signs of defects in accordance with specified procedures while observing all relevant WHS requirements
4.	Inspect mechanical systems and components	4.1	Isolation tags already attached to the system or related systems are checked and aircraft configured for safe system inspection and operation in accordance with specified procedures
4.2	Mechanical system and system components are visually or physically checked for external signs of defects in accordance with specified procedures while observing all relevant WHS requirements

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.
Hydro-mechanical systems include:	Hydraulic systems Fuel systems
Components of hydro-mechanical systems include:	Hydraulic accumulators, filters, reservoirs, valves, pumps, motors, actuators, regulators and direct reading gauges Fuel system filters, valves, pumps, and rigid and flexible storage cells/tanks Rigid and flexible pipelines, hoses and fittings
Landing gear systems include: (components of landing gear retraction, steering and braking systems are covered by hydro-mechanical and mechanical system components)	Retraction systems Steering systems Brake systems, including anti-skid, where applicable
Landing gear components include:	Wheel assemblies Brake units Struts/oleos
Gaseous systems include:	Pneumatic Air cycle air conditioning Pressurisation Fire-extinguishing
Gaseous system components include:	Gauges (direct reading), temperature sensors, pressurisation controllers and temperature controllers Heat exchangers, pressure vessels, condensers, compressors, expansion turbines, humidifiers, valves and actuators Rigid and flexible pipelines and fittings Ducting
Mechanical systems include:	Mechanical operating and locking systems Mechanical flight control systems or the mechanical elements of power-assisted flight control systems
Mechanical system components include:	Cables, pulleys, guides, fairleads, tension regulators, chains and sprockets Control rods, torque tubes, bellcranks, screwjacks, clutches, springs, bearings and gears Control sticks, wheels, columns, trim wheels or handles, and rudder pedals
Procedures and requirements include:	Industry standard procedures specified by manufacturers, regulatory authorities or the enterprise

Unit Mapping Information

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA318 Inspect aircraft hydro-mechanical, mechanical, gaseous and landing gear systems and components

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Assessment Requirements for MEA318 Inspect aircraft hydro-mechanical, mechanical, gaseous and landing gear systems and components

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA318 Inspect aircraft hydro-mechanical, mechanical, gaseous and landing gear systems and components with amended prerequisite codes.

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria under the specified conditions of assessment, and must include:

applying all relevant WHS practices, including the use of MSDS and PPE

using maintenance manuals and documentation to prepare the aircraft and identify requirements for inspection of hydraulic, fuel, gaseous, flight control, landing gear and mechanical systems and components

using hand skills and tools in the inspection of hydraulic, fuel, flight control, gaseous and mechanical system components

jacking of the aircraft, as required, for landing gear system inspection

using hand skills and tools in the inspection of landing gear components

recognising external defects in hydraulic, fuel, gaseous, flight control, landing gear and mechanical systems and components.

The underlying skills inherent in this unit should be transferable across a range of inspection applications (including the timely involvement of supervisors or other trades) associated with aircraft hydro-mechanical, gaseous, mechanical and landing gear systems and their components. It is essential that system/component inspection procedures take into account all safety precautions applicable to the system being maintained, especially where system operation/switching interrelates to other systems being maintained. Ability to interpret system performance specifications (allowable limits) and apply them in practice is critical and shall be demonstrated through application across the range of systems listed in the Assessment Conditions.

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

how to recognise external defects in hydraulic, fuel, gaseous, flight control, landing gear and mechanical system components

how to configure the aircraft for inspection of hydraulic, fuel, gaseous, flight control, landing gear and mechanical systems and components

inspection and testing requirements for gears, springs and bearings

standard trade practices relating to tool usage and installation/securing of aircraft hardware

maintenance requirements

relevant WHS practices relating to hydraulic, fuel, gaseous, flight control, landing gear and mechanical system components, including lifting and handling of heavy items

how to obtain MSDS

selection and use of PPE

maintenance requirements

relevant maintenance manuals

relevant regulatory requirements and standard procedures.

Assessment Conditions

Competency should be assessed in the work environment or simulated work environment, using procedures, tools and equipment specified in maintenance documentation. It is also expected that applicable general-purpose tools, test and ground support equipment found in most routine situations would be used where appropriate.

The work plan should take account of applicable safety and quality requirements in accordance with the industry and regulatory standards.

The following conditions of assessment represent the requirements of the Regulators (ADF and CASA) and maintenance stakeholders and must be rigorously observed.

A person cannot be assessed as competent until it can be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the workplace assessor that the relevant elements and performance criteria of this unit of competency are being achieved under routine supervision on each type of system and on at least one (1) component of each group listed in the Range of Conditions, as follows:

hydraulic systems – a system and at least one (1) component from each of the following groups:

hydraulic accumulators, filters, reservoirs, valves, pumps, motors, actuators, regulators and direct reading gauges

rigid and flexible pipelines, hoses and fittings

fuel systems – a system and at least one (1) component from each of the following groups:

fuel system filters, valves, pumps, and rigid and flexible storage cells/tanks

rigid and flexible pipelines, hoses and fittings

landing gear systems – each system:

retraction systems

steering systems

brake systems, including anti-skid, where applicable

landing gear components – one (1) each of:

wheel assemblies

brake units

struts/oleos

gaseous systems – each listed system:

pneumatic

air cycle air conditioning

pressurisation

fire-extinguishing

gaseous system components - at least one (1) component from each of the following groups:

gauges (direct reading), temperature sensors, pressurisation controllers and temperature controllers

heat exchangers, pressure vessels, condensers, compressors, expansion turbines, humidifiers, valves and actuators

rigid and flexible pipelines and fittings

ducting

mechanical systems – a system applicable to each of system types:

mechanical operating and locking systems

mechanical flight control systems or the mechanical elements of power-assisted flight control systems

mechanical system components - at least one (1) component from each of the following groups:

cables, pulleys, guides, fairleads, tension regulators, chains and sprockets

control rods, torque tubes, bellcranks, screwjacks, clutches, springs, bearings and gears

control sticks, wheels, columns, trim wheels or handles, and rudder pedals.

This shall be established via the records in the Log of Industrial Experience and Achievement or, where appropriate, an equivalent Industry Evidence Guide (for details refer to the Companion Volume Assessment Guidelines).

Assessors must satisfy the requirements of the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator (Australian Skills Quality Authority, or its successors).

Where the unit is to be used for CASA licensing purposes the Assessor must also meet the criteria specified in the CASR Part 147 Manual of Standards.

Individuals being assessed who have already attained the following related units will have met the Performance Criteria and Range of Conditions variables for Elements listed:

MEA309 Inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft hydro-mechanical and landing gear systems and components, for Element 1

MEA309 Inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft hydro-mechanical and landing gear systems and components, for Element 2, provided that the unit was attained on aircraft with retractable landing gear

MEA310 Inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft pneumatic systems and components, for Element 3

MEA312 Inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft fixed wing flight control systems and components, for Element 4.

The Log of Industrial Experience and Achievement records relating to the listed units may be accepted as also meeting the evidence requirements for this unit in the applicable Elements. Advice in MEA310 Inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft pneumatic systems and components regarding MEA355 Maintain light aircraft air cycle air conditioning systems, and MEA3000 Maintain small piston engine aircraft pressurisation systems, may also be taken into consideration where applicable.

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MEA319 Inspect gas turbine engine systems and components

Modification History

Release 1 - New unit of competency

Application

This unit of competency requires application of hand skills, the use of maintenance publications, and knowledge of gas turbine engine and system theory to inspect gas turbine engines and engine system components of fixed and rotary wing aircraft.

The unit is part of the Mechanical Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) Certificate 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).

Where a CASA licensing outcome is sought this unit forms part of the CASA requirement for the granting of the chosen maintenance certification licence under Civil Aviation Safety Regulation (CASR) Part 66, in accordance with the licensing provisions in the Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

Pre-requisite Unit

MEA306	Remove and install engine system and components

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.
1.	Inspect gas turbine engine systems and components	1.1	Isolation tags already attached to the system or related systems are checked and aircraft configured for safe system inspection and operation in accordance with applicable maintenance manual
1.2	Gas turbine engine and/or components are visually or physically checked for external signs of defects in accordance with the applicable maintenance manual 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)

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.
Gas turbine engine and components include:	Engine change unit, main components and accessories/drives Control system and major system components Ignition and starter systems and major system components Engine fuel system and major system components Oil system and major system components Air system and major system components
Procedures and requirements include:	Industry standard procedures specified by manufacturers, regulatory authorities or the enterprise

Unit Mapping Information

Release 1 – equivalent to MEA319C Inspect gas turbine engine systems and components

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Assessment Requirements for MEA319 Inspect gas turbine engine systems and components

Modification History

Release 1 - New unit of competency

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria under the specified conditions of assessment, and must include:

applying relevant WHS procedures, including lifting and handling of heavy components

using MSDS and PPE

using relevant maintenance documentation and aircraft manuals to:

recognise through visual/physical inspection external and internal signs of defects/damage to gas turbine engine, components and system components

assist with testing of gas turbine engine and engine system operation.

The underlying skills inherent in this unit should be transferable across a range of inspection applications (including the timely involvement of supervisors or other trades) associated with gas turbine engines, components and systems. It is essential that inspection procedures take into account all safety precautions applicable to the system/component being maintained. Ability to interpret system performance specifications (allowable limits) and apply them in practice is critical and shall be demonstrated through application across the range of systems listed in the Assessment Conditions.

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

gas turbine engine layout and operation:

intakes

compressors

combustion chambers

turbines

exhaust

thrust reversers

accessory drives

bearings and seals

maintenance requirements

system and component operation, including electrical and instrument system interfaces:

fuel control and fuels

lubrication and lubricants

air distribution

starting

ignition

power augmentation

instrumentation:

performance indication

condition indication

warning

presentation and interpretation of electronic displays

fire warning and extinguishing

control system

engine spin/run procedures, including the operation of auxiliary power units (APUs)

engine condition monitoring

relevant WHS practices, including the requirements for the lifting and handling of heavy components

how to obtain MSDS

selection and use of PPE

maintenance requirements

relevant maintenance manuals

relevant regulatory requirements and standard procedures.

Assessment Conditions

Competency should be assessed in the work environment or simulated work environment using tools and equipment specified in maintenance manuals. It is also expected that applicable general-purpose tools, test and ground support equipment found in most routine situations and used to assist in the inspection process would be used where appropriate.

The work plan should take account of applicable safety and quality requirements in accordance with the industry and regulatory standards.

The following conditions of assessment represent the requirements of the Regulators (ADF and CASA) and maintenance stakeholders and must be rigorously observed.

A person cannot be assessed as competent until it can be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the workplace assessor that the relevant elements and performance criteria of the unit of competency are being achieved under routine supervision on each of the following systems and at least one (1) component of each system.

engine change unit, main components and accessories/drives

control system and major system components

ignition and starter systems and major system components

engine fuel system and major system components

oil system and major system components

air system and major system components.

This shall be established via the records in the Log of Industrial Experience and Achievement or, where appropriate, an equivalent Industry Evidence Guide (for details refer to the Companion Volume Assessment Guidelines).

Assessors must satisfy the requirements of the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator (Australian Skills Quality Authority, or its successors).

Where the unit is to be used for CASA licensing purposes the Assessor must also meet the criteria specified in the CASR Part 147 Manual of Standards.

Individuals being assessed who have already attained MEA314 Inspect, test and troubleshoot gas turbine engine systems and components, will have fully met the criteria for this unit. Log of Industrial Experience and Achievement records relating to MEA314 Inspect, test and troubleshoot gas turbine engine systems and components may be accepted as also meeting the evidence requirements for this unit.

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MEA320 Test and troubleshoot aircraft hydro-mechanical, gaseous and landing gear systems and components

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA320 Test and troubleshoot aircraft hydro-mechanical, gaseous and landing gear systems and components with amended codes in Assessment Conditions.

Application

This unit of competency requires application of hand skills, standard trade practices, and systems knowledge in the testing and troubleshooting of aircraft hydro-mechanical, mechanical, gaseous and landing gear systems and components of fixed wing aircraft during the performance of scheduled or unscheduled maintenance. Maintenance may be performed individually or as part of a team.

The unit is part of the Mechanical Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) Certificate IV (Aircraft Maintenance Stream) training pathways and must be taken with MEA318 Inspect aircraft hydro-mechanical, mechanical, gaseous and landing gear systems and components.

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).

Where a CASA licensing outcome is sought this unit forms part of the CASA requirement for the granting of the chosen maintenance certification licence under Civil Aviation Safety Regulation (CASR) Part 66, in accordance with the licensing provisions in the Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

Pre-requisite Unit

MEA318	Inspect aircraft hydro-mechanical, mechanical, gaseous and landing gear systems and components

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.
1.	Prepare for troubleshooting	1.1	Relevant maintenance documentation and modification status, including system defect/service difficulty reports, where relevant, are interpreted to identify an unserviceability
2.	Test hydro-mechanical, mechanical, gaseous and landing gear systems and components	2.1	The aircraft and hydro-mechanical, mechanical, gaseous and landing gear systems are correctly prepared in accordance with specified procedures for the application of power
2.2	Power is applied and system and components functionally tested in accordance with specified procedures for evidence of malfunction or leaks while applying all relevant work health and safety (WHS) procedures
2.3	System calibration or adjustments are performed in accordance with specified procedures
3.	Troubleshoot hydro-mechanical, mechanical, gaseous and landing gear systems and components	3.1	Available information from maintenance documentation and inspection and test results is used, where necessary, to assist in fault determination
3.2	Maintenance manual fault diagnosis guide and logical processes are used to ensure efficient and accurate troubleshooting to line replacement level
3.3	Specialist advice is obtained, where required, to assist with the troubleshooting process
3.4	Hydro-mechanical, mechanical, gaseous and landing gear system and component faults are located and the causes of the faults are clearly identified and correctly recorded in maintenance documentation, where required
3.5	Fault rectification requirements are determined to assist in planning the repair or adjustment

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.
Hydro-mechanical systems include:	Hydraulic systems Fuel systems
Components of hydro-mechanical systems include:	Hydraulic accumulators, filters, reservoirs, valves, pumps, motors, actuators, regulators and direct reading gauges Fuel system filters, valves, pumps, rigid and flexible storage cells/tanks Rigid and flexible pipelines, hoses and fittings
Landing gear systems include: (components of landing gear retraction, steering and braking systems are covered by hydro-mechanical and mechanical system components)	Retraction systems Steering systems Brake systems, including anti-skid, where applicable
Landing gear components include:	Wheel assemblies Brake units Struts/oleos
Gaseous systems include:	Pneumatic Air cycle air conditioning Pressurisation Fire-extinguishing
Gaseous system components include:	Gauges (direct reading), temperature sensors, pressurisation controllers and temperature controllers Heat exchangers, pressure vessels, condensers, compressors, expansion turbines, humidifiers, valves and actuators Rigid and flexible pipelines and fittings Ducting
Mechanical systems include:	Mechanical operating and locking systems
Mechanical system components include:	Cables, pulleys, guides, fairleads, tension regulators, chains and sprockets Push/pull rods, torque tubes, bellcranks, screwjacks, clutches, springs, bearings and gears
Procedures and requirements include:	Industry standard procedures specified by manufacturers, regulatory authorities or the enterprise

Unit Mapping Information

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA320 Test and troubleshoot aircraft hydro-mechanical, gaseous and landing gear systems and components.

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Assessment Requirements for MEA320 Test and troubleshoot aircraft hydro-mechanical, gaseous and landing gear systems and components

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA320 Test and troubleshoot aircraft hydro-mechanical, gaseous and landing gear systems and components with amended codes in Assessment Conditions.

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria under the specified conditions of assessment, and must include:

applying all relevant WHS procedures

using maintenance manuals to prepare the aircraft for testing and troubleshooting of hydraulic, fuel, gaseous, landing gear and mechanical systems and components

using hand skills, tools and systems knowledge in the testing, adjustment and troubleshooting of hydraulic, fuel, gaseous, mechanical and landing gear systems

using hand skills, tools and component knowledge in the adjustment and troubleshooting of hydraulic, fuel, gaseous and mechanical system components

jacking of the aircraft, as required, for landing gear system testing, rigging and troubleshooting

using hand skills, tools and system/component knowledge in the adjustment and troubleshooting of landing gear components

effectively using maintenance documentation and relevant fault diagnosis guides in the troubleshooting process

recognising external defects in hydro-mechanical, gaseous, mechanical and landing gear systems and components.

The underlying skills inherent in this unit should be transferable across a range of testing and troubleshooting applications (including the timely involvement of supervisors or other trades) associated with aircraft hydro-mechanical, gaseous, mechanical and landing gear systems and their components. It is essential that system test procedures take into account all safety precautions applicable to the system being maintained, especially where system operation/switching interrelates to other systems being maintained.

Ability to interpret system performance specifications (allowable limits) and apply them in practice is critical and shall be demonstrated through application across the range of systems listed in the Assessment Conditions.

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

hydraulic, fuel, gaseous, mechanical and landing gear system layout, operation and characteristics and system component operation and construction, including electrical system interfaces

how to configure the aircraft for testing and troubleshooting of hydraulic, fuel, gaseous, mechanical and landing gear systems and components

standard trade practices relating to tool usage and installation/securing of aircraft hardware

fluid power theory

hydraulic system layout, operation and characteristics (including electrical and instrument system interfaces) and system component construction and operation for:

landing gear retraction systems

brake and anti-skid systems

nose wheel steering systems

fuel system and component layout, operation and characteristics (including electrical system interfaces) and system component operation and construction

gaseous (pneumatic, air conditioning, pressurisation and fire-extinguishing system and component layout, operation and characteristics (including electrical and instrument interfaces) and system component operation and construction

construction and operation of landing gear components, including:

wheel assemblies

struts/oleos

uplocks and downlocks

mechanical systems and linkages, including those related to the above systems

how to configure the aircraft for inspection, testing and troubleshooting of hydraulic, fuel, gaseous and landing gear systems and components

maintenance requirements and troubleshooting procedures

relevant WHS practices relating to hydraulic, fuel, gaseous, mechanical and landing gear systems and components, including lifting and handling of heavy items

relevant maintenance manuals

relevant regulatory requirements and standard procedures.

Assessment Conditions

Competency should be assessed in the work environment or simulated work environment, using procedures, tools and equipment specified in maintenance documentation. It is also expected that applicable general-purpose tools, test and ground support equipment found in most routine situations would be used where appropriate.

The application of testing procedures should clearly indicate knowledge of system operation, the relationship of individual components and the links with other systems (if applicable) within the limits of the aircraft/system fault-finding guide before undertaking any action. The work plan should take account of applicable safety and quality requirements in accordance with the industry and regulatory standards.

The following conditions of assessment represent the requirements of the Regulators (ADF and CASA) and maintenance stakeholders and must be rigorously observed.

A person cannot be assessed as competent until it can be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the approved aerospace assessor that the relevant elements and performance criteria of this unit of competency are being achieved under routine supervision on each type of system and on at least one (1) component of each group, as follows:

hydraulic systems – a system and at least one (1) component from each of the following hydro-mechanical system component groups:

hydraulic accumulators, filters, reservoirs, valves, pumps, motors, actuators, regulators and direct reading gauges

rigid and flexible pipelines, hoses and fittings

fuel systems – a system and at least one (1) component from each of the following fuel system component groups:

fuel system filters, valves, pumps, rigid and flexible storage cells/tanks

rigid and flexible pipelines, hoses and fittings

landing gear systems – each of the following systems:

retraction systems

steering systems

brake systems, including anti-skid, where applicable

landing gear components – one (1) each of:

wheel assemblies

brake units

struts/oleos

gaseous systems – each of the following systems:

pneumatic

air cycle air conditioning

pressurisation

fire-extinguishing

gaseous system components - at least one (1) component from each of the following gaseous system component groups:

gauges (direct reading), temperature sensors, pressurisation controllers and temperature controllers

heat exchangers, pressure vessels, condensers, compressors, expansion turbines, humidifiers, valves and actuators

rigid and flexible pipelines and fittings

ducting

mechanical systems – a mechanical operating and locking system and at least one (1) component from each of the following mechanical system component groups:

cables, pulleys, guides, fairleads, tension regulators, chains and sprockets

push/pull rods, torque tubes, bellcranks, screwjacks, clutches, springs, bearings and gears.

This shall be established via the records in the Log of Industrial Experience and Achievement or, where appropriate, an equivalent Industry Evidence Guide (for details refer to the Companion Volume Assessment Guidelines).

Assessors must satisfy the requirements of the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator (Australian Skills Quality Authority, or its successors).

Where the unit is to be used for CASA licensing purposes the Assessor must also meet the criteria specified in the CASR Part 147 Manual of Standards.

Individuals being assessed who have already attained the following related units will have met the Performance Criteria and Range of Conditions variables for Elements listed:

Element 1 – any one of MEA309 Inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft hydro-mechanical and landing gear systems and components, or MEA310 Inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft pneumatic systems and components

Elements 2 and 3 – MEA309 Inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft hydro-mechanical and landing gear systems and components, for hydro-mechanical system variables, and MEA310 Inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft pneumatic systems and components, for gaseous system variables.

The Log of Industrial Experience and Achievement records relating to the listed units may be accepted as also meeting the evidence requirements for this unit in the applicable Elements for systems and components as listed in the Range of Conditions variables. Advice in MEA310 Inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft pneumatic systems and components, regarding MEA355 Maintain light aircraft air cycle air conditioning systems, and MEA3000 Maintain small piston engine aircraft pressurisation systems, may also be taken into consideration where applicable.

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MEA321 Test and troubleshoot aircraft fixed wing flight control systems and components

Modification History

Release 1 - New unit of competency

Application

This unit of competency requires application of hand skills and the use of maintenance publications and knowledge of system theory to test and troubleshoot aircraft flight control systems and components of fixed wing aircraft during the performance of scheduled or unscheduled maintenance. Maintenance may be performed individually or as part of a team.

The unit is part of the Mechanical Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) Certificate 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).

Where a CASA licensing outcome is sought this unit forms part of the CASA requirement for the granting of the chosen maintenance certification licence under Civil Aviation Safety Regulation (CASR) Part 66, in accordance with the licensing provisions in the Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

Pre-requisite Unit

MEA318	Inspect aircraft hydro-mechanical, mechanical gaseous and landing gear systems and components

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.
1.	Prepare for troubleshooting	1.1	Relevant maintenance documentation and modification status, including system defect reports, where relevant, are interpreted to identify an unserviceability
2.	Test fixed wing flight control systems	2.1	Powered controls of the aircraft and system are prepared in accordance with maintenance manual for the application of electrical and hydraulic power
2.2	Power is applied, if necessary, and system is functionally tested in accordance with applicable maintenance manual for malfunction or evidence of incorrect rigging while observing all relevant work health and safety (WHS) requirements
2.3	System rigging is performed in accordance with applicable maintenance manual
3.	Troubleshoot fixed wing flight control systems	3.1	Available information from maintenance documentation and inspection and test results is used, where necessary, to assist in fault determination
3.2	Maintenance manual fault diagnosis guide and logical processes are used to ensure efficient and accurate troubleshooting to line replacement level
3.3	Specialist advice is obtained, where required, to assist with the troubleshooting process
3.4	Fixed wing flight control system faults are located and the causes of the faults are clearly identified and correctly recorded in maintenance documentation, 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.
Fixed wing flight control systems and components include:	Ailerons, elevators, rudders, trim tabs, speed brakes, spoilers, flaps and slats Actuators – mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic or electric Mechanical flight control components, including cables, pulleys, guides, fairleads, tension regulators, control rods, bellcranks, torque tubes, chains, sprockets, control sticks (or wheels or columns), trim wheels or handles, and rudder pedals
Procedures and requirements include:	Industry standard procedures specified by manufacturers, regulatory authorities or the enterprise

Unit Mapping Information

Release 1 – equivalent to MEA321C Test and troubleshoot aircraft fixed wing flight control systems and components

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Assessment Requirements for MEA321 Test and troubleshoot aircraft fixed wing flight control systems and components

Modification History

Release 1 - New unit of competency

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria under the specified conditions of assessment, and must include:

applying all relevant WHS procedures

using relevant maintenance documentation and aircraft manuals to:

recognise defects during visual inspection of fixed wing flight control systems and system components

rig fixed wing flight control systems

functionally test the operation of fixed wing flight control systems and recognise system/component malfunction or evidence of incorrect rigging

to the extent permitted by applicable fault diagnosis guides, troubleshooting unserviceabilities in fixed wing flight control systems and clearly record the causes of the unserviceabilities.

The underlying skills inherent in this unit should be transferable across a range of testing and troubleshooting applications (including the timely involvement of supervisors or other trades) associated with the aircraft fixed wing flight systems. It is essential that testing procedures take into account all safety precautions associated with flight control system operation, in particular where system operation/switching interrelates with other systems being maintained, and that knowledge be demonstrated of dual inspection requirements associated with work on flight controls and systems.

This shall be demonstrated through application across the system/component groups listed in the Assessment Conditions.

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

WHS precautions relevant to flight control system maintenance

standard trade practices relating to tool and test/rigging equipment usage and installation/securing of system components

flight control system layout and operation:

theory of flight:

airflow

conditions of flight

lift and forces

drag

wings, tailplane and vertical stabiliser

lift augmentation (flaps, slats and slots)

aircraft control surfaces and their function (elevator, ailerons, rudder, elevons and trim tabs)

spoilers and speed brakes

flight control balancing and flutter

stability and control and flight control rigging

mechanical system layout and operation:

cockpit controls

cables and cable tensioning

pulleys and fairleads

bellcranks

levers

control surface horns

screwjacks

push/pull rods

powered flight controls:

system layout and operation

component construction and operation

electrical and instrument interfaces:

flaps

trim

position indication

flight control system maintenance procedures and troubleshooting methods

flight control system rigging equipment and procedures

flight control system interfaces with automatic pilot systems and automatic flight control systems

relevant maintenance manuals

relevant regulatory requirements and standard procedures.

Assessment Conditions

Competency should be assessed in the work environment or simulated work environment using tools and equipment specified in aircraft maintenance manuals. It is also expected that applicable general-purpose tools, test and ground support equipment found in most routine situations would be used where appropriate. The level of troubleshooting is limited in its application to the use of fault diagnosis guides or other similar information.

The application of ground testing procedures should clearly indicate knowledge of system operation, the relationship of individual components and the links with other systems (if applicable) within the limits of the aircraft/system fault-finding guide before undertaking any action. The work plan should take account of applicable safety and quality requirements in accordance with the industry and regulatory standards.

The following conditions of assessment represent the requirements of the Regulators (ADF and CASA) and maintenance stakeholders and must be rigorously observed.

A person cannot be assessed as competent until it can be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the workplace assessor that the relevant elements and performance criteria of the unit of competency are being achieved under routine supervision on at least one (1) item from each of the following groups:

ailerons, elevators, rudders, trim tabs, speed brakes, spoilers, flaps and slats

actuators – mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic or electric

mechanical flight control components including cables, pulleys, guides, fairleads, tension regulators, control rods, bellcranks, torque tubes, chains, sprockets, control sticks (or wheels or columns), trim wheels or handles, and rudder pedals.

This shall be established via the records in the Log of Industrial Experience and Achievement or, where appropriate, an equivalent Industry Evidence Guide (for details refer to the Companion Volume Assessment Guidelines).

Assessors must satisfy the requirements of the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator (Australian Skills Quality Authority, or its successors).

Where the unit is to be used for CASA licensing purposes the Assessor must also meet the criteria specified in the CASR Part 147 Manual of Standards.

Individuals being assessed who have already attained MEA312 Inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft fixed wing flight control systems and components, will have met the requirements for the Performance Criteria for Element 1. The requirements for Elements 2 and 3 will also be met if recorded experience for MEA312 Inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft fixed wing flight control systems and components involved aircraft with powered flight controls. If experience was gained on aircraft types with only mechanical flight controls the recorded experience will partially meet the requirements for this unit. The Log of Industrial Experience and Achievement records relating to MEA312 Inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft fixed wing flight control systems and components may be accepted as also meeting the evidence requirements for this unit in the applicable areas.

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MEA322 Test and troubleshoot gas turbine engine systems and components

Modification History

Release 1 - New unit of competency

Application

This unit of competency requires application of hand skills, the use of maintenance publications, and knowledge of gas turbine engine and system theory to test and troubleshoot gas turbine engines and engine system components of fixed and rotary wing aircraft during the performance of scheduled or unscheduled maintenance. Maintenance may be performed individually or as part of a team.

The unit is part of the Mechanical Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) Certificate IV training pathways and must be taken with MEA319 Inspect gas turbine engine systems and components.

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).

Where a CASA licensing outcome is sought this unit forms part of the CASA requirement for the granting of the chosen maintenance certification licence under Civil Aviation Safety Regulation (CASR) Part 66, in accordance with the licensing provisions in the Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

Pre-requisite Unit

MEA319	Inspect gas turbine engine systems and components

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.
1.	Prepare for troubleshooting	1.1	Relevant maintenance documentation and modification status, including system defect reports, where relevant, are interpreted to identify an unserviceability
2.	Test gas turbine engine system	2.1	Aircraft and gas turbine engine system are correctly prepared in accordance with applicable maintenance manual and connected to appropriate test equipment 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)
2.2	Built-in system test functions and status displays are activated, where applicable, outputs recorded and interpreted
2.3	Assistance is provided with gas turbine engine and/or system operation during prescribed test procedures to establish serviceability and correct function in accordance with applicable maintenance manual
3.	Troubleshoot gas turbine engine system	3.1	Available information from maintenance documentation and inspection and test results is used, where necessary, to assist in fault determination
3.2	Maintenance manual fault diagnosis guide and logical processes are used to ensure efficient and accurate troubleshooting to line replacement level
3.3	Specialist advice is obtained, where required, to assist with the troubleshooting process
3.4	Gas turbine engine system faults are located and causes of the faults are clearly identified and correctly recorded in maintenance documentation, where required
3.5	Fault rectification requirements are determined to assist in planning the repair or adjustment

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.
Gas turbine engine systems include:	Engine change unit, main components and accessories/drives Control system Ignition and starter systems Fuel system Oil system Air system
Procedures and requirements include:	Industry standard procedures specified by manufacturers, regulatory authorities or the enterprise

Unit Mapping Information

Release 1 – equivalent to MEA322C Test and troubleshoot gas turbine engine systems and components

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Assessment Requirements for MEA322 Test and troubleshoot gas turbine engine systems and components

Modification History

Release 1 - New unit of competency

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria under the specified conditions of assessment, and must include:

applying relevant WHS procedures, including lifting and handling of heavy components

using MSDS and PPE

using relevant maintenance documentation and aircraft manuals to:

recognise through visual/physical inspection external and internal signs of defects in gas turbine engines, components and system components

assist with testing of gas turbine engine and engine system operation, be able to operate systems, monitor indications, record parameters and recognise correct function

compile engine condition monitoring records

rig and adjust engine controls and systems

using fault diagnosis guides and equivalent data, to accurately and efficiently troubleshoot the causes of unserviceabilities in gas turbine engines and engine systems, clearly record details and identify the required rectification actions.

The underlying skills inherent in this unit should be transferable across a range of inspection, testing and troubleshooting applications (including the timely involvement of supervisor or other trades) associated with engine systems. It is essential that system test procedures take into account all safety precautions associated with gas turbine engine system operation, especially with regard to high-energy ignition units, and that awareness be demonstrated of dual inspection requirements associated with work on engine control systems.

This shall be demonstrated through application across the engine systems listed in the Assessment Conditions.

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

fault diagnosis techniques

gas turbine engine layout and operation:

types of gas turbine

operating principles and power output

gas path

intakes

compressors

combustion chambers

turbines

exhaust

thrust reversers

accessory drives

bearings and seals

maintenance requirements and troubleshooting procedures

system and component operation, including electrical and instrument system interfaces:

fuel control and fuels

lubrication and lubricants

air distribution

starting

ignition

power augmentation

instrumentation:

performance indication

condition indication

warning

presentation and interpretation of electronic displays

fire warning and extinguishing

control system and rigging of engine controls

engine spin/run procedures including the operation of auxiliary power units (APUs)

engine condition monitoring

relevant WHS practices, including the requirements for the lifting and handling of heavy components

how to obtain MSDS

selection and use of PPE

relevant maintenance manuals

relevant regulatory requirements and standard procedures.

Assessment Conditions

Competency should be assessed in the work environment or simulated work environment using tools and equipment specified in aircraft maintenance manuals. It is also expected that applicable general-purpose tools, test and ground support equipment found in most routine situations would be used where appropriate. The level of troubleshooting is limited in its application to the use of fault diagnosis guides or other similar information.

The application of testing procedures and functional rigging checks should also indicate knowledge of system operation. Engine system operation knowledge, the relationship of individual components and the links with other systems will be necessary to supplement evidence of ability to carry out rigging checks and troubleshoot the system within the limits of the aircraft/system fault-finding guide before undertaking any action. The work plan should take account of applicable safety and quality requirements in accordance with the industry and regulatory standards.

The following conditions of assessment represent the requirements of the Regulators (ADF and CASA) and maintenance stakeholders and must be rigorously observed.

A person cannot be assessed as competent until it can be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the workplace assessor that the relevant elements and performance criteria of the unit of competency are being achieved under routine supervision on at least one (1) item from each of the following groups:

engine change unit, main components and accessories/drives

control system

ignition and starter systems

fuel system

oil system

air system

This shall be established via the records in the Log of Industrial Experience and Achievement or, where appropriate, an equivalent Industry Evidence Guide (for details refer to the Companion Volume Assessment Guidelines).

Assessors must satisfy the requirements of the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator (Australian Skills Quality Authority, or its successors).

Where the unit is to be used for CASA licensing purposes the Assessor must also meet the criteria specified in the CASR Part 147 Manual of Standards.

Individuals being assessed who have already attained MEA314 Inspect, test and troubleshoot gas turbine engine systems and components, will have fully met the criteria for this unit. The Log of Industrial Experience and Achievement records relating to MEA314 Inspect, test and troubleshoot gas turbine engine systems and components may be accepted as also meeting the evidence requirements for this unit.

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MEA323 Perform advanced troubleshooting in aircraft mechanical maintenance

Modification History

Release 1 - New unit of competency

Application

This unit of competency requires application of system theory knowledge and advanced fault diagnostic skills to identify during the performance of scheduled or unscheduled maintenance the cause of defects in fixed and rotary wing aircraft that are beyond the bounds of maintenance manual fault diagnosis guides. This may be done during individual activities or during supervision of other personnel.

The unit covers competencies required to progress from an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) at Certificate IV to the granting of a chosen B1 maintenance certification licence under Civil Aviation Safety Regulation (CASR) Part 66, in accordance with the licensing provisions in the Companion Volume Implementation Guide and the Companion Volume CASA Interface.

The skills and knowledge covered by the units of competency listed in the MEA Aeroskills Training Package for Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Avionics or Mechanical as applicable) at Certificate IV are prerequisite to the attainment of the elements of competency specified in this unit. This includes full coverage of the CASR Part 66 Avionics or Mechanical Syllabus subjects/topics listed in the Companion Volume CASA Interface.

Pre-requisite Unit

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.
1.	Verify the defect	1.1	Available information from flight crew, such as flight phase, aircraft configuration, and so on; maintenance documentation both current and previous history; is used as necessary, to assist in fault determination
1.2	Inspection of the affected system is carried out to check both physical integrity and correct operation
1.3	Information gained from Central Maintenance Systems is verified against physical integrity and correct operation, where applicable, while observing all relevant work health and safety (WHS) requirements
1.4	The effects on a system from interfaces/integration with other systems are taken into account
2.	Isolate the defect	2.1	Logical processes, including the application of basic principles and system knowledge and known facts, are used to augment maintenance manual fault diagnosis guides to ensure efficient and accurate troubleshooting
2.2	Specialist advice is obtained, where required and/or available, to assist with the troubleshooting process
2.3	Faults are located and the causes of the defects are clearly identified and correctly recorded in maintenance documentation, including any other systems disturbed, where required
3.	Determine defect rectification requirements	3.1	Defect rectification requirements are determined and the necessary repair action initiated once verification and isolation of the defect are confirmed
4.	Verify defect rectification	4.1	Defect is rectified in accordance with approved maintenance data
4.2	All systems disturbed or accessed during troubleshooting are restored, as applicable, using maintenance manuals, repair schemes or approved maintenance data while observing relevant WHS procedures
4.3	All checks required by approved maintenance data to ensure correct operation of all disturbed systems are performed

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.
Troubleshooting	The competency applies to the troubleshooting, from first principles, of defects beyond available maintenance data in the systems of fixed or rotary wing aircraft types. Troubleshooting must be demonstrated across a range of typical systems and system components that includes but is not limited to airframes, their engines and all systems (and parts thereof) operated by inherently mechanical or hydro-mechanical principles or means. Coverage is not required of specific type systems that are included in type training and practical consolidation of training (PCT) activities leading to a specific type licence rating
Procedures and requirements include:	Industry standard procedures specified by manufacturers, regulatory authorities or the enterprise
Applicable systems include:	Hydro-mechanical systems Pneumatic systems Flight control systems Engines and engine systems Propeller and rotor systems

Unit Mapping Information

Release 1 – equivalent to MEA323B Perform advanced troubleshooting in aircraft mechanical maintenance

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Assessment Requirements for MEA323 Perform advanced troubleshooting in aircraft mechanical maintenance

Modification History

Release 1 - New unit of competency

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria under the specified conditions of assessment, and must include:

applying relevant WHS procedures

diagnosing faults that are beyond the coverage of maintenance manual fault diagnosis guides in simulated applications in the training environment and/or in the workplace across a representative range of systems and components.

The underlying skills inherent in this unit should be transferable across a range of inspection, testing and troubleshooting applications related to mechanical systems, and where applicable other system interfaces/integration. It is essential that system test procedures take into account all safety precautions applicable to the system being maintained. Ability to interpret inspection procedures and specifications (allowable limits) and ensure that they are applied in practice is critical, as is the demonstrated ability to apply fundamental system theory in the logical diagnosis of complex faults.

Evidence of transferability of skills and knowledge related to performance and supervision of inspection, testing and troubleshooting is essential. This must be demonstrated through application across a number of the applicable systems listed in the Range of Conditions, including system interfaces/integration.

Knowledge Evidence

For systems and components relevant to the scope of the licence/ratings sought knowledge is required of:

theory related to system operation and interfaces between systems and with electrical/electronic control media to a level that will facilitate the diagnosis of faults beyond the level of maintenance manual fault diagnosis guides using reported symptoms and functional test results

component construction and theory of operation to a level that will facilitate the diagnosis of faults beyond the level of maintenance manual fault diagnosis guides using reported symptoms and functional test results

advanced fault diagnostic techniques

condition monitoring and trend analysis techniques.

Assessment Conditions

Competency is assessed in the workplace or simulated workplace and shall involve successfully dealing with a number of maintenance and fault scenarios across a range of systems listed in the Range of Conditions, and related system components.

The troubleshooting approach should clearly demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of underpinning theory of a system, with this knowledge being used in a logical process to augment and extend the scope of the aircraft/ system fault-finding guide. The fault rectification work plan should take account of applicable safety (including safe handling of heavy components) and quality requirements in accordance with the industry and regulatory standards.

The following conditions of assessment represent the requirements of CASA and must be rigorously observed.

A person cannot be assessed as competent until it can be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the workplace assessor that the relevant elements and performance criteria of the unit of competency are being achieved and the ability to identify the causes of defects not covered fully by maintenance manual fault diagnosis guides has been demonstrated under supervision without intervention. This shall be established via simulated activities at the CASR Part 147 Maintenance Training Organisation and performance during observed workplace activities.

The Assessor must meet the criteria specified in the CASR Part 147 Manual of Standards.

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MEA325 Weigh aircraft and perform aircraft weight and balance calculations as a result of modifications

Modification History

Release 1 - New unit of competency

Application

This unit of competency requires application of knowledge regarding aircraft weighing and the use of relevant maintenance publications and modification data (where applicable) to weigh a fixed and rotary wing aircraft and use the results to calculate centre of gravity and confirm that it is within limits. Weighing may be performed during scheduled or unscheduled maintenance and involve individual activities and the supervision of other personnel.

The unit covers competencies required to progress from an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) at Certificate IV to the granting of a chosen maintenance certification licence under Civil Aviation Safety Regulation (CASR) Part 66, in accordance with the licensing provisions in the Companion Volume Implementation Guide and the Companion Volume CASA Interface.

The skills and knowledge covered by the units of competency listed in the MEA Aeroskills Training Package for Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Avionics or Mechanical as applicable) at Certificate IV are prerequisite to the attainment of the elements of competency specified in this unit. This includes full coverage of the CASR Part 66 Syllabus subjects/topics listed in the Companion Volume CASA Interface.

Pre-requisite Unit

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.
1.	Weigh aircraft	1.1	The requirement for aircraft weighing is determined
1.1	Aircraft is weighed in accordance with the specified procedure while observing all relevant work health and safety (WHS) requirements
1.3	Aircraft weighing results are provided to the Continuing Airworthiness Management Organisation (CAMO)
2.	Calculate the weight and balance impact of a modification	2.1	The new empty weight of the aircraft is determined and it is ensured that the weight is within the predetermined limits set by the CAMO
2.2	The new empty weight centre of gravity of the aircraft is calculated and it is ensured that the centre of gravity is within the predetermined limits set by the CAMO
2.3	Maintenance records are updated with new figures

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.
Centre of gravity of the aircraft is calculated:	Using the results obtained by weighing an aircraft Using the weight and moment arm data for a modification
Procedures and requirements include:	Industry standard procedures specified by manufacturers, regulatory authorities or the enterprise

Unit Mapping Information

Release 1 – equivalent to MEA325B Weigh aircraft and perform aircraft weight and balance calculations as a result of modifications

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Assessment Requirements for MEA325 Weigh aircraft and perform aircraft weight and balance calculations as a result of modifications

Modification History

Release 1 - New unit of competency

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria under the specified conditions of assessment, and must include:

applying relevant WHS procedures

configuring aircraft for weighing

weighing aircraft

using weighing results to calculate centre of gravity.

The underlying skills inherent in this unit should be transferable across a range of aircraft types. Ability to interpret the instructions for configuring and weighing aircraft is critical.

Evidence of transferability of skills and knowledge related to weighing of aircraft and calculation of centre of gravity is essential.

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

types of weighing equipment used to weigh aircraft and associated safety precautions:

mechanical platform scales

electronic platform scales

electronic load pots

methods used to level aircraft for weighing

the importance of correctly configuring aircraft for weighing

mathematical formulae used to calculate centre of gravity.

Assessment Conditions

Competency may be assessed in the workplace or in the training environment. The aircraft weighing work plan should take account of applicable safety and quality requirements in accordance with the industry and regulatory standards, especially in relation to aircraft jacking and levelling.

The following conditions of assessment represent the requirements of CASA and must be rigorously observed.

A person cannot be assessed as competent until it can be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the workplace assessor that the relevant elements and performance criteria of the unit of competency are being achieved under supervision without intervention. This shall be established via simulated activities at the CASR Part 147 Maintenance Training Organisation and performance during observed workplace activities.

The Assessor must meet the criteria specified in the CASR Part 147 Manual of Standards.

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MEA327 Fabricate and/or repair aircraft mechanical components or parts

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA327 Fabricate and/or repair aircraft mechanical components or parts with amended prerequisite codes.

Application

This unit of competency requires application of hand skills and the use of relevant maintenance manuals, drawings and specifications to fabricate and repair a range of fixed and rotary wing aircraft mechanical components during the performance of scheduled or unscheduled maintenance. Maintenance may be performed individually or as part of a team.

The unit is part of the Mechanical Certificate IV (Aircraft Maintenance Stream) and Structures Certificate 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).

Where a CASA licensing outcome is sought this unit forms part of the CASA requirement for the granting of the chosen maintenance certification licence under Civil Aviation Safety Regulation (CASR) Part 66, in accordance with the licensing provisions in the Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

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.
1.	Fabricate mechanical components or parts	1.1	Specifications are interpreted to determine the dimensions and procedure for fabrication
1.2	Appropriate materials, tools, equipment and assembly or fabrication jigs are selected and prepared for the particular specification requirements
1.3	Components or parts are fabricated in accordance with required specifications 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)
1.4	Test equipment and rigs are used, where applicable, to confirm serviceability of finished components
1.5	Fabricated components are tagged, sealed and packaged within specified procedures
1.6	Required maintenance documentation is completed and processed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
2.	Repair mechanical components or parts	2.1	Repair or replacement requirements are determined, following disassembly and assessment of component parts for serviceability, in accordance with the relevant maintenance documentation while observing all relevant WHS requirements, including the use of MSDS and items of PPE
2.2	Tagging and repair instructions are accurately specified for parts requiring specialist repair
2.3	Components are modified, as approved, by relevant manufacturers’ bulletins or procedures
2.4	Mechanical component parts are assembled within specified tolerances and in accordance with the appropriate maintenance documents
2.5	Mechanical components are adjusted, as required, to operate within prescribed specifications
2.6	Repaired components are tagged, sealed and packaged in accordance with specified procedures
2.7	Required maintenance documentation is completed and processed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures

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.
Applicable components to be fabricated and/or repaired include:	Hose assemblies Pipes Cables, pulleys, chains, sprockets and gear drives Control rods, bellcranks and links
Repair includes:	Standard techniques for pipes and replacement of eye-ends, tubes or bearings for control rods/pulleys/sprockets and bushes or bearings for bellcranks and links
Procedures and requirements include:	Industry standard procedures specified by manufacturers, regulatory authorities or the enterprise

Unit Mapping Information

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA327 Fabricate and/or repair aircraft mechanical components or parts.

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Assessment Requirements for MEA327 Fabricate and/or repair aircraft mechanical components or parts

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA327 Fabricate and/or repair aircraft mechanical components or parts with amended prerequisite codes.

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria under the specified conditions of assessment, and must include:

applying relevant WHS practices, including the use of MSDS and PPE

using relevant maintenance documentation, specifications and aircraft/component manuals to:

recognise state of serviceability and repair requirements for the range of mechanical components listed in the Range of Conditions

fabricate components

identify requirements and complete repairs

test and/or adjust components, as required

correctly tagging, sealing and packaging completed components.

The underlying skills inherent in this unit should be transferable across a range of fabrication and repair applications associated with aircraft components. It is essential that the relevant procedures are interpreted and applied to ensure quality and safety standards are achieved. This shall be demonstrated through application across a number of different aircraft components listed in the Assessment Conditions.

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

component operation

fabrication and repair procedures and processes

relevant maintenance manuals

relevant regulatory requirements and standard procedures

relevant WHS practices

how to obtain MSDS

use of PPE.

Assessment Conditions

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 applicable general and special-purpose tools and test equipment found in most routine situations would be used where appropriate.

Evidence of knowledge about the general aspects of material specification and selection, measurement, fabrication and repair should be related to specific aircraft component applications. Ability to assess component serviceability 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.

The following conditions of assessment represent the requirements of the Regulators (ADF and CASA) and maintenance stakeholders and must be rigorously observed.

A person cannot be assessed as competent until it can be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the workplace assessor that the relevant elements and performance criteria of the unit of competency are being achieved under routine supervision on at least one item from each of the following groups:

hose assemblies

pipes

cables, pulleys, chains, sprockets and gear drives

control rods, bellcranks and links.

This shall be established via the records in the Log of Industrial Experience and Achievement or, where appropriate, an equivalent Industry Evidence Guide (for details refer to the Companion Volume Assessment Guidelines).

Assessors must satisfy the requirements of the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator (Australian Skills Quality Authority, or its successors).

Where the unit is to be used for CASA licensing purposes the Assessor must also meet the criteria specified in the CASR Part 147 Manual of Standards.

Individuals being assessed who have already attained MEA328 Maintain and/or repair aircraft mechanical components or parts will have fully met the criteria for Element 2. The Log of Industrial Experience and Achievement records relating to MEA328 Maintain and/or repair aircraft mechanical components or parts may be accepted as also meeting the evidence requirements for the Performance Criteria for this Element.

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MEA328 Maintain and/or repair aircraft mechanical components or parts

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA328 Maintain and/or repair aircraft mechanical components or parts with amended prerequisite codes.

Application

This unit of competency requires application of hand skills and the use of relevant maintenance publications to maintain and repair a range of aircraft mechanical components during the performance of scheduled or unscheduled maintenance. Maintenance may be performed individually or as part of a team.

Applications include fixed and rotary wing aircraft, and components in workshops.

This unit is part of the Mechanical Certificate IV (Aircraft Maintenance Stream) training pathway

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).

Where a CASA licensing outcome is sought this unit forms part of the CASA requirement for the granting of the chosen maintenance certification licence under Civil Aviation Safety Regulation (CASR) Part 66, in accordance with the licensing provisions in the Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

Pre-requisite Unit

MEA303	Remove and install aircraft pneumatic system components
MEA398	Remove and install aircraft hydro-mechanical and landing gear system components

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.
1.	Maintain and/or repair mechanical components or parts	1.1	Maintenance and/or repair requirements are determined, following disassembly and assessment of component parts for serviceability, in accordance with the relevant maintenance documentation
1.2	Tagging and repair instructions are accurately specified for parts requiring specialist repair
1.3	Appropriate materials, tools, equipment and assembly or fabrication jigs are selected and prepared for the particular specification requirements
1.4	Components or parts are maintained, repaired or modified, as approved by relevant manufacturers’ bulletins or procedures, in accordance with required specifications 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)
1.5	Mechanical component parts are assembled within specified tolerances and in accordance with the appropriate maintenance documents
1.6	Mechanical components are adjusted, as required, to operate within prescribed specifications
1.7	Test equipment and rigs are used, where applicable, to confirm serviceability
1.8	Maintained/repaired or modified components are tagged, sealed and packaged within specified procedures
1.9	Required maintenance documentation is completed and processed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures

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.
Components or parts to be maintained and/or repaired include:	Hoses Pipes Cables, pulleys, chains, sprockets and gear drives Control rods, bellcranks and links Non-structural removable components of fuselages, fairings, nacelles, empennage, wings and thrust reversers. for non-pressurised aircraft – entry, cargo, access doors and associated seals, windows and transparent panels Trim panels, linings, seats, cabin equipment and consoles, floor panels, coverings and emergency equipment (including passenger escape systems, inflatable slides, life jackets, rafts, location transmitters, beacons, and cargo, crew and/or passenger seat restraints)
Repair includes:	Standard techniques for pipes and replacement of eye-ends, tubes or bearings for control rods/pulleys/sprockets and bushes or bearings for bellcranks and links
Maintain involves:	Cleaning, inspection for wear or damage, and adjustment and lubrication, where applicable
Procedures and requirements include:	Industry standard procedures specified by manufacturers, regulatory authorities or the enterprise

Unit Mapping Information

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA328 Maintain and/or repair aircraft mechanical components or parts.

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Assessment Requirements for MEA328 Maintain and/or repair aircraft mechanical components or parts

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA328 Maintain and/or repair aircraft mechanical components or parts with amended prerequisite codes.

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria under the specified conditions of assessment, and must include:

applying relevant WHS practices, including the use of MSDS and PPE

using relevant maintenance documentation, specifications and aircraft/component manuals to:

recognise state of serviceability and repair requirements for the range of mechanical components listed in the Range of Conditions

identify requirements and complete repairs and/or modifications

test and/or adjust components, as required.

correctly tag, seal and package completed components

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 procedures are interpreted and applied to ensure quality and safety standards are achieved.

This shall be demonstrated through application across a number of different aircraft components as listed in the Assessment Conditions.

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

construction, repair procedures and processes for:

cables

pulleys

chains

sprockets

gear drives

control rods

bellcranks

linkages

non-structural removable components of fuselages, fairings, nacelles, empennage and wings

engine thrust reversers

from unpressurised aircraft:

entry, cargo and access doors

windows

transparent panels

construction and serviceability criteria for hoses and pipes, including pressure test requirements

construction, materials, cleaning and repair requirements for:

trim panels

cabin linings

seats

cabin equipment and consoles

floor panels

coverings

emergency equipment and stowages

cargo, crew and/or passenger seat restraints

relevant WHS practices

how to obtain MSDS

use of PPE

relevant maintenance manuals, standards and specifications

relevant regulatory requirements and standard procedures.

Assessment Conditions

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 applicable general and special-purpose tools and test equipment found in most routine situations would be used where appropriate.

Ability to assess component serviceability 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.

The following conditions of assessment represent the requirements of the Regulators (ADF and CASA) and maintenance stakeholders and must be rigorously observed.

A person cannot be assessed as competent until it can be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the workplace assessor that the relevant elements and performance criteria of the unit of competency are being achieved under routine supervision on a representative range of components or parts from each of the following groups:

hoses

pipes

cables, pulleys, chains, sprockets and gear drives

control rods, bellcranks and links

non-structural removable components of fuselages, fairings, nacelles, empennage, wings and thrust reversers. for non-pressurised aircraft – entry, cargo, access doors and associated seals, windows and transparent panels

trim panels, linings, seats, cabin equipment and consoles, floor panels, coverings and emergency equipment (including passenger escape systems, inflatable slides, life jackets, rafts, location transmitters, beacons, and cargo, crew and/or passenger seat restraints.

This shall be established via the records in the Log of Industrial Experience and Achievement or, where appropriate, an equivalent Industry Evidence Guide (for details refer to the Companion Volume Assessment Guidelines).

Assessors must satisfy the requirements of the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator (Australian Skills Quality Authority, or its successors).

Where the unit is to be used for CASA licensing purposes the Assessor must also meet the criteria specified in the CASR Part 147 Manual of Standards.

Individuals being assessed who have already attained MEA327 Fabricate and/or repair aircraft mechanical components or parts will have partially met the performance criteria for Element 1 for some of the listed variables. The Log of Industrial Experience and Achievement records relating to MEA327 Fabricate and/or repair aircraft mechanical components or parts may be accepted as also meeting the evidence requirements for the performance criteria for this Element in respect to common variables.

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MEA329 Maintain aircraft basic hydraulic and pneumatic components or parts

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA329 Maintain aircraft basic hydraulic and pneumatic components or parts with amended prerequisite codes.

Application

This unit of competency requires application of hand skills and use of maintenance documentation to maintain, repair and modify aircraft basic hydraulic and pneumatic components during scheduled or unscheduled maintenance under the guidance of a qualified person. Work under the guidance of a qualified person may be performed individually or as part of a team.

Applications include fixed and rotary wing aircraft components either attached to the aircraft or in a workshop.

The unit is part of a Mechanical Certificate II training pathway.

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

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.
1.	Prepare to dismantle, inspect, maintain and assemble basic hydraulic and pneumatic 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.	Dismantle, inspect, maintain and assemble basic hydraulic and pneumatic 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 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)
2.2	Component parts are assembled within specified tolerances and 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 and testing of components to confirm serviceability
3.	Complete maintenance and 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

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.
Components to be maintained and/or repaired/modified include:	Hoses Pipes Simple check or shutoff valves Basic hydraulic and pneumatic actuators and valves
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)
Work 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
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 MEA158 Perform basic hand skills, standard trade practices and fundamentals in aviation maintenance
Maintain includes:	Cleaning, inspection for wear or damage and consequent replacement of parts, and routine adjustment and lubrication, where applicable, in accordance with enterprise procedures
Procedures and requirements include:	Industry procedures specified by manufacturers, regulatory authorities or the enterprise

Unit Mapping Information

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA329 Maintain aircraft basic hydraulic and pneumatic components or parts.

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Assessment Requirements for MEA329 Maintain aircraft basic hydraulic and pneumatic components or parts

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA329 Maintain aircraft basic hydraulic and pneumatic components or parts with amended prerequisite codes.

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria under the specified conditions of assessment, and must include:

applying relevant WHS practices, including the use of MSDS and PPE

using relevant maintenance documentation, specifications and aircraft/component manuals to:

recognise state of serviceability and standard/routine repair requirements for the range of hydraulic and pneumatic components listed in the Range of Conditions

identify requirements under the guidance of a qualified person and complete routine repairs and/or modifications

adjust components under expert guidance as required

where post-assembly testing is applicable, set up components for testing and have a basic understanding of the test procedures

correctly tagging, sealing and packaging completed components.

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.

This shall be demonstrated through application across a number of different aircraft components as listed in the Assessment Conditions.

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

component operation at a basic level

standard/routine repair procedures and processes

relevant WHS practices

how to obtain MSDS

use of PPE.

For the purpose of this unit of competency, basic knowledge is defined as the level of knowledge required to:

understand the instructions provided by qualified persons and relevant documentation for the disassembly, routine replacement of component parts and seals and reassembly of components

under guidance and in the training environment, make post-assembly adjustments, such as length of stroke or operating pressure

under guidance and in the training environment, perform simple tests involving pressure and function.

Assessment Conditions

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 applicable general and special-purpose tools found in most routine situations would be used where appropriate.

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.

The following conditions of assessment represent the requirements of the Regulators (ADF and CASA) and maintenance stakeholders and must be rigorously observed.

A person cannot be assessed as competent until it can be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the workplace assessor that the relevant elements and performance criteria of the unit of competency are being achieved under qualified person guidance on a representative range of components or parts from each of:

hoses

pipes

simple check or shutoff valves

basic hydraulic and pneumatic actuators and valves.

This shall be established via the records in the Log of Industrial Experience and Achievement or, where appropriate, an equivalent Industry Evidence Guide (for details refer to the Companion Volume Assessment Guidelines).

Assessors must satisfy the requirements of the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator (Australian Skills Quality Authority, or its successors).

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MEA330 Maintain aircraft non-primary structural removable components or parts and internal fittings

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA330 Maintain aircraft non-primary structural removable components or parts and internal fittings with amended prerequisite codes.

Application

This unit of competency requires application of hand skills and use of maintenance documentation to dismantle, inspect, maintain and assemble aircraft non-primary structural removable components and interior fittings/emergency equipment during scheduled or unscheduled maintenance under the guidance of a qualified person. Work under the guidance of a qualified person may be performed individually or as part of a team.

Applications include fixed and rotary wing aircraft components either attached to the aircraft or in a workshop.

The unit is part of a Mechanical Certificate II training pathway.

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

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.
1.	Prepare to dismantle, inspect, maintain and assemble non-primary structural removable components or parts and internal fittings	1.1	Components are removed and/or disassembled in accordance with enterprise procedures, relevant maintenance documentation and qualified person guidance 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)
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.	Dismantle, inspect, maintain and assemble non-primary structural removable components or parts and internal fittings	2.1	Routine maintenance, repair or modification processes are carried out as approved by relevant manufacturers’ bulletins or procedures, in accordance with required enterprise procedures and specifications while observing all relevant WHS requirements, including the use of MSDS and items of PPE
2.2	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 conduct of final load or functional tests
3.	Complete maintenance/ modification activities	3.1	Required documentation is completed and processed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
3.2	Where applicable, maintained/repaired or modified components are tagged, sealed and packaged within specified procedures

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.
Routine maintenance, repair or modification processes are performed on:	Non-structural removable components of fuselages, fairings, nacelles, empennage, wings and thrust reversers. For non-pressurised aircraft – entry, cargo, access doors and associated seals, windows and transparent panels Trim panels, linings, seats, cabin equipment and consoles, floor panels, coverings, emergency equipment, including passenger escape systems and inflatable slides, where appropriate (excluding removal and installation of slides fitted to wide-bodied aircraft), and cargo, crew and/or passenger seat restraints Stowages for life jackets, rafts, location transmitters and beacons, including the removal and installation of the equipment, where applicable
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)
Work 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
Primary structure:	Note that ‘primary structure/structural’ refers to all components of an aircraft, the failure of which would seriously endanger safety, e.g. wing or tailplane spars, main fuselage frames, engine bearers, portions of skin that are highly stressed. ‘Non-primary’ refers to any other items
The scope of any modification and the procedure to be followed:	The scope of any 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 MEA158 Perform basic hand skills, standard trade practices and fundamentals in aviation maintenance
Repair includes:	Standard techniques as defined by the qualified person and/or the relevant maintenance manual
Maintain includes:	Removal and installation, cleaning, inspection for wear or damage and consequent replacement of parts, and routine adjustment and lubrication, where applicable, in accordance with enterprise procedures
Procedures and requirements include:	Industry procedures specified by manufacturers, regulatory authorities or the enterprise

Unit Mapping Information

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA330 Maintain aircraft non-primary structural removable components or parts and internal fittings.

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Assessment Requirements for MEA330 Maintain aircraft non-primary structural removable components or parts and internal fittings

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA330 Maintain aircraft non-primary structural removable components or parts and internal fittings with amended prerequisite codes.

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria under the specified conditions of assessment, and must include:

applying relevant WHS practices, including the use of MSDS and PPE

using relevant maintenance documentation, specifications and aircraft/component manuals to:

for on-aircraft work, correctly remove and install components covered by the Range of Conditions, including emergency equipment

recognise state of serviceability and standard/routine repair requirements for the range of components listed in the Range of Conditions

identify requirements under the guidance of a supervisor and complete repairs and/or modifications

adjust components under expert guidance, as required

where load or functional testing is applicable, in the training environment, set up components for testing and perform tests

correctly tagging, sealing and packaging completed components.

The underlying skills inherent in this unit should be transferable across a range of maintenance and repair applications associated with the aircraft components listed in the Range of Conditions. It is essential that the relevant enterprise procedures are interpreted and applied to ensure quality and safety standards are achieved.

This shall be demonstrated through application across a number of different aircraft components as listed in the Assessment Conditions.

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

component construction and/or operation at a basic level

standard/routine repair procedures and processes

relevant WHS practices

how to obtain MSDS

use of PPE.

Assessment Conditions

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 applicable general and special-purpose tools found in most routine situations would be used where appropriate, and that competency would be demonstrated in setting up components for functional or load testing where such routine tests are specified.

Ability to assess component serviceability 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.

The following conditions of assessment represent the requirements of the Regulators (ADF and CASA) and maintenance stakeholders and must be rigorously observed.

A person cannot be assessed as competent until it can be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the workplace assessor that the relevant elements and performance criteria of the unit of competency are being achieved under qualified person guidance on a representative range of components or parts from each of:

non-structural removable components of fuselages, fairings, nacelles, empennage, wings and thrust reversers. For non-pressurised aircraft – entry, cargo, access doors and associated seals, windows and transparent panels

trim panels, linings, seats, cabin equipment and consoles, floor panels, coverings, emergency equipment, including passenger escape systems and inflatable slides where appropriate (excluding removal and installation of slides fitted to wide-bodied aircraft), and cargo, crew and/or passenger seat restraints

stowages for life jackets, rafts, location transmitters and beacons (including the removal and installation of the equipment where applicable).

This shall be established via the records in the Log of Industrial Experience and Achievement or, where appropriate, an equivalent Industry Evidence Guide (for details refer to the Companion Volume Assessment Guidelines).

Assessors must satisfy the requirements of the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator (Australian Skills Quality Authority, or its successors).

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MEA331 Maintain aircraft gas turbine engine components or parts

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA331 Maintain aircraft gas turbine engine components or parts with amended prerequisite codes.

Application

This unit of competency requires application of hand skills and use of maintenance documentation to dismantle, inspect, maintain and assemble aircraft gas turbine engine components or parts during scheduled or unscheduled maintenance under the guidance of a qualified person. Work under the guidance of a qualified person may be performed individually or as part of a team.

Applications include gas turbine engine components or parts in a workshop.

The unit is part of a Mechanical Certificate II training pathway.

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

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.
1.	Prepare to dismantle, inspect, maintain and assemble aircraft gas turbine engine components or parts	1.1	Components are removed and/or disassembled in accordance with enterprise procedures, relevant maintenance documentation and qualified person guidance 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)
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.	Dismantle, inspect, maintain and assemble aircraft gas turbine engine 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 while observing all relevant WHS requirements, including the use of MSDS and items of PPE
2.2	Component parts are assembled within specified tolerances and 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 and testing of components to confirm serviceability
3.	Complete maintenance repair or modification 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

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.
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).
Work 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.
Components to be maintained include:	Basic components, such as oil coolers, fuel nozzles, flex drive shafts, fuel manifolds and engine bearings, engine change unit hoses, pipes and ducts, and like components fitted to modular assemblies and sub-assemblies
Components to be repaired or modified include:	Compressor and turbine blades
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 MEA158 Perform basic hand skills, standard trade practices and fundamentals in aviation maintenance
Maintain includes:	Removal and installation, cleaning, inspection for wear or damage and consequent replacement of parts, and routine adjustment and lubrication, where applicable, in accordance with enterprise procedures
Procedures and requirements include:	Industry procedures specified by manufacturers, regulatory authorities or the enterprise

Unit Mapping Information

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA331 Maintain aircraft gas turbine engine components or parts.

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Assessment Requirements for MEA331 Maintain aircraft gas turbine engine components or parts

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA331 Maintain aircraft gas turbine engine components or parts with amended prerequisite codes.

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria under the specified conditions of assessment, and must include:

applying relevant WHS practices, including the use of MSDS and PPE

using relevant maintenance documentation, specifications and aircraft/component manuals to:

recognise state of serviceability and standard/routine maintenance and repair requirements for the range of engine components listed in the Range of Conditions

identify requirements under the guidance of a qualified person and complete repairs and/or modifications

correctly tagging, sealing and packaging completed components.

The underlying skills inherent in this unit should be transferable across a range of maintenance and repair applications associated with engine components. It is essential that the relevant enterprise procedures are interpreted and applied to ensure quality and safety standards are achieved.

This shall be demonstrated through application across a number of different aircraft components as listed in the Assessment Conditions.

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

component operation at a basic level

standard/routine repair procedures and processes

relevant WHS practices

how to obtain MSDS

use of PPE.

Assessment Conditions

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 applicable general and special-purpose tools found in most routine situations would be used where appropriate.

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.

The following conditions of assessment represent the requirements of the Regulators (ADF and CASA) and maintenance stakeholders and must be rigorously observed.

A person cannot be assessed as competent until it can be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the workplace assessor that the relevant elements and performance criteria of the unit of competency are being achieved under qualified person guidance on a representative range of components or parts, as follows:

maintain basic components such as oil coolers, fuel nozzles, flex drive shafts, fuel manifolds and engine bearings, engine change unit hoses, pipes and ducts, and like components fitted to modular assemblies and sub-assemblies

repair or modify compressor and turbine blades.

This shall be established via the records in the Log of Industrial Experience and Achievement or, where appropriate, an equivalent Industry Evidence Guide (for details refer to the Companion Volume Assessment Guidelines).

Assessors must satisfy the requirements of the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator (Australian Skills Quality Authority, or its successors).

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MEA332 Maintain aircraft mechanical components or parts

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA332 Maintain aircraft mechanical components or parts with amended prerequisite codes.

Application

This unit of competency requires application of hand skills and use of maintenance documentation to dismantle, inspect, maintain and assemble aircraft mechanical components or parts during scheduled or unscheduled maintenance under the guidance of a qualified person. Work under the guidance of a qualified person may be performed individually or as part of a team.

Applications include components or parts either attached to the aircraft or in a workshop. It does not include work on hydraulic and pneumatic components or parts.

The unit is part of a Mechanical Certificate II training pathway.

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

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.
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 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)
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 while observing all relevant WHS requirements, including the use of MSDS and items of PPE
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

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.
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:	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
Basic components to be maintained and/or repaired/modified include:	Pulleys Chains Sprockets Gear drives Control rods Bellcranks and links
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 MEA158 Perform basic hand skills, standard trade practices and fundamentals in aviation maintenance
Repair includes:	Replacement of parts such as eye-ends, tubes, bearings and bushes
Maintain includes:	Cleaning, inspection for wear or damage and routine adjustment and lubrication where applicable in accordance with enterprise procedures
Procedures and requirements include:	Industry procedures specified by manufacturers, regulatory authorities or the enterprise

Unit Mapping Information

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA332 Maintain aircraft mechanical components or parts.

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Assessment Requirements for MEA332 Maintain aircraft mechanical components or parts

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA332 Maintain aircraft mechanical components or parts with amended prerequisite codes.

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria under the specified conditions of assessment, and must include:

applying relevant WHS practices, including the use of MSDS and PPE

using relevant maintenance documentation, specifications and aircraft/component manuals to:

recognise state of serviceability and standard/routine repair requirements for the range of mechanical components listed in the Range of Conditions

identify requirements under the guidance of a qualified person and complete routine repairs and/or modifications

adjust components under qualified person guidance as required

where post-assembly testing is applicable, under guidance and in the training environment, set up components for testing and perform tests

correctly tagging, sealing and packaging completed components.

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.

This shall be demonstrated through application across a number of different aircraft components as listed in the Assessment Conditions.

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

component operation at a basic level

standard/routine repair procedures and processes

relevant WHS practices

how to obtain MSDS

use of PPE.

Assessment Conditions

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.

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.

The following conditions of assessment represent the requirements of the Regulators (ADF and CASA) and maintenance stakeholders and must be rigorously observed.

A person cannot be assessed as competent until it can be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the workplace assessor that the relevant elements and performance criteria of the unit of competency are being achieved under qualified person guidance on a representative range of basic components, including:

cables

pulleys

chains

sprockets

gear drives

control rods

bellcranks and links.

This shall be established via the records in the Log of Industrial Experience and Achievement or, where appropriate, an equivalent Industry Evidence Guide (for details refer to the Companion Volume Assessment Guidelines).

Assessors must satisfy the requirements of the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator (Australian Skills Quality Authority, or its successors).

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MEA333 Maintain aircraft piston engine components or parts

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA333 Maintain aircraft piston engine components or parts with amended prerequisite codes.

Application

This unit of competency requires application of hand skills and use of maintenance documentation to dismantle, inspect, maintain and assemble aircraft piston engine components or parts during scheduled or unscheduled maintenance under the guidance of a qualified person. Work under the guidance of a qualified person may be performed individually or as part of a team.

Applications include piston engine components or parts in a workshop.

The unit is part of a Mechanical Certificate II training pathway. Achievement of this unit will contribute towards the attainment of units MEA392 Disassemble aircraft piston engines, MEA393 Repair and/or overhaul aircraft piston engine cylinder assembly components, MEA394 Repair and/or overhaul aircraft piston engine crankcase assembly components and MEA395 Reassemble aircraft piston engines.

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

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.
1.	Prepare to dismantle inspect, maintain and assemble piston engine components or parts	1.1	Maintenance and/or repair requirements as defined by the qualified person, standard enterprise procedures and the relevant maintenance documentation are understood
1.2	Tagging and repair instructions are accurately specified in accordance with standard enterprise procedures and as directed by a qualified person for parts requiring specialist repair
1.3	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 standard enterprise procedures and relevant maintenance documentation
2.	Dismantle, inspect, maintain and assemble aircraft piston engine components or parts	2.1	Components are removed and/or disassembled in accordance with standard enterprise procedures, relevant maintenance documentation and qualified person guidance 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)
2.2	Routine maintenance, repair or modification procedures are carried out, as approved by relevant manufacturers’ bulletins or procedures, in accordance with required standard enterprise procedures and specifications while observing all relevant WHS requirements, including the use of MSDS and items of PPE
2.3	Component parts are assembled within specified tolerances and in accordance with standard enterprise procedures and the appropriate maintenance documents
2.4	Where applicable, and as required by the qualified person, assistance is provided in the final adjustment and testing of components to confirm serviceability
3.	Complete maintenance, repair or modification 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

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.
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 or procedure)
Work outcomes	Are achieved by applying known solutions chosen from a limited range of pre-determined options consistent with standard enterprise procedures. This includes accepting responsibility for own work in terms of quality of outcomes using pre-determined specifications of quality
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 will be within the scope of the unit of competency MEA158 Perform basic hand skills, standard trade practices and fundamentals in aviation maintenance
Maintain includes:	Removal and installation, cleaning, inspection for wear or damage and consequent replacement of parts, and routine adjustment and lubrication where applicable, in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
Components to be maintained include:	Hoses, pipes, ducts and components of: cooling systems engine cylinder assemblies engine crankcase assemblies accessory drives lubrication systems
Procedures and requirements include:	Industry procedures specified by manufacturers, regulatory authorities or the enterprise

Unit Mapping Information

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA333 Maintain aircraft piston engine components or parts.

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Assessment Requirements for MEA333 Maintain aircraft piston engine components or parts

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA333 Maintain aircraft piston engine components or parts with amended prerequisite codes.

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria under the specified conditions of assessment, and must include:

applying relevant WHS practices, including the use of MSDS and PPE

using relevant maintenance documentation, specifications and aircraft/component manuals to:

recognise state of serviceability and standard/routine maintenance and repair requirements for the range of engine components listed in the Range of Conditions

identify requirements under the guidance of a qualified person and complete repairs and/or modifications

correctly tagging, sealing and packaging completed components.

The underlying skills inherent in this unit should be transferable across a range of maintenance and repair applications associated with engine components. It is essential that the relevant standard enterprise procedures are interpreted and applied to ensure quality and safety standards are achieved.

This shall be demonstrated through application across a number of different aircraft components as listed in the Assessment Conditions.

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

component operation at a basic level

standard/routine repair procedures and processes

relevant WHS practices

how to obtain MSDS

use of PPE.

For the purpose of this unit, basic knowledge is defined as the level of knowledge required to:

remove, install and maintain components such as hoses, pipes and ducts etc

dismantle and maintain engine assemblies and sub-assemblies

apply unit MEA158 Perform basic hand skills, standard trade practices and fundamentals in aviation maintenance, skills to repair or modify components of sub-assemblies and systems listed in the Range of Conditions.

Assessment Conditions

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 applicable general and special-purpose tools found in most routine situations would be used where appropriate.

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.

The following conditions of assessment represent the requirements of the Regulators (ADF and CASA) and maintenance stakeholders and must be rigorously observed.

A person cannot be assessed as competent until it can be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the workplace assessor that the relevant elements and performance criteria of the unit of competency are being achieved under qualified person guidance on a representative range of components or parts, as follows:

cooling systems

engine cylinder assemblies

engine crankcase assemblies

accessory drives

lubrication systems.

This shall be established via the records in the Log of Industrial Experience and Achievement or, where appropriate, an equivalent Industry Evidence Guide (for details refer to the Companion Volume Assessment Guidelines).

Assessors must satisfy the requirements of the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator (Australian Skills Quality Authority, or its successors).

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MEA339 Inspect, repair and maintain aircraft structures

Modification History

Release 1 - New unit of competency

Application

This unit of competency requires application of procedures and techniques associated with the inspection and maintenance of aircraft structures, and with the performance of a limited range of metal and composite repairs during scheduled or unscheduled maintenance, including special inspections required after events, such as heavy landings, overstress or flight through heavy turbulence. Applications include the individual or team-related performance of structural maintenance activities on fixed or rotary wing aircraft on the flight line or in the hangar.

The unit is part of the Mechanical Certificate IV (Aircraft Maintenance Stream) training pathway.

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).

Where a CASA licensing outcome is sought this unit forms part of the CASA requirement for the granting of the chosen maintenance certification licence under Civil Aviation Safety Regulation (CASR) Part 66, in accordance with the licensing provisions in the Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

Pre-requisite Unit

MEA304	Remove and install non-pressurised aircraft structural and non-structural components
OR
MEA317	Remove and install pressurised aircraft structural and non-structural components

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.
1.	Inspect aircraft structure	1.1	Relevant maintenance documentation is used to identify specific inspection requirements
1.2	Appropriate preparation and access to the aircraft structure is undertaken to allow for proper inspection in accordance with maintenance documentation
1.3	Aircraft structure is visually or physically checked for signs of deformation defects or damage in accordance with maintenance documentation and approved procedures 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)
1.4	Damage or defects are assessed against damage or wear limits specified by structural repair manual or other approved data to determine if repair or replacement is required
1.5	Maintenance documentation is completed and processed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
2.	Prepare to undertake repair	2.1	Extent of damage is correctly assessed to assist in determining repair procedure
2.2	Appropriate repair scheme is identified in accordance with structural repair manual and/or approved data
2.3	Specialist advice is obtained in establishing an approved repair scheme where a standard repair scheme cannot be identified or damage is out of limits
2.4	All materials and equipment required are organised
3.	Repair and maintain aircraft structure	3.1	Structural repairs are performed in accordance with approved repair scheme ensuring that aircraft standard practices are used and process requirements are carried out while observing all relevant WHS requirements, including the use of MSDS and items of PPE
3.2	Preventative maintenance techniques are employed to preserve the integrity of aircraft structure
3.3	Work area is cleaned of all waste material or contaminants
3.4	Required maintenance documentation is completed and processed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures

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.
Inspection of aircraft structure includes:	Non-ferrous and ferrous alloys and composite (FRP) materials used in aircraft construction Structural fastening and attachment hardware and/or devices Seals and sealants Glass and moulded plastics Application of non-destructive testing (NDT) techniques Doors, hinges and locking mechanisms for damage/misalignment Inspections applicable to each of safe life, damage tolerant and fail safe structure relevant to enterprise Ageing aircraft inspection programs
Damage or defects include:	Impact damage Fatigue cracking Corrosion Delamination of composites and bonded structures
Structural repairs include:	Remove corrosion by chemical and mechanical methods Restore protective coatings Apply sealants and jointing compounds Freehand precision hole generation Remove and install structural hardware and fastening devices Remove and replace bushes, bearings and bearing surfaces Metal scab patch, flush, splice, lap and formed section repair Composite external patch, scarf, stepped and bolted repairs
Specialist advice is obtained from:	Supervisors Specialist structures personnel
Relevant maintenance documentation includes:	Servicing schedules Maintenance manuals Applicable Defence regulations and instructions
Procedures and requirements include:	Industry standard procedures specified by manufacturers, regulatory authorities or the enterprise

Unit Mapping Information

Release 1 – equivalent to MEA339C Inspect, repair and maintain aircraft structures

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Assessment Requirements for MEA339 Inspect, repair and maintain aircraft structures

Modification History

Release 1 - New unit of competency

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria under the specified conditions of assessment, and must include:

applying all relevant WHS procedures, including the use of MSDS and selection and use of applicable items of PPE

demonstrating appropriate cleaning procedures to enable structure inspection

demonstrating correct inspection procedures, in particular pressurised aircraft, in accordance with aircraft and procedures manuals

identifying damage to aircraft metallic (ferrous and non-ferrous) structures and/or components by way of impact, fatigue or the various types of corrosion

inspecting damage and assessing composite components/structures

identifying various aircraft metals and their basic properties

identifying composite materials used in aircraft construction, associated safety precautions and hazards

correctly interpreting repair scheme drawings, including third angle projection, isometric, sectional formats and hand sketches

using appropriate hand tools and machines, including riveting equipment, drilling equipment, aligning tools and material fasteners (grip pins)

applying correct removal, installation and repair techniques for:

a range of rivets (blind and solid) using hand, squeeze and pneumatic situations

a range of close tolerance fasteners (standard and oversize – hillocks and taper locks), including hole preparation

threaded devices, including internal and external thread cutting, Helicoil inserts and damaged stud replacement

hardware assembled by close tolerance fits using heat, cooling and force methods, including bearings, bushes and inserts

performing a range of metal structure and composite material repair techniques, including:

metal scab patch, flush, splice, lap and formed section repair

composite external patch, scarf and stepped repairs

bolted repairs to composite skin

metal to metal and metal to composite bonding

applying structural corrosion removal/treatment techniques

restoring aircraft structure sealing and surface finishes.

It is essential that the procedures take into account all aircraft and personal safety precautions relating to aircraft structure.

Evidence of transferability of skills and knowledge related to inspection, testing and repair of aircraft structure is essential. This shall be demonstrated through application across a number of different aircraft components as listed in the Assessment Conditions.

Ability to interpret inspection and repair procedures and specifications and apply them in practice is critical. The application of the procedures should also clearly indicate knowledge of structural flight loads and aerodynamic requirements.

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

applicable WHS procedures, including the use of MSDS and PPE

construction methods and materials used in:

fuselage sections

wing sections

engine nacelles and mounts

windows and window frames

doors, locks and access panels in pressurised and non-pressurised aircraft

definition of structural terms, i.e. safe life, damage tolerant, failsafe, stress, strain, shear and cycles

inspection requirements for metal and composite structure, including:

ageing aircraft inspection requirements

safe life structure

damage tolerant structure

fail safe structure

potential causes of structural failure

NDT methods and application of the various techniques

construction methods of, and assessing common defects in, aircraft plastic transparencies

basic constructional features of, and assessing common defects in, glass windscreens

the various forms of structural corrosion, stating the causes and structural effects of corrosion on aircraft

the terms associated with composite materials

requirements for handling and storing aircraft metals and composite materials, including sealing agents, to industry standards

means of identifying aircraft structural assembly fasteners (metal and composite) by interpretation of markings, numbering systems, size, shape and colour

assessment of structural damage:

types and classes of mechanical damage

types of corrosion and determining the extent of damage

relevant documentation and manuals

damage limits and repair schemes for metallic and non-metallic structure

procedures for the fabrication and fitment of metal repairs:

scab patch

flush patch

splice

lap

formed section

corrosion removal and passivation

procedures for performing composite repairs:

external patch

scarf patch

stepped repairs

bolted repairs

repair of integral fuel tanks and sealing of faying surfaces, including specific WHS and PPE requirements

surface finishes and methods of restoration, including specific WHS and PPE requirements

how to obtain MSDS

relevant maintenance and structural repair manuals

relevant regulatory requirements and standard procedures.

Assessment Conditions

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-purpose tools and test equipment found in most routine situations would be used where appropriate.

The following conditions of assessment represent the requirements of the Regulators (ADF and CASA) and maintenance stakeholders and must be rigorously observed.

A person cannot be assessed as competent until it can be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the workplace assessor that the relevant elements and performance criteria of the unit of competency are being achieved under routine supervision across the variables in the Range of Conditions as follows:

inspection and/or testing of at least one (1) item from each of:

non-ferrous and ferrous alloys and composite (FRP) materials used in aircraft construction

structural fastening and attachment hardware and/or devices

seals and sealants

glass and moulded plastics

application of NDT techniques

doors, hinges and locking mechanisms for damage/misalignment

inspections applicable to each of safe life, damage tolerant and fail safe structure relevant to enterprise

ageing aircraft inspection programs

recognition of each type of damage:

impact damage

fatigue cracking

corrosion

delamination of composites and bonded structures

one (1) repair task from each of the following groups:

remove corrosion by chemical and mechanical methods

restore protective coatings

apply sealants and jointing compounds

freehand precision hole generation

remove and install structural hardware and fastening devices

remove and replace bushes, bearings and bearing surfaces

metal scab patch, flush, splice, lap and formed section repair

composite external patch, scarf and stepped repairs.

This shall be established via the records in the Log of Industrial Experience and Achievement or, where applicable, an equivalent industry evidence guide (for details refer to the Companion Volume Assessment Guidelines).

Assessors must satisfy the requirements of the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator (Australian Skills Quality Authority, or its successors).

Where the unit is to be used for CASA licensing purposes the Assessor must also meet the criteria specified in the CASR Part 147 Manual of Standards.

Individuals being assessed who have already attained MEA369 Inspect and maintain structures and related components of non-pressurised small aircraft, MEA370 Repair the structure of non-pressurised small aircraft and MEA371 Perform major repairs and modifications to small aircraft metal structure will have met the requirements of the Performance Criteria and Range of Conditions variables for Elements 1 to 3 for common variables.

Those who have attained MEA410 Maintain aircraft structure/components will have met the Performance Criteria and Range of Conditions variables requirements for Element 1.

The Log of Industrial Experience and Achievement records relating to the units listed above may be accepted as also meeting the evidence requirements for this unit in the applicable areas.

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MEA341 Apply basic aircraft design characteristics

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA341 Apply basic aircraft design characteristics with amended prerequisite codes.

Application

This unit of competency requires application of basic knowledge of aerodynamic shape and structural methods for aeroplanes and rotary wing aircraft.

The unit is part of Diploma and Advanced Diploma training pathways. It 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

MEA107	Interpret and use aviation maintenance industry manuals and specifications
MEA154	Apply work health and safety practices in aviation maintenance
MEA158	Perform basic hand skills, standard trade practices and fundamentals in aviation maintenance

Competency Field

Aeronautical engineering

Unit Sector

Elements and Performance Criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.	Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.
1.	Research and evaluate aeroplane aerodynamic shape	1.1	Common wing plan forms are identified and relative advantages and disadvantages are evaluated
1.2	Common wing configurations are identified and relative advantages and disadvantages are identified
1.3	Aerofoil characteristics are discussed in terms of aircraft performance
1.4	Aeroplane stability and control is discussed in terms of aerodynamic design
1.5	Types of primary and secondary flight control surfaces are identified and control balancing is discussed
1.6	Types of lift augmentation device are identified and compared
1.7	Factors that affect an aircraft in subsonic and high speed flight are identified
2.	Research and evaluate rotary wing aerodynamic design	2.1	Common rotor configurations are identified and discuss their aerodynamic characteristics discussed
2.2	Rotary wing aircraft control and stability are discussed
3.	Research and evaluate basic aircraft structural design	3.1	The loads acting on an aircraft structure are identified
3.2	The methods of construction of airframes and power plant support structures are identified and compared
3.3	The materials of construction commonly used in aircraft structures are identified and their relative advantages and disadvantages discussed
3.4	Fabrication methods commonly used in aircraft structure are identified and discussed
3.5	Maintenance requirements for aircraft structure are identified
4.	Research and evaluate basic landing gear design and construction	4.1	The configurations of landing gear are identified and discussed in terms of relative advantages and disadvantages
4.2	The relative benefits of fixed and retractable landing gear are identified and discussed
4.3	Construction materials used in landing gear components are identified and discussed
5.	Apply basic aircraft design characteristics	5.1	Given required aircraft use and performance characteristics an appropriate aerodynamic shape is determined
5.2	An appropriate method of construction, materials of construction and fabrication method are proposed
5.3	An appropriate landing gear configuration is proposed

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.
Common wing plan forms include:	Straight Tapered Swept Delta Variable geometry Canard
Common wing configurations include:	Mid-wing Low wing High wing
Common rotor configurations include:	Main rotor and tail rotor Two main rotors Two blade main rotor Multiple blade main rotor Hinged main rotor blades Rigid rotor
Configurations of landing gear include:	Tricycle Tail wheel Tail skid Floats Skis Helicopter skids Helicopter wheels and brakes

Unit Mapping Information

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA341 Apply basic aircraft design characteristics

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Assessment Requirements for MEA341 Apply basic aircraft design characteristics

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA341 Apply basic aircraft design characteristics with amended prerequisite codes.

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria under the specified conditions of assessment, and must include:

identifying the effects of aerodynamic shape and types of flight controls on aircraft performance, stability and control

identifying the influence of rotor design on rotary wing aircraft stability and control

identifying the loads acting on aircraft structure, types of structure and related maintenance requirements

identifying the types and designs of landing gear and their applications.

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

theory of flight, including rotary wing

loads acting on aircraft structures and structural fatigue, including rotary wing

aircraft design characteristics, including rotary wing

types of aircraft structure

methods of aircraft construction

materials of construction

structural maintenance requirements

use of non-destructive testing (NDT) in structural maintenance

basic landing gear design characteristics

use of ultra-high strength steels in landing gear design and related maintenance requirements.

Assessment Conditions

This unit may be assessed off the job in a training environment equipped to provide exposure to the relevant aircraft design characteristics and to theory of flight.

The candidate must have access to all tools, equipment, materials and documentation required and must be permitted to refer to any relevant workplace procedures, product and manufacturing specifications, codes, standards, manuals and reference materials. The assessment environment should not disadvantage the candidate.

Assessors must be satisfied that the candidate can competently and consistently perform all elements of the unit as specified by the criteria, including required knowledge, and be capable of applying the competency in new and different situations and contexts.

Assessors should gather a range of evidence that is valid, sufficient, current and authentic. Evidence can be gathered through a variety of ways including direct observation, teacher’s reports, project work, samples and questioning. Questioning techniques should not require language, literacy and numeracy skills beyond those required in this unit of competency.

Assessors must satisfy the requirements of the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator (Australian Skills Quality Authority, or its successors).

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MEA342 Apply basic aircraft power plant design characteristics

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA342 Apply basic aircraft power plant design characteristics with amended prerequisite codes.

Application

This unit of competency requires application of basic knowledge of propulsion and power plant selection for aeroplanes and rotary wing aircraft, piston engines and propellers/rotors, turbo prop, gas turbines and gas turbine/rotor.

The unit is part of Diploma and Advanced Diploma training pathways. It 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

MEA107	Interpret and use aviation maintenance industry manuals and specifications
MEA154	Apply work health and safety practices in aviation maintenance
MEA158	Perform basic hand skills, standard trade practices and fundamentals in aviation maintenance

Competency Field

Aeronautical engineering

Unit Sector

Elements and Performance Criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.	Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.
1.	Research and evaluate the types of aeroplane and rotary wing aircraft power plant and their relative advantages and disadvantages	1.1	The types of aeroplane and rotary wing aircraft power plant are identified and compared in terms of relative advantages and disadvantages
1.2	Types of propeller are identified and compared in terms of relative advantages and disadvantages
1.3	Turbojet and turbofan performance is compared in terms of relative advantages and disadvantages
1.4	Maintenance requirements for aircraft power plants are identified
2.	Apply basic power plant and propulsion system selection processes	2.1	Given required aeroplane use and performance characteristics an appropriate type of power plant is determined
2.2	An appropriate type of propulsion system is selected
2.3	Given required rotary wing aircraft use and performance characteristics an appropriate type of power plant is determined

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.
Types of aeroplane and rotary wing aircraft power plant include:	Piston engine (petrol or diesel) Rotary Turboprop or gas turbine and rotor Turbofan Turbojet
Types of propellers include:	Fixed pitch Adjustable pitch Constant speed Contra-rotating Tractor Pusher

Unit Mapping Information

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA342 Apply basic aircraft power plant design characteristics

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Assessment Requirements for MEA342 Apply basic aircraft power plant design characteristics

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA342 Apply basic aircraft power plant design characteristics with amended prerequisite codes.

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria under the specified conditions of assessment, and must include:

identifying the different types of aircraft power plant and their relative advantages and applications

identifying power plant maintenance and monitoring requirements

identifying different types of propellers and their applications

selecting power plants for aeroplanes and rotary wing aircraft given the applicable performance characteristics.

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

basic power plant characteristics

basic propeller theory and characteristics

use of non-destructive testing (NDT) in power plant maintenance

power plant maintenance requirements including the use of engine condition monitoring.

Assessment Conditions

This unit may be assessed off the job in a training environment equipped to provide exposure to the relevant aircraft design characteristics and to theory of flight.

The candidate must have access to all tools, equipment, materials and documentation required and must be permitted to refer to any relevant workplace procedures, product and manufacturing specifications, codes, standards, manuals and reference materials. The assessment environment should not disadvantage the candidate.

Assessors must be satisfied that the candidate can competently and consistently perform all elements of the unit as specified by the criteria, including required knowledge, and be capable of applying the competency in new and different situations and contexts.

Assessors should gather a range of evidence that is valid, sufficient, current and authentic. Evidence can be gathered through a variety of ways including direct observation, teacher’s reports, project work, samples and questioning. Questioning techniques should not require language, literacy and numeracy skills beyond those required in this unit of competency.

Assessors must satisfy the requirements of the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator (Australian Skills Quality Authority, or its successors).

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MEA343 Remove and install avionic system components

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA343 Remove and install avionic system components with amended prerequisite codes.

Application

This unit of competency requires application of hand skills and the use of maintenance documentation/publications in the removal, installation and task certification of avionic system components of fixed and rotary wing aircraft during the performance of scheduled or unscheduled maintenance where system serviceability can be established by a simple self-test facility, other on-board test systems/equipment or by simple ramp test equipment. Maintenance may be performed individually or as part of a team.

The unit is part of the B1 maintenance certification licensing pathway under Civil Aviation Safety Regulation (CASR) Part 66, in accordance with the licensing provisions in the Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

Pre-requisite Unit

MEA227	Test and troubleshoot aircraft electrical systems and components
OR
MEA294	Inspect, test and troubleshoot advanced aircraft electrical systems and components

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.
1.	Remove avionic system components	1.1	System is rendered safe and prepared in accordance with the applicable maintenance manual and isolation tags are fitted, where necessary, to ensure personnel safety
1.2	Avionic component removal is carried out in accordance with the applicable maintenance manual while observing all relevant work health and safety (WHS) requirements
1.3	Required maintenance documentation is completed and processed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
1.4	Removed components are tagged and packaged in accordance with specified procedures
2.	Install avionic system components and verify system serviceability	2.1	Avionic components to be installed are checked to confirm correct part numbers, modification status, serviceability and shelf life
2.2	Installation of avionic components is performed in accordance with the applicable maintenance manual and regulatory requirements while observing all relevant WHS requirements
2.3	System is reinstated to correct operational condition and is tested for serviceability
2.4	Required maintenance documentation is completed and processed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures and regulatory requirements

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.
Procedures and requirements include:	Industry standard procedures specified by manufacturers, regulatory authorities or the enterprise.
Avionic components include:	Components/line replaceable units (LRUs) from electronic instrument systems Components/LRUs from engine indication systems Communication system components Navigation system components Software updates to avionic systems where serviceability can be determined by a simple test
Tested for serviceability includes:	Confirming system serviceability through the operation of built-in test equipment or any other on-board system that can confirm correct operation Using only off-aircraft test equipment that provides a simple go/no go decision regarding system serviceability

Unit Mapping Information

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA343 Remove and install avionic system components

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Assessment Requirements for MEA343 Remove and install avionic system components

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA343 Remove and install avionic system components with amended prerequisite codes.

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria under the specified conditions of assessment, and must include:

locating and identifying avionic components that are part of instrument and radio systems

determining that component and system serviceability can be confirmed by a simple self-test facility, other on-board test systems/equipment or by simple ramp test equipment requiring a simple go/no go decision

applying relevant WHS practices

applying component attachment methods

connecting hardware and plugs

handling precautions for electrostatic sensitive devices

using approved maintenance documentation and aircraft publications relating to avionic systems

using built-in test equipment to confirm system serviceability (this may involve the operation of specific built-in test equipment, on-board maintenance systems and Integrated Modular Avionic modules).

It is essential that cleanliness requirements and safety precautions applicable to the system being maintained are fully observed, understood and complied with, as well as work practices associated with electrostatic sensitive devices.

Evidence of transferability of skills and knowledge related to removal and installation is essential. This is to be demonstrated by application across a range of aircraft avionic system components as listed in the Assessment Conditions.

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

electronic fundamentals

digital techniques relating to electronic instrument systems

engine indication systems

the operation of built-in test equipment

on-board maintenance systems

Integrated Modular Avionics and the interface with hydraulic, fuel and pneumatic systems.

Assessment Conditions

Competency should be assessed in the workplace or simulated workplace using tools and equipment specified in maintenance manuals. It is also expected that applicable general-purpose tools, test and ground support equipment found in most routine situations would be used where appropriate.

An understanding of the attachment methods, connection of hardware, and system test requirements as they relate to the work must be demonstrated before undertaking any action.

The work plan should take account of applicable safety and quality requirements in accordance with the industry and regulatory standards.

The following conditions of assessment represent the requirements of the Regulators (ADF and CASA) and maintenance stakeholders and must be rigorously observed.

A person cannot be assessed as competent until it can be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the workplace assessor that the relevant elements and performance criteria of the unit of competency are being achieved under routine supervision on a representative range of avionic components, as listed in the Range of Conditions:

components/LRUs from electronic instrument systems

components/LRUs from engine indication systems

communication system components

navigation system components

software updates to avionic systems where serviceability can be determined by a simple test.

This shall be established via the records in the Log of Industrial Experience and Achievement or, where appropriate, an equivalent Industry Evidence Guide (for details refer to the Companion Volume Assessment Guidelines).

Assessors must satisfy the requirements of the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator (Australian Skills Quality Authority, or its successors).

Where the unit is to be used for CASA licensing purposes the Assessor must also meet the criteria specified in the CASR Part 147 Manual of Standards.

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MEA344 Remove and install aircraft components

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA344 Remove and install aircraft components with amended prerequisite codes.

Application

This unit of competency requires application of hand skills and standard trade practices in the removal and installation of fixed and rotary wing aircraft components during scheduled or unscheduled maintenance, including hydro-mechanical and mechanical components, and emergency equipment that is within the privileges of the A Licence.

This is one of the units required for the granting of the chosen maintenance certification A Licence under Civil Aviation Safety Regulation (CASR) Part 66, in accordance with the licensing provisions in the Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

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.
1.	Remove landing gear components	1.1	The aircraft is jacked as specified in the maintenance manual for landing gear component removal
1.2	Removal of components is carried out in accordance with the applicable maintenance publications 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)
1.3	Required maintenance documentation is accurately completed and correctly processed
1.4	Removed components are tagged, sealed and packaged in accordance with standard organisational procedures
2.	Remove hydro-mechanical components	2.1	Hydro-mechanical system is rendered safe and prepared in accordance with the applicable maintenance publication, including fitment of isolation tags, where necessary, to ensure personal safety
2.2	Removal of hydro-mechanical components is carried out in accordance with the applicable maintenance publications while observing all relevant WHS requirements, including the use of MSDS and items of PPE
2.3	Required maintenance documentation is accurately completed and correctly processed
2.4	Removed components are tagged, sealed and packaged in accordance with standard organisational procedures
3.	Remove mechanical components/emergency equipment	3.1	Applicable safety precautions are identified and observed for the removal and handling of components
3.2	Removal of mechanical components/emergency equipment is carried out in accordance with the applicable maintenance publications while observing all relevant WHS requirements, including the use of MSDS and items of PPE
3.3	Required maintenance documentation is accurately completed and correctly processed
3.4	Removed components and/or items of emergency equipment are tagged, sealed and packaged in accordance with standard organisational procedures
4.	Install landing gear components	4.1	Components to be installed are checked to confirm correct part numbers, serviceability and modification status
4.2	Component installation is carried out in accordance with applicable maintenance publications while observing all relevant WHS requirements, including the use of MSDS and items of PPE
4.3	Required maintenance documentation is completed and processed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
5.	Install hydro-mechanical components	5.1	Components to be installed are checked to confirm correct part numbers, serviceability and modification status
5.2	Component installation is carried out in accordance with applicable maintenance publications while observing all relevant WHS requirements, including the use of MSDS and items of PPE
5.3	Required maintenance documentation is completed and processed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
6.	Install mechanical components/emergency equipment	6.1	Components to be installed are checked to confirm correct part numbers, serviceability and modification status
6.2	Component installation is carried out in accordance with applicable maintenance publications while observing all relevant WHS requirements, including the use of MSDS and items of PPE
6.3	Required maintenance documentation is completed and processed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures

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.
Landing gear components include:	Main and nose wheel assemblies Brake units
Hydro-mechanical components include:	Toilet system components (excluding gate valves) Windscreen wiper blades
Mechanical components/emergency equipment includes:	Passenger and crew seats, seat belts and harnesses Internal doors (excluding any doors that form part of the pressure hull) Trim panels, linings, cabin equipment and consoles Applicable emergency equipment, such as life jackets, rafts, location transmitters/beacons
Procedures and requirements include:	Industry standard procedures specified by manufacturers, regulatory authorities or the enterprise

Unit Mapping Information

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA344 Remove and install aircraft components

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Assessment Requirements for MEA344 Remove and install aircraft components

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA344 Remove and install aircraft components with amended prerequisite codes.

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria under the specified conditions of assessment, and must include:

applying relevant WHS practices, including the use of MSDS and PPE

jacking of aircraft for landing gear component removal

using hand skills and tools to perform component removal and installation tasks

correctly installing and securing of aircraft hardware

inspecting and correctly installing of bearings

safe handling of heavy components

using maintenance publications to prepare the aircraft for component removal and installation and correct interpretation of removal and installation instructions

applying standard procedures.

The underlying skills inherent in this unit should be transferable into other units that require similar techniques. It is essential that system cleanliness requirements and safety precautions applicable to the system being maintained are fully observed, understood and complied with.

This shall be demonstrated through application across a number of aircraft systems or aircraft types, but must cover a sufficient range of tasks to demonstrate familiarity with attachment methods, connection hardware and couplings peculiar to each type of system, and of safe handling of heavy components.

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

standard trade practices relating to tool usage and installation/securing of aircraft hardware

how to locate and correctly remove and install components

how to locate and correctly remove and install items of emergency equipment

WHS procedures relating to component removal and installation and handling of heavy components

How to obtain PPE

How to obtain MSDS

relevant maintenance publications

relevant regulatory requirements and standard procedures.

Assessment Conditions

Competency should be assessed in the work environment or simulated work environment using procedures, tools and equipment specified in maintenance documentation. It is also expected that applicable general-purpose tools, test and ground support equipment found in most routine situations would be used where appropriate.

An understanding of system operation as it relates to the work must be demonstrated before undertaking any action. The work plan should take account of applicable safety and quality requirements in accordance with the industry and regulatory standards.

The following conditions of assessment represent the requirements of CASA and maintenance stakeholders and must be rigorously observed.

A person cannot be assessed as competent until it can be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the workplace assessor that the relevant elements and performance criteria of this unit of competency are being achieved under supervision without intervention on at least one (1) component from each of the following groups:

main and nose wheel assemblies

brake units

toilet system components (excluding gate valves)

windscreen wiper blades

passenger and crew seats, seat belts and harnesses

internal doors (excluding any doors that form part of the pressure hull)

trim panels, linings, cabin equipment and consoles

applicable emergency equipment, such as life jackets, rafts, location transmitters/beacons.

This shall be established via the records in the Log of Industrial Experience and Achievement or, where appropriate, an equivalent Industry Evidence Guide (for details refer to the Companion Volume Assessment Guidelines).

Assessors must satisfy the requirements of the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator (Australian Skills Quality Authority, or its successors).

Where the unit is to be used for CASA licensing purposes the Assessor must also meet the criteria specified in the CASR Part 147 Manual of Standards.

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MEA345 Perform scheduled line maintenance activities on gas turbine engine fixed wing aircraft

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA345 Perform scheduled line maintenance activities on gas turbine engine fixed wing aircraft with amended prerequisite codes.

Application

This unit of competency requires application of hand skills and standard trade practices in the performance of scheduled servicings up to the Weekly Check or equivalent, pre and post-flight servicing activities and the application of aircraft ground handling procedures on gas turbine engine fixed wing aircraft.

The unit is one of those required for the granting of the chosen maintenance certification A1 Licence under Civil Aviation Safety Regulation (CASR) Part 66, in accordance with the licensing provisions in the Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

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.
1.	Prepare for flight	1.1	Aircraft is positioned as required
1.2	Ground locks, aircraft support and safety devices and covers are removed and stowed in accordance with maintenance documentation
1.3	Aircraft tie-down devices are removed and stowed/stored
2.	Inspect aircraft and systems	2.1	Preparation of the aircraft and systems is appropriate to allow for proper inspection
2.2	Aircraft and systems are visually or physically checked for external signs of defects in accordance with applicable maintenance documentation 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.	Replenish aircraft systems	3.1	Fluid level checks and replenishments are carried out in accordance with maintenance documentation requirements
3.2	Maintenance of gaseous levels (oxygen, nitrogen and compressed air) is carried out in accordance with maintenance documentation requirements while observing all relevant WHS requirements, including the use of MSDS and items of PPE
3.3	Role equipment/components requiring pre-flight replacement are changed as required by maintenance documentation
3.4	Required maintenance documentation is completed and processed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
4.	Perform scheduled line maintenance checks	4.1	Inspection requirements are determined from maintenance documentation
4.2	Aircraft structure and systems are visually inspected for external signs of defects in accordance with applicable maintenance documentation while observing all relevant WHS requirements, including the use of MSDS and items of PPE
4.3	Defects are recorded and reported in accordance with standard enterprise procedures

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.
Maintenance activities include, as applicable to the enterprise operating and maintenance system:	Preparation for flight following maintenance Before flight servicing After flight servicing Turn around servicing Scheduled line maintenance activities up to the level of a Weekly Check or specified equivalent
Maintenance documentation includes:	Maintenance manuals Servicing schedules Applicable airworthiness regulations Aircraft maintenance program
Procedures and requirements include:	Industry standard procedures specified by manufacturers, regulatory authorities or the enterprise

Unit Mapping Information

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA345 Perform scheduled line maintenance activities on gas turbine engine fixed wing aircraft

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Assessment Requirements for MEA345 Perform scheduled line maintenance activities on gas turbine engine fixed wing aircraft

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA345 Perform scheduled line maintenance activities on gas turbine engine fixed wing aircraft with amended prerequisite codes.

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria under the specified conditions of assessment, and must include:

ground handling of aircraft

using hand skills and tools to perform flight servicing activities

correctly installing and securing of aircraft hardware

locating, using and correctly stowing of aircraft safety and security equipment, including ground locks, covers, support and safety devices and tie-down devices

applying ground power (where applicable)

inspecting structure for damage and deterioration

recognising external signs of component damage, leakage and security in aircraft systems

recognising visual signs of damage, leakage and security with regard to engines and propellers (where applicable)

refuelling the aircraft with the correct type, quantity and distribution of fuel

checking and replenishing fluid level using the correct fluids

recharging of gaseous levels using the correct support equipment and procedures

lubricating components

checking fire protection systems (where applicable) for correct gas charge levels

replacing role equipment requiring pre-flight replacement

using maintenance data and manuals to determine flight servicing requirements and procedures

applying standard procedures

observing all relevant WHS procedures, including the use of PPE and MSDS.

It is essential that the specific aspects of the aircraft flight servicing or scheduled line maintenance task are checked to ensure quality and safety standards are fully observed, understood and complied with. Safety precautions applicable to the system being maintained are to be fully observed. An understanding of system operation as it relates to the work must be demonstrated before undertaking any action.

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

standard trade practices relating to tool usage and installation/securing of aircraft hardware

aircraft structural concepts and structure to the extent required to be able to recognise typical types of structural damage and deterioration during flight servicing activities and scheduled inspections up to the level of a Weekly Check or equivalent

system layout, operation and typical external signs of faults to the extent required to perform flight servicing and scheduled inspections up to the level of a Weekly Check or equivalent

types and characteristics of fuels and fuel additives

types and characteristics of lubricants

types and characteristics of hydraulic fluids

WHS procedures relating to flight servicing activities, including how to obtain PPE and MSDS

basic theory of flight relating to fixed wing aircraft, including stability and control

the function of on-board maintenance systems

gas turbine engine and propeller basic theory, installation and operation

relevant principles of mathematics and physics.

Assessment Conditions

Competency should be assessed in the work environment or simulated work environment using procedures, tools and equipment specified in maintenance documentation. It is also expected that general-purpose tools, test and ground support equipment found in most routine situations would be used where appropriate.

Evidence of knowledge of system operation, recognition of defects and completion of documentation, the relationship of individual components and the links with other systems will be necessary to the extent required for completion of flight servicing and scheduled line maintenance task before undertaking any action. The work plan should take account of applicable safety and quality requirements in accordance with the industry and regulatory standards.

The following conditions of assessment represent the requirements of the Regulators (ADF and CASA) and maintenance stakeholders and must be rigorously observed.

A person cannot be assessed as competent until it can be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the workplace assessor that the relevant elements and performance criteria of this unit of competency are being achieved under supervision but without intervention on the following flight servicings and scheduled line maintenance tasks that are applicable to the enterprise operating and maintenance system:

preparation for flight following maintenance

before flight servicing

after flight servicing

turn around servicing

scheduled line maintenance activities up to the level of a Weekly Check or specified equivalent.

This shall be established via the records in the Log of Industrial Experience and Achievement or, where appropriate, an equivalent Industry Evidence Guide (for details refer to the Companion Volume Assessment Guidelines).

Assessors must satisfy the requirements of the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator (Australian Skills Quality Authority, or its successors).

Where the unit is to be used for CASA licensing purposes the Assessor must also meet the criteria specified in the CASR Part 147 Manual of Standards.

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MEA346 Perform scheduled line maintenance activities on gas turbine engine rotary wing aircraft

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA346 Perform scheduled line maintenance activities on gas turbine engine rotary wing aircraft with amended prerequisite codes.

Application

This unit of competency requires application of hand skills and standard trade practices in the performance of scheduled servicings up to the Weekly Check or equivalent, pre and post-flight servicing activities and the application of aircraft ground handling procedures on gas turbine engine rotary wing aircraft.

The unit is one of those required for the grant of the chosen maintenance certification A3 Licence under Civil Aviation Safety Regulation (CASR) Part 66, in accordance with the licensing provisions in the Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

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.
1.	Prepare for flight	1.1	Aircraft is positioned as required
1.2	Ground locks, aircraft support and safety devices and covers are removed and stowed in accordance with maintenance documentation
1.3	Aircraft tie-down devices are removed and stowed/stored
2.	Inspect aircraft and systems	2.1	Preparation of the aircraft and systems is appropriate to allow for proper inspection
2.2	Aircraft and systems are visually or physically checked for external signs of defects in accordance with applicable maintenance documentation 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.	Replenish aircraft systems	3.1	Fluid level checks and replenishments are carried out in accordance with maintenance documentation requirements
3.2	Maintenance of gaseous levels (oxygen, nitrogen and compressed air) is carried out in accordance with maintenance documentation requirements while observing all relevant WHS requirements, including the use of MSDS and items of PPE
3.2	Role equipment/components requiring pre-flight replacement are changed as required by maintenance documentation
3.4	Required maintenance documentation is completed and processed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
4.	Perform scheduled line maintenance checks	4.1	Inspection requirements are determined from maintenance documentation
4.2	Aircraft structure and systems are visually inspected for external signs of defects in accordance with applicable maintenance documentation while observing all relevant WHS requirements, including the use of MSDS and items of PPE
4.3	Defects are recorded and reported in accordance with standard enterprise procedures

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.
Maintenance activities include, as applicable to the enterprise operating and maintenance system:	Preparation for flight following maintenance Before flight servicing After flight servicing Turn around servicing Scheduled line maintenance activities up to the level of a Weekly Check or specified equivalent
Maintenance documentation includes:	Maintenance manuals Servicing schedules Applicable airworthiness regulations Aircraft maintenance program
Procedures and requirements include:	Industry standard procedures specified by manufacturers, regulatory authorities or the enterprise

Unit Mapping Information

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA346 Perform scheduled line maintenance activities on gas turbine engine rotary wing aircraft

Links

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Assessment Requirements for MEA346 Perform scheduled line maintenance activities on gas turbine engine rotary wing aircraft

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA346 Perform scheduled line maintenance activities on gas turbine engine rotary wing aircraft with amended prerequisite codes.

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria under the specified conditions of assessment, and must include:

ground handling of aircraft

using hand skills and tools to perform flight servicing activities

correctly installing and securing of aircraft hardware

locating, using and correctly stowing of aircraft safety and security equipment, including ground locks, covers, support and safety devices, and tie-down devices

applying ground power (where applicable)

inspecting structure for damage and deterioration

recognising external signs of component damage, leakage and security in aircraft systems

recognising visual signs of damage, leakage and security with regard to engines, transmissions and rotors

refuelling the aircraft with the correct type, quantity and distribution of fuel

checking and replenishing fluid level using the correct fluids

recharging of gaseous levels using the correct support equipment and procedures

lubricating components

checking fire protection systems (where applicable) for correct gas charge levels

replacing role equipment requiring pre-flight replacement

using maintenance data and manuals to determine flight servicing requirements and procedures

applying standard procedures

observing all relevant WHS procedures, including the use of PPE and MSDS.

It is essential that the specific aspects of the aircraft flight servicing or scheduled line maintenance task are checked to ensure quality and safety standards are fully observed, understood and complied with. Safety precautions applicable to the system being maintained are to be fully observed. An understanding of system operation as it relates to the work must be demonstrated before undertaking any action.

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

standard trade practices relating to tool usage and installation/securing of aircraft hardware

aircraft structural concepts and structure to the extent required to be able to recognise typical types of structural damage and deterioration during flight servicing activities and scheduled inspections up to the level of a Weekly Check or equivalent

system layout, operation and typical external signs of faults to the extent required to perform flight servicing and scheduled inspections up to the level of a Weekly Check or equivalent

types and characteristics of fuels and fuel additives

types and characteristics of lubricants

types and characteristics of hydraulic fluids

WHS procedures relating to flight servicing activities, including how to obtain PPE and MSDS

basic theory of flight relating to rotary wing aircraft, including stability and control

the function of on-board maintenance systems

gas turbine engine basic theory, installation and operation

engine transmission and rotor basic theory, installation and operation

relevant principles of mathematics and physics.

Assessment Conditions

Links

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MEA347 Perform scheduled line maintenance activities on piston engine fixed wing aircraft

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA347 Perform scheduled line maintenance activities on piston engine fixed wing aircraft with amended prerequisite codes.

Application

This unit of competency requires application of hand skills and standard trade practices in the performance of scheduled servicings up to the Weekly Check or equivalent, pre and post-flight servicing activities and the application of aircraft ground handling procedures on piston engine fixed wing aircraft.

The unit is one of those required for the granting of the chosen maintenance certification A2 Licence under Civil Aviation Safety Regulation (CASR) Part 66, in accordance with the licensing provisions in the Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

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.
1.	Prepare for flight	1.1	Aircraft is positioned as required
1.2	Ground locks, aircraft support and safety devices and covers are removed and stowed in accordance with maintenance documentation
1.3	Aircraft tie-down devices are removed and stowed/stored
2.	Inspect aircraft and systems	2.1	Preparation of the aircraft and systems is appropriate to allow for proper inspection
2.2	Aircraft and systems are visually or physically checked for external signs of defects in accordance with applicable maintenance documentation 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.	Replenish aircraft systems	3.1	Fluid level checks and replenishments are carried out in accordance with maintenance documentation requirements
3.2	Maintenance of gaseous levels (oxygen, nitrogen and compressed air) is carried out in accordance with maintenance documentation requirements while observing all relevant WHS requirements, including the use of MSDS and items of PPE
3.3	Role equipment/components requiring pre-flight replacement are changed as required by maintenance documentation
3.4	Required maintenance documentation is completed and processed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
4.	Perform scheduled line maintenance checks	4.1	Inspection requirements are determined from maintenance documentation
4.2	Aircraft structure and systems are visually inspected for external signs of defects in accordance with applicable maintenance documentation while observing all relevant WHS requirements, including the use of MSDS and items of PPE
4.3	Defects are recorded and reported in accordance with standard enterprise procedures

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.
Maintenance activities include, as applicable to the enterprise operating and maintenance system:	Preparation for flight following maintenance Before flight servicing After flight servicing Turn around servicing Scheduled line maintenance activities up to the level of a Weekly Check or specified equivalent
Maintenance documentation includes:	Maintenance manuals Servicing schedules Applicable airworthiness regulations Aircraft maintenance program
Procedures and requirements include:	Industry standard procedures specified by manufacturers, regulatory authorities or the enterprise

Unit Mapping Information

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA347 Perform scheduled line maintenance activities on piston engine fixed wing aircraft

Links

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Assessment Requirements for MEA347 Perform scheduled line maintenance activities on piston engine fixed wing aircraft

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA347 Perform scheduled line maintenance activities on piston engine fixed wing aircraft with amended prerequisite codes.

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria under the specified conditions of assessment, and must include:

ground handling of aircraft

using hand skills and tools to perform flight servicing activities

correctly installing and securing of aircraft hardware

locating, using and correctly stowing of aircraft safety and security equipment, including ground locks, covers, support and safety devices and tie-down devices

applying ground power (where applicable)

inspecting structure for damage and deterioration

recognising external signs of component damage, leakage and security in aircraft systems

recognising visual signs of damage, leakage and security with regard to engines and propellers

refuelling the aircraft with the correct type, quantity and distribution of fuel

checking and replenishing fluid level using the correct fluids

recharging of gaseous levels using the correct support equipment and procedures

lubricating components

checking fire protection systems (where applicable) for correct gas charge levels

replacing role equipment requiring pre-flight replacement

using maintenance data and manuals to determine flight servicing requirements and procedures

applying standard procedures

observing of all relevant WHS procedures including the use of PPE and MSDS.

It is essential that the specific aspects of the aircraft flight servicing or scheduled line maintenance task are checked to ensure quality and safety standards are fully observed, understood and complied with. Safety precautions applicable to the system being maintained are to be fully observed. An understanding of system operation as it relates to the work must be demonstrated before undertaking any action.

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

standard trade practices relating to tool usage and installation/securing of aircraft hardware

aircraft structural concepts and structure to the extent required to be able to recognise typical types of structural damage and deterioration during flight servicing activities and scheduled inspections up to the level of a Weekly Check or equivalent

system layout, operation and typical external signs of faults to the extent required to perform flight servicing and scheduled inspections up to the level of a Weekly Check or equivalent

the function of on-board maintenance systems

types and characteristics of fuels and fuel additives

types and characteristics of lubricants

types and characteristics of hydraulic fluids

WHS procedures relating to flight servicing activities, including how to obtain PPE and MSDS

basic theory of flight relating to fixed wing aircraft, including stability and control

piston engine and propeller basic theory, installation and operation

factors influencing piston engine performance

relevant principles of mathematics and physics.

Assessment Conditions

Competency should be assessed in the work environment or simulated work environment using procedures, tools and equipment specified in maintenance documentation. It is also expected that general-purpose tools, test and ground support equipment found in most routine situations would be used where appropriate.

Evidence of knowledge of system operation, recognition of defects and completion of documentation, the relationship of individual components and the links with other systems will be necessary to the extent required for completion of flight servicing and scheduled line maintenance task before undertaking any action. The work plan should take account of applicable safety and quality requirements in accordance with the industry and regulatory standards.

The following conditions of assessment represent the requirements of CASA and maintenance stakeholders and must be rigorously observed.

A person cannot be assessed as competent until it can be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the workplace assessor that the relevant elements and performance criteria of the unit of competency are being achieved under supervision but without intervention on the following flight servicings and scheduled line maintenance tasks that are applicable to the enterprise operating and maintenance system:

preparation for flight following maintenance

before flight servicing

after flight servicing

turn around servicing

scheduled line maintenance activities up to the level of a Weekly Check or specified equivalent

This shall be established via the records in the Log of Industrial Experience and Achievement or, where appropriate, an equivalent Industry Evidence Guide (for details refer to the Companion Volume Assessment Guidelines).

Assessors must satisfy the requirements of the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator (Australian Skills Quality Authority, or its successors).

Where the unit is to be used for CASA licensing purposes the Assessor must also meet the criteria specified in the CASR Part 147 Manual of Standards.

Links

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MEA348 Perform scheduled line maintenance activities on piston engine rotary wing aircraft

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA348 Perform scheduled line maintenance activities on piston engine rotary wing aircraft with amended prerequisite codes.

Application

This unit of competency requires application of hand skills and standard trade practices in the performance of scheduled servicings up to the Weekly Check or equivalent, pre and post-flight servicing activities and the application of aircraft ground handling procedures on piston engine rotary wing aircraft.

The unit is one of those required for the grant of the chosen maintenance certification A4 Licence under Civil Aviation Safety Regulation (CASR) Part 66, in accordance with the licensing provisions in the Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

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.
1.	Prepare for flight	1.1	Aircraft is positioned as required
1.2	Ground locks, aircraft support and safety devices and covers are removed and stowed in accordance with maintenance documentation
1.3	Aircraft tie-down devices are removed and stowed/stored
2.	Inspect aircraft and systems	2.1	Preparation of the aircraft and systems is appropriate to allow for proper inspection
2.2	Aircraft and systems are visually or physically checked for external signs of defects in accordance with applicable maintenance documentation 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.	Replenish aircraft systems	3.1	Fluid level checks and replenishments are carried out in accordance with maintenance documentation requirements
3.2	Maintenance of gaseous levels (oxygen, nitrogen and compressed air) is carried out in accordance with maintenance documentation requirements while observing all relevant WHS requirements, including the use of MSDS and items of PPE
3.3	Role equipment/components requiring pre-flight replacement are changed as required by maintenance documentation
3.4	Required maintenance documentation is completed and processed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
4.	Perform scheduled line maintenance checks	4.1	Inspection requirements are determined from maintenance documentation
4.2	Aircraft structure and systems are visually inspected for external signs of defects in accordance with applicable maintenance documentation while observing all relevant WHS requirements, including the use of MSDS and items of PPE
4.3	Defects are recorded and reported in accordance with standard enterprise procedures

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.
Maintenance activities include, as applicable to the enterprise operating and maintenance system:	Preparation for flight following maintenance Before flight servicing After flight servicing Turn around servicing Scheduled line maintenance activities up to the level of a Weekly Check or specified equivalent
Maintenance documentation includes:	Maintenance manuals Servicing schedules Applicable airworthiness regulations Aircraft maintenance program
Procedures and requirements include:	Industry standard procedures specified by manufacturers, regulatory authorities or the enterprise

Unit Mapping Information

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA348 Perform scheduled line maintenance activities on piston engine rotary wing aircraft

Links

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Assessment Requirements for MEA348 Perform scheduled line maintenance activities on piston engine rotary wing aircraft

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA348 Perform scheduled line maintenance activities on piston engine rotary wing aircraft with amended prerequisite codes.

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria under the specified conditions of assessment, and must include:

ground handling of aircraft

using hand skills and tools to perform flight servicing activities

correctly installing and securing of aircraft hardware

locating, using and correctly stowing of aircraft safety and security equipment (includes ground locks, covers, support and safety devices and tie-down devices)

applying ground power (where applicable)

inspecting structure for damage and deterioration

recognising of external signs of component damage, leakage and security in aircraft systems

recognising of visual signs of damage, leakage and security with regard to engines, transmissions and rotors

refuelling the aircraft with the correct type, quantity and distribution of fuel

checking and replenishing fluid level using the correct fluids

recharging of gaseous levels using the correct support equipment and procedures

lubricating components

checking fire protection systems (where applicable) for correct gas charge levels

replacing role equipment requiring pre-flight replacement

using maintenance data and manuals to determine flight servicing requirements and procedures

applying standard procedures

observing all relevant WHS procedures including the use of PPE and MSDS.

It is essential that the specific aspects of the aircraft flight servicing or scheduled line maintenance task are checked to ensure quality and safety standards are fully observed, understood and complied with. Safety precautions applicable to the system being maintained are to be fully observed. An understanding of system operation as it relates to the work must be demonstrated before undertaking any action.

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

standard trade practices relating to tool usage and installation/securing of aircraft hardware

aircraft structural concepts and structure to the extent required to be able to recognise typical types of structural damage and deterioration during flight servicing activities and scheduled inspections up to the level of a Weekly Check or equivalent

system layout, operation and typical external signs of faults to the extent required to perform flight servicing and scheduled inspections up to the level of a Weekly Check or equivalent

the function of on-board maintenance systems

types and characteristics of fuels and fuel additives

types and characteristics of lubricants

types and characteristics of hydraulic fluids

WHS procedures relating to flight servicing activities, including how to obtain PPE and MSDS

basic theory of flight relating to rotary wing aircraft, including stability and control

piston engine basic theory, installation and operation

factors influencing piston engine performance

engine transmission and rotor basic theory, installation and operation

relevant principles of mathematics and physics.

Assessment Conditions

Competency should be assessed in the work environment or simulated work environment using procedures, tools and equipment specified in maintenance documentation. It is also expected that general-purpose tools, test and ground support equipment found in most routine situations would be used where appropriate.

Evidence of knowledge of system operation, recognition of defects and completion of documentation, the relationship of individual components and the links with other systems will be necessary to the extent required for completion of flight servicing and scheduled line maintenance task before undertaking any action. The work plan should take account of applicable safety and quality requirements in accordance with the industry and regulatory standards.

The following conditions of assessment represent the requirements of CASA and maintenance stakeholders and must be rigorously observed.

A person cannot be assessed as competent until it can be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the workplace assessor that the relevant elements and performance criteria of the unit of competency are being achieved under supervision but without intervention on the following flight servicings and scheduled line maintenance tasks that are applicable to the enterprise operating and maintenance system:

preparation for flight following maintenance

before flight servicing

after flight servicing

turn around servicing

scheduled line maintenance activities up to the level of a Weekly Check or specified equivalent.

This shall be established via the records in the Log of Industrial Experience and Achievement or, where appropriate, an equivalent Industry Evidence Guide (for details refer to the Companion Volume Assessment Guidelines).

Assessors must satisfy the requirements of the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator (Australian Skills Quality Authority, or its successors).

Where the unit is to be used for CASA licensing purposes the Assessor must also meet the criteria specified in the CASR Part 147 Manual of Standards.

Links

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MEA351 Maintain airframe systems of basic light fixed wing aircraft

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA351 Maintain airframe systems of basic light fixed wing aircraft with amended prerequisite codes.

Application

This unit of competency requires application of hand skills and the use of system/component knowledge and applicable maintenance publications and test equipment to inspect, test and troubleshoot, and replace components of airframe systems of fixed wing aircraft that have fixed undercarriage and a normally aspirated engine driving a fixed pitch propeller, or a small gas turbine engine. This may be done during the performance of scheduled or unscheduled maintenance. Maintenance may be performed individually or as part of a team.

The unit is part of the Mechanical Certificate IV (Aircraft Maintenance Stream) training pathway.

Where a Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) licensing outcome is sought this unit forms part of the CASA requirement for the granting of the chosen maintenance certification licence under Civil Aviation Safety Regulation (CASR) Part 66, in accordance with the licensing provisions in the Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

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.
1.	Inspect basic light fixed wing airframe systems	1.1	Relevant maintenance documentation and modification status, including system defect reports, where relevant, are used to identify specific inspection requirements
1.2	Isolation tags are checked and aircraft configured for safe system inspection and operation in accordance with the applicable maintenance manual
1.3	Airframe system components are visually or physically checked for external signs of defects in accordance with applicable maintenance manual 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)
1.4	Defects are correctly identified and reported
2.	Test/adjust basic light fixed wing airframe systems and components	2.1	Aircraft and system are prepared in accordance with applicable maintenance manual for the application of power/system operation
2.2	Airframe system is functionally tested in accordance with maintenance manual for evidence of serviceability or malfunction
2.3	System adjustment/rigging is performed in accordance with maintenance manual
3.	Troubleshoot basic light fixed wing airframe systems	3.1	Available information from maintenance documentation, inspection and test results is used, where necessary, to assist in fault determination
3.2	Maintenance manual fault diagnosis guides and logic processes are used to ensure efficient and accurate troubleshooting to line replacement level
3.3	Specialist advice is obtained, where required, to assist with the troubleshooting process
3.4	Airframe system faults are located and the causes of the faults are clearly identified and correctly recorded in maintenance documentation, where required, in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
3.5	Rectification requirements are determined
4.	Remove and install basic light fixed wing airframe system components	4.1	System is rendered safe in accordance with the applicable maintenance manual and isolation tags are fitted, where necessary, to ensure personnel safety
4.2	Airframe system component removal is carried out in accordance with the applicable maintenance manual while observing all relevant WHS requirements, including the use of MSDS and items of PPE
4.3	Required maintenance documentation is accurately completed and correctly processed
4.4	Removed components are tagged, sealed and packaged in accordance with specified procedures
4.5	Components to be installed are checked to confirm correct part numbers, serviceability and modification status
4.6	Mass balance of control surfaces to be installed is checked in accordance with the applicable maintenance manual, if required
4.7	Installation is carried out in accordance with the applicable maintenance manual
4.8	Required maintenance documentation is completed and processed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures

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.
Maintenance documentation includes:	Servicing schedules Maintenance manuals
Airframe systems include:	Flight control systems Fixed undercarriage shock absorbers Master/slave cylinder brake systems Fuel systems Cabin heating systems
Airframe system components include:	Ailerons, elevators, rudders, trim tabs, flaps and slats Flight control wheels or sticks, cables, pulleys, guides, fairleads, bellcranks, rods, torque tubes, chains, sprockets, trim wheels or handles and rudder pedals or bars Fixed undercarriage hydraulic and rubber shock absorbers Wheels and brake units Brake master cylinders and rigid or flexible plumbing Rigid or flexible fuel tanks, selector/shutoff valves and rigid or flexible plumbing Cabin heater ducting and control valves
Procedures and requirements include:	Industry standard procedures specified by manufacturers, regulatory authorities or the enterprise

Unit Mapping Information

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA351 Maintain airframe systems of basic light fixed wing aircraft

Links

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Assessment Requirements for MEA351 Maintain airframe systems of basic light fixed wing aircraft

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA351 Maintain airframe systems of basic light fixed wing aircraft with amended prerequisite codes.

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria under the specified conditions of assessment, and must include:

using hand skills, tools and test equipment in the testing, adjustment and troubleshooting of airframe systems and components, including airframe system component removal and installation

recognising system and component defects/external damage, correct installation and security for the range of airframe systems listed in the Range of Conditions

removing, installing and rigging of flight controls

checking flight control mass balance

performing system functional tests and checks to isolate system faults and assess post-maintenance serviceability

effectively using maintenance documentation and relevant fault diagnosis guides in the troubleshooting process and for component removal and installation

applying standard procedures

observing all relevant WHS procedures, including the use of PPE and MSDS.

The underlying skills inherent in this unit should be transferable across a range of inspection, testing and troubleshooting applications (including the timely involvement of supervisors or other trades) associated with airframe systems and components of basic light fixed wing aircraft. It is essential that relevant procedures, cleanliness requirements and safety precautions are fully observed, understood and complied with. Ability to interpret inspection procedures and specifications (allowable limits) and apply them in practice is critical.

This shall be demonstrated through application across a range of airframe systems and components as listed in the Assessment Conditions.

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

WHS precautions relevant to airframe system maintenance, including the use of PPE and MSDS

standard trade practices relating to tool and test/rigging equipment usage and installation/securing of system components

flight control system layout and operation

theory of flight:

airflow

conditions of flight

lift and forces

drag

wings, tailplane and vertical stabiliser

lift augmentation (flaps, slats and slots)

aircraft control surfaces and their function (elevator, ailerons, rudder, elevons and trim tabs)

flight control balancing and flutter

stability and control and flight control rigging

system layout and operation:

cockpit controls

cables and cable tensioning

pulleys and fairleads

bellcranks

levers

control surface horns

screwjacks

push/pull rods

mechanical flight control system maintenance procedures and troubleshooting

fixed undercarriage and shock absorber systems:

undercarriage configurations and types (tail wheel, tricycle and bicycle)

relative advantages of undercarriage configurations

steering systems

types of shock absorber (springs, leaf, coil, spring tube, rubber disc, bungee and oleo)

wheels and tyres

axles and wheel bearings

wheel spats

fixed undercarriage maintenance procedures and troubleshooting

small aircraft brake systems:

types of brake system (mechanical and hydraulic)

master/slave cylinder hydraulic brake system operation

hydraulic fluids and seals

rigid and flexible plumbing

brake pads and shoes

brake discs and drums/linings

brake system maintenance procedures and troubleshooting

cabin heater system layout and operation:

heat source (muff heaters)

ducting for heating and demisting

valves and linkages

fan

cabin heating system maintenance procedures and troubleshooting

fuel system layout and operation:

fuel tank types and location

selector valves and linkages

drain valves

rigid and flexible plumbing

fuel filters

boost pumps

relevant maintenance manuals

relevant regulatory requirements and standard procedures.

Assessment Conditions

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 applicable general-purpose tools and test equipment found in most routine situations would be used where appropriate.

The application of testing procedures should clearly indicate knowledge of system operation, the relationship of individual components and the links with other systems (if applicable) within the limits of the aircraft/system fault-finding guide before undertaking any action. The work plan should take account of applicable safety and quality requirements in accordance with the industry and regulatory standards.

The following conditions of assessment represent the requirements of the Regulators (ADF and CASA) and maintenance stakeholders and must be rigorously observed.

A person cannot be assessed as competent until it can be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the workplace assessor that the relevant elements and performance criteria of this unit of competency are being achieved under routine supervision as follows:

at least one (1) of each system:

flight control systems

fixed undercarriage shock absorbers

master/slave cylinder brake systems

fuel systems

cabin heating systems

a representative range of components from each of the following groups:

ailerons, elevators, rudders, trim tabs, flaps and slats

flight control wheels or sticks, cables, pulleys, guides, fairleads, bellcranks, rods, torque tubes, chains, sprockets, trim wheels or handles and rudder pedals or bars

fixed undercarriage hydraulic and rubber shock absorbers

wheels and brake units

brake master cylinders and rigid or flexible plumbing

rigid or flexible fuel tanks, selector/shutoff valves and rigid or flexible plumbing

cabin heater ducting and control valves.

This shall be established via the records in the Log of Industrial Experience and Achievement or, where appropriate, an equivalent Industry Evidence Guide (for details refer to the Companion Volume Assessment Guidelines).

Assessors must satisfy the requirements of the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator (Australian Skills Quality Authority, or its successors).

Where the unit is to be used for CASA licensing purposes the Assessor must also meet the criteria specified in the CASR Part 147 Manual of Standards.

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MEA352 Maintain basic rotary wing aircraft systems

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA352 Maintain basic rotary wing aircraft systems with amended prerequisite codes.

Application

This unit of competency requires application of hand skills and the use of system/component knowledge and applicable maintenance publications and test equipment to inspect, test and troubleshoot, and replace components of rotor, rotor control systems and airframe systems of basic rotary wing aircraft during the performance of scheduled or unscheduled maintenance. Maintenance may be performed individually or as part of a team.

Applications include rotary wing aircraft that have mechanical control systems, either skids or floats and a normally aspirated engine.

This unit of competency is part of the Mechanical Certificate IV (Aircraft Maintenance Stream) training pathway.

Where a Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) licensing outcome is sought this unit forms part of the CASA requirement for the granting of the chosen maintenance certification licence under Civil Aviation Safety Regulation (CASR) Part 66, in accordance with the licensing provisions in the Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

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.
1.	Inspect rotor and rotor control systems and components	1.1	Isolation and warning signs are fitted/installed to the system or related systems and the aircraft configured for safe system inspection and operation in accordance with relevant aircraft publications/maintenance regulations orders and standards and practices
1.2	Rotor and rotor control system is visually or physically checked/inspected for external signs of defects in accordance with relevant aircraft publications maintenance regulations/orders and standards and practices 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)
1.3	Defects are identified and recorded in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
2.	Inspect basic rotary wing airframe systems	2.1	Relevant maintenance documentation and modification status, including system defect reports, where relevant, are used to identify specific inspection requirements
2.2	Isolation tags are checked and aircraft configured for safe system inspection and operation in accordance with the applicable maintenance manual
2.3	Airframe system components are visually or physically checked for external signs of defects in accordance with applicable maintenance manual while observing all relevant WHS requirements, including the use of MSDS and items of PPE
2.4	Defects are correctly identified and reported
3.	Ground test rotor and rotor control systems	3.1	Aircraft and system are prepared in accordance with relevant aircraft publications/maintenance regulations orders and standards and practices for the operation of engine and rotor system
3.2	Rotor and rotor control system are functionally tested in accordance with relevant aircraft publications maintenance regulations/orders and standards and practices for evidence of malfunction
3.3	System calibration or adjustments are performed in accordance with relevant aircraft publications/maintenance regulations/orders and standards and practices
4.	Test/adjust basic rotary wing airframe systems and components	4.1	Aircraft and system are prepared in accordance with applicable maintenance manual for the application of power/system operation
4.2	Airframe system is functionally tested in accordance with maintenance manual for evidence of serviceability or malfunction
43	System adjustment is performed in accordance with maintenance manual
5.	Troubleshoot rotor and rotor control systems	5.1	Available information from aircraft maintenance documentation, inspection and test results is used to assist in fault determination
5.2	Relevant aircraft publication fault diagnosis guide and logical processes are used to ensure efficient and accurate troubleshooting to line replacement level
5.3	Specialist advice is obtained to assist with the troubleshooting process
5.4	Rotor and rotor control system faults are located and the causes of the faults are clearly identified and recorded in aircraft maintenance documentation in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
5.5	Fault rectification requirements are determined
6.	Troubleshoot basic rotary wing airframe systems	6.1	Available information from maintenance documentation, inspection and test results is used, where necessary, to assist in fault determination
6.2	Maintenance manual fault diagnosis guides and logic processes are used to ensure efficient and accurate troubleshooting
6.3	Specialist advice is obtained, where required, to assist with the troubleshooting process
6.4	Airframe system faults are located and the causes of the faults are clearly identified and correctly recorded in maintenance documentation, where required, in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
6.5	Rectification requirements are determined
7.	Remove and install rotary wing rotor and rotor system components	7.1	System is rendered safe and prepared in accordance with relevant aircraft publications/maintenance regulations/orders and standards and practices, and isolation and warning signs are installed/fitted to ensure personnel safety
7.2	Rotor and rotor system component removal is carried out in accordance with relevant aircraft publications/maintenance regulations/orders and standards and practices while observing all relevant WHS requirements, including the use of MSDS and items of PPE
7.3	Required aircraft maintenance documentation is completed and processed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
7.4	Removed components are labelled, sealed and packaged in accordance with relevant aircraft publications/maintenance regulations/orders and standards and practices
7.5	Rotor or rotor system component to be installed is checked to confirm correct part or model numbers, modification status and serviceability
7.6	Mass balance of rotor blades/head is checked in accordance with relevant aircraft publications/maintenance regulations/orders and standards and practices
7.7	Installation is carried out in accordance with relevant aircraft publications/maintenance regulations/orders and standards and practices
7.8	Support/safety equipment is removed at the appropriate time to ensure personnel safety and freedom from structural damage
8.	Remove and install rotor control system components	8.1	System is rendered safe and prepared in accordance with relevant aircraft publications/maintenance regulations/orders and standards and practices, and isolation and warning signs are installed/fitted to ensure personnel safety
8.2	Rotary wing flight control system component removal is carried out in accordance with relevant aircraft publications/maintenance regulations/orders and standards and practices while observing all relevant WHS requirements, including the use of MSDS and items of PPE
8.3	Required aircraft maintenance documentation is completed and processed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
8.4	Removed components are labelled, sealed and packaged in accordance with relevant aircraft publications/maintenance regulations/orders and standards and practices
8.5	Rotary wing flight control system components to be installed are checked to confirm correct part or model numbers, modification status and serviceability
8.6	Installation is carried out in accordance with relevant aircraft publications/maintenance regulations/orders and standards and practices
8.7	Support/safety equipment is removed at the appropriate time to ensure personnel safety and freedom from structural damage
8.8	Required aircraft maintenance documentation is completed and processed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
9.	Remove and install basic rotary wing airframe system components	9.1	System is rendered safe in accordance with the applicable maintenance manual and isolation tags are fitted, where necessary, to ensure personnel safety
9.2	Airframe system component removal is carried out in accordance with the applicable maintenance manual while observing all relevant WHS requirements, including the use of MSDS and items of PPE
9.3	Required maintenance documentation is accurately completed and correctly processed
9.4	Removed components are tagged, sealed and packaged in accordance with specified procedures
9.5	Components to be installed are checked to confirm correct part numbers, serviceability and modification status
9.6	Mass balance of control surfaces to be installed is checked in accordance with the applicable maintenance manual, if required
9.7	Installation is carried out in accordance with the applicable maintenance manual
9.8	Required maintenance documentation is completed and processed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures

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.
Rotor and rotor control system components include:	Main rotor blades and tail rotor blades Rotor heads, swash plates and tail rotor pitch control assemblies Mechanical flight control components (collective and cyclic pitch levers, rudder pedals, cables, pulleys, guides, fairleads, bellcranks, rods, torque tubes, chains and sprockets) Main rotor, intermediate or tail rotor gearboxes Drive shafts and couplings
Engine and rotor system operation:	Must be performed by a qualified pilot
Airframe systems include:	Fuel systems Cabin heating systems
Airframe system components include:	Rigid or flexible fuel tanks, selector/shutoff valves and rigid or flexible plumbing Cabin heater ducting and control valves
Procedures and requirements include:	Industry standard procedures specified by manufacturers, regulatory authorities or the enterprise

Unit Mapping Information

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA352 Maintain basic rotary wing aircraft systems

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Assessment Requirements for MEA352 Maintain basic rotary wing aircraft systems

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA352 Maintain basic rotary wing aircraft systems with amended prerequisite codes.

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria under the specified conditions of assessment, and must include:

using hand skills, tools and test equipment in the testing, adjustment and troubleshooting of:

rotary wing mechanical control systems

helicopter airframe systems and components, including rotors and rotor system

recognising system and component defects/external damage, correct installation and security for the range of airframe systems listed in the Range of Conditions

removing, installing and rigging of rotor systems and rotor/flight controls

removing and installing the range of airframe components listed in the Range of Conditions

checking rotor mass balance

performing system functional tests and checks to isolate system faults and assess post-maintenance serviceability

effectively using maintenance documentation and relevant fault diagnosis guides in the troubleshooting process and for component removal and installation

applying standard procedures

observing all relevant WHS procedures, including the use of PPE and MSDS.

The underlying skills inherent in this unit should be transferable across a range of inspection, testing and troubleshooting applications (including the timely involvement of supervisors or other trades) associated with the, rotors, rotor control systems, airframe systems and components of basic rotary wing aircraft. It is essential that relevant procedures, cleanliness requirements and safety precautions are fully observed, understood and complied with. Ability to interpret inspection procedures and specifications (allowable limits) and apply them in practice is critical.

This shall be demonstrated through application across a range of rotors, rotor control systems, airframe systems and components as listed in the Assessment Conditions.

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

WHS precautions relevant to airframe system maintenance, including the lifting and handling of heavy components and how to obtain PPE and MSDS

standard trade practices relating to tool and test/rigging equipment usage and installation/securing of system components

theory of flight:

airflow

conditions of flight

lift and forces

drag

rotary flight principles:

terminology relating to:

aerofoils

main rotor blades

rotor discs

rotors (main and tail)

aerodynamic characteristics:

aerofoil design

forces

rotor thrust and power requirements

vortex ring

autorotation

helicopter stability

helicopter dynamic components:

main rotors:

blades

heads

linkages

tail rotors

swash plates

transmissions and drive shafts

helicopter structure and airframe systems:

structure and layout

engine and transmission

flight control system layout and operation

cabin heater system layout and operation

fuel system layout and operation

helicopter maintenance procedures and troubleshooting

relevant maintenance manuals

relevant regulatory requirements and standard procedures, including requirements for engine and rotor system operation.

Assessment Conditions

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 applicable general-purpose tools and test equipment found in most routine situations would be used where appropriate.

The application of testing procedures should clearly indicate knowledge of system operation, the relationship of individual components and the links with other systems (if applicable) within the limits of the aircraft/system fault-finding guide before undertaking any action. The work plan should take account of applicable safety and quality requirements in accordance with the industry and regulatory standards.

The following conditions of assessment represent the requirements of the Regulators (ADF and CASA) and maintenance stakeholders and must be rigorously observed.

A person cannot be assessed as competent until it can be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the workplace assessor that the relevant elements and performance criteria of this unit of competency are being achieved under routine supervision on groups listed in the Range of Conditions, as follows:

at least one (1) component from each of:

main rotor blades and tail rotor blades

rotor heads, swash plates and tail rotor pitch control assemblies

mechanical flight control components (collective and cyclic pitch levers, rudder pedals, cables, pulleys, guides, fairleads, bellcranks, rods, torque tubes, chains and sprockets)

main rotor, intermediate or tail rotor gearboxes

drive shafts and couplings

fuel systems

cabin heating systems

a representative range of components from:

rigid or flexible fuel tanks, selector/shutoff valves and rigid or flexible plumbing

cabin heater ducting and control valves.

This shall be established via the records in the Log of Industrial Experience and Achievement or, where appropriate, an equivalent Industry Evidence Guide (for details refer to the Companion Volume Assessment Guidelines).

Assessors must satisfy the requirements of the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator (Australian Skills Quality Authority, or its successors).

Where the unit is to be used for CASA licensing purposes the Assessor must also meet the criteria specified

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MEA353 Maintain basic light aircraft engines and propellers

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA353 Maintain basic light aircraft engines and propellers with amended prerequisite codes.

Application

This unit of competency requires application of hand skills, the use of maintenance publications, and knowledge of piston engine and system theory to inspect, test and troubleshoot, remove and install normally aspirated piston engines and engine system components during the performance of scheduled or unscheduled maintenance. Maintenance may be performed individually or as part of a team.

Applications include normally aspirated piston engines of basic light fixed wing aircraft and basic rotary wing aircraft, and fixed pitch propellers.

The unit is part of the Mechanical Certificate IV (Aircraft Maintenance Stream) training pathway.

Where a Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) licensing outcome is sought this unit forms part of the CASA requirement for the granting of the chosen maintenance certification licence under Civil Aviation Safety Regulation (CASR) Part 66, in accordance with the licensing provisions in the Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

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.
1.	Inspect piston engine system and components	1.1	Isolation tags already attached to the system or related systems are checked and aircraft/engine configured for safe system inspection and operation in accordance with applicable maintenance manual
1.2	Piston engine and components/systems are visually or physically checked for external and internal signs of defects in accordance with applicable maintenance manual 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)
2.	Test piston engine	2.1	Aircraft and engine are correctly prepared in accordance with applicable maintenance manual
2.2	Assistance is provided with engine and/or system operation during prescribed test procedures to establish serviceability and correct function in accordance with applicable maintenance manual
3.	Troubleshoot piston engine	3.1	Available information from maintenance documentation and inspection and test results is used, where necessary, to assist in fault determination
3.2	Maintenance manual fault diagnosis guide and logical processes are used to ensure efficient and accurate troubleshooting to line replacement level
3.3	Specialist advice is obtained, where required, to assist with the troubleshooting process
3.4	Piston engine faults are located and the causes of the faults are clearly identified and correctly recorded in maintenance documentation, where required
3.5	Fault rectification requirements are determined to assist in planning the repair
4.	Remove piston engine and engine system components	4.1	Aircraft is prepared and supported and rendered safe in accordance with the applicable maintenance manual and isolation tags are fitted, where necessary, to ensure the safety of personnel and freedom from damage during engine removal
4.2	Removal is carried out in accordance with the applicable maintenance manual while observing all relevant WHS requirements, including the use of MSDS and items of PPE
4.3	Engine is tagged and prepared for transport or storage in accordance with the specified procedures
4.4	Required maintenance documentation is completed and processed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
5.	Install piston engine and engine system components	5.1	Engine to be installed is checked to confirm correct part or model numbers, modification status and serviceability
5.2	Installation is carried out in accordance with the applicable maintenance manual
5.3	Support/safety equipment is removed at the appropriate time to ensure personnel safety and freedom from structural damage
5.4	Required maintenance documentation is completed and processed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
6.	Inspect and maintain fixed pitch propeller	6.1	Engine is rendered safe for propeller inspection in accordance with maintenance manual or enterprise procedures
6.2	Fixed pitch propeller is inspected for security, damage and deterioration in accordance with the applicable maintenance manual while observing all relevant WHS requirements, including the use of MSDS and items of PPE
6.3	Metal propeller nicks and dents within damage limits are blended out in accordance with maintenance manual procedures
7.	Remove fixed pitch propeller	7.1	Engine is rendered safe and the aircraft is prepared for propeller removal in accordance with maintenance manual or enterprise procedures
7.2	Propeller is removed in accordance with maintenance manual procedures while observing all relevant WHS requirements, including the use of MSDS and items of PPE
7.3	Removed propeller is tagged and prepared for transport or storage in accordance with specified procedures
7.4	Required maintenance documentation is completed and processed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
8.	Install fixed pitch propeller	8.1	Engine is rendered safe and the aircraft is prepared for propeller installation in accordance with maintenance manual or enterprise procedures
8.2	Propeller to be installed is checked to confirm correct part or number, modification status and serviceability
8.3	Installation is carried out in accordance with the applicable maintenance manual
8.4	Required maintenance documentation is completed and processed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures

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.
Piston engines and components/systems include:	Normally aspirated engine (all types), main components and accessories/drives Control system Starter system Fuel and air systems Exhaust system Oil system (if dry sump) (where applicable to the enterprise)
Engine and/or system operation includes:	Testing of engines fitted to helicopters (where auxiliary drive is not available) shall be carried out through the applicant directing a pilot qualified on type
Fixed pitch propellers:	Fixed pitch propeller may include a spinner and the propeller will be made from: metal composite wood
Procedures and requirements include:	Industry standard procedures specified by manufacturers, regulatory authorities or the enterprise

Unit Mapping Information

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA353 Maintain basic light aircraft engines and propellers

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Assessment Requirements for MEA353 Maintain basic light aircraft engines and propellers

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA353 Maintain basic light aircraft engines and propellers with amended prerequisite codes.

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria under the specified conditions of assessment, and must include:

applying relevant WHS procedures, including the use of MSDS and PPE

using relevant maintenance documentation and aircraft manuals

recognising external and internal signs of defects in piston engines, components and system components visual/physical inspection

assisting with testing of piston engine and engine system operation, be able to operate systems, monitor indications, record parameters and recognise correct function

compiling engine condition monitoring records

rigging and adjusting engine controls and systems

using fault diagnosis guides and equivalent data to accurately and efficiently troubleshoot the causes of unserviceabilities in piston engines and engine systems, clearly record details and identify the required rectification actions

correctly removing and installing piston engine, engine components and fixed pitch propellers, including spinners

inspecting propellers for security, damage and deterioration

blending out metal propeller nicks and dents that are within maintenance manual limits.

The underlying skills inherent in this unit should be transferable across a range of inspection, testing, troubleshooting and removal and installation tasks (including the timely involvement of supervisor or other trades) associated with engines, engine systems and fixed pitch propellers. It is essential that system testing procedures take into account all safety precautions associated with piston engine system operation, and that awareness be demonstrated of dual inspection requirements associated with work on engine controls.

This shall be demonstrated through application across a number of engine systems or types and propellers made from different materials. Ability to interpret inspection procedures and specifications (allowable limits) and apply them in practice is critical. The application of testing procedures and functional rigging checks should also indicate knowledge of system operation.

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

WHS procedures associated with engine and propeller maintenance, including lifting and handling of heavy objects

how to obtain MSDS

use of PPE

relevant maintenance manuals

relevant regulatory requirements and standard procedures

fault diagnosis techniques

piston engine and engine system layout and operation:

four stroke engine theory of operation and performance

cylinder configurations

construction (components and materials)

carburettors and air induction systems

fuel injection systems

fuels and their characteristics

ignition systems

lubricating systems and lubricants

cooling systems

exhaust systems

accessory drives and mounts

normally aspirated piston engine maintenance requirements and troubleshooting procedures

system component operation. including electrical and instrument system interfaces:

magnetos and ignition harnesses

spark plugs

fuel pumps

fuel filters

oil pumps

oil filters

oil tanks

vacuum pumps

generators

starter motors

oil pressure gauges (direct reading)

temperature gauges (direct reading)

tachometers

manifold pressure gauges

maintenance requirements and troubleshooting procedures

removal and installation procedures for piston engines and engine components:

removal procedures and handling

control linkages

electrical wiring

engine instrument connections

installation and rigging

ground running

system component removal, installation and system testing

propellers, materials and damage and deterioration criteria:

fixed pitch propeller types, terminology and theory:

tractor/pusher

matching to engine and aircraft

leading edge/trailing edge

blade stations

forces acting on a propeller

propeller balance

materials and construction methods:

metal propeller metals, construction and surface protection

wooden propeller materials, construction and surface protection

composite propeller materials, construction and surface protection

damage and deterioration

methods of blending out of minor damage to metal propellers

propeller removal and installation procedures.

Assessment Conditions

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-purpose tools and test equipment found in most routine situations would be used where appropriate.

Engine system operation knowledge, the relationship of individual components and the links with other systems will be necessary to supplement evidence of ability to carry out rigging checks and troubleshoot the system within the limits of the aircraft/system fault-finding guide before undertaking any action. The work plan should take account of applicable safety and quality requirements in accordance with the industry and regulatory standards.

The following conditions of assessment represent the requirements of the Regulators (ADF and CASA) and maintenance stakeholders and must be rigorously observed.

A person cannot be assessed as competent until it can be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the workplace assessor that the relevant elements and performance criteria of the unit of competency are being achieved under routine supervision on at least one (1) item from each of:

normally aspirated engine (all types), main components and accessories/drives

control system

starter system

fuel and air systems

exhaust system

oil system (if dry sump) (may be omitted where not applicable to the enterprise)

and on at least one (1) type of fixed pitch propeller.

This shall be established via the records in the Log of Industrial Experience and Achievement or, where appropriate, an equivalent Industry Evidence Guide (for details refer to the Companion Volume Assessment Guidelines).

Assessors must satisfy the requirements of the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator (Australian Skills Quality Authority, or its successors).

Where the unit is to be used for CASA licensing purposes the Assessor must also meet the criteria specified in the CASR Part 147 Manual of Standards.

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MEA354 Maintain light aircraft pneumatic systems

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA354 Maintain light aircraft pneumatic systems with amended prerequisite codes.

Application

This unit of competency requires application of hand skills and the use of system/component knowledge and applicable maintenance publications and test equipment to inspect, test, troubleshoot and replace components of light aircraft pneumatic systems during the performance of scheduled or unscheduled maintenance. Maintenance may be performed individually or as part of a team.

Applications include light aircraft that have pneumatic systems where the air source is other than gas turbine engine bleed air. Bleed-air supplied pneumatic systems are covered by units MEA303 Remove and install aircraft pneumatic system components and MEA310 Inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft pneumatic systems and components.

The unit is part of the Mechanical Certificate IV (Aircraft Maintenance Stream) training pathway.

Where a Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) licensing outcome is sought this unit forms part of the CASA requirement for the granting of the chosen maintenance certification licence under Civil Aviation Safety Regulation (CASR) Part 66, in accordance with the licensing provisions in the Companion Volume Implementation Guide

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.
1.	Inspect light aircraft pneumatic systems	1.1	Relevant maintenance documentation and modification status, including system defect reports, where relevant, are used to identify specific inspection requirements
1.2	Isolation tags are checked and aircraft configured for safe system inspection and operation in accordance with the applicable maintenance manual
1.3	Components of pneumatic systems are visually or physically checked for external signs of defects in accordance with applicable maintenance manual 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)
1.4	Defects are correctly identified and reported
2.	Test/adjust light aircraft pneumatic systems and components	2.1	Aircraft and system are prepared in accordance with applicable maintenance manual for the application of power/system operation
2.2	Pneumatic system is functionally tested in accordance with maintenance manual for evidence of serviceability or malfunction
2.3	System adjustment is performed in accordance with maintenance manual
3.	Troubleshoot light aircraft pneumatic systems	3.1	Available information from maintenance documentation, inspection and test results is used, where necessary, to assist in fault determination
3.2	Maintenance manual fault diagnosis guides and logic processes are used to ensure efficient and accurate troubleshooting to line replacement level
3.3	Specialist advice is obtained, where required, to assist with the troubleshooting process
3.4	Pneumatic system faults are located and the causes of the faults are clearly identified and correctly recorded in maintenance documentation, where required, in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
3.5	Rectification requirements are determined
4.	Remove and install light aircraft pneumatic system components	4.1	System is rendered safe in accordance with the applicable maintenance manual and isolation tags are fitted, where necessary, to ensure personnel safety
4.2	Pneumatic system component removal is carried out in accordance with the applicable maintenance manual while observing all relevant WHS requirements, including the use of MSDS and items of PPE
4.3	Required maintenance documentation is accurately completed and correctly processed
4.4	Removed components are tagged, sealed and packaged in accordance with specified procedures
4.5	Components to be installed are checked to confirm correct part numbers, serviceability and modification status
4.6	Installation is carried out in accordance with the applicable maintenance manual
4.7	Required maintenance documentation is completed and processed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures

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.
Pneumatic systems include:	De-icing systems, including de-icer boots on wings and tailplanes
Pneumatic system components include:	Filters, valves, pumps, regulators and timers Gauges (direct reading) De-icer boots Rigid and flexible pipelines, hoses and fittings
Procedures and requirements include:	Industry standard procedures specified by manufacturers, regulatory authorities or the enterprise

Unit Mapping Information

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA354 Maintain light aircraft pneumatic systems

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Assessment Requirements for MEA354 Maintain light aircraft pneumatic systems

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA354 Maintain light aircraft pneumatic systems with amended prerequisite codes.

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria under the specified conditions of assessment, and must include:

using hand skills, tools and test equipment in the testing, adjustment and troubleshooting of light aircraft pneumatic systems and components, including pneumatic system component removal and installation

recognising pneumatic system and component defects/external damage, correct installation and security for the types of systems listed in the Range of Conditions

performing system functional tests and checks to isolate system faults and assess post-maintenance serviceability

effectively using maintenance documentation and relevant fault diagnosis guides in the troubleshooting process and for component removal and installation

applying standard procedures

observing of all relevant WHS procedures including the use of PPE and MSDS.

The underlying skills inherent in this unit should be transferable across a range of inspection, testing and troubleshooting applications (including the timely involvement of supervisors or other trades) associated with light aircraft pneumatic systems and components. It is essential that relevant procedures, cleanliness requirements and safety precautions are fully observed, understood and complied with. Ability to interpret inspection procedures and specifications (allowable limits) and apply them in practice is critical.

This shall be demonstrated through application across pneumatic systems and components as listed in the Assessment Conditions.

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

WHS precautions relevant to light aircraft pneumatic system maintenance and how to obtain PPE and MSDS

standard trade practices relating to tool and test equipment usage and installation/securing of system components

types of light aircraft pneumatic system and components thereof:

vacuum

positive pressure

high pressure

pneumatic system layout, operation and characteristics and system component operation and construction, including electrical and instrument system interfaces

how to configure the aircraft for inspection, testing and troubleshooting of pneumatic systems and components

pneumatic system maintenance requirements and troubleshooting

component attachment methods

connection hardware and couplings

electrical circuit isolation and plug removal and installation

relevant maintenance manuals

relevant regulatory requirements and standard procedures.

Assessment Conditions

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MEA355 Maintain light aircraft air cycle air conditioning systems

Modification History

Release 1 - New unit of competency

Application

This unit of competency requires application of hand skills and the use of system/component knowledge and applicable maintenance publications and test equipment to inspect, test, troubleshoot and replace components of light aircraft air cycle air conditioning systems during the performance of scheduled or unscheduled maintenance. Maintenance may be performed individually or as part of a team.

Applications include unpressurised gas turbine engine-powered fixed and rotary wing light aircraft that have air cycle air conditioning systems. Where the aircraft has a pressurisation system the air conditioning and pressurisation systems are covered by MEA303 Remove and install aircraft pneumatic system components and MEA310 Inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft pneumatic systems and components.

The unit is part of the Mechanical Certificate IV (Aircraft Maintenance Stream) training pathway.

Where a Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) licensing outcome is sought this unit forms part of the CASA requirement for the granting of the chosen maintenance certification licence under Civil Aviation Safety Regulation (CASR) Part 66, in accordance with the licensing provisions in the Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

Pre-requisite Unit

MEA201	Remove and install miscellaneous aircraft electrical hardware and components
MEA246	Fabricate and/or repair aircraft electrical hardware or parts

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.
1.	Inspect light aircraft air cycle air conditioning system	1.1	Relevant maintenance documentation and modification status, including system defect reports, where relevant, are used to identify specific inspection requirements
1.2	Isolation tags are checked and aircraft configured for safe system inspection and operation in accordance with the applicable maintenance manual
1.3	Air cycle air conditioning system components are visually or physically checked for external signs of defects in accordance with applicable maintenance manual 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)
1.4	Defects are correctly identified and reported
2.	Test/adjust light aircraft air conditioning systems and components	2.1	Aircraft and system are prepared in accordance with applicable maintenance manual for the application of power/system operation
2.2	Air cycle air conditioning system is functionally tested in accordance with maintenance manual for evidence of serviceability or malfunction
2.3	System adjustment is performed in accordance with maintenance manual
3.	Troubleshoot light aircraft air cycle air conditioning systems	3.1	Available information from maintenance documentation, inspection and test results is used, where necessary, to assist in fault determination
3.2	Maintenance manual fault diagnosis guides and logic processes are used to ensure efficient and accurate troubleshooting to line replacement level
3.3	Specialist advice is obtained, where required, to assist with the troubleshooting process
3.4	Air cycle air conditioning system faults are located and the causes of the faults are clearly identified and correctly recorded in maintenance documentation, where required, in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
3.5	Rectification requirements are determined
4.	Remove and install light aircraft air cycle air conditioning system components	4.1	System is rendered safe in accordance with the applicable maintenance manual and isolation tags are fitted, where necessary, to ensure personnel safety
4.2	Air cycle air conditioning system component removal is carried out in accordance with the applicable maintenance manual while observing all relevant WHS requirements, including the use of MSDS and items of PPE
4.3	Required maintenance documentation is accurately completed and correctly processed
4.4	Removed components are tagged, sealed and packaged in accordance with specified procedures
4.5	Components to be installed are checked to confirm correct part numbers, serviceability and modification status
4.6	Installation is carried out in accordance with the applicable maintenance manual
4.7	Required maintenance documentation is completed and processed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures

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.
Air cycle air conditioning system components include:	Valves and regulators Heat exchangers, water separators and humidifiers Expansion turbines Rigid and flexible pipelines, hoses and fittings Ducting Temperature sensors, temperature controllers and electrical control circuit wiring/components
Procedures and requirements include:	Industry standard procedures specified by manufacturers, regulatory authorities or the enterprise

Unit Mapping Information

Release 1 – equivalent to MEA355A Maintain light aircraft air cycle air conditioning systems

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Assessment Requirements for MEA355 Maintain light aircraft air cycle air conditioning systems

Modification History

Release 1 - New unit of competency

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria under the specified conditions of assessment, and include:

using hand skills, tools and test equipment in the testing, adjustment and troubleshooting of light aircraft air cycle air conditioning systems and components, including system component removal and installation

recognising air cycle air conditioning system and component defects/external damage, correct installation and security for the types of system components listed in the Range of Conditions

performing system functional tests and checks to isolate system faults and assess post-maintenance serviceability

effectively using maintenance documentation and relevant fault diagnosis guides in the troubleshooting process and for component removal and installation

applying standard procedures

observing all relevant WHS procedures including the use of PPE and MSDS.

The underlying skills inherent in this unit should be transferable across a range of inspection, testing and troubleshooting applications (including the timely involvement of supervisors or other trades) associated with light aircraft air cycle air conditioning systems and components. It is essential that relevant procedures, cleanliness requirements and safety precautions are fully observed, understood and complied with. Ability to interpret inspection procedures and specifications (allowable limits) and apply them in practice is critical.

This shall be demonstrated through application across air cycle air conditioning systems and components as listed in the Assessment Conditions.

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

WHS precautions relevant to light aircraft air cycle air conditioning system maintenance and how to obtain PPE and MSDS

standard trade practices relating to tool and test equipment usage and installation/securing of system components

air cycle air conditioning system:

terminology

layout

operation, including component operation and construction

electrical temperature control system components

how to configure the aircraft for inspection, testing and troubleshooting of air cycle air conditioning systems and components

air cycle air conditioning maintenance requirements and troubleshooting

component attachment methods

connection hardware and couplings

relevant maintenance manuals

relevant regulatory requirements and standard procedures

maintenance requirements and troubleshooting procedures.

Assessment Conditions

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 applicable general-purpose tools and test equipment found in most routine situations would be used where appropriate.

The application of testing procedures should clearly indicate knowledge of system operation, the relationship of individual components and the links with other systems (if applicable) within the limits of the aircraft/system fault-finding guide before undertaking any action. The work plan should take account of applicable safety and quality requirements in accordance with the industry and regulatory standards.

The following conditions of assessment represent the requirements of the Regulators (ADF and CASA) and maintenance stakeholders and must be rigorously observed.

A person cannot be assessed as competent until it can be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the workplace assessor that the relevant elements and performance criteria of this unit of competency are being achieved under routine supervision on an air cycle air conditioning system and on a representative range of the following components:

valves and regulators

heat exchangers, water separators and humidifiers

expansion turbines

rigid and flexible pipelines, hoses and fittings

ducting

temperature sensors, temperature controllers, and electrical control circuit wiring/components.

This shall be established via the records in the Log of Industrial Experience and Achievement or, where appropriate, an equivalent Industry Evidence Guide (for details refer to the Companion Volume Assessment Guidelines).

Assessors must satisfy the requirements of the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator (Australian Skills Quality Authority, or its successors).

Where the unit is to be used for CASA licensing purposes the Assessor must also meet the criteria specified in the CASR Part 147 Manual of Standards.

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MEA357 Inspect, test and repair aircraft fabric surfaces

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA357 Inspect, test and repair aircraft fabric surfaces with amended prerequisite codes.

Application

This unit of competency requires application of hand skills, knowledge of fabric covering systems and maintenance publications to inspect, test and repair aircraft fabric surfaces during the performance of scheduled or unscheduled maintenance. Maintenance may be performed individually or as part of a team.

Applications include aircraft and aircraft components that are covered with fabric.

The unit is part of the Mechanical Certificate IV (Aircraft Maintenance Stream) training pathway.

Where a Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) licensing outcome is sought this unit forms part of the CASA requirement for the granting of the chosen maintenance certification licence under Civil Aviation Safety Regulation (CASR) Part 66, in accordance with the licensing provisions in the Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

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.
1.	Inspect/test aircraft fabric surfaces	1.1	Relevant maintenance documentation and modification status, including defect reports, where relevant, are used to identify specific inspection/testing requirements
1.2	Appropriate preparation and access to the aircraft structure is undertaken to allow for proper inspection in accordance with maintenance documentation
1.3	Aircraft fabric-covered surfaces are inspected/tested for signs of damage, deterioration or loss of tensile strength in accordance with maintenance documentation and approved procedures 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)
1.4	Damage or deterioration is assessed against limits specified by maintenance manual or other approved data to determine if repair, restoration or replacement is required
2.	Repair aircraft fabric surfaces	2.1	Extent of damage is correctly assessed to assist in determining repair procedure
2.2	Structure is supported and prepared in accordance with the applicable maintenance manual to ensure personal safety and freedom from damage
2.3	Appropriate repair scheme is identified in accordance with maintenance manual and/or approved data
2.4	All materials and equipment required are organised
2.5	Fabric repairs are performed in accordance with approved repair scheme ensuring that aircraft standard practices are used and process requirements are carried out while observing all relevant WHS requirements, including the use of MSDS and items of PPE
2.6	Work area is cleaned of all waste material or contaminants
2.7	Components are adjusted and/or re-balanced, where necessary, to operate within prescribed specifications
2.8	Required maintenance/repair documentation is completed and processed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
2.9	Where required repaired components or assemblies are tagged, sealed and packaged or cradled in accordance with specified procedures

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.
Fabric surfaces to be inspected and tested for:	Blockage of drainage and water and dirt collection points Deterioration of finishing scheme Deterioration of fabric tensile strength Damage to inspection panels and zips
Repair of fabric surface includes:	Surface rejuvenation Stitching Unsewed doped-on repair Correct application of finishing scheme Recognition of requirement to re-balance fabric-covered control surfaces after rejuvenation or repair of fabric covering
Procedures and requirements include:	Industry standard procedures specified by manufacturers, regulatory authorities or the enterprise

Unit Mapping Information

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA357 Inspect, test and repair aircraft fabric surfaces

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Assessment Requirements for MEA357 Inspect, test and repair aircraft fabric surfaces

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA357 Inspect, test and repair aircraft fabric surfaces with amended prerequisite codes.

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria under the specified conditions of assessment, and must include:

applying relevant WHS procedures, including the selection and use of PPE and MSDS

using approved maintenance documentation and aircraft publications relating to aircraft fabric surfaces

testing the soundness of fabric surfaces

recognising and assessing fabric surface damage and deterioration

recognising defective doping

identifying and applying applicable repair and surface rejuvenation schemes.

The underlying skills inherent in this unit should be transferable across a range of inspection and testing applications associated with maintenance of aircraft fabric surfaces. It is essential that the procedures take into account all aircraft and personal safety precautions, especially with regard to the use of finishing scheme materials.

This shall be demonstrated through application across a range of aircraft fabric surfaces. Ability to interpret inspection, testing and repair procedures and specifications (allowable limits) and apply them in practice is critical.

The application of the procedures should also clearly indicate knowledge of structural flight loads.

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

WHS hazards associated with fabric covering processes and how to obtain relevant MSDS and use PPE

regulatory requirements relating to the repair of fabric surfaces

industry publications relating to the repair of fabric surfaces

aircraft fabric surface covering and finishing materials and principles

fabric-covered component attachment methods

types of fabric and related characteristics

types of tape, cord and thread and their relative advantages and disadvantages

cements and finishing scheme materials, their characteristics, uses, storage requirements and related safety precautions

inspection and testing requirements for existing fabric coverings and new fabric prior to use

the criteria for fabric rejuvenation, repairs and repair methods, including the need for re-balancing of flight control surfaces after fabric rejuvenation or repair

the application of flight loads to fabric-covered surfaces, and related failure mechanisms.

Assessment Conditions

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 applicable general-purpose tools and test equipment found in most routine situations would be used where appropriate.

The following conditions of assessment represent the requirements of the Regulators (ADF and CASA) and maintenance stakeholders and must be rigorously observed.

A person cannot be assessed as competent until it can be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the workplace assessor that the relevant elements and performance criteria of the unit of competency are being achieved under routine supervision on all of the following:

inspection/testing for:

blockage of drainage and water and dirt collection points

deterioration of finishing scheme

deterioration of fabric tensile strength

damage to inspection panels and zips

repair of fabric surface:

by surface rejuvenation

by stitching

by unsewed doped-on repair

correct application of finishing scheme

recognition of requirement to re-balance fabric-covered control surfaces after rejuvenation or repair of fabric covering.

This shall be established via the records in the Log of Industrial Experience and Achievement or, where appropriate, an equivalent Industry Evidence Guide (for details refer to the Companion Volume Assessment Guidelines).

Assessors must satisfy the requirements of the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator (Australian Skills Quality Authority, or its successors).

Where the unit is to be used for CASA licensing purposes the Assessor must also meet the criteria specified in the CASR Part 147 Manual of Standards.

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MEA358 Re-cover aircraft fabric surfaces

Modification History

Release 1 - New unit of competency

Application

This unit of competency requires application of hand skills, knowledge of fabric surfaces and maintenance publications to re-cover aircraft fabric surfaces and apply correct finishing schemes during the performance of scheduled or unscheduled maintenance. Maintenance may be performed individually or as part of a team.

Applications include aircraft and aircraft components that are covered with fabric.

The unit is part of the Mechanical Certificate IV (Aircraft Maintenance Stream) training pathway.

Where a Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) licensing outcome is sought this unit forms part of the CASA requirement for the granting of the chosen maintenance certification licence under Civil Aviation Safety Regulation (CASR) Part 66, in accordance with the licensing provisions in the Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

Pre-requisite Unit

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.
1.	Re-cover aircraft fabric surfaces	1.1	Required covering materials and methods are determined from maintenance manual and/or approved data
1.2	Required finishing scheme is determined from maintenance manual and/or approved data
1.3	Materials and equipment required are organised
1.4	Necessary structure and system inspection and preparation prior to covering is correctly performed 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)
1.5	Fabric covering is correctly fabricated and attached to the structure
1.6	Drainage holes are correctly created
1.7	Applicable finishing scheme is correctly applied while observing all relevant WHS requirements, including the use of MSDS and items of PPE
1.8	Components are adjusted and/or re-balanced, where necessary, to operate within prescribed specifications
1.9	Required maintenance/repair documentation is completed and processed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
1.10	Where required repaired components or assemblies are tagged, sealed and packaged or cradled in accordance with specified procedures

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.
Procedures and requirements include:	Industry standard procedures specified by manufacturers, regulatory authorities or the enterprise

Unit Mapping Information

Release 1 – equivalent to MEA358A Re-cover aircraft fabric surfaces

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Assessment Requirements for MEA358 Re-cover aircraft fabric surfaces

Modification History

Release 1 - New unit of competency

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria under the specified conditions of assessment, and must include:

applying relevant WHS procedures, including the correct selection and use of PPE and MSDS

using approved maintenance documentation and aircraft publications relating to aircraft fabric surfaces

inspecting structural members, wiring, grommets and system components and initiation of any necessary repair or rectification action

fabricating and fitting fabric covering with appropriately placed inspection panels, zips and drainage holes

applying fabric finishing scheme ready for paint

recognising defective doping.

The underlying skills inherent in this unit should be transferable across a range re-covering applications associated with aircraft fabric surfaces. It is essential that the procedures take into account all aircraft and personal safety precautions, especially with regard to the use of finishing scheme materials.

This shall be demonstrated through application across a range of aircraft fabric surfaces. Ability to interpret re-covering procedures and specifications and apply them in practice is critical.

The application of the procedures should also clearly indicate knowledge of structural flight loads.

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

WHS hazards and how to obtain and use relevant MSDS and PPE

regulatory requirements and industry publications relating to fabric covering of aircraft surfaces

aircraft fabric surface covering and finishing materials and principles

fabric-covered component attachment methods

types of fabric and related characteristics

types of tape, cord and thread and their relative advantages and disadvantages

cements and finishing scheme materials, their characteristics, uses, storage requirements and related safety precautions

fabric sewing techniques

application techniques for cements and finishing schemes

inspection and testing requirements for new fabric prior to use

the need for re-balancing of flight control surfaces after re-covering, finishing scheme application and painting

aircraft structure and system inspection requirements prior to re-covering with fabric

the application of flight loads to fabric-covered surfaces, and related failure mechanisms

the methods and procedures used (including doping and finishing) in re-covering components, such as wings, fuselages and control surfaces

the requirements for the placement of inspection panels and zips, and for the creation of drainage holes.

Assessment Conditions

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-purpose tools and test equipment found in most routine situations would be used where appropriate.

The following conditions of assessment represent the requirements of the Regulators (ADF and CASA) and maintenance stakeholders and must be rigorously observed.

A person cannot be assessed as competent until it can be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the workplace assessor that the relevant elements and performance criteria of the unit of competency are being achieved under routine supervision on at least two (2) fabric surface re-covering tasks.

This shall be established via the records in the Log of Industrial Experience and Achievement or, where appropriate, an equivalent Industry Evidence Guide (for details refer to the Companion Volume Assessment Guidelines).

Assessors must satisfy the requirements of the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator (Australian Skills Quality Authority, or its successors).

Where the unit is to be used for CASA licensing purposes the Assessor must also meet the criteria specified in the CASR Part 147 Manual of Standards.

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MEA359 Inspect and repair aircraft wooden structures

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA359 Inspect and repair aircraft wooden structures with amended prerequisite codes.

Application

This unit of competency requires application of woodworking hand skills and knowledge and the use of maintenance publications to inspect and repair aircraft wooden structure and wooden components during the performance of scheduled or unscheduled maintenance. Maintenance may be performed individually or as part of a team.

The unit is part of the Mechanical Certificate IV (Aircraft Maintenance Stream) training pathway.

Where a Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) licensing outcome is sought this unit forms part of the CASA requirement for the granting of the chosen maintenance certification licence under Civil Aviation Safety Regulation (CASR) Part 66, in accordance with the licensing provisions in the Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

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.
1.	Inspect aircraft wooden structure	1.1	Relevant maintenance documentation and modification status, including defect reports, where relevant, are used to identify specific inspection requirements
1.2	Appropriate preparation and access to the aircraft structure is undertaken to allow for proper inspection and testing in accordance with maintenance documentation
1.3	Aircraft wooden structure is visually or physically checked for signs of deterioration, deformation defects or damage in accordance with maintenance documentation and approved procedures 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)
1.4	Damage or defects are assessed against damage or wear limits specified by structural repair manual or other approved data to determine if repair or replacement is required
2.	Repair aircraft wooden structure	2.1	Extent of deterioration or damage is correctly assessed to assist in determining repair procedure
2.2	Structure is supported and prepared in accordance with the applicable maintenance manual to ensure personal safety and freedom from damage
2.3	Appropriate repair scheme is identified in accordance with structural repair manual and/or approved data
2.4	Specialist advice is obtained in establishing an approved repair scheme where a standard repair scheme cannot be identified or damage is beyond limits
2.5	All materials and equipment required are organised
2.6	Structural repairs are performed in accordance with approved repair scheme ensuring that aircraft standard practices are used and process requirements are carried out while observing all relevant WHS requirements, including the use of MSDS and items of PPE
2.7	Finishing scheme is restored while observing all relevant WHS requirements, including the use of MSDS and items of PPE
2.8	Work area is cleaned of all waste material or contaminants
2.9	Components are adjusted, where necessary, to operate within prescribed specifications
2.10	Required maintenance/repair documentation is completed and processed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
2.11	Where required, repaired components or assemblies are tagged, sealed and packaged or cradled in accordance with specified procedures

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.
Inspection and testing requirements include:	Drainage and water and dirt collection points Fabric covered plywood surfaces Single and double plywood skin Structural timbers and bolt holes Glued joint strength Glue lines
Inspection techniques include:	Visual inspection Physical checks Mensuration and alignment
Components to be repaired include:	Load carrying structural timbers Plywood skin Spars and ribs.
Finishing scheme includes:	Refinishing of structure after repair using approved finishing scheme
Procedures and requirements include:	Industry standard procedures specified by manufacturers, regulatory authorities or the enterprise

Unit Mapping Information

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA359 Inspect and repair aircraft wooden structures

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Assessment Requirements for MEA359 Inspect and repair aircraft wooden structures

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA359 Inspect and repair aircraft wooden structures with amended prerequisite codes.

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria under the specified conditions of assessment, and must include:

applying relevant WHS procedures, including the correct selection and use of PPE and MSDS

using approved maintenance documentation and aircraft publications relating to aircraft wooden structure

identifying and using woodworking tools

identifying aircraft structural timbers and their characteristics

identifying potential causes of deterioration in wooden structural components

identifying wooden structure defects and damage

identifying the condition of glue lines

fabricating and fitting repair members

gluing of wooden structure

restoring surface finish after repair.

The underlying skills inherent in this unit should be transferable across a range of inspection, testing and repair applications associated with maintenance of aircraft wooden structures. It is essential that the procedures take into account all aircraft and personal safety precautions relating to aircraft structure.

This shall be demonstrated through application across a range of aircraft wooden structures. Ability to interpret inspection and repair procedures and specifications (allowable limits) and apply them in practice is critical.

The application of the procedures should also clearly indicate knowledge of structural flight loads.

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

WHS hazards relating to wooden structure repair materials and how to obtain relevant MSDS and PPE

aircraft wooden construction principles and inspection techniques

wooden structural component attachment methods

the effects of environmental factors on aircraft wooden structures

wooden structure glues and application methods

wooden component assembly methods and testing of joints

wooden structure finishing schemes for exterior and interior surfaces

the application of flight loads to aircraft wooden structural components and joints, and related failure mechanisms

wooden component fabrication and repair techniques.

Assessment Conditions

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-purpose tools and test equipment found in most routine situations would be used where appropriate.

The following conditions of assessment represent the requirements of the Regulators (ADF and CASA) and maintenance stakeholders and must be rigorously observed.

A person cannot be assessed as competent until it can be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the workplace assessor that the relevant elements and performance criteria of the unit of competency are being achieved under routine supervision on all of the following:

inspection and/or testing of:

drainage and water and dirt collection points

fabric covered plywood surfaces

single and double plywood skin

structural timbers and bolt holes

glued joint strength

glue lines

inspection techniques must include visual inspection, physical checks, mensuration and alignment

repair of:

load carrying structural timbers

plywood skin

spars and ribs.

refinishing of structure after repair using approved finishing scheme.

This shall be established via the records in the Log of Industrial Experience and Achievement or, where appropriate, an equivalent Industry Evidence Guide (for details refer to the Companion Volume Assessment Guidelines).

Assessors must satisfy the requirements of the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator (Australian Skills Quality Authority, or its successors).

Where the unit is to be used for CASA licensing purposes the Assessor must also meet the criteria specified in the CASR Part 147 Manual of Standards.

Links

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MEA360 Maintain aircraft diesel engines

Modification History

Release 1 - New unit of competency

Application

This unit of competency requires application of hand skills, the use of maintenance publications and knowledge of diesel engine and system theory to inspect, test and troubleshoot, remove and install aircraft diesel engines and engine system components during the performance of scheduled or unscheduled maintenance. Maintenance may be performed individually or as part of a team.

Applications include diesel engines fitted to light aircraft and driving fixed pitch propellers. Where the engine is driving a constant speed propeller, MEA307 Remove and install propeller systems and components and MEA315 Inspect, test and troubleshoot propeller systems and components, will also be required.

The unit is part of the Mechanical Certificate IV (Aircraft Maintenance Stream) training pathway.

Where a Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) licensing outcome is sought this unit forms part of the CASA requirement for the granting of the chosen maintenance certification licence under Civil Aviation Safety Regulation (CASR) Part 66, in accordance with the licensing provisions in the Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

Pre-requisite Unit

MEA353	Maintain basic light aircraft engines and propellers

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.
1.	Inspect diesel engine and components/systems	1.1	Isolation tags already attached to the system or related systems are checked and aircraft/engine configured for safe system inspection and operation in accordance with applicable maintenance manual
1.2	Diesel engine and components/systems are visually or physically checked for external and internal signs of defects in accordance with applicable maintenance manual 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)
2.	Test diesel engine	2.1	Aircraft and engine are correctly prepared in accordance with applicable maintenance manual
2.2	Built-in system test functions and status displays are activated, where applicable, outputs recorded and interpreted
2.3	Assistance is provided with engine and/or system operation during prescribed test procedures to establish serviceability and correct function in accordance with applicable maintenance manual
3.	Troubleshoot diesel engine	3.1	Available information from maintenance documentation and inspection and test results is used, where necessary, to assist in fault determination
3.2	Maintenance manual fault diagnosis guide, downloaded maintenance data (where applicable) and logical processes are used to ensure efficient and accurate troubleshooting to line replacement level
3.3	Specialist advice is obtained, where required, to assist with the troubleshooting process
3.4	Diesel engine faults are located and the causes of the faults are clearly identified and correctly recorded in maintenance documentation, where required
3.5	Fault rectification requirements are determined to assist in planning the repair
4.	Remove diesel engine and engine system components	4.1	Aircraft is prepared and supported and rendered safe in accordance with the applicable maintenance manual and isolation tags are fitted, where necessary, to ensure the safety of personnel and freedom from damage during engine removal
4.2	Removal is carried out in accordance with the applicable maintenance manual while observing all relevant WHS requirements, including the use of MSDS and items of PPE
4.3	Engine is tagged and prepared for transport or storage in accordance with the specified procedures
4.4	Required maintenance documentation is completed and processed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
5.	Install diesel engine and engine system components	5.1	Engine to be installed is checked to confirm correct part or model numbers, modification status and serviceability
5.2	Installation is carried out in accordance with the applicable maintenance manual while observing all relevant WHS requirements, including the use of MSDS and items of PPE
5.3	Support/safety equipment is removed at the appropriate time to ensure personnel safety and freedom from structural damage
5.4	Required maintenance documentation is completed and processed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures

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.
Diesel engines and components/systems include:	Two and four stroke diesel aircraft engines, main components and accessories/drives Super/turbo charging systems Control system, including full authority digital engine control (FADEC) Starter system Fuel and air systems Cooling system (liquid or air as applicable to enterprise) Exhaust system Oil system (if dry sump) (where applicable to the enterprise)
Engine testing includes:	Testing of engines fitted to helicopters (where auxiliary drive is not available) shall be carried out through the individual directing a pilot qualified on type
Procedures and requirements include:	Industry standard procedures specified by manufacturers, regulatory authorities or the enterprise

Unit Mapping Information

Release 1 – equivalent to MEA360A Maintain aircraft diesel engines

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Assessment Requirements for MEA360 Maintain aircraft diesel engines

Modification History

Release 1 - New unit of competency

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria under the specified conditions of assessment, and must include:

applying relevant WHS procedures, including the use of PPE and MSDS

using relevant maintenance documentation and aircraft manuals

recognising external and internal signs of defects in aircraft diesel engines, components and system components through visual/physical inspection

assisting with testing of diesel engine and engine system operation, be able to operate systems, monitor indications, record parameters and recognise correct function

compiling engine condition monitoring records

rigging and adjusting engine controls and systems, including FADEC systems

using fault diagnosis guides and equivalent data to accurately and efficiently troubleshoot the causes of unserviceabilities in diesel engines and engine systems, clearly record details and identify the required rectification actions

correctly removing and installing diesel engines and engine components.

The underlying skills inherent in this unit should be transferable across a range of inspection, testing, troubleshooting and removal and installation tasks (including the timely involvement of supervisor or other trades) associated with diesel aircraft engines and engine systems. It is essential that system testing procedures take into account all safety precautions associated with diesel engine system operation (including interfaces with FADEC systems) and that awareness be demonstrated of dual inspection requirements associated with work on engine controls. Ability to interpret inspection procedures and specifications (allowable limits) and apply them in practice is critical.

This shall be demonstrated through application across a number of engine systems or types.

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

WHS procedures associated with engine and propeller maintenance, including lifting and handling of heavy objects and how to obtain PPE and MSDS

fault diagnosis techniques

two and four stroke diesel aircraft engines and engine system layout and operation:

principles of operation of two and four stroke diesel engines

component function, construction and materials

engine operation

engine power, efficiency and performance

diesel aircraft engine super/turbo charging systems

diesel aircraft engine fuels and lubricating oils

diesel fuel injection systems

FADEC operation

diesel aircraft engine induction systems

diesel aircraft engine cooling systems (liquid and air)

diesel aircraft engine exhaust systems

system component operation, including electrical and instrument system interfaces

dry sump lubrication systems

removal and installation procedures for diesel aircraft engines and engine components

diesel aircraft engine maintenance requirements and troubleshooting

relevant maintenance manuals

relevant regulatory requirements and standard procedures.

Assessment Conditions

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-purpose tools and test equipment found in most routine situations would be used where appropriate.

The application of testing procedures and functional checks should indicate knowledge of system operation. Engine system operation knowledge, the relationship of individual components and the links with other systems will be necessary to supplement evidence of ability to carry out engine control system checks and troubleshoot the system within the limits of the aircraft/system fault-finding guide before undertaking any action. The work plan should take account of applicable safety and quality requirements in accordance with the industry and regulatory standards.

The following conditions of assessment represent the requirements of the Regulators (ADF and CASA) and maintenance stakeholders and must be rigorously observed.

A person cannot be assessed as competent until it can be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the workplace assessor that the relevant elements and performance criteria of the unit of competency are being achieved under routine supervision on at least one (1) item from each of the following groups:

two and four stroke diesel aircraft engines, main components and accessories/drives

super/turbo charging systems

control system, including FADEC (where applicable to enterprise)

starter system

fuel and air systems

cooling system (liquid or air as applicable to enterprise)

exhaust system

oil system (if dry sump) (may be omitted where not applicable to the enterprise).

This shall be established via the records in the Log of Industrial Experience and Achievement or, where appropriate, an equivalent Industry Evidence Guide (for details refer to the Companion Volume Assessment Guidelines).

Assessors must satisfy the requirements of the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator (Australian Skills Quality Authority, or its successors).

Where the unit is to be used for CASA licensing purposes the Assessor must also meet the criteria specified in the CASR Part 147 Manual of Standards.

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MEA361 Maintain aircraft two stroke petrol engines

Modification History

Release 1 - New unit of competency

Application

This unit of competency requires application of hand skills, the use of maintenance publications and knowledge of two stroke petrol engine and system theory to inspect, test and troubleshoot, remove and install aircraft two stroke petrol engines and engine system components during the performance of scheduled or unscheduled maintenance. Maintenance may be performed individually or as part of a team.

Applications include aircraft two stroke petrol engines driving fixed pitch propellers. Where the engine is driving a constant speed propeller, MEA307 Remove and install propeller systems and components and MEA315 Inspect, test and troubleshoot propeller systems and components, will also be required.

The unit is part of the Mechanical Certificate IV (Aircraft Maintenance Stream) training pathway.

Where a Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) licensing outcome is sought this unit forms part of the CASA requirement for the granting of the chosen maintenance certification licence under Civil Aviation Safety Regulation (CASR) Part 66, in accordance with the licensing provisions in the Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

Pre-requisite Unit

MEA353	Maintain basic light aircraft engines and propellers

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.
1.	Inspect two stroke petrol engine and components/systems	1.1	Isolation tags already attached to the system or related systems are checked and aircraft/engine configured for safe system inspection and operation in accordance with applicable maintenance manual
1.2	Two stroke petrol engine and components/systems are visually or physically checked for external and internal signs of defects in accordance with applicable maintenance manual 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)
2.	Test two stroke petrol engines	2.1	Aircraft and engine are correctly prepared in accordance with applicable maintenance manual
2.2	Assistance is provided with engine and/or system operation during prescribed test procedures to establish serviceability and correct function in accordance with applicable maintenance manual
3.	Troubleshoot two stroke petrol engines	3.1	Available information from maintenance documentation and inspection and test results is used, where necessary, to assist in fault determination
3.2	Maintenance manual fault diagnosis guide and logical processes are used to ensure efficient and accurate troubleshooting to line replacement level
3.3	Specialist advice is obtained, where required, to assist with the troubleshooting process
3.4	Two stroke petrol engine faults are located and the causes of the faults are clearly identified and correctly recorded in maintenance documentation, where required
3.5	Fault rectification requirements are determined to assist in planning the repair
4.	Remove two stroke petrol engine and engine system components	4.1	Aircraft is prepared and supported and rendered safe in accordance with the applicable maintenance manual and isolation tags are fitted, where necessary, to ensure the safety of personnel and freedom from damage during engine removal
4.2	Removal is carried out in accordance with the applicable maintenance manual while observing all relevant WHS requirements, including the use of MSDS and items of PPE
4.3	Engine is tagged and prepared for transport or storage in accordance with the specified procedures
4.4	Required maintenance documentation is completed and processed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
5.	Install two stroke petrol engine and engine system components	5.1	Engine to be installed is checked to confirm correct part or model numbers, modification status and serviceability
5.2	Installation is carried out in accordance with the applicable maintenance manual while observing all relevant WHS requirements, including the use of MSDS and items of PPE
5.3	Support/safety equipment is removed at the appropriate time to ensure personnel safety and freedom from structural damage
5.4	Required maintenance documentation is completed and processed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures

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.
Two stroke engines and components/systems include:	Two stroke petrol aircraft engines, main components, including reduction gearboxes and accessories/drives Ignition systems Control systems Starter systems Fuel and air systems Cooling systems (liquid or air as applicable to enterprise) Exhaust systems
Testing of engines includes:	Testing of engines fitted to helicopters (where auxiliary drive is not available) shall be carried out through the applicant directing a pilot qualified on type
Procedures and requirements include:	Industry standard procedures specified by manufacturers, regulatory authorities or the enterprise

Unit Mapping Information

Release 1 – equivalent to MEA361A Maintain aircraft two stroke petrol engines

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Assessment Requirements for MEA361 Maintain aircraft two stroke petrol engines

Modification History

Release 1 - New unit of competency

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria under the specified conditions of assessment, and must include:

applying relevant WHS procedures, including the use of PPE and MSDS

using relevant maintenance documentation and aircraft manuals

recognising external and internal signs of defects in two stroke petrol aircraft engines, components and system components through visual/physical inspection

assisting with testing of two stroke petrol engine and engine system operation, be able to operate systems, monitor indications, record parameters and recognise correct function

compiling engine condition monitoring records

rigging and adjusting engine controls and systems

using fault diagnosis guides and equivalent data to accurately and efficiently troubleshoot the causes of unserviceabilities in two stroke petrol engines and engine systems, clearly record details and identify the required rectification actions

correctly removing and installing two stroke petrol engine and engine components.

The underlying skills inherent in this unit should be transferable across a range of inspection, testing, troubleshooting and removal and installation tasks (including the timely involvement of supervisor or other trades) associated with two stroke petrol aircraft engines and engine. It is essential that system testing procedures take into account all safety precautions associated with two stroke petrol engine system operation and that awareness be demonstrated of dual inspection requirements associated with work on engine controls. Ability to interpret inspection procedures and specifications (allowable limits) and apply them in practice is critical.

This shall be demonstrated through application across a number of engine systems or types.

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

WHS procedures associated with engine maintenance, including lifting and handling of heavy objects and how to obtain PPE and MSDS

fault diagnosis techniques

two stroke petrol aircraft engine layout and operation:

principles of operation of two stroke engines

component function, construction and materials

engine operation

engine power, efficiency and performance

two stroke aircraft engine fuels, oils and fuel/oil mixing

components, layout and operation of two stroke petrol aircraft engine:

fuel systems

ignition systems:

magneto

coil

spark plugs

ignition harnesses

switches

starting systems

induction systems

cooling systems (liquid and air)

exhaust systems

electrical and instrument system interfaces:

battery charging system

tachometer

removal and installation procedures for two stroke petrol aircraft engines and engine components

petrol two stroke aircraft engine maintenance requirements and troubleshooting

relevant maintenance manuals

relevant regulatory requirements and standard procedures.

Assessment Conditions

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-purpose tools and test equipment found in most routine situations would be used where appropriate.

The application of testing procedures and functional checks should indicate knowledge of system operation. Engine system operation knowledge, the relationship of individual components and the links with other systems will be necessary to supplement evidence of ability to carry out engine control system checks and troubleshoot the system within the limits of the aircraft/system fault-finding guide before undertaking any action. The work plan should take account of applicable safety and quality requirements in accordance with the industry and regulatory standards.

The following conditions of assessment represent the requirements of the Regulators (ADF and CASA) and maintenance stakeholders and must be rigorously observed.

A person cannot be assessed as competent until it can be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the workplace assessor that the relevant elements and performance criteria of the unit of competency are being achieved under routine supervision on at least one (1) item from each of the following groups:

two stroke petrol aircraft engines, main components, including reduction gearboxes and accessories/drives

ignition systems

control systems

starter systems

fuel and air systems

cooling systems (liquid or air as applicable to enterprise)

exhaust systems.

This shall be established via the records in the Log of Industrial Experience and Achievement or, where appropriate, an equivalent Industry Evidence Guide (for details refer to the Companion Volume Assessment Guidelines).

Assessors must satisfy the requirements of the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator (Australian Skills Quality Authority, or its successors).

Where the unit is to be used for CASA licensing purposes the Assessor must also meet the criteria specified in the CASR Part 147 Manual of Standards.

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MEA362 Maintain aircraft vapour cycle air conditioning systems

Modification History

Release 1 - New unit of competency

Application

This unit of competency requires application of hand skills, the use of maintenance publications and knowledge of vapour cycle air conditioning systems to inspect, test and troubleshoot systems, and to remove and install mechanical and electrical system components during the performance of scheduled or unscheduled maintenance. Maintenance may be performed individually or as part of a team.

Compliance with applicable regulations is required where refrigerant evacuation and recharging is performed.

Applications include all aircraft vapour cycle air conditioning systems and components.

The unit is part of the Mechanical Certificate IV (Aircraft Maintenance Stream) training pathway.

Where a Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) licensing outcome is sought this unit forms part of the CASA requirement for the granting of the chosen maintenance certification licence under Civil Aviation Safety Regulation (CASR) Part 66, in accordance with the licensing provisions in the Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

Pre-requisite Unit

MEA201	Remove and install miscellaneous aircraft electrical hardware/components
MEA246	Fabricate and/or repair aircraft electrical components or parts

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.
1.	Inspect vapour cycle air conditioning systems	1.1	Isolation tags already attached to the system or related systems are checked and aircraft/engine configured for safe system inspection and operation in accordance with applicable maintenance manual
1.2	Vapour cycle air conditioning systems are visually or physically checked for external and internal signs of defects in accordance with applicable maintenance manual 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)
2.	Test vapour cycle air conditioning systems	2.1	Aircraft and system are correctly prepared in accordance with applicable maintenance manual
2.2	Vapour cycle air conditioning system is tested in accordance with prescribed test procedures to establish serviceability and correct function in accordance with applicable maintenance manual
3.	Troubleshoot vapour cycle air conditioning systems	3.1	Available information from maintenance documentation and inspection and test results is used, where necessary, to assist in fault determination
3.2	Maintenance manual fault diagnosis guide and logical processes are used to ensure efficient and accurate troubleshooting to line replacement level
3.3	Specialist advice is obtained, where required, to assist with the troubleshooting process
3.4	Vapour cycle air conditioning system faults are located and the causes of the faults are clearly identified and correctly recorded in maintenance documentation, where required
3.5	Fault rectification requirements are determined to assist in planning the repair
4.	Remove vapour cycle air conditioning system components	4.1	Aircraft and vapour cycle air conditioning system is rendered safe in accordance with the applicable maintenance manual and isolation tags are fitted, where necessary, to ensure the safety of personnel and freedom from damage during component removal
4.2	Where refrigerant evacuation is necessary, evacuation is performed in accordance with regulatory requirements and maintenance manual procedures
4.3	Component removal is carried out in accordance with the applicable maintenance manual while observing all relevant WHS requirements, including the use of MSDS and items of PPE
4.4	Component is tagged and prepared for transport or storage in accordance with the specified procedures
4.5	Required maintenance documentation is completed and processed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
5.	Install vapour cycle air conditioning system components	5.1	Component to be installed is checked to confirm correct part or model numbers, modification status and serviceability
5.2	Installation is carried out in accordance with the applicable maintenance manual while observing all relevant WHS requirements, including the use of MSDS and items of PPE
5.3	Vapour cycle air conditioning system is recharged with refrigerant, where necessary, in accordance with maintenance manual procedures and regulatory requirements
5.4	Vapour cycle air conditioning system is tested for correct function and freedom from refrigerant leaks if system recharging has been performed
5.5	Required maintenance documentation is completed and processed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures

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.
Vapour cycle air conditioning systems include:	Refrigeration system compressor, condenser, receiver dryer, thermal expansion valve and evaporator Magnetic clutch and drive system (belt, power take-off, electric motor, hydraulic motor or pneumatic as applicable) Condenser extension and retraction system Blower Throttle system shutoff Temperature control system
Procedures and requirements include:	Industry standard procedures specified by manufacturers, regulatory authorities or the enterprise

Unit Mapping Information

Release 1 – equivalent to MEA362A Maintain aircraft vapour cycle air conditioning systems

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Assessment Requirements for MEA362 Maintain aircraft vapour cycle air conditioning systems

Modification History

Release 1 - New unit of competency

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria under the specified conditions of assessment, and must include:

applying relevant WHS procedures, including the selection and use of applicable PPE and MSDS

complying with regulatory requirements regarding the de-gassing of vapour cycle air conditioning systems

using relevant maintenance documentation and aircraft manuals

recognising external and internal signs of defects in vapour cycle air conditioning systems and system components through visual/physical inspection

testing of vapour cycle air conditioning system operation, be able to operate systems and leak testing equipment, monitor indications and recognise correct function

using specialist equipment to evacuate and recharge refrigerant

using fault diagnosis guides and equivalent data to accurately and efficiently troubleshoot the causes of unserviceabilities in vapour cycle air conditioning systems, clearly recording details and identifying the required rectification actions

correctly removing and installing vapour cycle air conditioning system electrical and mechanical components.

The underlying skills inherent in this unit should be transferable across a range of inspection, testing, troubleshooting and removal and installation tasks (including the timely involvement of supervisor or other trades) associated with vapour cycle air conditioning systems and components. It is essential that system testing procedures take into account all safety precautions associated with vapour cycle air conditioning system operation and testing, and that regulations relating to the evacuation and recharging of refrigerant be strictly observed. Ability to interpret inspection procedures and specifications (allowable limits) and apply them in practice is critical.

This shall be demonstrated through application across a number of aircraft vapour cycle air conditioning systems.

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

WHS procedures associated with vapour cycle air conditioning system maintenance, including the selection and use of PPE

how to obtain applicable MSDS

regulations applying to the evacuation and recharging of refrigerant

fault diagnosis techniques

vapour cycle air conditioning system layout and operation

vapour cycle air conditioning system electrical and mechanical component operation:

compressor

condenser

receiver dryer

thermal expansion valve

evaporator

magnetic clutch and drive system:

belt

power takeoff

electric motor

hydraulic motor

pneumatic

condenser extension and retraction system

blower

throttle system shutoff

temperature control system

refrigerant used in aircraft vapour cycle air conditioning systems

lubricants used in compressors

equipment used to test systems and evacuate and recharge refrigerant

procedures for evacuating and recharging system refrigerant

refrigerant leak testing techniques and equipment

removal and installation procedures for vapour cycle air conditioning system components

vapour cycle air conditioning system maintenance requirements

relevant maintenance manuals

relevant regulatory requirements and standard procedures.

Assessment Conditions

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-purpose tools and test equipment found in most routine situations would be used where appropriate.

The application of testing procedures and functional checks should indicate knowledge of system operation and regulations relating to refrigerant. Vapour cycle air conditioning system operation knowledge, the relationship of individual components and the links with other systems will be necessary to supplement evidence of ability to carry out engine control system checks and troubleshoot the system within the limits of the aircraft/system fault-finding guide before undertaking any action. The work plan should take account of applicable safety and quality requirements in accordance with the industry and regulatory standards.

The following conditions of assessment represent the requirements of the Regulators (ADF and CASA) and maintenance stakeholders and must be rigorously observed.

A person cannot be assessed as competent until it can be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the workplace assessor that the relevant elements and performance criteria of the unit of competency are being achieved under routine supervision on a system and at least one (1) component in each of the following groups:

refrigeration system compressor, condenser, receiver dryer, thermal expansion valve and evaporator

magnetic clutch and drive system (belt, power takeoff, electric motor, hydraulic motor or pneumatic as applicable)

condenser extension and retraction system

blower

throttle system shutoff

temperature control system.

This shall be established via the records in the Log of Industrial Experience and Achievement or, where appropriate, an equivalent Industry Evidence Guide (for details refer to the Companion Volume Assessment Guidelines).

Assessors must satisfy the requirements of the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator (Australian Skills Quality Authority, or its successors).

Where the unit is to be used for CASA licensing purposes the Assessor must also meet the criteria specified in the CASR Part 147 Manual of Standards.

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MEA364 Maintain and/or repair small aircraft mechanical components or parts

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA364 Maintain and/or repair small aircraft mechanical components or parts with amended prerequisite codes.

Application

This unit of competency requires application of hand skills and the use of relevant maintenance publications to maintain and repair a range of aircraft mechanical components during the performance of scheduled or unscheduled maintenance. Maintenance may be performed individually or as part of a team.

Applications include fixed and rotary wing aircraft classified by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) as small aircraft and components in workshops.

The unit is part of the Mechanical Certificate IV (Aircraft Maintenance Stream) training pathway.

Where a CASA licensing outcome is sought this unit forms part of the CASA requirement for the granting of the chosen maintenance certification licence under Civil Aviation safety regulation (CASR) Part 66, in accordance with the licensing provisions in the Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

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.
1.	Maintain and/or repair mechanical components or parts	1.1	Maintenance and/or repair requirements are determined, following disassembly and assessment of component parts for serviceability, in accordance with the relevant maintenance documentation
1.2	Tagging and repair instructions are accurately specified for parts requiring specialist repair
1.3	Appropriate materials, tools, equipment and assembly or fabrication jigs are selected and prepared for the particular specification requirements
1.4	Components or parts are maintained, repaired or modified as approved by relevant manufacturers’ bulletins or procedures in accordance with required specifications
1.5	Mechanical component parts are assembled within specified tolerances and in accordance with the appropriate maintenance documents 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)
1.6	Mechanical components are adjusted, as required, to operate within prescribed specifications
1.7	Test equipment and rigs are used, where applicable, to confirm serviceability
1.8	Maintained/repaired or modified components are tagged, sealed and packaged within specified procedures
1.9	Required maintenance documentation is completed and processed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures

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.
Components or parts to be maintained and/or repaired, if applicable to the enterprise, include:	Hoses Pipes Cables, pulleys, chains, sprockets and gear drives Control rods, bellcranks, links and screwjacks Trim panels; linings; seats; cabin equipment and consoles; coverings; and emergency equipment stowage, including passenger escape systems, life jackets, rafts, location transmitters, cargo, crew and/or passenger seat restraints
Maintain includes:	Cleaning, inspection for wear or damage and adjustment and lubrication, where applicable
Repair includes:	Standard techniques for pipes and replacement of eye-ends, tubes or bearings for control rods/pulleys/sprockets and bushes or bearings for bellcranks and links The use of adhesives and appropriate patch materials for trim and upholstery repairs (more extensive repairs involving sewing are covered by MEA509 Manufacture, repair and alter aircraft-related fabric components) Replacement of restraint system components where sewing is not required (more extensive repairs are covered by MEA508 Maintain, install and remove restraint systems)
Procedures and requirements include:	Industry standard procedures specified by manufacturers, regulatory authorities or the enterprise

Unit Mapping Information

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA364 Maintain and/or repair small aircraft mechanical components or parts

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Assessment Requirements for MEA364 Maintain and/or repair small aircraft mechanical components or parts

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA364 Maintain and/or repair small aircraft mechanical components or parts with amended prerequisite codes.

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria under the specified conditions of assessment, and include:

applying relevant WHS practices including the selection and use of PPE and MSDS

using relevant maintenance documentation, specifications and aircraft/component manuals to:

recognise state of serviceability and repair requirements for the range of components listed in the Range of Conditions that are applicable to the enterprise

identify requirements and complete repairs and/or modifications

test and/or adjust components as required

correctly tagging, sealing and packaging completed components that are not being immediately refitted.

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 procedures are interpreted and applied to ensure quality and safety standards are achieved.

This shall be demonstrated through application across a number of different aircraft components.

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

mechanical component operation and repair procedures and processes:

hoses

pipes

cables, turnbuckles and tensioning devices

pulleys

chains and sprockets

gear drives

screwjacks

control rods

bellcranks

links

internal fittings and emergency equipment operation, construction, installation and maintenance/repair:

trim panels

linings and coverings

seats and crew/passenger restraints

cargo restraints

cabin equipment and consoles

emergency equipment inspection and stowage requirements:

passenger escape systems

life jackets

rafts

emergency location transmitters

applicable WHS procedures, including the selection and use of items of PPE

how to obtain relevant MSDS

how to identify suitable adhesives and patching materials for upholstery and trim

inspection and test requirements for restraint system components

safe stowage requirements for items of emergency equipment

how to determine serviceability of items of emergency equipment

relevant maintenance manuals, standards and specifications

relevant regulatory requirements and standard procedures.

Assessment Conditions

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 applicable general and special-purpose tools and test equipment found in most routine situations would be used where appropriate.

Ability to assess component serviceability 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.

The following conditions of assessment represent the requirements of the Regulators (ADF and CASA) and maintenance stakeholders and must be rigorously observed.

A person cannot be assessed as competent until it can be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the workplace assessor that the relevant elements and performance criteria of the unit of competency are being achieved under routine supervision on the components or parts that are applicable to the enterprise, from each of the following groups:

hoses

pipes

cables, pulleys, chains, sprockets and gear drives

control rods, bellcranks, links and screwjacks

trim panels; linings; seats; cabin equipment and consoles; coverings; and emergency equipment stowage, including passenger escape systems, life jackets, rafts, location transmitters, cargo, crew and/or passenger seat restraints).

This shall be established via the records in the Log of Industrial Experience and Achievement or, where appropriate, an equivalent Industry Evidence Guide (for details refer to the Companion Volume Assessment Guidelines).

Assessors must satisfy the requirements of the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator (Australian Skills Quality Authority, or its successors).

Where the unit is to be used for CASA licensing purposes the Assessor must also meet the criteria specified in the CASR Part 147 Manual of Standards.

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MEA365 Assess structural repair/modification requirements and evaluate structural repairs and modifications

Modification History

Release 1 - New unit of competency

Application

This unit of competency requires interpretation of structural repair and modification data to determine required action and to determine the compliance with airworthiness requirements of completed structural repairs or modifications. In addition, the performance of colour contrast dye penetrant non-destructive testing (NDT) on applicable components is included.

Applications include both fixed and rotary wing aircraft.

The unit covers some of the competencies required to progress from an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) at Certificate IV to the granting of a chosen maintenance certification licence under Civil Aviation Safety Regulation (CASR) Part 66, in accordance with the licensing provisions in the Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

The skills and knowledge covered by the units of competency listed in the MEA Aeroskills Training Package for Aircraft Maintenance Engineer at Certificate IV are prerequisite to the attainment of the elements of competency specified in this unit. This includes full coverage of the CASR Part 66 Syllabus subjects/topics listed in the Companion Volume CASA Interface.

Pre-requisite Unit

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.
1.	Assess structural repair or modification requirements	1.1	Structural repair requirements are determined from maintenance manuals or approved repair schemes
1.2	Damage beyond repair scheme limits is referred to relevant personnel/authorities
1.3	Modification requirements are determined from approved drawings and specifications/ instructions or requirements are referred to relevant personnel/authorities
1.4	Completed work is evaluated for compliance with airworthiness requirements
2.	Perform colour contrast dye penetrant NDT	2.1	Inspection requirements are identified from relevant maintenance data or to confirm a visually identified defect
2.2	Surfaces to be inspected are prepared for the dye penetrant process
2.3	Dye penetrant materials are selected in accordance with standard operating procedures
2.4	Penetrant test is performed in accordance with standard operating procedures and while observing all relevant work health and safety (WHS) precautions
2.5	Defect indications are checked and identified in accordance with standard operating procedures
2.6	Penetrant testing equipment is correctly maintained and stored while observing all relevant WHS requirements, including the use of material safety data sheets (MSDS) and items of personal protective equipment (PPE)
2.7	Results are recorded in accordance with standard enterprise and regulatory requirements

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.
Range of tasks and practices includes:	Standard practices for structural repair and modification, including damage measurement and assessment against approved repair schemes The process for referral of damage details and modification requirements to relevant personnel/authorities Supervision of repair scheme and modification incorporation, including evaluation of work against drawings and specifications Scheduled or unscheduled maintenance Individual activities or supervision of other personnel performing maintenance tasks classified in CASR part 145 as specialist maintenance, including: non-destructive inspection welding surface plating surface finishing preparing structural repair components machining
Surface preparation for dye penetrant NDT includes:	Removal of surface finishes where applicable Thorough cleaning of the surface Drying of the surface Processes included in standard procedures
Dye penetrant materials include:	Appropriate surface cleaning materials Emulsifiers Developers Materials for surface cleaning after testing
Procedures and requirements include:	Industry standard procedures specified by manufacturers, regulatory authorities or the enterprise

Unit Mapping Information

Release 1 – equivalent to MEA365A Assess structural repair/modification requirements and evaluate structural repairs and modifications

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Assessment Requirements for MEA365 Assess structural repair/modification requirements and evaluate structural repairs and modifications

Modification History

Release 1 - New unit of competency

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria under the specified conditions of assessment, and must include:

interpreting damage limits and identifying applicable repair schemes

interpreting all requirements of modification drawings and assessing work against them

evaluating completed repairs and modifications for compliance with the applicable data and with airworthiness requirements

recognising weld defects

performing colour contrast dye penetrant NDT to confirm defects in applicable aircraft components

application of relevant WHS practices, including the use of MSDS and PPE.

The underlying skills inherent in this unit should be transferable across a range of repair and modification applications related to the structure of aircraft. It is essential that the repair and modification procedures take into account all applicable safety precautions. The ability to interpret repair scheme and modification requirements, including applicable specifications (allowable limits) and ensure that they are applied in practice is critical.

This must be demonstrated through the correct determination of repair requirements and the determination of compliance with repair schemes and modification drawings.

The ability to assess sound weld repairs must also be demonstrated.

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge at a post-trade level of:

application of regulatory requirements and of manufacturer’s requirements in the determination of structural maintenance needs

assessment of the extent of damage and an understanding of the need for a professional engineer to develop or extend a repair scheme where damage is beyond the limits of maintenance manual repair schemes, including the identification of relevant personnel and authorities

assessment of new equipment or component mounting requirements and an understanding of the need to have drawings and specifications developed by a professional engineer, including the identification of relevant personnel and authorities

the need for shoring and support to maintain aerodynamic shape and for safe performance of structural maintenance

the need for mensuration checks and the techniques used to perform them

how to determine welding requirements and the recognition of sound welds

the correct application of colour contrast dye penetrant NDT and the limitations of the testing method

dye penetrant test procedures:

relevant WHS precautions and how to obtain PPE and MSDS

cleaning and preparation processes and materials

consequences of incorrect preparation

basic concepts and principles of NDT and appropriate use of the colour contrast dye penetrant technique

general properties of penetrants (penetrability, removability and visibility)

types of emulsifiers and developers

established procedures and techniques

defect types and their consequences

post-test cleaning methods

aircraft welding regulations

aircraft welding processes and relevant parent metal groups

defects applicable to each welding process and parent metal group.

Assessment Conditions

Competency will be assessed in the training environment using a combination of practical exercises and scenarios. Applicable work plans should take account of applicable safety (including safe handling of heavy components) and quality requirements in accordance with the industry and regulatory standards.

The following conditions of assessment represent the requirements of CASA and must be rigorously observed.

A person cannot be assessed as competent until it can be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the workplace assessor that the elements and performance criteria of the unit of competency are being achieved across the tasks and practices listed in the Range of Conditions under supervision without intervention.

This shall be established via simulated activities at the CASR Part 147 Maintenance Training Organisation and performance during observed workplace activities.

The Assessor must meet the criteria specified in the CASR Part 147 Manual of Standards.

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MEA366 Perform borescope inspections

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA366 Perform borescope inspections with ammended prerequisite units.

Application

This unit of competency is applied in conjunction with units relating to the inspection, testing and troubleshooting of piston engines and gas turbine engines (either installed in aircraft or in workshops), to perform and assess the results of remote visual inspections using borescopes.

The unit is required for the grant of approval for Aircraft Maintenance Engineers to perform borescope inspections on aircraft system components and engines during scheduled or unscheduled maintenance.

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

MEA313	Inspect, test and troubleshoot piston engine systems and components
OR
MEA314	Inspect, test and troubleshoot gas turbine engine systems and components
OR
MEA322	Test and troubleshoot gas turbine engine systems and components
OR
MEA387	Test gas turbine engines and engine modules after overhaul or repair

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.
1.	Set up borescope equipment	1.1	Applicable borescope equipment is obtained and assembled for use
1.2	Assembled borescope equipment is tested for correct operation
2.	Perform borescope inspection	2.1	Component or engine is prepared for safe borescope inspection in accordance with applicable maintenance data
2.2	Borescope inspections are performed in accordance with applicable maintenance data or standard operating procedures
3.	Record and assess borescope inspection results	3.1	Borescope inspection results are recorded and processed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures for the applicable borescope equipment
3.2	Identified defects are recorded and reported in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
4.	Maintain and re-pack borescope equipment for storage	4.1	Borescope equipment is disassembled, maintained and cleaned in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions
4.2	Borescope equipment is replaced in transport or storage containers and stored in accordance with standard enterprise procedures

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.
Borescope equipment includes:	Rigid optical borescopes Flexible optical borescopes Video borescopes Camera attachments for optical borescopes Remote engine rotation equipment
Applicable maintenance data includes:	Borescope user manuals Engine maintenance manuals Servicing schedules Regulatory requirements, such as Airworthiness Directives or Special Technical Instructions
Procedures and requirements include:	Industry standard procedures specified by manufacturers, regulatory authorities or the enterprise

Unit Mapping Information

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA366 Perform borescope inspections.

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Assessment Requirements for MEA366 Perform borescope inspections

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA366 Perform borescope inspections with ammended prerequisite units.

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria under the specified conditions of assessment, and must include:

selecting applicable borescope equipment and assembling it for use

identifying required borescope inspections and required techniques using applicable maintenance data

setting up the applicable system component or engine in accordance with applicable maintenance data for safe borescope inspection

applying borescope inspection techniques to safely perform required inspections without damage to engine components

identifying and correctly assessing and reporting/recording defect indications

maintaining and correctly storing borescope equipment after use.

The underlying skills inherent in this unit should be transferable across a range of remote visual inspection applications associated with internal engine components. It is essential that inspection procedures take into account all safety precautions associated with borescope inspection techniques and the applicable engine.

This shall be demonstrated through application across a representative range of borescope inspection tasks that are performed within the enterprise. Ability to interpret inspection procedures and specifications (allowable limits) and apply them in practice is critical.

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

types of borescope and their applications

how to assemble borescope equipment and prepare it for use

use of associated imaging and recording equipment, such as video and digital camera

use of maintenance data to identify borescope inspection requirements

borescope inspection techniques and safety

remote engine rotation equipment

defect assessment techniques

borescope inspection reporting and recording requirements

borescope maintenance and storage requirements.

Assessment Conditions

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-purpose tools and test equipment found in most routine situations would be used where appropriate.

Demonstrated knowledge of both borescope inspection techniques and of the subject engine 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.

The following conditions of assessment represent the requirements of the Regulators (ADF and CASA) and maintenance stakeholders and must be rigorously observed.

A person cannot be assessed as competent until it can be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the workplace assessor that the relevant elements and performance criteria of the unit of competency are being achieved under routine supervision on a representative range of the borescope inspection tasks performed within the enterprise.

This shall be established via the records in the Log of Industrial Experience and Achievement, or where appropriate, an equivalent Industry Evidence Guide (for details refer to the Companion Volume Assessment Guidelines).

Assessors must satisfy the requirements of the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator (Australian Skills Quality Authority, or its successors).

Where the unit is to be used for CASA licensing purposes the Assessor must also meet the criteria specified in the CASR Part 147 Manual of Standards.

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MEA367 Repair/modify aircraft composite structure using cold bonding

Modification History

Release 1 - New unit of competency

Application

This unit of competency requires application of hand skills and the use of maintenance publications, applicable materials, tools and methods to repair aircraft composite material structure and components using cold cure repair techniques either on-aircraft or in the workshop during scheduled or unscheduled maintenance.

The unit is part of the Aeroskills Structures Maintenance Certificate IV training pathway, and of the Mechanical Certificate IV (Aircraft Maintenance Stream) 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

MEA401	Inspect aircraft structures
OR
MEA339	Inspect, repair and maintain aircraft structures
OR
MEA369	Inspect and maintain structures and related components of non-pressurised small aircraft

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.
1.	Plan repair/modification	1.1	Extent of damage is correctly assessed to assist in determining repair procedure
1.2	Structure is supported and prepared in accordance with the applicable maintenance manual to ensure personnel safety and freedom from damage
1.3	Appropriate modification or repair scheme is identified in accordance with structural repair manual and/or approved data
1.4	Specialist advice is obtained in establishing an approved repair scheme where a standard repair scheme cannot be identified or damage criteria are out of limits
1.5	All materials and equipment required are organised
2.	Repair/modify components using cold cure	2.1	Lay-up of materials is checked to confirm that components meet required specifications and bagging equipment is correctly installed and operated
2.2	Curing cycle is regularly monitored to ensure required specifications are met
2.3	Components are checked for blemishes or delamination in accordance with quality procedures
2.4	Component assemblies requiring further or special treatment are made ready for the appropriate processes
2.5	Required maintenance documentation is completed and processed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
2.6	Completed assemblies are tagged, sealed or packaged as 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.
Applicable materials and methods include:	Cold cure or wet lay-up (using either fibreglass or carbon graphite) Core materials (using one of aluminium, nomex or foam)
Procedures and requirements include:	Industry standard procedures specified by manufacturers, regulatory authorities or the enterprise

Unit Mapping Information

Release 1 – equivalent to MEA367A Repair/modify aircraft composite structure using cold bonding

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Assessment Requirements for MEA367 Repair/modify aircraft composite structure using cold bonding

Modification History

Release 1 - New unit of competency

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria under the specified conditions of assessment, and must include:

applying relevant WHS procedures, including the use of MSDS and applicable items of PPE

using approved maintenance documentation and aircraft publications relating to aircraft structure

identifying composite component applications in aircraft structures

identifying various aircraft composite materials/resins and their basic properties by interpretation of markings and visual means

handling and storing of composite materials to industry standards

assessing composite component damage using visual and tap test methods

relative advantages and disadvantages of hot and cold cure

performing composite component repairs using cold cure adhesives:

external patch repair

scarf repair

stepped repair

wet lay-up repair

composite fastener hole repair

metal to metal and metal to composite bonding

correctly interpreting and/or producing repair scheme/modification drawings/sketches

using appropriate hand tools and machines to disassemble and assemble aircraft composite components, parts, sections and skin, including extraction/installation equipment, drilling/cutting equipment, and material fasteners.

The underlying skills inherent in this unit should be transferable across the range of different material applications applicable to cold curing. It is essential that specific aspects of the laying up and curing process for aircraft composite materials are checked to ensure quality and safety standards are achieved in this area. Correct checking and wearing of PPE is critical.

Evidence of knowledge about repair techniques and the use of the standard repair manual in a range of different repair situations will be necessary to supplement evidence of ability to plan and undertake component repair. Ability to apply different materials and curing cycles, including composite to composite and composite to metal components, will be necessary to indicate competency in preparing and curing composite materials.

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

aircraft construction principles and the causes of structural damage, including metal fatigue and corrosion

structural fatigue preventative measures

composite terminology and materials used in both hot and cold bonding

composite component construction and repair methods, including structural assembly fastener types, specifications and identification

procedures for the design and approval of repair schemes and modifications

composite material storage requirements

sealants used in aircraft structure and their application and handling

paints and finishes for composite structure

WHS precautions associated with repair of aircraft structure

MSDS

PPE.

Assessment Conditions

Competency should be assessed in the workplace or simulated workplace. It is also expected that general purpose tools and test equipment found in most routine situations would be used where appropriate.

The following conditions of assessment represent the requirements of the Regulators (ADF and CASA) and maintenance stakeholders and must be rigorously observed.

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 and the performance criteria are being achieved under routine supervision using materials from each of:

cold cure or wet lay-up (using either fibreglass or carbon graphite)

core materials (using one of aluminium, nomex or foam)

This shall be established via the records in the Log of Industrial Experience and Achievement or, where appropriate, an equivalent Industry Evidence Guide (for details refer to the Companion Volume Assessment Guidelines).

Assessors must satisfy the requirements of the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator (Australian Skills Quality Authority, or its successors).

Where the unit is to be used for CASA licensing purposes the Assessor must also meet the criteria specified in the CASR Part 147 Manual of Standards.

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MEA368 Shot peen aircraft components

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA368 Shot peen aircraft components with amended prerequisite codes.

Application

This unit of competency requires application of hand skills and the use of relevant process documentation to shot peen aircraft components, such as structural components and components of engines, propellers and landing gear shock struts from fixed and rotary wing aircraft during scheduled or unscheduled maintenance.

The unit is part of the Mechanical Certificate IV training pathway and 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

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.
1.	Prepare for shot peening task	1.1	Process documentation is obtained and correctly interpreted
1.2	Shot peening equipment is prepared in accordance with the applicable process
2.	Apply shot peening process to Almen strip	2.1	The correct Almen strip is selected and fitted and equipment set up with the correct stand-off distance and regulated air pressure or spindle speed in accordance with the process documentation
2.2	Applicable work health and safety (WHS) provisions are observed, including the use of material safety data sheets (MSDS) and personal protective equipment (PPE)
2.3	The process is correctly applied to the Almen strip
2.4	The Almen strip distortion is measured to ensure that it is within the specified tolerance
2.5	Equipment settings are adjusted and the Almen strip test repeated, if required
2.6	Settings that produce specified Almen strip distortion are recorded and the test strip is presented for inspection
3.	Apply shot peening process to component	3.1	The component is cleaned and masked in accordance with process documentation
3.2	Shot peening is applied in accordance with the process documentation using equipment settings derived from Almen test strip and while observing all WHS requirements, including use of MSDS and PPE
3.3	The shot peened surface is checked for required density and coverage and re-peened, if necessary
3.4	The shot peened component is checked for cleanliness to ensure that all contaminants have been removed in accordance with the process documentation
4.	Complete shot peening task	4.1	Task completion is recorded in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
4.2	Shot peened component is presented for inspection, along with Almen test strip and completed documentation
4.3	Where applicable, the component is tagged, sealed or packaged in accordance with specified procedures

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.
Shot peening equipment includes:	Air pressure or rotor propulsion of shot and either fixed or portable shot peen units
Stand-off distance applies to:	nozzle distance from surface for air pressure shot peening processes, or spindle distance from job for rotor shot peening
Regulated air pressure or spindle speed:	The specified air pressure applied to the shot nozzle or the specified revolutions per minute (r.p.m.) of the spindle in the rotor peening process
Procedures and requirements include:	Industry standard procedures specified by manufacturers, regulatory authorities or the enterprise

Unit Mapping Information

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA368 Shot peen aircraft components

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Assessment Requirements for MEA368 Shot peen aircraft components

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA368 Shot peen aircraft components with amended prerequisite codes.

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria under the specified conditions of assessment, and must include:

applying relevant WHS procedures, including the use of MSDS and applicable items of PPE

using relevant process documentation relating to shot peening of component surfaces to:

select and set up the required shot peening equipment

select and set up the Almen test strip

adjust equipment settings to obtain the required Almen strip distortion

prepare component surfaces for shot peening

shot peen surfaces to obtain the specified intensity and coverage

remove surface contaminants from shot peened surfaces

correctly disposing of waste shot peening media.

The underlying skills inherent in this unit should be transferable across a range of shot peening applications associated with aircraft components. It is essential that the relevant procedures are interpreted and applied to ensure quality and safety standards are achieved.

Evidence of transferability of skills and knowledge related to shot peening is essential. This shall be demonstrated through application across a number of different aircraft components.

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

how to obtain relevant MSDS

the correct use of PPE

WHS procedures

the reasons for shot peening

the types of aircraft component and the materials that are shot peened

shot peening equipment and processes applicable to aircraft components

the uses of different types of shot peening media

the use of process documentation

the types of Almen test strips and their uses

setting up and calibrating equipment for use

preparation of surfaces for peening and cleaning after peening

environmental requirements associated with disposal of used media.

Assessment Conditions

Competency should be assessed in the work environment or simulated work environment using equipment specified in process documentation. It is also expected that general and special purpose tools and test equipment found in most routine situations would be used where appropriate.

The work plan should take account of applicable safety and quality requirements in accordance with the industry and regulatory standards. Ability to obtain and correctly interpret shot peening process documentation will be necessary before undertaking any action.

The following conditions of assessment represent the requirements of the Regulators (ADF and CASA) and maintenance stakeholders and must be rigorously observed.

A person cannot be assessed as competent until it can be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the workplace assessor that the relevant elements and performance criteria of the unit of competency are being achieved under routine supervision on a representative range of shot peening tasks that are performed within the enterprise.

This shall be established via the records in the Log of Industrial Experience and Achievement or, where appropriate, an equivalent Industry Evidence Guide (for details refer to the Companion Volume Assessment Guidelines).

Assessors must satisfy the requirements of the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator (Australian Skills Quality Authority, or its successors).

Where the unit is to be used for CASA licensing purposes the Assessor must also meet the criteria specified in the CASR Part 147 Manual of Standards.

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MEA369 Inspect and maintain structures and related components of non-pressurised small aircraft

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA369 Inspect and maintain structures and related components of non-pressurised small aircraft with amended prerequisite codes.

Application

This unit of competency requires application of procedures and techniques associated with the inspection and maintenance of non-pressurised small aircraft structures during scheduled or unscheduled maintenance, including special inspections required after events, such as heavy landings, overstress or flight through heavy turbulence.

The unit also covers the performance of a limited range of minor metal and composite repairs that are classified as elementary maintenance. Also required is an application of procedures and techniques associated with the removal and installation of related structural and non-structural components, including items such as internal trim, seats and emergency equipment. Work may be performed individually or as part of a team.

The unit is part of the Aeroskills Mechatronics Certificates III and IV small aircraft maintenance training pathways.

Where a Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) licensing outcome is sought this unit forms part of the CASA requirement for the granting of the chosen maintenance certification licence under Civil Aviation Safety Regulation (CASR) Part 66, in accordance with the licensing provisions in the Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

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.
1.	Inspect aircraft structure	1.1	Relevant maintenance documentation is used to identify specific inspection requirements
1.2	Appropriate preparation and access to the aircraft structure is undertaken to allow for proper inspection in accordance with maintenance documentation
1.3	Aircraft structure is visually or physically checked for signs of deformation defects or damage in accordance with maintenance documentation and approved procedures 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)
1.4	Damage or defects are assessed against damage or wear limits specified by structural repair manual or other approved data to determine if repair or replacement is required
1.5	Maintenance documentation is completed and processed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
2.	Maintain aircraft structure	2.1	Minor repairs classified as elementary maintenance are performed in accordance with approved repair methods ensuring that aircraft standard practices are used and process requirements are carried out while observing all relevant WHS requirements, including the use of MSDS and items of PPE
2.2	Preventative maintenance techniques are employed to preserve the integrity of aircraft structure
2.3	Work area is cleaned of all waste material or contaminants
2.4	Required maintenance documentation is completed and processed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
3.	Remove components	3.1	Structure is supported and prepared in accordance with the applicable maintenance manual to ensure personnel safety and freedom from damage to aircraft or component during component removal
3.2	Component removal is carried out in accordance with the applicable maintenance manual while observing all relevant WHS requirements, including the use of MSDS and items of PPE
3.3	Required maintenance documentation is completed and processed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
3.4	Where applicable, removed components are tagged and prepared for transport in accordance with specified procedures
4.	Install components	4.1	Structural and/or non-structural components to be installed are checked to confirm correct part numbers, serviceability and modification status
4.2	Component installation is carried out in accordance with the applicable maintenance manual while observing all relevant WHS requirements, including the use of MSDS and items of PPE
4.3	Support/safety equipment is removed at an appropriate time to ensure personnel safety and freedom from structural damage
4.4	Required maintenance documentation is completed and processed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures

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.
Inspection of aircraft structure and removable components of structure include:	Non-ferrous and ferrous alloys and composite (FRP) materials used in aircraft construction Structural fastening and attachment hardware and/or devices Seals and sealants Glass and moulded plastics Preparation for application of non-destructive testing (NDT) techniques Doors, hinges and locking mechanisms for damage/misalignment Inspections applicable to each of safe life, damage tolerant and fail safe structure relevant to enterprise Ageing aircraft inspection programs Inspection after abnormal events
Damage or defects include:	Impact damage Fatigue cracking Corrosion Delamination of composites and bonded structures
Minor repairs include:	Performing minor repair tasks classified as elementary maintenance, including: repair of non-structural fairings, cover plates and cowlings stop drilling of cracks and bonding to acrylic or Perspex windscreens minor repairs to fabric surfaces restoration of preservative or protective materials
Removable components include:	Those that are installed using bolts and/or screws. Where component removal and installation requires the removal and installation of rivets the applicable unit is MEA371 Perform major repairs and modifications to small aircraft structure
Components include:	Removable components of wings, tail booms, pylons, empennage, skids, fairings and nacelles Removable components or sections of non-pressurised fuselages Non-pressurised fuselage entry, cargo, access doors and associated seals, including checking and adjustment of all doors and access panels and associated locking mechanisms Non-pressurised fuselage windows and transparent panels Floor panels
Specialist advice is obtained from:	Supervisors Specialist structures personnel
Maintenance documentation includes:	Servicing schedules Maintenance manuals
Procedures and requirements include:	Industry standard procedures specified by manufacturers, regulatory authorities or the enterprise

Unit Mapping Information

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA369 Inspect and maintain structures and related components of non-pressurised small aircraft

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Assessment Requirements for MEA369 Inspect and maintain structures and related components of non-pressurised small aircraft

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA369 Inspect and maintain structures and related components of non-pressurised small aircraft with amended prerequisite codes.

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria under the specified conditions of assessment, and must include:

applying all relevant WHS procedures, including the selection and use of MSDS and applicable items of PPE

demonstrating appropriate cleaning procedures to enable structure inspection

demonstrating correct inspection procedures in accordance with aircraft and procedures manuals

identifying damage to aircraft metallic (ferrous and non-ferrous) structures and/or components by way of impact, fatigue or the various types of corrosion

inspecting damage and assessing composite components/structures

identifying various aircraft metals and their basic properties

identifying composite materials used in aircraft construction, associated safety precautions and hazards

using appropriate hand tools and machines, including riveting equipment, drilling equipment, aligning tools and material fasteners (grip pins)

applying correct removal, installation and repair techniques for a range of rivets (blind and solid) using hand, squeeze and pneumatic situations

performing metal, composite and fabric repairs classified as elementary maintenance

restoring aircraft structure sealing and surface finishes

using relevant maintenance documentation and aircraft manuals to:

remove and install structural and non-structural components

remove and install aircraft interior fittings

remove and install doors, door seals, windows and transparent panels

checking and adjusting all doors and access panels, including locking mechanisms

removing and installing emergency equipment.

It is essential that the procedures take into account all aircraft and personal safety precautions relating to aircraft structure.

Evidence of transferability of skills and knowledge related to inspection, testing and minor repair of aircraft structure other than primary structure is essential. This may be demonstrated through application across a number of aircraft structures or aircraft types. Ability to interpret inspection and minor repair procedures and apply them in practice is critical.

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

applicable WHS procedures, including the use of PPE and MSDS

construction methods and materials used in:

fuselage sections

wing sections

engine nacelles and mounts

windows and window frames

doors, locks and access panels

definition of structural terms, i.e. safe life, damage tolerant, failsafe, stress, strain, shear and cycles

inspection requirements for metal and composite structure, including:

ageing aircraft inspection requirements

safe life structure

damage tolerant structure

fail safe structure

inspection following abnormal events

potential causes of structural failure

NDT methods and application of the various techniques

construction methods of, and assessing common defects in, aircraft plastic transparencies

basic constructional features of, and assessing common defects in, glass windscreens

aircraft fabric coverings and methods for performance of minor repairs classified as elementary maintenance

the various forms of structural corrosion, stating the causes and structural effects of corrosion on aircraft

the terms associated with composite materials and types of composite materials

non-structural component methods of attachment and faying surface treatment

non-pressurised fuselage aircraft doors, related seals and window and transparent panel attachment methods and sealing

aircraft interior fittings (trim, linings, seats and floor panels) construction and attachment methods

the location and attachment or stowage methods for emergency equipment

assessment of structural damage:

types and classes of mechanical damage

types of corrosion and determining the extent of damage

relevant documentation and manuals

damage limits and repair schemes for metallic and non-metallic structure

how to perform minor repairs to metal and composite structure that are classified as elementary maintenance

surface finishes and methods of restoration, including specific WHS and PPE requirements

how to obtain MSDS

relevant maintenance and structural repair manuals

relevant regulatory requirements and standard procedures.

Assessment Conditions

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-purpose tools and test equipment found in most routine situations would be used where appropriate.

The following conditions of assessment represent the requirements of the Regulators (ADF and CASA) and maintenance stakeholders and must be rigorously observed.

A person cannot be assessed as competent until it can be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the workplace assessor that the relevant elements and performance criteria of the unit of competency are being achieved under routine supervision across the variables in the Range of Conditions as follows:

inspection and/or testing of at least one (1) item from each of the following groups:

non-ferrous and ferrous alloys and composite (FRP) materials used in aircraft construction

structural fastening and attachment hardware and/or devices

seals and sealants

glass and moulded plastics

preparation for application of NDT techniques

doors, hinges and locking mechanisms for damage/misalignment

inspections applicable to each of safe life, damage tolerant and fail safe structure relevant to enterprise

ageing aircraft inspection programs

inspection after abnormal events

recognition of each type of damage:

impact damage

fatigue cracking

corrosion

delamination of composites and bonded structures

one (1) minor elementary maintenance repair task from each of the following groups:

repair of non-structural fairings, cover plates and cowlings

stop drilling of cracks and bonding to acrylic or Perspex windscreens

restoration of preservative or protective materials

one (1) removal and installation task from each of the following groups:

removable components of wings, tail booms, pylons, empennage, skids, fairings and nacelles

removable components or sections of non-pressurised fuselages

non-pressurised fuselage entry, cargo, access doors and associated seals (including checking and adjustment of all doors and access panels and associated locking mechanisms)

non-pressurised fuselage windows and transparent panels

floor panels.

This shall be established via the records in the Log of Industrial Experience and Achievement or, where appropriate, an equivalent Industry Evidence Guide (for details refer to the Companion Volume Assessment Guidelines).

Assessors must satisfy National Vocational Education and Training Regulator (NVR)/Australian Quality Training Framework (AQTF) assessor requirements.

Where the unit is to be used for CASA licensing purposes the Assessor must also meet the criteria specified in the CASR Part 147 Manual of Standards.

The competency elements and performance criteria also cover some of those required for units MEA304 Remove and install non-pressurised aircraft structural and non-structural components and MEA339 Inspect, repair and maintain aircraft structures. Refer to those units for details of credits that may be granted during assessment of those units.

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MEA370 Repair the structure of non-pressurised small aircraft

Modification History

Release 1 - New unit of competency

Application

This unit of competency requires application of procedures and techniques associated with the repair of non-pressurised small aircraft structure during scheduled or unscheduled maintenance. Work may be performed individually or as part of a team and involves the performance of a limited range of metal and composite repairs. Where extensive repair involving the replacement of major structural components, such as wing spars and fuselage frames, is required the applicable unit is MEA371 Perform major repairs and modifications to small aircraft metal structure.

The unit is part of the Aeroskills Mechatronics Certificates III and IV small aircraft maintenance training pathways.

Where a Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) licensing outcome is sought this unit forms part of the CASA requirement for the granting of the chosen maintenance certification licence under Civil Aviation Safety Regulation (CASR) Part 66, in accordance with the licensing provisions in the Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

Pre-requisite Unit

MEA369	Inspect and maintain structures and related components of non-pressurised small aircraft

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.
1.	Prepare to undertake repair	1.1	Extent of damage is correctly assessed to assist in determining repair procedure
1.2	Appropriate repair scheme is identified in accordance with structural repair manual and/or approved data
1.3	Specialist advice is obtained in establishing an approved repair scheme where a standard repair scheme cannot be identified or damage is out of limits
1.4	All materials and equipment required are organised
2.	Repair aircraft structure	2.1	Structural repairs are performed in accordance with approved repair scheme ensuring that aircraft standard practices are used and 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)
2.2	Preventative maintenance techniques are employed to preserve the integrity of aircraft structure
2.3	Work area is cleaned of all waste material or contaminants
2.4	Required maintenance documentation is completed and processed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures

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.
Damage or defects include:	Impact damage Fatigue cracking Corrosion Delamination of composites and bonded structures
Structural repairs include:	Removing corrosion by chemical and mechanical methods Restoring protective coatings Applying sealants and jointing compounds Freehand precision hole generation Removing and installing structural hardware and fastening devices Removing and replacing bushes, bearings and bearing surfaces Metal scab patch, flush, splice, lap and formed section repairs Composite external patch, scarf, stepped and bolted repairs
Specialist advice is obtained from:	Supervisors Specialist structures personnel
Maintenance documentation includes:	Servicing schedules Maintenance manuals
Procedures and requirements include:	Industry standard procedures specified by manufacturers, regulatory authorities or the enterprise

Unit Mapping Information

New unit of competency partially replacing MEA363B Inspect, repair and maintain structures and related components of non-pressurised small aircraft

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Assessment Requirements for MEA370 Repair the structure of non-pressurised small aircraft

Modification History

Release 1 - New unit of competency

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria under the specified conditions of assessment, and must include:

applying all relevant WHS procedures, including the selection and use of MSDS and applicable items of PPE

identifying damage to aircraft metallic (ferrous and non-ferrous) structures and/or components by way of impact, fatigue or the various types of corrosion

inspecting damage and assessing composite components/structures

identifying various aircraft metals and their basic properties

identifying composite materials used in aircraft construction, associated safety precautions and hazards

correctly interpreting repair scheme drawings, including third angle projection, isometric, sectional formats and hand sketches

using appropriate hand tools and machines, including riveting equipment, drilling equipment, aligning tools and material fasteners (grip pins)

applying correct removal, installation and repair techniques for:

a range of rivets (blind and solid) using hand, squeeze and pneumatic situations

a range of close tolerance fasteners (standard and oversize – hillocks and taper locks), including hole preparation

threaded devices, including internal and external thread cutting, Helicoil inserts and damaged stud replacement

hardware assembled by close tolerance fits using heat, cooling and force methods, including bearings, bushes and inserts

performing a range of metal structure and composite material repair techniques, including:

metal scab patch, flush, splice, lap and formed section repair

composite external patch, scarf, stepped and bolted repairs

metal to metal and metal to composite bonding

applying structural corrosion removal/treatment techniques

restoring aircraft structure sealing and surface finishes.

It is essential that the procedures take into account all aircraft and personal safety precautions relating to aircraft structure.

Evidence of transferability of skills and knowledge related to inspection, testing and repair of aircraft structure is essential. This may be demonstrated through application across a number of aircraft structures or aircraft types. Ability to interpret inspection and repair procedures and specifications and apply them in practice is critical. The application of the procedures should also clearly indicate knowledge of structural flight loads and aerodynamic requirements.

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

applicable WHS procedures, including the use of PPE and MSDS

requirements for handling and storing aircraft metals and composite materials, including sealing agents, to industry standards

means of identifying aircraft structural assembly fasteners (metal and composite) by interpretation of markings, numbering systems, size, shape and colour

structural and non-structural component methods of attachment, faying surface treatment and fuel tank sealing

assessment of structural damage:

types and classes of mechanical damage

types of corrosion and determining the extent of damage

relevant documentation and manuals

damage limits and repair schemes for metallic and non-metallic structure

procedures for the fabrication and fitment of metal repairs:

scab patch

flush patch

splice

lap

formed section

corrosion removal and passivation

procedures for performing composite repairs:

external patch

scarf patch

stepped repairs

bolted repairs

repair of integral fuel tanks and sealing of faying surfaces, including specific WHS and PPE requirements

surface finishes and methods of restoration, including specific WHS and PPE requirements

how to obtain MSDS

relevant maintenance and structural repair manuals

relevant regulatory requirements and standard procedures.

Assessment Conditions

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-purpose tools and test equipment found in most routine situations would be used where appropriate.

The following conditions of assessment represent the requirements of the Regulators (ADF and CASA) and maintenance stakeholders and must be rigorously observed.

A person cannot be assessed as competent until it can be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the workplace assessor that the relevant elements and performance criteria of the unit of competency are being achieved under routine supervision across the variables in the Range of Conditions as follows:

recognition of each type of damage:

impact damage

fatigue cracking

corrosion

delamination of composites and bonded structures

one (1) repair task from each of the following groups:

remove corrosion by chemical and mechanical methods

restore protective coatings

apply sealants and jointing compounds

freehand precision hole generation

remove and install structural hardware and fastening devices

remove and replace bushes, bearings and bearing surfaces

metal scab patch, flush, splice, lap and formed section repair

composite external patch, scarf and stepped repairs.

This shall be established via the records in the Log of Industrial Experience and Achievement or, where appropriate, an equivalent Industry Evidence Guide (for details refer to the Companion Volume Assessment Guidelines).

Assessors must satisfy the requirements of the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator (Australian Skills Quality Authority, or its successors).

Where the unit is to be used for CASA licensing purposes the Assessor must also meet the criteria specified in the CASR Part 147 Manual of Standards.

The competency elements and performance criteria also cover a significant portion of those required for unit MEA339 Inspect, repair and maintain aircraft structures. Refer to that unit for details of credits that may be granted during assessment.

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MEA371 Perform major repairs and modifications to small aircraft metal structure

Modification History

Release 1 - New unit of competency

Application

This unit of competency requires application of hand skills, applicable tools, maintenance publications and repair drawings to perform major repairs and modifications to small aircraft structure, including the replacement of primary structure components of both fixed and rotary wing aircraft. This may occur during scheduled or unscheduled maintenance activities and may involve individual or team-related activities.

The unit is part of the Aeroskills Mechatronics Certificates III and IV small aircraft maintenance 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).

Where a CASA licensing outcome is sought this unit forms part of the CASA requirement for the granting of the chosen maintenance certification licence under Civil Aviation Safety Regulation (CASR) Part 66, in accordance with the licensing provisions in the Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

Pre-requisite Unit

MEA369	Inspect and maintain structures and related components of non-pressurised small aircraft
MEA370	Repair the structure of non-pressurised small aircraft

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.
1.	Prepare to undertake repair or modification	1.1	Modification or the repair scheme is identified in accordance with structural repair manual and/or approved data
1.2	Specialist advice is obtained in establishing an approved repair scheme where a standard repair scheme cannot be identified or where damage is beyond specified limits
1.3	All materials and equipment required are organised
1.4	Structure is supported and prepared in accordance with the applicable maintenance manual to ensure personnel safety and freedom from damage
1.5	Jigs, fixtures or bracing are used, as required, to maintain shape and/or alignment
2.	Repair/modify aircraft structure	2.1	Structural repairs/modifications are performed, in accordance with approved repair scheme or modification drawings and instructions, ensuring that aircraft standard practices are used and 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)
2.2	Work area is cleaned of all waste material or contaminants
2.3	Required mensuration/alignment checks are completed and components are adjusted, where necessary, to operate within prescribed specifications
2.4	Repaired components or assemblies are tagged, sealed and packaged or cradled in accordance with specified procedures, where required
2.5	Required maintenance documentation is completed and processed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures

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.
Repair tasks include:	Removing and installing structural hardware and fastening devices Repairing by replacement major load-carrying structural members, such as skins, longerons, spars, frames and bulkheads
Assembly stress defects include:	Oil canning Buckling Contour misalignment
Procedures and requirements include:	Industry standard procedures specified by manufacturers, regulatory authorities or the enterprise

Unit Mapping Information

Release 1 – partially replaces MEA311D Inspect and repair/modify aircraft structures

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Assessment Requirements for MEA371 Perform major repairs and modifications to small aircraft metal structure

Modification History

Release 1 - New unit of competency

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria under the specified conditions of assessment, and must include:

applying relevant WHS regulations and practices, including the use of MSDS and PPE

using approved maintenance documentation and aircraft publications relating to aircraft structure

identifying aircraft structural assembly fasteners by interpretation of markings, numbering systems, size, shape and colour

correctly interpreting and/or producing repair scheme/modification drawings, including third angle projection, isometric, sectional formats and hand sketches

using appropriate hand tools and machines to remove and assemble aircraft structural components, parts, sections and skin, including riveting equipment, drilling equipment, aligning tools and material fasteners (grip pins)

applying correct removal, installation and repair techniques for:

a range of rivets (blind and solid) using hand, squeeze and pneumatic situations

a range of close tolerance fasteners (standard and oversize – hillocks and taper locks), including hole preparation

threaded devices, including internal and external thread cutting, Helicoil inserts and damaged stud replacement

hardware assembled by close tolerance fits using heat, cooling and force methods, including bearings, bushes and inserts

correctly supporting the aircraft structure by jacking, trestling and/or jigging methods

performing mensuration checks after structure reassembly.

It is essential that the procedures take into account all aircraft and personal safety precautions relating to aircraft structure.

Evidence of transferability of skills and knowledge related to the major repair and modification of aircraft structure is essential. This may be demonstrated through application across a number of aircraft systems or aircraft types. Ability to interpret repair/modification procedures and specifications and apply them in practice is critical. The application of the procedures should also clearly indicate knowledge of structural flight loads and aerodynamic requirements.

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

aircraft construction principles and structural component attachment methods for primary structure:

fuselage

wings and attachment fittings

horizontal and vertical stabilisers and attachment fittings

pylons and attachment fittings

flight control surfaces

engine mounts and nacelles and attachment fittings

undercarriage attachments

procedures for replacement of primary structure components, such as:

fuselage frames and longerons

wing spars or spar caps

wing-to-fuselage attachment fittings

tailplane attachment fittings

undercarriage attachment fittings

aircraft mensuration checks – when required and methodology

repair of integral fuel tanks and sealing of faying surfaces, including specific WHS and PPE requirements

surface finishes and methods of restoration

how to obtain MSDS

relevant maintenance and structural repair manuals and modification data

relevant regulatory requirements and standard procedures.

Assessment Conditions

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-purpose tools and test equipment found in most routine situations would be used where appropriate.

The following conditions of assessment represent the requirements of the Regulators (ADF and CASA) and maintenance stakeholders and must be rigorously observed.

A person cannot be assessed as competent until it can be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the workplace assessor that the relevant elements and performance criteria of the unit of competency are being achieved under routine supervision on tasks involving repairing by replacement or modifying major load-carrying structural members, such as skins, longerons, spars, frames and bulkheads.

This shall be established via the records in the Log of Industrial Experience and Achievement or, where appropriate, an equivalent Industry Evidence Guide (for details refer to the Companion Volume Assessment Guidelines).

Assessors must satisfy the requirements of the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator (Australian Skills Quality Authority, or its successors).

Where the unit is to be used for CASA licensing purposes the Assessor must also meet the criteria specified in the CASR Part 147 Manual of Standards.

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MEA372 Perform mechanical elementary maintenance

Modification History

Release 2 - Additional items added to Range of Conditions to align with CASR Part 66 MOS and related changes made to Assessment Requirements

Application

The unit of competency provides skills and knowledge required by small aircraft maintenance B1 and B2 Licence holders to perform and certify mechanical elementary maintenance on small fixed and rotary wing aircraft.

The unit is part of the Aeroskills Mechatronics Certificates IV small aircraft maintenance training pathways.

Where a Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) licensing outcome is sought this unit forms part of the CASA requirement for the granting of the chosen maintenance certification licence under Civil Aviation Safety Regulation (CASR) Part 66, in accordance with the licensing provisions in the Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

Pre-requisite Unit

MEA301	Perform aircraft flight servicing

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
1.	Remove mechanical components	1.1	System is rendered safe and prepared in accordance with the applicable maintenance manual and isolation tags are fitted, where necessary, to ensure personnel safety
1.2	Removal of components is carried out in accordance with approved maintenance data while observing all relevant work health and safety (WHS) procedures including the use of material safety data sheets (MSDS) and personal protective equipment (PPE)
1.3	Required maintenance documentation is accurately compiled and correctly processed
1.4	Removed components are tagged, sealed and packaged in accordance with specified procedures
2.	Install mechanical components	2.1	Components to be installed are checked to confirm correct part numbers, serviceability and modification status
2.2	Installation is carried out in accordance with approved maintenance data while observing all relevant WHS procedures, including the use of MSDS and PPE
2.3	Required maintenance documentation is accurately completed and correctly processed
3.	Repair mechanical non-structural components	3.1	Extent of damage is correctly assessed to assist in determining repair procedure
3.2	Appropriate repair scheme is identified in accordance with structural repair manual and/or approved data
3.3	All required materials and equipment are organised
3.4	Repairs are performed in accordance with approved repair scheme, ensuring that aircraft standard practices are used and process requirements are carried out while observing all relevant WHS procedures, including the use of MSDS and PPE
3.5	Work area is cleaned of all waste material or contaminants
3.6	Required maintenance documentation is accurately completed and correctly processed

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.
Mechanical elementary maintenance tasks include:	Replacement of defective locking wire or split pins used on other than flight control systems Removal and installation of passenger and crew seat safety restraints Removal and installation of co-pilot control levers Removal and installation of simple hose connections not requiring special tools or bench assembly (excludes hydraulic connections and engine compartment fuel and oil pressure or scavenge hose connections) Removal and installation of prefabricated fuel lines Removal and installation of aircraft wheels or skids, including servicing and inspection of wheel bearings and replacement of tyres Removal and installation of landing gear elastic shock absorber cords Removal and installation of engine cowls not requiring propeller removal or disconnection of engine controls Removal and installation of induction system baffles Removal and installation of non-structural passenger cabin partitions Replacement of side windows in non-pressurised cabins Removal and installation of spark plugs, includes cleaning and setting of gap clearance Performance of cylinder compression tests Removal and installation of fuel and oil strainers or filter elements, includes element disassembly and cleaning, where applicable Removal, checking and installation of magnetic chip detectors Removal and installation of doors on non-pressurised aircraft Small simple repairs to fairings, non-structural cover plates and cowlings Simple fabric patches not requiring rib stitching or the removal of structural components (not on flight controls) Minor repairs to cabin trim and upholstery Restoration of finish after repairs and minor touch-up of decorative coatings Adding oil, air or both to non-retractable landing gear shock struts
Procedures and requirements include:	Industry standard procedures specified by manufacturers, regulatory authorities or the enterprise

Unit Mapping Information

Release 2 - Additional items added to Range of Conditions to align with CASR Part 66 MOS and related changes made to Assessment Requirements. Equivalent.

Release 1 - New unit

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Assessment Requirements for MEA372 Perform mechanical elementary maintenance

Modification History

Release 2 - Additional items added to Range of Conditions to align with CASR Part 66 MOS and related changes made to Assessment Requirements

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria under the specified conditions of assessment, and must include:

applying all relevant WHS procedures, including the selection and use of MSDS and applicable items of PPE

correctly removing and installing mechanical components listed in the Range of Conditions

performing repairs listed in the Range of Conditions and classified as elementary maintenance

removing and installing removable items of cabin and cockpit equipment including co-pilot control levers

removing, checking and reinstalling engine chip detectors.

performance of engine compression tests

The underlying skills inherent in this unit should be transferable across a range of elementary maintenance and repair applications across the aircraft types maintained by the enterprise. It is essential that the relevant procedures are interpreted and applied to ensure quality and safety standards are achieved.

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

applicable WHS procedures, including the use of PPE and MSDS

aircraft configuration and safety precautions associated with component removal and installation tasks listed in the Range of Conditions

types of aircraft fabric coverings and the procedures for minor repairs classified as elementary maintenance

aircraft composite materials and associated safety precautions

aircraft window materials and construction

methods of minor composite repairs classified as elementary maintenance

methods for performing minor repairs to cabin trim and upholstery

purpose of chip detectors and inspection requirements

procedure for performing engine compression tests

Assessment Conditions

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-purpose tools and test equipment found in most routine situations would be used where appropriate.

The following conditions of assessment represent the requirements of CASA and maintenance stakeholders and must be rigorously observed.

A person cannot be assessed as competent until it can be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the workplace assessor that the relevant elements and performance criteria of the unit of competency are being achieved under routine supervision on the following mechanical elementary maintenance tasks:

replacement of defective locking wire or split pins used on other than flight control systems

removal and installation of passenger and crew seat safety restraints

removal and installation of co-pilot control levers

removal and installation of simple hose connections not requiring special tools or bench assembly (excludes hydraulic connections and engine compartment fuel and oil pressure or scavenge hose connections)

removal and installation of prefabricated fuel lines

removal and installation of aircraft wheels or skids, including servicing and inspection of wheel bearings and replacement of tyres

removal and installation of landing gear elastic shock absorber cords

removal and installation of engine cowls not requiring propeller removal or disconnection of engine controls

removal and installation of induction system baffles

removal and installation of non-structural passenger cabin partitions

replacement of side windows in non-pressurised cabins

removal and installation of spark plugs, includes cleaning and setting of gap clearance

performance of cylinder compression tests

removal and installation of fuel and oil strainers or filter elements, includes element disassembly and cleaning, where applicable

removal, checking and installation of magnetic chip detectors

removal and installation of doors on non-pressurised aircraft

small simple repairs to fairings, non-structural cover plates and cowlings

simple fabric patches not requiring rib stitching or the removal of structural components (not on flight controls)

minor repairs to cabin trim and upholstery

restoration of finish after repairs and minor touch-up of decorative coatings

adding oil, air or both to non-retractable landing gear shock struts.

This shall be established via the records in the Log of Industrial Experience and Achievement or, where appropriate, an equivalent Industry Evidence Guide (for details refer to the Companion Volume Assessment Guidelines).

Assessors must satisfy the requirements of the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator (Australian Skills Quality Authority, or its successors).

Where the unit is to be used for CASA licensing purposes the Assessor must also meet the criteria specified in the CASR Part 147 Manual of Standards.

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MEA380 Repair and/or overhaul aircraft hydraulic system components

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA380 Repair and/or overhaul aircraft hydraulic system components with amended prerequisite codes.

Application

This unit of competency requires application of hand skills, theory knowledge and maintenance publication procedures to repair and overhaul hydraulic system components from fixed and rotary wing aircraft in workshops during the performance of scheduled or unscheduled maintenance. Maintenance may be performed individually or as part of a team.

The unit is part of the Mechanical Certificate IV (Component Workshop Maintenance Stream) training pathway. It 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

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.
1.	Determine requirements	1.1	Component defect reports (removal tags) or customer order are correctly interpreted and matched by part and serial numbers
1.2	Hydraulic components are inspected and/or operated through prescribed test procedures to establish serviceability or confirm defects, as required
1.3	Modification status is clearly established to assist in determining the overhaul requirements for the components
1.4	Extent of overhaul or repair is identified and documented in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
2.	Troubleshoot hydraulic components	2.1	Available information from maintenance records and test results is used, where necessary, to assist in fault determination
2.2	Logical processes are used to ensure efficient and accurate troubleshooting
2.3	Specialist advice is obtained, where required, to assist with, or confirm, the fault and rectification requirement
2.4	Hydraulic component faults are located and the causes of the faults are clearly identified
2.5	Fault rectification requirements are determined to assist in planning the repair
3.	Dismantle and inspect hydraulic component parts	3.1	Hydraulic component parts are dismantled in accordance with maintenance manuals 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	Component parts are assessed for serviceability in accordance with the relevant maintenance documentation
3.3	Parts requiring specialist repair are tagged and repair instructions are specified in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
3.4	Parts requiring non-destructive testing are prepared for testing in accordance with the relevant maintenance documentation
3.5	Parts lists are compiled and processed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
4.	Repair and/or modify hydraulic components or parts	4.1	Component parts are repaired or replaced in accordance with the relevant maintenance documentation
4.2	Modification of components or parts is undertaken, where required, by relevant manufacturer's bulletins or procedures
5.	Assemble, test and adjust hydraulic components	5.1	Hydraulic component parts are assembled within specified tolerances and in accordance with the appropriate maintenance documents while observing all relevant WHS requirements, including the use of MSDS and items of PPE
5.2	Components are adjusted, tested or calibrated to operate within prescribed specifications
5.3	Finished components are tagged, sealed and packaged in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
5.4	Required maintenance documentation and modification records are completed and processed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures

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.
Hydraulic components include:	Valves, pumps, motors, actuators, regulators, struts/oleos and brake units Accumulators, filters and reservoirs Rigid and flexible pipelines, hoses and fittings
Repair of component parts include:	Finishing or re-finishing of metal surfaces through processes, such as polishing and lapping Removal of corrosion within maintenance manual limits Replacement of seals and backing rings Replacement of bearings Application of surface treatments, such as alodining Restoration of paint finishes
Testing and adjustment includes:	Complex testing and adjusting of components, where required, will be carried out under supervision at the appropriate level
Procedures and requirements include:	Industry standard procedures specified by manufacturers, regulatory authorities or the enterprise

Unit Mapping Information

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA380 Repair and/or overhaul aircraft hydraulic system components

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Assessment Requirements for MEA380 Repair and/or overhaul aircraft hydraulic system components

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA380 Repair and/or overhaul aircraft hydraulic system components with amended prerequisite codes.

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria under the specified conditions of assessment, and must include:

applying relevant WHS procedures

using MSDS and applicable items of PPE

using relevant maintenance documentation and aircraft/component manuals relating to hydraulic system components to:

recognise state of serviceability and overhaul or repair requirements

test and accurately and efficiently troubleshoot unserviceabilities and document the causes

dismantle and inspect component parts for serviceability and identify repair requirements as applicable

repair/replace/modify component parts

assemble, test for correct operation and adjust components.

The underlying skills inherent in this unit should be transferable across a range of repair and/or overhaul applications associated with aircraft components. It is essential that the maintenance procedures are interpreted and applied to ensure quality and safety standards are achieved.

This shall be demonstrated through application across a number of different aircraft components. Ability to assess component serviceability and interpret parts requirements will be necessary to supplement the required evidence.

Capability to interpret inspection procedures and specifications (allowable limits) and apply them in practice is critical.

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

how to obtain relevant MSDS

the correct use of PPE

WHS procedures

fault diagnosis techniques

system and component operation

repair and overhaul procedures and processes

hydraulic test rigs and their operation

compressed air and nitrogen charging equipment.

Assessment Conditions

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-purpose tools and test equipment found in most routine situations would be used where appropriate.

The application of testing procedures should clearly indicate knowledge of system operation. Knowledge of system operation and the relationship of individual components will be necessary to supplement evidence of ability to troubleshoot component faults before undertaking any action. The work plan should take account of applicable safety and quality requirements in accordance with the industry and regulatory standards.

The following conditions of assessment represent the requirements of the Regulators (ADF and CASA) and maintenance stakeholders and must be rigorously observed.

A person cannot be assessed as competent until it can be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the workplace assessor that the relevant elements and performance criteria of the unit of competency are being achieved under routine supervision on at least one (1) component from each of the following groups:

valves, pumps, motors, actuators, regulators, struts/oleos and brake units

accumulators, filters and reservoirs

rigid and flexible pipelines, hoses and fittings.

This must include demonstration of the following repair processes:

finishing or re-finishing of metal surfaces through processes, such as polishing and lapping

removal of corrosion within maintenance manual limits

replacement of seals and backing rings

replacement of bearings

application of surface treatments, such as alodining

restoration of paint finishes.

This shall be established via the records in the Log of Industrial Experience and Achievement or, where appropriate, an equivalent Industry Evidence Guide (for details refer to the Companion Volume Assessment Guidelines).

Assessors must satisfy the requirements of the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator (Australian Skills Quality Authority, or its successors).

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MEA381 Repair and/or overhaul aircraft pneumatic system components

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA381 Repair and/or overhaul aircraft pneumatic system components with amended prerequisite codes.

Application

This unit of competency requires application of hand skills, theory knowledge and maintenance publication procedures to repair and overhaul pneumatic system components from fixed and rotary wing aircraft in workshops during the performance of scheduled or unscheduled maintenance. Maintenance may be performed individually or as part of a team.

The unit is part of the Mechanical Certificate IV (Component Workshop Maintenance Stream) training pathway. It 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

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.
1.	Determine requirements	1.1	Component defect reports (removal tags) or customer order are correctly interpreted and matched by part and serial numbers
1.2	Pneumatic components are inspected and/or operated through prescribed test procedures to establish serviceability or confirm defects, as required
1.3	Modification status is clearly established to assist in determining the overhaul requirements for the components
1.4	Extent of overhaul or repair is identified and documented in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
2.	Troubleshoot pneumatic components	2.1	Available information from maintenance records and test results is used, where necessary, to assist in fault determination
2.2	Logical processes are used to ensure efficient and accurate troubleshooting
2.3	Specialist advice is obtained, where required, to assist with, or confirm, the fault and rectification requirement
2.4	Pneumatic component faults are located and the causes of the faults are clearly identified
2.5	Fault rectification requirements are determined to assist in planning the repair
3.	Dismantle and inspect pneumatic parts	3.1	Pneumatic component parts are dismantled in accordance with maintenance manuals 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	Component parts are assessed for serviceability in accordance with the relevant maintenance documentation
3.3	Parts requiring specialist repair are tagged and repair instructions are specified in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
3.4	Parts requiring non-destructive testing (NDT) are prepared for testing in accordance with the relevant maintenance documentation
3.5	Parts lists are compiled and processed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
4.	Repair and/or modify pneumatic components or parts	4.1	Component parts are repaired or replaced in accordance with the relevant maintenance documentation
4.2	Modification of components or parts is undertaken, where required, by relevant manufacturer's bulletins or procedures
5.	Assemble, test and adjust pneumatic components	5.1	Pneumatic component parts are assembled within specified tolerances and in accordance with the appropriate maintenance documents while observing all relevant WHS requirements, including the use of MSDS and items of PPE
5.2	Components are adjusted, tested or calibrated to operate within prescribed specifications
5.3	Finished components are tagged, sealed and packaged in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
5.4	Required maintenance documentation and modification records are completed and processed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures

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.
Pneumatic components from pressurisation, air cycle air conditioning and pneumatic systems include:	Valves, pumps, motors, expansion turbines, actuators, regulators, temperature sensors, mechanical pressurisation controllers, temperature controllers and thrust reversers Heat exchangers and pressure vessels Rigid and flexible pipelines, hoses, fittings and ducting
Repair of component parts includes:	Finishing or re-finishing of metal surfaces through processes, such as polishing and lapping Removal of corrosion within maintenance manual limits Replacement of seals and backing rings Replacement of bearings Application of surface treatments, such as alodining Restoration of paint finishes
Testing and adjustment:	Complex testing and adjusting of components, where required, will be carried out under supervision at the appropriate level
Procedures and requirements include:	Industry standard procedures specified by manufacturers, regulatory authorities or the enterprise

Unit Mapping Information

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA381 Repair and/or overhaul aircraft pneumatic system components

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Assessment Requirements for MEA381 Repair and/or overhaul aircraft pneumatic system components

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA381 Repair and/or overhaul aircraft pneumatic system components with amended prerequisite codes.

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria under the specified conditions of assessment, and must include:

applying relevant WHS procedures

using MSDS and relevant items of PPE

using relevant maintenance documentation and aircraft/component manuals relating to pneumatic, pressurisation and air cycle air conditioning system components to:

recognise state of serviceability and overhaul or repair requirements

test and accurately and efficiently troubleshoot unserviceabilities and document the causes

dismantle and inspect component parts for serviceability and identify repair requirements as applicable

repair/replace/modify component parts

assemble, test for correct operation and adjust components.

The underlying skills inherent in this unit should be transferable across a range of repair and/or overhaul applications associated with aircraft components. It is essential that the maintenance procedures are interpreted and applied to ensure quality and safety standards are achieved.

This shall be demonstrated through application across a number of different aircraft components. Ability to assess component serviceability and interpret parts requirements will be necessary to supplement the required evidence. Capability to interpret inspection procedures and specifications (allowable limits) and apply them in practice is critical.

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

how to obtain relevant MSDS

identification and use of items of PPE

WHS procedures

fault diagnosis techniques

system and component operation

repair and overhaul procedures and processes

the use of pneumatic test rigs.

Assessment Conditions

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 applicable general-purpose tools and test equipment found in most routine situations would be used where appropriate.

The application of testing procedures should clearly indicate knowledge of system operation. Knowledge of system operation and the relationship of individual components will be necessary to supplement evidence of ability to troubleshoot component faults before under taking any action. The work plan should take account of applicable safety and quality requirements in accordance with the industry and regulatory standards.

The following conditions of assessment represent the requirements of the Regulators (ADF and CASA) and maintenance stakeholders and must be rigorously observed.

A person cannot be assessed as competent until it can be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the workplace assessor that the relevant elements and performance criteria of the unit of competency are being achieved under routine supervision on at least one (1) component from each of the following groups:

valves, pumps, motors, expansion turbines, actuators, regulators, temperature sensors, mechanical pressurisation controllers, temperature controllers and thrust reversers

heat exchangers and pressure vessels

rigid and flexible pipelines, hoses, fittings and ducting.

This must include demonstration of the following repair processes:

finishing or re-finishing of metal surfaces through processes, such as polishing and lapping

removal of corrosion within maintenance manual limits

replacement of seals and backing rings

replacement of bearings

application of surface treatments, such as alodining

restoration of paint finishes.

This shall be established via the records in the Log of Industrial Experience and Achievement or, where appropriate, an equivalent Industry Evidence Guide (for details refer to the Companion Volume Assessment Guidelines).

Assessors must satisfy the requirements of the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator (Australian Skills Quality Authority, or its successors).

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MEA382 Repair and/or overhaul aircraft fuel system components

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA382 Repair and/or overhaul aircraft fuel system components with amended prerequisite codes.

Application

This unit of competency requires application of hand skills, theory knowledge and maintenance publication procedures to repair and overhaul fuel system components from fixed and rotary wing aircraft in workshops during the performance of scheduled or unscheduled maintenance. Maintenance may be performed individually or as part of a team.

The unit is part of the Mechanical Certificate IV (Component Workshop Maintenance Stream) training pathway. It 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

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.
1.	Determine requirements	1.1	Component defect reports (removal tags) or customer order are correctly interpreted and matched by part and serial numbers
1.2	Fuel system components are inspected and/or operated through prescribed test procedures to establish serviceability or confirm defects, as required
1.3	Modification status is clearly established to assist in determining the overhaul requirements for the components
1.4	Extent of overhaul or repair is identified and documented in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
2.	Troubleshoot fuel system components	2.1	Available information from maintenance records and test results is used, where necessary, to assist in fault determination
2.2	Logical processes are used to ensure efficient and accurate troubleshooting
2.3	Specialist advice is obtained, where required, to assist with, or confirm, the fault and rectification requirement
2.4	Fuel system component faults are located and the causes of the faults are clearly identified
2.5	Fault rectification requirements are determined to assist in planning the repair
3.	Dismantle and inspect fuel system component parts	3.1	Fuel system component parts are dismantled in accordance with maintenance manuals 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	Component parts are assessed for serviceability in accordance with the relevant maintenance documentation
3.3	Parts requiring specialist repair are tagged and repair instructions are specified in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
3.4	Parts requiring non-destructive testing (NDT) are prepared for testing in accordance with the relevant maintenance documentation
3.5	Parts lists are compiled and processed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
4.	Repair and/or modify fuel system components or parts	4.1	Component parts are repaired or replaced in accordance with the relevant maintenance documentation
4.2	Modification of components or parts is undertaken, where required, by relevant manufacturer's bulletins or procedures
5.	Assemble, test and adjust fuel system components	5.1	Fuel system component parts are assembled within specified tolerances and in accordance with the appropriate maintenance documents while observing all relevant WHS requirements, including the use of MSDS and items of PPE
5.2	Components are adjusted, tested or calibrated to operate within prescribed specifications
5.3	Finished components are tagged, sealed and packaged in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
5.4	Required maintenance documentation and modification records are completed and processed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures

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.
Fuel system components include:	Valves, pumps and control units Filters, rigid and flexible pipelines, hoses, fittings and flexible fuel tanks
Repair of component parts includes:	Finishing or re-finishing of metal surfaces through processes, such as polishing and lapping Removal of corrosion within maintenance manual limits Replacement of seals and backing rings Replacement of bearings Application of surface treatments, such as alodining Restoration of paint finishes Repair of flexible fuel tank leaks
Testing and adjustment:	Complex testing and adjusting of components, where required, will be carried out under supervision at the appropriate level
Procedures and requirements include:	Industry standard procedures specified by manufacturers, regulatory authorities or the enterprise

Unit Mapping Information

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA382 Repair and/or overhaul aircraft fuel system components

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Assessment Requirements for MEA382 Repair and/or overhaul aircraft fuel system components

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA382 Repair and/or overhaul aircraft fuel system components with amended prerequisite codes.

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria under the specified conditions of assessment, and must include:

applying relevant WHS procedures

using MSDS and applicable items of PPE

using relevant maintenance documentation and aircraft/component manuals relating to fuel system components to:

recognise state of serviceability and overhaul or repair requirements

test and accurately and efficiently troubleshoot unserviceabilities and document the causes

dismantle and inspect component parts for serviceability and identify repair requirements as applicable

repair/replace/modify component parts

assemble, test for correct operation and adjust components.

The underlying skills inherent in this unit should be transferable across a range of repair and/or overhaul applications associated with aircraft components. It is essential that the maintenance procedures are interpreted and applied to ensure quality and safety standards are achieved.

This shall be demonstrated through application across a number of different aircraft components. Ability to assess component serviceability and interpret parts requirements will be necessary to supplement the required evidence. Capability to interpret inspection procedures and specifications (allowable limits) and apply them in practice is critical.

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

how to obtain relevant MSDS

the use of applicable items of PPE

WHS procedures

fault diagnosis techniques

system and component operation

repair and overhaul procedures and processes

the use of fuel system test rigs.

Assessment Conditions

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-purpose tools and test equipment found in most routine situations would be used where appropriate.

The application of testing procedures should clearly indicate knowledge of system operation. Knowledge of system operation and the relationship of individual components will be necessary to supplement evidence of ability to troubleshoot component faults before undertaking any action. The work plan should take account of applicable safety and quality requirements in accordance with the industry and regulatory standards.

The following conditions of assessment represent the requirements of the Regulators (ADF and CASA) and maintenance stakeholders and must be rigorously observed.

A person cannot be assessed as competent until it can be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the workplace assessor that the relevant elements and performance criteria of the unit of competency are being achieved under routine supervision on at least one (1) component from each of the following groups:

valves, pumps and control units

filters, rigid and flexible pipelines, hoses, fittings and flexible fuel tanks.

This must include demonstration of the following repair processes:

finishing or re-finishing of metal surfaces through processes, such as polishing and lapping

removal of corrosion within maintenance manual limits

replacement of seals and backing rings

replacement of bearings

application of surface treatments, such as alodining

restoration of paint finishes.

This shall be established via the records in the Log of Industrial Experience and Achievement or, where appropriate, an equivalent Industry Evidence Guide (for details refer to the Companion Volume Assessment Guidelines).

Assessors must satisfy the requirements of the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator (Australian Skills Quality Authority, or its successors).

Links

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MEA383 Repair and/or overhaul gas turbine engine air inlet and compressor components and/or modules

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA383 Repair and/or overhaul gas turbine engine air inlet and compressor components and/or modules with amended prerequisite codes.

Application

This unit of competency requires application of hand skills, theory knowledge and maintenance publication procedures to repair and overhaul aircraft gas turbine air inlet and compressor components in workshops during the performance of scheduled or unscheduled maintenance. Maintenance may be performed individually or as part of a team.

Applications include air inlet and compressor components from turbo-jet, turbofan, turboshaft, turboprop engines and engine modules, or auxiliary power units.

The unit is part of the Mechanical Certificate IV (Component Workshop Maintenance Stream) training pathway. It 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

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.
1.	Determine requirements	1.1	Component defect reports (removal tags) or customer order are correctly interpreted and matched by part and serial numbers
1.2	Air inlet and compressor components are inspected and/or operated through prescribed test procedures to establish serviceability and confirm defects, if necessary
1.3	Modification status is clearly established to assist in determining the overhaul requirements for the components
1.4	Extent of overhaul or repair is identified and documented in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
2.	Troubleshoot air inlet and compressor components	2.1	Available information from maintenance records and test results is used, where necessary, to assist in fault determination
2.2	Logical processes are used to ensure efficient and accurate troubleshooting
2.3	Specialist advice is obtained, where required, to assist with, or confirm, the fault and rectification requirement
2.4	Air inlet and compressor component faults are located and the causes of the faults are clearly identified
2.5	Fault rectification requirements are determined to assist in planning the repair
3.	Dismantle and inspect air inlet and compressor parts	3.1	Air inlet and compressor component parts are dismantled in accordance with maintenance manual 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	Component parts are assessed for serviceability in accordance with the relevant maintenance documentation
3.3	Parts requiring specialist repair are tagged and repair instructions are specified in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
3.4	Parts requiring non-destructive testing (NDT) are prepared for testing in accordance with the relevant maintenance documentation
3.5	Parts lists are compiled and processed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
4.	Repair and/or modify air inlet and compressor components or parts	4.1	Component parts are repaired or replaced in accordance with the relevant maintenance documentation
4.2	Modification of components is undertaken, where required, by reference to relevant manufacturers’ bulletins or procedures and/or customer requirements
5.	Assemble and adjust air inlet and compressor components	5.1	Air inlet and compressor component parts are assembled within specified tolerances and in accordance with the appropriate maintenance documents while observing all relevant WHS requirements, including the use of MSDS and items of PPE
5.2	Support/safety equipment, where fitted, is removed at the appropriate time
5.3	Components are adjusted to ensure that fits and clearances are within prescribed specifications
5.4	Finished components are tagged, sealed and packaged in accordance with standard enterprise procedures

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.
Air inlet and compressor components include:	Air inlet structure and blow-in doors where these items are part of an engine change unit or engine module Fans (where applicable to the enterprise) Inlet guide vanes Centrifugal or axial flow compressor assemblies (low and high pressure) Compressor bleed valves (where applicable to the enterprise)
Repair of component parts includes:	Finishing or re-finishing of metal surfaces through processes, such as polishing, lapping and blending of damage within maintenance manual limits Removal of corrosion within maintenance manual limits Replacement of seals and gaskets Replacement of bearings Application of surface treatments, such as alodining Restoration of paint finishes
Testing and adjustment:	Complex testing and adjusting of components, where required, will be carried out under supervision at the appropriate level
Procedures and requirements include:	Industry standard procedures specified by manufacturers, regulatory authorities or the enterprise

Unit Mapping Information

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA383 Repair and/or overhaul gas turbine engine air inlet and compressor components and/or modules

Links

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Assessment Requirements for MEA383 Repair and/or overhaul gas turbine engine air inlet and compressor components and/or modules

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA383 Repair and/or overhaul gas turbine engine air inlet and compressor components and/or modules with amended prerequisite codes.

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria under the specified conditions of assessment, and must include:

applying relevant WHS procedures including the use of MSDS and PPE

using relevant maintenance documentation, specifications and aircraft/component manuals to:

recognise state of serviceability and overhaul or repair requirements for air inlet and compressor components

test and accurately and efficiently troubleshoot unserviceabilities and document the causes in air inlet and compressor components

dismantle and inspect air inlet and compressor component parts for serviceability and identify repair requirements as applicable

repair/replace/modify air inlet and compressor component parts

assemble and adjust air inlet and compressor components

correctly tagging, sealing and packaging completed components.

The underlying skills inherent in this unit should be transferable across a range of repair and/or overhaul applications associated with gas turbine engine components and/or modules. It is essential that the maintenance procedures (including the use of correct fuels and lubricants) are interpreted and applied to ensure quality and safety standards are achieved.

This shall be demonstrated through application across a number of different gas turbine engine components and/or modules. Ability to assess component/module serviceability and interpret parts requirements will be necessary to supplement the required evidence. Capability to interpret inspection procedures and specifications (allowable limits) and apply them in practice is critical.

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

how to obtain relevant MSDS

the use of applicable items of PPE

WHS procedures

fault diagnosis techniques

system and component operation

repair and overhaul procedures and processes, including inspection, rework, repair and reclamation, assembly, balancing of rotating assemblies and final adjustment.

Assessment Conditions

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 applicable general-purpose tools and test equipment found in most routine situations would be used where appropriate.

The application of testing procedures should clearly indicate knowledge of system operation. Knowledge of system operation and the relationship of individual components will be necessary to supplement evidence of ability to troubleshoot component faults before undertaking any action. The work plan should take account of applicable safety and quality requirements in accordance with the industry and regulatory standards.

The following conditions of assessment represent the requirements of the Regulators (ADF and CASA) and maintenance stakeholders and must be rigorously observed.

A person cannot be assessed as competent until it can be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the workplace assessor that the relevant elements and performance criteria of the unit of competency are being achieved under routine supervision on at least one (1) item from each of the following groups:

air inlet structure and blow-in doors where these items are part of an engine change unit or engine module

fans, where applicable (may be omitted if not applicable to the enterprise)

inlet guide vanes

centrifugal or axial flow compressor assemblies (low and high pressure)

compressor bleed valves, where applicable (may be omitted if not applicable to the enterprise).

This must include demonstration of the following repair processes:

finishing or re-finishing of metal surfaces through processes, such as polishing and lapping

removal of corrosion within maintenance manual limits

replacement of seals and backing rings

replacement of bearings

application of surface treatments, such as alodining

restoration of paint finishes.

This shall be established via the records in the Log of Industrial Experience and Achievement or, where appropriate, an equivalent Industry Evidence Guide (for details refer to the Companion Volume Assessment Guidelines).

Assessors must satisfy the requirements of the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator (Australian Skills Quality Authority, or its successors).

Links

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MEA384 Repair and/or overhaul gas turbine engine combustion section components and/or modules

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA384 Repair and/or overhaul gas turbine engine combustion section components and/or modules with amended prerequisite codes.

Application

This unit of competency requires application of hand skills, theory knowledge and maintenance publication procedures to repair and overhaul aircraft gas turbine engine or engine module combustion section components during the performance of scheduled or unscheduled maintenance. Maintenance may be performed individually or as part of a team.

Applications include combustion section components and modules from turbo-jet, turbofan, turboshaft, turboprop engines, engine modules or auxiliary power units.

The unit is part of the Mechanical Certificate IV (Component Workshop Maintenance Stream) training pathway. It 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

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.
1.	Determine requirements	1.1	Component defect reports (removal tags) or customer order are correctly interpreted and matched by part and serial numbers
1.2	Combustion section components are inspected and/or operated through prescribed test procedures to establish serviceability and confirm defects, if necessary
1.3	Modification status is clearly established to assist in determining the overhaul requirements for the components
1.4	Extent of overhaul or repair is identified and documented in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
2.	Troubleshoot combustion section components	2.1	Available information from maintenance records and test results is used, where necessary, to assist in fault determination
2.2	Logical processes are used to ensure efficient and accurate troubleshooting
2.3	Specialist advice is obtained, where required, to assist with, or confirm, the fault and rectification requirement
2.4	Combustion section component faults are located and the causes of the faults are clearly identified
2.5	Fault rectification requirements are determined to assist in planning the repair
3.	Dismantle and inspect combustion section component parts	3.1	Combustion section component parts are dismantled in accordance with maintenance manual 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	Component parts are assessed for serviceability in accordance with the relevant maintenance documentation
3.3	Parts requiring specialist repair are tagged and repair instructions are specified in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
3.4	Parts requiring non-destructive testing (NDT) are prepared for testing in accordance with the relevant maintenance documentation
3.5	Parts lists are compiled and processed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
4.	Repair and/or modify combustion section components or parts	4.1	Component parts are repaired or replaced in accordance with the relevant maintenance documentation
4.2	Modification of components is undertaken, where required, by reference to relevant manufacturers’ bulletins or procedures and/or customer requirements
5.	Assemble and adjust combustion section components	5.1	Combustion section component parts are assembled within specified tolerances and in accordance with the appropriate maintenance documents while observing all relevant WHS requirements, including the use of MSDS and items of PPE
5.2	Support/safety equipment, where fitted, is removed at the appropriate time
5.3	Components are adjusted to ensure that fits and clearances are within prescribed specifications
5.4	Finished components are tagged, sealed and packaged in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
5.5	Required maintenance documentation and modification records are completed and processed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures

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.
Combustion section components and/or modules include:	Fuel manifold and nozzles Combustion chamber (multiple can, can-annular or annular)
Repair of component parts include:	Finishing or re-finishing of metal surfaces through processes such as polishing and lapping Removal of corrosion within maintenance manual limits Replacement of seals and gaskets
Testing and adjustment:	Complex testing and adjusting of components, where required, will be carried out under supervision at the appropriate level
Procedures and requirements include:	Industry standard procedures specified by manufacturers, regulatory authorities or the enterprise

Unit Mapping Information

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA384 Repair and/or overhaul gas turbine engine combustion section components and/or modules

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Assessment Requirements for MEA384 Repair and/or overhaul gas turbine engine combustion section components and/or modules

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA384 Repair and/or overhaul gas turbine engine combustion section components and/or modules with amended prerequisite codes.

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria under the specified conditions of assessment, and must include:

applying relevant WHS procedures, including the use of MSDS and PPE

using relevant maintenance documentation, specifications and aircraft/component manuals to:

recognise state of serviceability and overhaul or repair requirements for combustion section components

test and accurately and efficiently troubleshoot engine combustion component unserviceabilities and document the causes

dismantle and inspect combustion section component parts for serviceability and identify repair requirements as applicable

repair/replace/modify combustion section component parts

assemble and adjust combustion section components

correctly tagging, sealing and packaging completed components.

The underlying skills inherent in this unit should be transferable across a range of repair and/or overhaul applications associated with gas turbine engine components and/or modules. It is essential that the maintenance procedures (including the use of correct fuels and lubricants) are interpreted and applied to ensure quality and safety standards are achieved.

This shall be demonstrated through application across a number of different gas turbine engine components and/or modules. Ability to assess component/module serviceability and interpret parts requirements will be necessary to supplement the required evidence. Capability to interpret inspection procedures and specifications (allowable limits) and apply them in practice is critical.

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

how to obtain relevant MSDS

the use of applicable items of PPE

WHS procedures

fault diagnosis techniques

combustion section and component operation

repair and overhaul procedures and processes, including inspection, rework, repair and reclamation, assembly, testing and final adjustment.

Assessment Conditions

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-purpose tools and test equipment found in most routine situations would be used where appropriate.

The application of testing procedures should clearly indicate knowledge of system operation. Knowledge of system operation and the relationship of individual components will be necessary to supplement evidence of ability to troubleshoot component faults before under taking any action. The work plan should take account of applicable safety and quality requirements in accordance with the industry and regulatory standards.

The following conditions of assessment represent the requirements of the Regulators (ADF and CASA) and maintenance stakeholders and must be rigorously observed.

A person cannot be assessed as competent until it can be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the workplace assessor that the relevant elements and performance criteria of the unit of competency are being achieved under routine supervision on at least one (1) item from each of the following groups:

fuel manifold and nozzles

combustion chamber (multiple can, can-annular or annular).

This must include demonstration of the following repair processes:

finishing or re-finishing of metal surfaces through processes, such as polishing and lapping

removal of corrosion within maintenance manual limits

replacement of seals and gaskets.

This shall be established via the records in the Log of Industrial Experience and Achievement or, where appropriate, an equivalent Industry Evidence Guide (for details refer to the Companion Volume Assessment Guidelines).

Assessors must satisfy the requirements of the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator (Australian Skills Quality Authority, or its successors).

Links

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MEA385 Repair and/or overhaul gas turbine engine turbine and exhaust section components

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA385 Repair and/or overhaul gas turbine engine turbine and exhaust section components with amended prerequisite codes.

Application

This unit of competency requires application of hand skills, theory knowledge and maintenance publication procedures to repair and overhaul aircraft gas turbine engine turbine and exhaust section components in workshops during the performance of scheduled or unscheduled maintenance. Maintenance may be performed individually or as part of a team.

Applications include turbine and exhaust section components from turbo-jet, turbofan, turboshaft, turboprop engines and engine modules, or auxiliary power units.

The unit is part of the Mechanical Certificate IV (Component Workshop Maintenance Stream) training pathway. It 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

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.
1.	Determine requirements	1.1	Component defect reports (removal tags) or customer order are correctly interpreted and matched by part and serial numbers
1.2	Turbine and exhaust section components are inspected and/or operated through prescribed test procedures to establish serviceability and confirm defects, if necessary
1.3	Modification status is clearly established to assist in determining the overhaul requirements for the components
1.4	Extent of overhaul or repair is identified and documented in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
2.	Troubleshoot turbine and exhaust section components	2.1	Available information from maintenance records and test results is used, where necessary, to assist in fault determination
2.2	Logical processes are used to ensure efficient and accurate troubleshooting
2.3	Specialist advice is obtained, where required, to assist with, or confirm, the fault and rectification requirement
2.4	Turbine and exhaust section component faults are located and the causes of the faults are clearly identified
2.5	Fault rectification requirements are determined to assist in planning the repair
3.	Dismantle and inspect turbine and exhaust section component parts	3.1	Turbine and exhaust section component parts are dismantled in accordance with maintenance manual 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	Component parts are assessed for serviceability in accordance with the relevant maintenance documentation
3.3	Parts requiring specialist repair are tagged and repair instructions are specified in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
3.4	Parts requiring non-destructive testing are prepared for testing in accordance with the relevant maintenance documentation
3.5	Parts lists are compiled and processed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
4.	Repair and/or modify turbine and exhaust section components or parts	4.1	Component parts are repaired or replaced in accordance with the relevant maintenance documentation
4.2	Modification of components is undertaken, where required, by reference to relevant manufacturers’ bulletins or procedures and/or customer requirements
5.	Assemble and adjust turbine and exhaust section components	5.1	Turbine and exhaust section component parts are balanced where required and assembled within specified tolerances and in accordance with the appropriate maintenance documents while observing all relevant WHS requirements, including the use of MSDS and items of PPE
5.2	Support/safety equipment, where fitted, is removed at the appropriate time
5.3	Components are adjusted to ensure that fits and clearances are within prescribed specifications
5.4	Finished components are tagged, sealed and packaged in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
5.5	Required maintenance documentation and modification records are completed and processed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures

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.
Turbine and exhaust section components include:	High and low pressure turbine assemblies Free turbine (where applicable to the enterprise) Automatic turbine rotor clearance control system (where applicable to the enterprise) Engine tail cone and exhaust struts Jet pipe that is part of the engine change unit or module Thrust reversers (where applicable to the enterprise) Afterburner system where it is part of the engine change unit or module (where applicable to the enterprise)
Repair of component parts include:	Finishing or re-finishing of metal surfaces through processes, such as polishing and lapping Removal of corrosion within maintenance manual limits Replacement of seals and gaskets Replacement of bearings
Testing and adjustment:	Complex testing and adjusting of components, where required, will be carried out under supervision at the appropriate level
Procedures and requirements include:	Industry standard procedures specified by manufacturers, regulatory authorities or the enterprise

Unit Mapping Information

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA385 Repair and/or overhaul gas turbine engine turbine and exhaust section components

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Assessment Requirements for MEA385 Repair and/or overhaul gas turbine engine turbine and exhaust section components

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA385 Repair and/or overhaul gas turbine engine turbine and exhaust section components with amended prerequisite codes.

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria under the specified conditions of assessment, and must include:

applying relevant WHS procedures, including the use of MSDS and PPE

using relevant maintenance documentation, specifications and aircraft/component manuals to:

recognise state of serviceability and overhaul or repair requirements for turbine and exhaust section components

test and accurately and efficiently troubleshoot turbine and exhaust section component unserviceabilities and document the causes

dismantle and inspect turbine and exhaust section component parts for serviceability and identify repair requirements as applicable

repair/replace/modify turbine and exhaust section component parts

assemble and adjust turbine and exhaust section components

correctly tagging, sealing and packaging completed components.

The underlying skills inherent in this unit should be transferable across a range of repair and/or overhaul applications associated with gas turbine engine components and/or modules. It is essential that the maintenance procedures (including the use of correct fuels and lubricants) are interpreted and applied to ensure quality and safety standards are achieved.

This shall be demonstrated through application across a number of different gas turbine engine components and/or modules. Ability to assess component/module serviceability and interpret parts requirements will be necessary to supplement the required evidence. Capability to interpret inspection procedures and specifications (allowable limits) and apply them in practice is critical.

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

how to obtain relevant MSDS

the use of applicable items of PPE

WHS procedures

fault diagnosis techniques

turbine and exhaust section and component operation

repair and overhaul procedures and processes, including inspection, rework, repair and reclamation, assembly, balancing of rotating assemblies and final adjustment.

Assessment Conditions

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-purpose tools and test equipment found in most routine situations would be used where appropriate.

The application of testing procedures should clearly indicate knowledge of system operation. Knowledge of system operation and the relationship of individual components will be necessary to supplement evidence of ability to troubleshoot component faults before undertaking any action. The work plan should take account of applicable safety and quality requirements in accordance with the industry and regulatory standards.

The following conditions of assessment represent the requirements of the Regulators (ADF and CASA) and maintenance stakeholders and must be rigorously observed.

A person cannot be assessed as competent until it can be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the workplace assessor that the relevant elements and performance criteria of the unit of competency are being achieved under routine supervision on at least one (1) item from each of the following groups:

high and low pressure turbine assemblies

free turbine (may be omitted where not applicable to the enterprise)

automatic turbine rotor clearance control system (may be omitted where not applicable to the enterprise)

engine tail cone and exhaust struts

jet pipe that is part of the engine change unit or module

thrust reversers (may be omitted where not applicable to the enterprise)

afterburner system where it is part of the engine change unit or module (may be omitted where not applicable to the enterprise).

This must include demonstration of the following repair processes:

finishing or re-finishing of metal surfaces through processes, such as polishing and lapping

removal of corrosion within maintenance manual limits

replacement of seals and gaskets

replacement of bearings.

This shall be established via the records in the Log of Industrial Experience and Achievement or, where appropriate, an equivalent Industry Evidence Guide (for details refer to the Companion Volume Assessment Guidelines).

Assessors must satisfy the requirements of the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator (Australian Skills Quality Authority, or its successors).

Links

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MEA386 Repair and/or overhaul gas turbine engine ancillary section components

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA386 Repair and/or overhaul gas turbine engine ancillary section components with amended prerequisite codes.

Application

This unit of competency requires application of hand skills, theory knowledge and maintenance publication procedures to repair and overhaul aircraft gas turbine engine ancillary section components in workshops during the performance of scheduled or unscheduled maintenance. Maintenance may be performed individually or as part of a team.

Applications include ancillary section components from turbo-jet, turbofan, turboshaft, turboprop engines and engine modules, or auxiliary power units.

The unit is part of the Mechanical Certificate IV (Component Workshop Maintenance Stream) training pathway. It 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

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.
1.	Determine requirements	1.1	Component defect reports (removal tags) or customer order are correctly interpreted and matched by part and serial numbers
1.2	Ancillary section components are inspected and/or operated through prescribed test procedures to establish serviceability and confirm defects, if necessary
1.3	Modification status is clearly established to assist in determining the overhaul requirements for the components
1.4	Extent of overhaul or repair is identified and documented in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
2.	Troubleshoot ancillary section components	2.1	Available information from maintenance records and test results is used, where necessary, to assist in fault determination
2.2	Logical processes are used to ensure efficient and accurate troubleshooting
2.3	Specialist advice is obtained, where required, to assist with, or confirm, the fault and rectification requirement
2.4	Ancillary section component/module faults are located and the causes of the faults are clearly identified
2.5	Fault rectification requirements are determined to assist in planning the repair
3.	Dismantle and inspect ancillary section component parts	3.1	Ancillary section component parts are dismantled in accordance with maintenance manual 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	Component parts are assessed for serviceability in accordance with the relevant maintenance documentation
3.3	Parts requiring specialist repair are tagged and repair instructions are specified in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
3.4	Parts requiring non-destructive testing (NDT) are prepared for testing in accordance with the relevant maintenance documentation
3.5	Parts lists are compiled and processed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
4.	Repair and/or modify ancillary section components or parts	4.1	Component parts are repaired or replaced in accordance with the relevant maintenance documentation
4.2	Modification of components is undertaken, where required, by reference to relevant manufacturers’ bulletins or procedures and/or customer requirements
5.	Assemble and adjust ancillary section components	5.1	Ancillary section component parts are assembled within specified tolerances and in accordance with the appropriate maintenance documents while observing all relevant WHS requirements, including the use of MSDS and items of PPE
5.2	Support/safety equipment, where fitted, is removed at the appropriate time
5.3	Components are adjusted to ensure that fits and clearances are within prescribed specifications
5.4	Finished components are tagged, sealed and packaged in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
5.5	Required maintenance documentation and modification records are completed and processed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures

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.
Ancillary section components include:	Accessory (or high-speed) gearbox Turboprop reduction gearbox (where applicable to the enterprise) Turboshaft drive shaft or reduction gearbox (where applicable to the enterprise)
Repair of component parts includes:	Finishing or re-finishing of metal surfaces through processes, such as polishing and lapping Replacement of seals and gaskets Replacement of bearings Application of surface treatments Restoration of paint finishes
Testing and adjustment:	Complex testing and adjusting of components, where required, will be carried out under supervision at the appropriate level
Procedures and requirements include:	Industry standard procedures specified by manufacturers, regulatory authorities or the enterprise

Unit Mapping Information

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA386 Repair and/or overhaul gas turbine engine ancillary section components

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Assessment Requirements for MEA386 Repair and/or overhaul gas turbine engine ancillary section components

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA386 Repair and/or overhaul gas turbine engine ancillary section components with amended prerequisite codes.

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria under the specified conditions of assessment, and must include:

applying relevant WHS procedures

using relevant MSDS and items of PPE

using relevant maintenance documentation, specifications and aircraft/component manuals to:

recognise state of serviceability and overhaul or repair requirements for ancillary section components

test and accurately and efficiently troubleshoot ancillary section component unserviceabilities and document the causes

dismantle and inspect ancillary section component parts for serviceability and identify repair requirements as applicable

repair/replace/modify ancillary section component parts

assemble and adjust ancillary section components

correctly tagging, sealing and packaging completed components.

The underlying skills inherent in this unit should be transferable across a range of repair and/or overhaul applications associated with gas turbine engine components and/or modules. It is essential that the maintenance procedures (including the use of correct fuels and lubricants) are interpreted and applied to ensure quality and safety standards are achieved.

This shall be demonstrated through application across a number of different gas turbine engine components and/or modules. Ability to assess component/module serviceability and interpret parts requirements will be necessary to supplement the required evidence. Capability to interpret inspection procedures and specifications (allowable limits) and apply them in practice is critical.

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

how to obtain relevant MSDS

the use of applicable items of PPE

WHS procedures

fault diagnosis techniques

ancillary section and component operation

repair and overhaul procedures and processes, including inspection, rework, repair and reclamation, assembly and final adjustment.

Assessment Conditions

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-purpose tools and test equipment found in most routine situations would be used where appropriate.

The application of testing procedures should clearly indicate knowledge of system operation. Knowledge of system operation and the relationship of individual components will be necessary to supplement evidence of ability to troubleshoot component faults before undertaking any action. The work plan should take account of applicable safety and quality requirements in accordance with the industry and regulatory standards.

The following conditions of assessment represent the requirements of the Regulators (ADF and CASA) and maintenance stakeholders and must be rigorously observed.

A person cannot be assessed as competent until it can be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the workplace assessor that the relevant elements and performance criteria of the unit of competency are being achieved under routine supervision on at least one (1) item from each of the following groups:

accessory (or high-speed) gearbox

turboprop reduction gearbox (may be omitted if not applicable to the enterprise)

turboshaft drive shaft or reduction gearbox (may be omitted if not applicable to the enterprise).

This must include demonstration of the following repair processes:

finishing or re-finishing of metal surfaces through processes, such as polishing and lapping

replacement of seals and gaskets

replacement of bearings

application of surface treatments

restoration of paint finishes.

This shall be established via the records in the Log of Industrial Experience and Achievement or, where appropriate, an equivalent Industry Evidence Guide (for details refer to the Companion Volume Assessment Guidelines).

Assessors must satisfy the requirements of the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator (Australian Skills Quality Authority, or its successors).

Links

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MEA387 Test gas turbine engines and engine modules after overhaul or repair

Modification History

Release 1 - New unit of competency

Application

This unit of competency requires application of hand skills, theory knowledge and maintenance publication procedures to test run aircraft gas turbine engines and engine modules in engine test stands following overhaul or repair in workshops during the performance of scheduled or unscheduled maintenance. Testing may be performed individually or as part of a team.

Applications include turbo-jet, turbofan, turboshaft, turboprop engines and engine modules, or auxiliary power units.

The unit is part of the Mechanical Certificate IV (Component Workshop Maintenance Stream) training pathway. It 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

MEA383	Repair and/or overhaul gas turbine engine air inlet and compressor components and/or modules
MEA384	Repair and/or overhaul gas turbine engine combustion section components and/or modules
MEA385	Repair and/or overhaul gas turbine engine turbine and exhaust section components
MEA386	Repair and/or overhaul gas turbine engine ancillary section components

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.
1.	Prepare engine or module for testing	1.1	Maintenance documentation is checked to confirm that engine or module is ready for testing
1.2	Where required, engine modules are assembled into a test engine
1.3	Engine is configured for testing in accordance with maintenance manual requirements and standard enterprise procedures
2.	Install engine in test stand	2.1	Engine is installed in test stand in accordance with maintenance manual requirements and standard enterprise procedures 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)
2.2	Fuel, oil and fluid levels are checked
2.3	Engine test stand is prepared for operation
3.	Run and test engine or module performance	3.1	Engine is started and operating parameters are checked
3.2	Engine performance is tested and trimmed, where applicable, in accordance with maintenance manual requirements and standard enterprise procedures
3.3	Engine operating parameters and test results are recorded in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
4.	Remove engine from test stand	4.1	Engine is removed from test stand in accordance with maintenance manual requirements and standard enterprise procedures while observing all relevant WHS requirements, including the use of MSDS and items of PPE
4.2	Serviceable engines or modules are configured, inhibited and prepared in accordance with maintenance manual requirements and standard enterprise procedures for transport or storage
4.3	Unserviceable engines or modules are returned to workshop in accordance with standard enterprise procedures for rectification or rework

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.
Engines include:	Fixed or rotary wing gas turbine engine (turbo-jet, turbofan, turboshaft, turboprop), or auxiliary power unit
Modules include:	Various combinations of gas turbine engine sections as determined by the manufacturer
Adjustment and testing includes:	Complex adjusting and testing of engine performance to be carried out under supervision
Procedures and requirements include:	Industry standard procedures specified by manufacturers, regulatory authorities or the enterprise

Unit Mapping Information

Release 1 – equivalent to MEA387A Test gas turbine engines and engine modules after overhaul or repair

Links

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Assessment Requirements for MEA387 Test gas turbine engines and engine modules after overhaul or repair

Modification History

Release 1 - New unit of competency

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria under the specified conditions of assessment, and must include:

applying relevant WHS procedures

using relevant MSDS and items of PPE

using relevant maintenance manuals and standard enterprise procedures to:

prepare engines or modules for test running

install engines in test stands

test run and trim engines, where applicable

record engine operating parameters

remove engines from the test stand

complete documentation

configuring and inhibiting serviceable engines and modules for transport or storage.

The underlying skills inherent in this unit should be transferable across a range of repair and/or overhaul applications associated with gas turbine engines and/or modules. It is essential that the maintenance procedures (including the use of correct fuels and lubricants) are interpreted and applied to ensure quality and safety standards are achieved.

This shall be demonstrated through application across a number of gas turbine engine and/or module test runs. Capability to interpret test procedures and specifications (allowable limits) and apply them in practice is critical.

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

how to obtain relevant MSDS

the use of applicable items of PPE

WHS procedures

test stand operation

engine and module test requirements

engine operating parameters and adjustment methods.

Assessment Conditions

Competency should be assessed in the work environment or simulated work environment in an applicable engine test stand. It is also expected that general-purpose tools and test equipment found in most routine situations would be used where appropriate.

The application of testing procedures should clearly indicate knowledge of system operation. Knowledge of system operation and the relationship of individual components will be necessary to supplement evidence of ability to troubleshoot engine or module faults before undertaking any action. The work plan should take account of applicable safety and quality requirements in accordance with the industry and regulatory standards.

The following conditions of assessment represent the requirements of the Regulators (ADF and CASA) and maintenance stakeholders and must be rigorously observed.

A person cannot be assessed as competent until it can be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the workplace assessor that the relevant elements and performance criteria of the unit of competency are being achieved under routine supervision on a range of engine/module test runs that are representative of the testing performed within the enterprise.

This shall be established via the records in the Log of Industrial Experience and Achievement or, where appropriate, an equivalent Industry Evidence Guide (for details refer to the Companion Volume Assessment Guidelines).

Assessors must satisfy the requirements of the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator (Australian Skills Quality Authority, or its successors).

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MEA389 Repair and/or overhaul propellers

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA389 Repair and/or overhaul propellers with amended prerequisite codes.

Application

This unit of competency requires application of hand skills, theory knowledge and maintenance publication procedures to repair and overhaul aircraft propellers and components during the performance of scheduled or unscheduled maintenance. Maintenance may be performed individually or as part of a team.

Applications include piston and turbine engine propellers and components, excluding propeller blades that are made from materials other than metal.

The unit is part of the Mechanical Certificate IV (Component Workshop Maintenance Stream) training pathway. It 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

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.
1.	Determine requirements	1.1	Propellers and component defect reports (removal tags) or customer order are correctly interpreted and matched by part and serial numbers
1.2	Components are inspected and/or operated through prescribed test procedures to establish serviceability or confirm defects, as required
1.3	Modification status is clearly established to assist in determining the overhaul requirements for the components
1.4	Extent of overhaul or repair is identified and documented in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
2.	Troubleshoot propeller components	2.1	Available information from maintenance records and test results is used, where necessary, to assist in fault determination
2.2	Logical processes are used to ensure efficient and accurate troubleshooting
2.3	Specialist advice is obtained, where required, to assist with, or confirm, the fault and rectification requirement
2.4	Propeller component faults are located and the causes of the faults are clearly identified
2.5	Fault rectification requirements are determined to assist in planning the repair
3.	Dismantle and inspect propeller parts	3.1	Propeller component parts are dismantled in accordance with maintenance manuals 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	Component parts are assessed for serviceability in accordance with the relevant maintenance documentation
3.3	Parts requiring specialist repair are tagged and repair instructions are specified in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
3.4	Parts requiring non-destructive testing (NDT) are prepared for testing in accordance with the relevant maintenance documentation
3.5	Parts lists are compiled and processed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
4.	Repair and/or modify propeller components or parts	4.1	Component parts are repaired or replaced in accordance with the relevant maintenance documentation
4.2	Modification of components or parts is undertaken, where required, by relevant manufacturers’ bulletins or procedures
5.	Assemble, test and adjust propeller components	5.1	Component parts are assembled within specified tolerances and in accordance with the appropriate maintenance documents while observing all relevant WHS requirements, including the use of MSDS and items of PPE
5.2	Propeller components are adjusted, tested or calibrated to operate within prescribed specifications
5.3	Finished components are tagged, sealed and packaged in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
5.4	Required maintenance documentation and modification records are completed and processed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures

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.
Propellers and components include:	Fixed pitch, constant speed, feathering and reversing propellers and spinners Anti ice/de-ice equipment Propeller blades – metal Hardware
Repair of component parts includes:	Finishing or re-finishing of metal surfaces through processes, such as polishing, lapping and blending of damage within maintenance manual limits Removal of corrosion within maintenance manual limits Replacement of seals and gaskets Replacement of bearings Application of surface treatments, such as alodining Restoration of paint finishes
Power plant relationship:	The repair and/or overhaul of propeller and components may, in the case of turboprops and some full authority digital engine control (FADEC) systems, be related to aircraft power plant control systems
Testing and adjustment:	Complex testing and adjusting of components, where required, will be carried out under supervision at the appropriate level
Procedures and requirements include:	Industry standard procedures specified by manufacturers, regulatory authorities or the enterprise

Unit Mapping Information

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA389 Repair and/or overhaul propellers

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Assessment Requirements for MEA389 Repair and/or overhaul propellers

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA389 Repair and/or overhaul propellers with amended prerequisite codes.

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria under the specified conditions of assessment, and must include:

applying WHS procedures, including the use of MSDS and PPE

using relevant maintenance documentation, specifications and aircraft/component manuals to:

recognise state of serviceability and overhaul or repair requirements for propellers and propeller components as listed in the Range of Conditions

test and accurately and efficiently troubleshoot unserviceabilities and document the causes with regard to propeller components

dismantle and inspect propeller component parts for serviceability and identify repair requirements as applicable

repair/replace/modify propeller component parts

assemble, balance, test for correct operation and adjust propeller components and propellers

correctly tagging, sealing and packaging completed components.

The underlying skills inherent in this unit should be transferable across a range of repair and/or overhaul applications associated with aircraft components. It is essential that the maintenance procedures are interpreted and applied to ensure quality and safety standards are achieved.

This shall be demonstrated through application across a number of different propeller components. Ability to assess component serviceability and interpret parts requirements will be necessary to supplement the required evidence. Capability to interpret inspection procedures and specifications (allowable limits) and apply them in practice is critical.

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

how to obtain relevant MSDS

the use of applicable items of PPE

WHS procedures

fault diagnosis techniques

system and component operation

repair and overhaul procedures and processes.

Assessment Conditions

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-purpose tools and test equipment found in most routine situations would be used where appropriate.

The application of testing procedures should clearly indicate knowledge of system operation. Knowledge of propeller, engine and constant speed unit operation, individually and as a system, will be necessary to supplement evidence of ability to troubleshoot component faults before undertaking any action. The work plan should take account of applicable safety and quality requirements in accordance with the industry and regulatory standards.

The following conditions of assessment represent the requirements of the Regulators (ADF and CASA) and maintenance stakeholders and must be rigorously observed.

A person cannot be assessed as competent until it can be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the workplace assessor that the relevant elements and performance criteria of the unit of competency are being achieved under routine supervision on at least one (1) item from each of the following groups:

fixed pitch, constant speed, feathering and reversing propellers and spinners

anti-ice/de-ice equipment

propeller blades – metal

hardware.

This must include demonstration of the following repair processes:

finishing or re-finishing of metal surfaces through processes, such as polishing, lapping and blending of damage within maintenance manual limits

removal of corrosion within maintenance manual limits

replacement of gaskets, seals and backing rings

replacement of bearings

application of surface treatments, such as alodining

restoration of paint finishes.

This shall be established via the records in the Log of Industrial Experience and Achievement or, where appropriate, an equivalent Industry Evidence Guide (for details refer to the Companion Volume Assessment Guidelines).

Assessors must satisfy the requirements of the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator (Australian Skills Quality Authority, or its successors).

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MEA390 Repair and/or overhaul rotary wing dynamic components

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA390 Repair and/or overhaul rotary wing dynamic components with amended prerequisite codes.

Application

This unit of competency requires application of hand skills, theory knowledge and maintenance publication procedures to repair and overhaul rotary wing dynamic components during the performance of scheduled or unscheduled maintenance. Maintenance may be performed individually or as part of a team.

Applications include rotor assemblies and components, transmissions, drive shafts and couplings from piston and turbine engine rotary wing aircraft.

The unit is part of the Mechanical Certificate IV (Component Workshop Maintenance Stream) training pathway. It 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

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.
1.	Determine requirements	1.1	Rotary wing component defect reports (removal tags) or customer order are correctly interpreted and matched by part and serial numbers
1.2	Components are inspected and/or operated through prescribed test procedures to establish serviceability or confirm defects, as required
1.3	Modification status is clearly established to assist in determining the overhaul requirements for the components
1.4	Extent of overhaul or repair is identified and documented in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
2.	Troubleshoot rotary wing comp	2.1	Available information from maintenance records and test results is used, where necessary, to assist in fault determination
2.2	Logical processes are used to ensure efficient and accurate troubleshooting
2.3	Specialist advice is obtained, where required, to assist with, or confirm, the fault and rectification requirement
2.4	Rotary wing component faults are located and the causes of the faults are clearly identified
2.5	Fault rectification requirements are determined to assist in planning the repair
3.	Dismantle and inspect rotary wing component parts	3.1	Rotary wing component parts are dismantled in accordance with maintenance manuals 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	Component parts are assessed for serviceability in accordance with the relevant maintenance documentation
3.3	Parts requiring specialist repair are tagged and repair instructions are specified in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
3.4	Parts requiring non-destructive testing (NDT) are prepared for testing in accordance with the relevant maintenance documentation
3.5	Parts lists are compiled and processed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
4.	Repair and/or modify rotary wing components or parts	4.1	Rotary wing component parts are repaired or replaced in accordance with the relevant maintenance documentation
4.2	Modification of components or parts is undertaken, where required, by relevant manufacturers’ bulletins or procedures
5.	Assemble, test and adjust rotary wing components	5.1	Component parts are assembled within specified tolerances and in accordance with the appropriate maintenance documents while observing all relevant WHS requirements, including the use of MSDS and items of PPE
5.2	Rotary wing components are adjusted, tested or calibrated to operate within prescribed specifications
5.3	Finished components are tagged, sealed and packaged in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
5.4	Required maintenance documentation and modification records are completed and processed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures

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.
Rotary wing components include:	Rotor blades Rotor heads, hinge assemblies and swashplates Transmission gear boxes, drive shafts and couplings
Repair of component parts includes:	Finishing or re-finishing of metal surfaces through processes, such as polishing, lapping and blending of damage within maintenance manual limits Removal of corrosion within maintenance manual limits Replacement of seals and gaskets Replacement of bearings Application of surface treatments, such as alodining Restoration of paint finishes
Testing and adjustment:	Complex testing and adjusting of components, where required, will be carried out under supervision at the appropriate level
Procedures and requirements include:	Industry standard procedures specified by manufacturers, regulatory authorities or the enterprise

Unit Mapping Information

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA390 Repair and/or overhaul rotary wing dynamic components

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Assessment Requirements for MEA390 Repair and/or overhaul rotary wing dynamic components

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA390 Repair and/or overhaul rotary wing dynamic components with amended prerequisite codes.

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria under the specified conditions of assessment, and must include:

applying relevant WHS procedures, including the use of MSDS and PPE

using relevant maintenance documentation, specifications and aircraft/component manuals to:

recognise state of serviceability and overhaul or repair requirements for rotary wing components as listed in the Range of Conditions

test and accurately and efficiently troubleshoot unserviceabilities and document the causes in rotary wing components

dismantle and inspect rotary wing component parts for serviceability and identify repair requirements as applicable

repair/replace/modify rotary wing component parts

assemble, balance as required, test for correct operation and adjust rotary wing components

correctly tagging, sealing and packaging completed components.

The underlying skills inherent in this unit should be transferable across a range of repair and/or overhaul applications associated with aircraft components. It is essential that the maintenance procedures are interpreted and applied to ensure quality and safety standards are achieved.

This shall be demonstrated through application across a number of different aircraft components. Ability to assess component serviceability and interpret parts requirements will be necessary to supplement the required evidence. Capability to interpret inspection procedures and specifications (allowable limits) and apply them in practice is critical.

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

how to obtain relevant MSDS

the use of applicable items of PPE

WHS procedures

fault diagnosis techniques

system and component operation

repair and overhaul procedures and processes.

Assessment Conditions

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-purpose tools and test equipment found in most routine situations would be used where appropriate.

The application of testing procedures should clearly indicate knowledge of system operation. Knowledge of system operation and the relationship of individual components will be necessary to supplement evidence of ability to troubleshoot component faults before undertaking any action. The work plan should take account of applicable safety and quality requirements in accordance with the industry and regulatory standards.

The following conditions of assessment represent the requirements of the Regulators (ADF and CASA) and maintenance stakeholders and must be rigorously observed.

A person cannot be assessed as competent until it can be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the workplace assessor that the relevant elements and performance criteria of the unit of competency are being achieved under routine supervision on at least one (1) item from each of the following groups:

rotor blades

rotor heads, hinge assemblies and swashplates

transmission gear boxes, drive shafts and couplings.

This must include demonstration of the following repair processes:

finishing or re-finishing of metal surfaces through processes, such as polishing, lapping and blending of damage within maintenance manual limits

removal of corrosion within maintenance manual limits

replacement of seals and gaskets

replacement of bearings

application of surface treatments, such as alodining

restoration of paint finishes.

This shall be established via the records in the Log of Industrial Experience and Achievement or, where appropriate, an equivalent Industry Evidence Guide (for details refer to the Companion Volume Assessment Guidelines).

Assessors must satisfy the requirements of the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator (Australian Skills Quality Authority, or its successors).

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MEA391 Repair and/or overhaul aircraft mechanical system components

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA391 Repair and/or overhaul aircraft mechanical system components with amended prerequisite codes.

Application

This unit of competency requires application of hand skills and the use of relevant maintenance manuals, drawings and specifications to repair and/or overhaul a range of fixed and rotary wing aircraft mechanical components during the performance of scheduled or unscheduled maintenance. Maintenance may be performed individually or as part of a team.

Components may be from systems such as flight controls, landing gear retraction, nose wheel steering and transmissions other than those that are part of power plant assemblies.

This unit of competency is part of the Mechanical Certificate IV (Component Workshop Maintenance Stream) training pathway. 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

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.
1.	Determine requirements	1.1	Component defect reports (removal tags) or customer order are correctly interpreted and matched by part and serial numbers
1.2	Mechanical components are inspected and/or operated through prescribed test procedures to establish serviceability or confirm defects, as required
1.3	Modification status is clearly established to assist in determining the overhaul requirements for the components
1.4	Extent of overhaul or repair is identified and documented in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
2.	Troubleshoot mechanical components	2.1	Available information from maintenance records and test results is used, where necessary, to assist in fault determination
2.2	Logical processes are used to ensure efficient and accurate troubleshooting
2.3	Specialist advice is obtained, where required, to assist with, or confirm, the fault and rectification requirement
2.4	Mechanical component faults are located and the causes of the faults are clearly identified
2.5	Fault rectification requirements are determined to assist in planning the repair
3.	Dismantle and inspect mechanical component parts	3.1	Mechanical component parts are dismantled in accordance with maintenance manuals 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	Component parts are assessed for serviceability in accordance with the relevant maintenance documentation
3.3	Parts requiring specialist repair are tagged and repair instructions are specified in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
3.4	Parts requiring non-destructive testing (NDT) are prepared for testing in accordance with the relevant maintenance documentation
3.5	Parts lists are compiled and processed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
4.	Repair and/or modify mechanical	4.1	Component parts are repaired or replaced in accordance with the relevant maintenance documentation
4.2	Modification of components or parts is undertaken, where required, by relevant manufacturer's bulletins or procedures
5.	Assemble, test and adjust mechanical components	5.1	Mechanical component parts are assembled within specified tolerances and in accordance with the appropriate maintenance documents while observing all relevant WHS requirements, including the use of MSDS and items of PPE
5.2	Components are adjusted, tested or calibrated to operate within prescribed specifications
5.3	Finished components are tagged, sealed and packaged in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
5.4	Required maintenance documentation and modification records are completed and processed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures

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.
Mechanical components include:	Gear boxes and transmissions (except for helicopter components which are covered by MEA390 Repair and/or overhaul rotary wing dynamic components) Screwjacks Mechanical actuators Control rods, bellcranks, walking beams and links
Repair of component parts includes:	Finishing or re-finishing of metal surfaces through processes, such as polishing and lapping Removal of corrosion within maintenance manual limits Replacement of seals and gaskets Replacement of bearings Application of surface treatments, such as alodining Restoration of paint finishes
Procedures and requirements include:	Industry standard procedures specified by manufacturers, regulatory authorities or the enterprise

Unit Mapping Information

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA391 Repair and/or overhaul aircraft mechanical system components

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Assessment Requirements for MEA391 Repair and/or overhaul aircraft mechanical system components

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA391 Repair and/or overhaul aircraft mechanical system components with amended prerequisite codes.

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria under the specified conditions of assessment, and must include:

applying relevant WHS procedures

using MSDS and applicable items of PPE

using relevant maintenance documentation and aircraft/component manuals relating to mechanical system components to:

recognise state of serviceability and overhaul or repair requirements

test and accurately and efficiently troubleshoot unserviceabilities and document the causes

dismantle and inspect component parts for serviceability and identify repair requirements as applicable

repair/replace/modify component parts

assemble, test for correct operation and adjust components.

The underlying skills inherent in this unit should be transferable across a range of repair and overhaul applications associated with aircraft mechanical components. It is essential that the relevant procedures are interpreted and applied to ensure quality and safety standards are achieved.

This shall be demonstrated through application across a number of different aircraft components. Ability to assess component serviceability and interpret parts requirements will be necessary before undertaking any action.

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

how to obtain relevant MSDS

the correct use of PPE

WHS procedures

fault diagnosis and component part inspection techniques

system and component operation

repair and overhaul procedures and processes.

Assessment Conditions

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 and test equipment found in most routine situations would be used where appropriate.

The work plan should take account of applicable safety and quality requirements in accordance with the industry and regulatory standards.

The following conditions of assessment represent the requirements of the Regulators (ADF and CASA) and maintenance stakeholders and must be rigorously observed.

A person cannot be assessed as competent until it can be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the workplace assessor that the relevant elements and performance criteria of the unit of competency are being achieved under routine supervision on at least one (1) component from each of the following groups:

gear boxes and transmissions (except for helicopter components which are covered by MEA390 Repair and/or overhaul rotary wing dynamic components)

screwjacks

mechanical actuators

control rods, bellcranks, walking beams and links.

This must include demonstration of the following repair processes:

finishing or re-finishing of metal surfaces through processes, such as polishing and lapping

removal of corrosion within maintenance manual limits

replacement of seals and gaskets

replacement of bearings

application of surface treatments, such as alodining

restoration of paint finishes

This shall be established via the records in the Log of Industrial Experience and Achievement or, where appropriate, an equivalent Industry Evidence Guide (for details refer to the Companion Volume Assessment Guidelines).

Assessors must satisfy the requirements of the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator (Australian Skills Quality Authority, or its successors).

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MEA392 Disassemble aircraft piston engines

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA392 Disassemble aircraft piston engines with amended prerequisite codes.

Application

This unit of competency requires application of hand skills, theory knowledge and maintenance publication procedures to disassemble aircraft piston engines during workshop repair and/or overhaul.

Applications include fixed and rotary wing aircraft piston engines and components and work may be performed individually or as part of a team.

The unit is part of the Mechanical Certificate IV (Component Workshop Maintenance Stream) training pathway. It 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

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.
1.	Determine requirements	1.1	Engine defect reports (removal tags) or customer order are correctly interpreted and matched by part and serial numbers
1.2	Piston engine is inspected in accordance with maintenance publications to establish serviceability state and confirm defects, if necessary
1.3	Piston engine build status is determined and quick engine change (QEC) components are recorded in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
1.4	Modification status and engine operating hours are clearly established from the engine log book to assist in determining the repair or overhaul requirements for the engine
1.5	Extent of overhaul or repair is identified and documented in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
2.	Disassemble piston engine	2.1	Where applicable, QEC components are removed from the engine, maintenance requirements are determined, and necessary documentation is raised and packaged with the components
2.2	Any removed QEC components not requiring maintenance are correctly labelled and stored for reinstallation
2.3	Engine is installed in work stand and engine is cleaned
2.4	Engine is disassembled in accordance with maintenance publication and/or enterprise procedures while observing all relevant work health and safety (WHS) procedures, including the use of material safety data sheets (MSDS) and personal protective equipment (PPE)
2.5	Removed components are cleaned, tagged and inspected for seviceability in accordance with enterprise procedures
2.6	Components that are not to be reinstalled are disposed of in accordance with enterprise procedures and action is initiated to obtain replacement components
2.7	Components to be re-fitted are processed for detailed inspection, repair/overhaul and/or modification, as 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.
Piston engines include:	The engine assembly and components that comprise a QEC unit. Engine types include all cylinder arrangements and fuel types (aviation gasoline, two stroke or diesel)
Procedures and requirements include:	Industry standard procedures specified by manufacturers, regulatory authorities or the enterprise

Unit Mapping Information

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA392 Disassemble aircraft piston engines

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Assessment Requirements for MEA392 Disassemble aircraft piston engines

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA392 Disassemble aircraft piston engines with amended prerequisite codes.

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria under the specified conditions of assessment, and must include:

applying relevant WHS procedures, including the use of MSDS and PPE

using relevant maintenance documentation, enterprise procedures, specifications and aircraft/component manuals to:

recognise state of serviceability and overhaul or repair requirements for piston engines

accurately and efficiently troubleshoot unserviceabilities and document the causes for piston engines and components

dismantle and inspect piston engine component parts for serviceability

identify and initiate procurement for piston engine component parts/hardware that are discarded

identify and process engine components that require detailed inspection, repair, overhaul or modification.

Evidence of transferability of skills and knowledge related to repair and overhaul is essential. This shall be demonstrated through application across a number of different piston engines. Ability to assess component serviceability and interpret parts requirements will be necessary to supplement the required evidence. Capability to interpret inspection procedures and specifications (allowable limits) and apply them in practice is critical.

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

how to obtain relevant MSDS

the use of applicable items of PPE

WHS procedures

fault diagnosis techniques

system and component operation

engine cleaning and disassembly procedures and component inspection for serviceability, including identification of life expired components

enterprise documentation requirements.

Assessment Conditions

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-purpose tools and test equipment found in most routine situations would be used where appropriate.

Knowledge of system operation and the relationship of individual components will be necessary to supplement evidence of ability to troubleshoot component faults before undertaking any action.

The work plan should take account of applicable safety and quality requirements in accordance with the industry and regulatory standards.

The following conditions of assessment represent the requirements of the Regulators (ADF and CASA) and maintenance stakeholders and must be rigorously observed.

A person cannot be assessed as competent until it can be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the workplace assessor that the relevant elements and performance criteria of the unit of competency are being achieved under routine supervision on a representative range of the engine types maintained by the enterprise.

This shall be established via the records in the Log of Industrial Experience and Achievement or, where appropriate, an equivalent Industry Evidence Guide (for details refer to the Companion Volume Assessment Guidelines).

Assessors must satisfy the requirements of the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator (Australian Skills Quality Authority, or its successors).

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MEA393 Repair and/or overhaul aircraft piston engine cylinder assembly components

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA393 Repair and/or overhaul aircraft piston engine cylinder assembly components with amended prerequisite codes.

Application

This unit of competency requires application of hand skills, theory knowledge and maintenance publication procedures to repair and overhaul aircraft piston engine cylinder assembly components.

Applications include components from fixed and rotary wing aircraft piston engines. Work may be performed individually or as part of a team.

The unit is part of the Mechanical Certificate IV (Component Workshop Maintenance Stream) training pathway. It 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

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.
1.	Determine requirements	1.1	Component defect reports (removal tags) or customer order are correctly interpreted and matched by part and serial numbers
1.2	Cylinder assembly components are inspected and/or operated through prescribed test procedures to establish serviceability and confirm defects, if necessary
1.3	Modification status is clearly established to assist in determining the overhaul requirements for the components
1.4	Extent of overhaul or repair is identified and documented in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
2.	Dismantle and inspect piston engine cylinder assembly components/parts	2.1	Cylinder assembly component parts are dismantled in accordance with maintenance manual and/or enterprise procedures while observing relevant work health and safety (WHS) procedures, including the use of material safety data sheets (MSDS) and personal protective equipment (PPE)
2.2	Component parts are assessed for serviceability in accordance with the relevant maintenance documentation
2.3	Parts requiring specialist repair are tagged and repair instructions are specified in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
2.4	Parts requiring non-destructive testing (NDT) are prepared for testing in accordance with the relevant maintenance documentation
2.5	Parts lists are compiled and processed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
3.	Repair and/or modify piston engine cylinder assembly components or parts	3.1	Component parts are repaired or replaced in accordance with the relevant maintenance documentation while observing relevant WHS procedures, including the use of MSDS and PPE
3.2	Modification of components is undertaken where required by reference to relevant manufacturer bulletins or procedures, regulatory requirements and/or customer requirements
4.	Assemble, test and adjust piston engine cylinder assembly components	4.1	Cylinder assembly component parts are assembled within specified tolerances and in accordance with the appropriate maintenance documents while observing relevant WHS procedures, including the use of MSDS and PPE
4.2	Components are tested and adjusted to operate within prescribed specifications
4.3	Cylinder assemblies are prepared for engine reassembly
4.4	Where components are not to be assembled into an engine the finished components are tagged, sealed and packaged in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
4.5	Required maintenance documentation and modification records are completed and processed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures

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.
Piston engine cylinder assembly components include:	Cylinder Piston and piston rings Piston pins Valves, valve rockers, valve guides, tappets, pushrods and guard tubes Manifold studs
Testing and adjustment:	Complex testing and adjusting of components, where required, will be carried out under supervision at the appropriate level
Procedures and requirements include:	Industry standard procedures specified by manufacturers, regulatory authorities or the enterprise

Unit Mapping Information

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA393 Repair and/or overhaul aircraft piston engine cylinder assembly components

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Assessment Requirements for MEA393 Repair and/or overhaul aircraft piston engine cylinder assembly components

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA393 Repair and/or overhaul aircraft piston engine cylinder assembly components with amended prerequisite codes.

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria under the specified conditions of assessment, and include:

applying relevant WHS procedures, including the use of MSDS and PPE

using relevant maintenance documentation, specifications and aircraft/component manuals to:

recognise state of serviceability and overhaul or repair requirements for piston engine cylinder assembly components as listed in the Range of Conditions

dismantle and inspect piston engine cylinder assembly component parts for serviceability and identify repair requirements as applicable

repair/replace/modify piston engine cylinder assembly component parts

assemble, test for correct operation and adjust piston engine cylinder assembly components

correctly tagging, sealing and packaging completed components.

Evidence of transferability of skills and knowledge related to repair is essential. This shall be demonstrated through application across a number of different piston engine cylinder assembly components. Ability to assess component serviceability and interpret parts requirements will be necessary to supplement the required evidence. Capability to interpret inspection procedures and specifications (allowable limits) and apply them in practice is critical.

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

how to obtain relevant MSDS

the use of applicable items of PPE

WHS procedures

component inspection and wear measurement procedures

non-destructive testing methods and application

component repair and overhaul procedures and processes.

Assessment Conditions

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-purpose tools and test equipment found in most routine situations would be used where appropriate.

Knowledge of cylinder assembly operation and the relationship of individual components will be necessary to supplement evidence of ability to troubleshoot component faults before undertaking any action. The work plan should take account of applicable safety and quality requirements in accordance with the industry and regulatory standards.

The following conditions of assessment represent the requirements of the Regulators (ADF and CASA) and maintenance stakeholders and must be rigorously observed.

A person cannot be assessed as competent until it can be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the workplace assessor that the relevant elements and performance criteria of the unit of competency are being achieved under routine supervision on at least one (1) item from each of the following groups:

cylinder

piston and piston rings

piston pins

valves, valve rockers, valve guides, tappets, pushrods and guard tubes

manifold studs.

This shall be established via the records in the Log of Industrial Experience and Achievement or, where appropriate, an equivalent Industry Evidence Guide (for details refer to the Companion Volume Assessment Guidelines).

Assessors must satisfy the requirements of the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator (Australian Skills Quality Authority, or its successors).

Links

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MEA394 Repair and/or overhaul aircraft piston engine crankcase assembly components

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA394 Repair and/or overhaul aircraft piston engine crankcase assembly components with amended prerequisite codes.

Application

This unit of competency requires application of hand skills, theory knowledge and maintenance publication procedures to repair and overhaul aircraft piston engine crankcase assembly components.

Applications include components from fixed and rotary wing aircraft piston engines. Work can be performed individually or as a member of a team.

The unit is part of the Mechanical Certificate IV (Component Workshop Maintenance Stream) training pathway.

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

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.
1.	Determine requirements	1.1	Component defect reports (removal tags) or customer order are correctly interpreted and matched by part and serial numbers
1.2	Crankcase assembly components are inspected and/or operated through prescribed test procedures to establish serviceability and confirm defects, if necessary, while observing relevant work health and safety (WHS) procedures, including the use of material safety data sheets (MSDS) and personal protective equipment (PPE)
1.3	Modification status is clearly established to assist in determining the overhaul requirements for the components
1.4	Extent of overhaul or repair is identified and documented in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
2.	Dismantle and inspect piston engine crankcase assembly components/parts	2.1	Crankcase assembly component parts are dismantled in accordance with maintenance manual and/or enterprise procedures while observing relevant WHS procedures, including the use of MSDS and PPE
2.2	Component parts are assessed for serviceability in accordance with the relevant maintenance documentation
2.3	Parts requiring specialist repair are tagged and repair instructions are specified in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
2.4	Parts requiring non-destructive testing (NDT) are prepared for testing in accordance with the relevant maintenance documentation
2.5	Parts lists are compiled and processed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
3.	Repair and/or modify piston engine crankcase assembly components or parts	3.1	Component parts are repaired or replaced in accordance with the relevant maintenance documentation
3.2	Modification of components is undertaken where required by reference to relevant manufacturer's bulletins or procedures, regulatory requirements and/or customer requirements while observing relevant WHS procedures, including the use of MSDS and PPE
4.	Assemble, test and adjust piston engine crankcase assembly components	4.1	Crankcase assembly component parts are assembled within specified tolerances and in accordance with the appropriate maintenance documents while observing relevant WHS procedures, including the use of MSDS and PPE
4.2	Components are tested, adjusted or calibrated to operate within prescribed specifications
4.3	Crankcase assembly is prepared for engine reassembly
4.4	Where components are not to be assembled into an engine the finished components are tagged, sealed and packaged in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
4.5	Required maintenance documentation and modification records are completed and processed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures

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.
Piston engine crankcase assembly components include:	Crankshaft, gears, con rods and counterweights Camshaft, hydraulic tappets/cam followers and gears Propeller shaft, reduction drive gear and quill shaft Component gear drives/trains Crankcase castings, bearings, component mounting pads and studs Oil system components Supercharger and turbocharger components (where applicable to the enterprise) Propeller governor (where applicable to the enterprise)
Testing and adjustment:	Complex testing and adjusting of components, where required, will be carried out under supervision at the appropriate level
Procedures and requirements include:	Industry standard procedures specified by manufacturers, regulatory authorities or the enterprise

Unit Mapping Information

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA394 Repair and/or overhaul aircraft piston engine crankcase assembly components

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Assessment Requirements for MEA394 Repair and/or overhaul aircraft piston engine crankcase assembly components

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA394 Repair and/or overhaul aircraft piston engine crankcase assembly components with amended prerequisite codes.

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria under the specified conditions of assessment, and must include:

applying relevant WHS procedures, including the use of MSDS and PPE

using relevant maintenance documentation, specifications and aircraft/component manuals to:

recognise state of serviceability and overhaul or repair requirements for piston engine crankcase assembly components as listed in the Range of Conditions

dismantle and inspect crankcase assembly component parts for serviceability and identify repair requirements as applicable

repair/replace/modify crankcase component parts

assemble, test for correct operation and adjust crankcase assembly components

correctly tagging, sealing and packaging completed components.

Evidence of transferability of skills and knowledge related to repair is essential. This shall be demonstrated through application across a number of different piston engine crankcase assembly components. Ability to assess component serviceability and interpret parts requirements will be necessary to supplement the required evidence. Capability to interpret inspection procedures and specifications (allowable limits) and apply them in practice is critical. The application of testing procedures should also clearly indicate knowledge of crankcase assembly operation.

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

how to obtain relevant MSDS

the use of applicable items of PPE

WHS procedures

component inspection and wear measurement procedures

non-destructive testing methods and application

component repair and overhaul procedures and processes.

Assessment Conditions

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 purpose tools and test equipment found in most routine situations would be used where appropriate

Knowledge of crankcase assembly operation and the relationship of individual components will be necessary to supplement evidence of ability to troubleshoot component faults before undertaking any action. The work plan should take account of applicable safety and quality requirements in accordance with the industry and regulatory standards.

The following conditions of assessment represent the requirements of the Regulators (ADF and CASA) and maintenance stakeholders and must be rigorously observed.

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 and the performance criteria are being achieved under routine supervision on at least one (1) item from each of the following groups:

crankshaft, gears, con rods and counterweights

camshaft, hydraulic tappets/cam followers and gears

propeller shaft, reduction drive gear and quill shaft

component gear drives/trains

crankcase castings, bearings, component mounting pads and studs

oil system components

supercharger and turbocharger components (may be omitted where not applicable to the enterprise)

propeller governor (may be omitted where not applicable to the enterprise)

This shall be established via the records in the Log of Industrial Experience and Achievement or, where appropriate, an equivalent Industry Evidence Guide (for details refer to the Companion Volume Assessment Guidelines).

Assessors must satisfy the requirements of the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator (Australian Skills Quality Authority, or its successors).

Links

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MEA395 Reassemble aircraft piston engines

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA395 Reassemble aircraft piston engines with amended prerequisite codes.

Application

This unit of competency requires application of hand skills, theory knowledge and maintenance publication procedures to reassemble aircraft piston engines during workshop repair and/or overhaul. Note that this relates to the bare engine and does not include the assembly of a quick engine change (QEC) unit. For QEC build-up refer to unit MEA396 Assemble aircraft piston engine quick engine change unit.

Applications include fixed and rotary wing aircraft piston engines and components. Work can be performed individually or as a member of a team.

The unit is part of the Mechanical Certificate IV (Component Workshop Maintenance Stream) training pathway.

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

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.
1.	Prepare to assemble piston engine	1.1	Engine build requirements are correctly interpreted and matched by part and serial numbers
1.2	Correct engine sub-assemblies and components are gathered for engine assembly and their seviceability state and modification status is confirmed in accordance with the relevant maintenance documentation and quality procedures
1.3	Required hardware and plumbing is obtained and confirmed as approved items
2.	Reassemble piston engine	2.1	Piston engine sub-assemblies and components are prepared for reassembly in accordance with maintenance manual and/or enterprise procedures
2.2	Components are assembled and adjusted in accordance with the maintenance manual and/or enterprise procedures
2.3	Engine is assembled and components and linkages are adjusted in accordance with maintenance data requirements while observing relevant work health and safety (WHS) procedures, including the use of material safety data sheets (MSDS) and personal protective equipment (PPE)
2.4	Reassembled engine is prepared for testing

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.
Piston engine sub-assemblies and components include:	Crankcase assembly Cylinder assemblies External lubrication system components Propeller governor (where applicable to the enterprise) Fuel system components Ignition system components Exhaust system components Turbocharger and waste gate (where applicable to the enterprise)
Testing and adjustment:	Complex testing and adjusting of components, where required, will be carried out under supervision at the appropriate level
Procedures and requirements include:	Industry standard procedures specified by manufacturers, regulatory authorities or the enterprise

Unit Mapping Information

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA395 Reassemble aircraft piston engines

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Assessment Requirements for MEA395 Reassemble aircraft piston engines

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA395 Reassemble aircraft piston engines with amended prerequisite codes.

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria under the specified conditions of assessment, and must include:

applying relevant WHS procedures, including the use of MSDS and PPE

using relevant maintenance documentation, enterprise procedures, specifications and aircraft/component manuals to:

identify the required engine build level and configuration

recognise state of serviceability of the required sub-assemblies, components, hardware and plumbing

reassemble the engine and adjust components and linkages.

Evidence of transferability of skills and knowledge related to repair and overhaul is essential. This shall be demonstrated through application across a number of different piston engines. Ability to assess component/sub-assembly serviceability and interpret parts requirements will be necessary to supplement the required evidence. Capability to interpret inspection procedures and specifications (allowable limits) and apply them in practice is critical. The application of adjustment procedures should also clearly indicate knowledge of system operation.

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

how to obtain relevant MSDS

the use of applicable items of PPE

WHS procedures

fault diagnosis techniques

system and component operation

engine reassembly and component adjustment requirements.

Assessment Conditions

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-purpose tools and test equipment found in most routine situations would be used where appropriate.

The work plan should take account of applicable safety and quality requirements in accordance with the industry and regulatory standards.

The following conditions of assessment represent the requirements of the Regulators (ADF and CASA) and maintenance stakeholders and must be rigorously observed.

A person cannot be assessed as competent until it can be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the workplace assessor that the relevant elements and performance criteria of the unit of competency are being achieved under routine supervision on a representative range of the engine types maintained by the enterprise.

This shall be established via the records in the Log of Industrial Experience and Achievement or, where appropriate, an equivalent Industry Evidence Guide (for details refer to the Companion Volume Assessment Guidelines).

Assessors must satisfy the requirements of the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator (Australian Skills Quality Authority, or its successors).

Links

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MEA396 Assemble aircraft piston engine quick engine change unit

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA396 Assemble aircraft piston engine quick engine change unit with amended prerequisite codes.

Application

This unit of competency requires application of hand skills, theory knowledge and maintenance publication procedures to assemble aircraft piston engine quick engine change (QEC) units following engine repair and/or overhaul.

Applications include fixed and rotary wing aircraft piston engines and components. Work can be performed individually or as a member of a team.

This unit of competency is part of the Mechanical Certificate IV (Component Workshop Maintenance Stream) training pathway. 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

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.
1.	Prepare to assemble piston engine QEC unit	1.1	QEC build requirements are correctly interpreted and matched by part and serial numbers
1.2	Correct QEC components are gathered for assembly and their seviceability state and modification status is confirmed in accordance with the relevant maintenance documentation and quality procedures
1.3	Required hardware and plumbing is obtained and confirmed as approved items
2.	Assemble piston engine QEC unit	2.1	Piston engine is prepared for QEC assembly in accordance with maintenance manual and/or enterprise procedures
2.2	QEC components are assembled to the engine and adjusted in accordance with the maintenance manual and/or enterprise procedures while observing relevant work health and safety (WHS) procedures, including the use of material safety data sheets (MSDS) and personal protective equipment (PPE)
2.3	QEC unit is assembled and components and linkages are adjusted in accordance with maintenance data requirements
2.4	Where required, QEC unit is prepared for testing

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.
Piston engine QEC unit components include:	Components from the following list, according to build requirements: Engine Engine mount frame External lubrication system components Baffles Heat shields fuel system plumbing pneumatic plumbing control linkages induction system exhaust system components turbocharger and waste gate tachometer generator and wiring vacuum pump air pump hydraulic pump fire warning system
Testing and adjustment:	Complex testing and adjusting of components, where required, will be carried out under supervision at the appropriate level
Procedures and requirements include:	Industry standard procedures specified by manufacturers, regulatory authorities or the enterprise

Unit Mapping Information

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA396 Assemble aircraft piston engine quick engine change unit

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Assessment Requirements for MEA396 Assemble aircraft piston engine quick engine change unit

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA396 Assemble aircraft piston engine quick engine change unit with amended prerequisite codes.

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria under the specified conditions of assessment, and must include:

applying relevant WHS procedures, including the use of MSDS and PPE

using relevant maintenance documentation, enterprise procedures, specifications and aircraft/component manuals to:

identify the required QEC build level and configuration

recognise state of serviceability of the QEC components, hardware and plumbing

assemble the QEC and adjust components and linkages.

Evidence of transferability of skills and knowledge related to repair and overhaul is essential. This may be demonstrated through application across a number of different piston engine QECs. Ability to assess component serviceability and interpret parts requirements will be necessary to supplement the required evidence. Capability to interpret inspection procedures and specifications (allowable limits) and apply them in practice is critical. The application of adjustment procedures should also clearly indicate knowledge of system operation.

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

how to obtain relevant MSDS

the use of applicable items of PPE

WHS procedures

fault diagnosis techniques

system and component operation

QEC assembly and component adjustment requirements.

Assessment Conditions

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-purpose tools and test equipment found in most routine situations would be used where appropriate.

The work plan should take account of applicable safety and quality requirements in accordance with the industry and regulatory standards.

The following conditions of assessment represent the requirements of the Regulators (ADF and CASA) and maintenance stakeholders and must be rigorously observed.

A person cannot be assessed as competent until it can be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the workplace assessor that the relevant elements and performance criteria of the unit of competency are being achieved under routine supervision on at least one (1) of the engine types maintained by the enterprise.

This shall be established via the records in the Log of Industrial Experience and Achievement or, where appropriate, an equivalent Industry Evidence Guide (for details refer to the Companion Volume Assessment Guidelines).

Assessors must satisfy the requirements of the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator (Australian Skills Quality Authority, or its successors).

Links

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MEA397 Test aircraft piston engines after repair or overhaul

Modification History

Release 1 - New unit of competency

Application

This unit of competency requires application of hand skills, theory knowledge and maintenance publication procedures and/or standard enterprise procedures to test run aircraft piston engines, adjust operating parameters and troubleshoot/rectify faults.

Applications include all types of aircraft piston engines that are not installed in an airframe. Work can be performed individually or as a member of a team.

The unit is part of the Mechanical Certificate IV (Component Workshop Maintenance Stream) training pathway. It covers the competencies required to test aircraft piston engines that are not fitted to an airframe after repair or overhaul.

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

MEA392	Disassemble aircraft piston engines
MEA393	Repair and/or overhaul aircraft piston engine cylinder assembly components
MEA394	Repair and overhaul aircraft piston engine crankcase assembly components
MEA395	Reassemble aircraft piston engines
MEA396	Assemble aircraft piston engine quick engine change unit

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.
1.	Prepare piston engine for test run	1.1	Documentation is checked to ensure that engine is ready for testing
1.2	Engine is installed in test rig or test cell, including connection of fuel, oil and electrical supplies and instrumentation while observing relevant work health and safety (WHS) procedures, including the use of material safety data sheets (MSDS) and personal protective equipment (PPE)
1.3	Sump or external oil tank is filled with correct grade and type of lubricating oil
1.4	Test rig/cell fuel tank is filled with correct type and grade of fuel
1.5	Correct propeller or club is fitted to the engine
1.6	Test rig/cell is prepared for operation
2.	Run and test piston engine performance	2.1	Engine is started and operating parameters are checked in accordance with maintenance manual and standard enterprise procedures while observing relevant WHS procedures, including the use of MSDS and PPE
2.2	Engine performance is tested and adjusted, where applicable, in accordance with maintenance manual requirements and standard enterprise procedures
2.3	Engine operating parameters and test results are recorded in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
3.	Troubleshoot piston engine faults	3.1	Available information from maintenance records and test results is used, where necessary, to assist in fault determination
3.2	Logical processes are used to ensure efficient and accurate troubleshooting
3.3	Specialist advice is obtained, where required, to assist with, or confirm, the fault and rectification requirement
3.4	Piston engine component faults are located and the causes of the faults are clearly identified
3.5	Fault rectification requirements are determined to assist in determining if the engine must be returned to the workshop
4.	Remove engine from test rig/cell	4.1	Engine is removed from test rig/stand in accordance with maintenance manual requirements and standard enterprise procedures while observing relevant WHS procedures, including the use of MSDS and PPE
4.2	Serviceable engines are configured, inhibited and prepared in accordance with maintenance manual requirements and standard enterprise procedures for transport or storage
4.3	Required maintenance documentation and modification records are completed and processed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
4.4	Unserviceable engines are returned to workshop in accordance with standard enterprise procedures for rectification or re-work

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.
Testing and adjustment includes:	Complex adjusting and testing of engine performance carried out under supervision
Procedures and requirements include:	Industry standard procedures specified by manufacturers, regulatory authorities or the enterprise

Unit Mapping Information

Release 1 – equivalent to MEA397A Test aircraft piston engines after repair or overhaul

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Assessment Requirements for MEA397 Test aircraft piston engines after repair or overhaul

Modification History

Release 1 - New unit of competency

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria under the specified conditions of assessment, and include:

applying relevant WHS procedures, including the use of MSDS and items of PPE

using relevant maintenance manuals and standard enterprise procedures to:

prepare engines for test running

install engines in test rigs or test cells

selecting and installing the correct propeller or test club

test run and adjust engine parameters, where applicable

troubleshoot faults identified during the test run

record engine operating parameters

remove engines from the test rig or test cell

complete documentation

configuring and inhibiting serviceable engines for transport or storage.

It is essential that the maintenance procedures (including the use of correct fuels and lubricants) are interpreted and applied to ensure quality and safety standards are achieved.

Evidence of transferability of skills and knowledge related to engine test running is essential. This shall be demonstrated through application across a number of engine test runs. Capability to interpret test procedures and specifications (allowable limits) and apply them in practice is critical. The application of testing procedures should also clearly indicate knowledge of system operation.

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

how to obtain relevant MSDS

the use of applicable items of PPE

WHS procedures

fault diagnosis techniques

system and component operation

repair and overhaul procedures and processes

test rig or test cell operation

engine test requirements

engine operating parameters and adjustment methods.

Assessment Conditions

Competency should be assessed in the work environment or simulated work environment in an applicable engine test rig or test cell. It is also expected that general-purpose tools and test equipment found in most routine situations would be used where appropriate.

Knowledge of system operation and the relationship of individual components will be necessary to supplement evidence of ability to troubleshoot engine faults before undertaking any action. The work plan should take account of applicable safety and quality requirements in accordance with the industry and regulatory standards.

The following conditions of assessment represent the requirements of the Regulators (ADF and CASA) and maintenance stakeholders and must be rigorously observed.

A person cannot be assessed as competent until it can be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the workplace assessor that the relevant elements and performance criteria of the unit of competency are being achieved under routine supervision on a representative range of engine test runs.

This shall be established via the records in the Log of Industrial Experience and Achievement or, where appropriate, an equivalent Industry Evidence Guide (for details refer to the Companion Volume Assessment Guidelines).

Assessors must satisfy the requirements of the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator (Australian Skills Quality Authority, or its successors).

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MEA398 Remove and install aircraft hydro-mechanical and landing gear system components

Modification History

Release 1. Equivalent to MEA302 Remove and install aircraft hydro-mechanical and landing gear system components. Revised as a result of changed prerequisites. Unit codes updated.

Application

This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to remove and install aircraft hydro-mechanical system and landing gear components. It requires the application of hand skills and standard trade practices. Maintenance may be performed individually or as part of a team.

The unit applies to both fixed and rotary wing aircraft during the performance of scheduled and unscheduled maintenance. It is used in workplaces that operate under the airworthiness regulatory systems of the Australian Defence Force (ADF) and the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA).

This unit forms part of the CASA requirement for maintenance certification licences under Civil Aviation Safety Regulation (CASR) Part 66. Where a CASA licensing outcome is sought, users must refer to the licensing provisions in the MEA Aeroskills Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

Pre-requisite Unit

MEA154	Apply work health and safety practices in aviation maintenance

Competency Field

Aviation maintenance

Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENTS	PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
Elements describe the essential outcomes.	Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.
1.	Remove hydro-mechanical system components	1.1	Render hydro-mechanical system safe and prepared according to applicable maintenance manual, including fitting isolation tags where necessary to ensure personal safety
1.2	Remove hydro-mechanical components according to applicable maintenance manual and work health and safety (WHS) requirements
1.3	Complete and process required maintenance documentation
1.4	Tag, seal, and package removed components according to specified procedures
2.	Remove landing gear components	2.1	Jack aircraft as specified in maintenance manual for landing gear component removal
2.2	Remove components according to applicable maintenance manual and WHS requirements
2.3	Complete and process required maintenance documentation
2.4	Tag, seal, and package removed components according to specified procedures
3.	Install hydro-mechanical system components	3.1	Check components to be installed to confirm correct part numbers, serviceability, and modification status
3.2	Install components according to applicable maintenance manual and WHS requirements
3.3	Complete and process required maintenance documentation according to standard organisational procedures
4.	Install landing gear components	4.1	Check components to be installed to confirm correct part numbers, serviceability, and modification status
4.2	Install components according to applicable maintenance manual and WHS requirements
4.3	Complete and process required maintenance documentation according to standard organisational procedures

Foundation Skills

Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.

Unit Mapping Information

Release 1. Equivalent to MEA302 Remove and install aircraft hydro-mechanical and landing gear system components.

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Assessment Requirements for MEA398 Remove and install aircraft hydro-mechanical and landing gear system components

Modification History

Release 1. Equivalent to MEA302 Remove and install aircraft hydro-mechanical and landing gear system components. Revised as a result of changed prerequisites. Unit codes updated.

Performance Evidence

There must be evidence the candidate has completed the tasks outlined in the elements and performance criteria of this unit, which must include the ability to:

under routine supervision, remove and install components from each of the following systems:

hydraulic system, including preparing the system for safe component removal and replacement

fuel system, including preparing the system for safe component removal and replacement

landing gear system.

The above removal and installation work may be on fixed or rotary wing aircraft and may be performed during scheduled or unscheduled maintenance, but must include:

at least one of the following hydraulic system components:

hydraulic accumulators, filters, reservoirs, valves, pumps, motors, actuators, regulators and direct reading gauges

rigid and flexible pipelines, hoses and fittings

at least one of the following fuel system components:

fuel system filters, valves, pumps, rigid and flexible storage cells/tanks

rigid and flexible pipelines, hoses and fittings

each of the following landing gear components, noting that coverage of brakes and struts/oleos is not required where the aircraft is rotary wing and is fitted with skids or floats:

wheel assemblies or skids

brake units

struts/oleos.

In the course of the above work, the candidate must:

use hand skills and tools to remove and install hydraulic and fuel system components

jack the aircraft as required for landing gear component removal and installation

correctly install and secure aircraft hardware

use hand skills and tools to remove and install landing gear components and use safe handling techniques with heavy components

use maintenance manuals to prepare the aircraft for component removal and installation and for correct interpretation of removal and installation instructions

use attachment methods, connection hardware and couplings particular to each type of system

apply standard industry and organisational procedures

observe all required work health and safety (WHS) procedures, including the use of safety data sheets (SDS) and required items of personal protective equipment (PPE)

comply with cleanliness requirements and safety precautions applicable to system being maintained.

Knowledge Evidence

There must be evidence the candidate has knowledge of:

industry, regulatory, manufacturer and organisational requirements, procedures, practices and methods required for the tasks described in the performance evidence, including:

WHS requirements relating to removing and installing hydro-mechanical and landing gear system components, including:

use of SDS and items of PPE

handling aircraft fuels and associated precautions

procedures for:

locating and correctly removing and installing components of hydraulic systems

locating and correctly removing and installing fuel system components

isolating electrical circuits and removing and installing plugs

jacking the aircraft for landing gear component removal and installation

locating and correctly removing and installing landing gear components, including handling heavy components

obtaining SDS

selecting and using items of PPE

tagging, sealing, and packaging removed components

completing and processing maintenance documentation

maintenance manual requirements relating to:

rendering systems safe

removing and installing components

standard trade practices relating to tool use and installation/securing of aircraft hardware

key characteristics of hydraulic fluids (mineral and synthetic) and associated handling precautions

hydraulic seal types and applications

fuel seal types and applications.

Assessment Conditions

The following conditions of assessment represent the requirements of the regulators (Australian Defence Force [ADF] and Civil Aviation Safety Authority [CASA]) and maintenance stakeholders, and must be rigorously observed.

Competency must be assessed in the work environment, or simulated work environment, using procedures, tools and equipment specified in maintenance documentation.

The candidate must have access to applicable general-purpose tools, test and ground support equipment required to demonstrate the performance evidence above.

Candidate capability must be established via the records in the Log of Industrial Experience and Achievement or, where appropriate, an equivalent Industry Evidence Guide (for details refer to the Companion Volume Assessment Guidelines).

Assessors of this unit must satisfy the assessor requirements in applicable vocational education and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.

Where the unit is to be used for CASA licensing purposes the assessor must also meet the criteria specified in the Civil Aviation Safety Regulation (CASR) Part 147 Manual of Standards.

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MEA399 Lay out and set up aircraft systems

Modification History

Release 1. Equivalent to MEA340 Lay out and set up aircraft systems. Revised as a result of changed prerequisites. Unit codes updated.

Application

This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to lay out and set up aircraft systems. It requires the application of basic knowledge of aircraft system design and schematic layout, including the relative advantages of different types of systems.

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).

This unit forms part of the CASA requirement for maintenance certification licences under Civil Aviation Safety Regulation (CASR) Part 66. Where a CASA licensing outcome is sought, users must refer to the licensing provisions in the MEA Aeroskills Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

Pre-requisite Unit

MEA154	Apply work health and safety practices in aviation maintenance

Competency Field

Aeronautical engineering

Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENTS	PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
Elements describe the essential outcomes.	Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.
1.	Select and lay out schematically aircraft mechanical systems	1.1	Identify mechanical system applications in aircraft design and their relative advantages and disadvantages compared to other system types
1.2	Identify components of mechanical systems
1.3	Select a mechanical system for an application, sketch the schematic layout, and label all components
1.4	Identify mechanical system maintenance requirements
2.	Select and lay out schematically aircraft hydraulic systems	2.1	Identify hydraulic system applications in aircraft design, their operation, and their relative advantages and disadvantages compared to other system types
2.2	Identify aircraft hydraulic fluids, their characteristics and handling precautions
2.3	Identify components of hydraulic systems and describe their operation in general terms
2.4	Select a hydraulic system for an application, sketch the schematic layout, and label all components
2.5	Determine hydraulic system maintenance requirements
3.	Select and lay out schematically aircraft pneumatic systems	3.1	Identify pneumatic system applications in aircraft design, their operation, and their relative advantages and disadvantages compared to other system types
3.2	Determine components of pneumatic systems and describe their operation in general terms
3.3	Select a pneumatic system for an application, sketch the schematic layout, and label all components
3.4	Identify pneumatic system maintenance requirements
4.	Select and lay out schematically aircraft fuel storage and distribution systems	4.1	Identify typical fuel storage and distribution systems used in aircraft design
4.2	Determine components of fuel storage and distribution systems and describe their operation
4.3	Select a fuel storage and distribution system for an application, sketch the schematic layout, and label all components
4.4	Determine types of aircraft fuel, their characteristics, and handling precautions
4.5	Identify fuel storage and distribution system maintenance requirements
5.	Set up and operate a simple hydraulic system	5.1	Sketch the hydraulic system and label all components
5.2	Obtain required components according to hydraulic system requirements
5.3	Assemble and operate system while observing work health and safety (WHS) requirements, including the use of safety data sheets (SDS) and items of personal protective equipment (PPE)

Foundation Skills

Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.

Unit Mapping Information

Release 1. Equivalent to MEA340 Lay out and set up aircraft systems.

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Assessment Requirements for MEA399 Lay out and set up aircraft systems

Modification History

Release 1. Equivalent to MEA340 Lay out and set up aircraft systems. Revised as a result of changed prerequisites. Unit codes updated.

Performance Evidence

There must be evidence the candidate has completed the tasks outlined in the elements and performance criteria of this unit, which must include the ability to:

lay out one typical aircraft mechanical system

lay out one typical aircraft hydraulic system

lay out one typical aircraft pneumatic system

lay out one typical fuel storage and distribution system

set up and operate one basic aircraft hydraulic system that includes:

hydraulic rig

manual selector valve

filter

accumulator

check valve

linear actuators

rigid and flexible plumbing

apply required work health and safety (WHS) precautions, including using safety data sheets (SDS) and items of personal protective equipment (PPE) required for task.

Knowledge Evidence

There must be evidence the candidate has knowledge of:

key characteristics of mechanical aircraft systems, their components as follows, and maintenance requirements:

cables

chains

sprockets

pulleys

fairleads

cable tensioners

gearboxes

screwjacks

rods

universal joints

constant velocity joints

clutches

bearings and bushes

key characteristics of hydraulic aircraft systems, their components as follows, and maintenance requirements:

pumps

plumbing

manual and electrically operated valves

actuators

motors

check valves

direct reading and electrical pressure gauges

electrical control circuit micro switches

reservoirs

accumulators

filters

key characteristics of pneumatic aircraft systems, their components as follows, and maintenance requirements:

precoolers

pressure regulator and shutoff valves

temperature modulating valve

check valves

over-pressure valves

temperature regulating valves

underloading valves

shuttle valves

back pressure valves

outflow valves

heat exchangers

moisture separators

chemical driers

filters

mechanical compressors

compressed air bottles

de-icing boots

ducting

relative advantages and disadvantages of mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems

aircraft fuel storage and distribution systems and their components, including:

integral fuel cells

rigid and flexible fuel cells

external fuel tanks

rigid and flexible plumbing and couplings

manifolds

selector valves

anti-surge valves

anti-gravity valves

fuel quantity indication

fuel flow indication

boost pumps

transfer pumps

filters

strainers

fuel heaters

fluid power principles

plumbing identification marking

hydraulic fluid types, characteristics and handling precautions

aircraft fuels, their characteristics and handling precautions

WHS precautions relating to aircraft systems and their operation, including procedures for using SDS and items of PPE.

Assessment Conditions

The following conditions of assessment represent the requirements of the regulators (Australian Defence Force [ADF] and Civil Aviation Safety Authority [CASA]) and maintenance stakeholders, and must be rigorously observed.

This unit may be assessed off the job in a training environment equipped to provide exposure to the range of system types and provide for the layout, set-up and operation of basic hydraulic systems.

The candidate must be permitted to refer to relevant workplace procedures, product and manufacturing specifications, codes, standards, manuals, and reference materials.

The candidate must have access to:

tools, equipment, materials, and relevant documentation required to demonstrate the performance evidence above.

Assessors must gather a range of evidence through a variety of ways including direct observation, teacher’s reports, project work, samples and questioning.

Assessors of this unit must satisfy the assessor requirements in applicable vocational education and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.

Where the unit is to be used for CASA licensing purposes the assessor must also meet the criteria specified in the Civil Aviation Safety Regulation (CASR) Part 147 Manual of Standards.

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MEA401 Inspect aircraft structures

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA401 Inspect aircraft structures with amended prerequisite codes.

Application

This unit of competency requires application of hand skills and use of maintenance documentation and manuals to inspect aircraft structure and identify damage and deterioration during scheduled or unscheduled maintenance. Work may be performed individually or as part of a team.

Applications include the structure of fixed and rotary wing aircraft.

The unit is part of the Aeroskills Structures Maintenance Certificate IV and of the Mechanical Certificate IV (Aircraft Maintenance Stream) 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

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.
1.	Inspect aircraft structure	1.1	Relevant maintenance documentation and modification status, including defect reports, where relevant, are used to identify specific inspection requirements
1.2	Appropriate preparation and access to the aircraft structure is undertaken to allow for proper inspection in accordance with maintenance documentation 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)
1.3	Aircraft structure is visually or physically checked for signs of deformation, defects or damage in accordance with maintenance documentation and approved procedures while observing all relevant WHS requirements, including the use of MSDS and items of PPE
1.4	Damage or defects are assessed against damage or wear limits specified by structural repair manual or other approved data to determine if repair or replacement is required
1.5	Maintenance documentation is completed and processed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures

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.
Preparation and access to structure includes:	Preparation for non-destructive testing (NDT) (access to relevant structural zones and components)
Aircraft structure inspection includes:	Non-ferrous and ferrous alloys and composite (FRP) materials used in aircraft construction Structural fastening and attachment hardware and/or devices Seals and sealants Glass and moulded plastics Application of NDT techniques Doors, hinges and locking mechanisms for damage/misalignment Inspections applicable to each of safe life, damage tolerant and fail safe structure relevant to enterprise Ageing aircraft inspection programs
Inspection techniques include:	Visual inspection, physical checks, mensuration and alignment
Procedures and requirements include:	Industry standards specified by manufacturers, regulatory authorities or the enterprise

Unit Mapping Information

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA401 Inspect aircraft structures

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Assessment Requirements for MEA401 Inspect aircraft structures

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA401 Inspect aircraft structures with amended prerequisite codes.

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria under the specified conditions of assessment, and must include:

applying all relevant WHS procedures, including the use of PPE and MSDS

using approved maintenance documentation and aircraft publications relating to aircraft structure

identifying various aircraft metals and their basic properties

identifying potential causes of structural failure

demonstrating appropriate cleaning procedures to enable structure inspection

demonstrating correct inspection procedures, in particular pressurised aircraft, in accordance with aircraft and procedures manuals

performing aircraft mensuration and alignment checks

identifying damage to aircraft metallic (ferrous and non-ferrous) structures and/or components by way of:

impact

fatigue

corrosion

identifying the various forms of structural corrosion, stating the causes and structural effects of corrosion on aircraft

identifying composite materials used in aircraft construction, associated safety precautions and hazards

inspecting damage and assessing composite components/structures for:

impact damage

fatigue.

The underlying skills inherent in this unit should be transferable across a range of structural inspections associated with aircraft maintenance. It is essential that the procedures take into account all aircraft and personal safety precautions relating to aircraft structure.

Evidence is required of the ability to interpret and apply aircraft structural inspection requirements. This may be demonstrated through application across a range of structural components and materials. Ability to interpret inspection procedures and specifications (allowable limits) and apply them in practice is critical. The application of the procedures should also clearly indicate knowledge of structural flight loads.

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

aircraft construction principles

structural component attachment methods

describing the construction methods used in:

fuselage sections

wing sections

engine nacelles and mounts

windows and window frames

doors, locks and access panels in pressurised and unpressurised aircraft

defining of structural terms, i.e. safe life, damage tolerant, failsafe, stress, strain, shear and cycles

inspection requirements for metal and composite structure, including:

ageing aircraft inspection requirements

safe life structure

damage tolerant structure

fail safe structure

procedures and methodology for performing aircraft mensuration and alignment checks

describing NDT methods and application of the various techniques

describing construction methods of, and assessing common defects in, aircraft plastic transparencies

describing basic constructional features of, and assessing common defects in, glass windscreens

defining the terms associated with composite materials

WHS procedures

relevant PPE

how to obtain MSDS.

Assessment Conditions

Competency should be assessed in the workplace or simulated workplace using tools and equipment specified in maintenance documentation. It is also expected that general-purpose tools and test equipment found in most routine situations would be used where appropriate.

The following conditions of assessment represent the requirements of the Regulators (ADF and CASA) and maintenance stakeholders and must be rigorously observed.

A person cannot be assessed as competent until it can be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the workplace assessor that the relevant elements and performance criteria of the unit of competency are being achieved under routine supervision on at least one (1) task from each of the following groups:

preparation for non-destructive testing (NDT) (access to relevant structural zones and components)

inspection of:

non-ferrous and ferrous alloys and composite (FRP) materials used in aircraft construction

structural fastening and attachment hardware and/or devices

seals and sealants

glass and moulded plastics

application of NDT techniques

doors, hinges and locking mechanisms for damage/misalignment

inspections applicable to each of safe life, damage tolerant and fail safe structure relevant to enterprise

ageing aircraft inspection programs.

This shall be established via the records in the Log of Industrial Experience and Achievement or, where appropriate, an equivalent Industry Evidence Guide (for details refer to the Companion Volume Assessment Guidelines).

Assessors must satisfy the requirements of the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator (Australian Skills Quality Authority, or its successors).

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MEA405 Repair/modify aircraft composite material structure/components

Modification History

Release 1 - New unit of competency

Application

This unit of competency requires application of hand skills and the use maintenance publications, applicable materials, tools and methods to repair aircraft composite material structure and components during the performance of scheduled or unscheduled maintenance. Maintenance may be performed individually or as part of a team.

Applications include composite material structure and components from fixed and rotary wing aircraft either on-aircraft or in the workshop.

The unit is part of the Aeroskills Structures Maintenance Certificate IV training pathway, and of the Mechanical Certificate IV (Aircraft Maintenance Stream) 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

MEA401	Inspect aircraft structures

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.
1.	Plan repair/modification	1.1	Extent of damage is correctly assessed to assist in determining repair procedure
1.2	Structure is supported and prepared in accordance with the applicable maintenance manual to ensure personnel safety and freedom from damage
1.3	Appropriate modification or repair scheme is identified in accordance with structural repair manual and/or approved data
1.4	Specialist advice is obtained in establishing an approved repair scheme where a standard repair scheme cannot be identified or damage criteria are out of limits
1.5	All materials and equipment required are organised
2.	Prepare components for hot bonding	2.1	Components are prepared in accordance with applicable process specification 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)
2.2	Bagging is checked to ensure vacuum seal is correct
2.3	Temperature probes are placed appropriately to provide accurate measurement
2.4	Equipment is checked for serviceability to ensure safety in application
2.5	Heat blanket is laid on component or repair in a manner that ensures even temperature distribution
3.	Repair/modify components using hot bond	3.1	Hot bonding equipment is operated in accordance with equipment manufacturer's procedures
3.2	Vacuum and temperature recordings are monitored, including checking of hot and cold spots on trailing and leading temperature probes, to ensure specifications are met
3.3	Curing cycle and recording of operating cycle data are monitored as required by approved procedures to ensure specifications are met
3.4	Blemishes are sealed, potted or filled, where necessary, in accordance with applicable process specification
3.5	Component assemblies, including test pieces, requiring further or special treatment are made ready for the appropriate processes
3.6	Required maintenance documentation is accurately completed and correctly processed
3.7	Completed assemblies are tagged, sealed or packaged as required
4.	Repair/modify components using cold cure	4.1	Lay up of materials is checked to confirm that components meet required specifications while observing all relevant WHS requirements, including the use of MSDS and items of PPE
4.2	Curing cycle is regularly monitored to ensure required specifications are met
4.3	Components are checked for blemishes or delamination in accordance with quality procedures
4.4	Component assemblies requiring further or special treatment are made ready for the appropriate processes
4.5	Required maintenance documentation is completed and processed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
4.6	Completed assemblies are tagged, sealed or packaged as 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.
Applicable materials and methods include:	Pre-preg materials hot cure (performed on one of carbon graphite, kevlar, fibreglass or aluminium) Cold cure or wet lay-up (using either fibreglass or carbon graphite) Core materials (using one of aluminium, nomex or foam)
Procedures and requirements include:	Industry standard procedures specified by manufacturers, regulatory authorities or the enterprise

Unit Mapping Information

Release 1 – equivalent to MEA405B Repair/modify aircraft composite material structure/ components

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Assessment Requirements for MEA405 Repair/modify aircraft composite material structure/components

Modification History

Release 1 - New unit of competency

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria under the specified conditions of assessment, and must include:

applying relevant WHS procedures, including the use of PPE and MSDS

using approved maintenance documentation and aircraft publications relating to aircraft structure

identifying composite component applications in aircraft structures

identifying various aircraft composite materials/resins and their basic properties by interpretation of markings and visual means

handling and storing of composite materials to industry standards

assessing composite component damage using visual and tap test methods

performing composite component repairs using:

external patch repair

scarf repair

stepped repair

wet lay-up repair

composite fastener hole repair

metal to metal and metal to composite bonding

correctly interpreting and /or producing repair scheme/modification drawings/sketches

using appropriate hand tools and machines to disassemble and assemble aircraft composite components, parts, sections and skin, including extraction/installation equipment, drilling/cutting equipment, and material fasteners.

The underlying skills inherent in this unit should be transferable across the range of different material applications and curing requirements. It is essential that specific aspects of the laying up and curing process for aircraft composite materials are checked to ensure quality and safety standards are achieved in this area. Correct checking and wearing of safety protective clothing is critical, particularly in the hot bonding process.

Evidence of knowledge about repair techniques and the use of the standard repair manual in a range of different repair situations will be necessary to supplement evidence of ability to plan and undertake component repair. Ability to apply different materials and curing cycles, including composite to composite and composite to metal components, will be necessary to indicate competency in preparing and curing composite materials.

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

how to obtain relevant MSDS

the use of applicable items of PPE

WHS procedures

aircraft construction principles

defining composite terminology

composite component construction methods, including structural assembly fastener identification.

Assessment Conditions

Competency should be assessed in the workplace or simulated workplace. It is also expected that general-purpose tools and test equipment found in most routine situations would be used where appropriate.

The following conditions of assessment represent the requirements of the Regulators (ADF and CASA) and maintenance stakeholders and must be rigorously observed.

A person cannot be assessed as competent until it can be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the workplace assessor that the relevant elements and performance criteria of the unit of competency are being achieved under routine supervision using materials from each of:

pre-preg materials hot cure (performed on one of carbon graphite, kevlar, fibreglass or aluminium)

cold cure or wet lay-up (using either fibreglass or carbon graphite)

core materials (using one of aluminium, nomex or foam).

This shall be established via the records in the Log of Industrial Experience and Achievement or, where appropriate, an equivalent Industry Evidence Guide (for details refer to the Companion Volume Assessment Guidelines).

Assessors must satisfy the requirements of the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator (Australian Skills Quality Authority, or its successors).

Where the unit is to be used for CASA licensing purposes the Assessor must also meet the criteria specified in the CASR Part 147 Manual of Standards.

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MEA406 Repair/modify aircraft non-primary structural sheet metal components

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA406 Repair/modify aircraft non-primary structural sheet metal components with amended prerequisite codes.

Application

This unit of competency requires application of hand skills and the use of maintenance publications to repair fixed and rotary wing aircraft non-primary structure sheet metal components under the guidance of a qualified person.

This unit is part of the Aeroskills Structures Maintenance Certificate II training pathway It 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

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.
1.	Prepare to perform routine repairs and minor modifications to aircraft non-primary structural sheet metal components	1.1	Applicable sheet metal repair scheme is determined in accordance with applicable maintenance documentation, enterprise procedures and qualified person guidance
1.2	All required materials and equipment are selected and organised in accordance with enterprise procedures and maintenance documentation
2.	Perform routine repairs and minor modifications to aircraft non-primary structural sheet metal components	2.1	Sheet metal repairs are performed in accordance with approved repair scheme, 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)
2.2	Work area is cleaned of all waste material or adjustments
2.3	Under guidance of a qualified person, minor adjustments are made, where necessary, for components to operate within prescribed specifications
3.	Complete routine repair and minor modification activities	3.1	Required documentation is accurately completed and correctly processed in accordance with enterprise procedures
3.2	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.
Sheet metal repairs include:	Removing corrosion by chemical and mechanical methods Restoring protective coatings Freehand precision hole generation Removing and installing fastening devices Routine repairs to non-primary structural sheet metal components
Work environment:	Work is undertaken either autonomously or as part of a team and under the guidance of a qualified person. 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). All work 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.
Competency application:	Competency applies to the routine repair and/or minor modification of aircraft non-primary structural sheet metal components. Note that ‘primary structure/structural’ refers to all components of an aircraft, the failure of which would seriously endanger safety, for example, wing or tailplane spars, main fuselage frames, engine bearers, portions of skin that are highly stressed. ‘Non-primary’ refers to any other items. Note also that the scope of any modification and the procedure to be followed will be provided by the qualified person.
Scope:	Repairs/modification undertaken are limited to the scope of skills and knowledge included in the unit of competency MEA158 Perform basic hand skills, standard trade practices and fundamentals in aviation maintenance
Procedures and requirements include:	Industry standard specified by manufacturers, regulatory authorities or the enterprise

Unit Mapping Information

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA406 Repair/modify aircraft non-primary structural sheet metal components

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Assessment Requirements for MEA406 Repair/modify aircraft non-primary structural sheet metal components

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA406 Repair/modify aircraft non-primary structural sheet metal components with amended prerequisite codes.

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria under the specified conditions of assessment, and must include:

applying relevant WHS procedures, including the use of PPE and MSDS

using enterprise procedures, approved maintenance documentation and aircraft publications relating to aircraft sheet metal components

identifying various aircraft metals used for sheet metal components and their basic metallurgy properties by interpretation of markings, numbering systems or visual, chemical or mechanical means

handling and storing aircraft metals used for sheet metal components, including sealing agents, to industry standards

identifying aircraft sheet metal assembly fasteners (metal and non-metallic) by interpretation of markings, numbering systems, size, shape and colour

correctly interpreting, with expert qualified person guidance and in accordance with enterprise procedures, sheet metal repair scheme/modification drawings and hand sketches

using appropriate hand tools and machines under supervision to remove and assemble aircraft sheet metal components

performing under guidance and in accordance with enterprise procedures a range of routine sheet metal repair techniques, including metal scab patch repairs

applying corrosion removal/treatment techniques

restoring sealing and surface finishes.

The underlying skills inherent in this unit should be transferable into other areas that require similar techniques. It is essential that procedures take into account all safety precautions and quality requirements, standards and practices, and processes associated with assembly.

Evidence of knowledge about enterprise procedures relating to basic repair techniques and the use of the standard repair manual/practices in a range of different routine repair situations will be necessary to supplement evidence of ability to plan and undertake component repair.

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include a basic knowledge of:

aircraft sheet metal component construction principles and repair techniques

how to obtain relevant MSDS

the use of applicable items of PPE

WHS procedures.

Assessment Conditions

Competency should be assessed in the work environment, using tools and equipment specified by aircraft maintenance manuals. It is also expected that general-purpose tools, test and ground support equipment found in most routine situations would be used where appropriate.

The following conditions of assessment represent the requirements of the Regulators (ADF and CASA) and maintenance stakeholders and must be rigorously observed.

A person cannot be assessed as competent until it can be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the workplace assessor that the relevant elements and performance criteria of the unit of competency are being achieved under qualified person guidance on at least one (1) item from each of the following groups:

removing corrosion by chemical and mechanical methods

restoring protective coatings

freehand precision hole generation

removing and installing fastening devices

routine repairs to non-primary structural sheet metal components.

This shall be established via the records in the Log of Industrial Experience and Achievement or, where appropriate, an equivalent Industry Evidence Guide (for details refer to the Companion Volume Assessment Guidelines).

Assessors must satisfy the requirements of the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator (Australian Skills Quality Authority, or its successors).

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MEA407 Repair/modify aircraft non-primary structural non-metallic components

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA407 Repair/modify aircraft non-primary structural non-metallic components with amended prerequisite codes.

Application

This unit of competency requires application of hand skills and the use of maintenance publications to repair fixed and rotary wing aircraft non-primary structure non-metallic components under the guidance of a qualified person.

This unit is part of the Aeroskills Structures Maintenance Certificate II training pathway.

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

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.
1.	Prepare to perform routine repairs and minor modifications to aircraft non-primary structural non-metallic components	1.1	Applicable non-metallic repair scheme is determined in accordance with applicable maintenance documentation, enterprise procedures and qualified person guidance
1.2	All required materials and equipment are selected and organised in accordance with enterprise procedures and maintenance documentation
2.	Perform routine repairs and minor modifications to aircraft non-primary structural non-metallic components	2.1	Work is performed in accordance with approved repair scheme, 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)
2.2	Work area is cleaned of all waste material or adjustments
2.3	Under guidance of a qualified person, minor adjustments are made, where necessary, for components to operate within prescribed specifications
3.	Complete routine repair and minor modification activities	3.1	Required documentation is accurately completed and correctly processed in accordance with enterprise procedures
3.2	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.
Materials and components include:	Applicable non-metallic materials for the routine repair and/or minor modification under guidance of a qualified person to non-primary structural non-metallic components, as follows: non-metallic materials include fibreglass, sandwich honeycomb, nylon, Perspex, nomex core materials, and matrix resins components include interior trim panels (sidewalls, galleys, toilets, roof panels, floor panels), cargo lining, fairings and windows Note that ‘primary structure/structural’ refers to all components of an aircraft, the failure of which would seriously endanger safety, for example, wing or tailplane spars, main fuselage frames, engine bearers, portions of skin that are highly stressed. ‘Non-primary’ refers to any other items Note that the scope of any modification and the procedure to be followed will be provided by the qualified person
Work environment:	Work is undertaken either autonomously or as part of a team and under the guidance of a qualified person 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) Work 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
Scope:	Skills and knowledge applied to repairs are limited to those specified in the unit of competency MEA158 Perform basic hand skills, standard trade practices and fundamentals in aviation maintenance
Procedures and requirements include:	Industry standard specified by manufacturers, regulatory authorities or the enterprise

Unit Mapping Information

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA407 Repair/modify aircraft non-primary structural non-metallic components

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Assessment Requirements for MEA407 Repair/modify aircraft non-primary structural non-metallic components

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA407 Repair/modify aircraft non-primary structural non-metallic components with amended prerequisite codes.

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria under the specified conditions of assessment, and must include:

applying relevant WHS procedures, including the use of PPE and MSDS

using enterprise procedures, approved maintenance documentation and aircraft publications relating to aircraft non-primary structural non-metallic components

identifying various aircraft non-primary structural non-metallic components and their basic properties by interpretation of markings, numbering systems or visual, chemical or mechanical means

handling and storing aircraft non-metallic components, including sealing agents, to industry standards

identifying aircraft assembly fasteners by interpretation of markings, numbering systems, size, shape and colour

correctly interpreting, with expert guidance and in accordance with enterprise procedures, non-primary structural non-metallic repair scheme/modification drawings and hand sketches

using appropriate hand tools and machines under guidance of a qualified person to remove and assemble aircraft non-metallic components

performing under guidance and in accordance with enterprise procedures a range of routine non-primary structural non-metallic repair techniques

restoring sealing and surface finishes.

The underlying skills inherent in this unit should be transferable into other areas that require similar techniques. It is essential that procedures take into account all safety precautions and quality requirements, standards and practices, and processes associated with assembly.

Evidence of knowledge about enterprise procedures relating to routine basic repair techniques and the use of the standard repair manual/practices in a range of situations will be necessary to supplement evidence of ability to plan and undertake component repair under qualified person guidance.

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

aircraft non-metallic component construction principles and repair techniques at a basic level

how to obtain relevant MSDS

the use of applicable items of PPE

WHS procedures.

Assessment Conditions

Competency should be assessed in the work environment, using tools and equipment specified by aircraft maintenance manuals. It is also expected that general-purpose tools, test and ground support equipment found in most routine situations would be used where appropriate.

The following conditions of assessment represent the requirements of the Regulators (ADF and CASA) and maintenance stakeholders and must be rigorously observed.

A person cannot be assessed as competent until it can be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the workplace assessor that the relevant elements and performance criteria of the unit of competency are being achieved under qualified person guidance on a representative range of components, including interior trim panels (sidewalls, galleys, toilets, roof panels, floor panels), cargo lining, fairings and windows using applicable materials from:

non-metallic materials including fibreglass, sandwich honeycomb, nylon, Perspex, nomex core materials, and matrix resins.

This shall be established via the records in the Log of Industrial Experience and Achievement or, where appropriate, an equivalent Industry Evidence Guide (for details refer to the Companion Volume Assessment Guidelines).

Assessors must satisfy the requirements of the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator (Australian Skills Quality Authority, or its successors).

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MEA410 Maintain aircraft structure/components

Modification History

Release 2 – Assessment Conditions amended to permit assessment under simulated conditions

Application

This unit of competency requires application of hand skills and the use of maintenance publications to remove corrosion from aircraft structural materials during scheduled or unscheduled maintenance. Work may be performed individually or as part of a team.

Applications include the metallic structure of fixed and rotary wing aircraft and structural components.

The unit is part of the Mechanical Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) Certificate 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

MEA401	Inspect aircraft structures

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.
1.	Prepare to remove corrosion damage	1.1	Extent of damage is correctly assessed to assist in determining removal procedure
1.2	Structure is supported and prepared in accordance with the applicable maintenance manual to ensure personnel safety and freedom from damage
1.3	Appropriate corrosion removal procedure is identified in accordance with structural repair manual and/or approved data
1.4	Specialist advice is obtained in establishing an approved repair scheme where a standard corrosion removal procedure cannot be identified or damage criteria is out of limits
1.5	All materials and equipment required are organised
2.	Remove corrosion damage	2.1	Corrosion removal is performed and protective coatings, sealants and jointing compounds applied in accordance with approved repair scheme ensuring that aircraft standard practices are used and process requirements are carried out including relevant work health and safety procedures and the use of material safety data sheets (MSDS) and items of personal protective equipment (PPE)
2.2	Structure/component is cleaned of all waste material or contaminants
2.3	Components are adjusted, where necessary, to operate within prescribed specifications
2.4	Required maintenance/repair documentation is completed and processed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
2.5	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.
Corrosion removal procedures include:	Removing corrosion by chemical and mechanical methods Restoring protective coatings Applying sealants and jointing compounds
Procedures and requirements include:	Industry standard specified by manufacturers, regulatory authorities or the enterprise

Unit Mapping Information

Release 2 – Assessment Conditions amended to permit assessment under simulated conditions. Equivalent.

Release 1 – equivalent to MEA410C Maintain aircraft structure/components

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Assessment Requirements for MEA410 Maintain aircraft structure/components

Modification History

Release 2 – Assessment Conditions amended to permit assessment under simulated conditions

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria under the specified conditions of assessment, and must include:

applying all relevant WHS procedures, including the use of MSDS and selection and use of applicable items of PPE

using approved maintenance documentation and aircraft publications relating to aircraft structure

identifying various aircraft metals and their basic metallurgy properties by interpretation of markings, numbering systems or visual, chemical or mechanical means

applying structural corrosion removal/treatment techniques

restoring aircraft structure sealing and surface finishes.

The underlying skills inherent in this unit should be transferable into other areas that require similar techniques. It is essential that procedures take into account all safety precautions and quality requirements, standards, practices and processes associated with corrosion removal.

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

methods of corrosion removal in aircraft structural metals

types of corrosion typically found in various areas of aircraft structure

removal of corrosion damage in integral fuel tanks and sealing of faying surfaces, including specific WHS and PPE requirements, including confined space entry requirements

surface finishes and methods of restoration, including specific WHS and PPE requirements

how to obtain MSDS

relevant maintenance and structural repair manuals specifying corrosion removal limits and methods

relevant regulatory requirements and standard procedures.

Assessment Conditions

Competency should be assessed in the work environment or a simulated work environment, using tools and equipment specified by aircraft maintenance manuals. It is also expected that general-purpose tools, test and ground support equipment found in most routine situations would be used where appropriate.

Evidence of knowledge about corrosion removal techniques and limits and the use of the standard repair manual in a range of different repair situations will be necessary to supplement evidence of ability to plan and undertake structure and component repair by removal of corrosion within applicable limits.

The following conditions of assessment represent the requirements of the Regulators (ADF and CASA) and maintenance stakeholders and must be rigorously observed.

A person cannot be assessed as competent until it can be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the workplace assessor that the relevant elements and performance criteria of the unit of competency are being achieved under routine supervision on at least one (1) task from each of the following groups:

removing corrosion by chemical and mechanical methods

restoring protective coatings

applying sealants and jointing compounds.

This shall be established via the records in the Log of Industrial Experience and Achievement or, where appropriate, an equivalent Industry Evidence Guide (for details refer to the Companion Volume Assessment Guidelines).

Assessors must satisfy the requirements of the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator (Australian Skills Quality Authority, or its successors).

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MEA411 Remove surface coatings from aircraft or aircraft components

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.
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
1.3	Aircraft or component identification is matched with relevant maintenance documentation
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
2.3	Appropriate preparation for access to the aircraft is undertaken
2.4	Masking requirements are determined using enterprise procedures and maintenance publications
2.5	Masking is applied to relevant areas and sensitive components
2.6	Environmental requirements are observed during the coating removal process
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
3.3	Surfaces are cleaned of all chemical residue and mechanical media in accordance with enterprise procedures and maintenance manuals
3.4	Masking materials are removed and final cleaning of surfaces is performed
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
4.3	Equipment is cleaned in accordance with enterprise procedures or manufacturer’s instructions
4.4	Equipment is checked for serviceability and unserviceable items are dealt with in accordance with enterprise procedures
4.5	Tools are cleaned and maintained in accordance with enterprise procedures
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.
Procedures and requirements include:	Industry standard procedures specified by manufacturers, regulatory authorities or the enterprise
WHS requirements are identified from relevant:	Commonwealth/state/territory WHS legislation, regulations and codes Procedures manuals Safety manuals Work instructions Maintenance organisation manuals Material safety data sheets (MSDS) Defence regulations and instructions Standing instructions
Materials and tools include:	Masking tapes and barrier materials Chemicals Abrasives Grinders Scrapers Paint stripper application pumps Blasting equipment Cleaning material
Environmental requirements relate to:	Noise Dust Fume extraction Clean-up management
Legislative, regulatory and enterprise procedures include:	Commonwealth/state/territory environmental legislation, regulations and codes for the storage and disposal of hazardous and toxic materials MSDS Maintenance organisation manuals Procedures manuals Work instructions Relevant Defence regulations and instructions Standing instructions

Unit Mapping Information

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA411 Remove surface coatings from aircraft or aircraft components

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Assessment Requirements for MEA411 Remove surface coatings from aircraft or aircraft components

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA411 Remove surface coatings from aircraft or aircraft components with amended prerequisite codes.

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria under the specified conditions of assessment, and must include:

applying WHS procedures relating to coating removal, including the selection and correct use of PPE

selecting and applying masking and barrier materials

selecting and using chemical strippers

using MSDS

selecting and using applicable mechanical coating removal methods

cleaning of surfaces following coating removal

correctly disposing of waste materials

cleaning and maintenance of equipment and tools.

It is essential that system testing procedures, cleanliness requirements and safety precautions, including the correct use of PPE, and application of environmental protection procedures are fully observed, understood and complied with. Ability to interpret coating removal procedures and apply them in practice is critical.

Evidence of transferability of skills and knowledge related to coating removal is essential. This is to be demonstrated through application of chemical and mechanical coating removal processes across a range of aircraft and component tasks.

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

relevant enterprise procedures and maintenance publications

WHS procedures relating to the removal of aerospace coatings, including PPE and fume extraction

how to obtain MSDS

types of chemicals used for coating removal and methods of application

mechanical methods that can be used for coating removal

types of masking and barrier materials

cleaning methods following coating removal

environmental legislation and regulations relating to the storage, use and disposal of hazardous materials.

Assessment Conditions

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.

The work plan should take account of applicable safety and quality requirements in accordance with the industry and regulatory standards.

The following conditions of assessment represent the requirements of the Regulators (ADF and CASA) and maintenance stakeholders and must be rigorously observed.

A person cannot be assessed as competent until it can be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the workplace assessor that the relevant elements and performance criteria of the unit of competency are being achieved under routine supervision on the range of coating removal tasks that are applicable to the enter[prise.

This shall be established via the records in the Log of Industrial Experience and Achievement or, where appropriate, an equivalent Industry Evidence Guide (for details refer to the Companion Volume Assessment Guidelines).

Assessors must satisfy the requirements of the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator (Australian Skills Quality Authority, or its successors).

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MEA412 Pre-treat aluminium alloy surfaces

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA412 Pre-treat aluminium alloy surfaces with amended prerequisite codes.

Application

This unit of competency requires application of skills and knowledge relating to the application of chemical conversion coatings to aluminium alloy surfaces of fixed and rotary wing aircraft and aircraft components with aluminium alloy surfaces during the performance of scheduled or unscheduled maintenance. Work may be performed individually or as part of a team.

No licensing requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication, but requirements for compliance with legislation and regulations for the handling and disposal of hazardous materials is 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).

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.
1.	Prepare surfaces for application of chemical conversion coating	1.1	The required pre-treatment task is identified from maintenance documentation and enterprise procedures
1.2	Enterprise procedures and/or process specifications are used to identify required materials and tools
1.3	Aircraft or component identification is matched with relevant maintenance documentation
1.4	Work health and safety (WHS) requirements are identified and complied with and personal protective equipment (PPE) is checked for correct fit and function
1.5	Common surface soils are removed in accordance with enterprise procedures and/or process specifications
1.6	Masking is completed on areas where pre-treatment is not required
1.7	Aluminium alloy substrate is prepared for application of conversion coating in accordance with enterprise procedures and/or process specifications
2.	Apply chemical conversion coating	2.1	The correct environment for conversion coating application is established and maintained
2.2	The applicable chemical conversion coating is applied while observing all relevant WHS requirements, including the use of material safety data sheets (MSDS) and items of PPE
2.3	Masking is removed and the aircraft or component is left in a suitable condition for the next task
2.4	Completion of the pre-treatment process is documented in accordance with enterprise procedures
3.	Clean up work area and maintain equipment	3.1	Material that can be reused is collected and correctly stored
3.2	Waste material is removed and disposed of or stored in accordance with legislative, regulatory and enterprise procedures
3.3	Equipment is cleaned in accordance with enterprise procedures or manufacturer’s instructions while observing all relevant WHS requirements, including the use of MSDS and items of PPE
3.4	Equipment is checked for serviceability and unserviceable items are dealt with in accordance with enterprise procedures
3.5	Tools are cleaned and maintained in accordance with enterprise procedures
3.6	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.
Procedures and requirements include:	Industry standard procedures specified by manufacturers, regulatory authorities or the enterprise
WHS requirements are identified from:	Commonwealth/state/territory WHS legislation, regulations and codes Procedures manual Safety manual Work instructions Maintenance organisation manual MSDS Defence regulations and instructions Standing instructions
Common surface soils include:	Paint Dirt Grease Oils Fuel Adhesives
Legislative, regulatory and enterprise procedures include:	Commonwealth/state/territory environmental legislation, regulations and codes for the storage and disposal of hazardous and toxic materials MSDS Maintenance organisation manual Procedures manual Work instructions Relevant Defence regulations and instructions Standing instructions

Unit Mapping Information

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA412 Pre-treat aluminium alloy surfaces

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Assessment Requirements for MEA412 Pre-treat aluminium alloy surfaces

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA412 Pre-treat aluminium alloy surfaces with amended prerequisite codes.

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria under the specified conditions of assessment, and must include:

applying WHS procedures relating to pre-treatment of aluminium alloy substrates, including the selection and correct use of PPE

applying masking

preparing for chemical conversion coating

water break testing

applying specified pre-treatment process

water break re-testing

using MSDS

selecting and using applicable chemical conversion coating

correctly disposing of waste materials

cleaning and maintenance of equipment and tools.

The underlying skills inherent in this unit should be transferable across a range of pre-treatment tasks associated with aircraft and aircraft component aluminium alloy surfaces. It is essential that applicable processes, cleanliness requirements and safety precautions, including the correct use of PPE, and application of environmental protection procedures are fully observed, understood and complied with. Ability to interpret pre-treatment procedures and apply them in practice is critical.

This is to be demonstrated through application of conversion coatings to aluminium alloy surfaces across a range of aircraft and component tasks.

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

relevant enterprise procedures and/or process specifications

WHS procedures relating to aluminium alloy pre-treatment processes, including PPE

how to obtain MSDS

types of masking and barrier materials

types of pre-treatment processes

environmental legislation and regulations relating to the storage, use and disposal of hazardous materials.

Assessment Conditions

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.

The work plan should take account of applicable safety and quality requirements in accordance with the industry and regulatory standards.

The following conditions of assessment represent the requirements of the Regulators (ADF and CASA) and maintenance stakeholders and must be rigorously observed.

A person cannot be assessed as competent until it can be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the workplace assessor that the relevant elements and performance criteria of the unit of competency are being achieved under routine supervision on a representative range of pre-treatment tasks performed at the enterprise.

This shall be established via the records in the Log of Industrial Experience and Achievement or, where appropriate, an equivalent Industry Evidence Guide (for details refer to the Companion Volume Assessment Guidelines).

Assessors must satisfy the requirements of the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator (Australian Skills Quality Authority, or its successors).

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MEA413 Seal aircraft and aircraft component structural seams

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA413 Seal aircraft and aircraft component structural seams with amended prerequisite codes.

Application

This unit of competency requires application of skills and knowledge relating to the application of sealant to the surface seams of aircraft and aircraft components prior to surface coating application on fixed and rotary wing aircraft and aircraft components during the performance of scheduled or unscheduled maintenance. Work may be performed 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 for the handling and disposal of hazardous materials is 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).

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.
1.	Prepare to undertake seam sealing	1.1	The seam sealing task is identified from maintenance documentation and enterprise procedures
1.2	Applicable enterprise procedures, process specifications and maintenance publications are used to identify materials and tools to be used for seam sealing
1.3	Aircraft or component identification is matched with relevant maintenance documentation
2.	Prepare seams for application of sealant	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 sealant application are assembled
2.3	Masking is applied in accordance with enterprise procedures and/or process specifications
2.4	Seams are prepared for sealant application in accordance with enterprise procedures and/or process specifications
3.	Mix sealant	3.1	Environment is established in accordance with enterprise procedures and/or process specifications
3.2	The applicable sealant is mixed in accordance with manufacturer’s specifications while observing all relevant WHS requirements, including the use of material safety data sheets (MSDS) and items of PPE
4.	Apply sealant to seams	4.1	Sealant is applied in accordance with enterprise procedures and/or process specifications while observing all relevant WHS requirements, including the use of MSDS and items of PPE
4.2	The sealed seam is inspected and blemishes, voids or gaps are filled
4.3	Masking materials are removed
4.4	Waste and/or surplus materials are disposed of in accordance with legislative, regulatory and enterprise procedures
4.5	Documentation is completed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
4.6	Aircraft or component, equipment and work area is left in a condition enabling the next task to begin

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.
Procedures and requirements include:	Industry standard procedures specified by manufacturers, regulatory authorities or the enterprise
WHS requirements are identified from:	Commonwealth/state/territory WHS legislation, regulations and codes Procedures manuals Safety manuals Work instructions Maintenance organisation manuals MSDS Defence regulations and instructions Standing instructions
Legislative, regulatory and enterprise procedures include:	Commonwealth/state/territory environmental legislation, regulations and codes for the storage and disposal of hazardous and toxic materials MSDS Maintenance organisation manuals Procedures manuals Work instructions Relevant Defence regulations and instructions Standing instructions

Unit Mapping Information

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA413 Seal aircraft and aircraft component structural seams

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Assessment Requirements for MEA413 Seal aircraft and aircraft component structural seams

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA413 Seal aircraft and aircraft component structural seams with amended prerequisite codes.

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria under the specified conditions of assessment, and must include:

applying WHS procedures relating to seam sealing, including the selection and correct use of PPE

selecting and applying masking materials

selecting, mixing and applying applicable sealants

using MSDS

selecting and using applicable enterprise procedures and/or process specifications

correctly disposing of waste materials

cleaning of work area and maintenance of equipment and tools.

The underlying skills inherent in this unit should be transferable across a range of seam sealing tasks associated with surface seams of aircraft and aircraft components. It is essential that applicable processes, cleanliness requirements and safety precautions, including the correct use of PPE, and application of environmental protection procedures are fully observed, understood and complied with. Ability to interpret seam sealing procedures and apply them in practice is critical.

This is to be demonstrated through application of sealant to surface seams across a range of aircraft and component tasks.

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

relevant enterprise procedures, process specifications and maintenance publications

WHS procedures relating to seam sealing, including the selection and use of PPE

how to obtain MSDS

types of sealants used for seam sealing

types of masking materials

environmental legislation and regulations relating to the storage, use and disposal of hazardous materials.

Assessment Conditions

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.

The work plan should take account of applicable safety and quality requirements in accordance with the industry and regulatory standards.

The following conditions of assessment represent the requirements of the Regulators (ADF and CASA) and maintenance stakeholders and must be rigorously observed.

A person cannot be assessed as competent until it can be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the workplace assessor that the relevant elements and performance criteria of the unit of competency are being achieved under routine supervision on a representative range of seam sealing tasks that are performed at the enterprise.

This shall be established via the records in the Log of Industrial Experience and Achievement or, where appropriate, an equivalent Industry Evidence Guide (for details refer to the Companion Volume Assessment Guidelines).

Assessors must satisfy the requirements of the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator (Australian Skills Quality Authority, or its successors).

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MEA414 Remove light corrosion from aircraft

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA414 Remove light corrosion from aircraft with amended prerequisite codes.

Application

This unit of competency requires application of skills and knowledge relating to the removal of light corrosion from the surfaces of fixed and rotary wing aircraft structure.

No licensing requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication, but compliance with legislation and regulations for the handling and disposal of hazardous materials is 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).

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.
1.	Identify corrosion damage	1.1	Signs of corrosion are identified through visual inspection
1.2	The type of corrosion is identified
1.3	The severity of corrosion damage is determined and damage more severe than light surface corrosion is documented and reported in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
2.	Remove light corrosion	2.1	The applicable corrosion removal method is selected in accordance with enterprise procedures
2.2	Work health and safety (WHS) requirements are identified and complied with and personal protective equipment (PPE) is checked for correct fit and function
2.3	Materials and tools required for corrosion removal are assembled
2.4	Surface is prepared and corrosion removed using the selected removal method
3.	Clean area and equipment	3.1	Surface is cleaned of all chemical residue and mechanical media, in accordance with enterprise procedures, ready for the next process
3.2	Equipment is cleaned in accordance with enterprise procedures or manufacturer’s instructions
3.3	Equipment is checked for serviceability and unserviceable items are dealt with in accordance with enterprise procedures
3.4	Waste material is removed and disposed of or stored in accordance with legislative, regulatory and enterprise procedures
3.5	Documentation is completed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures

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.
Procedures and requirements include:	Industry standard procedures specified by manufacturers, regulatory authorities or the enterprise
Signs of corrosion include:	Surface deformed Paint blistered or flaked Powder Discolouration
Types of corrosion include:	Uniform etch Pitting Intergranular Exfoliation Filiform Galvanic
WHS requirements are identified from:	Commonwealth/state/territory WHS legislation, regulations and codes Procedures manuals Safety manuals Work instructions Maintenance organisation manuals Material safety data sheets (MSDS) Defence regulations and instructions Standing instructions
Materials and tools include:	Micro grinder Sanders Plastic media blasting equipment Abrasive pads Wet/dry abrasive papers Chemicals PPE applicable to task
Selected removal methods include:	Light mechanical using micro grinder, sander or plastic media blasting Manual removal using wet/dry abrasive papers or abrasive pads Chemical
Legislative, regulatory and enterprise procedures include:	Commonwealth/state/territory environmental legislation, regulations and codes for the storage and disposal of hazardous and toxic materials MSDS Maintenance organisation manuals Procedures manuals Work instructions Relevant Defence regulations and instructions Standing instructions

Unit Mapping Information

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA414 Remove light corrosion from aircraft

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Assessment Requirements for MEA414 Remove light corrosion from aircraft

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA414 Remove light corrosion from aircraft with amended prerequisite codes.

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria under the specified conditions of assessment, and must include:

applying WHS procedures relating to light corrosion removal, including the selection and correct use of PPE

recognising types of corrosion and of damage that exceeds light surface corrosion

applying enterprise procedures for removal of light corrosion

selection and use of applicable corrosion removal methods, equipment and tools

using MSDS

cleaning of surfaces following corrosion removal

correctly disposing of waste materials

cleaning and maintenance of equipment and tools.

The underlying skills inherent in this unit should be transferable across a range of tasks involving the removal of light corrosion damage from the surfaces of aircraft structure. It is essential that applicable processes, cleanliness requirements and safety precautions, including the correct use of PPE, and application of environmental protection procedures are fully observed, understood and complied with. Ability to interpret corrosion removal procedures and apply them in practice is critical.

This is to be demonstrated through corrosion removal using mechanical, manual and chemical means across a range of aircraft tasks.

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

relevant enterprise procedures and maintenance publications

WHS procedures relating to the removal of aerospace coatings, including PPE

how to obtain MSDS

types of chemicals used for corrosion removal and methods of application

mechanical methods that can be used for corrosion removal

cleaning methods following corrosion removal

environmental legislation and regulations relating to the storage, use and disposal of hazardous materials.

Assessment Conditions

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.

The work plan should take account of applicable safety and quality requirements in accordance with the industry and regulatory standards.

The following conditions of assessment represent the requirements of the Regulators (ADF and CASA) and maintenance stakeholders and must be rigorously observed.

A person cannot be assessed as competent until it can be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the workplace assessor that the relevant elements and performance criteria of the unit of competency are being achieved under routine supervision on a representative range of light corrosion removal tasks using applicable mechanical, manual and chemical removal methods as listed in the Range of Conditions.

This shall be established via the records in the Log of Industrial Experience and Achievement or, where appropriate, an equivalent Industry Evidence Guide (for details refer to the Companion Volume Assessment Guidelines).

Assessors must satisfy the requirements of the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator (Australian Skills Quality Authority, or its successors).

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MEA415 Paint aircraft surfaces

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA415 Paint aircraft surfaces with amended prerequisite codes.

Application

This unit of competency requires application of skills and knowledge relating to final preparation of surfaces and application of paint finishes to fixed and rotary wing aircraft and aircraft components during the performance of scheduled or unscheduled maintenance. Work may be performed 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 for the handling and disposal of hazardous materials is 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).

Pre-requisite Unit

AURVTP2003	Prepare spray painting materials and equipment
AURVTP012	Apply air dry and polyurethane refinishing materials
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.
1.	Prepare for painting	1.1	The painting task is identified from maintenance documentation and enterprise procedures and type of substrate is identified
1.2	Enterprise procedures and maintenance publications are used to identify required materials and tools and necessary items are assembled
1.3	Aircraft or component identification is matched with relevant maintenance documentation
1.4	Surfaces are prepared for application of paint in accordance with enterprise procedures and/or process specification
1.5	Masking and barrier materials are applied as required by task
2.	Apply primer	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	Temperature and humidity requirements are complied with
2.3	Specified primer is applied in accordance with enterprise procedures and/or process specification
2.4	Reject paintwork is identified and rectified in accordance with enterprise procedures and/or process specification
2.5	Equipment is cleaned
3.	Apply surface top coat	3.1	WHS requirements are identified and complied with and PPE is checked for correct fit and function
3.2	Temperature and humidity requirements are complied with
3.3	The specified top coat material is prepared in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions
3.4	Top coat is applied in accordance with enterprise procedures and/or process specifications
3.5	Reject paintwork is identified and rectified in accordance with enterprise procedures and/or process specifications
3.6	Masking and barrier materials are removed and final finishing of the surface is completed as required
3.7	Documentation is completed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
4.	Clean up work area and maintain equipment	4.1	Waste material is removed and disposed of or stored in accordance with legislative, regulatory and enterprise procedures
4.2	Equipment is cleaned in accordance with enterprise procedures or manufacturer’s instructions
4.3	Equipment is checked for serviceability and unserviceable items are dealt with in accordance with enterprise procedures
4.4	Tools are cleaned and maintained in accordance with enterprise procedures
4.5	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.
Procedures and requirements include:	Industry standard procedures specified by manufacturers, regulatory authorities or the enterprise.
Type of substrate includes:	High strength steel Aluminium alloys Composite fibre Plastic Transparencies Magnesium alloy Fabric Wood
Required materials and tools include:	Epoxy primers Lacquer primers Acrylic top coats Polyurethane top coats Chemicals Masking and barrier materials Low pressure gun or touch–up gun General purpose suction feed spray guns Airless spray units Electrostatic spray equipment Sanding/polishing equipment and materials PPE
WHS requirements are identified from relevant:	Commonwealth/state/territory WHS legislation, regulations and codes Procedures manuals Safety manuals Work instructions Maintenance organisation manuals Material safety data sheets (MSDS) Defence regulations and instructions Standing instructions
Legislative, regulatory and enterprise procedures include:	Commonwealth/state/territory environmental legislation, regulations and codes for the storage and disposal of hazardous and toxic materials MSDS Maintenance organisation manuals Procedures manuals Work instructions Relevant Defence regulations and instructions Standing instructions

Unit Mapping Information

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA415 Paint aircraft surfaces

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Assessment Requirements for MEA415 Paint aircraft surfaces

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA415 Paint aircraft surfaces with amended prerequisite codes.

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria under the specified conditions of assessment, and must include:

applying WHS procedures relating to paint application, including the selection and correct use of PPE

selecting and applying masking and barrier materials

identifying, preparing and using applicable primers and top coats

using MSDS

using manufacturer specifications and directions

selecting and using applicable paint application equipment

preparing surfaces for paint application

correctly disposing of waste materials

cleaning and maintenance of equipment and tools.

The underlying skills inherent in this unit should be transferable across a range of paint application tasks associated with aircraft and aircraft components. It is essential that system testing procedures, cleanliness requirements and safety precautions, including the correct use of PPE, and application of environmental protection procedures are fully observed, understood and complied with. Ability to interpret coating application procedures and apply them in practice is critical.

This is to be demonstrated through application of paint finishes across a range of aircraft and component substrate types.

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

relevant enterprise procedures, process specifications and maintenance publications

WHS procedures relating to the application of aerospace coatings, including PPE and fume extraction

how to obtain MSDS

manufacturer specifications and directions

types of paint finishes and applicability to various substrates

procedures for preparing surfaces for paint application

types of masking and barrier materials

methods used for final finishing of surfaces

environmental legislation and regulations relating to the storage, use and disposal of hazardous materials.

Assessment Conditions

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.

The work plan should take account of applicable safety and quality requirements in accordance with the industry and regulatory standards.

The following conditions of assessment represent the requirements of the Regulators (ADF and CASA) and maintenance stakeholders and must be rigorously observed.

A person cannot be assessed as competent until it can be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the workplace assessor that the relevant elements and performance criteria of the unit of competency are being achieved under routine supervision on a representative range of paint finish application tasks that are performed at the enterprise.

This shall be established via the records in the Log of Industrial Experience and Achievement or, where appropriate, an equivalent Industry Evidence Guide (for details refer to the Companion Volume Assessment Guidelines).

Assessors must satisfy the requirements of the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator (Australian Skills Quality Authority, or its successors).

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MEA416 Apply aircraft identification markings, graphics and decals

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA416 Apply aircraft identification markings, graphics and decals with amended prerequisite codes.

Application

This unit of competency requires application of skills and knowledge relating to preparation and application of fixed and rotary wing aircraft markings, graphics and decals during the performance of scheduled or unscheduled maintenance. Work may be performed 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 for the handling and disposal of hazardous materials is 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).

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.
1.	Interpret requirements and prepare materials for aircraft markings, graphics and decals	1.1	Requirements for markings, graphics and decals are determined from maintenance documentation, enterprise procedures and maintenance publications
1.2	Equipment for task is identified and gathered
1.3	Aircraft or component identification is matched with relevant maintenance documentation
1.4	Decals are prepared and matched with documentation
1.5	Markings or marking stencils are manufactured in accordance with drawings and specifications
1.6	Graphics or graphic stencils are manufactured in accordance with drawings and specifications
2.	Prepare for application of aircraft markings and graphics	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 equipment required for application of markings and graphics are assembled
2.3	Surface on which marking or graphic will be applied is cleaned in accordance with enterprise procedures
2.4	Marking or graphic position is accurately determined and masking is applied where necessary
3.	Apply aircraft markings, graphics and decals	3.1	Environmental requirements for the application of markings and graphics are established in accordance with enterprise procedures
3.2	Markings and graphics are applied in accordance with enterprise procedures
3.3	Rework, gloss measuring and thickness measuring are performed, where applicable, in accordance with enterprise procedures
3.4	Masking materials are removed, where applicable, and final clean-up is performed as required
3.5	Decal positions are accurately determined, surfaces cleaned and decals applied in accordance with enterprise procedures
3.6	Documentation is completed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
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
4.3	Equipment is cleaned in accordance with enterprise procedures or manufacturer’s instructions
4.4	Equipment is checked for serviceability and unserviceable items are dealt with in accordance with enterprise procedures
4.5	Tools are cleaned and maintained in accordance with enterprise procedures
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.
Procedures and requirements include:	Industry standard procedures specified by manufacturers, regulatory authorities or the enterprise.
Markings include:	NATO National or registration Safety
Graphics include:	Organisational logos or emblems Decorative markings required by customer
WHS requirements are identified from relevant:	Procedures manual Safety manuals Work instructions Maintenance organisation manuals Material safety data sheets (MSDS) Defence regulations and instructions Standing instructions
Materials and equipment include:	Silk screen and/or frame Spray guns Vinyl plotter Screen burner Ink applicators Rollers Brushes Vinyl applicators Hazard tape Masking tape Mediums, including paint, ink and vinyl PPE
Application methods include:	Oil board Vinyl (positive and negative) Screen printing Mask Stencil
Legislative, regulatory and enterprise procedures include:	Commonwealth/state/territory environmental legislation, regulations and codes for the storage and disposal of hazardous and toxic materials MSDS Maintenance organisation manuals Procedures manuals Work instructions Relevant Defence regulations and instructions Standing instructions

Unit Mapping Information

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA416 Apply aircraft identification markings, graphics and decals

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Assessment Requirements for MEA416 Apply aircraft identification markings, graphics and decals

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA416 Apply aircraft identification markings, graphics and decals with amended prerequisite codes.

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria under the specified conditions of assessment, and must include:

applying WHS procedures relating to marking and graphic application, including the selection and correct use of PPE

using procedures, maintenance manuals and finishing scheme drawings to determine the requirements for markings, graphics and decals

selecting and applying masking and barrier materials

manufacturing markings and graphics

manufacturing stencils for the application of markings and graphics

using MSDS

cleaning of surfaces before and following the application of markings and graphics

correctly disposing of waste materials

cleaning and maintenance of equipment and tools.

The underlying skills inherent in this unit should be transferable across a range of marking, graphic and decal application tasks associated with aircraft. It is essential that cleanliness requirements and safety precautions, including the correct use of PPE, and application of environmental protection procedures are fully observed, understood and complied with. Ability to interpret drawing and specification requirements and application procedures and apply them in practice is critical.

This is to be demonstrated through application of various types of markings and graphics as listed in the Range of Conditions across a range of aircraft applications.

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

relevant enterprise procedures, maintenance publications, drawings and specifications

manufacturer’s specifications and directions

WHS procedures relating to the application of markings and graphics to aircraft, including PPE and fume extraction

how to obtain MSDS

types of chemicals used for cleaning and surface preparation

manufacturing methods for stencils

types of masking and barrier materials

cleaning methods following application of markings and graphics

environmental legislation and regulations relating to the storage, use and disposal of hazardous materials.

Assessment Conditions

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.

The work plan should take account of applicable safety and quality requirements in accordance with the industry and regulatory standards.

The following conditions of assessment represent the requirements of the Regulators (ADF and CASA) and maintenance stakeholders and must be rigorously observed.

A person cannot be assessed as competent until it can be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the workplace assessor that the relevant elements and performance criteria of the unit of competency are being achieved under routine supervision on a representative range of marking and graphic application tasks that are performed at the enterprise.

This shall be established via the records in the Log of Industrial Experience and Achievement or, where appropriate, an equivalent Industry Evidence Guide (for details refer to the Companion Volume Assessment Guidelines).

Assessors must satisfy the requirements of the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator (Australian Skills Quality Authority, or its successors).

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MEA417 Apply specialty coatings to aircraft

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA417 Apply specialty coatings to aircraft with amended prerequisite codes.

Application

This unit of competency requires application of skills and knowledge relating to the preparation and application of a range of specialty coatings to fixed and rotary wing aircraft and aircraft components using application methods applicable to the specific coating material during the performance of scheduled or unscheduled maintenance. Work may be performed 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 for the handling and disposal of hazardous materials is 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).

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.
1.	Determine specialty coating requirements	1.1	Specialty coating requirements are 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 specialty coating application
1.3	Aircraft or component identification is matched with relevant maintenance documentation
2.	Prepare surface for coating application	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 equipment required for specialty coating application are assembled
2.3	Surfaces are cleaned and degreased in accordance with enterprise procedures
2.4	Final finishing of surfaces is performed in accordance with enterprise procedures and/or process specifications
2.5	Reject parts and surfaces are identified, recorded and reported in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
2.6	Masking is applied to relevant areas
3.	Prepare and apply coating	3.1	The required coating is prepared in accordance with manufacturer’s specifications and directions while observing all relevant WHS requirements, including the use of material safety data sheets (MSDS) and items of PPE
3.2	Coating mix is inspected in accordance with enterprise procedures and/or process specifications
3.3	Coating is applied to the required surfaces in accordance with enterprise procedures and/or process specifications while observing all relevant WHS requirements, including the use of MSDS and items of PPE
3.4	Coating is inspected for coating thickness and quality compliance with enterprise procedures and/or process specifications
3.5	Defects in the coating are identified and rectified as required
3.6	Masking materials are removed and final cleaning of surfaces is performed
3.7	Documentation is completed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
4.	Clean up work area and maintain equipment	4.1	Waste material is removed and disposed of or stored in accordance with legislative, regulatory and enterprise procedures
4.2	Equipment is cleaned in accordance with enterprise procedures or manufacturer’s instructions
4.3	Equipment is checked for serviceability and unserviceable items are dealt with in accordance with enterprise procedures
4.4	Tools are cleaned and maintained in accordance with enterprise procedures
4.5	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.
Procedures and requirements include:	Industry standard procedures specified by manufacturers, regulatory authorities or the enterprise
Specialty coatings include:	Specialised inner layer coatings Engine coatings Leading edge coatings Radome coatings Waterborne heatproof paints Walkway compounds Fuel tank coatings Heatproof coatings Electrical conductive coatings
WHS requirements are identified from relevant:	Commonwealth/state/territory WHS legislation, regulations and codes Procedures manuals Safety manuals Work instructions Maintenance organisation manuals MSDS Defence regulations and instructions Standing instructions
Materials and equipment include:	Chemicals Cleaning materials Specialty coating material Various spray guns Brush Roller Trowel PPE Baking oven Heat lamps Electrical test equipment Wet film thickness gauges
Defects in the coating include:	Sags Runs Delamination Imperfections Dry spray Contamination Over-spray Egress
Legislative, regulatory and enterprise procedures include:	Commonwealth/state/territory environmental legislation, regulations and codes for the storage and disposal of hazardous and toxic materials MSDS Maintenance organisation manuals Procedures manuals Work instructions Relevant Defence regulations and instructions Standing instructions

Unit Mapping Information

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA417 Apply specialty coatings to aircraft

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Assessment Requirements for MEA417 Apply specialty coatings to aircraft

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA417 Apply specialty coatings to aircraft with amended prerequisite codes.

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria under the specified conditions of assessment, and must include:

applying WHS procedures relating to specialty coating application, including the selection and correct use of PPE

using procedures, process specification and manufacturer’s data to identify coating preparation and application requirements

selecting and applying masking materials

selecting and using correct specialty coating

using MSDS

selecting and using applicable coating application methods

cleaning and preparing surfaces for coating application

correctly disposing of waste materials

cleaning and maintenance of equipment and tools.

The underlying skills inherent in this unit should be transferable across a range of specialty coating application tasks associated with aircraft. It is essential that cleanliness requirements and safety precautions, including the correct use of PPE, and application of environmental protection procedures are fully observed, understood and complied with. Ability to interpret drawing and specification requirements and application procedures and apply them in practice is critical.

This is to be demonstrated through application of various types of specialty coating as listed in the Range of Conditions across a range of aircraft applications.

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

relevant enterprise procedures and maintenance publications

WHS procedures relating to the application of specialty aerospace coatings, including PPE

relevant data from manufacturers of specialty coatings

how to obtain MSDS

criticality of areas of aircraft structure with regard to coating application

cleaning processes and chemicals used to prepare surfaces for coating application

coating application methods

masking materials

environmental legislation and regulations relating to the storage, use and disposal of hazardous materials.

Assessment Conditions

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.

The work plan should take account of applicable safety and quality requirements in accordance with the industry and regulatory standards.

The following conditions of assessment represent the requirements of the Regulators (ADF and CASA) and maintenance stakeholders and must be rigorously observed.

A person cannot be assessed as competent until it can be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the workplace assessor that the relevant elements and performance criteria of the unit of competency are being achieved under routine supervision on a minimum of two (2) types of specialty coating on at least three (3) application tasks.

This shall be established via the records in the Log of Industrial Experience and Achievement or, where appropriate, an equivalent Industry Evidence Guide (for details refer to the Companion Volume Assessment Guidelines).

Assessors must satisfy the requirements of the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator (Australian Skills Quality Authority, or its successors).

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MEA418 Perform basic repair of aircraft internal fittings during line maintenance

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA418 Perform basic repair of aircraft internal fittings during line maintenance with amended prerequisite codes.

Application

This unit of competency requires application of hand skills and the use of maintenance publications to repair aircraft internal fittings, such as internal doors that are not part of the pressure hull, overhead storage compartments and doors and cabin furnishing items that are manufactured from either sheet metal or non-metallic materials and are within the privileges of the Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) A Licence.

Applications include fixed and rotary wing aircraft and work may be performed during scheduled or unscheduled maintenance.

This is one of the units required for the granting of the chosen Aircraft Maintenance Engineer A Licence under Civil Aviation Safety Regulation (CASR) Part 66, in accordance with the licensing provisions in the Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

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.
1.	Prepare to perform routine repairs and minor modifications to aircraft internal fittings	1.1	Applicable repair scheme is determined in accordance with applicable maintenance publications and enterprise procedures
1.2	All required materials and equipment are selected and organised in accordance with enterprise procedures and maintenance publications
2.	Perform routine repairs to aircraft internal fittings	2.1	Sheet metal repairs and non-metallic material repairs are performed in accordance with approved repair scheme, 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)
2.2	Work area is cleaned of all waste material
2.3	Adjustments are made, where necessary, for components to operate within prescribed specifications
3.	Complete routine repair activities	3.1	Required documentation is accurately completed and correctly processed in accordance with enterprise procedures

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.
Sheet metal repairs include:	Removing corrosion by chemical and mechanical methods Restoring protective coatings to repaired areas Freehand precision hole generation Removing and installing fastening devices Routine repairs to sheet metal internal fittings
Non-metallic material repairs include:	Repairs to fibreglass, sandwich honeycomb, nylon, Perspex, nomex core materials and matrix resins Restoring protective coatings to repaired areas Freehand precision hole generation Removing and installing fastening devices
Procedures and requirements include:	Industry standard procedures specified by manufacturers, regulatory authorities or the enterprise

Unit Mapping Information

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA418 Perform basic repair of aircraft internal fittings during line maintenance

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Assessment Requirements for MEA418 Perform basic repair of aircraft internal fittings during line maintenance

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA418 Perform basic repair of aircraft internal fittings during line maintenance with amended prerequisite codes.

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria under the specified conditions of assessment, and must include:

applying relevant WHS procedures, including the use of PPE and MSDS

using enterprise procedures, approved maintenance documentation and aircraft publications relating to aircraft sheet metal and non-metallic internal fittings

identifying various materials used for internal fittings and their basic properties by interpretation of markings, numbering systems or visual, chemical or mechanical means

handling and storing aircraft metals used for sheet metal internal fittings, including sealing agents, to industry standards

identifying aircraft sheet metal assembly fasteners (metal and non-metallic) by interpretation of markings, numbering systems, size, shape and colour

correctly interpreting applicable repair schemes and hand sketches

using appropriate hand tools and power tools under supervision to remove and assemble aircraft sheet metal internal fittings

performing under guidance and in accordance with enterprise procedures a range of routine metal and non-metal repair techniques

applying corrosion removal/treatment techniques

restoring sealing and surface finishes to repaired areas.

The underlying skills inherent in this unit should be transferable into other areas that require similar techniques. It is essential that procedures take into account all safety precautions and quality requirements, standards and practices, and processes associated with repair and assembly.

Evidence of knowledge about enterprise procedures relating to basic repair techniques and the use of the standard repair manual/practices in a range of different routine repair situations will be necessary to supplement evidence of ability to plan and undertake internal fitting repairs.

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

relevant WHS procedures

how to obtain relevant MSDS

the use of applicable items of PPE

aircraft sheet metal component construction principles and repair techniques at a basic level

aircraft non-metallic component construction principles and repair techniques at a basic level.

Assessment Conditions

Competency should be assessed in the work environment, using tools and equipment specified by aircraft maintenance manuals. It is also expected that general-purpose tools, test and ground support equipment found in most routine situations would be used where appropriate.

The following conditions of assessment represent the requirements of CASA and must be rigorously observed.

A person cannot be assessed as competent until it can be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the workplace assessor that the relevant elements and performance criteria of the unit of competency are being achieved under supervision but without intervention on a representative range of tasks involving the following:

sheet metal repairs involving:

removing corrosion by chemical and mechanical methods

restoring protective coatings to repaired areas

freehand precision hole generation

removing and installing fastening devices

routine repairs to sheet metal internal fittings

non-metallic material repairs involving:

repairs to fibreglass, sandwich honeycomb, nylon, Perspex, nomex core materials, and matrix resins

restoring protective coatings to repaired areas

freehand precision hole generation

removing and installing fastening devices.

This shall be established via the records in the Log of Industrial Experience and Achievement or, where appropriate, an equivalent Industry Evidence Guide (for details refer to the Companion Volume Assessment Guidelines).

Assessors must satisfy the requirements of the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator (Australian Skills Quality Authority, or its successors).

Where the unit is to be used for CASA licensing purposes the Assessor must also meet the criteria specified in the CASR Part 147 Manual of Standards.

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MEA420 Fabricate basic structural components for aircraft

Modification History

Release 3. Equivalent to MEA420 Fabricate basic structural components for aircraft with amended prerequisite codes.

Application

This unit of competency requires application of hand skills and the use of drawings, specifications and maintenance publications to fabricate basic structural components (that are flat or have only a single curve) requiring hand forming only from aluminium alloys and steel alloys at various states of temper during scheduled or unscheduled maintenance. Work may be performed individually or as part of a team.

Applications include components for fixed and rotary wing aircraft.

The unit is part of the Aeroskills Structures Maintenance Certificate IV training pathway.

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

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.
1.	Interpret specifications and organise materials	1.1	Specifications and drawings are used to determine material requirements
1.2	Equipment use is planned by determining the procedure for fabricating component
1.3	Material is correctly identified in accordance with specifications
1.4	All materials and equipment are organised
2.	Prepare material and tooling	2.1	Dimensions to material are translated in accordance with specifications
2.2	Cutting and forming equipment are prepared and adjusted to ensure accuracy of fabrication
2.3	Material is cut according to specifications ensuring minimisation of wastage and maintenance of surplus material identification 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)
2.4	Material requiring special treatment is prepared for the appropriate processes
2.5	Solution treatment of materials is carried out in accordance with approved procedures and specifications
3.	Hand form material	3.1	Hand forming is accurately carried out ensuring that specifications are met while observing all relevant WHS requirements, including the use of MSDS and items of PPE
3.2	Formed components are checked for irregularities and correction requirements determined
3.3	Irregularities are removed to meet required dimensions and specifications
4.	Inspect components	4.1	Fabricated components are inspected to confirm dimensional accuracy and specifications are met
4.2	Checking fixtures are used, where appropriate, to ensure requirements are met
4.3	Components requiring special or further treatment are prepared for the appropriate processes
4.4	Completed components are tagged or identified, as 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.
Components are to be fabricated:	Using materials comprising various types of sheet metal used in aircraft manufacture, including aluminium alloys and structural steel alloys across a range of temper
Machinery processes include:	Cutting, bending and drilling
Procedures and requirements include:	Industry standard procedures specified by manufacturers, regulatory authorities or the enterprise

Unit Mapping Information

Release 3. Equivalent to MEA420 Fabricate basic structural components for aircraft

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Assessment Requirements for MEA420 Fabricate basic structural components for aircraft

Modification History

Release 3. Equivalent to MEA420 Fabricate basic structural components for aircraft with amended prerequisite codes.

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria under the specified conditions of assessment, and must include:

applying relevant WHS procedures, including the use of MSDS and relevant items of PPE

using approved maintenance documentation and aircraft publications relating to aircraft structure

identifying various aircraft metals and their basic metallurgy properties by interpretation of markings, numbering systems or visual, chemical or mechanical means

handling and storing aircraft metals to industry standards

identifying aircraft structural assembly fasteners by interpretation of markings, numbering systems, size, shape and colour

fabricating aircraft structural components and parts by:

correctly interpreting drawings, including third angle projection, isometric, sectional formats and hand sketches

developing component flat pattern using basic drawing tools, geometric drawing processes, calculating and applying bend allowance/deduction/setback

using appropriate hand tools and machines for cutting and drilling

assembling component parts using appropriate hand and machine tools and standard aircraft fasteners to industry standards

applying appropriate metal heat treatment processes

applying appropriate metal surface treatments.

The underlying skills inherent in this unit should be transferable across a range of aircraft applications. It is essential that procedures take into account all safety precautions and quality requirements. Skill and knowledge application must include set back, bend allowance and other standard practices associated with forming of material.

Evidence of knowledge and skills associated with basic structural fabrication techniques and their application to different materials used in aircraft manufacture will be required to supplement evidence of ability to fabricate basic aircraft structural components.

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

aircraft construction principles

causes of structural fatigue and preventative measures

structural corrosion and preventative measures

aircraft structural drawings and repair scheme drawings

material specifications for aluminium alloys and steel alloys used in aircraft structure

structural material identification by markings and numbering systems

material identification by chemical, electrical and mechanical methods

material storage requirements

hardware types and specifications

identification of hardware

sealants used in aircraft structure

chemical surface treatments

electroplating

paints and finishes

flat pattern development and associated terminology

basic metal heat treatment metallurgy

WHS precautions associated with fabrication of aircraft structural components

MSDS

PPE.

Assessment Conditions

Competency should be assessed in the work environment, or simulated work environment, using tools and equipment specified by aircraft maintenance manuals. It is expected that general-purpose tools and test equipment found in most routine situations would be used where appropriate.

The following conditions of assessment represent the requirements of the Regulators (ADF and CASA) and maintenance stakeholders and must be rigorously observed.

A person cannot be assessed as competent until it can be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the workplace assessor that the relevant elements and performance criteria of the unit of competency are being achieved under routine supervision on at least one structural fabrication task.

This shall be established via the records in the Log of Industrial Experience and Achievement or, where appropriate, an equivalent Industry Evidence Guide (for details refer to the Companion Volume Assessment Guidelines).

Assessors must satisfy the requirements of the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator (Australian Skills Quality Authority, or its successors).

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MEA421 Fabricate advanced structural components for aircraft

Modification History

Release 3. Equivalent to MEA421 Fabricate advanced structural components for aircraft with amended prerequisite codes.

Application

This unit of competency requires application of hand skills and the use of drawings, specifications and maintenance publications to fabricate advanced structural components involving complex and multiple curves and section shapes from aluminium alloys and steel alloys at various temper during scheduled or unscheduled maintenance. Work may be performed individually or as part of a team.

Applications include components for fixed and rotary wing aircraft.

The unit is part of the Aeroskills Structures Maintenance Certificate IV training pathway.

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

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.
1.	Interpret specifications and organise materials	1.1	Specifications and drawings are used to determine material requirements
1.2	Equipment use is planned by determining the procedure for fabricating component
1.3	Material is correctly identified in accordance with specifications
1.4	All materials and equipment are organised
2.	Prepare material and tooling	2.1	Dimensions to material is translated in accordance with specifications
2.2	Cutting and forming equipment are prepared and adjusted to ensure accuracy of fabrication
2.3	Material is cut according to specifications ensuring minimisation of wastage and maintenance of surplus material identification 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)
2.4	Material requiring special treatment is prepared for the appropriate processes
2.5	Solution treatment of materials is carried out in accordance with approved procedures and specifications
3.	Form material	3.1	Appropriate forming procedure is determined ensuring that specifications are met and the most suitable forming method is selected
3.2	Templates are manufactured, where required, by forming method
3.3	Press tools are designed and manufactured, where required, by forming method
3.4	Forming equipment is operated correctly and safely to form material in accordance with drawings and specifications
3.5	Hand forming is performed accurately, where necessary
4.	Hand correct fabricated components	4.1	Components are checked for irregularities and correction requirements determined
4.2	Irregularities are removed to meet required dimensions and specifications
5.	Inspect components	5.1	Fabricated components are inspected to confirm dimensional accuracy and specifications are met
5.2	Checking fixtures are used, where appropriate, to ensure requirements are met
5.3	Components requiring special or further treatment are prepared for the appropriate processes
5.4	Completed components are tagged or identified, as 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.
Components are to be fabricated:	Using materials comprising various types of sheet metal used in aircraft manufacture, including aluminium alloys and structural steel alloys across a range of temper
Machinery processes include:	Bending, cutting, rolling, shrinking and stretching
Procedures and requirements include:	Industry standard procedures specified by manufacturers, regulatory authorities or the enterprise

Unit Mapping Information

Release 3. Equivalent to MEA421 Fabricate advanced structural components for aircraft

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Assessment Requirements for MEA421 Fabricate advanced structural components for aircraft

Modification History

Release 3. Equivalent to MEA421 Fabricate advanced structural components for aircraft with amended prerequisite codes.

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria under the specified conditions of assessment, and include:

applying relevant WHS procedures, including the use of MSDS and applicable items of PPE

using approved maintenance documentation and aircraft publications relating to aircraft structure

identifying various aircraft metals and their basic metallurgy properties by interpretation of markings, numbering systems or visual, chemical or mechanical means

handling and storing aircraft metals to industry standards

identifying aircraft structural assembly fasteners by interpretation of markings, numbering systems, size, shape and colour

fabrication of aircraft structural components and parts by:

correctly interpreting drawings, including third angle projection, isometric, sectional formats and hand sketches

developing component flat pattern using basic drawing tools, geometric drawing processes, calculating and applying bend allowance/deduction/setback Undertake component flat pattern development utilising:

parallel line

radial line

triangulation

using appropriate hand tools, machines (stretching, shrinking, bending, cutting, drilling, rolling, wheeling and folding), forming blocks, templates and presses to form/produce dished, domed, curved components, bent/angled (L, Z, U, hat) sections and lightening holes, flanges and joggles

assembling component parts using appropriate hand and machine tools and standard aircraft fasteners to industry standards

applying appropriate metal heat treatment processes

applying appropriate metal surface treatments.

The underlying skills inherent in this unit should be transferable across a range of aircraft applications. Evidence of knowledge and skills associated with the broad range of structural fabrication techniques and their application to different materials used in aircraft manufacture will be required to supplement evidence of ability to fabricate components.

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

aircraft construction principles

causes of structural fatigue and preventative measures

structural corrosion and preventative measures

aircraft structural drawings and repair scheme drawings

material specifications for aluminium alloys and steel alloys used in aircraft structure

structural material identification by markings and numbering systems

material identification by chemical, electrical and mechanical methods

material storage requirements

hardware types and specifications

identification of hardware

sealants used in aircraft structure

chemical surface treatments

electroplating

paints and finishes

flat pattern development and terminology

design and manufacture of templates

design and manufacture of press tools

methods for folding complex and nested sections

machinery used for stretching, shrinking, bending, cutting, drilling and rolling, use of forming blocks, templates and press tools to form components

use of forming blocks, templates and press tools to form components

WHS precautions associated with fabrication of aircraft structural components

MSDS

PPE.

Assessment Conditions

Competency should be assessed in the work environment, or simulated work environment, using tools and equipment specified by aircraft maintenance manuals. It is expected that general-purpose tools and test equipment found in most routine situations would be used where appropriate.

The following conditions of assessment represent the requirements of the Regulators (ADF and CASA) and maintenance stakeholders and must be rigorously observed.

A person cannot be assessed as competent until it can be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the workplace assessor that the relevant elements and performance criteria of the unit of competency are being achieved under routine supervision on a representative range of structural fabrication tasks.

This shall be established via the records in the Log of Industrial Experience and Achievement or, where appropriate, an equivalent Industry Evidence Guide (for details refer to the Companion Volume Assessment Guidelines).

Assessors must satisfy the requirements of the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator (Australian Skills Quality Authority, or its successors).

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MEA422 Repair/modify aircraft metal structure

Modification History

Release 2 – Assessment Conditions amended to permit assessment in a simulated workplace

Application

This unit of competency requires application of hand skills, the use of special tools, structural repair manuals and approved repair schemes to repair aircraft structure during scheduled or unscheduled maintenance. Where fabrication of replacement components is required the applicable units are MEA420 Fabricate basic structural components for aircraft and MEA421 Fabricate advanced structural components for aircraft. Where major structural disassembly is required the applicable unit is MEA423 Aircraft structure major disassembly and reassembly.

Work may be performed individually or as part of a team.

Applications include the metal structure of fixed and rotary wing aircraft.

The unit is part of the Aeroskills Structures Maintenance Certificate IV training pathway. It 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

MEA401	Inspect aircraft structures

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.
1.	Prepare to undertake repair	1.1	The extent of damage is correctly assessed to assist in determining repair procedure
1.2	Structure is prepared and supported in accordance with the applicable maintenance manual to ensure personnel safety and freedom from damage
1.3	The appropriate modification or repair scheme is identified in accordance with structural repair manual and/or approved data
1.4	Specialist advice in establishing an approved repair scheme is obtained where a standard repair scheme cannot be identified or damage is out of limits
1.5	All required materials and equipment are organised
2.	Repair/modify aircraft structure	2.1	Structural repairs are performed in accordance with approved repair scheme, ensuring that aircraft standard practices are used and 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)
2.2	Work area is cleaned of all waste material or contaminants
2.3	Components are adjusted, where necessary, to operate within prescribed specifications
2.4	Repaired components or assemblies are tagged, sealed and packaged, or cradled in accordance with specified procedures, where required
2.5	Required documentation is completed and processed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures

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.
Repair procedures include:	Removing corrosion by chemical and mechanical methods Restoring protective coatings Applying sealants and jointing compounds Freehand precision hole generation Removing and installing structural hardware, fastening devices, bushes, bearings and bearing surfaces Removing and repairing damaged sections and reinstall
Procedures and requirements include:	Industry standard specified by manufacturers, regulatory authorities or the enterprise

Unit Mapping Information

Release 2 - Assessment Conditions amended to permit assessment in a simulated workplace. Equivalent.

Release 1 – equivalent to MEA422A Repair/modify aircraft metal structure

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Assessment Requirements for MEA422 Repair/modify aircraft metal structure

Modification History

Release 2 – Assessment Conditions amended to permit assessment in a simulated workplace

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria under the specified conditions of assessment, and must include:

applying relevant WHS procedures, including the use of MSDS and applicable items of PPE

using approved maintenance documentation and aircraft publications relating to aircraft structure

identifying various aircraft metals and their basic metallurgy properties by interpretation of markings, numbering systems or visual, chemical or mechanical means

identifying various aircraft composite materials and their basic properties by interpretation of markings and visual means

handling and storing aircraft metals and composite materials, including sealing agents, to industry standards

identifying aircraft structural assembly fasteners (metal and composite) by interpretation of markings, numbering systems, size, shape and colour

correctly assessing and describing the extent of damage

correctly interpreting and/or producing repair scheme/modification drawings, including third angle projection, isometric, sectional formats and hand sketches

using appropriate hand tools and machines to remove and assemble aircraft structural components, parts, sections and skin, including riveting equipment, drilling equipment, aligning tools and material fasteners (grip pins)

applying correct removal, installation and repair techniques for:

a range of rivets (blind and solid) using hand, squeeze and pneumatic situations

a range of close tolerance fasteners (standard and oversize – hilocks, taper locks), including hole preparation

threaded devices, including internal and external thread cutting, helicoil inserts and damaged stud replacement

hardware assembled by close tolerance fits using heat, cooling and force methods, including bearings, bushes and inserts

correctly supporting the aircraft structure by jacking, trestling and/or jigging methods

performing a range of metal structure repair techniques, including:

metal scab patch, flush, splice, lap and formed section repair

metal to metal and metal to composite bonding

applying structural corrosion removal/treatment techniques

restoring aircraft structure sealing and surface finishes.

The underlying skills inherent in this unit should be transferable into other areas that require similar techniques. Evidence of knowledge about repair techniques and the use of the standard repair manual in a range of different repair situations will be necessary to supplement evidence of ability to plan and undertake structure and component repair.

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

aircraft construction principles and the causes of structural damage, including metal fatigue and corrosion

structural fatigue preventative measures

structural corrosion removal and preventative measures

aircraft repair schemes and modification data/drawings

procedures for the design and approval of repair schemes and modifications

material specifications for aluminium alloys and steel alloys used in aircraft structure

structural material identification by markings and numbering systems

material identification by chemical, electrical and mechanical methods

material storage requirements

hardware types and specifications

identification of hardware

sealants used in aircraft structure and their application and handling

chemical surface treatments

electroplating

paints and finishes

WHS precautions associated with repair of aircraft structure

MSDS

PPE.

Assessment Conditions

Competency should be assessed in the work environment or simulated work environment, using tools and equipment specified by aircraft maintenance manuals. It is also expected that general-purpose tools, test and ground support equipment found in most routine situations would be used where appropriate.

The following conditions of assessment represent the requirements of the Regulators (ADF and CASA) and maintenance stakeholders and must be rigorously observed.

A person cannot be assessed as competent until it can be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the workplace assessor that the relevant elements and performance criteria of the unit of competency are being achieved under routine supervision on at least one (1) item from each of the following groups:

remove corrosion by chemical and mechanical methods

restore protective coatings

apply sealants and jointing compounds

freehand precision hole generation

remove and install structural hardware, fastening devices, bushes, bearings and bearing surfaces

remove and repair damaged sections and reinstall.

This shall be established via the records in the Log of Industrial Experience and Achievement or, where appropriate, an equivalent Industry Evidence Guide (for details refer to the Companion Volume Assessment Guidelines).

Assessors must satisfy the requirements of the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator (Australian Skills Quality Authority, or its successors).

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MEA423 Aircraft structure major disassembly and reassembly

Modification History

Release 2 – Assessment Conditions amended to permit assessment in a simulated workplace

Application

This unit of competency requires application of hand skills and use of maintenance publications, drawings, and appropriate jigs, fixtures and tools to disassemble and reassemble aircraft structure during scheduled or unscheduled maintenance. Structural repair/modification is covered by MEA422 Repair/modify aircraft metal structure or MEA405 Repair/modify aircraft composite material structure/components. Where fabrication of replacement components is required the applicable units are MEA420 Fabricate basic structural components for aircraft and MEA421 Fabricate advanced structural components for aircraft.

Work may be performed individually or as part of a team.

Applications include fixed and rotary wing aircraft.

This unit of competency is part of the Aeroskills Structures Maintenance Certificate IV training pathway. It 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

MEA401	Inspect aircraft structure

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.
1.	Interpret specifications and organise materials	1.1	The procedure for assembly/disassembly of structure is determined in order to plan equipment use
1.2	Appropriate jigs, fixtures or bracing methods are selected to ensure maintenance of contour/structural integrity during disassembly/assembly operations
1.3	All components and equipment are organised
2.	Prepare aircraft or sub-assembly for structural disassembly	2.1	Structure is supported with appropriate jigs, fixtures or bracing, as required
2.2	Structural components are removed, as required, to provide access
3.	Disassemble aircraft structure or sub-assembly	3.1	Aircraft standard practices are applied in the removal of structural hardware and fasteners 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	Disassembled components are tagged, as required, to facilitate correct reassembly
4.	Prepare components and tooling for assembly	4.1	Jigs and fixtures are set up to ensure accuracy of component assembly
4.2	Replacement component alignment is checked for conformance to specifications prior to fastener hole generation
4.3	Hole location/relocation is carried out in accordance with specification procedures and standard practices
4.4	Standard practices in hole generation sequencing are followed to ensure that assembly stress defects are not built in
4.5	Components are disassembled, cleaned, deburred and surface treatments applied prior to final assembly while observing all relevant WHS requirements, including the use of MSDS and items of PPE
5.	Assemble aircraft structure or sub-assembly	5.1	Sealants and/or adhesives are selected and applied in accordance with assembly specifications or applicable documentation while observing all relevant WHS requirements, including the use of MSDS and items of PPE
5.2	Components are positioned and secured with appropriate temporary fastening devices for accurate assembly
5.3	Fasteners are selected and installed in accordance with assembly specifications or applicable manuals
6.	Inspect completed assemblies	6.1	Assembled components are inspected to confirm dimensional accuracy and specifications are met
6.2	Checking or testing equipment is used, where appropriate, to ensure requirements are met
6.3	Aircraft mensuration is checked for compliance with applicable maintenance manuals, where necessary
6.6	Required documentation is completed and processed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures

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.
Scope of unit applies to:	Assembly of aircraft sub-assemblies or end items from detailed parts using jigs and fixtures Disassembly and reassembly of aircraft structure, such as wings, tailplanes or fuselage sections, using trestling, jigs and fixtures Replacement of major structural load carrying members, for example, skins, longerons, spars, frames and bulkheads
Assembly procedures include:	Drilling, reaming and counter-sinking Fitting of fasteners and rivets Application of adhesives and sealants Fitting of hardware Application of corrosion inhibitors and protective coatings
Assembly stress defects include:	Oil canning, buckling, contour misalignment and stress raisers
Procedures and requirements include:	Industry standard procedures specified by manufacturers, regulatory authorities or the enterprise

Unit Mapping Information

Release 2 -Assessment Conditions amended to permit assessment in a simulated workplace. Equivalent.

Release 1 – equivalent to MEA423A Aircraft structure major disassembly and reassembly

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Assessment Requirements for MEA423 Aircraft structure major disassembly and reassembly

Modification History

Release 2 – Assessment Conditions amended to permit assessment in a simulated workplace

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria under the specified conditions of assessment, and must include:

applying relevant WHS procedures, including the use of MSDS and applicable items of PPE

using approved maintenance documentation and aircraft publications relating to aircraft structural disassembly and assembly

correctly supporting the aircraft structure by jacking, trestling, bracing and/or jigging methods

safely handling heavy components during removal and assembly

identifying various aircraft metals/composite materials and their basic metallurgy properties by interpretation of markings, numbering systems or visual, chemical or mechanical means

handling and storing aircraft metal and composite components to industry standards

identifying aircraft structural assembly fasteners (metal and composite) by interpretation of markings, numbering systems, size, shape and colour

using appropriate hand tools and machines to remove and assemble aircraft structural components, parts, sections and skin, including riveting equipment, drilling equipment, aligning tools, reamers and material fasteners (grip pins)

applying correct removal and installation techniques for general and close tolerance fasteners (rivets, standard and oversize hilocks), including hole preparation and location techniques

performing aircraft alignment and mensuration checks

applying sealants and restoring aircraft structure surface finishes.

The underlying skills inherent in this unit should be transferable into other areas that require similar techniques.

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

aircraft construction principles, including the causes of structural fatigue and corrosion

describing the basic construction methods used to assemble:

fuselage (pressure and non-pressurised)

wings, vertical and horizontal stabilisers, rotary wing tail cones and pylons

engine nacelles/pylons

doors and windows, including seals, sealants and locking mechanisms

material specifications for aluminium alloys and steel alloys used in aircraft structure

composite cloths, matrix materials and adhesives

structural material identification by markings and numbering systems

material identification by chemical, electrical and mechanical methods

material storage requirements

hardware types and specifications

composite bonding methods

identification of hardware

sealants used in aircraft structure and their application and handling

chemical surface treatments

electroplating

paints and finishes

WHS precautions associated with repair of aircraft structure, including the safe handling of heavy components

MSDS

PPE.

Assessment Conditions

Competency should be assessed in the work environment or simulated work environment, using tools and equipment specified by aircraft maintenance manuals. It is also expected that general-purpose tools and ground support equipment found in most routine situations would be used where appropriate.

The following conditions of assessment represent the requirements of the Regulators (ADF and CASA) and maintenance stakeholders and must be rigorously observed.

A person cannot be assessed as competent until it can be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the workplace assessor that the relevant elements and performance criteria of the unit of competency are being achieved under routine supervision on elements from each of the following groups:

assembly of aircraft sub-assemblies or end items from detailed parts using jigs and fixtures

disassembly and reassembly of aircraft structure, such as wings, tailplanes or fuselage sections, using trestling, jigs and fixtures

replacement of major structural load carrying members, for example, skins, longerons, spars, frames and bulkheads.

This shall be established via the records in the Log of Industrial Experience and Achievement or, where appropriate, an equivalent Industry Evidence Guide (for details refer to the Companion Volume Assessment Guidelines).

Assessors must satisfy the requirements of the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator (Australian Skills Quality Authority, or its successors).

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MEA424 Evaluate aircraft non-destructive tests

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA424 Evaluate aircraft non-destructive tests with amended prerequisite codes.

Application

This unit of competency requires application of competencies relating to non-destructive testing (NDT) techniques and related metallurgical knowledge in the research, analysis, development and evaluation of NDT tests for aircraft structure and components to Level 3 (AS 3669-2006 Non-destructive testing – Qualification and approval of personnel – Aerospace) during scheduled or unscheduled maintenance. Work may be performed individually or as part of a team.

The work can relate to scheduled and unscheduled maintenance activities on the metallic and composite structure of aircraft and aircraft components

Certification against applicable standards may be achieved where assessment in this unit of competency is carried out in conjunction with an examining authority as described in ISO 9712:2005 Non-destructive testing – Qualification and certification of personnel.

The unit is part of the Diploma and Advanced Diplomas of Aeroskills (Non-Destructive Testing). The unit is similar to unit MEM24011B Establish non-destructive tests but observes the requirements of AS 3669-2006 Non-destructive testing – Qualification and approval of personnel – Aerospace and of the Regulators; the Australian Defence Force (ADF) and the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA); for the approval of procedures and the performance of NDT on aircraft and aircraft components.

Pre-requisite Unit

MEA153	Communicate aviation technical and maintenance management knowledge
MEA158	Perform basic hand skills, standard trade practices and fundamentals in aviation maintenance
MEM13013B	Work safely with ionising radiation
MEM16010A	Write reports
MEM24002B	Perform penetrant testing
MEM24004B	Perform magnetic particle testing
MEM24006B	Perform eddy current testing
MEM24008B	Perform ultrasonic testing
MEM24010B	Perform radiographic testing
MEM24012C	Apply metallurgy principles

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.
1.	Assess requirements for NDT	1.1	The inspection area is assessed for testing and all possible failure sites identified using metallurgical analysis
1.2	Information relevant to test development is collected from available sources using accepted techniques
1.3	Information is analysed and interpreted
1.4	Test requirements are determined
2.	Evaluate NDT techniques and procedures	2.1	Test methods, techniques and procedures for specific NDT tasks are specified
2.2	Applicable codes, standards, specifications and procedures are interpreted
2.3	Test procedures are developed in accordance with established techniques and metallurgical principles
3.	Validate/confirm NDT tasks	3.1	General and specific test procedures are validated in accordance with established techniques
3.2	Inspection results are interpreted in accordance with existing codes, standards and specifications
4.	Evaluate NDT test procedures	4.1	Procedures are evaluated for effectiveness
4.2	Evaluation results are documented and reported in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
4.3	Changes/amendments to NDT procedures are made and distributed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures

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.
Test methods, techniques and procedures refer to:	Standard techniques and procedures associated with: penetrant testing magnetic particle testing eddy current testing ultrasonic testing radiographic testing
Codes, standards and specifications include:	AAP7002.053 Technical airworthiness Management Manual Civil aviation Safety Regulations (CASR) overseas airworthiness regulators, such as the Federal Aviation Authority (FAA), European Aviation Safety Authority (EASA) and Transport Canada AS 3669-2006 Non-destructive testing – Qualification and approval of personnel – Aerospace NAS410 Revision 2 Certification and qualification of non-destructive testing personnel (February 2003) BS EN 4179:2009 Aerospace series. Qualification and approval of personnel for non-destructive testing BS EN 473:2008 Non-destructive testing. Qualification and certification of NDT personnel. General principles ISO 9712:2005 Non-destructive testing – Qualification and certification of personnel Applicable materials and equipment specifications

Unit Mapping Information

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA424 Evaluate aircraft non-destructive tests.

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Assessment Requirements for MEA424 Evaluate aircraft non-destructive tests

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA424 Evaluate aircraft non-destructive tests with amended prerequisite codes.

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria under the specified conditions of assessment, and must include:

conducting metallurgical assessment of inspection areas and identifying potential failure sites and modes

designating most appropriate method, technique or procedure

referencing aircraft maintenance information and regulatory requirements for inspection

developing and validating test procedures

applying safety procedures, standard operating procedures and legislative requirements to all work

reading/interpreting/applying relative testing standards

reading/interpreting/applying relative conformance standards

documenting procedure and results

submitting reports in accordance with standard enterprise procedures.

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

definition of structural terms, i.e. safe life, damage tolerant, failsafe, stress, strain, shear and cycles

inspection requirements for metal and composite structure, including:

ageing aircraft inspection requirements

safe life structure

damage tolerant structure

fail safe structure

potential causes of structural failure

metallurgical analysis to assess inspection areas and potential failure sites and modes

NDT methods, techniques and procedures

meaning and validity of relevant codes, standards, specifications and procedures

regulatory requirements of the ADF and CASA relating to the use of NDT for inspection of aircraft structure and components

test procedures for testing techniques and specimens

validation processes

process for approval of procedures

process for documentation/distribution of procedures

evaluation procedures

process for documentation of evaluation results

process for amending tests and distributing amendments

national/Australian Standards, NOHSC guides, state/territory regulatory codes of practice/standards

use and application of personal protective equipment (PPE)

safe work practices and procedures

relevant hazards and control measures related to the competency.

Assessment Conditions

This unit may be assessed on the job, off the job or a combination of both on and off the job. Where assessment occurs off the job, that is the candidate is not in productive work, then an appropriate simulation must be used where the range of conditions reflects realistic workplace situations. The competencies covered by this unit would be demonstrated by an individual working alone or as part of a team. The assessment environment should not disadvantage the candidate.

Assessors should gather a range of evidence that is valid, sufficient, current and authentic. Evidence can be gathered through a variety of ways including direct observation, supervisor’s reports, project work, samples and questioning. Questioning techniques should not require language, literacy and numeracy skills beyond those required in this unit of competency.

The candidate must have access to all tools, equipment, materials and documentation required. The candidate must be permitted to refer to any relevant workplace procedures, product and manufacturing specifications, codes, standards, manuals and reference materials.

Assessors must be satisfied that the candidate can competently and consistently perform all elements and performance criteria of the unit of competency, including required knowledge, and be capable of applying the competency in new and different situations and contexts.

This unit could be assessed in conjunction with any other units addressing the safety, quality, communication, materials handling, recording and reporting associated with the research, analysis, development, approval and evaluation of non-destructive tests, or other units requiring the exercise of the skills and knowledge covered by this unit.

Assessors must be qualified at AS 3669-2006 Non-destructive testing – Qualification and approval of personnel – Aerospace Level 3.

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MEA425 Perform bolted composite skin repairs

Modification History

Release 1 - New unit of competency

Application

This unit of competency requires application of hand skills and the use of maintenance publications, applicable materials, tools and methods to repair aircraft composite skin surfaces during scheduled or unscheduled maintenance using bolted repair techniques. Work may involve individual and team-related activities.

Applications include composite skin surfaces from fixed and rotary wing aircraft and aircraft components either on-aircraft or in the workshop.

This unit of competency is part of the Aeroskills Structures Maintenance Certificate IV training pathway, and of the Mechanical Certificate IV (Aircraft Maintenance Stream) 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

MEA401	Inspect aircraft structures
OR
MEA339	Inspect, repair and maintain aircraft structures
OR
MEA369	Inspect and maintain structures and related components of non-pressurised small aircraft

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.
1.	Plan repair	1.1.	Extent of damage is correctly assessed to assist in determining repair procedure
1.2	Structure is supported and prepared in accordance with the applicable maintenance manual to ensure personnel safety and freedom from damage
1.3	Appropriate bolted repair scheme is identified in accordance with structural repair manual and/or approved data
1.4	Specialist advice is obtained in establishing an approved repair scheme where a standard repair scheme cannot be identified or damage criteria are out of limits
1.5	All materials and equipment required are organised
2.	Repair components using bolted patches	2.1	Damage is cleaned up ready for repair 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)
2.2	Patch material is obtained and patches are fabricated in accordance with the applicable repair scheme
2.3	Repair plug material is obtained and cut to size
2.4	Patches are fitted and secured with fasteners in accordance with the repair scheme while observing all relevant WHS requirements, including the use of MSDS and items of PPE
2.5	Applicable sealant is applied in accordance with the repair scheme
2.6	Surface finish is restored as required
2.7	Required maintenance documentation is completed and processed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
2.8	Completed assemblies are tagged, sealed or packaged as 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.
Bolted repairs include:	External Internal External/internal
Procedures and requirements include:	Industry standard procedures specified by manufacturers, regulatory authorities or the enterprise

Unit Mapping Information

Release 1 – equivalent to MEA425A Perform bolted composite skin repairs

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Assessment Requirements for MEA425 Perform bolted composite skin repairs

Modification History

Release 1 - New unit of competency

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria under the specified conditions of assessment, and must include:

applying while observing all relevant WHS requirements, including the use of MSDS and items of PPE

using approved maintenance documentation and aircraft publications relating to bolted repairs to composite aircraft skin

identifying composite component applications in aircraft structures

identifying various aircraft composite materials and their basic properties by interpretation of markings and visual means

identifying the range of bolted repair patch and repair plug materials

identifying applicable fasteners

identifying applicable sealants

assessing composite component damage using visual and tap test methods

performing composite skin bolted repairs:

external patch repair

internal patch repair

external/internal patch repair

correctly interpreting and/or producing repair scheme/modification drawings/sketches

using appropriate hand tools and machines to perform bolted repairs, including drilling/cutting equipment and material fasteners.

The underlying skills inherent in this unit should be transferable across the range of composite skin materials and patch materials and fasteners. Correct checking and wearing of PPE is critical.

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

aircraft construction principles and the causes of structural damage, including metal fatigue and corrosion

structural fatigue preventative measures

composite terminology and materials used

bolted repair methods

types of patch material

fastener types, specifications and identification

plug materials

use of scrim to prevent galvanic corrosion

sealants used in bolted patch repairs and their application and handling

paints and finishes for composite structure

WHS precautions associated with repair of aircraft structure

MSDS

relevant PPE.

Assessment Conditions

Competency should be assessed in the workplace or simulated workplace. It is also expected that general-purpose tools and test equipment found in most routine situations would be used where appropriate.

Evidence of knowledge about bolted repair techniques and the use of the standard repair manual in a range of different repair situations will be necessary to supplement evidence of ability to plan and undertake repair.

The following conditions of assessment represent the requirements of the Regulators (ADF and CASA) and maintenance stakeholders and must be rigorously observed.

A person cannot be assessed as competent until it can be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the workplace assessor that the relevant elements and performance criteria of the unit of competency are being achieved under routine supervision on the application of repair patches in each of the following types of repair :

external

internal

external/internal

This shall be established via the records in the Log of Industrial Experience and Achievement or, where appropriate, an equivalent Industry Evidence Guide (for details refer to the Companion Volume Assessment Guidelines).

Assessors must satisfy the requirements of the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator (Australian Skills Quality Authority, or its successors).

Where the unit is to be used for CASA licensing purposes the Assessor must also meet the criteria specified in the CASR Part 147 Manual of Standards.

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MEA430 Gas weld aircraft components

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA430 Gas weld aircraft components with amended prerequisite codes.

Application

The unit of competency requires application of the skills and knowledge of MEM05022C Perform advanced welding using oxy acetylene welding process, to the welding of applicable aircraft parent metal groups, as specified by the Regulators, during scheduled or unscheduled maintenance. Work may be performed individually or as part of a team.

The unit covers the development of competency elements required to gain approval within the Civil Aviation safety authority (CASA) or the Australian Defence Force (ADF) regulatory systems to gas weld aircraft components. Individuals will be authorised to weld specific parent metal groups, as specified in CAAP 33-1(1) Aircraft manual welding: approvals and qualifications or RAAF Specification Engineering W5003 Welders – Qualification for Aircraft, Missile and Aerospace Fusion welding.

Pre-requisite Unit

MEA107	Interpret and use aviation maintenance industry manuals and specifications
MEA154	Apply work health and safety practices in aviation maintenance
MEA156	Apply quality standards during aviation maintenance activities
MEA157	Complete aviation maintenance industry documentation
MEM05022C	Perform advanced welding using oxy acetylene welding process
MEM05026C	Apply welding principles

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.
1.	Prepare to perform repair or fabricate component using gas welding process	1.1	Materials or components to be welded and the applicable parent metal group are identified in accordance with applicable data
1.2	Correct welding equipment and consumables are selected and safely set up in accordance with standard operating procedures
1.3	Component (or materials) for welding are prepared
1.4	Equipment is adjusted ready for the welding process
2.	Gas weld component	2.1	Welds are performed to the required standard in accordance with the applicable repair scheme or drawing 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)
2.2	Completed welds are inspected for defects and any defects rectified
3.	Complete documentation	3.1	Required documentation is completed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures

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.
Materials include:	Any metal used in the construction of aircraft components that is suitable for gas welding
Components include:	Any aircraft component where gas welding is specified as either a fabrication or repair technique
Parent metal group against which welding authorities are individually granted include:	Aluminium alloys Magnesium alloys Carbon steels and low alloy steels Corrosion and heat resisting steels Nickel alloys Copper-based alloys Titanium alloys
Welding equipment includes:	Fuel gases Cylinders Regulators Hoses Torches and tips
Consumables include:	Filler rods and fluxes as specified for the task
Required standards are specified in:	Regulations relating to required test pieces Process specifications Repair manuals Overhaul manuals Australian and New Zealand Standards

Unit Mapping Information

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA430 Gas weld aircraft components

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Assessment Requirements for MEA430 Gas weld aircraft components

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA430 Gas weld aircraft components with amended prerequisite codes.

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria under the specified conditions of assessment, and must include:

safely applying advanced gas welding skills defined in unit MEM05022C Perform advanced welding using oxy acetylene welding process, to weld specified aircraft parent metal group materials or components to the standards specified by the relevant Regulator (CASA or the ADF)

applying welding principles (unit MEM05026C Apply welding principles) in the context of gas welding of aircraft components or materials

identifying weld requirements from applicable documentation

selecting and correctly using items of PPE applicable to gas welding of aircraft components.

Evidence is required of the ability to produce gas welds to required specifications consistently across the range of components that are being fabricated or repaired, while applying all relevant safety precautions. The ability to do this must be demonstrated through the production of the test pieces specified for the welding process and parent metal group in the CAAP 33-1(0) Aircraft manual welding: approvals and qualifications or RAAF Specification Engineering W5003 Welders – Qualification for Aircraft, Missile and Aerospace Fusion welding.

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

regulatory requirements applicable to aircraft welding

standards applicable to aircraft welding

the procedure for assessment of weld test pieces

the use of gas welding in relation to specified aircraft parent metal groups.

Assessment Conditions

Test pieces specified for each parent metal group for which approval is sought shall be completed in either the workplace or a simulated workplace. The individual must be provided with all required equipment, consumables, PPE, materials and data/drawings relating to the test pieces that are required for the approvals being sought.

Assessment of test pieces must be carried out in a testing facility that meets the requirements specified by the applicable Regulator.

Assessment methods are specified in the CAAP 33-1(0) Aircraft manual welding: approvals and qualifications or RAAF Specification Engineering W5003 Welders – Qualification for Aircraft, Missile and Aerospace Fusion welding.

Assessors must satisfy the requirements of the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator (Australian Skills Quality Authority, or its successors).

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MEA431 Braze weld aircraft components

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA431 Braze weld aircraft components with amended prerequisite codes.

Application

The unit of competency requires application of the skills and knowledge of MEM05006C Perform brazing and/or silver soldering, to the brazing of applicable aircraft parent metal groups as specified by the Regulators during scheduled or unscheduled maintenance. Work may be performed individually or as part of a team.

The unit covers the development of competency elements required to gain approval within the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) or the Australian Defence Force (ADF) regulatory systems to braze weld aircraft components. Individuals will be authorised to weld specific parent metal groups, as specified in CAAP 33-1(1) Aircraft manual welding: approvals and qualifications or RAAF Specification Engineering W5003 Welders – Qualification for Aircraft, Missile and Aerospace Fusion welding.

Pre-requisite Unit

MEA107	Interpret and use aviation maintenance industry manuals and specifications
MEA154	Apply work health and safety practices in aviation maintenance
MEA156	Apply quality standards during aviation maintenance activities
MEA157	Complete aviation maintenance industry documentation
MEM05006C	Perform brazing and/or silver soldering
MEM05026C	Apply welding principles

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.
1.	Prepare to perform repair or fabricate component using braze welding process	1.1	Materials or components to be brazed and the applicable parent metal group are identified in accordance with applicable data
1.2	Correct braze welding equipment and consumables are selected and safely set up in accordance with standard operating procedures
1.3	Component (or materials) is prepared for braze welding
1.4	Equipment is adjusted ready for the brazing process
2.	Braze weld components	2.1	Braze welds are performed to the required standard in accordance with the applicable repair scheme or drawing 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)
2.2	Completed welds are inspected for defects and any defects rectified
3.	Complete documentation	3.1	Required documentation is completed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures

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.
Materials include:	Any metal used in the construction of aircraft components that is suitable for braze welding
Components include:	Any aircraft component where braze welding is specified as either a fabrication or repair technique
Parent metal groups against which welding authorities are individually granted are:	Aluminium alloys Magnesium alloys Carbon steels and low alloy steels Corrosion and heat resisting steels Nickel alloys Copper-based alloys Titanium alloys
Welding equipment includes:	Fuel gases Cylinders Regulators Hoses Torches Tips and nozzles
Consumables include:	Brazing rods and fluxes as specified for the task
Required standards are specified in:	Regulations relating to required test pieces Process specifications Repair manuals Overhaul manuals Australian and New Zealand Standards

Unit Mapping Information

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA431 Braze weld aircraft components

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Assessment Requirements for MEA431 Braze weld aircraft components

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA431 Braze weld aircraft components with amended prerequisite codes.

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria under the specified conditions of assessment, and must include:

safely applying braze welding skills defined in unit MEM05006C Perform brazing and/or silver soldering, to weld specified aircraft parent metal group materials or components to the standards specified by the relevant Regulator (CASA or the ADF)

applying welding principles (unit MEM05026C Apply welding principles) in the context of braze welding of aircraft components or materials

identifying braze weld requirements from applicable documentation

selecting and correctly using items of PPE applicable to braze welding of aircraft components.

Evidence is required of the ability to produce braze welds to required specifications consistently across the range of components that are being fabricated or repaired, while applying all relevant safety precautions. The ability to do this must be demonstrated through the production of the test pieces specified for the welding process and parent metal group in the CAAP 33-1(0) Aircraft manual welding: approvals and qualifications or RAAF Specification Engineering W5003 Welders – Qualification for Aircraft, Missile and Aerospace Fusion welding.

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

regulatory requirements applicable to aircraft welding

standards applicable to aircraft welding

the procedure for assessment of weld test pieces

the use of braze welding in relation to specified aircraft parent metal groups.

Assessment Conditions

Test pieces specified for each parent metal group for which approval is sought may be completed in the workplace or a simulated workplace. The individual must be provided with all required equipment, consumables, PPE, materials and data/drawings relating to the test pieces that are required for the approvals being sought.

Assessment of test pieces must be carried out in a testing facility that meets the requirements specified by the applicable Regulator.

Assessment methods are specified in the CAAP 33-1(0) Aircraft manual welding: approvals and qualifications or RAAF Specification Engineering W5003 Welders – Qualification for Aircraft, Missile and Aerospace Fusion welding.

Assessors must satisfy the requirements of the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator (Australian Skills Quality Authority, or its successors).

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MEA432 Weld aircraft components using the gas tungsten arc welding process

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA432 Weld aircraft components using the gas tungsten arc welding process with amended prerequisite codes.

Application

The unit of competency requires application of the skills and knowledge of MEM05044B Perform welds to code standards using gas tungsten arc welding process, to the welding of applicable aircraft parent metal groups as specified by the Regulators during scheduled or unscheduled maintenance. Work may be performed individually or as part of a team.

This unit of competency covers the development of competency elements required to gain approval within the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) or the Australian Defence Force (ADF) regulatory systems to weld aircraft components using the gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) process. Individuals will be authorised to weld specific parent metal groups, as specified in CAAP 33-1(1) Aircraft manual welding: approvals and qualifications or RAAF Specification Engineering W5003 Welders – Qualification for Aircraft, Missile and Aerospace Fusion welding.

Pre-requisite Unit

MEA107	Interpret and use aviation maintenance industry manuals and specifications
MEA154	Apply work health and safety practices in aviation maintenance
MEA156	Apply quality standards during aviation maintenance activities
MEA157	Complete aviation maintenance industry documentation
MEM05026C	Apply welding principles
MEM05044B	Perform welds to code standards using gas tungsten arc welding process

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.
1.	Prepare to perform repair or fabricate test pieces using GTAW process	1.1	Materials or components to be welded and the applicable parent metal group are identified in accordance with applicable data
1.2	Welding equipment is inspected for serviceability and correctly set up in accordance with standard operating procedures
1.3	Component (or materials) is prepared for welding
2.	Gas tungsten arc weld component	2.1	Welds are performed to the required standard in accordance with the applicable repair scheme or drawing 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)
2.2	Completed welds are inspected for defects and any defects rectified
3.	Complete documentation	3.1	Required documentation is completed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures

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.
Materials include:	Any metal used in the construction of aircraft components that is suitable for GTAW
Components include:	Any aircraft component where GTAW is specified as either a fabrication or repair technique
Parent metal groups against which welding authorities are individually granted are:	Aluminium alloys Magnesium alloys Carbon steels and low alloy steels Corrosion and heat resisting steels Nickel alloys Copper-based alloys Titanium alloys
Required standards are specified in:	Regulations relating to required test pieces Process specifications Repair manuals Overhaul manuals Australian and New Zealand Standards

Unit Mapping Information

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA432 Weld aircraft components using the gas tungsten arc welding process

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Assessment Requirements for MEA432 Weld aircraft components using the gas tungsten arc welding process

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA432 Weld aircraft components using the gas tungsten arc welding process with amended prerequisite codes.

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria under the specified conditions of assessment, and must include:

safely applying advanced GTAW skills defined in unit MEM05044B Perform welds to code standards using gas tungsten arc welding process, to weld specified aircraft parent metal group materials or components to the standards specified by the relevant Regulator (CASA or the ADF)

applying welding principles (unit MEM05026C Apply welding principles) in the context of welding of aircraft components or materials using the GTAW process

identifying weld requirements from applicable documentation

selecting and correctly using items of PPE applicable to GTAW of aircraft components.

Evidence is required of the ability to produce gas tungsten arc welds to required specifications consistently across the range of components that are being fabricated or repaired, while applying all relevant safety precautions. The ability to do this must be demonstrated through the production of the test pieces specified for the welding process and parent metal group in the CAAP 33-1(0) Aircraft manual welding: approvals and qualifications or RAAF Specification Engineering W5003 Welders – Qualification for Aircraft, Missile and Aerospace Fusion welding.

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

regulatory requirements applicable to aircraft welding

standards applicable to aircraft welding

the procedure for assessment of weld test pieces

the use of GTAW in relation to specified aircraft parent metal groups.

Assessment Conditions

Test pieces specified for each parent metal group for which approval is sought may be completed in the workplace or a simulated workplace. The individual must be provided with all required equipment, consumables, PPE, materials and data/drawings relating to the test pieces that are required for the approvals being sought.

Assessment of test pieces must be carried out in a testing facility that meets the requirements specified by the applicable Regulator.

Assessment methods are specified in the CAAP 33-1(0) Aircraft manual welding: approvals and qualifications or RAAF Specification Engineering W5003 Welders – Qualification for Aircraft, Missile and Aerospace Fusion welding.

Assessors must satisfy the requirements of the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator (Australian Skills Quality Authority, or its successors).

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MEA433 Weld aircraft components using the gas metal arc welding process

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA433 Weld aircraft components using the gas metal arc welding process with amended prerequisite codes.

Application

The unit of competency requires application of the skills and knowledge of MEM05043B Perform welds to code standards using gas metal arc welding process, to the welding of applicable aircraft parent metal groups as specified by the Regulators during scheduled or unscheduled maintenance. Work may be performed individually or as part of a team.

The unit covers the development of competency elements required to gain approval within the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) or the Australian Defence Force (ADF) regulatory systems to weld aircraft components using the gas metal arc welding (GMAW) process. Individuals will be authorised to weld specific parent metal groups, as specified in CAAP 33-1(1) Aircraft manual welding: approvals and qualifications or RAAF Specification Engineering W5003 Welders – Qualification for Aircraft, Missile and Aerospace Fusion welding.

Pre-requisite Unit

MEA107	Interpret and use aviation maintenance industry manuals and specifications
MEA154	Apply work health and safety practices in aviation maintenance
MEA156	Apply quality standards during aviation maintenance activities
MEA157	Complete aviation maintenance industry documentation
MEM05026C	Apply welding principles
MEM05043B	Perform welds to code standards using gas metal arc welding process

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.
1.	Prepare to perform repair or fabricate component using GMAW process	1.1	Materials or components to be welded and the applicable parent metal group are identified in accordance with applicable data
1.2	Welding equipment is inspected for serviceability and set up correctly in accordance with standard operating procedures
1.3	Component (or materials) is prepared for welding
2.	Gas metal arc weld component	2.1	Welds are performed to the required standard in accordance with the applicable repair scheme or drawing 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)
2.2	Completed welds are inspected for defects and any defects rectified
3.	Complete documentation	3.1	Required documentation is completed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures

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.
Materials include:	Any metal used in the construction of aircraft components that is suitable for GMAW
Components include:	Any aircraft component where GMAW is specified as either a fabrication or repair technique
Parent metal groups against which welding authorities are individually granted are:	Aluminium alloys Magnesium alloys Carbon steels and low alloy steels Corrosion and heat resisting steels Nickel alloys Copper-based alloys Titanium alloys
Required standards are specified in:	Regulations relating to required test pieces Process specifications Repair manuals Overhaul manuals Australian and New Zealand Standards

Unit Mapping Information

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA433 Weld aircraft components using the gas metal arc welding process

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Assessment Requirements for MEA433 Weld aircraft components using the gas metal arc welding process

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA433 Weld aircraft components using the gas metal arc welding process with amended prerequisite codes.

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria under the specified conditions of assessment, and must include:

safely applying advanced GMAW skills defined in unit MEM05043B Perform welds to code standards using gas metal arc welding process, to weld specified aircraft parent metal group materials or components to the standards specified by the relevant Regulator (CASA or the ADF)

applying welding principles (unit MEM05026C Apply welding principles) in the context of welding of aircraft components or materials using the GMAW process

identifying weld requirements from applicable documentation

selecting and correctly using items of PPE applicable to GMAW of aircraft components.

Evidence is required of the ability to produce gas metal arc welds to required specifications consistently across the range of components that are being fabricated or repaired, while applying all relevant safety precautions. The ability to do this must be demonstrated through the production of the test pieces specified for the welding process and parent metal group in the CAAP 33-1(0) Aircraft manual welding: approvals and qualifications or RAAF Specification Engineering W5003 Welders – Qualification for Aircraft, Missile and Aerospace Fusion welding.

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

regulatory requirements applicable to aircraft welding

standards applicable to aircraft welding

the procedure for assessment of weld test pieces

the use of GMAW in relation to specified aircraft parent metal groups.

Assessment Conditions

Test pieces specified for each parent metal group for which approval is sought may be completed in the workplace or a simulated workplace. The individual must be provided with all required equipment, consumables, PPE, materials and data/drawings relating to the test pieces that are required for the approvals being sought.

Assessment of test pieces must be carried out in a testing facility that meets the requirements specified by the applicable Regulator.

Assessment methods are specified in the CAAP 33-1(0) Aircraft manual welding: approvals and qualifications or RAAF Specification Engineering W5003 Welders – Qualification for Aircraft, Missile and Aerospace Fusion welding.

Assessors must satisfy the requirements of the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator (Australian Skills Quality Authority, or its successors).

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MEA434 Weld aircraft components using the plasma arc welding process

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA434 Weld aircraft components using the plasma arc welding process with amended prerequisite codes.

Application

The unit of competency requires application and adaption of the skills and knowledge of MEM05044B Perform welds to code standards using gas tungsten arc welding process, to the plasma arc welding (PAW) of applicable aircraft parent metal groups as specified by the Regulators during scheduled or unscheduled maintenance. Work may be performed individually or as part of a team.

The unit covers the development of competency elements required to gain approval within the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) or the Australian Defence Force (ADF) regulatory systems to weld aircraft components using the PAW process. Individuals will be authorised to weld specific parent metal groups, as specified in CAAP 33-1(1) Aircraft manual welding: approvals and qualifications or RAAF Specification Engineering W5003 Welders – Qualification for Aircraft, Missile and Aerospace Fusion welding.

Pre-requisite Unit

MEA107	Interpret and use aviation maintenance industry manuals and specifications
MEA154	Apply work health and safety practices in aviation maintenance
MEA156	Apply quality standards during aviation maintenance activities
MEA157	Complete aviation maintenance industry documentation
MEM05026C	Apply welding principles
MEM05044B	Perform welds to code standards using gas tungsten arc welding process

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.
1.	Prepare to perform repair or fabricate component using PAW process	1.1	Materials or component to be welded and the applicable parent metal group are identified in accordance with applicable data
1.2	Welding equipment is inspected for serviceability and correctly set up in accordance with standard operating procedures
1.3	Component (or materials) are prepared for welding
2.	Plasma arc weld component	2.1	Welds are performed to the required standard in accordance with the applicable repair scheme or drawing 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)
2.2	Completed welds are inspected for defects and any defects rectified
3.	Complete documentation	3.1	Required documentation is completed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures

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.
Materials include:	Any metal used in the construction of aircraft components that is suitable for PAW
Components include:	Any aircraft component where PAW is specified as either a fabrication or repair technique
Parent metal groups against which welding authorities are individually granted are:	Aluminium alloys Magnesium alloys Carbon steels and low alloy steels Corrosion and heat resisting steels Nickel alloys Copper-based alloys Titanium alloys
Required standards are specified in:	Regulations relating to required test pieces Process specifications Repair manuals Overhaul manuals Australian and New Zealand Standards

Unit Mapping Information

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA434 Weld aircraft components using the plasma arc welding process

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Assessment Requirements for MEA434 Weld aircraft components using the plasma arc welding process

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA434 Weld aircraft components using the plasma arc welding process with amended prerequisite codes.

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria under the specified conditions of assessment, and must include:

safely applying advanced gas tungsten arc welding skills defined in unit MEM05044B Perform welds to code standards using gas tungsten arc welding process, and adapting them to perform PAW of specified aircraft parent metal group materials or components to the standards specified by the relevant Regulator (CASA or the ADF)

applying welding principles (unit MEM05026C Apply welding principles) in the context of PAW of aircraft components or materials

inspecting PAW process equipment for serviceability with particular emphasis on the orifice

identifying weld requirements from applicable documentation

selecting and correctly using items of PPE applicable to PAW of aircraft components.

Evidence is required of the ability to produce plasma arc welds to required specifications consistently across the range of components that are being fabricated or repaired, while applying all relevant safety precautions. The ability to do this must be demonstrated through the production of the test pieces specified for the welding process and parent metal group in the CAAP 33-1(0) Aircraft manual welding: approvals and qualifications or RAAF Specification Engineering W5003 Welders – Qualification for Aircraft, Missile and Aerospace Fusion welding.

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

regulatory requirements applicable to aircraft welding

standards applicable to aircraft welding

the procedure for assessment of weld test pieces

equipment required for PAW and its operation and maintenance requirements

the relative advantages of the plasma process for welding and cutting

the composition of gases used in the PAW process

safety precautions applicable to PAW and applicable PPE.

Assessment Conditions

Test pieces specified for each parent metal group for which approval is sought may be completed in the workplace or a simulated workplace. The individual must be provided with all required equipment, consumables, PPE, materials and data/drawings relating to the test pieces that are required for the approvals being sought.

Assessment of test pieces must be carried out in a testing facility that meets the requirements specified by the applicable Regulator.

Assessment methods are specified in the CAAP 33-1(0) Aircraft manual welding: approvals and qualifications or RAAF Specification Engineering W5003 Welders – Qualification for Aircraft, Missile and Aerospace Fusion welding.

Assessors must satisfy the requirements of the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator (Australian Skills Quality Authority, or its successors).

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MEA435 Weld aircraft components using the manual metal arc welding process

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA435 Weld aircraft components using the manual metal arc welding process with amended prerequisite codes.

Application

The unit of competency requires application of the skills and knowledge of MEM05046B Perform welds to code standards using manual metal arc welding process, to the welding of applicable parent metal groups as specified by the Regulators during scheduled or unscheduled maintenance. Work may be performed individually or as part of a team.

The unit covers the development of competency elements required to gain approval within the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) or the Australian Defence Force (ADF) regulatory systems to weld aircraft components using the manual metal arc welding (MMAW) process. Individuals will be authorised to weld specific parent metal groups, as specified in CAAP 33-1(1) Aircraft manual welding: approvals and qualifications or RAAF Specification Engineering W5003 Welders – Qualification for Aircraft, Missile and Aerospace Fusion welding.

Pre-requisite Unit

MEA107	Interpret and use aviation maintenance industry manuals and specifications
MEA154	Apply work health and safety practices in aviation maintenance
MEA156	Apply quality standards during aviation maintenance activities
MEA157	Complete aviation maintenance industry documentation
MEM05026C	Apply welding principles
MEM05046B	Perform welds to code standards using manual metal arc welding process

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.
1.	Prepare to perform repair or fabricate component using MMAW process	1.1	The materials or component to be welded and the applicable parent metal group are identified in accordance with applicable data
1.2	Welding equipment is inspected for serviceability and correctly set up in accordance with standard operating procedures
1.3	Component (or materials) is prepared for welding
2.	Manual metal arc weld component	2.1	Welds are performed to the required standard in accordance with the applicable repair scheme or drawing 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)
2.2	Completed welds are inspected for defects and any defects are rectified
3.	Complete documentation	3.1	Required documentation is completed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures

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.
Materials include:	Any metal used in the construction of aircraft components that is suitable for MMAW
Components include:	Any aircraft component where MMAW is specified as either a fabrication or repair technique
Parent metal groups against which welding authorities are individually granted are:	Aluminium alloys Magnesium alloys Carbon steels and low alloy steels Corrosion and heat resisting steels Nickel alloys Copper-based alloys Titanium alloys
Required standards are specified in:	Regulations relating to required test pieces Process specifications Repair manuals Overhaul manuals Australian and New Zealand Standards

Unit Mapping Information

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA435 Weld aircraft components using the manual metal arc welding process

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Assessment Requirements for MEA435 Weld aircraft components using the manual metal arc welding process

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA435 Weld aircraft components using the manual metal arc welding process with amended prerequisite codes.

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria under the specified conditions of assessment, and must include:

safely applying advanced MMAW skills defined in unit MEM05046B Perform welds to code standards using manual metal arc welding process, to weld specified aircraft parent metal group materials or components to the standards specified by the relevant Regulator (CASA or the ADF)

applying welding principles (unit MEM05026C Apply welding principles) in the context of MMAW of aircraft components or materials

identifying weld requirements from applicable documentation

selecting and correctly using items of PPE applicable to MMAW of aircraft components.

Evidence is required of the ability to produce manual metal arc welds to required specifications consistently across the range of components that are being fabricated or repaired, while applying all relevant safety precautions. The ability to do this must be demonstrated through the production of the test pieces specified for the welding process and parent metal group in the CAAP 33-1(0) Aircraft manual welding: approvals and qualifications or RAAF Specification Engineering W5003 Welders – Qualification for Aircraft, Missile and Aerospace Fusion welding.

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

regulatory requirements applicable to aircraft welding

standards applicable to aircraft welding

the procedure for assessment of weld test pieces.

Assessment Conditions

Test pieces specified for each parent metal group for which approval is sought may be completed in the workplace or a simulated workplace. The individual must be provided with all required equipment, consumables, PPE, materials and data/drawings relating to the test pieces that are required for the approvals being sought.

Assessment of test pieces must be carried out in a testing facility that meets the requirements specified by the applicable Regulator

Assessment methods are specified in the CAAP 33-1(0) Aircraft manual welding: approvals and qualifications or RAAF Specification Engineering W5003 Welders – Qualification for Aircraft, Missile and Aerospace Fusion welding.

Assessors must satisfy the requirements of the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator (Australian Skills Quality Authority, or its successors).

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MEA436 Inspect, repair and modify non-primary structure components in aircraft cabins and cockpits

Modification History

Release 1. Equivalent to MEA419 Inspect and repair/modify aircraft cabin/cockpit non-primary structure components. Revised as a result of changed prerequisites. Unit codes updated.

Application

This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to inspect non-primary metallic and non-metallic structure components in aircraft cabins and cockpits for damage, and to repair the components. It requires the application of hand skills and the use of maintenance publications. Work may be performed individually or as part of a team.

The unit applies to fixed and rotary wing aircraft cabins and cockpits during scheduled and unscheduled maintenance. It is used in workplaces that operate under the airworthiness regulatory systems of the Australian Defence Force (ADF) and the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA).

This unit forms part of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) requirement for maintenance certification licences under Civil Aviation Safety Regulation (CASR) Part 66. Where a CASA licensing outcome is sought, users must refer to the licensing provisions in the MEA Aeroskills Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

Pre-requisite Unit

MEA154	Apply work health and safety practices in aviation maintenance

Competency Field

Aviation maintenance

Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENTS	PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
Elements describe the essential outcomes.	Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.
1.	Inspect for damage to aircraft cabin/cockpit non-primary structure metallic and non-metallic components	1.1	Visually inspect metallic and/or non-metallic components for damage
1.2	Determine extent of damage and confirm it is within repair limits
2.	Prepare to perform routine repairs and minor modifications to aircraft cabin/cockpit non-primary structure metallic and non-metallic components	2.1	Determine applicable metallic or non-metallic repair scheme according to maintenance documentation and standard organisational procedures
2.2	Obtain modification instructions according to standard organisational procedures
2.3	Select required materials and equipment and organise them according to organisational procedures and requirements for maintenance documentation
3.	Perform routine repairs and minor modifications to aircraft cabin/cockpit non-primary structure metallic components	3.1	Perform component repairs and minor modifications using aircraft standard practices and according to work health and safety (WHS) requirements and approved repair scheme or modification instructions
3.2	Clean work area of waste material
3.3	Make minor adjustments where necessary for components to operate within prescribed specifications
4.	Perform routine repairs and minor modifications to aircraft cabin/cockpit non-primary structure non-metallic components	4.1	Perform non-metallic component repairs and minor modifications using aircraft standard practices and process requirements, and according to WHS requirements and approved repair scheme or modification instructions
4.2	Clean work area of all waste material
4.3	Make minor adjustments where necessary for components to operate within prescribed specifications
5.	Complete routine repair and minor modification activities	5.1	Complete and process required documentation according to standard organisational procedures
5.2	Tag, seal and package repaired components or assemblies according to specified procedures, where required

Foundation Skills

Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.

Unit Mapping Information

Release 1. Equivalent to MEA419 Inspect and repair/modify aircraft cabin/cockpit non-primary structure components.

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Assessment Requirements for MEA436 Inspect, repair and modify non-primary structure components in aircraft cabins and cockpits

Modification History

Release 1. Equivalent to MEA419 Inspect and repair/modify aircraft cabin/cockpit non-primary structure components. Revised as a result of changed prerequisites. Unit codes updated.

Performance Evidence

There must be evidence the candidate has completed the tasks outlined in the elements and performance criteria of this unit, which must include the ability to:

inspect the metallic components of one aircraft cabin or cockpit for damage and perform the following repair or minor modification tasks:

remove corrosion by chemical and mechanical methods

restore protective coatings

freehand precision hole generation

remove and install fastening devices

fit patches to cabin or cockpit non-primary structure sheet metal components

inspect the non-metallic components of one aircraft cabin or cockpit for damage and perform the following repair or minor modification tasks:

composite patch, scarf and stepped repairs using fibreglass, sandwich honeycomb, nylon, Perspex, nomex core materials and matrix resins.

In the course of the above work, the candidate must:

apply relevant WHS requirements and practices relating to:

use of safety data sheets (SDS)

selection and use of required items of personal protective equipment (PPE)

use organisational procedures, approved maintenance documentation, and aircraft publications relating to non-primary structure metallic and non-metallic components of cabins and cockpits

identify aircraft cabin/cockpit non-primary structure components and their basic properties by interpreting markings, numbering systems or visual, chemical or mechanical means

handle and store aircraft metallic and non-metallic components, including sealing agents, to industry standards

identify aircraft assembly fasteners by interpreting markings, numbering systems, size, shape and colour

visually inspect metallic and non-metallic components for damage

correctly interpret, in line with organisational procedures, applicable repair scheme/modification drawings and hand sketches

use required hand tools and machines to remove and assemble non-primary structure metallic and non-metallic components of aircraft cabins and cockpits

perform, in line with organisational procedures, a range of routine non-primary structure sheet metal repair techniques, including metal scab patch repairs

perform, in line with organisational procedures, a range of routine non-primary structure non-metallic repair techniques

apply corrosion removal and treatment techniques

restore sealing and surface finishes

comply with system testing procedures, cleanliness and quality requirements, and safety precautions applicable to repair or modification being performed

complete and process maintenance documentation.

Knowledge Evidence

There must be evidence the candidate has knowledge of:

construction methods used and assessment of common defects in aircraft crew and passenger seats, and in interior trim panels including sidewalls, galleys, furnishings and partitions, passenger modules/pods, toilets, roof panels, overhead luggage stowage bins, non-structural floor panels and cargo compartment lining

industry, regulatory, manufacturer and organisational requirements, procedures, practices and methods required for the tasks described in the performance evidence, including:

inspecting cabin and cockpit components

WHS requirements and procedures, including procedures for:

obtaining and using SDS

selecting and using required items of PPE

organisational procedures for:

routine basic repair techniques and the use of standard repair manual/practices

obtaining modification instructions

selecting required materials and equipment

repairing corrosion, cracking and impact damage to metallic components

repairing delamination, cracking and impact damage to non-metallic components

completing and processing required documentation

maintenance documentation requirements relating to materials and equipment required for repair or modification

types of deterioration and damage

identification and interpretation of metallic and non-metallic repair schemes applicable to cabin/cockpit non-primary structural components

key characteristics of different forms of corrosion

terms associated with composite materials

requirements for handling and storing aircraft metals and composite materials including sealing agents, to industry standards

means of identifying aircraft structural assembly fasteners (metal and composite) by interpretation of markings, numbering systems, size, shape and colour.

Assessment Conditions

The following conditions of assessment represent the requirements of the regulators (ADF and CASA) and maintenance stakeholders and must be rigorously observed.

Competency must be assessed in the work environment, or simulated work environment, using tools and equipment specified by aircraft maintenance manuals.

The candidate must have access to general-purpose tools, test and ground support equipment required to demonstrate the performance evidence above.

Candidate capability must be established via the records in the Log of Industrial Experience and Achievement or, where appropriate, an equivalent Industry Evidence Guide (for details refer to the Companion Volume Assessment Guidelines).

Assessors of this unit must satisfy the assessor requirements in applicable vocational education and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.

Where the unit is to be used for CASA licensing purposes the Assessor must also meet the criteria specified in the CASR Part 147 Manual of Standards.

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MEA501 Maintain and fit anti-G suits

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA501 Maintain and fit anti-G suits with amended prerequisite codes.

Application

This unit of competency 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. Maintenance may be performed individually or as part of a team.

The scope of repairs excludes inflatable components of the anti-G suit.

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

MEA107	Interpret and use aviation maintenance industry manuals and specifications
MEA118	Conduct self in the aviation maintenance environment
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
MEA511	Operate and maintain sewing machines and overlockers
MSFSF2002	Machine sew materials

Competency Field

Aircraft life support

Unit Sector

Elements and Performance Criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.	Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.
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 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)
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

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.
Standard procedures are found in any or all of:	Commonwealth/state/territory WHS legislation, regulations and codes Australian Standards Equipment manufacturers’ specifications and procedures Industry practices Safety manuals Maintenance schedules Work instructions Maintenance organisation manuals MSDS Defence regulations and instructions Standing instructions
Typical faults include:	Broken zips and stitching Contamination Corrosion of metal parts, such as zippers Damaged hardware Excessive wear Incorrect manufacture Leaks Tears
Anti-G suit replaceable parts include:	Eyelets Press studs Zips
Adjustment of fit is effected by:	Lacing of torso and legs Waist extension/reduction

Unit Mapping Information

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA501 Maintain and fit anti-G suits

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Assessment Requirements for MEA501 Maintain and fit anti-G suits

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA501 Maintain and fit anti-G suits with amended prerequisite codes.

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria under the specified conditions of assessment, and must include:

applying WHS practices relating to Anti-G suit maintenance processes, including the selection and correct use of PPE, where applicable

using MSDS

using applicable tools and maintenance documentation to:

test/inspect anti-G suits for serviceability

replace unserviceable components and repair fabric in accordance with approved procedures including sewing

select and use appropriate anti-G suit cleaning materials

correctly fit anti-G suits to users

tying of knots, including:

reef knot

bowline

thumb knot

daisy chain

half hitch

cleaning and maintenance of equipment and tools.

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.

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.

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

relevant enterprise procedures and maintenance publications

WHS procedures relating to Anti-G suit maintenance, including the selection and use of PPE

how to obtain MSDS

G forces and anti-G suit operation during flight

physiological effects of flight

critical nature of maintaining and fitting anti-G suits

forces of ejection

operation of testing and measuring equipment and tools used to maintain anti-G suits

inflation methods used in the maintenance of anti-G suits

types of corrosion and contamination that may affect anti-G suits

modification requirements for anti-G suits

anti-G suit repair procedures and limitations

lacing techniques used in the fitting of anti-G suits

anti-G suit cleaning methods and materials

handling, storage and transit procedures.

Assessment Conditions

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.

The work plan should take account of applicable safety and quality requirements in accordance with the industry and regulatory standards.

The following conditions of assessment represent the requirements of the Regulators (ADF and CASA) and maintenance stakeholders and must be rigorously observed.

A person cannot be assessed as competent until it can be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the workplace assessor that the relevant elements and performance criteria 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 (3) different sized individuals.

This shall be established via the records in the Log of Industrial Experience and Achievement or, where appropriate, an equivalent Industry Evidence Guide (for details refer to the Companion Volume Assessment Guidelines).

Assessors must satisfy the requirements of the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator (Australian Skills Quality Authority, or its successors).

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MEA502 Maintain and fit helmets

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA502 Maintain and fit helmets with amended prerequisite codes.

Application

This unit of competency requires application of skills and knowledge relating to the maintenance and fitment of helmets worn by aircrew and passengers. Maintenance involves inspection, testing, fault diagnosis, replacement of parts, cleaning and functional testing. Fitment involves adjusting the helmet to correctly fit an individual. Maintenance may be performed individually or as part of a team.

Maintaining and fitting ancillary helmet equipment, such as illumination systems, night vision equipment and oxygen masks, is not part of this unit.

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

MEA107	Interpret and use aviation maintenance industry manuals and specifications
MEA118	Conduct self in the aviation maintenance environment
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
MEA295	Use electrical test equipment to perform basic electrical tests on aircraft and components

Competency Field

Aircraft life support

Unit Sector

Elements and Performance Criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.	Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.
1.	Maintain helmet	1.1	Helmet is inspected for serviceability in accordance with standard procedures
1.2	Helmet 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 helmet is quarantined
1.4	Unserviceable parts of the helmet are replaced in accordance with standards procedures 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)
1.5	Communication system components are tested in accordance with standard procedures
1.6	Helmet is cleaned in accordance with standard procedures
1.7	Helmet is presented for inspection by supervisor in accordance with standard procedures
1.8	Maintenance documentation is completed and processed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
2.	Fit helmet	2.1	Fitting process is explained to the participant so that optimal fit can be achieved through relevant feedback
2.2	Participant is measured to select an appropriate size helmet
2.3	Components of helmet are adjusted to optimise fit
2.4	Helmet fit is verified through participant feedback and by the supervisor
2.5	Relevant documentation is completed and processed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures

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.
Standard procedures are found in any or all of:	Commonwealth/state/territory WHS legislation, regulations and codes Australian Standards Equipment manufacturers’ specifications and procedures Industry practices Safety manual Maintenance schedules Work instructions Maintenance organisation manual MSDS Defence regulations and instructions Standing instructions
Faults include:	Contamination Corrosion Cracks Delamination Fraying Incorrect manufacture Intermittent communication Scores/scratches
Replaceable parts of the helmet include:	Comfort pads Ear cup Ear cup pads Liner Retention straps Visor
Communication system components include:	Earphones Microphone Electric cables Switches
Components adjusted for fitment include:	Communications system (e.g. ear cup and microphone where fitted) Comfort system (e.g. pads) Retention system (e.g. strap) Sizing system (e.g. liner) Visor system

Unit Mapping Information

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA502 Maintain and fit helmets

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Assessment Requirements for MEA502 Maintain and fit helmets

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA502 Maintain and fit helmets with amended prerequisite codes.

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria under the specified conditions of assessment, and must include:

applying WHS practices relating to helmet maintenance processes, including the selection and correct use of PPE, where applicable

using MSDS

using applicable tools and maintenance documentation to:

solder helmet electronic/electrical components

test the operation of helmet electronic/electrical components

replace unserviceable components in accordance with approved procedures including hand sewing, the use of hazardous chemicals and adhesives and thermal oven operation

select and use appropriate helmet cleaning materials

correctly fit helmets to users

tying of knots, including:

reef knot

bowline

thumb knot

half hitch

cleaning and maintenance of equipment and tools

correctly disposing of hazardous waste.

The underlying skills inherent in this unit should be transferable across a range of aircraft life support equipment maintenance activities. It is essential that helmet 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.

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.

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

relevant enterprise procedures and maintenance publications

WHS procedures relating to helmet maintenance including the selection and use of PPE

how to obtain MSDS

components of a helmet and their function

helmet operation in relation to flight

physiological effects of flight

aircraft crash dynamics

critical nature of maintaining and fitting helmets

need to regularly assess correct fitment of helmets

helmet fitting procedures

G forces

forces of ejection

basic electrical principles

environmental conditions that may affect helmets

approved cleaning methods for aviation life support equipment

handling, storage and transit procedures relating to life support equipment

types of corrosion and contamination that may affect helmets

modification requirements for helmets

helmet repair procedures and limitations

soldering techniques

operation of testing and measuring equipment and relevant specialist tools including thermal oven operation

use and storage of adhesives.

Assessment Conditions

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.

The work plan should take account of applicable safety and quality requirements in accordance with the industry and regulatory standards.

The following conditions of assessment represent the requirements of the Regulators (ADF and CASA) and maintenance stakeholders and must be rigorously observed.

A person cannot be assessed as competent until it can be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the workplace assessor that the relevant elements and performance criteria of the unit of competency are being achieved under routine supervision on at least three (3) unserviceable helmets providing a representative range of maintenance tasks and on the correct fitting of helmets to at least three (3) individuals.

This shall be established via the records in the Log of Industrial Experience and Achievement or, where appropriate, an equivalent Industry Evidence Guide (for details refer to the Companion Volume Assessment Guidelines).

Assessors must satisfy the requirements of the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator (Australian Skills Quality Authority, or its successors).

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MEA503 Maintain and fit immersion suits

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA503 Maintain and fit immersion suits with amended prerequisite codes.

Application

This unit of competency requires application of skills and knowledge relating to the maintenance and fitment of immersion suits. Maintenance involves inspection, testing, fault diagnosis, replacement of parts and cleaning and may be performed individually or as part of a team.

Fitment involves adjusting the immersion suit to correctly fit an individual.

There are two types of immersion suits: quick don and constant wear. Quick don usually does not require fitting while constant wear is custom fitted to the individual.

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

MEA107	Interpret and use aviation maintenance industry manuals and specifications
MEA118	Conduct self in the aviation maintenance environment
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
MSTTF2008	Use adhesives

Competency Field

Aircraft life support

Unit Sector

Elements and Performance Criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.	Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.
1.	Maintain immersion suit	1.1	Immersion suit is inspected for serviceability in accordance with standard procedures
1.2	Immersion 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 immersion suit is quarantined
1.4	Unserviceable parts of the immersion suit are replaced 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)
1.5	Immersion suit is cleaned in accordance with standard procedures
1.6	Immersion suit is re-packed in accordance with standard procedures
1.7	Immersion suit is presented for inspection by supervisor in accordance with standard procedures
1.8	Maintenance documentation is completed and processed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
2.	Fit immersion 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 immersion suit is selected
2.3	Immersion suit is adjusted to optimise fit in conjunction with participant feedback
2.4	Immersion suit fit is verified by the supervisor
2.5	Relevant documentation is completed and processed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures

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.
Standard procedures are found in any or all of:	Commonwealth/state/territory WHS legislation, regulations and codes Australian Standards Equipment manufacturers’ specifications and procedures Industry practices Safety manuals Maintenance schedules Work instructions Maintenance organisation manuals MSDS Defence regulations and instructions Standing instructions
Faults include:	Contamination Corrosion of metal parts, such as zippers Delamination Incorrect manufacture Leaks Lifting of tapes Scuffing (e.g. boot) Tears in suit and/or seals
Parts of the immersion suit include:	Boots Gloves Life line Light Seals (e.g. wrist, neck) Whistle
Adjustment of the immersion suit includes:	Leg length Sleeve length Trimming seals

Unit Mapping Information

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA503 Maintain and fit immersion suits

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Assessment Requirements for MEA503 Maintain and fit immersion suits

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA503 Maintain and fit immersion suits with amended prerequisite codes.

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria under the specified conditions of assessment, and must include:

applying WHS practices relating to immersion suit maintenance processes, including the selection and correct use of PPE, where applicable

using MSDS

using applicable tools and maintenance documentation to:

test/inspect immersion suits for serviceability

replace unserviceable components in accordance with approved procedures, including the use of hazardous materials and adhesives

select and use appropriate immersion suit cleaning materials

correctly fit immersion suits to users

operating specialist equipment, including:

heat press

vacuum heat sealer

3 stage in-line breathing apparatus

filter extraction systems

spill kits

cleaning and maintenance of equipment and tools.

The underlying skills inherent in this unit should be transferable across a range of aircraft life support equipment maintenance activities. It is essential that immersion 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.

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.

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

relevant regulations, standards, enterprise procedures and maintenance publications

WHS procedures relating to immersion suit maintenance, including the selection and use of PPE

how to obtain MSDS

emergency procedures in relation to chemical spills and emergency evacuation of personnel in distress

chemical disposal procedures

requirements for storage of adhesives

cold shock and hypothermia in relation to survival

priorities of survival and how they relate to immersion suits and associated ancillary equipment

physiological effects of flight

critical nature of maintaining and fitting immersion suits

materials used to manufacture immersion suits (i.e. neoprene and gortex)

operation of testing and measuring equipment and tools used to maintain immersion suits

components of an immersion suit and their function

types of corrosion and contamination that may affect immersion suits

modification requirements for immersion suits

immersion suit repair procedures and limitations

immersion suit cleaning methods and materials

handling, storage and transit procedures relating to life support equipment

handling and storage procedures relating to immersion suits (i.e. MACPAC highly susceptible to damage)

specialist equipment operation, including:

heat press

vacuum heat sealer

3 stage in-line breathing apparatus

filter extraction systems

spill kits.

Assessment Conditions

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.

The work plan should take account of applicable safety and quality requirements in accordance with the industry and regulatory standards.

The following conditions of assessment represent the requirements of the Regulators (ADF and CASA) and maintenance stakeholders and must be rigorously observed.

A person cannot be assessed as competent until it can be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the workplace assessor that the relevant elements and performance criteria of the unit of competency are being achieved under routine supervision on a representative range of maintenance tasks and on the correct fitting of immersion suits.

This shall be established via the records in the Log of Industrial Experience and Achievement or, where appropriate, an equivalent Industry Evidence Guide.

Assessors must satisfy the requirements of the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator (Australian Skills Quality Authority, or its successors).

Links

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MEA504 Maintain and fit oxygen masks

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA504 Maintain and fit oxygen masks with amended prerequisite codes.

Application

This unit of competency requires application of skills and knowledge relating to the maintenance and fitment of oxygen masks worn by aircrew. Maintenance involves inspection, testing, fault diagnosis, replacement of parts, cleaning and functional testing and may be performed individually or as part of a team.

Fitment involves adjusting the oxygen mask to correctly fit an individual (oxygen masks are not an off-the-shelf issue).

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

MEA107	Interpret and use aviation maintenance industry manuals and specifications
MEA118	Conduct self in the aviation maintenance environment
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
MEA295	Use electrical test equipment to perform basic electrical tests on aircraft and components

Competency Field

Aircraft life support

Unit Sector

Elements and Performance Criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.	Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.
1.	Maintain oxygen mask	1.1	Oxygen mask is inspected for serviceability in accordance with standard procedures
1.2	Oxygen mask 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 oxygen mask is quarantined
1.4	Unserviceable parts of the oxygen mask are replaced in accordance with standards procedures 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)
1.5	Communication system components are tested in accordance with standard procedures
1.6	Oxygen mask is cleaned in accordance with standard procedures
1.7	Oxygen mask is presented for inspection by supervisor in accordance with standard procedures
1.8	Maintenance documentation is completed and processed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
2.	Fit oxygen mask	2.1	Fitting process is explained to the participant so that optimal fit can be achieved through relevant feedback
2.2	Participant is measured to select an appropriate size oxygen mask
2.3	Components of oxygen mask are adjusted to optimise fit
2.4	Integration of the oxygen mask and helmet is confirmed for correct function during operations
2.5	Oxygen mask fit is verified through participant feedback and by the supervisor
2.6	Relevant documentation is completed and processed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures

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.
Standard procedures are found in any or all of:	Commonwealth/state/territory WHS legislation, regulations and codes Australian Standards Equipment manufacturers’ specifications and procedures Industry practices Safety manuals Maintenance schedules Work instructions Maintenance organisation manuals MSDS Defence regulations and instructions Standing instructions
Faults include:	Contamination Corrosion Cracks Excessive wearing Fraying Incorrect manufacture Intermittent communication Leaks Perishing
Parts of the oxygen mask include:	Communication system (e.g. microphone) Delivery tube Exo-skeleton (e.g. outer shell) Face piece (e.g. trimming) Retention system (e.g. strap) Valves
Communication system components include:	Microphone Electric cables Switches
Adjustable components include:	Retention system (e.g. strap) Seals

Unit Mapping Information

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA504 Maintain and fit oxygen masks

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Assessment Requirements for MEA504 Maintain and fit oxygen masks

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA504 Maintain and fit oxygen masks with amended prerequisite codes.

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria under the specified conditions of assessment, and must include:

applying WHS practices relating to oxygen mask maintenance processes

using MSDS

using applicable tools, testing/measuring equipment and maintenance documentation to:

solder oxygen mask electronic/electrical components

test the operation of helmet electronic/electrical components

replace unserviceable components in accordance with approved procedures

select and use appropriate oxygen mask cleaning materials

correctly fit oxygen masks to users

safely using the oxygen test rig

cleaning and maintenance of equipment and tools

correctly disposing of hazardous waste.

The underlying skills inherent in this unit should be transferable across a range of aircraft life support equipment maintenance activities. It is essential that oxygen mask testing and inspection procedures, cleanliness requirements and safety precautions are fully observed, understood and complied with. Ability to interpret maintenance and fitting procedures and apply them in practice is critical.

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.

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

relevant enterprise procedures and maintenance publications

WHS procedures relating to oxygen mask maintenance

how to obtain MSDS

safety precautions relating to oxygen and the operation of the oxygen test rig

requirements for an oxygen mask servicing facility

oxygen in flight

components of an oxygen mask and their function

oxygen mask operation in relation to flight

oxygen regulator operation

physiological effects of flight

hypoxia

critical nature of maintaining and fitting oxygen masks

need to regularly assess correct fitment of oxygen masks

oxygen mask fitting procedures

fitting procedures relating to the fitment of oxygen masks to helmets

G forces

forces of ejection

basic electrical principles

environmental conditions that may affect oxygen equipment

approved cleaning methods for aviation life support equipment

handling, storage and transit procedures relating to life support equipment

handling and storage procedures for oxygen masks

types of corrosion and contamination that may affect oxygen masks

modification requirements for oxygen masks

oxygen mask repair procedures and limitations

soldering techniques

operation of testing and measuring equipment and tools used to maintain oxygen masks

use and storage of adhesives.

Assessment Conditions

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.

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 and performance criteria of the unit of competency are being achieved under routine supervision on at least three (3) unserviceable oxygen masks providing a representative range of maintenance tasks and on the correct fitting of oxygen masks to at least three (3) individuals.

This shall be established via the records in the Log of Industrial Experience and Achievement or, where appropriate, an equivalent Industry Evidence Guide.

Assessors must satisfy the requirements of the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator (Australian Skills Quality Authority, or its successors).

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MEA505 Maintain and pack parachutes

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA505 Maintain and pack parachutes with amended prerequisite codes.

Application

This unit of competency requires application of skills and knowledge relating to the maintenance and packing of parachutes. Maintenance involves inspection, testing, fault diagnosis, replacement of parts, completion of repairs and cleaning during the performance of scheduled or unscheduled maintenance. Maintenance may be performed individually or as part of a team.

The unit applies to person carrying parachutes, including emergency and ejection parachutes. It also applies to ballistic parachutes used for the recovery of light aircraft.

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

MEA107	Interpret and use aviation maintenance industry manuals and specifications
MEA118	Conduct self in the aviation maintenance environment
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
MEA511	Operate and maintain sewing machines and overlockers
MSFSF2002	Machine sew materials

Competency Field

Aircraft life support

Unit Sector

Elements and Performance Criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.	Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.
1.	Maintain parachute	1.1	Parachute is inspected for serviceability in accordance with standard procedures
1.2	Parachute 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 parachute is quarantined
1.4	Unserviceable parts of the parachute are replaced to render parachute serviceable in accordance with standard procedures 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)
1.5	Basic parachute repairs are completed in accordance with standard procedures
1.6	Parachute is cleaned in accordance with standard procedures
1.7	Parachute is presented for inspection by supervisor in accordance with standard procedures
1.8	Maintenance documentation is completed and processed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
2.	Pack parachute	2.1	Parachute is packed for use in accordance with standard procedures
2.2	Parachute is presented for inspection by supervisor in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
2.3	Relevant documentation is completed and processed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures

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.
Standard procedures are found in any or all of:	Commonwealth/state/territory WHS legislation, regulations and codes Australian Standards Equipment manufacturers’ specifications and procedures Industry practices Safety manuals Maintenance schedules Work instructions Maintenance organisation manuals MSDS Defence regulations and instructions Civil Aviation Safety Regulations (CASRs) and advisory material Standing instructions
Faults include:	Broken stitching Broken quick release fitting springs Contamination Corrosion of metal parts Damaged hardware Damaged quick release fitting screws Excessive wear Expired parachute components Frayed lines Incorrect manufacture Pulled threads Incorrect rigging line sequence Seized quick release fitting lugs Stretched lines Tears in parachute Ultraviolet (UV) degradation
Parts of the parachute include:	Canopy Hardware (e.g. buckles, eyelets, connector links) Harness Parachute housing (e.g. pack) Quick release fitting Rigging lines
Basic parachute repairs include:	Broken stitching Corrosion (e.g. fittings) Damaged hardware Frayed lines Pulled threads Tears in parachute

Unit Mapping Information

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA505 Maintain and pack parachutes

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Assessment Requirements for MEA505 Maintain and pack parachutes

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA505 Maintain and pack parachutes with amended prerequisite codes.

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria under the specified conditions of assessment, and must include:

applying WHS practices relating to parachute maintenance processes, including the selection and correct use of PPE, where applicable

handling, storing and organising transport of equipment

delivering briefings to personnel in relation to operating parachutes

using MSDS

using maintenance publications, drawings and documentation relating to parachute maintenance

using applicable testing and measuring equipment, tools and maintenance documentation to:

test parachutes for serviceability

replace unserviceable components in accordance with approved procedures

select and use appropriate parachute cleaning materials

repair parachutes (both hand and machine sewing)

cleaning and maintenance of equipment and tools.

The underlying skills inherent in this unit should be transferable across a range of aircraft life support equipment maintenance activities. It is essential that parachute testing and inspection procedures, cleanliness requirements and safety precautions are fully observed, understood and complied with. Ability to interpret maintenance and packing procedures and apply them in practice is critical.

This is to be demonstrated through demonstration of the ability to recognise faults, replace components and perform appropriate repairs that are within the bounds of the individual’s authority, and through the demonstration of correct packing procedures.

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

relevant regulations, standards, enterprise procedures and maintenance publications

WHS procedures relating to parachute maintenance, including the selection and use of PPE

how to obtain MSDS

critical nature of maintaining and packing parachutes, i.e. risk of death

approved cleaning methods for aviation life support equipment

components of a parachute and their function

parachute assembly materials of construction

environmental conditions that may affect parachutes and parachute assemblies including ultraviolet degradation

types of corrosion and contamination that may affect parachute assemblies

handling, storage and transit procedures relating to parachutes

physiological effects of flight

sequence of ejection

operation of person carrying parachutes

operation of ballistic parachutes in aircraft recovery

purpose of different types of canopies

modification requirements for parachutes

requirements for a parachute servicing facility

operation of testing and measuring equipment and tools used to maintain parachutes

repair limitations for parachutes

packing tools and measuring equipment required to pack parachutes.

Assessment Conditions

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.

The work plan should take account of applicable safety and quality requirements in accordance with the industry and regulatory standards.

The following conditions of assessment represent the requirements of the Regulators (ADF and CASA) and maintenance stakeholders and must be rigorously observed.

A person cannot be assessed as competent until it can be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the workplace assessor that the relevant elements and performance criteria of the unit of competency are being achieved under routine supervision on the following range of tasks:

correctly packing a minimum of three (3) parachutes consecutively and without the need for corrective action by the supervisor

recognising the limits of own authority

replacing canopy/harness, including line sequence tests

correctly repairing a tear in parachute canopy material through patching

inspecting, testing and replacing unserviceable parts of a quick release fitting

recognising a range of faults and their serviceability limits and repairing within limitations/tolerances.

This shall be established via the records in the Log of Industrial Experience and Achievement or, where appropriate, an equivalent Industry Evidence Guide (for details refer to the Companion Volume Assessment Guidelines).

Assessors must satisfy the requirements of the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator (Australian Skills Quality Authority, or its successors).

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MEA507 Maintain, pack and fit survival inflatable buoyancy vests

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA507 Maintain, pack and fit survival inflatable buoyancy vests with amended prerequisite codes.

Application

This unit of competency requires application of skills and knowledge relating to the maintenance, packing and fitting of survival inflatable buoyancy vests. Maintenance includes inspecting, testing, isolating faults, replacing components and cleaning prior to packing, during the performance of scheduled or unscheduled maintenance. Maintenance may be performed individually or as part of a team.

The unit does not include repairing buoyancy vests.

The Unit is part of the Aeroskills Life Support and Furnishing Certificate III and IV training pathways. It 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

MEA107	Interpret and use aviation maintenance industry manuals and specifications
MEA118	Conduct self in the aviation maintenance environment
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

Aircraft life support

Unit Sector

Elements and Performance Criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.	Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.
1.	Maintain survival inflatable buoyancy vests	1.1	Survival inflatable buoyancy vests and associated ancillary equipment are inspected for serviceability in accordance with standard procedures
1.2	Identified faults beyond own authority to rectify are reported to supervisor and faulty survival inflatable buoyancy vest and/or ancillary equipment is quarantined
1.3	Unserviceable parts of the survival inflatable buoyancy vest and/or ancillary equipment are replaced in accordance with standard procedures 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)
1.4	Survival inflatable buoyancy vest is tested for serviceability in accordance with standard procedures and manufacturer’s specifications
1.5	Survival inflatable buoyancy vest is cleaned in accordance with standard procedures
1.6	Survival inflatable buoyancy vest 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.	Pack survival inflatable buoyancy vests	2.1	Survival inflatable buoyancy vest is packed for use in accordance with standard procedures
2.2	Ancillary equipment is packed for use in accordance with standard procedures
2.3	Survival inflatable buoyancy vest is presented for inspection by supervisor in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
2.4	Relevant documentation is completed and processed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
3.	Fit survival inflatable buoyancy vests	3.1	Fitting process is explained to the participant so that optimal fit can be achieved through relevant feedback
3.2	Participant is measured to select appropriate size survival inflatable buoyancy vest
3.3	Survival inflatable buoyancy vest is adjusted to optimise fit
3.4	Survival inflatable buoyancy vest fit is verified through participant feedback and supervisor approval
3.5	Relevant documentation is completed and processed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures

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.
Applicable survival inflatable buoyancy vests include:	Secumar AUS2
Ancillary equipment includes:	Electronic locating devices Lighting devices Pyrotechnics Rations Survival/location aids Water
Standard procedures are found in any or all of:	Commonwealth/state/territory WHS legislation, regulations and codes Australian Standards Equipment manufacturers’ specifications and procedures Industry practices Safety manuals Maintenance schedules Work instructions Maintenance organisation manuals MSDS Defence regulations and instructions Civil Aviation Safety Regulations (CASRs) and advisory material Standing instructions
Faults include:	Abrasion Broken stitching Contamination Corrosion of metal parts Damaged hardware Delamination/porosity Expired components or equipment Faulty valves Frayed lines Holes Incorrect manufacture Lifting tapes Ultraviolet (UV) degradation
Parts include:	Buoyancy chambers Cylinders Hardware Operating head Valves Valise Zippers
Testing includes:	Checking ancillary equipment (e.g. electronic locating devices and survival/location aids Cylinder weight tolerance Inflation tests Light and battery test
Adjustment to vest includes:	Breast height Chest Waist

Unit Mapping Information

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA507 Maintain, pack and fit survival inflatable buoyancy vests

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Assessment Requirements for MEA507 Maintain, pack and fit survival inflatable buoyancy vests

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA507 Maintain, pack and fit survival inflatable buoyancy vests with amended prerequisite codes.

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria under the specified conditions of assessment, and must include:

applying WHS practices relating to survival inflatable buoyancy vest maintenance processes, including the selection and correct use of PPE where applicable

using MSDS

using maintenance publications, drawings and documentation relating to survival inflatable buoyancy vests and ancillary equipment maintenance

handling, storing and organising transport of equipment

delivering briefings to personnel in relation to operating, donning/doffing and fitting of survival inflatable buoyancy vests

inflating/deflating survival inflatable devices for maintenance

using applicable testing and measuring equipment, tools and maintenance documentation to:

test survival inflatable buoyancy vests for serviceability

replace unserviceable components or items of ancillary equipment in accordance with approved procedures

select and use appropriate survival inflatable buoyancy vest cleaning materials

soldering battery terminals on emergency locator transmitters

tying various types of knots, including:

reef knot

bowline

thumb knot

half hitch

hand sewing

cleaning and maintenance of equipment and tools.

The underlying skills inherent in this unit should be transferable across a range of aircraft life support equipment maintenance activities. It is essential that survival inflatable device testing and inspection procedures, cleanliness requirements and safety precautions are fully observed, understood and complied with. Ability to interpret maintenance, packing and fitting procedures and apply them in practice is critical.

This is to be demonstrated through demonstration of the ability to recognise faults and replace components that are within the bounds of the individual’s authority, and through the demonstration of correct packing and fitting procedures. The work plan should take account of applicable safety and quality requirements in accordance with the industry and regulatory standards.

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

relevant regulations, standards, enterprise procedures and maintenance publications

WHS procedures relating to survival inflatable buoyancy vest maintenance, including the selection and use of PPE

how to obtain MSDS

relevant safety precautions including storage and handling of compressed gas cylinders and survival and distress pyrotechnics

critical nature of maintaining and packing survival inflation devices, i.e. risk of death

search and rescue procedures

Priorities of survival and how they relate to survival inflatable buoyancy vests and associated ancillary equipment

electrical principles

approved cleaning methods for aviation life support equipment

environmental conditions that may affect survival inflation devices, including ultraviolet (UV) degradation

types of corrosion and contamination that may affect survival inflation devices

handling, storage and transit procedures relating to survival inflation devices

survival inflation devices and methods of operation

operation of emergency locator beacons and emergency locator transmitters

principles of operation of inflation mechanisms

components of a survival inflation device and their function

repair limitations for survival inflatable buoyancy vests

modification requirements for survival inflatable buoyancy vests

requirements for a survival inflation device servicing facility

packing tools and measuring equipment required to pack survival inflatable devices

use of survival inflatable buoyancy vests, including associated ancillary equipment.

Assessment Conditions

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.

The following conditions of assessment represent the requirements of the Regulators (ADF and CASA) and maintenance stakeholders and must be rigorously observed.

A person cannot be assessed as competent until it can be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the workplace assessor that the relevant elements and performance criteria of the unit of competency are being achieved under routine supervision on the following range of tasks:

completing a minimum of three (3) inflation tests without the need for corrective action by the supervisor

recognising the limits of own authority

testing cylinder weight and determining if it is within tolerance

correctly packing a minimum of three (3) survival inflatable buoyancy vests without the need for corrective action by the supervisor

correctly fitting survival inflatable buoyancy vests to a minimum of three (3) different people without supervisor intervention

recognising a range of faults and their serviceability limits (faults must include incorrect manufacture and verifying expiry date of inflatable buoyancy vest and ancillary equipment.

This shall be established via the records in the Log of Industrial Experience and Achievement or, where appropriate, an equivalent Industry Evidence Guide (for details refer to the Companion Volume Assessment Guidelines).

Assessors must satisfy the requirements of the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator (Australian Skills Quality Authority, or its successors).

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MEA508 Maintain, install and remove restraint systems

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA508 Maintain, install and remove restraint systems with amended prerequisite codes.

Application

This unit of competency requires application of skills and knowledge relating to the maintenance, installation and removal of personal restraint systems. Maintenance may be performed in-situ or in a maintenance workshop and involves inspection, fault diagnosis, replacement of parts, completion of repairs and cleaning during the performance of scheduled or unscheduled maintenance. Maintenance may be performed individually or as part of a team.

The unit applies to a range of personal restraint systems.

The unit is part of the Aeroskills Life Support and Furnishing Certificate III and IV training pathways. It 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

MEA107	Interpret and use aviation maintenance industry manuals and specifications
MEA118	Conduct self in the aviation maintenance environment
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
MEA511	Operate and maintain sewing and overlocking machines
MSFSF2002	Machine sew materials

Competency Field

Aircraft life support

Unit Sector

Elements and Performance Criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.	Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.
1.	Maintain restraint belts/harnesses	1.1	Restraint belts/harnesses are inspected for serviceability in accordance with standard procedures
1.2	Identified faults beyond own authority to rectify are reported to supervisor and faulty restraint system is quarantined
1.3	Unserviceable parts of a quick release fitting are inspected, tested and replaced
1.4	Unserviceable parts of the restraint belts/harnesses are replaced to render restraint system serviceable in accordance with standard procedures 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)
1.5	Basic restraint belt/harness stitching repairs are completed in accordance with standard procedures
1.6	Restraint belts/harnesses are cleaned in accordance with standard procedures
1.7	Restraint belts/harnesses are presented for inspection by supervisor in accordance with standard procedures
1.8	Maintenance documentation is completed and processed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
2.	Remove restraint systems	2.1	Approval to remove restraint system is obtained in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
2.2	Restraint system is removed from the aircraft in accordance with applicable maintenance publication
2.3	Maintenance documentation is completed and processed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
3.	Install restraint systems	3.1	Approval to fit restraint system is obtained in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
3.2	Restraint system is fitted to the aircraft in accordance with applicable maintenance publication
3.3	Maintenance documentation is completed and processed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures

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.
Restraint belts/harnesses include:	Fixed point attached harness Passenger restraint belts Retractable restraint harnesses (will be attached to inertia reel but the inertia reel does not form part of the restraint system)
Standard procedures are found in any or all of:	Commonwealth/state/territory WHS legislation, regulations and codes Australian Standards Equipment manufacturers’ specifications and procedures Industry practices Safety manuals Maintenance schedules Work instructions Maintenance organisation manuals MSDS Defence regulations and instructions Civil Aviation Safety Regulations (CASRs) and advisory material Standing instructions
Faults include:	Broken quick release fitting springs Broken stitching Contamination Corrosion of metal parts Damaged hardware Damaged quick release fitting screws Excessive wear Expired date of restraint components Incorrect manufacture Pulled threads Seized quick release fitting lugs Ultraviolet (UV) degradation
Parts include:	Belt Fixed point attachment line Hardware (e.g. buckles) Harness Parachute housing (e.g. pack) Quick release fittings including lugs, springs and screws

Unit Mapping Information

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA508 Maintain, install and remove restraint systems

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Assessment Requirements for MEA508 Maintain, install and remove restraint systems

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA508 Maintain, install and remove restraint systems with amended prerequisite codes.

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria under the specified conditions of assessment, and must include:

applying WHS practices relating to restraint system maintenance processes, including the selection and correct use of PPE, where applicable

handling, storing and organising transport of equipment

using MSDS

using maintenance publications, drawings and documentation relating to restraint system maintenance

using applicable testing and measuring equipment, tools and maintenance documentation to:

replace unserviceable components in accordance with approved procedures

select and use appropriate restraint system cleaning materials

repair restraint systems (both hand and machine sewing)

cleaning and maintenance of equipment and tools.

The underlying skills inherent in this unit should be transferable across a range of aircraft life support equipment maintenance activities. It is essential that restraint system inspection procedures, cleanliness requirements, repair procedures and safety precautions are fully observed, understood and complied with. Ability to interpret maintenance, installation and removal procedures and apply them in practice is critical.

This is to be demonstrated through demonstration of the ability to recognise faults, replace components and perform appropriate repairs that are within the bounds of the individual’s authority, and through the demonstration of correct installation and removal procedures.

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

relevant regulations, standards, enterprise procedures and maintenance publications

WHS procedures relating to restraint system maintenance, including the selection and use of PPE

how to obtain MSDS

critical nature of maintaining and fitting restraint systems

approved cleaning methods for aviation life support equipment

components of a restraint system and their function

flight line procedures

ultraviolet (UV) degradation

types of corrosion and contamination that may affect restraint systems

handling, storage and transit procedures relating to life support equipment

modification requirements for restraint systems

operation of testing and measuring equipment and tools used to maintain restraint systems

repair limitations for restraint systems.

Assessment Conditions

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.

The work plan should take account of applicable safety and quality requirements in accordance with the industry and regulatory standards.

The following conditions of assessment represent the requirements of the Regulators (ADF and CASA) and maintenance stakeholders and must be rigorously observed.

A person cannot be assessed as competent until it can be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the workplace assessor that the relevant elements and performance criteria of the unit of competency are being achieved under routine supervision on the inspection, repair, installation and removal of restraint systems, including the demonstration of the ability to recognise a range of faults and their serviceability and repair limitations/tolerances (must include verification of expiry dates of restraint system component parts and recognition of incorrect manufacture).

This shall be established via the records in the Log of Industrial Experience and Achievement or, where appropriate, an equivalent Industry Evidence Guide (for details refer to the Companion Volume Assessment Guidelines).

Assessors must satisfy the requirements of the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator (Australian Skills Quality Authority, or its successors).

Links

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MEA509 Manufacture, repair and alter aircraft related fabric components

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA509 Manufacture, repair and alter aircraft related fabric components with amended prerequisite codes.

Application

This unit of competency requires application of skills and knowledge relating to the manufacture, repair and alteration of aircraft and support equipment fabric components. Manufacture and alteration may be to existing designs or may also involve design. Repair may involve sewing and/or the use of adhesives.

The unit applies to a range of aircraft environmental protection sets, aircraft life support equipment components, aircraft soft furnishings and associated trimming, aircrew personal fit and associated life support equipment, and to ground support equipment covers.

The unit is part of the Aeroskills Life Support and Furnishing Certificate III and IV training pathways. It 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

MEA107	Interpret and use aviation maintenance industry manuals and specifications
MEA118	Conduct self in the aviation maintenance environment
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
MEA511	Operate and maintain sewing and overlocking machines
MSFSF2002	Machine sew materials

Competency Field

Aircraft life support

Unit Sector

Elements and Performance Criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.	Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.
1.	Manufacture a fabric component	1.1	Technical instructions are identified and interpreted to ensure compliance in accordance with standard procedures
1.2	Detailed working plan is produced in accordance with standard procedures
1.3	Fabric component is assembled and fittings are attached in accordance with standard procedures 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)
1.4	Aircraft related fabric components are presented for inspection by supervisor in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
1.5	Relevant documentation is completed and processed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
2.	Repair a fabric component	2.1	Technical instructions are identified and interpreted to ensure faults are corrected in accordance with standard procedures
2.2	Fabric component is repaired in accordance with standard procedures while observing all relevant WHS requirements, including the use of MSDS and items of PPE
2.3	Repaired components are presented for inspection by supervisor in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
2.4	Relevant documentation is completed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
3.	Alter a fabric component to meet customer requirements	3.1	Customer is consulted to establish the requirements to alter the fabric component and to ensure defined outcomes are met
3.2	Identified alterations beyond own authority to alter are reported to supervisor
3.3	A detailed working plan is produced, where necessary, in accordance with standard procedures
3.4	Altered fabric components are presented for inspection by supervisor in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
3.5	Relevant documentation is completed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures

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.
Procedures and requirements include:	Industry standard procedures specified by manufacturers, regulatory authorities or the enterprise
Fabric components include:	Aircraft environmental protection sets and warning devices Aircraft life support equipment components Aircraft soft furnishings and associated trimming Aircrew personal fit and associated life support equipment Ground support equipment covers
Technical instructions include:	Aircraft operational requirements Job orders Manufacturers’ specifications Maintenance manuals Modification instructions Technical drawings
Standard procedures are found in any or all of:	Commonwealth/state/territory WHS legislation, regulations and codes Australian Standards Equipment manufacturers’ specifications and procedures Industry practices Safety manuals Maintenance schedules Work instructions Maintenance organisation manuals MSDS Defence regulations and instructions Civil Aviation Safety Regulations (CASRs) and advisory material Standing instructions
Detailed working plan includes:	Cutting plan Expected time of completion Manpower requirements Method and sequence of assembly Resource requirements (material, fittings, tools and ground support equipment) Technical sketch (working drawing)
Assembly of fabric components and attachment of fittings includes:	Adhering Hand sewing Machine sewing Press fitting Stapling
Faults include:	Broken stitching Broken zippers Contamination Corrosion of metal parts Damaged fittings Excessive wear Incorrect manufacture Tears in fabric Ultraviolet (UV) degradation
Customers include:	Aircraft configuration authorities Aircrew Engineering maintenance managers Supervisors
Defined outcomes include:	Effect on fit of fabric components Effect on performance of altered fabric components Availability of resources Expected time of completion

Unit Mapping Information

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA509 Manufacture, repair and alter aircraft related fabric components

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Assessment Requirements for MEA509 Manufacture, repair and alter aircraft related fabric components

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA509 Manufacture, repair and alter aircraft related fabric components with amended prerequisite codes.

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria under the specified conditions of assessment, and must include:

applying WHS practices relating to fabric component manufacture, repair and alteration, including the selection and correct use of PPE, where applicable

handling, storing and organising transport of equipment

using MSDS

using maintenance publications, drawings and documentation relating to fabric component manufacture, repair and alterations

applying basic sewing techniques associated with the manufacture, repair and alteration of aircraft fabric components

using hand sewing techniques

using basic drawing tools

calculating dimension and allowable dimension variations

completing measurements and estimating fabric requirements and other material requirements

using pre-checking and inspection techniques to anticipate cutting problems and to avoid reworking and wastage

using relevant hand and power tools

using the limited workplace technology related to cutting, including tools, equipment, calculators and measuring devices

cleaning and maintenance of equipment and tools.

The underlying skills inherent in this unit should be transferable across a range of aircraft life support equipment maintenance activities. It is essential that fabric component manufacture, repair and alteration procedures and safety precautions are fully observed, understood and complied with. Ability to interpret fabric component requirements and apply them in practice is critical.

This is to be demonstrated through demonstration of the ability to perform appropriate manufacturing, repair and alteration tasks that are within the bounds of the individual’s authority.

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

relevant regulations, standards, enterprise procedures and maintenance publications

WHS procedures relating to fabric component manufacture, repair and alteration, including the selection and use of PPE

how to obtain MSDS

basic sewing techniques using AS 2860-1986 Textiles – stitch types – classification and terminology

construction principles of fabric components

cutting equipment and techniques

design features of finished items

fabric types, common faults and inspection procedures

impact of cutting on fabrics

geometric drawing processes and techniques

reading and interpreting specifications

types of corrosion and contamination that may affect aircraft fabric components.

Assessment Conditions

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.

The work plan should take account of applicable safety and quality requirements in accordance with the industry and regulatory standards.

The following conditions of assessment represent the requirements of the Regulators (ADF and CASA) and maintenance stakeholders and must be rigorously observed.

A person cannot be assessed as competent until it can be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the workplace assessor that the relevant elements and performance criteria of the unit of competency are being achieved under routine supervision on the following tasks:

recognising the limits of own authority

correctly manufacture three fabric components from technical instructions using machine sewing and at least one other assembly method (hand sew, press fit, adhere or staple)

recognising at least three faults and identifying limits of repair for the fabric components

altering a fabric component to meet customer requirements.

This shall be established via the records in the Log of Industrial Experience and Achievement or, where appropriate, an equivalent Industry Evidence Guide (for details refer to the Companion Volume Assessment Guidelines).

Assessors must satisfy the requirements of the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator (Australian Skills Quality Authority, or its successors).

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MEA510 Maintain seat and pod electrical and electronic systems

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA510 Maintain seat and pod electrical and electronic systems with amended prerequisite codes.

Application

This unit of competency requires application of hand skills in the scheduled or unscheduled removal and installation of electrical and electronic system components during the overhaul of aircraft seats and pods, and the use of basic electrical test equipment and in-flight entertainment system test sets to perform functional tests and confirm system serviceability.

This unit is part of the Aeroskills Life Support and Furnishing Certificate III and IV training pathways. It 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

MEA295	Use electrical test equipment to perform basic electrical tests on aircraft and components

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.
1.	Remove and inspect seat and pod electrical system components	1.1	System is rendered safe and prepared in accordance with the applicable maintenance manual to ensure personnel safety
1.2	Removal of electrical system components is carried out in accordance with the applicable maintenance manual 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)
1.3	Removed components are inspected for visible signs of damage or deterioration in accordance with maintenance manuals and standard enterprise procedures
1.4	Required maintenance documentation is completed and processed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
1.5	Removed components are tagged, packaged or discarded in accordance with specified procedures
2.	Remove and inspect seat and pod electronic system components	2.1	System is rendered safe and prepared in accordance with the applicable maintenance manual to ensure personnel safety
2.2	Removal of electronic system components is carried out in accordance with the applicable maintenance manual while observing all relevant WHS requirements, including the use of MSDS and items of PPE
2.3	Removed components are inspected for visible signs of damage or deterioration in accordance with maintenance manuals and standard enterprise procedures
2.4	Required maintenance documentation is completed and processed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
2.5	Removed components are tagged, packaged or discarded in accordance with specified procedures
3.	Install seat and pod electrical system components	3.1	Electrical system components to be installed are checked to confirm correct part numbers, modification status, serviceability and shelf life
3.2	Physical installation of electrical components is carried out in accordance with the applicable maintenance manual
3.3	System is reinstated to correct physical condition in preparation for testing
3.4	Required maintenance documentation is completed and processed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
4.	Install seat and pod electronic system components	4.1	Electronic system components to be installed are checked to confirm correct part numbers, modification status, serviceability and shelf life
4.2	Physical installation of electronic components is carried out in accordance with the applicable maintenance manual
4.3	System is reinstated to correct physical condition in preparation for testing
4.4	Required maintenance documentation is completed and processed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
5.	Functionally test seat and pod electrical and electronic systems	5.1	Applicable system test set is connected to seat or pod in accordance with the applicable maintenance manual or approved vendor procedures
5.2	Power is applied to the seat or pod in accordance with applicable maintenance manual
5.3	Seat or pod electrical system is functionally tested for correct operation in accordance with the applicable maintenance manual
5.4	Seat or pod electronic system is functionally tested using the applicable test set in accordance with the applicable maintenance manual
5.5	Test equipment is removed and required maintenance documentation is completed and processed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures

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.
Removal and installation of electrical components involves one or more of the following connection methods:	Bolted Plug connectors
Electrical system components include:	Electrical cables and looms Selectors and switches Motors and actuators Relays, control units and modules
Electronic system components include:	Display units Tuners/selectors Volume controls Audio headset receptacles Data cables
Visible signs of damage or deterioration include:	Broken or chafed wires Corrosion of plugs and connectors Physical damage to components Wear Evidence of electrical or electronic component overheating

Unit Mapping Information

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA510 Maintain seat and pod electrical and electronic systems

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Assessment Requirements for MEA510 Maintain seat and pod electrical and electronic systems

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA510 Maintain seat and pod electrical and electronic systems with amended prerequisite codes.

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria under the specified conditions of assessment, and must include:

applying relevant WHS practices, including the use of PPE and MSDS

using approved maintenance documentation and aircraft publications relating to aircraft seat and pod electrical and electronic systems and components

recognising defects in and deterioration of electrical cables to aircraft industry standards, including crimped and soldered joints

correctly interpreting aircraft wire markings, terminal block identification and plug/socket pin numbering systems

inspecting electrical looms and harness pre and post-removal and installation to ensure minimum bends are maintained, cable is not in tension, plugs are correctly aligned, security of route ensures no chaffing of insulation, adequate clipping and cable ties have been utilised and construction complies with aircraft industry standards

positively identifying seat and pod electrical and electronic system components

plug connector pin removal and insertion where soldering is not required

recognising damage and visual defects in electrical components, such as actuators, motors and switches

recognising damage and visual defects in electronic system components, such as display screens, tuners, volume controls, audio headset receptacles and data cables.

It is essential that applicable cleanliness requirements and WHS precautions are fully observed, including awareness of electrostatic discharge procedures.

Evidence of transferability of skills and knowledge related to removal and installation is essential.

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

relevant WHS procedures

how to obtain relevant MSDS

the use of applicable items of PPE

component attachment methods

connection of hardware and plugs

electrical wiring used in aircraft and wire marking

plug/socket pin numbering and terminal block identification

cable and loom installation requirements, including bonding and screening

crimping tools and crimp terminals

procedures for removal and insertion of plug connector pins where soldering is not required

handling and maintenance precautions relating to electronic displays and electrostatic sensitive devices

electromagnetic environment

data cable installation requirements.

Assessment Conditions

Competency should be assessed in the workplace or simulated workplace using tools and equipment specified in maintenance manuals. It is also expected that general-purpose tools, test and ground support equipment found in most routine situations would be used where appropriate.

An understanding of the attachment methods, connection of hardware and system operation as they relate to the work must be demonstrated before undertaking any action. The work plan should take account of applicable safety and quality requirements in accordance with the industry and regulatory standards.

The following conditions of assessment represent the requirements of the Regulators (ADF and CASA) and maintenance stakeholders and must be rigorously observed.

A person cannot be assessed as competent until it can be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the workplace assessor that the relevant elements and performance criteria of the unit of competency are being achieved on the range of components and tasks listed in the Range of Conditions.

This shall be established via the records in the Log of Industrial Experience and Achievement or, where appropriate, an equivalent Industry Evidence Guide.

Assessors must satisfy the requirements of the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator (Australian Skills Quality Authority, or its successors).

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MEA511 Operate and maintain sewing machines and overlockers

Modification History

Release 1 - New unit of competency

Application

This unit of competency requires application of skills and knowledge relating to the operation and maintenance of sewing machines and overlockers in the maintenance of items of aircraft life support equipment and in the fabrication and maintenance of items of aircraft soft furnishings.

The unit is part of the Aeroskills Life Support and Furnishing Certificate III and IV training pathways. It 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

Competency Field

Aircraft life support

Unit Sector

Elements and Performance Criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.	Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.
1.	Plan work and prepare work area	1.1	Work is planned to maximise safety and productivity
1.2	Work area is cleared and cleaned to provide work table free of obstructions and clear access to sewing/overlocking machine
1.3	Safe working environment is established
1.4	Suitable electrical power outlets, if required, are identified
1.5	Assistance to move and position work piece is obtained if necessary
2.	Select thread and needle	2.1	Type of material to be sewn, type of stitch to be used and nature of duty to which finished product is to be subjected is determined to assist in selection of thread and needle
2.2	Suitable thread is selected with regard to thread material, diameter of thread, tensile strength and colour
2.3	Appropriate needle is chosen to suit type of thread, type of stitch and material to be sewn
3.	Set up machine	3.1	Machine is examined for damage, missing components or other defects
3.2	Power cords are examined for knots, unsafe routing and insulation damage
3.3	Machine is safely connected to power and correct ‘power-on’ procedure is followed
3.4	Condition of needle is checked to ensure it is sharp, clean and free from rust and dirt
3.5	Needle is fitted to machine
3.6	Machine is threaded and thread is checked for free travel from spool
3.7	Thread tension and other machine settings are checked and adjusted using test pieces if necessary
4.	Operate machine	4.1	Work piece is correctly aligned to machine
4.2	Machine is operated in accordance with standard procedures while observing all relevant work health and safety (WHS) requirements
4.3	Work piece is appropriately fed into machine
4.4	Performance of machine is monitored through regular checking of thread tension and other settings and inspection of stitching in finished product
5.	Inspection, quality, labelling and documentation	5.1	Work piece is removed from machine using assistance if necessary
5.2	Completed work is inspected to verify that it meets applicable technical instructions
5.3	Any areas in need of rework or rectification are identified and marked
5.4	Rework is performed or other appropriate action arranged
5.5	Completed product is labelled or tagged and any necessary documentation completed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
6.	Clean up and maintain equipment	6.1	Machine is switched off using correct ‘power off’ procedures
6.2	Machine is cleaned and programmed maintenance, which is within the province of the operator, is performed in accordance with enterprise requirements and manufacturer’s specifications while observing all relevant WHS requirements, including the use of material safety data sheets (MSDS)
6.3	Worn or damaged needles are disposed of in accordance with safe working practice
6.4	Supervisor is notified of any abnormal conditions requiring maintenance or repair

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.
Procedures and requirements include:	Industry standard procedures specified by manufacturers, regulatory authorities or the enterprise
Working environment includes:	Work organisation procedures and practices relating to the sewing/overlocking of materials Safe use of sewing/overlocking machines and relevant hand and power tools Storage, safe handling and disposal of needles, threads and materials associated with sewing/overlocking Reporting actions which include verbal and written communication in accordance with enterprise policies and procedures Oral, written or visual communication, including completion of standard forms, interpretation of information and instructions associated with workplace activities, and recording and reporting of work outcomes Procedures for safety, environmental protection, housekeeping and quality as specified by equipment and materials manufacturers, regulatory authorities and the enterprise
Standard procedures are found in any or all of:	Commonwealth/state/territory WHS legislation, regulations and codes Australian Standards equipment manufacturers’ specifications and procedures Industry practices Safety manual Maintenance schedules Work instructions Maintenance organisation manual MSDS Defence regulations and instructions Civil Aviation Safety Regulations (CASRs) and advisory material Standing instructions
Technical instructions include:	Aircraft operational requirements Job orders Manufacturers’ specifications Maintenance manuals Modification instructions Technical drawings

Unit Mapping Information

Release 1 – equivalent to MEA511A Operate and maintain sewing machines and overlockers

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Assessment Requirements for MEA511 Operate and maintain sewing machines and overlockers

Modification History

Release 1 - New unit of competency

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria under the specified conditions of assessment, and must include:

applying relevant WHS procedures

interpreting and applying work instructions and established procedures

planning and coordinating work activities

locating and interpreting technical information about machines and materials used in aircraft life support and furnishing

selecting appropriate needle and thread

identifying unsatisfactory machine performance

using relevant hand and power tools

using relevant chemicals and cleaning agents and dispose of waste products

maintaining machines and work area

applying all relevant safety practices

communicating effectively within the workplace

documenting and transferring information.

The underlying skills inherent in this unit should be transferable across a range of aircraft life support equipment maintenance activities involving the use of sewing machines/overlockers. It is essential that fabric component manufacture, repair and alteration procedures and safety precautions are fully observed, understood and complied with. Ability to interpret fabric component requirements and apply them in practice is critical.

This is to be demonstrated through demonstration of the ability to perform appropriate manufacturing, repair and alteration tasks that are within the bounds of the individual’s authority.

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

precautions and safe working practices based on relevant WHS legislation, codes of practice, policies and procedures

advanced work piece construction principles and methods

characteristics of a wide range of materials used in aircraft life support and furnishing

operating principles of a wide range of sewing/overlocking machines

types of needles and threads and their applications

types of stitching and their applications

standard industry practice for needle storage and safe disposal

the range of sewing/overlocking machines, hand tools and power tools used in sewing/overlocking processes and their appropriateness for particular applications

relevant quality standards for sewn/overlocked products

power sources, such as single phase, three phase and weather protected outlets

electrical isolation procedures for sewing/overlocking machines

safety and environmental requirements of relevant industry and enterprise procedures

general housekeeping policies and procedures

recording and reporting procedures.

Assessment Conditions

Access is required to:

real or appropriately simulated situations involving the sewing or overlocking of materials used in aircraft life support equipment and in aircraft soft furnishings

information on specifications of materials used in sewing and overlocking, settings for machines, relevant safety procedures and regulations, quality standards, and enterprise procedures

all necessary facilities, sewing/overlocking machines and associated hand and power tools.

Assessment may occur on the job or in an industry approved simulated environment.

The work plan should take account of applicable safety and quality requirements in accordance with the industry and regulatory standards.

The following conditions of assessment represent the requirements of the Regulators (ADF and CASA) and maintenance stakeholders and must be rigorously observed.

A person cannot be assessed as competent until it can be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the workplace assessor that the relevant elements and performance criteria of the unit of competency are being achieved under routine supervision on a sufficient number of occasions or over sufficient period of time to ensure consistent performance across a typical range of sewing and overlocking requirements performed at the enterprise.

This shall be established via the records in the Log of Industrial Experience and Achievement or, where appropriate, an equivalent Industry Evidence Guide (for details refer to the Companion Volume Assessment Guidelines).

Assessors must satisfy the requirements of the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator (Australian Skills Quality Authority, or its successors).

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MEA512 Maintain general aviation recovery devices with ballistic parachute systems

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA512 Maintain general aviation recovery devices with ballistic parachute systems with amended prerequisite codes.

Application

This unit of competency is required by individuals seeking approval within Civil Aviation Safety Regulation (CASR) Part 145 and Civil Aviation Regulation (CAR) 30 maintenance organisations to maintain general aviation recovery devices that have ballistic parachute systems. Coverage does not include the maintenance and re-packing of the parachute which is covered by unit MEA505 Maintain and pack parachutes.

The unit requires the application of hand skills and knowledge of general aviation recovery devices (GARD) with ballistic parachute systems to remove, install and maintain the system when fitted to small aircraft.

Pre-requisite Unit

DEFEXO001	Work safely with explosive ordnance
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
1.	Inspect GARD ballistic parachute system	1.1	Ballistic parachute container is inspected in accordance with applicable maintenance data
1.2	Parachute deployment rocket and operating cable is inspected in accordance with applicable maintenance data 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)
1.3	Remaining installed life is verified from aircraft documentation
1.4	Maintenance documentation is completed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
2.	Remove GARD ballistic parachute system	2.1	Operating cable is disconnected and rocket is removed in accordance with applicable maintenance data and explosives handling safety precautions
2.2	Parachute container is removed from the aircraft in accordance with applicable maintenance data while observing all relevant WHS requirements, including the use of MSDS and items of PPE
2.3	Maintenance documentation is completed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
3.	Install GARD ballistic parachute system	3.1	Parachute container is installed in accordance with applicable maintenance data
3.2	Rocket is fitted and operating cable connected in accordance with applicable maintenance data and explosives handling safety precautions
3.3	Maintenance documentation is completed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures

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.
Maintenance data includes:	Aircraft maintenance manuals Manufacturer maintenance manuals Regulatory requirements
Procedures and requirements include:	Industry standard procedures specified by manufacturers, regulatory authorities or the enterprise

Unit Mapping Information

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA512 Maintain general aviation recovery devices with ballistic parachute systems

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Assessment Requirements for MEA512 Maintain general aviation recovery devices with ballistic parachute systems

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA512 Maintain general aviation recovery devices with ballistic parachute systems with amended prerequisite codes.

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria under the specified conditions of assessment, and must include:

applying hand skills and using maintenance data to inspect ballistic parachute systems

using aircraft maintenance records to confirm the remaining installed life of ballistic parachute systems

observing explosive ordnance handling safety precautions and maintenance data to:

disconnect the rocket and remove the ballistic parachute system

install the ballistic parachute system and connect the operating cable to the rocket.

It is essential that the relevant procedures are interpreted and applied to ensure quality and safety standards are achieved.

Evidence of transferability of skills and knowledge related to maintenance is essential. This shall be demonstrated through application across a number of ballistic parachute systems.

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

ballistic parachute:

operation

hazards and safety precautions

parachute and rocket installed lives

maintenance data

completion of an approved GARD system maintenance course that includes coverage of ballistic parachute systems.

Assessment Conditions

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-purpose tools and test equipment found in most routine situations would be used where appropriate.

Ability to assess system serviceability and interpret remaining installed life 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.

The following conditions of assessment represent the requirements of CASA and maintenance stakeholders and must be rigorously observed.

A person cannot be assessed as competent until it can be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the workplace assessor that an approved maintenance course has been successfully completed and the relevant elements and the performance criteria of the unit of competency are being achieved under routine supervision on the ballistic parachute systems maintained by the organisation.

This shall be established via the records in the Log of Industrial Experience and Achievement or, where appropriate, an equivalent Industry Evidence Guide (for details refer to the Companion Volume Assessment Guidelines).

CAO 100.5 requires that training be delivered in the form of a maintenance course approved by a CAR 30 or CASR Part 145 maintenance organisation. Evidence of course completion forms part of the assessment criteria.

Assessors must satisfy the requirements of the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator (Australian Skills Quality Authority, or its successors).

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MEA513 Maintain and pack survival inflatable life rafts

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA513 Maintain and pack survival inflatable life rafts with amended prerequisite codes.

Application

This unit of competency requires application of skills and knowledge relating to the maintenance and packing of survival inflatable life rafts. Maintenance involves inspection, testing, fault diagnosis, replacement of parts and cleaning during the performance of scheduled or unscheduled maintenance. Maintenance may be performed individually or as part of a team.

The unit does not include repairing life rafts.

The unit applies to a range of types of survival inflatable life raft and 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

MEA107	Interpret and use aviation maintenance industry manuals and specifications
MEA118	Conduct self in the aviation maintenance environment
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

Aircraft life support

Unit Sector

Elements and Performance Criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.	Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.
1.	Maintain survival inflatable life raft	1.1	Survival inflatable life raft and associated ancillary equipment is inspected for serviceability in accordance with standard procedures
1.2	Identified faults beyond own authority to rectify are reported to supervisor and faulty survival inflatable life raft, ancillary equipment is quarantined
1.3	Unserviceable parts of the survival inflatable life raft and ancillary equipment items are replaced in accordance with standard procedures 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)
1.4	Survival inflatable life raft is tested for serviceability in accordance with standard procedures and manufacturer’s specifications
1.5	Survival inflatable life raft is cleaned in accordance with standard procedures
1.6	Survival inflatable life raft 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.	Pack survival inflatable life raft	2.1	Survival inflatable life raft is packed for use in accordance with standard procedures
2.2	Ancillary equipment is packed for use in accordance with standard procedures
2.3	Survival inflatable life raft is presented for inspection by supervisor in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
2.4	Relevant documentation is completed and processed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures

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.
Applicable types of survival inflatable life rafts include:	10U Mk8 F2B LRU 16
Ancillary equipment includes:	Electronic locating devices Lighting devices Pyrotechnics Rations Survival/location aids Water
Standard procedures are found in any or all of:	Commonwealth/state/territory WHS legislation, regulations and codes Australian Standards equipment manufacturers’ specifications and procedures Industry practices Safety manuals Maintenance schedules Work instructions Maintenance organisation manuals MSDS Defence regulations and instructions Civil Aviation Safety Regulations (CASRs) and advisory material Standing instructions
Faults include:	Abrasion Broken stitching Contamination Corrosion of metal parts Damaged hardware Delamination/porosity Expired components or equipment Faulty valves Frayed lines Holes Incorrect manufacture Lifting tapes Ultraviolet (UV) degradation
Parts include:	Cylinders Operating head Valves Valise
Testing includes:	Checking ancillary equipment (e.g. electronic locating devices, survival/location aids Cylinder weight tolerance Inflation tests Light and battery test

Unit Mapping Information

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA513 Maintain and pack survival inflatable life rafts

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Assessment Requirements for MEA513 Maintain and pack survival inflatable life rafts

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA513 Maintain and pack survival inflatable life rafts with amended prerequisite codes.

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria under the specified conditions of assessment, and must include:

applying WHS practices relating to survival inflatable life raft and ancillary equipment maintenance processes, including the selection and correct use of PPE, where applicable

using MSDS

using maintenance publications, drawings and documentation relating to survival inflatable life raft and ancillary equipment maintenance

handling, storing and organising transport of equipment

delivering briefings to personnel in relation to operating survival inflatable life rafts

inflating/deflating survival inflatable devices for maintenance

using applicable testing and measuring equipment, tools and maintenance documentation to:

test survival inflatable devices for serviceability

replace unserviceable components or items of ancillary equipment in accordance with approved procedures

select and use appropriate survival inflatable device cleaning materials

soldering battery terminals on emergency locator transmitters

tying various types of knots, including:

reef knot

bowline

thumb knot

half hitch

hand sewing

cleaning and maintenance of equipment and tools.

The underlying skills inherent in this unit should be transferable across a range of aircraft life support equipment maintenance activities. It is essential that survival inflatable device testing and inspection procedures, cleanliness requirements and safety precautions are fully observed, understood and complied with. Ability to interpret maintenance and packing procedures and apply them in practice is critical.

This is to be demonstrated through demonstration of the ability to recognise faults and replace components that are within the bounds of the individual’s authority, and through the demonstration of correct packing procedures.

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

relevant regulations, standards, enterprise procedures and maintenance publications

WHS procedures relating to survival inflatable life raft maintenance including the selection and use of PPE

how to obtain MSDS

relevant safety precautions, including storage and handling of compressed gas cylinders and survival and distress pyrotechnics

critical nature of maintaining and packing survival inflation devices, i.e. risk of death

search and rescue procedures

priorities of survival and how they relate to survival inflatable life rafts and associated ancillary equipment

electrical principles

approved cleaning methods for aviation life support equipment

environmental conditions that may affect survival inflation devices, including UV degradation

types of corrosion and contamination that may affect survival inflation devices

handling, storage and transit procedures relating to survival inflation devices

survival inflation devices and methods of operation

operation of emergency locator beacons and emergency locator transmitters

principles of operation of inflation mechanisms

components of a survival inflation device and their function

repair limitations for survival inflatable life rafts

modification requirements for survival inflatable life rafts

requirements for a survival inflation device servicing facility

packing tools and measuring equipment required to pack survival inflatable devices

use of survival inflatable life rafts, including associated ancillary equipment.

Assessment Conditions

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.

The work plan should take account of applicable safety and quality requirements in accordance with the industry and regulatory standards.

The following conditions of assessment represent the requirements of the Regulators (ADF and CASA) and maintenance stakeholders and must be rigorously observed.

A person cannot be assessed as competent until it can be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the workplace assessor that the relevant elements and performance criteria of the unit of competency are being achieved under routine supervision on the following range of tasks:

completing a minimum of three (3) inflation tests without the need for corrective action by the supervisor

recognising the limits of own authority

testing cylinder weight and determining if it is within tolerance

correctly packing a minimum of three (3) survival inflatable life rafts or escape slides without the need for corrective action by the supervisor

recognising a range of faults and their serviceability limits (faults must include incorrect manufacture and verifying expiry date of inflatable life raft and ancillary equipment or escape slide.

This shall be established via the records in the Log of Industrial Experience and Achievement or, where appropriate, an equivalent Industry Evidence Guide (for details refer to the Companion Volume Assessment Guidelines).

Assessors must satisfy the requirements of the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator (Australian Skills Quality Authority, or its successors).

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MEA514 Maintain and pack escape slides

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA514 Maintain and pack escape slides with amended prerequisite codes.

Application

This unit of competency requires application of skills and knowledge relating to the maintenance and packing of escape slides. Maintenance involves inspection, testing, fault diagnosis, replacement of parts and cleaning during the performance of scheduled or unscheduled maintenance. Maintenance may be performed individually or as part of a team.

The unit does not include repairing escape slides.

The unit applies to a number of types of inflatable aircraft escape slides and 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

MEA107	Interpret and use aviation maintenance industry manuals and specifications
MEA118	Conduct self in the aviation maintenance environment
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

Aircraft life support

Unit Sector

Elements and Performance Criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.	Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.
1.	Maintain escape slide	1.1	Escape slide is inspected for serviceability in accordance with standard procedures
1.2	Identified faults beyond own authority to rectify are reported to supervisor and faulty escape slide is quarantined
1.3	Unserviceable parts of the escape slide are replaced in accordance with standard procedures 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)
1.4	Escape slide is tested for serviceability in accordance with standard procedures and manufacturer’s specifications
1.5	Escape slide is cleaned in accordance with standard procedures
1.6	Escape slide 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.	Pack escape slide	2.1	Escape slide is packed for use in accordance with standard procedures
2.2	Escape slide is presented for inspection by supervisor in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
2.3	Relevant documentation is completed and processed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures

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.
Applicable types of escape slides include:	19D22454-2 19D22387-2 19D22454-5 19D22454-6
Standard procedures are found in any or all of:	Commonwealth/state/territory WHS legislation, regulations and codes Australian Standards Equipment manufacturers’ specifications and procedures Industry practices Safety manual Maintenance schedules Work instructions Maintenance organisation manual MSDS Defence regulations and instructions Civil Aviation Safety Regulations (CASRs) and advisory material Standing instructions
Faults include:	Abrasion Broken stitching Contamination Corrosion of metal parts Damaged hardware Delamination/porosity Expired components or equipment Faulty valves Frayed lines Holes Incorrect manufacture Lifting tapes Ultraviolet (UV) degradation
Parts include:	Cylinders Operating head Valves Valise
Testing includes:	Cylinder weight tolerance Inflation tests

Unit Mapping Information

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA514 Maintain and pack escape slides

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Assessment Requirements for MEA514 Maintain and pack escape slides

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA514 Maintain and pack escape slides with amended prerequisite codes.

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria under the specified conditions of assessment, and must include:

applying WHS practices relating to escape slide maintenance processes, including the selection and correct use of PPE, where applicable

using MSDS

using maintenance publications, drawings and documentation relating to escape slide maintenance

handling, storing and organising transport of equipment

delivering briefings to personnel in relation to operating escape slides

inflating/deflating escape slides for maintenance

using applicable testing and measuring equipment, tools and maintenance documentation.

tying various types of knots, including:

reef knot

bowline

thumb knot

half hitch

hand sewing

cleaning and maintenance of equipment and tools.

The underlying skills inherent in this unit should be transferable across a range of aircraft life support equipment maintenance activities. It is essential that escape slide testing and inspection procedures, cleanliness requirements and safety precautions are fully observed, understood and complied with. Ability to interpret maintenance and packing procedures and apply them in practice is critical.

This is to be demonstrated through demonstration of the ability to recognise faults and replace components that are within the bounds of the individual’s authority, and through the demonstration of correct packing procedures.

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

relevant regulations, standards, enterprise procedures and maintenance publications

WHS procedures relating to survival inflatable life raft and escape slide maintenance, including the selection and use of PPE

how to obtain MSDS

relevant safety precautions including storage and handling of compressed gas cylinders

critical nature of maintaining and packing survival inflation devices, i.e. risk of death

search and rescue procedures

approved cleaning methods for aviation life support equipment

environmental conditions that may affect survival inflation devices, including UV degradation

types of corrosion and contamination that may affect survival inflation devices

handling, storage and transit procedures relating to survival inflation devices

survival inflation devices and methods of operation

principles of operation of inflation mechanisms

components of an escape slide and their function

repair limitations for escape slides

modification requirements for escape slides

requirements for a survival inflation device servicing facility

packing tools and measuring equipment required to pack survival inflatable devices

use of escape slides.

Assessment Conditions

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.

The work plan should take account of applicable safety and quality requirements in accordance with the industry and regulatory standards.

The following conditions of assessment represent the requirements of the Regulators (ADF and CASA) and maintenance stakeholders and must be rigorously observed.

A person cannot be assessed as competent until it can be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the workplace assessor that the relevant elements and performance criteria of the unit of competency are being achieved under routine supervision on the following range of tasks:

completing a minimum of three (3) inflation tests without the need for corrective action by the supervisor

recognising the limits of own authority

testing cylinder weight and determining if it is within tolerance

correctly packing a minimum of three (3) escape slides without the need for corrective action by the supervisor

recognising a range of faults and their serviceability limits (faults must include incorrect manufacture and verifying expiry date of escape slide.

This shall be established via the records in the Log of Industrial Experience and Achievement or, where appropriate, an equivalent Industry Evidence Guide (for details refer to the Companion Volume Assessment Guidelines).

Assessors must satisfy the requirements of the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator (Australian Skills Quality Authority, or its successors).

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MEA601 Maintain aircraft egress systems

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA601 Maintain aircraft egress systems with amended prerequisite codes.

Application

This unit of competency covers the maintenance of aircraft egress systems that contain explosive ordnance.

Maintenance covers the entire egress system, including the explosive ordnance. It involves the installation and removal of safety devices, disarming and rearming, inspecting, testing, replacing parts, cleaning and painting during the performance of scheduled or unscheduled maintenance. Maintenance may be performed individually or as part of a team.

The unit is part of the Aeroskills Aircraft Armament Certificate IV training pathway.

The unit is used in workplaces that operate under the airworthiness regulatory systems of the Australian Defence

Pre-requisite Unit

DEFEXO001	Work safely with explosive ordnance
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.
1.	Fit and remove safety devices	1.1	Safety devices are fitted to aircraft egress systems in accordance with standard operating and maintenance procedures
1.2	Safety devices are removed from aircraft egress systems and are correctly stowed in accordance with standard operating and maintenance procedures
2.	Prepare for aircraft egress system maintenance	2.1	Applicable maintenance documentation is identified and obtained
2.2	Aircraft egress system maintenance requirements are identified from applicable documentation
2.3	Special tools and equipment required for the maintenance tasks are obtained and positioned
3.	Inspect, test and maintain aircraft egress systems	3.1	Aircraft egress systems are inspected in accordance with applicable maintenance documentation
3.2	Relevant tests are safely conducted and results are recorded in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
3.3	Required maintenance tasks are performed in accordance with applicable maintenance documentation and standard enterprise procedures 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)
3.4	Emergency and contingency procedures are performed as required
4.	Remove and install aircraft egress system components	4.1	Non-explosive egress system components are removed and installed in accordance with applicable maintenance documentation and standard enterprise procedures while observing all relevant WHS requirements, including the use of MSDS and items of PPE
4.2	Explosive egress system components are removed and installed in accordance with applicable maintenance documentation and standard enterprise procedures while observing all relevant WHS requirements, including the use of MSDS and items of PPE
5.	Complete aircraft egress system maintenance operation	5.1	Removed non-explosive components are tagged and packaged for transportation in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
5.2	Removed explosive components are tagged and packaged in accordance with procedures for packaging and transportation of explosive ordnance/dangerous goods
5.3	Special tools and equipment are maintained in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
5.4	Documentation and records are completed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures

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.
Applicable maintenance documentation includes:	Defect reports Maintenance releases containing details of unserviceabilities Modification orders or leaflets Service bulletins Instructions issued by airworthiness authorities Work instructions Servicing schedules Maintenance manuals Standards and drawings Applicable airworthiness and explosive ordnance regulations Standing instructions Quality manuals Safety manuals Maintenance and explosives records
Required maintenance tasks include:	Arming and de-arming Cleaning Component changes Painting
Egress system components include:	Non-explosive components: barometric and gravitational sensing components canopy jettison components catapults ejection seat railings and guns inertia reels parachute assemblies pressure source bottles survival equipment Explosive components: ejection handles ejection seat cartridges and initiators explosive connectors explosive delay elements flexible linear shaped charges rocket motors shielded mild detonating cord special function cartridges
Procedures and requirements include:	Industry standard procedures specified by manufacturers, regulatory authorities or the enterprise

Unit Mapping Information

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA601 Maintain aircraft egress systems

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Assessment Requirements for MEA601 Maintain aircraft egress systems

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA601 Maintain aircraft egress systems with amended prerequisite codes.

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria under the specified conditions of assessment, and must include:

applying relevant WHS procedures, including selection and use of PPE

using MSDS

fitment of applicable safety devices

egress system disarming and rearming

safely handling explosive components

conducting tests involving continuity, gauging and measuring

identifying and selecting applicable items of specialist equipment and tools

using maintenance documentation, hand tools, specialist tools and equipment to perform egress system maintenance tasks

preparing removed explosive components for safe storage or transportation.

It is essential that assessment confirms the ability to comply with organisational safety requirements and appropriate legislative and regulatory requirements while maintaining aircraft egress systems. The ability to work safely within an explosive ordnance environment, conduct applicable tests and maintain relevant documentation is critical.

This is to be established through demonstration of the ability to:

render the system safe

perform relevant inspections and tests, replace components (including disarming and re-arming the system)

perform appropriate maintenance tasks.

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

egress system construction, layout and operation

operation, characteristics and limitations of aircraft egress systems

effect of environmental conditions

colour coding, marking and labels associated with egress systems

operation, characteristics and limitations of specialist tools and equipment

egress system test procedures

safety precautions associated with explosive components

requirements for handling and disposal of explosive components

general WHS procedures applicable to egress system maintenance, including applicable PPE

MSDS.

Assessment Conditions

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.

Access will also be required to facilities and resources used in the storage, distribution or maintenance of explosive ordnance, including a licensed explosive site.

The work plan should take account of applicable safety and quality requirements in accordance with the industry and regulatory standards.

The following conditions of assessment represent the requirements of the Regulators (ADF and CASA) and maintenance stakeholders and must be rigorously observed.

A person cannot be assessed as competent until it can be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the workplace assessor that the relevant elements and performance criteria of the unit of competency are being achieved under routine supervision on a range of tasks that is representative of the maintenance tasks, tests and the range of non-explosive and explosive components listed in the Range of Conditions.

This shall be established via the records in the Log of Industrial Experience and Achievement or, where appropriate, an equivalent Industry Evidence Guide (for details refer to the Companion Volume Assessment Guidelines).

Assessors must satisfy the requirements of the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator (Australian Skills Quality Authority, or its successors).

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MEA602 Remove and install aircraft stores management system components

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA602 Remove and install aircraft stores management system components with amended prerequisite codes.

Application

This unit of competency applies to members of the Australian Defence Force (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 stores management system (SMS) components to meet system reconfiguration requirements during the performance of scheduled or unscheduled maintenance. Maintenance may be performed individually or as part of a team.

The unit applies to all aircraft with stores management systems.

The unit is part of the Armament Certificate IV training pathway.

This unit is used in workplaces that operate under the airworthiness regulatory systems of the ADF.

Pre-requisite Unit

DEFEXO001	Work safely with explosive ordnance
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.
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 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)
2.3	Protective covers and panels are fitted to aircraft and stores management system 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 while observing all relevant WHS requirements, including the use of MSDS and items of PPE
4.	Complete and process documentation	4.1	Applicable documentation is completed for reconfigured SMS
4.2	Documentation is forwarded to Maintenance Control Section (MCS)

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.
Reconfiguration includes:	Removal of currently fitted SMS components Installation of specified SMS components
Verification includes:	Maintenance restrictions Aircraft tail number Aircraft entered as unserviceable Nil stores fitted
Documentation includes:	EE500 CAMM2 documents SMS documentation
Safety devices include:	Earth lead Aircraft safety pins Aircraft switches
Technical publications and manuals 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
SMS components include:	Mission computer Armament computer Encoder/decoder Control unit Head-up display (HUD) Multifunction display (MFD)
Firing devices include:	Stores release cartridges Chaff and flares Gun system Missiles Loaded stores
Checking of firing devices includes:	Visually Physically
Applicable documentation includes:	Aircraft documentation SMS component documentation
Procedures and requirements include:	Industry standard procedures specified by manufacturers, regulatory authorities or the enterprise

Unit Mapping Information

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA602 Remove and install aircraft stores management system components

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Assessment Requirements for MEA602 Remove and install aircraft stores management system components

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA602 Remove and install aircraft stores management system components with amended prerequisite codes.

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria under the specified conditions of assessment, and must include:

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.

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 WHS procedures and policies.

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

the aircraft operating and maintenance environment

aircraft SMS and interfaces with other aircraft systems

WHS 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.

Assessment Conditions

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.

The unit may be assessed independently or in conjunction with unit MEA603 Remove and install aircraft stores suspension system components.

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.

The following conditions of assessment represent the requirements of the ADF and must be rigorously observed.

A person cannot be assessed as competent until it can be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the workplace assessor that the relevant elements and performance criteria of the unit of competency are being achieved under routine supervision on a range of system reconfiguration tasks involving the following SMS components:

mission computer

armament computer

encoder/decoder

control unit

HUD

MFD

This shall be established via the records in the Log of Industrial Experience and Achievement or, where appropriate, an equivalent Industry Evidence Guide (for details refer to the Companion Volume Assessment Guidelines).

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

Assessors must satisfy the requirements of the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator (Australian Skills Quality Authority, or its successors).

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MEA603 Remove and install aircraft stores suspension system components

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA603 Remove and install aircraft stores suspension system components with amended prerequisite codes.

Application

This unit of competency applies to members of the Australian Defence Force (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 stores suspension system (SSS) components to meet system reconfiguration requirements during the performance of scheduled or unscheduled maintenance. Maintenance may be performed individually or as part of a team.

The unit applies to all aircraft fitted with stores suspension systems.

This unit of competency is part of the Armament Certificate IV training pathway.

This unit is used in workplaces that operate under the airworthiness regulatory systems of the ADF.

Pre-requisite Unit

DEFEXO001	Work safely with explosive ordnance
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.
1.	Prepare aircraft for SSS reconfiguration	1.1	SSS 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 SSS component is visually identified for reconfiguration
1.4	Appropriate tools and ground support equipment are selected in accordance with the task
2.	Remove SSS component	2.1	Firing devices are checked and removed if fitted
2.2	SSS component is removed from aircraft in accordance with technical publications and manuals 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)
2.3	Protective covers and panels are fitted to aircraft and SSS component in accordance with technical publications and manuals
3.	Install SSS component	3.1	Applicable protective covers and panels are removed from aircraft and SSS component in accordance with technical publications and manuals
3.2	SSS component is fitted to aircraft in accordance with technical publications and manuals while observing all relevant WHS requirements, including the use of MSDS and items of PPE
4.	Complete and process documentation	4.1	Applicable documentation is completed for reconfigured SSS
4.2	Documentation is forwarded to Maintenance Control Section (MCS)

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.
Reconfiguration includes:	Removal of currently fitted SSS components Installation of specified SSS components
Verification includes:	Maintenance restrictions Aircraft tail number Aircraft entered as unserviceable Nil stores fitted
Documentation includes:	EE500 CAMM2 documents SSS documentation
Safety devices include:	Earth lead Aircraft safety pins Aircraft switches
Technical publications and manuals 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
SSS components include:	Bomb release unit Pylon Missile launcher
Firing devices include:	Stores release cartridges Chaff and flares Gun system Missiles Loaded stores
Checking includes:	Visually physically
Applicable documentation includes:	Aircraft documentation SSS component documentation
Procedures and requirements include:	Industry standard procedures specified by manufacturers, regulatory authorities or the enterprise

Unit Mapping Information

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA603 Remove and install aircraft stores suspension system components

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Assessment Requirements for MEA603 Remove and install aircraft stores suspension system components

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA603 Remove and install aircraft stores suspension system components with amended prerequisite codes.

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria under the specified conditions of assessment, and must include:

applying safety procedures relating to aircraft SSS

applying hand skills and applicable maintenance manuals in the removal and installation of SSS components

using ground support equipment and test equipment

determining SSS reconfiguration requirements

explosive ordnance handling and safety

manual handling of SSS components.

The underlying skills inherent in this unit should be transferable across a range of aircraft SSS reconfiguration activities. It is essential that assessment confirms the ability to comply with organisational safety requirements and appropriate legislative and regulatory requirements while maintaining SSS systems. 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 WHS procedures and policies.

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

the aircraft operating and maintenance environment

aircraft SSS and interfaces with the stores management system and other aircraft systems

WHS procedures and policies

explosive ordnance safety and handling procedures

technical publications and manuals

hardware and component attachment methods

system and component test procedures

technical documentation procedures.

Assessment Conditions

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.

The unit may be assessed independently or in conjunction with unit MEA602 Remove and install aircraft stores management system components.

Evidence of transferability of skills and knowledge related to SSS system 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.

The following conditions of assessment represent the requirements of the ADF and must be rigorously observed.

A person cannot be assessed as competent until it can be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the workplace assessor that the relevant elements and performance criteria of the unit of competency are being achieved under routine supervision on a range of system reconfiguration tasks involving the following SSS components:

bomb release unit

pylon

missile launcher.

This shall be established via the records in the Log of Industrial Experience and Achievement or, where appropriate, an equivalent Industry Evidence Guide (for details refer to the Companion Volume Assessment Guidelines).

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

Assessors must satisfy the requirements of the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator (Australian Skills Quality Authority, or its successors).

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MEA604 Inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft stores management systems and components

Modification History

Release 1 - New unit of competency

Application

This unit of competency applies to members of the Australian Defence Force (ADF) who are required to apply explosive ordnance safety and handling procedures, hand skills and the use of maintenance documentation/publications in the inspection, testing and troubleshooting of stores management systems (SMS) and components.

The unit applies to all aircraft with stores management systems.

The unit is part of the Armament Certificate IV training pathway.

This unit is used in workplaces that operate under the airworthiness regulatory systems of the ADF.

Pre-requisite Unit

MEA602	Remove and install aircraft stores management system components

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.
1.	Prepare to inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft SMS and components	1.1	The 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 inspection, testing and troubleshooting
1.4	Appropriate tools and ground support equipment are selected in accordance with the task
2.	Inspect SMS component	2.1	Firing devices are checked and removed if fitted
2.2	SMS component is inspected in accordance with technical publications and manuals 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)
2.3	Aircraft is prepared for testing and troubleshooting of SMS component in accordance with technical publications and manuals
3.	Test and troubleshoot SMS component	3.1	SMS component is functionally tested in accordance with applicable technical publications and manuals for evidence of serviceability or malfunction
3.2	SMS component faults are identified in accordance with technical publications and manuals
3.3	Specialist advice is obtained when required to assist with the troubleshooting process
3.4	Corrective action is taken in accordance with technical publications and manuals while observing all relevant WHS requirements, including the use of MSDS and items of PPE
4.	Complete and process documentation	4.1	Applicable documentation is completed for SMS component inspection, testing and troubleshooting
4.2	Completed documentation is forwarded to Maintenance Control Section (MCS)

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.
Task verification includes:	Maintenance restrictions Aircraft tail number Aircraft entered as unserviceable Nil stores fitted
Documentation includes:	EE500 CAMM2 documents SMS documentation
Safety devices include:	Earth lead Aircraft safety pins Aircraft switches
Technical publications and manuals 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
SMS components include:	Mission computer Armament computer Encoder/decoder Control unit Head-up display (HUD) Multifunction display (MFD)
Firing devices include:	Stores release cartridges Chaff and flares Gun system Missiles Loaded stores
Checking includes:	Visually Physically
Aircraft preparation includes:	Panels opened Ground support equipment and test equipment connected
Specialist advice is obtained from:	Subject matter experts Manufacturers Systems program office
Corrective action includes:	Repair Component replacement
Applicable documentation includes:	Aircraft documentation SMS component documentation
Procedures and requirements include:	Industry standard procedures specified by manufacturers, regulatory authorities or the enterprise

Unit Mapping Information

Release 1 – equivalent to MEA604A Inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft stores management systems and components

(The unit was developed from ADF Enterprise unit DDDRARM401A Inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft stores management systems and components and is equivalent to it).

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Assessment Requirements for MEA604 Inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft stores management systems and components

Modification History

Release 1 - New unit of competency

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria under the specified conditions of assessment, and must include:

applying all safety procedures relating to aircraft SMS

applying hand skills and use of applicable maintenance manuals in removal and installation of SMS components

using ground support equipment and test equipment

applying logic processes, taking and interpreting measurements, using test equipment and appropriate documentation and manuals to isolate SMS malfunctions

performing system functional tests and checks to isolate system faults and assess post-maintenance serviceability

explosive ordnance handling

manual handling of SMS components.

The underlying skills inherent in this unit should be transferable across a range of aircraft SMS and system component inspection, testing and troubleshooting activities. It is essential that assessment confirms the ability to comply with organisational safety requirements and appropriate legislative and regulatory requirements while maintaining SMS systems. 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 WHS procedures and policies.

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

the aircraft operating and maintenance environment

aircraft SMS and interfaces with other aircraft systems

WHS procedures and policies

SMS and component test procedures

explosive ordnance safety and handling procedures

technical publications and manuals

hardware and component attachment methods

technical documentation procedures.

Assessment Conditions

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.

The unit may be assessed independently or in conjunction with unit MEA605 Inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft stores suspension systems and components.

Evidence of transferability of skills and knowledge related to SMS and system component inspection, testing and troubleshooting is essential. This is to be established through demonstration of the ability to:

render the system safe

perform relevant inspections and tests

troubleshoot faults and perform appropriate rectification action.

The work plan should take account of applicable safety and quality requirements in accordance with the industry and regulatory standards.

The following conditions of assessment represent the requirements of the ADF and must be rigorously observed.

A person cannot be assessed as competent until it can be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the workplace assessor that the relevant elements and performance criteria of the unit of competency are being achieved under routine supervision on a range of inspection, testing and troubleshooting tasks involving the following SMS components:

mission computer

armament computer

encoder/decoder

control unit

HUD

MFD.

This shall be established via the records in the Log of Industrial Experience and Achievement or, where appropriate, an equivalent Industry Evidence Guide (for details refer to the Companion Volume Assessment Guidelines).

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

Assessors must satisfy the requirements of the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator (Australian Skills Quality Authority, or its successors).

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MEA605 Inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft stores suspension systems and components

Modification History

Release 1 - New unit of competency

Application

This unit of competency applies to members of the Australian Defence Force (ADF) who are required to apply explosive ordnance safety and handling procedures, hand skills and the use of maintenance documentation/publications in the inspection, testing and troubleshooting of stores suspension systems (SSS) and components during the performance of scheduled or unscheduled maintenance. Maintenance may be performed individually or as part of a team.

The unit applies to all aircraft fitted with stores suspension systems.

This unit of competency is part of the Armament Certificate IV training pathway.

This unit is used in workplaces that operate under the airworthiness regulatory systems of the ADF.

Pre-requisite Unit

MEA603	Remove and install aircraft stores suspension system components

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.
1.	Prepare to inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft SSS and components	1.1	The task is verified from applicable documentation
1.2	Aircraft safety devices are checked in accordance with relevant technical publications and manuals
1.3	Correct SSS component is visually identified for inspection, testing and troubleshooting
1.4	Appropriate tools and ground support equipment are selected in accordance with the task
2.	Inspect SSS component	2.1	Firing devices are checked and removed if fitted
2.2	SSS component is inspected in accordance with technical publications and manuals 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)
2.3	Aircraft is prepared for testing and troubleshooting of SSS component in accordance with technical publications and manuals
3.	Test and troubleshoot SSS component	3.1	SSS component is functionally tested in accordance with applicable technical publications and manuals for evidence of serviceability or malfunction
3.2	SSS component faults are identified in accordance with technical publications and manuals
3.3	Specialist advice is obtained when required to assist with the troubleshooting process
3.4	Corrective action is taken in accordance with technical publications and manuals while observing all relevant WHS requirements, including the use of MSDS and items of PPE
4.	Complete and process documentation	4.1	Applicable documentation is completed for SSS component inspection, testing and troubleshooting
4.2	Completed documentation is forwarded to Maintenance Control Section (MCS)

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.
Task verification includes:	Maintenance restrictions Aircraft tail number Aircraft entered as unserviceable Nil stores fitted
Documentation includes:	EE500 CAMM2 documents SMS documentation
Safety devices include:	Earth lead Aircraft safety pins Aircraft switches
Technical publications and manuals 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
SSS components include:	Bomb release unit Pylon Missile launcher
Firing devices include:	Stores release cartridges Chaff and flares Gun system Missiles Loaded stores
Checking includes:	Visually Physically
Aircraft preparation includes:	Panels opened Ground support equipment and test equipment connected
Specialist advice is obtained from:	Subject matter experts Manufacturer Systems program office
Corrective action includes:	Repair Component replacement
Applicable documentation includes:	Aircraft documentation Stores suspension system component documentation
Procedures and requirements include:	Industry standard procedures specified by manufacturers, regulatory authorities or the enterprise

Unit Mapping Information

Release 1 – equivalent to MEA605A Inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft stores suspension systems and components

(The unit was developed from ADF Enterprise unit DDDRARM402A Inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft stores suspension systems and components and is equivalent to it).

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Assessment Requirements for MEA605 Inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft stores suspension systems and components

Modification History

Release 1 - New unit of competency

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria under the specified conditions of assessment, and must include:

applying all safety procedures relating to aircraft SSS

applying hand skills in removal and installation of SSS components

using ground support equipment and test equipment

applying system and component knowledge and logical fault-finding procedures and applicable maintenance data in the troubleshooting of SSS and component faults

performing system functional tests and checks to isolate system faults and assess post-maintenance serviceability

explosive ordnance safety and handling procedures

manual handling of SMS components.

The underlying skills inherent in this unit should be transferable across a range of aircraft SSS and system component inspection, testing and troubleshooting activities. It is essential that assessment confirms the ability to comply with organisational safety requirements and appropriate legislative and regulatory requirements while maintaining SSS. 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 WHS procedures and policies.

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

the aircraft operating and maintenance environment

aircraft SSS and component operation and interfaces with other aircraft systems

hardware and component attachment methods

WHS procedures and policies

explosive ordnance safety and handling procedures

technical publications and manuals

technical documentation procedures.

Assessment Conditions

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.

The unit may be assessed independently or in conjunction with unit MEA604 Inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft stores management systems and components.

Evidence of transferability of skills and knowledge related to SSS and component inspection, testing and troubleshooting is essential. This is to be established through demonstration of the ability to:

render the system safe

perform relevant inspections and tests

troubleshoot faults and perform appropriate rectification action.

The work plan should take account of applicable safety and quality requirements in accordance with the industry and regulatory standards.

The following conditions of assessment represent the requirements of the ADF and must be rigorously observed.

A person cannot be assessed as competent until it can be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the workplace assessor that the relevant elements and performance criteria of the unit of competency are being achieved under routine supervision on a range of inspection, testing and troubleshooting tasks involving the following SSS components:

bomb release unit

pylon

missile launcher.

This shall be established via the records in the Log of Industrial Experience and Achievement or, where appropriate, an equivalent Industry Evidence Guide (for details refer to the Companion Volume Assessment Guidelines).

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

Assessors must satisfy the requirements of the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator (Australian Skills Quality Authority, or its successors).

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MEA701 Produce aeronautical engineering related graphics

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA701 Produce aeronautical engineering related graphics with amended prerequisite codes.

Application

This unit of competency applies to aircraft structure and to aircraft systems products, projects, and related system modifications. It is suitable for people working in aeronautical related design, drafting and maintenance support at the paraprofessional level.

The unit covers the application of graphical techniques for aeronautical engineering related purposes. Graphics techniques include sketching, computer graphics and the application of drawing standards.

This 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

MEA162	Write aviation technical publications
MEM30007A	Select common engineering materials
MEM30012A	Apply mathematical techniques in manufacturing, engineering or related situations

Competency Field

Unit Sector

Elements and Performance Criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.	Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.
1.	Review the fundamentals of engineering graphics for aeronautical applications	1.1	Review uses for aeronautical graphics
1.2	Review engineering drawing standards
1.3	Review graphical imaging or modelling techniques and conventions
1.4	Review conventional representations of structure and of mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic features and components, including related electrical and electronic control circuits
1.5	Review computer-aided design (CAD) and other related software for currency and relevance
1.6	Check and determine relevance of work health and safety (WHS) and regulatory requirements, codes of practice, risk assessment and registration requirements for graphical representation tasks
1.7	Confirm the availability and features of a range of standards related to aircraft structure and aeronautical system and component design, maintenance and modification
1.8	Review typical criteria for aeronautical designs
2.	Apply aeronautical graphics	2.1	Determine engineering graphics required by aeronautical applications
2.2	Apply relevant standards
2.3	Represent aircraft structure and aeronautical components and systems with sketching and computer graphical techniques, including orthogonal, three-dimensional imaging, wiring diagrams, circuit diagrams and system schematic drawings
2.4	Determine and apply required dimensioning, tolerancing for limits and fits, surface finish, weld symbols, electrical, electronic and other required graphical convention information appropriate to aeronautical engineering applications
2.5	Seek technical and professional assistance or clarification of design information as required
2.6	Confirm final graphical representations with professional engineering staff and other stakeholders, including making any required adjustments
2.7	Engage appropriate licensed technical and professional assistance for advice as required
3.	Provide final drawings, files and documents	3.1	Provide documentation, graphics, data files and clearances according to job requirements and regulatory and enterprise drawing management system and procedures

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.
Criteria for aeronautical designs include:	Function Design authority regulatory requirements Aircraft design specifications Application of configuration management (CM) and/or integrated logistic support (ILS) requirements
Configuration management (CM)	CM is a process for control and documentation of the design and development process and for the management of system, component and software throughout the service life
Integrated logistic support (ILS)	ILS is an integrated approach to the management of logistic disciplines originally developed for the management of military systems from design concept to final disposal at life-of-type. It covers: reliability engineering, maintainability engineering and maintenance planning supply and support support and test equipment manpower and personnel training and training support technical data and publications computer resources support facilities packaging, handling, storage and transportation design interface
Features, functions and context of engineering graphics include:	Uses of graphics for purposes, such as: design specifications production specifications maintenance procedures technical specifications and descriptions Graphical representation techniques, including orthogonal, 2-D and 3-D modelling, isometric and mechanical perspective, dimensioning, limits and fits, welding and other standard symbols Role of WHS and regulatory requirements, codes of practice, risk assessment and registration requirements Availability and features of a range of standards related to aircraft structure and system design, maintenance and modification Typical criteria for aeronautical designs Software developments Current graphical methods compared with traditional methods Emerging developments in graphics and related engineering software
Aeronautical systems and components include:	Structure and structural components Mechanical systems and components Hydraulic systems and components Pneumatic systems and components Fuel systems and components Power plants (engines and engine systems and components) Standard fasteners and locking systems Electrical Electronic Automatic flight and automatic engine control interface
Appropriate technical and professional assistance includes:	Assistance from individuals with Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) maintenance certification licenses or those with supervisory authorisations in the Australian Defence Force (ADF) regulatory system Professional support from engineers employed within: organisations with CASA design, continuing airworthiness management or maintenance approvals approved engineering organisations under the ADF regulatory system Engineers employed within organisastions recognised by overseas airworthiness organisations
WHS, regulatory requirements and enterprise procedures include:	WHS Acts and regulations Relevant standards Industry codes of practice Risk assessments Registration requirements Safe work practices State and territory regulatory requirements applying to electrical work
Aviation regulatory requirements include:	Civil Aviation Safety Regulations (CASRs) AAP7001.053 ADF Technical Airworthiness Management Manual Overseas airworthiness authorities where applicable e.g. Federal Aviation Administration, Transport Canada, European Aviation Safety Agency
Relevant standards include:	AS 1100.101-1992 Technical drawing – General principles AS 1102.101-1989 Graphical symbols for electrotechnical documentation - General information and general index AS/NZS ISO 31000 Set:2013 Risk Management Set DEF(AUST) 5085B Engineering Drawing – Acquisition and Preparation for Defence Equipments Part 1 – Acquisition Requirements DEF(AUST) 5085B Engineering Drawing – Acquisition and Preparation for Defence Equipments Part 2 – Preparation Requirements FAA 8083-30 Chapter 2 Aircraft Drawings British Defence Standard 00-970 Design and Airworthiness Requirements for Service Aircraft US Military Specifications and Standards relevant to aircraft design ADF AAP7001.054 Airworthiness Design Requirements Manual FAR Part 23 Airworthiness Standards for Airplanes in the Normal, Utility, Aerobatic or Commuter Categories FAR Part 25 Airworthiness Standards for Airplanes in the Transport Category EASA CS-23 Certification Specifications for Aeroplanes in the Normal, Utility, Aerobatic or Commuter Categories EASA CS-25 Certification Specifications for Airplanes in the Transport Category CASA AC 21-99 Aircraft Wiring and Bonding FAA AC 43-13-1B Acceptable Methods, Techniques and Practices – Aircraft Inspection and Repair

Unit Mapping Information

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA701 Produce aeronautical engineering related graphics

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Assessment Requirements for MEA701 Produce aeronautical engineering related graphics

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA701 Produce aeronautical engineering related graphics with amended prerequisite codes.

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria under the specified conditions of assessment, and must include:

reviewing aeronautical engineering applications for required features, functions and context of aeronautical engineering graphics

developing orthographic, isometric and other 3-D graphical representations and techniques for structure, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, power plant, electrical and electronic system representation

representing aeronautical components and systems using sketching and computer graphics with regard to the following:

structure and structural components

mechanical systems and components

hydraulic systems and components

pneumatic systems and components

fuel systems and components

power plants

standard fasteners and locking systems

electrical

electronic

representing aeronautical components and features using a comprehensive range of standard conventions and graphical techniques

representing a range of aeronautical systems using standard graphical representations for wiring, circuit and schematic diagrams

engaging appropriate technical and professional assistance for advice as required

reporting results of review and the application of graphics techniques and providing documentation, images and files according to job, regulatory and enterprise procedures.

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

uses for graphics, such as:

design specifications

aircraft maintenance procedures

modification orders and instructions

technical specifications and descriptions

physical arrangement of mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, power plant, and associated electrical and electronic systems and components

diagrammatic layouts of electrical and electronic circuits

aeronautical system schematic diagrams

graphical representation techniques

role of WHS and regulatory requirements, codes of practice, risk assessment and registration requirements relevant to aeronautical applications

availability and features of standards related to aeronautical structure, power plants, systems and component, design, maintenance and modification

typical criteria for aeronautical designs

sketching techniques

orthographic and 3-D representations

hole basis, shaft basis and keyway tolerances and fits

dimensioning conventions

representing aeronautical components and systems using sketching and computer graphics

standard conventions and graphical techniques as specified in standards, such as those listed in the Range of Conditions:

hole basis, shaft basis and keyway tolerances and fits

dimensioning, tolerancing for limits and fits

surface finish

weld symbols

webs, cross sections and cutting planes

chain drives, gear sets, pulley and belt drives

threads, fasteners and springs

shafts, keyways and splines

structural sections

surface finishes and welds

webs, cross sections, cutting planes

electric motors and electrically operated fluid power actuators

electrical, electronic, electro fluid (hydraulic and pneumatic) controls

representations of aeronautical structure, systems and components, including:

structure and structural components

mechanical systems and components

hydraulic systems and components

pneumatic systems and components

fuel systems and components

power plants (engines and engine systems and components)

standard fasteners and locking systems

electrical

electronic

automatic flight and automatic engine control interface

current and traditional methods of documentation generation and control:

computer library files compared to the use of reference charts and catalogue information

generation of orthogonal images from models

manual drawing

future developments in graphics and related engineering software

worksite procedures and regulatory requirements for the processing and filing of graphics, specifications and operating and maintenance instructions/manuals, including CM and ILS requirements.

Assessment Conditions

This unit may be assessed on the job, off the job or a combination of both on and off the job. Where assessment occurs off the job, that is, the candidate is not in productive work, then a simulated working environment must be used that reflects realistic workplace situations and conditions. The competencies covered by this unit would be demonstrated by an individual working alone or as part of a team.

Where applicable, reasonable adjustment must be made to work environments and training situations to accommodate ethnicity, age, gender, demographics and disability.

Assessment methods must be by direct observation of tasks and include questioning on underpinning knowledge to ensure its correct interpretation and application.

Assessment may be applied under project-related conditions (real or simulated) and require evidence of process.

Assessment must confirm a reasonable inference that competency is able not only to be satisfied under the particular circumstance, but is able to be transferred to other circumstances.

Assessors must be satisfied that the candidate can competently and consistently:

review features, functions and context of aeronautical engineering graphics

develop orthographic, isometric and other 3-D graphical representations and techniques for mechanical, fluid, electrical and electronic system representation

represent aeronautical components and assemblies using sketching and computer graphics

represent aeronautical components and features using a comprehensive range of standard conventions and graphical techniques

represent a range of aeronautical systems using standard graphical representations for wiring diagrams and system schematic diagrams

engage appropriate technical and professional assistance for advice as required

report results of review and the application of graphics techniques and provide documentation, images and files

maintain accuracy of performance (over time and in a range of workplace relevant contexts) together with application of underpinning knowledge.

Assessment may be in conjunction with assessment of other units of competency where required.

Assessors must satisfy the requirements of the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator (Australian Skills Quality Authority, or its successors).

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MEA702 Produce avionics engineering related graphics

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA702 Produce avionics engineering related graphics with amended prerequisite codes.

Application

This unit of competency applies to avionic products, projects and related system modifications. It is suitable for people working in avionics related design, drafting and maintenance support at the paraprofessional level.

The unit covers the application of graphical techniques for avionic engineering related purposes. Graphics techniques include sketching, computer graphics and the application of drawing standards.

This 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

MEA162	Write aviation technical publications
MEM30007A	Select common engineering materials
MEM30012A	Apply mathematical techniques in manufacturing, engineering or related situations

Competency Field

Unit Sector

Elements and Performance Criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.	Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.
1.	Review the fundamentals of engineering graphics for avionic applications	1.1	Review uses for avionic graphics
1.2	Review engineering drawing standards
1.3	Review graphical imaging or modelling techniques and conventions
1.4	Review conventional representations of mechanical features and components, electrical, electronic and fluid control circuits
1.5	Review computer-aided design (CAD) and other related software for currency and relevance
1.6	Check and determine relevance of work health and safety (WHS) and regulatory requirements, codes of practice, risk assessment and registration requirements for graphical representation tasks
1.7	Confirm the availability and features of a range of standards related to avionic system and component design, maintenance and modification
1.8	Review typical criteria for avionic designs
2.	Apply avionic graphics	2.1	Determine engineering graphics required by avionic applications
2.2	Apply relevant standards
2.3	Represent avionic components and systems with sketching and computer graphical techniques, including orthogonal, three-dimensional imaging, wiring diagrams, circuit diagrams and system schematic drawings
2.4	Determine and apply required dimensioning, tolerancing for limits and fits, surface finish, weld symbols, electrical, electronic and other required graphical convention information appropriate to avionic engineering applications
2.5	Seek technical and professional assistance or clarification of design information as required
2.6	Confirm final graphical representations with professional engineering staff and other stakeholders, including making any required adjustments
2.7	Engage appropriate licensed technical and professional assistance for advice as required
3.	Provide final drawings, files and documents	3.1	Provide documentation, graphics, data files and clearances according to job requirements and enterprise drawing management system and procedures

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.
Criteria for avionic designs include:	Function Design authority regulatory requirements Avionic design specifications Application of configuration management (CM) and/or integrated logistic support (ILS) requirements
Configuration Management (CM)	CM is a process for control and documentation of the design and development process and for the management of system, component and software throughout the service life
Integrated Logistic Support (ILS)	ILS is an integrated approach to the management of logistic disciplines originally developed for the management of military systems from design concept to final disposal at life-of-type. It covers: reliability engineering, maintainability engineering and maintenance planning supply and support support and test equipment manpower and personnel training and training support technical data and publications computer resources support facilities packaging, handling, storage and transportation design interface
Features, functions and context of engineering graphics include:	Uses of graphics for purposes, such as: design specifications production specifications maintenance procedures technical specifications and descriptions Graphical representation techniques, including orthogonal, 2-D and 3-D modelling, isometric and mechanical perspective, dimensioning, limits and fits, welding and other standard symbols Role of WHS and regulatory requirements, codes of practice, risk assessment and registration requirements Availability and features of a range of standards related to avionic system design, maintenance and modification Typical criteria for avionic designs Software developments Current graphical methods compared with traditional methods Emerging developments in graphics and related engineering software
Avionic systems and components include:	Electrical power generation and distribution Electrical actuation and/or control associated with mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and flight control systems Instruments, including compasses and inertial navigation Radio communications and navigation Pulse including radars and navigation systems Automatic flight control systems Automatic engine control systems Data communications, including in-flight entertainment
Appropriate licensed technical and professional assistance include:	Assistance from individuals with CASA maintenance certification licenses or those with supervisory authorisations in the ADF regulatory system Professional support from engineers employed within: organisations with CASA continuing airworthiness management or maintenance approvals approved engineering organisations under the ADF regulatory system Engineers employed within organisations recognised by overseas airworthiness organisations
WHS, regulatory requirements and enterprise procedures include:	WHS Acts and regulations Relevant standards Industry codes of practice Risk assessments Registration requirements Safe work practices State and territory regulatory requirements applying to electrical work Civil Aviation Safety Regulations (CASRs) AAP7001.053 ADF Technical Airworthiness Management Manual Overseas airworthiness authorities where applicable e.g. Federal Aviation Administration, Transport Canada, European Aviation Safety Agency
Relevant standards include:	AS 1100.101-1992 Technical drawing – General principles AS 1102.101-1989 Graphical symbols for electrotechnical documentation - General information and general index AS/NZS ISO 31000 Set:2013 Risk Management Set AS/NZS 3947.3:2001 Low-voltage switchgear and control gear - Switches, disconnectors, switch-disconnectors and fuse-combination units AS 1403-2004 Design of rotating steel shafts DEF AUST Specifications applicable to avionics British Defence Standard 00-970 Design and Airworthiness Requirements for Service Aircraft US Military Specifications relevant to avionics US FAA design standards for avionics

Unit Mapping Information

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA702 Produce avionics engineering related graphics

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Assessment Requirements for MEA702 Produce avionics engineering related graphics

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA702 Produce avionics engineering related graphics with amended prerequisite codes.

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria under the specified conditions of assessment, and must include:

reviewing avionic engineering applications for required features, functions and context of avionic engineering graphics

developing orthographic, isometric and other 3-D graphical representations and techniques for mechanical, fluid, electrical and electronic system representation

representing avionic components and systems using sketching and computer graphics with regard to the following systems:

electrical

instrument

radio

automatic flight and automatic engine control

data communications

representing avionic components and features using a comprehensive range of standard conventions and graphical techniques

representing a range of avionic systems using standard graphical representations for wiring, circuit and schematic diagrams

engaging appropriate technical and professional assistance for advice as required

reporting results of review and the application of graphics techniques and providing documentation, images and files according to job, regulatory and enterprise procedures.

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

uses for graphics, such as:

design specifications

avionic maintenance procedures

modification orders and instructions

technical specifications and descriptions

physical arrangement of mechanical, fluid, electrical and electronic systems and components

diagrammatic layouts of electrical and electronic circuits

avionic system schematic diagrams

graphical representation techniques

role of WHS and regulatory requirements, codes of practice, risk assessment and registration requirements relevant to avionic applications

availability and features of standards related to avionic systems and component, design, maintenance and modification

typical criteria for avionic designs

sketching techniques

orthographic and 3-D representations

hole basis, shaft basis and keyway tolerances and fits

dimensioning conventions

representing avionic components and systems using sketching and computer graphics

standard conventions and graphical techniques as specified in standards, such as those listed in the Range of Conditions:

hole basis, shaft basis and keyway tolerances and fits

dimensioning, tolerancing for limits and fits

surface finish

weld symbols

webs, cross sections and cutting planes

chain drives, gear sets, pulley and belt drives

threads, fasteners and springs

shafts, keyways and splines

structural sections

surface finishes and welds

webs, cross sections, cutting planes

electric motors and electrically operated fluid power actuators

electrical, electronic, electro fluid (hydraulic and pneumatic) controls

electrical and electronic circuit components

representations of avionic systems and components, including:

construction of artwork for printed circuit boards

aircraft electrical power generation and distribution

control and indication for mechanical, fluid power and flight control systems

aircraft instrument systems

radio communication and navigation

pulse

automatic flight and automatic engine control

data communications, including in-flight entertainment

current and traditional methods of documentation generation and control:

computer library files compared to the use of reference charts and catalogue information

generation of orthogonal images from models

manual drawing

future developments in graphics and related engineering software

worksite procedures and regulatory requirements for the processing and filing of graphics, specifications and operating and maintenance instructions/manuals, including CM and ILS requirements.

Assessment Conditions

This unit may be assessed on the job, off the job or a combination of both on and off the job. Where assessment occurs off the job, that is, the candidate is not in productive work, then a simulated working environment must be used that reflects realistic workplace situations and conditions. The competencies covered by this unit would be demonstrated by an individual working alone or as part of a team.

Where applicable, reasonable adjustment must be made to work environments and training situations to accommodate ethnicity, age, gender, demographics and disability.

Assessment methods must confirm consistency and accuracy of performance (over time and in a range of workplace relevant contexts) together with application of underpinning knowledge.

Assessment methods must be by direct observation of tasks and include questioning on underpinning knowledge to ensure its correct interpretation and application.

Assessment may be applied under project-related conditions (real or simulated) and require evidence of process.

Assessment must confirm a reasonable inference that competency is able not only to be satisfied under the particular circumstance, but is able to be transferred to other circumstances.

Assessors must be satisfied that the candidate can competently and consistently:

review features, functions and context of avionic engineering graphics

develop orthographic, isometric and other 3-D graphical representations and techniques for mechanical, fluid, electrical and electronic system representation

represent avionic components and assemblies using sketching and computer graphics

represent avionic components and features using a comprehensive range of standard conventions and graphical techniques

represent a range of avionic systems using standard graphical representations for wiring diagrams and system schematic diagrams

engage appropriate licensed technical and professional assistance for advice as required

report results of review and the application of graphics techniques and provide documentation, images and files.

Assessment may be in conjunction with assessment of other units of competency where required.

Assessors must satisfy the requirements of the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator (Australian Skills Quality Authority, or its successors).

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MEA703 Apply aeronautical modelling for computer-aided engineering

Modification History

Release 1 - New unit of competency

Application

This unit of competency applies to modelling of aeronautical systems and components for civil or military aircraft. It is suitable for people working as design drafters and those pursuing paraprofessional careers and qualifications in aeronautical engineering at the paraprofessional level.

This unit of competency covers the application of aeronautical modelling techniques for aircraft, aircraft structure, systems and component design, modification or maintenance purposes. It includes consideration of the computer-aided engineering (CAE) purposes for which the model is required, such as initial design, modification design or maintenance and as a basis for generating orthogonal drawings and wiring, circuit and schematic diagrams.

This 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

MEA701	Produce aeronautical engineering related graphics

Competency Field

Unit Sector

Elements and Performance Criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.	Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.
1.	Identify the fundamentals of aeronautical engineering modelling	1.1	Investigate applications for aeronautical modelling
1.2	Identify sustainability issues related to modelling
1.3	Identify work health and safety (WHS) and regulatory requirements related to modelling processes and materials
1.4	Identify the model parameters, form, function and features, virtual or physical
1.5	Identify processes required which may include those for generating graphics, post-processing and physical modelling
1.6	Identify technical and professional assistance for advice as required
2.	Develop aeronautical model	2.1	Generate initial graphical model and adjust in consultation with stakeholders in accordance with procedures or agreement
2.2	Prepare model for intended purpose
2.3	Use model for purpose and complete investigative analysis or produce physical model
2.4	Evaluate model against design criteria and with stakeholders and make adjustments as required
2.5	Engage appropriate technical and professional assistance for advice as required
3.	Finalise model	3.1	Report and demonstrate results
3.2	Provide documentation, instructions, models and files as required
3.3	Obtain sign-off

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.
Models include:	Virtual, such as computer generated solids models Physical models developed from the virtual model data Software models
Model purpose includes:	Aircraft design, including performance and power required Component design (structural, mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic) System design and performance simulation (mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic)
Features, functions and context of engineering mechanical modelling include:	Techniques used for mechanical modelling Sustainability implications of modelling WHS and regulatory requirements related to modelling processes and materials Model parameters, form, function and features, virtual or physical Processes required which may include those for generating graphics, post-processing, and physical modelling Required licensed technical and professional assistance
Post-processor	A post-processor or code generator converts programmed instructions generated by computer-aided manufacture (CAM) software or computer-aided design (CAD) package into computer numerically controlled (CNC) program code to control a machine tool
Post-processing model for analysis or physical modelling includes:	Setting up component, system and system software models Processing dimensional data to create 2-D or 3-D code for CAM operations, such as printed circuit board manufacture
Rapid prototyping processes include:	Selective laser sintering (SLS) which uses thermoplastics and metal powders Fused deposition modelling (FDM) which uses thermoplastics and eutectic metals Steriolithography (SLS) which uses a photopolymer Laminated paper manufacturing (LOM) which uses paper Electron beam melting (EBM) which uses titanium alloys 3-D printing (3DP) which uses a variety of materials
Criteria for aeronautical designs include:	Safety and risk Function Aesthetics Compliance with relevant regulations and standards Manufacturability and maintainability Marketability Sustainability: social, economic and environmental material and energy resources Cost constraints Ergonomics, anthropometrics and physiology Facilities, plant and skills available
Appropriate technical and professional assistance includes:	Assistance from individuals with CASA maintenance certification licenses or those with supervisory authorisations in the ADF regulatory system Professional support from engineers employed within: organisations with CASA design, continuing airworthiness management or maintenance approvals approved engineering organisations under the ADF regulatory system Engineers employed within organisations recognised by overseas airworthiness organisations
WHS, regulatory requirements and enterprise procedures include:	WHS Acts and regulations Relevant standards Industry codes of practice Risk assessments Registration requirements Safe work practices State and territory regulatory requirements applying to electrical work Civil Aviation Safety Regulations (CASRs) AAP7001.053 ADF Technical Airworthiness Management Manual Overseas airworthiness authorities where applicable e.g. Federal Aviation Administration, Transport Canada, European Aviation Safety Agency
Relevant standards include:	AS 1100.101-1992 Technical drawing – General principles AS 1102.101-1989 Graphical symbols for electrotechnical documentation - General information and general index AS/NZS ISO 31000 Set:2013 Risk Management Set British Defence Standard 00-970 Design and Airworthiness Requirements for Service Aircraft US Military Specifications and Standards relevant to aircraft design ADF AAP7001.054 Airworthiness Design Requirements Manual FAR Part 23 Airworthiness Standards for Airplanes in the Normal, Utility, Aerobatic or Commuter Categories FAR Part 25 Airworthiness Standards for Airplanes in the Transport Category EASA CS-23 Certification Specifications for Aeroplanes in the Normal, Utility, Aerobatic or Commuter Categories EASA CS-25 Certification Specifications for Airplanes in the Transport Category CASA AC 21-99 Aircraft Wiring and Bonding FAA AC 43-13-1B Acceptable Methods, Techniques and Practices – Aircraft Inspection and Repair
Modelling and related software includes:	Lumped parameter model Empirical, random data tested model Finite element analysis (FEA) software Model based design

Unit Mapping Information

Release 1 – new unit based on and equivalent to MEM09153A Apply computer-aided modelling and data management techniques to aeronautical engineering designs

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Assessment Requirements for MEA703 Apply aeronautical modelling for computer-aided engineering

Modification History

Release 1 - New unit of competency

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria under the specified conditions of assessment, and must include:

investigating the uses of aeronautical models for aircraft, structure, aircraft systems and components

reviewing features, functions and context of aeronautical modelling

comparing available software, functions and features

communicating, participating and negotiating with:

stakeholders, team, cross-function support groups and experts

appropriate licensed technicians and professionals

performing modelling using a comprehensive range of techniques, such as:

creating and manipulating 3-D entities

using library files and adaptations

top down system simulation

comparing available software, functions and features

creating dimensioned orthographic projections from model

extracting dimensional properties from model

using post-processing model for analysis or physical modelling

modelling aeronautical component and system hardware and software

finalising modelling by:

completing work

gaining approval and commissioning work

providing documentation and reports as required

obtaining sign-off.

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

engineering and market context for aeronautical component and systems modelling:

relative speed compared to traditional methods related to quantities

market demand speed, standardisation, quality and flexibility through data

sustainability implications of modelling: economic, social and environmental

aeronautical models, such as:

aircraft design, including performance and power requirements

aircraft structure and components

mechanical systems and components

hydraulic systems and components

pneumatic systems and components

flight control systems and components

electrical and electronic control interfaces

software functions and features:

modelling software

model analysis software (e.g. FEA)

post-processor, CNC/CAM and rapid prototyping

regulations relating to the design of aeronautical software

model creation techniques, such as:

using and manipulating coordinate systems

creating 3-D entities, ruled and revolved surfaces

creating solids, editing and combining solids

manipulating entities and solids

library files

manipulations of solids and library files

3-D graphics from models, including rotated views and sections

dimensioned orthographic representations from models

top down system simulation

construction of artwork for printed circuit boards

typical modelling processes, including:

computer modelling

post-processing

prototyping and model manufacture

virtual model options, such as automated systems simulation

physical modelling options, such as:

post-processing to create NC data files to CNC circuit board assembly

rapid prototyping options

WHS requirements:

WHS Acts and regulations, which recognise that stakeholders in workplace activities include the workforce exposed to worksite conditions, materials and processes of the activity and also recognise the broader community exposed to environmental effects of the activity. Competence in designing for and implementation of the Act, regulations, codes, directives, risk management and standards is required by other units

relevant standards that give guidance to complying with the WHS Act

codes of practice, risk assessment and registration requirements

requirement for licensed technical and professional services

modelling compared to traditional methods, such as:

pen and pencil graphics compared to wire frame, surface and solid models

computer animations compared to transparent overlay mobiles to test clearances and motions

solid models compared to isometric representations

computer library files compared to the use of reference charts and catalogue information

future developments in modelling and related engineering software:

new developments in computer aided engineering

dynamic response of models

new developments in rapid prototyping and manufacturing

animations and simulations.

Assessment Conditions

This unit may be assessed on the job, off the job or a combination of both on and off the job. Where assessment occurs off the job, that is, the candidate is not in productive work, then a simulated working environment must be used that reflects realistic workplace situations and conditions.

The competencies covered by this unit would be demonstrated by an individual working alone or as part of a team.

Where applicable, reasonable adjustment must be made to work environments and training situations to accommodate ethnicity, age, gender, demographics and disability.

Assessment methods must be by direct observation of tasks and include questioning on underpinning knowledge to ensure its correct interpretation and application.

Assessment may be applied under project related conditions (real or simulated) and require evidence of process.

Assessment must confirm a reasonable inference that competency is able not only to be satisfied under the particular circumstance, but is able to be transferred to other circumstances.

Assessors must be satisfied that the candidate competently and consistently:

review features, functions and context of aeronautical modelling

compare available software, functions and features

communicate, participate and negotiate with stakeholders, team, cross-function support groups and experts, appropriate licensed technicians and professionals

model using a comprehensive range of techniques

create dimensioned orthographic projections from model

extract dimensional properties from model

post-process model for analysis or physical modelling

complete work, commission and gain approval, document and report, obtain sign-off

identify future developments in modelling.

Assessment may be in conjunction with assessment of other units of competency where required.

Assessors must satisfy the requirements of the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator (Australian Skills Quality Authority, or its successors).

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MEA704 Apply avionic modelling for computer-aided engineering

Modification History

Release 1 - New unit of competency

Application

This unit of competency applies to modelling of avionic systems and components for civil or military aircraft. It is suitable for people working as design drafters and those pursuing paraprofessional careers and qualifications in avionics.

The unit covers the application of avionic modelling techniques for avionic component or systems design or maintenance purposes. It includes consideration of the computer-aided engineering (CAE) purposes for which the model is required, such as electrical or electronic component or system, printed circuit board manufacture and assembly and as a basis for generating orthogonal drawings and wiring, circuit and schematic diagrams.

This 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

MEA702	Produce avionic engineering related graphics

Competency Field

Unit Sector

Elements and Performance Criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.	Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.
1.	Identify the fundamentals of avionic engineering modelling	1.1	Investigate applications for avionic modelling
1.2	Identify sustainability issues related to modelling
1.3	Identify work health and safety (WHS) and regulatory requirements related to modelling processes and materials
1.4	Identify the model parameters, form, function and features, virtual or physical
1.5	Identify processes required which may include those for generating graphics, post-processing, and physical modelling
1.6	Identify licensed technical and professional assistance for advice as required
2.	Develop avionic model	2.1	Generate initial graphical model and adjust in consultation with stakeholders in accordance with procedures or agreement
2.2	Prepare model for intended purpose
2.3	Use model for purpose and complete investigative analysis or produce physical model
2.4	Evaluate model against design criteria and with stakeholders and make adjustments as required
2.5	Engage appropriate technical and professional assistance for advice as required
3.	Finalise model	3.1	Report and demonstrate results
3.2	Provide documentation, instructions, models and files as required
3.3	Obtain sign-off

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.
Models include:	Virtual, such as computer generated solids models Physical models developed from the virtual model data Software models
Model purpose includes:	Component hardware design System design and performance simulation System software design Printed circuit board model
Features, functions and context of engineering modelling include:	Techniques used for mechanical modelling Sustainability implications of modelling WHS and regulatory requirements related to modelling processes and materials Model parameters, form, function and features, virtual or physical Processes required which may include those for generating graphics, post-processing, and physical modelling Required technical and professional assistance
Post-processor	A post processor or code generator converts programmed instructions generated by computer-aided manufacture (CAM) software or computer-aided design (CAD) package into computer-numerically controlled (CNC) program code to control a machine tool
Post-processing model for analysis or physical modelling includes:	Setting up component, system and system software models Processing dimensional data to create 2-D or 3-D code for CAM operations, such as printed circuit board manufacture
Rapid prototyping processes include:	A variety of rapid prototyping processes are available, including: selective laser sintering (SLS) which uses thermoplastics and metal powders fsed deposition modeling (FDM) which uses thermoplastics and eutectic metals steriolithography (SLS) which uses a photopolymer laminated paper manufacturing (LOM) which uses paper electron beam melting (EBM) which uses titanium alloys 3-D printing (3DP) which uses a variety of materials
Criteria for avionic designs include:	Safety and risk Function Aesthetics Compliance with relevant regulations and standards Manufacturability and maintainability Marketability Sustainability: social, economic and environmental material and energy resources Cost constraints Ergonomics, anthropometrics and physiology Facilities, plant and skills available
Appropriate technical and professional assistance includes:	Assistance from individuals with CASA maintenance certification licenses or those with supervisory authorizations in the ADF regulatory system Professional support from engineers employed within: organisations with CASA continuing airworthiness management or maintenance approvals approved engineering organisations under the ADF regulatory system Engineers employed within organisations recognised by overseas airworthiness organisations
WHS, regulatory requirements and enterprise procedures	WHS Acts and regulations Relevant standards Industry codes of practice Risk assessments Registration requirements Safe work practices State and territory regulatory requirements applying to electrical work Civil Aviation Safety Regulations (CASRs) AAP7001.053 ADF Technical Airworthiness Management Manual Overseas airworthiness authorities, where applicable, e.g. Federal Aviation Administration, Transport Canada, and European Aviation Safety Agency
Relevant standards include:	AS 1100.101-1992 Technical drawing – General principles AS 1102.101-1989 Graphical symbols for electrotechnical documentation - General information and general index AS 61508.1-2011 Functional safety of electrical/electronic/ programmable electronic safety-related systems – General requirements AS/NZS 3947.3:2001 Low-voltage switchgear and control gear - Switches, disconnectors, switch-disconnectors and fuse-combination units AS/NZS ISO 31000 Set:2013 Risk Management Set DEF AUST Specifications applicable to avionics British Defence Standard 00-970 Design and Airworthiness Requirements for Service Aircraft US Military Specifications relevant to avionics ADF AAP7001.054 Airworthiness Design Requirements Manual FAR Part 23 Airworthiness Standards for Airplanes in the Normal, Utility, Aerobatic or Commuter Categories FAR Part 25 Airworthiness Standards for Airplanes in the Transport Category EASA CS-23 Certification Specifications for Aeroplanes in the Normal, Utility, Aerobatic or Commuter Categories EASA CS-25 Certification Specifications for Airplanes in the Transport Category CASA AC 21-99 Aircraft Wiring and Bonding FAA AC 43-13-1B Acceptable Methods, Techniques and Practices – Aircraft Inspection and Repair
Modelling and related software includes:	Lumped parameter model Empirical, random data tested model Finite element analysis (FEA) software Model based design

Unit Mapping Information

Release 1 – new unit based on and equivalent to MEM09154A Apply computer-aided modelling and data management techniques to avionic engineering designs

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Assessment Requirements for MEA704 Apply avionic modelling for computer-aided engineering

Modification History

Release 1 - New unit of competency

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria under the specified conditions of assessment, and must include:

investigating the uses of avionic models for hardware, system and software design

reviewing features, functions and context of avionic modelling

comparing available software, functions and features

communicating, participating and negotiating with:

stakeholders, team, cross-function support groups and experts

appropriate licensed technicians and professionals

performing modelling using a comprehensive range of techniques, such as:

creating and manipulating 3-D entities

using library files and adaptations

top down system simulation

comparing available software, functions and features

creating dimensioned orthographic projections from model

extracting dimensional properties from model

using post-processing model for analysis or physical modelling

modelling avionic component and system hardware and software

finalising modelling by:

completing work

gaining approval and commissioning work

providing documentation and reports as required

obtaining sign-off.

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

engineering and market context for avionic component and systems modelling:

relative speed compared to traditional methods related to quantities

market demand speed, standardisation, quality and flexibility through data

sustainability implications of modelling: economic, social and environmental

avionic component models, including:

electric motors and electrically operated fluid power actuators

printed circuit boards

electrical and electronic systems components

chain drives, gear sets, pulley and belt drives

structural sections for component casings, racks and mounts to the aircraft structure

avionic systems, including:

aircraft electrical power generation and distribution

control and indication for mechanical, fluid power and flight control systems

aircraft instrument systems

radio communication and navigation

pulse

data communications, including in-flight entertainment

software functions and features:

modelling software

model analysis software (e.g. FEA)

post-processor, CNC/CAM and rapid prototyping

regulations relating to the design of avionic software

model creation techniques, including:

using and manipulating coordinate systems

creating 3-D entities, ruled and revolved surfaces

creating solids, editing and combining solids

manipulating entities and solids

library files

manipulations of solids and library files

three dimensional graphics from models, including rotated views and sections

dimensioned orthographic representations from models

top down system simulation

construction of artwork for printed circuit boards

typical modelling processes, including:

computer modelling

post-processing

prototyping and model manufacture

virtual model options, such as automated systems simulation

physical modelling options, including:

post-processing to create NC data files to CNC circuit board assembly

rapid prototyping options

WHS requirements:

WHS Act and regulation, which recognise that stakeholders in workplace activities include the workforce exposed to worksite conditions, materials and processes of the activity and also recognise the broader community exposed to environmental effects of the activity. Competence in designing for and implementation of the Act, regulations, codes, directives, risk management and standards is required by other units

relevant standards that give guidance to complying with the WHS Act

codes of practice, risk assessment and registration requirements

requirement for licensed technical and professional services

modelling compared to traditional methods, such as:

pen and pencil graphics compared to wire frame, surface and solid models

computer animations compared to transparent overlay mobiles to test clearances and motions

solid models compared to isometric representations

computer library files compared to the use of reference charts and catalogue information

future developments in modelling and related engineering software:

new developments in computer aided engineering

dynamic response of models

new developments in rapid prototyping and manufacturing

animations and simulations.

Assessment Conditions

This unit may be assessed on the job, off the job or a combination of both on and off the job. Where assessment occurs off the job, that is, the candidate is not in productive work, then a simulated working environment must be used that reflects realistic workplace situations and conditions.

The competencies covered by this unit would be demonstrated by an individual working alone or as part of a team.

Where applicable, reasonable adjustment must be made to work environments and training situations to accommodate ethnicity, age, gender, demographics and disability.

Assessment methods must be by direct observation of tasks and include questioning on underpinning knowledge to ensure its correct interpretation and application.

Assessment may be applied under project related conditions (real or simulated) and require evidence of process.

Assessment must confirm a reasonable inference that competency is able not only to be satisfied under the particular circumstance, but is able to be transferred to other circumstances.

Assessors must be satisfied that the candidate competently and consistently:

review features, functions and context of avionic modelling

compare available software, functions and features

communicate, participate and negotiate with stakeholders, team, cross-function support groups and experts, appropriate licensed technicians and professionals

model using a comprehensive range of techniques

create dimensioned orthographic projections from model

extract dimensional properties from model

post-process model for analysis or physical modelling

complete work, commission and gain approval, document and report, and obtain sign-off

identify future developments in modelling.

Assessment may be in conjunction with assessment of other units of competency where required.

Assessors must satisfy the requirements of the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator (Australian Skills Quality Authority, or its successors).

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MEA705 Apply basic scientific principles and techniques in aeronautical engineering situations

Modification History

Release 1 - New unit of competency

Application

This unit of competency requires application of basic aeronautical scientific principles and techniques as a member of a design and development team or similar in support of the design and development of aeronautical applications, or within the engineering department of an aircraft maintenance organisation.

Applications include identifying the range of basic aeronautical scientific principles and techniques relevant to aeronautical engineering, selecting aeronautical principles and techniques for particular applications, applying aeronautical principles and techniques to engineering tasks and quoting results appropriately.

This 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

MEM23004A	Apply technical mathematics

Competency Field

Aeronautical engineering

Unit Sector

Elements and Performance Criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.	Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.
1.	Research and identify the range of basic scientific principles and techniques relevant to aeronautical engineering	1.1	Research and report on the basic scientific principles relating to aeronautical engineering from appropriate sources of information and examination of applications
1.2	Identify the basic aeronautical techniques and associated technologies, software and hardware required to implement scientific principles relating to aeronautical engineering situations
2.	Select basic aeronautical scientific principles and techniques relevant to particular aeronautical engineering applications	2.1	Select the relevant basic aeronautical scientific techniques and principles for particular aeronautical engineering situations
2.2	Select the relevant basic aeronautical techniques and associated technologies, software and hardware for particular aeronautical engineering situations
3.	Apply the relevant basic aeronautical scientific principles and techniques appropriately	3.1	Apply the basic aeronautical scientific principles in a consistent and appropriate manner to obtain any required solution
3.2	Use appropriate calculations and coherent units in the solution of engineering calculations
3.3	Use significant figures in engineering calculations
3.4	Apply the basic aeronautical techniques and associated technologies, software and hardware in a consistent and appropriate manner to obtain required solutions
4.	Quote the results of the application of the basic aeronautical scientific principles and basic techniques correctly	4.1	Quote the solution for applications involving engineering calculations in an appropriate style
4.2	Quote the solution for applications not involving engineering calculations in an appropriate style

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.
Sources of information include:	Reference texts Manufacturer catalogues and industry magazines International aerospace organisation publications Websites Use of phone, email and fax information gathering
Aeronautical engineering refers to:	The engineering discipline concerned with the conceptual development, research, design, manufacture, implementation, installation, commissioning and maintenance of aerospace mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, fuel and fire products, processes, systems or services for civil and military applications
Relevant basic aeronautical scientific techniques and principles involves:	The application of appropriate basic techniques (see below) supported by mathematical skills and introductory knowledge of scientific principles to design, manufacturing, commissioning and maintenance related tasks and projects relating to: metal and composite structure aerodynamic loads stability, control and performance mechanical systems and related components hydraulic systems and related components pneumatic systems and related components air cycle air conditioning and pressurisation systems and related components power plant systems and components the application and interfacing of electrical and electronic system control The applications may require the use of one or two basic aeronautical scientific principles together with a fundamental mathematical calculation leading to process, resources and system choices from a limited range of options Basic techniques include: basic hand and power tool operations machining fitting welding moulding fabricating wiring programming techniques

Unit Mapping Information

Release 1 – supersedes and is equivalent to MEA349B Apply basic scientific principles and techniques in aeronautical engineering situations

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Assessment Requirements for MEA705 Apply basic scientific principles and techniques in aeronautical engineering situations

Modification History

Release 1 - New unit of competency

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria under the specified conditions of assessment, and must include:

selecting appropriate basic aeronautical scientific principles to suit specific applications

selecting appropriate basic aeronautical techniques and associated technologies, software and hardware to suit specific applications

applying basic aeronautical scientific principles to particular engineering situations

applying and manipulate appropriate formulas for applications involving engineering calculations

applying appropriate calculations to engineering situations

checking the validity of equations in using dimensional analysis

applying basic aeronautical techniques and associated technologies, software and hardware in a manner appropriate to the application and identified scientific principles

referring solutions to the original aim of the application

quoting solutions in appropriate units, using appropriate significant figures

quoting limitations of solutions, due to assumptions, scientific principles and techniques used

presenting solutions referring to the original aim of the application.

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

basic aeronautical scientific principles, including:

statics, including analysis and application of:

forces and moments of forces

systems of concurrent and non-concurrent forces

dry sliding friction

dynamics, including analysis and application of:

Newton’s Laws

kinematics and kinetics of uniformly accelerated linear motion

kinematics and kinetics of uniformly accelerated rotation

curvilinear motion and centrifugal force

work, energy, power and torque

mechanical advantage and efficiency

strength of materials:

axial tension and compression

direct shear

bolted, riveted, bonded and welded connections

shear in beams

bending stresses and bending deflections (by standard formulas only)

torsion

aerodynamics:

Bernoulli’s Theorem

the atmosphere

aerodynamic forces (lift, drag, weight and thrust)

stability and control (to a level not requiring the application of calculus)

airscrews and propulsion (to a level not requiring the application of calculus)

aircraft performance (to a level not requiring the application of calculus)

fluid mechanics:

properties of fluids, including mineral and synthetic hydraulic fluids

fluid statics, Archimedes’ Principle and Pascal’s Principle

fluid flow – continuity and energy conservation

fluid power – pumps

thermodynamics:

heat transfer principles (conduction, convection and radiation)

perfect gas laws

kinetic theory of gases

laws of thermodynamics

control concepts including closed and open loop control

electricity and electronics:

basic electrical concepts

Ohm’s Law

Kirchhoff’s Current and Voltage Laws

basic DC circuits

basic power supply, transformer, rectifier, filter and regulator

PLC concepts – I/O, timing, counting, programming

electronic devices (discrete) – resistors, diodes, capacitors, inductors, transistors and rectifiers

microprocessor concepts

light, sound and vibration:

wave behavior – standing vs travelling waves, transverse and longitudinal

light – reflection, absorption, refraction, diffraction, spectrum, infrared, visible, ultraviolet, transmission medium and engineering applications

sound – pitch, frequency, intensity (power), decibel scale, ‘noise dose’, spectrum, infrasound, audible, ultrasound, speed, natural frequency, resonance, transmission medium and engineering applications

vibration – sources, balancing, shaft alignment, measurement, damping and engineering applications

basic aeronautical techniques and related technologies, software and hardware associated with implementing scientific principles in aeronautical engineering solutions

the applicability and limitations of basic aeronautical scientific principles

the applicability and limitations of basic aeronautical techniques and associated technologies, software and hardware

appropriateness of calculations

fundamental and derived quantities

common systems of units

the procedure for converting between systems of units

common prefixes used with units and their values

the procedure for carrying out dimensional analysis

the concept of significant figures

the uncertainty of computations based on experimental data

the procedures for determining the significance of figures in calculations

the procedures for estimating errors in derived quantities.

Assessment Conditions

This unit may be assessed on the job, off the job or a combination of both on and off the job. Where assessment occurs off the job, that is, the candidate is not in productive work, then a simulated working environment must be used that reflects realistic workplace situations and conditions.

The competencies covered by this unit would be demonstrated by an individual working alone or as part of a team.

Where applicable, reasonable adjustment must be made to work environments and training situations to accommodate ethnicity, age, gender, demographics and disability.

Assessment methods must be by direct observation of tasks and include questioning on underpinning knowledge to ensure its correct interpretation and application.

Assessment may be applied under project related conditions (real or simulated) and require evidence of process.

Assessment must confirm a reasonable inference that competency is able not only to be satisfied under the particular circumstance, but is able to be transferred to other circumstances.

Assessors must be satisfied that the candidate can competently and consistently:

identify and explain the application of basic scientific principles and engineering techniques to aeronautical engineering situations

for given aeronautical engineering situations, identify and apply the relevant basic scientific principles and techniques

perform necessary calculations using appropriate applications and evaluate solutions

document appropriately the outcome of application of basic scientific principles and techniques to given aeronautical engineering situations.

Assessment may be in conjunction with assessment of other units of competency where required.

Assessors must satisfy the requirements of the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator (Australian Skills Quality Authority, or its successors).

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MEA706 Apply basic scientific principles and techniques in avionic engineering situations

Modification History

Release 1 - New unit of competency

Application

This unit of competency requires application of basic avionic scientific principles and techniques as a member of a design and development team or similar in support of the design and development of avionic applications, or as a member of a maintenance organisation engineering department.

Applications include identifying the range of basic avionic scientific principles and techniques relevant to avionic engineering, selecting avionic principles and techniques for particular applications, applying avionic principles and techniques to engineering tasks, and quoting results appropriately.

This 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

MEM23004A	Apply technical mathematics

Competency Field

Avionic engineering

Unit Sector

Elements and Performance Criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.	Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.
1.	Research and identify the range of basic scientific principles and techniques relevant to avionic engineering	1.1	Research appropriate sources of information
1.2	Examine applications and report on the basic scientific principles relating to avionic engineering
1.3	Identify basic avionic techniques and associated technologies, software and hardware required to implement scientific principles relating to avionic engineering situations
2.	Select basic avionic scientific principles and techniques relevant to particular avionic engineering applications	2.1	Select the relevant basic avionic scientific techniques and principles for particular avionic engineering situations
2.2	Select the relevant basic avionic techniques and associated technologies, software and hardware for particular avionic engineering situations
3.	Apply the relevant basic avionic scientific principles and techniques	3.1	Apply the basic avionic scientific principles in a consistent and appropriate manner to obtain any required solution
3.2	Use appropriate calculations and coherent units in the solution of engineering calculations
3.3	Use significant figures in engineering calculations
3.4	Apply the basic avionic techniques and associated technologies, software and hardware in a consistent and appropriate manner to obtain required solutions
4.	Quote the results of the application of the basic avionic scientific principles and basic techniques	4.1	Use an appropriate style to quote solutions for applications involving engineering calculations
4.2	Use an appropriate style to quote solutions for applications not involving engineering calculations

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.
Sources of information include:	Reference texts Manufacturer catalogues and industry magazines International aerospace organisation publications Websites Use of phone, email and fax information gathering
Avionic engineering refers to:	The engineering discipline concerned with the conceptual development, research, design, manufacture, implementation, installation, commissioning and maintenance of aerospace electrical, instrument, radio and electronic systems and components and related test equipment for civil and military applications
Basic avionic scientific techniques and principles involves:	The application of appropriate basic techniques (see below) supported by their mathematical skills and introductory knowledge of scientific principles to design, manufacturing, commissioning and maintenance-related tasks and projects relating to: electrical systems and related wiring and components (power generation, distribution, control interfaces with hydraulic and pneumatic systems, and caution and warning systems) mechanical and electro-mechanical flight instruments and indication systems (quantity, pressure, temperature and position) and components electronic systems and components (communications, radio navigation, pulse, display, automatic flight control, flight management and engine management) automatic test stations, adapters and software The applications may require the use of one or two basic avionic scientific principles together with a fundamental mathematical calculation leading to process, resources and system choices from a limited range of options. Basic techniques include: basic hand and power tool operations machining fitting welding moulding fabricating wiring programming techniques

Unit Mapping Information

Release 1 – supersedes and is equivalent to MEA272B Apply basic scientific principles and techniques in avionic engineering situations

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Assessment Requirements for MEA706 Apply basic scientific principles and techniques in avionic engineering situations

Modification History

Release 1 - New unit of competency

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria under the specified conditions of assessment, and must include:

selecting appropriate basic avionic scientific principles to suit specific applications

selecting appropriate basic avionic techniques and associated technologies, software and hardware to suit specific applications

applying basic avionic scientific principles to particular engineering situations

applying and manipulating appropriate formulas for applications involving engineering calculations

applying appropriate calculations to engineering situations

checking the validity of equations using dimensional analysis

applying basic avionic techniques and associated technologies, software and hardware in a manner appropriate to the application and identified scientific principles

referring solutions to the original aim of the application

quoting solutions in appropriate units, using appropriate significant figures

quoting limitations of solutions, due to assumptions, scientific principles and techniques used

presenting solutions referring to the original aim of the application.

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

physics for electronics:

units and measurements

magnetic force

vectors

electric fields and potential

electric current and resistance

capacitance

work, power and energy

analogue electronics:

negative feedback amplifiers

differential amplifiers

operational amplifiers

amplifier frequency response

thermal circuits/heat exchangers

active filters

fault-finding

digital electronics:

characteristics of digital systems

number systems

Boolean algebra

logic circuits

logic families

construction and testing techniques

flip flop circuits

analogue to digital conversion

digital to analogue conversion

timing and control

combinational logic circuits

circuit theory:

Kirchhoff’s Current and Voltage Laws

Thevenin’s Network Theorem

Norton’s Network Theorem

Superposition Network Theorem

inductance, capacitance and resistance (LCR) series circuit analysis

LCR parallel circuit analysis

series and parallel resonance

electrical systems:

DC and AC circuit design principles

generators and motors

inverters

power supply, transformer, rectifier, filter and regulator

solenoids

circuit protection

wiring cables and looms

aerodynamics:

Bernoulli’s Theorem

the atmosphere

aerodynamic forces (lift, drag, weight and thrust)

stability and control (to a level not requiring the application of calculus)

thermodynamics – heat transfer principles (conduction, convection and radiation)

instruments:

airspeed measurement

altitude measurement

attitude indication

measurement of quantity, flow, temperature, pressure and position

control concepts and data communications:

servo and synchronous systems and components

data communication definitions and terminology

communications:

radio transmission and modulation

radio reception

microphones, amplifiers and speakers

transmission lines and antennas

pulse:

antennas

waveguides

transmitters/receivers

displays

light, sound and vibration:

wave behaviour – standing vs travelling waves, transverse and longitudinal

light – reflection, absorption, refraction, diffraction, spectrum, infrared, visible, ultraviolet (UV), transmission medium and engineering applications

sound – pitch, frequency, intensity (power), decibel scale, ‘noise dose’, spectrum, infrasound, audible, ultrasound, speed, natural frequency, resonance, transmission medium and engineering applications

vibration – sources, balancing, shaft alignment, measurement, damping and engineering applications

appropriateness of calculations

fundamental and derived quantities

the procedure for carrying out dimensional analysis

the concept of significant figures

the uncertainty of computations based on experimental data

the procedures for determining the significance of figures in calculations

the procedures for estimating errors in derived quantities.

Assessment Conditions

This unit may be assessed on the job, off the job or a combination of both on and off the job. Where assessment occurs off the job, that is, the candidate is not in productive work, then a simulated working environment must be used that reflects realistic workplace situations and conditions.

The competencies covered by this unit would be demonstrated by an individual working alone or as part of a team.

Where applicable, reasonable adjustment must be made to work environments and training situations to accommodate ethnicity, age, gender, demographics and disability.

Assessment methods must be by direct observation of tasks and include questioning on underpinning knowledge to ensure its correct interpretation and application.

Assessment may be applied under project related conditions (real or simulated) and require evidence of process.

Assessment must confirm a reasonable inference that competency is able not only to be satisfied under the particular circumstance, but is able to be transferred to other circumstances.

Assessors must be satisfied that the candidate can competently and consistently:

identify and explain the application of basic scientific principles and engineering techniques to avionic engineering situations

for given avionic engineering situations, identify and apply the relevant basic scientific principles and techniques

perform necessary calculations using appropriate applications and evaluate solutions

document appropriately the outcome of application of basic scientific principles and techniques to given avionic engineering situations.

Assessment may be in conjunction with assessment of other units of competency where required.

Assessors must satisfy the requirements of the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator (Australian Skills Quality Authority, or its successors).

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MEA707 Select and test aeronautical engineering materials

Modification History

Release 1 - New unit of competency

Application

Applications of this unit of competency include selecting engineering materials and materials tests, sourcing materials data; ensuring appropriate performance and physical standards for aeronautical applications; documenting materials tests, ensured calibration standards; interpreting and documenting materials data sheets as appropriate for mass production, batch production, jobbing shop, and prototyping applications.

Activities may be performed as a member of a design and development or engineering support team.

This 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

Competency Field

Engineering science

Unit Sector

Elements and Performance Criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.	Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.
1.	Identify classes of materials, based on properties and materials tests relevant to aeronautical engineering	1.1	Identify classes of materials, based on properties, required for particular aeronautical engineering applications
1.2	Relate material properties to common production and construction methods and processes
1.3	Identify common characteristics, faults or flaws in materials and components or product in particular engineering applications
1.4	Identify test methods for materials and components or product in particular engineering applications
1.5	Identify specific industrial test standards/codes, calibration requirements, regulations and authorities related to selection of materials and products for particular engineering applications
1.6	Investigate the role of Australia’s national measurement system
2.	Identify and use sources of information on engineering materials, materials tests and test equipment	2.1	Identify and use appropriate sources of information on materials
2.2	Identify and use appropriate sources of information on methods of testing of properties of materials to ensure suitability for a particular application
2.3	Identify and use appropriate sources of information on materials, materials tests, test calibration, test certificates, regulations, standards, standards councils/societies/authorities/regulatory bodies
2.4	Investigate and report on the use of standards and codes
2.5	Identify and use appropriate sources of information on material safety data sheets (MSDS)
3.	Specify and implement materials for particular aeronautical engineering applications	3.1	Select materials for use in given aeronautical engineering applications based on relevant test information
3.2	Incorporate materials and components into aeronautical processes in accordance with design functional requirements
4.	Specify and implement methods used to test or obtain the properties of engineering materials	4.1	Specify and implement tests of materials to ensure quality, safety or suitability for a range of applications
4.2	Ensure traceability of measurement standard
4.3	Obtain test sheets/certificates for appropriate materials for applications in accordance with organisational procedures and/or codes and regulations
4.4	Obtain appropriate MSDS for applications in accordance with organisational procedures and/or codes and regulations
5.	Report on and record materials design data and methods and results of materials tests	5.1	Report and record materials selections against design functional requirements in accordance with organisational procedures, codes and regulations, including environmental impact and sustainability assessment
5.2	Report and record materials tests and test sheets/certificates in accordance with organisational procedures, codes and regulations
5.3	Ensure appropriate calibration and traceability
5.4	Report and record appropriate MSDS for applications in accordance with organisational procedures, codes and regulations

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.
Classes of materials include:	Non-ferrous metals and alloys - copper, aluminium, zinc, lead, tin, titanium and their alloys Ferrous metals - carbon steels, alloy steels and cast irons Non-metallic - composite materials, bearing materials, lubricants, ceramics, polymers and fabrics, adhesives Electrical insulation materials, thermal conductors and insulators, electrical conductors, semiconductors and insulators
Properties of materials include:	Strength, elasticity, plasticity, malleability, toughness, brittleness, fatigue endurance, mouldability, weldability, machinability, formability, resistance to creep and stress relaxation, resistance to degradation (e.g. use of plastic fillers to enhance UV resistance), adhesion; electrical, magnetic, thermal, chemical and optical; material structure and effect on properties, flammability of fabrics
Other factors include:	Corrosion and corrosion protection methods Aging of metals and fatigue The effect of manufacturing and construction processes on material properties (e.g. effect of heat treatment on corrosion resistance and fatigue properties, hydrogen embrittlement, shot peening of surfaces) The effect of property enhancement on design (e.g. adhesives plus sintering replacing some forging and machining of gears on shafts) Lay-up methods for composite structures Costs, such as manufacture of material, source of material, and typical applications and possibilities
Aeronautical engineering refers to:	The engineering discipline concerned with the conceptual development, research, design, manufacture, implementation, installation, commissioning and maintenance of aerospace mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, fuel and fire products, processes, systems or services for civil and military applications
Australia’s national measurement system includes:	National Measurement Institute (NMI) National Association of Testing Authorities Standards Australia Joint Accreditation System of Australia and New Zealand
Sources of information include:	Reference texts Manufacturer’s catalogues and industrial magazines Websites Use of phone, email and fax information gathering
Standards councils/societies/ authorities/regulatory bodies include:	Australian Standards (AS) American Society of Testing and Materials (ASTM) US Military Specification (MIL Spec.) American Society of Manufacturing Engineers (ASME) International Standards Organisation (ISO) CASA ADF United States Federal Aviation Authority European Aviation Safety Agency
Standards and codes include:	Non-destructive testing (NDT) and mechanical test standards Chemical test standards Electrical test standards Compliance test standards for components
Tests of materials include:	Destructive, including tensile, compression, impact, hardness, fatigue, corrosion, stress relaxation and creep, and peel resistance (adhesives) Non-destructive, including hardness, ultrasonics, X-ray, magnetic particle, dye penetrant, eddy current, surface friction, conductivity, heat expansion, photoelastic, heat capacity refractive index and magnetic hysteresis loop
Traceability includes:	Test calibrations that can be traced back to the relevant base unit in the relevant measurement system

Unit Mapping Information

Release 1 – supersedes and is equivalent to MEA350A Select and test aeronautical engineering materials

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Assessment Requirements for MEA707 Select and test aeronautical engineering materials

Modification History

Release 1 - New unit of competency

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria under the specified conditions of assessment, and must include:

selecting class of materials for an application based on comparison of properties for a significant range of materials classes

selecting class of materials for an application suitable to production and construction methods and processes

identifying, overcoming or compensating for common characteristics, faults or flaws in materials or product

identifying test methods for materials and components, specific industrial test standards and regulations for particular engineering applications

identifying test methods for faults or flaws in materials and components or product

selecting materials following an extensive search of appropriate sources of information, including manufacturer’s catalogues and websites

selecting appropriate tests from a range of possible tests, following an extensive search of appropriate sources of information, including manufacturer’s catalogues and websites

satisfying applicable standards and regulations for materials and components

sourcing materials test certificates and using the material properties information from them

sourcing, obtaining and implementing MSDS

implementing tests correctly for materials and component faults and properties of materials

selecting test methods appropriate to applications

obtaining appropriate test sheets/certificates for applications

completing reports, records and design documentation

addressing environmental impact and sustainability issues

reporting, recording and filing test reports and documentation

implementing materials tests and test sheets/certificates, test calibration and traceability.

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

properties of materials classes

the effect of material properties on production and construction methods and processes

the effect of characteristics, faults or flaws in materials on product and processes

test methods for materials and components, specific industrial test standards, regulations and authorities related to particular engineering applications

test methods for faults or flaws in materials and components or product

methods of accessing and using alternative information sources

test procedures and typical applications for tests

sources and uses of information on materials, materials tests, test certificates, regulations, standards, regulatory bodies and industrial authorities

methods of accessing MSDS and their relevance to procedures

identification of materials for an application based on comparison of properties of materials

identification of test for an application based on an understanding of its ability to measure specific material or product properties

significance of test sheets/certificates to applications

the need for obtaining and filing test sheets/certificates

materials selections in relation to design functional requirements

environmental impact and sustainability assessment

significance of test reports and documentation to applications

significance of reporting and recording procedures

significance of materials tests and test sheets/certificates, test calibration and traceability

significance of reporting and recording procedures.

Assessment Conditions

This unit may be assessed on the job, off the job or a combination of both on and off the job. Where assessment occurs off the job, that is, the candidate is not in productive work, then a simulated working environment must be used that reflects realistic workplace situations and conditions.

The competencies covered by this unit would be demonstrated by an individual working alone or as part of a team.

Where applicable, reasonable adjustment must be made to work environments and training situations to accommodate ethnicity, age, gender, demographics and disability.

Assessment methods must be by direct observation of tasks and include questioning on underpinning knowledge to ensure its correct interpretation and application.

Assessment may be applied under project-related conditions (real or simulated) and require evidence of process.

Assessment must confirm a reasonable inference that competency is able not only to be satisfied under the particular circumstance, but is able to be transferred to other circumstances.

Assessors must be satisfied that the candidate can competently and consistently:

identify classes of materials for specific aeronautical engineering situations and specify by material specification

identify testing requirements for selected materials and applicable organisations for the conduct of tests

identify and specify processes required to achieve required material properties

obtain and apply relevant MSDS

ensure that material manufacturing and test records meet regulatory requirements.

Assessment may be in conjunction with assessment of other units of competency where required.

Assessors must satisfy the requirements of the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator (Australian Skills Quality Authority, or its successors).

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MEA708 Select and test avionic engineering materials

Modification History

Release 1 - New unit of competency

Application

Applications of this unit of competency include selecting engineering materials and materials tests, sourcing materials data; ensuring appropriate performance and physical standards for avionic applications; documenting materials tests, ensured calibration standards; interpreting and documenting materials data sheets as appropriate for mass production, batch production, jobbing shop, and prototyping applications.

Activities may be performed as a member of a design and development or engineering support team.

This 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

Competency Field

Engineering science

Unit Sector

Elements and Performance Criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.	Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.
1.	Identify classes of materials, based on properties and materials tests relevant to avionic engineering	1.1	Identify classes of materials, based on properties, required for particular avionic engineering applications
1.2	Relate material properties to common production and construction methods and processes
1.3	Identify common characteristics, faults or flaws in materials and components or product in particular engineering applications
1.4	Identify test methods for materials and components or product in particular engineering applications
1.5	Identify specific industrial test standards/codes, calibration requirements, regulations and authorities related to selection of materials and products for particular engineering applications
1.6	Investigate the role of Australia’s national measurement system
2.	Identify and use sources of information on engineering materials, materials tests and test equipment	2.1	Identify and use appropriate sources of information on materials
2.2	Identify and use appropriate sources of information on methods of testing of properties of materials to ensure suitability for a particular application
2.3	Identify and use appropriate sources of information on materials, materials tests, test calibration, test certificates, regulations, standards, and standards councils/societies/authorities/regulatory bodies
2.4	Investigate and report on the use of standards and codes
2.5	Identify and use appropriate sources of information on material safety data sheets (MSDS)
3.	Specify and implement materials for particular avionic engineering applications	3.1	Select materials in given avionic engineering applications based on relevant test information
3.2	Incorporate materials and components into avionic and manufacturing processes in accordance with design functional requirements
4.	Specify and implement methods used to test or obtain the properties of engineering materials	4.1	Specify and implement tests of materials to ensure quality, safety or suitability for a range of applications
4.2	Ensure traceability of measurement standard
4.3	Obtain test sheets/certificates for appropriate materials for applications in accordance with organisational procedures and/or codes and regulations
4.4	Obtain appropriate MSDS for applications in accordance with organisational procedures and/or codes and regulations
5.	Report on and record materials design data and methods and results of materials tests	5.1	Report and record materials selections against design functional requirements in accordance with organisational procedures, codes and regulations, including environmental impact and sustainability assessment
5.2	Report and record materials tests and test sheets/certificates in accordance with organisational procedures, codes and regulations
5.3	Ensure appropriate calibration and traceability
5.4	Report and record appropriate MSDS for applications in accordance with organisational procedures, codes and regulations

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.
Classes of materials include:	Non-ferrous metals and alloys - copper, aluminium, zinc, lead, tin, titanium and their alloys Ferrous metals - carbon steels, alloy steels and cast irons Non-metallic - composite materials, bearing materials, lubricants, ceramics, polymers and fabrics, and adhesives Electrical and electronic - electrical insulation materials; thermal conductors and insulators; electrical conductors, including gold and silver; semiconductors and insulators; and printed circuit board matrix materials
Properties of materials include:	Strength, elasticity, plasticity, malleability, toughness, brittleness, fatigue endurance, mouldability, weldability, machinability, formability, resistance to creep and stress relaxation, resistance to degradation (e.g. use of plastic fillers to enhance UV resistance), adhesion, electrical, magnetic, thermal, chemical and optical, material structure and effect on properties
Other factors include:	Corrosion and corrosion protection methods. The effect of manufacturing and construction processes on material properties. The effect of property enhancement on design (e.g. adhesives plus sintering replacing some forging and machining of gears on shafts)
Costs include:	Manufacture of material and source of material Typical applications and possibilities
Avionic engineering refers to:	The engineering discipline concerned with the conceptual development, research, design, manufacture, implementation, installation, commissioning and maintenance of aerospace electrical, instrument, radio and electronic systems and components and related test equipment for civil and military applications
Australia’s national measurement system includes:	National Measurement Institute (NMI) National Association of Testing Authorities Standards Australia Joint Accreditation System of Australia and New Zealand
Sources of information include:	Reference texts Manufacturer’s catalogues and industrial magazines Websites Use of phone, email and fax information gathering
Standards councils/societies/ authorities/regulatory bodies include:	Australian Standards (AS) American Society of Testing and Materials (ASTM) US Military Specification (MIL Spec.) American Society of Manufacturing Engineers (ASME) International Standards Organisation (ISO) CASA ADF United States Federal Aviation Authority European Aviation Safety Authority
Standards and codes include:	Non-destructive testing (NDT) and mechanical test standards Chemical test standards Electrical test standards Compliance test standards for components
Tests of materials include:	Destructive, including tensile, compression, impact, hardness, fatigue, corrosion, stress relaxation and creep, and peel resistance (adhesives) Non-destructive, including hardness, ultrasonics, X-ray, magnetic particle, dye penetrant, eddy current, surface friction, conductivity, heat expansion, photoelastic, heat capacity refractive index, and magnetic hysteresis loop
Traceability includes:	Test calibrations that can be traced back to the relevant base unit in the relevant measurement system

Unit Mapping Information

Release 1 – supersedes and is equivalent to MEA273A Select and test avionic engineering materials

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Assessment Requirements for MEA708 Select and test avionic engineering materials

Modification History

Release 1 - New unit of competency

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria under the specified conditions of assessment, and must include:

selecting class of materials for an application based on comparison of properties for a significant range of materials classes

selecting class of materials for an application suitable to production and construction methods and processes

identifying, overcoming or compensating for common characteristics, faults or flaws in materials or product

obtaining appropriate test sheets/certificates for applications

completing reports, records and design documentation

addressing environmental impact and sustainability issues

reporting, recording and filing test reports and documentation

implementing materials tests and test sheets/certificates, test calibration and traceability

identifying test methods for materials and components, specific industrial test standards and regulations for particular engineering applications

identifying test methods for faults or flaws in materials and components or product

selecting materials following an extensive search of appropriate sources of information, including manufacturer’s catalogues and websites

selecting appropriate tests from a range of possible tests, following an extensive search of appropriate sources of information, including manufacturer’s catalogues and websites

satisfying applicable standards and regulations for materials and components

sourcing materials test certificates and using the material properties information from them

sourcing, obtaining and implementing MSDS

implementing tests correctly for materials and component faults and properties of materials

selecting testing methods appropriate to applications.

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

properties of materials classes

the effect of material properties on production and construction methods and processes

the effect of characteristics, faults or flaws in materials on product and processes

test methods for materials and components, specific industrial test standards, regulations and authorities related to particular engineering applications

test methods for faults or flaws in materials and components or product

methods of accessing and using alternative information sources

test procedures and typical applications for tests

sources and uses of information on materials, materials tests, test certificates, regulations, standards, regulatory bodies and industrial authorities

methods of accessing MSDS and their significance to applications

identification of materials for an application based on comparison of properties of materials

identification of test for an application based on an understanding of its ability to measure specific material or product properties

significance of test sheets / certificates to applications

the need for obtaining and filing test sheets / certificates

materials selections in relation to design functional requirements

environmental impact and sustainability assessment

significance of test reports and documentation to applications

significance of reporting and recording procedures

significance of materials tests and test sheets/certificates, test calibration and traceability

significance of reporting and recording procedures.

Assessment Conditions

This unit may be assessed on the job, off the job or a combination of both on and off the job. Where assessment occurs off the job, that is, the candidate is not in productive work, then a simulated working environment must be used that reflects realistic workplace situations and conditions.

The competencies covered by this unit would be demonstrated by an individual working alone or as part of a team.

Where applicable, reasonable adjustment must be made to work environments and training situations to accommodate ethnicity, age, gender, demographics and disability.

Assessment methods must be by direct observation of tasks and include questioning on underpinning knowledge to ensure its correct interpretation and application.

Assessment may be applied under project-related conditions (real or simulated) and require evidence of process.

Assessment must confirm a reasonable inference that competency is able not only to be satisfied under the particular circumstance, but is able to be transferred to other circumstances.

Assessors must be satisfied that the candidate can competently and consistently:

identify classes of materials for specific avionic engineering situations and specify by material specification

identify testing requirements for selected materials and applicable organisations for the conduct of tests

identify and specify processes required to achieve required material properties

obtain and apply relevant MSDS

ensure that material manufacturing and test records meet regulatory requirements

Assessment may be in conjunction with assessment of other units of competency where required.

Assessors must satisfy the requirements of the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator (Australian Skills Quality Authority, or its successors).

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MEA709 Apply aeronautical structure design techniques

Modification History

Release 1 - New unit of competency

Application

This unit of competency covers the skills needed to contribute to the design of aircraft structure and structural components, including modifications and repairs. It includes performance of the design process within the requirements of airworthiness regulators and documentation of the design process within management systems, such as configuration management (CM) and integrated logistic support (ILS).

It is suitable for people working within aircraft design teams or maintenance support engineering organisations and those pursuing careers and qualifications in aeronautical engineering at the paraprofessional level.

This 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

MEA701	Produce aeronautical engineering related graphics
MEA703	Apply aeronautical modelling for computer-aided engineering
MEA705	Apply basic scientific principles and techniques in aeronautical engineering situations
MEA707	Select and test aeronautical engineering materials
MEM23004A	Apply technical mathematics
MEM23007A	Apply calculus to engineering tasks

Competency Field

Aeronautical engineering

Unit Sector

Elements and Performance Criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.	Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.
1.	Investigate requirements of aeronautical structural design projects	1.1	Review the context and negotiate parameters of the engineering design brief in consultation with stakeholders
1.2	Determine engineering scientific principles and design techniques required for design process
1.3	Investigate life-cycle design and sustainability implications of aeronautical structural design
1.4	Determine specification, documentation and graphical techniques required to define designs
1.5	Confirm work health and safety (WHS), regulatory requirements, codes of practice, standards, risk management and registration requirements relevant to aircraft structure design project
1.6	Investigate the need for technical and professional assistance
2.	Apply aeronautical structural design techniques	2.1	Plan, schedule and coordinate the design task
2.2	Apply the design process and aeronautical scientific principles to component selection and design proposals
2.3	Create adequate and accurate calculations, preliminary graphics and maintain design process records
2.4	Evaluate multiple solutions against design criteria, risk, sustainability and cost
2.5	Apply systems thinking to problem solving and decision making in dealing with contingencies and constraints for continuous improvement and development of design options
2.6	Incorporate professional and technical assistance as required
2.7	Apply specification, documentation and graphical techniques modelling, mock-up or prototyping techniques to define designs
3.	Report results	3.1	Report results of investigations, application and development of design
3.2	Provide documentation and records generated in the design process
3.3	Provide draft documentation required by CM plan and/or ILS process, where applicable

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.
Aeronautical engineering refers to:	The engineering discipline concerned with the conceptual development, research, design, manufacture, implementation, installation, commissioning and maintenance of aerospace structure, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, fuel and fire products, processes, systems or services for civil and military applications
Aircraft structure and structural components include:	All primary, secondary and tertiary structures that may be made from metal or fibre composite
Context of engineering design activity includes:	Competitive market Geo political factors, such as access to materials and markets Technological advantage/disadvantage Resources supply: materials, labour and skills Sustainability issues relevant to design task, including social, economic and environmental considerations material and energy resources WHS, risk, and applicable standards and code requirements Regulatory requirements and procedures associated with design, modification and repair of aircraft structure and structural components
Planning processes include:	Establishing design parameters and design criteria Contributing to the negotiation and advice process Preliminary planning, design investigations and costing Identifying design, development, prototyping activities and skills requirements Planning and scheduling design activities Improving, adjusting, rescheduling as required by emergency contingencies and constraints
Design process includes:	Establishing design parameters and criteria Researching, measuring, experimenting and investigating Generating ideas Synthesis, problem solving, decision making and addressing constraints Applying scientific principles, calculation and graphics, prototyping and mock-up techniques Evaluating solutions against design criteria Consultation, adjustments and agreement Finalising design and sign-off
Design criteria includes:	Regulatory requirements and associated standards Function Aesthetics Manufacturability and maintainability Marketability Sustainability: social, economic and environmental material and energy resources Cost constraints Ergonomics and anthropometrics and physiology Facilities, plant and skills available Safety and risk
Design analysis includes:	Static and dynamic analysis of loads The stresses and deformations resulting Graphical and mathematical methods and software options
Design application (under professional engineer guidance) includes:	Design of structure and structural components Design of structural modifications Design of repair schemes Extension of published repair schemes Extension of corrosion removal limits
Configuration management (CM)	CM is a process for control and documentation of the design and development process and for the management of system, component and software throughout the service life
Integrated logistic support (ILS)	ILS is an integrated approach to the management of logistic disciplines originally developed for the management of military systems from design concept to final disposal at life-of-type. It covers: reliability engineering, maintainability engineering and maintenance planning supply and support support and test equipment manpower and personnel training and training support technical data and publications computer resources support facilities packaging, handling, storage and transportation design interface
Sustainability considerations include:	Resources and energy required for design Life-cycle design of product (manufacture to remanufacture or recycle) Environmental considerations in manufacturing and operation of design, including: raw material, solids and hazardous waste, and production by-products potential contamination of land, air and stormwater pollutants, and discharge to sewerage Carbon pollution and reduction effects
Prototyping includes:	Any combination of: mock-ups physical and virtual modelling with post-processing for comptuer-numerically controlled (CNC) and rapid prototyping
Systems thinking includes:	The process of developing solutions within the context of an entire system Recognising that an improvement in one subsystem can adversely affect another subsystem
Appropriate technical and professional assistance includes:	Assistance from individuals with CASA maintenance certification licences or those with supervisory authorisations in the ADF regulatory system Professional support from engineers employed within: organisations with CASA design, continuing airworthiness management or maintenance approvals approved engineering organisations under the ADF regulatory system Engineers employed within organisations recognised by overseas airworthiness organisations
WHS, regulatory requirements and enterprise procedures include:	WHS Acts and regulations Relevant standards Industry codes of practice Risk assessments Registration requirements Safe work practices State and territory regulatory requirements applying to electrical work Civil Aviation Safety Regulations (CASRs) AAP7001.053 ADF Technical Airworthiness Management Manual Overseas airworthiness authorities, where applicable, e.g. Federal Aviation Administration, Transport Canada, European Aviation Safety Agency
Relevant standards include:	AS 1100.101-1992 Technical drawing – General principles AS 4024.1-2006 Series Safety of machinery AS/NZS ISO 31000 Set:2013 Risk Management Set British Defence Standard 00-970 Design and Airworthiness Requirements for Service Aircraft US Military Specifications and Standards relevant to aircraft design ADF AAP7001.054 Airworthiness Design Requirements Manual FAR Part 23 Airworthiness Standards for Airplanes in the Normal, Utility, Aerobatic or Commuter Categories FAR Part 25 Airworthiness Standards for Airplanes in the Transport Category EASA CS-23 Certification Specifications for Aeroplanes in the Normal, Utility, Aerobatic or Commuter Categories EASA CS-25 Certification Specifications for Airplanes in the Transport Category CASA AC 21-99 Aircraft Wiring and Bonding FAA AC 43-13-1B Acceptable Methods, Techniques and Practices – Aircraft Inspection and Repair AC21-15(1) Supplemental Type Certificates AC21.16(0) Approval of Materials, Parts, Proceses and Appliances AC21.14 Production Certificates AC21.20 Production Under a Type Certificate Only AC21.27 Manufacturing Approval – Overview AC21.145(0) Manufacture of Parts During the Course of Maintenance AC21-601(0) Australian Technical Standard Order CAAP35-7(0) Design Approval of Modifications and Repairs

Unit Mapping Information

Release 1 – new unit based on but not equivalent to MEM14065A Plan and design aeronautical engineering projects

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Assessment Requirements for MEA709 Apply aeronautical structure design techniques

Modification History

Release 1 - New unit of competency

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria under the specified conditions of assessment, and must include:

communicating, negotiating and reviewing context and parameters of the engineering design brief with stakeholders

determining or confirming scientific principles and design techniques, WHS and regulatory requirements, and design specification requirements

evaluating multiple solutions against design criteria, risk, sustainability and cost

investigating life-cycle design and sustainability, technical and professional assistance required

investigating and applying CM and ILS requirements

planning, scheduling and coordinating the design task

applying design process and scientific principles to structure and structural component design proposals, including modifications and repairs to existing structure

solving problems and making decisions with systems thinking for contingencies and constraints, including airworthiness regulatory requirements and continuous improvement (may be requirements of CM and ILS)

defining designs, specifying, documenting and applying graphical techniques, modelling, mock-up or prototyping techniques

creating and maintaining adequate and accurate calculations and design process records

reporting and documenting results of investigations, application of principles and techniques, calculations, specifications, diagrams, computer-aided design (CAD) files, mock-ups or prototypes of designs

complying with regulatory procedures for design, modification and repair approval.

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

life-cycle design and sustainability implications of aircraft structure designs (may be part of CM and ILS procedures)

design processes and techniques to investigate, synthesise and develop proposals, evaluate feasibility against design criteria, review and revise in consultation with stakeholders, model, mock-up and prototype

systems thinking, problem solving and decision making, and continuous improvement methods

application of CM and ILS procedures

WHS and regulatory requirements, codes of practice, standards, risk management and registration requirements

The roles and relevance to the design process of professional and technical assistance for engineering specialisations

procedures for planning, scheduling and coordination of design

hardware requirements of typical aircraft structure and structural components

engineering scientific principles required for design analysis

design calculations techniques

application of software for product planning and design, such as CAD, stress analysis and mould design and project management

required documentation, including:

design brief and records of negotiation

planning and schedule

calculations and diagrams documentation for checking and design records

specifications and graphics required to define designs

risk analysis report

design process summary report

life cycle and sustainability reports

CM and ILS documentation

documentation required by Regulators for approval of designs, modifications and repairs

prototyping options, including mock-ups, physical and virtual modelling, and rapid prototyping.

Assessment Conditions

This unit may be assessed on the job, off the job or a combination of both on and off the job. Where assessment occurs off the job, that is, the candidate is not in productive work, then a simulated working environment must be used where the range of conditions reflects realistic workplace situations.

The competencies covered by this unit would be demonstrated by an individual working alone or as part of a team.

Where applicable, reasonable adjustment must be made to work environments and training situations to accommodate ethnicity, age, gender, demographics and disability.

Assessment methods must be by direct observation of tasks and include questioning on underpinning knowledge to ensure its correct interpretation and application.

Assessment may be applied under project-related conditions (real or simulated) and require evidence of process.

Assessment must confirm a reasonable inference that competency is able not only to be satisfied under the particular circumstance, but is able to be transferred to other circumstances.

Assessors must be satisfied that the candidate can competently and consistently:

communicate, negotiate and review design brief with stakeholders

determine or confirm scientific principles and design techniques, WHS and regulatory requirements, and design specification requirements

evaluate multiple solutions

apply CM and ILS requirements

investigate life-cycle design and sustainability, technical and professional assistance required

plan, schedule and coordinate the design task

select design components using design process and scientific principles

solve problems and make decisions with systems thinking for contingencies and constraints and continuous improvement

define designs, specify and document and apply graphical techniques, modelling, mock-up or prototyping techniques

create and maintain adequate and accurate calculations and design process records

report and document, results and processes

follow regulatory requirements and procedures for design, modification or repair procedures.

Assessment may be in conjunction with assessment of other units of competency where required.

Assessors must satisfy the requirements of the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator (Australian Skills Quality Authority, or its successors).

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MEA710 Apply aeronautical system design techniques

Modification History

Release 1 - New unit of competency

Application

This unit of competency covers the skills needed to contribute to the design of aircraft systems (mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and fuel distribution and supply systems), including modifications. It includes performance of the design process within the requirements of airworthiness regulators and documentation of the design process within management systems, such as configuration management (CM) and integrated logistic support (ILS).

It is suitable for people working within aircraft design teams or in maintenance support engineering organisations and those pursuing careers and qualifications in aeronautical engineering at the paraprofessional level.

This 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

MEA701	Produce aeronautical engineering related graphics
MEA703	Apply aeronautical modelling for computer-aided engineering
MEA705	Apply basic scientific principles and techniques in aeronautical engineering situations
MEM23004A	Apply technical mathematics

Competency Field

Aeronautical engineering

Unit Sector

Elements and Performance Criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.	Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.
1.	Investigate requirements of aeronautical system design projects	1.1	Review the context and negotiate parameters of the engineering design brief in consultation with stakeholders
1.2	Determine engineering scientific principles and design techniques required for design process
1.3	Investigate life-cycle design and sustainability implications of aeronautical system design
1.4	Determine specification, documentation and graphical techniques required to define designs
1.5	Confirm work health and safety (WHS), regulatory requirements, codes of practice, standards, risk management and registration requirements relevant to aircraft system design project
1.6	Investigate the need for technical and professional assistance
2.	Apply aeronautical system design techniques	2.1	Plan, schedule and coordinate the design task
2.2	Apply the design process and aeronautical scientific principles to component selection and design proposals
2.3	Create adequate and accurate calculations, preliminary graphics and maintain design process records
2.4	Evaluate multiple solutions against design criteria, risk, sustainability and cost
2.5	Select system components and hardware
2.6	Apply systems thinking to problem solving and decision making in dealing with contingencies and constraints for continuous improvement and development of design options
2.7	Incorporate professional and technical assistance as required
2.8	Apply specification, documentation and graphical techniques modelling, mock-up or prototyping techniques to define designs
3.	Report results	3.1	Report results of investigations, application and development of design
3.2	Provide documentation and records generated in the design process
3.3	Provide draft documentation required by CM plan and/or ILS process, where applicable

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.
Aeronautical engineering refers to:	The engineering discipline concerned with the conceptual development, research, design, manufacture, implementation, installation, commissioning and maintenance of aerospace structure, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, fuel and fire products, processes, systems or services for civil and military applications.
Aircraft systems include:	Mechanical systems Hydraulic systems Pneumatic systems Fuel distribution and supply systems Electrical and electronic system control interfaces
Context of engineering design activity includes:	Competitive market Geo political factors, such as access to materials and markets Technological advantage/disadvantage Resources supply: materials, labour and skills Sustainability issues relevant to design task, including social, economic and environmental considerations material and energy resources WHS, risk, and applicable standards and code requirements Regulatory requirements and procedures associated with design and modification of aircraft systems
Planning processes include:	Establishing design parameters and design criteria Contributing to the negotiation and advice process Preliminary planning, design investigations and costing Identifying design, development, prototyping activities and skills requirements Planning and scheduling design activities Improving, adjusting, rescheduling as required by emergency contingencies and constraints
Design process includes:	Establishing design parameters and criteria Researching, measuring, experimenting and investigating Generating ideas Synthesis, problem solving and decision making, addressing constraints Applying scientific principles, calculation and graphics, prototyping and mock-up techniques Evaluating solutions against design criteria Consultation, adjustments and agreement Finalise design and sign-off
Design criteria includes:	Regulatory requirements and associated standards Function Aesthetics Selection of system components Manufacturability, maintainability Marketability Sustainability: social, economic and environmental material and energy resources cost constraints Ergonomics and anthropometrics and physiology Facilities, plant and skills available Safety and risk
Design analysis includes:	System layout and selection of control media Integration of components into the system System and components performance against specified standards/specifications and regulatory requirements System/component reliability and maintainability against specified standards/specifications and regulatory requirements Graphical and mathematical methods and software options
Configuration management (CM)	CM is a process for control and documentation of the design and development process and for the management of system, component and software throughout the service life.
Integrated logistic support (ILS)	ILS is an integrated approach to the management of logistic disciplines originally developed for the management of military systems from design concept to final disposal at life-of-type. It covers: reliability engineering, maintainability engineering and maintenance planning supply and support support and test equipment manpower and personnel training and training support technical data and publications computer resources support facilities packaging, handling, storage and transportation design interface
Sustainability considerations include:	Resources and energy required for design: Life-cycle design of product (manufacture to remanufacture or recycle) Environmental considerations in manufacturing and operation of design: raw material, solids and hazardous waste, and production by-products potential contamination of land, air and stormwater pollutants, and discharge to sewerage carbon pollution and reduction effects
Prototyping includes:	Any combination of: mock-ups physical and virtual modelling with post-processing for computer-numerically controlled (CNC) and rapid prototyping
Systems thinking includes:	The process of developing solutions within the context of an entire system Recognising that an improvement in one subsystem can adversely affect another subsystem
Appropriate technical and professional assistance includes:	Assistance from individuals with CASA maintenance certification licences or those with supervisory authorisations in the ADF regulatory system Professional support from engineers employed within: organisations with CASA design, continuing airworthiness management or maintenance approvals approved engineering organisations under the ADF regulatory system Engineers employed within organisations recognised by overseas airworthiness organisations
WHS, regulatory requirements and enterprise procedures include:	WHS Acts and regulations Relevant standards Industry codes of practice Risk assessments Registration requirements Safe work practices State and territory regulatory requirements applying to electrical work Civil Aviation Safety Regulations (CASRs) AAP7001.053 ADF Technical Airworthiness Management Manual Overseas airworthiness authorities, where applicable, e.g. Federal Aviation Administration, Transport Canada, European Aviation Safety Agency
Relevant standards include:	AS 1100.101-1992 Technical drawing – General principles AS 4024.1-2006 Series Safety of machinery AS/NZS ISO 31000 Set:2013 Risk Management Set British Defence Standard 00-970 Design and Airworthiness Requirements for Service Aircraft US Military Specifications and Standards relevant to aircraft design ADF AAP7001.054 Airworthiness Design Requirements Manual FAR Part 23 Airworthiness Standards for Airplanes in the Normal, Utility, Aerobatic or Commuter Categories FAR Part 25 Airworthiness Standards for Airplanes in the Transport Category EASA CS-23 Certification Specifications for Aeroplanes in the Normal, Utility, Aerobatic or Commuter Categories EASA CS-25 Certification Specifications for Airplanes in the Transport Category CASA AC 21-99 Aircraft Wiring and Bonding FAA AC 43-13-1B Acceptable Methods, Techniques and Practices – Aircraft Inspection and Repair AC21-15(1) Supplemental Type Certificates AC21.16(0) Approval of Materials, Parts, Processes and Appliances AC21.14 Production Certificates AC21.20 Production Under a Type Certificate Only AC21.27 Manufacturing Approval – Overview AC21.145(0) Manufacture of Parts During the Course of Maintenance AC21-601(0) Australian Technical Standard Order CAAP35-7(0) Design Approval of Modifications and Repairs

Unit Mapping Information

Release 1 – new unit based on MEM14065A Plan and design aeronautical engineering projects – units not equivalent

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Assessment Requirements for MEA710 Apply aeronautical system design techniques

Modification History

Release 1 - New unit of competency

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria under the specified conditions of assessment, and include:

communicating, negotiating and reviewing context and parameters of the engineering design brief with stakeholders

determining or confirming scientific principles and design techniques, WHS and regulatory requirements, and design specification requirements

evaluating multiple solutions against design criteria, risk, sustainability and cost

investigating life-cycle design and sustainability, technical and professional assistance required

investigating and applying CM and ILS requirements

planning, scheduling and coordinating the design task

applying design process and scientific principles to aircraft system design proposals, including modifications

solving problems and making decisions, with systems thinking, for contingencies and constraints, including airworthiness regulatory requirements and continuous improvement (may be requirements of CM and ILS)

defining designs, specifying, documenting and applying graphical techniques, modelling, mock-up or prototyping techniques

selecting system components to meet design specifications and standards

creating and maintaining adequate and accurate calculations and design process records

reporting and documenting results of investigations, application of principles and techniques, calculations, specifications, diagrams, computer-aided design (CAD) files, mock-ups or prototypes of designs

complying with regulatory procedures for design and modification approval.

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

life-cycle design and sustainability implications of aircraft system designs

design processes and techniques to investigate, synthesise and develop proposals, evaluate feasibility against design criteria, review and revise in consultation with stakeholders, model, mock-up and prototype

systems approach, problem solving and decision making, and continuous improvement methods

application of CM and ILS procedures

WHS and regulatory requirements, codes of practice, standards, risk management and registration requirements

professional and technical assistance for engineering specialisations

procedures for planning, scheduling and coordination of design

component and hardware requirements of typical aircraft systems

engineering scientific principles required for design analysis

design calculations techniques

software for product planning and design, such as CAD, systems design and project management

required documentation, such as:

design brief and records of negotiation

planning and schedule

calculations and diagrams documentation for checking and design records

specifications and graphics required to define designs

risk analysis report

design process summary report

life cycle and sustainability reports

CM and ILS documentation

documentation required by Regulators for approval of designs and modifications

prototyping options, including mock-ups, physical and virtual modelling, rapid prototyping.

Assessment Conditions

This unit may be assessed on the job, off the job or a combination of both on and off the job. Where assessment occurs off the job, that is, the candidate is not in productive work, then a simulated working environment must be used where the range of conditions reflects realistic workplace situations.

The competencies covered by this unit would be demonstrated by an individual working alone or as part of a team.

Where applicable, reasonable adjustment must be made to work environments and training situations to accommodate ethnicity, age, gender, demographics and disability.

Assessment methods must be by direct observation of tasks and include questioning on underpinning knowledge to ensure its correct interpretation and application.

Assessment may be applied under project-related conditions (real or simulated) and require evidence of process.

Assessment must confirm a reasonable inference that competency is able not only to be satisfied under the particular circumstance, but is able to be transferred to other circumstances.

Assessors must be satisfied that the candidate can competently and consistently:

communicate, negotiate and review design brief with stakeholders

determine or confirm scientific principles and design techniques, WHS and regulatory requirements, and design specification requirements

evaluate multiple solutions

apply CM and ILS requirements

investigate life-cycle design and sustainability, technical and professional assistance required

plan, schedule and coordinate the design task

select design components using design process and scientific principles

solve problems and make decisions with systems thinking for contingencies and constraints and continuous improvement

define designs, specify and document and apply graphical techniques, modelling, mock-up or prototyping techniques

create and maintain adequate and accurate calculations and design process records

report and document, results and processes

follow regulatory requirements and procedures for design, modification or repair procedures.

Assessment may be in conjunction with assessment of other units of competency where required.

Assessors must satisfy the requirements of the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator (Australian Skills Quality Authority, or its successors).

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MEA711 Apply avionic analogue design techniques

Modification History

Release 1 - New unit of competency

Application

This unit of competency applies to design of avionic analogue systems and components for aircraft, design of modifications, test stations and development and update of test procedures and of repair requirements. It includes electrical, electronic and software design techniques and performance of the design process within the requirements of airworthiness regulators and documentation of the design process within management systems, such as Configuration management (CM) and integrated logistic support (ILS).

It is suitable for people working as members of avionic system design teams and for those employed within maintenance engineering support departments or pursuing careers and qualifications as paraprofessionals in avionic engineering.

This 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

MEA702	Produce avionic engineering related graphics
MEA708	Select and test avionic engineering materials
MEA714	Integrate avionic fundamentals into an engineering task
MEA725	Apply advanced scientific principles and techniques in avionic engineering situations

Competency Field

Avionic engineering

Unit Sector

Elements and Performance Criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.	Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.
1.	Investigate requirements of avionic analogue design projects	1.1.	Review the context and negotiate parameters of the engineering design brief in consultation with stakeholders
1.2	Determine engineering scientific principles and design techniques required for design process
1.3	Investigate life-cycle design and sustainability implications of avionic design
1.4	Determine specification, documentation and graphical techniques required to define designs
1.5	Confirm work health and safety (WHS), regulatory requirements, codes of practice, standards, risk management and registration requirements relevant to avionic design project
1.6	Investigate the need for technical and professional assistance
2.	Apply avionic analogue design techniques	2.1	Plan, schedule and coordinate the design task
2.2	Apply the design process and avionic scientific principles to component selection and design proposals
2.3	Create adequate and accurate calculations, preliminary graphics and maintain design process records
2.4	Evaluate multiple solutions against design criteria, risk, sustainability and cost
2.5	Integrate avionic analogue techniques, hardware and software, including mechanical, fluid, electrical, electronic, controller and networking
2.6	Apply systems thinking, problem solving and decision making in dealing with contingencies and constraints for continuous improvement and development of design options
2.7	Incorporate professional and technical assistance as required
2.8	Apply specification, documentation and graphical techniques modelling, mock-up or prototyping techniques to define designs
3.	Report results	3.1	Report results of investigations, application and development of avionic design
3.2	Provide documentation and records generated in the design process
3.3	Provide draft documentation required by CM plan and/or ILS process, where applicable

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.
Avionic engineering refers to:	The engineering discipline concerned with the conceptual development, research, design, manufacture, implementation, installation, commissioning and maintenance of aerospace electrical, instrument, radio and electronic systems and components and related test equipment for civil and military applications
Avionic analogue systems include:	Flight and measuring instruments Communications Navigation Autopilot Interface with electrical power generation, control and distribution systems Interface with avionic digital systems
Context of engineering design activity includes:	Competitive market Geo political factors, such as access to materials and markets Technological advantage/ disadvantage Resources supply: materials, labour and skills Sustainability issues relevant to design task, including: social, economic and environmental considerations material and energy resources WHS, risk, and applicable standards and code requirements
Planning processes include:	Establishing design parameters and design criteria Contributing to the negotiation and advice process Preliminary planning, design investigations and costing Identifying design, development, prototyping activities and skills requirements Planning and scheduling design activities Improving, adjusting, rescheduling as required by emergency contingencies and constraints
Design process includes:	Establishing design parameters and criteria Researching, measuring, experimenting and investigating Generating ideas Synthesis, problem solving, decision making and addressing constraints Applying scientific principles, calculation and graphics, prototyping and mock-up techniques Evaluating solutions against design criteria Consultation, adjustments and agreement Finalising design and sign-off
Design criteria includes:	Function Aesthetics Manufacturability and maintainability Marketability Sustainability: social, economic and environmental material and energy resources Cost constraints Ergonomics and anthropometrics and physiology Facilities, plant and skills available Safety and risk
Design analysis includes:	Graphical and mathematical methods and software options associated with mechanical, electrical and electronic aspects of avionic analogue systems.
Sustainability considerations include:	Resources and energy required for design: Life-cycle design of product (manufacture to remanufacture or recycle) Environmental considerations in manufacturing and operation of design: raw material, solids and hazardous waste, production by-products potential contamination of land, air and storm water pollutants, discharge to sewerage carbon pollution and reduction effects
Configuration management (CM)	CM is a process for control and documentation of the design and development process and for the management of system, component and software throughout the service life.
Integrated logistic support (ILS)	ILS is an integrated approach to the management of logistic disciplines originally developed for the management of military systems from design concept to final disposal at life-of-type. It covers: reliability engineering, maintainability engineering and maintenance planning supply and support support and test equipment manpower and personnel training and training support technical data and publications computer resources support facilities packaging, handling, storage and transportation design interface
Prototyping includes:	Any combination of: mock-ups physical and virtual modelling with post-processing for computer-neumerically controlled (CNC) and rapid prototyping
Appropriate technical and professional assistance includes:	Assistance from individuals with CASA maintenance certification licences or those with supervisory authorisations in the ADF regulatory system Professional support from engineers employed within: organisations with CASA continuing airworthiness management or maintenance approvals approved engineering organisations under the ADF regulatory system Engineers employed within organisations recognised by overseas airworthiness organisations
WHS, regulatory requirements and enterprise procedures include:	WHS Acts and regulations Relevant standards Industry codes of practice Risk assessments Registration requirements Safe work practices State and territory regulatory requirements applying to electrical work Civil Aviation Safety Regulations (CASRs) AAP7001.053 ADF Technical Airworthiness Management Manual Overseas airworthiness authorities, where applicable, e.g. Federal Aviation Administration, Transport Canada, European Aviation Safety Agency
Relevant standards include:	AS 1100.101-1992 Technical drawing – General principles AS 1102.101-1989 Graphical symbols for electrotechnical documentation - General information and general index AS/NZS ISO 31000 Set:2013 Risk Management Set NOHSC:1014 National standard for the control of major hazard facilities AS/NZS ISO 14000 Basic Set:2007 Environmental Management Basic Set ISO 14040:2006 Environmental management – Life cycle assessment – Principles and framework AS 61508.1-2011 Functional safety of electrical/ electronic/ programmable electronic safety related systems – General requirements AS 62061-2006 Safety of machinery - Functional safety of safety-related electrical, electronic and programmable electronic control systems IEEE 802 Wireless PAN, LAN, MAN and WPAN standards IEEE 1332, IEEE Standard reliability program for the development of electronic systems and equipment MIL-STD 785 Reliability program for systems and equipment development and production MIL-STD 1388-1A Logistic Support Analysis (LSA) MIL-STD 1388-2B Requirements for a LSA record MIL-STD 1629A Procedures for performing a failure mode, effects and criticality analysis (FMECA) MIL-STD 1629B FMECA MIL-STD 2173 Reliability centred maintenance requirements (superseded by NAVAIR 00-25-403 OPNAVINST 4130.2A
Relevant handbooks include:	Integrated Logistic Support Handbook, third edition – James V Jones MIL-HDBK-217 Reliability prediction of electronic equipment MIL-HDBK-338B Electronic reliability design handbook MIL-HDBK-781A Reliability test methods, plans and environments for engineering development, qualification and production NASA PRA Probabilistic risk assessment handbook NASA Fault tree assessment handbook
Systems thinking includes:	The process of developing solutions within the context of an entire system Recognising that an improvement in one subsystem can adversely affect another subsystem

Unit Mapping Information

Release 1 – new unit based on MEM14066A Plan and design avionic engineering projects – units not equivalent

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Assessment Requirements for MEA711 Apply avionic analogue design techniques

Modification History

Release 1 - New unit of competency

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria under the specified conditions of assessment, and must include:

communicating, negotiating and reviewing context and parameters of the engineering design brief with stakeholders

determining or confirming scientific principles and design techniques, WHS and regulatory requirements, and design specification requirements

evaluating multiple solutions against design criteria, risk, sustainability and cost

investigating life-cycle design and sustainability, technical and professional assistance required

investigating CM and/or ILS requirements

planning, scheduling and coordinating the avionic analogue design task

applying design process and scientific principles to component selection and design proposals for components and avionic analogue systems

solving problems and make decisions with systems thinking for contingencies and constraints and continuous improvement

integrating avionic analogue techniques, hardware, components and software into aircraft electrical, instrument and electronic systems

defining designs

specifying, documenting and applying graphical techniques, modelling, mock-up or prototyping techniques

creating and maintaining adequate and accurate calculations and design process records

reporting and documenting results of investigations, application of principles and techniques, calculations, specifications, diagrams, computer-aided design (CAD) files, mock-ups or prototypes of designs.

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

life-cycle design and sustainability implications of avionic component and system designs

CM and ILS requirements

design processes and techniques to investigate, synthesise and develop proposals, evaluate feasibility against design criteria, review and revise in consultation with stakeholders, model, mock-up and prototype

systems thinking, problem solving, decision making and continuous improvement methods

WHS and regulatory requirements, codes of practice, standards, risk management and registration requirements

professional and licensed technical assistance for engineering specialisations

requirement for consultation and negotiation to establish design parameters and criteria

procedures for planning, scheduling and coordination of design

hardware requirements of typical avionic analogue component and system applications

engineering avionic scientific principles and techniques required for analogue system design tasks

design calculations techniques

software for product planning and design, such as CAD layout, circuit design, system software and project management

required documentation:

design brief and records of negotiation

planning and schedule

calculations and diagrams documentation for checking and design records

specifications and graphics required to define designs

risk analysis report

design process summary report

life-cycle and sustainability reports

CM and ILS documentation

prototyping options, including mock-ups, simulation, physical and virtual modelling, and rapid prototyping.

Assessment Conditions

This unit may be assessed on the job, off the job or a combination of both on and off the job. Where assessment occurs off the job, that is, the candidate is not in productive work, then a simulated working environment must be used that reflects realistic workplace situations and conditions.

The competencies covered by this unit would be demonstrated by an individual working alone or as part of a team.

Where applicable, reasonable adjustment must be made to work environments and training situations to accommodate ethnicity, age, gender, demographics and disability.

Assessment methods must be by direct observation of tasks and include questioning on underpinning knowledge to ensure its correct interpretation and application.

Assessment may be applied under project-related conditions (real or simulated) and require evidence of process.

Assessment must confirm a reasonable inference that competency is able not only to be satisfied under the particular circumstance, but is able to be transferred to other circumstances.

Assessors must be satisfied that the candidate can competently and consistently:

communicate, negotiate and review design brief with stakeholders

determine or confirm scientific principles and design techniques, WHS and regulatory requirements, and design specification requirements

evaluate multiple solutions

investigate life-cycle design and sustainability, technical and professional assistance required

plan, schedule and coordinate the design task

select design components using design process and scientific principles

integrate avionic analogue techniques, hardware and software

solve problems and make decisions with systems thinking for contingencies and constraints and continuous improvement

define designs, specify, document and apply graphical techniques, modelling, mock-up or prototyping techniques

create and maintain adequate and accurate calculations and design process records

report and document, results and processes.

Assessment may be in conjunction with assessment of other units of competency where required.

Assessors must satisfy the requirements of the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator (Australian Skills Quality Authority, or its successors).

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MEA712 Apply avionic digital design techniques

Modification History

Release 1 - New unit of competency

Application

This unit of competency applies to design of avionic digital systems and components for aircraft, including hardware and embedded system software, design of modifications, automatic test stations, and development and update of test procedures and of repair requirements. It includes electrical, electronic and software design techniques and performance of the design process within the requirements of airworthiness regulators and documentation of the design process within management systems, such as configuration management (CM) and integrated logistic support (ILS).

It is suitable for people working as members of avionic system design teams and for those employed within maintenance engineering support departments or pursuing careers and qualifications as paraprofessionals in avionic engineering.

This 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

MEA702	Produce avionic engineering related graphics
MEA708	Select and test avionic engineering materials
MEA714	Integrate avionic fundamentals into an engineering task
MEA725	Apply advanced scientific principles and techniques in avionic engineering situations

Competency Field

Avionic engineering

Unit Sector

Elements and Performance Criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.	Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.
1.	Investigate requirements of avionic digital design projects	1.1	Review the context and negotiate parameters of the engineering design brief in consultation with stakeholders
1.2	Determine engineering scientific principles and design techniques required for design process
1.3	Investigate life-cycle design and sustainability implications of avionic digital design
1.4	Determine specification, documentation and graphical techniques required to define designs
1.5	Confirm work health and safety (WHS), regulatory requirements, codes of practice, standards, risk management and registration requirements relevant to avionic digital design project
1.6	Investigate the need for technical and professional assistance
2.	Apply avionic digital design techniques	2.1	Plan, schedule and coordinate the design task
2.2	Apply the design process and avionic scientific principles to component selection and design proposals
2.3	Create adequate and accurate calculations, preliminary graphics and maintain design process records
2.4	Evaluate multiple solutions against design criteria, risk, sustainability and cost
2.5	Integrate avionic techniques, hardware and embedded software, including mechanical, fluid, electrical, electronic, controller and networking
2.6	Apply systems thinking, problem solving and decision making in dealing with contingencies and constraints for continuous improvement and development of design options
2.7	Incorporate professional and technical assistance as required
2.8	Apply specification, documentation and graphical techniques modelling, mock-up or prototyping techniques to define designs
3.	Report results	3.1	Report results of investigations, application and development of avionic digital design
3.2	Provide documentation, such as calculations, specifications, diagrams, computer-aided design (CAD) files, control circuits and controller programs, mock-ups or prototypes
3.3	Provide draft documentation required by CM plan and/or ILS process, where applicable

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.
Avionic engineering refers to:	The engineering discipline concerned with the conceptual development, research, design, manufacture, implementation, installation, commissioning and maintenance of aerospace electrical, instrument, radio and electronic systems and components and related test equipment for civil and military applications
Avionic digital systems include:	Instrument display systems Automatic flight and engine control systems Monitoring systems Navigation and communication systems, including integration through flight management systems In-flight entertainment systems On-board maintenance systems
Context of engineering design activity includes:	Competitive market Geo political factors, such as access to materials and markets Technological advantage/disadvantage Resources supply: materials, labour and skills Sustainability issues relevant to design task, including: social, economic and environmental considerations material and energy resources WHS, risk, applicable standards and code requirements
Planning processes include:	Establishing design parameters and design criteria Contributing to the negotiation and advice process Preliminary planning, design investigations and costing Identifying design, development, prototyping activities and skills requirements Planning and scheduling design activities Improving, adjusting, rescheduling as required by emergency contingencies and constraints
Design process includes:	Establishing design parameters and criteria Researching, measuring, experimenting and investigating Generating ideas Synthesis, problem solving, decision making and addressing constraints Applying scientific principles, calculation and graphics, prototyping and mock-up techniques Evaluating solutions against design criteria Consultation, adjustments and agreement Finalising design and sign-off
Design criteria includes:	Performance specifications Function Aesthetics Manufacturability and maintainability Marketability Sustainability: social, economic and environmental material and energy resources Cost constraints Ergonomics and anthropometrics and physiology Facilities, plant and skills available Safety and risk
Design analysis includes:	Graphical and mathematical methods and software options associated with mechanical, electrical and electronic aspects of avionic digital systems
Sustainability considerations include:	Resources and energy required for design: Life-cycle design of product (manufacture to remanufacture or recycle) Environmental considerations in manufacturing and operation of design: raw material, solids and hazardous waste, and production by-products potential contamination of land, air and stormwater pollutants, and discharge to sewerage carbon pollution and reduction effects
Configuration management (CM)	CM is a process for control and documentation of the design and development process and for the management of system, component and software throughout the service life
Integrated logistic support (ILS)	ILS is an integrated approach to the management of logistic disciplines originally developed for the management of military systems from design concept to final disposal at life-of-type. It covers: reliability engineering, maintainability engineering and maintenance planning supply and support support and test equipment manpower and personnel training and training support technical data and publications computer resources support facilities packaging, handling, storage and transportation design interface
Prototyping includes:	Any combination of: mock-ups physical and virtual modelling with post-processing for computer-numerically controlled (CNC) and rapid prototyping
Appropriate technical and professional assistance includes:	Assistance from individuals with CASA maintenance certification licences or those with supervisory authorisations in the ADF regulatory system Professional support from engineers employed within: organisations with CASA continuing airworthiness management or maintenance approvals approved engineering organisations under the ADF regulatory system Engineers employed within organisations recognised by overseas airworthiness organisations
WHS, regulatory requirements and enterprise procedures include:	WHS Acts and regulations Relevant standards Industry codes of practice Risk assessments Registration requirements Safe work practices State and territory regulatory requirements applying to electrical work Civil Aviation Safety Regulations (CASRs) AAP7001.053 ADF Technical Airworthiness Management Manual Overseas airworthiness authorities, where applicable, e.g. Federal Aviation Administration, Transport Canada, European Aviation Safety Agency
Relevant standards include:	AS 1100.101-1992 Technical drawing – General principles AS 1102.101-1989 Graphical symbols for electrotechnical documentation - General information and general index AS/NZS ISO 31000 Set:2013 Risk Management Set NOHSC:1014 National standard for the control of major hazard facilities AS/NZS ISO 14000 Basic Set:2007 Environmental Management Basic Set ISO 14040:2006 Environmental management – Life cycle assessment – Principles and framework. AS 61508.1-2011 Functional safety of electrical/ electronic/ programmable electronic safety related systems – General requirements AS 62061-2006 Safety of machinery - Functional safety of safety-related electrical, electronic and programmable electronic control systems IEEE 802 Wireless PAN, LAN, MAN and WPAN standards IEEE 1332, IEEE Standard reliability program for the development of electronic systems and equipment MIL-STD 785 Reliability program for systems and equipment development and production MIL-STD 1388-1A Logistic Support Analysis (LSA) MIL-STD 1388-2B Requirements for a LSA record MIL-STD 1629A Procedures for performing a failure mode, effects and criticality analysis (FMECA) MIL-STD 1629B FMECA MIL-STD 2173 Reliability centred maintenance requirements (superseded by NAVAIR 00-25-403 OPNAVINST 4130.2A
Relevant handbooks include:	Integrated Logistic Support Handbook, third edition – James V Jones MIL-HDBK-217 Reliability prediction of electronic equipment MIL-HDBK-338B Electronic reliability design handbook MIL-HDBK-781A Reliability test methods, plans and environments for engineering development, qualification and production NASA PRA Probabilistic risk assessment handbook NASA Fault tree assessment handbook
Systems thinking includes:	The process of developing solutions within the context of an entire system Recognising that an improvement in one subsystem can adversely affect another subsystem

Unit Mapping Information

Release 1 – new unit based on MEM14066A Plan and design avionic engineering projects – units not equivalent

Links

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Assessment Requirements for MEA712 Apply avionic digital design techniques

Modification History

Release 1 - New unit of competency

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria under the specified conditions of assessment, and must include:

communicating, negotiating and reviewing context and parameters of the engineering design brief with stakeholders

determining or confirming scientific principles and design techniques, WHS and regulatory requirements, and design specification requirements

evaluating multiple solutions against design criteria, risk, sustainability and cost

investigating life-cycle design and sustainability, technical and professional assistance required

investigating CM and/or ILS requirements

planning, scheduling and coordinating the avionic design task

applying design process and scientific principles to component selection and design proposals for components and avionic digital systems

solving problems and making decisions with systems thinking for contingencies and constraints and continuous improvement

integrating avionic techniques, hardware, components and software into aircraft avionic digital systems

defining designs

specifying, documenting and applying graphical techniques, modelling, mock-up or prototyping techniques

creating and maintaining adequate and accurate calculations and design process records

reporting and documenting, results of investigations, application of principles and techniques, calculations, specifications, diagrams, CAD files, mock-ups or prototypes of designs.

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

life-cycle design and sustainability implications of avionic digital component and system designs

CM and ILS requirements

design processes and techniques to investigate, synthesise and develop proposals, evaluate feasibility against design criteria, review and revise in consultation with stakeholders, model, mock-up and prototype

systems thinking, problem solving, decision making and continuous improvement methods

WHS and regulatory requirements, codes of practice, standards, risk management and registration requirements

professional and licensed technical assistance for engineering specialisations

requirement for consultation and negotiation to establish design parameters and criteria

procedures for planning, scheduling and coordination of design

hardware requirements of typical avionic digital component and system applications

engineering avionic scientific principles and techniques required for digital system design tasks

design calculations techniques

software for product planning and design, such as CAD layout, circuit design, system software and project management

required documentation:

design brief and records of negotiation

planning and schedule

calculations and diagrams documentation for checking and design records

specifications and graphics required to define designs

risk analysis report

design process summary report

life-cycle and sustainability reports

CM and ILS documentation

prototyping options, including mock-ups, simulation, physical and virtual modelling, rapid prototyping.

Assessment Conditions

This unit may be assessed on the job, off the job or a combination of both on and off the job. Where assessment occurs off the job, that is, the candidate is not in productive work, then a simulated working environment must be used that reflects realistic workplace situations and conditions.

The competencies covered by this unit would be demonstrated by an individual working alone or as part of a team.

Where applicable, reasonable adjustment must be made to work environments and training situations to accommodate ethnicity, age, gender, demographics and disability.

Assessment methods must be by direct observation of tasks and include questioning on underpinning knowledge to ensure its correct interpretation and application.

Assessment may be applied under project-related conditions (real or simulated) and require evidence of process.

Assessment must confirm a reasonable inference that competency is able not only to be satisfied under the particular circumstance, but is able to be transferred to other circumstances.

Assessors must be satisfied that the candidate can competently and consistently:

communicate, negotiate and review design brief with stakeholders

determine or confirm scientific principles and design techniques, WHS and regulatory requirements, design specification requirements

evaluate multiple solutions

investigate life-cycle design and sustainability, technical and professional assistance required

plan, schedule and coordinate the design task

select design components using design process and scientific principles

integrate avionic digital techniques, hardware and software

solve problems and make decisions with systems thinking for contingencies and constraints and continuous improvement

define designs, specify and document and apply graphical techniques, modelling, mock-up or prototyping techniques

create and maintain adequate and accurate calculations and design process records

report and document results and processes.

Assessment may be in conjunction with assessment of other units of competency where required

Assessors must satisfy the requirements of the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator (Australian Skills Quality Authority, or its successors).

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MEA713 Integrate aeronautical fundamentals into an engineering task

Modification History

Release 1 - New unit of competency

Application

The unit of competency applies to engineering or related projects requiring aeronautical engineering skills and includes the identification, application and integration of aeronautical fundamentals. It includes identifying task parameters, personal and team function, chain of responsibility and work health and safety (WHS) guidelines. It includes investigation of aircraft structure, power plants and of mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and flight control systems and components and aeronautical fundamentals, including structural, power plant and aircraft system methods and processes, workshop techniques, materials, scientific and mathematical principles and computer software. It requires completion of the task in cooperation with the team and documentation of the process and outcomes.

It is suitable for people pursuing paraprofessional careers and qualifications in aeronautical engineering.

This 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

MEA705	Apply basic scientific principles and techniques in aeronautical engineering situations
MEM23004A	Apply technical mathematics
MEM23007A	Apply calculus to engineering tasks

Competency Field

Aeronautical engineering

Unit Sector

Elements and Performance Criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.	Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.
1.	Investigate scope of engineering task	1.1	Determine task parameters and context
1.2	Confirm personal functions and responsibilities, team and support functional group interdependencies and communications
1.3	Confirm that task and responsibility is appropriate to qualifications and delegations and that appropriate support, including technical and professional assistance, is available when required
1.4	Determine chain of responsibility for the activity
1.5	Determine WHS, regulatory requirements, risk management and organisational procedures
2.	Evaluate task for aeronautical fundamentals requirements	2.1	Evaluate methods, processes and workshop techniques required by task
2.2	Evaluate aeronautical fundamentals required by task
2.3	Evaluate functions and features of aeronautical components and systems related to the task
2.4	Evaluate software techniques required for basic programming, analysis and graphics
3.	Integrate aeronautical fundamentals	3.1	Plan the task
3.2	Communicate, cooperate and negotiate with stakeholders, use systems thinking to address contingencies and constraints, problem solving and decision making and continuous improvement to achieve integration task
3.3	Integrate aeronautical fundamentals to achieve task objectives
4.	Report results	4.1	Report results of investigation, evaluation and integration
4.2	Provide documentation, such as diagrams and calculations
4.3	Provide documentation, such as modification instructions and maintenance manual or manual amendment and other documentation required by configuration management (CM) or integrated logistic support (ILS) procedures, where applicable

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.
Appropriate technical and professional assistance includes:	Specific licenses and authorisations required by the relevant airworthiness regulator, CASA or the ADF Technical support and advice relating to elements which have intrinsic dangers, for example: high pressure energised fluid vessels high temperatures and heat energy capacity wiring with high current control voltages above extra low voltage Professional support for technologies, such as: specialist electric motor drives and controllers specialist materials, plastics, metal alloys and nano materials Special processes, foundry, alloy welding, heat treatment, sealing and fastening
WHS, regulatory requirements and enterprise procedures include:	WHS Acts and regulations Relevant standards Industry codes of practice Risk assessments Registration requirements Safe work practices State and territory regulatory requirements applying to electrical work Civil Aviation Safety Regulations (CASRs) AAP7001.053 ADF Technical Airworthiness Management Manual Overseas airworthiness authorities, where applicable, e.g. Federal Aviation Administration, Transport Canada, European Aviation Safety Agency
Systems thinking includes:	The process of developing solutions within the context of an entire system Recognising that an improvement in one subsystem can adversely affect another subsystem
Continuous improvement implementation:	Continuous improvement implementation relates to plant, products, processes, systems or services, including design, development, implementation or manufacture, commissioning, operation or delivery and maintenance. Continuous improvement is part of CM and ILS. Improvement processes include techniques, such as: balanced scorecard current and future state mapping measuring performance against benchmarks process improvement, problem solving and decision making data management, generation, recording, analysing, storing, use of software training for improvement systems participation technical training
Constraints and contingencies include:	Financial Organisation procedural or culture Physical constraints such as limits to resources, limits to site access or logistical limitations Airworthiness regulatory requirements
Configuration management (CM)	CM is a process for control and documentation of the design and development process and for the management of system, component and software throughout the service life
Integrated logistic support (ILS)	ILS is an integrated approach to the management of logistic disciplines originally developed for the management of military systems from design concept to final disposal at life-of-type. It covers: reliability engineering, maintainability engineering and maintenance planning supply and support support and test equipment manpower and personnel training and training support technical data and publications computer resources support facilities packaging, handling, storage and transportation design interface

Unit Mapping Information

Release 1 – new unit based on MEM14083A Apply aeronautical fundamentals to support design and development of engineering projects and MEM23073A Select and apply aeronautical engineering methods, processes and construction techniques – units not equivalent

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Assessment Requirements for MEA713 Integrate aeronautical fundamentals into an engineering task

Modification History

Release 1 - New unit of competency

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria under the specified conditions of assessment, and must include:

communicating, cooperating and negotiating with stakeholders to achieve integration task

determining task parameters and context, chain of responsibility, WHS, regulatory requirements, risk management and organisational procedures

confirming personal, team and support personnel tasks and responsibilities

evaluating task requirements, principles, techniques, components and systems, including software requirements, and software for basic analysis and graphics

planning the task

integrating aeronautical fundamentals to achieve task objectives

solving problems and making decisions using systems thinking and continuous improvement to address contingencies and constraints and application of CM and/or ILS procedures

report and documenting results of investigation, evaluation and integration, diagrams and calculations.

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

WHS and organisational safe working procedures

task parameters and broader context

personal function and responsibilities

chain of responsibility for the activity

team interdependencies

aeronautical fundamentals, including:

mathematics

materials properties (ferrous metals, non-ferrous metals and fibre composites)

mechanics

chemistry

light, sound and electromagnetic effects, including avoidance of electro-magnetic interference

thermodynamics and heating, aircraft air conditioning and cabin pressurisation

gas turbine and piston engines

aviation fuels and fuel additives

fluid mechanics

fluid power

hydraulic fluid characteristics

electrical and electronic control interfaces

fundamentals of system layout and function

computing

graphics, including computer-aided design and drafting (CAD) systems

typical workshop processes

methods and processes, including:

assembly of metal structure using bolts, screws, rivets and adhesives

assembly of composite structure using bolts, screws, rivets and adhesive bonding

repair techniques for metal and composite structure

fabrication of ducting and plumbing for hydraulic, fuel and pneumatic systems

fabrication of cables for mechanical linkages and systems

simple programming

simple interfacing and signal conditioning in relation to systems, such as flight controls and pressurisation/air conditioning

machining, such as turning, milling, broaching, boring, shaping, planning, drilling, reaming, sawing, grinding and threading

hot and cold working processes

press operations, such as drawing, punching, cropping and forging

fabrication and welding of metals and plastics

fabrication of composite structure components

powder metallurgy

heat treatment

moulding, casting and forging

assembly, sealing, fastening and gluing

jigs and fixtures

surface plating and coating

computer-aided engineering (CAE) processes, such as CAD/computer-aided manufacturing (CAM)/computer-numerically controlled (CNC)/rapid processes

functions and features of aeronautical components and systems, such as:

mechanical systems, such as flight controls and system components

hydraulic power generation and systems, such as landing gear retraction, brakes, flaps/spoilers and powered flight controls and system components

pneumatic systems, such as bleed air, pressurisation, air cycle air conditioning, anti-ice, brakes, flaps and landing gear retraction and system components

fuel storage and distribution systems and components

power plants, including engines, engine systems, propellers, control systems and system components

electrical systems and related wiring and components (power generation, distribution, circuit protection, control interfaces with hydraulic and pneumatic systems, and flap and landing gear retraction systems/components)

electronic system interface relating to automatic flight control, full authority digital engine control, air conditioning and cabin pressurisation control systems

system test stands and equipment, adapters and software

integration of aeronautical fundamentals required for task

communication requirements of task

current options and tends in software, including system layout and simulation

integration management methods.

Assessment Conditions

This unit may be assessed on the job, off the job or a combination of both on and off the job. Where assessment occurs off the job, that is, the candidate is not in productive work, then a simulated working environment must be used that reflects realistic workplace situations and conditions.

The competencies covered by this unit would be demonstrated by an individual working alone or as part of a team.

Where applicable, reasonable adjustment must be made to work environments and training situations to accommodate ethnicity, age, gender, demographics and disability.

Assessment methods must be by direct observation of tasks and include questioning on underpinning knowledge to ensure its correct interpretation and application.

Assessment may be applied under project-related conditions (real or simulated) and require evidence of process.

Assessment must confirm a reasonable inference that competency is able not only to be satisfied under the particular circumstance, but is able to be transferred to other circumstances.

Assessors must be satisfied that the candidate can competently and consistently:

communicate, cooperate and negotiate with stakeholders to achieve integration task

determine task parameters and context, chain of responsibility, WHS, regulatory requirements, risk management and organisational procedures

confirm personal, team and support personnel tasks and responsibilities

evaluate task requirements, principles, techniques, typical applications and software

plan the task

integrate avionic fundamentals to achieve task objectives

solve problems and make decisions using systems thinking and continuous improvement to address contingencies and constraints

report and document results.

Assessment may be in conjunction with assessment of other units of competency where required.

Assessors must satisfy the requirements of the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator (Australian Skills Quality Authority, or its successors).

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MEA714 Integrate avionic fundamentals into an engineering task

Modification History

Release 1 - New unit of competency

Application

The unit of competency applies to engineering or related projects requiring avionic engineering skills and includes the identification, application and integration of avionic fundamentals. It includes identifying task parameters, personal and team function, chain of responsibility and work health and safety (WHS) guidelines. It includes investigation of aircraft electrical, instrument, radio and data systems and components and avionic fundamentals, including electrical and electronic methods and processes, workshop techniques, materials, scientific and mathematical principles and computer software. It requires completion of the task in cooperation with the team and documentation of the process and outcomes.

It is suitable for people pursuing paraprofessional careers and qualifications in avionic engineering.

This 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

MEA706	Apply basic scientific principles and techniques in avionic engineering
and
MEM23004A	Apply technical mathematics
PLUS
MEM23007A	Apply calculus to engineering tasks
or
MEA727	Apply calculus in avionic engineering situations

Competency Field

Avionic engineering

Unit Sector

Elements and Performance Criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.	Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.
1.	Investigate scope of engineering task	1.1	Determine task parameters and context
1.2	Confirm personal functions and responsibilities, team and support functional group interdependencies and communications
1.3	Confirm that task and responsibility is appropriate to qualifications and delegations and that appropriate support including technical and professional assistance is available when required
1.4	Determine chain of responsibility for the activity
1.5	Determine WHS, regulatory requirements, risk management and organisational procedures
2.	Evaluate task for avionic fundamentals requirements	2.1	Evaluate methods, processes and workshop techniques required by task
2.2	Evaluate avionic fundamentals required by task
2.3	Evaluate functions and features of avionic components and systems related to the task
2.4	Evaluate software techniques required for basic programming, analysis and graphics
3.	Integrate avionic fundamentals	3.1	Plan the task
3.2	Communicate, cooperate and negotiate with stakeholders, use systems thinking to address contingencies and constraints, problem solving and decision making and continuous improvement to achieve integration task
3.4	Integrate avionic fundamentals to achieve task objectives
4.	Report results	4.1	Report results of investigation, evaluation and integration
4.2	Provide documentation, such as diagrams and calculations
4.3	Provide documentation, such as modification instructions and maintenance manual or manual amendment and other documentation required by configuration management (CM) or integrated logistic support (ILS) procedures, where applicable

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.
Appropriate technical and professional assistance includes:	Assistance from holders of specific licenses and authorisations required by the relevant airworthiness regulator, CASA or the ADF Technical support and advice relating to elements which have intrinsic dangers, for example: high pressure energised fluid vessels high temperatures and heat energy capacity wiring with high current control voltages above extra low voltage Professional support for technologies, such as: specialist electric motor drives and controllers specialist materials, plastics, metal alloys and nano materials Special processes, foundry, alloy welding, heat treatment, sealing and fastening
WHS, regulatory requirements and enterprise procedures include:	WHS Acts and regulations Relevant standards Industry codes of practice Risk assessments Registration requirements Safe work practices State and territory regulatory requirements applying to electrical work Civil Aviation Safety Regulations (CASRs) AAP7001.053 ADF Technical Airworthiness Management Manual Overseas airworthiness authorities where applicable e.g. Federal Aviation Administration, Transport Canada, European Aviation Safety Agency
Systems thinking includes:	The process of developing solutions within the context of an entire system Recognising that an improvement in one subsystem can adversely affect another subsystem
Continuous improvement implementation	Continuous improvement implementation relates to plant, products, processes, systems or services including design, development, implementation or manufacture, commissioning, operation or delivery and maintenance. Continuous improvement is part of CM and ILS Improvement processes, including: balanced scorecard current and future state mapping measuring performance against benchmarks process improvement, problem solving and decision making data management, generation, recording, analysing, storing and using of software training for improvement systems participation technical training
Constraints and contingencies include:	Financial Organisation procedural or culture Physical constraints, such as limits to resources, limits to site access or logistical limitations Airworthiness regulatory requirements
Configuration management (CM)	CM is a process for control and documentation of the design and development process and for the management of system, component and software throughout the service life
Integrated logistic support (ILS)	ILS is an integrated approach to the management of logistic disciplines originally developed for the management of military systems from design concept to final disposal at life-of-type. It covers: reliability engineering, maintainability engineering and maintenance planning supply and support support and test equipment manpower and personnel training and training support technical data and publications computer resources support facilities packaging, handling, storage and transportation design interface

Unit Mapping Information

Release 1 – new unit based on MEM14084A Apply avionic fundamentals to support design and development of engineering projects and MEM23074A Select and apply avionic engineering methods, processes and construction techniques – units not equivalent

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Assessment Requirements for MEA714 Integrate avionic fundamentals into an engineering task

Modification History

Release 1 - New unit of competency

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria under the specified conditions of assessment, and must include:

communicating, cooperating and negotiating with stakeholders to achieve integration task

determining task parameters and context, chain of responsibility, WHS, regulatory requirements, risk management and organisational procedures

confirming personal, team and support personnel tasks and responsibilities

evaluating task requirements, principles, techniques, avionic components and systems, including software requirements, and software for basic analysis and graphics

planning the task

integrating avionic fundamentals to achieve task objectives

solve problems and making decisions using systems thinking and continuous improvement to address contingencies and constraints and application of CM and/or ILS procedures

reporting and documenting results of investigation, evaluation and integration, diagrams and calculations.

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

WHS and organisational safe working procedures

task parameters and broader context

personal function and responsibilities

chain of responsibility for the activity

team interdependencies

avionic fundamentals, including:

mathematics

materials properties

mechanics

chemistry

light, sound and electromagnetic effects, including avoidance of electro-magnetic interference

thermodynamics and heating, aircraft air conditioning and cabin pressurisation

fluid mechanics

fluid power

electrical and electronic fundamentals

fundamentals of system interfacing and signal conditioning

computing

graphics, including computer aided design and drafting (CAD) systems

typical workshop processes

methods and processes, including:

basic electrical and electronic control circuit assembly, including production of printed circuit boards

wiring and soldering, including high reliability hand soldering

simple programming

simple interfacing and signal conditioning

machining, such as turning, milling, broaching, boring, shaping, planning, drilling, reaming, sawing, grinding and threading

hot and cold working processes

press operations, such as drawing, punching, cropping and forging

fabrication and welding of metals and plastics

powder metallurgy

heat treatment

moulding, casting and forging

assembly, sealing, fastening and gluing

jigs and fixtures

surface plating and coating

computer-aided engineering (CAE) processes, such as CAD/computer-aided manufacturing (CAM)/computer-numerically controlled (CNC)/rapid processes

functions and features of avionic components and systems, including:

electrical systems and related wiring and components (power generation, distribution, circuit protection, control interfaces with hydraulic and pneumatic systems, and caution and warning systems)

mechanical and electro-mechanical flight instruments (pitot/static, barometric and gyroscopic) and indication systems (quantity, pressure, temperature and position)

electronic systems and components (communications, radio navigation, pulse, display, automatic flight control, flight management and engine management)

air conditioning and cabin pressurisation control systems

automatic test stations, adapters and software

integration of avionic fundamentals required for task

communication requirements of task

current options and tends in software, including circuit and system layout and simulation

integration management methods.

Assessment Conditions

This unit may be assessed on the job, off the job or a combination of both on and off the job. Where assessment occurs off the job, that is, the candidate is not in productive work, then a simulated working environment must be used that reflects realistic workplace situations and conditions.

The competencies covered by this unit would be demonstrated by an individual working alone or as part of a team.

Where applicable, reasonable adjustment must be made to work environments and training situations to accommodate ethnicity, age, gender, demographics and disability.

Assessment methods must be by direct observation of tasks and include questioning on underpinning knowledge to ensure its correct interpretation and application.

Assessment may be applied under project-related conditions (real or simulated) and require evidence of process.

Assessment must confirm a reasonable inference that competency is able not only to be satisfied under the particular circumstance, but is able to be transferred to other circumstances.

Assessors must be satisfied that the candidate can competently and consistently:

communicate, cooperate and negotiate with stakeholders to achieve integration task

determine task parameters and context, chain of responsibility, WHS, regulatory requirements, risk management and organisational procedures

confirm personal, team and support personnel tasks and responsibilities

evaluate task requirements, principles, techniques, typical applications and software

plan the task

integrate avionic fundamentals to achieve task objectives

solve problems and make decisions using systems thinking and continuous improvement to address contingencies and constraints

report and document results.

Assessment may be in conjunction with assessment of other units of competency where required.

Assessors must satisfy the requirements of the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator (Australian Skills Quality Authority, or its successors).

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MEA715 Evaluate aeroplane flight control systems

Modification History

Release 1 - New unit of competency

Application

This unit of competency applies to mechanical and powered flight control systems and their components, including the interface of powered systems and automatic flight control systems. It involves evaluation of systems (mechanical and powered systems and their components and the interface with automatic flight control systems) within both civil and military environments for compliance with design and performance standards, and with airworthiness regulatory requirements.

Also covered is documentation of the evaluation process within management systems, such as configuration management (CM) and integrated logistic support (ILS).

It is suitable for people working within aircraft design teams, within the engineering departments of aircraft maintenance organisations or employed within Continuing Airworthiness Management Organisations (CAMOs) and Approved Engineering Organisations, and for those pursuing qualifications or careers in those fields.

This 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

MEA710	Apply aeronautical system design techniques
MEM23004A	Apply technical mathematics
MEM23007A	Apply calculus to engineering tasks

Competency Field

Unit Sector

Elements and Performance Criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.	Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.
1.	Prepare to evaluate aeroplane flight control system applications	1.1	Confirm and apply safe working practices relating to aeroplane flight control systems
1.2	Determine parameters and context of applications and purpose of evaluation
1.3	Confirm personal functions and responsibilities, team and support functional group interdependencies and communications
1.4	Confirm that tasks and responsibilities are appropriate to qualifications and delegations and that appropriate support, including technical and professional assistance, is available
1.5	Determine chain of responsibility for the activity evaluation, reporting arrangements and timelines
1.6	Identify work health and safety (WHS) and regulatory requirements with particular emphasis on safety, codes of practice, performance requirements and standards, including airworthiness regulatory requirements for aeroplane flight control systems, risk management and organisational procedures
2.	Identify principles and techniques required for evaluation of aeroplane flight control system applications	2.1	Identify features and functions of aeroplane flight control systems and components
2.2	Review aeroplane flight control system design and layout requirements and techniques
2.3	Identify system electrical power requirements and interfaces with avionic systems
3.	Evaluate aeroplane flight control system applications	3.1	Evaluate proposed modifications to aeroplane flight control systems and system components
3.2	Evaluate aeroplane flight control system and system component maintenance requirements
3.3	Evaluate aeroplane flight control system and system component reliability and defect history
3.4	Evaluate proposed component substitutions
3.5	Evaluate application for compliance with WHS Acts, regulations, codes, directives and standards/specifications, including those related to risk management
4.	Report results	4.1	Report results of scoping, principles and techniques identification and evaluation of applications
4.2	Provide documentation, such as system schematics, wiring diagrams and data required by CM and/or ILS and as required by airworthiness regulations

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.
Aeroplane flight control systems include:	Mechanical primary flight control Powered primary flight control Trim Flaps High lift and spoiler Speed brakes Interfaces with automatic flight control systems and with electrical and instrument systems
Aeroplane flight control system components include:	Cockpit controls Cable runs and hardware Mechanical linkages Hydraulic actuators and boost packs Hydraulic plumbing, valves and filters Trim mechanical and electrical actuators Flap mechanical, hydraulic and electrical actuators Flap tracks and rollers High lift and spoiler actuators and mechanical linkages Speed brake actuators Indicators, lights and switches
Standards and guidance material include:	ADF AAP7001.054 Airworthiness Design Requirements Manual FAR Part 23 Airworthiness Standards for Airplanes in the Normal, Utility, Aerobatic or Commuter Categories FAR Part 25 Airworthiness Standards for Airplanes in the Transport Category EASA CS-23 Certification Specifications for Aeroplanes in the Normal, Utility, Aerobatic or Commuter Categories EASA CS-25 Certification Specifications for Airplanes in the Transport Category CASA AC21.16(0) Approval of material, parts, processes and appliances CASA AC21.145(0) Manufacture of parts during the course of maintenance CASA AC21.601(0) Australian Technical Standards Order Authorisation CASA CAAP35-7(0) Design approval of modifications and repairs CASA AC 21-99 Aircraft Wiring and Bonding FAA AC 43-13-1B Acceptable Methods, Techniques and Practices – Aircraft Inspection and Repair
Configuration management (CM)	CM is a process for control and documentation of the design and development process and for the management of system, component and software throughout the service life
Integrated logistic support (ILS)	ILS is an integrated approach to the management of logistic disciplines originally developed for the management of military systems from design concept to final disposal at life-of-type. It covers: reliability engineering, maintainability engineering and maintenance planning supply and support support and test equipment manpower and personnel training and training support technical data and publications computer resources support facilities packaging, handling, storage and transportation design interface
Appropriate technical and professional assistance	Assistance from individuals with CASA maintenance certification licenses or those with supervisory authorisations in the ADF regulatory system Professional support from engineers employed within: organisations with CASA continuing airworthiness management or maintenance approvals approved engineering organisations under the ADF regulatory system Engineers employed within organisations recognised by overseas airworthiness organisations
WHS, regulatory requirements and enterprise procedures include:	WHS Acts and regulations Relevant standards Industry codes of practice Risk assessments Registration requirements Safe work practices Civil Aviation Safety Regulations (CASRs) AAP7001.053 ADF Technical Airworthiness Management Manual Overseas airworthiness authorities, where applicable, e.g. Federal Aviation Administration, Transport Canada, European Aviation Safety Agency

Unit Mapping Information

Release 1 – new unit based on MEM23097A Apply automated systems principles and techniques in aeronautical engineering situations – units not equivalent

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Assessment Requirements for MEA715 Evaluate aeroplane flight control systems

Modification History

Release 1 - New unit of competency

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria under the specified conditions of assessment, and must include:

identifying WHS, regulatory and electrical safety requirements, risk management procedures, features and functions of aeroplane flight control systems and components, system design principles and techniques, including:

performance and operating environment

system control

indicating and circuit protection requirements

interface requirements between aeroplane flight control systems and other systems, including automatic flight control systems and electrical power distribution

determining and confirming:

parameters and context of tasks

chain of responsibility

personal functions and responsibilities

team and support functional group interdependencies and communications

appropriate qualifications and delegations

appropriate support, including technical and professional assistance

investigating associated CM and ILS requirements and drafting required data

drafting material required for compliance with airworthiness regulations

assessing and applying:

basic aeroplane flight control system performance analysis and design procedures

design standards, regulatory requirements

graphics skills and techniques

evaluating system components and specifications against system design and operating criteria

reporting and documenting results of scoping, principles and techniques identification and evaluation of applications.

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

features and layout of aeroplane flight control systems including control, indication and interface with other systems:

primary flight control mechanical systems and components

primary flight control powered systems - hydraulic actuators and boost packages

interface with automatic flight control synchros and servos

trim systems – mechanical and electrical

flaps – mechanical, hydraulic and electrical actuation

high lift and spoiler systems

speed brakes

basic design principles for:

primary flight controls (aerodynamics, stability, control surface mass and aerodynamic balancing, flutter)

primary flight control mechanical systems and components

powered flight control systems and components

trim systems and components

flap systems including actuators and mechanical linkages

high lift and spoiler systems including actuators and mechanical linkages

speed brakes and system components

interface with the aircraft electrical and instrument systems

interface with automatic flight control systems

wiring types, standards and specifications

performance and operating environment effects

airworthiness regulator design standards

compliance requirements of the WHS Act and regulations, codes of practice, standards, risk assessment

scope of trade, technical and professional support services required in aircraft flight control system applications

management data interface with CM and ILS.

Assessment Conditions

This unit may be assessed on the job, off the job or a combination of both on and off the job. Where assessment occurs off the job, that is, the candidate is not in productive work, then a simulated working environment must be used that reflects realistic workplace situations and conditions.

The competencies covered by this unit would be demonstrated by an individual working alone or as part of a team.

Where applicable, reasonable adjustment must be made to work environments and training situations to accommodate ethnicity, age, gender, demographics and disability.

Assessment methods must be by direct observation of tasks and include questioning on underpinning knowledge to ensure its correct interpretation and application.

Assessment may be applied under project-related conditions (real or simulated) and require evidence of process.

Assessment must confirm a reasonable inference that competency is able not only to be satisfied under the particular circumstance, but is able to be transferred to other circumstances.

Assessors must be satisfied that the candidate can competently and consistently:

identify and apply WHS, regulatory and risk management procedures

determine parameters and context of tasks, personal, team, licensed technical and professional assistance and support personnel functions and responsibilities, and chain of responsibility

investigate sustainability implications of aeroplane flight control system applications as specified in CM and/or ILS requirements

assess and apply basic aeroplane flight control system design and maintenance/repair requirements, and graphics skills and techniques

evaluate aeroplane flight control systems and components for compliance with WHS and airworthiness regulatory requirements

report and document results including provision of CM and ILS input data

Assessment may be in conjunction with assessment of other units of competency where required.

Assessors must satisfy the requirements of the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator (Australian Skills Quality Authority, or its successors).

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MEA716 Evaluate avionic analogue systems

Modification History

Release 1 - New unit of competency

Application

This unit of competency applies to avionic analogue communication, navigation, instrument and automatic pilot systems. It involves evaluation of systems in accordance with standards and regulatory requirements within both civil and military environments for compliance with design and performance standards and with airworthiness regulatory requirements.

Also covered is documentation of the evaluation process within management systems such as configuration management (CM) and integrated logistic support (ILS).

It is suitable for people working within aircraft design teams, within the engineering departments of aircraft maintenance organisations or employed within Continuing Airworthiness Management Organisations (CAMOs) and Approved Engineering Organisations (AEOs), and for those pursuing paraprofessional qualifications or careers in those fields.

This 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

MEA711	Apply avionic analogue design techniques
MEA727	Apply calculus in avionic engineering situations

Competency Field

Avionic engineering

Unit Sector

Elements and Performance Criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.	Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.
1.	Prepare to evaluate avionic analogue system	1.1	Confirm and apply safe electrical working practice
1.2	Review the effects of electricity on humans and identify dangerous high currents and voltages and regulatory requirements related to extra low, low and high voltage applications and relate these to aircraft radio frequency system operation and maintenance
1.3	Determine parameters and context of applications and purpose of evaluation
1.4	Confirm personal functions and responsibilities, team and support functional group interdependencies and communications
1.5	Confirm that tasks and responsibilities are appropriate to qualifications and delegations and that appropriate support, including technical and professional assistance, is available
1.6	Determine chain of responsibility for the activity evaluation, reporting arrangements and timelines
1.7	Identify work health and safety (WHS) and regulatory requirements with particular emphasis on safety, codes of practice, performance requirements and standards, including airworthiness regulatory requirements for avionic systems, risk management and organisational procedures
2.	Identify principles and techniques required for evaluation of avionic analogue system and system components	2.1	Identify features and functions of avionic analogue systems and components
2.2	Review avionic analogue system design and layout requirements and techniques
2.3	Identify system power requirements
2.4	Identify electro-magnetic interference protection requirements
3.	Evaluate avionic analogue system and system components	3.1	Evaluate proposed modifications to avionic analogue systems and components
3.2	Evaluate avionic analogue system and system component maintenance requirements
3.3	Evaluate avionic analogue system and system component reliability and defect history
3.4	Evaluate proposed component and piece part substitution
3.5	Evaluate application for compliance with WHS Acts, regulations, codes, directives and standards/specifications, including those related to risk management
4.	Report results	4.1	Report results of scoping, principles and techniques identification and evaluation of applications
4.2	Provide documentation, such as system schematics, wiring diagrams and data required by CM and/or ILS, and for compliance with airworthiness regulations

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.
Avionic analogue systems include:	High frequency (HF) communications Very high frequency (VHF) communications Ultra-high frequency (UHF) communications Satellite communications Internal communications and public address Automatic direction finder VHF omni-directional range (VOR) Pulse: weather radar radar altimeter air traffic control (ATC) transponder doppler navigation distance measuring equipment (DME) Automatic pilot Tactical aerial navigation (TACAN) Aircraft communication addressing and reporting (ACAR) Instrument landing system (ILS) Electro-mechanical flight and indicating instruments Compasses Interfaces with avionic digital systems, such as: flight management automatic flight control electronic display, including flight instruments and centralised aircraft monitoring area navigation (RNAV)
Avionic analogue system components include:	Receivers Transmitters Transceivers Racks and cooling fans Tuners Indicators Antennas and related cables and hardware Analogue electronic circuitry and components Electro-mechanical flight instruments Electro-mechanical measuring instruments Pitot/static system components Wiring and related hardware Fuses and circuit breakers Synchros and servos Gyroscopes Sensors Flight instruments (air speed indicator, vertical speed indicator, altimeter, turn and slip, artificial horizon and directional gyro) Pitot/static components Compass indicators Flux valves Amplifiers Power supplies
Standards and guidance material include:	ADF AAP7001.054 Airworthiness Design Requirements Manual FAR Part 23 Airworthiness Standards for Airplanes in the Normal, Utility, Aerobatic or Commuter Categories FAR Part 25 Airworthiness Standards for Airplanes in the Transport Category EASA CS-23 Certification Specifications for Aeroplanes in the Normal, Utility, Aerobatic or Commuter Categories EASA CS-25 Certification Specifications for Airplanes in the Transport Category CASA AC 21-99 Aircraft Wiring and Bonding RTCA DO-160D Environmental Conditions and Test Procedures for Airborne Equipment Military Specification MIL-E-7016F: Electrical Load and Power Source Capacity, Aircraft, Analysis of SAE Aerospace AS50881 Wiring Aerospace Vehicles CASA AC21.16(0) Approval of material, parts, processes and appliances CASA AC21.145(0) Manufacture of parts during the course of maintenance CASA AC21.601(0) Australian Technical Standards Order Authorisation CASA CAAP35-7(0) Design approval of modifications and repairs FAA AC 43-13-1B Acceptable Methods, Techniques and Practices – Aircraft Inspection and Repair
Configuration management (CM)	CM is a process for control and documentation of the design and development process and for the management of system, component and software throughout the service life
Integrated logistic support (ILS)	ILS is an integrated approach to the management of logistic disciplines originally developed for the management of military systems from design concept to final disposal at life-of-type. It covers: reliability engineering, maintainability engineering and maintenance planning supply and support support and test equipment manpower and personnel training and training support technical data and publications computer resources support facilities packaging, handling, storage and transportation design interface
Appropriate technical and professional assistance include:	Assistance from individuals with CASA maintenance certification licenses or those with supervisory authorisations in the ADF regulatory system Professional support from engineers employed within: organisations with CASA continuing airworthiness management or maintenance approvals approved engineering organisations under the ADF regulatory system Engineers employed within organisations recognised by overseas airworthiness organisations
WHS, regulatory requirements and enterprise procedures include:	WHS Acts and regulations Relevant standards Industry codes of practice Risk assessments Registration requirements Safe work practices Civil Aviation Safety Regulations (CASRs) AAP7001.053 ADF Technical Airworthiness Management Manual Overseas airworthiness authorities where applicable e.g. Federal Aviation Administration, Transport Canada, European Aviation Safety Agency

Unit Mapping Information

Release 1 - new unit based on MEM23096A Apply avionic system design principles and techniques in avionic engineering situations and MEM23096A Apply avionic system design principles and techniques in avionic engineering situations – units not equivalent

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Assessment Requirements for MEA716 Evaluate avionic analogue systems

Modification History

Release 1 - New unit of competency

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria under the specified conditions of assessment, and must include:

identifying WHS, regulatory and electrical safety requirements, risk management procedures, features and functions of aircraft analogue avionic systems and components, system design principles and techniques, including performance and operating environment, system control, indicating and circuit protection requirements and interface requirements between analogue avionic systems and other systems, including the electrical power distribution and avionic digital systems and system components

reviewing effects of electricity on humans, dangerous high currents and voltages and automated systems, regulatory requirements related to extra low, low and high voltage applications and relating these to aircraft analogue avionic system applications

reviewing effects of electro-magnetic radiation on humans and relate them to aircraft radio frequency and pulse systems

determining and confirming parameters and context of tasks, chain of responsibility, personal functions and responsibilities, team and support functional group interdependencies and communications, appropriate qualifications and delegations, and appropriate support, including licensed technical and professional assistance

investigating associated CM and ILS requirements and drafting required data

identifying and drafting documents required for compliance with airworthiness regulations

assessing and applying basic aircraft analogue avionic system performance analysis and design procedures, design standards, regulatory requirements and graphics skills and techniques

evaluating system components and specifications against system design and operating criteria

reporting and documenting results of scoping, principles and techniques identification and evaluation of applications.

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

features and layout of aircraft avionic analogue systems, including control, indication and antennas

features and layout of electro-mechanical flight instruments and instrument systems, including pitot static and vacuum systems

features and layout of electro-mechanical measuring systems, including fuel quantity/flow, fluid pressure and position indicating

analogue electronics

pulse systems

compass principles and systems

gyroscopic principles

synchro and servo systems, including feedback loops

basic design principles for:

electro-mechanical instrument systems and instrument panel layout

analogue communications and navigation systems

pulse systems

autopilot systems

instrument landing systems

compass systems

interface with avionic digital systems, such as flight management, area navigation, display and cabin services

interface with the aircraft electrical system

wiring and antenna cabling types, standards and specifications

performance and operating environment effects

airworthiness regulator design standards

compliance requirements of the WHS Act and regulations, codes of practice, standards and risk assessment

scope of trade, technical and professional support services required in electrical system applications

management data interface with CM and ILS.

Assessment Conditions

This unit may be assessed on the job, off the job or a combination of both on and off the job. Where assessment occurs off the job, that is, the candidate is not in productive work, then a simulated working environment must be used that reflects realistic workplace situations and conditions.

The competencies covered by this unit would be demonstrated by an individual working alone or as part of a team.

Where applicable, reasonable adjustment must be made to work environments and training situations to accommodate ethnicity, age, gender, demographics and disability.

Assessment methods must be by direct observation of tasks and include questioning on underpinning knowledge to ensure its correct interpretation and application.

Assessment may be applied under project-related conditions (real or simulated) and require evidence of process.

Assessment must confirm a reasonable inference that competency is able not only to be satisfied under the particular circumstance, but is able to be transferred to other circumstances.

Assessors must be satisfied that the candidate can competently and consistently:

identify and apply WHS, regulatory and risk management procedures

review dangers and effects of electricity and electro-magnetic radiation on humans

determine parameters and context of tasks, personal, team, technical and professional assistance and support personnel functions and responsibilities, and chain of responsibility

investigate sustainability implications of aircraft analogue avionic system applications as specified in CM and/or ILS requirements

assess and apply basic aircraft analogue avionic system design and maintenance/repair requirements, software basic analysis and graphics skills and techniques

evaluate aircraft analogue avionic systems and components for compliance with WHS and airworthiness regulatory requirements

report and document results, including provision of CM and ILS input data.

Assessment may be in conjunction with assessment of other units of competency where required.

Assessors must satisfy the requirements of the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator (Australian Skills Quality Authority, or its successors).

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MEA717 Evaluate avionic digital systems

Modification History

Release 1 - New unit of competency

Application

This unit of competency applies to avionic digital communication, navigation, instrument display, on-board computer and automatic flight systems and software for these systems. It involves evaluation of systems for compliance with design and performance standards and with airworthiness regulatory requirements within both civil and military environments.

Also covered is documentation of the evaluation process within management systems, such as configuration management (CM) and integrated logistic support (ILS).

It is suitable for people working as paraprofessionals within aircraft design teams, within the engineering departments of aircraft maintenance organisations or employed within Continuing Airworthiness Management Organisations (CAMOs) and Approved Engineering Organisations, and for those pursuing qualifications or careers in those fields.

This 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

MEA712	Apply avionic digital design techniques
MEA727	Apply calculus in avionic engineering situations

Competency Field

Unit Sector

Elements and Performance Criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.	Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.
1.	Prepare to evaluate avionic digital system	1.1	Confirm and apply safe electrical working practice
1.2	Review the effects of electricity on humans and identify dangerous high currents and voltages and regulatory requirements related to extra low, low and high voltage applications and relate these to aircraft digital system operation and maintenance
1.3	Determine parameters and context of applications and purpose of evaluation
1.4	Confirm personal functions and responsibilities, team and support functional group interdependencies and communications
1.5	Confirm that tasks and responsibilities are appropriate to qualifications and delegations and that appropriate support, including technical and professional assistance, is available
1.6	Determine chain of responsibility for the activity evaluation, reporting arrangements and timelines
1.7	Identify work health and safety (WHS) and regulatory requirements with particular emphasis on safety, codes of practice, performance requirements and standards, including airworthiness regulatory requirements for avionic systems, risk management and organisational procedures
2.	Identify principles and techniques required for evaluation of avionic digital system and system components	2.1	Identify features and functions of avionic digital systems and components
2.2	Review avionic digital system design and layout requirements and techniques
2.3	Identify system power requirements and interfaces with aircraft and avionic analogue systems
2.4	Identify electro-magnetic interference protection requirements
3.	Evaluate avionic digital system and system components	3.1	Evaluate proposed modifications to avionic digital systems, system components and software
3.2	Evaluate avionic digital system and system component maintenance requirements
3.3	Evaluate avionic digital systems and system component reliability and defect history
3.4	Evaluate proposed component and piece part substitution
3.5	Evaluate application for compliance with WHS Acts, regulations, codes, directives and standards/specifications, including those related to risk management
4.	Report results	4.1	Report results of scoping, principles and techniques identification and evaluation of applications
4.2	Provide documentation, such as system schematics, software, wiring diagrams and data required by CM and/or ILS, and for compliance with airworthiness regulations

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.
Avionic digital systems include:	Digital communications, including high frequency (HF), very high frequency (VHF), ultra-high frequency (UHF) and satellite Aircraft communication addressing and reporting (ACAR) system Display, including primary flight, multi-function and engine indicating and crew alerting Head-up display Automatic flight control Full-authority digital engine control Flight management computer Area navigation (RNAV) Traffic alert and collision avoidance Enhanced ground position warning Global navigation Inertial navigation and inertial reference Integrated modular avionics Cabin systems On-board maintenance computers Interfaces with avionic analogue communication and navigation systems
Digital system components include:	Receivers Transmitters Transceivers Racks and cooling fans Tuners Computers and micro-processors Displays (CRT or LCD) Antennas and related cables and hardware Digital electronic circuitry and components Data buses Pitot/static system components Wiring and related hardware Fuses and circuit breakers Synchros and servos Gyroscopes Sensors Power supplies
Standards and guidance material include:	ADF AAP7001.054 Airworthiness Design Requirements Manual CASA AC 21-46(0) Airworthiness Approval of Avionic Equipment FAR Part 23 Airworthiness Standards for Airplanes in the Normal, Utility, Aerobatic or Commuter Categories FAR Part 25 Airworthiness Standards for Airplanes in the Transport Category EASA CS-23 Certification Specifications for Aeroplanes in the Normal, Utility, Aerobatic or Commuter Categories EASA CS-25 Certification Specifications for Airplanes in the Transport Category CASA AC 21-99 Aircraft Wiring and Bonding RTCA DO-160D Environmental Conditions and Test Procedures for Airborne Equipment RTCA DO-178B (also EUROCAE ED-12B) Software Considerations in Airborne Systems and Equipment Certification IEEE/EIA 12207 Information technology – Software life cycle processes Military Specification MIL-E-7016F: Electrical Load and Power Source Capacity, Aircraft, Analysis of SAE Aerospace AS50881 Wiring Aerospace Vehicles CASA AC21.16(0) Approval of material, parts, processes and appliances CASA AC21.145(0) Manufacture of parts during the course of maintenance CASA AC21.601(0) Australian Technical Standards Order Authorisation CASA CAAP35-7(0) Design approval of modifications and repairs FAA AC 43-13-1B Acceptable Methods, Techniques and Practices – Aircraft Inspection and Repair The Avionics Handbook FAA-H-8083-6 Advanced Avionics Handbook
Configuration management (CM)	CM is a process for control and documentation of the design and development process and for the management of system, component and software throughout the service life
Integrated logistic support (ILS)	ILS is an integrated approach to the management of logistic disciplines originally developed for the management of military systems from design concept to final disposal at life-of-type. It covers: reliability engineering, maintainability engineering and maintenance planning supply and support support and test equipment manpower and personnel training and training support technical data and publications computer resources support facilities packaging, handling, storage and transportation design interface
Appropriate technical and professional assistance includes:	Assistance from individuals with CASA maintenance certification licenses or those with supervisory authorisations in the ADF regulatory system Professional support from engineers employed within: organisations with CASA continuing airworthiness management or maintenance approvals approved engineering organisations under the ADF regulatory system Engineers employed within organisations recognised by overseas airworthiness organisations
WHS, regulatory requirements and enterprise procedures include:	WHS Acts and regulations Relevant standards Industry codes of practice Risk assessments Registration requirements Safe work practices Civil Aviation Safety Regulations (CASRs) AAP7001.053 ADF Technical Airworthiness Management Manual Overseas airworthiness authorities where applicable e.g. Federal Aviation Administration, Transport Canada, European Aviation Safety Agency

Unit Mapping Information

Release 1 – new unit based on MEM23096A Apply avionic system design principles and techniques in avionic engineering situations, MEM23096A Apply avionic system design principles and techniques in avionic engineering situations and MEM23098A Apply automated system principles and techniques in avionic engineering situations – units not equivalent

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Assessment Requirements for MEA717 Evaluate avionic digital systems

Modification History

Release 1 - New unit of competency

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria under the specified conditions of assessment, and must include:

identifying WHS, regulatory and electrical safety requirements, risk management procedures, features and functions of aircraft digital avionic systems and components, system design principles and techniques, including performance and operating environment, system control, indicating and circuit protection requirements and interface requirements between avionic systems and other systems, including the electrical power distribution

reviewing effects of electricity on humans, dangerous high currents and voltages and automated systems, regulatory requirements related to extra low, low and high voltage applications and relating these to aircraft digital avionic system applications

reviewing effects of electro-magnetic radiation on humans and relate them to aircraft radio frequency and pulse systems

determining and confirming:

parameters and context of tasks

chain of responsibility

personal functions and responsibilities

team and support functional group interdependencies and communications

appropriate qualifications and delegations

appropriate support including technical and professional assistance

investigating associated CM and ILS requirements and drafting required data

identifying and drafting documentation required for compliance with airworthiness regulations

assessing and applying:

basic aircraft digital avionic system performance analysis and design procedures

design standards

regulatory requirements

graphics skills and techniques

evaluating system components and specifications against system design and operating criteria

evaluating system software against system design and operating criteria

reporting and documenting results of scoping, principles and techniques identification and evaluation of applications.

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

features and layout of aircraft avionic digital systems, including control, indication and antennas

features and layout of instrument display systems, including:

engine indication and crew alert

primary flight

multi-function

head-up display

flight management computer system

digital electronics, including A-D and D-A converters

pulse systems

inertial navigation and inertial reference systems

gyroscopic principles

synchro and servo systems, including feedback loops

master caution and warning systems

basic design principles for:

display systems and instrument panel layout including head-up display

digital communications and navigation systems

pulse systems

digital autopilot systems

automatic flight control

digital engine control

automatic landing systems

inertial navigation and inertial reference systems

flight management computer systems

area navigation systems

on-board maintenance computer systems

cabin services

avionic software design procedures and requirements

data buses, including multiplexing and demultiplexing

interface with the aircraft electrical system

wiring and antenna cabling types, standards and specifications

performance and operating environment effects

airworthiness regulator design standards

compliance requirements of the WHS Act and regulations, codes of practice, standards, risk assessment

scope of trade, technical and professional support services required in digital avionic system applications

management data interface with CM and ILS.

Assessment Conditions

This unit may be assessed on the job, off the job or a combination of both on and off the job. Where assessment occurs off the job, that is, the candidate is not in productive work, then a simulated working environment must be used that reflects realistic workplace situations and conditions.

The competencies covered by this unit would be demonstrated by an individual working alone or as part of a team.

Where applicable, reasonable adjustment must be made to work environments and training situations to accommodate ethnicity, age, gender, demographics and disability.

Assessment methods must be by direct observation of tasks and include questioning on underpinning knowledge to ensure its correct interpretation and application.

Assessment may be applied under project-related conditions (real or simulated) and require evidence of process.

Assessment must confirm a reasonable inference that competency is able not only to be satisfied under the particular circumstance, but is able to be transferred to other circumstances.

Assessors must be satisfied that the candidate can competently and consistently:

identify and apply WHS, regulatory and risk management procedures

review dangers and effects of electricity and electro-magnetic radiation on humans

determine parameters and context of tasks, personal, team, technical and professional assistance and support, personnel functions and responsibilities, and chain of responsibility

investigate sustainability implications of aircraft digital avionic system applications as specified in CM and/or ILS requirements

assess and apply basic aircraft digital avionic system design and maintenance/repair requirements, software basic analysis and graphics skills and techniques

evaluate aircraft digital avionic systems and components for compliance with WHS and airworthiness regulatory requirements

report and document results including provision of CM and ILS input data.

Assessment may be in conjunction with assessment of other units of competency where required.

Assessors must satisfy the requirements of the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator (Australian Skills Quality Authority, or its successors).

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MEA718 Evaluate rotorcraft flight control systems

Modification History

Release 1 - New unit of competency

Application

This unit of competency applies to rotorcraft mechanical and powered flight control systems and their components, including the interface of powered systems and automatic flight control systems. It involves evaluation of systems and components for compliance with design and performance standards and with airworthiness regulatory requirements within both civil and military environments.

Also covered is documentation of the evaluation process within management systems, such as configuration management (CM) and integrated logistic support (ILS).

It is suitable for people working within aircraft design teams, within the engineering departments of aircraft maintenance organisations or employed within Continuing Airworthiness Management Organisations (CAMOs) and Approved Engineering Organisations (AEOs), and for those pursuing qualifications or careers in those fields.

This 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

MEA710	Apply aeronautical system design techniques
MEM23004A	Apply technical mathematics
MEM23007A	Apply calculus to engineering tasks

Competency Field

Aeronautical engineering

Unit Sector

Elements and Performance Criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.	Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.
1.	Prepare to evaluate rotorcraft flight control system	1.1	Confirm and apply safe working practices relating to aircraft pneumatic systems
1.2	Determine parameters and context of applications and purpose of evaluation
1.3	Confirm personal functions and responsibilities, team and support functional group interdependencies and communications
1.4	Confirm that tasks and responsibilities are appropriate to qualifications and delegations and that appropriate support, including technical and professional assistance, is available
1.5	Determine chain of responsibility for the activity evaluation, reporting arrangements and timelines
1.6	Identify work health and safety (WHS) and regulatory requirements with particular emphasis on safety, codes of practice, performance requirements and standards, including airworthiness regulatory requirements for rotorcraft flight control systems, risk management and organisational procedures
2.	Identify principles and techniques required for evaluation of rotorcraft flight control system applications	2.1	Identify features and functions of rotorcraft flight control systems and components
2.2	Review rotorcraft flight control system design and layout requirements and techniques
2.3	Identify system electrical power requirements and interfaces with avionic systems
3.	Evaluate rotorcraft flight control system	3.1	Evaluate proposed modifications to rotorcraft flight control systems and system components
3.2	Evaluate rotorcraft flight control system and system component maintenance requirements
3.3	Evaluate rotorcraft flight control system and system component reliability and defect history
3.4	Evaluate proposed component substitutions
3.5	Evaluate application for compliance with WHS Acts, regulations, codes, directives and standards/specifications, including those related to risk management
4.	Report results	4.1	Report results of scoping, principles and techniques identification and evaluation of applications
4.2	Provide documentation, such as system schematics, wiring diagrams and data required by CM and/or ILS, and as required for compliance with airworthiness regulations

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.
Rotorcraft flight control systems include:	Mechanical flight control (cyclic, collective and tail rotor) Powered flight control Trim Interfaces with engine fuel control unit or throttle/governor Interfaces with automatic flight control systems, electrical and instrument systems and engine power control
Rotorcraft flight control system components include:	Cockpit controls Cable runs and hardware Mechanical linkages Hydraulic actuators and valves Electric actuators Hydraulic power supply, plumbing, valves and filters Trim actuators Mixer box Rotor swashplate Tail rotor pitch change mechanism Indicators, lights and switches
Standards and guidance material include:	ADF AAP7001.054 Airworthiness Design Requirements Manual FAR Part 27 Airworthiness Standards for Rotorcraft in the Normal Category FAR Part 29 Airworthiness Standards for Rotorcraft in the Transport Category EASA CS-27 Certification Specifications for Rotorcraft in the Normal Category EASA CS-29 Certification Specifications for Rotorcraft in the Transport Category CASA AC21.16(0) Approval of material, parts, processes and appliances CASA AC21.145(0) Manufacture of parts during the course of maintenance CASA AC21.601(0) Australian Technical Standards Order Authorisation CASA CAAP35-7(0) Design approval of modifications and repairs CASA AC 21-99 Aircraft Wiring and Bonding FAA AC 43-13-1B Acceptable Methods, Techniques and Practices – Aircraft Inspection and Repair
Configuration management (CM)	CM is a process for control and documentation of the design and development process and for the management of system, component and software throughout the service life
Integrated logistic support (ILS)	ILS is an integrated approach to the management of logistic disciplines originally developed for the management of military systems from design concept to final disposal at life-of-type. It covers: reliability engineering, maintainability engineering and maintenance planning supply and support support and test equipment manpower and personnel training and training support technical data and publications computer resources support facilities packaging, handling, storage and transportation design interface
Appropriate technical and professional assistance includes:	Assistance from individuals with CASA maintenance certification licenses or those with supervisory authorisations in the ADF regulatory system Professional support from engineers employed within: organisations with CASA continuing airworthiness management or maintenance approvals approved engineering organisations under the ADF regulatory system Engineers employed within organisations recognised by overseas airworthiness organisations
WHS, regulatory requirements and enterprise procedures include:	WHS Acts and regulations Relevant standards Industry codes of practice Risk assessments Registration requirements Safe work practices Civil Aviation Safety Regulations (CASRs) AAP7001.053 ADF Technical Airworthiness Management Manual Overseas airworthiness authorities, where applicable, e.g. Federal Aviation Administration, Transport Canada, European Aviation Safety Agency

Unit Mapping Information

Release 1 – New unit based on MEM23097A Apply automated systems principles and techniques in aeronautical engineering situations – units not equivalent

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Assessment Requirements for MEA718 Evaluate rotorcraft flight control systems

Modification History

Release 1 - New unit of competency

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria under the specified conditions of assessment, and must include:

identifying WHS, regulatory and electrical safety requirements, risk management procedures, features and functions of aircraft flight control systems and components, system design principles and techniques, including:

performance and operating environment

system control

indicating and circuit protection requirements

interface requirements between rotorcraft flight control systems and other systems, including automatic flight control systems and electrical power distribution

determining and confirming:

parameters and context of tasks

chain of responsibility

personal functions and responsibilities

team and support functional group interdependencies and communications

appropriate qualifications and delegations

appropriate support, including technical and professional assistance

investigating associated CM and ILS requirements and drafting required data

identifying and drafting data required for compliance with airworthiness regulations

assessing and applying:

basic rotorcraft flight control system performance analysis and design procedures

design standards

regulatory requirements

graphics skills and techniques

evaluating system components and specifications against system design and operating criteria

reporting and documenting results of scoping, principles and techniques identification and evaluation of applications.

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

features and layout of rotorcraft flight control systems, including control, indication and interface with other systems:

cyclic and collective flight control mechanical systems and components

cyclic and collective flight control powered systems - hydraulic actuators and irreversible valves

tail rotor control

interface with automatic flight control servo actuating devices and trim systems

interface with electrical power supply, instrument systems and engine power control system

basic design principles for:

cyclic, collective and tail rotor flight controls

cyclic, collective and tail rotor flight control mechanical systems and components

powered flight control systems and components

trim systems and components

interface with the aircraft electrical and instrument systems

interface with automatic flight control systems

wiring types, standards and specifications

performance and operating environment effects

airworthiness regulator design standards

compliance requirements of the WHS Act and regulations, codes of practice, standards and risk assessment

scope of trade, technical and professional support services required in aircraft flight control system applications

management data interface with CM and ILS.

Assessment Conditions

This unit may be assessed on the job, off the job or a combination of both on and off the job. Where assessment occurs off the job, that is, the candidate is not in productive work, then a simulated working environment must be used that reflects realistic workplace situations and conditions.

The competencies covered by this unit would be demonstrated by an individual working alone or as part of a team.

Where applicable, reasonable adjustment must be made to work environments and training situations to accommodate ethnicity, age, gender, demographics and disability.

Assessment methods must be by direct observation of tasks and include questioning on underpinning knowledge to ensure its correct interpretation and application.

Assessment may be applied under project-related conditions (real or simulated) and require evidence of process.

Assessment must confirm a reasonable inference that competency is able not only to be satisfied under the particular circumstance, but is able to be transferred to other circumstances.

Assessors must be satisfied that the candidate can competently and consistently:

identify and apply WHS, regulatory and risk management procedures

determine parameters and context of tasks, personal, team, technical and professional assistance and support, personnel functions and responsibilities, and chain of responsibility

investigate sustainability implications of rotorcraft flight control system applications as specified in CM and/or ILS requirements

assess and apply basic rotorcraft flight control system design and maintenance/repair requirements, and graphics skills and techniques

evaluate aircraft flight control systems and components for compliance with WHS and airworthiness regulatory requirements

report and document results including provision of CM and ILS input data.

Assessment may be in conjunction with assessment of other units of competency where required.

Assessors must satisfy the requirements of the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator (Australian Skills Quality Authority, or its successors).

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MEA719 Evaluate aircraft electrical systems

Modification History

Release 1 - New unit of competency

Application

This unit of competency applies to aircraft alternating current (AC) and direct current (DC) electrical systems, including power generation, control and distribution circuits and lighting systems. It involves evaluation of systems for compliance with design and performance standards and with airworthiness regulatory requirements within both civil and military environments.

Also covered is documentation of the evaluation process within management systems, such as configuration management (CM) and integrated logistic support (ILS).

It is suitable for people working as paraprofessionals within aircraft design teams, within the engineering departments of aircraft maintenance organisations or employed within Continuing Airworthiness Management Organisations (CAMOs) and Approved Engineering Organisations (AEOs), and for those pursuing qualifications or careers in those fields.

This 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

MEA726	Apply aircraft electrical system design techniques

Competency Field

Avionic engineering

Unit Sector

Elements and Performance Criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.	Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.
1.	Prepare to evaluate aircraft electrical system	1.1	Confirm and apply safe electrical working practice
1.2	Review the effects of electricity on humans and identify dangerous high currents and voltages and regulatory requirements related to extra low, low and high voltage applications and relate these to aircraft electrical system operation and maintenance
1.3	Determine parameters and context of applications and purpose of evaluation
1.4	Confirm personal functions and responsibilities, team and support functional group interdependencies and communications
1.5	Confirm that tasks and responsibilities are appropriate to qualifications and delegations and that appropriate support, including technical and professional assistance, is available
1.6	Determine chain of responsibility for the activity evaluation, reporting arrangements and timelines
1.7	Identify work health and safety (WHS) and regulatory requirements with particular emphasis on safety, codes of practice, performance requirements and standards, including airworthiness regulatory requirements for aircraft electrical systems, risk management and organisational procedures
2.	Identify principles and techniques required for evaluation of aircraft electrical system	2.1	Identify features and functions of aircraft electrical AC and DC systems and components
2.2	Review aircraft electrical system design and layout requirements and techniques
2.3	Identify system power generation and control requirements
2.4	Identify electrical distribution system circuit and protection requirements
2.5	Identify interfaces with aircraft and avionic systems and their power requirements
2.6	Identify internal and external aircraft lighting requirements
3.	Evaluate aircraft electrical system and system components	3.1	Evaluate proposed modifications to aircraft electrical systems and system components
3.2	Evaluate aircraft electrical system and system component maintenance requirements
3.3	Evaluate aircraft electrical system and system component reliability and defect history
3.4	Evaluate proposed component substitutions
3.5	Evaluate application for compliance with WHS Acts, regulations, codes, directives and standards/specifications, including those related to risk management
4.	Report results	4.1	Report results of scoping, principles and techniques identification and evaluation of applications
4.2	Provide documentation, such as system schematics, wiring diagrams and data required by CM and/or ILS, and as required for compliance with airworthiness regulations

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.
Aircraft electrical systems include:	AC power generation and control DC power generation and control Batteries Electrical power distribution circuits and circuit protection External lighting circuits Internal lighting circuits Electrical interfaces with aircraft systems, such as: hydraulic landing gear and brakes doors pneumatic air conditioning and pressurisation flight controls engine controls anti-ice and de-ice fire detection and extinguishing Electrical interfaces with avionic systems, such as: caution and warning instrumentation communications navigation pulse on-board computer systems (e.g. automatic flight and engine control, flight management and on-board maintenance) in-flight entertainment
Electrical system components include:	Alternators, generators, inverters and transformer/rectifiers Batteries and emergency batteries Regulators and indicators, such as voltage, current and frequency Switches Relays Wiring and related hardware Fuses and circuit breakers Rheostats Rotary and linear actuators Lighting, including strobe lights Indication and warning lights
Standards and guidance material include:	ASTM F2639-07 Standard Practices for Design, Alteration and Certification of Airplane Electrical Wiring Systems ARINC Report 609 Design Guidance for Aircraft Electrical Power Systems CASA AC 21-38(0) Aircraft Electrical Load Analysis and Power Source Capacity CASA AC 21-99 Aircraft Wiring and Bonding ADF AAP7001.054 Airworthiness Design Requirements Manual FAR Part 23 Airworthiness Standards for Airplanes in the Normal, Utility, Aerobatic or Commuter Categories FAR Part 25 Airworthiness Standards for Airplanes in the Transport Category FAR Part 27 Airworthiness Standards for Rotorcraft in the Normal Category FAR Part 29 Airworthiness Standards for Rotorcraft in the Transport Category EASA CS-23 Certification Specifications for Aeroplanes in the Normal, Utility, Aerobatic or Commuter Categories EASA CS-25 Certification Specifications for Airplanes in the Transport Category EASA CS-27 Certification Specifications for Rotorcraft in the Normal Category EASA CS-29 Certification Specifications for Rotorcraft in the Transport Category RTCA DO-160D Environmental Conditions and Test Procedures for Airborne Equipment Military Specification MIL-E-7016F: Electrical Load and Power Source Capacity, Aircraft, Analysis of SAE Aerospace AS50881 Wiring Aerospace Vehicles CASA AC21.16(0) Approval of material, parts, processes and appliances CASA AC21.145(0) Manufacture of parts during the course of maintenance CASA AC21.601(0) Australian Technical Standards Order Authorisation CASA CAAP35-7(0) Design approval of modifications and repairs FAA AC 43-13-1B Acceptable Methods, Techniques and Practices – Aircraft Inspection and Repair
Configuration management (CM)	CM is a process for control and documentation of the design and development process and for the management of system, component and software throughout the service life
Integrated logistic support (ILS)	ILS is an integrated approach to the management of logistic disciplines originally developed for the management of military systems from design concept to final disposal at life-of-type. It covers: reliability engineering, maintainability engineering and maintenance planning supply and support support and test equipment manpower and personnel training and training support technical data and publications computer resources support facilities packaging, handling, storage and transportation design interface
Appropriate technical and professional assistance includes:	Assistance from individuals with CASA maintenance certification licenses or those with supervisory authorisations in the ADF regulatory system Professional support from engineers employed within: organisations with CASA continuing airworthiness management or maintenance approvals approved engineering organisations under the ADF regulatory system Engineers employed within organisations recognised by overseas airworthiness organisations
WHS, regulatory requirements and enterprise procedures include:	WHS Acts and regulations Relevant standards Industry codes of practice Risk assessments Registration requirements Safe work practices Civil Aviation Safety Regulations (CASRs) AAP7001.053 ADF Technical Airworthiness Management Manual Overseas airworthiness authorities, where applicable, e.g. Federal Aviation Administration, Transport Canada, European Aviation Safety Agency

Unit Mapping Information

Release 1 – New unit based on MEM23096A Apply avionic system design principles and techniques in avionic engineering situations and MEM23096A Apply avionic system design principles and techniques in avionic engineering situations – units not equivalent

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Assessment Requirements for MEA719 Evaluate aircraft electrical systems

Modification History

Release 1 - New unit of competency

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria under the specified conditions of assessment, and must include:

identifying WHS, regulatory and electrical safety requirements, risk management procedures, features and functions of aircraft electrical systems and components, and system design principles and techniques, including:

load analysis and operating environment

system control

indicating and circuit protection requirements

interface requirements between the distribution circuits and aircraft hydro-mechanical and avionic systems/system components

reviewing effects of electricity on humans, dangerous high currents and voltages and automated systems, regulatory requirements related to extra low, low and high voltage applications and relating these to aircraft electrical applications

determining and confirming:

parameters and context of tasks

chain of responsibility

personal functions and responsibilities

team and support functional group interdependencies and communications

appropriate qualifications and delegations

appropriate support, including technical and professional assistance

investigating associated CM and ILS requirements and drafting required data

identifying and drafting data required for compliance with airworthiness regulations

assessing and applying:

basic aircraft electrical system load analysis and design procedures

design standards

regulatory requirements

graphics skills and techniques

evaluating system components and specifications against system design and operating criteria

reporting and documenting results of scoping, principles and techniques identification and evaluation of applications, system schematics and wiring diagrams.

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

features of aircraft electrical AC and DC systems, control and distribution, circuit protection and lighting system

interface with aircraft hydro-mechanical systems, such as hydraulic, pneumatic, environmental, anti-ice, flight control and engine control

interface with avionic systems, such as instrumentation, communications, navigation, pulse, on-board computer systems and in-flight entertainment

requirements and procedures for electrical system load analysis

electrical system components and related specifications

wiring types, standards and specifications, including optical fibre

operating environment effects

airworthiness regulator design standards

compliance requirements of the WHS Act and regulations, codes of practice, standards, risk assessment

scope of trade, technical and professional support services required in electrical system applications

management data interface with CM and ILS.

Assessment Conditions

This unit may be assessed on the job, off the job or a combination of both on and off the job. Where assessment occurs off the job, that is, the candidate is not in productive work, then a simulated working environment must be used that reflects realistic workplace situations and conditions.

The competencies covered by this unit would be demonstrated by an individual working alone or as part of a team.

Where applicable, reasonable adjustment must be made to work environments and training situations to accommodate ethnicity, age, gender, demographics and disability.

Assessment methods must be by direct observation of tasks and include questioning on underpinning knowledge to ensure its correct interpretation and application.

Assessment may be applied under project-related conditions (real or simulated) and require evidence of process.

Assessment must confirm a reasonable inference that competency is able not only to be satisfied under the particular circumstance, but is able to be transferred to other circumstances.

Assessors must be satisfied that the candidate can competently and consistently:

identify and apply WHS, regulatory and risk management procedures

review dangers and effects of electricity on humans

determine parameters and context of tasks, personal, team, licensed technical and professional assistance, support personnel functions and responsibilities, and chain of responsibility

investigate sustainability implications of aircraft electrical system applications as specified in CM and/or ILS requirements

assess and apply basic aircraft electrical system design and maintenance/repair requirements, software basic analysis and graphics skills and techniques

evaluate aircraft electrical systems and components for compliance with WHS and airworthiness regulatory requirements

report and document results including provision of CM and ILS input data.

Assessment may be in conjunction with assessment of other units of competency where required.

Assessors must satisfy the requirements of the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator (Australian Skills Quality Authority, or its successors).

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MEA720 Evaluate aircraft gas turbine engine power plants

Modification History

Release 1 - New unit of competency

Application

This unit of competency applies to aircraft gas turbine engines, engine control, lubrication, inlet anti-ice and propeller systems, and components thereof. It involves evaluation of power plants and components for compliance with design standards and with airworthiness regulatory requirements within both civil and military environments.

Also covered is documentation of the evaluation process within management systems, such as configuration management (CM) and integrated logistic support (ILS).

It is suitable for people working within aircraft design teams, within the engineering departments of aircraft maintenance organisations or employed within Continuing Airworthiness Management Organisations (CAMOs) and Approved Engineering Organisations (AEOs), and for those pursuing qualifications or careers in those fields.

Where the engine is installed in a rotorcraft the integration of engine and rotor control is covered in unit MEA718 Evaluate rotorcraft flight control system.

This 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

MEA710	Apply aeronautical system design techniques
MEM23004A	Apply technical mathematics
MEM23007A	Apply calculus to engineering tasks

Competency Field

Aeronautical engineering

Unit Sector

Elements and Performance Criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.	Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.
1.	Prepare to evaluate gas turbine engine power plant	1.1	Confirm and apply safe working practices relating to aircraft structure
1.2	Determine parameters and context of applications and purpose of evaluation
1.3	Confirm personal functions and responsibilities, team and support functional group interdependencies and communications
1.4	Confirm that tasks and responsibilities are appropriate to qualifications and delegations and that appropriate support, including licensed technical and professional assistance, is available
1.5	Determine chain of responsibility for the activity evaluation, reporting arrangements and timelines
1.6	Identify work health and safety (WHS) and regulatory requirements with particular emphasis on safety, codes of practice and standards, including airworthiness regulatory requirements for aircraft gas turbine engine power plants, risk management and organisational procedures
2.	Identify principles and techniques required for evaluation of aircraft gas turbine engine power plant	2.1	Identify features and functions of power plant and related systems
2.2	Review gas turbine engine and engine system operation, layout and performance
2.3	Review engine control system design and function, including interface with full authority digital engine control systems
2.4	Review propeller and propeller control system design and function, including coordination of pitch with fuel flow and engine power
2.5	Review engine inlet anti-ice system design and function
2.6	Review engine lubricating system design and function
3.	Evaluate aircraft gas turbine engine power plant and components	3.1	Evaluate proposed modifications and repairs to power plant systems and components
3.2	Evaluate power plant maintenance requirements
3.3	Evaluate power plant reliability and defect history
3.4	Evaluate proposed component substitutions
3.5	Evaluate for compliance with WHS Acts, regulations, codes, directives and standards/specifications, including those related to risk management
4.	Report results	4.1	Report results of scoping, principles and techniques identification and evaluation of gas turbine engine power plant systems and system components
4.2	Provide documentation, such as modification instructions and drawings and data required by CM and/or ILS and for compliance with airworthiness regulations

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.
Aircraft gas turbine engine power plant includes:	Engine Engine control system, including propeller, where applicable Engine lubricating oil supply and cooling system Inlet anti-icing system Propeller or rotor
Aircraft gas turbine engine power plant system components include:	Engine control linkages and/or sensors Oil tank Oil cooler Valves Lubrication oil plumbing Anti-ice ducting Anti-ice control valves Propeller hub and blades Propeller governor Pitch control Coordinator
Aircraft gas turbine engines	Turbojet, turbofan, turboprop and turboshaft engines, including: inlet and compressor section combustion section turbine section exhaust section ancillary section power output shafts and propeller shafts fuel control unit engine lubrication thrust augmentation
Standards and guidance material include:	ADF AAP7001.054 Airworthiness Design Requirements Manual FAR Part 23 Airworthiness Standards for Airplanes in the Normal, Utility, Aerobatic or Commuter Categories FAR Part 25 Airworthiness Standards for Airplanes in the Transport Category FAR Part 33 – Airworthiness Standards: Aircraft engines Subparts A,B, E, F FAR Part 35 – Airworthiness Standards: Propellers EASA CS-23 Certification Specifications for Aeroplanes in the Normal, Utility, Aerobatic or Commuter Categories EASA CS-25 Certification Specifications for Airplanes in the Transport Category EASA CS-E Certification Specifications for Engines Subparts A, D, E, F EASA CS-P Certification Specifications for Propellers CASA AC21.16(0) Approval of material, parts, processes and appliances CASA AC21.145(0) Manufacture of parts during the course of maintenance CASA AC21.601(0) Australian Technical Standards Order Authorisation CASA CAAP35-7(0) Design approval of modifications and repairs CASA AC 21-99 Aircraft Wiring and Bonding FAA AC 43-13-1B Acceptable Methods, Techniques and Practices – Aircraft Inspection and Repair
Configuration management (CM)	CM is a process for control and documentation of the design and development process and for the management of system, component and software throughout the service life
Integrated logistic support (ILS)	ILS is an integrated approach to the management of logistic disciplines originally developed for the management of military systems from design concept to final disposal at life-of-type. It covers: reliability engineering, maintainability engineering and maintenance planning supply and support support and test equipment manpower and personnel training and training support technical data and publications computer resources support facilities packaging, handling, storage and transportation design interface
Appropriate technical and professional assistance includes:	Assistance from individuals with CASA maintenance certification licenses or those with supervisory authorisations in the ADF regulatory system Professional support from engineers employed within: organisations with CASA continuing airworthiness management or maintenance approvals approved engineering organisations under the ADF regulatory system Engineers employed within organisations recognised by overseas airworthiness organisations
WHS, regulatory requirements and enterprise procedures include:	WHS Acts and regulations Relevant standards Industry codes of practice Risk assessments Registration requirements Safe work practices Civil Aviation Safety Regulations (CASRs) AAP7001.053 ADF Technical Airworthiness Management Manual Overseas airworthiness authorities, where applicable, e.g. Federal Aviation Administration, Transport Canada, European Aviation Safety Agency

Unit Mapping Information

Release 1 – new unit based on MEM23084A Apply scientific principles and techniques in aeronautical engineering situations and MEM23095A Apply aeronautical system design principles and techniques in aeronautical engineering situations – units not equivalent

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Assessment Requirements for MEA720 Evaluate aircraft gas turbine engine power plants

Modification History

Release 1 - New unit of competency

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria under the specified conditions of assessment, and must include:

identifying WHS, regulatory and risk management procedures, power plant design and construction principles, and maintenance requirements

determining and confirming:

parameters and context of tasks

chain of responsibility

personal functions and responsibilities

team and support functional group interdependencies and communications

appropriate qualifications and delegations

appropriate support, including technical and professional assistance

investigating associated CM and ILS requirements and drafting required data

assessing and applying:

basic aircraft power plant and power plant system design procedures

design standards

regulatory requirements

graphics skills and techniques

evaluating proposed modifications, repairs and power plant maintenance and reliability

reporting and documenting results of scoping, principles and techniques identification and evaluation of applications.

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

aircraft gas turbine engine power plant and power plant system design, function and layout:

design standards

gas turbine engine types and relative performance

system components and hardware

construction and assembly methods

types of propeller and their applications

basic design principles for:

system modifications

repair schemes

airworthiness regulator design standards

compliance requirements of the WHS Act and regulations, codes of practice, standards and risk assessment

scope of trade, technical and professional support services required in aircraft power plant applications

management data interface with CM and ILS.

Assessment Conditions

This unit may be assessed on the job, off the job or a combination of both on and off the job. Where assessment occurs off the job, that is, the candidate is not in productive work, then a simulated working environment must be used that reflects realistic workplace situations and conditions.

The competencies covered by this unit would be demonstrated by an individual working alone or as part of a team.

Where applicable, reasonable adjustment must be made to work environments and training situations to accommodate ethnicity, age, gender, demographics and disability.

Assessment methods must be by direct observation of tasks and include questioning on underpinning knowledge to ensure its correct interpretation and application.

Assessment may be applied under project-related conditions (real or simulated) and require evidence of process.

Assessment must confirm a reasonable inference that competency is able not only to be satisfied under the particular circumstance, but is able to be transferred to other circumstances.

Assessors must be satisfied that the candidate can competently and consistently:

identify and apply WHS, regulatory, risk management procedures

determine parameters and context of tasks, personal, team, licensed technical and professional assistance, support personnel functions and responsibilities, and chain of responsibility

investigate sustainability implications of aircraft gas turbine engine power plants as specified in CM and/or ILS requirements

assess and apply basic aircraft power plant design and maintenance/repair requirements, and graphics skills and techniques

evaluate aircraft gas turbine engine power plant and components for compliance with WHS and airworthiness regulatory requirements

report and document results, including provision of CM and ILS input data.

Assessment may be in conjunction with assessment of other units of competency where required.

Assessors must satisfy the requirements of the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator (Australian Skills Quality Authority, or its successors).

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MEA721 Evaluate aircraft hydro-mechanical systems

Modification History

Release 1 - New unit of competency

Application

This unit of competency applies to hydraulic power, landing gear, fuel storage and distribution, water and waste, and mechanical systems and their components. It involves evaluation of systems and components for compliance with design and performance standards and with airworthiness regulatory requirements within both civil and military environments.

Also covered is documentation of the evaluation process within management systems, such as configuration management (CM) and integrated logistic support (ILS).

It is suitable for people working as paraprofessionals within aircraft design teams, within the engineering departments of aircraft maintenance organisations or employed within Continuing Airworthiness Management Organisations (CAMOs) and Approved Engineering Organisations (AEOs), and for those pursuing qualifications or careers in those fields.

This 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

MEA710	Apply aeronautical system design techniques
MEM23004A	Apply technical mathematics
MEM23007A	Apply calculus to engineering tasks

Competency Field

Unit Sector

Elements and Performance Criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.	Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.
1.	Prepare to evaluate aircraft hydro-mechanical system	1.1	Confirm and apply safe working practices relating to hydraulic, fuel and mechanical systems
1.2	Determine parameters and context of applications and purpose of evaluation
1.3	Confirm personal functions and responsibilities, team and support functional group interdependencies and communications
1.4	Confirm that tasks and responsibilities are appropriate to qualifications and delegations and that appropriate support, including technical and professional assistance, is available
1.5	Determine chain of responsibility for the activity evaluation, reporting arrangements and timelines
1.6	Identify work health and safety (WHS) and regulatory requirements with particular emphasis on safety, codes of practice, performance requirements and standards, including airworthiness regulatory requirements for hydro-mechanical systems, risk management and organisational procedures
2.	Identify principles and techniques required for evaluation of aircraft hydro-mechanical system	2.1	Identify features and functions of aircraft hydro-mechanical systems and components
2.2	Review aircraft hydro-mechanical system design and layout requirements and techniques
2.3	Identify system electrical control power requirements and interfaces with other systems
3.	Evaluate aircraft hydro-mechanical system applications	3.1	Evaluate proposed modifications to aircraft hydro-mechanical systems and system components
3.2	Evaluate aircraft hydro-mechanical system and system component maintenance requirements
3.3	Evaluate aircraft hydro-mechanical system and system component reliability and defect history
3.4	Evaluate proposed component substitutions
3.5	Evaluate application for compliance with WHS Acts, regulations, codes, directives and standards/specifications, including those related to risk management
4.	Report results	4.1	Report results of scoping, principles and techniques identification and evaluation of applications
4.2	Provide documentation, such as system schematics, software, wiring diagrams and data required by CM and/or ILS, and as required for compliance with airworthiness regulations

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.
Aircraft hydro-mechanical systems include:	Hydraulic pressure generation and distribution Landing gear retraction Brake and anti-skid Nose wheel steering Door operation and locking including integral stairs Fuel distribution and management including single point refuelling Water and waste Interfaces with other aircraft systems and with electrical and instrument systems
Aircraft hydro-mechanical system components include:	Hydraulic pumps Filters Valves Accumulators Actuators Plumbing Reservoirs Shock struts Brake units Anti-skid units Door locking mechanisms Fuel valves Fuel plumbing Fuel tanks other than integral tanks Mechanical linkages, cables and hardware Sensors Indicators, lights and switches
Standards and guidance material include:	ADF AAP7001.054 Airworthiness Design Requirements Manual FAR Part 23 Airworthiness Standards for Airplanes in the Normal, Utility, Aerobatic or Commuter Categories FAR Part 25 Airworthiness Standards for Airplanes in the Transport Category FAR Part 27 Airworthiness Standards for Rotorcraft in the Normal Category FAR Part 29 Airworthiness Standards for Rotorcraft in the Transport Category EASA CS-23 Certification Specifications for Aeroplanes in the Normal, Utility, Aerobatic or Commuter Categories EASA CS-25 Certification Specifications for Airplanes in the Transport Category EASA CS-27 Certification Specifications for Rotorcraft in the Normal Category EASA CS-29 Certification Specifications for Rotorcraft in the Transport Category CASA AC21.16(0) Approval of material, parts, processes and appliances CASA AC21.145(0) Manufacture of parts during the course of maintenance CASA AC21.601(0) Australian Technical Standards Order Authorisation CASA CAAP35-7(0) Design approval of modifications and repairs CASA AC 21-99 Aircraft Wiring and Bonding FAA AC 43-13-1B Acceptable Methods, Techniques and Practices – Aircraft Inspection and Repair
Configuration management (CM)	CM is a process for control and documentation of the design and development process and for the management of system, component and software throughout the service life
Integrated logistic support (ILS)	ILS is an integrated approach to the management of logistic disciplines originally developed for the management of military systems from design concept to final disposal at life-of-type. It covers: reliability engineering, maintainability engineering and maintenance planning supply and support support and test equipment manpower and personnel training and training support technical data and publications computer resources support facilities packaging, handling, storage and transportation design interface
Appropriate technical and professional assistance includes:	Assistance from individuals with CASA maintenance certification licenses or those with supervisory authorisations in the ADF regulatory system Professional support from engineers employed within: organisations with CASA continuing airworthiness management or maintenance approvals approved engineering organisations under the ADF regulatory system Engineers employed within organisations recognised by overseas airworthiness organisations
WHS, regulatory requirements and enterprise procedures include:	WHS Acts and regulations Relevant standards Industry codes of practice Risk assessments Registration requirements Safe work practices Civil Aviation Safety Regulations (CASRs) AAP7001.053 ADF Technical Airworthiness Management Manual Overseas airworthiness authorities, where applicable, e.g. Federal Aviation Administration, Transport Canada, European Aviation Safety Agency

Unit Mapping Information

Release 1 – new unit based on MEM23084A Apply scientific principles and techniques in aeronautical engineering situations and MEM23095A Apply aeronautical system design principles and techniques in aeronautical engineering situations – units not equivalent

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Assessment Requirements for MEA721 Evaluate aircraft hydro-mechanical systems

Modification History

Release 1 - New unit of competency

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria under the specified conditions of assessment, and must include:

identifying WHS, regulatory and electrical safety requirements, risk management procedures, features and functions of aircraft hydro-mechanical systems and components, and system design principles and techniques, including:

performance and operating environment

system control

indicating and circuit protection requirements

interface requirements between aircraft hydro-mechanical systems and other systems, including the electrical power distribution

determining and confirming:

parameters and context of tasks

chain of responsibility

personal functions and responsibilities

team and support functional group interdependencies and communications

appropriate qualifications and delegations

appropriate support, including technical and professional assistance

investigating associated CM and ILS requirements and drafting required data

identifying and drafting data required for compliance with airworthiness regulations

assessing and applying:

basic aircraft hydro-mechanical system performance analysis and design procedures

design standards

regulatory requirements

graphics skills and techniques

evaluating system components and specifications against system design and operating criteria

reporting and documenting results of scoping, principles and techniques identification and evaluation of applications.

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

features and layout of aircraft hydro-mechanical systems, including control, indication and interface with other systems:

hydraulic power

landing gear shock absorbing and retraction

brakes

nose wheel steering

door operation

fuel

water and waste

basic design principles for:

hydraulic pressure generation and distribution systems and components

landing gear shock absorbing struts and retraction systems, including actuators and mechanical linkages

brakes and anti-skid systems and system components

nose wheel steering systems and system components

door operation and locking systems and components/mechanical linkages

fuel storage, distribution and management systems, including system components

water and waste systems including system components

interface with the aircraft electrical and instrument systems

wiring types, standards and specifications

performance and operating environment effects

airworthiness regulator design standards

compliance requirements of the WHS Act and regulations, codes of practice, standards, risk assessment

scope of trade, technical and professional support services required in aircraft hydro-mechanical system applications

management data interface with CM and ILS.

Assessment Conditions

This unit may be assessed on the job, off the job or a combination of both on and off the job. Where assessment occurs off the job, that is, the candidate is not in productive work, then a simulated working environment must be used that reflects realistic workplace situations and conditions.

The competencies covered by this unit would be demonstrated by an individual working alone or as part of a team.

Where applicable, reasonable adjustment must be made to work environments and training situations to accommodate ethnicity, age, gender, demographics and disability.

Assessment methods must be by direct observation of tasks and include questioning on underpinning knowledge to ensure its correct interpretation and application.

Assessment may be applied under project-related conditions (real or simulated) and require evidence of process.

Assessment must confirm a reasonable inference that competency is able not only to be satisfied under the particular circumstance, but is able to be transferred to other circumstances.

Assessors must be satisfied that the candidate can competently and consistently:

identify and apply WHS, regulatory and risk management procedures

determine parameters and context of tasks, personal, team, technical and professional assistance and support, personnel functions and responsibilities, and chain of responsibility

investigate sustainability implications of aircraft hydro-mechanical system applications as specified in CM and/or ILS requirements

assess and apply basic aircraft hydro-mechanical system design and maintenance/repair requirements, software basic analysis and graphics skills and techniques

evaluate aircraft hydro-mechanical systems and components for compliance with WHS and airworthiness regulatory requirements

report and document results, including provision of CM and ILS input data.

Assessment may be in conjunction with assessment of other units of competency where required.

Assessors must satisfy the requirements of the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator (Australian Skills Quality Authority, or its successors).

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MEA722 Evaluate aircraft piston engine power plants

Modification History

Release 1 - New unit of competency

Application

This unit of competency applies to aircraft piston engines, engine controls, air inlet, cooling, lubrication and propeller systems, and components thereof. It involves evaluation of power plants and components for compliance with design standards and with airworthiness regulatory requirements within both civil and military environments.

Also covered is documentation of the evaluation process within management systems, such as configuration management (CM) and integrated logistic support (ILS).

It is suitable for people working as paraprofessionals within aircraft design teams, within the engineering departments of aircraft maintenance organisations or employed within Continuing Airworthiness Management Organisations (CAMOs) and Approved Engineering Organisations (AEOs), and for those pursuing qualifications or careers in those fields.

Where the engine is installed in a rotorcraft the interface between the engine throttle/governor and the rotor controls is covered in MEA718 Evaluate rotorcraft flight control system.

This 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

MEA710	Apply aeronautical system design techniques
MEM23004A	Apply technical mathematics
MEM23007A	Apply calculus to engineering tasks

Competency Field

Unit Sector

Elements and Performance Criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.	Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.
1.	Prepare to evaluate piston engine power plant	1.1	Confirm and apply safe working practices relating to aircraft structure
1.2	Determine parameters and context of applications and purpose of evaluation
1.3	Confirm personal functions and responsibilities, team and support functional group interdependencies and communications
1.4	Confirm that tasks and responsibilities are appropriate to qualifications and delegations and that appropriate support, including technical and professional assistance, is available
1.5	Determine chain of responsibility for the activity evaluation, reporting arrangements and timelines
1.6	Identify work health and safety (WHS) and regulatory requirements with particular emphasis on safety, codes of practice and standards, including airworthiness regulatory requirements for aircraft piston engine power plant, risk management and organisational procedures
2.	Identify principles and techniques required for evaluation of aircraft piston engine power plant	2.1	Identify features and functions of power plant and related systems
2.2	Review piston engine and engine system operation, layout and performance
2.3	Review engine control system design and function, including interface with full authority digital engine control systems
2.4	Review propeller and propeller control system design and function
2.5	Review engine air inlet system design and function
2.6	Review engine cooling system design and function
2.7	Review engine dry sump lubricating system design and function
3.	Evaluate aircraft piston engine power plant and components	3.1	Evaluate proposed modifications and repairs to power plant systems and components
3.2	Evaluate power plant maintenance requirements
3.3	Evaluate power plant reliability and defect history
3.4	Evaluate proposed component substitutions
3.5	Evaluate for compliance with WHS Acts, regulations, codes, directives and standards/specifications, including those related to risk management
4.	Report results	4.1	Report results of scoping, principles and techniques identification and evaluation of piston engine power plant systems and system components
4.2	Provide documentation, such as modification instructions and drawings and data required by CM and/or ILS, and for compliance with airworthiness regulations

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.
Aircraft piston engine power plant includes:	Engine Engine control system Propeller control system Dry sump engine lubricating oil supply and cooling system Air inlet system Cooling system Propeller or rotor
Aircraft piston engine power plant system components include:	Engine control linkages and/or sensors Oil tank Oil cooler Coolant tank and radiator Control valves Lubrication oil plumbing Air inlet ducting, filters and doors Air inlet heating Propeller hub and blades Propeller governor Pitch control
Aircraft piston engines include:	Two and four stroke petrol and diesel engines, including: the bare engine carburettor or fuel injection system supercharging/turbocharging systems ignition system (petrol engines) starting system ancillary gear box reduction gear and propeller shaft
Standards and guidance material include:	ADF AAP7001.054 Airworthiness Design Requirements Manual FAR Part 23 Airworthiness Standards for Airplanes in the Normal, Utility, Aerobatic or Commuter Categories FAR Part 25 Airworthiness Standards for Airplanes in the Transport Category FAR Part 33 – Airworthiness Standards: Aircraft engines Subparts A,B, C, D FAR Part 35 – Airworthiness Standards: Propellers EASA CS-23 Certification Specifications for Aeroplanes in the Normal, Utility, Aerobatic or Commuter Categories EASA CS-25 Certification Specifications for Airplanes in the Transport Category EASA CS-E Certification Specifications for Engines Subparts A, B, C EASA CS-P Certification Specifications for Propellers CASA AC21.16(0) Approval of material, parts, processes and appliances CASA AC21.145(0) Manufacture of parts during the course of maintenance CASA AC21.601(0) Australian Technical Standards Order Authorisation CASA CAAP35-7(0) Design approval of modifications and repairs CASA AC 21-99 Aircraft Wiring and Bonding FAA AC 43-13-1B Acceptable Methods, Techniques and Practices – Aircraft Inspection and Repair
Configuration management (CM)	CM is a process for control and documentation of the design and development process and for the management of system, component and software throughout the service life
Integrated logistic support (ILS)	ILS is an integrated approach to the management of logistic disciplines originally developed for the management of military systems from design concept to final disposal at life-of-type. It covers: reliability engineering, maintainability engineering and maintenance planning supply and support support and test equipment manpower and personnel training and training support technical data and publications computer resources support facilities packaging, handling, storage and transportation design interface
Appropriate technical and professional assistance includes:	Assistance from individuals with CASA maintenance certification licenses or those with supervisory authorisations in the ADF regulatory system Professional support from engineers employed within: organisations with CASA continuing airworthiness management or maintenance approvals approved engineering organisations under the ADF regulatory system Engineers employed within organisations recognised by overseas airworthiness organisations
WHS, regulatory requirements and enterprise procedures include:	WHS Acts and regulations Relevant standards Industry codes of practice Risk assessments Registration requirements Safe work practices Civil Aviation Safety Regulations (CASRs) AAP7001.053 ADF Technical Airworthiness Management Manual Overseas airworthiness authorities where applicable e.g. Federal Aviation Administration, Transport Canada, European Aviation Safety Agency

Unit Mapping Information

Release 1 – New unit based on MEM23084A Apply scientific principles and techniques in aeronautical engineering situations and MEM23095A Apply aeronautical system design principles and techniques in aeronautical engineering situations – units not equivalent

Links

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Assessment Requirements for MEA722 Evaluate aircraft piston engine power plants

Modification History

Release 1 - New unit of competency

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria under the specified conditions of assessment, and must include:

identifying WHS, regulatory and risk management procedures, power plant design and construction principles and maintenance requirements

determining and confirming:

parameters and context of tasks

chain of responsibility

personal functions and responsibilities

team and support functional group interdependencies and communications

appropriate qualifications and delegations

appropriate support, including technical and professional assistance

investigating associated CM and ILS requirements and drafting required data

assessing and applying:

basic aircraft power plant and power plant system design procedures

design standards

regulatory requirements

graphics skills and techniques

evaluating proposed modification and power plant maintenance and reliability

reporting and documenting results of scoping, principles and techniques identification and evaluation of applications.

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

aircraft piston engine power plant and power plant system design, function and layout:

design standards

piston engine types and relative performance

system components and hardware

construction and assembly methods

types of propeller and their applications

basic design principles for:

system modifications

repair schemes

airworthiness regulator design standards

compliance requirements of the WHS Act and regulations, codes of practice, standards and risk assessment

scope of trade, technical and professional support services required in aircraft power plant applications

management data interface with CM and ILS.

Assessment Conditions

This unit may be assessed on the job, off the job or a combination of both on and off the job. Where assessment occurs off the job, that is, the candidate is not in productive work, then a simulated working environment must be used that reflects realistic workplace situations and conditions.

The competencies covered by this unit would be demonstrated by an individual working alone or as part of a team.

Where applicable, reasonable adjustment must be made to work environments and training situations to accommodate ethnicity, age, gender, demographics and disability.

Assessment methods must be by direct observation of tasks and include questioning on underpinning knowledge to ensure its correct interpretation and application.

Assessment may be applied under project-related conditions (real or simulated) and require evidence of process.

Assessment must confirm a reasonable inference that competency is able not only to be satisfied under the particular circumstance, but is able to be transferred to other circumstances.

Assessors must be satisfied that the candidate can competently and consistently:

identify and apply WHS, regulatory and risk management procedures

determine parameters and context of tasks, personal, team, technical and professional assistance and support, personnel functions and responsibilities, and chain of responsibility

investigate sustainability implications of aircraft piston engine power plants as specified in CM and/or ILS requirements

assess and apply basic aircraft piston engine power plant design and maintenance/repair requirements, and graphics skills and techniques

evaluate aircraft piston engine power plant components for compliance with WHS and airworthiness regulatory requirements

report and document results, including provision of CM and ILS input data.

Assessment may be in conjunction with assessment of other units of competency where required.

Assessors must satisfy the requirements of the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator (Australian Skills Quality Authority, or its successors).

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MEA723 Evaluate aircraft pneumatic systems

Modification History

Release 1 - New unit of competency

Application

This unit of competency applies to pneumatic air supply, air cycle air conditioning, pressurisation, anti-ice and actuating systems, and their components. It involves evaluation of systems and components for compliance with design and performance standards and with airworthiness regulatory requirements within both civil and military environments.

Also covered is documentation of the evaluation process within management systems, such as configuration management (CM) and integrated logistic support (ILS).

It is suitable for people working as paraprofessionals within aircraft design teams, within the engineering departments of aircraft maintenance organisations or employed within Continuing Airworthiness Management Organisations (CAMOs) and Approved Engineering Organisations (AEOs), and for those pursuing qualifications or careers in those fields.

This 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

MEA710	Apply aeronautical system design techniques
MEM23004A	Apply technical mathematics
MEM23007A	Apply calculus to engineering tasks

Competency Field

Aeronautical engineering

Unit Sector

Elements and Performance Criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.	Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.
1.	Determine scope of aircraft pneumatic system applications for evaluation	1.1	Confirm and apply safe working practices relating to aircraft pneumatic systems
1.2	Determine parameters and context of applications and purpose of evaluation
1.3	Confirm personal functions and responsibilities, team and support functional group interdependencies and communications
1.4	Confirm that tasks and responsibilities are appropriate to qualifications and delegations and that appropriate support, including technical and professional assistance, is available
1.5	Determine chain of responsibility for the activity evaluation, reporting arrangements and timelines
1.6	Identify work health and safety (WHS) and regulatory requirements with particular emphasis on safety, codes of practice, performance requirements and standards, including airworthiness regulatory requirements for pneumatic systems, risk management and organisational procedures
2.	Identify principles and techniques required for evaluation of aircraft pneumatic system applications	2.1	Identify features and functions of aircraft pneumatic systems and components
2.2	Review aircraft pneumatic system design and layout requirements and techniques
2.3	Identify system electrical control power requirements
3.	Evaluate aircraft pneumatic system applications	3.1	Evaluate system requirements and operating environment
3.2	Evaluate suitability of components
3.3	Evaluate suitability of aircraft pneumatic systems and components, including control, indication and interface with other systems
3.4	Evaluate application for compliance with WHS Acts, regulations, codes, directives and standards/specifications, including those related to risk management
4.	Report results	4.1	Report results of scoping, principles and techniques identification and evaluation of applications
4.2	Provide documentation, such as system schematics, wiring diagrams and data required by CM and/or ILS

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.
Aircraft pneumatic systems include:	Pneumatic air source and distribution Air cycle air conditioning Pressurisation Anti-ice Landing gear retraction Brakes Interfaces with other aircraft systems and with electrical and instrument systems
Aircraft pneumatic system components include:	Air pumps Engine bleed air valves Filters Valves Heat exchangers Pressurisation outflow valves Pressurisation safety valves Pressurisation controllers Actuators Ducting and plumbing Reservoirs Brake units Mechanical linkages, cables and hardware Sensors Indicators, lights and switches
Standards and guidance material include:	ADF AAP7001.054 Airworthiness Design Requirements Manual FAR Part 23 Airworthiness Standards for Airplanes in the Normal, Utility, Aerobatic or Commuter Categories FAR Part 25 Airworthiness Standards for Airplanes in the Transport Category FAR Part 27 Airworthiness Standards for Rotorcraft in the Normal Category FAR Part 29 Airworthiness Standards for Rotorcraft in the Transport Category EASA CS-23 Certification Specifications for Aeroplanes in the Normal, Utility, Aerobatic or Commuter Categories EASA CS-25 Certification Specifications for Airplanes in the Transport Category EASA CS-27 Certification Specifications for Rotorcraft in the Normal Category EASA CS-29 Certification Specifications for Rotorcraft in the Transport Category CASA AC 21-99 Aircraft Wiring and Bonding FAA AC 43-13-1B Acceptable Methods, Techniques and Practices – Aircraft Inspection and Repair
Configuration management (CM)	CM is a process for control and documentation of the design and development process and for the management of system, component and software throughout the service life
Integrated logistic support (ILS)	ILS is an integrated approach to the management of logistic disciplines originally developed for the management of military systems from design concept to final disposal at life-of-type. It covers: reliability engineering, maintainability engineering and maintenance planning supply and support support and test equipment manpower and personnel training and training support technical data and publications computer resources support facilities packaging, handling, storage and transportation design interface
Appropriate technical and professional assistance includes:	Assistance from individuals with CASA maintenance certification licenses or those with supervisory authorisations in the ADF regulatory system Professional support from engineers employed within: organisations with CASA continuing airworthiness management or maintenance approvals approved engineering organisations under the ADF regulatory system Engineers employed within organisations recognised by overseas airworthiness organisations
WHS, regulatory requirements and enterprise procedures include:	WHS Acts and regulations Relevant standards Industry codes of practice Risk assessments Registration requirements Safe work practices Civil Aviation Safety Regulations (CASRs) AAP7001.053 ADF Technical Airworthiness Management Manual Overseas airworthiness authorities, where applicable, e.g. Federal Aviation Administration, Transport Canada, European Aviation Safety Agency

Unit Mapping Information

Release 1 – new unit based on MEM23084A Apply scientific principles and techniques in aeronautical engineering situations and MEM23095A Apply aeronautical system design principles and techniques in aeronautical engineering situations – units not equivalent

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Assessment Requirements for MEA723 Evaluate aircraft pneumatic systems

Modification History

Release 1 - New unit of competency

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria under the specified conditions of assessment, and must include:

identifying WHS, regulatory and electrical safety requirements, risk management procedures, features and functions of aircraft pneumatic systems and components, and system design principles and techniques, including:

performance and operating environment

system control

indicating and circuit protection requirements

interface requirements between aircraft pneumatic systems and other systems, including electrical power distribution

determining and confirming:

parameters and context of tasks

chain of responsibility

personal functions and responsibilities

team and support functional group interdependencies and communications

appropriate qualifications and delegations

appropriate support, including technical and professional assistance

investigating associated CM and ILS requirements and drafting required data

assessing and applying:

basic aircraft pneumatic system performance analysis and design procedures

design standards

regulatory requirements

graphics skills and techniques

evaluating system components and specifications against system design and operating criteria

reporting and documenting results of scoping, principles and techniques identification and evaluation of applications.

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

features and layout of aircraft pneumatic systems, including control, indication and interface with other systems:

bleed air and air pumps

air cycle air conditioning

pressurisation

anti-ice

landing gear retraction

brakes

basic design principles for:

pneumatic air source and distribution systems and components

air cycle air conditioning systems and components

pressurisation systems and components

anti-ice systems and components

landing gear retraction systems, including actuators and mechanical linkages

brakes and system components

interface with the aircraft electrical and instrument systems

wiring types, standards and specifications

performance and operating environment effects

airworthiness regulator design standards

compliance requirements of the WHS Act and regulations, codes of practice, standards and risk assessment

scope of trade, technical and professional support services required in aircraft pneumatic system applications

management data interface with CM and ILS.

Assessment Conditions

This unit may be assessed on the job, off the job or a combination of both on and off the job. Where assessment occurs off the job, that is, the candidate is not in productive work, then a simulated working environment must be used that reflects realistic workplace situations and conditions.

The competencies covered by this unit would be demonstrated by an individual working alone or as part of a team.

Where applicable, reasonable adjustment must be made to work environments and training situations to accommodate ethnicity, age, gender, demographics and disability.

Assessment methods must be by direct observation of tasks and include questioning on underpinning knowledge to ensure its correct interpretation and application.

Assessment may be applied under project-related conditions (real or simulated) and require evidence of process.

Assessment must confirm a reasonable inference that competency is able not only to be satisfied under the particular circumstance, but is able to be transferred to other circumstances.

Assessors must be satisfied that the candidate can competently and consistently:

identify and apply WHS, regulatory and risk management procedures

determine parameters and context of tasks, personal, team, licensed technical and professional assistance and support, personnel functions and responsibilities, and chain of responsibility

investigate sustainability implications of aircraft pneumatic system applications as specified in CM and/or ILS requirements

assess and apply basic aircraft pneumatic system design and maintenance/repair requirements, and graphics skills and techniques

evaluate aircraft pneumatic systems and components for compliance with WHS and airworthiness regulatory requirements

report and document results, including provision of CM and ILS input data.

Assessment may be in conjunction with assessment of other units of competency where required.

Assessors must satisfy the requirements of the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator (Australian Skills Quality Authority, or its successors).

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MEA724 Evaluate aircraft structure

Modification History

Release 1 - New unit of competency

Application

This unit of competency applies to aircraft primary, secondary and tertiary structure and related structural components. It involves evaluation of structure and structural components for compliance with design standards and with airworthiness regulatory requirements within both civil and military environments.

Also covered is documentation of the evaluation process within management systems, such as configuration management (CM) and integrated logistic support (ILS).

It is suitable for people working as paraprofessionals within aircraft design teams, within the engineering departments of aircraft maintenance organisations or employed within Continuing Airworthiness Management Organisations (CAMOs) and Approved Engineering Organisations (AEOs), and for those pursuing qualifications or careers in those fields.

This 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

MEA709	Apply aeronautical structure design techniques
MEM234019A	Apply finite element analysis in engineering design
MEM234022A	Apply advanced calculus to technology problems

Competency Field

Unit Sector

Elements and Performance Criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.	Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.
1.	Prepare to evaluate structure	1.1	Confirm and apply safe working practices relating to aircraft structure
1.2	Determine parameters and context of applications and purpose of evaluation
1.3	Confirm personal functions and responsibilities, team and support functional group interdependencies and communications
1.4	Confirm that tasks and responsibilities are appropriate to qualifications and delegations and that appropriate support, including technical and professional assistance, is available
1.5	Determine chain of responsibility for the activity evaluation, reporting arrangements and timelines
1.6	Identify work health and safety (WHS) and regulatory requirements with particular emphasis on safety, codes of practice and standards, including airworthiness regulatory requirements for aircraft structure, risk management and organisational procedures
2.	Identify principles and techniques required for evaluation of aircraft structure	2.1	Identify features and functions of aircraft structure and structural components
2.2	Review aircraft structural design, layout and assembly requirements and techniques
2.3	Identify requirements applicable to ageing aircraft structural inspection and maintenance
3.	Evaluate aircraft structure and structural components	3.1	Evaluate proposed modifications to structure and structural components
3.2	Evaluate structural maintenance requirements
3.3	Evaluate structural damage and defect history
3.4	Evaluate proposed repair schemes and extensions to existing schemes
3.5	Evaluate for compliance with WHS Acts, regulations, codes, directives and standards/specifications, including those related to risk management
4.	Report results	4.1	Report results of scoping, principles and techniques identification and evaluation of structure and structural components
4.2	Provide documentation, such as modification instructions and drawings, repair scheme instructions and drawings and data required by CM and/or ILS

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.
Aircraft structure includes:	Primary structure Secondary structure Tertiary structure Assembly and attachment hardware
Aircraft structural components include:	Fuselage Wings Tailplane Fin Flight control surfaces Flaps Doors Access panels Engine nacelles Pylons Fairings Windscreens and windows Bearings, assembly and attachment hardware
Standards and guidance material include:	ADF AAP7001.054 Airworthiness Design Requirements Manual FAR Part 23 Airworthiness Standards for Airplanes in the Normal, Utility, Aerobatic or Commuter Categories FAR Part 25 Airworthiness Standards for Airplanes in the Transport Category EASA CS-23 Certification Specifications for Aeroplanes in the Normal, Utility, Aerobatic or Commuter Categories EASA CS-25 Certification Specifications for Airplanes in the Transport Category CASA AC21.16(0) Approval of material, parts, processes and appliances CASA AC21.145(0) Manufacture of parts during the course of maintenance CASA AC21.601(0) Australian Technical Standards Order Authorisation CASA CAAP35-7(0) Design approval of modifications and repairs CASA AC 21-99 Aircraft Wiring and Bonding FAA AC 43-13-1B Acceptable Methods, Techniques and Practices – Aircraft Inspection and Repair MIL-HDBK-1530A (USAF) Aircraft Structural Integrity Program General Guidelines For
Configuration management (CM)	CM is a process for control and documentation of the design and development process and for the management of system, component and software throughout the service life
Integrated logistic support (ILS)	ILS is an integrated approach to the management of logistic disciplines originally developed for the management of military systems from design concept to final disposal at life-of-type. It covers: reliability engineering, maintainability engineering and maintenance planning supply and support support and test equipment manpower and personnel training and training support technical data and publications computer resources support facilities packaging, handling, storage and transportation design interface
Appropriate technical and professional assistance includes:	Assistance from individuals with CASA maintenance certification licenses or those with supervisory authorisations in the ADF regulatory system Professional support from engineers employed within: organisations with CASA continuing airworthiness management or maintenance approvals approved engineering organisations under the ADF regulatory system Engineers employed within organisations recognised by overseas airworthiness organisations
WHS, regulatory requirements and enterprise procedures include:	WHS Acts and regulations Relevant standards Industry codes of practice Risk assessments Registration requirements Safe work practices Civil Aviation Safety Regulations AAP7001.053 ADF Technical Airworthiness Management Manual Overseas airworthiness authorities, where applicable, e.g. Federal Aviation Administration, Transport Canada, European Aviation Safety Agency

Unit Mapping Information

Release 1 – New unit based on MEM23084A Apply scientific principles and techniques in aeronautical engineering situations and MEM23095A Apply aeronautical system design principles and techniques in aeronautical engineering situations – units not equivalent

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Assessment Requirements for MEA724 Evaluate aircraft structure

Modification History

Release 1 - New unit of competency

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria under the specified conditions of assessment, and must include:

identifying WHS, regulatory and risk management procedures, structural design and construction principles, and ageing aircraft structure inspection and maintenance requirements

determining and confirming:

parameters and context of tasks

chain of responsibility

personal functions and responsibilities

team and support functional group interdependencies and communications

appropriate qualifications and delegations

appropriate support, including technical and professional assistance

investigating associated CM and ILS requirements and drafting required data

assessing and applying:

basic aircraft structural analysis and design procedures

design standards

regulatory requirements

graphics skills and techniques

evaluating proposed modification and repair schemes

reporting and documenting results of scoping, principles and techniques identification and evaluation of applications.

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

aircraft structural design and construction:

design standards and manufacturer’s stress analysis

structural materials

structural hardware

construction and assembly methods

sealants and surface finishing schemes

basic design principles for:

structural modifications

repair schemes and extensions to existing schemes

ageing aircraft structural inspection and maintenance requirements

airworthiness regulator design standards

compliance requirements of the WHS Act and regulations, codes of practice, standards and risk assessment

scope of trade, technical and professional support services required in aircraft structural applications

management data interface with CM and ILS.

Assessment Conditions

This unit may be assessed on the job, off the job or a combination of both on and off the job. Where assessment occurs off the job, that is, the candidate is not in productive work, then a simulated working environment must be used that reflects realistic workplace situations and conditions.

The competencies covered by this unit would be demonstrated by an individual working alone or as part of a team.

Where applicable, reasonable adjustment must be made to work environments and training situations to accommodate ethnicity, age, gender, demographics and disability.

Assessment methods must be by direct observation of tasks and include questioning on underpinning knowledge to ensure its correct interpretation and application.

Assessment may be applied under project-related conditions (real or simulated) and require evidence of process.

Assessment must confirm a reasonable inference that competency is able not only to be satisfied under the particular circumstance, but is able to be transferred to other circumstances.

Assessors must be satisfied that the candidate can competently and consistently:

identify and apply WHS, regulatory and risk management procedures

determine parameters and context of tasks, personal, team, technical and professional assistance and support, personnel functions and responsibilities, and chain of responsibility

investigate sustainability implications of aircraft structure as specified in CM and/or ILS requirements

assess and apply basic aircraft structural design and maintenance/repair requirements, and graphics skills and techniques

evaluate aircraft structure and structural components for compliance with WHS and airworthiness regulatory requirements

report and document results, including provision of CM and ILS input data.

Assessment may be in conjunction with assessment of other units of competency where required.

Assessors must satisfy the requirements of the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator (Australian Skills Quality Authority, or its successors).

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MEA725 Apply advanced scientific principles and techniques in avionic engineering situations

Modification History

Release 1 - New unit of competency

Application

This unit of competency applies to selecting and applying advanced avionic scientific principles and techniques.

Computer techniques, graphical methods and mathematical calculations should complement scientific principles chosen and include unit analysis, appropriate precision and accuracy and use conservative estimations.

This 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

MEA706	Apply basic scientific principles and techniques in avionic engineering situations
MEA727	Apply calculus in avionic engineering situations

Competency Field

Avionic engineering

Unit Sector

Elements and Performance Criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.	Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.
1.	Identify the range of scientific principles and techniques relevant to avionic engineering	1.1	Identify the scientific principles relating to avionic engineering
1.2	Research and report on avionic scientific principles using appropriate sources of information
1.3	Identify the techniques and associated technologies, software and hardware associated with implementing scientific principles relating to avionic engineering applications
1.4	Research and report on avionic techniques using appropriate sources of information
2.	Select scientific principles and techniques	2.1	Select relevant scientific principles for specific avionic engineering situations
2.2	Select relevant avionic techniques and associated technologies, software and hardware for specific avionic engineering situations
3.	Apply the relevant scientific principles and techniques	3.1	Apply applicable scientific principles in a consistent and appropriate manner to obtain any required solution
3.2	Use appropriate calculations and correct units to establish quantities
3.3	Use coherent units in equations in a systematic manner to ensure meaningful solutions
3.4	Use significant figures in engineering calculations
3.5	Obtain required solutions by applying chosen techniques and associated technologies, software and hardware in a consistent and appropriate manner
4.	Document the results of the application of the avionic scientific principles and techniques	4.1	Document solutions involving engineering calculations in an appropriate style
4.2	Document solutions not involving engineering calculations in an appropriate style

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.
Sources of information include:	Reference texts Manufacturer’s catalogues and industrial magazines Internet search engines and websites Email The use of phone and fax Airworthiness and design authority regulations and associated advisory material
Avionic engineering refers to:	The engineering discipline concerned with the conceptual development, research, design, manufacture, implementation, installation, commissioning and maintenance of aerospace electrical, instrument, radio and electronic systems and components and related test equipment for civil and military applications
Avionic engineering applications refer to:	The description or definition of an objective or challenge within a real or simulated engineering environment or state requiring a conceptual development, design, manufacture and/or implementation and/or installation, commissioning and maintenance response to affect a solution or improvement with regard to: electrical systems and related wiring and components (power generation, distribution, control interfaces with hydraulic and pneumatic systems, and caution and warning systems) mechanical and electro-mechanical flight instruments and indication systems (quantity, pressure, temperature and position) and components electronic systems and components (communications, radio navigation, pulse, display, automatic flight control, flight management and engine management) automatic test stations, adapters and software

Unit Mapping Information

Release 1 – new unit based on and equivalent to MEM23085A Apply scientific principles and techniques in avionic engineering situations

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Assessment Requirements for MEA725 Apply advanced scientific principles and techniques in avionic engineering situations

Modification History

Release 1 - New unit of competency

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria under the specified conditions of assessment, and must include:

applying advanced scientific principles relevant to avionic engineering

analysing the given situation to determine what is required in the manner of a solution

analysing the given situation to determine which avionic scientific principles are selected

selecting appropriate avionic techniques and associated technologies, software and hardware to suit the application

applying appropriate avionic principles in determining the required solution

applying and manipulating formulas and calculations for engineering applications

using the correct units to solve engineering calculations

checking the validity of equations using a systematic method for ensuring coherent units

applying avionic techniques and associated technologies, software and hardware in a manner appropriate to the application and identified scientific principles

referring solutions to the original aim of the application

quoting solutions in appropriate units and using appropriate significant figures

presenting solutions referring to the original aim of the application.

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

physics – analysis and application of:

linear kinematics

planar kinematics

Newton’s Laws of Motion

friction

momentum and center of gravity

gravity

circular motion

orbital motion

rotational motion

oscillation

electronic fundamentals – determination of required values and characteristics for:

resistors, including light and voltage dependent resistors

capacitors

inductors

transformers

diodes

transistors

power amplifiers

oscillators

silicon controlled rectifiers

thyristor power control circuits

opto-couplers

selection of appropriate test equipment

digital electronics – design, construction and testing of:

clocked sequential circuits

registers

oscillators

timers

interfacing circuits

program logic array

state machines

data communications – analysis and application of:

selection of data transmission methods

universal asynchronous receiver transmitter construction

multiplexers and demultiplexers

data encryption/decryption theory

electronic circuit analysis

aerodynamics – application of:

drag and speed

power/thrust available and power/thrust required

manoeuvering flight

stability and control

strength of materials – application of:

bending and shear in beams

forces in trusses and frames

engineering concepts of stress and strain

properties of areas

torsion

mechanical properties of materials

two dimensional stress and strain, including elastic constants

computer software/programming – application of:

high level languages

algorithm design and testing

Pascal and Turbo-Pascal programming

the limitations of avionic techniques and associated technologies, software and hardware

the procedure for ensuring coherent units for meaningful solutions to equations

the concept of significant figures

the uncertainty of computations based on experimental data

the procedures for determining the significance of figures in calculations

the procedures for estimating errors in derived quantities

the method of application of the avionic techniques and associated technologies, software and hardware

the application of the calculation solution style

the significance of the non-calculation solution style.

Assessment Conditions

This unit may be assessed on the job, off the job or a combination of both on and off the job. Where assessment occurs off the job, that is, the candidate is not in productive work, a simulated working environment must be used that reflects realistic workplace situations and conditions.

The competencies covered by this unit would be demonstrated by an individual working alone or as part of a team.

Where applicable, reasonable adjustment must be made to work environments and training situations to accommodate ethnicity, age, gender, demographics and disability.

Assessment methods must be by direct observation of tasks and include questioning on underpinning knowledge to ensure its correct interpretation and application.

Assessment may be applied under project-related conditions (real or simulated) and require evidence of process.

Assessment must confirm a reasonable inference that competency is able not only to be satisfied under the particular circumstance, but is able to be transferred to other circumstances.

Assessors should ensure that candidates can:

consistently select and apply appropriate scientific principles in avionic engineering situations

document in an appropriate style the solutions obtained through the application of chosen scientific principles in avionic engineering situations.

Assessment may be in conjunction with assessment of other units of competency where required.

Assessors must satisfy the requirements of the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator (Australian Skills Quality Authority, or its successors).

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MEA726 Apply aircraft electrical system design techniques

Modification History

Release 1 - New unit of competency

Application

This unit of competency applies to design of aircraft electrical systems and components for aircraft, design of modifications and development, and update of test procedures and of repair requirements. It includes electrical design techniques and performance of the design process within the requirements of airworthiness regulators and documentation of the design process within management systems, such as configuration management (CM) and integrated logistic support (ILS).

It is suitable for people working as members of design teams and for those employed within maintenance engineering support departments or pursuing careers and qualifications as paraprofessionals in avionic engineering.

This 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

MEA702	Produce avionic engineering related graphics
MEA706	Apply basic scientific principles and techniques in avionic engineering situations
MEA708	Select and test avionic engineering materials
MEA714	Integrate avionic fundamentals into an engineering task
MEA725	Apply advanced scientific principles and techniques in avionic engineering situations

Competency Field

Avionic engineering

Unit Sector

Elements and Performance Criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.	Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.
1.	Investigate requirements of aircraft electrical system design projects	1.1	Review the context and negotiate parameters of the engineering design brief in consultation with stakeholders
1.2	Determine engineering scientific principles and design techniques required for design process
1.3	Investigate life-cycle design and sustainability implications of avionic design
1.4	Determine specification, documentation and graphical techniques required to define designs
1.5	Confirm work health and safety (WHS) and regulatory requirements, codes of practice, standards, risk management and registration requirements relevant to avionic design project
1.6	Investigate the need for technical and professional assistance
2.	Apply aircraft electrical system design techniques	2.1	Plan, schedule and coordinate the design task
2.2	Apply the design process and avionic scientific principles to component selection and design proposals
2.3	Create adequate and accurate calculations, preliminary graphics and maintain design process records
2.4	Evaluate multiple solutions against design criteria, risk, sustainability and cost
2.5	Integrate avionic analogue techniques, hardware and software, including mechanical, fluid, electrical, electronic, controller and networking
2.6	Apply systems thinking, problem solving and decision making in dealing with contingencies and constraints for continuous improvement and development of design options
2.7	Incorporate professional and technical assistance as required
2.8	Apply specification, documentation and graphical techniques modelling, mock-up or prototyping techniques to define designs
3.	Report results	3.1	Report results of investigations, application and development of avionic design
3.2	Provide documentation, such as calculations, specifications, diagrams, computer-aided design (CAD) files, control circuits and controller programs, mock-ups or prototypes
3.3	Draft documentation required by CM plan and/or ILS process

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.
Avionic engineering refers to:	The engineering discipline concerned with the conceptual development, research, design, manufacture, implementation, installation, commissioning and maintenance of aerospace electrical, instrument, radio and electronic systems and components and related test equipment for civil and military applications
Aircraft electrical systems include:	Electrical power generation Control and distribution Interface with aircraft systems, including hydraulic, pneumatic, power plant and flight controls Interface with avionic analogue systems Interface with avionic digital systems
Context of engineering design activity includes:	Competitive market Geo political factors, such as access to materials and markets Technological advantage/disadvantage Resources supply: materials, labour and skills Sustainability issues relevant to design task, including social, economic and environmental considerations material and energy resources WHS, risk, and applicable standards and code requirements
Planning processes include:	Establishing design parameters and design criteria Contributing to the negotiation and advice process Preliminary planning, design investigations and costing Identifying design, development, prototyping activities and skills requirements Planning and scheduling design activities Improving, adjusting, rescheduling as required by emergency contingencies and constraints
Design process includes:	Establishing design parameters and criteria Researching, measuring, experimenting and investigating Generating ideas Synthesis, problem solving and decision making, addressing constraints Applying scientific principles, calculation and graphics, prototyping and mock-up techniques Evaluating solutions against design criteria Consultation, adjustments and agreement Finalising design and sign-off
Design criteria include:	Function Aesthetics Manufacturability and maintainability Marketability Sustainability: social, economic and environmental material and energy resources Cost constraints Ergonomics and anthropometrics and physiology Facilities, plant and skills available Safety and risk
Design analysis includes:	Graphical and mathematical methods and software options associated with mechanical, electrical and electronic aspects of aircraft electrical systems
Sustainability considerations include:	Resources and energy required for design Environmental considerations in manufacturing and operation of design: raw material, solids and hazardous waste, and production by-products potential contamination of land, air and stormwater pollutants, and discharge to sewerage carbon pollution and reduction effects
Configuration management (CM)	CM is a process for control and documentation of the design and development process and for the management of system, component and software throughout the service life
Integrated logistic support (ILS)	ILS is an integrated approach to the management of logistic disciplines originally developed for the management of military systems from design concept to final disposal at life-of-type. It covers: reliability engineering, maintainability engineering and maintenance planning supply and support support and test equipment manpower and personnel training and training support technical data and publications computer resources support facilities packaging, handling, storage and transportation design interface
Life-cycle assessment is applied to:	All aspects of manufacture of a single product The entire operations of an organisation A particular aspect of operations, such as environmental implications As part of the ILS process
Prototyping includes:	Mock-ups Physical and virtual modelling with post-processing for computer-numerically controlled (CNC) and rapid prototyping
Appropriate technical and professional assistance includes:	Assistance from individuals with CASA maintenance certification licenses or those with supervisory authorisations in the ADF regulatory system Professional support from engineers employed within: organisations with CASA design approvals, continuing airworthiness management or maintenance approvals approved engineering organisations under the ADF regulatory system Engineers employed within organisations recognised by overseas airworthiness organisations
WHS, regulatory requirements and enterprise procedures include:	WHS Acts and regulations Relevant standards Industry codes of practice Risk assessments Registration requirements Safe work practices State and territory regulatory requirements applying to electrical work Civil Aviation Safety Regulations (CASRs) AAP7001.053 ADF Technical Airworthiness Management Manual Overseas airworthiness authorities where applicable e.g. Federal Aviation Administration, Transport Canada, European Aviation Safety Agency
Relevant standards include:	AS 1100.101-1992 Technical drawing – General principles AS 1102.101-1989 Graphical symbols for electrotechnical documentation - General information and general index AS/NZS ISO 31000 Set:2013 Risk Management Set NOHSC:1014 National standard for the control of major hazard facilities AS/NZS ISO 14000 Basic Set:2007 Environmental Management Basic Set ISO 14040:2006 Environmental management – Life cycle assessment – Principles and framework AS 61508.1-2011 Functional safety of electrical/ electronic/ programmable electronic safety related systems – General requirements AS 62061-2006 Safety of machinery - Functional safety of safety-related electrical, electronic and programmable electronic control systems MIL-STD 785 Reliability program for systems and equipment development and production MIL-STD 1388-1A Logistic Support Analysis (LSA) MIL-STD 1388-2B Requirements for a LSA record MIL-STD 1629A Procedures for performing a failure mode, effects and criticality analysis (FMECA) MIL-STD 1629B FMECA MIL-STD 2173 Reliability centred maintenance requirements (superseded by NAVAIR 00-25-403 OPNAVINST 4130.2A
Relevant handbooks include:	Integrated Logistic Support Handbook, third edition – James V Jones MIL-HDBK-217 Reliability prediction of electronic equipment MIL-HDBK-338B Electronic reliability design handbook MIL-HDBK-781A Reliability test methods, plans and environments for engineering development, qualification and production NASA PRA Probabilistic risk assessment handbook NASA Fault tree assessment handbook
Systems thinking includes:	The process of developing solutions within the context of an entire system Recognising that an improvement in one subsystem can adversely affect another subsystem

Unit Mapping Information

Release 1 - new unit based on MEM14066A Plan and design avionic engineering projects – units not equivalent

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Assessment Requirements for MEA726 Apply aircraft electrical system design techniques

Modification History

Release 1 - New unit of competency

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria under the specified conditions of assessment, and must include:

communicating, negotiating and reviewing context and parameters of the engineering design brief with stakeholders

determining or confirming scientific principles and design techniques, WHS and regulatory requirements, and design specification requirements

evaluating multiple solutions against design criteria, risk, sustainability and cost

investigating life-cycle design and sustainability, technical and professional assistance required

investigating CM and/or ILS requirements

planning, scheduling and coordinating the electrical system design task

applying design process and scientific principles to component selection and design proposals for components and aircraft electrical systems

solving problems and making decisions with systems thinking for contingencies, constraints and continuous improvement

integrating aircraft electrical hardware and components into aircraft electrical systems

defining designs, specifying, documenting and applying graphical techniques, modelling, mock-up or prototyping techniques

creating and maintaining adequate and accurate calculations and design process records

reporting and documenting results of investigations, application of principles and techniques, calculations, specifications, diagrams, CAD files, mock-ups or prototypes of designs.

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

life-cycle design and sustainability implications of electrical component and system designs

CM and ILS requirements

design processes and techniques to investigate, synthesise and develop proposals, evaluate feasibility against design criteria, review and revise in consultation with stakeholders, model, mock-up and prototype

systems thinking, problem solving and decision making, and continuous improvement methods

WHS and regulatory requirements, codes of practice, standards, risk management and registration requirements

professional and licensed technical assistance for engineering specialisations

requirement for consultation and negotiation to establish design parameters and criteria

procedures for planning, scheduling and coordination of design

hardware requirements of typical aircraft electrical component and system applications

engineering scientific principles and techniques required for aircraft electrical system design tasks

design calculations techniques

software for product planning and design, such as CAD layout, circuit design, system software and project management

required documentation:

design brief and records of negotiation

planning and schedule

calculations and diagrams documentation for checking and design records

specifications and graphics required to define designs

risk analysis report

design process summary report

life-cycle and sustainability reports

CM and ILS documentation

prototyping options, including mock-ups, simulation, physical and virtual modelling, and rapid prototyping.

Assessment Conditions

This unit may be assessed on the job, off the job or a combination of both on and off the job. Where assessment occurs off the job, that is, the candidate is not in productive work, then a simulated working environment must be used that reflects realistic workplace situations and conditions.

The competencies covered by this unit would be demonstrated by an individual working alone or as part of a team.

Where applicable, reasonable adjustment must be made to work environments and training situations to accommodate ethnicity, age, gender, demographics and disability.

Assessment methods must be by direct observation of tasks and include questioning on underpinning knowledge to ensure its correct interpretation and application.

Assessment may be applied under project-related conditions (real or simulated) and require evidence of process.

Assessment must confirm a reasonable inference that competency is able not only to be satisfied under the particular circumstance, but is able to be transferred to other circumstances.

Assessors must be satisfied that the candidate can competently and consistently:

communicate, negotiate and review design brief with stakeholders

determine or confirm scientific principles and design techniques, WHS and regulatory requirements, and design specification requirements

evaluate multiple solutions

investigate life-cycle design and sustainability, technical and professional assistance required

plan, schedule and coordinate the design task

select design components using design process and scientific principles

integrate aircraft electrical hardware and components into aircraft electrical systems

solve problems and make decisions with systems thinking for contingencies and constraints and continuous improvement

define designs, specify and document and apply graphical techniques, modelling, mock-up or prototyping techniques

create and maintain adequate and accurate calculations and design process records

report and document results and processes.

Assessment may be in conjunction with assessment of other units of competency where required.

Assessors must satisfy the requirements of the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator (Australian Skills Quality Authority, or its successors).

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MEA727 Apply calculus in avionic engineering situations

Modification History

Release 1 - New unit of competency

Application

This unit of competency applies to avionic engineering tasks requiring the use of calculus to support avionic system and component circuit analysis and limited design, either manually or through use of an appropriate software package.

It is suitable for paraprofessionals and technologists required to perform circuit analysis in the design and modification of avionic systems and components, and in the development and support of test stations. It is suitable for those pursuing technologist careers and qualifications.

This 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

MEM23004A	Apply technical mathematics

Competency Field

Avionic engineering

Unit Sector

Elements and Performance Criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.	Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.
1.	Apply differentiation techniques to avionic engineering applications	1.1	Solve avionic engineering problems using the rules of differentiation
1.2	Solve avionic engineering problems that are expressed in the form of differential equations
1.3	Solve avionic engineering problems that require the application of partial differentiation
2.	Apply integration techniques to avionic engineering applications	2.1	Obtain integrals of algebraic, trigonometric and exponential functions and evaluate definite integrals
2.2	Solve avionic engineering problems using the rules of integration
3.	Apply fourier analysis and laplace transforms to avionic engineering applications	3.1	Apply fourier analysis and laplace transforms in the analysis and design of avionic circuits
4.	Communicate outcomes	4.1	Communicate outcome to relevant stakeholders by appropriate means
4.2	Explain outcome to stakeholders as appropriate
4.3	Check outcome has addressed problem

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.
Avionic engineering applications include:	Circuit analysis relating to avionic systems and system components, including but not limited to: communications radio navigation inertial navigation pulse display automatic flight control flight management engine management Circuit analysis relating to the design, modification and update of avionic component test stands
Appropriate communication techniques include:	Reporting Publication amendment Revision of design data Presentation Verbal communication Web-based Electronic or hard copy
Check outcome includes:	Ensuring that the result of the analysis does assist in the resolution of the problem

Unit Mapping Information

New unit of competency

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Assessment Requirements for MEA727 Apply calculus in avionic engineering situations

Modification History

Release 1 - New unit of competency

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria under the specified conditions of assessment, and must include:

identifying and defining avionic circuit analysis problems

collecting and analysing data through the application of calculus techniques

reporting and presenting data and quantitative information

communicating effectively with stakeholders on problem resolution.

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

differential calculus:

differentiation from first principles

differentiation by rule

differentiating derivatives of trigonometric, logarithmic and exponential functions

Newton’s method

differentiation application (turning points, intercepts, limits, symmetry, maxima and minima rates)

solving first and second order differential equations

solving problems involving partial differentiation with up to three independent variables

integral calculus:

definite integrals

indefinite integrals

integration of trigonometric, algebraic and exponential functions

integration using partial fractions

integration using improper integrals

integration by parts

integration with the aid of tables

the calculation of areas and volumes

the determination of means and root mean square

the application of double integrals to moments problems and application of double integrals in polar form

complex numbers – manipulation of complex numbers and application of De Moivre’s theorem

electronic circuit analysis using fourier analysis and laplace transforms.

Assessment Conditions

This unit may be assessed on the job, off the job or a combination of both on and off the job. Where assessment occurs off the job, that is, the candidate is not in productive work, then a simulated working environment must be used that reflects realistic workplace situations and conditions.

The competencies covered by this unit would be demonstrated by an individual working alone or as part of a team.

Where applicable, reasonable adjustment must be made to work environments and training situations to accommodate ethnicity, age, gender, demographics and disability.

Assessment methods must be by direct observation of tasks and include questioning on underpinning knowledge to ensure its correct interpretation and application.

Assessment may be applied under project-related conditions (real or simulated) and require evidence of process.

Assessment must confirm a reasonable inference that competency is able not only to be satisfied under the particular circumstance, but is able to be transferred to other circumstances.

Assessors must be satisfied that the candidate can competently and consistently:

identify appropriate calculus technique(s) for avionic engineering or related problems

apply the appropriate technique to the problem

perform circuit analysis using fourier analysis and laplace transforms

check answer has addressed problem

communicate the outcome of the analysis in an appropriate manner.

Assessment may be in conjunction with assessment of other units of competency where required.

Assessors must satisfy the requirements of the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator (Australian Skills Quality Authority, or its successors).

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MEA729 Apply configuration management procedures in airworthiness engineering management

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA729 Apply configuration management procedures in airworthiness engineering management with amended prerequisite codes.

Application

This unit of competency applies to engineering or related projects or operations across all forms of manufacturing and engineering. It is suitable for people with system design, installation, commissioning and project or operational management responsibilities who are required to apply configuration management (CM) procedures during system design and/or during the life-cycle of a product. The procedures are used as the control mechanism during the application of the systems engineering design processes which may be used in the design of complex hardware and software products, both for initial design and then as an iterative process as the need for modifications are identified throughout the life-cycle of the product. The outputs of the CM process are configuration documentation that can be used for through-life management or for input of data to logistic management plans where integrated logistics support (ILS) is mandated as the through-life management system.

This 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

MEA135	Use computers in aviation maintenance-related integrated logistic support activities
MEA163	Perform aviation technical publication management activities

Competency Field

Airworthiness engineering management

Unit Sector

Elements and Performance Criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.	Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.
1.	Plan CM activities	1.1	Identify the context and environment in which CM is to be applied
1.2	Identify any contractual requirements and specifications for the application of CM procedures to through-life management of product configuration, including the relationship with logistics management systems, such as ILS
1.3	Document the required CM activities
2.	Develop CM plan	2.1	Describe how CM is to be accomplished
2.2	Specify how consistency between the product definition, configuration and the CM records is to be achieved and maintained throughout the applicable phases of the product’s life-cycle
2.3	Identify and specify performance indicators for assessing the effectiveness of the plan in terms of implementation and performance of the CM discipline
3.	Specify and set up CM documentation	3.1	Identify records required to effectively implement CM within the identified product context and environment, regulatory requirements and CM plan
3.2	Select documentation media and develop documentation templates
3.3	Specify a document version control system
3.4	Determine and specify protocols for documentation safeguarding and access
4.	Establish and control CM baseline	4.1	Establish product CM baseline in relation to the systems engineering or other design process
4.2	Revise CM baseline at applicable stages of product development, production and engineering changes in accordance with the CM plan
4.3	Establish and review documentation baselines in line with the requirements of the CM plan and with changes in the product CM baseline
5.	Implement CM processes	5.1	Develop and deliver training to responsible individuals covering roles and responsibilities and the procedures for implementing CM processes as defined in the CM plan
5.2	Measure performance against the performance indicators in the CM plan and assess measurements/trends to identify possible process improvements
6.	Perform configuration status accounting	6.1	Develop and populate a database with information relating to the configuration of products classified as configuration items
6.2	Develop and promulgate procedures to update and validate the database whenever there is a configuration change throughout product life-cycle
6.3	Disseminate data in accordance with the CM plan and standard enterprise procedures
7.	Participate in configuration audits	7.1	Participate in configuration audits where required by the applicable CM standard and the CM plan
7.2	Initiate action to correct deficiencies identified during audits

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.
CM context and environment include:	The nature of the products, such as hardware and/or software, complete systems and system components or subsystems Whether or not CM must extend to subcontractors and/or vendors Specific CM value adding functions and level of emphasis Contractual CM requirements, including specification of a CM standard to be applied Airworthiness regulatory requirements
Use of CM data in logistic management system activities includes:	Reliability and maintainability engineering Maintenance planning Life-cycle costing Spares support requirements Technical data and publications Support and test equipment identification Determining facilities requirements Determining personnel training requirements
CM plan includes:	Brief description of system or top level configuration item (CI) and of the lower level CI’s covered by the plan List of reference documents (specifications, standards, manuals, etc) CM organisation and responsibilities CM phasing and milestones Data management Configuration identification, including selection of CI’s, baseline establishment, configuration identifiers for hardware and for software Interface management Performance indicators Configuration control procedures Configuration status accounting procedures Configuration audit procedures Subcontractor/vendor control procedures
Systems engineering interface refers to:	Systems engineering processes result in the output of technical information that is controlled through the CM process. Through the service life of the product the CM process identifies the need for modifications and the systems engineering process is used to design and develop the modifications which then result in changes to the CM baseline and documentation which may then also feed into logistic support plan updates
CM standards and references include:	EIA-649-A 2004 National Consensus Standard for Configuration Management GEIA Standard 836-2002 Configuration Management Data Exchange and Interoperability IEEE Standard 828-1998 IEEE Standard for Software Configuration Management Plans MIL-STD-973 Configuration Management STANAG 4159 NATO Materiel Configuration Management Policy and Procedures for Multinational Joint Projects STANAG 4427Introduction of Allied Configuration Management Publications IEEE Standard 1042-1987 IEEE Guide to Software Configuration Management MIL-HDBK-61A Configuration Management Guidance 10007 Quality management – Guidelines for configuration management GEIA-HB-649 Implementation Guide for Configuration Management EIA-836 Consensus Standard for Configuration Management Data Exchange and Interoperability ANSI/EIA-632-1998 Processes for Engineering a System
Airworthiness regulations are found in:	AAP7001.053 Technical Airworthiness Management Manual Civil Aviation Safety Regulations (CASRs) and related documentation/publications

Unit Mapping Information

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA729 Apply configuration management procedures in airworthiness engineering management

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Assessment Requirements for MEA729 Apply configuration management procedures in airworthiness engineering management

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA729 Apply configuration management procedures in airworthiness engineering management with amended prerequisite codes.

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria under the specified conditions of assessment, and must include:

identifying CM requirements for a product, including listing CIs

identifying and complying with relevant airworthiness regulations relating to configuration control, documentation and publications

applying CM processes to the data produced through systems engineering

establishing CM baselines during product design and development

developing a CM plan

training organisation staff in CM plan implementation

developing CM documentation and related access, version control and security protocols

implementing and reviewing CM for a product

developing and applying CM status accounting and maintaining baseline records

participating in configuration audits and initiating action to resolve deficiencies

inputting CM data to logistic support plans, where applicable.

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

the use and application of CM in through-life management of product configuration

CM standards and procedures

relationship between CM and systems engineering during initial design and production

iteration of the CM and systems engineering interface throughout the product life-cycle during modification development and configuration baseline revision

relationship between CM and logistic support requirements, such as providing data and updates for ILS plans throughout the product life cycle

relationship between CM and airworthiness regulations regarding control of aircraft and aeronautical product configuration.

Assessment Conditions

This unit may be assessed on the job, off the job or a combination of both on and off the job. Where assessment occurs off the job, that is, the candidate is not in productive work, then a simulated working environment must be used that reflects realistic workplace situations and conditions.

The competencies covered by this unit would be demonstrated by an individual working alone or as part of a team.

Where applicable, reasonable adjustment must be made to work environments and training situations to accommodate ethnicity, age, gender, demographics and disability.

Assessment methods must be by direct observation of tasks and include questioning on underpinning knowledge to ensure its correct interpretation and application.

Assessment may be applied under project-related conditions (real or simulated) and require evidence of process.

Assessment must confirm a reasonable inference that competency is able not only to be satisfied under the particular circumstance, but is able to be transferred to other circumstances.

Assessors must be satisfied that the candidate can competently and consistently:

determine the scope of the CM task and identify items for CM (CIs)

compile CM documentation from systems engineering data

establish and review configuration baselines during product development and production

comply with relevant airworthiness regulations

develop CM plans

implement CM plans

review CM performance

establish and maintain CM status accounting databases and procedures

participate in CM audits and manage the remedy of deficiencies.

Assessment may be in conjunction with assessment of other units of competency where required.

Assessors must satisfy the requirements of the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator (Australian Skills Quality Authority, or its successors).

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MEA730 Apply systems engineering procedures to airworthiness engineering design project management

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA730 Apply systems engineering procedures to airworthiness engineering design project management with amended prerequisite codes.

Application

Systems engineering procedures are applied in setting up management procedures for engineering design projects involving the design of complex systems that require the integration of subsystems and/or components by a multi-discipline engineering team. The management processes may relate to all design stages and may include the development of systems software. In the production and life-cycle management stages, systems engineering design stage output data may be used in the application of configuration management (CM) procedures (MEA729 Apply configuration management procedures in airworthiness engineering management) and/or to support the application of integrated logistic support (ILS) (MEA139 Perform aviation maintenance-related integrated logistic support management activities) where justified by system size and complexity or where required by contract.

This 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

MEA135	Use computers in aviation maintenance-related integrated logistic support activities
MEA162	Write aviation technical publications

Competency Field

Airworthiness engineering management

Unit Sector

Elements and Performance Criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.	Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.
1.	Analyse and document system requirements	1.1	Identify and document customer or contractual system requirements and relevant regulatory requirements
1.2	Set up a systems engineering team and allocate responsibilities
1.3	Analyse system requirements and define functional requirements and design constraints
2.	Perform functional analysis and allocation	2.1	Decompose system functions to lower-level functions applicable to system design
2.2	Allocate design constraints to all functional levels
2.3	Define and refine internal and external functional interfaces
2.4	Define, refine and integrate functional architecture
2.5	Review functional analysis outcomes against requirements and revise where necessary
2.6	Develop and document the functional baseline
3.	Manage preliminary design activities	3.1	Coordinate the development of performance specifications for the system and components
3.2	Define alternatives for system concepts, components and system elements
3.3	Select preferred product and process solutions
3.4	Define and refine internal and external physical interfaces
3.5	Define and refine system software requirements
3.6	Develop and document the allocated baseline
4.	Manage the detail design activities	4.1	Coordinate the development of item, process and material specifications
4.2	Coordinate the development of software specifications
4.3	Coordinate the development of engineering drawings and associated material/component/hardware lists
4.4	Coordinate the development of item performance specifications
4.5	Determine product review and design verification procedures
4.6	Develop and document the product baseline
5.	Provide oversight of production and delivery	5.1	Apply product review and verification procedures and initiate action to remedy design or production deficiencies
5.2	Ensure that all relevant regulatory requirements are being met
6.	Provide for life-cycle management of the system, components and software	6.1	Where there is a contractual requirement for application of CM, provide the technical data package and define the configuration items and baselines
6.2	Where there is a contractual requirement for ILS, provide the technical data package and data required for the development of the relevant ILS plans
6.3	Where there are no contractual requirements regarding life-cycle management, deliver the technical data package and develop procedures for the management of the configuration of the system, system components and software that meet relevant regulatory requirements

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.
Systems engineering process management:	The systems engineering process is a comprehensive process for the design and integration of complex systems that cover a range of engineering disciplines. The actual design work will be performed by appropriately qualified specialist engineers and the management process ensures that the design activities are coordinated and integrated into a system that meets specified performance requirements and complies with relevant airworthiness regulations
System requirements analysis:	System requirements analysis involves inputs, such as customer needs and objectives, regulatory requirements and the technology base. It must clarify and define functional requirements and design constraints
Functional analysis and allocation:	Functional analysis and allocation provides a greater understanding of what the system has to do and allocates overall system performance requirements to lower level subsystem and component functions. In so doing, it provides information essential to optimising physical solutions
Baselines:	The functional, allocated and product baselines document a product at a specific stage of design definition. The functional baseline describes system level requirements, the allocated baseline describes design requirements for items below systems level and the product baseline describes the product physical detail
Technical data packages include:	Engineering drawings and associated lists Technical manuals Manufacturing part programs Verification provisions Spares provisioning lists Specifications developed for the system and system components Specifications and standards from international and national bodies (government and non-government) Relevant regulatory standards and requirements
Reference materials include:	System Engineering Fundamentals, Dept of Defence Systems Management College NASA/SP-2007-6105 Rev 1 NASA Systems Engineering Handbook Project Documentation Document SPEC-0064 Rev A, ATST System Engineering Plan 7th Annual Conference on Systems Engineering Research 2009 (CSER 2009), Systems Thinking or Systems Engineering
Airworthiness regulations are found in:	AAP7001.053 Technical Airworthiness Management Manual Civil Aviation Safety Regulations (CASRs) and related documentation/publications

Unit Mapping Information

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA730 Apply systems engineering procedures to airworthiness engineering design project management

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Assessment Requirements for MEA730 Apply systems engineering procedures to airworthiness engineering design project management

Modification History

Release 2. Equivalent to MEA730 Apply systems engineering procedures to airworthiness engineering design project management with amended prerequisite codes.

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria under the specified conditions of assessment, and must include:

setting up and managing procedures for systems analysis and control that comply with relevant airworthiness regulations

setting up and managing a systems engineering team

developing and implementing procedures for identification of systems engineering process inputs

managing, and recording the outcomes of, requirements analysis

managing and recording the outcomes of functional analysis and allocation and apply the requirements loop process

developing and documenting the functional baseline

managing the development of the system specification and preliminary design

developing and documenting the allocated baseline

applying the design loop process

managing the detail design process and using outputs to develop a technical data package that meets airworthiness regulatory requirements

developing and documenting the product baseline

maintaining oversight of the production and delivery phase

providing process outputs for the establishment of CM procedures or ILS plans

determining requirements for life-cycle management where CM or ILS is not required and setting up and documenting a life-cycle management system that complies with relevant airworthiness regulations.

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

the systems engineering process and management procedures, including relevant airworthiness regulations

how to set up and manage the activities of a systems engineering design team

development of specifications and standards

identification of applicable published specifications and standards

how to set up and manage a systems analysis and control database

how to use process outputs to set up CM and ILS systems for through-life management

how to develop and document an applicable life-cycle management system where CM or ILS is not prescribed or is inappropriate

ethical considerations in systems engineering.

Assessment Conditions

This unit may be assessed on the job, off the job or a combination of both on and off the job. Where assessment occurs off the job, that is, the candidate is not in productive work, then a simulated working environment must be used that reflects realistic workplace situations and conditions.

The competencies covered by this unit would be demonstrated by an individual working alone or as part of a team.

Where applicable, reasonable adjustment must be made to work environments and training situations to accommodate ethnicity, age, gender, demographics and disability.

Assessment methods must be by direct observation of tasks and include questioning on underpinning knowledge to ensure its correct interpretation and application.

Assessment may be applied under project-related conditions (real or simulated) and require evidence of process.

Assessment must confirm a reasonable inference that competency is able not only to be satisfied under the particular circumstance, but is able to be transferred to other circumstances.

Assessors must be satisfied that the candidate can competently and consistently perform all elements of the unit as specified by the criteria, including required knowledge, and be capable of applying the competency in managing the application of the systems engineering process.

Assessment may be in conjunction with assessment of other units of competency where required.

Assessors must satisfy the requirements of the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator (Australian Skills Quality Authority, or its successors).

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MEA731 Perform aircraft weight control activities

Modification History

Release	Comments
1	New unit of competency.

Application

This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to perform aircraft weight control activities. Activities include weighing aircraft and calculating the centre of gravity (CG), developing and maintaining weighing records, and developing and updating applicable loading systems.

The unit applies to weight control activities for large and small aeroplanes and helicopters.

The unit involves activities associated with the privileges and responsibilities of an aircraft weight control authority appointed by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) in accordance with Civil Aviation Order (CAO) 100.28.

This unit forms part of the CASA requirement for maintenance certification licences under Civil Aviation Safety Regulation (CASR) Part 66. Where a CASA licensing outcome is sought, users must refer to the licensing provisions in the MEA Aeroskills Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

Pre-requisite Unit

Nil.

Competency Field

Aeronautical engineering

Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENTS	PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
Elements describe the essential outcomes.	Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.
1.	Determine requirement to weigh an aircraft	1.1	Determine regulatory, aircraft manufacturer, and organisational requirements for weighing aircraft
1.2	Identify modifications or repairs that necessitate the weighing of aircraft
1.3	Identify regulatory requirements for weighing the aircraft, and required time intervals for re-weighing it
1.4	Identify regulatory requirements for establishing fleet weight values, and required time intervals for re-establishing them
2.	Weigh aircraft	2.1	Determine applicable weighing procedure
2.2	Assemble required support equipment and scales or load cells, and personnel qualified to perform the weighing activity
2.3	Ensure aircraft is prepared for weighing according to aircraft maintenance manuals, applicable data, and work health and safety (WHS) requirements
2.4	Ensure aircraft is placed on weighing equipment and set up in required weighing attitude while observing WHS requirements
2.5	Weigh aircraft according to specified procedure
2.6	Ensure aircraft is restored to operating configuration
3.	Calculate and assess centre of gravity	3.1	Determine aircraft empty weight from weighing results
3.2	Use required moment arm data and mathematical formulas to calculate empty weight CG
3.3	Initiate remedial action according to regulatory requirements and organisational procedures if CG is outside certificated limits for aircraft type
4.	Update aircraft weighing record	4.1	Update aircraft weighing summary with revised aircraft empty weight and empty weight CG data according to regulatory requirements and organisational procedures
4.2	Revise load data sheet as required to align with revised aircraft weighing summary weight and balance data
5.	Develop or update an aircraft loading system	5.1	Determine fore and aft CG weight and balance extreme conditions, and revise load data sheet and loading system as required
5.2	Calculate aircraft operational weight and operational weight CG for entry on to load data sheet and for use in developing or revising aircraft loading system
5.3	For small aircraft, develop/revise loading system using placards placed in aircraft or information in Aircraft Flight Manual
5.4	For large aircraft, calculate weight and balance data for required passenger and cargo loading requirements/configurations, and present data in a form that meets regulatory and organisational requirements for a system that guides and controls aircraft loading
5.5	Update or provide data for updating computers used for aircraft loading and weight and balance computations
5.6	Provide data to designated authority for the amendment of flight manual content relating to aircraft weight and balance

Foundation Skills

Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.

Unit Mapping Information

Release 1. No equivalent unit.

Links

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=ce216c9c-04d5-4b3b-9bcf-4e81d0950371

Assessment Requirements for MEA731 Perform aircraft weight control activities

Modification History

Release	Comments
1	New unit of competency.

Performance Evidence

There must be evidence the candidate has completed the tasks outlined in the elements and performance criteria of this unit, which must include the ability to:

perform weight control activities for at least one small and one large aircraft in line with regulatory and organisational requirements, including:

determining the requirements for weighing aircraft, including:

required equipment and weighing method for specific type of aircraft

manpower requirements

applying required regulations and manufacturer’s data when weighing aircraft

using weighing results to calculate aircraft centre of gravity (CG)

performing calculations to provide data for the compilation of an aircraft weighing summary and load data sheet

compiling aircraft weighing summary with revised aircraft empty weight and empty weight CG

preparing or revising aircraft load data sheet

developing a loading system that meets regulatory and enterprise requirements

meeting the requirements of Civil Aviation Order (CAO) 100.28 for the grant of an aircraft weight control authority.

In the course of the above work, the candidate must:

supervise configuration of aircraft for weighing while observing work health and safety (WHS) procedures and requirements

ensure that scales or load cells to be used are serviceable and that calibration is valid and current

supervise set-up of aircraft on scales or load cells in specified weighing attitude

supervise restoration of aircraft to operational configuration after weighing is completed, while observing WHS procedures and requirements

use the weight data and moment arm data in mathematical formula to calculate the empty weight CG

review weighing summaries and load data sheets where weighing is not required to ensure that repair and modification weights and moments have been correctly used to update the aircraft weight and CG data

use applicable data calculating operating weight of aircraft and operating weight CG

calculate weight and balance extreme conditions

determine the requirement for fixed ballast

calculate fleet weight and fleet weight CG

develop a loading system that meets regulatory and organisational requirements

determine the requirement for removable ballast

provide weight and balance data required to update flight manuals to designated authority.

Knowledge Evidence

There must be evidence the candidate has knowledge of:

regulatory requirements associated with aircraft weight and balance found in:

Civil Aviation Regulation (CAR) 5 – Civil Aviation Orders – subregulation (1)

CAR 235 – Take-off and landing of aircraft – subregulations (1) and (7)

CAR 33B – Airworthiness authorities

CAO 100.7 Aircraft weighing requirements

CAO 100.28 Aircraft weight control authority

CAO 20.16.1 Air service operations – loading – general

data and instructions for aircraft weighing and performance of weight and balance calculations found in:

CAO 100.7 Aircraft weighing requirements

FAA-H-8083-1B (or later revisions) Aircraft Weight and Balance Handbook

CASA Weight Control of Aircraft booklet

FAA-H-8083-30 Aviation Maintenance Technician Handbook – General, Chapter 4 – Aircraft Weight and Balance

aircraft maintenance manuals

manuals provided by the manufacturers of weighing equipment

enterprise aircraft weighing procedures

flight manual data related to aircraft weight and balance, including:

stabiliser trim settings

fuel dump timing

maximum payload

regulatory and organisational requirements and procedures for:

weighing aircraft

determining weight and balance extreme conditions

using plumb-bobs and levels, including serviceability checks

compiling aircraft weighing summaries and load data sheets

initiating remedial action if CG is outside certificated limits for aircraft type

updating aircraft weighing summary with revised aircraft empty weight and empty weight CG data

presenting weight data

key features and requirements of documentation required to perform the work described in the performance evidence, including:

civil aviation orders

aircraft weighing summary

flight manuals

load data sheets

loading systems

certificates of airworthiness

aircraft manufacturer’s data relative to weight control and preparation of aircraft for weighing

record of alterations

weight control officer:

responsibilities and privileges

appointment by Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA)

preparation and approval of loading data

procedure for preparing data for amendment of flight manual loading information

terminology required to perform tasks described in the performance evidence above:

datum

empty weight

maximum takeoff weight

ramp weight

maximum landing weight

zero fuel weight

specific gravity

loading system

fixed equipment

removable equipment

centre of gravity

centre of gravity limits

mean aerodynamic chord

unusable fuel

principles and purpose of weight control and periodic re-weighing of aircraft

principle of moments:

arm

moment

moment index

constant

conversion factors:

imperial to SI units for length and mass

imperial and USA to SI units for liquid volume

mechanical and electronic scales and electronic load cells:

accuracy

repeatability and calibration requirements

precautions during transport and operation

preparation of aircraft for weighing:

WHS procedures and requirements

jacking and slinging

fuel tank draining

equipment lists

consecutive and independent weighing requirements, including permissible discrepancies between weighings, and factors that affect accuracy of weighing

basic principles of calculations involving plus and minus quantities

empty weight:

method of determination

typical deductions and additions

standard weights for fuel, engine oil, passengers and crew

moment index – calculations for weights fore and aft of the datum

empty weight CG:

method of determination

conversion of CG position expressed in distance from datum to a percentage of MAC and vice versa

moment index

constant

loading system:

cockpit and compartment placards

loading graphs and tables for disposable load

allowable weight – moment or weight-centre of gravity graphs and tables

floor plans

use of computers in loading systems

uses of fixed and removable ballast

purpose of record of alterations form and procedures for completing it

aircraft reweighing requirements.

Assessment Conditions

The following conditions of assessment represent the requirements of the regulators (Australian Defence Force [ADF] and CASA) and maintenance stakeholders, and must be rigorously observed.

This unit may be assessed on the job, off the job, or a combination of both. Where assessment occurs off the job, the simulated working environment must reflect realistic workplace situations and conditions encountered when performing aircraft weight control activities.

Where applicable, reasonable adjustment must be made to work environments and training situations to accommodate ethnicity, age, gender, demographics and disability.

Candidate capability of providing the required performance and knowledge evidence must be established via the records in the Maintenance Management Competency Log. Where the individual does not have a Competency Log, evidence of capability can be gathered through direct observation, supervisor’s reports, project work, samples and questioning.

Assessors of this unit must satisfy the assessor requirements in applicable vocational education and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.

Where the unit is to be used for CASA licensing purposes the assessor must also meet the criteria specified in the Civil Aviation Safety Regulation (CASR) Part 147 Manual of Standards.

Links

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=ce216c9c-04d5-4b3b-9bcf-4e81d0950371

MEM05004C Perform routine oxy acetylene welding

Modification History

Not Applicable

Unit Descriptor

Unit descriptor	This unit covers preparing materials and performing routine oxy acetylene welding.

Application of the Unit

Application of the unit	This unit applies in a maintenance or manufacturing environment where the welding is not required to meet an Australian standard or equivalent. Fillet and butt welds would typically be performed on low carbon/mild steels. Where welding is required to meet Australian Standard 1554 General Purpose or equivalent codes, OHS regulations and/or licensing requirements, Unit MEM05022C (Perform advanced welding using oxy acetylene process) should be selected. Band: A Unit Weight: 2

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Refer to Application of the Unit

Pre-Requisites

Prerequisite units

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. Identify weld requirements	1.1. Weld requirements are identified from job instructions. 1.2. Location of welds is identified in accordance with standard operating procedures and job specifications.
2. Prepare materials for welding	2.1. Materials are cleaned and prepared ready for welding.
3. Prepare equipment for welding	3.1. Welding equipment is set up correctly. 3.2. Settings and consumables are selected.
4. Perform routine welding using oxy acetylene	4.1. Safe welding practices are applied. 4.2. Materials are welded to job requirements. 4.3. Welds are cleaned in accordance with standard operating 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: preparing materials setting up welding equipment welding with oxy acetylene fuel gas reading and interpreting routine information on written job instructions, specifications and standard operating procedures following oral instructions using measurement skills for joint preparation and routine oxy acetylene welding
Required knowledge
Look for evidence that confirms knowledge of: preparatory requirements materials and consumables properties and characteristics equipment and equipment settings fuel gas properties and applications post welding treatments weld characteristics any applicable industry standards, NOHSC guides, State/Territory regulatory codes of practice/standards safe work practices and procedures safe welding practices use and application of personal protective equipment for routine oxy acetylene welding

Evidence Guide

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.
Overview of assessment	A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to prepare materials and carry out routine oxy acetylene welding.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit	Assessors must be satisfied that the candidate can competently and consistently perform all elements of the unit as specified by the criteria, including required knowledge, and be capable of applying the competency in new and different situations and contexts.
Context of and specific resources for assessment	This unit may be assessed on the job, off the job or a combination of both on and off the job. Where assessment occurs off the job, that is the candidate is not in productive work, then an appropriate simulation must be used where the range of conditions reflects realistic workplace situations. The competencies covered by this unit would be demonstrated by an individual working alone or as part of a team. The assessment environment should not disadvantage the candidate. This unit could be assessed in conjunction with any other units addressing the safety, quality, communication, materials handling, recording and reporting associated with performing routine oxy acetylene welding or other units requiring the exercise of the skills and knowledge covered by this unit.
Method of assessment	Assessors should gather a range of evidence that is valid, sufficient, current and authentic. Evidence can be gathered through a variety of ways including direct observation, supervisor's reports, project work, samples and questioning. Questioning techniques should not require language, literacy and numeracy skills beyond those required in this unit of competency. The candidate must have access to all tools, equipment, materials and documentation required. The candidate must be permitted to refer to any relevant workplace procedures, product and manufacturing specifications, codes, standards, manuals and reference materials.
Guidance information for assessment

Range Statement

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.
Materials	Mild and low carbon steel and cast iron
Prepared	Preheating, setting up jigs, fixtures, clamps, joint preparation
Equipment	Hoses, blowpipes, regulators
Consumables	Filler rods, fluxes
Oxy acetylene	The term 'oxy-acetylene' is used here to describe a range of fuel gases, including acetylene, LPG, hydrogen etc.
Cleaned	Fluxes

Unit Sector(s)

Unit sector

Co-requisite units

Co-requisite units

Competency field

Competency field	Fabrication

MEM05006C Perform brazing and or silver soldering

Modification History

Corrections to descriptor and range to clarify inclusion of 'braze welding'.

Unit Descriptor

Unit descriptor	This unit covers performing brazing (including braze welding) and silver soldering. It includes the preparation of materials and equipment and the inspection of the completed work.

Application of the Unit

Application of the unit	This unit applies to silver soldering and brazing using all grades of silver solder and braze. It also includes soldering of copper and refrigeration work. Work includes the preparation of materials and equipment and the inspection of the completed work. Work is undertaken in a production or maintenance environment using predetermined standards of quality, safety and work procedures. Band: A Unit Weight: 2

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not Applicable

Pre-Requisites

Prerequisite units

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. Prepare materials and equipment	1.1. Job requirements are determined from specifications and/ or instructions. 1.2. Materials are correctly prepared using appropriate tools and techniques. 1.3. Materials are correctly assembled/aligned to meet specifications as required. 1.4. Distortion prevention measures are identified and appropriate action is taken as required. 1.5. Heating equipment is assembled and set up safely and correctly in accordance with standard operating procedures. 1.6. Correct and appropriate consumables are selected and prepared. 1.7. Test run is undertaken and verified as required.
2. Braze and/or silver solder	2.1. The correct process is selected to meet specifications. 2.2. Materials are preheated as required. 2.3. Consumables are applied using correct techniques. 2.4. Jointing material is applied correctly and in appropriate quantities to meet job/specifications. 2.5. Material temperature is annealed using correct and appropriate techniques.
3. Inspect joints	3.1. Excess jointing materials are removed using correct and appropriate techniques. 3.2. Inspection of joints is undertaken to standard operating procedures. 3.3. Inspection results are reported/recorded using standard operating procedures as required.

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: preparing materials performing brazing, braze welding, silver soldering undertaking visual inspection reading and interpreting routine information on written job instructions, specifications and standard operating procedures following oral instructions
Required knowledge
Look for evidence that confirms knowledge of: the reasons for selecting specific methods of assembly/alignment the procedures for minimising distortion of the materials being brazed/braze welded/silver soldered the procedures for assembling and setting up the specific heating equipment the reasons for selecting specific heating equipment the reasons for selecting specific consumables conducting test runs typical applications of brazing/braze welding and silver soldering processes the procedures and precautions for preheating the materials to be joined the effects of the use of inappropriate techniques on the performance of the jointed materials the effect of inappropriate quantities of jointing material on the performance of the jointed materials the procedures for normalising the temperature of jointed materials the consequences of using inappropriate techniques to normalise the temperature of the joint the procedures for removing excess jointing material the procedures for inspecting brazed/braze welded/silver soldered joints use and application of personal protective equipment for silver soldering and brazing/braze welding safe work practices and procedures

Evidence Guide

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.
Overview of assessment	A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to perform brazing (including braze welding) and silver soldering.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit	Assessors must be satisfied that the candidate can competently and consistently perform all elements of the unit as specified by the criteria, including required knowledge, and be capable of applying the competency in new and different situations and contexts.
Context of and specific resources for assessment	This unit may be assessed on the job, off the job or a combination of both. Where assessment occurs off the job, i.e. the candidate is not in productive work, then appropriate simulation must be used where the range of conditions reflects realistic workplace situations. The competencies covered would be demonstrated by an individual working alone or as part of a team. The assessment environment should not disadvantage the candidate. This unit could be assessed in conjunction with any other units addressing the safety, quality, communication, materials handling, recording and reporting associated with brazing (including braze welding) and/or silver soldering or other units requiring the exercise of the skills and knowledge covered by this unit.
Method of assessment	Assessors should gather a range of evidence that is valid, sufficient, current and authentic. Evidence can be gathered through a variety of ways including direct observation, supervisor's reports, project work, samples and questioning. Questioning techniques should not require language, literacy and numeracy skills beyond those required in this unit of competency. The candidate must have access to all tools, equipment, materials and documentation required. The candidate must be permitted to refer to any relevant workplace procedures, product and manufacturing specifications, codes, standards, manuals and reference materials.
Guidance information for assessment

Range Statement

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.
Materials	Ferrous and non-ferrous
Heating	Oxy acetylene and fuel gas, cylinders, connections, hoses, tips and nozzles
Consumables	Fluxes (resin or powder), all types of silver solder and brazing grades, etc.
Process	Brazing, braze welding and silver soldering

Unit Sector(s)

Unit sector

Co-requisite units

Co-requisite units

Competency field

Competency field	Fabrication

MEM05007C Perform manual heating and thermal cutting

Modification History

Not Applicable

Unit Descriptor

Unit descriptor	This unit covers performing manual heating, thermal cutting and gouging including the assembly and disassembly and operation of the equipment on a range of materials (ferrous, non-ferrous and non-metallic) using a variety of methods.

Application of the Unit

Application of the unit	This unit applies to manual, straight line cutting standards. Manual or automatic processes are used to cut and heat to specifications. Cutting may include flame gouging by hand. All work is carried out to legislative and regulatory requirements. Predetermined standards of quality and safety are observed and work is carried out following standard operating procedures. Band: A Unit Weight: 2

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not Applicable

Pre-Requisites

Prerequisite units

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. Assemble/disassemble plant and equipment	1.1. Accessories and equipment are correctly selected and assembled for manual heating and thermal cutting.
2. Operate heating and thermal cutting equipment	2.1. Cutting process and/or procedure appropriate for material is selected. 2.2. All safety procedures are observed. 2.3. Equipment start-up procedures are followed correctly to standard operating procedures. 2.4. Equipment adjustments are made correctly using standard operating procedures. 2.5. Appropriate cutting allowances are made. 2.6. Material is used in the most economical way. 2.7. Defects are identified and corrective action is taken to standard operating procedures. 2.8. Material is heated and cut to specification. 2.9. Shape/size/length is to accepted workplace standards.

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: performing pre-start checks safely starting equipment following standard operating procedures adjusting equipment to operating specifications making cutting allowances economising material and minimising wastage identifying cutting defects and taking corrective action heating and cutting materials to specifications reading and interpreting routine information on written job instructions, specifications and standard operating procedures. May include drawings following oral instructions performing measurements needed to meet the requirements of this unit entering routine and familiar information onto proformas and standard workplace forms
Required knowledge
Look for evidence that confirms knowledge of: cutting processes appropriate to various materials heating and cutting specifications procedures for heating and cutting the tools, equipment and techniques for heating and cutting assembling procedures for equipment and accessories hazards and control measures associated with manual heating and thermal cutting use and application of personal protective clothing and equipment equipment pre-checks and operation procedures for adjusting heating and cutting equipment cutting allowances and reasons for applying them procedures for minimising waste material reasons for minimising waste material cutting defects and their causes procedures for correcting cutting defects tools, equipment and techniques required to correct cutting defects use and application of personal protective equipment safe work practices and procedures

Evidence Guide

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.
Overview of assessment	A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to perform manual heating and thermal cutting.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit	Assessors must be satisfied that the candidate can competently and consistently perform all elements of the unit as specified by the criteria, including required knowledge, and be capable of applying the competency in new and different situations and contexts.
Context of and specific resources for assessment	This unit may be assessed on the job, off the job or a combination of both on and off the job. Where assessment occurs off the job, that is the candidate is not in productive work, then an appropriate simulation must be used where the range of conditions reflects realistic workplace situations. The competencies covered by this unit would be demonstrated by an individual working alone or as part of a team. The assessment environment should not disadvantage the candidate. This unit could be assessed in conjunction with any other units addressing the safety, quality, communication, materials handling, recording and reporting associated with manual heating/thermal cutting or other units requiring the exercise of the skills and knowledge covered by this unit.
Method of assessment	Assessors should gather a range of evidence that is valid, sufficient, current and authentic. Evidence can be gathered through a variety of ways including direct observation, supervisor's reports, project work, samples and questioning. Questions should not require language, literacy and numeracy skills beyond those required in this unit. The candidate must have access to all tools, equipment, materials and documentation required. The candidate must be permitted to refer to any relevant workplace procedures, product and manufacturing specifications, codes, standards, manuals and reference materials.
Guidance information for assessment

Range Statement

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.
Cutting	Use of hand held and self-propelled straight line cutters
Process	Fuel gas, oxy fuel gas and air fuel gas
Material	Various thicknesses and types including ferrous, non-ferrous and non-metallic materials

Unit Sector(s)

Unit sector

Co-requisite units

Co-requisite units

Competency field

Competency field	Fabrication

MEM05012C Perform routine manual metal arc welding

Modification History

Not Applicable

Unit Descriptor

Unit descriptor	This unit covers preparing the materials and carrying out routine manual metal arc welding (MMAW).

Application of the Unit

Application of the unit	This unit applies in a maintenance or manufacturing environment where the welding is not required to meet an Australian standard or equivalent. Fillet and butt welds would typically be performed on low carbon/mild steels. Where welding is required to AS 1554 General Purpose or equivalent codes, occupational health and safety regulations and/or licensing requirements, Unit MEM05015D (Weld using manual metal arc welding process) should be selected. Band: A Unit Weight: 2

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Refer to Application of the Unit

Pre-Requisites

Prerequisite units

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. Identify weld requirements	1.1. Weld requirements are identified from job instructions. 1.2. Location of welds is identified in accordance with standard operating procedures and job specifications.
2. Prepare materials for welding	2.1. Materials are cleaned and prepared ready for welding.
3. Prepare equipment for welding	3.1. Welding equipment is set up correctly. 3.2. Correct electrodes are selected to suit application and settings.
4. Perform routine welding using MMAW	4.1. Safe welding practices are applied. 4.2. Materials are welded to job requirements. 4.3. Welds are cleaned in accordance with standard operating 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: preparing materials and electrodes setting up welding equipment welding with MMAW reading and interpreting routine information on written job instructions, specifications and standard operating procedures performing measurements for joint preparation and routine MMAW
Required knowledge
Look for evidence that confirms knowledge of: material and equipment preparation properties and characteristics of materials and consumables weld characteristics equipment set-up and settings MMAW processes and properties post-welding treatments safe welding practices use and application of personal protective equipment

Evidence Guide

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.
Overview of assessment	A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to prepare materials and carry out routine manual metal arc welding (MMAW).
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit	Assessors must be satisfied that the candidate can competently and consistently perform all elements of the unit as specified by the criteria, including required knowledge, and be capable of applying the competency in new and different situations and contexts.
Context of and specific resources for assessment	This unit may be assessed on the job, off the job or a combination of both. Where assessment occurs off the job, i.e. the candidate is not in productive work, then appropriate simulation must be used where the range of conditions reflects realistic workplace situations. The competencies covered would be demonstrated by an individual working alone or as part of a team. The assessment environment should not disadvantage the candidate. This unit could be assessed in conjunction with any other units addressing the safety, quality, communication, materials handling, recording and reporting associated with performing routine manual metal arc welding or other units requiring the exercise of the skills and knowledge covered by this unit.
Method of assessment	Assessors should gather a range of evidence that is valid, sufficient, current and authentic. Evidence can be gathered through a variety of ways including direct observation, supervisor's reports, project work, samples and questioning. Questioning should not require language, literacy and numeracy skills beyond those required in this unit. The candidate must have access to all tools, equipment, materials and documentation required. The candidate must be permitted to refer to any relevant workplace procedures, product and manufacturing specifications, codes, standards, manuals and reference materials.
Guidance information for assessment

Range Statement

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.
Materials	Low and mild carbon steel or similar
Prepared	Cleaning, setting up jigs, fixtures, clamps, joint preparation
Welding equipment	Welding leads, welding machines, electrode holder etc.
Cleaned	Slag and spatter, cleaning, using files and grinders

Unit Sector(s)

Unit sector

Co-requisite units

Co-requisite units

Competency field

Competency field	Fabrication

MEM05015D Weld using manual metal arc welding process

Modification History

Not Applicable

Unit Descriptor

Unit descriptor	This unit of competency covers the preparation, positioning, fixing, and manual welding techniques associated with general trade level welding using manual metal arc welding (MMAW) equipment including the selection and set up of the equipment appropriate to both the material and the weld to be performed, carrying out the MMAW to prescribed standards, and examining for and correcting defects, in a range of welded fabrications.

Application of the Unit

Application of the unit	This unit of competency applies to welds associated with heavy or light metal fabrications. Welds are fillet and butt welds in all positions on a range of ferrous and non-ferrous materials that may include carbon steel or stainless steel. Weld quality would conform to Australian Standard 1554 General Purpose, American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) or equivalent. This unit has been primarily developed for Engineering Tradesperson - Fabrication apprenticeship training and the recognition of trade level skills in MMAW. It may also apply to other trade occupations requiring higher level MMAW welding skills. Where manual thermal processes associated with preparation, pre-heat and/or post-heat are required, MEM05007C Perform manual heating and thermal cutting and/or MEM05008C Perform advanced manual thermal cutting, gouging and shaping should be considered for selection. Band: A Unit Weight: 4

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not Applicable

Pre-Requisites

Prerequisite units
Path 1	MEM05012C	Perform routine manual metal arc welding
MEM05051A	Select welding processes
MEM05052A	Apply safe welding practices
MEM12023A	Perform engineering measurements
MEM18001C	Use hand tools
MEM18002B	Use power tools/hand held operations

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. Prepare materials for manual metal arc welding (MMAW)	1.1. Weld requirements are identified from specifications and/or drawings 1.2. Materials are correctly prepared 1.3. Materials are assembled/aligned to specification, where required
2. Select welding equipment and consumables	2.1. Welding equipment and electrodes appropriate to the material and the weld are identified and selected
3. Assemble and set up welding equipment	3.1. Welding equipment is assembled and set up
4. Minimise and rectify distortion	4.1. Appropriate distortion prevention measures are selected and applied 4.2. Distortion is rectified
5. Weld to job specification using MMAW	5.1. Weld deposit is to specification 5.2. Joints are cleaned to specifications
6. Ensure weld conformance	6.1. Defects are rectified with minimum loss of sound metal using correct techniques and tools 6.2. Weld joints are visually inspected for conformance to specifications
7. Where required, maintain weld records	7.1. Where required, weld records are completed correctly

Required Skills and Knowledge

REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit.
Required skills
Required skills include: identifying and interpreting welding specifications including appropriate standards e.g. Australian Standard 1554 General Purpose, American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) or equivalent selecting and using appropriate tools and equipment using a variety of welding machines and electrodes identifying and rectifying weld defects applying techniques for distortion prevention and rectification cleaning welds reading and interpreting information on sketches, written job instructions, specifications, standard operating procedures and engineering drawings recording routine information including routine weld records related to MMAW onto proformas and standard workplace forms following oral instructions measurement skills relating to joint preparation and MMAW
Required knowledge
Required knowledge includes: material preparation joint preparations electrode classification causes of distortion for materials within the scope of this unit causes of defects and methods of rectification the relationships between amperage, electrode and material safe welding practices use and application of personal protective equipment for MMAW

Evidence Guide

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.
Overview of assessment	A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to prepare materials, select and set up the welding equipment, carry out MMAW and examine for and correct defects, in a range of welding activities associated with MMAW. Competency in this unit cannot be awarded until all prerequisites have been satisfied.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit	Assessors must be satisfied that the candidate can competently and consistently apply the skills covered in this unit of competency in new and different workplace situations and contexts. Critical aspects of assessment and evidence include: following all safety procedures to protect self, other workers and members of the public identifying and interpreting specifications for MMA welding including Australian Standard 1554 General Purpose interpreting welding specifications including standard welding symbols used to show weld procedure selecting appropriate weld preparation methods for material and position of welds. preparing materials, setting up of jigs, fixtures, clamps,etc. and joint preparation including bevelling consistently welding different ferrous and non-ferrous materials to AS 1554 General Purpose or equivalent identifying defects as described in the range statement across a range of welded materials rectifying defects.
Context of and specific resources for assessment	Welding to AS 1554 General Purpose or equivalent requires both theoretical knowledge and high level practical skills. The assessment process must be designed to identify consistent performance to the standard and the specifications across a range of materials and positions. The assessment must also identify a level of workplace performance in terms of defect rates and weld failure rates. It is recommended that assessment involve demonstrations of competency under both workshop and site conditions. This means that the ideal assessment environment is either on the job or a combination of both on and off the job. The competencies covered by this unit may be demonstrated by an individual working alone or as part of a team. The assessment environment should not disadvantage the candidate.
Method of assessment	Typically an Engineering Tradesperson - Fabrication and other tradespersons engaged in welding are required to exercise MMAW skills and techniques across a range of jobs and specifications. A single assessment event is not appropriate. On the job assessment should be included as part of the assessment process wherever possible. Where assessment occurs off the job, judgement must consider evidence of the candidate's performance in a productive work environment that includes a sufficient range of appropriate tasks and materials to cover the scope of application for this unit. Assessors should gather a range of evidence that is valid, sufficient, current and authentic. Evidence can be gathered through a variety of ways including direct observation, supervisor's reports, project work, samples and questioning. Questioning techniques should not require language, literacy and numeracy skills beyond those required in this unit of competency. The candidate must have access to all tools, equipment, materials and documentation required. The candidate must be permitted to refer to any relevant workplace procedures, product and manufacturing specifications, codes, standards, manuals and reference materials.
Guidance information for assessment	This unit could be assessed in conjunction with any other units addressing the safety, quality, communication, materials handling, recording and reporting associated with welding using MMAW process or other units requiring the exercise of the skills and knowledge covered by this unit. Assessors must be satisfied that the candidate can competently and consistently perform all elements of the unit as specified by the criteria, including required knowledge, and be capable of applying the competency in new and different situations and contexts.

Range Statement

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.
Welds	Welds include fillet and butt welds carried out in all positions
Materials	Materials may include ferrous materials including carbon or stainless steel, as well as non-ferrous metals and alloys suitable for MMA welding
Prepared	Preparation of materials may include: pre-heating setting up of jigs, fixtures and clamps joint preparation (e.g. bevelling)
Equipment	Equipment may include AC or DC welding machines
Distortion prevention measures	Distortion prevention measures may include: pre heating setting up of jigs, fixtures and clamps
Rectified	Rectified refers to oxy acetylene, air arc equipment and grinding devices
Defects	Defects may include: porosity slag inclusions discontinuities lack of penetration undercut

Unit Sector(s)

Unit sector

Co-requisite units

Co-requisite units

Competency field

Competency field	Fabrication

MEM05016C Perform advanced welding using manual metal arc welding process

Modification History

Not Applicable

Unit Descriptor

Unit descriptor	This unit covers preparing materials, selecting and setting up the welding equipment, carrying out advanced manual metal arc welding (MMAW), inspecting for and correcting defects, and maintaining the weld records.

Application of the Unit

Application of the unit	This unit applies to welds associated with a range of structural sections and/or plate and/or pipe for general fabrication. Weld quality would typically conform to Australian Standard 1554 Structural Purpose, Bureau Det Norse Verticas or equivalent. Where advanced manual thermal cutting, gouging and shaping is carried out, Unit MEM05008C (Perform advanced manual thermal cutting, gouging and shaping) should also be selected. Band: A Unit Weight: 4

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not Applicable

Pre-Requisites

Prerequisite units
Path 1	MEM05007C	Perform manual heating and thermal cutting
MEM05012C	Perform routine manual metal arc welding
MEM05015D	Weld using manual metal arc welding process
MEM05051A	Select welding processes
MEM05052A	Apply safe welding practices
MEM09002B	Interpret technical drawing
MEM12023A	Perform engineering measurements
MEM18001C	Use hand tools
MEM18002B	Use power tools/hand held operations

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. Prepare welding materials and equipment	1.1. Welding equipment is prepared. 1.2. Welding equipment appropriate to task requirements is assembled and adjusted correctly and safely. 1.3. Materials are prepared to achieve the required weld specification.
2. Weld joints to code requirements using MMAW	2.1. Weld requirements are interpreted correctly. 2.2. Welds are deposited correctly to specifications. 2.3. Appropriate distortion prevention measures are selected for the weld type and material and distortions are rectified as required.
3. Assess weld quality and rectify faults	3.1. Weld joints are visually inspected against specifications. 3.2. Defects are removed using appropriate methods for the given task. 3.3. Weld records are correctly completed and maintained.

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: welding to conform to Australian Standard 1554 Structural Purpose, Bureau Det Norse Verticas or equivalent interpreting weld requirements and specifications entering information onto proformas and standard workplace forms interpreting technical drawings and weld specifications relating to advanced MMAW using hand and power tools to prepare and weld material using MMAW using measurement and numeracy skills relating to advanced MMAW and preparation selecting equipment and consumables appropriate to the task using visual identification of faults/defects
Required knowledge
Look for evidence that confirms knowledge of: in-depth knowledge of the properties and characteristics of a wide range of materials requirements to conform to Australian Standard 1554 Structural Purpose, Bureau Det Norse Verticas or equivalent weld procedures and requirements different welder identification systems such as numbering, bar coding, paint coding, letter stamps safety requirements safe welding practices use and application of personal protective equipment for MMAW

Evidence Guide

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.
Overview of assessment	A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to prepare materials, select and set up the welding equipment, carry out advanced MMAW, inspect for and correct defects, and maintain the weld records. Competency in this unit cannot be claimed until all prerequisites have been satisfied.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit	Assessors must be satisfied that the candidate can competently and consistently perform all elements of the unit as specified by the criteria, including required knowledge, and be capable of applying the competency in new and different situations and contexts.
Context of and specific resources for assessment	This unit may be assessed on the job, off the job or a combination of both on and off the job. Where assessment occurs off the job, that is the candidate is not in productive work, then an appropriate simulation must be used where the range of conditions reflects realistic workplace situations. The competencies covered by this unit would be demonstrated by an individual working alone or as part of a team. The assessment environment should not disadvantage the candidate. This unit could be assessed in conjunction with any other units addressing the safety, quality, communication, materials handling, recording and reporting associated with performing advanced welding using manual metal arc welding process (MMAW), or other units requiring the exercise of the skills and knowledge covered by this unit.
Method of assessment	Assessors should gather a range of evidence that is valid, sufficient, current and authentic. Evidence can be gathered through a variety of ways including direct observation, supervisor's reports, project work, samples and questioning. Questioning techniques should not require language, literacy and numeracy skills beyond those required in this unit of competency. The candidate must have access to all tools, equipment, materials and documentation required. The candidate must be permitted to refer to any relevant workplace procedures, product and manufacturing specifications, codes, standards, manuals and reference materials.
Guidance information for assessment

Range Statement

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.
Welding equipment	AC or DC welding machines, settings, electrodes and related equipment
Materials	Materials used would include low carbon, cast iron, stainless and low alloy steel
Prepared	Preparation of materials may include preheating, setting up of jigs, fixtures, clamps, etc., joint preparation e.g. bevelling
Welds	Welds would be fillet and butt in all positions
Distortion prevention measures	Distortion prevention may include preheating, setting up of jigs, fixtures, clamps, etc.
Defects	Porosity, slag inclusions, discontinuities, lack of penetration, undercut
Appropriate methods	Oxy acetylene and air arc equipment and grinding devices
Weld records	Proformas and other standard workplace forms

Unit Sector(s)

Unit sector

Co-requisite units

Co-requisite units

Competency field

Competency field	Fabrication

MEM05017D Weld using gas metal arc welding process

Modification History

Not Applicable

Unit Descriptor

Unit descriptor	This unit of competency covers the preparation, positioning, fixing, and manual welding techniques associated with general trade level welding using gas metal arc welding (GMAW) equipment including the selection and set up of the equipment appropriate to both the material and the weld to be performed, carrying out the GMAW to prescribed standards, and examining for and correcting defects, in a range of welded fabrications.

Application of the Unit

Application of the unit	This unit of competency applies to welds associated with heavy or light metal fabrications. Welds are fillet and butt welds in all positions on a range of ferrous and non-ferrous materials that may include carbon steel or stainless steel. Weld quality would conform to Australian Standard 1554 General Purpose, American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) or equivalent. This unit has been primarily developed for Engineering Tradesperson - Fabrication apprenticeship training and the recognition of trade level skills in GMAW. It may also apply to other trade occupations requiring higher level GMAW welding skills. Where manual thermal processes associated with preparation, pre-heat and/or post-heat are required, MEM05007C Perform manual heating and thermal cutting and/or MEM05008C Perform advanced manual thermal cutting, gouging and shaping should be considered for selection. Band: A Unit Weight: 4

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not Applicable

Pre-Requisites

Prerequisite units
Path 1	MEM05050B	Perform routine gas metal arc welding
MEM05051A	Select welding processes
MEM05052A	Apply safe welding practices
MEM12023A	Perform engineering measurements
MEM18001C	Use hand tools
MEM18002B	Use power tools/hand held operations

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. Prepare materials for gas metal arc welding (GMAW)	1.1. Weld requirements are identified from specifications and/or drawings 1.2. Material is correctly prepared 1.3. Materials are assembled/aligned to specification where required
2. Select welding components and consumables	2.1. Welding machine settings, accessories and consumables are identified and selected
3. Assemble and set up welding equipment	3.1. Welding equipment is assembled and set up
4. Minimise and rectify distortion	4.1. Appropriate distortion prevention measures are selected and applied 4.2. Distortion is rectified
5. Weld to job specification using GMAW	5.1. Weld deposit is to specifications 5.2. Joints are cleaned to specifications
6. Ensure weld conformance	6.1. Weld joints are visually inspected for conformance to specifications 6.2. Defects are removed with minimum loss of sound metal using correct and appropriate techniques and tools
7. Maintain weld records as required	7.1. Weld records are completed correctly

Required Skills and Knowledge

REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit.
Required skills
Required skills include: identifying and interpreting welding specifications including appropriate standards e.g. Australian Standard 1554 General Purpose, American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) or equivalent selecting and using appropriate tools and equipment using a variety of welding machines and electrodes identifying and rectifying weld defects applying techniques for distortion prevention and rectification cleaning welds reading and interpreting information on sketches, written job instructions, specifications, standard operating procedures and engineering drawings recording routine information including routine weld records related to GMAW onto proformas and standard workplace forms following oral instructions measurement skills relating to joint preparation and GMAW
Required knowledge
Required knowledge includes: types of gases and their uses the relationships between amperage/wire feed, voltage, gas flow, electrode and material the application of weld metal transfer (short arc, spray etc.) correct welding machine, leads, hand pieces and electrodes material preparation joint preparations electrode classification causes of distortion for materials within the scope of this unit safe welding practices use and application of personal protective equipment for GMAW

Evidence Guide

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.
Overview of assessment	A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to prepare materials, select and set up the welding equipment, carry out GMAW and examine for and correct defects, in a range of welding activities associated with GMAW. Competency in this unit cannot be awarded until all prerequisites have been satisfied.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit	Assessors must be satisfied that the candidate can competently and consistently apply the skills covered in this unit of competency in new and different workplace situations and contexts. Critical aspects of assessment and evidence include: following all safety procedures to protect self, other workers and members of the public identifying and interpreting specifications for GMAW including Australian Standard 1554 General Purpose interpreting welding specifications including standard welding symbols used to show weld procedure selecting appropriate weld preparation methods for material and position of welds. preparing materials, setting up of jigs, fixtures, clamps,etc. and joint preparation including bevelling consistently welding different ferrous and non-ferrous materials to AS 1554 General Purpose or equivalent identifying defects as described in the range statement across a range of welded materials rectifying defects.
Context of and specific resources for assessment	Welding to AS 1554 General Purpose or equivalent requires both theoretical knowledge and high level practical skills. The assessment process must be designed to identify consistent performance to the standard and the specifications across a range of materials and positions. The assessment must also identify a level of workplace performance in terms of defect rates and weld failure rates. It is recommended that assessment involve demonstrations of competency under both workshop and site conditions. This means that the ideal assessment environment is either on the job or a combination of both on and off the job. The competencies covered by this unit may be demonstrated by an individual working alone or as part of a team. The assessment environment should not disadvantage the candidate.
Method of assessment	Typically an Engineering Tradesperson - Fabrication and other tradespersons engaged in welding are required to exercise GMAW skills and techniques across a range of jobs and specifications. A single assessment event is not appropriate. On the job assessment should be included as part of the assessment process wherever possible. Where assessment occurs off the job, judgement must consider evidence of the candidate's performance in a productive work environment that includes a sufficient range of appropriate tasks and materials to cover the scope of application for this unit. Assessors should gather a range of evidence that is valid, sufficient, current and authentic. Evidence can be gathered through a variety of ways including direct observation, supervisor's reports, project work, samples and questioning. Questioning techniques should not require language, literacy and numeracy skills beyond those required in this unit of competency. The candidate must have access to all tools, equipment, materials and documentation required. The candidate must be permitted to refer to any relevant workplace procedures, product and manufacturing specifications, codes, standards, manuals and reference materials.
Guidance information for assessment	This unit could be assessed in conjunction with any other units addressing the safety, quality, communication, materials handling, recording and reporting associated with welding using GMAW process or other units requiring the exercise of the skills and knowledge covered by this unit. Assessors must be satisfied that the candidate can competently and consistently perform all elements of the unit as specified by the criteria, including required knowledge, and be capable of applying the competency in new and different situations and contexts.

Range Statement

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.
Weld	Welds include fillet and butt welds carried out in all positions
Materials	Materials may include ferrous materials including carbon or stainless steel, as well as non-ferrous metals and alloys suitable for GMAW
Prepared	Preparation of materials may include: pre-heating setting up of jigs, fixtures and clamps joint preparation (e.g. bevelling)
Equipment	Equipment may include AC or DC welding machines
Distortion prevention measures	Distortion prevention measures may include: pre-heating setting up of jigs, fixtures and clamps
Rectified	Rectified refers to oxy acetylene, air arc equipment and grinding devices
Defects	Defects may include: porosity slag inclusions discontinuities lack of penetration undercut

Unit Sector(s)

Unit sector

Co-requisite units

Co-requisite units

Competency field

Competency field	Fabrication

MEM05018C Perform advanced welding using gas metal arc welding process

Modification History

Not Applicable

Unit Descriptor

Unit descriptor	This unit covers preparing materials, selecting and setting up the welding equipment, carrying out advanced gas metal arc welding (GMAW), inspecting for and correcting defects, and maintaining the weld records.

Application of the Unit

Application of the unit	This unit applies to welds associated with a range of structural sections and/or plate and/or pipe for general fabrication using ferrous and non-ferrous materials. Weld quality would typically conform to Australian Standard 1554 Structural Purpose, Bureau Det Norse Verticas or equivalent. Where advanced manual thermal cutting, gouging and shaping is carried out, Unit MEM05008C (Perform advanced manual thermal cutting, gouging and shaping) should also be selected. Band: A Unit Weight: 4

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not Applicable

Pre-Requisites

Prerequisite units
Path 1	MEM05007C	Perform manual heating and thermal cutting
MEM05017D	Weld using gas metal arc welding process
MEM05050B	Perform routine gas metal arc welding
MEM05051A	Select welding processes
MEM05052A	Apply safe welding practices
MEM09002B	Interpret technical drawing
MEM12023A	Perform engineering measurements
MEM18001C	Use hand tools
MEM18002B	Use power tools/hand held operations

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. Prepare welding materials and equipment	1.1. Welding equipment is prepared. 1.2. Welding equipment is assembled and adjusted correctly and safely. 1.3. Materials are prepared to achieve required weld specification.
2. Weld joints to code requirements using advanced GMAW	2.1. Weld requirements are interpreted correctly. 2.2. Welds are deposited correctly to specifications. 2.3. Appropriate distortion prevention measures are selected and distortions are rectified as required.
3. Assess weld quality and rectify faults	3.1. Weld joints are visually inspected against specifications. 3.2. Defects are removed using appropriate methods for the given task.. 3.3. Weld records are correctly completed and maintained.

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: welding to conform to Australian Standard 1554 Structural Purpose, Bureau Det Norse Verticas or equivalent performing safe welding practices using and applying personal protective equipment for GMAW interpreting weld requirements and specifications entering information onto proformas and standard workplace forms interpreting technical drawings and weld specifications relating to advanced GMAW using hand and power tools to prepare and weld material using GMAW using measurement and numeracy skills relating to advanced GMAW and preparation selecting equipment and consumables appropriate to the task using visual identification of faults/defects
Required knowledge
Look for evidence that confirms knowledge of: in-depth knowledge of the properties and characteristics of a wide range of materials requirements to conform to Australian Standard 1554 Structural Purpose, Bureau Det Norse Verticas or equivalent weld procedures and requirements different welder identification systems such as numbering, bar coding, paint coding, letter stamps safe welding practices use and application of personal protective equipment for GMAW

Evidence Guide

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.
Overview of assessment	A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to prepare materials, select and set up the welding equipment, carry out advanced GMAW, inspect for and correct defects, and maintain the weld records. Competency in this unit cannot be claimed until all prerequisites have been satisfied.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit	Assessors must be satisfied that the candidate can competently and consistently perform all elements of the unit as specified by the criteria, including required knowledge, and be capable of applying the competency in new and different situations and contexts.
Context of and specific resources for assessment	This unit may be assessed on the job, off the job or a combination of both on and off the job. Where assessment occurs off the job, that is the candidate is not in productive work, then an appropriate simulation must be used where the range of conditions reflects realistic workplace situations. The competencies covered by this unit would be demonstrated by an individual working alone or as part of a team. The assessment environment should not disadvantage the candidate. This unit could be assessed in conjunction with any other units addressing the safety, quality, communication, materials handling, recording and reporting associated with performing advanced welding using gas metal arc welding process or other units requiring the exercise of the skills and knowledge covered by this unit.
Method of assessment	Assessors should gather a range of evidence that is valid, sufficient, current and authentic. Evidence can be gathered through a variety of ways including direct observation, supervisor's reports, project work, samples and questioning. Questioning techniques should not require language, literacy and numeracy skills beyond those required in this unit of competency. The candidate must have access to all tools, equipment, materials and documentation required. The candidate must be permitted to refer to any relevant workplace procedures, product and manufacturing specifications, codes, standards, manuals and reference materials.
Guidance information for assessment

Range Statement

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.
Welding equipment	AC or DC welding machines, settings, electrodes and related equipment
Preparing materials	Preheating, setting up of jigs, fixtures, clamps, etc., joint preparation e.g. bevelling
Materials	Low carbon, cast iron, stainless and low alloy steel, aluminium and aluminium alloys
Welds	Fillet and butt in all positions
Distortion prevention measures	Preheating, setting up of jigs, fixtures, clamps, etc.
Defects	Porosity, slag inclusions, discontinuities, lack of penetration, undercut
Appropriate methods	Oxy acetylene arc equipment, grinding devices
Weld records	Proformas and other standard workplace forms

Unit Sector(s)

Unit sector

Co-requisite units

Co-requisite units

Competency field

Competency field	Fabrication

MEM05019D Weld using gas tungsten arc welding process

Modification History

Not Applicable

Unit Descriptor

Unit descriptor	This unit of competency covers the preparation, positioning, fixing, and welding techniques associated with general trade level welding using gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) equipment including the selection and set up of the equipment appropriate to both the material and the weld to be performed, carrying out the GTAW to prescribed standards, and examining for and correcting defects, in a range of welded fabrications.

Application of the Unit

Application of the unit	This unit of competency applies to welds associated with heavy or light metal fabrications. Welds are fillet and butt welds in all positions on a range of ferrous and non-ferrous materials that may include carbon steel or stainless steel and aluminium. Weld quality would conform to Australian Standard 1554 General Purpose, American Bureau of Shipping (ABS), or equivalent. This unit has been primarily developed to support Engineering Tradesperson - Fabrication apprenticeship training and the recognition of trade level skills in GTAW. It may also apply to other trade occupations requiring higher level GTAW welding skills. Where manual thermal processes associated with preparation, pre-heat and/or post-heat are required, MEM05007C Perform manual heating and thermal cutting and/or MEM05008C Perform advanced manual thermal cutting, gouging and shaping should be considered for selection. Band: A Unit Weight: 4

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not Applicable

Pre-Requisites

Prerequisite units
Path 1	MEM05049B	Perform routine gas tungsten arc welding
MEM05051A	Select welding processes
MEM05052A	Apply safe welding practices
MEM12023A	Perform engineering measurements
MEM18001C	Use hand tools
MEM18002B	Use power tools/hand held operations

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. Prepare materials for gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW)	1.1. Weld requirements are identified from specifications and/or drawings 1.2. Material is correctly prepared 1.3. Materials are assembled/aligned to specification, where required
2. Select welding equipment and consumables	2.1. Welding equipment and electrodes, accessories and consumables appropriate to the material are identified and selected
3. Assemble and set up welding equipment	3.1. Welding equipment is assembled and set up
4. Minimise and rectify distortion	4.1. Appropriate distortion prevention measures for weld and material type are selected and applied 4.2. Distortion is rectified
5. Weld to job specification using GTAW	5.1. Weld deposit is to specifications 5.2. Joints are cleaned to specifications
6. Ensure weld conformance	6.1. Defects are removed with minimum loss of sound metal using techniques and tools appropriate to the defect, material and process 6.2. Weld joints are visually inspected for conformance to specifications
7. Maintain weld records as required	7.1. Weld records are completed correctly

Required Skills and Knowledge

REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit.
Required skills
Required skills include: identifying and interpreting welding specifications including appropriate standards e.g. Australian Standard 1554 General Purpose, American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) or equivalent selecting and using appropriate tools and equipment using a variety of welding machines and electrodes identifying and rectifying weld defects applying techniques for distortion prevention and rectification cleaning welds reading and interpreting information on sketches, written job instructions, specifications, standard operating procedures and engineering drawings recording routine information including routine weld records related to GTAW onto proformas and standard workplace forms following oral instructions measurement skills relating to joint preparation and GTAW
Required knowledge
Required knowledge includes: correct welding machine, leads, hand pieces and electrodes material preparation joint preparations electrode classification causes of distortion for materials within the scope of this unit causes of defects and methods of rectification the relationships between amperage, electrode and material types of gases and their uses types of electrodes, current settings and high frequency voltage filler materials and consumables safe welding practices use and application of personal protective equipment for GTAW

Evidence Guide

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.
Overview of assessment	A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to prepare materials, select and set up the welding equipment, carry out the GTAW welding and examine for and correct defects, in a range of welding activities associated with GTAW. Competency in this unit cannot be awarded until all prerequisites have been satisfied.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit	Assessors must be satisfied that the candidate can competently and consistently apply the skills covered in this unit of competency in new and different workplace situations and contexts. Critical aspects of assessment and evidence include: following all safety procedures to protect self, other workers and members of the public identifying and interpreting specifications for GTAW including Australian Standard 1554 General Purpose interpreting welding specifications including standard welding symbols used to show weld procedure selecting appropriate weld preparation methods for material and position of welds. preparing materials, setting up of jigs, fixtures, clamps,etc. and joint preparation including bevelling consistently welding different ferrous and non-ferrous materials to AS 1554 General Purpose or equivalent identifying defects as described in the range statement across a range of welded materials rectifying defects.
Context of and specific resources for assessment	Welding to AS 1554 General Purpose or equivalent requires both theoretical knowledge and high practical skills. The assessment process must be designed to identify consistent performance to standard and specification across a range of materials and positions. The assessment must also identify a level of workplace performance in terms of defect rate and weld failure rates. It is recommended that assessment involve demonstrations of competency under both workshop and site conditions. This means that the ideal assessment environment is either on the job or a combination of both on and off the job. The competencies covered by this unit may be demonstrated by an individual working alone or as part of a team. The assessment environment should not disadvantage the candidate.
Method of assessment	Typically an Engineering Tradesperson - Fabrication and other tradespersons engaged in welding are required to exercise GTAW skills and techniques across a range of jobs and specifications. A single assessment event is not appropriate. On the job assessment should be included as part of the assessment process wherever possible. Where assessment occurs off the job, judgement must consider evidence of the candidate's performance in a productive work environment that includes a sufficient range of appropriate tasks and materials to cover the scope of application for this unit. Assessors should gather a range of evidence that is valid, sufficient, current and authentic. Evidence can be gathered through a variety of ways including direct observation, supervisor's reports, project work, samples and questioning. Questioning techniques should not require language, literacy and numeracy skills beyond those required in this unit of competency. The candidate must have access to all tools, equipment, materials and documentation required. The candidate must be permitted to refer to any relevant workplace procedures, product and manufacturing specifications, codes, standards, manuals and reference materials.
Guidance information for assessment	This unit could be assessed in conjunction with any other units addressing the safety, quality, communication, materials handling, recording and reporting associated with welding using GTAW process or other units requiring the exercise of the skills and knowledge covered by this unit. Assessors must be satisfied that the candidate can competently and consistently perform all elements of the unit as specified by the criteria, including required knowledge, and be capable of applying the competency in new and different situations and contexts.

Range Statement

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.
Prepared	Prepared may include: pre-heating setting up of jigs, fixtures and clamps joint preparation (e.g. bevelling)
Welds	Welds include fillet and butt welds carried out in all positions
Materials	Materials may include ferrous and non-ferrous materials including carbon steel,stainless steel, aluminium and other materials suitable for GTAW welding
Welding equipment	Welding equipment may include AC or DC welding machines
Distortion prevention measures	Distortion prevention measures may include: pre-heating setting up of jigs, fixtures and clamps
Rectified	Rectified may include: oxy acetylene and air arc equipment grinding devices
Defects	Defects may include: porosity slag inclusions discontinuities lack of penetration undercut

Unit Sector(s)

Unit sector

Co-requisite units

Co-requisite units

Competency field

Competency field	Fabrication

MEM05020C Perform advanced welding using gas tungsten arc welding process

Modification History

Not Applicable

Unit Descriptor

Unit descriptor	This unit covers preparing materials, selecting and setting up the welding equipment, carrying out advanced gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW), inspecting for and correcting defects, and maintaining the weld records.

Application of the Unit

Application of the unit	This unit applies to welds associated with a range of structural sections and/or plate and/or pipe for general fabrication. Weld quality would typically conform to Australian Standard 1554 Structural Purpose, Bureau Det Norse Verticas or equivalent. Band: A Unit Weight: 4

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not Applicable

Pre-Requisites

Prerequisite units
Path 1	MEM05007C	Perform manual heating and thermal cutting
MEM05019D	Weld using gas tungsten arc welding process
MEM05049B	Perform routine gas tungsten arc welding
MEM05051A	Select welding processes
MEM05052A	Apply safe welding practices
MEM09002B	Interpret technical drawing
MEM12023A	Perform engineering measurements
MEM18001C	Use hand tools
MEM18002B	Use power tools/hand held operations

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. Prepare welding materials and equipment	1.1. Welding equipment is prepared. 1.2. Welding equipment appropriate to task requirements is assembled and adjusted correctly and safely. 1.3. Materials are prepared to achieve the required weld specification.
2. Weld joints to code requirements using advanced GTAW	2.1. Weld requirements are interpreted correctly, 2.2. Welds are deposited correctly to specifications. 2.3. Appropriate distortion prevention measures are selected for the weld type and material and distortions are rectified as required.
3. Assess weld quality and rectify faults	3.1. Weld joints are visually inspected against specifications. 3.2. Defects are removed using appropriate methods for the given task. 3.3. Weld records are correctly completed and maintained.

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: welding to conform to Australian Standard 1554 Structural Purpose, Bureau Det Norse Verticas or equivalent interpreting technical drawings and weld specifications relating to advanced GTAW using hand and power tools to prepare and weld material using GTAW using measurement and numeracy skills relating to advanced GTAW and preparation selecting equipment and consumables appropriate to task using visual identification of faults/defects
Required knowledge
Look for evidence that confirms knowledge of: in-depth knowledge of the properties and characteristics of a wide range of materials requirements to conform to Australian Standard 1554 Structural Purpose, Bureau Det Norse Verticas or equivalent weld procedures and requirements different welder identification systems such as numbering, bar coding, paint coding, letter stamps safe welding practices use and application of personal protective equipment for GTAW hazards and control measures related to GTAW

Evidence Guide

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.
Overview of assessment	A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to prepare materials, select and set up the welding equipment, carry out the GTAW welding and inspect for and correct defects and maintain welding records. Competency in this unit cannot be claimed until all prerequisites have been satisfied.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit	Assessors must be satisfied that the candidate can competently and consistently perform all elements of the unit as specified by the criteria, including required knowledge, and be capable of applying the competency in new and different situations and contexts.
Context of and specific resources for assessment	This unit may be assessed on the job, off the job or a combination of both on and off the job. Where assessment occurs off the job, that is the candidate is not in productive work, then an appropriate simulation must be used where the range of conditions reflects realistic workplace situations. The competencies covered by this unit would be demonstrated by an individual working alone or as part of a team. The assessment environment should not disadvantage the candidate. This unit could be assessed in conjunction with any other units addressing the safety, quality, communication, materials handling, recording and reporting associated with performing advanced welding using gas tungsten arc welding process (GTAW) or other units requiring the exercise of the skills and knowledge covered by this unit.
Method of assessment	Assessors should gather a range of evidence that is valid, sufficient, current and authentic. Evidence can be gathered through a variety of ways including direct observation, supervisor's reports, project work, samples and questioning. Questioning techniques should not require language, literacy and numeracy skills beyond those required in this unit of competency. The candidate must have access to all tools, equipment, materials and documentation required. The candidate must be permitted to refer to any relevant workplace procedures, product and manufacturing specifications, codes, standards, manuals and reference materials.
Guidance information for assessment

Range Statement

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.
Equipment	AC or DC welding machines, gases, settings, electrodes and related equipment
Materials	Low carbon, cast iron, stainless and low alloy steel, aluminium
Prepared	Preheating, setting up of jigs, fixtures, clamps, etc., joint preparation e.g. bevelling
Welds	Fillet and butt in all positions
Distortion prevention measures	Preheating, setting up of jigs, fixtures, clamps, etc.
Defects	Porosity, slag inclusions, discontinuities, lack of penetration, undercut
Appropriate methods	Oxy acetylene, air arc equipment and grinding devices
Weld records	Proformas and other standard workplace forms

Unit Sector(s)

Unit sector

Co-requisite units

Co-requisite units

Competency field

Competency field	Fabrication

MEM05022C Perform advanced welding using oxy acetylene welding process

Modification History

Not Applicable

Unit Descriptor

Unit descriptor	This unit covers performing advanced oxy acetylene welding, carried out using a range of materials for general fabrication.

Application of the Unit

Application of the unit	This unit applies to comprehensive preparation as required in a range of environments. It also includes maintaining weld records and rectifying defects. The term 'oxy acetylene' is used here to describe a range of fuel gases, including acetylene, LPG, hydrogen etc. This unit covers the competencies required for welding quality that would meet the Australian Standard 1554 Special Purpose, appropriate industrial standards, or equivalent outcomes. Where welds comply with one of the certificates covered by Australian Standard 1796, then Unit MEM05026C (Apply welding principles) should also be selected. Where advanced manual thermal cutting, gouging and shaping is carried out, Unit MEM05008C (Perform advanced manual thermal cutting, gouging and shaping) should also be selected. Band: A Unit Weight: 6

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not Applicable

Pre-Requisites

Prerequisite units
Path 1	MEM05004C	Perform routine oxy acetylene welding
MEM05007C	Perform manual heating and thermal cutting
MEM05051A	Select welding processes
MEM05052A	Apply safe welding practices
MEM09002B	Interpret technical drawing
MEM18001C	Use hand tools
MEM18002B	Use power tools/hand held operations

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. Select welding equipment and consumables	1.1. Correct welding equipment and consumables are selected from weld procedure specifications.
2. Prepare welding materials and equipment	2.1. Welding equipment and consumables are prepared according to job requirements. 2.2. Welding equipment appropriate to the task is assembled and adjusted correctly and safely. 2.3. Materials are prepared to achieve required weld specification.
3. Assemble welding equipment	3.1. Welding equipment, including cylinders, regulators, hoses, torches and tips is assembled and set up safely in accordance with standard operating procedures.
4. Weld joints to Australian Standard 1554 SP or equivalent	4.1. Materials are welded to Australian Standard 1554 SP or equivalent in all positions. 4.2. Instructions, symbols, specifications are interpreted correctly including bead size, bead placement, reinforcement etc. and in accordance with weld procedure sheet, if available, and standard operating procedures.
5. Inspect welds	5.1. Weld joints are visually inspected against specifications. 5.2. Weld defects are identified.
6. Correct faults	6.1. Defects are removed with minimum loss of sound metal using correct and appropriate techniques and tools to Australian Standard 3992 or equivalent.
7. Maintain weld records	7.1. Weld records are maintained in accordance with specifications and standard operating 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: selecting equipment and consumables assembling welding equipment welding to AS1554 SP inspecting welds to specification correcting weld faults to AS3992 entering information on to proformas and standard workplace forms using hand and power tools to prepare and weld materials interpreting weld requirements and specifications/procedures using measurement and numeracy skills for advanced oxy acetylene welding selecting equipment and consumables appropriate to given task using visual identification of defects/faults
Required knowledge
Look for evidence that confirms knowledge of: preparatory requirements the purpose and examples of pre-welding and post-welding heating of the weld materials the appropriate settings for the given task and the selected equipment/consumables the purpose of reinforcing areas to be welded the methods of weld defect removal and their application material and consumable properties and characteristics requirements of AS1554SP and AS3992 or equivalent fuel gas properties and applications post treatments recording procedures safe welding practices use and application of personal protective equipment for oxy acetylene welding relevant hazards and control measures related to the competency

Evidence Guide

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.
Overview of assessment	A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to perform advanced oxy acetylene welding carried out using a range of materials for general fabrication. Competency in this unit cannot be claimed until all prerequisites have been satisfied.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit	Assessors must be satisfied that the candidate can competently and consistently perform all elements of the unit as specified by the criteria, including required knowledge, and be capable of applying the competency in new and different situations and contexts.
Context of and specific resources for assessment	This unit may be assessed on the job, off the job or a combination of both on and off the job. Where assessment occurs off the job, that is the candidate is not in productive work, then an appropriate simulation must be used where the range of conditions reflects realistic workplace situations. The competencies covered by this unit would be demonstrated by an individual working alone or as part of a team. The assessment environment should not disadvantage the candidate. This unit could be assessed in conjunction with any other units addressing the safety, quality, communication, materials handling, recording and reporting associated with performing advanced welding using oxy acetylene welding process or other units requiring the exercise of the skills and knowledge covered by this unit.
Method of assessment	Assessors should gather a range of evidence that is valid, sufficient, current and authentic. Evidence can be gathered through a variety of ways including direct observation, supervisor's reports, project work, samples and questioning. Questioning techniques should not require language, literacy and numeracy skills beyond those required in this unit of competency. The candidate must have access to all tools, equipment, materials and documentation required. The candidate must be permitted to refer to any relevant workplace procedures, product and manufacturing specifications, codes, standards, manuals and reference materials.
Guidance information for assessment

Range Statement

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.
Equipment and consumables	Fuel gases, including acetylene, LPG, hydrogen etc., cylinders, regulators, hoses, torches, tips, range of filler rods and fluxes
Weld	Fillet and butt in the horizontal, vertical and overhead positions
Preparing materials	Preheating, setting up of jigs, fixtures, clamps, etc., joint preparation e.g. bevelling
Materials	Low carbon steel, plate, pipe, tube and round bar

Unit Sector(s)

Unit sector

Co-requisite units

Co-requisite units

Competency field

Competency field	Fabrication

MEM05026C Apply welding principles

Modification History

Single band identifier removed to clarify dual status

Unit Descriptor

Unit descriptor	This unit of competency covers applying welding principles to meet the statutory and regulatory requirements for welding procedures generally associated with the application of one of the units satisfying Australian Standard 1796 Certificates 1-9.

Application of the Unit

Application of the unit	This unit of competency covers the underpinning knowledge required to satisfy Australian Standard 1796. It includes knowledge of welding terms, codes and symbols, the effects of heat treatment on metal as it relates to welding, and the logical sequence for a welding process required to be conducted to AS 1796. It covers welding, planning and set up principles for a range of materials and processes. This unit must be assessed in combination with one of the units satisfying the Australian Standard 1796 Certificates 1-9 and these units include: MEM05042B Perform welds to code standards using flux core arc welding process MEM05043B Perform welds to code standards using gas metal arc welding process MEM05044B Perform welds to code standards using gas tungsten arc welding process MEM05045B Perform pipe welds to code standards using manual metal arc welding process MEM05046B Perform welds to code standards using manual metal arc welding process. This unit has been developed for Engineering Tradespersons - Fabrication in either apprenticeship or post trade training and the recognition of trade level knowledge of welding principles. Band: This unit has dual status and is to be regarded as both a Specialisation Band A unit and Specialisation Band B unit for progression to C7 (AQF level IV). Unit Weight: 4

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not Applicable

Pre-Requisites

Prerequisite units

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. Apply all statutory and regulatory requirements to welding procedures	1.1. Statutory and safety requirements are applied to welding
2. Interpret all welding terms, codes and symbols	2.1. Welding terms and symbols are correctly interpreted
3. Determine the effects of heat treatment on metal in relation to welding	3.1. Reasons for performing heat treatment are identified 3.2. Processes such as pre-heat/post-heat treatment, stress relieving, normalising and annealing are appropriately applied
4. Plan the logical sequence of welding operations	4.1. Principles of planning and setting up welding are applied 4.2. Where specified, welds are prepared for testing

Required Skills and Knowledge

REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit.
Required skills
Required skills include: interpreting welding specifications including terms, codes and symbols planning the sequence of welding operations
Required knowledge
Required knowledge includes: any applicable industry standards, national/Australian standards, NOHSC guidelines, state/territory regulatory codes of practice/standards for the applicable welding processes safe work practices and procedures hazards related to welding safety equipment and procedures related to welding activities welding terminology welding codes and symbols heat treatment processes logical sequence for welding processes tools, equipment, techniques used in welding effect of heat treatment on metal

Evidence Guide

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.
Overview of assessment	A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to apply welding principles to meet the statutory and regulatory requirements for welding procedures.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit	Assessors must be satisfied that the candidate can competently and consistently apply the skills and knowledge covered in this unit of competency in new and different workplace situations and contexts. Critical aspects of assessment and evidence include: applying welding statutory and safety requirements to different welding jobs and environments interpreting welding codes and symbols including symbols for type of weld, weld size, processing and finishing operations etc applying appropriate pre and post-heat treatment processes for a range of welded materials setting up weld sequence and preparing materials in a logical manner for welding job.
Context of and specific resources for assessment	This unit must be assessed in combination with one of the units satisfying the Australian Standard 1796 Certificates 1-9. Welding to AS 1796 requires both theoretical knowledge and high practical skills. The assessment process for the two units must be designed to identify consistent performance to the tandards, the code and specifications across a range of materials and positions. The assessment must also identify a workplace level of performance in terms of defect rates and weld failure rates. It is recommended that assessment involve demonstrations of competency under both workshop and site conditions. This means that the ideal assessment environment is either on the job or a combination of both on and off the job. The competencies covered by this unit would be demonstrated by an individual working alone or as part of a team. The assessment environment should not disadvantage the candidate.
Method of assessment	Typically an Engineering Tradesperson - Fabrication and other tradespersons engaged in welding are required to apply welding principles and techniques across a range of jobs and specifications. A single assessment event is not appropriate. On the job assessment should be included as part of the assessment process wherever possible. Where assessment occurs off the job, judgement must consider evidence of the candidate's performance in a productive work environment that includes a sufficient range of appropriate tasks and materials to cover the scope of application for this unit. Assessors should gather a range of evidence that is valid, sufficient, current and authentic. Evidence can be gathered through a variety of ways including direct observation, supervisor's reports, project work, samples and questioning. Questioning techniques should not require language, literacy and numeracy skills beyond those required in this unit of competency. The candidate must have access to all tools, equipment, materials and documentation required. The candidate must be permitted to refer to any relevant workplace procedures, product and manufacturing specifications, codes, standards, manuals and reference materials.
Guidance information for assessment	This unit must be assessed in combination with one of the units satisfying the Australian Standard 1796 Certificate 1-9 and these units include: MEM05042B Perform welds to code standards using flux core arc welding process MEM05043B Perform welds to code standards using gas metal arc welding process MEM05044B Perform welds to code standards using gas tungsten arc welding process MEM05045B Perform pipe welds to code standards using manual metal arc welding process MEM05046B Perform welds to code standards using manual metal arc welding process. This unit could also be assessed in conjunction with any other units addressing the safety, quality, communication materials handling, recording and reporting associated with applying welding principles to meet the statutory and regulatory requirements for welding procedures or other units requiring the exercise of the skills and knowledge covered by this unit. Assessors must be satisfied that the candidate can competently and consistently perform all elements of the unit as specified by the criteria, including required knowledge, and be capable of applying the competency in new and different situations and contexts.

Range Statement

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.
Statutory and safety requirements	Statutory and safety requirements as required by AS 1796 welding codes
Welding	Welding to AS 1796 using any of the following processes: flux core arc welding gas metal arc welding gas tungsten arc welding manual metal arc welding

Unit Sector(s)

Unit sector

Co-requisite units

Co-requisite units

Competency field

Competency field	Fabrication

MEM05043B Perform welds to code standards using gas metal arc welding process

Modification History

Release 4 - equivalent. Australian Standard code corrected to AS4041.

Unit Descriptor

Unit descriptor	This unit covers preparing and producing welds to code standards using gas metal arc welding (GMAW).

Application of the Unit

Application of the unit	This unit applies to performing GMAW to code standard carried out using a range of materials. Welds in this unit are associated with high quality fabrications. Butt and fillet welds in the flat, horizontal, vertical and overhead positions would be applied to meet Australian Standards 1210, AS 4041, ASME IX or equivalent. This unit, in conjunction with Unit MEM05026C (Apply welding principles), may satisfy the requirements of AS 1796 Certificate 8G. Band: This unit has dual status and is to be regarded as both a Specialisation Band A unit and Specialisation Band B unit for progression to C7 (AQF level IV). Unit Weight: 6

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not Applicable

Pre-Requisites

Prerequisite units
Path 1	MEM05007C	Perform manual heating and thermal cutting
MEM05017D	Weld using gas metal arc welding process
MEM05018C	Perform advanced welding using gas metal arc welding process
MEM05026C	Apply welding principles
MEM05050B	Perform routine gas metal arc welding
MEM05051A	Select welding processes
MEM05052A	Apply safe welding practices
MEM09002B	Interpret technical drawing
MEM12023A	Perform engineering measurements
MEM18001C	Use hand tools
MEM18002B	Use power tools/hand held operations

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 welding equipment	1.1. Routine maintenance is performed on welding equipment.
2. Prepare welding materials and equipment for GMAW welding to code standard	2.1. Weld requirements for GMAW welding to code standards are determined. 2.2. Materials are prepared to produce weld to code standard. 2.3. Welding equipment is set up correctly.
3. Weld joints using GMAW to procedure specifications	3.1. Materials are welded as per weld procedure specification.
4. Ensure weld quality	4.1. Discontinuities are rectified to ensure conformance to code requirements. 4.2. Weld records are maintained in accordance with standard operating 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: depositing welds to procedure requirements determining weld outcomes, consumables and settings from welding procedure specification interpreting technical drawings and weld specifications for welding to code standards using GMAW using hand and power tools to prepare and weld materials to code standard using measurement and numeracy skills for welding to code standards using language and literacy skills to enable completion of weld records
Required knowledge
Look for evidence that confirms knowledge of: requirements to produce welds to quality of AS 1210, AS 4041, ASME IX or equivalent safe welding practices use and application of personal protective equipment for GMAW relevant standards or codes methods for preparing plate and pipe for code standard welding pre-welding and post-welding heating methods and requirements for plate and pipe welding to code standard requirements for maintaining weld records to code standard hazard and control measures associated with welding, including housekeeping

Evidence Guide

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.
Overview of assessment	A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to prepare and produce welds to code standards using GMAW process. Competency in this unit cannot be claimed until all prerequisites have been satisfied.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit	Assessors must be satisfied that the candidate can competently and consistently perform all elements of the unit as specified by the criteria, including required knowledge, and be capable of applying the competency in new and different situations and contexts.
Context of and specific resources for assessment	This unit may be assessed on the job, off the job or a combination of both on and off the job. Where assessment occurs off the job, that is the candidate is not in productive work, then an appropriate simulation must be used where the range of conditions reflects realistic workplace situations. The competencies covered by this unit would be demonstrated by an individual working alone or as part of a team. The assessment environment should not disadvantage the candidate. This unit could be assessed in conjunction with any other units addressing the safety, quality, communication, materials handling, recording and reporting associated with performing welds to code standards using gas metal arc welding process or other units requiring the exercise of the skills and knowledge covered by this unit.
Method of assessment	Assessors should gather a range of evidence that is valid, sufficient, current and authentic. Evidence can be gathered through a variety of ways including direct observation, supervisor's reports, project work, samples and questioning. Questioning techniques should not require language, literacy and numeracy skills beyond those required in this unit of competency. The candidate must have access to all tools, equipment, materials and documentation required. The candidate must be permitted to refer to any relevant workplace procedures, product and manufacturing specifications, codes, standards, manuals and reference materials.
Guidance information for assessment

Range Statement

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.
Routine maintenance	Ensuring gun, liner, contact tip etc. are in serviceable condition
Prepared	Flame cut and ground or machined; preheating, setting up of jigs, fixtures, clamps, etc.
Materials	Carbon/manganese steel, low alloy steel and aluminium materials, etc. on plate, pipe and rolled steel sections

Unit Sector(s)

Unit sector

Co-requisite units

Co-requisite units

Competency field

Competency field	Fabrication

MEM05044B Perform welds to code standards using gas tungsten arc welding process

Modification History

Release 3 - equivalent. Australian Standard code corrected to AS4041.

Unit Descriptor

Unit descriptor	This unit covers preparing and producing welds to code standards using gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW).

Application of the Unit

Application of the unit	This unit applies to welds associated with high quality fabrications, using a range of materials. Butt and fillet welds in the flat, horizontal, vertical and overhead positions would be applied to meet Australian Standards 1210, AS 4041, ASME IX or equivalent. The unit, together with Unit MEM05026C (Apply welding principles), may satisfy the requirements of AS 1796 Certificate 7. Where advanced manual thermal cutting, gouging and shaping is carried out, Unit MEM05008C (Perform advanced manual thermal cutting, gouging and shaping) should also be selected. Band: This unit has dual status and is to be regarded as both a Specialisation band A unit and Specialisation band B unit for progression to C7 (AQF level IV). Unit Weight: 6

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not Applicable

Pre-Requisites

Prerequisite units
Path 1	MEM05007C	Perform manual heating and thermal cutting
MEM05019D	Weld using gas tungsten arc welding process
MEM05020C	Perform advanced welding using gas tungsten arc welding process
MEM05026C	Apply welding principles
MEM05049B	Perform routine gas tungsten arc welding
MEM05051A	Select welding processes
MEM05052A	Apply safe welding practices
MEM09002B	Interpret technical drawing
MEM12023A	Perform engineering measurements
MEM18001C	Use hand tools
MEM18002B	Use power tools/hand held operations

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 welding equipment	1.1. Routine maintenance is performed on welding equipment.
2. Prepare welding materials and equipment for GTAW welding to code standard	2.1. Weld requirements for GTAW welding to code standards are determined. 2.2. Materials are prepared to produce weld to code standard. 2.3. Welding equipment is set up correctly.
3. Weld joints using GTAW to procedure specifications	3.1. Materials are welded as per weld procedure specification.
4. Ensure weld quality	4.1. Discontinuities are rectified to ensure conformance to code requirements. 4.2. Weld records are maintained in accordance with standard operating 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: depositing welds to procedure requirements determining weld outcomes, consumables and settings from welding procedure specification interpreting technical drawings and weld specifications for welding to code standards using GTAW using hand and power tools to prepare and weld materials to code standard using measurement and numeracy skills for welding to code standards reading and interpreting routine information on written job instructions, specifications and standard operating procedures. May include drawings following oral instructions
Required knowledge
Look for evidence that confirms knowledge of: requirements to produce welds to quality of AS 1210, AS 4041, ASME IX or equivalent safe welding practices use and application of personal protective equipment for GTAW relevant standards or codes methods for preparing plate and pipe for code standard welding pre-welding and post-welding heating methods and requirements for plate and pipe welding to code standard requirements for maintaining weld records to code standard hazards and control measures associated with welding, including housekeeping

Evidence Guide

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.
Overview of assessment	A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to prepare and produce welds to code standards using GTAW process. Competency in this unit cannot be claimed until all prerequisites have been satisfied.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit	Assessors must be satisfied that the candidate can competently and consistently perform all elements of the unit as specified by the criteria, including required knowledge, and be capable of applying the competency in new and different situations and contexts.
Context of and specific resources for assessment	This unit may be assessed on the job, off the job or a combination of both on and off the job. Where assessment occurs off the job, that is the candidate is not in productive work, then an appropriate simulation must be used where the range of conditions reflects realistic workplace situations. The competencies covered by this unit would be demonstrated by an individual working alone or as part of a team. The assessment environment should not disadvantage the candidate. This unit could be assessed in conjunction with any other units addressing the safety, quality, communication, materials handling, recording and reporting associated with performing welds to code standards using gas tungsten arc welding process (GTAW) or other units requiring the exercise of the skills and knowledge covered by this unit.
Method of assessment	Assessors should gather a range of evidence that is valid, sufficient, current and authentic. Evidence can be gathered through a variety of ways including direct observation, supervisor's reports, project work, samples and questioning. Questioning techniques should not require language, literacy and numeracy skills beyond those required in this unit of competency. The candidate must have access to all tools, equipment, materials and documentation required. The candidate must be permitted to refer to any relevant workplace procedures, product and manufacturing specifications, codes, standards, manuals and reference materials.
Guidance information for assessment

Range Statement

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.
Routine maintenance	Ensuring hand piece, gas shroud, flow meter etc. are in serviceable condition
Prepared	Flame cut and ground or machined, preheating, setting up of jigs, fixtures, clamps, etc.
Materials	Carbon/manganese steel, low alloy steel and aluminium materials, etc. on plate, pipe and rolled steel sections

Unit Sector(s)

Unit sector

Co-requisite units

Co-requisite units

Competency field

Competency field

MEM05046B Perform welds to code standards using manual metal arc welding process

Modification History

Release 3 - equivalent. Australian Standard code corrected to AS4041.

Unit Descriptor

Unit descriptor	This unit covers preparing and producing welds to code standards using manual metal arc welding (MMAW).

Application of the Unit

Application of the unit	This unit applies to MMAW to code standard carried out using a range of materials. Welds in this unit are associated with high quality fabrications. Butt and fillet welds in the flat, horizontal, vertical and overhead positions would be applied to meet Australian Standards 1210, AS 4041, ASME IX or equivalent. This unit, together with Unit MEM05026C (Apply welding principles), may satisfy the requirements of AS 1796 Certificates 1, 1E, 3 and 3E. Where advanced manual thermal cutting, gouging and shaping is carried out, Unit MEM05008C (Perform advanced manual thermal cutting, gouging and shaping) should also be selected. Band: This unit has dual status and is to be regarded as both a Specialisation band A unit and Specialisation band B unit for progression to C7 (AQF level IV). Unit Weight: 6

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not Applicable

Pre-Requisites

Prerequisite units
Path 1	MEM05007C	Perform manual heating and thermal cutting
MEM05012C	Perform routine manual metal arc welding
MEM05015D	Weld using manual metal arc welding process
MEM05016C	Perform advanced welding using manual metal arc welding process
MEM05026C	Apply welding principles
MEM05051A	Select welding processes
MEM05052A	Apply safe welding practices
MEM09002B	Interpret technical drawing
MEM12023A	Perform engineering measurements
MEM18001C	Use hand tools
MEM18002B	Use power tools/hand held operations

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 welding equipment	1.1. Routine maintenance is performed on welding equipment.
2. Prepare welding materials and equipment for MMAW welding to code standard	2.1. Weld requirements for MMAW welding to code standards are determined. 2.2. Materials are prepared to produce weld to code standard. 2.3. Welding equipment is set up correctly.
3. Weld joints using MMAW to procedure specifications	3.1. Materials are welded as per weld procedure specification.
4. Ensure weld quality	4.1. Discontinuities are rectified to ensure conformance to code requirements. 4.2. Weld records are maintained in accordance with standard operating 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: depositing welds to procedure requirements determining weld outcomes, consumables and settings from welding procedure specification interpreting technical drawings and weld specifications for welding to code standards using MMAW using hand and power tools to prepare and weld materials to code standard using measurement and numeracy skills for welding to code standards using language and literacy skills to enable completion of weld records
Required knowledge
Look for evidence that confirms knowledge of: requirements to produce welds to quality of AS 1210, AS 4041, ASME IX or equivalent safe welding practices use and application of personal protective equipment for MMAW knowledge of appropriate standards or codes methods for preparing plate for code standard welding pre-welding and post-welding heating methods and requirements for plate welding to code standard requirements for maintaining weld records to code standard hazards and control measures associated with welding, including housekeeping

Evidence Guide

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.
Overview of assessment	A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to perform welds to code standards using MMAW process. Competency in this unit cannot be claimed until all prerequisites have been satisfied.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit	Assessors must be satisfied that the candidate can competently and consistently perform all elements of the unit as specified by the criteria, including required knowledge, and be capable of applying the competency in new and different situations and contexts.
Context of and specific resources for assessment	This unit may be assessed on the job, off the job or a combination of both on and off the job. Where assessment occurs off the job, that is the candidate is not in productive work, then an appropriate simulation must be used where the range of conditions reflects realistic workplace situations. The competencies covered by this unit would be demonstrated by an individual working alone or as part of a team. The assessment environment should not disadvantage the candidate. This unit could be assessed in conjunction with any other units addressing the safety, quality, communication, materials handling, recording and reporting associated with the preparation and production of welds or other units requiring the exercise of the skills and knowledge covered by this unit.
Method of assessment	Assessors should gather a range of evidence that is valid, sufficient, current and authentic. Evidence can be gathered through a variety of ways including direct observation, supervisor's reports, project work, samples and questioning. Questioning techniques should not require language, literacy and numeracy skills beyond those required in this unit of competency. The candidate must have access to all tools, equipment, materials and documentation required. The candidate must be permitted to refer to any relevant workplace procedures, product and manufacturing specifications, codes, standards, manuals and reference materials.
Guidance information for assessment

Range Statement

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.
Routine maintenance	Ensuring leads, hand pieces etc. are in serviceable condition, and correct current carrying capacity
Prepare welding materials	Preheating, setting up of jigs, fixtures, clamps, etc.
Prepared	Flame cut and ground or machined
Materials	Carbon/manganese steel, stainless steel and low alloy steel materials, etc.

Unit Sector(s)

Unit sector

Co-requisite units

Co-requisite units

Competency field

Competency field	Fabrication

MEM05049B Perform routine gas tungsten arc welding

Modification History

Not Applicable

Unit Descriptor

Unit descriptor	This unit covers preparing the materials and carrying out routine gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW).

Application of the Unit

Application of the unit	This unit applies in a maintenance or manufacturing environment where the weld quality is not required to meet an Australian Standard. Fillet and butt welds would typically be performed on low carbon/mild steels and aluminium. Where welding is required to meet Australian Standard 1554 General Purpose or equivalent codes, occupational health and safety regulations and/or licensing requirements, Unit MEM05019D (Weld using gas tungsten arc welding process) should be selected. Band: A Unit Weight: 2

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Refer to Application of the Unit

Pre-Requisites

Prerequisite units

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. Identify weld requirements	1.1. Weld requirements are identified from job instructions. 1.2. The locations of welds are identified in accordance with standard operating procedures and job specifications.
2. Prepare materials for welding	2.1. Materials are cleaned and prepared ready for welding.
3. Prepare equipment for welding	3.1. Welding equipment is set up correctly. 3.2. Settings and consumables are selected to suit application.
4. Perform routine welding using GTAW	4.1. Safe welding practices are applied. 4.2. Materials are welded to job requirements. 4.3. Welds are cleaned to standard operating 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: preparing materials setting up welding equipment welding with GTAW reading and interpreting routine information on written job instructions, specifications and standard operating procedures using measurement skills for joint preparation and routine GTAW
Required knowledge
Look for evidence that confirms knowledge of: preparatory requirements properties and characteristics of materials and consumables equipment and equipment settings fuel gas properties and applications post welding treatments weld characteristics safe welding practices use and application of personal protective equipment for routine GTAW

Evidence Guide

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.
Overview of assessment	A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to perform routine gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW).
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit	Assessors must be satisfied that the candidate can competently and consistently perform all elements of the unit as specified by the criteria, including required knowledge, and be capable of applying the competency in new and different situations and contexts.
Context of and specific resources for assessment	This unit may be assessed on the job, off the job or a combination of both on and off the job. Where assessment occurs off the job, that is the candidate is not in productive work, then an appropriate simulation must be used where the range of conditions reflects realistic workplace situations. The competencies covered by this unit would be demonstrated by an individual working alone or as part of a team. The assessment environment should not disadvantage the candidate. This unit could be assessed in conjunction with any other units addressing the safety, quality, communication, materials handling, recording and reporting associated with carrying out routine gas tungsten arc welding or other units requiring the exercise of the skills and knowledge covered by this unit.
Method of assessment	Assessors should gather a range of evidence that is valid, sufficient, current and authentic. Evidence can be gathered through a variety of ways including direct observation, supervisor's reports, project work, samples and questioning. Questioning techniques should not require language, literacy and numeracy skills beyond those required in this unit of competency. The candidate must have access to all tools, equipment, materials and documentation required. The candidate must be permitted to refer to any relevant workplace procedures, product and manufacturing specifications, codes, standards, manuals and reference materials.
Guidance information for assessment

Range Statement

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.
Materials	Mild and low carbon steel
Prepared	Preheating, setting up jigs, fixtures, clamps, joint preparation
Equipment	Hoses, welding leads and gas shrouds, electrodes, gas regulator, liners, contact tips
Consumables	Tungsten electrodes, filler wire, shielding gas
Cleaned	Slag, spatter

Unit Sector(s)

Unit sector

Co-requisite units

Co-requisite units

Competency field

Competency field	Fabrication

MEM05050B Perform routine gas metal arc welding

Modification History

Not Applicable

Unit Descriptor

Unit descriptor	This unit covers preparing materials and routine gas metal arc welding (GMAW).

Application of the Unit

Application of the unit	This unit applies in a maintenance or manufacturing environment where the weld quality is not required to meet an Australian Standard or equivalent. Fillet and butt welds would typically be performed on low carbon/mild steels. Where welding is required to meet Australian Standard 1554 General Purpose or equivalent codes, occupational health and safety regulations and/or licensing requirements, Unit MEM05017D (Weld using gas metal arc welding process) should be selected. Band: A Unit Weight: 2

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Refer to Application of the Unit

Pre-Requisites

Prerequisite units

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. Identify weld requirements	1.1. Weld requirements are identified from job instructions. 1.2. Locations of welds are identified in according to standard operating procedures and job specifications.
2. Prepare materials for welding	2.1. Materials are cleaned and prepared ready for welding.
3. Prepare equipment for welding	3.1. Welding equipment is set up correctly. 3.2. Settings and consumables are selected to suit application.
4. Perform routine welding using GMAW	4.1. Safe welding practices are applied. 4.2. Materials are welded to job requirements. 4.3. Welds are cleaned to standard operating 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: preparing materials setting up welding equipment welding with GMAW reading and interpreting routine information on written job instructions, specifications and standard operating procedures following oral instruction using measurement skills relating to joint preparation and routine GMAW
Required knowledge
Look for evidence that confirms knowledge of: different current and voltage settings, gas flow rates wire diameters, wire feed speed and other variables to suit typical situations. material and equipment preparation properties and characteristics of materials and consumables equipment and equipment settings fuel gas properties and applications post-welding treatments weld characteristics safe welding practices use and application of personal protective equipment for routine GMAW

Evidence Guide

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.
Overview of assessment	A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to perform routine gas metal arc welding (GMAW).
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit	Assessors must be satisfied that the candidate can competently and consistently perform all elements of the unit as specified by the criteria, including required knowledge, and be capable of applying the competency in new and different situations and contexts.
Context of and specific resources for assessment	This unit may be assessed on the job, off the job or a combination of both on and off the job. Where assessment occurs off the job, that is the candidate is not in productive work, then an appropriate simulation must be used where the range of conditions reflects realistic workplace situations. The competencies covered by this unit would be demonstrated by an individual working alone or as part of a team. The assessment environment should not disadvantage the candidate. This unit could be assessed in conjunction with any other units addressing the safety, quality, communication, materials handling, recording and reporting associated with preparing the materials and carrying out routine gas metal arc welding or other units requiring the exercise of the skills and knowledge covered by this unit.
Method of assessment	Assessors should gather a range of evidence that is valid, sufficient, current and authentic. Evidence can be gathered through a variety of ways including direct observation, supervisor's reports, project work, samples and questioning. Questioning techniques should not require language, literacy and numeracy skills beyond those required in this unit of competency. The candidate must have access to all tools, equipment, materials and documentation required. The candidate must be permitted to refer to any relevant workplace procedures, product and manufacturing specifications, codes, standards, manuals and reference materials.
Guidance information for assessment

Range Statement

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.
Materials	Mild and low carbon steel
Prepared	Preheating, setting up jigs, fixtures, clamps, joint preparation
Equipment	Hoses, welding leads, gas shrouds, gas regulators, liners, contact tips
Consumables	Filler wire, shielding gas
Cleaned	Slag and spatter

Unit Sector(s)

Unit sector

Co-requisite units

Co-requisite units

Competency field

Competency field	Fabrication

MEM05051A Select welding processes

Modification History

Not Applicable

Unit Descriptor

Unit descriptor	This unit covers identifying material properties and selecting appropriate welding processes to achieve safe and effective welding outcomes.

Application of the Unit

Application of the unit	This unit applies to all types of welding. It includes the identification of properties and characteristics of all commonly used metals, and selection of appropriate welding techniques to ensure integrity of materials is maintained during welding processes. Band: A Unit Weight: 2

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not Applicable

Pre-Requisites

Prerequisite units

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. Identify properties of commonly used metals	1.1. Materials to be welded are identified. 1.2. Characteristics and properties of commonly used materials are identified. 1.3. Uses and purposes of commonly used materials are identified. 1.4. Basic metallurgical characteristics are considered.
2. Identify and provide for welding contingencies	2.1. Information relevant to welding processes is sourced as required. 2.2. Potential contingencies are identified and solutions are considered.
3. Identify appropriate welding processes	3.1. Welding processes are identified and selected to achieve specified outcomes with selected metals. 3.2. Effects of welding processes on materials are identified. 3.3. Distortion prevention measures are identified. 3.4. Alternative joining methods for job are identified and assessed for relevancy.
4. Identify cleaning and preparation requirements	4.1. Processes for cleaning and preparing metals are identified. 4.2. Role of contaminants in welding flaws is explained. 4.3. Safety requirements for chemicals and other materials are identified and utilised in accordance with manufacturers' specifications and legislative requirements.

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: reading, interpreting and following information on written job instructions, specifications, standard operating procedures, charts, lists, drawings and other applicable reference documents planning and sequencing operations checking and clarifying task-related information
Required knowledge
Look for evidence that confirms knowledge of: hazards and control measures associated with welding practices, including housekeeping safe work practices and procedures properties and characteristics of commonly used metals and materials basic metallurgy principles information resources chemical content of fumes emitted by welding processes uses and purposes of various metals distortion prevention measures for various metals

Evidence Guide

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.
Overview of assessment	A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to select welding processes.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit	Assessors must be satisfied that the candidate can competently and consistently perform all elements of the unit as specified by the criteria, including required knowledge, and be capable of applying the competency in new and different situations and contexts.
Context of and specific resources for assessment	This unit may be assessed on the job, off the job or a combination of both on and off the job. Where assessment occurs off the job, that is the candidate is not in productive work, then an appropriate simulation must be used where the range of conditions reflects realistic workplace situations. The competencies covered by this unit would be demonstrated by an individual working alone or as part of a team. The assessment environment should not disadvantage the candidate. This unit could be assessed in conjunction with any other units addressing the safety, quality, communication, materials handling, recording and reporting associated with selecting welding processes or other units requiring the exercise of the skills and knowledge covered by this unit.
Method of assessment	Assessors should gather a range of evidence that is valid, sufficient, current and authentic. Evidence can be gathered through a variety of ways including direct observation, supervisor's reports, project work, samples and questioning. Questioning techniques should not require language, literacy and numeracy skills beyond those required in this unit of competency. The candidate must have access to all tools, equipment, materials and documentation required. The candidate must be permitted to refer to any relevant workplace procedures, product and manufacturing specifications, codes, standards, manuals and reference materials.
Guidance information for assessment

Range Statement

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.
Characteristics	Tensile strength, grade, heat resistance, density
Properties	Physical properties, flammable limits, melting point
Basic metallurgical characteristics	Alloys and grades of metals and different types of electrodes
Information	Steel suppliers handbooks, welding company materials, standard operating procedures, safety documentation
Welding processes	Fusion: electric arc welding gas (oxy-fuel) welding thermit welding Pressure welding processes: resistance welding fire or forge welding friction welding explosive welding Low temperature processes: soldering brazing Other: ultrasonic welding electron beam welding
Effects	Thermal expansion, heat affected zones, fume emissions, altered density, distortion
Distortion prevention measures	Heat treatments, consolidations
Processes for cleaning and weld preparation	Etching, grinding, arc gouging, thermal cutting, chemical additives, anti-corrosion treatments
Safety requirements	Dry and ventilated areas In accordance with workplace procedures Location away from heat risks Location away from incompatible substances Requirements for hazardous substances Adequate signage and labelling Appropriate sealing Routine inspections Emergency procedures Regulatory notification requirements

Unit Sector(s)

Unit sector

Co-requisite units

Co-requisite units

Competency field

Competency field	Fabrication

MEM05052A Apply safe welding practices

Modification History

Not Applicable

Unit Descriptor

Unit descriptor	This unit covers identifying risks associated with welding operations and implementing hazard reduction practices.

Application of the Unit

Application of the unit	This unit applies to gas and electric arc welding. It includes the identification of risks associated with welding all commonly used metals and implementation of techniques used to reduce or eliminate welding hazards. Band: A Unit Weight: 4

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not Applicable

Pre-Requisites

Prerequisite units

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. Access and interpret OH&S information	1.1. OH&S information is obtained and interpreted. 1.2. Relevant OH&S legislation is identified. 1.3. Work related safety information is obtained and interpreted.
2. Identify risks associated with welding	2.1. Pollutants formed by welding processes are identified. 2.2. Occupational diseases and injuries which may be associated with welding are identified. 2.3. Factors associated with increased risk are identified. 2.4. Exposure levels for pollutants are identified. 2.5. Risks and potential health effects associated with specific metals are identified. 2.6. Risks and potential health effects associated with gases in welding are identified. 2.7. Other hazards of welding are identified.
3. Reduce risks associated with welding	3.1. Manual handling techniques are used. 3.2. Personal protective equipment is used correctly. 3.3. Procedures to control hazards are implemented. 3.4. Workplace safety procedures are implemented. 3.5. Workplace safety non-compliances are reported in accordance with workplace 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: sourcing and interpreting safety-related information and Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) planning and sequencing operations identifying workplace risks and nonconformances reporting workplace risks and nonconformances checking and clarifying task-related information
Required knowledge
Look for evidence that confirms knowledge of: characteristics and properties of common metals and welding materials effect of gas and electrical welding operations on metals hazards and control measures associated with gas and electrical welding, including housekeeping welding safety practices and procedures effect of various treatments on a range of commonly used metals use and application of personal protective equipment

Evidence Guide

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.
Overview of assessment	A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to apply safe welding practices.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit	Assessors must be satisfied that the candidate can competently and consistently perform all elements of the unit as specified by the criteria, including required knowledge, and be capable of applying the competency in new and different situations and contexts.
Context of and specific resources for assessment	This unit may be assessed on the job, off the job or a combination of both on and off the job. Where assessment occurs off the job, that is the candidate is not in productive work, then an appropriate simulation must be used where the range of conditions reflects realistic workplace situations. The competencies covered by this unit would be demonstrated by an individual working alone or as part of a team. The assessment environment should not disadvantage the candidate. This unit could be assessed in conjunction with any other units addressing the safety, quality, communication, materials handling, recording and reporting associated with applying safe welding practices or other units requiring the exercise of the skills and knowledge covered by this unit.
Method of assessment	Assessors should gather a range of evidence that is valid, sufficient, current and authentic. Evidence can be gathered through a variety of ways including direct observation, supervisor's reports, project work, samples and questioning. Questioning techniques should not require language, literacy and numeracy skills beyond those required in this unit of competency. The candidate must have access to all tools, equipment, materials and documentation required. The candidate must be permitted to refer to any relevant workplace procedures, product and manufacturing specifications, codes, standards, manuals and reference materials.
Guidance information for assessment

Range Statement

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.
OH&S information	National Occupational Health and Safety Commission guidelines Organisational OH&S practices and procedures manuals Australian/New Zealand and ISO standards Company risk management policy Codes of practice Australian dangerous goods legislation Trade practices Occupational Health and Safety reporting requirements Weld procedures
Work related safety information	Standard operating procedures Material safety data sheets (MSDSs) Job sheets Emergency procedures Safety standards and procedures
Pollutants	Nitrogen oxides Ozone Metal fumes etc. Lead oxide Silicon oxide Calcium fluoride Calcium oxide Magnesium oxide Sodium oxide Potassium oxides Carbon dioxide Organics Iron Manganese Calcium carbonate Zirconium oxide Titanium oxide Hexavalent chromium
Occupational diseases and injuries	Eye injuries Skin damage Respiratory irritations Chronic effects Allergies
Factors	Gas leakage from cylinders Type of consumable and metals used Type of welding processes Type of electrodes Welding current Voltage and amperage Ventilation Contamination Interaction of chemicals Exposure levels Flammability
Exposure levels	Time Weighted Average Short Term Exposure Limit (STEL) Maximum Allowable Concentration (MAC) or Threshold Limit Value - Ceiling (TLV-C) Skin Notation
Specific metals	Aluminium Antimony Arsenic Beryllium Boron Cadmium Chromium Copper Cobalt Iron Lead Lithium Magnesium Manganese Mercury Molybdenum Nickel Platinum Selenium Silver Thorium Tin Titanium Tungsten Vanadium Zinc Zirconium
Gases	Acetylene Argon Carbon dioxide Carbon monoxide Helium Nitrogen oxides Ozone Phosgene Phosphine Stibine
Other hazards	Fluxes Electro-magnetic radiation Electric shock Sparks Spatter Contaminated and coated metals Gas cylinder and electrical hazards Confined spaces Noise Chemical exposure Solvents Musculoskeletal, back and overuse injuries Vibration Dusts Heat stress Ultraviolet radiation Airborne pollutants Flammable gases Infrared radiation Thermal damage
Manual handling techniques	Housekeeping practices Lifting weight limits Appropriate storage Use of lifting devices Appropriate training Hazardous materials storage standards and procedures
Personal protective equipment	Respirators Ear muffs Protective clothing Gloves Boots Helmets Eye protection Face shields
Procedures to control hazards	Substituting hazardous materials with safer materials Changing workplace design to eliminate hazards Modifying work practices to reduce exposure Using personal protective equipment Using adequate and appropriate ventilation
Workplace safety measures	Shielding requirements Ventilation General and diluted Local exhaustion Use of personal protective equipment Checking equipment condition Equipment maintenance Correct operation of equipment Correct voltage and electrical connections Good posture Fire safety, plant and equipment isolation Communications with appropriate personnel

Unit Sector(s)

Unit sector

Co-requisite units

Co-requisite units

Competency field

Competency field	Fabrication

MEM06003C Carry out heat treatment

Modification History

Not Applicable

Unit Descriptor

Unit descriptor	This unit covers carrying out heat treatment of materials using a variety of equipment.

Application of the Unit

Application of the unit	This unit applies to the heat treatment of ferrous and non-ferrous metals using a variety of equipment. Examples of applications include cast metal products, machine tooling, and forged and machined components. Simple heat treatment applications like annealing and/or heat/quench processes undertaken as incidental to trade work (e.g. toolmaking) are covered by Unit MEM06007B (Perform basic incidental heat/quenching, tempering and annealing). Band: A Unit Weight: 6

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not Applicable

Pre-Requisites

Prerequisite units

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. Determine requirements of job	1.1. Job requirements are determined from engineering drawings, job sheet, or verbal instructions from metallurgist or supervisor.
2. Select heat treatment equipment	2.1. Appropriate equipment is selected for the required heat treatment.
3. Set up equipment	3.1. Equipment is set up according to standard operating procedures and manufacturers' instructions.
4. Work safely with hot metals	4.1. Safety clothing and personal protective equipment is used correctly according to standard operating procedures. 4.2. Emergency procedures are demonstrated according to approved safety instructions. 4.3. Safety signs and symbols are identified and understood. 4.4. Equipment is used according to specifications and standard operating procedures.
5. Heat treat material	5.1. Material is treated to achieve required result and may include preparation processes. 5.2. Material is piece or batch loaded and unloaded using equipment appropriate to the situation, according to standard operating procedures. 5.3. Correct temperature is maintained according to standard operating procedures.
6. Identify hazardous conditions	6.1. Hazards are identified and hazard control measures are implemented to maintain a safe work environment.

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: setting up and operating heat treatment equipment applying heat treatment safely loading furnace(s)
Required knowledge
Look for evidence that confirms knowledge of: work specifications material characteristics heat treatment applications, equipment and processes emergency procedures material preparation, quenching, preheating requirements material condition during heat treating process batch and/or piece loading of furnaces safe loading of furnaces hazards and control measures associated with heat treatment, including housekeeping use and application of personal protective equipment safe work practices and procedures

Evidence Guide

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.
Overview of assessment	A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to work safely with hot metals to carry out heat treatment of materials.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit	Assessors must be satisfied that the candidate can competently and consistently perform all elements of the unit as specified by the criteria, including required knowledge, and be capable of applying the competency in new and different situations and contexts.
Context of and specific resources for assessment	This unit may be assessed on the job, off the job or a combination of both on and off the job. Where assessment occurs off the job, that is the candidate is not in productive work, then an appropriate simulation must be used where the range of conditions reflects realistic workplace situations. The competencies covered by this unit would be demonstrated by an individual working alone or as part of a team. The assessment environment should not disadvantage the candidate. This unit could be assessed in conjunction with any other units addressing the safety, quality, communication, materials handling, recording and reporting associated with performing heat treatment or other units requiring the exercise of the skills and knowledge covered by this unit.
Method of assessment	Assessors should gather a range of evidence that is valid, sufficient, current and authentic. Evidence can be gathered through a variety of ways including direct observation, supervisor's reports, project work, samples and questioning. Questioning techniques should not require language, literacy and numeracy skills beyond those required in this unit of competency. The candidate must have access to all tools, equipment, materials and documentation required. The candidate must be permitted to refer to any relevant workplace procedures, product and manufacturing specifications, codes, standards, manuals and reference materials.
Guidance information for assessment

Range Statement

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.
Equipment	Gas, electric, oil fired furnaces, vacuum furnace, induction heating, kilns, heated baths, salt baths, specialised tongs/tools and lifting equipment
Material	Plain carbon steels, alloy steels, non-ferrous
Preparation processes	Coatings and packings; preheating; soaking; quenching; tempering; annealing; normalising; carburizing; sintering

Unit Sector(s)

Unit sector

Co-requisite units

Co-requisite units

Competency field

Competency field	Forging

MEM07001B Perform operational maintenance of machines/equipment

Modification History

Not Applicable

Unit Descriptor

Unit descriptor	This unit covers carrying out programmed safety and maintenance checks on machines/equipment.

Application of the Unit

Application of the unit	This unit mainly applies in a manufacturing setting, where routine programmed operational maintenance to machines/equipment is required. It is not intended to be used where higher level maintenance activities are performed. Machines/equipment range includes manual, semi-automatic and automatic machines of a stand-alone continuous production or process nature. This unit should not be selected when any of the following are selected: Unit MEM18055B (Dismantle, replace and assemble engineering components), Unit MEM18006C (Repair and fit engineering components), Unit MEM07005C (Perform general machining). Band: A Unit Weight: 2

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not Applicable

Pre-Requisites

Prerequisite units
Path 1	MEM18001C	Use hand tools

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. Undertake programmed safety and maintenance checks	1.1. Checks are undertaken safely and to prescribed procedure. 1.2. Status/report is recorded on proforma or reported orally.
2. Undertake programmed maintenance	2.1. Removal/replacement of consumable components is undertaken to prescribed procedure and instructions are followed. 2.2. Fluids and lubricants are replaced and/or topped up to prescribed schedule.

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: undertaking programmed safety and maintenance checks undertaking programmed operational maintenance entering routine and familiar information onto proformas and standard workplace forms following routine information on written procedures following oral instructions orally reporting routine information
Required knowledge
Look for evidence that confirms knowledge of: programmed maintenance and safety check procedures for the specified machine/equipment recording/reporting requirements safe work practices and procedures hazards and control measures associated with operational maintenance of machines/equipment

Evidence Guide

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.
Overview of assessment	A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to perform operational maintenance of machines/equipment. Competency in this unit cannot be claimed until all prerequisites have been satisfied.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit	Assessors must be satisfied that the candidate can competently and consistently perform all elements of the unit as specified by the criteria, including required knowledge, and be capable of applying the competency in new and different situations and contexts.
Context of and specific resources for assessment	This unit may be assessed on the job, off the job or a combination of both on and off the job. Where assessment occurs off the job, that is the candidate is not in productive work, then an appropriate simulation must be used where the range of conditions reflects realistic workplace situations. The competencies covered by this unit would be demonstrated by an individual working alone or as part of a team. The assessment environment should not disadvantage the candidate. This unit could be assessed in conjunction with any other units addressing the safety, quality, communication, materials handling, recording and reporting associated with operational maintenance of machines/equipment or other units requiring the exercise of the skills and knowledge covered by this unit.
Method of assessment	Assessors should gather a range of evidence that is valid, sufficient, current and authentic. Evidence can be gathered through a variety of ways including direct observation, supervisor's reports, project work, samples and questioning. Questioning techniques should not require language, literacy and numeracy skills beyond those required in this unit of competency. The candidate must have access to all tools, equipment, materials and documentation required. The candidate must be permitted to refer to any relevant workplace procedures, product and manufacturing specifications, codes, standards, manuals and reference materials.
Guidance information for assessment

Range Statement

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.
Machines/equipment	Manual, semi-automatic and automatic machines of a stand-alone continuous production or process nature
Checks	Programmed safety and maintenance checks Adjustments of a limited nature including safety guards, stops, wear pads and tool holders, nipping up glands and adjustment of scrapers and aprons
Consumable components	Air filters, oil wipers, grease containers, tool tips, indicator globes, fluids and lubricants, guides and limit switch actuators

Unit Sector(s)

Unit sector

Co-requisite units

Co-requisite units

Competency field

Competency field	Machine and process operations

MEM07002B Perform precision shaping/planing/slotting operations

Modification History

Not Applicable

Unit Descriptor

Unit descriptor	This unit covers performing precision shaping/planing/slotting operations.

Application of the Unit

Application of the unit	This unit applies to a range of one or more of precision shaping, planing or slotting operations where achievement of the specified tolerance and finish is mandatory. Work is performed to drawings or sketches, specifications and instructions as appropriate. Precision measuring instruments, standard engineering materials and cutting tools are used. Band: A Unit Weight: 4

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not Applicable

Pre-Requisites

Prerequisite units
Path 1	MEM07005C	Perform general machining
MEM09002B	Interpret technical drawing
MEM12003B	Perform precision mechanical measurement
MEM12023A	Perform engineering measurements
MEM18001C	Use hand tools

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. Observe safety precautions	1.1. Correct safety procedures are observed and protective clothing and safety glasses worn.
2. Determine job requirements	2.1. Drawings are interpreted, sequence of operations determined and tools selected to produce component to specification. 2.2. Cutting parameters are determined.
3. Perform precision shaping operations	3.1. Precision shaping operations are carried out including precision flat surfaces, shoulders, slots, keyways, angles and dovetails.
4. Perform precision planing operations	4.1. Precision planing operations are carried out including horizontal and vertical surfaces and angles.
5. Perform precision slotting operations	5.1. Precision slotting operations are carried out including feathered and tapered keyways, slotting internal cavities, dovetails, slotting circular surfaces and internal splines.
6. Check component for conformance to specification	6.1. Component is checked for conformance to specification using appropriate techniques, tools and equipment.

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: preparing an operational work plan performing precision shaping operations: flat surfaces shoulders slots keyways angles dovetails performing precision planing operations on: horizontal and vertical surfaces performing precision slotting operations: feathered keyways tapered keyways slotting internal cavities dovetails slotting circular surfaces slotting internal splines checking for conformance to specifications using precision measurement equipment planning and sequencing operations reading and interpreting information on written job instructions, specifications, charts, lists, drawings and other applicable reference documents checking and clarifying task related information measuring components to specified tolerances performing calculations for determining cutting parameters and checking tolerances undertaking numerical operations within the scope of this unit
Required knowledge
Look for evidence that confirms knowledge of: reasons for selecting the chosen sequence of operations procedures for setting up the work piece tool type and geometry to achieve the required specifications on different materials techniques and procedures for machining the following: flat surfaces shoulders slots keyways angles dovetails planing techniques and procedures for machining: horizontal and vertical surfaces slotting techniques and procedures for machining: feathered keyways tapered keyways slotting internal cavities dovetails slotting circular surfaces slotting internal splines appropriate techniques, tools and equipment to measure machined components hazards, control measures and housekeeping associated with precision shaping/planing/slotting operations use and application of personal protective equipment safe work practices and procedures

Evidence Guide

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.
Overview of assessment	A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to perform precision shaping/planing/slotting operations. Competency in this unit cannot be claimed until all prerequisites have been satisfied.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit	Assessors must be satisfied that the candidate can competently and consistently perform all elements of the unit as specified by the criteria, including required knowledge, and be capable of applying the competency in new and different situations and contexts.
Context of and specific resources for assessment	This unit may be assessed on the job, off the job or a combination of both on and off the job. Where assessment occurs off the job, that is the candidate is not in productive work, then an appropriate simulation must be used where the range of conditions reflects realistic workplace situations. The competencies covered by this unit would be demonstrated by an individual working alone or as part of a team. The assessment environment should not disadvantage the candidate. This unit could be assessed in conjunction with any other units addressing the safety, quality, communication, materials handling, recording and reporting associated with performing precision shaping/planing/slotting operations or other units requiring the exercise of the skills and knowledge covered by this unit.
Method of assessment	Assessors should gather a range of evidence that is valid, sufficient, current and authentic. Evidence can be gathered through a variety of ways including direct observation, supervisor's reports, project work, samples and questioning. Questioning should not require language, literacy and numeracy skills beyond those required in this unit. The candidate must have access to all tools, equipment, materials and documentation required. The candidate must be permitted to refer to any relevant workplace procedures, product and manufacturing specifications, codes, standards, manuals and reference materials.
Guidance information for assessment

Range Statement

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.
Tools	Cutting tools, tool holders
Cutting parameters	Feeds, speeds, depth of cut, length of cut etc.
Precision operations	The use of dedicated precision measuring instruments

Unit Sector(s)

Unit sector

Co-requisite units

Co-requisite units

Competency field

Competency field	Machine and process operations

MEM07005C Perform general machining

Modification History

Not Applicable

Unit Descriptor

Unit descriptor	This unit of competency covers determining the job requirements and sequence of operations, selecting and mounting tools, performing the machining, measuring the components, and adjusting and maintaining a range of standard machine tools.

Application of the Unit

Application of the unit	The unit of competency applies to the use of machinery to shape metal including lathes, mills, planers, shapers, radial arm drills, slotters and surface grinders. This unit has been developed to support Engineering Tradesperson - Mechanical apprenticeship training and the recognition of trade level skills in machining operations. Skills covered by this unit are generally applied in occupational and work situations associated with fitting and machining. It may also apply to other trade occupations requiring general machining skills. It may also apply in some circumstances to senior operators who have responsibility for machine set up, selection of materials and lubricants, establishment of datum points and basic marking out, and setting of speeds, feeds and other machining parameters. This unit has application in the MEM30205 Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical qualification and other qualifications requiring a basic trade level of machining skills. It may also apply to MEM20205 Certificate II in Engineering - Production Technology and MEM30105 Certificate III in Engineering - Production Systems and other qualifications requiring machining skills. Machining is undertaken on one or more of a range of standard machine tools. Machines are not computer numerical controlled (CNC) machines. Where machining is undertaken without undertaking any set up including mounting of tools, setting of speeds, feeds and other operational parameters then either MEM07024B Operate and monitor machine/process or MEM07025B Perform advanced machine/process operation should be selected. Drilling operations in this unit exclude those covered by MEM18002B Use power tools/hand held operations. Where substantial marking out is required, MEM12006C Mark off/out (general engineering) should be considered. Where precision measurement is required, MEM12003B Perform precision mechanical measurement should also be considered. For set-up and operation of electro-discharge (EDM) machines, refer to MEM07014B Perform electro-discharge (EDM) machining operations. Band: A Unit Weight: 8

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not Applicable

Pre-Requisites

Prerequisite units
Path 1	MEM09002B	Interpret technical drawing
MEM12023A	Perform engineering measurements
MEM18001C	Use hand tools

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. Determine job requirements	1.1. Drawings, instructions and specifications are interpreted and understood
2. Determine sequence of operations	2.1. Sequence of operations including job set-up is determined for maximum efficiency and to meet job specifications 2.2. Appropriate material is selected and datum established as required
3. Select and mount tools	3.1. Appropriate tools for job are selected, sharpened and shaped as required 3.2. Tools are mounted and positioned correctly
4. Perform machining operations	4.1. Basic marking out techniques are used where required 4.2. Machining parameters are set for job requirements and maximum tool life 4.3. Work is held or correctly clamped without damage to product, and all safety requirements are met 4.4. Machining is performed in a safe manner utilising all guards, safety procedures and personal protective clothing and equipment
5. Measure components	5.1. Components are checked with instruments or gauges appropriate to the measurement requirements to ensure compliance with specifications
6. Adjust and maintain machine	6.1. Routine maintenance and adjustments are carried out as required which may include slide and collar adjustment, cleaning and lubrication

Required Skills and Knowledge

REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit.
Required skills
Required skills include: reading and interpreting routine information on written job instructions, specifications and standard operating procedures which may include drawings following oral instruction planning and sequencing operations preparing operational work plan sharpening and shaping cutting tools identifying worn or damaged cutting tools correct mounting and positioning of cutting tools basic marking out of materials setting machining parameters to achieve the job requirements and maximise tool life using appropriate and sufficient clamping/mounting of the work piece using coolant/lubricant correctly checking for conformance to specifications measuring to specified tolerances and dimensions
Required knowledge
Required knowledge includes: reasons for selecting the chosen sequence of operations methods of work holding basic marking out techniques including datum points/lines geometry of cutting tools for a range of materials and applications benefits of using correctly sharpened cutting tools machine operation selection of feeds and speeds to suit a range of materials and operations within the scope of this unit correct methods of mounting a variety of cutting tools safety issues with regard to correct clamping, guards and shields tolerances and limits of size situations indicating the need for machine adjustment, lubrication and cleaning techniques, tools and equipment to measure materials and machined components use and application of personal protective equipment safe work practices and procedures hazards and control measures associated with general machining

Evidence Guide

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.
Overview of assessment	A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to perform general machining including responsibility for selecting and mounting tooling and setting machining parameters. Competency in this unit cannot be claimed until all prerequisites have been satisfied
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit	Assessors must be satisfied that the candidate can competently and consistently apply the skills covered in this unit of competency in new and different situations and contexts. Critical aspects of assessment and evidence include: correct job planning including identifying job requirements from drawings, instructions or specifications and sequence of operations identifying any required tooling, measuring equipment and accessories selecting and mounting required tooling selecting material and marking out if required setting machining parameters checking machined components for conformance to specifications.
Context of and specific resources for assessment	This unit has been developed to support training in and recognition of trade level competency in general machining as applied to a trade level fitting and machining, other trade or senior operator work environment. Assessment should emphasise a workplace context and procedures found in the candidate's workplace. The competencies covered by this unit would be demonstrated by an individual working alone or as part of a team. The assessment environment should not disadvantage the candidate.
Method of assessment	Typically Engineering Tradespersons - Mechanical and other persons engaged in general machining work are required to apply their machining skills and techniques across a range of jobs and specifications. A single assessment event is not appropriate. On the job assessment should be included as part of the assessment process wherever possible. Where assessment occurs off the job, judgement must consider evidence of the candidate's performance in a productive work environment that includes a sufficient range of appropriate tasks and materials to cover the scope of application for this unit. Assessors should gather a range of evidence that is valid, sufficient, current and authentic. Evidence can be gathered through a variety of ways including direct observation, supervisor's reports, project work, samples and questioning. Questioning techniques should not require language, literacy and numeracy skills beyond those required in this unit of competency. The candidate must have access to all tools, equipment, materials and documentation required. The candidate must be permitted to refer to any relevant workplace procedures, product and manufacturing specifications, codes, standards, manuals and reference materials.
Guidance information for assessment	This unit could be assessed in conjunction with any other units addressing the safety, quality, communication, materials handling, recording and reporting associated with performing general machining or other units requiring the exercise of the skills and knowledge covered by this unit. Assessors must be satisfied that the candidate can competently and consistently perform all elements of the unit as specified by the criteria, including required knowledge, and be capable of applying the competency in new and different situations and contexts.

Range Statement

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.
Operations	Operations may include: parallel cutting slotting planing drilling knurling cutting flats non-precision surface grinding operations
Materials	Materials may include ferrous and non-ferrous
Tools	Tools may include: cutting tools and accessories measuring devices
Marking out techniques	Marking out techniques may include basic marking out techniques using calipers, steel rules, dividers and scribers
Machining parameters	Machining parameters may include: speeds feeds stops coolant and cutting lubricants
Machines	Machines may include: lathes mills planers shapers radial arm drills slotters surface grinder
Maintenance and adjustments	Maintenance and adjustments may include: slide and collar adjustment cleaning and lubrication

Unit Sector(s)

Unit sector

Co-requisite units

Co-requisite units

Competency field

Competency field	Machine and process operations

MEM07006C Perform lathe operations

Modification History

Not Applicable

Unit Descriptor

Unit descriptor	This unit of competency covers performing machining operations on a lathe to produce components to required tolerances and specifications using all types of accessories except for the use of taper turning attachment and copy turning attachments. The unit does not cover turning of multi-start threads.

Application of the Unit

Application of the unit	This unit of competency applies to the production of components using centre lathes and lathe accessories, precision measuring equipment and cutting tools on a range of standard engineering materials. It does not include use of a taper turning attachment, copy turning attachment or multi-start threads. Work is performed to established processes, practices and specifications. Cutting tools are selected using International Standard Organisation (ISO) standards or according to standard operating procedure as appropriate. Work is performed to drawings, sketches, specifications and instructions as appropriate. This unit has been developed for Engineering Tradesperson - Mechanical apprenticeship training and the recognition of trade level skills in lathe operations. Skills covered by this unit are generally applied in occupational and work situations associated with trade level fitting and machining work. This unit has application in the MEM30205 Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical qualification and other qualifications requiring a trade level of lathe operation skills. Lathe operations may also be known as turning and the processes and associated level of skill covered by this unit are often described in industry by the term '1st Class Machining'. Band: A Unit Weight: 4

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not Applicable

Pre-Requisites

Prerequisite units
Path 1	MEM07005C	Perform general machining
MEM09002B	Interpret technical drawing
MEM12023A	Perform engineering measurements
MEM18001C	Use hand tools

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. Observe safety precautions	1.1. Correct safety procedures are observed and protective clothing and safety glasses worn
2. Determine job requirements	2.1. Drawings are interpreted, sequence of operation is determined and tooling is selected to produce component to specification
3. Mount job	3.1. Job is set up using instruments such as dial test indicators, and digital read-out equipment
4. Perform turning operations	4.1. Speeds and feeds are calculated using appropriate mathematical techniques and reference material 4.2. The full range of accessories on a centre lathe are used including three and four jaw chucks, centres, face plate, steadies, cross slide and tailstock 4.3. Turning operations are performed to specification
5. Check components for conformance with specifications	5.1. Components are checked for conformance to specification using appropriate techniques, tools and equipment

Required Skills and Knowledge

REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit.
Required skills
Required skills include: interpreting technical drawings/specifications in relation to turning setting up jobs using appropriate equipment calculating and setting cutting feeds and speeds appropriate to the job checking that job is concentric and running true safely operating lathes performing turning operations
Required knowledge
Required knowledge includes: sequence of operations to achieve the job requirements tool type and geometry to achieve the required specifications and for work pieces of different materials numerical operations, geometry and calculations/formulae within the scope of this unit the consequences of varying speeds and feeds from the optimum rates calculated characteristics of different materials and their effects on cutting speeds and feeds application of lathe accessories techniques, tools and equipment to measure materials and machined components use and application of personal protective equipment safe work practices and procedures hazards and control measures associated with lathe operations

Evidence Guide

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.
Overview of assessment	A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to perform a variety of lathe operations to specifications. Competency in this unit cannot be claimed until all prerequisites have been satisfied
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit	Assessors must be satisfied that the candidate can competently and consistently apply the skills covered in this unit of competency in new and different situations and contexts. Critical aspects of assessment and evidence include: determining requirements for turning job including quantity, material, measurements and tolerances correct job planning including identifying required measuring equipment, tooling, accessories and sequence of operations correct preparation of high speed steel tooling correct fixing of job and tooling calculating and setting of required speeds and feeds correct monitoring of turning operation turning undertaken to trade standard in terms of time and responsibility for own work undertaking correct remedial procedures for out of specification results as per enterprise procedures e.g. procedures for scrapping or reworking of components not turned to specification.
Context of and specific resources for assessment	This unit has been developed to support training in and recognition of trade level competency in lathe operations as applied to a trade level fitting and machining work environment. Assessment should emphasise a workplace context and procedures found in the candidate's workplace. The competencies covered by this unit would be demonstrated by an individual working alone or as part of a team. The assessment environment should not disadvantage the candidate.
Method of assessment	Typically, persons engaged in Engineering Tradesperson - Mechanical work are required to apply their lathe operations skills and techniques across a range of jobs and specifications. A single assessment event is not appropriate. On the job assessment should be included as part of the assessment process wherever possible. Where assessment occurs off the job, judgement must consider evidence of the candidate's performance in a productive work environment that includes a sufficient range of appropriate tasks and materials to cover the scope of application for this unit. Assessors should gather a range of evidence that is valid, sufficient, current and authentic. Evidence can be gathered through a variety of ways including direct observation, supervisor's reports, project work, samples and questioning. Questioning techniques should not require language, literacy and numeracy skills beyond those required in this unit of competency. The candidate must have access to all tools, equipment, materials and documentation required. The candidate must be permitted to refer to any relevant workplace procedures, product and manufacturing specifications, codes, standards, manuals and reference materials.
Guidance information for assessment	This unit could be assessed in conjunction with any other units addressing the safety, quality, communication, materials handling, recording and reporting associated with lathe operations or other units requiring the exercise of the skills and knowledge covered by this unit. Assessors must be satisfied that the candidate can competently and consistently perform all elements of the unit as specified by the criteria, including required knowledge, and be capable of applying the competency in new and different situations and contexts.

Range Statement

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.
Drawings	Drawings include engineering drawings to AS 1100/1102
Tooling	Tooling includes: high speed steel, tungsten carbide, ceramic graphite and other standard cutting tools boring bars drills reamers thread chasers tapping heads taps
Instruments	Instruments may include: manual and digital micrometers vernier calipers dial indicators scribing blocks
Speeds and feeds	Speeds and feeds may include: setting up machine changing gears and speeds use of lead screw calculations
Accessories	Accessories may include: three and four jaw chucks centres face plate steadies cross slide tailstock
Turning operations	Turning operations may include: manual parallel and taper turning internal and external turning including boring drilling, reaming, single start thread cutting and parting off

Unit Sector(s)

Unit sector

Co-requisite units

Co-requisite units

Competency field

Competency field	Machine and process operations

MEM07007C Perform milling operations

Modification History

Not Applicable

Unit Descriptor

Unit descriptor	This unit of competency covers performing machining operations on a range of milling machines to produce components to required tolerances and specifications using all types of accessories.

Application of the Unit

Application of the unit	This unit of competency applies to a range of milling machines including vertical, horizontal and universal types, a range of precision measuring equipment and cutting tools. Work is performed to established processes, practices and to drawings, sketches, specifications and instructions as appropriate. Cutting tools are selected using International Standard Organisation (ISO) standards or according to standard operating procedure as appropriate. This unit has been developed for Engineering Tradesperson - Mechanical apprenticeship training and the recognition of trade level skills in milling operations. Skills covered by this unit are generally applied in occupational and work situations associated with trade level fitting and machining work. This unit has application in the MEM30205 Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical qualification and other qualifications requiring a trade level of mill machine operation skills. Milling operations and the processes and associated level of skill covered by this unit are often described in industry by the term '1st Class Machining'. Band: A Unit Weight: 4

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not Applicable

Pre-Requisites

Prerequisite units
Path 1	MEM07005C	Perform general machining
MEM09002B	Interpret technical drawing
MEM12023A	Perform engineering measurements
MEM18001C	Use hand tools

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. Observe safety precautions	1.1. Correct safety procedures are observed and protective clothing and safety glasses worn
2. Determine job requirements	2.1. Drawings are interpreted, sequence of operation is determined and tooling is selected to produce component to specification 2.2. Cutting parameters are determined
3. Perform milling operations	3.1. Milling operations are carried out to produce components to specification 3.2. Operations are undertaken using conventional and/or climb milling techniques and a variety of cutters including slab, gang, end, shell, slot, form, slitting 3.3. The full range of standard accessories is used including dividing heads and rotary tables as required
4. Check components for conformance with specifications	4.1. Components are checked for conformance to specification using appropriate techniques, tools, instruments and equipment

Required Skills and Knowledge

REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit.
Required skills
Required skills include: setting up jobs using appropriate equipment calculating and setting cutting feeds and speeds appropriate to the job interpreting drawings and job instructions/specifications milling components to specification visually and dimensionally checking components for conformance to specification
Required knowledge
Required knowledge includes: safety hazards associated with milling machines sequence of operations to achieve the job requirements cutter types and tooling geometry consequences of varying speeds and feeds from the optimum rates calculated effects of different materials on cutting speeds and feeds conventional and climb milling techniques and their applications the application of each of the following: slab, gang, shell, slot, form and slitting applications requiring the use of dividing heads and rotary tables when milling components the procedures for using dividing heads and rotary tables on milling machines appropriate techniques, tools and equipment to measure milled components use and application of personal protective equipment safe work practices and procedures

Evidence Guide

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.
Overview of assessment	A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to perform a variety of milling operations to specifications. Competency in this unit cannot be claimed until all prerequisites have been satisfied
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit	Assessors must be satisfied that the candidate can competently and consistently apply the skills covered in this unit of competency in new and different situations and contexts. Critical aspects of assessment and evidence include: determining requirements for milling job including quantity, material, measurements and tolerances correct job planning including identifying required measuring instruments and equipment, tooling, accessories and sequence of operations correct fixing of job and tooling calculation and setting of required speed and feed correct monitoring of milling operation milling undertaken to trade standard in terms of time and responsibility for own work undertaking correct remedial procedures for out of specification results as per enterprise procedures e.g. procedures for scrapping or reworking of components not milled to specification.
Context of and specific resources for assessment	This unit has been developed to support training in and recognition of trade level competency in milling operations as applied to a trade level fitting and machining work environment. Assessment should emphasise a workplace context and procedures found in the candidate's workplace. The competencies covered by this unit would be demonstrated by an individual working alone or as part of a team. The assessment environment should not disadvantage the candidate.
Method of assessment	Typically, persons engaged in Engineering Tradesperson - Mechanical work are required to apply their milling operations skills and techniques across a range of jobs and specifications. A single assessment event is not appropriate. On the job assessment should be included as part of the assessment process wherever possible. Where assessment occurs off the job, judgement must consider evidence of the candidate's performance in a productive work environment that includes a sufficient range of appropriate tasks and materials to cover the scope of application for this unit. Assessors should gather a range of evidence that is valid, sufficient, current and authentic. Evidence can be gathered through a variety of ways including direct observation, supervisor's reports, project work, samples and questioning. Questioning techniques should not require language, literacy and numeracy skills beyond those required in this unit of competency. The candidate must have access to all tools, equipment, materials and documentation required. The candidate must be permitted to refer to any relevant workplace procedures, product and manufacturing specifications, codes, standards, manuals and reference materials.
Guidance information for assessment	This unit could be assessed in conjunction with any other units addressing the safety, quality, communication, materials handling, recording and reporting associated with milling operations or other units requiring the exercise of the skills and knowledge covered by this unit. Assessors must be satisfied that the candidate can competently and consistently perform all elements of the unit as specified by the criteria, including required knowledge, and be capable of applying the competency in new and different situations and contexts.

Range Statement

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.
Drawings	Drawings include engineering drawings to AS 1100/1102
Tooling	Tooling includes: slab gang end shell slot form slitting cutters
Instruments	Instruments may include: manual and digital micrometers vernier calipers dial indicators scribing blocks
Cutting parameters	Cutting parameters may include setting up machine, feed and speed calculations
Accessories	Accessories may include dividing heads and rotary tables

Unit Sector(s)

Unit sector

Co-requisite units

Co-requisite units

Competency field

Competency field	Machine and process operations

MEM07008D Perform grinding operations

Modification History

Not Applicable

Unit Descriptor

Unit descriptor	This unit of competency covers determining the job requirements, observing safety precautions, selecting appropriate wheels and accessories, performing the grinding operations and checking the components for conformance to specifications.

Application of the Unit

Application of the unit	This unit of competency applies to grinding operations performed on surface, cylindrical and centreless grinding machines. It requires use of measuring equipment and standard engineering materials and tooling. Work is performed to established processes, practices and to drawings, sketches, specifications and instructions as appropriate. This unit has been developed for Engineering Tradesperson - Mechanical apprenticeship training and the recognition of trade level skills in grinding operations. Skills covered by this unit are generally applied in occupational and work situations associated with trade level fitting and machining work. This unit has application in the MEM30205 Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical qualification and other qualifications requiring a trade level of grinding machine operation skills. Grinding operations and the processes and associated level of skill covered by this unit are often described in industry by the term '1st Class Machining'. Where precision mechanical measurement is required, MEM12003B Perform precision mechanical measurement should also be considered. Band: A Unit Weight: 4

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not Applicable

Pre-Requisites

Prerequisite units
Path 1	MEM07005C	Perform general machining
MEM09002B	Interpret technical drawing
MEM12023A	Perform engineering measurements
MEM18001C	Use hand tools

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. Determine job requirements	1.1. Job requirements are determined from specifications, and sequence of operations is determined 1.2. Correct and appropriate holding devices are selected and applied
2. Observe safety precautions	2.1. Machine guards, coolant and dust extraction devices are checked 2.2. Correct safety procedures are observed and protective clothing and safety glasses are worn
3. Select grinding wheels and accessories	3.1. Wheels are selected, balanced and dressed based on knowledge of grinding wheel structure and application 3.2. Accessories are selected to facilitate production to job specifications
4. Perform grinding operations	4.1. Grinding machine is set up and adjusted in accordance with defined procedures 4.2. Work piece is held or clamped appropriately to avoid damage 4.3. Grinding operations are performed safely, utilising all guards, safety procedures and personal protective clothing and equipment
5. Check components for conformance with specifications	5.1. Components are checked for conformance to specification using appropriate techniques, tools and equipment

Required Skills and Knowledge

REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit.
Required skills
Required skills include: reading and interpreting information on written job instructions, procedures, specifications, charts, lists, drawings and other applicable reference documents checking and clarifying task related information preparing an operational work plan planning and sequencing operations using precision measurement equipment within the scope of this unit setting up work using tools, techniques and equipment using coolant and dust extraction devices selecting and preparing grinding wheels and accessories appropriate to the grinding task performing and monitoring internal/external cylindrical grinding process clamping/mounting work pieces checking for conformance to specifications performing numerical operations and calculations within the scope of this unit
Required knowledge
Required knowledge includes: reasons for selecting the chosen sequence of operations the application of a range of holding devices/accessories reasons for selecting specific work holding devices, tools, techniques and equipment coolant selection/function standard grinding wheel shapes the range of abrasive materials used in grinding wheels factors impacting grinding wheel selection including grain size of abrasive particles, grade or strength of bond and bond material grinding wheel dressing tools and their application internal/external cylindrical grinding process principles of effective clamping grinding operations/procedures the function of any grinding accessories tools, techniques and equipment for checking components for conformance to specifications hazards and control measures associated with grinding operations, including housekeeping use and application of personal protective equipment safe work practices and procedures

Evidence Guide

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.
Overview of assessment	A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to perform a variety of grinding operations to specifications. Competency in this unit cannot be claimed until all prerequisites have been satisfied.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit	Assessors must be satisfied that the candidate can competently and consistently apply the skills covered in this unit of competency in new and different situations and contexts. Critical aspects of assessment and evidence include: determining requirements for grinding job including quantity, material, measurements and tolerances correct job planning including identifying required measuring instruments and equipment, safety equipment, holding devices, grinding wheels, accessories and sequence of operations identifying guard, coolant and dust extraction requirements and checking equipment and coolant before grinding operation correct fixing of job correct monitoring of grinding operation undertaking grinding to trade standard in terms of time and responsibility for own work undertaking correct remedial procedures for out of specification results as per enterprise procedures e.g. procedures for scrapping or reworking of components not ground to specification.
Context of and specific resources for assessment	This unit has been developed to support training in and recognition of trade level competency in grinding operations as applied to a trade level fitting and machining work environment. Assessment should emphasise a workplace context and procedures found in the candidate's workplace. The competencies covered by this unit would be demonstrated by an individual working alone or as part of a team. The assessment environment should not disadvantage the candidate.
Method of assessment	Typically, persons engaged in Engineering Tradesperson - Mechanical work are required to apply their grinding operations skills and techniques across a range of jobs and specifications. A single assessment event is not appropriate. On the job assessment should be included as part of the assessment process wherever possible. Where assessment occurs off the job, judgement must consider evidence of the candidate's performance in a productive work environment that includes a sufficient range of appropriate tasks and materials to cover the scope of application for this unit. Assessors should gather a range of evidence that is valid, sufficient, current and authentic. Evidence can be gathered through a variety of ways including direct observation, supervisor's reports, project work, samples and questioning. Questioning techniques should not require language, literacy and numeracy skills beyond those required in this unit of competency. The candidate must have access to all tools, equipment, materials and documentation required. The candidate must be permitted to refer to any relevant workplace procedures, product and manufacturing specifications, codes, standards, manuals and reference materials.
Guidance information for assessment	This unit could be assessed in conjunction with any other units addressing the safety, quality, communication, materials handling, recording and reporting associated with grinding operations or other units requiring the exercise of the skills and knowledge covered by this unit. Assessors must be satisfied that the candidate can competently and consistently perform all elements of the unit as specified by the criteria, including required knowledge, and be capable of applying the competency in new and different situations and contexts.

Range Statement

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.
Specifications	Specifications may include: dimensions and tolerances geometry and tolerances surface finish
Holding devices	Holding devices may include: vices clamps magnetic chucks face plates collets 3/4 jaw chuck
Wheels	Wheels may include: shape grit/bond composition
Balanced	Balanced may include static and dynamic balancing
Grinding machines	Grinding machines may include surface, cylindrical and centreless machines

Unit Sector(s)

Unit sector

Co-requisite units

Co-requisite units

Competency field

Competency field	Machine and process operations

MEM07009B Perform precision jig boring operations

Modification History

Not Applicable

Unit Descriptor

Unit descriptor	This unit covers performing precision jig boring operations using a range of jig boring and milling machines.

Application of the Unit

Application of the unit	This unit applies to operations where a range of jig boring and milling machines, tools and accessories are used to achieve a high level of precision in finished products. Band: A Unit Weight: 4

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not Applicable

Pre-Requisites

Prerequisite units
Path 1	MEM07005C	Perform general machining
MEM07007C	Perform milling operations
MEM09002B	Interpret technical drawing
MEM12003B	Perform precision mechanical measurement
MEM12023A	Perform engineering measurements
MEM18001C	Use hand tools

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. Observe safety precautions	1.1. Correct safety procedures are observed and protective clothing and safety glasses are worn.
2. Determine job requirements	2.1. Drawings are interpreted and sequence of operations is determined.
3. Select appropriate tools and accessories	3.1. Tools and accessories are selected in accordance with standard operating procedures to meet job specifications.
4. Mount job	4.1. Job is set up using instruments such as dial test indicators and digital read out equipment.
5. Perform jig boring	5.1. Holes are bored relative to coordinate position and to specification. 5.2. Rotary or tilting rotary table is used as required.
6. Check components for conformance to specification	6.1. Components are checked for conformance to specification using appropriate techniques, tools and equipment.

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: reading, interpreting and following information on written job instructions, specifications, procedures, charts, lists, drawings and other applicable reference documents preparing operational work plan planning and sequencing operations selecting tools and accessories checking for conformance to specifications using precision measurement equipment checking and clarifying task related information performing numerical operations and calculations within the scope of this unit
Required knowledge
Look for evidence that confirms knowledge of: reasons for selecting the chosen sequence of operations the application of rotary and tilting rotary tables to jig boring operations checks for conformance to specifications appropriate techniques, tools and equipment to measure machined components hazards and control measures associated with jig boring operations, including housekeeping use and application of personal protective equipment safe work practices and procedures

Evidence Guide

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.
Overview of assessment	A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to perform precision jig boring operations. Competency in this unit cannot be claimed until all prerequisites have been satisfied.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit	Assessors must be satisfied that the candidate can competently and consistently perform all elements of the unit as specified by the criteria, including required knowledge, and be capable of applying the competency in new and different situations and contexts.
Context of and specific resources for assessment	This unit may be assessed on the job, off the job or a combination of both on and off the job. Where assessment occurs off the job, that is the candidate is not in productive work, then an appropriate simulation must be used where the range of conditions reflects realistic workplace situations. The competencies covered by this unit would be demonstrated by an individual working alone or as part of a team. The assessment environment should not disadvantage the candidate. This unit could be assessed in conjunction with any other units addressing the safety, quality, communication, materials handling, recording and reporting associated with performing precision jig boring operations or other units requiring the exercise of the skills and knowledge covered by this unit.
Method of assessment	Assessors should gather a range of evidence that is valid, sufficient, current and authentic. Evidence can be gathered through a variety of ways including direct observation, supervisor's reports, project work, samples and questioning. Questioning techniques should not require language, literacy and numeracy skills beyond those required in this unit of competency. The candidate must have access to all tools, equipment, materials and documentation required. The candidate must be permitted to refer to any relevant workplace procedures, product and manufacturing specifications, codes, standards, manuals and reference materials.
Guidance information for assessment

Range Statement

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.
Tools and accessories	Cutting tools, tool attachments, charts and nomograms, rotary or tilting rotary table etc.
Appropriate techniques	Measuring techniques, comparison methods

Unit Sector(s)

Unit sector

Co-requisite units

Co-requisite units

Competency field

Competency field	Machine and process operations

MEM07010B Perform tool and cutter grinding operations

Modification History

Not Applicable

Unit Descriptor

Unit descriptor	This unit covers performing a range of tool and cutter grinding operations.

Application of the Unit

Application of the unit	This unit applies to the use of a range of precision measuring instruments and standard engineering materials in performing tool and cutter grinding operations. Work is performed to drawings or sketches, specifications and instructions as appropriate. Work is carried out autonomously to predetermined standards of quality and safety. General off hand grinding is covered by Unit MEM18002B (Use power tools/hand held operations). Band: A Unit Weight: 4

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not Applicable

Pre-Requisites

Prerequisite units
Path 1	MEM07005C	Perform general machining
MEM07008D	Perform grinding operations
MEM09002B	Interpret technical drawing
MEM12003B	Perform precision mechanical measurement
MEM12023A	Perform engineering measurements
MEM18001C	Use hand tools

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. Observe safety precautions	1.1. Machine guards, coolant and dust extraction devices are checked. 1.2. Correct safety procedures are observed, and protective clothing and safety glasses are worn.
2. Determine job requirements	2.1. Drawings are interpreted and sequence of operations is determined.
3. Select appropriate tool and cutter grinding wheels and accessories	3.1. Tool and cutter grinding wheels are selected, based on knowledge of grinding wheel structure, and are balanced and dressed. Accessories are selected to facilitate production to specification.
4. Perform tool and cutter grinding	4.1. Universal tool and cutter grinding machines are operated to sharpen and shape the full range of tools and cutters including side and face cutters, end mill, form relieved milling cutters, flat, vee and circular form tools and hobs, slitting saws, and drills. 4.2. Parallel internal and/or external grinding is carried out. 4.3. Internal and/or external taper grinding is carried out to drawing specifications.
5. Check components for conformance to specification	5.1. Components are checked for conformance to specification using appropriate techniques, tools and equipment.

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: reading, interpreting and following information on written job instructions, specifications, charts, lists, drawings and other applicable reference documents checking and clarifying task related information preparing operational work plan planning and sequencing operations performing numerical operations and calculations within the scope of this unit performing safety checks of equipment selecting tool and cutter grinding accessories balancing/dressing grinding wheels sharpening/shaping tools and cutters checking components for conformance with specifications using precision measurement equipment within the scope of this unit
Required knowledge
Look for evidence that confirms knowledge of: reasons for selecting the chosen sequence of operations function of coolant and dust extraction devices criteria for grinding wheel selection: grain size of abrasive particles grade or strength of bond bond material grinding wheel dressing procedures and wheel dressing tools source(s) of data on tool geometry for the full range of tools and cutters, including the terminology used to describe the tool geometry procedures to be followed when parallel grinding on a tool and cutter grinder procedures to be followed when grinding tapers on a tool and cutter grinder tools, techniques and equipment used to check ground components for conformance with the following specifications: dimensions and tolerances geometry and tolerances surface finish hazards and control measures associated with tool and cutter grinding, including housekeeping use and application of personal protective equipment safe work practices and procedures

Evidence Guide

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.
Overview of assessment	A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to perform tool and cutter grinding operations. Competency in this unit cannot be claimed until all prerequisites have been satisfied.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit	Assessors must be satisfied that the candidate can competently and consistently perform all elements of the unit as specified by the criteria, including required knowledge, and be capable of applying the competency in new and different situations and contexts.
Context of and specific resources for assessment	This unit may be assessed on the job, off the job or a combination of both on and off the job. Where assessment occurs off the job, that is the candidate is not in productive work, then an appropriate simulation must be used where the range of conditions reflects realistic workplace situations. The competencies covered by this unit would be demonstrated by an individual working alone or as part of a team. The assessment environment should not disadvantage the candidate. This unit could be assessed in conjunction with any other units addressing the safety, quality, communication, materials handling, recording and reporting associated with performing tool and cutter grinding operations or other units requiring the exercise of the skills and knowledge covered by this unit.
Method of assessment	Assessors should gather a range of evidence that is valid, sufficient, current and authentic. Evidence can be gathered through a variety of ways including direct observation, supervisor's reports, project work, samples and questioning. Questioning techniques should not require language, literacy and numeracy skills beyond those required in this unit of competency. The candidate must have access to all tools, equipment, materials and documentation required. The candidate must be permitted to refer to any relevant workplace procedures, product and manufacturing specifications, codes, standards, manuals and reference materials.
Guidance information for assessment

Range Statement

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.
Tool and cutter grinding wheels	Wheel selection criteria includes shape and grit/bond composition

Unit Sector(s)

Unit sector

Co-requisite units

Co-requisite units

Competency field

Competency field	Machine and process operations

MEM07011B Perform complex milling operations

Modification History

Not Applicable

Unit Descriptor

Unit descriptor	This unit covers performing complex milling operations, including gear cutting and helical milling of a range of materials.

Application of the Unit

Application of the unit	This unit applies to a range of complex milling operations including those jobs requiring high precision or quality across a range of materials including non-standard metals and alloys. It also includes those operations requiring complex calculations. Band: A Unit Weight: 4

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not Applicable

Pre-Requisites

Prerequisite units
Path 1	MEM07005C	Perform general machining
MEM07007C	Perform milling operations
MEM09002B	Interpret technical drawing
MEM12003B	Perform precision mechanical measurement
MEM12023A	Perform engineering measurements
MEM12024A	Perform computations
MEM18001C	Use hand tools

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. Select milling cutters	1.1. Correct milling cutter/s are selected for required operation. 1.2. Correct cutter inserts are selected as required using International Standard Organisation standards and mounted in cutter blank. 1.3. Cutter is mounted to machine spindle and checked for concentricity.
2. Set up work	2.1. Cutting parameters and steps required to mill given component/s are identified. 2.2. Machine is set up with appropriate accessories as required for milling operation. 2.3. Work is set up to required level of accuracy.
3. Perform complex milling	3.1. Components are milled and associated calculations are performed as necessary to achieve specification. 3.2. Components are verified using appropriate precision measuring equipment and reworked as necessary to meet specification.

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: reading, interpreting and following information on written job instructions, specifications, standard operating procedures, charts, lists, drawings and other applicable reference documents planning and sequencing operations checking and clarifying work related information setting up work to the required level of accuracy determining cutting parameters selecting the correct milling cutter inserts for the cutting parameters in accordance with ISO standards calculating cutting parameters such as speeds, feeds and ratios setting up gear trains according to calculations and standard operating procedures safely operating milling machine performing complex milling operations using dividing heads and omniversal tables
Required knowledge
Look for evidence that confirms knowledge of: precision measuring equipment and their applications procedures for accurately setting up work ISO standards applicable to milling cutter inserts procedures for milling components such as racks and gears calculations, geometry and formulae relating complex milling activities accessories used for complex milling the applications and use of omniversal tables and differential dividing heads to complex milling operations hazards and control measures associated with complex milling operations, including housekeeping safe work practices and procedures

Evidence Guide

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.
Overview of assessment	A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to perform complex milling operations. Competency in this unit cannot be claimed until all prerequisites have been satisfied.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit	Assessors must be satisfied that the candidate can competently and consistently perform all elements of the unit as specified by the criteria, including required knowledge, and be capable of applying the competency in new and different situations and contexts.
Context of and specific resources for assessment	This unit may be assessed on the job, off the job or a combination of both on and off the job. Where assessment occurs off the job, that is the candidate is not in productive work, then an appropriate simulation must be used where the range of conditions reflects realistic workplace situations. The competencies covered by this unit would be demonstrated by an individual working alone or as part of a team. The assessment environment should not disadvantage the candidate. This unit could be assessed in conjunction with any other units addressing the safety, quality, communication, materials handling, recording and reporting associated with performing complex milling operations or other units requiring the exercise of the skills and knowledge covered by this unit.
Method of assessment	Assessors should gather a range of evidence that is valid, sufficient, current and authentic. Evidence can be gathered through a variety of ways including direct observation, supervisor's reports, project work, samples and questioning. Questioning techniques should not require language, literacy and numeracy skills beyond those required in this unit of competency. The candidate must have access to all tools, equipment, materials and documentation required. The candidate must be permitted to refer to any relevant workplace procedures, product and manufacturing specifications, codes, standards, manuals and reference materials.
Guidance information for assessment

Range Statement

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.
Complex milling operations	Cutting of spur gears, racks, helical gears, radial uniform rise cam lobes etc.
Milling cutter/cutters	Ganged cutters, form cutters etc.
Set up	Set up is verified using instruments such as dial test indicators and sine bars etc.
Appropriate accessories	Omniversal tables, differential dividing heads etc.

Unit Sector(s)

Unit sector

Co-requisite units

Co-requisite units

Competency field

Competency field	Machine and process operations

MEM07012B Perform complex grinding operations

Modification History

Not Applicable

Unit Descriptor

Unit descriptor	This unit covers performing complex grinding operations.

Application of the Unit

Application of the unit	This unit applies to high precision operations such as jig grinding, grinding eccentrics, thread grinding, gauges, shapes and forms etc. Work includes the use of a range of precision measuring instruments. Grinding operations are performed on a variety of materials to achieve high levels of precision for dimensions and finish. Band: A Unit Weight: 4

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not Applicable

Pre-Requisites

Prerequisite units
Path 1	MEM07005C	Perform general machining
MEM07008D	Perform grinding operations
MEM09002B	Interpret technical drawing
MEM12003B	Perform precision mechanical measurement
MEM12023A	Perform engineering measurements
MEM18001C	Use hand tools

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. Determine job requirements	1.1. Job requirements are determined from specifications, and sequence of operations is determined.
2. Set up work	2.1. Grinding wheels are selected and dressed to form and size as required. 2.2. Work is set up to required level of accuracy as per specifications.
3. Perform complex grinding	3.1. Specialised grinding operations are performed on components such as jigs, tools and dies, eccentrics, threads, gauge shapes and forms.
4. Check components for conformance to specification	4.1. Components are checked for conformance to specification using appropriate techniques, tools and equipment.

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: preparing an operational work plan dressing grinding wheel to form and size performing specialised grinding operations reading, interpreting and following information on written job instructions, specifications, charts, lists, drawings and other applicable reference documents planning and sequencing operations checking and clarifying information entering routine and familiar information onto proformas and standard workplace forms checking for conformance to specifications using precision measurement equipment within the scope of this unit measuring components to specified tolerances performing numerical operations, geometry and calculations/formulae for specialised complex grinding operations
Required knowledge
Look for evidence that confirms knowledge of: reasons for selecting the chosen sequence of operations function and application of work holding devices/accessories appropriate to complex grinding appropriate techniques, tools and equipment to measure machined components hazards and control measures associated with complex grinding, including housekeeping use and application of personal protective equipment safe work practices and procedures

Evidence Guide

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.
Overview of assessment	A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to perform complex grinding operations. Competency in this unit cannot be claimed until all prerequisites have been satisfied.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit	Assessors must be satisfied that the candidate can competently and consistently perform all elements of the unit as specified by the criteria, including required knowledge, and be capable of applying the competency in new and different situations and contexts.
Context of and specific resources for assessment	This unit may be assessed on the job, off the job or a combination of both on and off the job. Where assessment occurs off the job, that is the candidate is not in productive work, then an appropriate simulation must be used where the range of conditions reflects realistic workplace situations. The competencies covered by this unit would be demonstrated by an individual working alone or as part of a team. The assessment environment should not disadvantage the candidate. This unit could be assessed in conjunction with any other units addressing the safety, quality, communication, materials handling, recording and reporting associated with complex grinding operations or other units requiring the exercise of the skills and knowledge covered by this unit.
Method of assessment	Assessors should gather a range of evidence that is valid, sufficient, current and authentic. Evidence can be gathered through a variety of ways including direct observation, supervisor's reports, project work, samples and questioning. Questioning techniques should not require language, literacy and numeracy skills beyond those required in this unit of competency. The candidate must have access to all tools, equipment, materials and documentation required. The candidate must be permitted to refer to any relevant workplace procedures, product and manufacturing specifications, codes, standards, manuals and reference materials.
Guidance information for assessment

Range Statement

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.
Grinding wheels	Wheel selection criteria includes shape and grit/bond composition

Unit Sector(s)

Unit sector

Co-requisite units

Co-requisite units

Competency field

Competency field	Machine and process operations

MEM07013B Perform machining operations using horizontal and/or vertical boring machines

Modification History

Not Applicable

Unit Descriptor

Unit descriptor	This unit covers performing horizontal/vertical boring operations.

Application of the Unit

Application of the unit	This unit applies to a range of boring operations, using precision measuring instruments and standard engineering materials and cutting tools. Band: A Unit Weight: 4

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not Applicable

Pre-Requisites

Prerequisite units
Path 1	MEM07005C	Perform general machining
MEM09002B	Interpret technical drawing
MEM12023A	Perform engineering measurements
MEM18001C	Use hand tools

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. Observe safety precautions	1.1. Correct safety procedures are observed and protective clothing and safety glasses are worn.
2. Determine job requirements	2.1. Drawings are interpreted, sequence of operations is determined and tools are selected to produce component to specification using International Standard Organisation or standard operating procedures. 2.2. Cutting parameters are determined.
3. Perform boring operations	3.1. Horizontal and vertical boring operations are carried out including parallel line and taper boring, facing, turning, drilling and reaming to drawing specifications.
4. Check component for conformance to specification	4.1. Components are checked for conformance to specification using appropriate techniques, tools and equipment.

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: reading, interpreting and following information on written job instructions, specifications, quality and standard operating procedures, charts, lists, drawings and other applicable reference documents planning and sequencing operations checking and clarifying task-related information preparing an operational work plan selecting, mounting and positioning cutting tools calculating and selecting cutting parameters, including speeds and feeds performing horizontal and/or vertical boring operations
Required knowledge
Look for evidence that confirms knowledge of: reasons for selecting the chosen sequence of operations geometry for cutting tools for a range of materials calculations for determining cutting parameters and checking tolerances within the scope of this unit consequences of varying the speeds and feeds from the optimum rates procedures and techniques for carrying out horizontal and vertical boring operations appropriate techniques, tools and equipment to measure components hazards and control measures associated with horizontal and/or vertical boring, including housekeeping use and application of personal protective equipment safe work practices and procedures

Evidence Guide

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.
Overview of assessment	A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to perform machining operations using horizontal and/or vertical boring machines. Competency in this unit cannot be claimed until all prerequisites have been satisfied.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit	Assessors must be satisfied that the candidate can competently and consistently perform all elements of the unit as specified by the criteria, including required knowledge, and be capable of applying the competency in new and different situations and contexts.
Context of and specific resources for assessment	This unit may be assessed on the job, off the job or a combination of both on and off the job. Where assessment occurs off the job, that is the candidate is not in productive work, then an appropriate simulation must be used where the range of conditions reflects realistic workplace situations. The competencies covered by this unit would be demonstrated by an individual working alone or as part of a team. The assessment environment should not disadvantage the candidate. This unit could be assessed in conjunction with any other units addressing the safety, quality, communication, materials handling, recording and reporting associated with the performance of machining operations using horizontal and/or vertical boring machines or other units requiring the exercise of the skills and knowledge covered by this unit.
Method of assessment	Assessors should gather a range of evidence that is valid, sufficient, current and authentic. Evidence can be gathered through a variety of ways including direct observation, supervisor's reports, project work, samples and questioning. Questioning techniques should not require language, literacy and numeracy skills beyond those required in this unit of competency. The candidate must have access to all tools, equipment, materials and documentation required. The candidate must be permitted to refer to any relevant workplace procedures, product and manufacturing specifications, codes, standards, manuals and reference materials.
Guidance information for assessment

Range Statement

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.
Horizontal boring machines	Table type, floor type
Vertical boring machines	Double column, single column

Unit Sector(s)

Unit sector

Co-requisite units

Co-requisite units

Competency field

Competency field	Machine and process operations

MEM07015B Set computer controlled machines/processes

Modification History

Not Applicable

Unit Descriptor

Unit descriptor	This unit covers mounting work holding fixtures/devices/tools, conducting pre-start checks, setting numerical and computer controlled machines, instructing the operator and replacing worn or damaged tooling.

Application of the Unit

Application of the unit	The unit applies to the setting of any computer controlled machines/processes. Applications may include NC/CNC machines and industrial robots. Work is performed to established processes, practices, specifications and instructions as appropriate. Technical difficulties are resolved in consultation with appropriate technical advisers. For setting non-computer controlled machines or processes, refer to Unit MEM07003B (Perform machine setting [routine]). Band: A Unit Weight: 2

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not Applicable

Pre-Requisites

Prerequisite units
Path 1	MEM07024B	Operate and monitor machine/process
MEM07028B	Operate computer controlled machine/processes
MEM09002B	Interpret technical drawing
MEM12023A	Perform engineering measurements
MEM18001C	Use hand tools
MEM07024B	Operate and monitor machine/process
Path 2	MEM07005C	Perform general machining
MEM09002B	Interpret technical drawing
MEM12023A	Perform engineering measurements
MEM18001C	Use hand tools

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. Obtain job instructions	1.1. Job sheets or equivalent instructions are understood and correctly followed.
2. Mount work holding fixtures/devices/tools	2.1. Machine is prepared to accept work holding fixtures/devices/tools. 2.2. Preset tooling is mounted as required into machine/equipment. 2.3. Work holding fixtures/devices are set on machine as required using standard operating procedures. 2.4. Tool offset or datum settings are identified/verified against job sheet using standard operating procedures. 2.5. Program is loaded, selected and verified in accordance with job instructions.
3. Conduct pre-start checks	3.1. Pre-start checks are undertaken to standard operating procedures. 3.2. Correct safety procedures are observed and all safety equipment is checked for correct operation.
4. Set machine	4.1. Machine is set/adjusted to meet operational requirements and specifications. 4.2. Production samples are checked for compliance with specifications using standard operating procedures.
5. Instruct machine operator	5.1. Operator is instructed, if necessary, ensuring that all safety procedures and devices are in place.
6. Replace worn/damaged tooling	6.1. Where appropriate, preset tools are replaced, tool offsets are adjusted or other corrective action is taken using standard operating 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: reading, interpreting and following information on written job instructions, specifications, standard operating procedures, charts, lists, drawings and other applicable reference documents planning and sequencing operations checking and clarifying task related information mounting work holding fixtures/devices/tooling mounting preset tooling verifying tool offsets and/or datum settings against job sheets or instructions loading and verifying programs conducting pre-start checks following safety procedures checking safety features and safety equipment for correct operation performing numerical operations and calculations/formulae within the scope of this unit setting and adjusting machines measuring and verifying first-off samples instructing machine operators on the sequence of operations identifying worn or damaged tooling and taking appropriate corrective action
Required knowledge
Look for evidence that confirms knowledge of: work holding fixtures/devices/tools and preset tooling for different machines/processes procedures for mounting work holding fixtures/devices/tools location of work holding fixtures/devices/tools relative to the machine datum or zero reasons for establishing tool offsets the purpose of datum settings the source(s) of information on tool offsets and datum settings procedures to locate and load programs procedures for verifying loaded programs pre-start checks safety features of the machine/process the purpose and function of safety features and/or safety equipment machine/process setting procedures machine operating procedures adjustments that can be made to the machine/process the effect of adjustments on machine and operational specifications product or part specifications in relation to the machining process measuring devices for checking parts or products examples of worn or damaged tooling the effects of worn or damaged tooling the corrective action for worn or damaged tooling hazards and control measures associated with numerical and computer controlled machines, including housekeeping safe work practices and procedures

Evidence Guide

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.
Overview of assessment	A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to set computer controlled machines/processes. Competency in this unit cannot be claimed until all prerequisites have been satisfied.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit	Assessors must be satisfied that the candidate can competently and consistently perform all elements of the unit as specified by the criteria, including required knowledge, and be capable of applying the competency in new and different situations and contexts.
Context of and specific resources for assessment	This unit may be assessed on the job, off the job or a combination of both on and off the job. Where assessment occurs off the job, that is the candidate is not in productive work, then an appropriate simulation must be used where the range of conditions reflects realistic workplace situations. The competencies covered by this unit would be demonstrated by an individual working alone or as part of a team. The assessment environment should not disadvantage the candidate. This unit could be assessed in conjunction with any other units addressing the safety, quality, communication, materials handling, recording and reporting associated with setting computer controlled machines/processes or other units requiring the exercise of the skills and knowledge covered by this unit.
Method of assessment	Assessors should gather a range of evidence that is valid, sufficient, current and authentic. Evidence can be gathered through a variety of ways including direct observation, supervisor's reports, project work, samples and questioning. Questioning techniques should not require language, literacy and numeracy skills beyond those required in this unit of competency. The candidate must have access to all tools, equipment, materials and documentation required. The candidate must be permitted to refer to any relevant workplace procedures, product and manufacturing specifications, codes, standards, manuals and reference materials.
Guidance information for assessment

Range Statement

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.

Unit Sector(s)

Unit sector

Co-requisite units

Co-requisite units

Competency field

Competency field	Machine and process operations

MEM07016C Set and edit computer controlled machines/processes

Modification History

Single band identifier removed to clarify dual status

Unit Descriptor

Unit descriptor	This unit covers setting work holding fixtures/devices/tools, setting tooling offsets, trialling the program, instructing the operator and replacing worn or damaged tooling.

Application of the Unit

Application of the unit	The unit applies to any computer or numerically controlled machine or process. Applications may include NC/CNC machines and industrial robots. Editing applies to identifying and accessing programs in edit mode in order to make changes associated with speeds, feed and operational sequence. Changes are generally made in situ. Work is performed to established processes, practices and specifications. Machine operations may include welding, thermal cutting, metal cutting, forming and shaping etc. All work and work practices are performed to instructions, plans and specifications as appropriate. Technical difficulties are resolved in consultation with appropriate technical advisers. Work is carried out autonomously to predetermined standards of quality and safety. Where additional machining skills in excess of Unit MEM07005C (Perform general machining) are required then appropriate units should also be selected. For setting and editing computer controlled thermal cutting machines, see Unit MEM05053A (Set and edit computer controlled thermal cutting machines) Band: This unit has dual status and is to be regarded as both a Specialisation band A unit and Specialisation band B unit for progression to C7 (AQF level IV). Unit Weight: 4

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not Applicable

Pre-Requisites

Prerequisite units
Path 1	MEM07015B	Set computer controlled machines/processes
MEM07024B	Operate and monitor machine/process
MEM07028B	Operate computer controlled machines/processes
MEM09002B	Interpret technical drawing
MEM12023A	Perform engineering measurements
MEM18001C	Use hand tools
Path 2	MEM07005C	Perform general machining
MEM07015B	Set computer controlled machines/processes
MEM09002B	Interpret technical drawing
MEM12023A	Perform engineering measurements
MEM18001C	Use hand tools

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. Identify job requirements	1.1. Instructions/plans are understood and correctly followed.
2. Set work holding fixtures/devices/tools	2.1. Correct ancillary devices are selected and attached to machine using standard operating procedures. 2.2. Machine is prepared to accept work holding devices. 2.3. Work holding fixtures/devices/tools are set to zero or a datum using appropriate setting devices.
3. Set tooling offsets	3.1. Tooling offsets are measured and recorded in machine controller.
4. Trial program	4.1. Machine is operated to produce first-off samples, observing all safety procedures. 4.2. First-off samples are checked for compliance with specifications. 4.3. Program editing to change speeds, feed and operational sequence requirements is undertaken as required to ensure job conforms to specification.
5. Instruct machine operator	5.1. Operator is instructed if necessary ensuring that all safety procedures and devices are in place.
6. Replace worn or damaged tooling	6.1. Where appropriate, tools are replaced, tool offsets are adjusted or other corrective action is taken using standard operating 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: reading, interpreting and following information on written job instructions, specifications, standard operating procedures, charts, lists, drawings and other applicable reference documents planning and sequencing operations checking and clarifying task related information attaching ancillary devices mounting work holding devices measuring tool offsets entering and verifying tool offsets producing and checking first-off samples editing programs instructing machine operator on the sequence of operations following safety procedures identifying worn or damaged tooling and taking appropriate corrective action
Required knowledge
Look for evidence that confirms knowledge of: ancillary equipment and its applications procedures for attaching the ancillary device(s) to the NC/CNC machine work holding devices, their application and procedures for mounting them location of work holding fixtures/devices/tools relative to the machine zero or datum reasons for establishing tool offsets procedures and devices for measuring tool offsets procedures for entering and verifying tool offset procedures for adjusting tool offsets operating procedures safety features and equipment measuring devices/ techniques for checking the parts or product effects of changes to cutting feeds and speeds the impact of changes to the sequence of operations on the part or product to be produced procedures for editing programs via the machine controller the sequence of operations of the machine/process examples of worn or damaged tooling the effects of worn or damaged tooling the corrective action to be taken for worn or damaged tooling hazards and control measures associated with computer controlled machines, including housekeeping safe work practices and procedures

Evidence Guide

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.
Overview of assessment	A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to set and edit computer controlled machines/processes. Competency in this unit cannot be claimed until all prerequisites have been satisfied.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit	Assessors must be satisfied that the candidate can competently and consistently perform all elements of the unit as specified by the criteria, including required knowledge, and be capable of applying the competency in new and different situations and contexts.
Context of and specific resources for assessment	This unit may be assessed on the job, off the job or a combination of both. Where assessment occurs off the job, i.e. the candidate is not in productive work, an appropriate simulation must be used where the range of conditions reflects realistic workplace situations. The competencies covered by this unit would be demonstrated by an individual working alone or as part of a team. The assessment environment should not disadvantage the candidate. This unit could be assessed in conjunction with any other units addressing the safety, quality, communication, materials handling, recording and reporting associated with setting and editing computer controlled machines/processes or other units requiring the exercise of the skills and knowledge covered by this unit.
Method of assessment	Assessors should gather a range of evidence that is valid, sufficient, current and authentic. Evidence can be gathered through a variety of ways including direct observation, supervisor's reports, project work, samples and questioning. Questioning should not require language, literacy and numeracy skills beyond those required in this unit. The candidate must have access to all tools, equipment, materials and documentation required. The candidate must be permitted to refer to any relevant workplace procedures, product and manufacturing specifications, codes, standards, manuals and reference materials.
Guidance information for assessment

Range Statement

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.

Unit Sector(s)

Unit sector

Co-requisite units

Co-requisite units

Competency field

Competency field	Machine and process operations

MEM07018C Write basic NC/CNC programs

Modification History

Single band identifier removed to clarify dual status

Unit Descriptor

Unit descriptor	This unit covers identifying computer controlled machine program elements, writing a basic program and operation sheet, and trialling the program.

Application of the Unit

Application of the unit	This unit extends to writing a program to describe simple machine operations including tool paths using appropriate software for machines which may incorporate single spindles, single tools turrets, B axis angular, tool changers and component loaders of a pallet type, but excludes multiple spindles. The program may use common M and G codes but does not include the programming of advanced operations using canned cycles and sub-routines. Machine operations may include welding, thermal cutting, metal cutting, forming and shaping etc. Programs are trialled and edited as necessary to adjust operation of the machine. Technical difficulties are resolved in consultation with appropriate technical advisers. Work would be undertaken autonomously using predetermined standards of quality. If programming of advanced operations using canned cycles and sub-routines is required, see Unit MEM07019C (Program NC/CNC machining centre). Where additional machining skills in excess of Unit MEM07005C (Perform general machining) are required, then appropriate units should also be selected. For basic programming of computer controlled thermal cutting machines, see Unit MEM05054A (Write basic NC/CNC programs for thermal cutting machines). Band: This unit has dual status and is to be regarded as both a specialisation band A unit and Specialisation band B unit for progression to C7 (AQF level IV). Unit Weight: 4

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not Applicable

Pre-Requisites

Prerequisite units
Path 1	MEM07015B	Set computer controlled machines/processes
MEM07016C	Set and edit computer controlled machines/processes
MEM07024B	Operate and monitor machine/process
MEM07028B	Operate computer controlled machines/processes
MEM09002B	Interpret technical drawing
MEM12023A	Perform engineering measurements
MEM18001C	Use hand tools
Path 2	MEM07005C	Perform general machining
MEM07015B	Set computer controlled machines/processes
MEM07016C	Set and edit computer controlled machines/processes
MEM09002B	Interpret technical drawing
MEM12023A	Perform engineering measurements
MEM18001C	Use hand tools

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. Identify basic NC/CNC machine program elements	1.1. Appropriate program elements are selected for machine controller.
2. Write basic NC/CNC machine program	2.1. Engineering drawings are understood and interpreted to define basic machine function and tool path geometry. 2.2. Coordinates are calculated for simple tool path or basic machining functions. 2.3. Program is written in standard code format in accordance with standard operating procedures.
3. Write NC/CNC operation sheet	3.1. Operation sheets are produced to specification in accordance with standard operating procedures.
4. Trial program	4.1. Machine is operated in manual mode to test and prove program as required. 4.2. Program is edited if necessary to adjust operation as required. 4.3. Components are checked for conformance to specification as required.

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: reading, interpreting and following information on written job instructions, specifications, standard operating procedures, charts, lists, drawings and other applicable reference documents planning and sequencing operations checking and clarifying task related information calculating coordinates of all relevant points on the part or product to be produced writing NC/CNC program in standard code format producing NC/CNC operation sheet(s) operating NC/CNC machine safely in manual mode editing NC/CNC program checking parts or products for conformance to specifications
Required knowledge
Look for evidence that confirms knowledge of: the elements of a basic NC/CNC program the function of elements in controlling the operation of an NC/ CNC machine machining operations type(s) of NC/CNC machine and their applications machining operations controlled by program the tool path(s) to be followed when producing a part or product the sequence of machining operations the reasons for selecting tool path(s) and sequence of operations the zero point of the NC/CNC machine standard codes used in the writing of NC/CNC programs applications of standard codes in NC/CNC programming procedures for writing NC/CNC programs in standard code format procedures for completing NC/CNC operation sheets the information to be included in NC/CNC operation sheets procedures for manual operation of the NC/CNC machine reasons for testing and proving the NC/CNC program procedures for editing the NC/CNC program via the machine controller the effects of editing on the operation of the NC/CNC machine and the part or product to be produced the measuring equipment/techniques used to check for conformance to specification hazards and control measures associated with numerical and computer controlled machines, including housekeeping safe work practices and procedures

Evidence Guide

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.
Overview of assessment	A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to perform basic NC/CNC programming. Competency in this unit cannot be claimed until all prerequisites have been satisfied.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit	Assessors must be satisfied that the candidate can competently and consistently perform all elements of the unit as specified by the criteria, including required knowledge, and be capable of applying the competency in new and different situations and contexts.
Context of and specific resources for assessment	This unit may be assessed on the job, off the job or a combination of both on and off the job. Where assessment occurs off the job, that is the candidate is not in productive work, then an appropriate simulation must be used where the range of conditions reflects realistic workplace situations. The competencies covered by this unit would be demonstrated by an individual working alone or as part of a team. The assessment environment should not disadvantage the candidate. This unit could be assessed in conjunction with any other units addressing the safety, quality, communication, materials handling, recording and reporting associated with performing basic NC/CNC programming or other units requiring the exercise of the skills and knowledge covered by this unit.
Method of assessment	Assessors should gather a range of evidence that is valid, sufficient, current and authentic. Evidence can be gathered through a variety of ways including direct observation, supervisor's reports, project work, samples and questioning. Questioning techniques should not require language, literacy and numeracy skills beyond those required in this unit of competency. The candidate must have access to all tools, equipment, materials and documentation required. The candidate must be permitted to refer to any relevant workplace procedures, product and manufacturing specifications, codes, standards, manuals and reference materials.
Guidance information for assessment

Range Statement

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.
Basic	Machines which incorporate single spindles, single tools turrets, B axis angular, tool changers and component loaders of a pallet type, but not multiple spindles

Unit Sector(s)

Unit sector

Co-requisite units

Co-requisite units

Competency field

Competency field	Machine and process operations

MEM07019C Program NC/CNC machining centre

Modification History

Single band identifier removed to clarify dual status

Unit Descriptor

Unit descriptor	This unit covers writing and trialling programs for NC/CNC machining centres.

Application of the Unit

Application of the unit	This unit extends to writing programs to describe machine operations including tool paths using appropriate software for machines which may incorporate single spindles, single tool turrets, tool changers, B axis angular, component loaders of the pallet type etc., but excludes multiple spindles and multiple axis. The program may use common M and G codes and includes the programming of advanced operations, using canned cycles and sub-routines. Programs are trialled and edited as necessary to adjust operation of centre. Technical difficulties are resolved in consultation with appropriate technical advisers. Band: This unit has dual status and is to be regarded as both a specialisation band A unit and Specialisation band B unit for progression to C7 (AQF level IV). Unit Weight: 2

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not Applicable

Pre-Requisites

Prerequisite units
Path 1	MEM07015B	Set computer controlled machines/processes
MEM07016C	Set and edit computer controlled machines/processes
MEM07018C	Write basic NC/CNC programs
MEM07024B	Operate and monitor machine/process
MEM07028B	Operate computer controlled machines/processes
MEM09002B	Interpret technical drawing
MEM12023A	Perform engineering measurements
MEM18001C	Use hand tools
Path 2	MEM07005C	Perform general machining
MEM07015B	Set computer controlled machines/processes
MEM07016C	Set and edit computer controlled machines/processes
MEM07018C	Write basic NC/CNC programs
MEM09002B	Interpret technical drawing
MEM12023A	Perform engineering measurements
MEM18001C	Use hand tools

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. Identify basic NC/CNC machine program elements	1.1. Appropriate program elements are selected for machine controller.
2. Write basic NC/CNC machine program	2.1. Engineering drawings are understood and interpreted to define machine function and tool path geometry. 2.2. Coordinates calculated as required for tool path or machine functions. 2.3. Advanced operations using canned cycles and sub-routines are selected and applied appropriately. 2.4. Program is written in standard code format in accordance with standard operating procedures.
3. Write NC/CNC operation sheet	3.1. Operation sheets are produced to specification in accordance with standard operating procedures which includes appropriate Australian standard where required.
4. Trial program	4.1. Machine is operated in manual mode to test and prove program. 4.2. Program is edited if necessary to adjust operation. 4.3. Components are checked to conform to specification.

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: interpreting engineering drawings, specifications and instructions calculating coordinates of all relevant points on the part or product to be produced writing NC/CNC program in standard code format and incorporating, where appropriate, canned cycles and sub-routines producing NC/CNC operation sheet(s) operating NC/CNC machine in manual mode editing NC/CNC program checking parts or products produced for conformance with specifications
Required knowledge
Look for evidence that confirms knowledge of: elements of an NC/CNC program the function of elements in controlling the operation of an NC/ CNC machine machining operations to be performed in the manufacture of the given part or product the appropriate type(s) of NC/CNC machine to perform the required machining operations the machining operations to be controlled by the program to be written the tool path(s) to be followed when producing the part or product the sequence of machining operations to be programmed reasons for selecting the chosen tool path(s) and sequence of operations the zero point of the NC/CNC machine the canned cycles and sub-routines accessible in the particular NC/CNC machine the application of each canned cycle and sub-routine available the canned cycles and/or sub-routines to be used in the NC/CNC program reasons for selecting the chosen canned cycles and/or sub-routines standard codes used in the writing of NC/CNC programs applications of standard codes in NC/CNC programming procedures for writing NC/CNC programs in standard code format procedures for completing NC/CNC operation sheets the information to be included in NC/CNC operation sheets relevant Australian standards procedures for manual operation of the NC/CNC machine the reasons for testing and proving the NC/CNC program the procedures for editing the NC/CNC program via the machine controller the effects of editing on the operation of the NC/CNC machine and the part or product to be produced the specifications of the part or product the measuring equipment/techniques to be used to check for conformance with specifications

Evidence Guide

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.
Overview of assessment	A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to program a NC/CNC machining centre. Competency in this unit cannot be claimed until all prerequisites have been satisfied.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit	Assessors must be satisfied that the candidate can competently and consistently perform all elements of the unit as specified by the criteria, including required knowledge, and be capable of applying the competency in new and different situations and contexts.
Context of and specific resources for assessment	This unit may be assessed on the job, off the job or a combination of both on and off the job. Where assessment occurs off the job, that is the candidate is not in productive work, then an appropriate simulation must be used where the range of conditions reflects realistic workplace situations. The competencies covered by this unit would be demonstrated by an individual working alone or as part of a team. The assessment environment should not disadvantage the candidate. This unit could be assessed in conjunction with any other units addressing the safety, quality, communication, materials handling, recording and reporting associated with programming a NC/CNC machining centre or other units requiring the exercise of the skills and knowledge covered by this unit.
Method of assessment	Assessors should gather a range of evidence that is valid, sufficient, current and authentic. Evidence can be gathered through a variety of ways including direct observation, supervisor's reports, project work, samples and questioning. Questioning techniques should not require language, literacy and numeracy skills beyond those required in this unit of competency. The candidate must have access to all tools, equipment, materials and documentation required. The candidate must be permitted to refer to any relevant workplace procedures, product and manufacturing specifications, codes, standards, manuals and reference materials.
Guidance information for assessment

Range Statement

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.

Unit Sector(s)

Unit sector

Co-requisite units

Co-requisite units

Competency field

Competency field	Machine and process operations

MEM07020C Program multiple spindle and/or multiple axis NC/CNC machining centre

Modification History

Single band identifier removed to clarify dual status

Unit Descriptor

Unit descriptor	This unit covers identifying NC/CNC machine program elements, writing and trialling a machine program for multiple spindle and/or multiple axis NC/CNC machining centres, and preparing an operation sheet.

Application of the Unit

Application of the unit	This unit extends to writing programs to describe machine operations including tool paths using appropriate software for machines which include multiple spindles and/or multiple axis/B axis angular, multiple tool turrets, tool changers and may include component loaders of a pallet type etc. The program may use common M and G codes and include the programming of advanced operations, using canned cycles and sub-routines. Programs are trialled and edited as necessary to adjust operation of centre. Technical difficulties are resolved in consultation with appropriate technical advisers. Work would be undertaken autonomously using predetermined standards of quality. Where machining skills in excess of MEM07005C (Perform general machining) are required, then appropriate units should also be selected. Band: This unit has dual status and is to be regarded as both a specialisation band A unit and Specialisation band B unit for progression to C7 (AQF level IV). Unit Weight: 2

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not Applicable

Pre-Requisites

Prerequisite units
Path 1	MEM07015B	Set computer controlled machines/processes
MEM07016C	Set and edit computer controlled machines/processes
MEM07018C	Write basic NC/CNC programs
MEM07019C	Program NC/CNC machining centre
MEM07024B	Operate and monitor machine/process
MEM07028B	Operate computer controlled machines/processes
MEM09002B	Interpret technical drawing
MEM12023A	Perform engineering measurements
MEM18001C	Use hand tools
Path 2	MEM07005C	Perform general machining
MEM07015B	Set computer controlled machines/processes
MEM07016C	Set and edit computer controlled machines/processes
MEM07018C	Write basic NC/CNC programs
MEM07019C	Program NC/CNC machining centre
MEM09002B	Interpret technical drawing
MEM12023A	Perform engineering measurements
MEM18001C	Use hand tools

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. Identify NC/CNC machine program elements	1.1. Appropriate program elements are selected for machine controller.
2. Write NC/CNC machine program	2.1. Engineering drawings are understood and interpreted to define machine function and tool path geometry. 2.2. Coordinates are calculated as required for tool path or machine functions. 2.3. Advanced operations using canned cycles and sub-routines are selected and applied appropriately. 2.4. Program is written in standard code format in accordance with standard operating procedures.
3. Write NC/CNC operation sheet	3.1. Operation sheets are produced to specification in accordance with standard operating procedures which includes appropriate Australian standard where required.
4. Trial program	4.1. Machine is operated in manual mode to test and prove program. 4.2. Program is edited if necessary to adjust operation. 4.3. Components are checked to conform to specification.

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: reading, interpreting and following information on written job instructions, specifications, standard operating procedures, charts, lists, drawings and other applicable reference documents planning and sequencing operations checking and clarifying task related information calculating coordinates of all relevant points on the part or product to be produced writing NC/CNC program in standard code format and incorporating, where appropriate, canned cycles and sub-routines producing NC/CNC operation sheet(s) operating NC/CNC machine in manual mode editing NC/CNC program checking parts or products produced for conformance with specifications
Required knowledge
Look for evidence that confirms knowledge of: elements of an NC/CNC program the function of elements in controlling the operation of an NC/ CNC machine machining operations to be performed in the manufacture of the given part or product the appropriate type(s) of NC/CNC machine to perform the required machining operations the machining operations to be controlled by the program to be written the tool path(s) to be followed when producing the part or product the sequence of machining operations to be programmed reasons for selecting the chosen tool path(s) and sequence of operations the zero point of the NC/CNC machine the canned cycles and sub-routines accessible in the particular NC/CNC machine the application of each canned cycle and sub-routine available the canned cycles and/or sub-routines to be used in the NC/CNC program reasons for selecting the chosen canned cycles and/or sub-routines standard codes used in the writing of NC/CNC programs applications of standard codes in NC/CNC programming procedures for writing NC/CNC programs in standard code format procedures for completing NC/CNC operation sheets the information to be included in NC/CNC operation sheets relevant Australian standards procedures for manual operation of the NC/CNC machine the reasons for testing and proving the NC/CNC program the procedures for editing the NC/CNC program via the machine controller the effects of editing on the operation of the NC/CNC machine and the part or product to be produced the specifications of the part or product the measuring equipment/techniques to be used to check for conformance with specifications hazards and control measures associated with numerical and computer controlled machines, including housekeeping safe work practices and procedures

Evidence Guide

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.
Overview of assessment	A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to program multiple spindle and/or multiple axis NC/CNC machining centres. Competency in this unit cannot be claimed until all prerequisites have been satisfied.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit	Assessors must be satisfied that the candidate can competently and consistently perform all elements of the unit as specified by the criteria, including required knowledge, and be capable of applying the competency in new and different situations and contexts.
Context of and specific resources for assessment	This unit may be assessed on the job, off the job or a combination of both on and off the job. Where assessment occurs off the job, that is the candidate is not in productive work, then an appropriate simulation must be used where the range of conditions reflects realistic workplace situations. The competencies covered by this unit would be demonstrated by an individual working alone or as part of a team. The assessment environment should not disadvantage the candidate. This unit could be assessed in conjunction with any other units addressing the safety, quality, communication, materials handling, recording and reporting associated with programming multiple spindle and/or multiple axis NC/CNC machining centres or other units requiring the exercise of the skills and knowledge covered by this unit.
Method of assessment	Assessors should gather a range of evidence that is valid, sufficient, current and authentic. Evidence can be gathered through a variety of ways including direct observation, supervisor's reports, project work, samples and questioning. Questioning techniques should not require language, literacy and numeracy skills beyond those required in this unit of competency. The candidate must have access to all tools, equipment, materials and documentation required. The candidate must be permitted to refer to any relevant workplace procedures, product and manufacturing specifications, codes, standards, manuals and reference materials.
Guidance information for assessment

Range Statement

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.

Unit Sector(s)

Unit sector

Co-requisite units

Co-requisite units

Competency field

Competency field	Machine and process operations

MEM07021B Perform complex lathe operations

Modification History

Not Applicable

Unit Descriptor

Unit descriptor	This unit covers setting up work, selecting and preparing tooling and performing complex turning operations.

Application of the Unit

Application of the unit	This unit applies to complex, difficult or non-standard turning e.g. single-start and multi-start thread cutting, internal blind hole thread cutting, eccentrics, copy and taper turning, counterbalancing work on face plates, mandrel work, trepanning, heavy (multi-tonne) shafts etc. requiring high precision or quality using a range of materials including non-standard metals and alloys. Work would be performed autonomously using predetermined standards of quality and safety. Band: A Unit Weight: 4

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not Applicable

Pre-Requisites

Prerequisite units
Path 1	MEM07005C	Perform general machining
MEM07006C	Perform lathe operations
MEM09002B	Interpret technical drawing
MEM12003B	Perform precision mechanical measurement
MEM12023A	Perform engineering measurements
MEM12024A	Perform computations
MEM18001C	Use hand tools

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. Determine sequence of operations	1.1. Sequence of operations including job set-up is determined for maximum efficiency and to meet job specifications.
2. Set up work on lathe	2.1. Work is set up on the lathe to required level of accuracy using precision instruments such as dial test indicators etc. 2.2. Work piece is balanced as required when using face plates to ensure accuracy in machining. 2.3. Work piece is set up to ensure that work piece is free of distortion following completion of machining.
3. Select and prepare tooling	3.1. Tooling, accessories and consumables are selected appropriate to task, specifications and material. 3.2. Where necessary, cutting tool modifications required to perform complex turning operations are determined. 3.3. Tooling and accessories are prepared and modified as required. 3.4. International Standard Organisation standards for cutting tools or other appropriate standards to suit cutting parameters are applied as necessary.
4. Perform complex turning	4.1. Speeds and feeds are correctly calculated using appropriate mathematical techniques and reference material. 4.2. Complex turning is undertaken to specifications and workplace procedures. 4.3. Work piece is measured and verified to be in accordance with specification using precision measuring equipment.

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: setting up work to the required level of accuracy using appropriate precision measuring equipment setting and supporting work to avoid distortion on release of clamping devices selecting correct cutting tools or inserts as appropriate to turning operation selecting and using appropriate feeds and speeds performing complex turning operations - counter balancing work on face plates: mandrel work trepanning heavy (multi-tonne) shafts calculating cutting parameters, speeds and feeds reading, interpreting and following information on written job instructions, specifications, charts, lists, drawings and other applicable reference documents planning and sequencing operations checking and clarifying task related information entering routine and familiar information onto proformas and standard workplace forms checking for conformance to specifications using precision measurement equipment measuring components to specified tolerances performing numerical operations, geometry and calculations/formulae within the scope of this unit following oral instructions orally reporting information
Required knowledge
Look for evidence that confirms knowledge of: precision measuring equipment and measuring techniques within the scope of this unit reasons for selecting different measuring equipment procedures for accurately setting up work for a variety of techniques ISO or other standards applicable to cutting tool inserts cutting parameters for the given task feeds and speeds for complex turning operation(s) formulae and data relating to feeds and speeds techniques and procedures for carrying out the following turning operations: single-start thread cutting multi-start thread cutting internal blind hole thread cutting eccentrics copy turning taper turning techniques and procedures for carrying out the following turning operations: counter balancing work on face plates mandrel work trepanning heavy (multi-tonne) shafts hazards and control measures, including housekeeping use and application of personal protective equipment safe work practices and procedures

Evidence Guide

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.
Overview of assessment	A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to perform complex lathe operations. Competency in this unit cannot be claimed until all prerequisites have been satisfied.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit	Assessors must be satisfied that the candidate can competently and consistently perform all elements of the unit as specified by the criteria, including required knowledge, and be capable of applying the competency in new and different situations and contexts.
Context of and specific resources for assessment	This unit may be assessed on the job, off the job or a combination of both on and off the job. Where assessment occurs off the job, that is the candidate is not in productive work, then an appropriate simulation must be used where the range of conditions reflects realistic workplace situations. The competencies covered by this unit would be demonstrated by an individual working alone or as part of a team. The assessment environment should not disadvantage the candidate. This unit could be assessed in conjunction with any other units addressing the safety, quality, communication, materials handling, recording and reporting associated with performing complex lathe operations or other units requiring the exercise of the skills and knowledge covered by this unit.
Method of assessment	Assessors should gather a range of evidence that is valid, sufficient, current and authentic. Evidence can be gathered through a variety of ways including direct observation, supervisor's reports, project work, samples and questioning. Questioning techniques should not require language, literacy and numeracy skills beyond those required in this unit of competency. The candidate must have access to all tools, equipment, materials and documentation required. The candidate must be permitted to refer to any relevant workplace procedures, product and manufacturing specifications, codes, standards, manuals and reference materials.
Guidance information for assessment

Range Statement

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.
Lathe	Applicable to all classes of lathes used for complex turning operations
Tooling	Cutting tools, form tools, boring bars, drills, reamers, thread chasers, tapping heads, taps etc.
Complex turning	May include single-start and multi-start thread cutting, internal blind hole thread cutting, eccentrics, copy and taper turning, counterbalancing work on face plates, mandrel work, trepanning, heavy (multi-tonne) shafts etc.

Unit Sector(s)

Unit sector

Co-requisite units

Co-requisite units

Competency field

Competency field	Machine and process operations

MEM07022C Program CNC wire cut machines

Modification History

Single band identifier removed to clarify dual status

Unit Descriptor

Unit descriptor	This unit covers writing and trialling a program for a range of CNC wire cut machines. Programming includes 2 axis tool paths, 4 axis conical cutting, and auto multi-cavity work pieces.

Application of the Unit

Application of the unit	This unit extends to programming a range of CNC wire cut machines. Programming includes 2 axis tool paths, 4 axis conical cutting, and auto multi-cavity work pieces. Technical difficulties are resolved in consultation with appropriate technical advisers. Work is carried out autonomously using predetermined standards of quality and safety. Band: This unit has dual status and is to be regarded as both a specialisation band A unit and Specialisation band B unit for progression to C7 (AQF level IV). Unit Weight: 2

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not Applicable

Pre-Requisites

Prerequisite units
Path 1	MEM07005C	Perform general machining
MEM07015B	Set computer controlled machines/processes
MEM07016C	Set and edit computer controlled machines/processes
MEM07018C	Write basic NC/CNC programs
MEM09002B	Interpret technical drawing
MEM12023A	Perform engineering measurements
MEM18001C	Use hand tools
Path 2	MEM07015B	Set computer controlled machines/processes
MEM07016C	Set and edit computer controlled machines/processes
MEM07018C	Write basic NC/CNC programs
MEM07024B	Operate and monitor machine/process
MEM07028B	Operate computer controlled machines/processes
MEM09002B	Interpret technical drawing
MEM12023A	Perform engineering measurements
MEM18001C	Use hand tools

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. Write program	1.1. Engineering drawings are understood and interpreted to define optimum tool path geometry. 1.2. Tool path is programmed using advanced operations, canned cycles and sub-routines or other appropriate sub-routines within system. 1.3. Program is written in standard code format, and confirmed and edited as necessary using appropriate routine and standard operating procedures. 1.4. Program is stored in accordance with standard operating procedures. 1.5. Operation sheet is produced to standard operating procedures.
2. Trial program	2.1. Program is downloaded, and machining parameters that may include wire offset, wire speed, power settings are selected. 2.2. Machine is prepared, work piece are loaded and aligned, datum and reference points are established in accordance with standard operating procedures. 2.3. Machine is operated in appropriate mode to test and prove program, work piece positioning. 2.4. Finished components are checked for conformance with drawing specifications.

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: interpreting drawings, specifications and instructions calculating coordinates of all relevant points on the part or product to be produced storing programs producing NC/CNC operation sheet(s) downloading and verifying NC/CNC program setting machine parameters mounting work holding fixtures/ devices/tools testing and proving NC/CNC program checking parts or products produced for conformance with specifications
Required knowledge
Look for evidence that confirms knowledge of: the operations to be controlled by the program to be written the tool path(s) to be followed when producing the part or product the sequence of operations to be programmed the reasons for selecting the chosen tool path(s) and sequence of operations the zero point of the wire cut machine the canned cycles and sub-routines accessible in the particular NC/CNC machine the application of each canned cycle and sub-routine available where appropriate, the canned cycles and/or sub-routines to be used in the NC/CNC program the reasons for selecting the chosen canned cycles and/or sub-routines the standard codes used in the writing of NC/CNC programs the applications of standard codes in NC/CNC programming procedures for writing NC/CNC programs in standard code format procedures for storing NC/CNC programs procedures for completing NC/CNC operation sheets the information to be included in NC/CNC operation sheets procedures for downloading NC/CNC programs procedures for verifying downloaded NC/CNC programs the machining parameters that may be entered into the machine controller the effect of varying the machining parameters on the product or part produced work holding fixtures/devices/tools procedures for mounting work holding fixtures/devices tools the location of the required work holding fixtures/devices/tools relative to the machine datum or zero purpose of datum setting pre-start checks safety features and equipment of the NC/CNC machine the purpose and function of the safety features and/or equipment the machine mode appropriate to the testing and proving of the NC/CNC program and the checking of the position of the work piece the procedures to be followed when using the machine in this mode the relative position of the work piece to the machine datum or zero the specifications of the part or product the measuring equipment/techniques to be used to check for conformance to specification

Evidence Guide

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.
Overview of assessment	A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to perform programming of CNC wire cut machines. Competency in this unit cannot be claimed until all prerequisites have been satisfied.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit	Assessors must be satisfied that the candidate can competently and consistently perform all elements of the unit as specified by the criteria, including required knowledge, and be capable of applying the competency in new and different situations and contexts.
Context of and specific resources for assessment	This unit may be assessed on the job, off the job or a combination of both on and off the job. Where assessment occurs off the job, that is the candidate is not in productive work, then an appropriate simulation must be used where the range of conditions reflects realistic workplace situations. The competencies covered by this unit would be demonstrated by an individual working alone or as part of a team. The assessment environment should not disadvantage the candidate. This unit could be assessed in conjunction with any other units addressing the safety, quality, communication, materials handling, recording and reporting associated with programming of CNC wire cut machines or other units requiring the exercise of the skills and knowledge covered by this unit.
Method of assessment	Assessors should gather a range of evidence that is valid, sufficient, current and authentic. Evidence can be gathered through a variety of ways including direct observation, supervisor's reports, project work, samples and questioning. Questioning techniques should not require language, literacy and numeracy skills beyond those required in this unit of competency. The candidate must have access to all tools, equipment, materials and documentation required. The candidate must be permitted to refer to any relevant workplace procedures, product and manufacturing specifications, codes, standards, manuals and reference materials.
Guidance information for assessment

Range Statement

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.
Program	Includes setting of speeds, tolerances, taper angles, macros, nesting tool paths, chained linear tool paths and differential profiles

Unit Sector(s)

Unit sector

Co-requisite units

Co-requisite units

Competency field

Competency field	Machine and process operations

MEM07024B Operate and monitor machine/process

Modification History

Not Applicable

Unit Descriptor

Unit descriptor	This unit covers obtaining the job instruction, conducting the pre-start checks, and operating and monitoring the machine or process.

Application of the Unit

Application of the unit	This unit applies to a range of production operations or continuous processes. The work is performed in accordance with clear step-by-step instructions and procedures documented on job sheets or similar process instruction documents. Operational adjustments to the machine or process by the operator are made using external controls. Basic operation (excluding setting and tool adjustments) of CNC machines is covered by this unit. Where production packaging and labelling of the finished goods or product is required, Unit MEM11006B (Perform production packaging) should be considered. This unit should not be selected with any of the following units unless the skills of this unit are being applied to an additional and different type of machine and or process: Unit MEM04001B (Operate melting furnaces), Unit MEM04002B (Perform gravity die casting), Unit MEM04003B (Operate pressure die casting machine), Unit MEM04006B (Operate sand moulding and core making machines), Unit MEM06001B (Perform hand forging), Unit MEM06002B (Perform hammer forging), Unit MEM08001B (Perform wire, jig and barrel load/unload work), Unit MEM08004B (Finish work using wet, dry and vapour deposition methods), Unit MEM08008B (Operate and control surface finishing waste treatment process) Band: A Unit Weight: 4

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not Applicable

Pre-Requisites

Prerequisite units

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. Obtain job instructions	1.1. Job sheets or equivalent instructions are interpreted correctly.
2. Conduct pre-start checks	2.1. Pre-start checks are undertaken to standard operating procedure. 2.2. Safety procedures are observed and all safety equipment is checked for correct operation.
3. Operate machine/process	3.1. Machine/process is started up safely and correctly in accordance with standard operating procedures. 3.2. Machine/process is operated in accordance with job instructions or standard operating procedures. 3.3. Components/feed stock are loaded and maintained consistent with production requirements. 3.4. Machine/process output is unloaded safely to standard operating procedures, as required. 3.5. Machine/process output is handled and stored in a manner not likely to cause damage, as required. 3.6. Production data is recorded to standard operating procedures.
4. Monitor machine/process	4.1. Machine/process is monitored for safe and correct operation, deviations and faults are identified and reported in accordance with standard operating procedures. 4.2. Emergency procedures are understood and followed in accordance with standard operating 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: following job sheets, standard operating procedures and other applicable workplace forms manual handling following oral instructions entering routine and familiar information onto proformas and standard workplace forms orally reporting routine information identifying deviations and faults in machine operation/process
Required knowledge
Look for evidence that confirms knowledge of: pre-start checks machine/process start-up and unloading procedures component/feed stock levels to ensure continuous process production recording and reporting requirements types of product fault/deviations consequences of improper handling and storing of finished work procedures to be followed in emergency situations use and application of personal protective equipment safe work practices and procedures hazards and control measures associated with operating and monitoring machine/process

Evidence Guide

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.
Overview of assessment	A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to obtain the job instruction, conduct the pre-start checks, and operate and monitor the machine or process.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit	Assessors must be satisfied that the candidate can competently and consistently perform all elements of the unit as specified by the criteria, including required knowledge, and be capable of applying the competency in new and different situations and contexts.
Context of and specific resources for assessment	This unit may be assessed on the job, off the job or a combination of both on and off the job. Where assessment occurs off the job, that is the candidate is not in productive work, then an appropriate simulation must be used where the range of conditions reflects realistic workplace situations. The competencies covered by this unit would be demonstrated by an individual working alone or as part of a team. The assessment environment should not disadvantage the candidate. This unit could be assessed in conjunction with any other units addressing the safety, quality, communication, materials handling, recording and reporting associated with operating and monitoring machine/process or other units requiring the exercise of the skills and knowledge covered by this unit.
Method of assessment	Assessors should gather a range of evidence that is valid, sufficient, current and authentic. Evidence can be gathered through a variety of ways including direct observation, supervisor's reports, project work, samples and questioning. Questioning techniques should not require language, literacy and numeracy skills beyond those required in this unit of competency. The candidate must have access to all tools, equipment, materials and documentation required. The candidate must be permitted to refer to any relevant workplace procedures, product and manufacturing specifications, codes, standards, manuals and reference materials.
Guidance information for assessment

Range Statement

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.
Pre-start checks	Condition of machine before operation
Machine/process	Machines and processes used in pressing, punching, plastic moulding, extruding, bending, joining, rolling, forming, drawing, metal removal, pickling, cylinder filling, printing, painting etc.
Production data	Production schedules, job sheets, checklists

Unit Sector(s)

Unit sector

Co-requisite units

Co-requisite units

Competency field

Competency field	Machine and process operations

MEM07028B Operate computer controlled machines/processes

Modification History

Not Applicable

Unit Descriptor

Unit descriptor	This unit covers obtaining the job instructions, conducting the pre-start checks, and operating and monitoring the computer controlled machine or process.

Application of the Unit

Application of the unit	This unit applies to a range of NC, CNC and robot operated machines or processes in a production environment. Work is performed to established processes, practices, specifications and instructions as appropriate. Technical difficulties are resolved in consultation with appropriate technical advisers. An appropriate level of measurement skill should be selected with this unit. Where it is required to use tools, then Unit MEM18001C (Use hand tools) should also be selected. Where basic operation excludes setting and tool adjustment skills, then Unit MEM07024B (Operate and monitor machine/process) should be selected. When operational maintenance is required, unit MEM07001B (Perform operational maintenance of machines/equipment) should be selected. Band: A Unit Weight: 2

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not Applicable

Pre-Requisites

Prerequisite units
Path 1	MEM07024B	Operate and monitor machine/process

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. Obtain job instructions	1.1. Job sheets or equivalent instructions are understood and correctly followed.
2. Conduct pre-start checks	2.1. Pre-start checks are undertaken to standard operating procedures. 2.2. Correct safety procedures are observed and all safety equipment is checked for correct operation.
3. Operate computer controlled machine/process	3.1. Installed computer controlled program is selected and verified in accordance with job instructions. 3.2. Computer controlled machine is operated safely to product specifications using standard operating procedures. 3.3. Machine malfunctions are identified and reported. 3.4. Production samples are checked for compliance to specification using standard operating procedures.
4. Monitor machine/process	4.1. Tool wear is monitored and, where appropriate, preset tools are replaced, tool offsets are identified in computer controlled program and adjusted, or other corrective action is taken using standard operating procedures. 4.2. Product deviation from specification is reported in accordance with standard operating 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: reading, interpreting and following information on written job instructions, specifications, standard operating procedures, charts, lists, drawings and other applicable reference documents planning and sequencing operations checking and clarifying task related information making pre-start checks checking safety equipment and guards for correct operation following safety procedures selecting and verifying the correct computer controlled program operating the computer controlled machine identifying and reporting machine malfunctions checking parts/products for conformance to specification monitoring the machine or process for signs of tool wear taking corrective action reporting part or product deviations from specification
Required knowledge
Look for evidence that confirms knowledge of: pre-start checks safety equipment and features associated with the machine/process safety procedures associated with the machine/process procedures for accessing computer controlled programs installed in the machine controller procedures for verifying the correct computer controlled program computer controlled machine operating procedures typical machine malfunctions procedures for reporting machine malfunctions measuring instruments/techniques examples of tool wear and the effect on product or part specifications procedures to be followed once tool wear has been detected replacing preset tools adjustments to tool offsets the effect of adjustments on part or product specifications procedures for reporting product or part deviations hazards and control measures associated with operating computer controlled machines/processes, including housekeeping safe workplace practices and procedures

Evidence Guide

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.
Overview of assessment	A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to operate computer controlled machine/processes. Competency in this unit cannot be claimed until all prerequisites have been satisfied.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit	Assessors must be satisfied that the candidate can competently and consistently perform all elements of the unit as specified by the criteria, including required knowledge, and be capable of applying the competency in new and different situations and contexts.
Context of and specific resources for assessment	This unit may be assessed on the job, off the job or a combination of both on and off the job. Where assessment occurs off the job, that is the candidate is not in productive work, then an appropriate simulation must be used where the range of conditions reflects realistic workplace situations. The competencies covered by this unit would be demonstrated by an individual working alone or as part of a team. The assessment environment should not disadvantage the candidate. This unit could be assessed in conjunction with any other units addressing the safety, quality, communication, materials handling, recording and reporting associated with operating computer controlled machine/processes or other units requiring the exercise of the skills and knowledge covered by this unit.
Method of assessment	Assessors should gather a range of evidence that is valid, sufficient, current and authentic. Evidence can be gathered through a variety of ways including direct observation, supervisor's reports, project work, samples and questioning. Questioning techniques should not require language, literacy and numeracy skills beyond those required in this unit of competency. The candidate must have access to all tools, equipment, materials and documentation required. The candidate must be permitted to refer to any relevant workplace procedures, product and manufacturing specifications, codes, standards, manuals and reference materials.
Guidance information for assessment

Range Statement

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.

Unit Sector(s)

Unit sector

Co-requisite units

Co-requisite units

Competency field

Competency field	Machine and process operations

MEM07030C Perform metal spinning lathe operations (basic)

Modification History

Not Applicable

Unit Descriptor

Unit descriptor	This unit covers performing basic metal spinning operations (excluding CNC), using a variety of processes, spinning tools and accessories.

Application of the Unit

Application of the unit	This unit applies to manual metal spinning of sheet metals. Spinning does not include hot spinning procedures. Tool use will include either hand and/or slide tooling of varying design and materials. Where operational maintenance requires dismantling and replacing components, Unit MEM18055B (Dismantle, replace and assemble engineering components) should also be selected. If annealing is required, the appropriate unit MEM05007C (Perform manual heating and thermal cutting) should also be selected. Where disc blanks are cut out using a dedicated circle cutter or similar, Unit MEM07032B (Use workshop machines for basic operations) should also be selected. If the interpretation of technical drawings is required Unit MEM09002B (Interpret technical drawings) should also be selected. Band: A Unit Weight: 8

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not Applicable

Pre-Requisites

Prerequisite units
Path 1	MEM12023A	Perform engineering measurements
MEM18001C	Use hand tools
MEM18002B	Use power tools/hand held operations

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. Observe safety precautions	1.1. Correct safety procedures are observed and protective clothing and safety glasses are worn.
2. Determine job requirements	2.1. Drawings are interpreted and sequence of operation is determined. 2.2. Tools are selected to produce components to specifications. 2.3. Disc size is determined in accordance with appropriate procedures.
3. Perform spinning operations	3.1. Spinning speeds are calculated for various metals and metal thicknesses using appropriate mathematical techniques and reference materials. 3.2. Correct back centre and form chucks are selected and mounted in accordance with procedures and specifications. 3.3. Prepared disc is mounted for forming. 3.4. A full range of spinning accessories is used including: back centre, various chucks, trimming accessories, blank centre equipment and tee-rest. 3.5. Spinning operations are performed to specifications.
4. Check components for conformance to specifications	4.1. Components are checked for conformance to specifications using appropriate techniques, tools and equipment.
5. Remove and store components	5.1. Components are removed from the spinning lathe without marking or any deformation. 5.2. Components are correctly stored and packaged to avoid oxidation and damage.
6. Adjust and maintain spinning lathe	6.1. Routine maintenance and adjustments are carried out as required.

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: reading and interpreting routine information on written job instructions, specifications and standard operating procedures. May include drawings following oral instruction entering routine and familiar information onto proformas and standard workplace forms using all basic metal spinning tools minimising damage and defects calculating disc size and lathe speed undertaking manual handling related to spinning products using appropriate techniques, tools and equipment to measure materials and spinnings
Required knowledge
Look for evidence that confirms knowledge of: sequence of spinning operation types of spinning tools, their functions and requirements for maintaining tools types of damage and defects e.g. tool marks, cracking, stress marks, thinning and incorrect finish spinning lathe operation why and how lathe speed is calculated reasons for types of form chuck mounting function and operation of accessories for basic spinning methods used for each process methods for stacking and protecting finished product use and application of personal protective equipment safe work practices and procedures hazards and control measures associated with metal spinning lathe operations (basic)

Evidence Guide

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.
Overview of assessment	A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to perform basic metal spinning lathe operations. Competency in this unit cannot be claimed until all prerequisites have been satisfied.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit	Assessors must be satisfied that the candidate can competently and consistently perform all elements of the unit as specified by the criteria, including required knowledge, and be capable of applying the competency in new and different situations and contexts.
Context of and specific resources for assessment	This unit may be assessed on the job, off the job or a combination of both on and off the job. Where assessment occurs off the job, that is the candidate is not in productive work, then an appropriate simulation must be used where the range of conditions reflects realistic workplace situations. The competencies covered by this unit would be demonstrated by an individual working alone or as part of a team. The assessment environment should not disadvantage the candidate. This unit could be assessed in conjunction with any other units addressing the safety, quality, communication, materials handling, recording and reporting associated with performing basic metal spinning lathe operations or other units requiring the exercise of the skills and knowledge covered by this unit.
Method of assessment	Assessors should gather a range of evidence that is valid, sufficient, current and authentic. Evidence can be gathered through a variety of ways including direct observation, supervisor's reports, project work, samples and questioning. Questioning techniques should not require language, literacy and numeracy skills beyond those required in this unit of competency. The candidate must have access to all tools, equipment, materials and documentation required. The candidate must be permitted to refer to any relevant workplace procedures, product and manufacturing specifications, codes, standards, manuals and reference materials.
Guidance information for assessment

Range Statement

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.
Tools	Spinning tools, planishing tools, backstick, trimming, beading tools etc.
Metals	Steel, aluminium, monel, copper, brass, zinc, pewter, silver, gold, tin, etc. of varying thicknesses
Reference materials	Workplace reference materials
Spinning operations	Spinning, beading, trimming, finishing, annealing and/or pickling
Maintenance and adjustments	Cleaning, lubrication etc.

Unit Sector(s)

Unit sector

Co-requisite units

Co-requisite units

Competency field

Competency field	Machine and process operations

MEM07031C Perform metal spinning lathe operations (complex)

Modification History

Not Applicable

Unit Descriptor

Unit descriptor	This unit covers performing complex metal spinning operations (excluding CNC), using a variety of advanced processes, spinning tools and accessories.

Application of the Unit

Application of the unit	This unit applies to complex spinning operations which require preparation of form chucks, oval spinning, thread spinning, or jobs requiring higher precision or quality using mainly brass and brass alloys. This unit also requires the use of a wide range of spinning accessories and processes, including the use of annealing. Where there is a requirement to join spun materials or products in addition to, or instead of, (the spinning operation of) swaging, the following units may also be required: Unit MEM05003B (Perform soft soldering), Unit MEM05006B (Perform brazing and/or silver soldering), or Unit MEM05004C (Perform routine oxy acetylene welding [fuel gas welding]), or Unit MEM05012C (Perform routine manual metal arc welding) Band: A Unit Weight: 4

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not Applicable

Pre-Requisites

Prerequisite units
Path 1	MEM07030C	Perform metal spinning lathe operations (basic)
MEM07032B	Use workshop machines for basic operations
MEM09002B	Interpret technical drawing
MEM12023A	Perform engineering measurements
MEM18001C	Use hand tools
MEM18002B	Use power tools/hand held operations

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. Observe safety precautions	1.1. Correct safety procedures are observed and protective clothing and safety glasses are worn.
2. Determine job requirements	2.1. Drawings are interpreted and sequence of operation is determined. 2.2. Tools are selected to produce components to specifications. 2.3. Disc size is determined according to relevant procedures. 2.4. Disc is cut to the correct size and tolerance.
3. Prepare form chucks for spinning	3.1. Metal turning lathe is set up for machining form chucks according to standard operating procedures and standards. 3.2. Form chuck is prepared for general spinning as per drawings and specifications. 3.3. Form chuck is prepared for seaming/swaging joints as per drawings and specifications.
4. Perform complex spinning operations	4.1. Spinning speeds are calculated for various metals and metal thicknesses using appropriate mathematical techniques and reference materials. 4.2. Correct back centre and form chucks are selected and mounted according to procedures and specifications. 4.3. Prepared disc is mounted for forming. 4.4. A full range of spinning accessories is used including: back centre, holding and sectional chucks, tee-rest, compound and additional slides, recessed and cranked followers, rollers and knurling wheels. 4.5. Spinning, beading, recessing, oval spinning, screw forming, (thread spinning) seaming, swaging, trimming finishing, annealing and pickling operations are performed to specification.
5. Check components for conformance to specifications	5.1. Components are checked for conformance to specifications using appropriate techniques, tools and equipment.
6. Remove and store components	6.1. Components are removed from the spinning lathe without marking or any deformation. 6.2. Components are correctly stored and packaged to avoid oxidation and damage.

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: reading and interpreting information on written job instructions, specifications and standard operating procedures. May include drawings entering information onto proformas and standard workplace forms following oral instruction using all types of metal spinning tools and accessories calculating disc size and lathe speed including angles and radius manual handling related to spinning products coordinating use of multi-slides and tools, feeds and speeds producing complex spinning shapes using a variety of processes and techniques
Required knowledge
Look for evidence that confirms knowledge of: complex spinning operations, processes and techniques requirements for maintaining tools and manufacturing form chucks types of damage and defects e.g. tool marks, cracking, stress marks, thinning and incorrect finish function and operation of accessories methods used for each process methods for stacking and protecting finished product use and application of personal protective equipment safe work practices and procedures hazards and control measures associated with metal spinning lathe operations (complex)

Evidence Guide

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.
Overview of assessment	A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to perform complex spinning operations using a range of metal spinning lathes, accessories and measuring equipment. Competency in this unit cannot be claimed until all prerequisites have been satisfied.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit	Assessors must be satisfied that the candidate can competently and consistently perform all elements of the unit as specified by the criteria, including required knowledge, and be capable of applying the competency in new and different situations and contexts.
Context of and specific resources for assessment	This unit may be assessed on the job, off the job or a combination of both on and off the job. Where assessment occurs off the job, that is the candidate is not in productive work, then appropriate simulation must be used where the range of conditions reflects realistic workplace situations. The competencies covered by this unit would be demonstrated by an individual working alone or as part of a team. The assessment environment should not disadvantage the candidate. This unit could be assessed in conjunction with any other units addressing the safety, quality, communication, materials handling, recording and reporting associated with performing complex metal spinning lathe operations or other units requiring the exercise of the skills and knowledge covered by this unit.
Method of assessment	Assessors should gather a range of evidence that is valid, sufficient, current and authentic. Evidence can be gathered through a variety of ways including direct observation, supervisor's reports, project work, samples and questioning. Questioning should not require language, literacy and numeracy skills beyond those required in this unit. The candidate must have access to all tools, equipment, materials and documentation required. The candidate must be permitted to refer to any relevant workplace procedures, product and manufacturing specifications, codes, standards, manuals and reference materials.
Guidance information for assessment

Range Statement

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.
Tools	Spinning tools, planishing tools, backstick, trimming, beading tools, back centre, holding and sectional chucks, tee-rest, compound and additional slides, recessed and cranked followers, rollers and knurling wheels etc.
Complex spinning operations	Spinning, beading, recessing, oval spinning, screw forming, (thread spinning) seaming, swaging, trimming finishing, annealing, pickling, combined angles and multi-radii
Metals	Steels, aluminium, monel, copper, brass, brass alloys, zinc, pewter, silver, gold, tin, etc., of varying thicknesses

Unit Sector(s)

Unit sector

Co-requisite units

Co-requisite units

Competency field

Competency field	Machine and process operations

MEM07032B Use workshop machines for basic operations

Modification History

Not Applicable

Unit Descriptor

Unit descriptor	This unit covers basic machining in a maintenance or jobbing environment.

Application of the Unit

Application of the unit	The unit applies to machines that include but are not limited to lathe, radial arm drill, mills etc., and covers the sharpening of tools as required. This unit should not be selected when Unit MEM07005C (Perform general machining) or Unit MEM07024B (Operate and monitor machine/process) have already been selected. For hand held/power tools use Unit MEM18002B (Use power tools/hand held operations). Band: A Unit Weight: 2

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not Applicable

Pre-Requisites

Prerequisite units
Path 1	MEM18001C	Use hand tools

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. Identify job requirements.	1.1. Job requirements are interpreted from work instructions and standard operating procedures. 1.2. Appropriate machine is selected to meet requirements.
2. Set up machine	2.1. Tools are selected appropriate to the work requirements. 2.2. Cutting tools are sharpened as required. 2.3. Tools are correctly installed using standard operating procedures. 2.4. Guards are set and adjusted as required.
3. Operate machine	3.1. Material to be machined is mounted and secured using clamping device appropriate to the material and work requirements. 3.2. Machine is operated correctly to suit work and material requirements.
4. Check finished component	4.1. Machined component is checked against work requirements and predetermined finish.

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: reading, interpreting and following routine and familiar information on written job instructions, standard operating procedures and other applicable reference documents selecting the appropriate machine for the given task setting up machines and tooling within the scope of this unit, including speeds and feeds sharpening tools within the scope of this unit operating machines within the scope of this unit checking finished components checking and clarifying task-related information measuring components to specification within the scope of this unit
Required knowledge
Look for evidence that confirms knowledge of: cutting tool sharpening methods and techniques tool geometry within the scope of this unit units of measurement, tool geometry and numerical operations within the scope of this unit safe operation of tool sharpening equipment consequences of incorrect sharpening machine set-up consequences of incorrect speeds and feeds procedures for operating workshop machines reasons for poor surface finish. hazards and control measures use and application of personal protective equipment safe work practices and procedures

Evidence Guide

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.
Overview of assessment	A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to use workshop machines for basic operations. Competency in this unit cannot be claimed until all prerequisites have been satisfied.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit	Assessors must be satisfied that the candidate can competently and consistently perform all elements of the unit as specified by the criteria, including required knowledge, and be capable of applying the competency in new and different situations and contexts.
Context of and specific resources for assessment	This unit may be assessed on the job, off the job or a combination of both on and off the job. Where assessment occurs off the job, that is the candidate is not in productive work, then an appropriate simulation must be used where the range of conditions reflects realistic workplace situations. The competencies covered by this unit would be demonstrated by an individual working alone or as part of a team. The assessment environment should not disadvantage the candidate. This unit could be assessed in conjunction with any other units addressing the safety, quality, communication, materials handling, recording and reporting associated with using workshop machines for basic operations or other units requiring the exercise of the skills and knowledge covered by this unit.
Method of assessment	Assessors should gather a range of evidence that is valid, sufficient, current and authentic. Evidence can be gathered through a variety of ways including direct observation, supervisor's reports, project work, samples and questioning. Questioning techniques should not require language, literacy and numeracy skills beyond those required in this unit of competency. The candidate must have access to all tools, equipment, materials and documentation required. The candidate must be permitted to refer to any relevant workplace procedures, product and manufacturing specifications, codes, standards, manuals and reference materials.
Guidance information for assessment

Range Statement

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.
Machines	Lathe, radial arm drill, mill etc.
Cutting tools	Lathe tools, milling cutters, drills etc.
Materials	Ferrous and non ferrous
Clamping device	Chucks, vices, clamps, bars and packing etc.

Unit Sector(s)

Unit sector

Co-requisite units

Co-requisite units

Competency field

Competency field	Machine and process operations

MEM08001B Perform wire, jig and barrel load/unload work

Modification History

Not Applicable

Unit Descriptor

Unit descriptor	This unit covers loading barrels for mass finishing processes, undertaking jig work for non-electrolytic processes, undertaking wire jig and rack work for non-electrolytic processes, and unloading and removing jigs after finishing.

Application of the Unit

Application of the unit	This unit applies to loading and unloading in preparation for a wide variety of pre-treatment and finishing processes of multiples of similar items. Typical processes include degreasing, de-scaling, surface blasting, flame cleaning, wet blasting, grinding, polishing, wet coating, powder coating, electroplating, anodising, electroless plating, electrophoretic coating and hot dip metallising. Band: A Unit Weight: 4

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not Applicable

Pre-Requisites

Prerequisite units

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. Load barrels etc., for mass finishing processes	1.1. Machinery is correctly loaded regarding load mass. 1.2. Machine access openings are safely secured.
2. Undertake jig work for non-electrolytic processes	2.1. Components are appropriately secured using standard operating procedures.
3. Undertake wire jig and rack work for electrolytic processes	3.1. Correct type and size of wire or rack is selected and inspected for conformance to specification. Damaged racks are identified for repair or replacement. 3.2. Components are secured presenting appropriate faces according to standard operating 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: correctly loading into the surface finishing machinery securing and positioning components to minimise damage securing machine access openings unloading and stacking components to minimise damage selecting the correct type and size of wire or rack planning and sequencing operations checking and clarifying task related information checking for conformance to specifications reading and interpreting routine information on written job instructions, specifications and standard operating procedures. May include drawings following oral instructions performing calculations using formulae
Required knowledge
Look for evidence that confirms knowledge of: the procedures for loading machinery for mass finishing processes the distribution of the components within the machinery reasons for distributing the components in a particular manner the procedures for securing machine access openings the consequences of not securing machine access openings the procedures for jigging work for non-electrolytic processes the precautions to be taken when jigging work for non-electrolytic finishing processes the appropriate types and sizes of wire or racks used in conjunction with surface finishing using electrolytic processes different faces to be surface finished/coated procedures for securing the components to be surface finished using electrolytic processes procedures for unloading and stacking surface finished components the damage that can be caused by inappropriate handling and storing of surface finished components hazard and control measures associated with wiring, jigging and barrel load/unloading work safe workplace practices and procedures

Evidence Guide

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.
Overview of assessment	A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to perform wire, jig and barrel load/unload work related to non-electrolytic processes.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit	Assessors must be satisfied that the candidate can competently and consistently perform all elements of the unit as specified by the criteria, including required knowledge, and be capable of applying the competency in new and different situations and contexts.
Context of and specific resources for assessment	This unit may be assessed on the job, off the job or a combination of both on and off the job. Where assessment occurs off the job, that is the candidate is not in productive work, then an appropriate simulation must be used where the range of conditions reflects realistic workplace situations. The competencies covered by this unit would be demonstrated by an individual working alone or as part of a team. The assessment environment should not disadvantage the candidate. This unit could be assessed in conjunction with any other units addressing the safety, quality, communication, materials handling, recording and reporting associated with performing wire, jig and barrel load/unload work related to non-electrolytic processes or other units requiring the exercise of the skills and knowledge covered by this unit.
Method of assessment	Assessors should gather a range of evidence that is valid, sufficient, current and authentic. Evidence can be gathered through a variety of ways including direct observation, supervisor's reports, project work, samples and questioning. Questioning techniques should not require language, literacy and numeracy skills beyond those required in this unit of competency. The candidate must have access to all tools, equipment, materials and documentation required. The candidate must be permitted to refer to any relevant workplace procedures, product and manufacturing specifications, codes, standards, manuals and reference materials.
Guidance information for assessment

Range Statement

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.
Non-electrolytic processes	Pre-treatment and finishing processes typical of which are degreasing, de-scaling, surface blasting, flame cleaning, wet blasting, grinding, polishing, wet coating, powder coating, electroplating, anodising, electroless plating, electrophoretic coating and hot dip metallising
Components	Refer to components supplied by the customer
Damaged racks	Damage to plastic coating or contact points Ensuring good electrical contact Positioning to facilitate optimum thickness on significant surfaces Avoidance of gas entrapment The position of contact marks

Unit Sector(s)

Unit sector

Co-requisite units

Co-requisite units

Competency field

Competency field	Surface finishing

MEM08002C Pre-treat work for subsequent surface coating

Modification History

Not Applicable

Unit Descriptor

Unit descriptor	This unit covers pre-treating common ferrous and non-ferrous work.

Application of the Unit

Application of the unit	This unit applies to pre-treatment of common ferrous and non-ferrous work for finishing by a wide variety of processes, such as wet coating, powder coating, electroplating, anodising, electroless plating, electrophoretic coating and hot dip metallising. In the pre-treatment process, adjustments to apparatus/equipment/controls include temperature settings, current/voltage and solution compositions. This unit should not be selected if Unit MEM08003C (Perform electroplating operations) has already been selected. Band: A Unit Weight: 4

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not Applicable

Pre-Requisites

Prerequisite units
Path 1	MEM13003B	Work safely with industrial chemicals and 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. Identify job material	1.1. Common metals, alloys and non-metals can be identified.
2. Identify job surface condition	2.1. Common surface soils and conditions can be identified.
3. Perform pre-treatment processes in correct sequence	3.1. Pre-treatment processes are carried out to standard operating procedures. 3.2. Pre-treatment process parameters are monitored to ensure they remain within specified limits.

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: reading and following routine and familiar information on standard operating procedures recognising common surface soils and conditions from given samples carrying out appropriate pre-treatment processes monitoring and maintaining the pre-treatment process parameters within specified limits following verbal instructions orally reporting routine information
Required knowledge
Look for evidence that confirms knowledge of: characteristics of common metals, alloys and non-metals and procedures and techniques for identifying them common surface soils and conditions procedures for identifying the type(s) of soil on surfaces to be finished simple tests that can be used to assist in identifying surface soils and conditions pre-treatment processes applicable to a range of materials, surface soils and conditions procedures for carrying out pre-treatment processes parameters and procedures for monitoring pre-treatment processes hazards and control measures associated with pre-treatment use and application of personal protective equipment safe work practices and procedures

Evidence Guide

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.
Overview of assessment	A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to pre-treat common ferrous and non-ferrous materials. Competency in this unit cannot be claimed until all prerequisites have been satisfied.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit	Assessors must be satisfied that the candidate can competently and consistently perform all elements of the unit as specified by the criteria, including required knowledge, and be capable of applying the competency in new and different situations and contexts.
Context of and specific resources for assessment	This unit may be assessed on the job, off the job or a combination of both on and off the job. Where assessment occurs off the job, that is the candidate is not in productive work, then an appropriate simulation must be used where the range of conditions reflects realistic workplace situations. The competencies covered by this unit would be demonstrated by an individual working alone or as part of a team. The assessment environment should not disadvantage the candidate. This unit could be assessed in conjunction with any other units addressing the safety, quality, communication, materials handling, recording and reporting associated with pre-treating common ferrous and non-ferrous materials or other units requiring the exercise of the skills and knowledge covered by this unit.
Method of assessment	Assessors should gather a range of evidence that is valid, sufficient, current and authentic. Evidence can be gathered through a variety of ways including direct observation, supervisor's reports, project work, samples and questioning. Questioning techniques should not require language, literacy and numeracy skills beyond those required in this unit of competency. The candidate must have access to all tools, equipment, materials and documentation required. The candidate must be permitted to refer to any relevant workplace procedures, product and manufacturing specifications, codes, standards, manuals and reference materials.
Guidance information for assessment

Range Statement

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.
Common metals	Steel, copper, brass, zinc, cast iron, stainless steel
Surface soils and conditions	Oils, greases, drawing compounds, cutting lubricants, buffing lubricants, rust and scale
Pre-treatment processes	Solvent degreasing, alkaline cleaning, pickling, acid dipping
Process parameters	Temperature, time, currents, solution concentrate

Unit Sector(s)

Unit sector

Co-requisite units

Co-requisite units

Competency field

Competency field	Surface finishing

MEM08003C Perform electroplating operations

Modification History

Not Applicable

Unit Descriptor

Unit descriptor

Application of the Unit

Application of the unit	This unit applies to a range of metal plating processes in the electroplating, electronics, jewellery manufacture, and metal fabrication industries. It covers the general operation, monitoring and adjustment of manual, semi and automatic electroplating processes. It includes volume production and 'jobbing' involving rack and barrel type processes. This unit should not be selected if Unit MEM07025B (Perform advanced machine/process operation) has already been selected. Where simple operating and monitoring of the electroplating process is required, Unit MEM07024B (Operate and monitor machine/process) should be considered Band: A Unit Weight: 6

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not Applicable

Pre-Requisites

Prerequisite units
Path 1	MEM07001B	Perform operational maintenance of machines/equipment
MEM08001B	Perform wire, jig and barrel load/unload work
MEM13003B	Work safely with industrial chemicals and materials
MEM18001C	Use hand tools

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. Identify electroplating requirements	1.1. Electroplating requirements are identified. 1.2. Untreated materials and required electroplating treatment are identified.
2. Prepare for electroplating process	2.1. Materials and racking arrangement are checked for non-conformance to specifications/job requirements. 2.2. All plant and equipment relevant to process are checked for compliance with safety and operational requirements. 2.3. Instrumentation/gauges are checked for operation. 2.4. Condition of solution is checked.
3. Perform electroplating operations	3.1. Operation steps are carried out in correct sequence according to standard operating procedures or work instructions. 3.2. Safety precautions are observed.
4. Recognise and rectify process deviations	4.1. Compliance with operating parameters is ensured. 4.2. Uncontrollable variances are reported to appropriate persons. 4.3. Adjustments are made to rectify process deviation. 4.4. Finished products are visually inspected for compliance to specification.

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: recognising deviations and faults in product/equipment/process identifying machine process requirements, untreated materials and process sequences identifying incorrectly loaded work inspecting job surface conditions checking plant and equipment for conformance to safety and operational requirements checking solution levels and identifying visible contamination such as solution clarity, oil, surface contamination maintaining required contacts and immersions while moving materials monitoring operating parameters, identifying deviations and making required adjustments adjusting settings such as voltage, current and temperature within permissible limits correcting deviations within scope operator's control reading and interpreting routine information on written job instructions, specifications and standard operating procedures. May include drawings following oral instructions performing calculations using formulae
Required knowledge
Look for evidence that confirms knowledge of: basic knowledge of electroplating process, machine components, treatment solutions, process parameters a basic knowledge of electroplating solutions and handling procedures treatment stages information relevant to plating products, treatment baths, settings characteristics of a variety of base materials that can be plated pre-treatment s, treatments and post treatments in relation to task requirements required equipment checks hazards and control measures associated with electroplating processes operational requirements of all plant and equipment associated with the relevant process the purpose and typical settings of different instruments/gauges sequences and requirements involved in moving materials the range of adjustments permissible for given operating parameters including voltage, current and temperature variances outside the control of the operator common faults and imperfections/deviations adjustments to suit specific process deviations effects of rust, corrosion and other contaminants the reasons for rejecting incorrectly loaded work safe operating procedures, safety and personal protective equipment, hazards of specific solutions

Evidence Guide

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.
Overview of assessment	A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to start up, operate and monitor an electroplating process. Competency in this unit cannot be claimed until all prerequisites have been satisfied.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit	Assessors must be satisfied that the candidate can competently and consistently perform all elements of the unit as specified by the criteria, including required knowledge, and be capable of applying the competency in new and different situations and contexts.
Context of and specific resources for assessment	This unit may be assessed on the job, off the job or a combination of both on and off the job. Where assessment occurs off the job, that is the candidate is not in productive work, then an appropriate simulation must be used where the range of conditions reflects realistic workplace situations. The competencies covered by this unit would be demonstrated by an individual working alone or as part of a team. The assessment environment should not disadvantage the candidate. This unit could be assessed in conjunction with any other units addressing the safety, quality, communication, materials handling, recording and reporting associated with starting up, operating and monitoring an electroplating process or other units requiring the exercise of the skills and knowledge covered by this unit.
Method of assessment	Assessors should gather a range of evidence that is valid, sufficient, current and authentic. Evidence can be gathered through a variety of ways including direct observation, supervisor's reports, project work, samples and questioning. Questioning techniques should not require language, literacy and numeracy skills beyond those required in this unit of competency. The candidate must have access to all tools, equipment, materials and documentation required. The candidate must be permitted to refer to any relevant workplace procedures, product and manufacturing specifications, codes, standards, manuals and reference materials.
Guidance information for assessment

Range Statement

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.
Electroplating requirements	Coating thickness, appearance, ductility, hardness, corrosions resistance, wear
Untreated materials	Steel, copper, brass, cast iron, stainless steel
Electroplating treatment	Pre-treatment Electroplating operations Post treatment
Checked	Equipment checking includes componentry, electrodes, circuitry equipment
Instruments and gauges	Volt meters, AMP meters, temperature recorders/indicators AMP per hour meters
Electroplating operations	Engineering coatings, protective finishes, decorative plating
Work instructions	Standard operating procedures, verbal and written job instructions, job cards, specifications, drawings
Adjustment	Time, temperature, current density, voltage
Visual inspection	Surface texture, brightness, free from roughness, pitting, cracking, machining marks

Unit Sector(s)

Unit sector

Co-requisite units

Co-requisite units

Competency field

Competency field	Surface finishing

MEM08004B Finish work using wet, dry and vapour deposition methods

Modification History

Not Applicable

Unit Descriptor

Unit descriptor	This unit applies to finishing work using a range of wet and dry organic coatings.

Application of the Unit

Application of the unit	Processing may be carried out in manual, semi or fully automatic plant. Applications may be by hand or utilising a wide range of machines or plant. Work is conducted under supervision. Where straightforward monitoring of semi or automatic machine or process is undertaken, then Unit MEM07024B (Operate and monitor machine/process) should be considered. Band: A Unit Weight: 4

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not Applicable

Pre-Requisites

Prerequisite units
Path 1	MEM08002C	Pre-treat work for subsequent surface coating
MEM13003B	Work safely with industrial chemicals and 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. Assess and prepare components for required coating process	1.1. Coating specifications are identified from operation sheets/work procedures. 1.2. Suitability of pre-treated components for finishing process is checked according to enterprise procedures. 1.3. Components are prepared as required for finishing application. 1.4. Components are positioned/located for finishing according to enterprise procedures.
2. Perform simple mixing and estimating operations	2.1. Mixing ratios are calculated and a range of wet coatings are mixed and thinned as required to standard operating procedures. 2.2. Required coating quantities are estimated using simple surface area calculations.
3. Perform coating operation	3.1. Equipment is set up to specification using standard operating procedures. 3.2. Coating and applied curing technique are monitored to standard operating procedures. 3.3. Coating application, thickness and colour are checked and maintained for compliance with specifications.

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: obtaining all relevant drawings, specifications and/or instructions in accordance with work place procedures racking the components to be coated correctly in accordance with standard operating procedures calculating the correct mixing ratios for given wet coatings accurately where appropriate, mixing and thinning the given wet coatings calculating the surface area to be coated correctly where appropriate, estimating the quantities of wet coating materials correctly setting up the appropriate coating equipment applying the coating correctly using the appropriate technique curing the coating correctly using the appropriate technique maintaining the coating thickness and colour in accordance with specifications throughout the coating operation checking the coating thickness and colour reading, interpreting and following information on written job instructions, specifications, standard operating procedures, charts, lists, drawings and other applicable reference documents planning and sequencing operations checking and clarifying task-related information checking for conformance to specifications performing numerical operations, geometry and calculations/formulae within the scope of this unit
Required knowledge
Look for evidence that confirms knowledge of: work to be undertaken coating process to be used coating specifications appropriate type of racking for the coating process reasons for selecting the chosen rack type procedures for racking components to be coated source of data on mixing ratios for wet coatings mixing ratio for the given task(s) function of thinners as applied to the application of wet coatings procedures to be followed when mixing wet coatings surface area to be coated coverage rate of the coating material to be applied procedures for estimating quantities of coating materials types of equipment used for a variety of coating processes appropriate coating equipment for the given task(s) reasons for selecting the chosen equipment operating procedures applicable to the selected coating equipment a range of coating techniques a range of curing techniques appropriate coating and curing technique for the given task(s) reasons for selecting the chosen coating and curing techniques monitoring procedures to be followed examples of coating defects the causes of coating defects where appropriate, procedures for rectifying coating defects where appropriate, procedures for reporting coating defects coating thickness and colour to be achieved the means of checking coating thickness and colour frequency at which checks are undertaken hazards and control measures associated with finishing work using wet, dry and vapour deposition methods, including housekeeping safe work practices and procedures use of personal protective equipment

Evidence Guide

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.
Overview of assessment	A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to finish work using wet, dry and vapour deposition methods. Competency in this unit cannot be claimed until all prerequisites have been satisfied.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit	Assessors must be satisfied that the candidate can competently and consistently perform all elements of the unit as specified by the criteria, including required knowledge, and be capable of applying the competency in new and different situations and contexts.
Context of and specific resources for assessment	This unit may be assessed on the job, off the job or a combination of both on and off the job. Where assessment occurs off the job, that is the candidate is not in productive work, then an appropriate simulation must be used where the range of conditions reflects realistic workplace situations. The competencies covered by this unit would be demonstrated by an individual working alone or as part of a team. The assessment environment should not disadvantage the candidate. This unit could be assessed in conjunction with any other units addressing the safety, quality, communication, materials handling, recording and reporting associated with finishing work using wet, dry and vapour deposition methods or other units requiring the exercise of the skills and knowledge covered by this unit.
Method of assessment	Assessors should gather a range of evidence that is valid, sufficient, current and authentic. Evidence can be gathered through a variety of ways including direct observation, supervisor's reports, project work, samples and questioning. Questioning techniques should not require language, literacy and numeracy skills beyond those required in this unit of competency. The candidate must have access to all tools, equipment, materials and documentation required. The candidate must be permitted to refer to any relevant workplace procedures, product and manufacturing specifications, codes, standards, manuals and reference materials.
Guidance information for assessment

Range Statement

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.
Coating	Electrostatic powder coating, electrophoretic coating, industrial spray coating and lacquering, electroless (auto catalytic) nickel or copper plating, phosphating, chromating, galvanising, hot tinning, sputter deposition, vacuum evaporation, ion plating, paints, stains and other liquid finishes
Prepared	Visual inspection for contamination, masking out, racking, identification of correct materials to be used, ensuring cleanliness of work area and equipment, operational testing of equipment
Coating operation	Spray application, dip coating

Unit Sector(s)

Unit sector

Co-requisite units

Co-requisite units

Competency field

Competency field	Surface finishing

MEM08006B Produce clear and/or coloured and/or sealed anodised films on aluminium

Modification History

Not Applicable

Unit Descriptor

Unit descriptor	This unit covers producing anodised coatings on aluminium

Application of the Unit

Application of the unit	This unit applies to the production of sealed anodised films on aluminium and its alloys. Films may be clear or coloured. Colouring is produced by dyeing or by 'in-bath' processes. Applications include electrical, decorative, mechanical and architectural purposes. Band: A Unit Weight: 2

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not Applicable

Pre-Requisites

Prerequisite units
Path 1	MEM08002C	Pre-treat work for subsequent surface coating

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. Perform a series of anodising steps	1.1. All steps are carried out in the correct sequence to standard operating procedures. 1.2. Masking techniques are correctly applied, where required. 1.3. Contact marks and shielding are minimised.
2. Assess preparation of work for correct jigging/loading	2.1. Work is correctly connected for the required current flow and minimum contact marks and shielding. 2.2. All incorrectly loaded work is rejected.
3. Anodise work by a series of treatment steps	3.1. All steps are carried out in the correct sequence to standard operating procedures.
4. Seal or dye and seal anodised work	4.1. All steps on work are carried out in the correct sequence to standard operating procedures.
5. Monitor and control operating parameters	5.1. Process parameters are maintained within specified limits.

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: reading and following routine and familiar information on standard operating procedures following all steps in the anodising process applying the correct masking materials and techniques minimising contact marks and shielding correctly connecting the work to the required electrical current identifying incorrectly loaded work maintaining process parameters within specified limits following verbal instructions orally reporting routine information
Required knowledge
Look for evidence that confirms knowledge of: process for anodising aluminium materials, techniques and procedures for masking materials during anodising causes of contact marks and shielding during the anodising process procedures for minimising contact marks and shielding procedures for connecting the work to the required electrical current the electrical current required for the anodising process methods for correctly loading work examples of incorrectly loaded work reasons for rejecting incorrectly loaded work steps to be carried out in the seal/dye and seal process procedures and reasons for monitoring and maintaining the process parameters within the specified limits hazards and control measures associated with anodising operations, including housekeeping use and application of personal protective equipment safe work practices and procedures

Evidence Guide

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.
Overview of assessment	A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to produce clear and coloured and sealed anodised films on aluminium and its alloys for decorative, mechanical and architectural purposes. Competency in this unit cannot be claimed until all prerequisites have been satisfied.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit	Assessors must be satisfied that the candidate can competently and consistently perform all elements of the unit as specified by the criteria, including required knowledge, and be capable of applying the competency in new and different situations and contexts.
Context of and specific resources for assessment	This unit may be assessed on the job, off the job or a combination of both. Where assessment occurs off the job, i.e. the candidate is not in productive work, an appropriate simulation must be used where the range of conditions reflects realistic workplace situations. The competencies covered by this unit would be demonstrated by an individual working alone or as part of a team. The assessment environment should not disadvantage the candidate. This unit could be assessed in conjunction with any other units addressing the safety, quality, communication, materials handling, recording and reporting associated with anodising aluminium or other units requiring the exercise of the skills and knowledge covered by this unit.
Method of assessment	Assessors should gather a range of evidence that is valid, sufficient, current and authentic. Evidence can be gathered through a variety of ways including direct observation, supervisor's reports, project work, samples and questioning. Questioning should not require language, literacy and numeracy skills beyond those required in this unit. The candidate must have access to all tools, equipment, materials and documentation required. The candidate must be permitted to refer to any relevant workplace procedures, product and manufacturing specifications, codes, standards, manuals and reference materials.
Guidance information for assessment

Range Statement

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.
Anodising steps	Pre treatment, anodising, dyeing, sealing
Masking techniques	Taping, waxing
Process parameters	Temperature, current density, time

Unit Sector(s)

Unit sector

Co-requisite units

Co-requisite units

Competency field

Competency field	Surface finishing

MEM08018B Electroplate engineering coatings

Modification History

Not Applicable

Unit Descriptor

Unit descriptor	This unit covers applying engineering metallic/ceramic coatings to ferrous and non-ferrous metals and some non-metallic materials e.g. plastics.

Application of the Unit

Application of the unit	This unit applies to producing engineering coatings designed to promote wear resistance, protect against corrosion, reclaim worn components. It also applies to manufacturing components (electroforming). For surface preparation operations, Unit MEM08011B (Prepare surfaces using solvents and/or mechanical means) and Unit MEM08012B (Prepare surfaces by abrasive blasting [basic]) should be selected as appropriate. Straightforward operation of electroplating process is covered by Unit MEM08003C (Perform electroplating operations). Where pre-treatment operations only are carried out, Unit MEM08002C (Pre-treat work for subsequent surface coating) should be selected. For basic inspection of completed or partly completed products produced by others, Unit MEM15004B (Perform inspection) should be selected. For construction of anodes, shields/robbers etc., the appropriate fabrication units should be selected. Where dogging/lifting is undertaken, the appropriate materials handling units should be selected. Band: A Unit Weight: 6

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not Applicable

Pre-Requisites

Prerequisite units
Path 1	MEM07001B	Perform operational maintenance of machines/equipment
MEM08001B	Perform wire, jig and barrel load/unload work
MEM08003C	Perform electroplating operations
MEM13003B	Work safely with industrial chemicals and materials
MEM18001C	Use hand tools

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. Select treatments and processes/equipment for producing engineering finishes	1.1. Appropriate treatment processes are selected according to base metal type, surface condition and relevant job specifications. 1.2. Operating/process parameters are selected to achieve required coating. 1.3. Appropriate equipment is selected.
2. Prepare work for engineering finishes	2.1. Products are correctly masked (stopped off) for selective plating. 2.2. Where applicable, conforming anodes are constructed and fitted correctly. 2.3. Where applicable, shields and robbers are constructed and fitted. 2.4. Pre-treatment processes are carried out, where applicable.
3. Monitor and control operating conditions and processes for engineering coatings	3.1. Operating/process parameters are set to produce required surface conditions/specifications. 3.2. Surface conditions of finished components are monitored and confirmed and abnormalities are identified. 3.3. Corrective actions are taken to rectify non-conforming conditions.
4. Maintain solutions for engineering finishes	4.1. Solution compositions are checked and confirmed to specification/operating range. 4.2. Adjustment requirements/additions are determined. 4.3. Additions are made to adjust solution composition to correct operating range.

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: selecting treatments and processes/equipment for producing engineering finishes preparing work for engineering finishes calculating process parameters determining current densities assessing material condition for suitability for plating selecting equipment, masking, materials correctly sizing positioning and securing anodes sizing, positioning and securing shields and robbers carrying out mechanical/chemical pre-treatment setting times voltages/currents and temperature monitoring and controlling operating conditions and processes for engineering coatings maintaining solutions for engineering finishes
Required knowledge
Look for evidence that confirms knowledge of: effects of plating process on different materials conditions affecting engineering finishes base metal types surface finish of untreated material mechanical/chemical and specialised pre-treatment processes process parameters for achieving different coatings characteristics of different surface finishes masking materials and masking techniques safe operation of equipment to produce engineering finishes current distribution principles methods of constructing/fabricating, fitting anodes current-capacity of conforming/auxiliary anodes the role, construction, properties, applications, and positioning of shields and robbers finish requirements, permissible tolerances the causes of abnormalities and their related corrective actions purpose and application of simple tests including pH, titration, density calculations related to additions/adjustments to solution and of product surface area safe work practices and procedures, including handling chemicals

Evidence Guide

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.
Overview of assessment	A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to apply electroplate engineering coatings. Competency in this unit cannot be claimed until all prerequisites have been satisfied.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit	Assessors must be satisfied that the candidate can competently and consistently perform all elements of the unit as specified by the criteria, including required knowledge, and be capable of applying the competency in new and different situations and contexts.
Context of and specific resources for assessment	This unit may be assessed on the job, off the job or a combination of both on and off the job. Where assessment occurs off the job, that is the candidate is not in productive work, then an appropriate simulation must be used where the range of conditions reflects realistic workplace situations. The competencies covered by this unit would be demonstrated by an individual working alone or as part of a team. The assessment environment should not disadvantage the candidate. This unit could be assessed in conjunction with any other units addressing the safety, quality, communication materials handling, recording and reporting associated with applying electroplate engineering coatings or other units requiring the exercise of the skills and knowledge covered by this unit.
Method of assessment	Assessors should gather a range of evidence that is valid, sufficient, current and authentic. Evidence can be gathered through a variety of ways including direct observation, supervisor's reports, project work, samples and questioning. Questioning techniques should not require language, literacy and numeracy skills beyond those required in this unit of competency. The candidate must have access to all tools, equipment, materials and documentation required. The candidate must be permitted to refer to any relevant workplace procedures, product and manufacturing specifications, codes, standards, manuals and reference materials.
Guidance information for assessment

Range Statement

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.
Treatment processes	Electroplating, electroforming, electroless plating
Operating/process parameters	Treatment times and currents, bath pH temperatures and densities, anode conditions, addition agent content, cleanliness of contacts etc., make-up, maintenance of solution levels and purity
Coating	Hard chroming, heavy nickel, electroless nickel, nickel composites, heavy deposits of nickel, copper, bronze up to 10 mm
Equipment	Wire racks, handling equipment, barrels, jigs, shields, robbers, etc.
Products	Base materials such as cast iron, brass, steels with machine welded sections, etc.
Masking materials	Wax, lacquers, tapes, foils
Anodes	Soluble, insoluble auxiliary anodes, etc.
Solution compositions	Cleaning, pickling, electroplating, chromate, acid dips
Checks	Density, titration, pH
Adjustment	Strength of solutions, temperature range

Unit Sector(s)

Unit sector

Co-requisite units

Co-requisite units

Competency field

Competency field	Surface finishing

MEM09002B Interpret technical drawing

Modification History

Not Applicable

Unit Descriptor

Unit descriptor	This unit covers interpreting technical drawing applying to any of the full range of engineering disciplines.

Application of the Unit

Application of the unit	Technical drawings may utilise perspective, exploded views or hidden view techniques. Drawings are provided to Australian Standard 1100 and/or Australian Standard 1102 and their equivalents from the full range of engineering disciplines. Standard symbols to Australian Standard 1100 and/or Australian Standard 1102 or equivalent are recognised in field of employment. Technical drawings may include symbol glossaries. Where any drawing, sketch, chart, diagram is only used as the technique for communication, then this unit does not apply: see Unit MEM12023A (perform engineering measurements) or Unit MEM16006A (Organise and communicate information). Band: A Unit Weight: 4

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not Applicable

Pre-Requisites

Prerequisite units

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. Select correct technical drawing	1.1. Drawing is checked and validated against job requirements or equipment. 1.2. Drawing version is checked and validated.
2. Interpret technical drawing	2.1. Components, assemblies or objects are recognised as required. 2.2. Dimensions are identified as appropriate to field of employment. 2.3. Instructions are identified and followed as required. 2.4. Material requirements are identified as required. 2.5. Symbols are recognised in the drawing as appropriate.

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: checking the drawing against job requirements/related equipment in accordance with standard operating procedures confirming the drawing version as being current in accordance with standard operating procedures where appropriate, obtaining the current version of the drawing in accordance with standard operating procedures reading, interpreting information on the drawing, written job instructions, specifications, standard operating procedures, charts, lists and other applicable reference documents checking and clarifying task related information undertaking numerical operations, geometry and calculations/formulae within the scope of this unit
Required knowledge
Look for evidence that confirms knowledge of: application of AS1100.101 in accordance with standard operating procedures relationship between the views contained in the drawing objects represented in the drawing units of measurement used in the preparation of the drawing dimensions of the key features of the objects depicted in the drawing understanding of the instructions contained in the drawing the actions to be undertaken in response to those instructions the materials from which the object(s) are made any symbols used in the drawing as described in range statement hazard and control measures associated with interpreting technical drawings, including housekeeping safe work practices and procedures

Evidence Guide

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.
Overview of assessment	A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to interpret technical drawings as described.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit	Assessors must be satisfied that the candidate can competently and consistently perform all elements of the unit as specified by the criteria, including required knowledge, and be capable of applying the competency in new and different situations and contexts.
Context of and specific resources for assessment	This unit may be assessed on the job, off the job or a combination of both on and off the job. Where assessment occurs off the job, that is the candidate is not in productive work, then an appropriate simulation must be used where the range of conditions reflects realistic workplace situations. The competencies covered by this unit would be demonstrated by an individual working alone or as part of a team. The assessment environment should not disadvantage the candidate. This unit could be assessed in conjunction with any other units addressing the safety, quality, communication, materials handling, recording and reporting associated with interpreting technical drawings or other units requiring the exercise of the skills and knowledge covered by this unit.
Method of assessment	Assessors should gather a range of evidence that is valid, sufficient, current and authentic. Evidence can be gathered through a variety of ways including direct observation, supervisor's reports, project work, samples and questioning. Questioning should not require language, literacy and numeracy skills beyond those required in this unit. The candidate must have access to all tools, equipment, materials and documentation required. The candidate must be permitted to refer to any relevant workplace procedures, product and manufacturing specifications, codes, standards, manuals and reference materials.
Guidance information for assessment

Range Statement

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.
Interpret technical drawing	AS1100.101 is an extensive work and the candidate is not required to have complete familiarity with all its contents, the application of AS1100 would usually be in line with standard operating procedures; interpretation may require guidance particularly in respect to any geometric tolerancing

Unit Sector(s)

Unit sector

Co-requisite units

Co-requisite units

Competency field

Competency field	Drawing, drafting and design

MEM09003B Prepare basic engineering drawing

Modification History

Not Applicable

Unit Descriptor

Unit descriptor	This unit covers identifying the drawing requirements, preparing or making changes to engineering drawings, preparing an engineering parts list and issuing the drawings

Application of the Unit

Application of the unit	The unit applies to the fields of mechanical, electrical/electronic, fabrication, and fluid power. Specifications may be obtained from design information, customer requirements, sketches and preliminary layouts. Manual drafting and drawing equipment is used, or where a Computer Aided Design (CAD) system is used other units should also be considered. This unit applies to any of the full range of engineering disciplines. Where a more extensive Computer Aided Drafting System is used for design, then Unit MEM09009C (Create 2D drawings using computer aided design system), should also be considered. Band: A Unit Weight: 8

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not Applicable

Pre-Requisites

Prerequisite units
Path 1	MEM09002B	Interpret technical drawing

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. Identify drawing requirements	1.1. Requirements and purpose of drawing are determined from customer and/or work specification and associated documents. 1.2. All data necessary to produce the drawing is identified and collected. 1.3. Drawing requirements are confirmed with relevant personnel and timeframes for completion are established.
2. Prepare or make changes to engineering drawing	2.1. Drafting equipment is selected appropriate to the drawing method chosen. 2.2. Drafting principles are applied to produce a drawing that is consistent with standard operating procedures within the enterprise. 2.3. All work is undertaken safely and to prescribed procedure. 2.4. Completed drawing is approved in accordance with standard operating procedures.
3. Prepare engineering parts list	3.1. Components parts are identified and organised by component type and/or in accordance with organisation/customer requirements.
4. Issue drawing	4.1. Drawings and or parts lists records are completed in accordance with standard operating procedures. 4.2. Approved drawings and or parts lists are copied and issued to relevant personnel in accordance with standard operating procedures. 4.3. Approved drawings and or parts lists are stored and catalogued in accordance with standard operating 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: obtaining all relevant job requirements, data/information and specifications necessary to produce the drawing in accordance with workplace procedures using drafting equipment appropriate to the drawing method chosen producing/changing the drawing to conform with the relevant standard undertaking all work safely and in accordance with workplace procedures checking the completed drawing in accordance with standard operating procedures producing the component parts list with part name, description of part, material specification or part number, quantities and all other details specified by the customer and/or organisational procedures recording completed drawings and or parts lists in accordance with standard operating procedures where appropriate, copying and issuing approved drawings and or parts lists in accordance with standard operating procedures handling and storing the approved drawings and or parts lists in accordance with standard operating procedures reading, interpreting and following information on written job instructions, specifications, standard operating procedures, charts, lists, drawings and other applicable reference documents planning and sequencing operations checking and clarifying task related information undertaking numerical operations, geometry and calculations/formulae within the scope of this unit
Required knowledge
Look for evidence that confirms knowledge of: requirements and purpose of the drawing to be produced requirements and purpose of the engineering parts list sources of relevant data/ information timeframe for completion of the drawing(s) person(s) who can confirm drawing requirements method of drawing preparation the reasons for selecting the chosen drawing method procedures for producing an initial drawing procedures for changing an existing drawing drafting principles to be applied to the production/changing of a drawing standards to which the drawing is to be produced procedures for checking drawings the persons responsible for checking and approving drawings consequences of inappropriate/incomplete components parts lists procedures and reasons for recording completed drawings and or parts lists procedures for copying approved drawings and or parts lists procedures for issuing approved drawings and or parts lists the personnel to whom copies of approved drawings and or parts lists can be issued procedures for filing approved drawings and or parts lists procedures for safe handling and storage of drawings and or parts lists consequences of inappropriate handling and storage of approved drawings and or parts lists safe work practices and procedures

Evidence Guide

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.
Overview of assessment	A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to prepare basic engineering drawings. Competency in this unit cannot be claimed until all prerequisites have been satisfied.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit	Assessors must be satisfied that the candidate can competently and consistently perform all elements of the unit as specified by the criteria, including required knowledge, and be capable of applying the competency in new and different situations and contexts.
Context of and specific resources for assessment	This unit may be assessed on the job, off the job or a combination of both on and off the job. Where assessment occurs off the job, that is the candidate is not in productive work, then an appropriate simulation must be used where the range of conditions reflects realistic workplace situations. The competencies covered by this unit would be demonstrated by an individual working alone or as part of a team. The assessment environment should not disadvantage the candidate. This unit could be assessed in conjunction with any other units addressing the safety, quality, communication, materials handling, recording and reporting associated with preparing basic engineering drawing or other units requiring the exercise of the skills and knowledge covered by this unit.
Method of assessment	Assessors should gather a range of evidence that is valid, sufficient, current and authentic. Evidence can be gathered through a variety of ways including direct observation, supervisor's reports, project work, samples and questioning. Questioning techniques should not require language, literacy and numeracy skills beyond those required in this unit of competency. The candidate must have access to all tools, equipment, materials and documentation required. The candidate must be permitted to refer to any relevant workplace procedures, product and manufacturing specifications, codes, standards, manuals and reference materials.
Guidance information for assessment

Range Statement

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.
Relevant personnel	Technical personnel, supervisors, manufacturers, suppliers, contractors, customers
Drafting equipment	Drafting and drawing equipment includes the use of Computer Aided Drafting systems
Drafting principles	Drawings are prepared in accordance with Australian Standard 1100.101, or equivalent, as required Interpretation of AS1100.101 or other problems are resolved in consultation with a supervisor
Records	Drawing records may include cataloguing, issuing security classifications, filing, preparing distribution lists
Issued	In hard copy, photographic, slide or transparency form including presentation as a single drawing and/or with other drawings, support documentation as a package

Unit Sector(s)

Unit sector

Co-requisite units

Co-requisite units

Competency field

Competency field	Drawing, drafting and design

MEM09009C Create 2D drawings using computer aided design system

Modification History

Not Applicable

Unit Descriptor

Unit descriptor	This unit covers preparing the CAD environment, creating 2D drawings, and producing output including linked bills of materials.

Application of the Unit

Application of the unit	This unit applies to the production of 2D drawings using a CAD system, linked bills of material, file management and associated customisation of installed software including the use of macros, menus and default settings; file formats may include IGES, DXF, HPGL. The unit applies to the fields of mechanical, electrical/electronic, fabrication, and fluid power. 2D drawings may be produced from 3D models created using computer aided design system. This unit covers CAD skills only. Where detail drafting skills are required, the following units should be considered: Unit MEM09004B (Perform electrical/electronic detail drafting), Unit MEM09005B (Perform basic engineering detail drafting), Unit MEM09006B (Perform advanced engineering detail drafting). Band: B Unit Weight: 8

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not Applicable

Pre-Requisites

Prerequisite units
Path 1	MEM09002B	Interpret technical drawing
MEM16008A	Interact with computing technology

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. Prepare CAD environment	1.1. System variables are customised to suit standard operating procedures. 1.2. Menus are customised to suit standard operating procedures. 1.3. Drawing defaults are customised to standard operating procedures. 1.4. Macros are developed to standard operating procedures.
2. Create 2D drawings	2.1. Drawings are created using the full capability of the available software system. 2.2. Drawing entities are linked to database attributes to suit job requirements. 2.3. Detailed views are created using various scales to meet job requirements.
3. Produce output	3.1. Files are saved in various formats to standard operating procedures. 3.2. Linked entities are listed in a bill of materials format to meet job requirements. 3.3. Supplementary data is extracted from drawing to meet job requirements and may include area, lengths, angles and perimeters.

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: obtaining all relevant manuals, instructions and operation procedures for the CAD software and hardware being used where appropriate, customising the relevant system variables to suit the applicable drafting standards/procedures where appropriate, customising menus to suit the applicable drafting standards/procedures where appropriate, customising the system defaults to suit the applicable drafting standards/procedures where appropriate, developing macros creating drawings using the appropriate drawing features of the software system where appropriate, linking drawing entities to database attributes producing detailed views of the object being drawn printing drawing files at the appropriate scale saving drawing files in the appropriate format producing bills of material from the drawing files/database extracting supplementary data from the drawing file to meet job requirements reading, interpreting and following information on written job instructions, specifications, standard operating procedures, charts, lists, drawings and other applicable reference documents planning and sequencing operations checking and clarifying task related information checking for conformance to specifications undertaking numerical operations, geometry and calculations/formulae within the scope of this unit
Required knowledge
Look for evidence that confirms knowledge of: CAD software system system variables that can be customised procedures for customising identified system variables reasons for customising the system variables applicable drafting standards/procedures procedures for customising menus reasons for customising menus procedures for customising system defaults reasons for customising system defaults procedures for developing macros reasons for developing macros drawing features of the CAD software system reasons for using specialised software features procedures for linking drawing entities to database attributes appropriate drawing scales procedures for printing drawing files procedures for creating additional views of the object being drawn procedures for saving drawing files various formats in which drawing files can be saved reasons for using different formats when saving drawing files procedures to produce bills of material procedures to extract data with respect to drawn shapes/features properties of shapes/sections/ features that can be extracted from the drawing file hazards and control measures associated with using computer aided design system, including housekeeping safe work practices and procedures

Evidence Guide

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.
Overview of assessment	A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to create 2D drawings using computer aided design system. Competency in this unit cannot be claimed until all prerequisites have been satisfied.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit	Assessors must be satisfied that the candidate can competently and consistently perform all elements of the unit as specified by the criteria, including required knowledge, and be capable of applying the competency in new and different situations and contexts.
Context of and specific resources for assessment	This unit may be assessed on the job, off the job or a combination of both on and off the job. Where assessment occurs off the job, that is the candidate is not in productive work, then an appropriate simulation must be used where the range of conditions reflects realistic workplace situations. The competencies covered by this unit would be demonstrated by an individual working alone or as part of a team. The assessment environment should not disadvantage the candidate. This unit could be assessed in conjunction with any other units addressing the safety, quality, communication, materials handling, recording and reporting associated with creating 2D drawings using computer aided design system or other units requiring the exercise of the skills and knowledge covered by this unit.
Method of assessment	Assessors should gather a range of evidence that is valid, sufficient, current and authentic. Evidence can be gathered through a variety of ways including direct observation, supervisor's reports, project work, samples and questioning. Questioning techniques should not require language, literacy and numeracy skills beyond those required in this unit of competency. The candidate must have access to all tools, equipment, materials and documentation required. The candidate must be permitted to refer to any relevant workplace procedures, product and manufacturing specifications, codes, standards, manuals and reference materials.
Guidance information for assessment

Range Statement

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.
Drawing	Include plans, diagrams, charts, electrical/electronic circuits
Entities	Mean any single item created on the screen and includes for example lines, arcs, circles, text, hatch and dimensions
Attributes	Mean properties associated with an entity and includes for example layer or level, line type, line width, colour and text

Unit Sector(s)

Unit sector

Co-requisite units

Co-requisite units

Competency field

Competency field	Drawing, drafting and design

MEM12001B Use comparison and basic measuring devices

Modification History

Not Applicable

Unit Descriptor

Unit descriptor	This unit covers sorting items using basic comparison measuring equipment, and maintaining the equipment.

Application of the Unit

Application of the unit	Measurements are conducted in a production environment or at a work station. Work is undertaken autonomously or as part of teamwork. All comparative measurements are undertaken to standard operating procedures and to regulatory and legislative requirements. Band: A Unit Weight: 2

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not Applicable

Pre-Requisites

Prerequisite units

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. Use comparison and/or basic measuring devices	1.1. Measuring devices are identified and used to undertake required comparisons or measurements using standard operating procedures. 1.2. Checking or sorting of items is undertaken using comparison and/or basic measuring device according to standard operating procedures.
2. Maintain comparison and/or basic measuring devices	2.1. Basic care and storage is maintained to manufacturers' standards or standard operating 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: using device in accordance with standard operating procedures storing and maintaining devices using basic numeracy skills for undertaking comparison measurements following oral instructions and written standard operating procedures
Required knowledge
Look for evidence that confirms knowledge of: use and application of various comparison or measurement devices procedures for the correct use of devices procedures for maintaining and storing devices hazards and control measures associated with conducting measurements, including housekeeping safe work practices and procedures

Evidence Guide

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.
Overview of assessment	A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to use comparison and basic measuring devices.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit	Assessors must be satisfied that the candidate can competently and consistently perform all elements of the unit as specified by the criteria, including required knowledge, and be capable of applying the competency in new and different situations and contexts.
Context of and specific resources for assessment	This unit may be assessed on the job, off the job or a combination of both on and off the job. Where assessment occurs off the job, that is the candidate is not in productive work, then an appropriate simulation must be used where the range of conditions reflects realistic workplace situations. The competencies covered by this unit would be demonstrated by an individual working alone or as part of a team. The assessment environment should not disadvantage the candidate. This unit could be assessed in conjunction with any other units addressing the safety, quality, communication, materials handling, recording and reporting associated with using comparison and basic measuring devices or other units requiring the exercise of the skills and knowledge covered by this unit.
Method of assessment	Assessors should gather a range of evidence that is valid, sufficient, current and authentic. Evidence can be gathered through a variety of ways including direct observation, supervisor's reports, project work, samples and questioning. Questioning techniques should not require language, literacy and numeracy skills beyond those required in this unit of competency. The candidate must have access to all tools, equipment, materials and documentation required. The candidate must be permitted to refer to any relevant workplace procedures, product and manufacturing specifications, codes, standards, manuals and reference materials.
Guidance information for assessment

Range Statement

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.
Basic measuring devices	Linear measuring devices measuring to within 1mm graduation - may include rules, tapes and retractable tapes
Comparisons	Comparison of length, angle, size, temperature, pressure, weight, voltage, resistance and amperage
Comparison measuring devices	Go/no-go devices, thread angle and taper gauges, temperature gauges, pressure gauges, measuring gauges and overlay indicators, templates, digital devices and pre-set verniers and micrometers

Unit Sector(s)

Unit sector

Co-requisite units

Co-requisite units

Competency field

Competency field	Measurement

MEM12003B Perform precision mechanical measurement

Modification History

Editorial correction to unit application to include missing notes relating to dual band status.

Single band identifier removed to clarify dual status.

Unit Descriptor

Unit descriptor	This unit covers performing precision mechanical measurement by using precision measuring equipment, setting comparison measuring devices and maintaining precision equipment.

Application of the Unit

Application of the unit	The unit applies to precision and/or complex use of strip gauges, engineering squares, lasers, angle dekkors, sine bars, angle gauges, polygons, dividing heads, rotary tables, precision levels, micrometers, height gauges, hardness testers, and texture measuring equipment etc. Work is undertaken autonomously or as part of team environment. Work is undertaken in the field (in situ) or in a workshop/laboratory environment. This unit covers comprehensive measuring skills where judgement is required in the selection of the most appropriate techniques/devices and where results are interpreted/analysed. All specifications are obtained from engineering drawings and data sheets and/or manufacturers' instructions/data. All measurement/test procedures are undertaken to standard operating procedures or manufacturers' recommended procedures. Band: This unit has dual status and is to be regarded as both a Specialisation Band A unit and Specialisation Band B unit for progression to C7 (AQF level IV) Unit Weight: 2

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not Applicable

Pre-Requisites

Prerequisite units
Path 1	MEM12023A	Perform engineering measurements

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. Use precision measurement equipment	1.1. Appropriate precision equipment is selected to achieve specified outcome. 1.2. Correct and appropriate measuring techniques are used for the measurement task. 1.3. Measurements are taken accurately to the finest graduation of instrument. 1.4. Readings and measurements are interpreted correctly and accurately.
2. Set comparative measuring devices	2.1. Measuring equipment is set to specifications using manufacturer guidelines or standard operating procedures and techniques.
3. Maintain precision equipment	3.1. Measuring equipment is adjusted and maintained to required accuracy, using manufacturer or standard operating procedures and techniques. 3.2. Equipment is stored to manufacturer specifications or standard operating 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: reading and interpreting text and numerical information on manufacturer specifications, standard operating procedures, charts, lists, drawings and other applicable reference documents selecting/using precision mechanical measuring devices setting measuring devices to specification obtaining specified mechanical measurements to the finest graduation of the device measuring components to specified tolerances reading and interpreting measurements maintaining and adjusting precision mechanical measuring devices storing precision mechanical measuring devices undertaking calculations and numerical operations for measurement using precision mechanical measuring equipment
Required knowledge
Look for evidence that confirms knowledge of: the appropriate precision mechanical measuring device for given measurement requirements procedures to verify equipment being used has been recently calibrated suitability of environmental conditions for the measurements being carried out procedures/techniques for obtaining a range of mechanical measurements the accuracy to which a range of precision mechanical measuring devices can be read procedures for reading graduated mechanical measuring devices units of measurement and numerical operations within the scope of this unit procedures for setting precision mechanical measuring devices specifications of the equipment to be set tools and equipment for setting mechanical measuring devices the adjustments that can be made to a range of precision mechanical measuring devices procedures for adjusting and maintaining precision mechanical measuring devices procedures for storing precision mechanical measuring devices hazards and control measures associated with precision mechanical measurement, including housekeeping safe work practices and procedures

Evidence Guide

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.
Overview of assessment	A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to perform precision mechanical measurement. Competency in this unit cannot be claimed until all prerequisites have been satisfied.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit	Assessors must be satisfied that the candidate can competently and consistently perform all elements of the unit as specified by the criteria, including required knowledge, and be capable of applying the competency in new and different situations and contexts.
Context of and specific resources for assessment	This unit may be assessed on the job, off the job or a combination of both on and off the job. Where assessment occurs off the job, that is the candidate is not in productive work, then an appropriate simulation must be used where the range of conditions reflects realistic workplace situations. The competencies covered by this unit would be demonstrated by an individual working alone or as part of a team. The assessment environment should not disadvantage the candidate. This unit could be assessed in conjunction with other units addressing the safety, quality, communication, materials handling, recording and reporting associated with precision mechanical measurement or other units requiring the exercise of the skills and knowledge covered by this unit.
Method of assessment	Assessors should gather a range of evidence that is valid, sufficient, current and authentic. Evidence can be gathered through a variety of ways including direct observation, supervisor's reports, project work, samples and questioning. Questioning should not require language, literacy and numeracy skills beyond those required in this unit. The candidate must have access to all tools, equipment, materials and documentation required. The candidate must be permitted to refer to any relevant workplace procedures, product and manufacturing specifications, codes, standards, manuals and reference materials.
Guidance information for assessment

Range Statement

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.
Equipment	Strip gauges, engineering squares, angle dekkors, sine bars, angle gauges, polygons, dividing heads, rotary tables, precision levels, micrometers, height gauges, hardness testers, and texture measuring equipment
Appropriate measuring techniques	Includes considerations of the suitability of the environmental conditions for measurements being taken
Measurements	Length, circular, straightness, flatness, hardness, angles, finishes, textures, roundness, squareness, alignment and coordinate measurement etc. on components or equipment

Unit Sector(s)

Unit sector

Co-requisite units

Co-requisite units

Competency field

Competency field	Measurement

MEM12023A Perform engineering measurements

Modification History

Not Applicable

Unit Descriptor

Unit descriptor	This unit covers performing measurement skills requiring straightforward use of mechanical measuring devices and associated calculations.

Application of the Unit

Application of the unit	This unit covers straightforward measurement using devices which incorporate visual indications representing units of measurement. It applies to the use of measuring devices in a range of manufacturing, engineering and related environments. It includes, where required, adjustment of measuring devices through simple means and typically includes zeroing or scale adjustment. Measurements may be expressed in metric or imperial units. All measurements are undertaken to standard operating procedures. Electrical/electronic devices used are those not requiring the connection or disconnection of circuitry. Work is undertaken autonomously or part of team environment, in the field, work station or workshops. For straightforward use of comparison or pre-set measuring devices, Unit MEM12001B (Use comparison and basic measuring devices) should be accessed. Band: A Unit Weight: 5

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not Applicable

Pre-Requisites

Prerequisite units

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. Select appropriate device or equipment	1.1. Measurement requirements are determined from specifications. 1.2. Appropriate device or equipment is selected according to standard operating procedures, to achieve required outcome.
2. Obtain measurements using a range of measuring devices	2.1. Correct and appropriate measuring technique is used. 2.2. Measurements are accurately obtained . 2.3. Dimensions are determined or verified using basic calculations, where required.
3. Maintain measuring devices	3.1. Routine care and storage of devices is undertaken to manufacturers' specifications or standard operating procedures. 3.2. Routine adjustments to devices are made and checked.
4. Communicate measurements as required	4.1. Measurements are accurately recorded, where required. 4.2. Freehand sketch which depicts required information is prepared, as required.

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: selecting the appropriate measuring device for given measuring tasks using appropriate measuring technique reading all measurements taken accurately to the finest graduation of the selected measuring device handling and storing measuring devices in accordance with manufacturers' specifications or standard operating procedures verifying all measuring devices before use making, where appropriate, routine adjustments to measuring devices reading, interpreting and following information on written job instructions, specifications, standard operating procedures, charts, lists, drawings and other applicable reference documents planning and sequencing operations checking and clarifying task related information checking for conformance to specifications undertaking numerical operations involving addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions and decimals within the scope of this unit preparing drawings as required
Required knowledge
Look for evidence that confirms knowledge of: correct application of a range of measuring devices correct and appropriate measuring technique for a range of measuring devices addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, decimals to the scope required by this unit procedures for handling and storing a range of measuring devices procedures for adjusting and zeroing a range of measuring devices methods of communicating measurements by drawings, as required safe work practices and procedures

Evidence Guide

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.
Overview of assessment	A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to perform engineering measurements.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit	Assessors must be satisfied that the candidate can competently and consistently perform all elements of the unit as specified by the criteria, including required knowledge, and be capable of applying the competency in new and different situations and contexts.
Context of and specific resources for assessment	This unit may be assessed on the job, off the job or a combination of both on and off the job. Where assessment occurs off the job, that is the candidate is not in productive work, then an appropriate simulation must be used where the range of conditions reflects realistic workplace situations. The competencies covered by this unit would be demonstrated by an individual working alone or as part of a team. The assessment environment should not disadvantage the candidate. This unit could be assessed in conjunction with any other units addressing the safety, quality, communication, materials handling, recording and reporting associated with performing engineering measurements or other units requiring the exercise of the skills and knowledge covered by this unit.
Method of assessment	Assessors should gather a range of evidence that is valid, sufficient, current and authentic. Evidence can be gathered through a variety of ways including direct observation, supervisor's reports, project work, samples and questioning. Questioning techniques should not require language, literacy and numeracy skills beyond those required in this unit of competency. The candidate must have access to all tools, equipment, materials and documentation required. The candidate must be permitted to refer to any relevant workplace procedures, product and manufacturing specifications, codes, standards, manuals and reference materials.
Guidance information for assessment

Range Statement

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.
Specifications	Drawings, sketches, job instructions, schematics, diagrams, technical manuals
Range of measuring devices	Protractors, combination squares, set squares, dial indicators, thermometers, tapes, rules, micrometers, vernier-scaled measuring equipment
Basic calculations	Calculations needed to assist in determining measurements where a reading of the graduated device is not sufficient, for example subtracting one measurement from another to give a third measurement. Examples of calculations needed are addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions and decimals. Calculations may be made using a calculator
Routine adjustments	Validating the device using simple zeroing or scale adjustment
Measurements	Measuring length, squareness, flatness, angle, roundness, clearances or any other measurements that can be read off analog, digital or other measuring device
Information	Dimensions, instructions, base line or datum points

Unit Sector(s)

Unit sector

Co-requisite units

Co-requisite units

Competency field

Competency field	Measurement

MEM12024A Perform computations

Modification History

Not Applicable

Unit Descriptor

Unit descriptor	This unit covers estimating approximate answers to arithmetical problems, carrying out basic calculations involving percentages and proportions, and determining simple ratios and averages. The unit includes producing and interpreting simple charts and graphs.

Application of the Unit

Application of the unit	This unit applies in manufacturing, engineering or related environments. It includes the application of the four rules of algebraic expressions, extracting information from drawings, diagrams, graphs and charts and producing simple charts and graphs. Data may be derived from readings taken or may be computer generated. Applications can include computations associated with pressure, volume, temperature, heat, speed, power, elasticity, density, mass, force etc. Calculations may be performed using pen and paper or on a calculator. Band: A Unit Weight: 3

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not Applicable

Pre-Requisites

Prerequisite units

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. Determine work requirement	1.1. Required outcomes are established from job instructions. 1.2. Data is obtained from relevant sources and interpreted correctly. 1.3. Required calculation method is determined to suit the application, including selection of relevant arithmetic operations and/or formulae. 1.4. Expected results are estimated, including rounding off, as appropriate.
2. Perform calculations	2.1. Calculation method is applied correctly. 2.2. Correct answer is obtained. 2.3. Answer is checked against estimation.
3. Produce charts and graphs from given information	3.1. Data is transposed accurately to produce charts or graphs. 3.2. Charts or graphs accurately reflect data on which they are based.

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: performing calculations involving whole numbers using all four basic rules performing calculations involving length, perimeter, area and volume checking calculated answers for accuracy rounding off estimated answers expressing information presented in fractional or decimal format as a percentage selecting appropriate formulae for the given application substituting the correct values for each term in the relevant formulae using appropriate mathematical operations performing calculations involving ratios or proportions determining required information from appropriate charts or graphs producing simple charts or graphs from given information or observations made selecting appropriate scales and using them in the production of charts and graphs marking appropriate limits clearly on the graph or chart reading, interpreting and following information on written job instructions, specifications, standard operating procedures, charts, lists, drawings and other applicable reference documents planning and sequencing operations checking and clarifying task related information checking for conformance to specifications undertaking numerical operations, geometry and calculations/formulae within the scope of this unit
Required knowledge
Look for evidence that confirms knowledge of: formula applicable to the determination of perimeter, area and volume of simple geometric shapes techniques for estimating approximate answers reasons for using dimensions with the same units when calculating length, perimeter, area and volume concepts of perimeter, area and volume procedures for rounding off figures when estimating approximate answers mixed numbers, decimals, fractions and whole numbers concept of percentage procedures to be followed in converting a decimal to a percentage procedures for carrying out calculations involving fractions and using each of the four basic rules procedures to be followed on converting a fraction to a percentage sources of appropriate formulae reasons for ensuring that the units of each term are consistent with the formulae selected procedures for converting given units to those required for use in formulae concepts of ratio and proportion given ratios and proportions can be expressed in terms of whole numbers, fractions and decimal fractions scales applicable to the axes of the graphs or charts three types of charts and/or graphs used in the individual's field of work where appropriate, upper and lower limits of acceptability applicable to data entered on a graph or chart where appropriate, the trends indicated by the slope or gradient of a graph where appropriate, the action to be taken when given trends occur or set limits are approached on graphs or charts procedures for drawing 'lines of best fit' the trends indicated by the graphs or charts drawn hazards and control measures associated with performing computations, including housekeeping safe work practices and procedures

Evidence Guide

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.
Overview of assessment	A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to perform computations.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit	Assessors must be satisfied that the candidate can competently and consistently perform all elements of the unit as specified by the criteria, including required knowledge, and be capable of applying the competency in new and different situations and contexts.
Context of and specific resources for assessment	This unit may be assessed on the job, off the job or a combination of both on and off the job. Where assessment occurs off the job, that is the candidate is not in productive work, then an appropriate simulation must be used where the range of conditions reflects realistic workplace situations. The competencies covered by this unit would be demonstrated by an individual working alone or as part of a team. The assessment environment should not disadvantage the candidate. This unit could be assessed in conjunction with any other units addressing the safety, quality, communication, materials handling, recording and reporting associated with performing computations or other units requiring the exercise of the skills and knowledge covered by this unit.
Method of assessment	Assessors should gather a range of evidence that is valid, sufficient, current and authentic. Evidence can be gathered through a variety of ways including direct observation, supervisor's reports, project work, samples and questioning. Questioning techniques should not require language, literacy and numeracy skills beyond those required in this unit of competency. The candidate must have access to all tools, equipment, materials and documentation required. The candidate must be permitted to refer to any relevant workplace procedures, product and manufacturing specifications, codes, standards, manuals and reference materials.
Guidance information for assessment

Range Statement

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.
Relevant sources	Charts, graphs, diagrams, measurement data, reference manuals and specifications
Application	Applications can include computations associated with pressure, volume, temperature, heat, speed, power, elasticity, density, mass, force etc.
Arithmetic operations	Application of subtraction, addition, multiplication and division Manipulation of decimals, fractions and mixed numbers and whole numbers Determining of percentages Performing of algebraic expressions Calculation of proportions and ratios
Charts and graphs	Simple histograms, control charts, pie charts etc.

Unit Sector(s)

Unit sector

Co-requisite units

Co-requisite units

Competency field

Competency field	Measurement

MEM13003B Work safely with industrial chemicals and materials

Modification History

Not Applicable

Unit Descriptor

Unit descriptor	This unit covers using personal protective equipment (PPEs), identifying the particular hazards and emergency procedures, and observing safe working practices in that environment.

Application of the Unit

Application of the unit	This unit may be applied in a workplace in which materials and chemicals which are subject to codes and regulations are stored and used, for example, chemicals, solvents, dangerous materials, acids, noxious waste products etc. Evidence of competency is to encompass the satisfactory application of current State/Territory OHS legislation, standards and codes of practice, and the hierarchy of hazard control measures with elimination, substitution, isolation and engineering control measures being selected before safe work practices and PPEs. This unit describes the competencies which are beyond those safety requirements normally applied in the workplace as described in Unit MEM13014A (Apply principles of occupational health and safety in the work environment) or specifically described in individual units such as welding. Band: A Unit Weight: 2

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not Applicable

Pre-Requisites

Prerequisite units

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. Use personal protective equipment	1.1. Correct and appropriate safety clothing including personal protective equipment is selected and used correctly based on information in relevant material safety data sheet (MSDS).
2. Identify emergency procedures	2.1. Emergency procedures and plan relevant to the particular work environment are documented, understood and demonstrated as laid down in approved safety instructions.
3. Observe safe working practices	3.1. Hazardous areas and materials are identified and special handling procedures are identified and understood. 3.2. Permits to work (if necessary) are obtained. 3.3. All equipment and hazardous materials are used in accordance with relevant OHS legislation, manufacturers' instructions and standard operating procedures. 3.4. All site-specific safety policies, safety signs, symbols and labels are correctly identified and understood. 3.5. Material safety data sheets are understood and applied. 3.6. Safe manual handling procedures (including equipment) are used. 3.7. Decanted chemicals and storage is to State/Territory dangerous goods and OHS legislation and requirements. 3.8. Housekeeping duties are performed according to standard operating procedures to maintain a safe working environment.

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: undertaking risk assessment communicating with others performing proper manual handling techniques interpreting safety signage, labelling and placarding
Required knowledge
Look for evidence that confirms knowledge of: dangerous goods classification and labelling/placarding testing, use and maintenance of PPE inherent hazardous properties of the chemicals to be used interpretation of the relevant MSDS basic fire fighting procedures site-specific emergency plan procedures chemical spill confinement procedures dangerous occurrence (near miss) reporting procedures hierarchy of control

Evidence Guide

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.
Overview of assessment	A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to work safely and efficiently with various chemicals.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit	Assessors must be satisfied that the candidate can competently and consistently perform all elements of the unit as specified by the criteria, including required knowledge, and be capable of applying the competency in new and different situations and contexts.
Context of and specific resources for assessment	This unit may be assessed on the job, off the job or a combination of both on and off the job. Where assessment occurs off the job, that is the candidate is not in productive work, then an appropriate simulation must be used where the range of conditions reflects realistic workplace situations. The competencies covered by this unit would be demonstrated by an individual working alone or as part of a team. The assessment environment should not disadvantage the candidate. This unit could be assessed in conjunction with any other units addressing the safety, quality, communication, materials handling, recording and reporting associated with working safely with industrial chemicals and materials or other units requiring the exercise of the skills and knowledge covered by this unit.
Method of assessment	Assessors should gather a range of evidence that is valid, sufficient, current and authentic. Evidence can be gathered through a variety of ways including direct observation, supervisor's reports, project work, samples and questioning. Questioning techniques should not require language, literacy and numeracy skills beyond those required in this unit of competency. The candidate must have access to all tools, equipment, materials and documentation required. The candidate must be permitted to refer to any relevant workplace procedures, product and manufacturing specifications, codes, standards, manuals and reference materials.
Guidance information for assessment

Range Statement

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.
Personal protective equipment	Personal protective may include appropriate: goggles/face shields respirators air supplied or self-contained helmets safety boots, gloves and appropriate clothes/garments
Safe working practices	Environment is inspected Hazards (and chemical reactive hazards) are assessed and controlled using hierarchy of hazard control Properly maintained PPE is available Emergency management plan is documented/understood Work to be undertaken in safe 'thermal' environments and all possible ignition sources are to be identified and controlled
Storage	All storage containers (minor quantities and in consumer packages) are suitable for chemical exposure and are properly labelled and/or placarded. Chemical manifests are updated at completion of work activity
State or Territory legislative requirements	Appropriate OHS, dangerous goods acts and regulations, Australian standards, Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road and Rail (ADGC), NOHSC codes of practice

Unit Sector(s)

Unit sector

Co-requisite units

Co-requisite units

Competency field

Competency field	Occupational health and safety

MEM13013B Work safely with ionizing radiation

Modification History

Not Applicable

Unit Descriptor

Unit descriptor	This unit covers working safely with ionizing radiation when performing radiographic testing in a range of industrial applications.

Application of the Unit

Application of the unit	This unit applies to safely working with ionizing radiation in open or closed sites: on fabrications, structures and components across a wide range of industries. It is a prerequisite to undertaking any other radiographic competency standards unit. The work can relate to scheduled and unscheduled maintenance activities, using general tools, specific radiographic testing equipment as specified in maintenance documentation, testing procedures or operator instructions. All testing must be completed with particular attention to personal and OH&S regulations. Certification against Australian standards may be achieved where assessment in this unit of competency is carried out in conjunction with an examining authority as described in ISO 9712. Materials and chemicals which are subject to codes and regulations - for example, chemicals, explosives, solvents, dangerous materials, acids, or noxious waste products - must be subject to safe work habits must be stored and used in accordance with safe work practices. Band: A Unit Weight: 4

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not Applicable

Pre-Requisites

Prerequisite units

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. Identify the hazards and effects of ionizing radiation in the workplace	1.1. The source of ionizing radiation is identified in accordance with relevant organisational policy and procedures. 1.2. Production of X-rays and gamma rays is explained in relation to radiographic testing activities. 1.3. Attenuation factors of ionizing radiation and the biological effects on living tissue are outlined. 1.4. The biological effects of radiation are identified.
2. Apply radiation safety procedures/plans	2.1. Appropriate ionizing radiation protective measures are employed in accordance with relevant organisational policy and procedures. 2.2. SI units of radiation are explained as per the National Health and Medical Research Council/ statutory requirements. 2.3. Exposure limits for personnel as laid down by the radiation authorities in Australia are stated and adhered to. 2.4. Minimum exposure rates/distances are determined from calculations and charts. 2.5. Ionizing radiation sources are operated in accordance with legislation, standards and/or organisational policy, procedures or guidelines.
3. Select and use radiation monitoring equipment	3.1. The tools and equipment necessary to monitor radiation are selected and used as required. 3.2. Techniques and system verification checks necessary to monitor radiation are selected and applied. 3.3. Safety breaches are documented and/or reported in accordance with organisational policy and procedures.
4. Respond to emergency situations	4.1. Procedures for dealing with both X-ray and gamma ray emergency situations are demonstrated.

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: calculating and numerical operations within the scope of this unit reading and interpreting charts, written job instructions, specifications, standard operating procedures, lists, drawings and other applicable reference documents planning and sequencing operations checking and clarifying task-related operations checking for conformance to specifications using monitoring equipment calculating and monitoring radiation handling emergencies following safety requirements assessing risk
Required knowledge
Look for evidence that confirms knowledge of: properties of X-rays and gamma rays and principal radioactive sources used in industrial radiography attenuation factors known biological effects of radiation general principles of gas ionisation, photographic effect, luminescence use of film, film badges, ionisation chamber devices, quartz fibre, fluorescent, electronic devices accuracy limits (energy/range) different SI units of radiation including becquerel, sievert and gray exposure limits for personnel as laid down by the radiation authorities in Australia the three exposure reduction factors including: time, distance and shielding procedures for establishing safe working barriers relevant techniques and checks emergency procedures safety procedures including for: types of X-ray equipment types of isotope cameras shielding materials design and requirements for exposure areas requirements for storage of radioisotopes emergency situations, causes and appropriate responses hazards and control measures associated with ionizing radiation, including housekeeping storage requirements of equipment and materials use and application of personal protective equipment safe workplace practices and procedures legal requirements including; Australian/NSW regulations, code of practice (detail) ICRP recommended limits for various persons and various parts of the body for short-term, long-term and accumulated exposure background radiation duties of RSO requirements for transport IATA regulations obligations of the licensee

Evidence Guide

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.
Overview of assessment	A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to safely work with ionizing radiation when performing radiographic testing.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit	Assessors must be satisfied that the candidate can competently and consistently perform all elements of the unit as specified by the criteria, including required knowledge, and be capable of applying the competency in new and different situations and contexts.
Context of and specific resources for assessment	This unit may be assessed on the job, off the job or a combination of both on and off the job. Where assessment occurs off the job, that is the candidate is not in productive work, then an appropriate simulation must be used where the range of conditions reflects realistic workplace situations. The competencies covered by this unit would be demonstrated by an individual working alone or as part of a team. The assessment environment should not disadvantage the candidate. This unit could be assessed in conjunction with any other units addressing the safety, quality, communication, materials handling, recording and reporting associated with radiographic testing or other units requiring the exercise of the skills and knowledge covered by this unit.
Method of assessment	Assessors should gather a range of evidence that is valid, sufficient, current and authentic. Evidence can be gathered through a variety of ways including direct observation, supervisor's reports, project work, samples and questioning. Questioning techniques should not require language, literacy and numeracy skills beyond those required in this unit of competency. The candidate must have access to all tools, equipment, materials and documentation required. The candidate must be permitted to refer to any relevant workplace procedures, product and manufacturing specifications, codes, standards, manuals and reference materials.
Guidance information for assessment

Range Statement

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.
Relevant organisational policy and procedures	Legislation Standard operating procedures (SOPs) Australian or international standards Risk assessments Previous testing reports Manufacturer specifications
Production of X-rays and gamma rays	Atomic structure, protons, neutrons, electrons, atomic number, mass number, isotopes Electromagnetic radiation wavelength, frequency, energy relationships, intensity Construction and operation of X-ray tube anode, cathode, target Gas and coolidge tubes Glass and ceramic tubes X-ray spectrum Characteristic and continuous spectra effect of voltage and current on continuous spectra Efficiency Natural and artificial radioisotopes Production of radioisotopes Decay mechanisms, alpha, beta-, beta+, and gamma Concept of half life, decay constants Selection of gamma ray sources Units definition of curie, becquerel, conversion of units, multiple units (e.g. GBq), nuclide chart
Biological effects of radiation	Ionisation, absorption, scatter (Compton, Rayleigh, photo-electric, pair production) Attenuation coefficient, absorption edges Units roentgen, rad, coulomb/kg, gray conversions Effects of varying doses on living tissue Somatic effects, genetic effects, cell biology nucleus, cytoplasm DNA, chromosome, mitosis; symptoms, effect of time, ICRP recommendations Dose, dose equivalent, RBE, rem, seivert, conversions Occupancy factor
Protective measures	Personal protective equipment (PPE) including for risks other than ionizing radiation Safety protocols of workplace (e.g. flame limitations in refineries) Signage, barriers/guards Limitations on operation of specific equipment/machines
Minimum exposure	Time, distance, shielding effect of distance, inverse square law Half and tenth value layers Emergency procedures, company procedure codes

Unit Sector(s)

Unit sector

Co-requisite units

Co-requisite units

Competency field

Competency field	Occupational health and safety

MEM15004B Perform inspection

Modification History

Not Applicable

Unit Descriptor

Unit descriptor	This unit covers inspecting products, keeping records and providing feedback on the conformance of product to specifications.

Application of the Unit

Application of the unit	This unit applies to basic inspection of completed or partly completed products produced by others. Inspection is carried out according to a site quality plan or specifications; it applies to a range of manufacturing enterprises; and requires application of a range of measuring equipment/devices/tools. Location and frequency of checks/tests and measurements are undertaken to standard operating procedures. In general, verification should be made as close as possible to the point of production of the feature or characteristic. Inspection may involve 'first piece inspection', fixed interval, sample etc. Depending on the inspection process, other technical units may need to be accessed, for example, appropriate measurement units. This unit is not intended to be applied to maintenance personnel carrying out their day-to-day activities, for example, fault finding, remedial and checking activities. These skills are covered by other units such as Unit MEM18006C (Repair and fit engineering components). This unit should not be selected for the purposes of non destructive testing, where Unit MEM24002B (Perform penetrant testing), Unit MEM24004B (Perform magnetic particle testing), Unit MEM24006B (Perform eddy current testing), Unit MEM24008B (Perform ultrasonic testing) or Unit MEM24010B (Perform radiographic testing) have already been selected. Band: A Unit Weight: 2

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not Applicable

Pre-Requisites

Prerequisite units

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. Inspect products	1.1. Products are tested for conformance to specifications in accordance with standard operating procedures.
2. Keep records	2.1. Test status identification is made on conforming and non-conforming products and records are accurately kept using standard operating procedures.
3. Provide feedback	3.1. Products are tested/inspected/measured after rework or repair. 3.2. Deficiencies or deviations are reported according to standard operating 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: reading, interpreting and following information on written job instructions, standard operating procedures and other applicable reference documents testing products for conformance to specifications in accordance with job instructions testing reworked/repaired products for conformance to specification, in accordance with job instructions entering routine and familiar information onto proformas and standard workplace forms
Required knowledge
Look for evidence that confirms knowledge of: the procedures as defined by job instructions to be used to check conformance to specifications the data to be recorded and the frequency of recording required the consequences of not keeping accurate records non-conformances of given products that can be removed by rework/repair in accordance with job instructions hazards and control measures associated with performing basic inspection activities use and application of personal protective equipment safe work practices and procedures

Evidence Guide

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.
Overview of assessment	A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to perform inspection (basic).
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit	Assessors must be satisfied that the candidate can competently and consistently perform all elements of the unit as specified by the criteria, including required knowledge, and be capable of applying the competency in new and different situations and contexts.
Context of and specific resources for assessment	This unit may be assessed on the job, off the job or a combination of both on and off the job. Where assessment occurs off the job, that is the candidate is not in productive work, then an appropriate simulation must be used where the range of conditions reflects realistic workplace situations. The competencies covered by this unit would be demonstrated by an individual working alone or as part of a team. The assessment environment should not disadvantage the candidate. This unit could be assessed in conjunction with any other units addressing the safety, quality, communication, materials handling, recording and reporting associated with performing inspection (basic) or other units requiring the exercise of the skills and knowledge covered by this unit.
Method of assessment	Assessors should gather a range of evidence that is valid, sufficient, current and authentic. Evidence can be gathered through a variety of ways including direct observation, supervisor's reports, project work, samples and questioning. Questioning techniques should not require language, literacy and numeracy skills beyond those required in this unit of competency. The candidate must have access to all tools, equipment, materials and documentation required. The candidate must be permitted to refer to any relevant workplace procedures, product and manufacturing specifications, codes, standards, manuals and reference materials.
Guidance information for assessment

Range Statement

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.
Tested for conformance to specifications	Visual inspection, physical measurements, chemical tests, checks against patterns, templates and guides etc.

Unit Sector(s)

Unit sector

Co-requisite units

Co-requisite units

Competency field

Competency field	Quality

MEM15010B Perform laboratory procedures

Modification History

Not Applicable

Unit Descriptor

Unit descriptor	This unit covers working under laboratory conditions, performing calibration of equipment and writing reports on the results.

Application of the Unit

Application of the unit	This unit applies to the use of a range of sophisticated equipment that provides independent feedback on quality processes and procedures. Individuals are likely to be working autonomously and following scientific procedures under controlled conditions. All work would be carried out to predetermined standard operating procedures. This unit would be taken in conjunction with appropriate technical units. Band: B Unit Weight: 8

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not Applicable

Pre-Requisites

Prerequisite units

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. Work under laboratory conditions	1.1. Independent tests are conducted under controlled conditions.
2. Perform calibration	2.1. Equipment is verified and calibrated to agreed quality standards. 2.2. Calibration status is safeguarded against unauthorised adjustment. 2.3. Accurate records are kept for reference purposes. 2.4. Test equipment is periodically recalled for adjustment, repair and re-calibration. 2.5. Documentary evidence is maintained, covering identification of equipment; frequency of re-calibration; calibration status and procedures for recall, handling and storage, adjustment, repair, calibration, installation and use. 2.6. Calibration to reference standards of known accuracy such as national or international standards is traced, or where these do not exist, is set to specifically developed criteria.

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: obtaining, reading and interpreting relevant drawings, circuits, specifications, instructions and data in accordance with standard operating procedures planning and sequencing operations checking and clarifying task-related operations using calculations and numerical operations within the scope of this unit conducting independent tests under controlled conditions checking measuring equipment for correct calibration against the agreed quality standards safeguarding the calibration status of the equipment against unauthorised adjustment completing and maintaining records of measuring equipment calibrated recalling test equipment for adjustment, repair and re-calibration using reference standards or specific criteria as the basis for calibration. documenting test results preparing reports on the tests carried out conducting inspections, tests and audits in accordance with standard using results of inspections, tests and audits to inform the design and service
Required knowledge
Look for evidence that confirms knowledge of: the tests to be undertaken the conditions under which the tests are to be undertaken the testing procedures to be followed the reasons for conducting tests under controlled conditions the need for tests to be conducted independently the quality standards against which the measuring equipment is to be calibrated the correct operation of the measuring equipment the specifications of the measuring equipment the tools and equipment required to check the calibration of the measuring equipment the procedures for checking the calibration of the measuring equipment any codes, standards, legislative or regulatory requirements applicable to the measuring equipment and/or calibration the procedures for preventing unauthorised adjustment of equipment the reasons for protecting equipment against unauthorised adjustment the records to be kept with respect to the calibration of measuring equipment the reasons for keeping accurate calibration records the procedures for recalling test equipment for adjustment, repair and re-calibration the frequency of test equipment recall the reasons test equipment may be recalled all relevant documentation relating to the calibration/re-calibration of test equipment the procedures for completing the relevant documentation sources of reference standards and procedures to be used in the absence of reference standards the reports to be prepared/provided with respect to the test equipment being tested the procedures for preparing/ providing reports on tests carried out on test equipment the auditing processes to be applied to testing procedures the use of information from the inspections, tests and audits conducted in the development of design and servicing of products/equipment hazards and control measures associated with performing laboratory procedures, including housekeeping safe work practices and procedures

Evidence Guide

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.
Overview of assessment	A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to perform laboratory procedures.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit	Assessors must be satisfied that the candidate can competently and consistently perform all elements of the unit as specified by the criteria, including required knowledge, and be capable of applying the competency in new and different situations and contexts.
Context of and specific resources for assessment	This unit may be assessed on the job, off the job or a combination of both on and off the job. Where assessment occurs off the job, that is the candidate is not in productive work, then an appropriate simulation must be used where the range of conditions reflects realistic workplace situations. The competencies covered by this unit would be demonstrated by an individual working alone or as part of a team. The assessment environment should not disadvantage the candidate. This unit could be assessed in conjunction with any other units addressing the safety, quality, communication, materials handling, recording and reporting associated with performing laboratory procedures or other units requiring the exercise of the skills and knowledge covered by this unit.
Method of assessment	Assessors should gather a range of evidence that is valid, sufficient, current and authentic. Evidence can be gathered through a variety of ways including direct observation, supervisor's reports, project work, samples and questioning. Questioning techniques should not require language, literacy and numeracy skills beyond those required in this unit of competency. The candidate must have access to all tools, equipment, materials and documentation required. The candidate must be permitted to refer to any relevant workplace procedures, product and manufacturing specifications, codes, standards, manuals and reference materials.
Guidance information for assessment

Range Statement

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.
Tests	Tests will be conducted to a standard method and may be: mechanical tests such as for hardness, tensile and impact electrical tests such as for resistance, capacitance and inductance semiconductor or other electronic tests
Calibration	Calibration refers to those calibrations which are conducted to a specified standard using equipment available in the workplace/laboratory. It may include the testing of known standard samples
Test equipment	May be mechanical, electrical or electronic or some combination
Documentary evidence	Documentary evidence of calibration will be sufficient to satisfy the needs the certifying body (e.g. NATA) or as otherwise specified in the calibration standard or in accordance with manufacturers' recommendation
Documented	Documentation of test/calibration results will conform to good laboratory practice and will allow for the verification of results and for a historical record of results such as might be required for verification of results, quality audits and legal inquiries.

Unit Sector(s)

Unit sector

Co-requisite units

Co-requisite units

Competency field

Competency field	Quality

MEM15017B Use and maintain reference standards

Modification History

Not Applicable

Unit Descriptor

Unit descriptor	The unit covers caring for and maintaining reference standards and test equipment used to undertake trade measurement activities.

Application of the Unit

Application of the unit	This unit is designed for those performing trade measurement inspection/certification activities in public or private enterprises. This unit may be applied in relation to inspection of pre-packed articles, examining trading practices, auditing servicing licensees, investigating consumer complaints, performing verification/certification and in-service inspection. Reference material relevant to this competency includes Australian standards, handbook of verifying authority, manufacturers' operating manuals, organisational procedures and quality assured manual. Workplace and health and safety considerations include storage and transportation of test equipment, handling of test equipment, handling of hazardous materials, safety clothing, manual handling techniques and site/premises conditions. Band: B Unit Weight: 3

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not Applicable

Pre-Requisites

Prerequisite units
Path 1	MEM11011B	Undertake manual handling
MEM12003B	Perform precision mechanical measurement
MEM12004B	Perform precision electrical/electronic measurement
MEM12005B	Calibrate measuring equipment
MEM12023A	Perform engineering measurements
MEM18001C	Use hand tools
MEM18002B	Use power tools/hand held operations

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. Identify the appropriate class of reference standard suitable to verify a range of trade measuring instruments	1.1. Tolerances required for reference standards are researched in relation to testing a range of trade measuring instruments and legislation. 1.2. The correct classes of reference standards are selected to test a range of trade measuring instruments.
2. Use reference standards and test equipment in a safe and metrologically sound manner	2.1. Standards Laboratory purpose and function are explained. 2.2. An operational assessment on reference standards and test equipment is performed prior to use. 2.3. Documented operating policies and procedures for reference standards and test equipment are accessed and followed. 2.4. Safety requirements for the use of reference standards and test equipment within the work environment are demonstrated.
3. Store and transport reference standards and test equipment to maintain their integrity	3.1. Specialised equipment and reference standards are stored in accordance with organisational procedures. 3.2. Specialised equipment and reference standards are transported in accordance with organisational procedures.
4. Perform required maintenance of reference standards and test equipment	4.1. Maintenance requirements of reference standards and test equipment are identified. 4.2. Regular maintenance of reference standards and test equipment is undertaken in accordance with maintenance register. 4.3. Defective reference standards and test equipment are identified and reported for repair.
5. Interpret documentation relating to the use of maintenance of reference standards and test equipment	5.1. Information contained in the certificate of verification is checked and compared with reference standards and test equipment being used. 5.2. Reference standards are used in accordance with documented instructions and certificates.

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: accessing correct reference manuals for appropriate information concerning tolerances for reference standards identifying correct class of reference standard and matching with the appropriate trade measuring instrument accessing documented operating procedures for reference standards and test equipment using reference standards and test equipment calibrating/maintaining reference standards and test equipment maintaining maintenance register identifying and recording/reporting malfunction of or damage to reference standards or test equipment interpreting certificates of verification in relation to the use of reference standards using graphs and tables within certificates
Required knowledge
Look for evidence that confirms knowledge of: definition of 'legal metrology' the hierarchy of reference standards in relation to legal metrology Australian legal units of measurement used for trade the organisations involved in legal metrology in Australia application of different classes of reference standards used to test measuring instruments maintenance requirements for reference standards and test equipment major function and purpose of the Standards Laboratory the actions to be taken if reference standards and test equipment are found to be defective test equipment and reference standards storage specifications and procedures personal responsibility for workplace, health and safety requirements specialised equipment, reference standards and transport specifications and procedures transport specifications and procedures variations from storage specifications and procedures requiring appropriate approval variations from transport specifications and procedures requiring appropriate approval maintenance required for test equipment where manufacturers' requirements are unavailable a range of maintenance and calibration procedures procedure for reporting faults action to be taken where legal traceability can not be confirmed the purpose of certificates of verification issued under the national legislation information in graphs and tables within certificates workplace, health and safety requirements relating to reference standards and test equipment

Evidence Guide

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.
Overview of assessment	A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to use and maintain reference standards. Competency in this unit cannot be claimed until all prerequisites have been satisfied.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit	Assessors must be satisfied that the candidate can competently and consistently perform all elements of the unit as specified by the criteria, including required knowledge, and be capable of applying the competency in new and different situations and contexts.
Context of and specific resources for assessment	This unit may be assessed on the job, off the job or a combination of both on and off the job. Where assessment occurs off the job, that is the candidate is not in productive work, then an appropriate simulation must be used where the range of conditions reflects realistic workplace situations. The competencies covered by this unit would be demonstrated by an individual working alone or as part of a team. The assessment environment should not disadvantage the candidate. This unit could be assessed in conjunction with any other units addressing the safety, quality, communication, materials handling, recording and reporting associated with using and maintaining reference standards, or other units requiring the exercise of the skills and knowledge covered by this unit.
Method of assessment	Assessors should gather a range of evidence that is valid, sufficient, current and authentic. Evidence can be gathered through a variety of ways including direct observation, supervisor's reports, project work, samples and questioning. Questioning techniques should not require language, literacy and numeracy skills beyond those required in this unit of competency. The candidate must have access to all tools, equipment, materials and documentation required. The candidate must be permitted to refer to any relevant workplace procedures, product and manufacturing specifications, codes, standards, manuals and reference materials.
Guidance information for assessment

Range Statement

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.
Reference standards	Mass, volume, density, area, length, master meters, temperature
Legislation	Enabling legislation, workplace, health and safety, environmental legislation
Operating policies and procedures	Manufacturers' specifications, industry guidelines, Australian standards, legislation, organisational procedures and guidelines
Specialised equipment	Reference standards, measuring devices, safety equipment
Maintenance requirements of reference standards and test equipment	Cleaning and painting, electrical safety testing and tagging, continuity and pressure testing, manufacturers' service requirements

Unit Sector(s)

Unit sector

Co-requisite units

Co-requisite units

Competency field

Competency field	Quality

MEM16002C Conduct formal interviews and negotiations

Modification History

Not Applicable

Unit Descriptor

Unit descriptor	This unit covers planning and conducting interviews, participating in interviews and taking part in negotiations.

Application of the Unit

Application of the unit	This unit applies to effective communication in more formal on-site or small group situations where ideas are defined and specific outcomes are sought. The topics covered are often formally identified and records may be kept. Interviews could include job recruitment and progression, performance reviews, grievance, etc. This unit does not cover the skills needed for participation in formal group processes such as meetings which are covered by Unit MEM16001B (Give formal presentations and take part in meetings). For interviews associated with training and assessment, refer to the appropriate units. Band: A Unit Weight: 4

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not Applicable

Pre-Requisites

Prerequisite units

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. Plan and conduct interviews	1.1. Interview is planned and initiated to achieve a specified purpose. 1.2. Suitable questions appropriate to the purpose are used. 1.3. Discretion and confidentiality are exercised where appropriate.
2. Participate in interviews	2.1. Appropriate preparation is undertaken. 2.2. Active listening skills are employed. 2.3. Self-presentation is applied appropriate to the purpose. 2.4. Questions are asked where appropriate. 2.5. Follow-up activities are clarified and reported in accordance with standard operating procedure.
3. Take part in negotiations	3.1. Language appropriate to the other party is used. 3.2. Own and others' needs/wants are stated and clarified. 3.3. The views of fellow employees, including own group or team, are represented to others. 3.4. The appropriate communication medium is selected. 3.5. Follow-up activities are clarified and reported in accordance with standard operating 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: planning and formatting interviews developing open and closed interview questions to gain required information building rapport maintaining discretion and confidentiality preparing for interviews using active listening skills identifying interview goals identifying selection/assessment criteria clarifying follow-up activities reporting follow-up activities using appropriate language to the other party(s) clarifying needs/wants of others representing the views of fellow team or group members during negotiations selecting appropriate communication media during the negotiations
Required knowledge
Look for evidence that confirms knowledge of: the purpose of the interview the assessment criteria for the interview the procedures to be followed in planning and conducting the interview the detail/information to be obtained from the interview questions appropriate to the detail/information to be obtained active listening techniques that can be applied in interview situations the effect(s) of the individual's presentation during the interview upon the interview the effect(s) of the timing of questions on the interviewee the need to follow-up issues raised during the interview and negotiations the procedures for reporting the outcomes of follow-up activities the parties to be involved in the negotiations the reasons for using appropriate language the reasons for maintaining confidentiality the reasons for clarifying the needs/wants of others the needs/wants of the individual the views of fellow team or group members a range of communication media the appropriate communication medium safe workplace practices

Evidence Guide

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.
Overview of assessment	A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to conduct formal interviews and negotiations.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit	Assessors must be satisfied that the candidate can competently and consistently perform all elements of the unit as specified by the criteria, including required knowledge, and be capable of applying the competency in new and different situations and contexts.
Context of and specific resources for assessment	This unit may be assessed on the job, off the job or a combination of both on and off the job. Where assessment occurs off the job, that is the candidate is not in productive work, then an appropriate simulation must be used where the range of conditions reflects realistic workplace situations. The competencies covered by this unit would be demonstrated by an individual working alone or as part of a team. The assessment environment should not disadvantage the candidate. This unit could be assessed in conjunction with any other units addressing the safety, quality, communication, materials handling, recording and reporting associated with conducting formal interviews and negotiations or other units requiring the exercise of the skills and knowledge covered by this unit.
Method of assessment	Assessors should gather a range of evidence that is valid, sufficient, current and authentic. Evidence can be gathered through a variety of ways including direct observation, supervisor's reports, project work, samples and questioning. Questioning techniques should not require language, literacy and numeracy skills beyond those required in this unit of competency. The candidate must have access to all tools, equipment, materials and documentation required. The candidate must be permitted to refer to any relevant workplace procedures, product and manufacturing specifications, codes, standards, manuals and reference materials.
Guidance information for assessment

Range Statement

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.
Preparation	Identifying and inviting co-interviewers Planning interview Preparation of interview room Accessing required documents and materials Introductions and explanations
Active listening skills	Appropriate body language Acknowledgements Clarification questions Appropriate responses
Communication medium	Face-to-face meeting Telephone Email Written Advocacy

Unit Sector(s)

Unit sector

Co-requisite units

Co-requisite units

Competency field

Competency field	Communication

MEM16006A Organise and communicate information

Modification History

Not Applicable

Unit Descriptor

Unit descriptor	This unit covers accessing, organising and communicating information related to processes or tasks.

Application of the Unit

Application of the unit	This unit applies in manufacturing, engineering or related environments. It may include information related to production, maintenance or associated processes. Information may be drawn from a variety of sources. This unit includes the ability to communicate using common workplace terminology. For access and recording of data requiring system knowledge and judgement, see Unit MEM16008A (Interact with computing technology). Band: A Unit Weight: 2

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not Applicable

Pre-Requisites

Prerequisite units

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. Access information and/or records	1.1. Information requirements of tasks are determined and relevant information is accessed from a range of sources. 1.2. Workplace terminology is correctly recognised.
2. Organise and analyse information	2.1. Information is interpreted and organised in accordance with enterprise and work requirements. 2.2. Information is analysed according to enterprise and work requirements.
3. Communicate organised information using established workplace methods	3.1. Information is communicated using established workplace methods.

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: accessing relevant information from a range of sources recording, where appropriate, the accessed information recognising and using workplace terms reading, interpreting and following information in workplace documentation checking and clarifying information organising, categorising and sequencing information
Required knowledge
Look for evidence that confirms knowledge of: types of information available sources of information information analysis techniques methods of categorising and organising information methods of recording and communicating information

Evidence Guide

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.
Overview of assessment	A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to organise, analyse and communicate information.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit	Assessors must be satisfied that the candidate can competently and consistently perform all elements of the unit as specified by the criteria, including required knowledge, and be capable of applying the competency in new and different situations and contexts.
Context of and specific resources for assessment	This unit may be assessed on the job, off the job or a combination of both on and off the job. Where assessment occurs off the job, that is the candidate is not in productive work, then an appropriate simulation must be used where the range of conditions reflects realistic workplace situations. The competencies covered by this unit would be demonstrated by an individual working alone or as part of a team. The assessment environment should not disadvantage the candidate. This unit could be assessed in conjunction with any other units addressing the safety, quality, communication, materials handling, recording and reporting associated with organising, analysing and communicating information or other units requiring the exercise of the skills and knowledge covered by this unit.
Method of assessment	Assessors should gather a range of evidence that is valid, sufficient, current and authentic. Evidence can be gathered through a variety of ways including direct observation, supervisor's reports, project work, samples and questioning. Questioning techniques should not require language, literacy and numeracy skills beyond those required in this unit of competency. The candidate must have access to all tools, equipment, materials and documentation required. The candidate must be permitted to refer to any relevant workplace procedures, product and manufacturing specifications, codes, standards, manuals and reference materials.
Guidance information for assessment

Range Statement

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.
Range of sources	Job instructions, specifications, standard operating procedures, charts, lists, documents, computer data, drawings, sketches, tables, technical manuals and/or charts and other applicable reference material
Workplace terminology	Terminology - referring to equipment, processes, workplace areas, staff and procedures - specific to the processes and equipment used in the workplace
Analyse	Analysis for this unit involves simple determinations of relevance and implication for the employee's immediate work requirements
Established workplace methods	Proforma reports Data entry e.g. bar coding and simple keyboard operations Verbal Drawings

Unit Sector(s)

Unit sector

Co-requisite units

Co-requisite units

Competency field

Competency field	Communication

MEM16008A Interact with computing technology

Modification History

Not Applicable

Unit Descriptor

Unit descriptor	This unit covers accessing, inputting and storing information used in manufacturing, engineering or related environments, using computing technology.

Application of the Unit

Application of the unit	This unit applies in manufacturing, engineering or related environments. It involves identifying the type and source of information required, and using the technology to access, input and store information. The equipment may include computers and a range of other equipment based on computing technology. Band: A Unit Weight: 2

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not Applicable

Pre-Requisites

Prerequisite units

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. Determine job requirements	1.1. Nature and scope of task requirement are identified. 1.2. Information/data required to be accessed, input or stored is identified. 1.3. Source of information/data is identified.
2. Access information/data	2.1. Access procedures are followed. 2.2. Technology is navigated to find the required information/data. 2.3. Relevant software application menus, functions and commands are used to locate required information/data. 2.4. Information/data is retrieved using organisational procedures. 2.5. Information/data is checked for relevance to job requirements.
3. Input information/data	3.1. Relevant software menus, functions and commands are used to manipulate information/data. 3.2. Information/data is entered, changed, or removed as required.
4. Store information/data	4.1. Data/files are saved following standard procedures prior to exiting the application. 4.2. Data output is produced as required. 4.3. Procedures for shutting down/logging off/exiting computing technology are followed.
5. Access assistance as required	5.1. Appropriate personnel are identified and consulted as required. 5.2. Manuals, online help and other reference materials are identified and used as required.

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: ability to enter or retrieve data using appropriate software applications reading, interpreting and following information on written job instructions, specifications, standard operating procedures, charts, lists, drawings and other applicable reference documents planning and sequencing operations checking and clarifying task-related information using numerical operations within the scope of this unit
Required knowledge
Look for evidence that confirms knowledge of: functions and capabilities of various types of computing technology used in the workplace functions of software applications hazards and control measures associated with using computing technology, including housekeeping safe work practices and procedures

Evidence Guide

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.
Overview of assessment	A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to interact with computing technology to achieve workplace outcomes.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit	Assessors must be satisfied that the candidate can competently and consistently perform all elements of the unit as specified by the criteria, including required knowledge, and be capable of applying the competency in new and different situations and contexts.
Context of and specific resources for assessment	This unit may be assessed on the job, off the job or a combination of both on and off the job. Where assessment occurs off the job, that is the candidate is not in productive work, then an appropriate simulation must be used where the range of conditions reflects realistic workplace situations. The competencies covered by this unit would be demonstrated by an individual working alone or as part of a team. The assessment environment should not disadvantage the candidate. This unit could be assessed in conjunction with any other units addressing the safety, quality, communication, materials handling, recording and reporting associated with interacting with computing technology or other units requiring the exercise of the skills and knowledge covered by this unit.
Method of assessment	Assessors should gather a range of evidence that is valid, sufficient, current and authentic. Evidence can be gathered through a variety of ways including direct observation, supervisor's reports, project work, samples and questioning. Questioning should not require language, literacy and numeracy skills beyond those required in this unit. The candidate must have access to all tools, equipment, materials and documentation required. The candidate must be permitted to refer to any relevant workplace procedures, product and manufacturing specifications, codes, standards, manuals and reference materials.
Guidance information for assessment

Range Statement

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.
Access procedures	Logging on and security procedures, virus checks, start-up routines, application start-up
Technology	Hand held data recording devices, screen based equipment, personal computers, bar coders
Applications	Word processing spreadsheets and databases Customised engineering and manufacturing applications Material Resource Planning (MRP) Warehousing inventory applications Predictive reliability and maintenance applications Production data management applications
Data output	Report, email, chart, graph, printout, data transfer, labels

Unit Sector(s)

Unit sector

Co-requisite units

Co-requisite units

Competency field

Competency field	Communication

MEM16010A Write reports

Modification History

Not Applicable

Unit Descriptor

Unit descriptor	This unit covers writing technical or non-technical reports that include some level of analysis and/or research.

Application of the Unit

Application of the unit	The term report is used to denote any required written communication that goes beyond a simple recording of facts (such as completion of a pro forma shift production schedule) and which is based on a level of analysis and/or research. Where reports include technical information or details, then the writer would have the required technical knowledge/capability. Conclusions and/or recommendations where required are based on prior research or analysis of data. The analysis and conclusions should be consistent with the level of skill and knowledge of an employee working at that level. Simple analysis and research would be required. If data research and analysis is necessary to produce information for the report, Unit MEM16009A (Research and analyse engineering information should also be selected). For preparation of simple technical reports, see unit MEM16014A (Report technical information). Band: B Unit Weight: 2

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not Applicable

Pre-Requisites

Prerequisite units
Path 1	MEM14005A	Plan a complete activity

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. Identify report requirements	1.1. Requirements for a written report are identified and confirmed with appropriate persons. 1.2. Information for the report is accessed according to workplace procedures. 1.3. Information is assessed for currency, accuracy and relevance for inclusion in the report.
2. Prepare and produce report	2.1. A structure and outline of the report are developed according to identified report requirements. 2.2. The report is written using terminology appropriate to the reader and established principles of report writing. 2.3. Findings and conclusions are based on factual analysis. 2.4. Recommendations, alternatives/suggestions are given, and supporting evidence supplied, where required. 2.5. Protocols, conventions and legal requirements related to acknowledgements and intellectual property are applied where necessary.
3. Finalise and distribute report	3.1. The report is checked for accuracy and edited as required. 3.2. The completed report is consistent with objectives and requirements. 3.3. The report is copied, distributed and stored according to instructions and workplace 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: reading, interpreting and following information on written job instructions, specifications, standard operating procedures, charts, lists, drawings and other applicable reference documents following instructions checking and clarifying information sorting information/data assessing information/data for relevance using terminology and language appropriate to the target audience structuring and writing reports applying principles of report writing presenting findings and conclusions based on factual analysis making recommendations managing own time planning and sequencing information reviewing and editing
Required knowledge
Look for evidence that confirms knowledge of: principles of report writing report types and purposes structure, style and parts of a report use of language and expression in reports common pitfalls, such as ambiguity, truisms, tautology, verbosity, circumlocution etc. report numbering systems techniques for reviewing and editing importance and benefits of preparing reports appropriate for the intended audience referencing and the importance of acknowledging sources safe work practices and procedures

Evidence Guide

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.
Overview of assessment	A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to write reports. Competency in this unit cannot be claimed until all prerequisites have been satisfied.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit	Assessors must be satisfied that the candidate can competently and consistently perform all elements of the unit as specified by the criteria, including required knowledge, and be capable of applying the competency in new and different situations and contexts.
Context of and specific resources for assessment	This unit may be assessed on the job, off the job or a combination of both on and off the job. Where assessment occurs off the job, that is the candidate is not in productive work, then an appropriate simulation must be used where the range of conditions reflects realistic workplace situations. The competencies covered by this unit would be demonstrated by an individual working alone or as part of a team. The assessment environment should not disadvantage the candidate. This unit could be assessed in conjunction with any other units addressing the safety, quality, communication, materials handling, recording and reporting associated with writing reports or other units requiring the exercise of the skills and knowledge covered by this unit.
Method of assessment	Assessors should gather a range of evidence that is valid, sufficient, current and authentic. Evidence can be gathered through a variety of ways including direct observation, supervisor's reports, project work, samples and questioning. Questioning techniques should not require language, literacy and numeracy skills beyond those required in this unit of competency. The candidate must have access to all tools, equipment, materials and documentation required. The candidate must be permitted to refer to any relevant workplace procedures, product and manufacturing specifications, codes, standards, manuals and reference materials.
Guidance information for assessment

Range Statement

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.
Requirements	Purpose, expected outcomes, scope and nature, timeframe, required resources
Report	Reports types: accident/injury equipment report memo and letter reports information report analytical report Report structure: title page table of contents summary introduction body (findings and conclusions) recommendations references appendices glossary Report content: text graphs charts tables diagrams
Principles of report writing	Use of headings, subheadings, sectioning and numbering Objectivity Expression Language and grammar Sentence and paragraph structure Logical ordering and sequencing Summarising and editing Layout and spacing Content relevancy Use of graphics, charts, tables, illustrations etc.

Unit Sector(s)

Unit sector

Co-requisite units

Co-requisite units

Competency field

Competency field	Communication

MEM17002B Conduct workplace assessment

Modification History

Single band identifier removed to clarify dual status

Unit Descriptor

Unit descriptor	This unit covers identifying, planning and carrying out assessment; recording the results; and reviewing the procedure. Methods of assessment may include observation, documentation, demonstration, projects, oral tests, computer based assessment, written tests, etc.

Application of the Unit

Application of the unit	Appropriate assessment techniques will be selected based on assessor knowledge of the competency to be assessed or in conjunction with someone who is competent (technical expert). Assessment may be undertaken on an individual basis or in groups. This unit is intended to equate to national competency standards Assessment Standard Unit: Conduct assessment to an established procedure, and the Extension Unit: Plan and review assessment. This competency also meets the assessment skills required to be recognised by Manufacturing Skills Australia as a workplace assessor. Band: This unit has dual status and is to be regarded as both a Specialisation band A unit and Specialisation band B unit for progression to C5 (AQF level V). Unit Weight: 2

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not Applicable

Pre-Requisites

Prerequisite units

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. Identify and plan assessment requirements	1.1. Area and purpose of assessment are identified in consultation with appropriate personnel and person/s being assessed. 1.2. Appropriate competency standard/s and assessment guides are identified and selected as required. 1.3. Evidence required to establish competency is determined according to industry and enterprise assessment procedure. 1.4. Evidence required and assessment arrangements are discussed and confirmed in an appropriate way with person being assessed.
2. Carry out assessment	2.1. Agreed assessment procedure is implemented in a manner, time and location to maximise active participation from assessment candidate/s. 2.2. Evidence consistent with the agreed assessment procedure is gathered using appropriate and specified methods and tools, and is documented according to agreed industry or site procedures. 2.3. Evaluation and assessment decisions are made according to agreed assessment procedures. 2.4. Clear and appropriate feedback is provided to person/s assessed. 2.5. Advice is provided to assessment candidate/s on training needs, appeal mechanisms, as appropriate.
3. Record results and review the procedure	3.1. Assessment results are recorded according to industry or site procedures. 3.2. Records are kept/stored in a manner appropriate to maintenance of confidentiality and safety. 3.3. Assessment procedure are reviewed in cooperation with person being assessed and revised, if appropriate.

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: obtaining and interpreting relevant competency standards and assessment guides discussing and confirming evidence required and the assessment arrangements performing assessments gathering and documenting evidence evaluating evidence and making assessment decisions providing clear and appropriate feedback advising on training needs and/or the appeals procedures recording assessment results storing records reviewing and revising the assessment procedure
Required knowledge
Look for evidence that confirms knowledge of: area and purpose of the assessment persons to be consulted when determining the assessments to be carried out relevant competencies evidence required to establish competency reasons for identifying the evidence to be obtained industry assessment procedure reasons for discussing and confirming the assessment arrangements with the assessment candidate time and location of the assessment reasons for selecting the time/location for the assessment methods of gathering the evidence reasons for using the selected methods of obtaining evidence procedures for documenting the assessment procedures for evaluating the gathered evidence need to provide clear and positive feedback to the assessment candidate appeals procedure any further training required by the assessment candidate procedures for recording assessment results need to keep records securely stored procedures for storing assessment records procedures for reviewing assessments undertaken reasons for evaluating assessment methods/procedures procedures for revising assessment procedures

Evidence Guide

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.
Overview of assessment	A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to conduct workplace assessment.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit	Assessors must be satisfied that the candidate can competently and consistently perform all elements of the unit as specified by the criteria, including required knowledge, and be capable of applying the competency in new and different situations and contexts.
Context of and specific resources for assessment	This unit may be assessed on the job, off the job or a combination of both on and off the job. Where assessment occurs off the job, that is the candidate is not in productive work, then an appropriate simulation must be used where the range of conditions reflects realistic workplace situations. The competencies covered by this unit would be demonstrated by an individual working alone or as part of a team. The assessment environment should not disadvantage the candidate. This unit could be assessed in conjunction with any other units addressing the safety, quality, communication, materials handling, recording and reporting associated with conducting workplace assessment or other units requiring the exercise of the skills and knowledge covered by this unit.
Method of assessment	Assessors should gather a range of evidence that is valid, sufficient, current and authentic. Evidence can be gathered through a variety of ways including direct observation, supervisor's reports, project work, samples and questioning. Questioning techniques should not require language, literacy and numeracy skills beyond those required in this unit of competency. The candidate must have access to all tools, equipment, materials and documentation required. The candidate must be permitted to refer to any relevant workplace procedures, product and manufacturing specifications, codes, standards, manuals and reference materials.
Guidance information for assessment

Range Statement

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.
Purpose of assessment	Recognition of prior learning, determination of award classification level or identification of training needed
Evidence required	Should address task skills, task management, contingency management application
Assessment procedure	Observation, documentation, demonstration, projects, oral tests, computer based assessment, written tests
Appropriate and specified methods and tools	Should address issues such as clarity, reliability, validity of results, fairness in assessment application, and cost effectiveness of process

Unit Sector(s)

Unit sector

Co-requisite units

Co-requisite units

Competency field

Competency field	Training

MEM18001C Use hand tools

Modification History

Not Applicable

Unit Descriptor

Unit descriptor	This unit covers using a range of hand tools for a variety of general engineering applications.

Application of the Unit

Application of the unit	Applications may include hand tools used for adjusting, dismantling, assembling and finishing of items or components, and the finishing, cutting, scraping of metallic and non-metallic material to size and shape. This includes simple tapping and threading and routine maintenance of hand tools. This unit should not be selected if the hand tool is dedicated to a single operation or machine and if only a machine specific/customised tool is used. When using hand held power tools or power tools used for hand held operations, refer to Unit MEM18002B (Use power tools/hand held operations). Band: A Unit Weight: 2

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not Applicable

Pre-Requisites

Prerequisite units

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. Use hand tools	1.1. Hand tools are selected appropriate to the task requirements. 1.2. Hand tools are used to produce desired outcomes to job specifications which may include finish, tension, size or shape. 1.3. All safety requirements are adhered to before, during and after use. 1.4. Unsafe or faulty tools are identified and marked for repair according to designated procedures before, during and after use. 1.5. Routine maintenance of tools, including hand sharpening is undertaken according to standard operational procedures, principles and techniques. 1.6. Hand tools are stored safely in appropriate location according to standard operational procedures and manufacturers' recommendations.

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: reading and following information on standard operating procedures following verbal instructions selecting hand tools appropriate to the task using hand tools safely identifying hand tool defects and marking for repair maintaining/sharpening hand tools using appropriate techniques storing hand tools in accordance with manufacturers'/standard operating procedures
Required knowledge
Look for evidence that confirms knowledge of: applications of different hand tools in a general engineering context common faults and/or defects in hand tools procedures for marking unsafe or faulty tools for repair routine maintenance requirements for a range of hand tools storage location and procedures for a range of hand tools hazards and control measures associated with using hand tools use and application of personal protective equipment safe work practices and procedures

Evidence Guide

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.
Overview of assessment	A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to use hand tools for a range of general engineering applications.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit	Assessors must be satisfied that the candidate can competently and consistently perform all elements of the unit as specified by the criteria, including required knowledge, and be capable of applying the competency in new and different situations and contexts.
Context of and specific resources for assessment	This unit may be assessed on the job, off the job or a combination of both on and off the job. Where assessment occurs off the job, that is the candidate is not in productive work, then an appropriate simulation must be used where the range of conditions reflects realistic workplace situations. The competencies covered by this unit would be demonstrated by an individual working alone or as part of a team. The assessment environment should not disadvantage the candidate. This unit could be assessed in conjunction with any other units addressing the safety, quality, communication, materials handling, recording and reporting associated with using hand tools or other units requiring the exercise of the skills and knowledge covered by this unit.
Method of assessment	Assessors should gather a range of evidence that is valid, sufficient, current and authentic. Evidence can be gathered through a variety of ways including direct observation, supervisor's reports, project work, samples and questioning. Questioning techniques should not require language, literacy and numeracy skills beyond those required in this unit of competency. The candidate must have access to all tools, equipment, materials and documentation required. The candidate must be permitted to refer to any relevant workplace procedures, product and manufacturing specifications, codes, standards, manuals and reference materials.
Guidance information for assessment

Range Statement

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.
Hand tools	Hacksaws, hammers, punches, screwdrivers, sockets, wrenches, scrapers, chisels, gouges, wood planes and files of all cross-sectional shapes and types
Job specifications	Finish, tension, size or shape etc.
Routine maintenance	Cleaning, lubricating, tightening, simple tool repairs, hand sharpening and adjustments using engineering principles, tools, equipment and procedures

Unit Sector(s)

Unit sector

Co-requisite units

Co-requisite units

Competency field

Competency field	Maintenance and diagnostics

MEM18002B Use power tools/hand held operations

Modification History

Not Applicable

Unit Descriptor

Unit descriptor	This unit covers using a range of hand held power tools and fixed power tools for hand held operations for a variety of general engineering applications.

Application of the Unit

Application of the unit	This unit applies to loosening and fastening items or components and shaping, finishing, cutting, grinding metallic and non-metallic materials and/or tool bits to size and shape. This unit should not be selected if the power tools used are dedicated to an operation or machine, e.g. nut-runner, air drill, power driver, etc. For using hand tools, see Unit MEM18001C (Use hand tools). Band: A Unit Weight: 2

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not Applicable

Pre-Requisites

Prerequisite units

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. Use power tools	1.1. Power tools are selected appropriate to the task requirements. 1.2. Power tools are used for a determined sequence of operations - which may include clamping, alignment and adjustment to produce desired outcomes - to job specifications which may include finish, size or shape. 1.3. All safety requirements are adhered to before, during and after use. 1.4. Unsafe or faulty tools are identified and marked for repair before, during and after use according to designated procedures. 1.5. Operational maintenance of tools, including hand sharpening, is undertaken according to standard workplace procedures, principles and techniques. 1.6. Power tools are stored safely in appropriate location according to standard workshop procedures and manufacturers' recommendations.

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: reading and following information on standard operating procedures following verbal instructions selecting power tools appropriate to the task using power tools safely using clamping/securing devices identifying power tool defects maintaining power tools using appropriate techniques sharpening tools/tool bits within the scope of this unit storing power tools according to manufacturers'/ standard operating procedures.
Required knowledge
Look for evidence that confirms knowledge of: application of different power tools clamping/securing methods adjustments/alignments to a range of power tools common faults and/or defects in power tools procedures for marking unsafe or faulty power tools for repair routine maintenance requirements of a range of power tools tool sharpening techniques for a range of power tools storage location and procedures of a range of power tools hazards/control measures associated with power tools use and application of personal protective equipment safe work practices and procedures

Evidence Guide

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.
Overview of assessment	A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to use power tools/hand held operations.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit	Assessors must be satisfied that the candidate can competently and consistently perform all elements of the unit as specified by the criteria, including required knowledge, and be capable of applying the competency in new and different situations and contexts.
Context of and specific resources for assessment	This unit may be assessed on the job, off the job or a combination of both on and off the job. Where assessment occurs off the job, that is the candidate is not in productive work, then an appropriate simulation must be used where the range of conditions reflects realistic workplace situations. The competencies covered by this unit would be demonstrated by an individual working alone or as part of a team. The assessment environment should not disadvantage the candidate. This unit could be assessed in conjunction with any other units addressing the safety, quality, communication, materials handling, recording and reporting associated with using power tools/hand held operations or other units requiring the exercise of the skills and knowledge covered by this unit.
Method of assessment	Assessors should gather a range of evidence that is valid, sufficient, current and authentic. Evidence can be gathered through a variety of ways including direct observation, supervisor's reports, project work, samples and questioning. Questioning should not require language, literacy and numeracy skills beyond those required in this unit. The candidate must have access to all tools, equipment, materials and documentation required. The candidate must be permitted to refer to any relevant workplace procedures, product and manufacturing specifications, codes, standards, manuals and reference materials.
Guidance information for assessment

Range Statement

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.
Power tools	Electric or pneumatic/hydraulic drills, grinders, jigsaws, nibblers, cutting saws, sanders, planers, routers, pedestal drills and pedestal grinders
Clamping	Multigrips, vices, jigs and fixtures, clamps etc.
Job specifications	Finish, size or shape etc.
Operational maintenance	Hand sharpening, cleaning, lubricating, tightening Simple tool repairs and adjustments using engineering principles, tools, equipment and procedures to statutory and regulatory requirements

Unit Sector(s)

Unit sector

Co-requisite units

Co-requisite units

Competency field

Competency field	Maintenance and diagnostics

MEM22013A Coordinate engineering projects

Modification History

Release 1 - New unit. Replaces MEM22004A, but not equivalent.

Unit Descriptor

This unit of competency covers the coordination of engineering projects within project plans and budgets. It includes monitoring and maintaining the project implementation plan, performance analysis and use of project management software.

Application of the Unit

This unit applies to people with significant coordination and facilitation responsibilities for engineering or related projects. The projects will usually have fixed term or purpose and involve specific engineering-related tasks, such as installation and commissioning of plant, design of equipment or major overhauls.

The coordination role covered by the unit includes monitoring of engineering and other technical performance parameters against the project plan as well as monitoring of other project parameters that impact on engineering and technical compliance of the project. These include finance, accounting, budgeting and control, resourcing, tenders, contracts, work health and safety (WHS), risk management, human resources, and legal and regulatory requirements.

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not applicable.

Pre-Requisites

Not applicable.

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	Review and confirm parameters of delegated project	1.1	Review designs, drawings, standards and established implementation plan and schedule to establish scope of the engineering project
1.2	Review budget and control measures for delegated project
1.3	Review project management structure, functional team relationships, communications and reporting lines
1.4	Review materials, logistics and services procurement requirements
1.5	Review the need for appropriate technical and professional assistance
1.6	Review physical resources requirements
1.7	Review human resources and skills development requirements
1.8	Review compliance requirements for project, including WHS requirements, codes of practice, regulations, standards, legal and other regulatory requirements, and enterprise procedures

2	Coordinate implementation of delegated project	2.1	Assign and obtain team agreement to plans, communication arrangements, responsibilities, schedules and requirements
2.2	Establish liaison arrangements with other functional groups
2.3	Ensure efficient and documented arrangements for requests for further information (RFIs) from designers and other experts
2.4	Confirm internal and external reporting requirements, including content, schedule and sign-off arrangements
2.5	Confirm suppliers, contractors and delivery schedules, and any installation requirements
2.6	Coordinate actions to overcome constraints and contingencies, including coordination with stakeholders and adjustments, if necessary, to plans and schedules
2.7	Coordinate and monitor specialist and technical support services to meet schedules, budgets and performance requirements
2.8	Maintain and monitor records of project tasks for accountability against objectives, schedule and budget
2.9	Apply principles of continuous improvement to implementation
2.10	Implement project management, resources control and budgeting software, when required

3	Report on outcomes	3.1	Record progress in accordance with procedures
3.2	Supervise the completion of project, including sign-off and completion of required documentation of the project

Required Skills and Knowledge

This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit.
Required skills
Required skills include: coordinating technically complex engineering-related projects project management skills, including using resources control and budgeting software, as required reviewing, confirming and establishing parameters for project objectives, project plan, budget and scheduling related to tasks communicating, negotiating and reviewing with stakeholders throughout project duration coordinating and monitoring task schedules and resources; addressing contingencies and constraints, continuous improvement, problem solving and decision making; and adjusting short-term planning and rescheduling, as necessary implementing systems thinking and concurrent engineering, as appropriate project planning and scheduling, including: working within or establishing a project management structure establishing functional team relationships, communications and reporting lines ensuring compliance with business plans, financial objectives, budgets and customer brief incorporating WHS and other regulatory requirements establishing accountabilities and responsibilities (including recording and reporting) for: scheduling and implementation of project tasks physical and financial resources and budget the use of professional services and contractors maintaining records of trades and industry contacts and sources of expert advice records of procedures and regulatory compliance personal and team skills development maintaining task schedules, Gantt charts and other planning tools and resources procedures for addressing contingencies and constraints, continuous improvement, problem solving and decision making, and adjusting short-term planning and rescheduling as necessary organisational procedures for compliance with WHS, codes of practice, and other legislative requirements, environmental and social obligations, and ethical practice risk management procedures
Required knowledge
Required knowledge includes: engineering and technology knowledge appropriate to the project context of project, including: customer-supplier relationships regulatory requirements and environment materials resourcing and labour and skills supply arrangements market and competitive environment human resources and skills development procedures and options for skill needs typical of engineering projects typical budget and control measures for engineering-related projects, including: audit tenders contracts schedules budget categories and items: personnel materials equipment procurement and maintenance contractors logistics security requirements for and functions of technical documentation, graphics and specifications, meeting procedures, records and minute taking WHS Acts and regulations relevant to engineering projects risk management procedures, isolation and notification procedures in the event of irregularities or accident systems thinking, contingency and constraints management conflict resolution, problem solving and decision making

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.
Overview of assessment	A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to coordinate an engineering project This includes working individually and as part of a team and recognising and complying with normal control procedures on engineering projects.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit	Assessors must be satisfied that the candidate can competently and consistently: review, confirm and establish project objectives, plans and schedules identify technical and engineering requirements of project from drawings, customer briefs, contracts and other appropriate sources identify and manage stakeholders, including customers, suppliers, contractors and regulatory agencies manage for contingencies and non-conformances cooperate, communicate and negotiate effectively with stakeholders.
Context of and specific resources for assessment	This unit may be assessed on the job, off the job or a combination of both on and off the job. Where assessment occurs off the job, then a simulated working environment must be used where the range of conditions reflects realistic workplace situations. The competencies covered by this unit would be demonstrated by an individual working alone or as part of a team. Where applicable, reasonable adjustment must be made to work environments and training situations to accommodate ethnicity, age, gender, demographics and disability. Access must be provided to appropriate learning and/or assessment support when required. Where applicable, physical resources should include equipment modified for people with disabilities.
Method of assessment	Assessment must satisfy the endorsed Assessment Guidelines of the MEM05 Metal and Engineering Training Package. Assessment methods must confirm consistency and accuracy of performance (over time and in a range of workplace relevant contexts) together with application of underpinning knowledge. Assessment methods must be by direct observation of tasks and include questioning on underpinning knowledge to ensure correct interpretation and application. Assessment may be applied under project-related conditions (real or simulated) and require evidence of process. Assessment must confirm a reasonable inference that competency is not only able to be satisfied under the particular circumstance, but is able to be transferred to other circumstances. Assessment may be in conjunction with assessment of other units of competency where required.
Guidance information for assessment	Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate and appropriate to the language and literacy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed.

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.
Personal responsibilities	Personal responsibilities within the project may be defined by: role specification and delegations workplace agreement or Award negotiation with clients and/or supervisors contracts legal or regulatory obligations professional and ethical considerations agreed operational or project requirements
Systems thinking	Systems thinking refers to the conduct of engineering work in a manner that demonstrates knowledge of how the interaction of different technical systems on equipment, machinery or structures, as well as the skills and techniques of personnel, combine to perform or support engineering-related operations, processes or projects. It embraces determining or establishing how the function of each technical system or component, as well as the skills and techniques of personnel, effects or potentially may effect, outcomes. Systems should be interpreted broadly within the context of the organisation and depending on the project or operation can include equipment, related facilities, material, software, internal services and personnel, and other organisations in the value chain
WHS, regulatory requirements and enterprise procedures	WHS, regulatory requirements and enterprise procedures may include: WHS Acts and regulations relevant standards codes of practice from Australian and overseas engineering and technical associations and societies environmental protection and planning law risk assessments registration requirements safe work practices state and territory regulatory requirements
Stakeholders	Relevant stakeholders may include: teams contractors support professionals and teams technicians functional groups customers suppliers
Records of project	Records of project may include: tenders and contracts schedules personnel resource allocations and financial management procedures standard operating procedures, including maintenance procedures WHS committee minutes and action risk management and mitigation documentation and records of current safe work methods statements (SWMS), material safety data sheets (MSDS), work permits, standards and codes of practice audits meetings and communications graphics and specifications
Continuous improvement implementation	Continuous improvement implementation may relate to: plant, products, processes, systems or services, including design, development, implementation or manufacture, commissioning, operation or delivery and maintenance. It may include techniques, such as: balanced scorecard current and future state mapping measuring performance against benchmarks process improvement, problem solving and decision making data management, generation, recording, analysing, storing and use of software training for improvement systems participation technical training
Appropriate technical and professional assistance	Appropriate technical and professional assistance may include: technical support and advice relating to elements which have intrinsic dangers professional and technical support for specific technologiesand equipment professional services for: finance, accounts and tax insurance and legal, training and human resources
Constraints and contingencies	Constraints and contingencies may be: financial, organisational, procedural or culture constraints physical constraints, such as limits to resources, limits to site access or logistical limitations

Unit Sector(s)

Competency field
Unit sector	Management and organisation

Custom Content Section

Not applicable.

MEM23004A Apply technical mathematics

Modification History

Release 1 - New unit. Replaces MEM23001A, but not equivalent.

Unit Descriptor

This unit of competency covers the application of mathematical analysis, graphical and software techniques to engineering problems. It includes exponential and logarithmic functions, trigonometric equations involving single and double angles, sequences and series, two dimensional vector analysis, complex numbers, determinants and matrices.

Application of the Unit

The unit applies to engineering or related activities requiring specific mathematical techniques. It is suitable for people giving technical support to design, operations or maintenance activities and those pursuing technical qualifications and careers at paraprofessional or technician level.

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not applicable.

Pre-Requisites

Not applicable.

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.

Elements and Performance Criteria

1	Determine scope of technical mathematical techniques required for an engineering application	1.1	Analyse an engineering application for required technical mathematical tasks
1.2	Develop systematic methods for layout and solution checking
1.3	Determine mathematical software required for analytical and graphical solutions and validate software using traditional solutions to simple examples

2	Apply technical mathematical techniques to engineering application	2.1	Use appropriate software for analytical and graphical solutions
2.2	Convert between different number systems
2.3	Use appropriate mathematical techniques required for analysis and solution
2.4	Use appropriate data representations to communicate the solution to others.
2.5	Report results and document calculations, graphs and analysis

Required Skills and Knowledge

This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit.
Required skills
Required skills include: solving mathematical problems using standard engineering software packages, and validating software results of simple examples analytically and/or graphically manipulating values using decimal, binary and hexadecimal number systems graphing and analysing functions for solutions: exponential and logarithmic functions trigonometric functions using the techniques of sequences and series to solve simple mathematical problems using the techniques of two dimensional vectors to solve mathematic and applied problems solving problems involving complex quantities using the properties, operations and theorems of complex numbers using determinant and matrix analysis to solve algebraic and vectorial problems using probability to assess likely occurrences
Required knowledge
Required knowledge includes: software for mathematical analysis and graphical representations binomials and polynomials exponential and logarithmic functions trigonometric equations sequences and series two dimensional vectors complex numbers determinant and matrices probability stability analysis using plots

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.
Overview of assessment	A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to apply mathematical analysis, graphical and software techniques to engineering-related problems within the context of delegations and other checking and technical oversight procedures. The candidate may demonstrate competence through either working individually or as part of a team.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit	Assessors must be satisfied that the candidate can competently and consistently: solve mathematical problems using software validate software results of simple examples analytically and/or graphically manipulate values using decimal, binary and hexadecimal number systems graph and analyse exponential, logarithmic and trigonometric functions for solutions use the techniques of sequences and series to solve simple mathematical problems use the techniques of two dimensional vectors to solve mathematic and applied problems solve problems involving complex quantities using the properties, operations and theorems of complex numbers use determinant and matrix analysis to solve algebraic and vectorial problems use probability to assess likely occurrences.
Context of and specific resources for assessment	This unit may be assessed on the job, off the job or a combination of both on and off the job. Where assessment occurs off the job then a simulated working environment must be used where the range of conditions reflects realistic workplace situations. The competencies covered by this unit would be demonstrated by an individual working alone or as part of a team. Where applicable, reasonable adjustment must be made to work environments and training situations to accommodate ethnicity, age, gender, demographics and disability. Access must be provided to appropriate learning and/or assessment support when required. Where applicable, physical resources should include equipment modified for people with disabilities.
Method of assessment	Assessment must satisfy the endorsed Assessment Guidelines of the MEM05 Metal and Engineering Training Package. Assessment methods must confirm consistency and accuracy of performance (over time and in a range of workplace relevant contexts) together with application of underpinning knowledge. Assessment methods must be by direct observation of tasks and include questioning on underpinning knowledge to ensure correct interpretation and application. Assessment may be applied under project-related conditions (real or simulated) and require evidence of process. Assessment must confirm a reasonable inference that competency is not only able to be satisfied under the particular circumstance, but is able to be transferred to other circumstances. Assessment may be in conjunction with assessment of other units of competency where required.
Guidance information for assessment	Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate and appropriate to the language and literacy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed.

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.
Engineering applications related to mathematical techniques in this unit	Most engineering disciplines will have applications supported by the technical mathematics skills described in this unit, including mechanical, manufacturing, maintenance and mechatronics engineering. Examples of engineering applications requiring mathematical skills described in this unit may include: vector analysis of force systems on beams and bodies trigonometric plots related to waveforms for amplitude, frequency and phase shift analysis matrix and determinant solutions of vector systems or simultaneous equations complex plane analysis of control systems for stability analysis
Scope of technical mathematical techniques	The scope of technical mathematical techniques required for an engineering application will vary and may include: standard mathematical software decimal, binary and hexadecimal number systems graph exponential and logarithmic functions required for the engineering application solve trigonometric equations involving single and double angles solve problems using simple binomials and polynomials solve problems involving simple sequences and series in the engineering application analyse two dimensional vectors analyse complex numbers and represent graphically analyse simple algebraic and vectorial problems using determinants and matrices evaluate probability as a predictive tool in simple situations
Number system	Number systems may include: decimal binary hexadecimal

Unit Sector(s)

Competency field
Unit sector	Engineering science

Custom Content Section

Not applicable.

MEM23007A Apply calculus to engineering tasks

Modification History

Release 1 - New unit. Replaces MEM23002A, but not equivalent.

Unit Descriptor

This unit of competency covers the application of calculus, including differentiation and integration techniques to engineering applications. It includes the use and application of standard differentiation and integration rules, finding maximum and minimum values of curves, application to rates of change and slope, finding definite integrals, using method of substitution, using trigonometric identities and finding areas under curves.

Application of the Unit

The unit applies to engineering or related activities requiring the application of mathematical techniques using calculus. It is suitable for people giving technical support to design, operations or maintenance activities and those pursuing technical qualifications and careers at paraprofessional or technician level.

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not applicable.

Pre-Requisites

MEM23004A	Apply technical mathematics

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.

Elements and Performance Criteria

1	Determine scope of calculus techniques required for an engineering application	1.1	Analyse an engineering application for required calculus tasks
1.2	Develop systematic methods for layout and solution validation, including any required external sign-off of solution
1.3	Identify calculus technique and any software required for analysis and resolution of identified engineering application tasks
1.4	Identify sources for professional and technical assistance, if required

2	Apply differential techniques to engineering applications	2.1	Apply standard differentiation rules to solve engineering problems
2.2	Check solution is laid out correctly and is error free
2.3	Review solution to ensure it provides information relevant to resolution of engineering application task
2.4	Report results and document calculations, graphs and analysis

3	Apply integration techniques to engineering applications	3.1	Apply standard integration rules to solve engineering problems
3.2	Check solution is laid out correctly and is error free
3.3	Review solution to ensure it provides information relevant to resolution of engineering application task
3.4	Report results and document calculations, graphs and analysis

Required Skills and Knowledge

This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit.
Required skills
Required skills include: analysing engineering applications to determine relevant calculus techniques applying relevant differentiation and integration concepts and tools to engineering applications using appropriate software and/or scientific calculators to generate solutions to statistical and probability-related engineering problems using differentiation to find rates of change applying special calculus techniques to solve more complex integrals, such as: method of substitution using trigonometric identities identifying and solving simple first and second order differential equations identifying key points to find constants of integration finding integrals of algebraic, trigonometric and exponential functions establishing appropriate procedures for checking and validating solutions logical layout and presentation of data developed using calculus reporting and effectively communicating the results of calculus-based analysis
Required knowledge
Required knowledge includes: identifying appropriate limits and applying to engineering problems being solved with calculus techniques differentiation rules and techniques partial differentiation relationship between differentiation and attributes of mathematical curves and graphs optimisation of variables based on maximum and minimum values of mathematical curves and graphs integration as the reverse of differentiation integration rules and techniques the definite integral

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.
Overview of assessment	A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to apply calculus techniques to engineering and related problems within the context of specified engineering applications and solution validation and technical oversight procedures. The candidate may demonstrate competence through either working individually or as part of a team.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit	Assessors must be satisfied that the candidate can competently and consistently: solve mathematical problems related to engineering and manufacturing using calculus techniques validate results of mathematical problems using calculus either analytically and/or graphically manipulate engineering and manufacturing-related mathematical functions and equations using calculus techniques analyse mathematical problems by using appropriate calculus techniques to achieve engineering and manufacturing solutions.
Context of and specific resources for assessment	This unit may be assessed on the job, off the job or a combination of both on and off the job. Where assessment occurs off the job then a simulated working environment must be used where the range of conditions reflects realistic workplace situations. The competencies covered by this unit would be demonstrated by an individual working alone or as part of a team. Where applicable, reasonable adjustment must be made to work environments and training situations to accommodate ethnicity, age, gender, demographics and disability. Access must be provided to appropriate learning and/or assessment support when required. Where applicable, physical resources should include equipment modified for people with disabilities.
Method of assessment	Assessment must satisfy the endorsed Assessment Guidelines of the MEM05 Metal and Engineering Training Package. Assessment methods must confirm consistency and accuracy of performance (over time and in a range of workplace relevant contexts) together with application of underpinning knowledge. Assessment methods must be by direct observation of tasks and include questioning on underpinning knowledge to ensure correct interpretation and application. Assessment may be applied under project-related conditions (real or simulated) and require evidence of process. Assessment must confirm a reasonable inference that competency is not only able to be satisfied under the particular circumstance, but is able to be transferred to other circumstances. Assessment may be in conjunction with assessment of other units of competency where required.
Guidance information for assessment	Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate and appropriate to the language and literacy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed.

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.
Engineering applications related to calculus techniques in this unit	Most engineering disciplines will have applications supported by the calculus skills described in this unit, including mechanical, manufacturing, maintenance and mechatronics engineering. Examples of engineering or manufacturing applications requiring calculus skills described in this unit may include: determining the point of maximum bending moment, slope and deflection for a beam determining the depth of parabolic mirrors determining moments of inertia of a range of engineering components solving rectilinear motion problems
Scope of calculus techniques	The scope of calculus techniques required for an engineering or manufacturing application will vary and may include: identification of appropriate limits use of standard derivatives and rules application of second and third derivatives finding rates of change and slopes of curves calculating maximum and minimum values of curves solving first and second order differential equations use of standard integrals and rules finding constants of integration finding areas under and between curves integrating algebraic, trigonometric and exponential functions the definite integral identification of appropriate methods to solve more complex integration applications

Unit Sector(s)

Competency field
Unit sector	Engineering science

Custom Content Section

Not applicable.

MEM234019A Apply finite element analysis in engineering design

Modification History

New unit

Unit Descriptor

This unit of competency covers the application of finite element analysis (FEA) for engineering design and modification analyses, including stress analysis, displacements and natural frequencies, and temperature and heat distributions in engineering or related applications.

Application of the Unit

This unit applies to engineering or related applications across all forms of manufacturing and engineering. It is suitable for people with structural, plant or equipment design or maintenance responsibilities, and those pursuing engineering or related qualifications and careers.

Prior experience in mechanics, mathematics and computing techniques and computer-aided design (CAD) is required and areas, such as thermodynamics or structures, depending on the application of the FEA.

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not applicable.

Pre-Requisites

Not applicable.

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	Integrate requirement for FEA into an engineering design application	1.1	Establish functions, features and performance parameters of plant, structure or equipment to be analysed
1.2	Determine parameters to the brief or contract
1.3	Determine occupational health and safety (OHS), regulatory, sustainability and environmental requirements of the application
1.4	Provide initial advice based on discipline knowledge, OHS and regulatory standards relating to the suitability of using FEA as an analytical technique

2	Apply FEA solution techniques	2.1	Set up a finite element model, including internal and external parameters, element mesh and nodes
2.2	Select appropriate solver and adjust parameters for optimum solution
2.3	Generate and assess solution file for warnings or errors
2.4	Interpret results and generate graphics
2.5	Identify areas of excessive stress, deformation, instability and excessive temperatures
2.6	Verify results to the required certainty level
2.7	Apply systems or holistic thinking, contingencies and constraints management, problem solving and decision making techniques in making recommendations to achieve satisfactory functions, features and performance parameters
2.8	Review initial results with client
2.9	Negotiate adjustments to brief or contract parameters, if required

3	Embed FEA results in design application	3.1	Report and recommend design improvements or modifications as a result of the FEA analysis
3.2	Document results of investigations, analysis and recommendations
3.3	Obtain sign-off

Required Skills and Knowledge

This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit.
Required skills
Required skills include: gathering information relevant to the FEA task interpreting and evaluating documentation, specifications and drawings for FEA purposes researching FEA, mathematical techniques, applicability and limitations, software and evolving opportunities for FEA setting up FEA model, parameters, element mesh and nodes using FEA software, including pre- and post-processor, if any, effectively constructing models of engineering part or structure suitable for FEA using appropriate software determining and setting parameters and conditions for required type of analysis applying boundary conditions to suit type of analysis required, including axisymmetric analysis choosing, setting up, and running appropriate solvers, such as linear static, linear buckling, non-linear static, natural frequency, steady state, heat, and so on interpreting results, generating graphics and identifying significant issues validating software outputs reporting and documenting results
Required knowledge
Required knowledge includes: FEA task parameters for applications, such as: stresses and displacements natural frequencies heat and temperature distribution software modelling and validation techniques, including: element type and shape for error minimisation library files geometry importation from other software packages application of boundary conditions validation using comparison with traditional solution of simple examples and reviewing of past successful applications methods for presentation of results, including software-generated graphics measures of excessive stress and/or deformation and to recommend modifications software functions and features, such as: deformed displays colour contour plots, contour averaging and contour jumps peeking, graphing and animating multiple views coordinate systems: Cartesian polar spherical coordinate systems stress concentrations structural loads: dead loads, live loads and wind loads structural and non-structural mass material libraries: types of beam, plate and brick elements properties of materials, such as stress, strain, modulus of elasticity, modulus of rigidity, Poisson’s ratio and allowable stress stresses: equivalent stresses based on Von Mises criterion and Tresca criterion shear force and bending moment diagrams, bending stress and torsional stress heat transfer modes (conduction, convection and radiation) thermal stress accuracy checking methods, including use of strain gauges and solvers software validation techniques

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.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit	Assessors must be satisfied that the candidate can competently and consistently: determine functions, features and performance parameters of plant, structure or equipment to be analysed determine parameters to the brief or contract, OHS, regulatory, risk management and sustainability requirements communicate, advise, negotiate and review with stakeholders and client throughout process apply FEA solution techniques set up FEA model, parameters, element mesh and nodes select solver and adjust and optimise parameters generate and assess solution file interpret results, generate graphics and identify significant issues validate software outputs apply systems or holistic thinking, contingencies and constraints management, problem solving and decision making techniques in making recommendations report and document results.
Context of and specific resources for assessment	This unit may be assessed on the job, off the job or a combination of both on and off the job. Where assessment occurs off the job, that is, the candidate is not in productive work, then a simulated working environment must be used where the range of conditions reflects realistic workplace situations. The competencies covered by this unit would be demonstrated by an individual working alone or as part of a team. Where applicable, reasonable adjustment must be made to work environments and training situations to accommodate ethnicity, age, gender, demographics and disability. Access must be provided to appropriate learning and/or assessment support when required. Where applicable, physical resources should include equipment modified for people with disabilities.
Method of assessment	Assessment must satisfy the endorsed Assessment Guidelines of the MEM05 Metal and Engineering Training Package. Assessment methods must confirm consistency and accuracy of performance (over time and in a range of workplace relevant contexts) together with application of underpinning knowledge. Assessment methods must be by direct observation of tasks and include questioning on underpinning knowledge to ensure its correct interpretation and application. Assessment may be applied under project-related conditions (real or simulated) and require evidence of process. Assessment must confirm a reasonable inference that competency is able not only to be satisfied under the particular circumstance, but is able to be transferred to other circumstances. Assessment may be in conjunction with assessment of other units of competency where required.
Guidance information for assessment	Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate and appropriate to the language and literacy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed.

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.
FEA	FEA uses numerical techniques to find approximate solutions for engineering problems, such as: load, stiffness and deflection analysis and animations for vehicle crash simulations hopper and bin designs piping systems heat flow, such as in in cavity moulds, load distribution, stiffness and strength in structures
Parameters to the brief	The design brief may include the design of new equipment or fault analysis, rectification or modification to an existing design. Parameters to the design brief may include: determination of the degree of innovation and creativity expected by the client design process limits and budgets product cost limits and budgets performance specifications equipment availability, capacities and restrictions specified administrative, communication and approval procedures other special features and limits in the design brief
Standards and codes	Standards and codes refer to all relevant Australian and international standards and codes applicable to a particular design task
OHS, regulatory, sustainability and environmental requirements	OHS, regulatory, sustainability and environmental requirements may include: OHS Acts and regulations relevant standards industry codes of practice risk assessments registration requirements safe work practices minimising ecological and environmental footprint of process, plant and product maximising economic benefit of process plant and product to the organisation and the community minimising the negative OHS impact on employees, community and customer state and territory regulatory requirements
Appropriate solver	Appropriate solver may include: sparse preconditioned conjugate gradient (PCG) incomplete cholesky conjugate gradient frontal
Client	Client may be: internal or external to the organisation

Unit Sector(s)

Engineering practice

Custom Content Section

Not applicable.

MEM234022A Apply advanced calculus to technology problems

Modification History

New unit

Unit Descriptor

This unit of competency covers the application of advanced calculus in an engineering or related application. It includes differential and integral calculus and covers both the application of theory in simple calculations and the use of relevant software packages for more complex situations.

Application of the Unit

This unit applies to projects or tasks requiring advanced calculus, either manually or through use of an appropriate software package. It is suitable for paraprofessionals and technologists required to solve advanced mathematical problems in an engineering or related field, or those pursuing technologist careers and qualifications.

Prior or concurrent experience in mathematics covering calculus and differentials is required.

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not applicable.

Pre-Requisites

Not applicable.

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	Identify a need for the application of calculus	1.1	Identify a problem requiring application of calculus
1.2	Define the problem
1.3	Determine data currently available for analysis
1.4	Identify ways of obtaining other required data
1.5	Determine information required from outcome

2	Prepare to solve problem by calculus	2.1	Determine appropriate calculus to be applied
2.2	Identify and gain access to appropriate computational devices
2.3	Collect required input data
2.4	Analyse collected data for suitability and completeness
2.5	Take appropriate action to address any deficiencies found

3	Solve problem using calculus	3.1	Apply appropriate technique to collected data
3.2	Check answer by appropriate means
3.3	Interpret answer to determine information required by problem definition

4	Communicate outcomes	4.1	Communicate outcome to relevant stakeholders by appropriate means
4.2	Explain outcome to stakeholders, as appropriate
4.3	Check outcome has addressed problem

Required Skills and Knowledge

This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit.
Required skills
Required skills include: identifying and defining problems collecting and analysing data reporting and presenting data and quantitative information communicating effectively with stakeholders on problem resolution
Required knowledge
Required knowledge includes: differential calculus: introduction - review of standard derivatives and rules: power rule product rule quotient rule chain or function of a function rule standard derivatives for a variety of common functions higher order derivatives graph sketching maxima and minima (optimisation) rates of change small increments (errors and approximations) implicit differentiation logarithmic differentiation partial differentiation directional derivatives integral calculus revision-integration techniques (areas and volumes) partial fractions integration by parts trigonometric and hyperbolic substitution methods improper integrals integration of partial derivatives evaluation of arc lengths evaluation of surface areas mean and RMS values approximate integration (the trapezoidal and Simpson's rules) evaluation of centre of mass evaluation of centroidal positions in plane regions evaluation of moments of inertia and second moments of area evaluation of work and energy evaluation of centres of pressure on submerged plates

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.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit	Assessors must be satisfied that the candidate can competently and consistently: identify appropriate calculus technique for engineering or related problems apply the appropriate technique to the problem check answer has addressed problem communicate the outcome of the analysis in an appropriate way.
Context of and specific resources for assessment	This unit may be assessed on the job, off the job or a combination of both on and off the job. Where assessment occurs off the job, that is, the candidate is not in productive work, then a simulated working environment must be used where the range of conditions reflects realistic workplace situations. The competency covered by this unit would be demonstrated by an individual working alone or as part of a team. Where applicable, reasonable adjustment must be made to work environments and training situations to accommodate ethnicity, age, gender, demographics and disability. Access must be provided to appropriate learning and/or assessment support when required. Where applicable, physical resources should include equipment modified for people with disabilities.
Method of assessment	Assessment must satisfy the endorsed Assessment Guidelines of the MEM05 Metal and Engineering Training Package. Assessment methods must confirm consistency and accuracy of performance (over time and in a range of workplace relevant contexts) together with application of underpinning knowledge. Assessment methods must be by direct observation of tasks and include questioning on underpinning knowledge to ensure its correct interpretation and application. Assessment may be applied under project-related conditions (real or simulated) and require evidence of process. Assessment must confirm a reasonable inference that competency is able not only to be satisfied under the particular circumstance, but is able to be transferred to other circumstances. Assessment may be in conjunction with assessment of other units of competency where required.
Guidance information for assessment	Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate and appropriate to the language and literacy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed.

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. 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.
Data available	Data currently available includes: all relevant data which is currently available within the organisation or could be readily obtained
Information required	Information required means the outcome which needs to be produced in order to solve/assist in resolving the defined problem
Calculus	Calculus for this unit refers to: problem solving using one or more or any of the techniques listed under ‘required knowledge’ or a related technique
Computational device	Computational devices include: calculators with calculus functions computer software packages
Appropriate action	Appropriate action may include: taking necessary steps to obtain required data obtaining some relevant proxy for the desired data choosing a different calculus/computational device which will function with available data
Appropriate technique	Appropriate technique includes: selected calculus which will yield required outcome technique which is appropriate for the available data and which is relevant to the problem
Check answer	Checking answer means that the answer is examined to ensure it is within the range of expected logical results
Interpret answer	Interpret answer means translating the result of the calculus solution into a form which is useable by the relevant stakeholders
Appropriate communication	Appropriate communication may include: report presentation verbal communication web-based electronic or hard copy
Check outcome	Check outcome includes: ensuring that the result of the analysis does assist in the resolution of the problem

Unit Sector(s)

Not applicable.

Custom Content Section

Not applicable.

MEM24001B Perform basic penetrant testing

Modification History

Not Applicable

Unit Descriptor

Unit descriptor	This unit covers performing basic penetrant testing procedures in a range of industrial applications.

Application of the Unit

Application of the unit	This unit applies to basic penetrant testing techniques on fabrications, structures and components across a wide range of industries and restricted to basic visible dye and/or process penetrant line methods. The work can relate to scheduled and unscheduled maintenance activities, using general tools, specific penetrant testing equipment as specified in maintenance documentation, testing procedures or operator instructions. Actual and potential defects are to be considered, together with ongoing abnormalities in fabrications, components and structures. Penetrant testing is performed on critical component or structural zones. All testing must be completed with particular attention to personal safety and OH&S regulations. Certification against Australian standards may be achieved where assessment in this unit of competency is carried out in conjunction with an examining authority as described in ISO 9712. Materials and chemicals which are subject to codes and regulations - for example, chemicals, explosives, solvents, dangerous materials, acids, or noxious waste products - must be subject to safe work habits and must be stored and used in accordance with safe work practices. This unit should not be selected when Unit MEM24002B (Perform penetrant testing) has already been selected. Where power tools are required, Unit MEM18002B (Use power tools/hand held operations) should also be selected. Band: A Unit Weight: 2

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not Applicable

Pre-Requisites

Prerequisite units
Path 1	MEM18001C	Use hand tools

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. Prepare inspection areas for basic penetrant testing	1.1. Inspection areas are cleaned and prepared for testing using appropriate procedures and materials. 1.2. Preparation processes are carried out in accordance with the relevant procedures and OH&S requirements. 1.3. Inspection areas are visually assessed and obvious discontinuities are identified.
2. Perform basic penetrant testing	2.1. Nominated test is identified from standard operating procedures. 2.2. Test equipment is prepared in accordance with standard operating procedures. 2.3. Test media is selected and applied in accordance with workplace practices and specifications. 2.4. Penetrant test is carried out in accordance with relevant work instructions and OH&S requirements. 2.5. Penetrant testing equipment is maintained and stored in accordance with standard operating procedures and OH&S requirements.
3. Report the results of penetrant test(s)	3.1. Basic indications are checked and defects are identified in accordance with enterprise standards and/or procedures. 3.2. Basic indications are confirmed in accordance with enterprise standards and/or procedures. 3.3. Test results are reported in accordance with enterprise standards and/or 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: preparing inspection areas identifying discontinuities applying procedures applying test media applying principles of penetrant testing techniques identifying defects reading and interpreting routine information on written job instructions, specifications and standard operating procedures. following oral instructions entering routine and familiar information onto proformas and standard workplace forms
Required knowledge
Look for evidence that confirms knowledge of: cleaning and preparation processes precleaning methods and their areas of use - solvents, vapour degrease, etching, detergents, paint removers, mechanical methods consequences of incorrect preparation procedures and OH&S requirements in relation to the preparation process basic concepts and principles of NDT; general terms, purpose of NDT and areas of application of NDT scope and basic description of test general properties of penetrants - penetrability, removability, visibility emulsifier types developer types use of standard test panels established inspection procedures and techniques types of discontinuities and their consequences procedure for carrying out penetrant testing penetrant application dwell times penetrant removal developer application dry powder development time factors affecting indications non-relevant indications post-cleaning methods and their areas of use basic maintenance and storage procedures for testing equipment OH&S requirements including storage requirements definition of a defect and common basic defects methods/procedures for reporting test results

Evidence Guide

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.
Overview of assessment	A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to perform basic penetrant testing. Competency in this unit cannot be claimed until all prerequisites have been satisfied.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit	Assessors must be satisfied that the candidate can competently and consistently perform all elements of the unit as specified by the criteria, including required knowledge, and be capable of applying the competency in new and different situations and contexts.
Context of and specific resources for assessment	This unit may be assessed on the job, off the job or a combination of both on and off the job. Where assessment occurs off the job, that is the candidate is not in productive work, then an appropriate simulation must be used where the range of conditions reflects realistic workplace situations. The competencies covered by this unit would be demonstrated by an individual working alone or as part of a team. The assessment environment should not disadvantage the candidate. This unit could be assessed in conjunction with any other units addressing the safety, quality, communication, materials handling, recording and reporting associated with performing basic penetrant testing or other units requiring the exercise of the skills and knowledge covered by this unit.
Method of assessment	Assessors should gather a range of evidence that is valid, sufficient, current and authentic. Evidence can be gathered through a variety of ways including direct observation, supervisor's reports, project work, samples and questioning. Questioning techniques should not require language, literacy and numeracy skills beyond those required in this unit of competency. The candidate must have access to all tools, equipment, materials and documentation required. The candidate must be permitted to refer to any relevant workplace procedures, product and manufacturing specifications, codes, standards, manuals and reference materials.
Guidance information for assessment

Range Statement

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.
Preparation processes	Surface cleaning and drying
Obvious discontinuities	Observed changes in material homogeneity
Reported	Accurate identification of location and size of discontinuities

Unit Sector(s)

Unit sector

Co-requisite units

Co-requisite units

Competency field

Competency field	Non-destructive testing

MEM24002B Perform penetrant testing

Modification History

Single band identifier removed to clarify dual status

Unit Descriptor

Unit descriptor	This unit covers performing penetrant testing in a range of industrial applications.

Application of the Unit

Application of the unit	This unit applies to penetrant testing techniques on fabrications, structures and components across a wide range of industries to Level 2 (AS 3669 and AS 3998) or equivalent by portable penetrant testing, processing on a dedicated penetrant line, visible dye and fluorescent methods. The work can relate to scheduled and unscheduled maintenance activities using general tools and specific penetrant testing equipment as specified in maintenance documentation, testing procedures or operator instructions. Actual and potential defects are to be considered, together with ongoing abnormalities in fabrications, components, structures and/or aircraft components. Penetrant tests are performed on critical component or structural zones, and may require re-assessment of competency at regular intervals in accordance with Australian standards and/or other relevant standards. All testing must be completed with particular attention to personal safety and OH&S regulations. Certification against Australian Standards may be achieved where assessment in this unit of competency is carried out in conjunction with an examining authority as described in ISO 9712. Materials and chemicals which are subject to codes and regulations - for example, chemicals, explosives, solvents, dangerous materials, acids, or noxious waste products - are subject to safe work habits and must be stored and used in accordance with safe work practices. Where power tools are required, Unit MEM18002B (Use power tools/hand held operations) should also be selected. Where tests require the interpretation of drawings, Unit MEM09002B (Interpret technical drawings) should also be selected. Band: This unit has dual status and is to be regarded as both a Specialisation band A unit and Specialisation band B unit for progression to C5 (AQF level V). Unit Weight: 4

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not Applicable

Pre-Requisites

Prerequisite units
Path 1	MEM18001C	Use hand tools
MEM24012C	Apply metallurgy principles

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. Prepare inspection areas for penetrant testing	1.1. Inspection areas are identified, cleaned and prepared for testing using appropriate procedures and materials. 1.2. Preparation processes are carried out in accordance with the relevant procedures, statutory and OH&S requirements. 1.3. Inspection areas are visually assessed and obvious discontinuities are identified.
2. Perform penetrant testing	2.1. The most appropriate penetrant test for the material/application is selected. 2.2. Test equipment is selected and prepared in accordance with standards and/or procedures. 2.3. Appropriate test media is selected and applied in accordance with workplace/industry practices. 2.4. Penetrant test is carried out in accordance with relevant standards, specifications and OH&S requirements. 2.5. Penetrant test equipment is checked for defects, maintained and stored in accordance with procedures, OH&S requirements and manufacturer instructions.
3. Interpret and report the results of penetrant test(s)	3.1. Indications are assessed and defects are detected and classified in accordance with national and international codes and standards. 3.2. Defects are confirmed in accordance with enterprise procedures and industry practices. 3.3. Test results are reported in accordance with enterprise procedures, accepted industry practices and customer service requirements.

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: interpreting and following procedures identifying inspection areas conducting visual inspections identifying discontinuities and defects selecting appropriate testing techniques and procedures using decision making skills assessing risk performing measurements needed to meet the requirements of this unit entering routine and familiar information onto proformas and standard workplace forms locating, reading and interpreting information on written job instructions, specifications, drawings, charts, lists and other reference documentation planning, sequencing operations
Required knowledge
Look for evidence that confirms knowledge of: cleaning and preparation processes for a range of test surfaces procedure, statutory and OH&S requirements in relation to the preparation process established assessment procedures and techniques types of discontinuities and their consequences/effect on the material penetrant testing techniques and procedures for a range of situations tools, equipment, techniques principles and applications of penetrant testing techniques hazards and safety requirements associated with penetrant testing maintenance and storage procedures for test equipment common faults and damage range of defects meaning and application of national and international codes and standards methods/procedures for reporting test results implications of test results for the particular material/application any applicable industry standards, national/Australian standards, NOHSC guides, State/Territory regulatory codes of practice/standards use and application of personal protective equipment safe work practices and procedures relevant hazards and control measures related to the competency

Evidence Guide

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.
Overview of assessment	A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to perform penetrant testing. Competency in this unit cannot be claimed until all prerequisites have been satisfied.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit	Assessors must be satisfied that the candidate can competently and consistently perform all elements of the unit as specified by the criteria, including required knowledge, and be capable of applying the competency in new and different situations and contexts.
Context of and specific resources for assessment	This unit may be assessed on the job, off the job or a combination of both on and off the job. Where assessment occurs off the job, that is the candidate is not in productive work, then an appropriate simulation must be used where the range of conditions reflects realistic workplace situations. The competencies covered by this unit would be demonstrated by an individual working alone or as part of a team. The assessment environment should not disadvantage the candidate. This unit could be assessed in conjunction with any other units addressing the safety, quality, communication, materials handling, recording and reporting associated with performing penetrant testing in a range of industrial applications or other units requiring the exercise of the skills and knowledge covered by this unit.
Method of assessment	Assessors should gather a range of evidence that is valid, sufficient, current and authentic. Evidence can be gathered through a variety of ways including direct observation, supervisor's reports, project work, samples and questioning. Questioning should not require language, literacy and numeracy skills beyond those required in this unit. The candidate must have access to all tools, equipment, materials and documentation required. The candidate must be permitted to refer to any relevant workplace procedures, product and manufacturing specifications, codes, standards, manuals and reference materials.
Guidance information for assessment

Range Statement

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.
Preparation processes	Surface cleaning and drying
Obvious discontinuities	Observed changes in material homogeneity
Reported	Accurate identification of location and size of discontinuities

Unit Sector(s)

Unit sector

Co-requisite units

Co-requisite units

Competency field

Competency field	Non-destructive testing

MEM24003B Perform basic magnetic particle testing

Modification History

Not Applicable

Unit Descriptor

Unit descriptor	This unit covers performing basic magnetic particle testing procedures in a range of industrial applications. It covers the principles of magnetism and the associated application of basic magnetic particle testing techniques in the field of non-destructive testing. Knowledge of metallurgy associated with the level of application in this unit is required.

Application of the Unit

Application of the unit	This unit applies to portable and fixed ('yoke' or 'bench') basic magnetic particle testing techniques on fabrications, structures and components across a wide range of industries. The work can relate to scheduled and unscheduled maintenance activities using general tools and specific magnetic testing equipment as specified in maintenance documentation, testing procedures or operator instructions. Actual and potential defects are considered, together with ongoing abnormalities in fabrications, components and structures. Magnetic particle testing is performed on critical component or structural zones. All testing must be completed with particular attention to personal safety and OH&S regulations. Certification against Australian standards may be achieved where assessment in this unit of competency is carried out in conjunction with an examining authority as described in ISO 9712. Materials and chemicals which are subject to codes and regulations - for example, chemicals, explosives, solvents, dangerous materials, acids, or noxious waste products - must be subject to safe work habits and must be stored and used in accordance with safe work practices. This unit should not be selected when Unit MEM24004B (Perform magnetic particle testing) has already been selected. Where power tools are required, Unit MEM18002B (Use power tools/hand held operations) should also be selected. Where tests require the interpretation of drawings, Unit MEM09002B (Interpret technical drawings) should also be selected. Band: A Unit Weight: 2

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not Applicable

Pre-Requisites

Prerequisite units
Path 1	MEM18001C	Use hand tools

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. Prepare inspection areas for basic magnetic particle testing	1.1. Inspection areas are cleaned and prepared for testing using appropriate procedures and materials. 1.2. Preparation processes are carried out in accordance with the relevant specifications and OH&S requirements. 1.3. Inspection areas are visually assessed and obvious discontinuities are identified.
2. Perform basic magnetic particle testing	2.1. Nominated 'yoke' or 'bench' magnetic particle testing procedure is identified from standard operating procedures. 2.2. Test equipment is prepared in accordance with relevant standards and/or procedures. 2.3. Magnetic particle test is carried out in accordance with relevant work instructions and OHS requirements. 2.4. Magnetic particle testing equipment is maintained and stored in accordance with standard operating procedures and OH&S requirements.
3. Report the results of magnetic particle test(s)	3.1. Basic indications are checked and defects are identified in accordance with enterprise standards and/or procedures. 3.2. Basic indications are confirmed in accordance with enterprise standards and/or procedures. 3.3. Test results are reported in accordance with enterprise standards and/or 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: interpreting and following procedures identifying inspection areas identifying discontinuities and defects selecting appropriate testing techniques and procedures assessing risks entering routine and familiar information onto proformas and standard workplace forms locating, reading and interpreting information on written job instructions, specifications, charts, lists and other reference documentation planning, sequencing operations
Required knowledge
Look for evidence that confirms knowledge of: surface preparation procedures and OH&S requirements in relation to the preparation process established assessment procedures and techniques types of discontinuities and their consequences scope and basic principles of magnetic particle testing procedure for carrying out magnetic particle test using either the 'yoke' or 'bench' advantages and limitations of magnetic particle testing hazards and safety precautions associated with magnetic particle testing basic maintenance and storage procedures for testing equipment common basic defects methods/procedures for reporting test results advantages, limitations of various equipment magnetic particle application - methods for wet, dry particles recording and reporting results of simple tests safety precautions in testing use of toxic, flammable materials, electrical hazards use and application of personal protective equipment safe work practices and procedures relevant hazards and control measures related to the competency

Evidence Guide

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.
Overview of assessment	A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to perform basic magnetic particle testing. Competency in this unit cannot be claimed until all prerequisites have been satisfied.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit	Assessors must be satisfied that the candidate can competently and consistently perform all elements of the unit as specified by the criteria, including required knowledge, and be capable of applying the competency in new and different situations and contexts.
Context of and specific resources for assessment	This unit may be assessed on the job, off the job or a combination of both on and off the job. Where assessment occurs off the job, that is the candidate is not in productive work, then an appropriate simulation must be used where the range of conditions reflects realistic workplace situations. The competencies covered by this unit would be demonstrated by an individual working alone or as part of a team. The assessment environment should not disadvantage the candidate. This unit could be assessed in conjunction with any other units addressing the safety, quality, communication, materials handling, recording and reporting associated with performing basic magnetic particle testing procedures in a range of industrial applications or other units requiring the exercise of the skills and knowledge covered by this unit.
Method of assessment	Assessors should gather a range of evidence that is valid, sufficient, current and authentic. Evidence can be gathered through a variety of ways including direct observation, supervisor's reports, project work, samples and questioning. Questioning techniques should not require language, literacy and numeracy skills beyond those required in this unit of competency. The candidate must have access to all tools, equipment, materials and documentation required. The candidate must be permitted to refer to any relevant workplace procedures, product and manufacturing specifications, codes, standards, manuals and reference materials.
Guidance information for assessment

Range Statement

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.
Preparation processes	Surface cleaning and drying

Unit Sector(s)

Unit sector

Co-requisite units

Co-requisite units

Competency field

Competency field	Non-destructive testing

MEM24004B Perform magnetic particle testing

Modification History

Single band identifier removed to clarify dual status

Unit Descriptor

Unit descriptor	This unit covers performing magnetic particle testing in a range of industrial applications.

Application of the Unit

Application of the unit	This unit applies to magnetic particle testing techniques on fabrications, structures and components across a wide range of industries to Level 2 (AS 3669 and AS 3998) or equivalent. The work can relate to scheduled and unscheduled maintenance activities using general tools specific testing equipment as specified in maintenance documentation, testing procedures or operators instructions. Actual and potential defects are to be considered, together with ongoing abnormalities in fabrications, components, structures and/or aircraft components. Magnetic particle testing is performed on critical component or structural zones, and may require re-assessment of competency at regular intervals in accordance with Australian standards and/or other relevant standards. All testing must be completed with particular attention to personal and OH&S regulations. Certification against Australian Standards may be achieved where assessment in this unit of competency is carried out in conjunction with an examining authority as described in ISO 9712. Materials and chemicals which are subject to codes and regulations - for example, chemicals, explosives, solvents, dangerous materials, acids, or noxious waste products - are subject to safe work habits and must be stored and used in accordance with safe work practices. Where power tools are required, Unit MEM18002B (Use power tools/hand held operations) should also be selected. Where tests require the interpretation of drawings, Unit MEM09002B (Interpret technical drawings) should also be selected. Band: This unit has dual status and is to be regarded as both a Specialisation band A unit and Specialisation band B unit for progression to C5 (AQF level V). Unit Weight: 4

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not Applicable

Pre-Requisites

Prerequisite units
Path 1	MEM18001C	Use hand tools
MEM24012C	Apply metallurgy principles

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. Prepare inspection areas for magnetic particle testing	1.1. Inspection areas are identified, cleaned and prepared for testing using appropriate procedures and materials. 1.2. Preparation processes are carried out in accordance with the relevant procedures, statutory and OH&S requirements. 1.3. Inspection areas are visually assessed and obvious discontinuities are identified.
2. Perform magnetic particle testing	2.1. The most appropriate magnetic particle test for the material/application is selected. 2.2. Testing equipment is selected and prepared in accordance with standards and/or procedures. 2.3. Magnetic particle test is carried out in accordance with relevant standards, specifications and OH&S requirements. 2.4. Magnetic particle testing equipment is checked for defects, and maintained and stored in accordance with procedures, OH&S requirements and manufacturer instructions.
3. Interpret and report the results of magnetic particle tests	3.1. Indications are assessed and defects are detected and classified in accordance with national and international codes and standards. 3.2. Defects are confirmed in accordance with enterprise procedures and industry practices. 3.3. Test results are reported in accordance with enterprise procedures, accepted industry practices and customer service requirements.

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: interpreting and following procedures identifying inspection areas identifying discontinuities and defects selecting appropriate testing techniques, equipment and procedures reading, interpreting and applying relative testing standards reading, interpreting and applying relative conformance standards assessing risk undertaking calculations using formulae entering routine and familiar information onto proformas and standard workplace forms
Required knowledge
Look for evidence that confirms knowledge of: cleaning and preparation processes procedures and OH&S requirements in relation to the preparation process established assessment procedures and techniques types of discontinuities and their consequences magnetic particle testing techniques and procedures for a range of situations system verification checks necessary to carry out the magnetic particle test principles and applications of magnetic particle testing advantages and limitations of magnetic particle testing hazards and safety precautions associated with magnetic particle testing basic maintenance and storage procedures for testing equipment types of magnetism; magnetic properties magnetic materials magnetic circuits relative permeability of common engineering materials magnetic discontinuity, leakage fields types of equipment - portable, stationary, automated etc. equipment features nature and properties of the various types of magnetising current current requirements for testing media types - advantages and limitations of dry powders and fluid suspensions quality control of media, viewing conditions disposal procedures environment care preparation of parts effect of surface coatings on sensitivity effect of surface roughness dressing of welds interpretation of indications lighting conditions use of magnification factors influencing appearance spurious indications, false indications surface and sub-surface indications common basic defects methods/procedures for reporting test results any applicable industry standards, national/Australian standards, NOHSC guides, State/Territory regulatory codes of practice/standards use and application of personal protective equipment safe work practices and procedures relevant hazards and control measures related to the competency

Evidence Guide

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.
Overview of assessment	A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to perform magnetic particle testing. Competency in this unit cannot be claimed until all prerequisites have been satisfied.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit	Assessors must be satisfied that the candidate can competently and consistently perform all elements of the unit as specified by the criteria, including required knowledge, and be capable of applying the competency in new and different situations and contexts.
Context of and specific resources for assessment	This unit may be assessed on the job, off the job or a combination of both on and off the job. Where assessment occurs off the job, that is the candidate is not in productive work, then an appropriate simulation must be used where the range of conditions reflects realistic workplace situations. The competencies covered by this unit would be demonstrated by an individual working alone or as part of a team. The assessment environment should not disadvantage the candidate. This unit could be assessed in conjunction with any other units addressing the safety, quality, communication, materials handling, recording and reporting associated with performing magnetic particle testing in a range of industrial applications or other units requiring the exercise of the skills and knowledge covered by this unit.
Method of assessment	Assessors should gather a range of evidence that is valid, sufficient, current and authentic. Evidence can be gathered through a variety of ways including direct observation, supervisor's reports, project work, samples and questioning. Questioning techniques should not require language, literacy and numeracy skills beyond those required in this unit of competency. The candidate must have access to all tools, equipment, materials and documentation required. The candidate must be permitted to refer to any relevant workplace procedures, product and manufacturing specifications, codes, standards, manuals and reference materials.
Guidance information for assessment

Range Statement

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.
Preparation processes	Surface cleaning and drying

Unit Sector(s)

Unit sector

Co-requisite units

Co-requisite units

Competency field

Competency field	Non-destructive testing

MEM24005B Perform basic eddy current testing

Modification History

Not Applicable

Unit Descriptor

Unit descriptor	This unit covers operating eddy current testing equipment and performing basic testing procedures in a specific range of industrial applications. Knowledge of metallurgy, electricity, magnetism and electromagnetism associated with the level of application in this unit is required.

Application of the Unit

Application of the unit	This unit applies to the preparation and performance of eddy current testing on fabrications, structures and components across a wide range of industries. It includes wheel bead seat, production line, tube production line and conductivity measurement methods. The work can relate to scheduled and unscheduled maintenance activities using general tools and specific eddy current testing equipment as specified in maintenance documentation, testing procedures or operator instructions. Actual and potential defects are to be considered, together with ongoing abnormalities in fabrications, components and structures. Eddy current testing is performed on critical component or structural zones, and may require re-assessment of competency at regular intervals in accordance with relevant standards. All testing must be completed with particular attention to personal safety and OH&S regulations. Certification against Australian standards may be achieved where assessment in this unit of competency is carried out in conjunction with an examining authority as described in ISO 9712. Materials and chemicals which are subject to codes and regulations - for example, chemicals, explosives, solvents, dangerous materials, acids, or noxious waste products - are subject to safe work habits and must be stored and used in accordance with safe work practices. This unit should not be selected when Unit MEM24006B (Perform eddy current testing) has already been selected. Where tests require the interpretation of drawings, Unit MEM09002B (Interpret technical drawings) should also be selected. Where power tools are required, Unit MEM18002B (Use power tools/hand held operations) should also be selected. Band: A Unit Weight: 2

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not Applicable

Pre-Requisites

Prerequisite units
Path 1	MEM18001C	Use hand tools

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. Prepare inspection areas for basic eddy current testing	1.1. Inspection areas are cleaned and prepared for testing using appropriate procedures and materials. 1.2. Preparation processes are carried out in accordance with the relevant procedures and OH&S requirements. 1.3. Inspection areas are visually assessed and obvious discontinuities are identified.
2. Perform basic eddy current testing	2.1. Nominated test is identified from standard operating procedures. 2.2. Test equipment is prepared in accordance with standards and/or procedures. 2.3. Eddy current test procedure is carried out in accordance with relevant work instructions and OH&S requirements. 2.4. Eddy current test equipment is maintained and stored in accordance with standard operating procedures and OH&S requirements.
3. Report the results of basic eddy current test(s)	3.1. Basic indications are checked and defects are identified in accordance with enterprise standards and/or procedures. 3.2. Basic indications are confirmed in accordance with enterprise standards and/or procedures. 3.3. Test results are reported in accordance with enterprise standards and/or 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: interpreting and following procedures identifying inspection areas identifying discontinuities and defects selecting appropriate testing techniques, equipment and procedures documenting and reporting assessing risk reading and interpreting routine information on written job instructions, specifications and standard operating procedures. May include drawings performing calculations using formulae
Required knowledge
Look for evidence that confirms knowledge of: cleaning and preparation processes procedures and OH&S requirements in relation to the preparation process visual inspection eddy current instrument set-up probe selection established assessment procedures and techniques types of discontinuities and their consequences procedure for carrying out basic eddy current testing system verification checks necessary to carry out basic eddy current testing testing and compliance standards (enterprise specific) standard recording and reporting formats standard defects and comparative techniques basic principles of electricity, magnetism, electromagnetism and eddy current testing basic electrical principles test principles overview of factors affecting eddy current response basic metallurgy limitations of eddy current testing hazards and safety precautions associated with eddy current testing basic maintenance and storage procedures for testing equipment common basic defects (these are industry-specific and relevant workplace defects should be chosen) methods/procedures for reporting test results use and application of personal protective equipment

Evidence Guide

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.
Overview of assessment	A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to perform basic eddy current testing. Competency in this unit cannot be claimed until all prerequisites have been satisfied.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit	Assessors must be satisfied that the candidate can competently and consistently perform all elements of the unit as specified by the criteria, including required knowledge, and be capable of applying the competency in new and different situations and contexts.
Context of and specific resources for assessment	This unit may be assessed on the job, off the job or a combination of both on and off the job. Where assessment occurs off the job, that is the candidate is not in productive work, then an appropriate simulation must be used where the range of conditions reflects realistic workplace situations. The competencies covered by this unit would be demonstrated by an individual working alone or as part of a team. The assessment environment should not disadvantage the candidate. This unit could be assessed in conjunction with any other units addressing the safety, quality, communication, materials handling, recording and reporting associated with operating eddy current testing equipment and applying basic testing procedures in a specific range of industrial applications, or other units requiring the exercise of the skills and knowledge covered by this unit.
Method of assessment	Assessors should gather a range of evidence that is valid, sufficient, current and authentic. Evidence can be gathered through a variety of ways including direct observation, supervisor's reports, project work, samples and questioning. Questioning techniques should not require language, literacy and numeracy skills beyond those required in this unit of competency. The candidate must have access to all tools, equipment, materials and documentation required. The candidate must be permitted to refer to any relevant workplace procedures, product and manufacturing specifications, codes, standards, manuals and reference materials.
Guidance information for assessment

Range Statement

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.
Preparation processes	Surface cleaning and drying

Unit Sector(s)

Unit sector

Co-requisite units

Co-requisite units

Competency field

Competency field	Non-destructive testing

MEM24006B Perform eddy current testing

Modification History

Single band identifier removed to clarify dual status

Unit Descriptor

Unit descriptor	This unit covers performing eddy current testing in a range of industrial applications.

Application of the Unit

Application of the unit	This unit applies to inspection, interpretation, classification and reporting of results of eddy current testing on fabrications, structures and components across a wide range of industries to Level 2 (AS 3669 and AS 3998) or equivalent. The work can relate to scheduled and unscheduled maintenance activities using general tools and specific testing eddy current testing tools and equipment as specified in maintenance documentation, testing procedures or operator instructions. Actual and potential defects are considered, together with ongoing abnormalities in fabrications, components, structures and/or aircraft components. Eddy current tests are performed on critical component or structural zones, and may require re-assessment of competency at regular intervals in accordance with Australian standards and/or other relevant standards. All testing must be completed with particular attention to personal safety and OH&S regulations. Certification against Australian standards may be achieved where assessment in this unit of competency is carried out in conjunction with an examining authority as described in ISO 9712. Materials and chemicals which are subject to codes and regulations - for example, chemicals, explosives, solvents, dangerous materials, acids, or noxious waste products - are subject to safe work habits and must be stored and used in accordance with safe work practices. Where power tools are required, Unit MEM18002B (Use power tools/hand held operations) should also be selected. Where tests require the interpretation of drawings, Unit MEM09002B (Interpret technical drawings) should also be selected. Band: This unit has dual status and is to be regarded as both a Specialisation band A unit and Specialisation band B unit for progression to C5 (AQF level V). Unit Weight: 6

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not Applicable

Pre-Requisites

Prerequisite units
Path 1	MEM18001C	Use hand tools
MEM24012C	Apply metallurgy principles

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. Prepare inspection areas for eddy current testing	1.1. Inspection areas are identified, cleaned and prepared for testing using appropriate procedures and materials. 1.2. Preparation processes are carried out in accordance with the relevant procedures, statutory and OH&S requirements. 1.3. Inspection areas are visually assessed and obvious discontinuities are identified.
2. Perform eddy current testing	2.1. The most appropriate eddy current test for the material/application is selected. 2.2. Test equipment is selected and prepared in accordance with standards and/or procedures. 2.3. Eddy current test is carried out in accordance with relevant standards, specifications and OH&S requirements. 2.4. Eddy current test equipment is checked for defects, and maintained and stored in accordance with procedures, OH&S requirements and manufacturer instructions.
3. Interpret and report the results of eddy current tests	3.1. Indications are assessed and defects are detected and classified in accordance with national and international codes and standards. 3.2. Defects are confirmed in accordance with enterprise procedures and industry practices. 3.3. Test results are reported in accordance with enterprise procedures, accepted industry practices and customer service requirements.

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: interpreting and following procedures identifying inspection areas identifying discontinuities and defects selecting appropriate testing techniques and procedures reading, interpreting and applying relative testing standards reading, interpreting and applying relative conformance standards using calculations relating to eddy current testing assessing risk entering routine and familiar information onto proformas and standard workplace forms
Required knowledge
Look for evidence that confirms knowledge of: cleaning and preparation processes procedures and OH&S requirements in relation to the preparation process established assessment procedures and techniques types of discontinuities and their consequences procedure for carrying out eddy current testing tools, equipment, techniques and system verification checks necessary to carry out eddy current testing basic principles of electricity, magnetism, electromagnetism and eddy current testing: Reactance - field made by eddy current Biot and Savant law - Definition, Practical (right hand) rules Amperes law - Definition, Applications (toroid, infinite coil, flat coil) Lenz law - Definition, Auto-induction factor, Mutual induction factor, Coupling factor induced currents - short circuit coil, metallic mass, skin effect, reactance cylindrical bars theory of eddy currents tubes geometric defect characterisation multiple defects characteristics of eddy current probes eddy current equipment: transmission reception data presentation equipment controls types of equipment: physical properties of materials electrical conductivity magnetic permeability applications of eddy curry testing influence of various parameters on eddy current measurement defect position and orientation compensation structure and geometry of test part coupling influence relative speed limitations of eddy current testing hazards and safety precautions associated with eddy current testing basic maintenance and storage procedures for testing equipment common basic defects methods/procedures for reporting test results any applicable industry standards, national/Australian standards, NOHSC guides, State/Territory regulatory codes of practice/standards use and application of personal protective equipment safe work practices and procedures

Evidence Guide

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.
Overview of assessment	A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to perform eddy current testing. Competency in this unit cannot be claimed until all prerequisites have been satisfied.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit	Assessors must be satisfied that the candidate can competently and consistently perform all elements of the unit as specified by the criteria, including required knowledge, and be capable of applying the competency in new and different situations and contexts.
Context of and specific resources for assessment	This unit may be assessed on the job, off the job or a combination of both on and off the job. Where assessment occurs off the job, that is the candidate is not in productive work, then an appropriate simulation must be used where the range of conditions reflects realistic workplace situations. The competencies covered by this unit would be demonstrated by an individual working alone or as part of a team. The assessment environment should not disadvantage the candidate. This unit could be assessed in conjunction with any other units addressing the safety, quality, communication, materials handling, recording and reporting associated with performing eddy current testing in a range of industrial applications, or other units requiring the exercise of the skills and knowledge covered by this unit.
Method of assessment	Assessors should gather a range of evidence that is valid, sufficient, current and authentic. Evidence can be gathered through a variety of ways including direct observation, supervisor's reports, project work, samples and questioning. Questioning techniques should not require language, literacy and numeracy skills beyond those required in this unit of competency. The candidate must have access to all tools, equipment, materials and documentation required. The candidate must be permitted to refer to any relevant workplace procedures, product and manufacturing specifications, codes, standards, manuals and reference materials.
Guidance information for assessment

Range Statement

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.
Preparation processes	Surface cleaning and drying
Obvious discontinuities	Observed changes in material homogeneity
Defects	Corrosion, metal fatigue, deformation in non-ferrous/ferrous alloys steels, fatigue cracks, stress corrosion cracking, heat damage, metal properties sorting, manufacturing defects, coating thickness measurement etc.

Unit Sector(s)

Unit sector

Co-requisite units

Co-requisite units

Competency field

Competency field	Non-destructive testing

MEM24007B Perform ultrasonic thickness testing

Modification History

Not Applicable

Unit Descriptor

Unit descriptor	This unit covers performing ultrasonic thickness testing in a range of industrial applications. Knowledge of metallurgy associated with the level of application in this unit is required.

Application of the Unit

Application of the unit	This unit applies to inspecting, interpreting and reporting on ultrasonic testing techniques of fabrications, structures and components. Testing is across a wide range of industries and includes identifying abnormalities such as thickness measurement of corrosion, laminations of non-ferrous/ferrous alloys steels, composite materials. The work can relate to scheduled and unscheduled maintenance activities using general tools and specific ultrasonic testing equipment as specified in maintenance documentation, testing procedures or operators instructions. Actual and potential defects are to be considered, together with ongoing abnormalities in fabrications, components and structures on a wide range of applications. Ultrasonic tests are performed on critical component or structural zones, and may require re-assessment of competency at regular intervals in accordance with Australian standards and/or other relevant standards. All testing must be completed with particular attention to personal safety and OH&S regulations. Certification against Australian standards may be achieved where assessment in this unit of competency is carried out in conjunction with an examining authority as described in ISO 9712. Materials and chemicals which are subject to codes and regulations - for example, chemicals, explosives, solvents, dangerous materials, acids, or noxious waste products - are subject to safe work habits and must be stored and used in accordance with safe work practices. This unit should not be selected when Unit MEM24008B (Perform ultrasonic testing) has already been selected. Where tests require the interpretation of drawings, Unit MEM09002B (Interpret technical drawings) should also be selected. Where power tools are required, Unit MEM18002B (Use power tools/hand held operations) should also be selected. Band: A Unit Weight: 2

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not Applicable

Pre-Requisites

Prerequisite units
Path 1	MEM18001C	Use hand tools

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. Prepare inspection areas for ultrasonic thickness testing	1.1. Inspection areas are cleaned and prepared for testing using appropriate procedures and materials. 1.2. Preparation processes are carried out in accordance with the relevant procedures and OH&S requirements. 1.3. Inspection areas are visually assessed for obvious discontinuities.
2. Perform ultrasonic thickness testing	2.1. Nominated ultrasonic thickness test is identified from standard operating procedures. 2.2. Test equipment is prepared in accordance with standard operating procedures. 2.3. Ultrasonic tests are carried out in accordance with relevant standards and OH&S requirements. 2.4. Ultrasonic test equipment is maintained and stored in accordance with standard operating procedures and OH&S requirements.
3. Report the results of ultrasonic thickness tests	3.1. Basic thicknesses are identified and explained in accordance with enterprise standards and/or procedures. 3.2. Basic thicknesses are confirmed in accordance with enterprise standards and/or procedures. 3.3. Test results are reported in accordance with enterprise standards and/or 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: interpreting and following procedures identifying inspection areas identifying discontinuities and defects selecting appropriate testing techniques, equipment and procedures performing calculations assessing risk entering routine and familiar information onto proformas and standard workplace forms
Required knowledge
Look for evidence that confirms knowledge of: cleaning and preparation processes for a variety of test surfaces procedures and OH&S requirements in relation to the preparation process established assessment procedures and techniques basic principles of ultrasonic thickness testing properties and behaviour of ultrasound basic concepts associated with frequency, velocity, wavelength, amplitude generation of ultrasound types of discontinuities and their consequences procedures for carrying out ultrasonic thickness tests tools, equipment, techniques and system verification checks necessary to carry out the ultrasonic thickness test advantages and limitations of ultrasonic thickness testing hazards and safety requirements associated with ultrasonic thickness testing basic maintenance and storage procedures for testing equipment common basic defects indications and thicknesses methods/procedures for reporting test results ultrasonic thickness testing equipment types of displays: a-scan display b-scan display types of couplants, desirable characteristics straight beam testing method: calibration of thickness testing equipment frequency probe size and shape thickness testing plate testing acceptance standards within the scope of this unit recording and reporting: job records routine reports codes and standards variables affecting test results methods of controlling variables component variables: size and geometry distance location from entry surface orientation to entry surface reflecting characteristics of back wall any applicable industry standards, national/Australian standards, NOHSC guides, State/Territory regulatory codes of practice/standards use and application of personal protective equipment safe work practices and procedures

Evidence Guide

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.
Overview of assessment	A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to perform ultrasonic thickness testing. Competency in this unit cannot be claimed until all prerequisites have been satisfied.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit	Assessors must be satisfied that the candidate can competently and consistently perform all elements of the unit as specified by the criteria, including required knowledge, and be capable of applying the competency in new and different situations and contexts.
Context of and specific resources for assessment	This unit may be assessed on the job, off the job or a combination of both on and off the job. Where assessment occurs off the job, that is the candidate is not in productive work, then an appropriate simulation must be used where the range of conditions reflects realistic workplace situations. The competencies covered by this unit would be demonstrated by an individual working alone or as part of a team. The assessment environment should not disadvantage the candidate. This unit could be assessed in conjunction with any other units addressing the safety, quality, communication, materials handling, recording and reporting associated with performing ultrasonic thickness testing in a range of industrial applications, or other units requiring the exercise of the skills and knowledge covered by this unit.
Method of assessment	Assessors should gather a range of evidence that is valid, sufficient, current and authentic. Evidence can be gathered through a variety of ways including direct observation, supervisor's reports, project work, samples and questioning. Questioning techniques should not require language, literacy and numeracy skills beyond those required in this unit of competency. The candidate must have access to all tools, equipment, materials and documentation required. The candidate must be permitted to refer to any relevant workplace procedures, product and manufacturing specifications, codes, standards, manuals and reference materials.
Guidance information for assessment

Range Statement

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.
Preparation processes	Surface cleaning and drying
Obvious discontinuities	Observed changes in material homogeneity
Reported	Accurate identification of location and size of discontinuities

Unit Sector(s)

Unit sector

Co-requisite units

Co-requisite units

Competency field

Competency field	Non-destructive testing

MEM24008B Perform ultrasonic testing

Modification History

Single band identifier removed to clarify dual status

Unit Descriptor

Unit descriptor	This unit covers operating ultrasonic testing equipment and applying the testing procedure in a range of industrial applications.

Application of the Unit

Application of the unit	This unit applies to inspecting, interpreting, classifying and reporting on ultrasonic testing techniques of fabrications, structures and components. Testing is across a wide range of industries to Level 2 (AS 3669 and AS 3998) or equivalent and includes identifying abnormalities. The work can relate to scheduled and unscheduled maintenance activities using general tools and specific ultrasonic testing equipment as specified in maintenance documentation, testing procedures or operator instructions. Actual and potential defects are to be considered, together with ongoing abnormalities in fabrications, components and structures on a wide range of applications. Ultrasonic tests are performed on critical component or structural zones, and may require re-assessment of competency at regular intervals in accordance with Australian standards and/or other relevant standards. All testing must be completed with particular attention to personal safety and OH&S regulations. Certification against Australian standards may be achieved where assessment in this unit of competency is carried out in conjunction with an examining authority as described in ISO 9712. Materials and chemicals which are subject to codes and regulations - for example, chemicals, explosives, solvents, dangerous materials, acids, or noxious waste products - are subject to safe work habits and must be stored and used in accordance with safe work practices. Where power tools are required, Unit MEM18002B (Use power tools/hand held operations) should also be selected. Where tests require the interpretation of drawings, Unit MEM09002B (Interpret technical drawings) should also be selected. Band: This unit has dual status and is to be regarded as both a Specialisation band A unit and Specialisation band B unit for progression to C5 (AQF level V). Unit Weight: 6

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not Applicable

Pre-Requisites

Prerequisite units
Path 1	MEM18001C	Use hand tools
MEM24012C	Apply metallurgy principles

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. Prepare inspection areas for ultrasonic testing	1.1. Inspection areas are identified, cleaned and prepared for testing using appropriate procedures and materials. 1.2. Preparation processes are carried out in accordance with the relevant procedures, statutory and OH&S requirements. 1.3. Inspection areas are visually assessed and obvious discontinuities are identified.
2. Perform ultrasonic testing	2.1. The most appropriate ultrasonic test for the material/application is selected. 2.2. Testing equipment is selected and prepared in accordance with standards and/or procedures. 2.3. Ultrasonic test is carried out in accordance with relevant standards, specifications and OH&S requirements. 2.4. Ultrasonic testing equipment is checked for defects, and maintained and stored in accordance with procedures, OH&S requirements and manufacturer instructions.
3. Interpret and report the results of ultrasonic tests	3.1. Indications are assessed and defects are detected and classified in accordance with national and international codes and standards. 3.2. Defects are confirmed in accordance with enterprise procedures and industry practices. 3.3. Test results are reported in accordance with enterprise procedures, accepted industry practices and customer service requirements.

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: interpreting and following procedures identifying inspection areas identifying discontinuities and defects selecting appropriate testing techniques, equipment and procedures analysing test results reading, interpreting and applying relative testing standards reading, interpreting and applying relative conformance standards performing calculations relating to ultrasonic testing assessing risk entering routine and familiar information onto proformas and standard workplace forms
Required knowledge
Look for evidence that confirms knowledge of: cleaning and preparation processes for a variety of test surfaces procedures and OH&S requirements in relation to the preparation process established assessment procedures and techniques principles of ultrasonic testing variables affecting test selection variables affecting test results ultrasound - frequency, velocity, wavelength, amplitude behaviour of ultrasound at interfaces characteristics of ultrasound in materials generation of ultrasound detection of ultrasound the flaw detector basic test methods: pulse-echo and transmission methods resonance methods a, b, c, and p scan types of coupling single, dual and two-probe methods characteristics and applications associated with probes calibration methods variables contact and immersion test methods testing methods and their application flaw size evaluation interpretation and evaluation: defect types as related to product codes and standards recording and reporting: job records routine reports codes and standards written procedures: presentation use of standards types of discontinuities and their consequences procedures for carrying out ultrasonic tests tools, equipment, techniques and system verification checks necessary to carry out the ultrasonic test advantages and limitations of ultrasonic testing hazards and safety requirements associated with ultrasonic thickness testing maintenance and storage procedures for testing equipment range of defects methods/procedures for reporting test results any applicable industry standards, national/Australian standards, NOHSC guides, State/Territory regulatory codes of practice/standards use and application of personal protective equipment safe work practices and procedures

Evidence Guide

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.
Overview of assessment	A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to perform ultrasonic testing. Competency in this unit cannot be claimed until all prerequisites have been satisfied.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit	Assessors must be satisfied that the candidate can competently and consistently perform all elements of the unit as specified by the criteria, including required knowledge, and be capable of applying the competency in new and different situations and contexts.
Context of and specific resources for assessment	This unit may be assessed on the job, off the job or a combination of both on and off the job. Where assessment occurs off the job, that is the candidate is not in productive work, then an appropriate simulation must be used where the range of conditions reflects realistic workplace situations. The competencies covered by this unit would be demonstrated by an individual working alone or as part of a team. The assessment environment should not disadvantage the candidate. This unit could be assessed in conjunction with any other units addressing the safety, quality, communication, materials handling, recording and reporting associated with operating ultrasonic testing equipment and the application of the testing procedure in a range of industrial applications, or other units requiring the exercise of the skills and knowledge covered by this unit.
Method of assessment	Assessors should gather a range of evidence that is valid, sufficient, current and authentic. Evidence can be gathered through a variety of ways including direct observation, supervisor's reports, project work, samples and questioning. Questioning techniques should not require language, literacy and numeracy skills beyond those required in this unit of competency. The candidate must have access to all tools, equipment, materials and documentation required. The candidate must be permitted to refer to any relevant workplace procedures, product and manufacturing specifications, codes, standards, manuals and reference materials.
Guidance information for assessment

Range Statement

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.
Preparation processes	Surface cleaning and drying
Obvious discontinuities	Observed changes in material homogeneity
Defects	Corrosion, metal fatigue, deformation in non-ferrous/ferrous alloys steels, composite materials, fatigue cracks, stress corrosion cracking, manufacturing defects, thickness measurement and fit, mechanical and bonded repairs, laminar tearing, welding defects and casting defects and/or aircraft components
Reported	Accurate identification of location and size of discontinuities

Unit Sector(s)

Unit sector

Co-requisite units

Co-requisite units

Competency field

Competency field	Non-destructive testing

MEM24009B Perform basic radiographic testing

Modification History

Not Applicable

Unit Descriptor

Unit descriptor	This unit covers performing basic radiographic testing procedures in a range of industrial applications. Knowledge of metallurgy associated with the level of application in this unit is required.

Application of the Unit

Application of the unit	This unit applies to working with ionizing radiation in open or closed sites; on fabrications, structures and components across a wide range of industries. The work can relate to scheduled and unscheduled maintenance activities using general tools and specific radiographic testing equipment as specified in maintenance documentation, testing procedures or operators instructions. All testing must be completed with particular attention to personal and OH&S regulations. Ionizing radiation equipment materials and chemicals, which are subject to codes and regulations, must be stored, used, and transported in accordance with safe work practices. Certification against Australian standards may be achieved where assessment in this unit of competency is carried out in conjunction with an examining authority as described in ISO 9712. This unit should not be selected when Unit MEM24010B (Perform radiographic testing) has already been selected. Where power tools are required, Unit MEM18002B (Use power tools/hand held operations) should also be selected. Where tests require the interpretation of drawings, Unit MEM09002B (Interpret technical drawings) should also be selected. Band: A Unit Weight: 2

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not Applicable

Pre-Requisites

Prerequisite units
Path 1	MEM13013B	Work safely with ionizing radiation
MEM18001C	Use hand tools

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. Prepare inspection areas ready for basic radiographic testing	1.1. Radiographic specimens are cleaned and prepared for testing using appropriate procedures and materials. 1.2. Preparation processes are carried out in accordance with the relevant procedures and OH&S requirements. 1.3. Inspection areas are visually assessed and obvious discontinuities are identified.
2. Set up radiographic test equipment	2.1. Nominated test is identified from standard operating procedures. 2.2. Radiation testing and processing equipment is set up in accordance with standard operating procedures.
3. Carry out basic radiographic tests	3.1. Basic properties of X-rays and gamma rays are identified. 3.2. Safety practices and controls for minimising radiation exposure are applied. 3.3. Radiographic testing and safety equipment is operated in accordance with relevant work instructions and OH&S requirements. 3.4. Films are processed to achieve optimum results.

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: interpreting and following procedures identifying inspection areas identifying discontinuities and defects selecting appropriate testing techniques, equipment and procedures calculating and producing optimum quality radiographs effectively designing exposure and storage areas calculating shielding thicknesses reading, interpreting and applying relative testing standards reading, interpreting and applying relative conformance standards documenting and reporting assessing risk
Required knowledge
Look for evidence that confirms knowledge of: cleaning and preparation processes for a range of test surfaces cleaning and preparation processes for a range of test surfaces assessment procedures and techniques types of discontinuities and their consequences/effect on the material procedure for carrying out each radiographic test principal types of X-ray generators and radioisotopes and their effect on radiographic sensitivity tools, equipment, techniques and system verification checks relevant standards, regulations and codes hazards associated with radiographic testing procedures for specialised radiographic applications principles of image formation, film and chemical properties and processing techniques various types of films and screens, their properties and effects on image quality maintenance and storage procedures for test equipment common faults and damage safety features of radioisotope cameras and X-ray equipment production of X-rays and gamma rays absorption of ionizing radiation by matter and the biological effects on living X-ray equipment gamma ray sources comparison of X-ray and gamma ray sources on basis of energy and intensity shielding thickness exposure calculations reciprocity law preparation and use of exposure charts, radiographic equivalence charts exposure techniques equipment types recording and reporting safety aspects types of materials industrial applications set-up procedures methods/procedures for reporting test results implications of test results for the particular material/application any applicable industry standards, national/Australian standards, NOHSC guides, State/Territory regulatory codes of practice/standards use and application of personal protective equipment safe work practices and procedures relevant hazards and control measures related to the competency

Evidence Guide

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.
Overview of assessment	A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to perform basic radiographic testing. Competency in this unit cannot be claimed until all prerequisites have been satisfied.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit	Assessors must be satisfied that the candidate can competently and consistently perform all elements of the unit as specified by the criteria, including required knowledge, and be capable of applying the competency in new and different situations and contexts.
Context of and specific resources for assessment	This unit may be assessed on the job, off the job or a combination of both on and off the job. Where assessment occurs off the job, that is the candidate is not in productive work, then an appropriate simulation must be used where the range of conditions reflects realistic workplace situations. The competencies covered by this unit would be demonstrated by an individual working alone or as part of a team. The assessment environment should not disadvantage the candidate. This unit could be assessed in conjunction with any other units addressing the safety, quality, communication, materials handling, recording and reporting associated with performing basic radiographic testing procedures in a range of industrial applications, or other units requiring the exercise of the skills and knowledge covered by this unit.
Method of assessment	Assessors should gather a range of evidence that is valid, sufficient, current and authentic. Evidence can be gathered through a variety of ways including direct observation, supervisor's reports, project work, samples and questioning. Questioning techniques should not require language, literacy and numeracy skills beyond those required in this unit of competency. The candidate must have access to all tools, equipment, materials and documentation required. The candidate must be permitted to refer to any relevant workplace procedures, product and manufacturing specifications, codes, standards, manuals and reference materials.
Guidance information for assessment

Range Statement

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.
Preparation processes	Surface cleaning and drying
Obvious discontinuities	Observed changes in material homogeneity

Unit Sector(s)

Unit sector

Co-requisite units

Co-requisite units

Competency field

Competency field	Non-destructive testing

MEM24010B Perform radiographic testing

Modification History

Single band identifier removed to clarify dual status

Unit Descriptor

Unit descriptor	This unit covers operating radiographic testing equipment and applying the testing procedures in a range of industrial applications.

Application of the Unit

Application of the unit	This unit applies to inspecting, interpreting, classifying and reporting on radiographic testing techniques of fabrications, structures and components. Testing is across a wide range of industries to Level 2 (AS 3669 and AS 3998) or equivalent and includes identifying abnormalities such as corrosion, metal fatigue, deformation in non-ferrous/ferrous alloys steels, composite materials, fatigue cracks, stress corrosion cracking, manufacturing defects, thickness measurement and fit, mechanical and bonded repairs, welding defects and casting defects and/or aircraft components. The work can relate to scheduled and un-scheduled maintenance activities using general tools and specific radiographic testing equipment as specified in maintenance documentation, testing procedures or operators instructions. Actual and potential defects are to be considered, together with ongoing abnormalities in fabrications, components and structures on a wide range of applications. Radiographic tests are performed on critical component or structural zones, and may require re-assessment of competency at regular intervals in accordance with Australian standards and/or other relevant standards. All testing must be completed with particular attention to personal and OH&S regulations. Ionizing radiation equipment materials and chemicals, which are subject to codes and regulations, must be stored, used, and transported in accordance with safe work practices. Certification against Australian standards may be achieved where assessment in this unit of competency is carried out in conjunction with an examining authority as described in ISO 9712. Where power tools are required, Unit MEM18002B (Use power tools/hand held operations) should also be selected. Where tests require the interpretation of drawings, Unit MEM09002B (Interpret technical drawings) should also be selected. Band: This unit has dual status and is to be regarded as both a Specialisation band A unit and Specialisation band B unit for progression to C5 (AQF level V). Unit Weight: 6

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not Applicable

Pre-Requisites

Prerequisite units
Path 1	MEM13013B	Work safely with ionizing radiation
MEM18001C	Use hand tools
MEM24012C	Apply metallurgy principles

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. Prepare inspection areas for radiographic testing	1.1. Inspection areas are identified, cleaned and prepared for testing using appropriate procedures and materials. 1.2. Preparation processes are carried out in accordance with the relevant procedures, statutory and OH&S requirements. 1.3. Inspection areas are visually assessed and obvious discontinuities are identified.
2. Select and prepare radiographic test	2.1. The most appropriate radiographic test for the material/application is selected. 2.2. Appropriate testing and processing equipment is selected and set up for various geometrise in accordance with standards and/or procedures. 2.3. Quality of radiographic test is optimised.
3. Perform radiographic testing	3.1. Radiographic tests are carried out in accordance with relevant standards, codes, specifications and OH&S requirements. 3.2. Radiographs are set up and carried out for specialised applications. 3.3. Films are processed to maximise quality of image. 3.4. Films are processed to achieve optimum results.
4. Maintain radiographic testing equipment	4.1. Radiographic testing equipment is checked for defects, maintained and stored in accordance with procedures, OH&S requirements and manufacturer instructions.
5. Monitor and ensure radiation safety	5.1. Safety controls are set up and maintained. 5.2. Exposure to radiation employees and general public is minimised. 5.3. Radiation monitoring equipment is selected and used.
6. Interpret and report the results of radiographic tests	6.1. Conditions necessary to view and interpret radiographs are established. 6.2. Radiographs are interpreted/evaluated in accordance with applicable codes, standards and specifications. 6.3. Test results are reported in accordance with enterprise procedures, accepted industry practices and customer service requirements.

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: interpreting and following procedures identifying inspection areas identifying discontinuities and defects selecting appropriate testing techniques, equipment and procedures calculating and producing optimum quality radiographs effectively designing exposure and storage areas calculating shielding thicknesses reading, interpreting and applying relative testing standards reading, interpreting and applying relative conformance standards documenting and reporting assessing risk
Required knowledge
Look for evidence that confirms knowledge of: cleaning and preparation processes for a range of test surfaces cleaning and preparation processes for a range of test surfaces assessment procedures and techniques types of discontinuities and their consequences/effect on the material procedure for carrying out each radiographic test principal types of X-ray generators and radioisotopes and their effect on radiographic sensitivity tools, equipment, techniques and system verification checks relevant standards, regulations and codes hazards associated with radiographic testing procedures for specialised radiographic applications principles of image formation, film and chemical properties and processing techniques various types of films and screens, their properties and effects on image quality maintenance and storage procedures for test equipment common faults and damage safety features of radioisotope cameras and X-ray equipment production of X-rays and gamma rays absorption of ionizing radiation by matter and the biological effects on living X-ray equipment gamma ray sources comparison of X-ray and gamma ray sources on basis of energy and intensity shielding thickness exposure calculations reciprocity law preparation and use of exposure charts, radiographic equivalence charts. exposure techniques equipment types recording and reporting safety aspects types of materials industrial applications set-up procedures methods/procedures for reporting test results implications of test results for the particular material/application any applicable industry standards, national/Australian standards, NOHSC guides, State/Territory regulatory codes of practice/standards use and application of personal protective equipment safe work practices and procedures relevant hazards and control measures related to the competency

Evidence Guide

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.
Overview of assessment	A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to perform radiographic testing. Competency in this unit cannot be claimed until all prerequisites have been satisfied.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit	Assessors must be satisfied that the candidate can competently and consistently perform all elements of the unit as specified by the criteria, including required knowledge, and be capable of applying the competency in new and different situations and contexts.
Context of and specific resources for assessment	This unit may be assessed on the job, off the job or a combination of both on and off the job. Where assessment occurs off the job, that is the candidate is not in productive work, then an appropriate simulation must be used where the range of conditions reflects realistic workplace situations. The competencies covered by this unit would be demonstrated by an individual working alone or as part of a team. The assessment environment should not disadvantage the candidate. This unit could be assessed in conjunction with any other units addressing the safety, quality, communication, materials handling, recording and reporting associated with operating radiographic testing equipment and applying testing procedures or other units requiring the exercise of the skills and knowledge covered by this unit.
Method of assessment	Assessors should gather a range of evidence that is valid, sufficient, current and authentic. Evidence can be gathered through a variety of ways including direct observation, supervisor's reports, project work, samples and questioning. Questioning techniques should not require language, literacy and numeracy skills beyond those required in this unit of competency. The candidate must have access to all tools, equipment, materials and documentation required. The candidate must be permitted to refer to any relevant workplace procedures, product and manufacturing specifications, codes, standards, manuals and reference materials.
Guidance information for assessment

Range Statement

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.
Preparation processes	Surface cleaning and drying

Unit Sector(s)

Unit sector

Co-requisite units

Co-requisite units

Competency field

Competency field	Non-destructive testing

MEM24011B Establish non-destructive tests

Modification History

Not Applicable

Unit Descriptor

Unit descriptor	This unit covers researching, analysing, developing, approving and evaluating non-destructive tests (NDT).

Application of the Unit

Application of the unit	This unit applies to research, development, approval and evaluation of applicable non-destructive tests on fabrications, structures and components across a wide range of industries to Level 3 (AS 3669 and AS 3998) or equivalent. The work can relate to scheduled and unscheduled maintenance activities using general tools and specific testing equipment, test development procedures or guidelines. Activities should replicate 'in-service' tasks due to the high level of self-supervision and the critical nature of the work. Actual and potential defects are considered, together with ongoing abnormalities in fabrications, components, structures from a wide range of applications by the selection of relevant testing method. Tests are validated/evaluated on critical component or structural zones. All testing must be developed and completed with particular attention to personal safety and OH&S regulations. Certification against Australian standards may be achieved where assessment in this unit of competency is carried out in conjunction with an examining authority as described in ISO 9712. Materials and chemicals which are subject to codes and regulations - for example, chemicals, explosives, solvents, dangerous materials, acids, or noxious waste products - are subject to safe work habits and must be stored and used in accordance with safe work practices. This unit should not be selected when Unit MEM05025C (Perform welding fabrication inspection) has already been selected. Band: B Unit Weight: 12

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not Applicable

Pre-Requisites

Prerequisite units
Path 1	MEM13013B	Work safely with ionizing radiation
MEM16010A	Write reports
MEM18001C	Use hand tools
MEM24002B	Perform penetrant testing
MEM24004B	Perform magnetic particle testing
MEM24006B	Perform eddy current testing
MEM24008B	Perform ultrasonic testing
MEM24010B	Perform radiographic testing
MEM24012C	Apply metallurgy principles

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. Assess requirements for non-destructive test	1.1. Inspection area is assessed for testing and all possible failure sites are identified utilising metallurgical analysis. 1.2. Relevant information for test development is collected from available sources using accepted techniques. 1.3. Information is analysed and interpreted. 1.4. Test requirements are determined.
2. Establish non-destructive test techniques and procedures	2.1. Test methods, techniques and procedures to be used for specific NDT work are designated. 2.2. Codes, standards, specifications and procedures are interpreted. 2.3. Test procedures are developed in accordance with established techniques and metallurgical principles.
3. Validate/confirm non-destructive tests	3.1. General and specific test procedures are validated in accordance with established techniques. 3.2. Inspection results are interpreted and evaluated in terms of existing codes, standards and specifications.
4. Approve non-destructive test procedures	4.1. Procedures are approved in accordance with workplace procedures and relevant codes and standards. 4.2. Procedures are documented and distributed in accordance with workplace requirements and relevant codes and standards.
5. Evaluate non-destructive test procedures	5.1. Procedures are evaluated for effectiveness. 5.2. Evaluation results are documented and reported according to workplace requirements. 5.3. Changes/amendments to non-destructive test procedures are made and distributed as necessary.

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: conducting metallurgical assessment of inspection areas designating most appropriate method, technique or procedure referencing information developing and validating test procedures applying safety procedures, standard operating procedures and legislative requirements to all work reading/interpreting/applying relative testing standards reading/interpreting/applying relative conformance standards documenting procedure and results
Required knowledge
Look for evidence that confirms knowledge of: application of metallurgical analysis to assess inspection areas NDT methods, techniques and procedures meaning and validity of relevant codes, standards, specifications and procedures test procedure for testing techniques and specimen validation processes process for approval of procedures process for documentation/distribution of procedures evaluation procedures process for documentation of evaluation results process for amending tests and distributing amendments any applicable industry standards, national/Australian standards, NOHSC guides, State/Territory regulatory codes of practice/standards use and application of personal protective equipment safe work practices and procedures relevant hazards and control measures related to the competency

Evidence Guide

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.
Overview of assessment	A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to establish non-destructive tests. Competency in this unit cannot be claimed until all prerequisites have been satisfied.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit	Assessors must be satisfied that the candidate can competently and consistently perform all elements of the unit as specified by the criteria, including required knowledge, and be capable of applying the competency in new and different situations and contexts.
Context of and specific resources for assessment	This unit may be assessed on the job, off the job or a combination of both on and off the job. Where assessment occurs off the job, that is the candidate is not in productive work, then an appropriate simulation must be used where the range of conditions reflects realistic workplace situations. The competencies covered by this unit would be demonstrated by an individual working alone or as part of a team. The assessment environment should not disadvantage the candidate. This unit could be assessed in conjunction with any other units addressing the safety, quality, communication, materials handling, recording and reporting associated with the research, analysis, development, approval and evaluation of non-destructive tests, or other units requiring the exercise of the skills and knowledge covered by this unit.
Method of assessment	Assessors should gather a range of evidence that is valid, sufficient, current and authentic. Evidence can be gathered through a variety of ways including direct observation, supervisor's reports, project work, samples and questioning. Questioning techniques should not require language, literacy and numeracy skills beyond those required in this unit of competency. The candidate must have access to all tools, equipment, materials and documentation required. The candidate must be permitted to refer to any relevant workplace procedures, product and manufacturing specifications, codes, standards, manuals and reference materials.
Guidance information for assessment

Range Statement

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.

Unit Sector(s)

Unit sector

Co-requisite units

Co-requisite units

Competency field

Competency field	Non-destructive testing

MEM24012C Apply metallurgy principles

Modification History

Single band identifier removed to clarify dual status

Unit Descriptor

Unit descriptor	This unit covers applying basic metallurgy principles related to selecting appropriate non-destructive testing techniques (NDT) and interpreting the results of NDT tests for metallurgical processes.

Application of the Unit

Application of the unit	This unit applies to knowledge of metallurgy principles, and the relationship between the various non-destructive testing methods and their capabilities and limitations when applied to the detection of specific discontinuities in metals and alloys. The unit applies to employees other than NDT technicians such as metallurgists, welding supervisors etc. who select and order NDT tests and who interpret results provided by tests for metal manufacturing, casting, shaping, and joining processes. The unit does not apply to the conduct of NDT tests. Such variables as the type of discontinuity, manufacturing process and limitations will assist in determining the sequence of testing and the ultimate selection of one non-destructive test method in preference to another. Any testing that may be carried out must be completed with particular attention to personal and OH&S regulations. Where materials and chemicals which are subject to codes and regulations are stored and used - for example, chemicals, explosives, solvents, dangerous materials, acids, or noxious waste products - safe work habits must be considered. Band: This unit has dual status and is to be regarded as both a Specialisation band A unit and Specialisation band B unit for progression to C5 (AQF level V). Unit Weight: 4

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not Applicable

Pre-Requisites

Prerequisite units

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. Interpret and apply the principles of solidification and crystal structures in metals and alloys	1.1. Principles of solidification and crystal structures in metals and alloys are interpreted and applied in relation to NDT techniques.
2. Interpret equilibrium diagrams for metals and alloys	2.1. Equilibrium diagram for metal or alloy is correctly sourced 2.2. Equilibrium diagrams are correctly interpreted.
3. Interpret and apply the principles of fusion welding of metals and alloys	3.1. Principles and methods for fusion welding of metals and alloys are applied to NDT test selection. 3.2. Defects in weldments are identified and classified from NDT test results.
4. Interpret and apply the principles of the formation of castings	4.1. Principles and methods used to produce metal castings are applied to NDT test selection. 4.2. Defects in metal and alloy castings are identified and classified from NDT test results.
5. Interpret and apply the principles of steel forging	5.1. Principles and methods used to produce steel forgings are applied to NDT test selection. 5.2. Defects in steel forgings are identified and classified from NDT test results.
6. Interpret and apply the principles of mechanical testing	6.1. Principles of mechanical testing are applied to NDT test selection. 6.2. Defects in metal product are identified and classified from NDT test results

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: research understanding and applying metallurgy principles selecting NDT test appropriate to metal or alloy and manufacturing process
Required knowledge
Look for evidence that confirms knowledge of: principles of solidification and crystal structures in metal: classification of materials structure of atoms process of solidification crystal structures defects formed during solidification modification of crystal structure heat treatment processes defects formed during heat treatment meaning of equilibrium diagrams representative of a range of metals including aluminium, iron, steel and common non-ferrous alloys: alloy systems solid and liquid solubility basic equilibrium diagrams equilibrium diagrams for common alloys principles of fusion welding in relation to NDT testing defects in fusion welding: processing defects grinding cracks pickling cracks heat treatment cracks service defects fatigue cracks corrosion and stress corrosion cracks principles of the formation of castings defects in castings principles of steel forging defects in steel forging principles of mechanical testing: mechanical testing tensile testing impact testing hardness testing fatigue testing other tests

Evidence Guide

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.
Overview of assessment	A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to apply metallurgy principles to NDT test selection and interpretation. Competency in this unit cannot be claimed until all prerequisites have been satisfied.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit	Assessors must be satisfied that the candidate can competently and consistently perform all elements of the unit as specified by the criteria, including required knowledge, and be capable of applying the competency in new and different situations and contexts.
Context of and specific resources for assessment	This unit may be assessed on the job, off the job or a combination of both on and off the job. Where assessment occurs off the job, that is the candidate is not in productive work, then an appropriate simulation must be used where the range of conditions reflects realistic workplace situations. The competencies covered by this unit would be demonstrated by an individual working alone or as part of a team. The assessment environment should not disadvantage the candidate. This unit could be assessed in conjunction with any other units addressing the safety, quality, communication, materials handling, recording and reporting associated with applying basic metallurgy principles as related to non-destructive testing techniques, or other units requiring the exercise of the skills and knowledge covered by this unit.
Method of assessment	Assessors should gather a range of evidence that is valid, sufficient, current and authentic. Evidence can be gathered through a variety of ways including direct observation, supervisor's reports, project work, samples and questioning. Questioning techniques should not require language, literacy and numeracy skills beyond those required in this unit of competency. The candidate must have access to all tools, equipment, materials and documentation required. The candidate must be permitted to refer to any relevant workplace procedures, product and manufacturing specifications, codes, standards, manuals and reference materials.
Guidance information for assessment

Range Statement

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.
Principles and methods for fusion welding of metals and alloys	MMAW SAW GMAW GTAW FCAW
Defects in weldments	Cracks, lack of fusion, cavities, imperfect shape, solid inclusions, miscellaneous
Defects in metal and alloy castings	Shrinkage cavities, hot tears, cold cracks, gas holes
Principles and methods used to produce steel forgings	Deformations, strengthening mechanisms, annealing
Principles of mechanical testing	Impact, tensile, hardness testing

Unit Sector(s)

Unit sector

Co-requisite units

Co-requisite units

Competency field

Competency field	Non-destructive testing

MEM30007A Select common engineering materials

Modification History

Not Applicable

Unit Descriptor

Unit descriptor	This unit covers recognising common materials used in engineering, assisting in the selection of a material for a specific application, and using test results to evaluate the properties of materials.

Application of the Unit

Application of the unit	This unit applies to technician level activities in manufacturing and engineering environments. Work is carried out under supervision. Band: 0 Unit Weight: 0

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not Applicable

Pre-Requisites

Prerequisite units

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. Identify common engineering materials by their principal properties	1.1. The principal properties of ferrous and non-ferrous metals are identified. 1.2. The principal properties of thermosetting and thermoplastic polymers are identified. 1.3. The principal properties of ceramics and composite materials are identified. 1.4. The effects of different types of bonding in materials are identified. 1.5. The effects of mechanical and thermal processes on the principal properties of materials are identified.
2. Select materials for specific applications	2.1. The engineering requirement for the specific application is determined in consultation with others. 2.2. Material is selected based on the requirement and consideration of principal properties and further processing. 2.3. Selection is confirmed according to standard operating procedures.
3. Verify selected material as fit for purpose	3.1. Appropriate tests for the required properties are identified. 3.2. Testing of materials is arranged with appropriate persons, if necessary. 3.3. Test results are analysed and material choices are confirmed or modified as appropriate.

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: undertaking research selecting/carrying out tests appropriate to the material communicating documenting planning and sequencing operations reading, interpreting and following information on written job instructions, specifications, standard operating procedures, charts, lists, drawings and other applicable reference documents
Required knowledge
Look for evidence that confirms knowledge of: classification of materials: metals and non-metals ferrous and non-ferrous metals polymers (thermoplastics, thermosetting and elastomers) ceramics composite materials structure of materials physical properties of materials: electrical conductivity/resistivity specific gravity/density thermal conductivity/expansion specific heat melting/boiling points magnetic properties optical properties mechanical properties: strength - yield, tensile, compressive stress/strain data hardness toughness (impact and slow strain) elasticity plasticity ductility malleability fatigue creep chemical properties: corrosion of metals, corrosion processes, mechanisms degradation of polymers materials testing methods - destructive testing and applications: tensile compressive shear torsion hardness impact fatigue creep visual corrosion testing engineering materials engineering applications of ferrous metals: cast irons carbon and alloy steels stainless steels engineering applications of non-ferrous metals: aluminium and its alloys copper, brass and bronze nickel alloys, zinc, titanium magnesium refractory metals engineering applications of polymers: thermosetting polymers thermoplastic polymers ceramics and glasses effects of mechanical and thermal processes on the properties of materials: casting forging, rolling and extrusion cold forming powder processes heat treatment joining - fasteners soldering brazing welding adhesives finishing - coatings, metallic and non-metallic hazards and control measure associated with selecting common engineering materials, including housekeeping safe work practices and procedures

Evidence Guide

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.
Overview of assessment	A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to select common engineering materials.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit	Assessors must be satisfied that the candidate can competently and consistently perform all elements of the unit as specified by the criteria, including required knowledge, and be capable of applying the competency in new and different situations and contexts.
Context of and specific resources for assessment	This unit may be assessed on the job, off the job or a combination of both on and off the job. Where assessment occurs off the job, that is the candidate is not in productive work, then an appropriate simulation must be used where the range of conditions reflects realistic workplace situations. The competencies covered by this unit would be demonstrated by an individual working alone or as part of a team. The assessment environment should not disadvantage the candidate. This unit could be assessed in conjunction with any other units addressing the safety, quality, communication, materials handling, recording and reporting associated with selecting common engineering materials, or other units requiring the exercise of the skills and knowledge covered by this unit.
Method of assessment	Assessors should gather a range of evidence that is valid, sufficient, current and authentic. Evidence can be gathered through a variety of ways including direct observation, supervisor's reports, project work, samples and questioning. Questioning should not require language, literacy and numeracy skills beyond those required in this unit. The candidate must have access to all tools, equipment, materials and documentation required and must be permitted to refer to any relevant workplace procedures, product and manufacturing specifications, codes, standards, manuals and reference materials.
Guidance information for assessment

Range Statement

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.
Common engineering materials	Includes ferrous metals, cast irons, carbon and alloy steels, stainless steels, coated steels, non-ferrous metals, aluminium and its alloys, copper and its alloys, nickel alloys, zinc, titanium, magnesium, refractory metals, polymers, thermosetting polymers, thermoplastic polymers, ceramics and glasses
Appropriate tests	Tests which can be undertaken by a technician within the organisation as well as those required to be undertaken by external organisations, including simple tests
Required properties	Properties to be tested include tensile strength, compression, shear characteristics, torsion, hardness, impact resistance, fatigue resistance, creep resistance, visual appearance and colour, magnetic properties, corrosion resistance
Appropriate persons	Internal technicians and/or external organisations

Unit Sector(s)

Unit sector

Co-requisite units

Co-requisite units

Competency field

Competency field	Engineering technician

MEM30012A Apply mathematical techniques in a manufacturing engineering or related environment

Modification History

Not Applicable

Unit Descriptor

Unit descriptor	This unit covers applies the concepts of mathematics to appropriate and simple engineering situations within the individual's area of engineering expertise.

Application of the Unit

Application of the unit	This unit applies to technician level work that requires basic algebraic, trigonometric and statistical knowledge and skill. Band: 0 Unit Weight: 4

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not Applicable

Pre-Requisites

Prerequisite units

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. Use concepts of arithmetic in the solution of engineering problems	1.1. Units of physical quantities are converted to facilitate engineering calculations. 1.2. Calculations are performed to solve problems involving rational and irrational numbers. 1.3. Scientific notation is used to represent numbers. 1.4. Calculations are checked for reasonableness using estimating and approximating techniques.
2. Solve engineering problems involving algebraic expressions with one independent variable	2.1. Algebraic expressions are manipulated using mathematical operations in their correct order.
3. Use two-dimensional geometry to solve practical problems	3.1. Angles expressed in degrees are correctly converted to radians and vice versa. 3.2. The perimeter, area, length and angles of a range of two-dimensional figures are correctly calculated. 3.3. The volume and surface area of complex figures are correctly calculated. 3.4. Points identified in terms of cartesian coordinates can be converted to polar coordinates and vice versa.
4. Use trigonometry to solve practical problems	4.1. Basic trigonometry functions are used to calculate the lengths of the sides of right-angled triangles. 4.2. Inverse trigonometry functions are used to determine angles in a right-angled triangle given the lengths of two sides. 4.3. The sine rule is used to determine the lengths of the sides of acute and obtuse angled triangles given one side and two angles. 4.4. The cosine rule is used to determine the lengths of the sides of acute and obtuse angled triangles given two sides and one angle.
5. Graph linear functions	5.1. Linear functions are solved graphically and equations of straight lines are determined from the slope and one point, or two points. 5.2. Two linear functions are solved simultaneously both algebraically and geometrically. 5.3. The length and mid point of a line segment are determined.
6. Solve quadratic equations	6.1. Quadratic equations are solved. 6.2. Simultaneous linear and quadratic equations are solved.
7. Perform basic statistical calculations	7.1. Mean, median and mode are calculated from given data. 7.2. Standard deviation is calculated and interpreted employing graphical representation.

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: using and applying mathematical formulas: logical thinking problem solving calculating applying statistics using computer numerical methods drawing graphs
Required knowledge
Look for evidence that confirms knowledge of: transposing and evaluating formulae polynomials straight line coordinate geometry introduction to indices introduction to trigonometry circular functions trigonometry of oblique triangles trigonometric identities introduction to functions and their graphs

Evidence Guide

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.
Overview of assessment	A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to apply mathematical skills and knowledge to simple engineering applications. Evidence from tasks and projects should/may be used to complement and demonstrate integration of competency.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit	Assessors must be satisfied that the candidate can competently and consistently perform all elements of the unit as specified by the criteria, including required knowledge, and be capable of applying the competency in new and different situations and contexts.
Context of and specific resources for assessment	This unit may be assessed on the job, off the job or a combination of both on and off the job. Where assessment occurs off the job, that is the candidate is not in productive work, then an appropriate simulation must be used where the range of conditions reflects realistic workplace situations. The competencies covered by this unit would be demonstrated by an individual working alone or as part of a team. The assessment environment should not disadvantage the candidate. This unit could be assessed in conjunction with any other units addressing the safety, quality, communication, materials handling, recording and reporting associated with applying mathematical concepts to engineering applications, or other units requiring the exercise of the skills and knowledge covered by this unit.
Method of assessment	Assessors should gather a range of evidence that is valid, sufficient, current and authentic. Evidence can be gathered through a variety of ways including direct observation, supervisor's reports, project work, samples and questioning. Questioning techniques should not require language, literacy and numeracy skills beyond those required in this unit of competency. The candidate must have access to all tools, equipment, materials and documentation required. The candidate must be permitted to refer to any relevant workplace procedures, product and manufacturing specifications, codes, standards, manuals and reference materials.
Guidance information for assessment

Range Statement

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.
Concepts of mathematics	Include arithmetic, algebraic expressions with one independent variable, two-dimensional geometry, trigonometry, linear functions, basic quadratic functions, basic statistical methods
Correct order	Refers to the correct procedure when expanding brackets, factorising algebraic expressions, factorising quadratic expressions, simplifying algebraic fractions, transposing formulae, solving simple one variable equations, finding the quotient and remainder given a linear division
Complex figures	May include cones, pyramids, spheres, frustums and intersections of figures singularly or in combination

Unit Sector(s)

Unit sector

Co-requisite units

Co-requisite units

Competency field

Competency field	Engineering technician

MSFSF2001 Cut single layer fabrics

Modification History

Release 1 - New unit of competency

Application

This unit of competency covers measuring out and cutting single layer fabrics for manufacture of curtains and soft furnishing accessories. It does not apply to cutting from patterns.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

Pre-requisite Unit

Competency Field

Unit Sector

Soft Furnishing

Elements and Performance Criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.	Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.
1	Plan work operations	1.1	Required fabrics, number of items to be cut and required equipment are identified
1.2	Fabric sizes to be cut are identified from work order plus any required allowances
1.3	Work health and safety (WHS) requirements, including ergonomic criteria and personal protection needs, are observed throughout the work.
1.4	Suitable work area is selected, tidied and cleaned of any contaminants
1.5	Suitable scissors and/or blades are selected and checked prior to use for appropriate sharpness, set, operation and safe condition
1.6	Fabrics are selected in accordance with work order and laid out smooth and square
2	Prepare materials for cutting	2.1	Fabrics are inspected for flaws and appropriate finish
2.2	Naps, direction, pattern matches and face of the materials are identified
2.3	Tools and equipment are checked for operation
3	Complete cutting operations	3.1	Cutting is completed with cut out materials identified/labelled where required
3.2	Any measurements for pleat lines, hems, headings and any special seam allowances are marked out using workplace approved methods
3.3	Where required, fabrics are hung using appropriate protective covers and care label information is attached
3.4	Cut lengths are despatched to next process following workplace procedures
3.5	Unused materials are stored as required
3.6	Workplace required documentation is completed following appropriate procedures
3.7	Work area is cleaned and damaged tools tagged as required
3.8	Waste is collected and bundled for recycling/re-use as required

Foundation Skills

Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency. Detail on appropriate performance levels for each furnishing unit of competency in reading, writing, oral communication and numeracy utilising the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF) are provided in the Furnishing Training Package Implementation Guide.

Range of Conditions

Specifies 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. Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment.
Unit context includes:	WHS requirements, including legislation, building codes, material safety management systems, hazardous and dangerous goods codes, and local safe operating procedures or equivalent work is carried out in accordance with legislative obligations, environmental legislation, relevant health regulations, manual handling procedures and organisation insurance requirements work requires individuals to demonstrate some discretion, judgement and problem solving
Tools and equipment include:	cutting equipment, including scissors and cutting machines measuring and calculating equipment: tapes rulers calculators and computers
Products to be constructed include:	curtains drapes swags cushions upholstered furniture components
Personal protective equipment includes:	that prescribed under legislation, regulations and enterprise policies and practices
Information and procedures include:	workplace procedures relating to the use of tools and equipment work instructions, including job sheets, cutting lists, plans, drawings and designs workplace procedures relating to reporting and communication manufacturer specifications and operational procedures

Unit Mapping Information

Supersedes and is equivalent to LMFSF2001B Cut single layer fabrics.

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Assessment Requirements for MSFSF2001 Cut single layer fabrics

Modification History

Release 1 - New unit of competency

Performance Evidence

Interpret work order and locate and apply relevant information

Apply safe handling requirements for equipment, products and materials, including use of personal protective equipment

Identify materials used in the work process

Follow work instructions, operating procedures and inspection processes to:

minimise the risk of injury to self or others

prevent damage to goods, equipment and products

maintain required production output and product quality

Identify materials used and any special marking out requirements

Measure accurately and cut fabric quantities to minimise waste and produce consistent quality items for at least five (5) different types of material or product

Use mathematical ideas and techniques to correctly complete measurements, calculate area and estimate material requirements

Communicate ideas and information to enable confirmation of work requirements and specifications and the reporting of work outcomes and problems, interpret basic plans and follow safety procedures

Avoid backtracking, work flow interruptions or wastage

Work with others and in a team by recognising dependencies and using cooperative approaches to optimise work flow and productivity

Knowledge Evidence

Work requirements, including workplace standards

Fabric types, common faults and inspection procedures

Design features of the finished items in relation to attractive use of fabric patterns

Cutting equipment and techniques

Effect of cutting on fabrics

Assessment Conditions

Assessors must:

hold training and assessment competencies as determined by the National Skills Standards Council (NSSC) or its successors

have vocational competency in the furnishing industry at least to the level being assessed with broad industry knowledge and experience, usually combined with a relevant industry qualification

be familiar with the current skills and knowledge used and have relevant, current experience in the furnishing industry.

Assessment methods must confirm consistency of performance over time rather than a single assessment event and in a range of workplace relevant contexts.

Assessment must be by observation of relevant tasks with questioning on underpinning knowledge and, where applicable, multimedia evidence, supervisor’s reports, projects and work samples.

Assessment is to be conducted on single units of competency or in conjunction with other related units of competency. Foundation skills are integral to competent performance in the unit and should not be assessed separately.

Assessment must occur on the job or in a workplace simulated facility with relevant process, equipment, materials, work instructions and deadlines.

Access is required to fabrics, including linings and interlinings, calculator and other workplace calculating and cutting equipment.

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MSFSF2002 Machine sew materials

Modification History

Release 1 - New unit of competency

Application

This unit of competency covers using sewing machines for production of soft furnishings, mattresses and bases, and upholstered furniture.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

Pre-requisite Unit

Competency Field

Unit Sector

Soft Furnishing

Elements and Performance Criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.	Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.
1	Identify sewing machine equipment controls and procedures	1.1	Job requirements are identified from work instructions
1.2	Work health and safety (WHS) requirements, including ergonomic criteria and personal protection needs, are observed throughout the work
1.3	Equipment components, equipment condition and controls are identified
1.4	Operating procedures are checked to identify any approved adjustments
1.5	Equipment operations and production procedures are identified
1.6	The process for obtaining materials and moving products to the next process is identified
2	Prepare for work	2.1	Work order or sample is checked to identify sewing specifications
2.2	Required materials, tools and equipment are assembled
2.3	Materials and equipment are inspected and any faults are identified and reported
2.4	Work sequence is planned to suit job, and materials are laid out
2.5	If required, naps, pattern direction and face side of materials are identified
2.6	Components are matched and secured with tacking, pins or adhesives as required
2.7	Any required supplementary equipment is identified for routine lubrication and adjustments
3	Set up and control sewing machine operations	3.1	Sewing machine is set up and adjusted
3.2	Sewing operation is according to workplace procedures and material characteristics
3.3	Required product quality and outputs are maintained
4	Maintain quality requirements	4.1	Machining process is monitored and conditions which may affect work quality are reported
4.2	Authorised changes in operating procedures are implemented
5	Finish and despatch work	5.1	Completed work is checked for required quality, finished as required, and repaired, where applicable, before moving to the next process
5.2	Material which is able to be re-used is collected and stored
5.3	Equipment and work area clean up and waste management are completed following workplace procedures
5.4	Workplace records are completed as required

Foundation Skills

Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency. Detail on appropriate performance levels for each furnishing unit of competency in reading, writing, oral communication and numeracy utilising the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF) are provided in the Furnishing Training Package Implementation Guide.

Range of Conditions

Specifies 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. Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment.
Unit context includes:	WHS requirements, including legislation, building codes, material safety management systems, hazardous and dangerous goods codes, and local safe operating procedures or equivalent work is carried out in accordance with legislative obligations, environmental legislation, relevant health regulations, manual handling procedures and organisation insurance requirements work requires individuals to demonstrate some discretion, judgement and problem solving
Sewing specifications include:	required materials threads and additional work features seam and stitch specifications any special stitch requirements and allowances shape characteristics and special requirements needles attachments and ancillary equipment quality requirements
Sewing products include:	top stitching gathering piping braid fringe flange cords straight fabric lengths padded material loose covers
Sewing processes include:	hemming seams machine tacking gathering multiple-layer sewing straight or zig zag sewing
Machines include:	single or multi-needle flat bed overlocker blind hemming gathering flange bar tacking tape edging
Sewing machine set-up and adjustment includes:	thread machine and wind bobbin as required set required tensions select required machine settings test operations for work order requirements
Materials to be machined include:	plain fabrics patterned fabrics
Personal protective equipment includes:	that prescribed under legislation, regulations and enterprise policies and practices
Information and procedures include:	workplace procedures relating to the use of tools and equipment work instructions, including job sheets, cutting lists, plans, drawings and designs workplace procedures relating to reporting and communication manufacturer specifications and operational procedures

Unit Mapping Information

Supersedes and is equivalent to LMFSF2002B Machine sew materials.

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Assessment Requirements for MSFSF2002 Machine sew materials

Modification History

Release 1 - New unit of competency

Performance Evidence

Interpret work order and locate and apply relevant information

Apply safe handling requirements for equipment, products and materials, including use of personal protective equipment

Identify materials used in the work process

Follow work instructions, operating procedures and inspection processes to:

minimise the risk of injury to self or others

prevent damage to goods, equipment and products

maintain required production output and product quality

Identify and operate three (3) types of industrial sewing machines, including set up of the sewing machine for operation and monitoring the quality of output

Use mathematical ideas and techniques to correctly complete measurements, calculate area and estimate material requirements

Communicate ideas and information to enable confirmation of work requirements and specifications and the reporting of work outcomes and problems, interpret basic plans and follow safety procedures

Avoid backtracking, work flow interruptions or wastage

Work with others and in a team by recognising dependencies and using cooperative approaches to optimise work flow and productivity

Knowledge Evidence

Types, characteristics, uses and limitations of sewing machines

Characteristics of materials used and finished products

Safety and environmental aspects of sewing machine operations

Quality systems and standards for soft furnishings

Work flow requirements for sewing process

Operation of work systems and industrial sewing equipment

Causes of faults and repair methods in soft furnishing machining

Procedure for reporting damaged or imperfect products or interruptions to work flow

Assessment Conditions

Assessors must:

hold training and assessment competencies as determined by the National Skills Standards Council (NSSC) or its successors

have vocational competency in the furnishing industry at least to the level being assessed with broad industry knowledge and experience, usually combined with a relevant industry qualification

be familiar with the current skills and knowledge used and have relevant, current experience in the furnishing industry.

Assessment methods must confirm consistency of performance over time rather than a single assessment event and in a range of workplace relevant contexts.

Assessment must be by observation of relevant tasks with questioning on underpinning knowledge and, where applicable, multimedia evidence, supervisor’s reports, projects and work samples.

Assessment is to be conducted on single units of competency or in conjunction with other related units of competency. Foundation skills are integral to competent performance in the unit and should not be assessed separately.

Assessment must occur on the job or in a workplace simulated facility with relevant process, equipment, materials, work instructions and deadlines.

Access is required to appropriate industrial sewing machines, operating procedures, materials and threads.

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MSFUP3012 Apply marine sewing and installation techniques

Modification History

Release 1 - New unit of competency

Application

This unit of competency covers using marine sewing techniques in the completion of upholstery products/items used in marine applications, such as covers, and fitting the required attachments and fixing devices.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

Pre-requisite Unit

Competency Field

Unit Sector

Upholstery

Elements and Performance Criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.	Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.
1	Prepare for work	1.1	Job requirements are identified from work instructions
1.2	Work health and safety (WHS) requirements, including personal protection needs, are observed throughout the work
1.3	Machines, attachments, materials, work method and sequence are determined
1.4	Equipment, including any supplementary equipment, is identified and checked for safe operation, components and controls
1.5	Materials are identified and inspected and problems, including any materials or part-constructed products which do not meet the job order requirements, are identified and reported in accordance with workplace procedures
1.6	Work pieces are laid out in sequence in accordance with specifications and workplace procedures
2	Conduct sewing operation	2.1	Sewing machine, including attachments, as required, set-up requirements and adjustments are observed in accordance with workplace procedures
2.2	Appropriate thread type and size is fitted to machine
2.3	Machine is operated to maintain required product quality and outputs
2.4	Reinforcing/protective measures, fittings/attachments and fixing devices are attached in accordance with workplace procedures
2.5	Finished products, including covers, are inspected for quality with unacceptable items being reprocessed in accordance with workplace instructions
3	Complete work	3.1	Unused materials are stored, as required
3.2	Workplace required documentation, including stock usage, is completed and processed following workplace procedures
3.3	Work area is cleaned and damaged tools and equipment tagged, as required
3.4	Waste is collected and bundled for recycling/reuse as required by workplace procedures

Foundation Skills

Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency. Detail on appropriate performance levels for each furnishing unit of competency in reading, writing, oral communication and numeracy utilising the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF) are provided in the Furnishing Training Package Implementation Guide.

Range of Conditions

Specifies 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. Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment.
Unit context includes:	WHS requirements, including legislation, building codes, material safety management systems, hazardous and dangerous goods codes, and local safe operating procedures or equivalent work is carried out in accordance with legislative obligations, environmental legislation, relevant health regulations, manual handling procedures and organisation insurance requirements work requires individuals to demonstrate some discretion, judgement and problem solving
Fittings/attachments and fixing devices include:	clips press studs buckles eyelets shackles zips reinforcing patches straps
Job requirements include:	required materials threads additional work features shape and special requirements for the item any required workplace documentation to be competed
Machines include:	overlocker flat bed twin needle and walking foot
Tools and equipment include:	measuring tape scissors cutting blades knives and thread
Materials include:	canvas sail materials leather foam-backed vinyl and upholstery fabrics
Personal protective equipment includes:	that prescribed under legislation, regulations and enterprise policies and practices: safety glasses/goggle hair nets ear muffs/plugs gloves footwear and protective clothing
Information and procedures include:	workplace procedures relating to the use of tools and equipment work instructions, including job sheets, cutting lists, plans, drawings and designs workplace procedures relating to reporting and communication manufacturer specifications and operational procedures

Unit Mapping Information

Supersedes and is equivalent to LMFUP3012B Apply marine sewing and installation techniques.

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Assessment Requirements for MSFUP3012 Apply marine sewing and installation techniques

Modification History

Release 1 - New unit of competency

Performance Evidence

Interpret work order and locate and apply relevant information

Apply safe handling requirements for equipment, products and materials, including use of personal protective equipment

Identify materials used in the work process

Follow work instructions, operating procedures and inspection processes to:

minimise the risk of injury to self or others

prevent damage to goods, equipment and products

maintain required production output and product quality

Prepare and install a minimum of three (3) square metres of cover to at least three (3) vertical or horizontal surfaces

Sew at least three (3) covers and sew appropriate fasteners and attachments to covers sewn

Use mathematical ideas and techniques to correctly complete measurements, calculate area and estimate material requirements

Communicate ideas and information to enable confirmation of work requirements and specifications and the reporting of work outcomes and problems, interpret basic plans and follow safety procedures

Avoid backtracking, work flow interruptions or wastage

Work with others and in a team by recognising dependencies and using cooperative approaches to optimise work flow and productivity

Knowledge Evidence

Procedure for reporting damaged or imperfect products or interruption to work flow

Work flow requirements for sewing process

Operation of work systems and sewing equipment

Characteristics of materials used and application and requirements of the finished products

Causes of faults and repair methods

Identification of equipment, processes and procedures

Quality systems and standards

Workplace procedures

Assessment Conditions

Assessors must:

hold training and assessment competencies as determined by the National Skills Standards Council (NSSC) or its successors

have vocational competency in the furnishing industry at least to the level being assessed with broad industry knowledge and experience, usually combined with a relevant industry qualification

be familiar with the current skills and knowledge used and have relevant, current experience in the furnishing industry.

Assessment methods must confirm consistency of performance over time rather than a single assessment event and in a range of workplace relevant contexts.

Assessment must be by observation of relevant tasks with questioning on underpinning knowledge and, where applicable, multimedia evidence, supervisor’s reports, projects and work samples.

Assessment is to be conducted on single units of competency or in conjunction with other related units of competency. Foundation skills are integral to competent performance in the unit and should not be assessed separately.

Assessment must occur on the job or in a workplace simulated facility with relevant process, equipment, materials, work instructions and deadlines.

Access is required to appropriate sewing machine, work orders, materials, fittings and threads.

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MSMENV272 Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices

Modification History

Release 1. Supersedes and is equivalent to MSAENV272B Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices

Application

This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to effectively find out current resource use and carry out improvements, in own work area, including those that reduce the negative environmental impacts of work practices.

This unit of competency applies to operators/team members who are required to follow procedures to work in an environmentally sustainable manner. This maximises the environmental performance of the process and the organisation, ensures regulatory compliance, and aims to minimise environmental risks and impacts.

This unit of competency applies to all sectors of the manufacturing industry and members of its value chain. It may also be applied to all sections of an organisation, including office and warehouse. This unit will need to be contextualised for the industry sector, organisation and section.

This unit of competency applies to an individual working alone or as part of a team/work group and working in liaison with other shift team members and the control room operator, as appropriate.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

Pre-requisite Unit

Nil

Competency Field

HSE

Unit Sector

Elements and Performance Criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes	Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element
1	Identify current resource use and environmental issues	1.1	Identify workplace environmental and resource efficiency issues
1.2	Identify resources used in own work role
1.3	Find out current usage of resources

2	Comply with environmental regulations	2.1	Read and follow environmental policies and procedures to ensure compliance with federal, state/territory and local government laws, by-laws, regulations and mandated codes of practice, and codes and standards that the organisation applies voluntarily
2.2	Ask questions and seek clarification relating to environmental work requirements
2.3	Identify incidents, including breaches or potential breaches of environmental regulations and occurrences outside of standard procedures, and report to appropriate personnel
2.4	Report environmental incidents using workplace forms and procedures

3	Seek opportunities to improve environmental practices and resource efficiency	3.1	Follow workplace procedures to improve environmental practices and resource efficiency
3.2	Make suggestions for improvements to environmental workplace practices and work plans

Foundation Skills

This section describes those language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills that are essential to performance.

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.
Regulatory framework	The latest version of all legislation, regulations, industry codes of practice and Australian/international standards, or the version specified by the local regulatory authority, must be used, and include one or more of the following: legislative requirements, including work health and safety (WHS) industry codes of practice and guidelines environmental regulations and guidelines Australian and other standards licence and certification requirements
Procedures	All operations must be performed in accordance with relevant procedures. Procedures are written, verbal, visual, computer-based or in some other form, and include one or more of the following: work instructions standard operating procedures (SOPs) safe work method statements (SWMS) formulas/recipes batch sheets temporary instructions any similar instructions provided for the smooth running of the plant
Environmental and resource efficiency issues	Environmental and resource efficiency issues include minimisation of environmental risks and maximisation of opportunities to improve business environmental performance and to promote more efficient production and consumption of natural resources. They include one or more of the following: minimisation of waste through implementation of the waste management hierarchy contribution to climate change and other macro threats that can arise from materials and work processes used efficient and effective use of energy and other resources seeking alternative sources of energy efficient use of materials and appropriate disposal of waste use of controls to minimise the risk of environmental damage from hazardous substances efficient water use reducing emissions life cycle analysis applied to issues, such as energy supply, materials, transport and production

Unit Mapping Information

Release 1. Supersedes and is equivalent to MSAENV272B Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices

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Assessment Requirements for MSMENV272 Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices

Modification History

Release 1. Supersedes and is equivalent to MSAENV272B Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and must include the ability to:

find out resources used in own job, including one or more of:

making simple measurements, consistent with the job

counting the number of items entering/leaving a work area

reading indicators in the work area

obtaining relevant information from support personnel

follow environmental policies and identify potential breaches of environmental regulations

suggest improvements within the limit of own authority.

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence must be provided that demonstrates knowledge of:

a basic understanding of:

sustainability

the contribution to climate change and other macro threats that can arise from materials and work processes used

the environmental hazards/risks, resource use and inefficiencies associated with own workplace and job

the relevant environmental and resource efficiency policies and procedures for own work area

the impact of laws and regulations at a level relevant to the work context.

Assessment Conditions

The unit should be assessed holistically and the judgement of competence based on a holistic assessment of the evidence.

The collection of performance evidence:

should occur over a range of situations

will typically include a supervisor/third-party report focusing on consistent performance and problem recognition and solving. A supervisor /third-party report must be prepared by someone who has a direct, relevant, current relationship with the person being assessed and who is in a position to form a judgement on workplace performance relevant to the unit of competency

will typically include the use of appropriate tools, equipment and documents

may use industry-based simulation for all or part of the unit particularly where safety, lack of opportunity or significant cost is an issue.

Assessment should occur in operational workplace situations. Where this is not possible, or where personal safety or environmental damage are limiting factors, assessment must occur in a sufficiently rigorous simulated environment reflecting realistic operational workplace conditions. This must cover all aspects of workplace performance, including environment, task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills.

Assessment in a simulated environment should use evidence collected from one or more of:

walk-throughs

pilot plant operation

demonstration of skills

industry-based case studies/scenarios

‘what ifs’.

Knowledge evidence may be collected concurrently with performance evidence (provided a record is kept) or through an independent process, such as workbooks, written assessments or interviews (provided a record is kept).

Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy requirements of the work being performed and the needs of the candidate.

Conditions for assessment must include access to all tools, equipment, materials and documentation required, including relevant workplace procedures, product and manufacturing specifications associated with this unit.

The regulatory framework will be reflected in workplace policies and procedures and is not required to be independently assessed.

Foundation skills are integral to competent performance of the unit and should not be assessed separately.

As a minimum, assessors must satisfy the Standards for Registered Training Organisations 2015 assessor requirements.

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MSMENV472 Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices

Modification History

Release 1. Supersedes and is equivalent to MSAENV472B Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices

Application

This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to effectively analyse the workplace in relation to environmentally sustainable work practices, and to implement improvements and monitor their effectiveness.

This unit of competency applies to those who have responsibility for a specific area of work or who lead a work group or team. It addresses the knowledge, processes and techniques necessary to implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices, including the development of processes and tools.

It includes identifying areas for improvement, developing plans to make improvements, and implementing and monitoring improvements in environmental performance.

This unit of competency applies to all sectors of the manufacturing industry and members of its value chain. It may also be applied to all sections of an organisation, including office and warehouse. This unit will need to be appropriately contextualised as it is applied across an organisation and across different industry sectors.

This unit of competency applies to an individual working alone or as part of a team/work group and working in liaison with other shift team members and the control room operator, as appropriate.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

Pre-requisite Unit

Nil

Competency Field

HSE

Unit Sector

Elements and Performance Criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes	Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element
1	Investigate current practices in relation to resource usage	1.1	Identify environmental regulations applying to the enterprise
1.2	Assess procedures for assessing compliance with environmental regulations
1.3	Collect information on environmental and resource efficiency systems and procedures and provide to the work group, as required
1.4	Measure and record current resource usage by members of the work group
1.5	Analyse and record current purchasing strategies
1.6	Analyse current work processes to access information and data, and assist in identifying areas for improvement

2	Set targets for improvements	2.1	Seek input from stakeholders, key personnel and specialists
2.2	Access external sources of information and data as required
2.3	Evaluate alternative solutions to workplace environmental issues
2.4	Set efficiency targets

3	Implement performance improvement strategies	3.1	Source and use techniques/tools to assist in achieving targets
3.2	Apply continuous improvement strategies to own work area of responsibility, and communicate ideas and possible solutions to the work group and management
3.3	Integrate environmental and resource efficiency improvement plans for own work group with other operational activities and implement them
3.4	Seek suggestions and ideas about environmental and resource efficiency management from stakeholders and act upon them where appropriate
3.5	Implement costing strategies to fully value environmental assets

4	Monitor performance	4.1	Document outcomes and communicate reports on targets to key personnel and stakeholders
4.2	Evaluate strategies and environmental performance, including breaches or potential breaches of regulations and occurrences outside of standard procedure which may lead to lower environmental performance
4.3	Set new targets and investigate and apply new tools and strategies
4.4	Promote successful strategies and reward participants where possible

Foundation Skills

This section describes those language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills that are essential to performance.

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.
Regulatory framework	The latest version of all legislation, regulations, industry codes of practice and Australian/international standards, or the version specified by the local regulatory authority, must be used, and include one or more of the following: legislative requirements, including work health and safety (WHS) industry codes of practice and guidelines environmental regulations and guidelines Australian and other standards licence and certification requirements ISO 14001:2015 Environmental management systems
Procedures	All operations must be performed in accordance with relevant procedures. Procedures are written, verbal, visual, computer-based or in some other form, and include one or more of the following: work instructions standard operating procedures (SOPs) safe work method statements (SWMS) formulas/recipes batch sheets temporary instructions any similar instructions provided for the smooth running of the plant

Unit Mapping Information

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Assessment Requirements for MSMENV472 Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices

Modification History

Release 1. Supersedes and is equivalent to MSAENV472B Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and must include the ability to:

investigate/analyse resource usage

evaluate improvement alternatives and set targets

implement improvements within the limit of own authority

monitor the performance of improvements.

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence must be provided that demonstrates knowledge of:

relevant environmental and resource efficiency issues, specific to industry practices, including:

contribution to climate change and other macro threats that can arise from materials and work processes used

regulated environmental issues

issues relevant to licencing conditions

best practice environmental approaches relevant to own area of responsibility

methods for measuring and calculating resource usage.

Assessment Conditions

The unit should be assessed holistically and the judgement of competence based on a holistic assessment of the evidence.

The collection of performance evidence:

should occur over a range of situations

will typically include a supervisor/third-party report focusing on consistent performance and problem recognition and solving. A supervisor/third-party report must be prepared by someone who has a direct, relevant, current relationship with the person being assessed and who is in a position to form a judgement on workplace performance relevant to the unit of competency

will typically include the use of appropriate tools, equipment and documents

may use industry-based simulation for all or part of the unit particularly where safety, lack of opportunity or significant cost is an issue.

Assessment should occur in operational workplace situations. Where this is not possible, or where personal safety or environmental damage are limiting factors, assessment must occur in a sufficiently rigorous simulated environment reflecting realistic operational workplace conditions. This must cover all aspects of workplace performance, including environment, task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills.

Assessment in a simulated environment should use evidence collected from one or more of:

walk-throughs

pilot plant operation

demonstration of skills

industry based case studies/scenarios

‘what ifs’.

Knowledge evidence may be collected concurrently with performance evidence (provided a record is kept) or through an independent process, such as workbooks, written assessments or interviews (provided a record is kept).

Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy requirements of the work being performed and the needs of the candidate.

Conditions for assessment must include access to all tools, equipment, materials and documentation required, including relevant workplace procedures, product and manufacturing specifications associated with this unit.

The regulatory framework will be reflected in workplace policies and procedures and is not required to be independently assessed.

Foundation skills are integral to competent performance of the unit and should not be assessed separately.

As a minimum, assessors must satisfy the Standards for Registered Training Organisations 2015 assessor requirements.

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MSMENV672 Develop workplace policy and procedures for environmental sustainability

Modification History

Release 1. Supersedes and is equivalent to MSAENV672B Develop workplace policy and procedures for environmental sustainability

Application

This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to develop and implement a workplace sustainability policy, including the modification of the policy to suit changed circumstances.

This unit of competency applies to team leaders/supervisors/managers who are required to develop approaches to environmental sustainability within workplaces, including the development and implementation of policy.

It includes communicating with relevant stakeholders, developing and monitoring sustainability policies and reviewing and improving sustainability policies.

This unit of competency applies to all sectors of the manufacturing industry. It may also be applied to all sections of an organisation, including the office and warehouse. This unit will need to be appropriately contextualised as it is applied across an organisation and across different industry sectors.

This unit of competency applies to an individual working alone or as part of a team or group and working in liaison with other shift team members and the control room operator, as appropriate.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of

Pre-requisite Unit

Nil

Competency Field

HSE

Unit Sector

Elements and Performance Criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes	Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element
1	Develop workplace sustainability policy	1.1	Define the scope of sustainability policy
1.2	Identify and consult with stakeholders during the policy development process
1.3	Review the environmental sustainability strategies relevant to all stages of work covered by the policy
1.4	Make recommendations for policy options based on likely effectiveness, timeframes and cost
1.5	Develop policy that reflects the organisation's commitment to sustainability as an integral part of the business planning, and as a business opportunity
1.6	Agree upon appropriate methods of implementation

2	Communicate the policy	2.1	Promote the policy, including its expected outcome to key stakeholders
2.2	Inform those involved in implementing the policy as to outcomes expected, activities to be undertaken and responsibilities assigned

3	Implement the policy	3.1	Develop and communicate procedures to help implement the policy
3.2	Employ strategies for implementation of policy in resource efficiency
3.3	Establish recording systems for tracking changes in sustainability approaches and assign responsibilities

4	Review policy implementation	4.1	Record outcomes and provide feedback to key personnel and stakeholders
4.2	Investigate success or otherwise of policy
4.3	Monitor records to identify trends that may require remedial action to implemented policy and procedures
4.4	Modify policy and or procedures as required to ensure improvements are made

Foundation Skills

This section describes those language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills that are essential to performance.

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.
Regulatory framework	The latest version of all legislation, regulations, industry codes of practice and Australian/international standards, or the version specified by the local regulatory authority, must be used, and include one or more of the following: legislative requirements, including work health and safety (WHS) industry codes of practice and guidelines environmental regulations and guidelines Australian and other standards licence and certification requirements ISO 14001:2015 Environmental management systems
Procedures	All operations must be performed in accordance with relevant procedures. Procedures are written, verbal, visual, computer-based or in some other form, and include one or more of the following: work instructions standard operating procedures (SOPs) safe work method statements (SWMS) formulas/recipes batch sheets temporary instructions any similar instructions provided for the smooth running of the plant

Unit Mapping Information

Release 1. Supersedes and is equivalent to MSAENV672B Develop workplace policy and procedures for environmental sustainability

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Assessment Requirements for MSMENV672 Develop workplace policy and procedures for environmental sustainability

Modification History

Release 1. Supersedes and is equivalent to MSAENV672B Develop workplace policy and procedures for environmental sustainability

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and must include the ability to:

scope and develop an integrated sustainability policy and procedure within an enterprise

raise awareness among stakeholders and those involved in implementing the policy of expected outcomes

develop a workable implementation strategy

ensure policy implementation is monitored, reviewed and modified where

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence must be provided that demonstrates knowledge of:

relevant policy development and implementation processes and practices

principles, practices and available tools and techniques of sustainability management relevant to the particular industry context.

Assessment Conditions

The unit should be assessed holistically and the judgement of competence based on a holistic assessment of the evidence.

The collection of performance evidence is best done from a report and/or folio of evidence drawn from:

a single project which provides sufficient evidence of the requirements of all the elements and performance criteria

multiple smaller projects which together provide sufficient evidence of the requirements of all the elements and performance criteria.

A third-party report, or similar, may be needed to testify to the work done by the individual, particularly when the project has been done as part of a project team.

Assessment should occur in operational workplace situations. Where this is not possible, or where personal safety or environmental damage are limiting factors, assessment must occur in a sufficiently rigorous simulated environment reflecting realistic operational workplace conditions. This must cover all aspects of workplace performance, including environment, task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills.

Knowledge evidence may be collected concurrently with performance evidence or through an independent process, such as workbooks, written assessments or interviews (provided a record is kept).

Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy requirements of the work being performed and the needs of the candidate.

Conditions for assessment must include access to all tools, equipment, materials and documentation required, including relevant workplace procedures, product and manufacturing specifications associated with this unit.

The regulatory framework will be reflected in workplace policies and procedures and is not required to be independently assessed.

Foundation skills are integral to competent performance of the unit and should not be assessed separately.

As a minimum, assessors must satisfy the Standards for Registered Training Organisations 2015 assessor requirements.

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MSTTF2008 Use adhesives

Modification History

Release 1. Supersedes and is equivalent to LMTTF2008A Use adhesives

Application

This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to select and safely use adhesives on canvas and sail products.

The unit of competency applies to the bonding of materials with adhesives on canvas and sail products. Work may be conducted in operational indoor or outdoor workplaces and hazardous or exposed conditions.

Work may be conducted in small to large scale enterprises and may involve individual and team activities. Work is performed within defined procedures under direct supervision.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

Pre-requisite Unit

Nil

Competency Field

Textile fabrication

Unit Sector

Not applicable

Elements and Performance Criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.	Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.
1	Determine job requirements	1.1	Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs)
1.2	Comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements at all times
1.3	Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with SOPs
1.4	Identify job requirements from specifications, drawings, job sheets or work instructions
2	Prepare to use adhesives work area	2.1	Prepare work area, tools and equipment
2.2	Read and follow workplace procedures and instructions
2.3	Determine nature of materials to be joined and obtain specified adhesives
3	Prepare adhesives	3.1	Select appropriate tools and materials to prepare work piece surfaces and application of adhesive
3.2	Check adhesive manufacturer WHS requirements and take prescribed precautions before using adhesives
3.3	Prepare adhesive to manufacturer instructions
4	Apply adhesive and bond materials	4.1	Prepare work piece surfaces for application of adhesive
4.2	Anchor or otherwise stabilise work piece surfaces to be bonded
4.3	Apply adhesive and join surfaces in accordance with recommended practice
4.4	Allow joins to cure for specified time
4.5	Apply heat to the work piece to assist in curing the joins in accordance with WHS practices, as required
4.6	Remove work piece and informally inspect and test joins for strength
4.7	Consult supervisor to verify results of inspection and take appropriate action to re-work or rectify, as necessary
5	Document and complete operations	5.1	Dispose of or store remaining adhesive in a safe, secure location
5.2	Clean and store tools, electrical cords and equipment securely
5.3	Clean and maintain work area to ensure safe and efficient operations
5.4	Complete work records in accordance with workplace requirements

Foundation Skills

This section describes those required skills (language, literacy and numeracy) that are essential to performance.

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.
Workplace procedures include one or more of the following:	requirements prescribed by legislation, awards, agreements and conditions of employment SOPs work instructions oral, written and visual communication quality practices, including responsibility for maintenance of own work quality and contribution to quality improvement of team or section output housekeeping tasks related to environmental protection, waste disposal, pollution control and recycling WHS practices
Australian Standards includes:	the relevant industry or Australian Standards that are current at the time this unit is being undertaken
Power tools includes one or more of the following:	spray guns portable ventilation fans hot air dryers heat lamps
WHS practices	WHS practices include hazard identification and control, risk assessment and implementation of risk reduction measures specific to the tasks described by this unit, and include one or more of the following: manual handling techniques SOPs PPE safe materials handling taking of rest breaks ergonomic arrangement of workplaces following marked walkways safe storage of equipment housekeeping reporting accidents and incidents environmental practices

Unit Mapping Information

Release 1. Supersedes and is equivalent to LMTTF2008A Use adhesives

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Assessment Requirements for MSTTF2008 Use adhesives

Modification History

Release 1. Supersedes and is equivalent to LMTTF2008A Use adhesives

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy the requirements of the elements and performance criteria, and include:

reading and following work instructions, standard operating procedures (SOPs), safe work practices and other reference material

applying relevant standards

locating and interpreting technical information about canvas products, adhesives and equipment used in bonding processes

complying with all relevant safety requirements, including safe use of adhesives, solvents, hand tools and electrical equipment

using hand and power tools, as required, and following work orders and workplace procedures

applying equipment and materials instructions applicable to the use of adhesives

preparing product to be bonded and setting up adhesive application equipment

performing at least three (3) bonding processes, checking result and taking necessary action to rectify, as required, on at least two (2) occasions

performing normal operator maintenance of work area to enable work to be conducted safely and efficiently

documenting and communicating work-related information, including reporting of faults and other problems.

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence must be provided that demonstrates knowledge of:

safe work practices and procedures and use of personal protective equipment (PPE)

relevant Australian Standards

health, fire and explosion hazards associated with the use of volatile or toxic adhesives and solvents, and specific work health and safety (WHS) requirements regarding their use, safe handling and storage

the range of canvas products in common use

bonding principles and techniques

commonly used glues, adhesives and solvents for bonding canvas and sail materials

curing characteristics of commonly used adhesives and the effects of atmospheric conditions

quality standards for bonding processes

WHS and environmental requirements of relevant industry and enterprise procedures

general housekeeping policies and procedures

WHS practices, including hazard identification and control measures

quality practices

workplace procedures

recording and reporting practices.

Assessment Conditions

Assessors must:

satisfy the assessor competency requirements that are in place at the time of the assessment, as set by the VET regulator

have vocational competency in using adhesives, at least to the level being assessed, with relevant industry knowledge and experience.

Assessment should occur in operational workplace situations. Where this is not possible, or where personal safety or environmental damage are limiting factors, assessment must occur in a sufficiently rigorous simulated environment reflecting realistic operational workplace conditions. This must cover all aspects of workplace performance, including environment, task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills.

Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy requirements of the work being performed and the needs of the candidate.

Conditions for assessment must include access to all tools, equipment, materials and documentation required, including relevant workplace procedures, product and manufacturing specifications associated with this unit.

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PMBPROD262 Operate tyre curing equipment

Modification History

Release 1. Supersedes and is equivalent to PMBPROD262B Operate tyre curing equipment

Application

This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to operate tyre curing equipment and ancillary equipment that is integral to the process. It applies to curing of ‘green’ tread onto the tyre casing as used in manufacture of tyres and in ‘hot cap’ retreads.

This unit of competency applies to operators who are required to perform pre-start start up and shut down procedures, maintain supply of materials, monitor equipment operation and product quality, and recognise routine and non-routine problems and take appropriate action.

This unit of competency applies to an individual working alone or as part of a team or group and working in liaison with other shift team members, team leader and supervisor, as appropriate.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

Pre-requisite Unit

Nil

Competency Field

Production

Unit Sector

Not applicable

Elements and Performance Criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.	Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.
1	Check work requirements	1.1	Identify work requirements from production plan or request
1.2	Check product, materials and equipment meet requirements for job
1.3	Recognise requirements which may not be in accordance with usual practice
1.4	Ask questions of appropriate person to confirm unusual practice
1.5	Identify hazards associated with the job and take appropriate action
1.6	Perform other pre-operational checks in accordance with procedures
2	Start up tyre curing equipment to procedures.	2.1	Conduct pre-start checks
2.2	Start up tyre curing equipment
3	Operate equipment to procedures	3.1	Start machine safely and correctly when required
3.2	Check process is operating within required limits
3.3	Check product is in specification and to required quality standard
3.4	Ensure product is consistently ready for next operation
3.5	Maintain supply of materials as required
3.6	Complete logs and records when as required
3.7	Collect and segregate scrap, trim and other materials as required in accordance with procedures
3.8	Keep equipment and work area clean area in accordance with procedures
3.9	Pause machine cycle and perform emergency stop, as required by procedures
4	Respond to routine problems in accordance with procedures	4.1	Recognise known faults that occur during the operation
4.2	Identify and take action on causes of routine faults
4.3	Log problems as required
4.4	Identify non-routine process and quality problems and take appropriate action

Foundation Skills

This section describes those required skills (language, literacy and numeracy) that are essential to performance.

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.
Regulatory framework	The latest version of all legislation, regulations, industry codes of practice and Australian/international standards, or the version specified by the local regulatory authority, must be used. Applicable legislation, regulations, standards and codes of practice include: health, safety and environmental (HSE) legislation, regulations and codes of practice relevant to the workplace, equipment and production processes and hazardous materials Australian/international standards relevant to the materials being used and products being made any relevant licence and certification requirements. All operations to which this unit applies are subject to stringent HSE requirements, which may be imposed through state/territory or federal legislation, and these must not be compromised at any time. Where there is an apparent conflict between performance criteria and such requirements the legislative requirements take precedence.
Procedures	All operations must be performed in accordance with relevant procedures. Procedures are written, verbal, visual, computer-based or in some other form, and include one or any combination of: emergency procedures work instructions standard operating procedures (SOPs) safe work method statements (SWMS) formulae/recipes batch sheets temporary instructions any similar instructions provided for the smooth running of the plant.
Tools and equipment	Tools and equipment include: curing press which may be bagomatic, collapsible bladder or shear strip, solid bladder type ancillary equipment that is integral to the process, such as screens/strainers, computer data systems, ball float steam traps, condensate temperature and steam trap monitoring system. Additional tools and equipment will be selected as required from: hoists/lifting equipment not requiring any special permits or licences manual handling aids, such as hand carts and trolleys relevant personal protective equipment (PPE).
Hazards	Hazards must be identified and controlled. Identifying hazards requires consideration of: weight, shape, volume of materials to be handled hazardous products and materials knives, blades and cutting tools sharp edges, protrusions or obstructions slippery surfaces, spills or leaks rotational equipment or vibration high temperatures smoke, dust, vapours or other atmospheric hazards electricity gas gases and liquids under pressure structural hazards equipment failures machinery, equipment and product mass other hazards that might arise.
Routine problems	Routine problems must be resolved by applying known solutions. Routine problems are predictable and include one or more of: poorly aligned guides mould incorrectly placed on machine poor mould closure/alignment poorly prepared mould (dirty/mould release) incorrect temperature settings mould temperature/steam pressure/air blinded/waterlogged mould/air pressure contaminated, squashed or distorted green tyres scorched rubber curing time/cycle product excessive trim/spue out of round/eccentric. Known solutions are drawn from one or more of: procedures training remembered experience. Non-routine problems must be reported according to according to relevant procedures.

Unit Mapping Information

Release 1. Supersedes and is equivalent to PMBPROD262B Operate tyre curing equipment

Links

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=932aacef-7947-4c80-acc6-593719fe4090

Assessment Requirements for PMBPROD262 Operate tyre curing equipment

Modification History

Release 1. Supersedes and is equivalent to PMBPROD262B Operate tyre curing equipment

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and demonstrate the ability to:

read and interpret procedures, job specifications, basic machine control panels, material labels and safety data sheets (SDS)

select and use materials, procedures, tools and equipment to meet job specifications

monitor tyre curing and ancillary equipment using measured/indicated data and smell, sight, sound and feel as appropriate

monitor and interpret key variables, including:

timing

temperature

output rate

product integrity and general conformance to specification/sample

operate and adjust the equipment to meet product quality and production output specifications

pause the equipment or shut down equipment in normal and abnormal circumstances

identify hazards and apply relevant hazard controls

apply safety procedures

apply housekeeping procedures

apply waste management procedures

recognise early warning signs of equipment/processes needing attention or with potential problems

recognise routine and non-routine problems

identify when the operator is able to rectify faults, when assistance is required and who is the appropriate source for assistance

take action to resolve faults or report faults to appropriate personnel

distinguish between possible causes of routine faults, including:

raw material variations/contamination

process abnormalities

procedural errors

mechanical abnormalities

communicate effectively with team/work group and supervisors

complete workplace records

do basic arithmetical manipulations, including additions, subtractions, divisions, fractions and percentages.

Knowledge Evidence

Must provide evidence that demonstrates knowledge relevant to their job sufficient to operate under routine only supervision and to solve routine problems, including knowledge of:

the function of tyre curing equipment, machine components and guides

principles of operation of the equipment

the potential effects of variations in raw materials and equipment operation in relation to quality of product

reasons for checking process control panels and reporting readings which are outside of normal range of process variability

types and application of common curing agents, including:

sulphur

peroxides

metal oxide

amines

phenolic resins

processing behaviour of polymers and the role of additives

production workflow sequences and materials demand

factors which may affect product quality or production output and appropriate remedies

routine problems, their probable causes and relevant corrective actions

organisation procedures relevant to the work environment/job role

hierarchy of control

hazards that may arise in the job/work environment and:

their possible causes

potential consequences

appropriate risk controls.

Assessment Conditions

The unit should be assessed holistically and the judgement of competence shall be based on a holistic assessment of the evidence.

In all plants it may be appropriate to assess this unit concurrently with units such as:

teamwork

communication.

The collection of performance evidence:

should occur over a range of situations which include typical disruptions to normal, smooth operation of an operating plant

will typically include a supervisor/third-party report or other evidence, focusing on consistent performance and problem recognition and solving. A supervisor/third-party report must be prepared by someone who has a direct, relevant, current relationship with the person being assessed and who is in a position to form a judgement on workplace performance relevant to the unit of competency

must include the use of an appropriate industrial item of equipment requiring demonstration of operation, start and stop procedures and responding to problems

may use industry-based simulation for all or part of the unit particularly where safety, lack of opportunity or significant cost is an issue.

Assessment should occur in operational workplace situations. Where this is not possible or where personal safety or environmental damage are limiting factors assessment must occur in a sufficiently rigorous simulated environment that reflects realistic operational workplace conditions. This must cover all aspects of workplace performance, including environment, task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills.

Assessment in a simulated environment should use evidence collected from demonstration of skills and one or more of:

walk-throughs

pilot plant operation

industry-based case studies/scenarios

‘what ifs’.

Knowledge evidence may be collected concurrently with performance evidence or through an independent process, such as workbooks, written assessments or interviews.

Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy requirements of the work being performed and the needs of the candidate.

Conditions for assessment must include access to all tools, equipment, materials and documentation required, including relevant workplace procedures, product and manufacturing specifications associated with this unit.

The regulatory framework will be reflected in workplace policies and procedures and is not required to be independently assessed.

Foundation skills are integral to competent performance of the unit and should not be assessed separately.

Assessors must satisfy the assessor competency requirements that are in place at the time of the assessment as set by the VET regulator.

In addition the assessor or anyone acting in subject matter expert role in assessment shall demonstrate both technical competency and currency. If the assessor cannot demonstrate technical competency and currency they shall assess with a subject matter expert who does meet these requirements.

Technical competence can be demonstrated through one or more of:

relevant VET or other qualification/Statement of Attainment

appropriate workplace experience undertaking the type of work being assessed under routine and non-routine conditions

appropriate workplace experience supervising/evaluating the type of work being assessed under routine and non-routine conditions

Currency can be demonstrated through one or more of:

being currently employed undertaking the type of work being assessed

being employed by the organisation undertaking the type of work being assessed and having maintained currency in accordance with that organisation’s policies and procedures

having consulted/had contact with an organisation undertaking the type of work being assessed within the last twelve months, the consultation/contact being related to assessment

conducting on the job training/assessments of the type of work being assessed

being an active member of a relevant professional body and participating in activities relevant to the assessment of this type of work.

Links

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=932aacef-7947-4c80-acc6-593719fe4090

PMBPROD263 Operate retread curing equipment

Modification History

Release 1. Supersedes and is equivalent to PMBPROD263B Operate retread curing equipment

Application

This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to operate retread curing equipment and ancillary equipment that is integral to the process. It applies where pre-vulcanised tread is laid on the retread tyre.

This unit of competency applies to operators who are required to perform pre-start, start-up and shutdown procedures; maintain supply of materials; monitor equipment operation and product quality; and recognise routine and non-routine problems and take appropriate action.

This unit of competency applies to an individual working alone or as part of a team or group and working in liaison with other shift team members, team leader and supervisor, as appropriate.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

Pre-requisite Unit

Nil

Competency Field

Production

Unit Sector

Not applicable

Elements and Performance Criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.	Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.
1	Check production plan	1.1	Identify work requirements from production plan or request
1.2	Check product, materials and equipment meet requirements for job
1.3	Recognise requirements which may not be in accordance with usual practice
1.4	Ask questions of appropriate person to confirm unusual practice
1.5	Identify hazards associated with the job and take appropriate action
1.6	Perform other pre-operational checks in accordance with procedures
2	Prepare retreads for curing to procedures	2.1	Check stretch height and roundness of tyres
2.2	Insert equipment used to pressurise inside of tyre to specifications
2.3	Place tyre within rubber envelope
3	Start up retread curing equipment to procedures	3.1	Conduct pre-start checks
3.2	Start up retread curing equipment
4	Operate equipment to procedures	4.1	Check process is operating within required limits
4.2	Check product is in specification and to required quality standard
4.3	Ensure product is consistently ready for next operation
4.4	Maintain supply of materials as required
4.5	Complete logs and records as required
4.6	Collect and segregate scrap, trim and other materials as required
4.7	Keep equipment and work area clean
4.8	Pause machine cycle and perform emergency stop, as required
5	Respond to routine problems in accordance with procedures	5.1	Recognise known faults that occur during the operation
5.2	Identify and take action on causes of routine faults
5.3	Log problems as required
5.4	Identify non-routine problems and report to designated person

Foundation Skills

This section describes those required skills (language, literacy and numeracy) that are essential to performance.

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.
Regulatory framework	The latest version of all legislation, regulations, industry codes of practice and Australian/international standards, or the version specified by the local regulatory authority, must be used. Applicable legislation, regulations, standards and codes of practice include: health, safety and environmental (HSE) legislation, regulations and codes of practice relevant to the workplace, equipment and production processes and hazardous materials Australian/international standards relevant to the materials being used and products being made any relevant licence and certification requirements. All operations to which this unit applies are subject to stringent HSE requirements, which may be imposed through state/territory or federal legislation, and these must not be compromised at any time. Where there is an apparent conflict between performance criteria and such requirements the legislative requirements take precedence.
Procedures	All operations must be performed in accordance with relevant procedures. Procedures are written, verbal, visual, computer-based or in some other form, and include one or any combination of: emergency procedures work instructions standard operating procedures (SOPs) safe work method statements (SWMS) formulas/recipes batch sheets temporary instructions any similar instructions provided for the smooth running of the plant.
Tools and equipment	Tools and equipment include: autoclave (such as electric or steam curing chamber) envelopers sealing rings ancillary equipment that is integral to the process. Additional tools and equipment will be selected as required from: hand tools hoists/lifting equipment not requiring any special permits or licences manual handling aids, such as hand carts and trolleys relevant personal protective equipment (PPE).
Hazards	Hazards must be identified and controlled. Identifying hazards requires consideration of: weight, shape, volume of materials to be handled hazardous products and materials knives, blades and cutting tools sharp edges, protrusions or obstructions slippery surfaces, spills or leaks rotational equipment or vibration high temperatures smoke, dust, vapours or other atmospheric hazards electricity gas gases and liquids under pressure structural hazards equipment failures machinery, equipment and product mass other hazards that might arise.
Routine problems	Routine problems must be resolved by applying known solutions. Routine problems are predictable and include one or more of: equipment malfunction high humidity in curing oven air not being extracted properly from the envelope air blinding of steam equipment material contamination contaminated treads poorly prepared/contaminated casing poor quality bonding material curing time/cycle incorrect temperature settings incorrect air pressure settings poor product finish poor binding of retread to buffed casing excessive trim/spue out of round/eccentric. Known solutions are drawn from one or more of: procedures training remembered experience. Non-routine problems must be reported according to according to relevant procedures.

Unit Mapping Information

Release 1. Supersedes and is equivalent to PMBPROD263B Operate retread curing equipment

Links

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=932aacef-7947-4c80-acc6-593719fe4090

Assessment Requirements for PMBPROD263 Operate retread curing equipment

Modification History

Release 1. Supersedes and is equivalent to PMBPROD263B Operate retread curing equipment

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and demonstrate the ability to:

read and interpret procedures, job specifications, basic machine control panels, material labels and safety data sheets (SDS)

select and use materials, procedures, tools and equipment to meet job specifications

monitor retread curing and ancillary equipment using measured/indicated data and smell, sight, sound and feel as appropriate

monitor and interpret key variables, including:

pressure

timing

temperature

output rate

product integrity and general conformance to specification/sample

supply of bonding/curing agents

operate and adjust the equipment to meet product quality and production output specifications

pause the equipment or shut down equipment in normal and abnormal circumstances

identify hazards and apply relevant hazard controls

apply safety procedures

apply housekeeping procedures

apply waste management procedures

recognise early warning signs of equipment/processes needing attention or with potential problems

recognise routine and non-routine problems

identify when the operator is able to rectify faults, when assistance is required and who is the appropriate source for assistance

take action to resolve faults or report faults to appropriate personnel

distinguish between possible causes of routine faults, including:

raw material variations/contamination

process abnormalities

procedural errors

mechanical abnormalities

communicate effectively with team/work group and supervisors

complete workplace records

do basic arithmetical manipulations, including additions, subtractions, divisions, fractions and percentages.

Knowledge Evidence

Must provide evidence that demonstrates knowledge relevant to their job sufficient to operate under routine only supervision and to solve routine problems, including knowledge of:

the function of retread curing equipment, machine components and guides

principles of operation of the equipment

the potential effects of variations in raw materials and equipment operation in relation to quality of product

reasons for checking process control panels and reporting readings which are outside of normal range of process variability

processing behaviour of polymers and the role of additives

production workflow sequences and materials demand

factors which may affect product quality or production output and appropriate remedies

routine problems, their probable causes and relevant corrective actions

organisation procedures relevant to the work environment/job role

hierarchy of control

hazards that may arise in the job/work environment and:

their possible causes

potential consequences

appropriate risk controls.

Assessment Conditions

The unit should be assessed holistically and the judgement of competence shall be based on a holistic assessment of the evidence.

In all plants it may be appropriate to assess this unit concurrently with units such as:

teamwork

communication.

The collection of performance evidence:

should occur over a range of situations which include typical disruptions to normal, smooth operation of an operating plant

will typically include a supervisor/third-party report or other evidence, focusing on consistent performance and problem recognition and solving. A supervisor/third-party report must be prepared by someone who has a direct, relevant, current relationship with the person being assessed and who is in a position to form a judgement on workplace performance relevant to the unit of competency

must include the use of an appropriate industrial item of equipment requiring demonstration of operation, start and stop procedures and responding to problems

may use industry-based simulation for all or part of the unit particularly where safety, lack of opportunity or significant cost is an issue.

Assessment should occur in operational workplace situations. Where this is not possible or where personal safety or environmental damage are limiting factors assessment must occur in a sufficiently rigorous simulated environment that reflects realistic operational workplace conditions. This must cover all aspects of workplace performance, including environment, task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills.

Assessment in a simulated environment should use evidence collected from demonstration of skills and one or more of:

walk-throughs

pilot plant operation

industry-based case studies/scenarios

‘what ifs’.

Knowledge evidence may be collected concurrently with performance evidence or through an independent process, such as workbooks, written assessments or interviews.

Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy requirements of the work being performed and the needs of the candidate.

Conditions for assessment must include access to all tools, equipment, materials and documentation required, including relevant workplace procedures, product and manufacturing specifications associated with this unit.

The regulatory framework will be reflected in workplace policies and procedures and is not required to be independently assessed.

Foundation skills are integral to competent performance of the unit and should not be assessed separately.

Assessors must satisfy the assessor competency requirements that are in place at the time of the assessment as set by the VET regulator.

In addition the assessor or anyone acting in subject matter expert role in assessment shall demonstrate both technical competency and currency. If the assessor cannot demonstrate technical competency and currency they shall assess with a subject matter expert who does meet these requirements.

Technical competence can be demonstrated through one or more of:

relevant VET or other qualification/Statement of Attainment

appropriate workplace experience undertaking the type of work being assessed under routine and non-routine conditions

appropriate workplace experience supervising/evaluating the type of work being assessed under routine and non-routine conditions

Currency can be demonstrated through one or more of:

being currently employed undertaking the type of work being assessed

being employed by the organisation undertaking the type of work being assessed and having maintained currency in accordance with that organisation’s policies and procedures

having consulted/had contact with an organisation undertaking the type of work being assessed within the last twelve months, the consultation/contact being related to assessment

conducting on the job training/assessments of the type of work being assessed

being an active member of a relevant professional body and participating in activities relevant to the assessment of this type of work.

Links

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=932aacef-7947-4c80-acc6-593719fe4090

PMBPROD265 Operate portable vulcanising equipment

Modification History

Release 1. Supersedes and is equivalent to PMBPROD265C Operate portable vulcanising equipment

Application

This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to operate portable vulcanising equipment and ancillary equipment that is integral to the process.

This unit of competency applies to operators who are required to plan the curing job, set up equipment and materials, conduct vulcanising operations, assess the finished work, and recognise routine and non-routine problems and take appropriate action.

This unit of competency applies to an individual working alone or as part of a team or group and working in liaison with other shift team members, team leader and supervisor, as appropriate.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

Pre-requisite Unit

Nil

Competency Field

Production

Unit Sector

Not applicable

Elements and Performance Criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.	Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.
1	Identify work requirements for vulcanising operations	1.1	Identify the job and vulcaniser characteristics and product quality outcomes required
1.2	Obtain specifications relevant to the material being vulcanised
1.3	Identify and obtain equipment and materials required for the vulcanising process
1.4	Identify hazards associated with the job and take appropriate action
1.5	Check materials, ancillary supplies and equipment for quality, access and condition
1.6	Identify and check emergency stops, gauges, guards and controls
2	Plan vulcanising operations	2.1	Identify time, pressure and temperature requirements
2.2	Plan the task sequences
2.3	Plan for waste management, maintenance and housekeeping requirements
3	Prepare vulcanising equipment	3.1	Check vulcaniser, ancillary, equipment and attachments are fit for purpose
3.2	Set up vulcanising press according to procedures
3.3	Set equipment control parameters to specifications
3.4	Obtain appropriate clearances for vulcanising to commence
4	Conduct and monitor vulcanising operations	4.1	Start the unit and commence vulcanising
4.2	Monitor the unit operation throughout the entire process
4.3	Note and report non-conformity to specifications to procedures
4.4	Make adjustments as required
4.5	Shut down unit when cycle completed
4.6	Follow procedure to disassemble equipment as required
4.7	Assess the outcome of the vulcanising process and take remedial action as necessary and report to the appropriate person
4.8	Brand splice according to company policy
4.9	Clean up, lubricate and adjust equipment as required
4.10	Complete waste removal or recycling as required
5	Respond to routine problems to procedure	5.1	Recognise known faults that occur during the operation
5.2	Identify and take action on causes of routine faults
5.3	Log problems as required
5.4	Identify non-routine process and quality problems and take appropriate action

Foundation Skills

This section describes those required skills (language, literacy and numeracy) that are essential to performance.

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.
Regulatory framework	The latest version of all legislation, regulations, industry codes of practice and Australian/international standards, or the version specified by the local regulatory authority, must be used. Applicable legislation, regulations, standards and codes of practice include: health, safety and environmental (HSE) legislation, regulations and codes of practice relevant to the workplace, equipment and production processes and hazardous materials Australian/international standards relevant to the materials being used and products being made any relevant licence and certification requirements. All operations to which this unit applies are subject to stringent HSE requirements, which may be imposed through state/territory or federal legislation, and these must not be compromised at any time. Where there is an apparent conflict between performance criteria and such requirements the legislative requirements take precedence.
Procedures	All operations must be performed in accordance with relevant procedures. Procedures are written, verbal, visual, computer-based or in some other form, and include one or any combination of: emergency procedures work instructions standard operating procedures (SOPs) safe work method statements (SWMS) formulas/recipes batch sheets temporary instructions any similar instructions provided for the smooth running of the plant.
Tools and equipment	Tools and equipment include: portable vulcanising equipment ancillary equipment that is integral to the process knives and other rubber cutting and shaping equipment. Additional tools and equipment will be selected as required from: powered equipment/aids hoists/lifting equipment not requiring any special permits or licences manual handling aids, such as hand carts and trolleys relevant personal protective equipment (PPE).
Hazards	Hazards must be identified and controlled. Identifying hazards requires consideration of: weight, shape, volume of materials to be handled hazardous products and materials knives, blades and cutting tools sharp edges, protrusions or obstructions slippery surfaces, spills or leaks rotational equipment or vibration high temperatures smoke, dust, vapours or other atmospheric hazards electricity gas gases and liquids under pressure structural hazards equipment failures machinery, equipment and product mass other hazards that might arise.
Routine Problems	Routine problems must be resolved by applying known solutions. Routine problems are predictable and include one or more of: incorrect vulcaniser set-up variations in materials contamination of materials unsuccessful vulcanising processes entrapped gasses wire or reinforcing exposure inappropriate material specification. Known solutions are drawn from one or more of: procedures training remembered experience. Non-routine problems must be reported according to according to relevant procedures.

Unit Mapping Information

Release 1. Supersedes and is equivalent to PMBPROD265C Operate portable vulcanising equipment

Links

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=932aacef-7947-4c80-acc6-593719fe4090

Assessment Requirements for PMBPROD265 Operate portable vulcanising equipment

Modification History

Release 1. Supersedes and is equivalent to PMBPROD265C Operate portable vulcanising equipment

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and demonstrate the ability to:

read and interpret procedures, job specifications, basic machine control panels, material labels and safety data sheets (SDS)

select and use materials, procedures, tools and equipment to meet job specifications

plan and sequence the work

set up portable vulcanising and ancillary equipment

monitor the equipment using measured/indicated data and smell, sight, sound and feel as appropriate

monitor and interpret key variables, including:

equipment operating temperatures and times

additional pressures applied

tension

output rate

product integrity and general conformance to specification/sample

operate and adjust the equipment to meet product quality and production output specifications

pause the equipment or shut down equipment in normal and abnormal circumstances

clean up, lubricate and adjust the equipment

identify hazards and apply relevant hazard controls

apply safety procedures

apply housekeeping procedures

apply waste management procedures

recognise early warning signs of equipment/processes needing attention or with potential problems

recognise routine and non-routine problems

identify when the operator is able to rectify faults, when assistance is required and who is the appropriate source for assistance

take action to resolve faults or report faults to appropriate personnel

distinguish between possible causes of routine faults, including:

raw material variations/contamination

process abnormalities

procedural errors

mechanical abnormalities

communicate effectively with team/work group and supervisors

complete workplace records

do basic arithmetical manipulations, including additions, subtractions, divisions, fractions and percentages.

Knowledge Evidence

Must provide evidence that demonstrates knowledge relevant to their job sufficient to operate under routine only supervision and to solve routine problems, including knowledge of:

the function of vulcanising equipment, machine components and guides

principles of operation of the equipment

the potential effects of variations in raw materials and equipment operation in relation to quality of product

reasons for checking process control panels and reporting readings which are outside of normal range of process variability

changes to materials during the vulcanising process

role of additives

production workflow sequences and materials demand

impact of vulcanising speed, pressure, time, temperature and tension on product quality and production output

role of heat and pressure in relation to providing strength, stiffness, resistance to deformation, fatigue and abrasion

factors which may affect product quality or production output and appropriate remedies

differences in vulcanising processes and additives for natural, synthetic and mixed rubber compounds

routine problems, their probable causes and relevant corrective actions

organisation procedures relevant to the work environment/job role

hierarchy of control

hazards that may arise in the job/work environment and:

their possible causes

potential consequences

appropriate risk controls.

Assessment Conditions

The unit should be assessed holistically and the judgement of competence shall be based on a holistic assessment of the evidence.

In all plants it may be appropriate to assess this unit concurrently with units such as:

teamwork

communication.

The collection of performance evidence:

should occur over a range of situations which include typical disruptions to normal, smooth operation of an operating plant

will typically include a supervisor/third-party report or other evidence, focusing on consistent performance and problem recognition and solving. A supervisor/third-party report must be prepared by someone who has a direct, relevant, current relationship with the person being assessed and who is in a position to form a judgement on workplace performance relevant to the unit of competency

must include the use of an appropriate industrial item of equipment requiring demonstration of operation, start and stop procedures and responding to problems

may use industry-based simulation for all or part of the unit particularly where safety, lack of opportunity or significant cost is an issue.

Assessment should occur in operational workplace situations. Where this is not possible or where personal safety or environmental damage are limiting factors assessment must occur in a sufficiently rigorous simulated environment that reflects realistic operational workplace conditions. This must cover all aspects of workplace performance, including environment, task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills.

Assessment in a simulated environment should use evidence collected from demonstration of skills and one or more of:

walk-throughs

pilot plant operation

industry-based case studies/scenarios

‘what ifs’.

Knowledge evidence may be collected concurrently with performance evidence or through an independent process, such as workbooks, written assessments or interviews.

Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy requirements of the work being performed and the needs of the candidate.

Conditions for assessment must include access to all tools, equipment, materials and documentation required, including relevant workplace procedures, product and manufacturing specifications associated with this unit.

The regulatory framework will be reflected in workplace policies and procedures and is not required to be independently assessed.

Foundation skills are integral to competent performance of the unit and should not be assessed separately.

Assessors must satisfy the assessor competency requirements that are in place at the time of the assessment as set by the VET regulator.

In addition the assessor or anyone acting in subject matter expert role in assessment shall demonstrate both technical competency and currency. If the assessor cannot demonstrate technical competency and currency they shall assess with a subject matter expert who does meet these requirements.

Technical competence can be demonstrated through one or more of:

relevant VET or other qualification/Statement of Attainment

appropriate workplace experience undertaking the type of work being assessed under routine and non-routine conditions

appropriate workplace experience supervising/evaluating the type of work being assessed under routine and non-routine conditions

Currency can be demonstrated through one or more of:

being currently employed undertaking the type of work being assessed

being employed by the organisation undertaking the type of work being assessed and having maintained currency in accordance with that organisation’s policies and procedures

having consulted/had contact with an organisation undertaking the type of work being assessed within the last twelve months, the consultation/contact being related to assessment

conducting on the job training/assessments of the type of work being assessed

being an active member of a relevant professional body and participating in activities relevant to the assessment of this type of work.

Links

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=932aacef-7947-4c80-acc6-593719fe4090

PMBPROD266 Prepare tyre casings for retreading

Modification History

Release 1. Supersedes and is equivalent to PMBPROD266B Prepare tyre casings for retreading

Application

This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to prepare used tyres for the laying on of retread.

This unit of competency applies to operators who are required to check materials and machine set-up, buff residual tread from the casing, make repairs to the casing, and recognise routine and non-routine problems and take appropriate action.

This unit of competency applies to an individual working alone or as part of a team or group and working in liaison with other shift team members, team leader and supervisor, as appropriate.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

Pre-requisite Unit

Nil

Competency Field

Production

Unit Sector

Not applicable

Elements and Performance Criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.	Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.
1	Check work requirements	1.1	Identify work requirements from production plan
1.2	Identify specific requirements of the tyre being retreaded
1.3	Identify required equipment, including handling, buffing, inspection and repair equipment
1.4	Ask questions of appropriate person to confirm unusual practice
1.5	Identify hazards associated with the job and take appropriate action
1.6	Perform other pre-operational checks in accordance with procedures
2	Start up of tyre buffer to procedures	2.1	Conduct pre-start checks
2.2	Start up tyre buffer
3	Operate buffing equipment to procedures	3.1	Start machine safely and correctly when required
3.2	Monitor buffing operations noting process stages, depth of cut (according to standard operating procedures) and abrasion
3.3	Check against workplace standards for colour and texture before completing process
3.4	Make adjustments to remedy non-conformity to buffing requirements
3.5	Buzz out areas around exposed steel radials with hand held stone grinder
3.6	Collect and reprocess/discard scrap/trim and other materials, as required
3.7	Keep equipment and work area clean
3.8	Pause machine cycle and perform stop, as required
4	Repair imperfections	4.1	Locate casing imperfections from previous inspection
4.2	Repair casings (especially exposed steel areas) with rubber plugs in accordance with standard operating procedures
4.3	Complete logs and records as required
5	Complete operations	5.1	Check casings for compliance with specifications
5.2	Create job card, tyre ID and other tracking/information items needed as specified by procedures
5.3	Adhere the metal tag/s to the tyre wall with uncured rubber
6	Respond to routine problems to procedures	6.1	Recognise known faults that occur during the operation
6.2	Identify and take action on causes of routine faults
6.3	Log problems as required
6.4	Identify non-routine process and quality problems and take appropriate action

Foundation Skills

This section describes those required skills (language, literacy and numeracy) that are essential to performance.

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.
Regulatory framework	The latest version of all legislation, regulations, industry codes of practice and Australian/international standards, or the version specified by the local regulatory authority, must be used. Applicable legislation, regulations, standards and codes of practice include: health, safety and environmental (HSE) legislation, regulations and codes of practice relevant to the workplace, equipment and production processes and hazardous materials Australian/international standards relevant to the materials being used and products being made any relevant licence and certification requirements. All operations to which this unit applies are subject to stringent HSE requirements, which may be imposed through state/territory or federal legislation, and these must not be compromised at any time. Where there is an apparent conflict between performance criteria and such requirements the legislative requirements take precedence.
Procedures	All operations must be performed in accordance with relevant procedures. Procedures are written, verbal, visual, computer-based or in some other form, and include one or any combination of: emergency procedures work instructions standard operating procedures (SOPs) safe work method statements (SWMS) formulas/recipes batch sheets temporary instructions any similar instructions provided for the smooth running of the plant.
Tools and equipment	Tools and equipment include: tyre buffing machine ancillary equipment that is integral to the process. Additional tools and equipment will be selected as required from: knives and other bag opening equipment bung spanners hand tools hoists/lifting equipment not requiring any special permits or licences manual handling aids, such as hand carts and trolleys hoists/lifting equipment not requiring any special permits or licences relevant personal protective equipment (PPE).
Hazards	Hazards must be identified and controlled. Identifying hazards requires consideration of: weight, shape, volume of materials to be handled hazardous products and materials knives, blades and cutting tools sharp edges, protrusions or obstructions slippery surfaces, spills or leaks rotational equipment or vibration high temperatures smoke, dust, vapours or other atmospheric hazards electricity gas gases and liquids under pressure structural hazards equipment failures machinery, equipment and product mass other hazards that might arise.
Routine problems	Routine problems must be resolved by applying known solutions. Routine problems are predictable and include one or more of: variations in tyres contamination of tyres damaged tyres wrong raw materials inappropriate blade selection insufficient or too deep buffing. Known solutions are drawn from one or more of: procedures training remembered experience. Non-routine problems must be reported according to according to relevant procedures.

Unit Mapping Information

Release 1. Supersedes and is equivalent to PMBPROD266B Prepare tyre casings for retreading

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Assessment Requirements for PMBPROD266 Prepare tyre casings for retreading

Modification History

Release 1. Supersedes and is equivalent to PMBPROD266B Prepare tyre casings for retreading

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and demonstrate the ability to:

read and interpret procedures, job specifications, basic machine control panels, material labels and safety data sheets (SDS)

select and use materials, procedures, tools and equipment to meet job specifications

operate tyre buffing machine and ancillary equipment using measured/indicated data and smell, sight, sound and feel as appropriate

monitor product integrity and general conformance to specification/sample

operate and adjust the equipment to meet product quality and production output specifications

prepare for and make repairs to meet specifications

pause the equipment or shut down equipment in normal and abnormal circumstances

identify hazards and apply relevant hazard controls

apply safety procedures

apply housekeeping procedures

apply waste management procedures

recognise early warning signs of equipment/processes needing attention or with potential problems

recognise routine and non-routine problems

identify when the operator is able to rectify faults, when assistance is required and who is the appropriate source for assistance

take action to resolve faults or report faults to appropriate personnel

distinguish between possible causes of routine faults, including:

raw material variations/contamination

process abnormalities

procedural errors

mechanical abnormalities

communicate effectively with team/work group and supervisors

complete workplace records

do basic arithmetical manipulations, including additions, subtractions, divisions, fractions and percentages.

Knowledge Evidence

Must provide evidence that demonstrates knowledge relevant to their job sufficient to operate under routine only supervision and to solve routine problems, including knowledge of:

the function of tyre buffing equipment, machine components and guides

principles of operation of the equipment

the potential effects of variations in raw materials and equipment operation in relation to quality of product

reasons for checking process control panels and reporting readings which are outside of normal range of process variability

common faults in casings and methods of repair

methods of buffing casings used for different retreading processes, including:

pre-cure retreads

cured recaps

remould retreads

production workflow sequences and materials demand

factors which may affect product quality or production output and appropriate remedies

routine problems, their probable causes and relevant corrective actions

organisation procedures relevant to the work environment/job role

hierarchy of control

hazards that may arise in the job/work environment and:

their possible causes

potential consequences

appropriate risk controls.

Assessment Conditions

The unit should be assessed holistically and the judgement of competence shall be based on a holistic assessment of the evidence.

In all plants it may be appropriate to assess this unit concurrently with units such as:

teamwork

communication.

The collection of performance evidence:

should occur over a range of situations which include typical disruptions to normal, smooth operation of an operating plant

will typically include a supervisor/third-party report or other evidence, focusing on consistent performance and problem recognition and solving. A supervisor/third-party report must be prepared by someone who has a direct, relevant, current relationship with the person being assessed and who is in a position to form a judgement on workplace performance relevant to the unit of competency

must include the use of an appropriate industrial item of equipment requiring demonstration of operation, start and stop procedures and responding to problems

may use industry-based simulation for all or part of the unit particularly where safety, lack of opportunity or significant cost is an issue.

Assessment should occur in operational workplace situations. Where this is not possible or where personal safety or environmental damage are limiting factors assessment must occur in a sufficiently rigorous simulated environment that reflects realistic operational workplace conditions. This must cover all aspects of workplace performance, including environment, task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills.

Assessment in a simulated environment should use evidence collected from demonstration of skills and one or more of:

walk-throughs

pilot plant operation

industry-based case studies/scenarios

‘what ifs’.

Knowledge evidence may be collected concurrently with performance evidence or through an independent process, such as workbooks, written assessments or interviews.

Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy requirements of the work being performed and the needs of the candidate.

Conditions for assessment must include access to all tools, equipment, materials and documentation required, including relevant workplace procedures, product and manufacturing specifications associated with this unit.

The regulatory framework will be reflected in workplace policies and procedures and is not required to be independently assessed.

Foundation skills are integral to competent performance of the unit and should not be assessed separately.

Assessors must satisfy the assessor competency requirements that are in place at the time of the assessment as set by the VET regulator.

In addition the assessor or anyone acting in subject matter expert role in assessment shall demonstrate both technical competency and currency. If the assessor cannot demonstrate technical competency and currency they shall assess with a subject matter expert who does meet these requirements.

Technical competence can be demonstrated through one or more of:

relevant VET or other qualification/Statement of Attainment

appropriate workplace experience undertaking the type of work being assessed under routine and non-routine conditions

appropriate workplace experience supervising/evaluating the type of work being assessed under routine and non-routine conditions

Currency can be demonstrated through one or more of:

being currently employed undertaking the type of work being assessed

being employed by the organisation undertaking the type of work being assessed and having maintained currency in accordance with that organisation’s policies and procedures

having consulted/had contact with an organisation undertaking the type of work being assessed within the last twelve months, the consultation/contact being related to assessment

conducting on the job training/assessments of the type of work being assessed

being an active member of a relevant professional body and participating in activities relevant to the assessment of this type of work.

Links

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PMBPROD324 Inspect tyres for retreading

Modification History

Release 1. Supersedes and is equivalent to PMBPROD324B Inspect tyres for retreading

Application

This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to inspect used tyres to determine their suitability for retreading.

This unit of competency applies to experienced operators who are required to plan the work, operate inspection equipment, make minor repairs to casings and solve problems within area of responsibility.

This unit of competency applies to an experienced operator demonstrating theoretical and technical knowledge and well developed skills in situations that require some discretion and judgement. The operator may work alone or as a member of a team or group and will work in liaison with other shift team members, team leader and supervisor, as appropriate.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

Pre-requisite Unit

Nil

Competency Field

Production

Unit Sector

Not applicable

Elements and Performance Criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.	Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.
1	Plan own work requirements	1.1	Identify the most appropriate equipment to be used for inspection and upstream and downstream operations from production plan or request
1.2	Identify tyres to be inspected and check equipment to be used
1.3	Implement measures to control identified hazards in line with procedures and duty of care
2	Conduct tyre inspection	2.1	Identify quality specifications and standard operating procedures (SOPs) for rejecting tyres for retreading
2.2	Check casings for conformity with specification requirements
2.3	Tag tyres suitable for retreading following workplace procedures
2.4	Discard non-conforming tyres in accordance with workplace procedures
2.5	Repair minor holes in casings of retreadables, as required
2.6	Clean, adjust and lubricate equipment as required
3	Anticipate and solve problems	3.1	Recognise a problem or a potential problem
3.2	Determine problems needing priority action
3.3	Refer problems outside area of responsibility to appropriate person, with possible causes
3.4	Seek information and assistance as required, to solve problems
3.5	Solve problems within area of responsibility
3.6	Follow through items initiated until final resolution has occurred

Foundation Skills

This section describes those required skills (language, literacy and numeracy) that are essential to performance.

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.
Regulatory framework	The latest version of all legislation, regulations, industry codes of practice and Australian/international standards, or the version specified by the local regulatory authority, must be used. Applicable legislation, regulations, standards and codes of practice include: health, safety and environmental (HSE) legislation, regulations and codes of practice relevant to the workplace, manual handling and hazardous materials AS 1973-1993 Pneumatic tyres - Passenger car, light truck, and truck/bus - Retreading and repair processes, or its replacement other Australian/international standards relevant to the materials being used and products being made any relevant licence and certification requirements. All operations to which this unit applies are subject to stringent HSE requirements, which may be imposed through state/territory or federal legislation, and these must not be compromised at any time. Where there is an apparent conflict between performance criteria and such requirements the legislative requirements take precedence.
Procedures	All operations must be performed in accordance with relevant procedures. Procedures are written, verbal, visual, computer-based or in some other form, and include one or any combination of: emergency procedures work instructions SOPs safe work method statements (SWMS) formulas/recipes batch sheets temporary instructions any similar instructions provided for the smooth running of the plant.
Tools and equipment	Tools and equipment include: inspection equipment, including one or more of: NDI scanning equipment nail hole detector high pressure tester x-ray ultrasound ancillary equipment that is integral to the process. Additional tools and equipment will be selected as required from: hand tools used in this process hoists/lifting equipment not requiring any special permits or licences manual handling aids, such as hand carts and trolleys relevant personal protective equipment (PPE).
Hazards	Hazards must be identified and controlled. Identifying hazards requires consideration of: weight, shape, volume of materials to be handled hazardous products and materials rotational equipment or vibration sharp edges, protrusions or obstructions slippery surfaces, spills or leaks smoke, dust, vapours or other atmospheric hazards high temperatures electricity gas gases and liquids under pressure structural hazards equipment failures machinery, equipment and product mass other hazards that might arise.
Problems	Routine and non-routine problems must be resolved. Non-routine problems must be resolved by applying operational knowledge to develop new solutions, either individually or in collaboration with relevant experts, to: determine problems needing action determine possible fault causes develop solutions to problems which do not have a known solution follow through items initiated until final resolution has occurred report problems outside area of responsibility to designated person. Non-routine problems are unexpected problems or variations of previous problems and include one or more of: variations in quality emergency situations intermittent faults. Operational knowledge includes one or more of: procedures training technical information, such as journals and engineering specifications remembered experience relevant knowledge obtained from appropriate people. Routine problems are predictable and have known solutions and include one or more of: equipment malfunction hidden damage blow-outs punctures broken chords cord body fabric damage wear patterns.

Unit Mapping Information

Release 1. Supersedes and is equivalent to PMBPROD324B Inspect tyres for retreading

Links

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Assessment Requirements for PMBPROD324 Inspect tyres for retreading

Modification History

Release 1. Supersedes and is equivalent to PMBPROD324B Inspect tyres for retreading

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and demonstrate the ability to:

read and interpret procedures, job specifications, instruments/control panels, material labels and safety data sheets (SDS)

recognise defects in casings that preclude retreading

recognise casing holes/faults that are able to be repaired

repair minor holes in casings

plan the inspection process and sequence tasks

select and set up inspection equipment and materials to meet specifications

start up and operate the equipment

monitor key variables, including:

tire size

speed ratings

aspect ratio markings

pressure

discolouration

make adjustments to remedy faults and non-conformity

maintain output and product quality using appropriate instruments, controls, test information and readings

safely shut down equipment in normal and abnormal circumstances

identify hazards and apply relevant hazard controls

apply safety procedures

apply housekeeping procedures

apply waste management procedures

recognise early warning signs of equipment/processes needing attention or with potential problems

distinguish between causes of problems, including:

operational problems

instrument failure/malfunction

electrical failure/malfunction

mechanical failure/malfunction

wrong readings

equipment design deficiencies

materials properties

process variables

raw material variations/contamination

process abnormalities

procedural errors

recognise and prioritise problems requiring action

resolve routine and non-routine problems

communicate effectively with team/work group and supervisors

complete workplace records

do basic arithmetical manipulations, including additions, subtractions, divisions, fractions and percentages.

Knowledge Evidence

Must provide evidence that demonstrates knowledge relevant to their job sufficient to operate independently and to solve routine and non-routine problems, including knowledge of:

function and operating principles of tyre inspection equipment, machine components and ancillary equipment

types and application of inspection methods/processes

common defects in casings that preclude retreading

impact of tyre size, speed rating and aspect ratio markings on inspection decisions

impact of significantly faulty tyres falsely passing inspection

factors which may affect inspection output or product quality and appropriate remedies

routine and non-routine problems that may arise, the range of possible causes and appropriate actions

organisation procedures relevant to the work environment/job role

hierarchy of control

hazards that may arise in the job/work environment and:

their possible causes

potential consequences

appropriate risk controls.

Assessment Conditions

The unit should be assessed holistically and the judgement of competence shall be based on a holistic assessment of the evidence.

In all plants it may be appropriate to assess this unit concurrently with units such as:

teamwork

communication.

The collection of performance evidence:

should occur over a range of situations which include typical disruptions to normal, smooth operation of an operating plant

will typically include a supervisor/third-party report or other evidence, focusing on consistent performance and problem recognition and solving. A supervisor/third-party report must be prepared by someone who has a direct, relevant, current relationship with the person being assessed and who is in a position to form a judgement on workplace performance relevant to the unit of competency

must include the use of an appropriate industrial item of equipment requiring demonstration of operation, start and stop procedures and responding to problems

may use industry-based simulation for all or part of the unit particularly where safety, lack of opportunity or significant cost is an issue.

Assessment should occur in operational workplace situations. Where this is not possible or where personal safety or environmental damage are limiting factors assessment must occur in a sufficiently rigorous simulated environment that reflects realistic operational workplace conditions. This must cover all aspects of workplace performance, including environment, task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills.

Assessment in a simulated environment should use evidence collected from demonstration of skills and one or more of:

walk-throughs

pilot plant operation

industry-based case studies/scenarios

‘what ifs’.

Knowledge evidence may be collected concurrently with performance evidence or through an independent process, such as workbooks, written assessments or interviews.

Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy requirements of the work being performed and the needs of the candidate.

Conditions for assessment must include access to all tools, equipment, materials and documentation required, including relevant workplace procedures, product and manufacturing specifications associated with this unit.

The regulatory framework will be reflected in workplace policies and procedures and is not required to be independently assessed.

Foundation skills are integral to competent performance of the unit and should not be assessed separately.

Assessors must satisfy the assessor competency requirements that are in place at the time of the assessment as set by the VET regulator.

In addition the assessor or anyone acting in subject matter expert role in assessment shall demonstrate both technical competency and currency. If the assessor cannot demonstrate technical competency and currency they shall assess with a subject matter expert who does meet these requirements.

Technical competence can be demonstrated through one or more of:

relevant VET or other qualification/Statement of Attainment

appropriate workplace experience undertaking the type of work being assessed under routine and non-routine conditions

appropriate workplace experience supervising/evaluating the type of work being assessed under routine and non-routine conditions

Currency can be demonstrated through one or more of:

being currently employed undertaking the type of work being assessed

being employed by the organisation undertaking the type of work being assessed and having maintained currency in accordance with that organisation’s policies and procedures

having consulted/had contact with an organisation undertaking the type of work being assessed within the last twelve months, the consultation/contact being related to assessment

conducting on the job training/assessments of the type of work being assessed

being an active member of a relevant professional body and participating in activities relevant to the assessment of this type of work.

Links

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=932aacef-7947-4c80-acc6-593719fe4090

PMBPROD325 Lay on tyre retreads

Modification History

Release 1. Supersedes and is equivalent to PMBPROD325B Lay on tyre retreads

Application

This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to lay retread onto prepared tyre casings. It applies to ‘green’ retread that requires mould curing and pre-cured retread.

This unit of competency applies to experienced operators who are required to start up and shut down retread laying equipment, monitor equipment and process operation, establish a stable process, make adjustments to remedy faults and non-conformity and solve problems within area of responsibility.

This unit of competency applies to an experienced operator demonstrating theoretical and technical knowledge and well developed skills in situations that require some discretion and judgement. The advanced operator may work alone or as a member of a team or group and will work in liaison with other shift team members, team leader and supervisor, as appropriate.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

Pre-requisite Unit

Nil

Competency Field

Production

Unit Sector

Not applicable

Elements and Performance Criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.	Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.
1	Plan own work requirements	1.1	Identify the most appropriate equipment to be used for production and upstream and downstream operations from production plan or request
1.2	Identify and check materials required
1.3	Implement measures to control identified hazards in line with procedures and duty of care
1.4	Identify requirements for materials, quality, production and equipment checks
2	Start up retread laying process to procedures	2.1	Identify process settings required for product
2.2	Set process to required settings
2.3	Check materials are correct
2.4	Take appropriate action for non-conforming materials
2.5	Set up date, batch and materials markings to specifications, as required
2.6	Complete pre-start checks
2.7	Start up retread laying process
3	Operate and make adjustments to the retread laying process to procedures	3.1	Operate retread laying process, noting key variables
3.2	Monitor product/process quality
3.3	Make adjustments to remedy faults and non-conformity as required
3.4	Establish a stable retread laying process
3.5	Adjust process to minimise scrap and trim
3.6	Clean, adjust and lubricate equipment as required
4	Shut down equipment to procedures	4.1	Determine type of shutdown
4.2	Leave machine in appropriate condition and with appropriate locks, tags or notices
4.3	Complete relevant documentation
4.4	Ensure area is clean and clear after the shutdown, in readiness for the next start-up
5	Anticipate and solve problems	5.1	Recognise a problem or a potential problem
5.2	Determine problems needing priority action
5.3	Refer problems outside area of responsibility to appropriate person, with possible causes
5.4	Seek information and assistance as required to solve problems
5.5	Solve problems within area of responsibility
5.6	Follow through items initiated until final resolution has occurred

Foundation Skills

This section describes those required skills (language, literacy and numeracy) that are essential to performance.

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.
Regulatory framework	The latest version of all legislation, regulations, industry codes of practice and Australian/international standards, or the version specified by the local regulatory authority, must be used. Applicable legislation, regulations, standards and codes of practice include: health, safety and environmental (HSE) legislation, regulations and codes of practice relevant to the workplace, manual handling and hazardous materials AS 1973-1993 Pneumatic tyres - Passenger car, light truck, and truck/bus - Retreading and repair processes, or its replacement other Australian/international standards relevant to the materials being used and products being made any relevant licence and certification requirements. All operations to which this unit applies are subject to stringent HSE requirements, which may be imposed through state/territory or federal legislation, and these must not be compromised at any time. Where there is an apparent conflict between performance criteria and such requirements the legislative requirements take precedence.
Procedures	All operations must be performed in accordance with relevant procedures. Procedures are written, verbal, visual, computer-based or in some other form, and include one or any combination of: emergency procedures work instructions standard operating procedures (SOPs) safe work method statements (SWMS) formulas/recipes batch sheets temporary instructions any similar instructions provided for the smooth running of the plant.
Tools and equipment	Tools and equipment include: tread application equipment ancillary equipment that is integral to the process. Additional tools and equipment will be selected as required from: powered equipment/aids hand tools used in this process moulds for mould cure process hoists/lifting equipment not requiring any special permits or licences manual handling aids, such as hand carts and trolleys relevant personal protective equipment (PPE).
Hazards	Hazards must be identified and controlled. Identifying hazards requires consideration of: fumes/vapours weight, shape, volume of materials to be handled hazardous products and materials rotational equipment or vibration sharp edges, protrusions or obstructions slippery surfaces, spills or leaks smoke, dust or other atmospheric hazards high temperatures electricity gas gases and liquids under pressure structural hazards equipment failures machinery, equipment and product mass other hazards that might arise.
Problems	Routine and non-routine problems must be resolved. Non-routine problems must be resolved by applying operational knowledge to develop new solutions, either individually or in collaboration with relevant experts, to: determine problems needing action determine possible fault causes develop solutions to problems which do not have a known solution follow through items initiated until final resolution has occurred report problems outside area of responsibility to designated person. Non-routine problems are unexpected problems or variations of previous problems and include one or more of: faulty casings contamination of materials variations in quality emergency situations intermittent faults. Operational knowledge includes one or more of: procedures training technical information, such as journals and engineering specifications remembered experience relevant knowledge obtained from appropriate people. Routine problems are predictable and have known solutions and include one or more of: incorrect tread selected incorrect tyre inflation pressure equipment malfunction poorly aligned tread tread too long/short wrong tread profile.

Unit Mapping Information

Release 1. Supersedes and is equivalent to PMBPROD325B Lay on tyre retreads

Links

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=932aacef-7947-4c80-acc6-593719fe4090

Assessment Requirements for PMBPROD325 Lay on tyre retreads

Modification History

Release 1. Supersedes and is equivalent to PMBPROD325B Lay on tyre retreads

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and demonstrate the ability to:

read and interpret procedures, job specifications, instruments/control panels, material labels and safety data sheets (SDS)

set up equipment and materials to meet specifications

start up and operate the equipment

monitor key variables, including:

speed

pressure

colour

tyre components

tread alignment

product integrity and general conformance to specification

make adjustments to remedy faults and non-conformity

safely shut down equipment in normal and abnormal circumstances

leave machine in appropriate condition with any required locks, tags or notices

identify hazards and apply relevant hazard controls

apply safety procedures

apply housekeeping procedures

apply waste management procedures

recognise early warning signs of equipment/processes needing attention or with potential problems

distinguish between causes of problems, including:

operational problems

instrument failure/malfunction

electrical failure/malfunction

mechanical failure/malfunction

wrong readings

equipment design deficiencies

materials properties

process variables

raw material variations/contamination

process abnormalities

procedural errors

recognise and prioritise problems requiring action

resolve routine and non-routine problems

communicate effectively with team/work group and supervisors

complete workplace records

do basic arithmetical manipulations, including additions, subtractions, divisions, fractions and percentages.

Knowledge Evidence

Must provide evidence that demonstrates knowledge relevant to their job sufficient to operate independently and to solve routine and non-routine problems, including knowledge of:

function and operating principles of retread laying processes, equipment, machine components and ancillary equipment

impact of variations in machine process conditions and materials on product quality and production output

impact of tyre size, faulty tyres, speed rating, finished and second hand tyres, and aspect ratio markings of tyres on product quality and production output

factors which may affect product quality or production output and appropriate remedies

retread laying cycle, process steps and changes to materials at various stages of production for:

pre-cured retread

green retread

quality requirements at each production stage

common adjustments in process variables and their impact on product quality and production output

impact of variations in raw materials and equipment operation in relation to final product

routine and non-routine problems that may arise, the range of possible causes and appropriate actions

organisation procedures relevant to the work environment/job role

hierarchy of control

hazards that may arise in the job/work environment and:

their possible causes

potential consequences

appropriate risk controls.

Assessment Conditions

The unit should be assessed holistically and the judgement of competence shall be based on a holistic assessment of the evidence.

In all plants it may be appropriate to assess this unit concurrently with units such as:

teamwork

communication.

The collection of performance evidence:

should occur over a range of situations which include typical disruptions to normal, smooth operation of an operating plant

will typically include a supervisor/third-party report or other evidence, focusing on consistent performance and problem recognition and solving. A supervisor/third-party report must be prepared by someone who has a direct, relevant, current relationship with the person being assessed and who is in a position to form a judgement on workplace performance relevant to the unit of competency

must include the use of an appropriate industrial item of equipment requiring demonstration of operation, start and stop procedures and responding to problems

may use industry-based simulation for all or part of the unit particularly where safety, lack of opportunity or significant cost is an issue.

Assessment should occur in operational workplace situations. Where this is not possible or where personal safety or environmental damage are limiting factors assessment must occur in a sufficiently rigorous simulated environment that reflects realistic operational workplace conditions. This must cover all aspects of workplace performance, including environment, task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills.

Assessment in a simulated environment should use evidence collected from demonstration of skills and one or more of:

walk-throughs

pilot plant operation

industry-based case studies/scenarios

‘what ifs’.

Knowledge evidence may be collected concurrently with performance evidence or through an independent process, such as workbooks, written assessments or interviews.

Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy requirements of the work being performed and the needs of the candidate.

Conditions for assessment must include access to all tools, equipment, materials and documentation required, including relevant workplace procedures, product and manufacturing specifications associated with this unit.

The regulatory framework will be reflected in workplace policies and procedures and is not required to be independently assessed.

Foundation skills are integral to competent performance of the unit and should not be assessed separately.

Assessors must satisfy the assessor competency requirements that are in place at the time of the assessment as set by the VET regulator.

In addition the assessor or anyone acting in subject matter expert role in assessment shall demonstrate both technical competency and currency. If the assessor cannot demonstrate technical competency and currency they shall assess with a subject matter expert who does meet these requirements.

Technical competence can be demonstrated through one or more of:

relevant VET or other qualification/Statement of Attainment

appropriate workplace experience undertaking the type of work being assessed under routine and non-routine conditions

appropriate workplace experience supervising/evaluating the type of work being assessed under routine and non-routine conditions

Currency can be demonstrated through one or more of:

being currently employed undertaking the type of work being assessed

being employed by the organisation undertaking the type of work being assessed and having maintained currency in accordance with that organisation’s policies and procedures

having consulted/had contact with an organisation undertaking the type of work being assessed within the last twelve months, the consultation/contact being related to assessment

conducting on the job training/assessments of the type of work being assessed

being an active member of a relevant professional body and participating in activities relevant to the assessment of this type of work.

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PMBPROD326 Inspect tyres

Modification History

Release 1. Supersedes and is equivalent to PMBPROD326B Inspect tyres

Application

This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to inspect and test finished tyres.

This unit of competency applies to experienced operators who are required to identify codings and quality standards, perform inspections and tests, determine tyres needing action, apply stamps and codings, and solve problems within area of responsibility.

This unit of competency applies to an experienced operator demonstrating theoretical and technical knowledge and well developed skills in situations that require some discretion and judgement. The operator may work alone or as a member of a team or group and will work in liaison with other shift team members, team leader and supervisor, as appropriate.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

Pre-requisite Unit

Nil

Competency Field

Production

Unit Sector

Not applicable

Elements and Performance Criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.	Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.
1	Plan own work requirements	1.1	Identify the most appropriate equipment and processes to be used for tyre inspection and testing
1.2	Identify different tyre types, identification codings and quality standards required
1.3	Implement measures to control identified hazards in line with procedures and duty of care
1.4	Identify repair, scrap tyre and housekeeping needs
2	Start up testing process to procedures	2.1	Conduct visual inspection of tyres to spot obvious defects
2.2	Manually locate bumps or dips
2.3	Check inspection equipment settings and make adjustments as required
2.4	Complete other pre-start checks in accordance with procedures
3	Operate tyre testing machines to procedures	3.1	Operate machine to rotate and test tyres, following standard operating procedures (SOPs) and work health and safety (WHS) requirements
3.2	Monitor product quality in accordance with procedures
3.3	Clean, adjust and lubricate equipment as required
3.4	Shut down equipment to procedures, in normal or emergency situations
3.5	Complete relevant documentation
4	Respond to faults	4.1	Identify possible routine and non-routine faults in the tyre
4.2	Determine tyres needing action
4.3	Determine possible fault causes
4.4	Report faults outside area of responsibility to designated person
4.5	Maintain appropriate records and log books to meet procedures/work instructions
5	Stamp, label and sort tyres	5.1	Stamp identification number on each tyre
5.2	Label tyres with weekly code
5.3	Sort passed tyres by coding
5.4	Sort tyres for repair or scrap
6	Anticipate and solve problems	6.1	Recognise a problem or a potential problem
6.2	Determine problems needing priority action
6.3	Refer problems outside area of responsibility to appropriate person, with possible causes
6.4	Seek information and assistance as required to solve problems
6.5	Solve problems within area of responsibility
6.6	Follow through items initiated until final resolution has occurred

Foundation Skills

This section describes those required skills (language, literacy and numeracy) that are essential to performance.

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.
Regulatory framework	The latest version of all legislation, regulations, industry codes of practice and Australian/international standards, or the version specified by the local regulatory authority, must be used. Applicable legislation, regulations, standards and codes of practice include: health, safety and environmental (HSE) legislation, regulations and codes of practice relevant to the workplace, manual handling and hazardous materials AS 1973-1993 Pneumatic tyres - Passenger car, light truck, and truck/bus - Retreading and repair processes or its replacement other Australian/international standards relevant to the materials being used and products being made any relevant licence and certification requirements. All operations to which this unit applies are subject to stringent HSE requirements, which may be imposed through state/territory or federal legislation, and these must not be compromised at any time. Where there is an apparent conflict between performance criteria and such requirements the legislative requirements take precedence.
Procedures	All operations must be performed in accordance with relevant procedures. Procedures are written, verbal, visual, computer-based or in some other form, and include one or any combination of: emergency procedures work instructions SOPs safe work method statements (SWMS) formulas/recipes batch sheets temporary instructions any similar instructions provided for the smooth running of the plant.
Tools and equipment	Tools and equipment include: tyre testing/inspection equipment, including: x-ray uniformity bulge test tyre balance test machines ancillary equipment that is integral to the process hand tools used in inspection/testing processes. Additional tools and equipment will be selected as required from: hoists/lifting equipment not requiring any special permits or licences manual handling aids, such as hand carts and trolleys relevant personal protective equipment (PPE).
Hazards	Hazards must be identified and controlled. Identifying hazards requires consideration of: weight, shape, volume of materials to be handled hazardous products and materials rotational equipment or vibration sharp edges, protrusions or obstructions slippery surfaces, spills or leaks smoke, dust, vapours or other atmospheric hazards high temperatures electricity gas gases and liquids under pressure structural hazards equipment failures machinery, equipment and product mass other hazards that might arise.
Problems	Routine and non-routine problems must be resolved. Non-routine problems must be resolved by applying operational knowledge to develop new solutions, either individually or in collaboration with relevant experts, to: determine problems needing action determine possible fault causes develop solutions to problems which do not have a known solution follow through items initiated until final resolution has occurred report problems outside area of responsibility to designated person. Non-routine problems are unexpected problems or variations of previous problems and include one or more of: variations in quality emergency situations intermittent faults. Operational knowledge includes one or more of: procedures training technical information, such as journals and engineering specifications remembered experience relevant knowledge obtained from appropriate people. Routine problems are predictable and have known solutions and include one or more of: equipment malfunction incorrect set-up of testing machine to tyre type hidden damage bulges in sidewalls deformation damaged carcass offset snaking cuts.

Unit Mapping Information

Release 1. Supersedes and is equivalent to PMBPROD326B Inspect tyres

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Assessment Requirements for PMBPROD326 Inspect tyres

Modification History

Release 1. Supersedes and is equivalent to PMBPROD326B Inspect tyres

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and demonstrate the ability to:

read and interpret procedures, job specifications, instruments/control panels, material labels and safety data sheets (SDS)

select and set up testing equipment and materials to meet specifications

recognise tyres requiring action

identify tyre faults/issues using:

manual techniques

visual techniques

testing equipment

apply identification labels, stamps, codes to tyres

make adjustments to remedy faults and non-conformity

identify hazards and apply relevant hazard controls

apply safety procedures

apply housekeeping procedures

apply waste management procedures

recognise early warning signs of equipment/processes needing attention or with potential problems

distinguish between causes of problems, including:

operational problems

instrument failure/malfunction

electrical failure/malfunction

mechanical failure/malfunction

wrong readings

equipment design deficiencies

materials properties

process variables

raw material variations/contamination

process abnormalities

procedural errors

recognise and prioritise problems requiring action

resolve routine and non-routine problems

communicate effectively with team/work group and supervisors

complete workplace records

do basic arithmetical manipulations, including additions, subtractions, divisions, fractions and percentages.

Knowledge Evidence

Must provide evidence that demonstrates knowledge relevant to their job sufficient to operate independently and to solve routine and non-routine problems, including knowledge of:

function and operating principles of tyre testing equipment, machine components and ancillary equipment

types of tyres and their construction and material content

types and application of test/inspection methods

quality specifications

tyre identification, coding and labelling requirements

common faults that can be identified manually/visually

common faults can be identified using testing/inspection equipment

factors which may affect testing/inspection output or product quality and appropriate remedies

routine and non-routine problems that may arise, the range of possible causes and appropriate actions

organisation procedures relevant to the work environment/job role

hierarchy of control

hazards that may arise in the job/work environment and:

their possible causes

potential consequences

appropriate risk controls.

Assessment Conditions

The unit should be assessed holistically and the judgement of competence shall be based on a holistic assessment of the evidence.

In all plants it may be appropriate to assess this unit concurrently with units such as:

teamwork

communication.

The collection of performance evidence:

should occur over a range of situations which include typical disruptions to normal, smooth operation of an operating plant

will typically include a supervisor/third-party report or other evidence, focusing on consistent performance and problem recognition and solving. A supervisor/third-party report must be prepared by someone who has a direct, relevant, current relationship with the person being assessed and who is in a position to form a judgement on workplace performance relevant to the unit of competency

must include the use of an appropriate industrial item of equipment requiring demonstration of operation, start and stop procedures and responding to problems

may use industry-based simulation for all or part of the unit particularly where safety, lack of opportunity or significant cost is an issue.

Assessment should occur in operational workplace situations. Where this is not possible or where personal safety or environmental damage are limiting factors assessment must occur in a sufficiently rigorous simulated environment that reflects realistic operational workplace conditions. This must cover all aspects of workplace performance, including environment, task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills.

Assessment in a simulated environment should use evidence collected from demonstration of skills and one or more of:

walk-throughs

pilot plant operation

industry-based case studies/scenarios

‘what ifs’.

Knowledge evidence may be collected concurrently with performance evidence or through an independent process, such as workbooks, written assessments or interviews.

Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy requirements of the work being performed and the needs of the candidate.

Conditions for assessment must include access to all tools, equipment, materials and documentation required, including relevant workplace procedures, product and manufacturing specifications associated with this unit.

The regulatory framework will be reflected in workplace policies and procedures and is not required to be independently assessed.

Foundation skills are integral to competent performance of the unit and should not be assessed separately.

Assessors must satisfy the assessor competency requirements that are in place at the time of the assessment as set by the VET regulator.

In addition the assessor or anyone acting in subject matter expert role in assessment shall demonstrate both technical competency and currency. If the assessor cannot demonstrate technical competency and currency they shall assess with a subject matter expert who does meet these requirements.

Technical competence can be demonstrated through one or more of:

relevant VET or other qualification/Statement of Attainment

appropriate workplace experience undertaking the type of work being assessed under routine and non-routine conditions

appropriate workplace experience supervising/evaluating the type of work being assessed under routine and non-routine conditions

Currency can be demonstrated through one or more of:

being currently employed undertaking the type of work being assessed

being employed by the organisation undertaking the type of work being assessed and having maintained currency in accordance with that organisation’s policies and procedures

having consulted/had contact with an organisation undertaking the type of work being assessed within the last twelve months, the consultation/contact being related to assessment

conducting on the job training/assessments of the type of work being assessed

being an active member of a relevant professional body and participating in activities relevant to the assessment of this type of work.

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PSPMGT009 Manage public sector financial resources

Modification History

Release	Comments
1	This unit was released in PSP Public Sector Training Package release 1.0 and meets the Standards for Training Packages. This unit supersedes and is equivalent to PSPMNGT610A Manage public sector financial resources. Unit code updated Content and formatting updated to comply with new standards All PC transitioned from passive to active voice

Application

This unit describes the skills required to provide input into public sector budgeting, financial forecasting and reporting requirements, and the allocation and management of resources to achieve the required outputs of the business unit. It includes contributing to financial bids and estimates, allocating funds, managing budgets and reporting on financial activity.

This unit applies to those working in the area of financial management for their organisation.

The skills and knowledge described in this unit must be applied within the legislative, regulatory and policy environment in which they are carried out. Organisational policies and procedures must be consulted and adhered to.

Those undertaking this unit would work autonomously, performing complex tasks in a range of familiar contexts.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.

Competency Field

Management

Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENTS	PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
Elements describe the essential outcomes	Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions section.
1. Contribute to financial bids and estimates	1.1 Identify organisational initiatives requiring the preparation of bids and estimates in accordance with resource constraints and organisational needs. 1.2 Substantiate information for bids and/or estimates, ensuring it contains logical assumptions and takes account of strategic plans, government policies and priorities. 1.3 Prepare information for bids and/or estimates including a timeframe to meet critical submission dates. 1.4 Prepare documentation to support bids and/or estimates in accordance with budget guidelines.
2. Allocate funds	2.1 Approve budgets and allocate financial resources. 2.2 Make allocations and take account of any statutory requirements or constraints. 2.3 Maintain audit trails to ensure tracking and to identify variances between agreed and actual allocations. 2.4 Monitor financial allocation against organisational objectives and priorities and take corrective action as required.
3. Manage budgets	3.1 Undertake budget management that meets the financial accountability requirements of the organisation. 3.2 Monitor expenses against budget and authorise in accordance with financial delegation and organisational financial controls. 3.3 Obtain and provide financial reports. 3.4 Monitor expenses through analysis of financial information and resolve or refer problems in accordance with financial delegation. 3.5 Align expenditure with service delivery expectations. 3.6 Negotiate changes to the budget to account for potential under-spending, delays in service delivery, overruns and unneeded line items.
4. Report on financial activities	4.1 Identify requirements for financial management and reporting in accordance with the public sector financial management framework. 4.2 Undertake financial management and reporting.

Foundation Skills

Foundation skills are embedded within the elements and performance criteria of this unit.

Unit Mapping Information

This unit supersedes and is equivalent to PSPMNGT610A Manage public sector financial resources.

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Assessment Requirements for PSPMGT009 Manage public sector financial resources

Modification History

Release	Comments
1	These Assessment Requirements were released in PSP Public Sector Training Package release 1.0 and meet the Standards for Training Packages. Assessment Requirements created drawing upon specified assessment information from superseded unit

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the candidate must demonstrate evidence of performance of the following on at least one occasion.

preparing information and reports requiring precision of expression

meeting formatting and process requirements for bids and estimates and linkages to strategic plans

monitoring financial information

interpreting and signing off on financial reports

interpreting organisational information in financial terms

adjusting communication to suit different audiences

using crosscultural communication relating to financial management – across professional cultures, including accounting, IT, arts, policy areas

accessing information and legislation electronically or in hard copy

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the depth of knowledge demonstrated must be appropriate to the job context of the candidate.

financial management principles

legislation, policies and processes relating to public sector financial management, including conflicts of interest, procurement, value for money

the organisation’s financial accountability mechanisms

corporate governance requirements

internal controls and why they are used

delegations and why the public sector uses them

public sector financial management framework and the relationship between the elements of the framework

documents that make up the financial management framework

legislation related to working in the public sector, including equal employment opportunity, environmental, sustainability and work health and safety requirements

Assessment Conditions

This unit contains no specific industry-mandated assessment conditions. Guidance on suggested and recommended conditions and methods can be found in the Implementation Guide.

Assessors must satisfy the NVR/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors.

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TAEASS401 Plan assessment activities and processes

Modification History

Release	Comments
Release 2	This was first released with TAE Training and Education Training Package Release 2.1. Minor update to Assessment Conditions.
Release 1	This version first released with TAE Training and Education Training Package Release 2.0.

Application

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to plan the assessment process, including recognition of prior learning (RPL), in a competency-based assessment system.

It applies to individuals with assessment planning responsibilities.

In planning activities and processes, individuals are required to identify the components of assessment tools, analyse and interpret assessment tools, and develop assessment instruments (also known as assessment tasks) and assessment plans.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

Unit Sector

Assessment

Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENT	PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
Elements describe the essential outcomes.	Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.
1. Determine the assessment approach	1.1 Identify the candidate and confirm the purposes and context of the assessment with relevant people according to legal, organisational and ethical requirements 1.2 Identify and access applicable industry or workplace standards for the assessment, and any specific assessment requirements
2. Prepare the assessment plan	2.1 Analyse units of competency and assessment requirements to identify evidence needed to demonstrate competence, according to the rules of evidence 2.2 Select assessment methods and instruments to support the collection of defined evidence, taking into account the context in which the assessment will take place 2.3 Develop the assessment plan and gain approval from relevant stakeholders
3. Identify modification and contextualisation requirements	3.1 Use information from the candidate and, where relevant, the candidate's workplace to identify contextualisation needs 3.2 Check advice provided by the training package or course developer relevant to identified contextualisation needs 3.3 Analyse existing assessment tools and record amendments required to address identified contextualisation needs 3.4 Determine opportunities for integrated assessment activities and record any changes required to assessment tools
4. Develop the assessment instruments	4.1 Analyse available assessment instruments for their suitability for use, and identify any required modifications 4.2 Develop assessment instruments to meet the required standard and specific workplace/candidate needs 4.3 Map assessment instruments against the unit or course requirements 4.4 Write clear instructions for the candidate and assessor regarding the use of assessment instruments 4.5 Check and confirm that draft assessment instruments meet required standards and specific workplace/candidate needs and record outcomes of checks

Foundation Skills

This section describes language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills incorporated in the performance criteria that are required for competent performance.

FOUNDATION SKILLS This section describes language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills incorporated in the performance criteria that are required for competent performance.
Skill	Performance Criteria	Description
Reading	1.1, 1.2, 2.1, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 4.2, 4.3	Identifies and confirms legal, organisational and ethical requirements Selects and analyses assessment-related documents
Writing	1.1, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 4.5	Documents the assessment plan Develops assessment instruments, including instructions and mapping Records outcomes of draft assessment checks
Oral Communication	1.1, 2.3, 3.1	Participates in exchanges about assessment processes and the trialling of instruments appropriate to the audience
Navigate the world of work	1.1	Identifies, confirms and takes responsibility for adherence to policies, procedures, legal, and ethical requirements
Interact with others	1.1, 2.3, 3.1	Collaborates with others as part of routine activities, and to confirm understanding
Get the work done	1.1, 1.2, 2.1, 2.2, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 4.2, 4.3, 4.5	Plans a range of routine processes and related tasks with logically sequenced steps, according to defined standards or parameters Uses formal decision-making processes, identifying information and evaluating several choices against a limited set of criteria Evaluates effectiveness of planning and design decisions in terms of how well they meet requirements

Unit Mapping Information

Code and title current version	Code and title previous version	Comments	Equivalence status
TAEASS401 Plan assessment activities and processes	TAEASS401B Plan assessment activities and processes	Updated to meet Standards for Training Packages. Addition of new element.	No equivalent unit

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Assessment Requirements for TAEASS401 Plan assessment activities and processes

Modification History

Release	Comments
Release 2	This was first released with TAE Training and Education Training Package Release 2.1. Minor update to Assessment Conditions.
Release 1	This version first released with TAE Training and Education Training Package Release 2.0.

Performance Evidence

The candidate must demonstrate the ability to complete tasks outlined in the elements and performance criteria of this unit, including:

planning and organising the assessment process on a minimum of five separate occasions

planning and organising two Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) assessments (which may be two of the five assessment processes above.)

The evidence requirements for each occasion must include:

a documented assessment plan

a different endorsed or accredited unit of competency (or clusters of units of competency) for each of the five occasions

contextualisation of the unit(s) of competency and the selected assessment tools, where required

incorporation of reasonable adjustment strategies

development of suitable assessment instruments for each of the five occasions

following organisational arrangements.

Knowledge Evidence

The candidate must be able to demonstrate essential knowledge to effectively complete the task outlined in the elements and performance criteria of this unit. This includes knowledge of:

obligations of an assessor under applicable legislation and/or standards

the major features of a unit of competency, and how they are to be addressed in assessment activities and processes

interpreting competency standards as the minimum standard for assessment

guidelines for contextualising units of competency

different purposes of assessment and different assessment contexts, including RPL

the purpose and features of evidence, and different types of evidence, used in competency-based assessments, including RPL

the principles of assessment, and how they guide the assessment process

the rules of evidence and how they guide the assessment process

different assessment methods, including their suitability for collecting various types of evidence

the components of assessment tools

different types of assessment instruments and their purpose and relevance for specific evidence-gathering opportunities.

Assessment Conditions

Gather evidence to demonstrate consistent performance in conditions that are safe and which are typical of those experienced in the training and assessment environment. This includes access to the units of competency used in assessment planning activities.

Assessors must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational education and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.

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TAEASS402 Assess competence

Modification History

Release	Comments
Release 2	This was first released with TAE Training and Education Training Package Release 2.1. Minor update to Assessment Conditions.
Release 1	This version first released with TAE Training and Education Training Package Release 2.0.

Application

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to implement an assessment plan, and gather quality evidence to assess the competence of a candidate using compliant assessment tools.

It applies to teachers, trainers and assessors in enterprises and registered training organisations (RTOs) and those providing assessment advisory services.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

Unit Sector

Assessment

Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENT	PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
Elements describe the essential outcomes.	Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.
1. Prepare for the assessment	1.1 Interpret assessment planning documentation and applicable organisational, legal and ethical requirements for conducting the assessment and confirm with the relevant people 1.2 Access and interpret units of competency that are to be used as benchmarks for assessment, and the nominated assessment tools, to confirm the requirements for the evidence to be collected 1.3 Determine opportunities for integrated assessment activities and document any changes to the assessment instruments, where required 1.4 Determine opportunities for evidence-gathering in actual or simulated activities, through consultation with the candidate and relevant personnel 1.5 Conduct a candidate briefing and explain, discuss and agree on the details of the planned assessment 1.6 Arrange identified material and physical resource requirements 1.7 Identify any specialist support requirements for the assessment, and organise if necessary
2. Gather quality evidence	2.1 Use agreed assessment methods and tools to gather, organise and document evidence in a format suitable for determining competence 2.2 Apply the principles of assessment and rules of evidence in gathering quality evidence
3. Support the candidate	3.1 Discuss and guide candidates in gathering their own evidence to support the recognition of prior learning (RPL) 3.2 Use appropriate communication and interpersonal skills to develop a professional relationship with the candidate that reflects sensitivity to individual differences and enables two-way feedback 3.3 Make decisions on reasonable adjustments with the candidate, based on the candidate’s needs and characteristics 3.4 Access specialist support, if required, in accordance with the assessment plan 3.5 Address any workplace health and safety (WHS) risk to a person or equipment immediately
4. Make the assessment decision	4.1 Assess the collected evidence, and to evaluate whether it reflects the evidence required to demonstrate competence 4.2 Use judgement to infer whether competence has been demonstrated, based on the available evidence 4.3 Make the assessment decision in line with agreed assessment procedures and according to the agreed assessment plan 4.4 Provide clear and constructive feedback to the candidate regarding the assessment decision, and clearly document follow-up, if required
5. Record and report the assessment decision	5.1 Record assessment outcomes promptly and accurately 5.2 Complete and submit required assessment documentation, according to assessment procedures and confidentiality conventions 5.3 Inform other relevant parties of the assessment decision, according to confidentiality conventions
6. Review the assessment process	6.1 Review the assessment process in consultation with candidates and other relevant people to improve future practice 6.2 Document and record the review according to relevant assessment system policies and procedures

Foundation Skills

This section describes language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills incorporated in the performance criteria that are required for competent performance.

Skill	Performance Criteria	Description
Reading	1.1, 1.2, 2.1, 4.1	Accesses and interprets procedural and compliance documentation relevant to the assessment process Examines and evaluates assessment evidence
Writing	1.1, 1.3, 1.5, 2.1, 3.1, 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 6.2	Completes workplace documentation accurately using appropriate language and following organisational requirements
Oral Communication	1.1, 1.4, 1.5, 3.1, 3.4, 4.4, 5.3, 6.1	Communicates information and assessment process requirements clearly, using techniques appropriate to the audience and environment Interacts appropriately with candidates to build rapport and understanding, and obtain specific information to support the assessment process
Navigate the world of work	1.1, 3.5, 5.3	Identifies, confirms and takes responsibility for adherence to legal and ethical requirements Recognises, and follows, explicit and implicit protocols and meets expectations associated with own role
Interact with others	1.1, 1.4, 1.5, 3.1, 3.2, 3.4, 5.3, 6.1	Adjusts personal communication style in recognition of the values and experiences of others to build rapport Cooperates and collaborates with others and contributes to activities requiring joint responsibility and accountability
Get the work done	1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.6, 1.7, 2.1, 2.2, 3.3, 3.4, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 6.1, 6.2	Uses systematic, analytical processes in complex, non-routine situations, gathering information, and identifying and evaluating options against agreed criteria Organises work according to specific requirements taking some responsibility for decisions regarding the format of information With guidance, reviews the effectiveness of solutions in relation to the set goals

Unit Mapping Information

Code and title current version	Code and title previous version	Comments	Equivalence status
TAEASS402 Assess competence	TAEASS402B Assess competence	Updated to meet Standards for Training Packages	Equivalent unit

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Assessment Requirements for TAEASS402 Assess competence

Modification History

Release	Comments
Release 2	This was first released with TAE Training and Education Training Package Release 2.1. Minor update to Assessment Conditions.
Release 1	This version first released with TAE Training and Education Training Package Release 2.0.

Performance Evidence

The candidate must show evidence of the ability to complete tasks outlined in the elements and performance criteria of this unit, including:

assessment of at least five candidates within the vocational education and training (VET) context against at least one endorsed or accredited unit of competency according to the organisation's assessment processes and practices.

using recognition of prior learning (RPL) processes in the assessment of at least one candidate (which may be one of the five candidates above)

making reasonable adjustments in the assessment of at least one candidate.

The assessments must be undertaken under the supervision of a qualified assessor and cover an entire unit of competency for each candidate, including:

the application of different assessment methods and instruments involving a range of activities and events

using two-way communication and feedback with the candidate

exercising judgement in making the assessment decision

recording and reporting assessment outcomes in accordance with the assessment system and organisational, legal and ethical requirements

reviewing the assessment process.

Knowledge Evidence

The candidate must be able to demonstrate essential knowledge to effectively complete the task outlined in the elements and performance criteria of this unit. This includes knowledge of:

competency-based assessment, including:

VET as a competency-based system

how competency based assessment differs from other types of assessment

competency standards as the basis of qualifications

structure and application of competency standards

the principles of assessment and how they are applied

the distinction between assessment tools and assessment instruments

the rules of evidence and how they are applied

the range of assessment purposes and assessment contexts, including RPL

different assessment methods, including suitability for gathering various types of evidence, suitability for the content of units, and resource requirements and associated costs

reasonable adjustments and when they are applicable

types and forms of evidence, including assessment instruments that are relevant to gathering different types of evidence used in competency-based assessment, including RPL

the training and assessment strategies, including policies and procedures established by the industry, organisation or training authority

RPL policies and procedures established by the organisation

cultural sensitivity and equity considerations in assessment activities

current legislative requirements relevant to the assessor and the assessment process

workplace health and safety (WHS) responsibilities associated with assessing competence, including:

requirements for reporting hazards and incidents

emergency procedures

procedures for the use of relevant personal protective equipment

the safe use and maintenance of relevant equipment

sources of WHS information.

Assessment Conditions

Gather evidence to demonstrate consistent performance in a real assessment environment. The assessment environment must include access to assessment tools and recording materials.

Assessors must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational education and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.

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TAEASS403 Participate in assessment validation

Modification History

Release	Comments
Release 2	This was first released with TAE Training and Education Training Package Release 2.1. Minor updates to Assessment Conditions.
Release 1	This version first released with TAE Training and Education Training Package Release 2.0

Application

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to participate in an assessment validation process.

It applies to assessors and workplace supervisors with assessment validation responsibilities participating in, but not necessarily leading, the process.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

Unit Sector

Assessment

Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENT	PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
Elements describe the essential outcomes.	Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.
1. Prepare for validation	1.1 Discuss and confirm the purpose, context and scope of the validation process within relevant assessment system policies and procedures 1.2 Arrange materials for validation activities 1.3 Check all documents used in the validation process for accuracy and version control 1.4 Analyse relevant units of competency and agree on the evidence needed to demonstrate competence
2. Participate in the validation of assessment tools	2.1 Demonstrate active and appropriate participation in validation sessions and activities using agreed communication methods and modes 2.2 Apply principles of assessment and rules of evidence during validation sessions and activities 2.3 Check that context and conditions of assessment include clear instructions for assessor and candidate and relate directly to the assessment conditions of the relevant unit 2.4 Check that tasks to be administered to the candidate include clear and concise instructions and an outline of evidence requirements 2.5 Check that assessment decision-making rules and benchmarks, are clear and enable consistent outcomes 2.6 Check that recording mechanisms are clear and allow for sufficient information to be recorded 2.7 Review and use assessment maps to assist in determining validity of assessment instruments
3. Contribute to validation outcomes	3.1 Discuss validation findings to support improvements in the quality of assessment in a collective environment 3.2 Discuss, agree and record recommendations to improve assessment practice

Foundation Skills

This section describes language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills incorporated in the performance criteria that are required for competent performance.

Skill	Performance Criteria	Description
Reading	1.1, 1.3, 1.4, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 2.7	Analyses and interprets relevant policies and procedures, benchmarks and validation materials
Writing	1.1, 3.2	Records key information from the validation process accurately to meet requirements
Oral Communication	1.1, 1.4, 2.1, 2.2, 3.1, 3.2	Communicates with others to confirm approaches, exchange ideas and information, articulate opinions, and reach agreement with others, using suitable tone, style and language
Navigate the world of work	1.1	Identifies, confirms and takes responsibility for adherence to policies and procedures
Interact with others	1.1, 2.1, 2.2, 3.1, 3.2	Collaborates with others and contributes to activities requiring joint responsibility and accountability
Get the work done	1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 2.7, 3.2	Organises and prioritises work commitments with a sense of what is achievable within the timeframe Uses analytical processes in non-routine situations gathering information, and identifying and evaluating options against agreed criteria

Unit Mapping Information

Code and title current version	Code and title previous version	Comments	Equivalence status
TAEASS403 Participate in assessment validation	TAEASS403B Participate in assessment validation	Updated to meet Standards for Training Packages. Revised performance criteria.	No equivalent unit

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Assessment Requirements for TAEASS403 Participate in assessment validation

Modification History

Release	Comments
Release 2	This was first released with TAE Training and Education Training Package Release 2.1. Updates to Assessment Conditions.
Release 1	This version first released with TAE Training and Education Training Package Release 2.0

Performance Evidence

The candidate must show evidence of the ability to complete tasks outlined in the elements and performance criteria of this unit, including:

actively participating in a minimum of three validation sessions that address the critical aspects of validation

clearly identifying the purpose for each validation, and the legal and ethical responsibilities of assessors

collating and presenting documentation for each validation in a logical manner

communicating and liaising with relevant people

providing feedback and interpreting documentation in validation sessions

recording their contribution to validation findings.

Knowledge Evidence

The candidate must be able to demonstrate essential knowledge to effectively complete the task outlined in the elements and performance criteria of this unit. This includes knowledge of:

how to determine the evidence needed to demonstrate competence in a competency-based environment

the reasons for carrying out validation and different approaches to validation that may be appropriate before, during and after an assessment

the components of assessment tools

critical aspects of validation, including validation of assessment processes, methods and products

how principles of assessment are addressed in validation

how rules of evidence are addressed in validation

work health and safety legislation, codes of practice, standards and guidelines that impact on assessment

obligations of an assessor under applicable legislation and/or standards, particularly in relation to validation activities.

Assessment Conditions

Gather evidence to demonstrate consistent performance in conditions that are safe and replicate the workplace. Conditions must be typical of those experienced in the training and assessment environment, and include access to:

the texts and tasks usually found in the workplace

units of competency and other materials used in validation sessions.

Assessors must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational education and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.

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TAEASS502 Design and develop assessment tools

Modification History

Release	Comments
Release 2	This was first released with TAE Training and Education Training Package Release 2.1. Minor update to Assessment Conditions.
Release 1	This version first released with TAE Training and Education Training Package Version 2.0.

Application

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to design and to develop assessment tools used to guide the collection of quality evidence, including their application in formative, summative and recognition of prior learning (RPL) assessment.

It applies to experienced practitioners responsible for the development and/or delivery of training and assessment products and services.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

Unit Sector

Assessment

Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENT	PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
Elements describe the essential outcomes.	Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.
1. Determine the focus of the assessment tool	1.1 Identify a target group of candidates, purposes of the assessment tool, and the contexts in which the tool will be used 1.2 Access relevant benchmarks for assessment and interpret them to establish evidence required to demonstrate competence 1.3 Identify, access and interpret industry requirements and relevant contextualisation guidelines 1.4 Identify other related documentation to inform assessment tool development
2. Design the assessment tool	2.1 Select assessment methods that support the collection of defined evidence, taking into account the context in which the assessment will take place, and meeting the principles of assessment 2.2 Enable candidates to show or support their claim for recognition of current competency through selected assessment methods 2.3 Consider different assessment instruments for the selected assessment methods to generate options for collection of evidence 2.4 Consider how the assessment instruments will be administered
3. Develop the assessment tool	3.1 Develop specific assessment instruments that support the collection of evidence that meets the rules of evidence 3.2 Define and document clear and specific procedures instructing assessor and candidate on the administration and use of assessment instruments 3.3 Consider the requirements of assessment system policies and procedures, and address storage and retrieval needs, and review, evaluation and version control procedures as part of this process
4. Review and trial the assessment tool	4.1 Check draft assessment tools against evaluation criteria and amend as required 4.2 Trial assessment tools to validate content and applicability 4.3 Collect and document feedback from relevant people involved in trialling 4.4 Make amendments to the final tool based on the analysis of feedback 4.5 Appropriately format, and file, finalised assessment tool according to assessment system policies and procedures

Foundation Skills

This section describes language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills incorporated in the performance criteria that are required for competent performance.

Skill	Performance Criteria	Description
Reading	1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 2.1, 2.3, 2.4, 3.3, 4.1, 4.3	Accesses, and interprets, procedural and compliance information, and assessment documentation
Writing	3.1, 3.2, 4.1, 4.3, 4.4, 4.5	Prepares assessment tools and documentation that incorporates language and format appropriate to the audience Amends tools in response to feedback
Oral Communication	2.2, 4.2, 4.3	Participates in communication in order to clarify the purpose and requirements of assessment tools, and to trial assessments
Navigate the world of work	1.3, 3.3, 4.5	Recognises, and follows, explicit and implicit protocols, policies and procedures, and meets expectations associated with own role Identifies, confirms and takes responsibility for adherence to organisational, legal and ethical requirements
Interact with others	4.3	Actively seeks to clarify the perspectives and experiences of others as part of the work role
Get the work done	1.1-1.4, 2.1-2.4, 3.1-3.3 4.1-4.4	Uses systematic, analytical processes in complex, non-routine situations, gathering information, and identifying and evaluating options against agreed criteria Organises work according to defined requirements, taking responsibility for decisions and sequencing tasks to achieve efficient outcomes Seeks new ideas and opportunities, drawing on the diverse perspectives of others to gain insights into current practice and ideas for change

Unit Mapping Information

Code and title current version	Code and title previous version	Comments	Equivalence status
TAEASS502 Design and develop assessment tools	TAEASS502B Design and develop assessment tools	Updated to meet Standards for Training Packages	Equivalent unit

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Assessment Requirements for TAEASS502 Design and develop assessment tools

Modification History

Release	Comments
Release 2	This was first released with TAE Training and Education Training Package Release 2.1. Minor update to Assessment Conditions.
Release 1	This version first released with TAE Training and Education Training Package Release 2.0.

Performance Evidence

The candidate must show evidence of the ability to complete tasks outlined in the elements and performance criteria of this unit, including:

developing at least three assessment tools that support different assessment methods, and address at least one unit of competency each. Each assessment tool must:

include the instruments for collecting evidence, reflecting the principles of assessment and the rules of evidence, and related instructions to the assessor/s and candidates

show how the contextual needs of different environments are addressed

reporting on the trial and review of each assessment tool, including proposed changes.

Knowledge Evidence

The candidate must be able to demonstrate essential knowledge to effectively complete the task outlined in the elements and performance criteria of this unit. This includes knowledge of:

the principles of assessment and how they are applied when developing assessment tools

the rules of evidence and how they have been incorporated in the tools developed

different assessment contexts and their relationship to developing assessment tools

the dimensions of competency and how they are incorporated in the development of assessment tools

the contextualisation of units of competency and contextualisation guidelines

the components of training packages relevant to the development of assessment tools

different assessment methods, their purposes and uses

evaluation methods appropriate to the trial and review of assessment tools

the principles of reasonable adjustment

workplace health and safety (WHS) responsibilities associated with assessing competence, including:

requirements for reporting hazards and incidents

emergency procedures

procedures for the use of relevant personal protective equipment

sources of WHS information.

Assessment Conditions

Gather evidence to demonstrate consistent performance in conditions that are safe and replicate the workplace. Conditions must be typical of those experienced in the training and assessment environment, and include access to relevant organisational policies and procedures in relation to the assessment system.

Assessors must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational education and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.

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TAEDEL301 Provide work skill instruction

Modification History

Release	Comments
Release 1	This version first released with TAE Training and Education Training Package Version 2.0.

Application

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to conduct individual and group instruction, demonstrate work skills and assess the success of training and one’s own training performance, using existing learning resources in a safe and comfortable learning environment.

It emphasises the training as being driven by the work process and context, and applies to a person working under supervision as a work skill instructor in a wide range of settings not restricted to training organisations,

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

Unit Sector

Delivery and facilitation

Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENT	PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
Elements describe the essential outcomes.	Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.
1. Organise instruction and demonstration	1.1 Gather information about learner characteristics and learning needs 1.2 Confirm a safe learning environment 1.3 Gather and check instruction, demonstration objectives, and seek assistance if required 1.4 Access and review relevant learning resources and learning materials for suitability and relevance, and seek assistance to interpret the contextual application 1.5 Organise access to necessary equipment or physical resources required for instruction and demonstration 1.6 Notify learners of details regarding the implementation of the learning program and/or delivery plan
2. Conduct instruction and demonstration	2.1 Use interpersonal skills with learners to establish a safe and comfortable learning environment 2.2 Follow the learning program and/or delivery plan to cover all learning objectives 2.3 Brief learners on any workplace health and safety (WHS) procedures and requirements prior to, and during, training 2.4 Use delivery techniques to structure, pace and enhance learning 2.5 Apply coaching techniques to assist learning 2.6 Use communication skills to provide information, instruct learners and demonstrate relevant work skills 2.7 Provide opportunities for practice during instruction and through work activities 2.8 Provide and discuss feedback on learner performance to support learning
3. Check training performance	3.1 Use measures to ensure learners are acquiring, and can use, new technical and generic skills and knowledge 3.2 Monitor learner progress and outcomes in consultation with the learner 3.3 Review relationship between the trainer/coach and the learner, and adjust to suit learner needs
4. Review personal training performance	4.1 Reflect upon personal performance in providing instruction and demonstration, and document strategies for improvement 4.2 Maintain, store and secure learner records, according to organisational and legal requirements

Foundation Skills

This section describes language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills incorporated in the performance criteria that are required for competent performance.

Skill	Performance Criteria	Description
Learning	4.1	Reflects on practice to improve
Reading	1.1, 1.3, 1.4, 2.2	Sources and interprets processes and procedures, learning resources and information relevant to providing a work instruction and delivery
Writing	1.4, 1.6, 2.3, 2.6, 2.8, 3.2, 4.1, 4.2	Accurately maintains learner records and documentation appropriate to the learning context and audience
Oral Communication	1.1, 1.6, 2.3, 2.4, 2.6	Uses appropriate communication strategies to engage, build rapport, provide instruction, monitor progress and provide feedback to individuals or groups
Interact with others	1.2, 1.3, 2.1, 2.5, 2.8, 3.2	Recognises the importance of consultation and negotiation while collaborating to confirm strategy and achieve required outcomes Asks questions in order to clarify understanding, and to provide and seek feedback Builds rapport to establish effective working relationships and to achieve effective outcomes
Get the work done	1.1-1.6, 2.1-2.8, 3.1-3.3, 4.1, 4.2	Organises and completes work according to defined requirements, taking responsibility for some decisions and sequencing tasks to achieve efficient outcomes Identifies and responds to potential risks, problems and opportunities for improvement and considers options for different approaches

Unit Mapping Information

Code and title current version	Code and title previous version	Comments	Equivalence status
TAEDEL301 Provide work skill instruction	TAEDEL301A Provide work skill instruction	Updated to meet Standards for Training Packages	Equivalent unit

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Assessment Requirements for TAEDEL301 Provide work skill instruction

Modification History

Release	Comments
Release 1	This version first released with TAE Training and Education Training Package Version 2.0.

Performance Evidence

The candidate must show evidence of the ability to complete tasks outlined in the elements and performance criteria of this unit, including:

carrying out a minimum of three training sessions, involving demonstrating and instructing particular work skills for at least two different individuals or small groups, with each session addressing:

different learning objectives

a range of delivery techniques and effective communication skills appropriate to the audience.

Knowledge Evidence

The candidate must be able to demonstrate essential knowledge to effectively complete the task outlined in the elements and performance criteria of this unit. This includes knowledge of:

learner characteristics and needs

the content and requirements of the relevant learning program, and/or the delivery plan

the sources and availability of relevant learning resources and learning materials

the content of relevant learning resources and learning materials

training techniques that enhance learning, and when to use them

introductory knowledge of learning principles and learning styles

key workplace health and safety (WHS) issues in the learning environment, including:

roles and responsibilities of key personnel

responsibilities of learners

relevant policies and procedures, including hazard identification, risk assessment, reporting requirements, safe use of equipment and emergency procedures

risk controls for the specific learning environment.

Assessment Conditions

Gather evidence to demonstrate consistent performance in conditions that are safe and replicate the workplace. Conditions must be typical of those experienced in the training and assessment environment and include access to any necessary workplace documents.

Assessors must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational education and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.

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TAEDEL402 Plan, organise and facilitate learning in the workplace

Modification History

Release	Comments
Release 2	This was first released with TAE Training and Education Training Package Release 2.1. Minor update to Assessment Conditions.
Release 1	This version first released with TAE Training and Education Training Package Release 2.0.

Application

This unit describes skills and knowledge required to plan, organise and facilitate learning for individuals in a workplace, using real work activities as the basis for learning.

It applies to a person working as an entry-level trainer, teacher or facilitator or an employee, team leader or workplace supervisor responsible for guiding learning through work.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

Unit Sector

Delivery and facilitation

Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENT	PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
Elements describe the essential outcomes.	Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.
1. Establish effective work environment for learning	1.1 Establish, and agree upon, the objectives and scope of the work-based learning 1.2 Analyse work practices and routines to determine their effectiveness in meeting established learning objectives 1.3 Identify, and address any workplace health and safety (WHS) implications of using work as the basis for learning
2. Develop a work-based learning pathway	2.1 Address contractual requirements and responsibilities for learning at work 2.2 Arrange for the integration and monitoring of external learning activities with the work-based learning pathway 2.3 Obtain agreement from relevant personnel to implement the work-based learning pathway
3. Establish the learning-facilitation relationship	3.1 Identify the context for learning and the individual’s learning style 3.2 Select an appropriate technique or process to facilitate learning, and explain the basis of the technique to the learner 3.3 Develop, document and discuss an individualised learning plan with the learner 3.4 Access, read and interpret documentation outlining the WHS responsibilities of the various parties in the learning environment 3.5 Monitor supervisory arrangements appropriate to learner’s levels of knowledge, skill and experience to provide support and encouragement and ensure learner's health and safety
4. Implement the work-based learning pathway	4.1 Explain the objectives of work-based learning, and the processes involved, to the learner 4.2 Sequence the introduction of workplace tasks, activities and processes to reflect the agreed work-based learning pathway 4.3 Encourage learner to take responsibility for learning and to self-reflect 4.4 Develop techniques that facilitate the learner’s transfer of skills and knowledge
5. Maintain and develop the learning-facilitation relationship	5.1 Prepare for each session 5.2 Structure learning activities to support and reinforce new learning, build on strengths, and identify areas for further development 5.3 Observe learner cues, and change approaches where necessary, in order to maintain momentum 5.4 Practise ethical behaviour at all times 5.5 Monitor the effectiveness of the learning/facilitation relationship through regular meetings between the parties
6. Close and evaluate the learning-facilitation relationship	6.1 Carry out the closure smoothly, using appropriate interpersonal and communication skills 6.2 Seek feedback from the learner on the outcomes achieved, and the value of the relationship 6.3 Evaluate effectiveness of the work-based pathway against the objectives, processes and techniques used 6.4 Recommend improvements to work-based practice in light of the review process

Foundation Skills

This section describes language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills incorporated in the performance criteria that are required for competent performance.

Skill	Performance Criteria	Description
Reading	1.2, 1.3, 2.1, 3.1, 3.4, 3.5, 6.3	Accesses and interprets compliance information, contractual information, WHS information, and documents relevant to learning in the workplace, in the context of consultation and continuous improvement, to apply relevance to requirements
Writing	1.1, 2.3, 3.3, 4.1, 6.3	Develops and maintains documentation relevant to workplace learning, including learning plans and evaluations, in accordance with organisational and workplace requirements
Oral Communication	2.2, 3.3, 4.2, 5.5, 6.1	Uses oral communication techniques to identify needs, build rapport, agree on learning plans, facilitate effective learning and monitor practice Selects appropriate vocabulary adjusting language, tone and pace to maintain effective interactions, and to build and maintain engagement with individuals or groups
Navigate the world of work	1.3, 2.1, 5.4	Follows organisational protocols, policies and procedures in the management of records Recognises and responds to contractual and ethical requirements associated with own role
Interact with others	1.1, 2.3, 3.5, 4.3, 6.2	Asks questions to clarify understanding, and seeks feedback and further information Cooperates and collaborates with others as part of routine activities to achieve team results, and to confirm outcomes meet requirements
Get the work done	1.1-1.3, 2.1-2.3, 3.1-3.5, 4.1-4.4, 5.1-5.3, 5.5, 6.1-6.3	Organises and completes work according to defined requirements, taking responsibility for decisions and sequencing tasks to achieve efficient outcomes Uses systematic, analytical processes in complex, routine and non-routine situations, gathering information, and identifying and evaluating options based on organisational needs Identifies and responds to problems and opportunities for improvement, considering options for different approaches Uses information and communications technology (ICT) based tools to design work processes and to complete work tasks

Unit Mapping Information

Code and title current version	Code and title previous version	Comments	Equivalence status
TAEDEL402 Plan, organise and facilitate learning in the workplace	TAEDEL402A Plan, organise and facilitate learning in the workplace	Updated to meet Standards for Training Packages	Equivalent unit

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Assessment Requirements for TAEDEL402 Plan, organise and facilitate learning in the workplace

Modification History

Release	Comments
Release 2	This was first released with TAE Training and Education Training Package Release 2.1. Minor update to Assessment Conditions.
Release 1	This version first released with TAE Training and Education Training Package Release 2.0.

Performance Evidence

The candidate must show evidence of the ability to complete tasks outlined in the elements and performance criteria of this unit, including:

preparing and facilitating work-based learning

providing a minimum of two examples of developing work-based learning pathways, that include:

identifying needs for learning

analysing work practices, work environment and work activities

organising and allocating work in a way that reflects learning needs, and provides effective learning opportunities through work processes

conducting a learning facilitation relationship:

with at least two individuals

demonstrating communication skills and flexibility

demonstrating one or more of the processes, or techniques, identified.

Knowledge Evidence

The candidate must be able to demonstrate essential knowledge to effectively complete the task outlined in the elements and performance criteria of this unit. This includes knowledge of:

systems, processes and practices within the organisation where work-based learning is taking place

systems for identifying skill needs within the workplace

different learning styles, and how to encourage learning for those who learn in different ways

workplace health and safety (WHS) relating to the work role, including:

hazards relating to the industry and specific workplace

reporting requirements for hazards and incidents

specific procedures for work tasks

safe use and maintenance of relevant equipment

emergency procedures

sources of WHS information.

Assessment Conditions

Gather evidence to demonstrate consistent performance in conditions that are safe and replicate the workplace. Conditions must be typical of those experienced in the training and assessment environment, and include access to any documentation relating to workplace procedures required by the candidate.

Assessors must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational education and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.

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TAEDES401 Design and develop learning programs

Modification History

Release	Comments
Release 2	This version first released with TAE Training and Education Training Package Release 2.1. Minor update to Assessment Conditions.
Release 1	This version first released with TAE Training and Education Training Package Release 2.0.

Application

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to conceptualise, design, develop and review learning programs to meet an identified need for a group of learners. The unit addresses the skills and knowledge needed to identify the parameters of a learning program, determine its design, outline the content, and review its effectiveness.

It applies to trainers or facilitators who work under limited supervision to design, or develop, learning programs that are discrete, and provide a planned learning approach that relates to specific learning and training needs, or part of the learning design for a qualification.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

Unit Sector

Learning design

Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENT	PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
Elements describe the essential outcomes.	Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.
1. Define the parameters of the learning program	1.1 Clarify the purpose and type of learning program with key stakeholders 1.2 Access and confirm the competency standards, and other training specifications, on which to base the learning program 1.3 Identify language, literacy and numeracy requirements of the program 1.4 Identify and consider characteristics of the target learner group
2. Work within the VET policy framework	2.1 Access relevant vocational education and training (VET) policies and frameworks, and apply to work practices 2.2 Identify changes to training packages and accredited courses, and apply these to program development 2.3 Conduct work according to organisational quality assurance policies and procedures
3. Develop program content	3.1 Research, develop and document specific subject matter content, according to agreed design options 3.2 Evaluate existing learning resources for content relevance and quality 3.3 Specify assessment requirements of the learning program
4. Design the structure of the learning program	4.1 Break the learning content into manageable segments, and document the timeframe for each segment 4.2 Determine and confirm delivery strategies, required assessment methods and tools 4.3 Document the complete learning program in line with organisational requirements 4.4 Review the complete program with key stakeholders, and adjust as required 4.5 Ensure a safe learning progression by analysing risks in the learning environment, and including a risk control plan

Foundation Skills

This section describes language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills incorporated in the performance criteria that are required for competent performance.

Skill	Performance Criteria	Description
Reading	1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 4.2, 4.4, 4.5	Interprets specific information and instructions from a range of sources, to identify relevance to requirements
Writing	1.1, 3.1, 3.3, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 4.5	Develops documents and content using the required format, accurate spelling, and grammar and terminology specific to the purpose and audience
Oral Communication	1.4	Uses appropriate language, questioning and listening techniques to provide and elicit information, confirm understanding and explore others’ views.
Numeracy	4.1	Interprets familiar measurements relating to timeframes and compares against requirements
Navigate the world of work	4.3	Follows organisational protocols, policies and procedures regarding program documentation
Interact with others	1.1, 1.2, 4.2, 4.4	Recognises the importance of consultation and negotiation while collaborating to confirm strategy and achieve required outcomes
Get the work done	1.1-1.4, 2.1-2.3, 3.1-3.3, 4.1-4.5	Organises and completes work according to defined requirements, taking responsibility for decisions and sequencing tasks to achieve efficient outcomes Identifies and responds to potential risks, considering options for different approaches Uses information and communications technology (ICT) based tools to conduct research, design work processes, and to complete work tasks

Unit Mapping Information

Code and title current version	Code and title previous version	Comments	Equivalence status
TAEDES401 Design and develop learning programs	TAEDES401A Design and develop learning programs	Updated to meet Standards for Training Packages	Equivalent unit

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Assessment Requirements for TAEDES401 Design and develop learning programs

Modification History

Release	Comments
Release 2	This version first released with TAE Training and Education Training Package Release 2.1. Minor update to Assessment Conditions.
Release 1	This version first released with TAE Training and Education Training Package Release 2.0.

Performance Evidence

The candidate must show evidence of the ability to complete tasks outlined in the elements and performance criteria of this unit, including:

designing, developing and reviewing learning programs within the vocational education and training (VET) context

preparing and developing a minimum of two learning programs:

that contain differentiated learning program designs to reflect particular needs, contexts and timelines

at least one of which must be based on competency standards or accredited courses, and must cover at least one entire unit of competency or accredited course module.

Knowledge Evidence

The candidate must be able to demonstrate essential knowledge to effectively complete the task outlined in the elements and performance criteria of this unit. This includes knowledge of:

information about training package developers and course accreditation agencies responsible for specific learning program parameters

training packages and relevant competency standards to be used as the basis of the learning program

other performance standards and criteria to be used as the basis of the learning program, where relevant

the distinction and relationship between a training package/accredited course, learning strategy and learning program

the different purposes and focus of learning programs

instructional design principles relating to different design options for learning program design and structure

availability and types of different relevant learning resources, learning materials, and pre-developed learning activities

methodologies relating to developing and documenting new learning activities, and related learning materials

different delivery modes and methods

relevant policies, legal requirements, codes of practice and national standards, including commonwealth and state or territory legislation, that may affect training and assessment in the VET sector

describe relevant workplace health and safety (WHS) knowledge relating to the work role, and WHS considerations that need to be included in the learning program.

Assessment Conditions

Gather evidence to demonstrate consistent performance in conditions that are safe and replicate the workplace. Conditions must be typical of those experienced in the training and assessment environment, and include access to competency standards or accredited courses relevant to the learning programs.

Assessors must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational education and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.

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MEA Aeroskills Training Package

Modification History

Release	Release date	Comment
Version 2	31 August, 2018	All 25 equivalent qualifications with code changes due to unit code changes One new unit of competency MEA731 Perform Aircraft weight control activities. Two revised non-equivalent units of competency: MEA144 Coordinate change programs in the aviation maintenance environment MEA153 Communicate aviation technical and maintenance management knowledge. 13 equivalent units of competency with code changes as a result of changed prerequisites. 8 equivalent units of competency with code changes due to changed titles . Minor upgrade 22 equivalent units of competency updated to meet training package policy requirements. 124 equivalent units of competency with amended prerequisite codes. 148 equivalent Skill Sets with amended unit codes.
Release 1.4	23 December, 2016	Minor IRC upgrade Qualification Description for MEA41015 revised to comply with CASA licensing requirements. No change to outcomes. Four (4) new Skill Sets Minor change to Skill Set MEASS00438 SAL022 (TCAS removed from Target Group and from the Suggested form of words for Statement of Attainment) Three (3) Skill Sets updated to include latest releases of imported units: MEASS00415 MTA068 MEASS00416 MTA069 MEASS00348 MTA001 One (1) Skill Set discontinued as required by the regulator: MEASS00437 SAL021 All qualifications updated to include latest releases of imported units Minor changes to two (2) units to make ADF navigation systems dependent on enterprise need: MEA289 MEA362 Minor change in wording in Knowledge Requirements and Assessment Conditions for MEA362 No change in outcomes.
Release 1.3	18 November, 2015	ISC upgrade Minor changes to three (3) qualifications to correct typographical errors in unit titles in packaging rules*: MEA20415 Certificate II in Aeroskills MEA20615 Certificate II in Aircraft Surface Finishing MEA40615 Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Avionics) *No changes required to units. Minor changes to seven (7) units of competency required by CASA/ADF to meet regulatory requirements (no change of outcomes): MEA317 Remove and install pressurised aircraft structural and non-structural components MEA372 Perform mechanical elementary maintenance MEA410 Maintain aircraft structure/components MEA420 Fabricate basic structural components for aircraft MEA421 Fabricate advanced structural components for aircraft MEA422 Repair/modify aircraft metal structure MEA423 Aircraft structure major disassembly and reassembly
Release 1.2	5 August, 2015	ISC upgrade Inclusion of 41 new Skill Sets (utilising existing endorsed units). Minor modifications to units MEA204, MEA212, MEA260 and MEA275 (refer to units for details).
Release 1.1	14 April, 2015	ISC upgrade Inclusion of 172 new Skill Sets (utilising existing endorsed units). Addition of 66 imported units for use in above Skill Sets. New releases of MEA50215 and MEA60315 with editorial corrections to errors in packaging rules re total units required.
Release 1	12 February, 2015	Initial release

Credit Arrangements

At the time of endorsement of this Training Package no national credit arrangements exist.

Links

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=ce216c9c-04d5-4b3b-9bcf-4e81d0950371

MEASS00245 AMW001 Electrical component repair/overhaul

Modification History

Release 2 - Supersedes and is equivalent to MEASS00245 AMW001 Electrical component repair/overhaul with amended unit information.

Description

Not applicable.

Pathways Information

The MEA Aeroskills Training Package offers a Certificate IV qualification in Aeroskills that includes these units.

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not applicable.

Skill Set Requirements

MEA145	Conversion from allied trades for employment in aviation maintenance workshops
MEA157	Complete aviation maintenance industry documentation
MEA201	Remove and install miscellaneous aircraft electrical hardware/components
MEA246	Fabricate and/or repair aircraft electrical hardware or parts
MEA261	Use electronic test equipment
MEA262	Modify/repair aircraft component single layer printed circuit boards
MEA286	Repair or overhaul aircraft electrical/electro-mechanical components
MEA296	Use electrical test equipment in aviation maintenance activities

Target Group

Individuals with Certificate III or Certificate IV qualifications in an allied trade who are to be employed in aircraft component maintenance workshops on electrical component repair and overhaul.

Suggested words for Statement of Attainment

These competencies from the MEA Aeroskills Training Package meet the requirements for employment of individuals with Certificate III or Certificate IV qualifications in an allied trade in aircraft component maintenance workshops on electrical component repair and overhaul.

Custom Content Section

Not applicable.

MEASS00246 AMW002 Mechanical and electro-mechanical instrument component repair/overhaul

Modification History

Release 2 - Supersedes and is equivalent to MEASS00246 AMW002 Mechanical and electro-mechanical instrument component repair/overhaul with amended unit information.

Description

Not applicable.

Pathways Information

The MEA Aeroskills Training Package offers a Certificate IV qualification in Aeroskills that includes these units.

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not applicable.

Skill Set Requirements

MEA145	Conversion from allied trades for employment in aviation maintenance workshops
MEA157	Complete aviation maintenance industry documentation
MEA201	Remove and install miscellaneous aircraft electrical hardware/components
MEA246	Fabricate and/or repair aircraft electrical hardware or parts
MEA252	Test, align and troubleshoot synchro and servo system components
MEA261	Use electronic test equipment
MEA262	Modify/repair aircraft component single layer printed circuit boards
MEA284	Repair or overhaul aircraft instrument system components
MEA296	Use electrical test equipment in aviation maintenance activities

Target Group

Individuals with Certificate III or Certificate IV qualifications in an allied trade who are to be employed in aircraft component maintenance workshops on mechanical and electro-mechanical instruments repair and overhaul.

Suggested words for Statement of Attainment

These competencies from the MEA Aeroskills Training Package meet the requirements for employment of individuals with Certificate III or Certificate IV qualifications in an allied trade in aircraft component maintenance workshops on mechanical and electro-mechanical instruments repair and overhaul.

Custom Content Section

Not applicable.

MEASS00247 AMW003 Aircraft display, control and distribution system component repair/overhaul

Modification History

Release 2 - Supersedes and is equivalent to MEASS00247 AMW003 Aircraft display, control and distribution system component repair/overhaul with amended unit information.

Description

Not applicable.

Pathways Information

The MEA Aeroskills Training Package offers a Certificate IV qualification in Aeroskills that includes these units.

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not applicable.

Skill Set Requirements

MEA145	Conversion from allied trades for employment in aviation maintenance workshops
MEA157	Complete aviation maintenance industry documentation
MEA201	Remove and install miscellaneous aircraft electrical hardware/components
MEA246	Fabricate and/or repair aircraft electrical hardware or parts
MEA252	Test, align and troubleshoot synchro and servo system components
MEA261	Use electronic test equipment
MEA262	Modify/repair aircraft components single layer printed circuit boards
MEA283	Repair or overhaul aircraft display, control and distribution system components
MEA296	Use electrical test equipment in aviation maintenance activities

Target Group

Individuals with Certificate III or Certificate IV qualifications in an allied trade who are to be employed in aircraft component maintenance workshops on aircraft display, control and distribution system component repair and overhaul.

Suggested words for Statement of Attainment

These competencies from the MEA Aeroskills Training Package meet the requirements for employment of individuals with Certificate III or Certificate IV qualifications in an allied trade in aircraft component maintenance workshops on display, control and distribution system component repair and overhaul.

Custom Content Section

Not applicable.

MEASS00248 AMW004 Oxygen system component repair/overhaul

Modification History

Release 2 - Supersedes and is equivalent to MEASS00248 AMW004 Oxygen system component repair/overhaul with amended unit information.

Description

Not applicable.

Pathways Information

The MEA Aeroskills Training Package offers a Certificate IV qualification in Aeroskills that includes these units.

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not applicable.

Skill Set Requirements

MEA145	Conversion from allied trades for employment in aviation maintenance workshops
MEA157	Complete aviation maintenance industry documentation
MEA287	Repair or overhaul aircraft oxygen system components

Target Group

Individuals with Certificate III or Certificate IV qualifications in an allied trade who are to be employed in aircraft component maintenance workshops on oxygen system component repair and overhaul.

Suggested words for Statement of Attainment

These competencies from the MEA Aeroskills Training Package meet the requirements for employment of individuals with Certificate III or Certificate IV qualifications in an allied trade in aircraft component maintenance workshops on oxygen system component repair and overhaul.

Custom Content Section

Not applicable.

MEASS00249 AMW005 Aircraft radio frequency communication and navigation system component repair/overhaul

Modification History

Release 2 - Supersedes and is equivalent to MEASS00249 AMW005 Aircraft radio frequency communication and navigation system component repair/overhaul with amended unit information.

Description

Not applicable.

Pathways Information

The MEA Aeroskills Training Package offers a Certificate IV qualification in Aeroskills that includes these units.

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not applicable.

Skill Set Requirements

MEA145	Conversion from allied trades for employment in aviation maintenance workshops
MEA157	Complete aviation maintenance industry documentation
MEA201	Remove and install miscellaneous aircraft electrical hardware/components
MEA246	Fabricate and/or repair aircraft electrical hardware or parts
MEA261	Use electronic test equipment
MEA262	Modify/repair aircraft components single layer printed circuit boards
MEA285	Repair or overhaul aircraft radio frequency communication and navigation system components
MEA296	Use electrical test equipment in aviation maintenance activities

Target Group

Individuals with Certificate III or Certificate IV qualifications in an allied trade who are to be employed in aircraft component maintenance workshops on aircraft radio frequency communication and navigation system component repair and overhaul.

Suggested words for Statement of Attainment

These competencies from the MEA Aeroskills Training Package meet the requirements for employment of individuals with Certificate III or Certificate IV qualifications in an allied trade in aircraft component maintenance workshops on radio frequency communication and navigation system component repair and overhaul.

Custom Content Section

Not applicable.

MEASS00250 AMW006 Aircraft pulse system component repair/overhaul

Modification History

Release 2 - Supersedes and is equivalent to MEASS00250 AMW006 Aircraft pulse system component repair/overhaul with amended unit information.

Description

Not applicable.

Pathways Information

The MEA Aeroskills Training Package offers a Certificate IV qualification in Aeroskills that includes these units.

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not applicable.

Skill Set Requirements

MEA145	Conversion from allied trades for employment in aviation maintenance workshops
MEA157	Complete aviation maintenance industry documentation
MEA201	Remove and install miscellaneous aircraft electrical hardware/components
MEA246	Fabricate and/or repair aircraft electrical hardware or parts
MEA261	Use electronic test equipment
MEA262	Modify/repair aircraft components single layer printed circuit boards
MEA282	Repair or overhaul aircraft pulse system components
MEA296	Use electrical test equipment in aviation maintenance activities

Target Group

Individuals with Certificate III or Certificate IV qualifications in an allied trade who are to be employed in aircraft component maintenance workshops on aircraft pulse system component repair and overhaul.

Suggested words for Statement of Attainment

These competencies from the MEA Aeroskills Training Package meet the requirements for employment of individuals with Certificate III or Certificate IV qualifications in an allied trade in aircraft component maintenance workshops on pulse system component repair and overhaul.

Custom Content Section

Not applicable.

MEASS00251 AMW007 Aircraft audio and visual system and reproducer repair/overhaul

Modification History

Release 2 - Supersedes and is equivalent to MEASS00251 AMW007 Aircraft audio and visual system and reproducer repair/overhaul with amended unit information.

Description

Not applicable.

Pathways Information

The MEA Aeroskills Training Package offers a Certificate IV qualification in Aeroskills that includes these units.

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not applicable.

Skill Set Requirements

MEA145	Conversion from allied trades for employment in aviation maintenance workshops
MEA157	Complete aviation maintenance industry documentation
MEA201	Remove and install miscellaneous aircraft electrical hardware/components
MEA246	Fabricate and/or repair aircraft electrical hardware or parts
MEA261	Use electronic test equipment
MEA262	Modify/repair aircraft components single layer printed circuit boards
MEA288	Repair or overhaul aircraft audio and visual systems and reproducers
MEA296	Use electrical test equipment in aviation maintenance activities

Target Group

Individuals with Certificate III or Certificate IV qualifications in an allied trade who are to be employed in aircraft component maintenance workshops on audio and visual system and reproducer repair and overhaul.

Suggested words for Statement of Attainment

These competencies from the MEA Aeroskills Training Package meet the requirements for employment of individuals with Certificate III or Certificate IV qualifications in an allied trade in aircraft component maintenance workshops on audio and visual system and reproducer repair and overhaul.

Custom Content Section

Not applicable.

MEASS00252 AMW008 Hydraulic system component repair/overhaul

Modification History

Release 2 - Supersedes and is equivalent to MEASS00252 AMW008 Hydraulic system component repair/overhaul with amended unit information.

Description

Not applicable.

Pathways Information

The MEA Aeroskills Training Package offers a Certificate IV qualification in Aeroskills that includes these units.

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not applicable.

Skill Set Requirements

MEA145	Conversion from allied trades for employment in aviation maintenance workshops
MEA157	Complete aviation maintenance industry documentation
MEA380	Repair and/or overhaul aircraft hydraulic system components

Target Group

Individuals with Certificate III or Certificate IV qualifications in an allied trade who are to be employed in aircraft component maintenance workshops on hydraulic component repair and overhaul.

Suggested words for Statement of Attainment

These competencies from the MEA Aeroskills Training Package meet the requirements for employment of individuals with Certificate III or Certificate IV qualifications in an allied trade in aircraft component maintenance workshops on hydraulic system component repair and overhaul.

Custom Content Section

Not applicable.

MEASS00253 AMW009 Electro-hydraulic component repair/overhaul

Modification History

Release 2 - Supersedes and is equivalent to MEASS00253 AMW009 Electro-hydraulic component repair/overhaul with amended unit information.

Description

Not applicable.

Pathways Information

The MEA Aeroskills Training Package offers a Certificate IV qualification in Aeroskills that includes these units.

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not applicable.

Skill Set Requirements

MEA145	Conversion from allied trades for employment in aviation maintenance workshops
MEA157	Complete aviation maintenance industry documentation
MEA201	Remove and install miscellaneous aircraft electrical hardware/components
MEA246	Fabricate and/or repair aircraft electrical hardware or parts
MEA296	Use electrical test equipment in aviation maintenance activities
MEA380	Repair and/or overhaul aircraft hydraulic system components

Target Group

Individuals with Certificate III or Certificate IV qualifications in an allied trade who are to be employed in aircraft component maintenance workshops on electro-hydraulic component repair and overhaul.

Suggested words for Statement of Attainment

These competencies from the MEA Aeroskills Training Package meet the requirements for employment of individuals with Certificate III or Certificate IV qualifications in an allied trade in aircraft component maintenance workshops on electro-hydraulic component repair and overhaul.

Custom Content Section

Not applicable.

MEASS00254 AMW010 Pneumatic system component repair/overhaul

Modification History

Release 2 - Supersedes and is equivalent to MEASS00254 AMW010 Pneumatic system component repair/overhaul with amended unit information.

Description

Not applicable.

Pathways Information

The MEA Aeroskills Training Package offers a Certificate IV qualification in Aeroskills that includes these units.

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not applicable.

Skill Set Requirements

MEA145	Conversion from allied trades for employment in aviation maintenance workshops
MEA157	Complete aviation maintenance industry documentation
MEA381	Repair and/or overhaul aircraft pneumatic system components

Target Group

Individuals with Certificate III or Certificate IV qualifications in an allied trade who are to be employed in aircraft component maintenance workshops on pneumatic component repair and overhaul.

Suggested words for Statement of Attainment

These competencies from the MEA Aeroskills Training Package meet the requirements for employment of individuals with Certificate III or Certificate IV qualifications in an allied trade in aircraft component maintenance workshops on pneumatic system component repair and overhaul.

Custom Content Section

Not applicable.

MEASS00255 AMW011 Electro-pneumatic component repair/overhaul

Modification History

Release 2 - Supersedes and is equivalent to MEASS00255 AMW011 Electro-pneumatic component repair/overhaul with amended unit information.

Description

Not applicable.

Pathways Information

The MEA Aeroskills Training Package offers a Certificate IV qualification in Aeroskills that includes these units.

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not applicable.

Skill Set Requirements

MEA145	Conversion from allied trades for employment in aviation maintenance workshops
MEA157	Complete aviation maintenance industry documentation
MEA201	Remove and install miscellaneous aircraft electrical hardware/components
MEA246	Fabricate and/or repair aircraft electrical hardware or parts
MEA296	Use electrical test equipment in aviation maintenance activities
MEA381	Repair and/or overhaul aircraft pneumatic system components

Target Group

Individuals with Certificate III or Certificate IV qualifications in an allied trade who are to be employed in aircraft component maintenance workshops on electro-pneumatic component repair and overhaul.

Suggested words for Statement of Attainment

These competencies from the MEA Aeroskills Training Package meet the requirements for employment of individuals with Certificate III or Certificate IV qualifications in an allied trade in aircraft component maintenance workshops on electro-pneumatic component repair and overhaul.

Custom Content Section

Not applicable.

MEASS00256 AMW012 Fuel system component repair/overhaul

Modification History

Release 2 - Supersedes and is equivalent to MEASS00256 AMW012 Fuel system component repair/overhaul with amended unit information.

Description

Not applicable.

Pathways Information

The MEA Aeroskills Training Package offers a Certificate IV qualification in Aeroskills that includes these units.

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not applicable.

Skill Set Requirements

MEA145	Conversion from allied trades for employment in aviation maintenance workshops
MEA157	Complete aviation maintenance industry documentation
MEA382	Repair and/or overhaul aircraft fuel system components

Target Group

Individuals with Certificate III or Certificate IV qualifications in an allied trade who are to be employed in aircraft component maintenance workshops on fuel system component repair and overhaul.

Suggested words for Statement of Attainment

These competencies from the MEA Aeroskills Training Package meet the requirements for employment in aircraft component maintenance workshops on fuel system component repair and overhaul.

Custom Content Section

Not applicable.

MEASS00257 AMW013 Gas turbine engine air inlet and compressor module/component repair/overhaul

Modification History

Release 2 - Supersedes and is equivalent to MEASS00257 AMW013 Gas turbine engine air inlet and compressor module/component repair/overhaul with amended unit information.

Description

Not applicable.

Pathways Information

The MEA Aeroskills Training Package offers a Certificate IV qualification in Aeroskills that includes these units.

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not applicable.

Skill Set Requirements

MEA145	Conversion from allied trades for employment in aviation maintenance workshops
MEA157	Complete aviation maintenance industry documentation
MEA383	Repair and/or overhaul gas turbine engine air inlet and compressor components and/or modules

Target Group

Individuals with Certificate III or Certificate IV qualifications in an allied trade who are to be employed in aircraft component maintenance workshops on gas turbine engine air inlet and compressor module/component repair and overhaul.

Suggested words for Statement of Attainment

These competencies from the MEA Aeroskills Training Package meet the requirements for employment of individuals with Certificate III or Certificate IV qualifications in an allied trade in aircraft component maintenance workshops on gas turbine engine air inlet and compressor module/component repair and overhaul.

Custom Content Section

Not applicable.

MEASS00258 AMW014 Gas turbine engine combustion section module/component repair/overhaul

Modification History

Release 2 - Supersedes and is equivalent to MEASS00258 AMW014 Gas turbine engine combustion section module/component repair/overhaul with amended unit information.

Description

Not applicable.

Pathways Information

The MEA Aeroskills Training Package offers a Certificate IV qualification in Aeroskills that includes these units.

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not applicable.

Skill Set Requirements

MEA145	Conversion from allied trades for employment in aviation maintenance workshops
MEA157	Complete aviation maintenance industry documentation
MEA384	Repair and/or overhaul gas turbine engine combustion section components and/or modules

Target Group

Individuals with Certificate III or Certificate IV qualifications in an allied trade who are to be employed in aircraft component maintenance workshops on gas turbine engine combustion section module/component repair and overhaul.

Suggested words for Statement of Attainment

These competencies from the MEA Aeroskills Training Package meet the requirements for employment of individuals with Certificate III or Certificate IV qualifications in an allied trade in aircraft component maintenance workshops on gas turbine engine combustion section module/component repair and overhaul.

Custom Content Section

Not applicable.

MEASS00259 AMW015 Gas turbine engine turbine and exhaust module/component repair/overhaul

Modification History

Release 2 - Supersedes and is equivalent to MEASS00259 AMW015 Gas turbine engine turbine and exhaust module/component repair/overhaul with amended unit information.

Description

Not applicable.

Pathways Information

The MEA Aeroskills Training Package offers a Certificate IV qualification in Aeroskills that includes these units.

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not applicable.

Skill Set Requirements

MEA145	Conversion from allied trades for employment in aviation maintenance workshops
MEA157	Complete aviation maintenance industry documentation
MEA385	Repair and/or overhaul gas turbine engine turbine and exhaust section components

Target Group

Individuals with Certificate III or Certificate IV qualifications in an allied trade who are to be employed in aircraft component maintenance workshops on gas turbine engine turbine and exhaust module/component repair and overhaul.

Suggested words for Statement of Attainment

These competencies from the MEA Aeroskills Training Package meet the requirements for employment of individuals with Certificate III or Certificate IV qualifications in an allied trade in aircraft component maintenance workshops on gas turbine engine turbine and exhaust module/component repair and overhaul.

Custom Content Section

Not applicable.

MEASS00260 AMW016 Gas turbine engine ancillary section module/component repair/overhaul

Modification History

Release 2 - Supersedes and is equivalent to MEASS00260 AMW016 Gas turbine engine ancillary section module/component repair/overhaul with amended unit information.

Description

Not applicable.

Pathways Information

The MEA Aeroskills Training Package offers a Certificate IV qualification in Aeroskills that includes these units.

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not applicable.

Skill Set Requirements

MEA145	Conversion from allied trades for employment in aviation maintenance workshops
MEA157	Complete aviation maintenance industry documentation
MEA386	Repair and/or overhaul gas turbine engine ancillary section components

Target Group

Individuals with Certificate III or Certificate IV qualifications in an allied trade who are to be employed in aircraft component maintenance workshops on gas turbine engine ancillary section module/component repair and overhaul.

Suggested words for Statement of Attainment

These competencies from the MEA Aeroskills Training Package meet the requirements for employment of individuals with Certificate III or Certificate IV qualifications in an allied trade in aircraft component maintenance workshops on gas turbine engine ancillary section module/component repair and overhaul.

Custom Content Section

Not applicable.

MEASS00261 AMW017 Piston engine disassembly for repair/overhaul

Modification History

Release 2 - Supersedes and is equivalent to MEASS00261 AMW017 Piston engine disassembly for repair/overhaul with amended unit information.

Description

Not applicable.

Pathways Information

The MEA Aeroskills Training Package offers a Certificate IV qualification in Aeroskills that includes these units.

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not applicable.

Skill Set Requirements

MEA145	Conversion from allied trades for employment in aviation maintenance workshops
MEA157	Complete aviation maintenance industry documentation
MEA392	Disassemble aircraft piston engines

Target Group

Individuals with Certificate III or Certificate IV qualifications in an allied trade who are to be employed in aircraft component maintenance workshops on aircraft piston engine disassembly for repair and overhaul.

Suggested words for Statement of Attainment

These competencies from the MEA Aeroskills Training Package meet the requirements for employment of individuals with Certificate III or Certificate IV qualifications in an allied trade in aircraft component maintenance workshops on piston engine disassembly.

Custom Content Section

Not applicable.

MEASS00262 AMW018 Repair and/or overhaul aircraft piston engine cylinder assembly components

Modification History

Release 2 - Supersedes and is equivalent to MEASS00262 AMW018 Repair and/or overhaul aircraft piston engine cylinder assembly components

with amended unit information.

Description

Not applicable.

Pathways Information

The MEA Aeroskills Training Package offers a Certificate IV qualification in Aeroskills that includes these units.

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not applicable.

Skill Set Requirements

MEA145	Conversion from allied trades for employment in aviation maintenance workshops
MEA157	Complete aviation maintenance industry documentation
MEA393	Repair and/or overhaul aircraft piston engine cylinder assembly components

Target Group

Individuals with Certificate III or Certificate IV qualifications in an allied trade who are to be employed in aircraft component maintenance workshops on the repair and overhaul of aircraft piston engine cylinder assembly components.

Suggested words for Statement of Attainment

These competencies from the MEA Aeroskills Training Package meet the requirements for employment of individuals with Certificate III or Certificate IV qualifications in an allied trade in aircraft component maintenance workshops on piston engine cylinder assembly component repair and overhaul.

Custom Content Section

Not applicable.

MEASS00263 AMW019 Repair and/or overhaul aircraft piston engine crankcase assembly components

Modification History

Release 2 - Supersedes and is equivalent to MEASS00263 AMW019 Repair and/or overhaul aircraft piston engine crankcase assembly components with amended unit information.

Description

Not applicable.

Pathways Information

The MEA Aeroskills Training Package offers a Certificate IV qualification in Aeroskills that includes these units.

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not applicable.

Skill Set Requirements

MEA145	Conversion from allied trades for employment in aviation maintenance workshops
MEA157	Complete aviation maintenance industry documentation
MEA394	Repair and/or overhaul aircraft piston engine crankcase assembly components

Target Group

Individuals with Certificate III or Certificate IV qualifications in an allied trade who are to be employed in aircraft component maintenance workshops on the repair and overhaul of aircraft piston engine crankcase assembly components.

Suggested words for Statement of Attainment

These competencies from the MEA Aeroskills Training Package meet the requirements for employment of individuals with Certificate III or Certificate IV qualifications in an allied trade in aircraft component maintenance workshops on piston engine crankcase assembly component repair and overhaul.

Custom Content Section

Not applicable.

MEASS00264 AMW020 Reassemble aircraft piston engines

Modification History

Release 2 - Supersedes and is equivalent to MEASS00264 AMW020 Reassemble aircraft piston engines with amended unit information.

Description

Not applicable.

Pathways Information

The MEA Aeroskills Training Package offers a Certificate IV qualification in Aeroskills that includes these units.

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not applicable.

Skill Set Requirements

MEA145	Conversion from allied trades for employment in aviation maintenance workshops
MEA157	Complete aviation maintenance industry documentation
MEA395	Reassemble aircraft piston engines

Target Group

Individuals with Certificate III or Certificate IV qualifications in an allied trade who are to be employed in aircraft component maintenance workshops on reassembly of aircraft piston engines.

Suggested words for Statement of Attainment

These competencies from the MEA Aeroskills Training Package meet the requirements for employment of individuals with Certificate III or Certificate IV qualifications in an allied trade in aircraft component maintenance workshops on piston engine repair and overhaul.

Custom Content Section

Not applicable.

MEASS00265 AMW021 Assemble aircraft piston engine quick engine change unit

Modification History

Release 2 - Supersedes and is equivalent to MEASS00265 AMW021 Assemble aircraft piston engine quick engine change unit with amended unit information.

Description

Not applicable.

Pathways Information

The MEA Aeroskills Training Package offers a Certificate IV qualification in Aeroskills that includes these units.

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not applicable.

Skill Set Requirements

MEA145	Conversion from allied trades for employment in aviation maintenance workshops
MEA157	Complete aviation maintenance industry documentation
MEA396	Assemble aircraft piston engine quick engine change unit

Target Group

Individuals with Certificate III or Certificate IV qualifications in an allied trade who are to be employed in aircraft component maintenance workshops on assembly of aircraft piston engine quick engine change units.

Suggested words for Statement of Attainment

These competencies from the MEA Aeroskills Training Package meet the requirements for employment of individuals with Certificate III or Certificate IV qualifications in an allied trade in aircraft component maintenance workshops on assembly of piston engine quick engine change units.

Custom Content Section

Not applicable.

MEASS00266 AMW022 Test aircraft piston engines after repair or overhaul

Modification History

Release 2 - Supersedes and is equivalent to MEASS00266 AMW022 Test aircraft piston engines after repair or overhaul with amended unit information.

Description

Not applicable.

Pathways Information

The MEA Aeroskills Training Package offers a Certificate IV qualification in Aeroskills that includes these units.

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not applicable.

Skill Set Requirements

MEA145	Conversion from allied trades for employment in aviation maintenance workshops
MEA157	Complete aviation maintenance industry documentation
MEA392	Disassemble aircraft piston engines
MEA393	Repair and/or overhaul aircraft piston engine cylinder assembly components
MEA394	Repair and/or overhaul aircraft piston engine crankcase assembly components
MEA395	Reassemble aircraft piston engines
MEA396	Assemble aircraft piston engine quick engine change unit
MEA397	Test aircraft piston engines after repair or overhaul

Target Group

Individuals with Certificate III or Certificate IV qualifications in an allied trade who are to be employed in aircraft component maintenance workshops on testing of aircraft piston engines after repair or overhaul.

Suggested words for Statement of Attainment

These competencies from the MEA Aeroskills Training Package meet the requirements for employment of individuals with Certificate III or Certificate IV qualifications in an allied trade in aircraft component maintenance workshops on testing of piston engines after repair or overhaul.

Custom Content Section

Not applicable.

MEASS00267 AMW023 Propeller repair/overhaul

Modification History

Release 2 - Supersedes and is equivalent to MEASS00267 AMW023 Propeller repair/overhaul with amended unit information.

Description

Not applicable.

Pathways Information

The MEA Aeroskills Training Package offers a Certificate IV qualification in Aeroskills that includes these units.

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not applicable.

Skill Set Requirements

MEA145	Conversion from allied trades for employment in aviation maintenance workshops
MEA157	Complete aviation maintenance industry documentation
MEA389	Repair and/or overhaul propellers

Target Group

Individuals with Certificate III or Certificate IV qualifications in an allied trade who are to be employed in aircraft component maintenance workshops on propeller repair and overhaul.

Suggested words for Statement of Attainment

These competencies from the MEA Aeroskills Training Package meet the requirements for employment of individuals with Certificate III or Certificate IV qualifications in an allied trade in aircraft component maintenance workshops on propeller repair and overhaul.

Custom Content Section

Not applicable.

MEASS00268 AMW024 Rotary wing dynamic component repair/overhaul

Modification History

Release 2 - Supersedes and is equivalent to MEASS00268 AMW024 Rotary wing dynamic component repair/overhaul with amended unit information.

Description

Not applicable.

Pathways Information

The MEA Aeroskills Training Package offers a Certificate IV qualification in Aeroskills that includes these units.

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not applicable.

Skill Set Requirements

MEA145	Conversion from allied trades for employment in aviation maintenance workshops
MEA157	Complete aviation maintenance industry documentation
MEA390	Repair and/or overhaul rotary wing dynamic components

Target Group

Individuals with Certificate III or Certificate IV qualifications in an allied trade who are to be employed in aircraft component maintenance workshops on rotary wing dynamic component repair and overhaul.

Suggested words for Statement of Attainment

These competencies from the MEA Aeroskills Training Package meet the requirements for employment of individuals with Certificate III or Certificate IV qualifications in an allied trade in aircraft component maintenance workshops on rotary wing dynamic component repair and overhaul.

Custom Content Section

Not applicable.

MEASS00269 AMW025 Mechanical system component repair/overhaul

Modification History

Release 2 - Supersedes and is equivalent to MEASS00269 AMW025 Mechanical system component repair/overhaul with amended unit information.

Description

Not applicable.

Pathways Information

The MEA Aeroskills Training Package offers a Certificate IV qualification in Aeroskills that includes these units.

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not applicable.

Skill Set Requirements

MEA145	Conversion from allied trades for employment in aviation maintenance workshops
MEA157	Complete aviation maintenance industry documentation
MEA391	Repair and/or overhaul aircraft mechanical system components

Target Group

Individuals with Certificate III or Certificate IV qualifications in an allied trade who are to be employed in aircraft component maintenance workshops on mechanical system component repair and overhaul.

Suggested words for Statement of Attainment

These competencies from the MEA Aeroskills Training Package meet the requirements for employment of individuals with Certificate III or Certificate IV qualifications in an allied trade in aircraft component maintenance workshops on mechanical system component repair and overhaul.

Custom Content Section

Not applicable.

MEASS00270 AMW026 Composite structure maintenance

Modification History

Release 2 - Supersedes and is equivalent to MEASS00270 AMW026 Composite structure maintenance with amended unit information.

Description

Not applicable.

Pathways Information

The MEA Aeroskills Training Package offers these units as part of a Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Structures).

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not applicable.

Skill Set Requirements

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
MEA401	Inspect aircraft structures
MEA405	Repair/modify aircraft composite material structure/components

Target Group

Individuals with Certificate III or Certificate IV qualifications in an allied trade who are to be employed in aircraft component maintenance workshops on composite structural component repair and overhaul.

Suggested words for Statement of Attainment

These competencies from the MEA Aeroskills Training Package meet the requirements of CASA for the grant of an approval to perform maintenance on aircraft composite structures.

Custom Content Section

Not applicable.

MEASS00271 LME001 Electrical - B1.1 Licence Exclusions E1 and E4 Removal

Modification History

Release 2 - Supersedes and is equivalent to MEASS00271 LME001 Electrical – B1.1 Licence Exclusions E1 and E4 Removal with amended unit information.

Description

Not applicable.

Pathways Information

The MEA Aeroskills Training Package offers Certificate IV and Diploma qualifications in Aeroskills that include these units.

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not applicable.

Skill Set Requirements

MEA201	Remove and install miscellaneous aircraft electrical hardware/components
MEA203	Remove and install advanced aircraft electrical systems and components
MEA223	Inspect aircraft electrical systems and components
MEA227	Test and troubleshoot aircraft electrical system components
MEA246	Fabricate and/or repair aircraft electrical hardware or parts
MEA296	Use electrical test equipment in aviation maintenance activities

Target Group

Holders of CASA B1.1 licences endorsed with electrical systems E1 and/or E4 exclusions who wish to have the exclusions removed from their licence. This Skill Set covers the MEA Aeroskills Training Package units of competency that must be attained before undergoing specific type training in electrical systems.

Suggested words for Statement of Attainment

These competencies from the MEA Aeroskills Training Package meet the requirements of CASA for the removal of electrical systems exclusions E1 and/or E4 from a CASR Part 66 B1.1 licence.

Custom Content Section

Not applicable.

MEASS00272 LME002 Electrical B1.1 Licence Exclusions E1 and E4 Removal (small aircraft with gas turbine engine)

Modification History

Release 2 - Supersedes and is equivalent to MEASS00272 LME002 Electrical B1.1 Licence Exclusions E1 and E4 Removal (small aircraft with gas turbine engine) with amended unit information.

Description

Not applicable.

Pathways Information

The MEA Aeroskills Training Package offers Certificate IV and Diploma qualifications in Aeroskills that include these units.

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not applicable.

Skill Set Requirements

MEA201	Remove and install miscellaneous aircraft electrical hardware/components
MEA246	Fabricate and/or repair aircraft electrical hardware or parts
MEA274	Maintain basic light aircraft electrical systems and components
MEA296	Use electrical test equipment in aviation maintenance activities

Target Group

Holders of CASA B1.1 licences endorsed with electrical systems E1 and/or E4 exclusions who wish to have the exclusions removed from their licence. This Skill Set covers the MEA Aeroskills Training Package units of competency that must be attained before being able to certify maintenance on basic light aircraft (with gas turbine engine) electrical systems.

Suggested words for Statement of Attainment

These competencies from the MEA Aeroskills Training Package meet the requirements of CASA for the removal of electrical systems exclusions E1 and/or E4 from a CASR Part 66 B1.1 licence for basic light aircraft (with gas turbine engine) maintenance.

Custom Content Section

Not applicable.

MEASS00273 LME003 Electrical - B1.2, B1.3 or B1.4 Licence Exclusions E1 and E4 Removal

Modification History

Release 2 - Supersedes and is equivalent to MEASS00273 LME003 Electrical – B1.2, B1.3 or B1.4 Licence Exclusions E1 and E4 Removal with amended unit information.

Description

Not applicable.

Pathways Information

The MEA Aeroskills Training Package offers Certificate IV and Diploma qualifications in Aeroskills that include these units.

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not applicable.

Skill Set Requirements

MEA201	Remove and install miscellaneous aircraft electrical hardware/components
MEA203	Remove and install advanced aircraft electrical system components
MEA246	Fabricate and/or repair aircraft electrical hardware or parts
MEA294	Inspect, test and troubleshoot advanced aircraft electrical systems and components
MEA296	Use electrical test equipment in aviation maintenance activities

Target Group

Holders of CASA B1.2, 1.3 or B1.4 licences endorsed with electrical systems E1 and/or E4 exclusions who wish to have the exclusions removed from their licence. This Skill Set covers the MEA Aeroskills Training Package units of competency that must be attained before either undergoing specific type training or being able to certify electrical system maintenance.

Suggested words for Statement of Attainment

These competencies from the MEA Aeroskills Training Package meet the requirements of CASA for the removal of electrical systems exclusions E1 and/or E4 from a CASR Part 66 B1.2, B1.3 or B1.4 licence.

Custom Content Section

Not applicable.

MEASS00274 LME004 Electrical - B1.2 or B1.4 Licence Exclusions E1 and E4 Removal (small aircraft/helicopters)

Modification History

Release 2 - Supersedes and is equivalent to MEASS00274 LME004 Electrical – B1.2 or B1.4 Licence Exclusions E1 and E4 Removal (small aircraft/helicopters) with amended unit information.

Description

Not applicable.

Pathways Information

The MEA Aeroskills Training Package offers Certificate IV and Diploma qualifications in Aeroskills that include these units.

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not applicable.

Skill Set Requirements

MEA201	Remove and install miscellaneous aircraft electrical hardware/components
MEA246	Fabricate and/or repair aircraft electrical hardware or parts
MEA274	Maintain basic light aircraft electrical systems and components
MEA296	Use electrical test equipment in aviation maintenance activities

Target Group

Holders of CASA B1.2 or B1.4 licences endorsed with electrical systems E1 and/or E4 exclusions who wish to have the exclusions removed from their licence. This Skill Set covers the MEA Aeroskills Training Package units of competency that must be attained before being able to certify maintenance on basic light aircraft and basic helicopter electrical systems.

Suggested words for Statement of Attainment

These competencies from the MEA Aeroskills Training Package meet the requirements of CASA for the removal of electrical systems exclusions E1 and/or E4 from a CASR Part 66 B1.2 or B1.4 licence for basic light aircraft and basic helicopter maintenance.

Custom Content Section

Not applicable.

MEASS00275 LME005 Electrical – B2 Licence Exclusions E1 and E4 Removal

Modification History

Release 1 - New Skill Set

Description

Not applicable.

Pathways Information

The MEA Aeroskills Training Package offers Certificate IV and Diploma qualifications in Aeroskills that include these units.

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not applicable.

Skill Set Requirements

MEA203	Remove and install advanced aircraft electrical systems and components
MEA223	Inspect aircraft electrical systems and components
MEA227	Test and troubleshoot aircraft electrical systems and components

Target Group

Holders of CASA B2 licences endorsed with electrical systems E1 and/or E4 exclusions who wish to have the exclusions removed from their licence. This Skill Set covers the MEA Aeroskills Training Package units of competency that must be attained before undergoing specific type training in electrical systems.

Suggested words for Statement of Attainment

These competencies from the MEA Aeroskills Training Package meet the requirements of CASA for the removal of electrical systems exclusions E1 and/or E4 from a CASR Part 66 B2 licence.

Custom Content Section

Not applicable.

MEASS00276 LME006 Electrical – B2 Licence Exclusions E1 and E4 Removal (small aircraft or helicopters)

Modification History

Release 1 - New Skill Set

Description

Not applicable.

Pathways Information

The MEA Aeroskills Training Package offers Certificate IV and Diploma qualifications in Aeroskills that include these units.

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not applicable.

Skill Set Requirements

MEA202	Remove and install basic aircraft electrical systems and components
MEA210	Inspect, test and troubleshoot basic aircraft electrical systems and components

Target Group

Holders of CASA B2 licences endorsed with electrical systems E1 and/or E4 exclusions who wish to have the exclusions removed from their licence. This Skill Set covers the MEA Aeroskills Training Package units of competency that must be attained before being able to certify maintenance on basic light aircraft and basic helicopter electrical systems.

Suggested words for Statement of Attainment

These competencies from the MEA Aeroskills Training Package meet the requirements of CASA for the removal of electrical systems exclusions E1 and/or E4 from a CASR Part 66 B2 licence for basic light aircraft and basic helicopter maintenance.

Custom Content Section

Not applicable.

MEASS00277 LME007 Airframe - B1.1 Licence Exclusion E2 Removal

Modification History

Release 2 - Supersedes and is equivalent to MEASS00277 LME007 Airframe – B1.1 Licence Exclusion E2 Removal with amended unit information.

Description

Not applicable.

Pathways Information

The MEA Aeroskills Training Package offers Certificate IV and Diploma qualifications in Aeroskills that include these units.

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not applicable.

Skill Set Requirements

MEA303	Remove and install aircraft pneumatic system components
MEA305	Remove and install aircraft fixed wing flight control system components
MEA317	Remove and install pressurised aircraft structural and non-structural components
MEA318	Inspect aircraft hydro-mechanical, mechanical, gaseous and landing gear systems and components
MEA320	Test and troubleshoot aircraft hydro-mechanical, gaseous and landing gear systems and components
MEA321	Test and troubleshoot aircraft fixed wing flight control systems and components
MEA323	Perform advanced troubleshooting in aircraft mechanical maintenance
MEA325	Weigh aircraft and perform aircraft weight and balance calculations as a result of modifications
MEA328	Maintain and/or repair aircraft mechanical components or parts
MEA339	Inspect, repair and maintain aircraft structures
MEA365	Assess structural repair/modification requirements and evaluate structural repairs and modifications
MEA398	Remove and install aircraft hydro-mechanical and landing gear system components

Target Group

Holders of CASA B1.1 licences endorsed with an airframe exclusion E2 who wish to have the exclusion removed from their licence. This Skill Set covers the MEA Aeroskills Training Package units of competency that must be attained before undergoing specific type training in airframe systems/structure.

Suggested words for Statement of Attainment

These competencies from the MEA Aeroskills Training Package meet the requirements of CASA for the removal of airframe exclusion E2 from a CASR Part 66 B1.1 licence.

Custom Content Section

Not applicable.

MEASS00278 LME008 Airframe – B1.1 Licence Exclusion E2 Removal (small aircraft with gas turbine engine)

Modification History

Release 1 - New Skill Set

Description

Not applicable.

Pathways Information

The MEA Aeroskills Training Package offers Certificate IV and Diploma qualifications in Aeroskills that include these units.

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not applicable.

Skill Set Requirements

MEA351	Maintain airframe systems of basic light fixed wing aircraft
MEA364	Maintain and/or repair small aircraft mechanical components or parts
MEA365	Assess structural repair/modification requirements and evaluate structural repairs and modifications
MEA369	Inspect and maintain structures and related components of non-pressurised small aircraft
MEA370	Repair the structure of non-pressurised small aircraft

Target Group

Holders of CASA B1.1 licences endorsed with an airframe exclusion E2 who wish to have the exclusion removed from their licence. This Skill Set covers the MEA Aeroskills Training Package units of competency that must be attained before being able to certify maintenance on basic light aircraft airframe systems and structure.

Suggested words for Statement of Attainment

These competencies from the MEA Aeroskills Training Package meet the requirements of CASA for the removal of airframe exclusion E2 from a CASR Part 66 B1.1 licence for maintenance of basic light aircraft with gas turbine engines.

Custom Content Section

Not applicable.

MEASS00279 LME009 Airframe - B1.2 Licence Exclusion E2 Removal

Modification History

Release 2 - Supersedes and is equivalent to MEASS00279 LME009 Airframe – B1.2 Licence Exclusion E2 Removal with amended unit information.

Description

Not applicable.

Pathways Information

The MEA Aeroskills Training Package offers Certificate IV and Diploma qualifications in Aeroskills that include these units.

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not applicable.

Skill Set Requirements

MEA304	Remove and install non-pressurised aircraft structural and non-structural components
MEA305	Remove and install aircraft fixed wing flight control system components
MEA309	Inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft hydro-mechanical and landing gear systems and components
MEA312	Inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft fixed wing flight control systems and components
MEA325	Weigh aircraft and perform aircraft weight and balance calculations as a result of modifications
MEA328	Maintain and/or repair aircraft mechanical components or parts
MEA339	Inspect, repair and maintain aircraft structures
MEA354	Maintain light aircraft pneumatic systems
MEA365	Assess structural repair/modification requirements and evaluate structural repairs and modifications
MEA398	Remove and install aircraft hydro-mechanical and landing gear system components

Target Group

Holders of CASA B1.2 licences endorsed with an airframe exclusion E2 who wish to have the exclusion removed from their licence. This Skill Set covers the MEA Aeroskills Training Package units of competency that must be attained before being able to certify maintenance on airframe systems/structure.

Suggested words for Statement of Attainment

These competencies from the MEA Aeroskills Training Package meet the requirements of CASA for the removal of airframe exclusion E2 from a CASR Part 66 B1.2 licence.

Custom Content Section

Not applicable.

MEASS00280 LME010 Airframe – B1.2 Licence Exclusion E2 Removal (working on small aircraft)

Modification History

Release 1 - New Skill Set

Description

Not applicable.

Pathways Information

The MEA Aeroskills Training Package offers Certificate IV and Diploma qualifications in Aeroskills that include these units.

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not applicable.

Skill Set Requirements

MEA351	Maintain airframe systems of basic light fixed wing aircraft
MEA364	Maintain and/or repair small aircraft mechanical components or parts
MEA365	Assess structural repair/modification requirements and evaluate structural repairs and modifications
MEA369	Inspect and maintain structures and related components of non-pressurised small aircraft
MEA370	Repair the structure of non-pressurised small aircraft

Target Group

Holders of CASA B1.2 licences endorsed with an airframe exclusion E2 who wish to have the exclusion removed from their licence. This Skill Set covers the MEA Aeroskills Training Package units of competency that must be attained before being able to certify maintenance on basic light aircraft airframe systems and structure.

Suggested words for Statement of Attainment

These competencies from the MEA Aeroskills Training Package meet the requirements of CASA for the removal of airframe exclusion E2 from a CASR Part 66 B1.2 licence for basic light aircraft maintenance.

Custom Content Section

Not applicable.

MEASS00281 LME011 Airframe - B1.3 and B1.4 Licence Exclusion E2 Removal

Modification History

Release 2 - Supersedes and is equivalent to MEASS00281 LME011 Airframe – B1.3 and B1.4 Licence Exclusion E2 Removal with amended unit information.

Description

Not applicable.

Pathways Information

The MEA Aeroskills Training Package offers Certificate IV and Diploma qualifications in Aeroskills that include these units.

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not applicable.

Skill Set Requirements

MEA303	Remove and install aircraft pneumatic system components
MEA304	Remove and install non-pressurised aircraft structural and non-structural components
MEA308	Remove and install rotary wing rotor and flight control system components
MEA309	Inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft hydro-mechanical and landing gear systems and components
MEA310	Inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft pneumatic systems and components
MEA316	Inspect, test and troubleshoot rotary wing rotor and control systems and components
MEA323	Perform advanced troubleshooting in aircraft mechanical maintenance
MEA325	Weigh aircraft and perform aircraft weight and balance calculations as a result of modifications
MEA328	Maintain and/or repair aircraft mechanical components or parts
MEA339	Inspect, repair and maintain aircraft structures
MEA365	Assess structural repair/modification requirements and evaluate structural repairs and modifications
MEA398	Remove and install aircraft hydro-mechanical and landing gear system components

Target Group

Holders of CASA B1.3 and B1.4 licences endorsed with an airframe exclusion E2 who wish to have the exclusion removed from their licence. This Skill Set covers the MEA Aeroskills Training Package units of competency that must be attained before undergoing specific type training in airframe systems/structure or being able to certify maintenance on airframe systems/structure.

Suggested words for Statement of Attainment

These competencies from the MEA Aeroskills Training Package meet the requirements of CASA for the removal of airframe exclusion E2 from CASR Part 66 B1.3 and B1.4 licence.

Custom Content Section

Not applicable.

MEASS00282 LME012 Airframe – B1.4 Licence Exclusion E2 Removal (working on basic helicopters)

Modification History

Release 1 - New Skill Set

Description

Not applicable.

Pathways Information

The MEA Aeroskills Training Package offers Certificate IV and Diploma qualifications in Aeroskills that include these units.

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not applicable.

Skill Set Requirements

MEA352	Maintain basic rotary wing aircraft systems
MEA364	Maintain and/or repair small aircraft mechanical components or parts
MEA365	Assess structural repair/modification requirements and evaluate structural repairs and modifications
MEA369	Inspect and maintain structures and related components of non-pressurised small aircraft
MEA370	Repair the structure of non-pressurised small aircraft

Target Group

Holders of CASA B1.4 licences endorsed with an airframe exclusion E2 who wish to have the exclusion removed from their licence. This Skill Set covers the MEA Aeroskills Training Package units of competency that must be attained before being able to certify maintenance on basic helicopter airframe systems/structure.

Suggested words for Statement of Attainment

These competencies from the MEA Aeroskills Training Package meet the requirements of CASA for the removal of airframe exclusion E2 from CASR Part 66 B1.3 and B1.4 licences for basic helicopter maintenance.

Custom Content Section

Not applicable.

MEASS00283 LME013 Power Plant – B1.1 Licence Exclusion E3 Removal

Modification History

Release 1 - New Skill Set

Description

Not applicable.

Pathways Information

The MEA Aeroskills Training Package offers Certificate IV and Diploma qualifications in Aeroskills that include these units.

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not applicable.

Skill Set Requirements

MEA306	Remove and install engines and engine system components
MEA307	Remove and install propeller systems and components (applicable only where licence type ratings sought include propeller driven aircraft)
MEA315	Inspect, test and troubleshoot propeller systems and components (applicable only where licence ratings sought include propeller driven aircraft)
MEA319	Inspect gas turbine engine systems and components
MEA322	Test and troubleshoot gas turbine engine systems and components
MEA323	Perform advanced troubleshooting in aircraft mechanical maintenance

Target Group

Holders of CASA B1.1 licences endorsed with a power plant exclusion E3 who wish to have the exclusion removed from their licence. This Skill Set covers the MEA Aeroskills Training Package units of competency that must be attained before undergoing specific power plant type training.

Suggested words for Statement of Attainment

These competencies from the MEA Aeroskills Training Package meet the requirements of CASA for the removal of power plant exclusion E3 from a CASR Part 66 B1.1 licence.

Custom Content Section

Not applicable.

MEASS00284 LME014 Power Plant – B1.2 Licence Exclusion E3 Removal

Modification History

Release 1 - New Skill Set

Description

Not applicable.

Pathways Information

The MEA Aeroskills Training Package offers Certificate IV and Diploma qualifications in Aeroskills that include these units.

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not applicable.

Skill Set Requirements

MEA306	Remove and install engines and engine system components
MEA313	Inspect, test and troubleshoot piston engine systems and components

Target Group

Holders of CASA B1.2 licences endorsed with a power plant exclusion E3 who wish to have the exclusion removed from their licence. This Skill Set covers the MEA Aeroskills Training Package units of competency that must be attained before being able to certify piston engine maintenance.

Suggested words for Statement of Attainment

These competencies from the MEA Aeroskills Training Package meet the requirements of CASA for the removal of power plant exclusion E3 from a CASR Part 66 B1.2 licence.

Custom Content Section

Not applicable.

MEASS00285 LME015 Power Plant – B1.2 Licence Exclusion E3 Removal (working on small aircraft)

Modification History

Release 1 - New Skill Set

Description

Not applicable.

Pathways Information

The MEA Aeroskills Training Package offers Certificate III and IV qualifications in Aeroskills that include this unit.

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not applicable.

Skill Set Requirements

MEA353	Maintain basic light aircraft engines and propellers

Target Group

Holders of CASA B1.2 licences endorsed with a power plant exclusion E3 who wish to have the exclusion removed from their licence. This Skill Set covers the MEA Aeroskills Training Package unit of competency that must be attained before being able to certify maintenance on basic light aircraft engines and propellers.

Suggested words for Statement of Attainment

This unit of competency from the MEA Aeroskills Training Package meets the requirements of CASA for the removal of power plant exclusion E3 from a CASR Part 66 B1.2 licence for maintenance of basic light aircraft engines and propellers

Custom Content Section

Not applicable.

MEASS00286 LME016 Power Plant – B1.3 Licence Exclusion E3 Removal

Modification History

Release 1 - New Skill Set

Description

Not applicable.

Pathways Information

The MEA Aeroskills Training Package offers Certificate IV and Diploma qualifications in Aeroskills that include these units.

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not applicable.

Skill Set Requirements

MEA306	Remove and install engines and engine system components
MEA319	Inspect gas turbine engine systems and components
MEA322	Test and troubleshoot gas turbine engine systems and components
MEA323	Perform advanced troubleshooting in aircraft mechanical maintenance

Target Group

Holders of CASA B1.3 licences endorsed with a power plant exclusion E3 who wish to have the exclusion removed from their licence. This Skill Set covers the MEA Aeroskills Training Package units of competency that must be attained before undergoing specific power plant type training.

Suggested words for Statement of Attainment

These competencies from the MEA Aeroskills Training Package meet the requirements of CASA for the removal of power plant exclusion E3 from a CASR Part 66 B1.3 licence.

Custom Content Section

Not applicable.

MEASS00287 LME017 Power Plant – B1.4 Licence Exclusion E3 Removal

Modification History

Release 1 - New Skill Set

Description

Not applicable.

Pathways Information

The MEA Aeroskills Training Package offers Certificate IV and Diploma qualifications in Aeroskills that include these units.

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not applicable.

Skill Set Requirements

MEA306	Remove and install engines and engine system components
MEA313	Inspect, test and troubleshoot piston engine systems and components

Target Group

Holders of CASA B1.4 licences endorsed with a power plant exclusion E3 who wish to have the exclusion removed from their licence. This Skill Set covers the MEA Aeroskills Training Package units of competency that must be attained before being able to certify helicopter piston engine maintenance.

Suggested words for Statement of Attainment

These competencies from the MEA Aeroskills Training Package meet the requirements of CASA for the removal of power plant exclusion E3 from a CASR Part 66 B1.4 licence.

Custom Content Section

Not applicable.

MEASS00288 LME018 Power Plant – B1.4 Licence Exclusion E3 Removal (working on basic helicopters)

Modification History

Release 1 - New Skill Set

Description

Not applicable.

Pathways Information

The MEA Aeroskills Training Package offers Certificate III and IV qualifications in Aeroskills that include this unit.

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not applicable.

Skill Set Requirements

MEA353	Maintain basic light aircraft engines and propellers

Target Group

Holders of CASA B1.4 licences endorsed with a power plant exclusion E3 who wish to have the exclusion removed from their licence. This Skill Set covers the MEA Aeroskills Training Package unit of competency that must be attained before being able to certify maintenance on engines of basic helicopters.

Suggested words for Statement of Attainment

This unit of competency from the MEA Aeroskills Training Package meets the requirements of CASA for the removal of power plant exclusion E3 from a CASR Part 66 B1.4 licence for basic helicopter engine maintenance.

Custom Content Section

Not applicable.

MEASS00289 LME019 Instrument - B1 Licence Exclusions E5 and E7 Removal

Modification History

Release 2 - Supersedes and is equivalent to MEASS00289 LME019 Instrument – B1 Licence Exclusions E5 and E7 Removal with amended unit information.

Description

Not applicable.

Pathways Information

The MEA Aeroskills Training Package offers Certificate IV and Diploma qualifications in Aeroskills that include these units.

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not applicable.

Skill Set Requirements

MEA201	Remove and install miscellaneous aircraft electrical hardware/components
MEA203	Remove and install advanced aircraft electrical system components
MEA246	Fabricate and/or repair aircraft electrical hardware or parts
MEA294	Inspect, test and troubleshoot advanced aircraft electrical systems and components
MEA296	Use electrical test equipment in aviation maintenance activities
MEA343	Remove and install avionic system components

Target Group

Holders of CASA B1 licences endorsed with instrument E5 and/or E7 exclusions who wish to have the exclusions removed from their licence. This Skill Set covers the MEA Aeroskills Training Package units of competency that must be attained before undergoing specific type training in instrument-related avionic systems or before being able to certify maintenance in the case of non-rated aircraft types.

Suggested words for Statement of Attainment

These competencies from the MEA Aeroskills Training Package meet the requirements of CASA for the removal of instrument exclusions E5 and/or E7 from all CASR Part 66 B1 licences.

Custom Content Section

Not applicable.

MEASS00290 LME020 Instrument - B1.2 and B1.4 Licence Exclusions E5 and E7 Removal (small aircraft/helicopters)

Modification History

Release 2 - Supersedes and is equivalent to MEASS00290 LME020 Instrument – B1.2 and B1.4 Licence Exclusions E5 and E7 Removal (small aircraft/helicopters) with amended unit information.

Description

Not applicable.

Pathways Information

The MEA Aeroskills Training Package offers Certificate IV and Diploma qualifications in Aeroskills that include these units.

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not applicable.

Skill Set Requirements

MEA201	Remove and install miscellaneous aircraft electrical hardware/components
MEA246	Fabricate and/or repair aircraft electrical hardware or parts
MEA275	Maintain basic light aircraft instrument systems and components
MEA296	Use electrical test equipment in aviation maintenance activities

Target Group

Holders of CASA B1.2 and B1.4 licences endorsed with instrument E5 and/or E7 exclusions who wish to have the exclusions removed from their licence. This Skill Set covers the MEA Aeroskills Training Package units of competency that must be attained before being able to certify maintenance.

Suggested words for Statement of Attainment

These competencies from the MEA Aeroskills Training Package meet the requirements of CASA for the removal of instrument exclusions E5 and/or E7 from CASR Part 66 B1.2 and B1.4 licences for maintenance of basic light aircraft and helicopters.

Custom Content Section

Not applicable.

MEASS00291 LME021 Instrument - B2 Licence Exclusions E5 and E7 Removal

Modification History

Release 2 - Supersedes and is equivalent to MEASS00291 LME021 Instrument – B2 Licence Exclusions E5 and E7 Removal with amended unit information.

Description

Not applicable.

Pathways Information

The MEA Aeroskills Training Package offers Certificate IV and Diploma qualifications in Aeroskills that include these units.

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not applicable.

Skill Set Requirements

MEA224	Inspect aircraft instrument systems and components
MEA225	Inspect fixed wing aircraft automatic flight control systems and components
MEA226	Inspect aircraft electronic systems and components
MEA228	Test and troubleshoot aircraft instrument systems and components
MEA230	Test and troubleshoot fixed wing aircraft automatic flight control systems and components
MEA231	Inspect, test and troubleshoot rotary wing aircraft automatic flight control systems and components (may be taken instead of MEA225 and MEA230 where ratings sought are entirely helicopter)
MEA235	Perform advanced troubleshooting in aircraft avionic maintenance
MEA292	Remove and install advanced aircraft instrument system components
MEA293	Remove and install aircraft electronic system components

Target Group

Holders of CASA B2 licences endorsed with instrument E5 and/or E7 exclusions who wish to have the exclusions removed from their licence. This Skill Set covers the MEA Aeroskills Training Package units of competency that must be attained before undergoing specific type training in instrument-related avionic systems.

Suggested words for Statement of Attainment

These competencies from the MEA Aeroskills Training Package meet the requirements of CASA for the removal of instrument exclusions E5 and/or E7 from a CASR Part 66 B2 licence.

Custom Content Section

Not applicable.

MEASS00292 LME022 Instrument and Radio - B1 Licence Exclusion E6 Removal

Modification History

Release 2 - Supersedes and is equivalent to MEASS00292 LME022 Instrument and Radio – B1 Licence Exclusion E6 Removal with amended unit information.

Description

Not applicable.

Pathways Information

The MEA Aeroskills Training Package offers Certificate IV and Diploma qualifications in Aeroskills that include these units.

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not applicable.

Skill Set Requirements

MEA201	Remove and install miscellaneous aircraft electrical hardware/components
MEA203	Remove and install advanced aircraft electrical system components
MEA246	Fabricate and/or repair aircraft electrical hardware or parts
MEA294	Inspect, test and troubleshoot advanced aircraft electrical systems and components
MEA296	Use electrical test equipment in aviation maintenance activities
MEA343	Remove and install avionic system components

Target Group

Holders of CASA B1 licences endorsed with an instrument and radio E6 exclusion who wish to have the exclusion removed from their licence. This Skill Set covers the MEA Aeroskills Training Package units of competency that must be attained before undergoing specific type training in instrument-related avionic systems or before being able to certify maintenance in the case of non-rated aircraft types.

Suggested words for Statement of Attainment

These competencies from the MEA Aeroskills Training Package meet the requirements of CASA for the removal of instrument and radio exclusion E6 from all CASR Part 66 B1 licences.

Custom Content Section

Not applicable.

MEASS00293 LME023 Instrument and Radio - B1.2 and 1.4 Licence Exclusion E6 Removal (small aircraft/helicopters)

Modification History

Release 2 - Supersedes and is equivalent to MEASS00293 LME023 Instrument and Radio – B1.2 and 1.4 Licence Exclusion E6 Removal (small aircraft/helicopters) with amended unit information.

Description

Not applicable.

Pathways Information

The MEA Aeroskills Training Package offers Certificate IV and Diploma qualifications in Aeroskills that include these units.

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not applicable.

Skill Set Requirements

MEA201	Remove and install miscellaneous aircraft electrical hardware/components
MEA246	Fabricate and/or repair aircraft electrical hardware or parts
MEA275	Maintain basic light aircraft instrument systems and components
MEA276	Maintain basic aircraft communication and radio navigation systems and components
MEA296	Use electrical test equipment in aviation maintenance activities

Target Group

Holders of CASA B1.2 and B1.4 licences endorsed with an instrument and radio E6 exclusions who wish to have the exclusion removed from their licence. This Skill Set covers the MEA Aeroskills Training Package units of competency that must be attained before being able to certify maintenance.

Suggested words for Statement of Attainment

These competencies from the MEA Aeroskills Training Package meet the requirements of CASA for the removal of instrument and radio exclusion E6 from CASR Part 66 B1.2 and B1.4 licences for maintenance of basic light aircraft and helicopters.

Custom Content Section

Not applicable.

MEASS00294 LME024 Instrument and Radio - B2 Licence Exclusion E6 Removal

Modification History

Release 2 - Supersedes and is equivalent to MEASS00294 LME024 Instrument and Radio – B2 Licence Exclusion E6 Removal with amended unit information.

Description

Not applicable.

Pathways Information

The MEA Aeroskills Training Package offers Certificate IV and Diploma qualifications in Aeroskills that include these units.

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not applicable.

Skill Set Requirements

MEA206	Remove and install aircraft basic radio communication and navigation system components
MEA224	Inspect aircraft instrument systems and components
MEA225	Inspect fixed wing aircraft automatic flight control systems and components
MEA226	Inspect aircraft electronic systems and components
MEA228	Test and troubleshoot aircraft instrument systems and components
MEA229	Test and troubleshoot aircraft radio frequency navigation and communications systems and components
MEA230	Test and troubleshoot fixed wing aircraft automatic flight control systems and components
MEA231	Inspect, test and troubleshoot rotary wing aircraft automatic flight control systems and components (may be taken instead of MEA225 and MEA230 where ratings sought are entirely helicopter)
MEA232	Test and troubleshoot aircraft pulse systems and components
MEA235	Perform advanced troubleshooting in aircraft avionic maintenance
MEA292	Remove and install advanced aircraft instrument system components
MEA293	Remove and install aircraft electronic system components

Target Group

Holders of CASA B2 licences endorsed with an instrument and radio E6 exclusion who wish to have the exclusion removed from their licence. This Skill Set covers the MEA Aeroskills Training Package units of competency that must be attained before undergoing specific type training in instrument and radio systems.

Suggested words for Statement of Attainment

These competencies from the MEA Aeroskills Training Package meet the requirements of CASA for the removal of instrument and radio exclusion E6 from a CASR Part 66 B2 licence.

Custom Content Section

Not applicable.

MEASS00295 LME025 Instrument and Radio - B2 Licence Exclusion E6 Removal (non-type rated aircraft/helicopters)

Modification History

Release 2 - Supersedes and is equivalent to MEASS00295 LME025 Instrument and Radio – B2 Licence Exclusion E6 Removal (non-type rated aircraft/helicopters) with amended unit information.

Description

Not applicable.

Pathways Information

The MEA Aeroskills Training Package offers Certificate IV and Diploma qualifications in Aeroskills that include these units.

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not applicable.

Skill Set Requirements

MEA213	Inspect, test and troubleshoot advanced aircraft instrument systems and components
MEA292	Remove and install advanced aircraft instrument system components
MEA297	Maintain basic avionic systems and components

Target Group

Holders of CASA B2 licences involved only in the maintenance of non-type rated aircraft and helicopters whose licences are endorsed with an instrument and radio E6 exclusion and who wish to have the exclusion removed from their licence. This Skill Set covers the MEA Aeroskills Training Package units of competency that must be attained before being able to certify instrument and radio systems maintenance.

Suggested words for Statement of Attainment

These competencies from the MEA Aeroskills Training Package meet the requirements of CASA for the removal of instrument and radio exclusion E6 from a CASR Part 66 B2 licence for maintenance of non-type rated aircraft and helicopters.

Custom Content Section

Not applicable.

MEASS00296 LME026 Radio - B1 Licence Exclusion E8 Removal

Modification History

Release 2 - Supersedes and is equivalent to MEASS00296 LME026 Radio – B1 Licence Exclusion E8 Removal with amended unit information.

Description

Not applicable.

Pathways Information

The MEA Aeroskills Training Package offers Certificate IV and Diploma qualifications in Aeroskills that include these units.

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not applicable.

Skill Set Requirements

MEA201	Remove and install miscellaneous aircraft electrical hardware/components
MEA203	Remove and install advanced aircraft electrical system components
MEA246	Fabricate and/or repair aircraft electrical hardware or parts
MEA294	Inspect, test and troubleshoot advanced aircraft electrical systems and components
MEA296	Use electrical test equipment in aviation maintenance activities
MEA343	Remove and install avionic system components

Target Group

Holders of CASA B1 licences endorsed with a radio E8 exclusion who wish to have the exclusion removed from their licence. This Skill Set covers the MEA Aeroskills Training Package units of competency that must be attained before undergoing specific type training in instrument-related avionic systems or before being able to certify maintenance in the case of non-rated aircraft types.

Suggested words for Statement of Attainment

These competencies from the MEA Aeroskills Training Package meet the requirements of CASA for the removal of radio exclusion E8 from all CASR Part 66 B1 licences.

Custom Content Section

Not applicable.

MEASS00297 LME027 Radio - B1.2 and B1.4 Licence Exclusion E8 Removal (working on small aircraft/helicopters)

Modification History

Release 2 - Supersedes and is equivalent to MEASS00297 LME027 Radio – B1.2 and B1.4 Licence Exclusion E8 Removal (working on small aircraft/helicopters) with amended unit information.

Description

Not applicable.

Pathways Information

The MEA Aeroskills Training Package offers Certificate IV and Diploma qualifications in Aeroskills that include these units.

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not applicable.

Skill Set Requirements

MEA201	Remove and install miscellaneous aircraft electrical hardware/components
MEA246	Fabricate and/or repair aircraft electrical hardware or parts
MEA276	Maintain basic aircraft communication and radio navigation systems and components
MEA296	Use electrical test equipment in aviation maintenance activities

Target Group

Holders of CASA B1.2 and B1.4 licences endorsed with a radio E8 exclusions who wish to have the exclusion removed from their licence. This Skill Set covers the MEA Aeroskills Training Package units of competency that must be attained before being able to certify maintenance.

Suggested words for Statement of Attainment

These competencies from the MEA Aeroskills Training Package meet the requirements of CASA for the removal of instrument and radio exclusion E8 from CASR Part 66 B1.2 and B1.4 licences for maintenance of basic light aircraft and helicopters.

Custom Content Section

Not applicable.

MEASS00298 LME028 Radio - B2 Licence Exclusion E8 Removal

Modification History

Release 2 - Supersedes and is equivalent to MEASS00298 LME028 Radio – B2 Licence Exclusion E8 Removal with amended unit information.

Description

Not applicable.

Pathways Information

The MEA Aeroskills Training Package offers Certificate IV and Diploma qualifications in Aeroskills that include these units.

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not applicable.

Skill Set Requirements

MEA206	Remove and install aircraft basic radio communication and navigation system components
MEA226	Inspect aircraft electronic systems and components
MEA229	Test and troubleshoot aircraft radio frequency navigation and communications systems and components
MEA232	Test and troubleshoot aircraft pulse systems and components
MEA235	Perform advanced troubleshooting in aircraft avionic maintenance
MEA293	Remove and install aircraft electronic system components

Target Group

Holders of CASA B2 licences endorsed with a radio E8 exclusion who wish to have the exclusion removed from their licence. This Skill Set covers the MEA Aeroskills Training Package units of competency that must be attained before undergoing specific type training in radio systems.

Suggested words for Statement of Attainment

These competencies from the MEA Aeroskills Training Package meet the requirements of CASA for the removal of radio exclusion E8 from a CASR Part 66 B2 licence.

Custom Content Section

Not applicable.

MEASS00299 LME029 Radio - B2 Licence Exclusion E8 Removal (non-type rated aircraft and helicopters)

Modification History

Release 2 - Supersedes and is equivalent to MEASS00299 LME029 Radio – B2 Licence Exclusion E8 Removal (non-type rated aircraft and helicopters) with amended unit information.

Description

Not applicable.

Pathways Information

The MEA Aeroskills Training Package offers Certificate III and IV qualifications in Aeroskills that include this unit.

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not applicable.

Skill Set Requirements

MEA297	Maintain basic avionic systems and components

Target Group

Holders of CASA B2 licences involved only in the maintenance of non-type rated aircraft and helicopters whose licences are endorsed with an instrument and radio E8 exclusion and who wish to have the exclusion removed from their licence. This Skill Set covers the MEA Aeroskills Training Package units of competency that must be attained before being able to certify radio systems maintenance on non-type rated aircraft.

Suggested words for Statement of Attainment

This unit of competency from the MEA Aeroskills Training Package meets the requirements of CASA for the removal of radio exclusion E8 from a CASR Part 66 B2 licence for maintenance of non-type rated aircraft and helicopters.

Custom Content Section

Not applicable.

MEASS00300 LME030 Airframe – B1 Licence Exclusion E9 and E43 Removal

Modification History

Release 1 - New Skill Set

Description

Not applicable.

Pathways Information

The MEA Aeroskills Training Package offers Certificate III and IV qualifications in Aeroskills that include this unit.

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not applicable.

Skill Set Requirements

MEA357	Inspect, test and repair aircraft fabric surfaces

Target Group

Holders of CASA B1 licences endorsed with an airframe exclusion E9 or E43 who wish to have the exclusion removed from their licence. This Skill Set covers the MEA Aeroskills Training Package units of competency that must be attained before being able to certify aircraft fabric surface maintenance.

Suggested words for Statement of Attainment

This unit of competency from the MEA Aeroskills Training Package meet the requirements of CASA for the removal of airframe exclusion E9 or E43 from CASR Part 66 B1 licences.

Custom Content Section

Not applicable.

MEASS00301 LME031 Airframe – B1 Licence Exclusion E10 Removal

Modification History

Release 1 - New Skill Set

Description

Not applicable.

Pathways Information

The MEA Aeroskills Training Package offers Certificate III and IV qualifications in Aeroskills that include this unit.

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not applicable.

Skill Set Requirements

MEA359	Inspect and repair aircraft wooden structures

Target Group

Holders of CASA B1 licences endorsed with an airframe exclusion E10 who wish to have the exclusion removed from their licence. This Skill Set covers the MEA Aeroskills Training Package units of competency that must be attained before being able to certify aircraft wooden structure maintenance.

Suggested words for Statement of Attainment

This unit of competency from the MEA Aeroskills Training Package meet the requirements of CASA for the removal of airframe exclusion E10 from CASR Part 66 B1 licences.

Custom Content Section

Not applicable.

MEASS00302 LME032 Radio – B2 Licence Exclusion E11 Removal

Modification History

Release 1 - New Skill Set

Description

Not applicable.

Pathways Information

The MEA Aeroskills Training Package offers Certificate IV and Diploma qualifications in Aeroskills that include these units.

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not applicable.

Skill Set Requirements

MEA206	Remove and install basic radio communication and navigation system components
MEA215	Inspect, test and troubleshoot advanced aircraft communications systems and components

Target Group

Holders of CASA B2 licences endorsed with a radio E11 exclusion who wish to have the exclusion removed from their licence. This Skill Set covers the MEA Aeroskills Training Package units of competency that must be attained before either undergoing specific type training or being able to certify audio CVR system maintenance.

Suggested words for Statement of Attainment

These competencies from the MEA Aeroskills Training Package meet the requirements of CASA for the removal of radio exclusion E11 from a CASR Part 66 B2 licence.

Custom Content Section

Not applicable.

MEASS00303 LME033 Airframe/Engine – B1.1 and B1.2 Licence Exclusion E12 Removal

Modification History

Release 1 - New Skill Set

Description

Not applicable.

Pathways Information

The MEA Aeroskills Training Package offers Certificate IV and Diploma qualifications in Aeroskills that include these units.

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not applicable.

Skill Set Requirements

MEA307	Remove and install propeller systems and components
MEA315	Inspect, test and troubleshoot propeller systems and components

Target Group

Holders of CASA B1.1 or B1.2 licences endorsed with an engine or airframe exclusion E12 who wish to have the exclusion removed from their licence. This Skill Set covers the MEA Aeroskills Training Package units of competency that must be attained before either undergoing specific type training or being able to certify propeller system maintenance.

Suggested words for Statement of Attainment

These competencies from the MEA Aeroskills Training Package meet the requirements of CASA for the removal of airframe/engine exclusion E12 from CASR Part 66 B1.1 and B1.2 licences.

Custom Content Section

Not applicable.

MEASS00304 LME034 Airframe - B1 Licence Exclusion E13 Removal

Modification History

Release 2 - Supersedes and is equivalent to MEASS00304 LME034 Airframe – B1 Licence Exclusion E13 Removal with amended unit information.

Description

Not applicable.

Pathways Information

The MEA Aeroskills Training Package offers Certificate IV and Diploma qualifications in Aeroskills that include these units.

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not applicable.

Skill Set Requirements

MEA309	Inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft hydro-mechanical and landing gear systems and components
MEA398	Remove and install aircraft hydro-mechanical and landing gear system components

Target Group

Holders of CASA B1 licences endorsed with an airframe exclusion E13 who wish to have the exclusion removed from their licence. This Skill Set covers the MEA Aeroskills Training Package units of competency that must be attained before either undergoing specific type training or being able to certify hydraulic system maintenance.

Suggested words for Statement of Attainment

These competencies from the MEA Aeroskills Training Package meet the requirements of CASA for the removal of airframe exclusion E13 from CASR Part 66 B1 licences.

Custom Content Section

Not applicable.

MEASS00305 LME035 Airframe - B1 Licence Exclusion E14 Removal

Modification History

Release 2 - Supersedes and is equivalent to MEASS00305 LME035 Airframe – B1 Licence Exclusion E14 Removal with amended unit information.

Description

Not applicable.

Pathways Information

The MEA Aeroskills Training Package offers Certificate IV and Diploma qualifications in Aeroskills that include these units.

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not applicable.

Skill Set Requirements

MEA201	Remove and install miscellaneous aircraft electrical hardware/components
MEA246	Fabricate and/or repair aircraft electrical hardware or parts
MEA296	Use electrical test equipment in aviation maintenance activities
MEA362	Maintain aircraft vapour cycle air conditioning systems

Target Group

Holders of CASA B1 licences endorsed with an airframe exclusion E14 who wish to have the exclusion removed from their licence. This Skill Set covers the MEA Aeroskills Training Package units of competency that must be attained before being able to certify vapour cycle air conditioning system maintenance.

Suggested words for Statement of Attainment

These competencies from the MEA Aeroskills Training Package meet the requirements of CASA for the removal of airframe exclusion E14 from CASR Part 66 B1 licences.

Custom Content Section

Not applicable.

MEASS00306 LME036 Airframe - B1.1 and B1.3 Licence Exclusion E15 Removal

Modification History

Release 2 - Supersedes and is equivalent to MEASS00306 LME036 Airframe – B1.1 and B1.3 Licence Exclusion E15 Removal with amended unit information.

Description

Not applicable.

Pathways Information

The MEA Aeroskills Training Package offers Certificate IV and Diploma qualifications in Aeroskills that include these units.

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not applicable.

Skill Set Requirements

MEA201	Remove and install miscellaneous aircraft electrical hardware/components
MEA246	Fabricate and/or repair aircraft electrical hardware or parts
MEA296	Use electrical test equipment in aviation maintenance activities
MEA355	Maintain light aircraft air cycle air conditioning systems

Target Group

Holders of CASA B1.1.and B1.3 licences endorsed with an airframe exclusion E15 who wish to have the exclusion removed from their licence. This Skill Set covers the MEA Aeroskills Training Package units of competency that must be attained before being able to certify maintenance of air cycle air conditioning systems of unpressurised aircraft and helicopters.

Suggested words for Statement of Attainment

These competencies from the MEA Aeroskills Training Package meet the requirements of CASA for the removal of airframe exclusion E15 from CASR Part 66 B1.1 and B1.3 licences.

Custom Content Section

Not applicable.

MEASS00307 LME037 Airframe - B1.1 Licence Exclusion E15 Removal

Modification History

Release 2 - Supersedes and is equivalent to MEASS00307 LME037 Airframe – B1.1 Licence Exclusion E15 Removal with amended unit information.

Description

Not applicable.

Pathways Information

The MEA Aeroskills Training Package offers Certificate IV and Diploma qualifications in Aeroskills that include these units.

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not applicable.

Skill Set Requirements

MEA201	Remove and install miscellaneous aircraft electrical hardware/components
MEA203	Remove and install advanced aircraft electrical system components
MEA246	Fabricate and/or repair aircraft electrical hardware or parts
MEA294	Inspect, test and troubleshoot advanced aircraft electrical systems and components
MEA296	Use electrical test equipment in aviation maintenance activities
MEA303	Remove and install aircraft pneumatic system components
MEA310	Inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft pneumatic systems and components

Target Group

Holders of CASA B1.1 licences endorsed with an airframe exclusion E15 who wish to have the exclusion removed from their licence. This Skill Set covers the MEA Aeroskills Training Package units of competency that must be attained before undergoing specific type training in air cycle air conditioning systems of pressurised aircraft.

Suggested words for Statement of Attainment

These competencies from the MEA Aeroskills Training Package meet the requirements of CASA for the removal of airframe exclusion E15 from CASR Part 66 B1.1 licences.

Custom Content Section

Not applicable.

MEASS00308 LME038 Airframe - B1.1 Licence Exclusion E16 Removal

Modification History

Release 2 - Supersedes and is equivalent to MEASS00308 LME038 Airframe – B1.1 Licence Exclusion E16 Removal with amended unit information.

Description

Not applicable.

Pathways Information

The MEA Aeroskills Training Package offers Certificate IV and Diploma qualifications in Aeroskills that include these units.

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not applicable.

Skill Set Requirements

MEA201	Remove and install miscellaneous aircraft electrical hardware/components
MEA203	Remove and install advanced aircraft electrical system components
MEA208	Remove and install aircraft pressurisation control system components
MEA219	Inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft pressurisation control systems and components
MEA246	Fabricate and/or repair aircraft electrical hardware or parts
MEA294	Inspect, test and troubleshoot advanced aircraft electrical systems and components
MEA296	Use electrical test equipment in aviation maintenance activities
MEA303	Remove and install aircraft pneumatic system components
MEA310	Inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft pneumatic systems and components
MEA317	Remove and install pressurised aircraft structural and non-structural components
MEA323	Perform advanced troubleshooting in aircraft mechanical maintenance

Target Group

Holders of CASA B1.1 licences endorsed with an airframe exclusion E16 who wish to have the exclusion removed from their licence. This Skill Set covers the MEA Aeroskills Training Package units of competency that must be attained before undergoing specific type training in pressurisation systems.

Suggested words for Statement of Attainment

These competencies from the MEA Aeroskills Training Package meet the requirements of CASA for the removal of airframe exclusion E16 from CASR Part 66 B1.1 licences.

Custom Content Section

Not applicable.

MEASS00309 LME039 Airframe - B1.2 Licence Exclusion E16 Removal

Modification History

Release 2 - Supersedes and is equivalent to MEASS00309 LME039 Airframe – B1.2 Licence Exclusion E16 Removal with amended unit information.

Description

Not applicable.

Pathways Information

The MEA Aeroskills Training Package offers Certificate IV and Diploma qualifications in Aeroskills that include these units.

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not applicable.

Skill Set Requirements

MEA201	Remove and install miscellaneous aircraft electrical hardware and components
MEA246	Fabricate and/or repair aircraft electrical hardware or parts
MEA3000	Maintain small piston engine aircraft pressurisation systems

Target Group

Holders of CASA B1.2 licences endorsed with an airframe exclusion E16 who wish to have the exclusion removed from their licence. This Skill Set covers the MEA Aeroskills Training Package units of competency that must be attained before being able to certify pressurisation system maintenance.

Suggested words for Statement of Attainment

These competencies from the MEA Aeroskills Training Package meet the requirements of CASA for the removal of airframe exclusion E16 from CASR Part 66 B1.2 licences.

Custom Content Section

Not applicable.

MEASS00310 LME040 Radio – B2 Licence Exclusion E18 Removal

Modification History

Release 1 - New Skill Set

Description

Not applicable.

Pathways Information

The MEA Aeroskills Training Package offers Certificate IV and Diploma qualifications in Aeroskills that include these units.

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not applicable.

Skill Set Requirements

MEA206	Remove and install aircraft basic radio communication and navigation system components
MEA214	Inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft basic communication and radio navigation systems and components

Target Group

Holders of CASA B2 licences endorsed with a radio E18 exclusion who wish to have the exclusion removed from their licence. This Skill Set covers the MEA Aeroskills Training Package units of competency that must be attained before either undergoing specific type training or being able to certify ADF system maintenance.

Suggested words for Statement of Attainment

These competencies from the MEA Aeroskills Training Package meet the requirements of CASA for the removal of radio exclusion E18 from a CASR Part 66 B2 licence.

Custom Content Section

Not applicable.

MEASS00311 LME041 Radio – B2 Licence Exclusion E19 Removal

Modification History

Release 1 - New Skill Set

Description

Not applicable.

Pathways Information

The MEA Aeroskills Training Package offers Certificate IV and Diploma qualifications in Aeroskills that include these units.

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not applicable.

Skill Set Requirements

MEA206	Remove and install aircraft basic radio communication and navigation system components
MEA214	Inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft basic communication and radio navigation systems and components
Or the following two units in lieu of MEA214:
MEA226	Inspect aircraft electronic systems and components
MEA229	Test and troubleshoot aircraft radio frequency navigation and communications systems and components

Target Group

Holders of CASA B2 licences endorsed with a radio E19 exclusion who wish to have the exclusion removed from their licence. This Skill Set covers the MEA Aeroskills Training Package units of competency that must be attained before either undergoing specific type training or being able to certify VOR system maintenance.

Suggested words for Statement of Attainment

These competencies from the MEA Aeroskills Training Package meet the requirements of CASA for the removal of radio exclusion E19 from a CASR Part 66 B2 licence.

Custom Content Section

Not applicable.

MEASS00312 LME042 Radio - B2 Licence Exclusion E20 Removal

Modification History

Release 2 - Supersedes and is equivalent to MEASS00312 LME042 Radio – B2 Licence Exclusion E20 Removal with amended unit information.

Description

Not applicable.

Pathways Information

The MEA Aeroskills Training Package offers Certificate IV and Diploma qualifications in Aeroskills that include these units.

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not applicable.

Skill Set Requirements

MEA206	Remove and install aircraft basic radio communication and navigation system components
MEA216	Inspect, test and troubleshoot instrument landing systems and components
MEA293	Remove and install aircraft electronic system components

Target Group

Holders of CASA B2 licences endorsed with a radio E20 exclusion who wish to have the exclusion removed from their licence. This Skill Set covers the MEA Aeroskills Training Package units of competency that must be attained before either undergoing specific type training or being able to certify ILS system maintenance.

Suggested words for Statement of Attainment

These competencies from the MEA Aeroskills Training Package meet the requirements of CASA for the removal of radio exclusion E20 from a CASR Part 66 B2 licence.

Custom Content Section

Not applicable.

MEASS00313 LME043 Radio - B2 Licence Exclusion E21 Removal

Modification History

Release 2 - Supersedes and is equivalent to MEASS00313 LME043 Radio – B2 Licence Exclusion E21 Removal with amended unit information.

Description

Not applicable.

Pathways Information

The MEA Aeroskills Training Package offers Certificate IV and Diploma qualifications in Aeroskills that include these units.

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not applicable.

Skill Set Requirements

MEA220	Inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft primary radar systems and components
MEA293	Remove and install aircraft electronic system components

Target Group

Holders of CASA B2 licences endorsed with a radio E21 exclusion who wish to have the exclusion removed from their licence. This Skill Set covers the MEA Aeroskills Training Package units of competency that must be attained before either undergoing specific type training or being able to certify weather radar system maintenance.

Suggested words for Statement of Attainment

These competencies from the MEA Aeroskills Training Package meet the requirements of CASA for the removal of radio exclusion E21 from a CASR Part 66 B2 licence.

Custom Content Section

Not applicable.

MEASS00314 LME044 Radio - B2 Licence Exclusion E22 Removal

Modification History

Release 2 - Supersedes and is equivalent to MEASS00314 LME044 Radio – B2 Licence Exclusion E22 Removal with amended unit information.

Description

Not applicable.

Pathways Information

The MEA Aeroskills Training Package offers Certificate IV and Diploma qualifications in Aeroskills that include these units.

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not applicable.

Skill Set Requirements

MEA221	Inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft secondary radar systems and components
MEA293	Remove and install aircraft electronic system components

Target Group

Holders of CASA B2 licences endorsed with a radio E22 exclusion who wish to have the exclusion removed from their licence. This Skill Set covers the MEA Aeroskills Training Package units of competency that must be attained before either undergoing specific type training or being able to certify ATC transponder system maintenance.

Suggested words for Statement of Attainment

These competencies from the MEA Aeroskills Training Package meet the requirements of CASA for the removal of radio exclusion E22 from a CASR Part 66 B2 licence.

Custom Content Section

Not applicable.

MEASS00315 LME045 Radio - B2 Licence Exclusion E23 Removal

Modification History

Release 2 - Supersedes and is equivalent to MEASS00315 LME045 Radio – B2 Licence Exclusion E23 Removal with amended unit information.

Description

Not applicable.

Pathways Information

The MEA Aeroskills Training Package offers Certificate IV and Diploma qualifications in Aeroskills that include these units.

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not applicable.

Skill Set Requirements

MEA221	Inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft secondary radar systems and components
MEA293	Remove and install aircraft electronic system components

Target Group

Holders of CASA B2 licences endorsed with a radio E23 exclusion who wish to have the exclusion removed from their licence. This Skill Set covers the MEA Aeroskills Training Package units of competency that must be attained before either undergoing specific type training or being able to certify radio altimeter system maintenance.

Suggested words for Statement of Attainment

These competencies from the MEA Aeroskills Training Package meet the requirements of CASA for the removal of radio exclusion E23 from a CASR Part 66 B2 licence.

Custom Content Section

Not applicable.

MEASS00316 LME046 Radio - B2 Licence Exclusion E24 Removal

Modification History

Release 2 - Supersedes and is equivalent to MEASS00316 LME046 Radio – B2 Licence Exclusion E24 Removal with amended unit information.

Description

Not applicable.

Pathways Information

The MEA Aeroskills Training Package offers Certificate IV and Diploma qualifications in Aeroskills that include these units.

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not applicable.

Skill Set Requirements

MEA221	Inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft secondary radar systems and components
MEA293	Remove and install aircraft electronic system components

Target Group

Holders of CASA B2 licences endorsed with a radio E24 exclusion who wish to have the exclusion removed from their licence. This Skill Set covers the MEA Aeroskills Training Package units of competency that must be attained before either undergoing specific type training or being able to certify DME system maintenance.

Suggested words for Statement of Attainment

These competencies from the MEA Aeroskills Training Package meet the requirements of CASA for the removal of radio exclusion E24 from a CASR Part 66 B2 licence.

Custom Content Section

Not applicable.

MEASS00317 LME047 Radio - B2 Licence Exclusion E25 Removal

Modification History

Release 2 - Supersedes and is equivalent to MEASS00317 LME047 Radio – B2 Licence Exclusion E25 Removal with amended unit information.

Description

Not applicable.

Pathways Information

The MEA Aeroskills Training Package offers Certificate IV and Diploma qualifications in Aeroskills that include these units.

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not applicable.

Skill Set Requirements

MEA221	Inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft secondary radar systems and components
MEA293	Remove and install aircraft electronic system components

Target Group

Holders of CASA B2 licences endorsed with a radio E25 exclusion who wish to have the exclusion removed from their licence. This Skill Set covers the MEA Aeroskills Training Package units of competency that must be attained before either undergoing specific type training or being able to certify doppler system maintenance.

Suggested words for Statement of Attainment

These competencies from the MEA Aeroskills Training Package meet the requirements of CASA for the removal of radio exclusion E25 from a CASR Part 66 B2 licence.

Custom Content Section

Not applicable.

MEASS00318 LME048 Radio - B2 Licence Exclusion E26 Removal

Modification History

Release 2 - Supersedes and is equivalent to MEASS00318 LME048 Radio – B2 Licence Exclusion E26 Removal with amended unit information.

Description

Not applicable.

Pathways Information

The MEA Aeroskills Training Package offers Certificate IV and Diploma qualifications in Aeroskills that include these units.

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not applicable.

Skill Set Requirements

MEA206	Remove and install aircraft basic radio communication and navigation system components
MEA234	Inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft global navigation systems and components
MEA293	Remove and install aircraft electronic system components

Target Group

Holders of CASA B2 licences endorsed with a radio E26 exclusion who wish to have the exclusion removed from their licence. This Skill Set covers the MEA Aeroskills Training Package units of competency that must be attained before either undergoing specific type training or being able to certify satellite navigation system maintenance.

Suggested words for Statement of Attainment

These competencies from the MEA Aeroskills Training Package meet the requirements of CASA for the removal of radio exclusion E26 from a CASR Part 66 B2 licence.

Custom Content Section

Not applicable.

MEASS00319 LME049 Instrument - B2 Licence Exclusion E27 Removal

Modification History

Release 2 - Supersedes and is equivalent to MEASS00319 LME049 Instrument – B2 Licence Exclusion E27 Removal with amended unit information.

Description

Not applicable.

Pathways Information

The MEA Aeroskills Training Package offers Certificate IV and Diploma qualifications in Aeroskills that include these units.

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not applicable.

Skill Set Requirements

MEA291	Inspect, test and troubleshoot fixed wing single axis autopilot systems and components
MEA293	Remove and install aircraft electronic system components

Target Group

Holders of CASA B2 licences endorsed with instrument E27 exclusion who wish to have the exclusion removed from their licence. This Skill Set covers the MEA Aeroskills Training Package units of competency that must be attained before being able to certify single axis autopilot system maintenance.

Suggested words for Statement of Attainment

These competencies from the MEA Aeroskills Training Package meet the requirements of CASA for the removal of instrument exclusion E27 from a CASR Part 66 B2 licence.

Custom Content Section

Not applicable.

MEASS00320 LME050 Instrument - B2 Licence Exclusion E28 Removal

Modification History

Release 2 - Supersedes and is equivalent to MEASS00320 LME050 Instrument – B2 Licence Exclusion E28 Removal with amended unit information.

Description

Not applicable.

Pathways Information

The MEA Aeroskills Training Package offers Certificate IV and Diploma qualifications in Aeroskills that include these units.

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not applicable.

Skill Set Requirements

MEA217	Inspect, test and troubleshoot fixed wing autopilot systems and components
MEA293	Remove and install aircraft electronic system components
Or, if helicopter systems are being maintained:
MEA218	Inspect, test and troubleshoot rotary wing autopilot systems and components

Target Group

Holders of CASA B2 licences endorsed with instrument E28 exclusion who wish to have the exclusion removed from their licence. This Skill Set covers the MEA Aeroskills Training Package units of competency that must be attained before either undergoing specific type training or being able to certify multi-axis autopilot system maintenance.

Suggested words for Statement of Attainment

These competencies from the MEA Aeroskills Training Package meet the requirements of CASA for the removal of instrument exclusion E28 from a CASR Part 66 B2 licence.

Custom Content Section

Not applicable.

MEASS00321 LME051 Instrument - B2 Licence Exclusion E29 Removal

Modification History

Release 2 - Supersedes and is equivalent to MEASS00321 LME051 Instrument – B2 Licence Exclusion E29 Removal with amended unit information.

Description

Not applicable.

Pathways Information

The MEA Aeroskills Training Package offers Certificate IV and Diploma qualifications in Aeroskills that include these units.

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not applicable.

Skill Set Requirements

MEA213	Inspect, test and troubleshoot advanced aircraft instrument systems and components
MEA292	Remove and install advanced aircraft instrument system components

Target Group

Holders of CASA B2 licences endorsed with instrument E29 exclusion who wish to have the exclusion removed from their licence. This Skill Set covers the MEA Aeroskills Training Package units of competency that must be attained before either undergoing specific type training or being able to certify remote indicating compass system maintenance.

Suggested words for Statement of Attainment

These competencies from the MEA Aeroskills Training Package meet the requirements of CASA for the removal of instrument exclusion E29 from a CASR Part 66 B2 licence.

Custom Content Section

Not applicable.

MEASS00322 LME052 Instrument - B2 Licence Exclusion E30 Removal

Modification History

Release 2 - Supersedes and is equivalent to MEASS00322 LME052 Instrument – B2 Licence Exclusion E30 Removal with amended unit information.

Description

Not applicable.

Pathways Information

The MEA Aeroskills Training Package offers Certificate IV and Diploma qualifications in Aeroskills that include these units.

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not applicable.

Skill Set Requirements

MEA233	Inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft inertial navigation and reference systems and components
MEA293	Remove and install aircraft electronic system components

Target Group

Holders of CASA B2 licences endorsed with instrument E30 exclusion who wish to have the exclusion removed from their licence. This Skill Set covers the MEA Aeroskills Training Package units of competency that must be attained before either undergoing specific type training or being able to certify inertial navigation and reference system maintenance.

Suggested words for Statement of Attainment

These competencies from the MEA Aeroskills Training Package meet the requirements of CASA for the removal of instrument exclusion E30 from a CASR Part 66 B2 licence.

Custom Content Section

Not applicable.

MEASS00323 LME053 Instrument – B2 Licence Exclusion E31 Removal

Modification History

Release 1 - New Skill Set

Description

Not applicable.

Pathways Information

The MEA Aeroskills Training Package offers Certificate IV and Diploma qualifications in Aeroskills that include these units.

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not applicable.

Skill Set Requirements

MEA208	Remove and install aircraft pressurisation control system components
MEA219	Inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft pressurisation control systems and components

Target Group

Holders of CASA B2 licences endorsed with instrument E31 exclusion who wish to have the exclusion removed from their licence. This Skill Set covers the MEA Aeroskills Training Package units of competency that must be attained before either undergoing specific type training or being able to certify pressurisation system maintenance.

Suggested words for Statement of Attainment

These competencies from the MEA Aeroskills Training Package meet the requirements of CASA for the removal of instrument exclusion E31 from a CASR Part 66 B2 licence.

Custom Content Section

Not applicable.

MEASS00324 LME054 Electrical – B2 Licence Exclusion E32 Removal

Modification History

Release 1 - New Skill Set

Description

Not applicable.

Pathways Information

The MEA Aeroskills Training Package offers Certificate IV and Diploma qualifications in Aeroskills that include these units.

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not applicable.

Skill Set Requirements

MEA202	Remove and install basic aircraft electrical systems and components
MEA210	Inspect, test and troubleshoot basic aircraft electrical systems and components
MEA277	Maintain twin engine aircraft electrical systems and components

Target Group

Holders of CASA B2 licences endorsed with electrical E32 exclusion who wish to have the exclusion removed from their licence. This Skill Set covers the MEA Aeroskills Training Package units of competency that must be attained before either undergoing specific type training or being able to certify maintenance of multi-generator power systems.

Suggested words for Statement of Attainment

These competencies from the MEA Aeroskills Training Package meet the requirements of CASA for the removal of electrical exclusion E32 from a CASR Part 66 B2 licence.

Custom Content Section

Not applicable.

MEASS00325 LME055 Engine – B1.2 or B1.4 Licence Exclusions E33 and E38 Removal

Modification History

Release 1 - New Skill Set

Description

Not applicable.

Pathways Information

The MEA Aeroskills Training Package offers Certificate IV and Diploma qualifications in Aeroskills that include these units.

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not applicable.

Skill Set Requirements

MEA306	Remove and install engines and engine system components
MEA313	Inspect, test and troubleshoot piston engine systems and components

Target Group

Holders of CASA B1.2 or B1.4 licences endorsed with engine E33 or E38 exclusions who wish to have the exclusion removed from their licence. This Skill Set covers the MEA Aeroskills Training Package units of competency that must be attained before being able to certify supercharging and/or turbocharging system maintenance.

Suggested words for Statement of Attainment

These competencies from the MEA Aeroskills Training Package meet the requirements of CASA for the removal of engine exclusions E33 or E38 from a CASR Part 66 B1.2 or B1.4 licence.

Custom Content Section

Not applicable.

MEASS00326 LME056 Electrical/Instrument/Radio - B2 Licence Exclusion E34 Removal

Modification History

Release 2 - Supersedes and is equivalent to MEASS00326 LME056 Electrical/Instrument/Radio – B2 Licence Exclusion E34 Removal with amended unit information.

Description

Not applicable.

Pathways Information

The MEA Aeroskills Training Package offers Certificate IV and Diploma qualifications in Aeroskills that include these units.

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not applicable.

Skill Set Requirements

MEA293	Remove and install aircraft electronic system components
And any one of:
MEA227	Test and troubleshoot aircraft electrical systems and components
MEA228	Test and troubleshoot aircraft instrument systems and components
MEA229	Test and troubleshoot aircraft radio frequency navigation and communications systems and components
MEA230	Test and troubleshoot fixed wing aircraft automatic flight control systems and components
MEA231	Inspect, test and troubleshoot rotary wing aircraft automatic flight control systems and components
MEA232	Test and troubleshoot aircraft pulse systems and components
MEA278	Inspect, test and troubleshoot instrument display systems and components

Target Group

Holders of CASA B2 licences endorsed with electrical/instrument/radio E34 exclusion who wish to have the exclusion removed from their licence. This Skill Set covers the MEA Aeroskills Training Package units of competency that must be attained before either undergoing specific type training or being able to certify maintenance of digital electronic systems.

Suggested words for Statement of Attainment

These competencies from the MEA Aeroskills Training Package meet the requirements of CASA for the removal of electrical/instrument/radio exclusion E34 from a CASR Part 66 B2 licence.

Custom Content Section

Not applicable.

MEASS00327 LME057 Airframe – B1.1 or B1.2 Licence Exclusion E35 Removal

Modification History

Release 1 - New Skill Set

Description

Not applicable.

Pathways Information

The MEA Aeroskills Training Package offers Certificate IV and Diploma qualifications in Aeroskills that include these units.

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not applicable.

Skill Set Requirements

MEA317	Remove and install pressurised aircraft structural and non-structural components
MEA339	Inspect, repair and maintain aircraft structures

Target Group

Holders of CASA B1.1 or B1.2 licences endorsed with airframe E35 exclusion who wish to have the exclusion removed from their licence. This Skill Set covers the MEA Aeroskills Training Package units of competency that must be attained before being able to certify pressurised structure maintenance.

Suggested words for Statement of Attainment

These competencies from the MEA Aeroskills Training Package meet the requirements of CASA for the removal of airframe exclusion E35 from a CASR Part 66 B1.1 or B1.2 licence.

Custom Content Section

Not applicable.

MEASS00328 LME058 Engine – B1.2 or B1.4 Licence Exclusions E36 and E37 Removal

Modification History

Release 1 - New Skill Set

Description

Not applicable.

Pathways Information

The MEA Aeroskills Training Package offers Certificate IV and Diploma qualifications in Aeroskills that include these units.

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not applicable.

Skill Set Requirements

MEA306	Remove and install engines and engine system components
MEA313	Inspect, test and troubleshoot piston engine systems and components

Target Group

Holders of CASA B1.2 or B1.4 licences endorsed with engine E36 or E37 exclusions who wish to have the exclusion removed from their licence. This Skill Set covers the MEA Aeroskills Training Package units of competency that must be attained before being able to certify carburettor or fuel injection system maintenance.

Suggested words for Statement of Attainment

These competencies from the MEA Aeroskills Training Package meet the requirements of CASA for the removal of engine exclusion E36 or E37 from a CASR Part 66 B1.2 or B1.4 licence.

Custom Content Section

Not applicable.

MEASS00329 LME059 Engine – B1.2 or B1.4 Licence Exclusions E36 and E37 Removal (small aircraft/helicopters)

Modification History

Release 1 - New Skill Set

Description

Not applicable.

Pathways Information

The MEA Aeroskills Training Package offers Certificate III and IV qualifications in Aeroskills that include this unit.

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not applicable.

Skill Set Requirements

MEA353	Maintain basic light aircraft engines and propellers

Target Group

Holders of CASA B1.2 or B1.4 licences endorsed with engine E36 or E37 exclusion who wish to have the exclusion removed from their licence. This Skill Set covers the MEA Aeroskills Training Package units of competency that must be attained before being able to certify carburettor or fuel injection system maintenance.

Suggested words for Statement of Attainment

This unit of competency from the MEA Aeroskills Training Package meets the requirements of CASA for the removal of engine exclusion E36 or E37 from a CASR Part 66 B1.2 or B1.4 licence.

Custom Content Section

Not applicable.

MEASS00330 LME060 Airframe – B1.1 or B1.3 Licence Exclusions E39 Removal

Modification History

Release 1 - New Skill Set

Description

Not applicable.

Pathways Information

The MEA Aeroskills Training Package offers Certificate IV and Diploma qualifications in Aeroskills that include these units.

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not applicable.

Skill Set Requirements

MEA303	Remove and install aircraft pneumatic system components
MEA310	Inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft pneumatic systems and components

Target Group

Holders of CASA B1.1 or B1.3 licences endorsed with airframe E39 exclusion who wish to have the exclusion removed from their licence. This Skill Set covers the MEA Aeroskills Training Package units of competency that must be attained before being able to certify airframe ice protection system maintenance.

Suggested words for Statement of Attainment

These competencies from the MEA Aeroskills Training Package meet the requirements of CASA for the removal of airframe exclusion E39 from a CASR Part 66 B1.1 or B1.3 licence.

Custom Content Section

Not applicable.

MEASS00331 LME061 Airframe – B1.2 or B1.4 Licence Exclusion E39 Removal (small aircraft/helicopters)

Modification History

Release 1 - New Skill Set

Description

Not applicable.

Pathways Information

The MEA Aeroskills Training Package offers Certificate III and IV qualifications in Aeroskills that include this unit.

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not applicable.

Skill Set Requirements

MEA354	Maintain light aircraft pneumatic systems

Target Group

Holders of CASA B1.2 or B1.4 licences endorsed with airframe E39 exclusion who wish to have the exclusion removed from their licence. This Skill Set covers the MEA Aeroskills Training Package unit of competency that must be attained before being able to certify airframe ice protection system maintenance.

Suggested words for Statement of Attainment

This unit of competency from the MEA Aeroskills Training Package meets the requirements of CASA for the removal of airframe exclusion E39 from a CASR Part 66 B1.2 or B1.4 licence.

Custom Content Section

Not applicable.

MEASS00332 LME062 Airframe – B1 Licence Exclusion E40 Removal

Modification History

Release 1 - New Skill Set

Description

Not applicable.

Pathways Information

The MEA Aeroskills Training Package offers Certificate IV and Diploma qualifications in Aeroskills that include these units.

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not applicable.

Skill Set Requirements

MEA303	Remove and install aircraft pneumatic system components
MEA310	Inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft pneumatic systems and components

Target Group

Holders of CASA B1 licences endorsed with airframe E40 exclusion who wish to have the exclusion removed from their licence. This Skill Set covers the MEA Aeroskills Training Package units of competency that must be attained before being able to certify airframe fire protection system maintenance.

Suggested words for Statement of Attainment

These competencies from the MEA Aeroskills Training Package meet the requirements of CASA for the removal of airframe exclusion E40 from a CASR Part 66 B1 licence.

Custom Content Section

Not applicable.

MEASS00333 LME063 Airframe - B1 Licence Exclusion E41 Removal

Modification History

Release 1 - New Skill Set

Description

Not applicable.

Pathways Information

The MEA Aeroskills Training Package offers Certificate IV and Diploma qualifications in Aeroskills that include these units.

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not applicable.

Skill Set Requirements

MEA209	Remove and install aircraft oxygen system components
MEA222	Inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft oxygen systems and components

Target Group

Holders of CASA B1 licences endorsed with airframe E41 exclusion who wish to have the exclusion removed from their licence. This Skill Set covers the MEA Aeroskills Training Package units of competency that must be attained before being able to certify oxygen system maintenance.

Suggested words for Statement of Attainment

These competencies from the MEA Aeroskills Training Package meet the requirements of CASA for the removal of airframe exclusion E41 from a CASR Part 66 B1 licence.

Custom Content Section

Not applicable.

MEASS00334 LME064 Airframe - B1 Licence Exclusion E42 Removal

Modification History

Release 2 - Supersedes and is equivalent to MEASS00334 LME064 Airframe – B1 Licence Exclusion E42 Removal with amended unit information.

Description

Not applicable.

Pathways Information

The MEA Aeroskills Training Package offers Certificate IV and Diploma qualifications in Aeroskills that include these units.

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not applicable.

Skill Set Requirements

MEA201	Remove and install miscellaneous aircraft electrical hardware/components
MEA202	Remove and install basic aircraft electrical system components
MEA210	Inspect, test and troubleshoot basic aircraft electrical systems and components
MEA246	Fabricate and/or repair aircraft electrical hardware or parts
MEA296	Use electrical test equipment in aviation maintenance activities
MEA309	Inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft hydro-mechanical and landing gear systems and components
MEA398	Remove and install aircraft hydro-mechanical and landing gear system components

Target Group

Holders of CASA B1 licences endorsed with airframe E42 exclusion who wish to have the exclusion removed from their licence. This Skill Set covers the MEA Aeroskills Training Package units of competency that must be attained before being able to certify landing gear retraction system maintenance.

Suggested words for Statement of Attainment

These competencies from the MEA Aeroskills Training Package meet the requirements of CASA for the removal of airframe exclusion E42 from a CASR Part 66 B1 licence.

Custom Content Section

Not applicable.

MEASS00335 LME065 Electrical - B1 Licence Exclusion E44 Removal

Modification History

Release 2 - Supersedes and is equivalent to MEASS00335 LME065 Electrical – B1 Licence Exclusion E44 Removal with amended unit information.

Description

Not applicable.

Pathways Information

The MEA Aeroskills Training Package offers Certificate IV and Diploma qualifications in Aeroskills that include these units.

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not applicable.

Skill Set Requirements

MEA201	Remove and install miscellaneous aircraft electrical hardware/components
MEA246	Fabricate and/or repair aircraft electrical hardware or parts
MEA296	Use electrical test equipment in aviation maintenance activities

Target Group

Holders of CASA B1 licences endorsed with electrical E44 exclusion who wish to have the exclusion removed from their licence. This Skill Set covers the MEA Aeroskills Training Package units of competency that must be attained before being able to certify repairs to wiring.

Suggested words for Statement of Attainment

These competencies from the MEA Aeroskills Training Package meet the requirements of CASA for the removal of electrical exclusion E44 from a CASR Part 66 B1 licence.

Custom Content Section

Not applicable.

MEASS00336 LME066 Units of competency for A1 licence if Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Mechanical) is held

Modification History

Release 2 - Supersedes and is equivalent to MEASS00336 LME066 Units of competency for A1 licence if Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Mechanical) is held with amended unit information.

Description

Not applicable.

Pathways Information

This Skill Set has been developed to assist in compliance with CASR Part 66 requirements for the A1 licence and does not relate to attainment of an additional Aeroskills qualification.

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not applicable.

Skill Set Requirements

MEA119	Perform administrative processes to prepare for certification of civil aircraft A level line maintenance
MEA264	Remove and install aircraft electrical/avionic components during line maintenance
MEA265	Remove and install general aircraft electrical hardware (Not required if elective MEA201 is held)
MEA295	Use electrical test equipment to perform basic electrical tests on aircraft and components (Not required if elective MEA296 is held)
MEA344	Remove and install aircraft components (Not required if electives MEA301, MEA398 and either MEA304 or MEA317 are held)
MEA345	Perform scheduled line maintenance activities on gas turbine engine fixed wing aircraft (Not required if MEA301 plus either the five units MEA309, MEA310, MEA312, MEA314 and MEA339 or MEA401 OR the three units MEA318, MEA319 and MEA339 or MEA401 are held)
MEA418	Perform basic repair of aircraft internal fittings during line maintenance (Not required if any one of MEA369, MEA339 or MEA370 is held)

Target Group

Individuals with Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Mechanical) seeking the grant of an A1 licence. Note that requirements may vary according to the elective units taken for the Certificate IV.

Suggested words for Statement of Attainment

These competencies from the MEA Aeroskills Training Package meet the requirements for the grant of an A1 licence to individuals who hold a Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Mechanical).

Custom Content Section

Not applicable.

MEASS00337 LME067 Units of competency for A2 licence if Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Mechanical) is held

Modification History

Release 2 - Supersedes and is equivalent to MEASS00337 LME067 Units of competency for A2 licence if Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Mechanical) is held with amended unit information.

Description

Not applicable.

Pathways Information

This Skill Set has been developed to assist in compliance with CASR Part 66 requirements for the A2 licence and does not relate to attainment of an additional Aeroskills qualification.

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not applicable.

Skill Set Requirements

MEA119	Perform administrative processes to prepare for certification of civil aircraft A level line maintenance
MEA264	Remove and install aircraft electrical/avionic components during line maintenance
MEA265	Remove and install general aircraft electrical hardware (Not required if elective MEA201 is held)
MEA295	Use electrical test equipment to perform basic electrical tests on aircraft and components (Not required if elective MEA296 is held)
MEA344	Remove and install aircraft components (Not required if electives MEA301, MEA398 and either MEA304 or MEA317 are held)
MEA347	Perform scheduled line maintenance activities on piston engine fixed wing aircraft (Not required if MEA301, MEA309, MEA312, MEA313 and MEA339 or MEA401 are held)
MEA418	Perform basic repair of aircraft internal fittings during line maintenance (Not required if any one of MEA369, MEA339 or MEA370 is held)

Target Group

Individuals with Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Mechanical) seeking the grant of an A2 licence. Note that requirements may vary according to the elective units taken for the Certificate IV.

Suggested words for Statement of Attainment

These competencies from the MEA Aeroskills Training Package meet the requirements for the grant of an A2 licence to individuals who hold a Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Mechanical).

Custom Content Section

Not applicable.

MEASS00338 LME068 Units of competency for A3 licence if Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Mechanical) is held

Modification History

Release 2 - Supersedes and is equivalent to MEASS00338 LME068 Units of competency for A3 licence if Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Mechanical) is held with amended unit information.

Description

Not applicable.

Pathways Information

This Skill Set has been developed to assist in compliance with CASR Part 66 requirements for the A3 licence and does not relate to attainment of an additional Aeroskills qualification.

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not applicable.

Skill Set Requirements

MEA119	Perform administrative processes to prepare for certification of civil aircraft A level line maintenance
MEA264	Remove and install aircraft electrical/avionic components during line maintenance
MEA265	Remove and install general aircraft electrical hardware (Not required if elective MEA201 is held)
MEA295	Use electrical test equipment to perform basic electrical tests on aircraft and components (Not required if elective MEA296 is held)
MEA344	Remove and install aircraft components (Not required if electives MEA301, MEA398, MEA308 and either MEA304 or MEA317 are held)
MEA346	Perform scheduled line maintenance activities on gas turbine engine rotary wing aircraft (Not required if MEA301, MEA309, MEA310, MEA314 or MEA319, MEA316 and MEA339 or MEA401 are held)
MEA418	Perform basic repair of aircraft internal fittings during line maintenance (Not required if any of MEA369, MEA339 or MEA370 are held)

Target Group

Individuals with Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Mechanical) seeking the grant of an A3 licence. Note that requirements may vary according to the elective units taken for the Certificate IV.

Suggested words for Statement of Attainment

These competencies from the MEA Aeroskills Training Package meet the requirements for the grant of an A3 licence to individuals who hold a Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Mechanical).

Custom Content Section

Not applicable.

MEASS00339 LME069 Units of competency for A4 licence if Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Mechanical) is held

Modification History

Release 2 - Supersedes and is equivalent to MEASS00339 LME069 Units of competency for A4 licence if Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Mechanical) is held with amended unit information.

Description

Not applicable.

Pathways Information

This Skill Set has been developed to assist in compliance with CASR Part 66 requirements for the A4 licence and does not relate to attainment of an additional Aeroskills qualification.

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not applicable.

Skill Set Requirements

MEA119	Perform administrative processes to prepare for certification of civil aircraft A level line maintenance
MEA264	Remove and install aircraft electrical/avionic components during line maintenance
MEA265	Remove and install general aircraft electrical hardware (Not required if elective MEA201 is held)
MEA295	Use electrical test equipment to perform basic electrical tests on aircraft and components (Not required if elective MEA296 is held)
MEA344	Remove and install aircraft components (Not required if electives MEA301, MEA398, MEA308 and either MEA304 or MEA317 are held)
MEA348	Perform scheduled line maintenance activities on piston engine rotary wing aircraft (Not required if MEA301, MEA309, MEA313, MEA316 and MEA339 or MEA401 are held)
MEA418	Perform basic repair of aircraft internal fittings during line maintenance (Not required if any one of MEA369, MEA339 or MEA370 is held)

Target Group

Individuals with Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Mechanical) seeking the grant of an A4 licence. Note that requirements may vary according to the elective units taken for the Certificate IV.

Suggested words for Statement of Attainment

These competencies from the MEA Aeroskills Training Package meet the requirements for the grant of an A4 licence to individuals who hold a Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Mechanical).

Custom Content Section

Not applicable.

MEASS00340 LME070 Units of competency for A1 licence if Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Avionics) is held

Modification History

Release 2 - Supersedes and is equivalent to MEASS00340 LME070 Units of competency for A1 licence if Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Avionics) is held with amended unit information.

Description

Not applicable.

Pathways Information

This Skill Set has been developed to assist in compliance with CASR Part 66 requirements for the A1 licence and does not relate to attainment of an additional Aeroskills qualification.

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not applicable.

Skill Set Requirements

MEA119	Perform administrative processes to prepare for certification of civil aircraft A level line maintenance
MEA264	Remove and install aircraft electrical/avionic components during line maintenance (Not required if MEA203 and MEA293 are held)
MEA344	Remove and install aircraft components
MEA345	Perform scheduled line maintenance activities on gas turbine engine fixed wing aircraft
MEA418	Perform basic repair of aircraft internal fittings during line maintenance

Target Group

Individuals with Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Avionics) seeking the grant of an A1 licence. Note that requirements may vary according to the elective units taken for the Certificate IV.

Suggested words for Statement of Attainment

These competencies from the MEA Aeroskills Training Package meet the requirements for the grant of an A1 licence to individuals who hold a Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Avionics).

Custom Content Section

Not applicable.

MEASS00341 LME071 Units of competency for A2 licence if Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Avionics) is held

Modification History

Release 2 - Supersedes and is equivalent to MEASS00341 LME071 Units of competency for A2 licence if Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Avionics) is held with amended unit information.

Description

Not applicable.

Pathways Information

This Skill Set has been developed to assist in compliance with CASR Part 66 requirements for the A2 licence and does not relate to attainment of an additional Aeroskills qualification.

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not applicable.

Skill Set Requirements

MEA119	Perform administrative processes to prepare for certification of civil aircraft A level line maintenance
MEA264	Remove and install aircraft electrical/avionic components during line maintenance (Not required if MEA203 and MEA293 are held)
MEA344	Remove and install aircraft components
MEA347	Perform scheduled line maintenance activities on piston engine fixed wing aircraft
MEA418	Perform basic repair of aircraft internal fittings during line maintenance

Target Group

Individuals with Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Avionics) seeking the grant of an A2 licence. Note that requirements vary according to the elective units taken for the Certificate IV.

Suggested words for Statement of Attainment

These competencies from the MEA Aeroskills Training Package meet the requirements for the grant of an A2 licence to individuals who hold a Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Avionics).

Custom Content Section

Not applicable.

MEASS00342 LME072 Units of competency for A3 licence if Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Avionics) is held

Modification History

Release 2 - Supersedes and is equivalent to MEASS00342 LME072 Units of competency for A3 licence if Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Avionics) is held with amended unit information.

Description

Not applicable.

Pathways Information

This Skill Set has been developed to assist in compliance with CASR Part 66 requirements for the A3 licence and does not relate to attainment of an additional Aeroskills qualification.

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not applicable.

Skill Set Requirements

MEA119	Perform administrative processes to prepare for certification of civil aircraft A level line maintenance
MEA264	Remove and install aircraft electrical/avionic components during line maintenance (Not required if MEA203 and MEA293 are held)
MEA344	Remove and install aircraft components
MEA346	Perform scheduled line maintenance activities on gas turbine engine rotary wing aircraft
MEA418	Perform basic repair of aircraft internal fittings during line maintenance

Target Group

Individuals with Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Avionics) seeking the grant of an A3 licence. Note that requirements may vary according to the elective units taken for the Certificate IV.

Suggested words for Statement of Attainment

These competencies from the MEA Aeroskills Training Package meet the requirements for the grant of an A3 licence to individuals who hold a Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Avionics).

Custom Content Section

Not applicable.

MEASS00343 LME073 Units of competency for A4 licence if Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Avionics) is held

Modification History

Release 2 - Supersedes and is equivalent to MEASS00343 LME073 Units of competency for A4 licence if Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Avionics) is held with amended unit information.

Description

Not applicable.

Pathways Information

This Skill Set has been developed to assist in compliance with CASR Part 66 requirements for the A4 licence and does not relate to attainment of an additional Aeroskills qualification.

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not applicable.

Skill Set Requirements

MEA119	Perform administrative processes to prepare for certification of civil aircraft A level line maintenance
MEA264	Remove and install aircraft electrical/avionic components during line maintenance (Not required if MEA203 and MEA293 are held)
MEA344	Remove and install aircraft components
MEA348	Perform scheduled line maintenance activities on piston engine rotary wing aircraft
MEA418	Perform basic repair of aircraft internal fittings during line maintenance

Target Group

Individuals with Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Avionics) seeking the grant of an A4 licence. Note that requirements may vary according to the elective units taken for the Certificate IV.

Suggested words for Statement of Attainment

These competencies from the MEA Aeroskills Training Package meet the requirements for the grant of an A4 licence to individuals who hold a Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Avionics).

Custom Content Section

Not applicable.

MEASS00344 LME074 Units of competency for A1 licence if a B2 licence is held

Modification History

Release 1 - New Skill Set

Description

Not applicable.

Pathways Information

This Skill Set has been developed to assist in compliance with CASR Part 66 requirements for the A1 licence and does not relate to attainment of an additional Aeroskills qualification.

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not applicable.

Skill Set Requirements

MEA344	Remove and install aircraft components
MEA345	Perform scheduled line maintenance activities on gas turbine engine fixed wing aircraft
MEA418	Perform basic repair of aircraft internal fittings during line maintenance

Target Group

Individuals with a B2 licence seeking the grant of an A1 licence.

Suggested words for Statement of Attainment

These competencies from the MEA Aeroskills Training Package meet the requirements for the grant of an A1 licence to individuals who hold a B2 licence.

Custom Content Section

Not applicable.

MEASS00345 LME075 Units of competency for A2 licence if a B2 licence is held

Modification History

Release 1 - New Skill Set

Description

Not applicable.

Pathways Information

This Skill Set has been developed to assist in compliance with CASR Part 66 requirements for the A2 licence and does not relate to attainment of an additional Aeroskills qualification.

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not applicable.

Skill Set Requirements

MEA344	Remove and install aircraft components
MEA347	Perform scheduled line maintenance activities on piston engine fixed wing aircraft
MEA418	Perform basic repair of aircraft internal fittings during line maintenance

Target Group

Individuals with a B2 licence seeking the grant of an A2 licence.

Suggested words for Statement of Attainment

These competencies from the MEA Aeroskills Training Package meet the requirements for the grant of an A2 licence to individuals who hold a B2 licence.

Custom Content Section

Not applicable.

MEASS00346 LME076 Units of competency for A3 licence if a B2 licence is held

Modification History

Release 1 - New Skill Set

Description

Not applicable.

Pathways Information

This Skill Set has been developed to assist in compliance with CASR Part 66 requirements for the A3 licence and does not relate to attainment of an additional Aeroskills qualification.

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not applicable.

Skill Set Requirements

MEA344	Remove and install aircraft components
MEA346	Perform scheduled line maintenance activities on gas turbine engine rotary wing aircraft
MEA418	Perform basic repair of aircraft internal fittings during line maintenance

Target Group

Individuals with a B2 licence seeking the grant of an A3 licence.

Suggested words for Statement of Attainment

These competencies from the MEA Aeroskills Training Package meet the requirements for the grant of an A3 licence to individuals who hold a B2 licence.

Custom Content Section

Not applicable.

MEASS00347 LME077 Units of competency for A4 licence if a B2 licence is held

Modification History

Release 1 - New Skill Set

Description

Not applicable.

Pathways Information

This Skill Set has been developed to assist in compliance with CASR Part 66 requirements for the A4 licence and does not relate to attainment of an additional Aeroskills qualification.

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not applicable.

Skill Set Requirements

MEA344	Remove and install aircraft components
MEA348	Perform scheduled line maintenance activities on piston engine rotary wing aircraft
MEA418	Perform basic repair of aircraft internal fittings during line maintenance

Target Group

Individuals with a B2 licence seeking the grant of an A4 licence.

Suggested words for Statement of Attainment

These competencies from the MEA Aeroskills Training Package meet the requirements for the grant of an A4 licence to individuals who hold a B2 licence.

Custom Content Section

Not applicable.

MEASS00348 MTA001 Aircraft egress system maintenance

Modification History

Release 2 – Supersedes and is equivalent to MEASS00348 MTA001 Aircraft egress system maintenance with minor changes to meet regulatory requirements, imported units updated and amended unit information.

Description

This skill set reflects the skill requirements for maintenance of aircraft egress systems that contain explosive ordnance.

Pathways Information

These units provide credit towards MEA41218 Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Armament).

Licensing/Regulatory Information

CASA maintenance approval.

Skill Set Requirements

DEFEXO001	Work safely with explosive ordnance
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
MEA601	Maintain aircraft egress systems

Target Group

This skill set is for individuals who wish to gain approval to maintain egress systems that contain explosive ordnance that are fitted to civil registered aircraft, such as Warbirds.

Suggested words for Statement of Attainment

These competencies from the MEA Aeroskills Training Package meet the requirements of CASA for the grant of an approval to perform maintenance on aircraft egress systems that contain explosive ordnance.

Custom Content Section

Not applicable.

MEASS00349 MTA002 In-flight entertainment system maintenance

Modification History

Release 2 - Supersedes and is equivalent to MEASS00349 MTA002 In-flight entertainment system maintenance with amended unit information.

Description

Not applicable.

Pathways Information

The MEA Aeroskills Training Package offers these units as part of a Certificate II in Aircraft Line Maintenance.

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not applicable.

Skill Set Requirements

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
MEA264	Remove and install aircraft electrical/avionic components during line maintenance
MEA265	Remove and install general aircraft electrical hardware

Target Group

Individuals who are required to maintain aircraft in-flight entertainment systems (IFE).

Suggested words for Statement of Attainment

These competencies from the MEA Aeroskills Training Package meet the requirements of CASA, when combined with applicable IFE equipment vendor training, for the grant of an approval to perform maintenance on IFE.

Custom Content Section

Not applicable.

MEASS00350 MTA003 Borescope inspection approval

Modification History

Release 1 - New Skill Set

Description

Not applicable.

Pathways Information

The MEA Aeroskills Training Package offers this unit as a skill set that meets regulatory requirements.

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not applicable.

Skill Set Requirements

MEA366	Perform borescope inspections

Target Group

Qualified Aircraft Maintenance Engineers seeking approval to perform borescope inspections on aircraft engines.

Suggested words for Statement of Attainment

This competency from the MEA Aeroskills Training Package meets the requirements of CASA for the grant of an approval to perform borescope inspections on aircraft engines.

Custom Content Section

Not applicable.

MEASS00351 MTA004 Aircraft composite structure repair/modification using hot and cold bonding

Modification History

Release 1 - New Skill Set

Description

Not applicable.

Pathways Information

The MEA Aeroskills Training Package offers these units as part of a Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Mechanical) and (Mechatronics) and of a Diploma of Aeroskills (Mechanical).

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not applicable.

Skill Set Requirements

MEA401	Inspect aircraft structures
Or
MEA339	Inspect, repair and maintain aircraft structures
Or
MEA369	Inspect and maintain structures and related components of non-pressurised small aircraft
MEA370	Repair the structure of non-pressurised small aircraft
MEA405	Repair/modify aircraft composite material structure/components

Target Group

Individuals with Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Mechanical) or holders of B1 Maintenance Certification Licences who require an approval to repair or modify aircraft composite structure using hot and/or cold bonding.

Suggested words for Statement of Attainment

These competencies from the MEA Aeroskills Training Package meet the requirements of CASA for the grant of an approval to perform repairs and modifications on aircraft composite structures using hot and/or cold bonding.

Custom Content Section

Not applicable.

MEASS00352 MTA005 Aircraft composite structure repair/modification using cold bonding only

Modification History

Release 1 - New Skill Set

Description

Not applicable.

Pathways Information

The MEA Aeroskills Training Package offers these units as part of a Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Mechanical) and (Mechatronics).

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not applicable.

Skill Set Requirements

MEA401	Inspect aircraft structures
or
MEA339	Inspect, repair and maintain aircraft structures
or
MEA369	Inspect and maintain structures and related components of non-pressurised small aircraft
MEA370	Repair the structure of non-pressurised small aircraft
MEA367	Repair/modify aircraft composite structure using cold bonding

Target Group

Individuals with Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Mechanical) or holders of B1 Maintenance Certification Licences who require an approval to repair or modify aircraft composite structure using cold bonding only.

Suggested words for Statement of Attainment

These competencies from the MEA Aeroskills Training Package meet the requirements of CASA for the grant of an approval to perform repairs and modifications on aircraft composite structures using cold bonding only.

Custom Content Section

Not applicable.

MEASS00353 MTA006 Aircraft welding using the gas welding process - aluminium alloys

Modification History

Release 2 - Supersedes and is equivalent to MEASS00353 MTA006 Aircraft welding using the gas welding process – aluminium alloys with amended unit information.

Description

Not applicable.

Pathways Information

The MEA Aeroskills Training Package offers these units as part of a Skill Set designed to meet the requirements for CASA or ADF welding approvals for the welding of aluminium alloys using the gas welding process. The competency elements of MEA430 must be attained using the aluminium alloy parent metal group as listed in the Range of Conditions.

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not applicable.

Skill Set Requirements

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
MEA430	Gas weld aircraft components
MEM05004C	Perform routine oxy acetylene welding
MEM05007C	Perform manual heating and thermal cutting
MEM05022C	Perform advanced welding using oxy acetylene welding process
MEM05026C	Apply welding principles
MEM05051A	Select welding processes
MEM05052A	Apply safe welding processes
MEM09002B	Interpret technical drawing
MEM18001C	Use hand tools
MEM18002B	Use power tools/hand held operations

Target Group

Individuals seeking approval under either the CASA or ADF Regulatory system to weld aluminium alloy aircraft components using the gas welding process.

Suggested words for Statement of Attainment

These competencies from the MEA Aeroskills Training Package meet the requirements of CASA and of the ADF for the grant of an approval to weld aluminium alloys using the gas welding process.

Custom Content Section

Not applicable.

MEASS00354 MTA007 Aircraft welding using the gas welding process - magnesium alloys

Modification History

Release 2 - Supersedes and is equivalent to MEASS00354 MTA007 Aircraft welding using the gas welding process – magnesium alloys with amended unit information.

Description

Not applicable.

Pathways Information

The MEA Aeroskills Training Package offers these units as part of a Skill Set designed to meet the requirements for CASA or ADF welding approvals for the welding of magnesium alloys using the gas welding process. The competency elements of MEA430 must be attained using the magnesium alloy parent metal group as listed in the Range of Conditions.

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not applicable.

Skill Set Requirements

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
MEA430	Gas weld aircraft components
MEM05004C	Perform routine oxy acetylene welding
MEM05007C	Perform manual heating and thermal cutting
MEM05022C	Perform advanced welding using oxy acetylene welding process
MEM05026C	Apply welding principles
MEM05051A	Select welding processes
MEM05052A	Apply safe welding processes
MEM09002B	Interpret technical drawing
MEM18001C	Use hand tools
MEM18002B	Use power tools/hand held operations

Target Group

Individuals seeking approval under either the CASA or ADF Regulatory system to weld magnesium alloy aircraft components using the gas welding process.

Suggested words for Statement of Attainment

These competencies from the MEA Aeroskills Training Package meet the requirements of CASA and of the ADF for the grant of an approval to weld magnesium alloys using the gas welding process.

Custom Content Section

Not applicable.

MEASS00355 MTA008 Aircraft welding using the gas welding process - carbon and low alloy steels

Modification History

Release 2 - Supersedes and is equivalent to MEASS00355 MTA008 Aircraft welding using the gas welding process – carbon and low alloy steels with amended unit information.

Description

Not applicable.

Pathways Information

The MEA Aeroskills Training Package offers these units as part of a Skill Set designed to meet the requirements for CASA or ADF welding approvals for the welding of carbon and low alloy steels using the gas welding process. The competency elements of MEA430 must be attained using the carbon steel and low alloy steel parent metal group as listed in the Range of Conditions.

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not applicable.

Skill Set Requirements

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
MEA430	Gas weld aircraft components
MEM05004C	Perform routine oxy acetylene welding
MEM05007C	Perform manual heating and thermal cutting
MEM05022C	Perform advanced welding using oxy acetylene welding process
MEM05026C	Apply welding principles
MEM05051A	Select welding processes
MEM05052A	Apply safe welding processes
MEM09002B	Interpret technical drawing
MEM18001C	Use hand tools
MEM18002B	Use power tools/hand held operations

Target Group

Individuals seeking approval under either the CASA or ADF Regulatory system to weld carbon and low alloy steel aircraft components using the gas welding process.

Suggested words for Statement of Attainment

These competencies from the MEA Aeroskills Training Package meet the requirements of CASA and of the ADF for the grant of an approval to weld carbon and low alloy steels using the gas welding process.

Custom Content Section

Not applicable.

MEASS00356 MTA009 Aircraft welding using the gas welding process - corrosion and heat resisting steels

Modification History

Release 2 - Supersedes and is equivalent to MEASS00356 MTA009 Aircraft welding using the gas welding process – corrosion and heat resisting steels with amended unit information.

Description

Not applicable.

Pathways Information

The MEA Aeroskills Training Package offers these units as part of a Skill Set designed to meet the requirements for CASA or ADF welding approvals for the welding of corrosion and heat resisting steel using the gas welding process. The competency elements of MEA430 must be attained using the corrosion and heat resisting steel parent metal group as listed in the Range of Conditions.

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not applicable.

Skill Set Requirements

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
MEA430	Gas weld aircraft components
MEM05004C	Perform routine oxy acetylene welding
MEM05007C	Perform manual heating and thermal cutting
MEM05022C	Perform advanced welding using oxy acetylene welding process
MEM05026C	Apply welding principles
MEM05051A	Select welding processes
MEM05052A	Apply safe welding processes
MEM09002B	Interpret technical drawing
MEM18001C	Use hand tools
MEM18002B	Use power tools/hand held operations

Target Group

Individuals seeking approval under either the CASA or ADF Regulatory system to weld corrosion and heat resisting steel aircraft components using the gas welding process.

Suggested words for Statement of Attainment

These competencies from the MEA Aeroskills Training Package meet the requirements of CASA and of the ADF for the grant of an approval to weld corrosion and heat resisting steels using the gas welding process.

Custom Content Section

Not applicable.

MEASS00357 MTA010 Aircraft welding using the gas welding process - nickel alloys

Modification History

Release 2 - Supersedes and is equivalent to MEASS00357 MTA010 Aircraft welding using the gas welding process – nickel alloys with amended unit information.

Description

Not applicable.

Pathways Information

The MEA Aeroskills Training Package offers these units as part of a Skill Set designed to meet the requirements for CASA or ADF welding approvals for the welding of nickel alloys using the gas welding process. The competency elements of MEA430 must be attained using the nickel alloy parent metal group as listed in the Range of Conditions.

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not applicable.

Skill Set Requirements

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
MEA430	Gas weld aircraft components
MEM05004C	Perform routine oxy acetylene welding
MEM05007C	Perform manual heating and thermal cutting
MEM05022C	Perform advanced welding using oxy acetylene welding process
MEM05026C	Apply welding principles
MEM05051A	Select welding processes
MEM05052A	Apply safe welding processes
MEM09002B	Interpret technical drawing
MEM18001C	Use hand tools
MEM18002B	Use power tools/hand held operations

Target Group

Individuals seeking approval under either the CASA or ADF Regulatory system to weld nickel alloy aircraft components using the gas welding process.

Suggested words for Statement of Attainment

These competencies from the MEA Aeroskills Training Package meet the requirements of CASA and of the ADF for the grant of an approval to weld nickel alloys using the gas welding process.

Custom Content Section

Not applicable.

MEASS00358 MTA011 Aircraft welding using the gas welding process - copper based alloys

Modification History

Release 2 - Supersedes and is equivalent to MEASS00358 MTA011 Aircraft welding using the gas welding process – copper based alloys with amended unit information.

Description

Not applicable.

Pathways Information

The MEA Aeroskills Training Package offers these units as part of a Skill Set designed to meet the requirements for CASA or ADF welding approvals for the welding of copper based alloys using the gas welding process. The competency elements of MEA430 must be attained using the copper based alloy parent metal group as listed in the Range of Conditions.

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not applicable.

Skill Set Requirements

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
MEA430	Gas weld aircraft components
MEM05004C	Perform routine oxy acetylene welding
MEM05007C	Perform manual heating and thermal cutting
MEM05022C	Perform advanced welding using oxy acetylene welding process
MEM05026C	Apply welding principles
MEM05051A	Select welding processes
MEM05052A	Apply safe welding processes
MEM09002B	Interpret technical drawing
MEM18001C	Use hand tools
MEM18002B	Use power tools/hand held operations

Target Group

Individuals seeking approval under either the CASA or ADF Regulatory system to weld copper based alloy aircraft components using the gas welding process.

Suggested words for Statement of Attainment

These competencies from the MEA Aeroskills Training Package meet the requirements of CASA and of the ADF for the grant of an approval to weld copper based alloys using the gas welding process.

Custom Content Section

Not applicable.

MEASS00359 MTA012 Aircraft welding using the gas welding process - titanium alloys

Modification History

Release 2 - Supersedes and is equivalent to MEASS00359 MTA012 Aircraft welding using the gas welding process – titanium alloys with amended unit information.

Description

Not applicable.

Pathways Information

The MEA Aeroskills Training Package offers these units as part of a Skill Set designed to meet the requirements for CASA or ADF welding approvals for the welding of titanium alloys using the gas welding process. The competency elements of MEA430 must be attained using the titanium alloy parent metal group as listed in the Range of Conditions.

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not applicable.

Skill Set Requirements

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
MEA430	Gas weld aircraft components
MEM05004C	Perform routine oxy acetylene welding
MEM05007C	Perform manual heating and thermal cutting
MEM05022C	Perform advanced welding using oxy acetylene welding process
MEM05026C	Apply welding principles
MEM05051A	Select welding processes
MEM05052A	Apply safe welding processes
MEM09002B	Interpret technical drawing
MEM18001C	Use hand tools
MEM18002B	Use power tools/hand held operations

Target Group

Individuals seeking approval under either the CASA or ADF Regulatory system to weld titanium alloy aircraft components using the gas welding process.

Suggested words for Statement of Attainment

These competencies from the MEA Aeroskills Training Package meet the requirements of CASA and of the ADF for the grant of an approval to weld titanium alloys using the gas welding process.

Custom Content Section

Not applicable.

MEASS00360 MTA013 Aircraft welding using the braze welding process - aluminium alloys

Modification History

Release 2 - Supersedes and is equivalent to MEASS00360 MTA013 Aircraft welding using the braze welding process - aluminium alloys with amended unit information.

Description

Not applicable.

Pathways Information

The MEA Aeroskills Training Package offers these units as part of a Skill Set designed to meet the requirements for CASA or ADF welding approvals for the welding of aluminium alloys using the braze welding process. The competency elements of MEA431 must be attained using the aluminium alloy parent metal group as listed in the Range of Conditions.

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not applicable.

Skill Set Requirements

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
MEA431	Braze weld aircraft components
MEM05006C	Perform brazing and/or silver soldering
MEM05026C	Apply welding principles

Target Group

Individuals seeking approval under either the CASA or ADF Regulatory system to weld aluminium alloy aircraft components using the braze welding process.

Suggested words for Statement of Attainment

These competencies from the MEA Aeroskills Training Package meet the requirements of CASA and the ADF for the grant of an approval to weld aluminium alloy aircraft components using the braze welding process.

Custom Content Section

Not applicable.

MEASS00361 MTA014 Aircraft welding using the braze welding process - magnesium alloys

Modification History

Release 2 - Supersedes and is equivalent to MEASS00361 MTA014 Aircraft welding using the braze welding process - magnesium alloys with amended unit information.

Description

Not applicable.

Pathways Information

The MEA Aeroskills Training Package offers these units as part of a Skill Set designed to meet the requirements for CASA or ADF welding approvals for the welding of magnesium alloys using the braze welding process. The competency elements of MEA431 must be attained using the magnesium alloy parent metal group as listed in the Range of Conditions.

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not applicable.

Skill Set Requirements

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
MEA431	Braze weld aircraft components
MEM05006C	Perform brazing and/or silver soldering
MEM05026C	Apply welding principles

Target Group

Individuals seeking approval under either the CASA or ADF Regulatory system to weld magnesium alloy aircraft components using the braze welding process.

Suggested words for Statement of Attainment

These competencies from the MEA Aeroskills Training Package meet the requirements of CASA and the ADF for the grant of an approval to weld magnesium alloy aircraft components using the braze welding process.

Custom Content Section

Not applicable.

MEASS00362 MTA015 Aircraft welding using the braze welding process - carbon and low alloy steels

Modification History

Release 2 - Supersedes and is equivalent to MEASS00362 MTA015 Aircraft welding using the braze welding process - carbon and low alloy steels with amended unit information.

Description

Not applicable.

Pathways Information

The MEA Aeroskills Training Package offers these units as part of a Skill Set designed to meet the requirements for CASA or ADF welding approvals for the welding of carbon and low alloy steel using the braze welding process. The competency elements of MEA431 must be attained using the carbon steel and low alloy steel parent metal group as listed in the Range of Conditions.

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not applicable.

Skill Set Requirements

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
MEA431	Braze weld aircraft components
MEM05006C	Perform brazing and/or silver soldering
MEM05026C	Apply welding principles

Target Group

Individuals seeking approval under either the CASA or ADF Regulatory system to weld carbon and low alloy steel aircraft components using the braze welding process.

Suggested words for Statement of Attainment

These competencies from the MEA Aeroskills Training Package meet the requirements of CASA and the ADF for the grant of an approval to weld carbon and low alloy steel aircraft components using the braze welding process.

Custom Content Section

Not applicable.

MEASS00363 MTA016 Aircraft welding using the braze welding process - corrosion and heat resisting steels

Modification History

Release 2 - Supersedes and is equivalent to MEASS00363 MTA016 Aircraft welding using the braze welding process - corrosion and heat resisting steels with amended unit information.

Description

Not applicable.

Pathways Information

The MEA Aeroskills Training Package offers these units as part of a Skill Set designed to meet the requirements for CASA or ADF welding approvals for the welding of corrosion and heat resisting steel using the braze welding process. The competency elements of MEA431 must be attained using the corrosion and heat resisting steel parent metal group as listed in the Range of Conditions.

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not applicable.

Skill Set Requirements

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
MEA431	Braze weld aircraft components
MEM05006C	Perform brazing and/or silver soldering
MEM05026C	Apply welding principles

Target Group

Individuals seeking approval under either the CASA or ADF Regulatory system to weld corrosion and heat resisting steel aircraft components using the braze welding process.

Suggested words for Statement of Attainment

These competencies from the MEA Aeroskills Training Package meet the requirements of CASA and the ADF for the grant of an approval to weld corrosion and heat resisting steel aircraft components using the braze welding process.

Custom Content Section

Not applicable.

MEASS00364 MTA017 Aircraft welding using the braze welding process - nickel alloys

Modification History

Release 2 - Supersedes and is equivalent to MEASS00364 MTA017 Aircraft welding using the braze welding process - nickel alloy with amended unit information.

Description

Not applicable.

Pathways Information

The MEA Aeroskills Training Package offers these units as part of a Skill Set designed to meet the requirements for CASA or ADF welding approvals for the welding of nickel alloy using the braze welding process. The competency elements of MEA431 must be attained using the nickel alloy parent metal group as listed in the Range of Conditions.

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not applicable.

Skill Set Requirements

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
MEA431	Braze weld aircraft components
MEM05006C	Perform brazing and/or silver soldering
MEM05026C	Apply welding principles

Target Group

Individuals seeking approval under either the CASA or ADF Regulatory system to weld nickel alloy aircraft components using the braze welding process.

Suggested words for Statement of Attainment

These competencies from the MEA Aeroskills Training Package meet the requirements of CASA and the ADF for the grant of an approval to weld nickel alloy aircraft components using the braze welding process.

Custom Content Section

Not applicable.

MEASS00365 MTA018 Aircraft welding using the braze welding process - copper based alloys

Modification History

Release 2 - Supersedes and is equivalent to MEASS00365 MTA018 Aircraft welding using the braze welding process - copper based alloys with amended unit information.

Description

Not applicable.

Pathways Information

The MEA Aeroskills Training Package offers these units as part of a Skill Set designed to meet the requirements for CASA or ADF welding approvals for the welding of copper based alloy using the braze welding process. The competency elements of MEA431 must be attained using the copper based alloy parent metal group as listed in the Range of Conditions.

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not applicable.

Skill Set Requirements

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
MEA431	Braze weld aircraft components
MEM05006C	Perform brazing and/or silver soldering
MEM05026C	Apply welding principles

Target Group

Individuals seeking approval under either the CASA or ADF Regulatory system to weld copper based alloy aircraft components using the braze welding process.

Suggested words for Statement of Attainment

These competencies from the MEA Aeroskills Training Package meet the requirements of CASA and the ADF for the grant of an approval to weld copper based alloy aircraft components using the braze welding process.

Custom Content Section

Not applicable.

MEASS00366 MTA019 Aircraft welding using the braze welding process - titanium alloys

Modification History

Release 2 - Supersedes and is equivalent to MEASS00366 MTA019 Aircraft welding using the braze welding process - titanium alloys with amended unit information.

Description

Not applicable.

Pathways Information

The MEA Aeroskills Training Package offers these units as part of a Skill Set designed to meet the requirements for CASA or ADF welding approvals for the welding of titanium alloy using the braze welding process. The competency elements of MEA431 must be attained using the titanium alloy parent metal group as listed in the Range of Conditions.

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not applicable.

Skill Set Requirements

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
MEA431	Braze weld aircraft components
MEM05006C	Perform brazing and/or silver soldering
MEM05026C	Apply welding principles

Target Group

Individuals seeking approval under either the CASA or ADF Regulatory system to weld titanium alloy aircraft components using the braze welding process.

Suggested words for Statement of Attainment

These competencies from the MEA Aeroskills Training Package meet the requirements of CASA and the ADF for the grant of an approval to weld titanium alloy aircraft components using the braze welding process.

Custom Content Section

Not applicable.

MEASS00367 MTA020 Aircraft welding using the gas metal arc welding process - aluminium alloys

Modification History

Release 2 - Supersedes and is equivalent to MEASS00367 MTA020 Aircraft welding using the gas metal arc welding process - aluminium alloys with amended unit information.

Description

Not applicable.

Pathways Information

The MEA Aeroskills Training Package offers these units as part of a Skill Set designed to meet the requirements for CASA or ADF welding approvals for the welding of aluminium alloys using the gas metal arc welding process. The competency elements of MEA433 must be attained using the aluminium alloy parent metal group as listed in the Range of Conditions.

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not applicable.

Skill Set Requirements

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
MEA433	Weld aircraft components using the gas metal arc welding process
MEM05007C	Perform manual heating and thermal cutting
MEM05017D	Weld using gas metal arc welding process
MEM05018C	Perform advanced welding using gas metal arc welding process
MEM05026C	Apply welding principles
MEM05043B	Perform welds to code standards using gas metal arc welding
MEM05050B	Perform routine gas metal arc welding
MEM05051A	Select welding processes
MEM05052A	Apply safe welding processes
MEM09002B	Interpret technical drawing
MEM12023A	Perform engineering measurements
MEM18001C	Use hand tools
MEM18002B	Use power tools/hand held operations

Target Group

Individuals seeking approval under either the CASA or ADF Regulatory system to weld aluminium alloy aircraft components using the gas metal arc welding process.

Suggested words for Statement of Attainment

These competencies from the MEA Aeroskills Training Package meet the requirements of CASA and the ADF for the grant of an approval to weld aluminium alloy aircraft components using the gas metal arc welding process.

Custom Content Section

Not applicable.

MEASS00368 MTA021 Aircraft welding using the gas metal arc welding process - magnesium alloys

Modification History

Release 2 - Supersedes and is equivalent to MEASS00368 MTA021 Aircraft welding using the gas metal arc welding process - magnesium alloys with amended unit information.

Description

Not applicable.

Pathways Information

The MEA Aeroskills Training Package offers these units as part of a Skill Set designed to meet the requirements for CASA or ADF welding approvals for the welding of magnesium alloy using the gas metal arc welding process. The competency elements of MEA433 must be attained using the magnesium alloy parent metal group as listed in the Range of Conditions.

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not applicable.

Skill Set Requirements

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
MEA433	Weld aircraft components using the gas metal arc welding process
MEM05007C	Perform manual heating and thermal cutting
MEM05017D	Weld using gas metal arc welding process
MEM05018C	Perform advanced welding using gas metal arc welding process
MEM05026C	Apply welding principles
MEM05043B	Perform welds to code standards using gas metal arc welding
MEM05050B	Perform routine gas metal arc welding
MEM05051A	Select welding processes
MEM05052A	Apply safe welding processes
MEM09002B	Interpret technical drawing
MEM12023A	Perform engineering measurements
MEM18001C	Use hand tools
MEM18002B	Use power tools/hand held operations

Target Group

Individuals seeking approval under either the CASA or ADF Regulatory system to weld magnesium alloy aircraft components using the gas metal arc welding process.

Suggested words for Statement of Attainment

These competencies from the MEA Aeroskills Training Package meet the requirements of CASA and the ADF for the grant of an approval to weld magnesium alloy aircraft components using the gas metal arc welding process.

Custom Content Section

Not applicable.

MEASS00369 MTA022 Aircraft welding using the gas metal arc welding process - carbon and low alloy steels

Modification History

Release 2 - Supersedes and is equivalent to MEASS00369 MTA022 Aircraft welding using the gas metal arc welding process - carbon and low alloy steels with amended unit information.

Description

Not applicable.

Pathways Information

The MEA Aeroskills Training Package offers these units as part of a Skill Set designed to meet the requirements for CASA or ADF welding approvals for the welding of carbon and low alloy steel using the gas metal arc welding process. The competency elements of MEA433 must be attained using the carbon steel and low alloy steel parent metal group as listed in the Range of Conditions.

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not applicable.

Skill Set Requirements

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
MEA433	Weld aircraft components using the gas metal arc welding process
MEM05007C	Perform manual heating and thermal cutting
MEM05017D	Weld using gas metal arc welding process
MEM05018C	Perform advanced welding using gas metal arc welding process
MEM05026C	Apply welding principles
MEM05043B	Perform welds to code standards using gas metal arc welding
MEM05050B	Perform routine gas metal arc welding
MEM05051A	Select welding processes
MEM05052A	Apply safe welding processes
MEM09002B	Interpret technical drawing
MEM12023A	Perform engineering measurements
MEM18001C	Use hand tools
MEM18002B	Use power tools/hand held operations

Target Group

Individuals seeking approval under either the CASA or ADF Regulatory system to weld carbon and low alloy steel aircraft components using the gas metal arc welding process.

Suggested words for Statement of Attainment

These competencies from the MEA Aeroskills Training Package meet the requirements of CASA and the ADF for the grant of an approval to weld carbon and low alloy steel aircraft components using the gas metal arc welding process.

Custom Content Section

Not applicable.

MEASS00370 MTA023 Aircraft welding using the gas metal arc welding process - corrosion and heat resisting steel

Modification History

Release 2 - Supersedes and is equivalent to MEASS00370 MTA023 Aircraft welding using the gas metal arc welding process - corrosion and heat resisting steel with amended unit information.

Description

Not applicable.

Pathways Information

The MEA Aeroskills Training Package offers these units as part of a Skill Set designed to meet the requirements for CASA or ADF welding approvals for the welding of corrosion and heat resisting steel using the gas metal arc welding process. The competency elements of MEA433 must be attained using the corrosion and heat resisting steel parent metal group as listed in the Range of Conditions.

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not applicable.

Skill Set Requirements

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
MEA433	Weld aircraft components using the gas metal arc welding process
MEM05007C	Perform manual heating and thermal cutting
MEM05017D	Weld using gas metal arc welding process
MEM05018C	Perform advanced welding using gas metal arc welding process
MEM05026C	Apply welding principles
MEM05043B	Perform welds to code standards using gas metal arc welding
MEM05050B	Perform routine gas metal arc welding
MEM05051A	Select welding processes
MEM05052A	Apply safe welding processes
MEM09002B	Interpret technical drawing
MEM12023A	Perform engineering measurements
MEM18001C	Use hand tools
MEM18002B	Use power tools/hand held operations

Target Group

Individuals seeking approval under either the CASA or ADF Regulatory system to weld corrosion and heat resisting steel aircraft components using the gas metal arc welding process.

Suggested words for Statement of Attainment

These competencies from the MEA Aeroskills Training Package meet the requirements of CASA and the ADF for the grant of an approval to weld corrosion and heat resisting steel aircraft components using the gas metal arc welding process.

Custom Content Section

Not applicable.

MEASS00371 MTA024 Aircraft welding using the gas metal arc welding process - nickel alloys

Modification History

Release 2 - Supersedes and is equivalent to MEASS00371 MTA024 Aircraft welding using the gas metal arc welding process - nickel alloys with amended unit information.

Description

Not applicable.

Pathways Information

The MEA Aeroskills Training Package offers these units as part of a Skill Set designed to meet the requirements for CASA or ADF welding approvals for the welding of nickel alloy using the gas metal arc welding process. The competency elements of MEA433 must be attained using the nickel alloy parent metal group as listed in the Range of Conditions.

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not applicable.

Skill Set Requirements

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
MEA433	Weld aircraft components using the gas metal arc welding process
MEM05007C	Perform manual heating and thermal cutting
MEM05017D	Weld using gas metal arc welding process
MEM05018C	Perform advanced welding using gas metal arc welding process
MEM05026C	Apply welding principles
MEM05043B	Perform welds to code standards using gas metal arc welding
MEM05050B	Perform routine gas metal arc welding
MEM05051A	Select welding processes
MEM05052A	Apply safe welding processes
MEM09002B	Interpret technical drawing
MEM12023A	Perform engineering measurements
MEM18001C	Use hand tools
MEM18002B	Use power tools/hand held operations

Target Group

Individuals seeking approval under either the CASA or ADF Regulatory system to weld nickel alloy aircraft components using the gas metal arc welding process.

Suggested words for Statement of Attainment

These competencies from the MEA Aeroskills Training Package meet the requirements of CASA and the ADF for the grant of an approval to weld nickel alloy aircraft components using the gas metal arc welding process.

Custom Content Section

Not applicable.

MEASS00372 MTA025 Aircraft welding using the gas metal arc welding process - copper based alloys

Modification History

Release 2 - Supersedes and is equivalent to MEASS00372 MTA025 Aircraft welding using the gas metal arc welding process - copper based alloys with amended unit information.

Description

Not applicable.

Pathways Information

The MEA Aeroskills Training Package offers these units as part of a Skill Set designed to meet the requirements for CASA or ADF welding approvals for the welding of copper based alloy using the gas metal arc welding process. The competency elements of MEA433 must be attained using the copper based alloy parent metal group as listed in the Range of Conditions.

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not applicable.

Skill Set Requirements

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
MEA433	Weld aircraft components using the gas metal arc welding process
MEM05007C	Perform manual heating and thermal cutting
MEM05017D	Weld using gas metal arc welding process
MEM05018C	Perform advanced welding using gas metal arc welding process
MEM05026C	Apply welding principles
MEM05043B	Perform welds to code standards using gas metal arc welding
MEM05050B	Perform routine gas metal arc welding
MEM05051A	Select welding processes
MEM05052A	Apply safe welding processes
MEM09002B	Interpret technical drawing
MEM12023A	Perform engineering measurements
MEM18001C	Use hand tools
MEM18002B	Use power tools/hand held operations

Target Group

Individuals seeking approval under either the CASA or ADF Regulatory system to weld copper based alloy aircraft components using the gas metal arc welding process.

Suggested words for Statement of Attainment

These competencies from the MEA Aeroskills Training Package meet the requirements of CASA and the ADF for the grant of an approval to weld copper based alloy aircraft components using the gas metal arc welding process.

Custom Content Section

Not applicable.

MEASS00373 MTA026 Aircraft welding using the gas metal arc welding process - titanium alloys

Modification History

Release 2 - Supersedes and is equivalent to MEASS00373 MTA026 Aircraft welding using the gas metal arc welding process - titanium alloys with amended unit information.

Description

Not applicable.

Pathways Information

The MEA Aeroskills Training Package offers these units as part of a Skill Set designed to meet the requirements for CASA or ADF welding approvals for the welding of titanium alloy using the gas metal arc welding process. The competency elements of MEA433 must be attained using the titanium alloy parent metal group as listed in the Range of Conditions.

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not applicable.

Skill Set Requirements

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
MEA433	Weld aircraft components using the gas metal arc welding process
MEM05007C	Perform manual heating and thermal cutting
MEM05017D	Weld using gas metal arc welding process
MEM05018C	Perform advanced welding using gas metal arc welding process
MEM05026C	Apply welding principles
MEM05043B	Perform welds to code standards using gas metal arc welding
MEM05050B	Perform routine gas metal arc welding
MEM05051A	Select welding processes
MEM05052A	Apply safe welding processes
MEM09002B	Interpret technical drawing
MEM12023A	Perform engineering measurements
MEM18001C	Use hand tools
MEM18002B	Use power tools/hand held operations

Target Group

Individuals seeking approval under either the CASA or ADF Regulatory system to weld titanium alloy aircraft components using the gas metal arc welding process.

Suggested words for Statement of Attainment

These competencies from the MEA Aeroskills Training Package meet the requirements of CASA and the ADF for the grant of an approval to weld titanium alloy aircraft components using the gas metal arc welding process.

Custom Content Section

Not applicable.

MEASS00374 MTA027 Aircraft welding using the gas tungsten arc welding process - aluminium alloys

Modification History

Release 2 - Supersedes and is equivalent to MEASS00374 MTA027 Aircraft welding using the gas tungsten arc welding process - aluminium alloys with amended unit information.

Description

Not applicable.

Pathways Information

The MEA Aeroskills Training Package offers these units as part of a Skill Set designed to meet the requirements for CASA or ADF welding approvals for the welding of aluminium alloys using the gas tungsten arc welding process. The competency elements of MEA432 must be attained using the aluminium alloy parent metal group as listed in the Range of Conditions.

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not applicable.

Skill Set Requirements

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
MEA432	Weld aircraft components using the gas tungsten arc welding process
MEM05007C	Perform manual heating and thermal cutting
MEM05019D	Weld using gas tungsten arc welding process
MEM05020C	Perform advanced welding using gas tungsten arc welding process
MEM05026C	Apply welding principles
MEM05044B	Perform welds to code standards using gas tungsten arc welding
MEM05049B	Perform routine gas tungsten arc welding
MEM05051A	Select welding processes
MEM05052A	Apply safe welding processes
MEM09002B	Interpret technical drawing
MEM12023A	Perform engineering measurements
MEM18001C	Use hand tools
MEM18002B	Use power tools/hand held operations

Target Group

Individuals seeking approval under either the CASA or ADF Regulatory system to weld aluminium alloy aircraft components using the gas tungsten arc welding process.

Suggested words for Statement of Attainment

These competencies from the MEA Aeroskills Training Package meet the requirements of CASA and the ADF for the grant of an approval to weld aluminium alloy aircraft components using the gas tungsten arc welding process.

Custom Content Section

Not applicable.

MEASS00375 MTA028 Aircraft welding using the gas tungsten arc welding process - magnesium alloys

Modification History

Release 2 - Supersedes and is equivalent to MEASS00375 MTA028 Aircraft welding using the gas tungsten arc welding process - magnesium alloys with amended unit information.

Description

Not applicable.

Pathways Information

The MEA Aeroskills Training Package offers these units as part of a Skill Set designed to meet the requirements for CASA or ADF welding approvals for the welding of magnesium alloy using the gas tungsten arc welding process. The competency elements of MEA432 must be attained using the magnesium alloy parent metal group as listed in the Range of Conditions.

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not applicable.

Skill Set Requirements

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
MEA432	Weld aircraft components using the gas tungsten arc welding process
MEM05007C	Perform manual heating and thermal cutting
MEM05019D	Weld using gas tungsten arc welding process
MEM05020C	Perform advanced welding using gas tungsten arc welding process
MEM05026C	Apply welding principles
MEM05044B	Perform welds to code standards using gas tungsten arc welding
MEM05049B	Perform routine gas tungsten arc welding
MEM05051A	Select welding processes
MEM05052A	Apply safe welding processes
MEM09002B	Interpret technical drawing
MEM12023A	Perform engineering measurements
MEM18001C	Use hand tools
MEM18002B	Use power tools/hand held operations

Target Group

Individuals seeking approval under either the CASA or ADF Regulatory system to weld magnesium alloy aircraft components using the gas tungsten arc welding process.

Suggested words for Statement of Attainment

These competencies from the MEA Aeroskills Training Package meet the requirements of CASA and the ADF for the grant of an approval to weld magnesium alloy aircraft components using the gas tungsten arc welding process.

Custom Content Section

Not applicable.

MEASS00376 MTA029 Aircraft welding using the gas tungsten arc welding process - carbon and low alloy steels

Modification History

Release 2 - Supersedes and is equivalent to MEASS00376 MTA029 Aircraft welding using the gas tungsten arc welding process - carbon and low alloy steels with amended unit information.

Description

Not applicable.

Pathways Information

The MEA Aeroskills Training Package offers these units as part of a Skill Set designed to meet the requirements for CASA or ADF welding approvals for the welding of carbon and low alloy steel using the gas tungsten arc welding process. The competency elements of MEA432 must be attained using the carbon steel and low alloy steel parent metal group as listed in the Range of Conditions.

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not applicable.

Skill Set Requirements

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
MEA432	Weld aircraft components using the gas tungsten arc welding process
MEM05007C	Perform manual heating and thermal cutting
MEM05019D	Weld using gas tungsten arc welding process
MEM05020C	Perform advanced welding using gas tungsten arc welding process
MEM05026C	Apply welding principles
MEM05044B	Perform welds to code standards using gas tungsten arc welding
MEM05049B	Perform routine gas tungsten arc welding
MEM05051A	Select welding processes
MEM05052A	Apply safe welding processes
MEM09002B	Interpret technical drawing
MEM12023A	Perform engineering measurements
MEM18001C	Use hand tools
MEM18002B	Use power tools/hand held operations

Target Group

Individuals seeking approval under either the CASA or ADF Regulatory system to weld carbon and low alloy steel aircraft components using the gas tungsten arc welding process.

Suggested words for Statement of Attainment

These competencies from the MEA Aeroskills Training Package meet the requirements of CASA and the ADF for the grant of an approval to weld carbon and low alloy steel aircraft components using the gas tungsten arc welding process.

Custom Content Section

Not applicable.

MEASS00377 MTA030 Aircraft welding using gas tungsten arc welding process - corrosion and heat resisting steel

Modification History

Release 2 - Supersedes and is equivalent to MEASS00377 MTA030 Aircraft welding using gas tungsten arc welding process - corrosion and heat resisting steel with amended unit information.

Description

Not applicable.

Pathways Information

The MEA Aeroskills Training Package offers these units as part of a Skill Set designed to meet the requirements for CASA or ADF welding approvals for the welding of corrosion and heat resisting steel using the gas tungsten arc welding process. The competency elements of MEA432 must be attained using the corrosion and heat resisting steel parent metal group as listed in the Range of Conditions.

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not applicable.

Skill Set Requirements

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
MEA432	Weld aircraft components using the gas tungsten arc welding process
MEM05007C	Perform manual heating and thermal cutting
MEM05019D	Weld using gas tungsten arc welding process
MEM05020C	Perform advanced welding using gas tungsten arc welding process
MEM05026C	Apply welding principles
MEM05044B	Perform welds to code standards using gas tungsten arc welding
MEM05049B	Perform routine gas tungsten arc welding
MEM05051A	Select welding processes
MEM05052A	Apply safe welding processes
MEM09002B	Interpret technical drawing
MEM12023A	Perform engineering measurements
MEM18001C	Use hand tools
MEM18002B	Use power tools/hand held operations

Target Group

Individuals seeking approval under either the CASA or ADF Regulatory system to weld corrosion and heat resisting steel aircraft components using the gas tungsten arc welding process.

Suggested words for Statement of Attainment

These competencies from the MEA Aeroskills Training Package meet the requirements of CASA and the ADF for the grant of an approval to weld corrosion and heat resisting steel aircraft components using the gas tungsten arc welding process.

Custom Content Section

Not applicable.

MEASS00378 MTA031 Aircraft welding using the gas tungsten arc welding process - nickel alloys

Modification History

Release 2 - Supersedes and is equivalent to MEASS00378 MTA031 Aircraft welding using the gas tungsten arc welding process - nickel alloys with amended unit information.

Description

Not applicable.

Pathways Information

The MEA Aeroskills Training Package offers these units as part of a Skill Set designed to meet the requirements for CASA or ADF welding approvals for the welding of nickel alloy using the gas tungsten arc welding process. The competency elements of MEA432 must be attained using the nickel alloy parent metal group as listed in the Range of Conditions.

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not applicable.

Skill Set Requirements

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
MEA432	Weld aircraft components using the gas tungsten arc welding process
MEM05007C	Perform manual heating and thermal cutting
MEM05019D	Weld using gas tungsten arc welding process
MEM05020C	Perform advanced welding using gas tungsten arc welding process
MEM05026C	Apply welding principles
MEM05044B	Perform welds to code standards using gas tungsten arc welding
MEM05049B	Perform routine gas tungsten arc welding
MEM05051A	Select welding processes
MEM05052A	Apply safe welding processes
MEM09002B	Interpret technical drawing
MEM12023A	Perform engineering measurements
MEM18001C	Use hand tools
MEM18002B	Use power tools/hand held operations

Target Group

Individuals seeking approval under either the CASA or ADF Regulatory system to weld nickel alloy aircraft components using the gas tungsten arc welding process.

Suggested words for Statement of Attainment

These competencies from the MEA Aeroskills Training Package meet the requirements of CASA and the ADF for the grant of an approval to weld nickel alloy aircraft components using the gas tungsten arc welding process.

Custom Content Section

Not applicable.

MEASS00379 MTA032 Aircraft welding using the plasma arc welding process - aluminium alloys

Modification History

Release 2 - Supersedes and is equivalent to MEASS00379 MTA032 Aircraft welding using the plasma arc welding process - aluminium alloys with amended unit information.

Description

Not applicable.

Pathways Information

The MEA Aeroskills Training Package offers these units as part of a Skill Set designed to meet the requirements for CASA or ADF welding approvals for the welding of aluminium alloys using the plasma arc welding process. The competency elements of MEA434 must be attained using the aluminium alloy parent metal group as listed in the Range of Conditions.

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not applicable.

Skill Set Requirements

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
MEA434	Weld aircraft components using the plasma arc welding process
MEM05007C	Perform manual heating and thermal cutting
MEM05019D	Weld using gas tungsten arc welding process
MEM05020C	Perform advanced welding using gas tungsten arc welding process
MEM05026C	Apply welding principles
MEM05044B	Perform welds to code standards using gas tungsten arc welding
MEM05049B	Perform routine gas tungsten arc welding
MEM05051A	Select welding processes
MEM05052A	Apply safe welding processes
MEM09002B	Interpret technical drawing
MEM12023A	Perform engineering measurements
MEM18001C	Use hand tools
MEM18002B	Use power tools/hand held operations

Target Group

Individuals seeking approval under either the CASA or ADF Regulatory system to weld aluminium alloy aircraft components using the plasma arc welding process.

Suggested words for Statement of Attainment

These competencies from the MEA Aeroskills Training Package meet the requirements of CASA and the ADF for the grant of an approval to weld aluminium alloy aircraft components using the plasma arc welding process.

Custom Content Section

Not applicable.

MEASS00380 MTA033 Aircraft welding using the plasma arc welding process - magnesium alloys

Modification History

Release 2 - Supersedes and is equivalent to MEASS00380 MTA033 Aircraft welding using the plasma arc welding process - magnesium alloys with amended unit information.

Description

Not applicable.

Pathways Information

The MEA Aeroskills Training Package offers these units as part of a Skill Set designed to meet the requirements for CASA or ADF welding approvals for the welding of magnesium alloy using the plasma arc welding process. The competency elements of MEA434 must be attained using the magnesium alloy parent metal group as listed in the Range of Conditions.

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not applicable.

Skill Set Requirements

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
MEA434	Weld aircraft components using the plasma arc welding process
MEM05007C	Perform manual heating and thermal cutting
MEM05019D	Weld using gas tungsten arc welding process
MEM05020C	Perform advanced welding using gas tungsten arc welding process
MEM05026C	Apply welding principles
MEM05044B	Perform welds to code standards using gas tungsten arc welding
MEM05049B	Perform routine gas tungsten arc welding
MEM05051A	Select welding processes
MEM05052A	Apply safe welding processes
MEM09002B	Interpret technical drawing
MEM12023A	Perform engineering measurements
MEM18001C	Use hand tools
MEM18002B	Use power tools/hand held operations

Target Group

Individuals seeking approval under either the CASA or ADF Regulatory system to weld magnesium alloy aircraft components using the plasma arc welding process.

Suggested words for Statement of Attainment

These competencies from the MEA Aeroskills Training Package meet the requirements of CASA and the ADF for the grant of an approval to weld magnesium alloy aircraft components using the plasma arc welding process.

Custom Content Section

Not applicable.

MEASS00381 MTA034 Aircraft welding using the plasma arc welding process - carbon and low alloy steels

Modification History

Release 2 - Supersedes and is equivalent to MEASS00381 MTA034 Aircraft welding using the plasma arc welding process - carbon and low alloy steels with amended unit information.

Description

Not applicable.

Pathways Information

The MEA Aeroskills Training Package offers these units as part of a Skill Set designed to meet the requirements for CASA or ADF welding approvals for the welding of carbon and low alloy steel using the plasma arc welding process. The competency elements of MEA434 must be attained using the carbon steel and low alloy steel parent metal group as listed in the Range of Conditions.

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not applicable.

Skill Set Requirements

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
MEA434	Weld aircraft components using the plasma arc welding process
MEM05007C	Perform manual heating and thermal cutting
MEM05019D	Weld using gas tungsten arc welding process
MEM05020C	Perform advanced welding using gas tungsten arc welding process
MEM05026C	Apply welding principles
MEM05044B	Perform welds to code standards using gas tungsten arc welding
MEM05049B	Perform routine gas tungsten arc welding
MEM05051A	Select welding processes
MEM05052A	Apply safe welding processes
MEM09002B	Interpret technical drawing
MEM12023A	Perform engineering measurements
MEM18001C	Use hand tools
MEM18002B	Use power tools/hand held operations

Target Group

Individuals seeking approval under either the CASA or ADF Regulatory system to weld carbon and low alloy steel aircraft components using the plasma arc welding process.

Suggested words for Statement of Attainment

These competencies from the MEA Aeroskills Training Package meet the requirements of CASA and the ADF for the grant of an approval to weld carbon and low alloy steel aircraft components using the plasma arc welding process.

Custom Content Section

Not applicable.

MEASS00382 MTA035 Aircraft welding using the plasma arc welding process - corrosion and heat resisting steels

Modification History

Release 2 - Supersedes and is equivalent to MEASS00382 MTA035 Aircraft welding using the plasma arc welding process - corrosion and heat resisting steels with amended unit information.

Description

Not applicable.

Pathways Information

The MEA Aeroskills Training Package offers these units as part of a Skill Set designed to meet the requirements for CASA or ADF welding approvals for the welding of corrosion and heat resisting steel using the plasma arc welding process. The competency elements of MEA434 must be attained using the corrosion and heat resisting steel parent metal group as listed in the Range of Conditions.

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not applicable.

Skill Set Requirements

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
MEA434	Weld aircraft components using the plasma arc welding process
MEM05007C	Perform manual heating and thermal cutting
MEM05019D	Weld using gas tungsten arc welding process
MEM05020C	Perform advanced welding using gas tungsten arc welding process
MEM05026C	Apply welding principles
MEM05044B	Perform welds to code standards using gas tungsten arc welding
MEM05049B	Perform routine gas tungsten arc welding
MEM05051A	Select welding processes
MEM05052A	Apply safe welding processes
MEM09002B	Interpret technical drawing
MEM12023A	Perform engineering measurements
MEM18001C	Use hand tools
MEM18002B	Use power tools/hand held operations

Target Group

Individuals seeking approval under either the CASA or ADF Regulatory system to weld corrosion and heat resisting steel aircraft components using the plasma arc welding process.

Suggested words for Statement of Attainment

These competencies from the MEA Aeroskills Training Package meet the requirements of CASA and the ADF for the grant of an approval to weld corrosion and heat resisting steel aircraft components using the plasma arc welding process.

Custom Content Section

Not applicable.

MEASS00383 MTA036 Aircraft welding using the plasma arc welding process - nickel alloys

Modification History

Release 2 - Supersedes and is equivalent to MEASS00383 MTA036 Aircraft welding using the plasma arc welding process - nickel alloys with amended unit information.

Description

Not applicable.

Pathways Information

The MEA Aeroskills Training Package offers these units as part of a Skill Set designed to meet the requirements for CASA or ADF welding approvals for the welding of nickel alloy using the plasma arc welding process. The competency elements of MEA434 must be attained using the nickel alloy parent metal group as listed in the Range of Conditions.

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not applicable.

Skill Set Requirements

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
MEA434	Weld aircraft components using the plasma arc welding process
MEM05007C	Perform manual heating and thermal cutting
MEM05019D	Weld using gas tungsten arc welding process
MEM05020C	Perform advanced welding using gas tungsten arc welding process
MEM05026C	Apply welding principles
MEM05044B	Perform welds to code standards using gas tungsten arc welding
MEM05049B	Perform routine gas tungsten arc welding
MEM05051A	Select welding processes
MEM05052A	Apply safe welding processes
MEM09002B	Interpret technical drawing
MEM12023A	Perform engineering measurements
MEM18001C	Use hand tools
MEM18002B	Use power tools/hand held operations

Target Group

Individuals seeking approval under either the CASA or ADF Regulatory system to weld nickel alloy aircraft components using the plasma arc welding process.

Suggested words for Statement of Attainment

These competencies from the MEA Aeroskills Training Package meet the requirements of CASA and the ADF for the grant of an approval to weld nickel alloy aircraft components using the plasma arc welding process.

Custom Content Section

Not applicable.

MEASS00384 MTA037 Aircraft welding using the plasma arc welding process - copper based alloys

Modification History

Release 2 - Supersedes and is equivalent to MEASS00384 MTA037 Aircraft welding using the plasma arc welding process - copper based alloys with amended unit information.

Description

Not applicable.

Pathways Information

The MEA Aeroskills Training Package offers these units as part of a Skill Set designed to meet the requirements for CASA or ADF welding approvals for the welding of copper based alloy using the plasma arc welding process. The competency elements of MEA434 must be attained using the copper based alloy parent metal group as listed in the Range of Conditions.

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not applicable.

Skill Set Requirements

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
MEA434	Weld aircraft components using the plasma arc welding process
MEM05007C	Perform manual heating and thermal cutting
MEM05019D	Weld using gas tungsten arc welding process
MEM05020C	Perform advanced welding using gas tungsten arc welding process
MEM05026C	Apply welding principles
MEM05044B	Perform welds to code standards using gas tungsten arc welding
MEM05049B	Perform routine gas tungsten arc welding
MEM05051A	Select welding processes
MEM05052A	Apply safe welding processes
MEM09002B	Interpret technical drawing
MEM12023A	Perform engineering measurements
MEM18001C	Use hand tools
MEM18002B	Use power tools/hand held operations

Target Group

Individuals seeking approval under either the CASA or ADF Regulatory system to weld copper based alloy aircraft components using the plasma arc welding process.

Suggested words for Statement of Attainment

These competencies from the MEA Aeroskills Training Package meet the requirements of CASA and the ADF for the grant of an approval to weld copper based alloy aircraft components using the plasma arc welding process.

Custom Content Section

Not applicable.

MEASS00385 MTA038 Aircraft welding using the plasma arc welding process - titanium alloys

Modification History

Release 2 - Supersedes and is equivalent to MEASS00385 MTA038 Aircraft welding using the plasma arc welding process - titanium alloys with amended unit information.

Description

Not applicable.

Pathways Information

The MEA Aeroskills Training Package offers these units as part of a Skill Set designed to meet the requirements for CASA or ADF welding approvals for the welding of titanium alloy using the plasma arc welding process. The competency elements of MEA434 must be attained using the titanium alloy parent metal group as listed in the Range of Conditions.

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not applicable.

Skill Set Requirements

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
MEA434	Weld aircraft components using the plasma arc welding process
MEM05007C	Perform manual heating and thermal cutting
MEM05019D	Weld using gas tungsten arc welding process
MEM05020C	Perform advanced welding using gas tungsten arc welding process
MEM05026C	Apply welding principles
MEM05044B	Perform welds to code standards using gas tungsten arc welding
MEM05049B	Perform routine gas tungsten arc welding
MEM05051A	Select welding processes
MEM05052A	Apply safe welding processes
MEM09002B	Interpret technical drawing
MEM12023A	Perform engineering measurements
MEM18001C	Use hand tools
MEM18002B	Use power tools/hand held operations

Target Group

Individuals seeking approval under either the CASA or ADF Regulatory system to weld titanium alloy aircraft components using the plasma arc welding process.

Suggested words for Statement of Attainment

These competencies from the MEA Aeroskills Training Package meet the requirements of CASA and the ADF for the grant of an approval to weld titanium alloy aircraft components using the plasma arc welding process.

Custom Content Section

Not applicable.

MEASS00386 MTA039 Aircraft welding using the manual metal arc welding process - aluminium alloys

Modification History

Release 2 - Supersedes and is equivalent to MEASS00386 MTA039 Aircraft welding using the manual metal arc welding process - aluminium alloys with amended unit information.

Description

Not applicable.

Pathways Information

The MEA Aeroskills Training Package offers these units as part of a Skill Set designed to meet the requirements for CASA or ADF welding approvals for the welding of aluminium alloys using the manual metal arc welding process. The competency elements of MEA435 must be attained using the aluminium alloy parent metal group as listed in the Range of Conditions.

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not applicable.

Skill Set Requirements

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
MEA435	Weld aircraft components using the manual metal arc welding process
MEM05007C	Perform manual heating and thermal cutting
MEM05012C	Perform routine manual metal arc welding
MEM05015D	Weld using manual metal arc welding process
MEM05016C	Perform advanced welding using manual metal arc welding process
MEM05026C	Apply welding principles
MEM05046B	Perform welds to code standards using manual metal arc welding process
MEM05051A	Select welding processes
MEM05052A	Apply safe welding processes
MEM09002B	Interpret technical drawing
MEM12023A	Perform engineering measurements
MEM18001C	Use hand tools
MEM18002B	Use power tools/hand held operations

Target Group

Individuals seeking approval under either the CASA or ADF Regulatory system to weld aluminium alloy aircraft components using the manual metal arc welding process.

Suggested words for Statement of Attainment

These competencies from the MEA Aeroskills Training Package meet the requirements of CASA and the ADF for the grant of an approval to weld aluminium alloy aircraft components using the manual metal arc welding process.

Custom Content Section

Not applicable.

MEASS00387 MTA040 Aircraft welding using the manual metal arc welding process - magnesium alloys

Modification History

Release 2 - Supersedes and is equivalent to MEASS00387 MTA040 Aircraft welding using the manual metal arc welding process - magnesium alloys with amended unit information.

Description

Not applicable.

Pathways Information

The MEA Aeroskills Training Package offers these units as part of a Skill Set designed to meet the requirements for CASA or ADF welding approvals for the welding of magnesium alloy using the manual metal arc welding process. The competency elements of MEA435 must be attained using the magnesium alloy parent metal group as listed in the Range of Conditions.

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not applicable.

Skill Set Requirements

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
MEA435	Weld aircraft components using the manual metal arc welding process
MEM05007C	Perform manual heating and thermal cutting
MEM05012C	Perform routine manual metal arc welding
MEM05015D	Weld using manual metal arc welding process
MEM05016C	Perform advanced welding using manual metal arc welding process
MEM05026C	Apply welding principles
MEM05046B	Perform welds to code standards using manual metal arc welding process
MEM05051A	Select welding processes
MEM05052A	Apply safe welding processes
MEM09002B	Interpret technical drawing
MEM12023A	Perform engineering measurements
MEM18001C	Use hand tools
MEM18002B	Use power tools/hand held operations

Target Group

Individuals seeking approval under either the CASA or ADF Regulatory system to weld magnesium alloy aircraft components using the manual metal arc welding process.

Suggested words for Statement of Attainment

These competencies from the MEA Aeroskills Training Package meet the requirements of CASA and the ADF for the grant of an approval to weld magnesium alloy aircraft components using the manual metal arc welding process.

Custom Content Section

Not applicable.

MEASS00388 MTA041 Aircraft welding using the manual metal arc welding process - carbon and low alloy steels

Modification History

Release 2 - Supersedes and is equivalent to MEASS00388 MTA041 Aircraft welding using the manual metal arc welding process - carbon and low alloy steels with amended unit information.

Description

Not applicable.

Pathways Information

The MEA Aeroskills Training Package offers these units as part of a Skill Set designed to meet the requirements for CASA or ADF welding approvals for the welding of carbon and low alloy steel using the manual metal arc welding process. The competency elements of MEA435 must be attained using the carbon steel and low alloy steel parent metal group as listed in the Range of Conditions.

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not applicable.

Skill Set Requirements

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
MEA435	Weld aircraft components using the manual metal arc welding process
MEM05007C	Perform manual heating and thermal cutting
MEM05012C	Perform routine manual metal arc welding
MEM05015D	Weld using manual metal arc welding process
MEM05016C	Perform advanced welding using manual metal arc welding process
MEM05026C	Apply welding principles
MEM05046B	Perform welds to code standards using manual metal arc welding process
MEM05051A	Select welding processes
MEM05052A	Apply safe welding processes
MEM09002B	Interpret technical drawing
MEM12023A	Perform engineering measurements
MEM18001C	Use hand tools
MEM18002B	Use power tools/hand held operations

Target Group

Individuals seeking approval under either the CASA or ADF Regulatory system to weld carbon and low alloy steel aircraft components using the manual metal arc welding process.

Suggested words for Statement of Attainment

These competencies from the MEA Aeroskills Training Package meet the requirements of CASA and the ADF for the grant of an approval to weld carbon and low alloy steel aircraft components using the manual metal arc welding process.

Custom Content Section

Not applicable.

MEASS00389 MTA042 Aircraft welding using manual metal arc welding process - corrosion and heat resisting steels

Modification History

Release 2 - Supersedes and is equivalent to MEASS00389 MTA042 Aircraft welding using manual metal arc welding process - corrosion and heat resisting steels with amended unit information.

Description

Not applicable.

Pathways Information

The MEA Aeroskills Training Package offers these units as part of a Skill Set designed to meet the requirements for CASA or ADF welding approvals for the welding of corrosion and heat resisting steel using the manual metal arc welding process. The competency elements of MEA435 must be attained using the corrosion and heat resisting steel parent metal group as listed in the Range of Conditions.

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not applicable.

Skill Set Requirements

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
MEA435	Weld aircraft components using the manual metal arc welding process
MEM05007C	Perform manual heating and thermal cutting
MEM05012C	Perform routine manual metal arc welding
MEM05015D	Weld using manual metal arc welding process
MEM05016C	Perform advanced welding using manual metal arc welding process
MEM05026C	Apply welding principles
MEM05046B	Perform welds to code standards using manual metal arc welding process
MEM05051A	Select welding processes
MEM05052A	Apply safe welding processes
MEM09002B	Interpret technical drawing
MEM12023A	Perform engineering measurements
MEM18001C	Use hand tools
MEM18002B	Use power tools/hand held operations

Target Group

Individuals seeking approval under either the CASA or ADF Regulatory system to weld corrosion and heat resisting steel aircraft components using the manual metal arc welding process.

Suggested words for Statement of Attainment

These competencies from the MEA Aeroskills Training Package meet the requirements of CASA and the ADF for the grant of an approval to weld corrosion and heat resisting steel aircraft components using the manual metal arc welding process.

Custom Content Section

Not applicable.

MEASS00390 MTA043 Aircraft welding using the manual metal arc welding process - nickel alloys

Modification History

Release 2 - Supersedes and is equivalent to MEASS00390 MTA043 Aircraft welding using the manual metal arc welding process - nickel alloys with amended unit information.

Description

Not applicable.

Pathways Information

The MEA Aeroskills Training Package offers these units as part of a Skill Set designed to meet the requirements for CASA or ADF welding approvals for the welding of nickel alloy using the manual metal arc welding process. The competency elements of MEA435 must be attained using the nickel alloy parent metal group as listed in the Range of Conditions.

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not applicable.

Skill Set Requirements

MEA107	Interpret and use aviation maintenance industry manuals and specifications
MEA154	Apply workl 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
MEA435	Weld aircraft components using the manual metal arc welding process
MEM05007C	Perform manual heating and thermal cutting
MEM05012C	Perform routine manual metal arc welding
MEM05015D	Weld using manual metal arc welding process
MEM05016C	Perform advanced welding using manual metal arc welding process
MEM05026C	Apply welding principles
MEM05046B	Perform welds to code standards using manual metal arc welding process
MEM05051A	Select welding processes
MEM05052A	Apply safe welding processes
MEM09002B	Interpret technical drawing
MEM12023A	Perform engineering measurements
MEM18001C	Use hand tools
MEM18002B	Use power tools/hand held operations

Target Group

Individuals seeking approval under either the CASA or ADF Regulatory system to weld nickel alloy aircraft components using the manual metal arc welding process.

Suggested words for Statement of Attainment

These competencies from the MEA Aeroskills Training Package meet the requirements of CASA and the ADF for the grant of an approval to weld nickel alloy aircraft components using the manual metal arc welding process.

Custom Content Section

Not applicable.

MEASS00391 MTA044 Aircraft welding using the manual metal arc welding process - copper based alloys

Modification History

Release 2 - Supersedes and is equivalent to MEASS00391 MTA044 Aircraft welding using the manual metal arc welding process - copper based alloys with amended unit information.

Description

Not applicable.

Pathways Information

The MEA Aeroskills Training Package offers these units as part of a Skill Set designed to meet the requirements for CASA or ADF welding approvals for the welding of copper based alloy using the manual metal arc welding process. The competency elements of MEA435 must be attained using the copper based alloy parent metal group as listed in the Range of Conditions.

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not applicable.

Skill Set Requirements

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
MEA435	Weld aircraft components using the manual metal arc welding process
MEM05007C	Perform manual heating and thermal cutting
MEM05012C	Perform routine manual metal arc welding
MEM05015D	Weld using manual metal arc welding process
MEM05016C	Perform advanced welding using manual metal arc welding process
MEM05026C	Apply welding principles
MEM05046B	Perform welds to code standards using manual metal arc welding process
MEM05051A	Select welding processes
MEM05052A	Apply safe welding processes
MEM09002B	Interpret technical drawing
MEM12023A	Perform engineering measurements
MEM18001C	Use hand tools
MEM18002B	Use power tools/hand held operations

Target Group

Individuals seeking approval under either the CASA or ADF Regulatory system to weld copper based alloy aircraft components using the manual metal arc welding process.

Suggested words for Statement of Attainment

These competencies from the MEA Aeroskills Training Package meet the requirements of CASA and the ADF for the grant of an approval to weld copper based alloy aircraft components using the manual metal arc welding process.

Custom Content Section

Not applicable.

MEASS00392 MTA045 Aircraft welding using the manual metal arc welding process - titanium alloys

Modification History

Release 2 - Supersedes and is equivalent to MEASS00392 MTA045 Aircraft welding using the manual metal arc welding process - titanium alloys with amended unit information.

Description

Not applicable.

Pathways Information

The MEA Aeroskills Training Package offers these units as part of a Skill Set designed to meet the requirements for CASA or ADF welding approvals for the welding of titanium alloy using the manual metal arc welding process. The competency elements of MEA435 must be attained using the titanium alloy parent metal group as listed in the Range of Conditions.

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not applicable.

Skill Set Requirements

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
MEA435	Weld aircraft components using the manual metal arc welding process
MEM05007C	Perform manual heating and thermal cutting
MEM05012C	Perform routine manual metal arc welding
MEM05015D	Weld using manual metal arc welding process
MEM05016C	Perform advanced welding using manual metal arc welding process
MEM05026C	Apply welding principles
MEM05046B	Perform welds to code standards using manual metal arc welding process
MEM05051A	Select welding processes
MEM05052A	Apply safe welding processes
MEM09002B	Interpret technical drawing
MEM12023A	Perform engineering measurements
MEM18001C	Use hand tools
MEM18002B	Use power tools/hand held operations

Target Group

Individuals seeking approval under either the CASA or ADF Regulatory system to weld titanium alloy aircraft components using the manual metal arc welding process.

Suggested words for Statement of Attainment

These competencies from the MEA Aeroskills Training Package meet the requirements of CASA and the ADF for the grant of an approval to weld titanium alloy aircraft components using the manual metal arc welding process.

Custom Content Section

Not applicable.

MEASS00393 MTA046 Liquid penetrant inspection approval for aerospace

Modification History

Release 2 - Supersedes and is equivalent to MEASS00393 MTA046 Liquid penetrant inspection approval for aerospace with amended unit information.

Description

Not applicable.

Pathways Information

The MEA Aeroskills Training Package offers these units as part of a Diploma of Aeroskills (Non-Destructive Testing). The MEA units also count towards the Diploma and Advanced Diploma of Aviation Maintenance Management. The MEM units count towards Diploma qualifications in the Metal and Engineering Training Package.

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not applicable.

Skill Set Requirements

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 Note: This unit is equivalent to MEM18001C as a prerequisite for MEM24002B
MEM24002B	Perform penetrant testing
MEM24012C	Apply metallurgy principles

Target Group

Holders of aircraft engineer licences, qualified AMEs and aviation tradespersons employed on aircraft and component maintenance plus other tradespersons employed in component maintenance workshops seeking approval under either the CASA or ADF Regulatory system to perform liquid penetrant inspection of aircraft structure and items of aeronautical product at AS 3669 Level 2.

Suggested words for Statement of Attainment

These competencies from the MEA Aeroskills Training Package meet the requirements of CASA and the ADF for the grant of an approval to perform liquid penetrant inspections on aircraft structure and items of aeronautical product at AS 3669 Level 2.

Custom Content Section

Not applicable.

MEASS00394 MTA047 Magnetic particle inspection approval for aerospace

Modification History

Release 2 - Supersedes and is equivalent to MEASS00394 MTA047 Magnetic particle inspection approval for aerospace with amended unit information.

Description

Not applicable.

Pathways Information

The MEA Aeroskills Training Package offers these units as part of a Diploma of Aeroskills (Non-Destructive Testing). The MEA units also count towards the Diploma and Advanced Diploma of Aviation Maintenance Management. The MEM units count towards Diploma qualifications in the Metal and Engineering Training Package.

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not applicable.

Skill Set Requirements

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 Note: This unit is equivalent to MEM18001C as a prerequisite for MEM24004B
MEM24004B	Perform magnetic particle testing
MEM24012C	Apply metallurgy principles

Target Group

Holders of aircraft engineer licences, qualified AMEs and aviation tradespersons employed on aircraft and component maintenance plus other tradespersons employed in component maintenance workshops seeking approval under either the CASA or ADF Regulatory system to perform magnetic particle inspection of aircraft structure and items of aeronautical product at AS 3669 Level 2.

Suggested words for Statement of Attainment

These competencies from the MEA Aeroskills Training Package meet the requirements of CASA and the ADF for the grant of an approval to perform magnetic particle inspections on aircraft structure and items of aeronautical product at AS 3669 Level 2.

Custom Content Section

Not applicable.

MEASS00395 MTA048 Eddy current inspection approval for aerospace

Modification History

Release 2 - Supersedes and is equivalent to MEASS00395 MTA048 Eddy current inspection approval for aerospace with amended unit information.

Description

Not applicable.

Pathways Information

The MEA Aeroskills Training Package offers these units as part of a Diploma of Aeroskills (Non-Destructive Testing). The MEA units also count towards the Diploma and Advanced Diploma of Aviation Maintenance Management. The MEM units count towards Diploma qualifications in the Metal and Engineering Training Package.

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not applicable.

Skill Set Requirements

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 Note: This unit is equivalent to MEM18001C as a prerequisite for MEM24006B
MEM24006B	Perform eddy current testing
MEM24012C	Apply metallurgy principles

Target Group

Holders of aircraft engineer licences, qualified AMEs and aviation tradespersons employed on aircraft and component maintenance plus other tradespersons employed in component maintenance workshops seeking approval under either the CASA or ADF Regulatory system to perform eddy current inspection of aircraft structure and items of aeronautical product at AS 3669 Level 2.

Suggested words for Statement of Attainment

These competencies from the MEA Aeroskills Training Package meet the requirements of CASA and the ADF for the grant of an approval to perform eddy current inspections on aircraft structure and items of aeronautical product at AS 3669 Level 2.

Custom Content Section

Not applicable.

MEASS00396 MTA049 Ultrasonic inspection approval for aerospace

Modification History

Release 2 - Supersedes and is equivalent to MEASS00396 MTA049 Ultrasonic inspection approval for aerospace with amended unit information.

Description

Not applicable.

Pathways Information

The MEA Aeroskills Training Package offers these units as part of a Diploma of Aeroskills (Non-Destructive Testing). The MEA units also count towards the Diploma and Advanced Diploma of Aviation Maintenance Management. The MEM units count towards Diploma qualifications in the Metal and Engineering Training Package.

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not applicable.

Skill Set Requirements

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 Note: This unit is equivalent to MEM18001C as a prerequisite for MEM24008B
MEM24008B	Perform ultrasonic testing
MEM24012C	Apply metallurgy principles

Target Group

Holders of aircraft engineer licences, qualified AMEs and aviation tradespersons employed on aircraft and component maintenance plus other tradespersons employed in component maintenance workshops seeking approval under either the CASA or ADF Regulatory system to perform ultrasonic inspection of aircraft structure and items of aeronautical product at AS 3669 Level 2.

Suggested words for Statement of Attainment

These competencies from the MEA Aeroskills Training Package meet the requirements of CASA and the ADF for the grant of an approval to perform ultrasonic inspections on aircraft structure and items of aeronautical product at AS 3669 Level 2.

Custom Content Section

Not applicable.

MEASS00397 MTA050 Radiographic inspection approval for aerospace

Modification History

Release 2 - Supersedes and is equivalent to MEASS00397 MTA050 Radiographic inspection approval for aerospace with amended unit information.

Description

Not applicable.

Pathways Information

The MEA Aeroskills Training Package offers these units as part of a Diploma of Aeroskills (Non-Destructive Testing). The MEA units also count towards the Diploma and Advanced Diploma of Aviation Maintenance Management. The MEM units count towards Diploma qualifications in the Metal and Engineering Training Package.

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not applicable.

Skill Set Requirements

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 Note: This unit is equivalent to MEM18001C as a prerequisite for MEM24010B
MEM13013B	Work safely with ionising radiation
MEM24010B	Perform radiographic testing
MEM24012C	Apply metallurgy principles

Target Group

Holders of aircraft engineer licences, qualified AMEs and aviation tradespersons employed on aircraft and component maintenance plus other tradespersons employed in component maintenance workshops seeking approval under either the CASA or ADF Regulatory system to perform radiographic inspection of aircraft structure and items of aeronautical product at AS 3669 Level 2.

Suggested words for Statement of Attainment

These competencies from the MEA Aeroskills Training Package meet the requirements of CASA and the ADF for the grant of an approval to perform radiographic inspections on aircraft structure and items of aeronautical product at AS 3669 Level 2.

Custom Content Section

Not applicable.

MEASS00398 MTA051 Basic visual liquid dye penetrant inspection approval for aerospace

Modification History

Release 2 - Supersedes and is equivalent to MEASS00398 MTA051 Basic visual liquid dye penetrant inspection approval for aerospace with amended unit information.

Description

Not applicable.

Pathways Information

The MEA Aeroskills Training Package offers these units as a Skill Set that meets regulatory requirements.

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not applicable.

Skill Set Requirements

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 Note: This unit is equivalent to MEM18001C as a prerequisite for MEM24001B
MEM24001B	Perform basic liquid dye penetrant testing

Target Group

Qualified AMEs and aviation tradespersons employed on aircraft and component maintenance plus other tradespersons employed in component maintenance workshops seeking approval under either the CASA or ADF Regulatory system to perform basic visual liquid dye penetrant inspection of aircraft structure and items of aeronautical product.

Suggested words for Statement of Attainment

These competencies from the MEA Aeroskills Training Package meet the requirements of CASA and the ADF for the grant of an approval to perform basic visual liquid dye penetrant inspections on aircraft structure and items of aeronautical product.

Custom Content Section

Not applicable.

MEASS00399 MTA052 Basic magnetic particle inspection approval for aerospace

Modification History

Release 2 - Supersedes and is equivalent to MEASS00399 MTA052 Basic magnetic particle inspection approval for aerospace with amended unit information.

Description

Not applicable.

Pathways Information

The MEA Aeroskills Training Package offers these units as a Skill Set that meets regulatory requirements.

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not applicable.

Skill Set Requirements

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 Note: This unit is equivalent to MEM18001C as a prerequisite for MEM24003B
MEM24003B	Perform basic magnetic particle testing

Target Group

Holders of aircraft engineer licences, qualified AMEs and aviation tradespersons employed on aircraft and component maintenance plus other tradespersons employed in component maintenance workshops seeking approval under either the CASA or ADF Regulatory system to perform basic magnetic particle inspection of aircraft structure and items of aeronautical product.

Suggested words for Statement of Attainment

These competencies from the MEA Aeroskills Training Package meet the requirements of CASA and the ADF for the grant of an approval to perform basic magnetic particle inspections on aircraft structure and items of aeronautical product.

Custom Content Section

Not applicable.

MEASS00400 MTA053 Basic eddy current inspection approval for aerospace

Modification History

Release 2 - Supersedes and is equivalent to MEASS00400 MTA053 Basic eddy current inspection approval for aerospace with amended unit information.

Description

Not applicable.

Pathways Information

The MEA Aeroskills Training Package offers these units as a Skill Set that meets regulatory requirements.

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not applicable.

Skill Set Requirements

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 Note: This unit is equivalent to MEM18001C as a prerequisite for MEM24005B
MEM24005B	Perform basic eddy current testing

Target Group

Holders of aircraft engineer licences, qualified AMEs and aviation tradespersons employed on aircraft and component maintenance plus other tradespersons employed in component maintenance workshops seeking approval under either the CASA or ADF Regulatory system to perform basic eddy current inspection of aircraft structure and items of aeronautical product.

Suggested words for Statement of Attainment

These competencies from the MEA Aeroskills Training Package meet the requirements of CASA and the ADF for the grant of an approval to perform basic eddy current inspections on aircraft structure and items of aeronautical product.

Custom Content Section

Not applicable.

MEASS00401 MTA054 Ultrasonic thickness testing inspection approval for aerospace

Modification History

Release 2 - Supersedes and is equivalent to MEASS00401 MTA054 Ultrasonic thickness testing inspection approval for aerospace with amended unit information.

Description

Not applicable.

Pathways Information

The MEA Aeroskills Training Package offers these units as a Skill Set that meets regulatory requirements.

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not applicable.

Skill Set Requirements

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 Note: This unit is equivalent to MEM18001C as a prerequisite for MEM24007B
MEM24007B	Perform ultrasonic thickness testing

Target Group

Holders of aircraft engineer licences, qualified AMEs and aviation tradespersons employed on aircraft and component maintenance plus other tradespersons employed in component maintenance workshops seeking approval under either the CASA or ADF Regulatory system to perform ultrasonic thickness testing inspection of aircraft structure and items of aeronautical product.

Suggested words for Statement of Attainment

These competencies from the MEA Aeroskills Training Package meet the requirements of CASA and the ADF for the grant of an approval to perform ultrasonic thickness testing inspections on aircraft structure and items of aeronautical product.

Custom Content Section

Not applicable.

MEASS00402 MTA055 Basic radiographic inspection approval for aerospace

Modification History

Release 2 - Supersedes and is equivalent to MEASS00402 MTA055 Basic radiographic inspection approval for aerospace with amended unit information.

Description

Not applicable.

Pathways Information

The MEA Aeroskills Training Package offers these units as a Skill Set that meets regulatory requirements.

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not applicable.

Skill Set Requirements

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 Note: This unit is equivalent to MEM18001C as a prerequisite for MEM24009B
MEM13013B	Work safely with ionising radiation
MEM24009B	Perform basic radiographic testing

Target Group

Holders of aircraft engineer licences, qualified AMEs and aviation tradespersons employed on aircraft and component maintenance plus other tradespersons employed in component maintenance workshops seeking approval under either the CASA or ADF Regulatory system to perform basic radiographic inspection of aircraft structure and items of aeronautical product.

Suggested words for Statement of Attainment

These competencies from the MEA Aeroskills Training Package meet the requirements of CASA and the ADF for the grant of an approval to perform basic radiographic inspections on aircraft structure and items of aeronautical product.

Custom Content Section

Not applicable.

MEASS00403 MTA056 Electroplate aeronautical product component parts

Modification History

Release 2 - Supersedes and is equivalent to MEASS00403 MTA056 Electroplate aeronautical product component parts with amended unit information.

Description

Not applicable.

Pathways Information

This Skill Set has been developed to assist in compliance with CASR Part 145 and does not relate to an Aeroskills qualification.

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not applicable.

Skill Set Requirements

MEA145	Conversion from allied trades for employment in aviation maintenance workshops
MEA157	Complete aviation maintenance industry documentation
MEM07001B	Perform operational maintenance of machines equipment
MEM08001B	Perform wire, jig and barrel load unload work
MEM08003C	Perform electroplating operations
MEM08018B	Electroplate engineering coatings
MEM13003B	Work safely with industrial chemicals and materials
MEM18001C	Use hand tools
MEM15004B	Perform inspection

Target Group

Individuals with allied trade qualifications who are employed in CASR Part 145 AMOs and require approval to electroplate aeronautical product component parts.

Suggested words for Statement of Attainment

These competencies from the MEA Aeroskills Training Package meet the requirements for employment of individuals with Certificate III or Certificate IV qualifications in an allied trade in aircraft component maintenance workshops on the electroplating of aeronautical product component parts.

Custom Content Section

Not applicable.

MEASS00404 MTA057 Produce anodised film on aluminium alloy components

Modification History

Release 2 - Supersedes and is equivalent to MEASS00404 MTA057 Produce anodised film on aluminium alloy components with amended unit information.

Description

Not applicable.

Pathways Information

This Skill Set has been developed to assist in compliance with CASR Part 145 and does not relate to an Aeroskills qualification.

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not applicable.

Skill Set Requirements

MEA145	Conversion from allied trades for employment in aviation maintenance workshops
MEA157	Complete aviation maintenance industry documentation
MEM08002C	Pre-treat work for subsequent surface coating
MEM08006B	Produce clear and/or coloured and/or sealed anodised film on aluminium

Target Group

Individuals with allied trade qualifications who are employed in CASR Part 145 AMOs and require approval to produce anodised film on aluminium alloy components.

Suggested words for Statement of Attainment

These competencies from the MEA Aeroskills Training Package meet the requirements for employment of individuals with Certificate III or Certificate IV qualifications in an allied trade in aircraft component maintenance workshops on the production of anodised film on aluminium alloy components.

Custom Content Section

Not applicable.

MEASS00405 MTA058 Metal spray aeronautical product component parts

Modification History

Release 2 - Supersedes and is equivalent to MEASS00405 MTA058 Metal spray aeronautical product component parts with amended unit information.

Description

Not applicable.

Pathways Information

This Skill Set has been developed to assist in compliance with CASR Part 145 and does not relate to an Aeroskills qualification.

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not applicable.

Skill Set Requirements

MEA145	Conversion from allied trades for employment in aviation maintenance workshops
MEA157	Complete aviation maintenance industry documentation
MEM08002C	Pre-treat work for subsequent surface coating
MEM08004B	Finish work using wet, dry and vapour deposition methods
MEM13003B	Work safely with industrial chemicals and materials

Target Group

Individuals with allied trade qualifications who are employed in CASR Part 145 AMOs and require approval to perform metal spraying operations.

Suggested words for Statement of Attainment

These competencies from the MEA Aeroskills Training Package meet the requirements for employment of individuals with Certificate III or Certificate IV qualifications in an allied trade in aircraft component maintenance workshops on metal spraying operations.

Custom Content Section

Not applicable.

MEASS00406 MTA059 Machine aeronautical product component parts (general)

Modification History

Release 2 - Supersedes and is equivalent to MEASS00406 MTA059 Machine aeronautical product component parts (general) with amended unit information.

Description

Not applicable.

Pathways Information

This Skill Set has been developed to assist in compliance with CASR Part 145 and does not relate to an Aeroskills qualification.

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not applicable.

Skill Set Requirements

MEA145	Conversion from allied trades for employment in aviation maintenance workshops
MEA157	Complete aviation maintenance industry documentation
MEM07002B	Perform precision shaping/planning/slotting operations
MEM07005C	Perform general machining
MEM07006C	Perform lathe operations
MEM07007C	Perform milling operations
MEM07021B	Perform complex lathe operations
MEM09002B	Interpret technical drawing
MEM12003B	Perform precision mechanical measurement
MEM12023A	Perform engineering measurements
MEM18001C	Use hand tools

Target Group

Individuals with allied trade qualifications who are employed in CASR Part 145 AMOs and require approval to perform general machining of aeronautical product component parts.

Suggested words for Statement of Attainment

These competencies from the MEA Aeroskills Training Package meet the requirements for employment of individuals with Certificate III or Certificate IV qualifications in an allied trade in aircraft component maintenance workshops on general machining of aeronautical product component parts.

Custom Content Section

Not applicable.

MEASS00407 MTA060 Grind aeronautical product component parts

Modification History

Release 2 - Supersedes and is equivalent to MEASS00407 MTA060 Grind aeronautical product component parts with amended unit information.

Description

Not applicable.

Pathways Information

This Skill Set has been developed to assist in compliance with CASR Part 145 and does not relate to an Aeroskills qualification.

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not applicable.

Skill Set Requirements

MEA145	Conversion from allied trades for employment in aviation maintenance workshops
MEA157	Complete aviation maintenance industry documentation
MEM07005C	Perform general machining
MEM07008D	Perform grinding operations
MEM07010B	Perform tool and cutter grinding operations
MEM07012B	Perform complex grinding operations
MEM09002B	Interpret technical drawing
MEM12003B	Perform precision mechanical measurement
MEM12023A	Perform engineering measurements
MEM18001C	Use hand tools

Target Group

Individuals with allied trade qualifications who are employed in CASR Part 145 AMOs and require approval to perform grinding operations on aeronautical product component parts.

Suggested words for Statement of Attainment

These competencies from the Aeroskills Training Package MEA11 meet the requirements for employment of individuals with Certificate III or Certificate IV qualifications in an allied trade in aircraft component maintenance workshops on grinding of aeronautical product component parts.

Custom Content Section

Not applicable.

MEASS00408 MTA061 Precision jig boring of aeronautical product component parts

Modification History

Release 2 - Supersedes and is equivalent to MEASS00408 MTA061 Precision jig boring of aeronautical product component parts with amended unit information.

Description

Not applicable.

Pathways Information

This Skill Set has been developed to assist in compliance with CASR Part 145 and does not relate to an Aeroskills qualification.

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not applicable.

Skill Set Requirements

MEA145	Conversion from allied trades for employment in aviation maintenance workshops
MEA157	Complete aviation maintenance industry documentation
MEM07005C	Perform general machining
MEM07007C	Perform milling operations
MEM07009B	Perform precision jig boring operations
MEM09002B	Interpret technical drawing
MEM12003B	Perform precision mechanical measurement
MEM12023A	Perform engineering measurements
MEM18001C	Use hand tools

Target Group

Individuals with allied trade qualifications who are employed in CASR Part 145 AMOs and require approval to perform precision jig boring of aeronautical product component parts.

Suggested words for Statement of Attainment

These competencies from the Aeroskills Training Package MEA11 meet the requirements for employment of individuals with Certificate III or Certificate IV qualifications in an allied trade in aircraft component maintenance workshops on precision jig boring of aeronautical product component parts.

Custom Content Section

Not applicable.

MEASS00409 MTA062 Complex milling of aeronautical product component parts

Modification History

Release 2 - Supersedes and is equivalent to MEASS00409 MTA062 Complex milling of aeronautical product component parts with amended unit information.

Description

Not applicable.

Pathways Information

This Skill Set has been developed to assist in compliance with CASR Part 145 and does not relate to an Aeroskills qualification.

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not applicable.

Skill Set Requirements

MEA145	Conversion from allied trades for employment in aviation maintenance workshops
MEA157	Complete aviation maintenance industry documentation
MEM07005C	Perform general machining
MEM07007C	Perform milling operations
MEM07011B	Perform complex milling operations
MEM09002B	Interpret technical drawing
MEM12003B	Perform precision mechanical measurement
MEM12023A	Perform engineering measurements
MEM12024A	Perform computations
MEM18001C	Use hand tools

Target Group

Individuals with allied trade qualifications who are employed in CASR Part 145 AMOs and require approval to perform complex milling operations on aeronautical product component parts.

Suggested words for Statement of Attainment

These competencies from the MEA Aeroskills Training Package meet the requirements for employment of individuals with Certificate III or Certificate IV qualifications in an allied trade in aircraft component maintenance workshops on complex milling of aeronautical product component parts.

Custom Content Section

Not applicable.

MEASS00410 MTA063 Machine aeronautical product component parts using horizontal and/or vertical boring machines

Modification History

Release 2 - Supersedes and is equivalent to MEASS00410 MTA063 Machine aeronautical product component parts using horizontal and/or vertical boring machines with amended unit information.

Description

Not applicable.

Pathways Information

This Skill Set has been developed to assist in compliance with CASR Part 145 and does not relate to an Aeroskills qualification.

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not applicable.

Skill Set Requirements

MEA145	Conversion from allied trades for employment in aviation maintenance workshops
MEA157	Complete aviation maintenance industry documentation
MEM07005C	Perform general machining
MEM07013B	Perform machining operations using horizontal and/or vertical boring machines
MEM09002B	Interpret technical drawing
MEM12023A	Perform engineering measurements
MEM18001C	Use hand tools

Target Group

Individuals with allied trade qualifications who are employed in CASR Part 145 AMOs and require approval to perform machining of aeronautical product component parts using horizontal and/or vertical boring machines.

Suggested words for Statement of Attainment

These competencies from the MEA Aeroskills Training Package meet the requirements for employment of individuals with Certificate III or Certificate IV qualifications in an allied trade in aircraft component maintenance workshops on machining of aeronautical product component parts using horizontal and/or vertical boring machines.

Custom Content Section

Not applicable.

MEASS00411 MTA064 Machine aeronautical product component parts using NC/CNC machines

Modification History

Release 2 - Supersedes and is equivalent to MEASS00411 MTA064 Machine aeronautical product component parts using NC/CNC machines with amended unit information.

Description

Not applicable.

Pathways Information

This Skill Set has been developed to assist in compliance with CASR Part 145 and does not relate to an Aeroskills qualification.

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not applicable.

Skill Set Requirements

MEA145	Conversion from allied trades for employment in aviation maintenance workshops
MEA157	Complete aviation maintenance industry documentation
MEM07015B	Set computer controlled machines/processes
MEM07016C	Set and edit computer controlled machines/processes
MEM07018C	Write basic NC/CNC programs
MEM07022C	Program CNC wire cut machine
MEM07024B	Operate and monitor machine processes
MEM07028B	Operate computer controlled machine processes
MEM09002B	Interpret technical drawing
MEM12023A	Perform engineering measurements
MEM18001C	Use hand tools

Target Group

Individuals with allied trade qualifications who are employed in CASR Part 145 AMOs and require approval to machine aeronautical product component parts using NC/CNC machines.

Suggested words for Statement of Attainment

These competencies from the MEA Aeroskills Training Package meet the requirements for employment of individuals with Certificate III or Certificate IV qualifications in an allied trade in aircraft component maintenance workshops on machining of aeronautical product component parts using NC/CNC machines.

Custom Content Section

Not applicable.

MEASS00412 MTA065 Machine aeronautical product component parts using NC/CNC machining centres

Modification History

Release 2 - Supersedes and is equivalent to MEASS00412 MTA065 Machine aeronautical product component parts using NC/CNC machining centres with amended unit information.

Description

Not applicable.

Pathways Information

This Skill Set has been developed to assist in compliance with CASR Part 145 and does not relate to an Aeroskills qualification.

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not applicable.

Skill Set Requirements

MEA145	Conversion from allied trades for employment in aviation maintenance workshops
MEA157	Complete aviation maintenance industry documentation
MEM07015B	Set computer controlled machines/processes
MEM07016C	Set and edit computer controlled machines/processes
MEM07018C	Write basic NC/CNC programs
MEM07019C	Program NC/CNC machine centre
MEM07020C	Program multiple spindle and/or multiple axis NC/CNC machining centre
MEM07024B	Operate and monitor machine processes
MEM07028B	Operate computer controlled machine processes
MEM09002B	Interpret technical drawing
MEM12023A	Perform engineering measurements
MEM18001C	Use hand tools

Target Group

Individuals with allied trade qualifications who are employed in CASR Part 145 AMOs and require approval to machine aeronautical product component parts using NC/CNC machining centres.

Suggested words for Statement of Attainment

These competencies from the MEA Aeroskills Training Package meet the requirements for employment of individuals with Certificate III or Certificate IV qualifications in an allied trade in aircraft component maintenance workshops on machining of aeronautical product component parts using NC/CNC machines.

Custom Content Section

Not applicable.

MEASS00413 MTA066 Machine plastic aeronautical product component parts

Modification History

Release 2 - Supersedes and is equivalent to MEASS00413 MTA066 Machine plastic aeronautical product component parts with amended unit information.

Description

Not applicable.

Pathways Information

This Skill Set has been developed to assist in compliance with CASR Part 145 and does not relate to an Aeroskills qualification.

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not applicable.

Skill Set Requirements

MEA145	Conversion from allied trades for employment in aviation maintenance workshops
MEA157	Complete aviation maintenance industry documentation
MEM07001B	Perform operational maintenance of machines equipment
MEM07024B	Operate and monitor machine processes
MEM09002B	Interpret technical drawing
MEM12023A	Perform engineering measurements
MEM16006A	Organise and communicate information
MEM18001C	Use hand tools

Target Group

Individuals with allied trade qualifications who are employed in CASR Part 145 AMOs and require approval to machine plastic (including composite) aeronautical product component parts.

Suggested words for Statement of Attainment

These competencies from the MEA Aeroskills Training Package meet the requirements for employment of individuals with Certificate III or Certificate IV qualifications in an allied trade in aircraft component maintenance workshops on machining of plastic (including composite) aeronautical product component parts.

Custom Content Section

Not applicable.

MEASS00414 MTA067 Aeronautical product component parts - metal spinning lathe operations

Modification History

Release 2 - Supersedes and is equivalent to MEASS00414 MTA067 Aeronautical product component parts – metal spinning lathe operations with amended unit information.

Description

Not applicable.

Pathways Information

This Skill Set has been developed to assist in compliance with CASR Part 145 and does not relate to an Aeroskills qualification.

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not applicable.

Skill Set Requirements

MEA145	Conversion from allied trades for employment in aviation maintenance workshops
MEA157	Complete aviation maintenance industry documentation
MEM07030C	Perform metal spinning lathe operations (basic)
MEM07031C	Perform metal spinning lathe operations (complex)
MEM07032B	Use workshop machines for basic operations
MEM09002B	Interpret technical drawing
MEM12023A	Perform engineering measurements
MEM18001C	Use hand tools
MEM18002B	Use power tools/hand held operations

Target Group

Individuals with allied trade qualifications who are employed in CASR Part 145 AMOs and require approval to perform metal spinning lathe operations on aeronautical product component parts.

Suggested words for Statement of Attainment

These competencies from the MEA Aeroskills Training Package meet the requirements for employment of individuals with Certificate III or Certificate IV qualifications in an allied trade in aircraft component maintenance workshops on metal spinning lathe operations on aeronautical product component parts.

Custom Content Section

Not applicable.

MEASS00415 MTA068 Aircraft tyre retreading (basic)

Modification History

Release 1 - New Skill Set

Description

Not applicable.

Pathways Information

This Skill Set has been developed to assist in compliance with CASR Part 145 and does not relate to an Aeroskills qualification.

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not applicable.

Skill Set Requirements

PMBPROD262	Operate tyre curing equipment
PMBPROD263	Operate tyre retread curing equipment
PMBPROD265	Operate portable vulcanising equipment
PMBPROD266	Prepare tyre casing for retreading

Target Group

Individuals who are employed in CASR Part 145 AMOs and require approval to prepare tyres for retreading and operate aircraft tyre retreading equipment.

Suggested words for Statement of Attainment

These competencies from the MEA Aeroskills Training Package meet the requirements for employment of individuals in aircraft tyre retreading, including preparation of tyres and operation of retreading equipment.

Custom Content Section

Not applicable.

MEASS00416 MTA069 Aircraft tyre retreading (advanced)

Modification History

Release 2 - Supersedes and is equivalent to MEASS00416 MTA069 Aircraft tyre retreading (advanced) with amended unit information.

Description

Not applicable.

Pathways Information

This Skill Set has been developed to assist in compliance with CASR Part 145 and does not relate to an Aeroskills qualification.

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not applicable.

Skill Set Requirements

MEA145	Conversion from allied trades for employment in aviation maintenance workshops
MEA157	Complete aviation maintenance industry documentation
PMBPROD324	Inspect tyres for retreading
PMBPROD325	Lay on tyre retreads
PMBPROD326	Inspect tyres

Target Group

Individuals with applicable trade qualifications who are employed in CASR Part 145 AMOs and require approval to select tyres for retreading, set up retreading equipment and inspect tyres for serviceability following retread.

Suggested words for Statement of Attainment

These competencies from the MEA Aeroskills Training Package meet the requirements for employment of trade qualified individuals in aircraft tyre inspection before and after retreading, and in setting up retreading equipment.

Custom Content Section

Not applicable.

MEASS00417 SAL001 B1 Small aircraft elementary maintenance

Modification History

Release 2 - Supersedes and is equivalent to MEASS00417 SAL001 B1 Small aircraft elementary maintenance with amended unit information.

Description

Not applicable.

Pathways Information

This Skill Set has been developed to define the units of competency that need to be attained by the end of two years of training for the Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Mechatronics) in order to qualify for the grant by CASA of a B1 small aircraft maintenance licence for the performance of elementary maintenance.

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not applicable.

Skill Set Requirements

MEA107	Interpret and use aviation maintenance industry manuals and specifications
MEA111	Perform administrative processes to prepare for certification of civil aircraft maintenance
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
MEA201	Remove and install miscellaneous aircraft electrical hardware/components
MEA246	Fabricate and/or repair aircraft electrical hardware or parts
MEA274	Maintain basic light aircraft electrical systems and components
MEA276	Maintain basic light aircraft communication and radio navigation systems and components
MEA296	Use electrical test equipment in aviation maintenance activities
MEA301	Perform aircraft flight servicing
MEA369	Inspect and maintain structures and related components of non-pressurised small aircraft
MEA372	Perform mechanical elementary maintenance

Target Group

Individuals who have completed two years of training for Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Mechatronics) and who are seeking the grant of a B1 small aircraft maintenance licence for the performance of elementary maintenance.

Suggested words for Statement of Attainment

These competencies from the MEA Aeroskills Training Package meet the requirements for the grant of a B1 small aircraft maintenance licence for the performance of elementary maintenance to individuals who have completed two years of training for a Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Mechatronics).

Custom Content Section

Not applicable.

MEASS00418 SAL002 Mechanical/Avionic - B1 and B2 Electrical systems multi-generator - Raing 2

Modification History

Release 1 - New Skill Set

Description

Not applicable.

Pathways Information

The MEA Aeroskills Training Package offers Certificate IV and Diploma qualifications in Aeroskills that include these units.

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not applicable.

Skill Set Requirements

MEA202	Remove and install basic aircraft electrical systems and components
MEA210	Inspect, test and troubleshoot basic aircraft electrical systems and components
MEA277	Maintain twin engine aircraft electrical systems and components

Target Group

Holders of CASA B1 or B2 small aircraft licences who wish to gain the electrical systems multi-generator rating. This Skill Set covers the MEA Aeroskills Training Package units of competency that must be attained for the electrical systems multi-generator rating.

Suggested words for Statement of Attainment

These competencies from the MEA Aeroskills Training Package meet the requirements of CASA for the electrical systems multi-generator additional rating for the B1Small Aircraft licences.

Custom Content Section

Not applicable.

MEASS00419 SAL003 Mechanical – B1.2 Wooden structures - Rating 3

Modification History

Release 1 - New Skill Set

Description

Not applicable.

Pathways Information

The MEA Aeroskills Training Package offers Certificate IV qualifications in Aeroskills that include this unit.

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not applicable.

Skill Set Requirements

MEA359	Inspect and repair aircraft wooden structures

Target Group

Holders of CASA B1.2 small aircraft licences who wish to gain the wooden structures rating. This Skill Set covers the MEA Aeroskills Training Package units of competency that must be attained for the wooden structures rating.

Suggested words for Statement of Attainment

This competency from the MEA Aeroskills Training Package meets the requirements of CASA for the wooden structures additional rating for the B1.2 Small Aircraft licences.

Custom Content Section

Not applicable.

MEASS00420 SAL004 Mechanical – B1.2 Fabric surfaces - Rating 4

Modification History

Release 1 - New Skill Set

Description

Not applicable.

Pathways Information

The MEA Aeroskills Training Package offers Certificate IV qualifications in Aeroskills that include this unit.

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not applicable.

Skill Set Requirements

MEA357	Inspect, test and repair aircraft fabric surfaces

Target Group

Holders of CASA B1.2 small aircraft licences who wish to gain the fabric surfaces rating. This Skill Set covers the MEA Aeroskills Training Package unit of competency that must be attained for the fabric rating.

Suggested words for Statement of Attainment

This competency from the MEA Aeroskills Training Package meets the requirements of CASA for the fabric surfaces additional rating for the B1.2 Small Aircraft licences.

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MEASS00421 SAL005 Mechanical - B1 Hydraulic systems - Rating 5

Modification History

Release 2 - Supersedes and is equivalent to MEASS00421 SAL005 Mechanical – B1 Hydraulic systems - Rating 5 with amended unit information.

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