Unit of competency Outline
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23/07/2026 12:37 AM AWST
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Assess aviation maintenance spares and manage repairable items
Assess aviation maintenance spares and manage repairable items
Unit of competency
National Code
MEA136
MEA136
State Code
AUF95
AUF95
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
22/07/2015
Field of Education
031503 - Aircraft Maintenance Engineering
Original Release Date
22/07/2015
Nominal Hours
80
Description
This unit of competency requires application of skills and knowledge required to apply integrated logistic support (ILS) procedures in the assessment of spares and the management of repairable items, including aircraft and mechanical and avionic items of aeronautical product, during scheduled or unscheduled maintenance. Work may be performed individually or as part of a team.The unit is part of the Aeroskills Diploma and Advanced Diploma training pathways. It is used in workplaces that operate under the airworthiness regulatory systems of Australian Defence Force (ADF) and the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA).
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Perform spares assessment activities
- 1.1 Enterprise spares assessment and supply information systems are identified and applied
- 1.2 Maintenance data, spares usage data and trends are monitored and required holdings of spares are varied as required
- 1.3 Spares availability problems are identified and strategies are determined to resolve the problems
- 1.4 Where applicable, suitable substitute parts are identified and necessary engineering approvals obtained in accordance with applicable regulations, and organisational policies and procedures
- 1.5 Acceptable sources of substitute parts are identified and requirements for documentation, such as certification reports and release notes, are specified in accordance with regulatory requirements, and organisational policies and procedures
- 1.6 Configuration management (CM) requirements are observed in spares assessing
- 1.7 Data required for input to ILS records is provided where applicable
2. Manage repairable items
- 2.1 Maintenance and reliability data is monitored and changes to maintenance programs are proposed where necessary
- 2.2 Documentation is raised to allocate repairable items to maintenance facilities in accordance with contractual requirements, and organisational policies and procedures
- 2.3 Any specific investigation or additional maintenance requirements are specified
- 2.4 Data required for input to ILS records is provided where applicable
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W8335 | MEA136A | Assess aviation maintenance spares and manage repairable items | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| OAC99 | MEA161 | Assess aviation maintenance spares and manage repairable items | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AVP6 | MEA60115 | Advanced Diploma of Aviation Maintenance Management (Avionics) | Qualification |
| AVO0 | MEA50315 | Diploma of Aviation Maintenance Management (Avionics) | Qualification |
| AVP7 | MEA50415 | Diploma of Aviation Maintenance Management (Mechanical) | Qualification |
| AVO2 | MEA60215 | Advanced Diploma of Aviation Maintenance Management (Mechanical) | Qualification |