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Maintain and pack parachutes

Maintain and pack parachutes

Unit of competency
National Code
MEA505
State Code
AUE32
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
31/08/2018
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
22/07/2015
Field of Education
061301 - Occupational Health And Safety
Original Release Date
22/07/2015
Nominal Hours
30
Description
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).
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
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
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D4502 MEA505A Maintain and pack parachutes Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OEH15 MEALSU0005 Maintain and pack parachutes Unit of competency