Unit of competency Outline
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Manufacture, repair and alter aircraft related fabric components
Manufacture, repair and alter aircraft related fabric components
Unit of competency
National Code
MEA509A
MEA509A
State Code
D4506
D4506
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
17/06/2014
Field of Education
030115 - Furniture Upholstery And Renovation
Original Release Date
17/06/2014
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit of competency is part of the Aeroskills Life Support and Furnishing Certificate III and IV training pathways. It covers the competencies required to manufacture, repair and alter aircraft and support equipment fabric components. This unit is used in workplaces that operate under the airworthiness regulatory systems of the ADF and CASA.This unit is equivalent to PUADEFLS009B Manufacture, repair and alter aircraft-related fabric components.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
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
- 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
- 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
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.
Application
Application of this unit may relate to:
scheduled or unscheduled maintenance
individual or team-related activities
Procedures and requirements
Refer to industry standard procedures specified by manufacturers, regulatory authorities or the enterprise
Fabric components
Fabric components may 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
Technical instructions may include:
aircraft operational requirements
job orders
manufacturers' specifications
maintenance manuals
modification instructions
technical drawings
Standard procedures
Standard procedures may be found in any or all of:
state/territory/Commonwealth OHS 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
CASR and advisory material
standing instructions
Detailed working plan
Detailed working plan may include:
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
Assembly of fabric components and attachment of fittings may include:
adhering
hand sewing
machine sewing
press fitting
stapling
Faults
Faults may include:
broken stitching
broken zippers
contamination
corrosion of metal parts
damaged fittings
excessive wear
incorrect manufacture
tears in fabric
ultraviolet degradation
Customers
Customers may include:
aircraft configuration authorities
aircrew
engineering maintenance managers
supervisors
Defined outcomes
Defined outcomes may include:
affect on fit of fabric components
affect on performance of altered fabric components
availability of resources
expected time of completion
Application
Application of this unit may relate to:
scheduled or unscheduled maintenance
individual or team-related activities
Procedures and requirements
Refer to industry standard procedures specified by manufacturers, regulatory authorities or the enterprise
Fabric components
Fabric components may 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
Technical instructions may include:
aircraft operational requirements
job orders
manufacturers' specifications
maintenance manuals
modification instructions
technical drawings
Standard procedures
Standard procedures may be found in any or all of:
state/territory/Commonwealth OHS 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
CASR and advisory material
standing instructions
Detailed working plan
Detailed working plan may include:
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
Assembly of fabric components and attachment of fittings may include:
adhering
hand sewing
machine sewing
press fitting
stapling
Faults
Faults may include:
broken stitching
broken zippers
contamination
corrosion of metal parts
damaged fittings
excessive wear
incorrect manufacture
tears in fabric
ultraviolet degradation
Customers
Customers may include:
aircraft configuration authorities
aircrew
engineering maintenance managers
supervisors
Defined outcomes
Defined outcomes may include:
affect on fit of fabric components
affect on performance of altered fabric components
availability of resources
expected time of completion
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 manufacture, repair and alter aircraft-related fabric components while observing all relevant safety precautions.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
The underlying skills inherent in this unit should be transferable across a range of aircraft 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.
Evidence of transferability of skills and knowledge related to fabric component manufacture, repair and alteration is essential. 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. The work plan should take account of applicable safety and quality requirements in accordance with the industry and regulatory standards.
A person cannot be assessed as competent until it can be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the workplace assessor that the relevant elements of the unit of competency are being achieved under routine supervision on the following tasks:
recognising the limits of own authority
correctly manufacture three (3) fabric components from technical instructions using machine sewing and at least one (1) other assembly method (hand sew, press fit, adhere or staple)
recognising at least three (3) 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.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Competency should be assessed in the workplace or simulated workplace using materials, tools and equipment specified in the maintenance manuals and applicable procedures. It is also expected that general and special purpose tools and ground support equipment would be used where appropriate.
Method of assessment
Guidance information for assessment
Overview of assessment
A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to manufacture, repair and alter aircraft-related fabric components while observing all relevant safety precautions.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
The underlying skills inherent in this unit should be transferable across a range of aircraft 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.
Evidence of transferability of skills and knowledge related to fabric component manufacture, repair and alteration is essential. 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. The work plan should take account of applicable safety and quality requirements in accordance with the industry and regulatory standards.
A person cannot be assessed as competent until it can be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the workplace assessor that the relevant elements of the unit of competency are being achieved under routine supervision on the following tasks:
recognising the limits of own authority
correctly manufacture three (3) fabric components from technical instructions using machine sewing and at least one (1) other assembly method (hand sew, press fit, adhere or staple)
recognising at least three (3) 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.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Competency should be assessed in the workplace or simulated workplace using materials, tools and equipment specified in the maintenance manuals and applicable procedures. It is also expected that general and special purpose tools and ground support equipment would be used where appropriate.
Method of assessment
Guidance information for assessment
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AUE54 | MEA509 | Manufacture, repair and alter aircraft related fabric components | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D747 | MEA41111 | Certificate IV in Aircraft Life Support and Furnishing | Qualification |
| D742 | MEA30311 | Certificate III in Aircraft Life Support and Furnishing | Qualification |