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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
MEA136A
State Code
W8335
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
80
Description
This unit of competency is part of the Aeroskills Diploma and Advanced Diploma training pathways. It covers the competency required to assess spares and manage repairable items in aviation maintenance activities while complying with relevant airworthiness regulations. The unit is used in workplaces that operate under the airworthiness regulatory systems of the ADF and 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, organisational policy 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, organisational policy and procedures
  • 1.6. Configuration management 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, organisational policy 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
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
Spares assessment and supply information systems
Spares assessment and supply information systems may be:
manual or computer-based systems
systems developed within the organisation or proprietary systems purchased by the organisation
Suitable substitute parts
Suitable substitute parts may be identified from:
modification data
drawings, standards and specifications in the case of piece parts and materials
manufacturers catalogues and specifications in the case of complete components (items of aeronautical product)
Applicable regulations, organisational policy and procedures
Applicable regulations, 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
maintenance organisation expositions
continuing airworthiness management organisation expositions
AAP 7001.053 Technical Airworthiness Maintenance Manual
organisational policy manuals
quality manuals
organisational procedures manuals
work instructions
defence regulations and instructions
maintenance management plan
standing instructions
ILS records
ILS records may include:
logistic support analysis plans
life cycle costing data
failure modes, effects and criticality analysis
baselines for reliability, availability and maintainability
life support analysis record data
Repairable items
Repairable items may include:
removable structural components
mechanical components
items of role equipment
hydraulic, pneumatic and fuel components
items of safety equipment
fire detection and extinguishing components
engines and engine components
propellers and rotors
electrical system components
instrument system components
radio system components
electronic systems components
Investigation or additional maintenance requirements
Investigation or additional maintenance requirements may include:
service difficulty (defect) report investigation
incident investigation
warranty claims
modifications
compliance with airworthiness directives or special technical instructions
service bulletin compliance
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 effectively apply organisational procedures and ILS principles relating to the assessment of spares and the management of repairable items.
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
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
AUF95 MEA136 Assess aviation maintenance spares and manage repairable items Unit of competency