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Manage aircraft/aeronautical product configuration

Manage aircraft/aeronautical product configuration

Unit of competency
National Code
MEA121B
State Code
D4380
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
23/01/2012
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
10/05/2012
Field of Education
031503 - Aircraft Maintenance Engineering
Original Release Date
10/05/2012
Nominal Hours
60
Description
This unit of competency is part of the Aeroskills Diploma and Advanced Diploma training pathways. It covers the management of aircraft and aeronautical product configuration in accordance with regulatory requirements.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Manage aircraft/aeronautical product configuration
  • 1.1. Aircraft and aeronautical product maintenance configuration is maintained in accordance with applicable maintenance documentation
  • 1.2. Aircraft configuration is changed and maintained to meet established role requirements in accordance with airworthiness regulations and organisational policy and procedures
  • 1.3. Modifications to aircraft and aeronautical product are carried out in accordance with airworthiness regulations and organisational policy and procedures
  • 1.4. Aeronautical product is authenticated and checked for serviceability in accordance with airworthiness regulations and organisational policy and procedures
  • 1.5. Locally manufactured components are produced to authorised specifications and technical drawings
  • 1.6. Aircraft weight and balance is maintained and validated in accordance with regulatory requirements and organisational policy and procedures
  • 1.7. Revised weight and balance data is provided for revision of aircraft loading systems
2. Manage maintenance records and documentation
  • 2.1. Maintenance reports and documentation are compiled and despatched in accordance with regulatory requirements and organisational policy and procedures
  • 2.2. Maintenance records and associated documentation are maintained in accordance with organisational policy and procedures
  • 2.3. Deficiencies in documentation are remedied in accordance with organisational policy and 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
Maintenance configuration
The maintenance configuration is defined by the original drawings, standards and component fit of the aircraft or aeronautical product, and as subsequently varied by approved modifications or approved component/material substitution
Applicable maintenance documentation
Applicable maintenance documentation may include:
aircraft/equipment maintenance documentation required by applicable regulations and organisational policy and procedures
computer maintenance databases
Aircraft configuration
Aircraft configuration covers the equipment fit for approved operation, including specified role equipment
Airworthiness regulations and organisational policy and procedures
Airworthiness regulations and organisational policy and procedures may include:
Civil Aviation Regulations (CARs) and associated Advisory Circulars (ACs)
CASRs, Manuals of Standards and associated Acceptable Means of Compliance and Guidance Material
AAP 7001.053 Technical Airworthiness Maintenance Manual
maintenance organisation manual
maintenance organisation exposition
continuing airworthiness management organisation exposition
maintenance control manual
procedures manual
work instructions
Evidence of component authenticity
Evidence of component authenticity may include:
authorised ADF technical documentation
original equipment manufacturer's documentation
authorised release certificate
certificate of conformance
a certifying statement
Maintenance reports and documentation
Maintenance reports and documentation may include:
reports and documents that must be forwarded to the 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
Maintenance records and associated documentation
Maintenance records and associated documentation may include:
aircraft maintenance record
aeronautical product maintenance record
completed worksheets

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 manage aircraft configuration and aircraft/aeronautical product technical configuration in accordance with relevant regulations and organisational policy and 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.
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.
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 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.
Method of assessment

Guidance information for assessment


Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W8320 MEA121A Manage aircraft/aeronautical product configuration Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
AUE41 MEA121 Manage aircraft/aeronautical product configuration Unit of competency