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Plan and implement civil aircraft maintenance activities

Plan and implement civil aircraft maintenance activities

Unit of competency
National Code
MEA112B
State Code
W8312
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
17/06/2014
Field of Education
031503 - Aircraft Maintenance Engineering
Original Release Date
17/06/2014
Nominal Hours
80
Description
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 Licence or Aviation Maintenance Specialist Certificate under CASR Part 66, in accordance with the licensing provisions in the Assessment Guidelines. It covers the competencies required to plan and implement aircraft maintenance activities.The skills and knowledge covered by the units of competency at Certificate IV level listed in the MEA11 Aeroskills Training Package for the qualification leading to the applicable Aircraft Maintenance Engineer 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 Assessment Guidelines.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
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 policy 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, as required
  • 2.5. Maintenance activities are monitored to ensure compliance with prescribed instructions, policy, 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 policy and procedures
  • 3.2. Maintenance reports are collated, evaluated and forwarded to appropriate management personnel in accordance with enterprise 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.
Note
Range statements listed below are numbered to facilitate specification of the assessment requirements included in the Evidence Guide
Maintenance requirements
1. Maintenance requirements may be 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
2. Resource requirements may include:
required numbers of personnel and their availability
personnel qualifications, experience and authorisations
the availability of the resources listed in Group 3
Resources and equipment required to perform maintenance tasks
3. Resources and equipment required to perform maintenance tasks may include:
personnel
spares
lubricants
consumables
tools
special equipment
PPE
associated equipment, including various items of ground support equipment
Regular updates
4. Regular updates may include:
both written and verbal reports, including notes, work sheets, status reports, briefs and individual directives
Prescribed instructions, policy, procedures and/or regulatory requirements
5. Prescribed instructions, policy, procedures and/or regulatory requirements may include:
manufacturers operating and maintenance manuals
CASA-approved enterprise operation manuals
quality procedures and work instructions
OHS policies and instructions, including MSDS
management directives.
Advice and assistance in maintenance activities
6. Advice and assistance in maintenance activities may include:
fault diagnosis procedures
troubleshooting
damage assessment
assessment of repair cost effectiveness
assessment of replacement options
technical services advice or directives
Maintenance problems
7. Maintenance problems may include:
lack of resources
unanticipated breakdowns or faults
changes in priorities
Application
The competency applies to the planning and implementation of aircraft maintenance activities, including:
scheduled maintenance
unscheduled maintenance
configuration changes
modification incorporation
repair

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 plan and implement aviation maintenance activities and evaluate and report on the outcome of the activities while complying with all relevant legislative and regulatory requirements.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
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.
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.
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 on a task representative of Groups 1 to 7 in the Range Statement. This shall be established via simulated activities at the CASR Part 147 MTO and performance during supervised workplace activities.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
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.
Method of assessment
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.
Guidance information for assessment


Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
AUD82 MEA112 Plan and implement civil aircraft maintenance activities Unit of competency