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Maintain, install and remove restraint systems
Maintain, install and remove restraint systems
Unit of competency
National Code
MEA508A
MEA508A
State Code
D4505
D4505
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
17/06/2014
Field of Education
061301 - Occupational Health And Safety
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 maintain, install and remove personal restraint systems. Maintenance includes inspecting, isolating faults, replacing components, repairing and cleaning prior to returning the item to service. This unit is used in workplaces that operate under the airworthiness regulatory systems of the ADF and CASA.This unit is equivalent to PUADEFLS008B Maintain, install and remove restraint systems.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Maintain restraint belts/harnesses
- 1.1. Restraint belts/harnesses are inspected for serviceability in accordance with standard procedures
- 1.2. Identified faults beyond own authority to rectify are reported to supervisor and faulty restraint system is quarantined
- 1.3. Unserviceable parts of a quick release fitting are inspected, tested and replaced
- 1.4. Unserviceable parts of the restraint belts/harnesses are replaced to render restraint system serviceable in accordance with standard procedures
- 1.5. Basic restraint belt/harness stitching repairs are completed in accordance with standard procedures
- 1.6. Restraint belts/harnesses are cleaned in accordance with standard procedures
- 1.7. Restraint belts/harnesses are 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. Remove restraint systems
- 2.1. Approval to remove restraint system is obtained in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
- 2.2. Restraint system is removed from the aircraft in accordance with applicable maintenance publication
- 2.3. Maintenance documentation is completed and processed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
3. Install restraint systems
- 3.1. Approval to fit restraint system is obtained in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
- 3.2. Restraint system is fitted to the aircraft in accordance with applicable maintenance publication
- 3.3. Maintenance documentation is completed and processed 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.
Restraint belts/harnesses
Restraint belts/harnesses may include:
fixed point attached harness
passenger restraint belts
retractable restraint harnesses (will be attached to inertia reel but the inertia reel does not form part of the restraint system)
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
Faults
Faults may include:
broken quick release fitting springs
broken stitching
contamination
corrosion of metal parts
damaged hardware
damaged quick release fitting screws
excessive wear
expired date of restraint components
incorrect manufacture
pulled threads
seized quick release fitting lugs
UV degradation
Parts
Parts of the restraint belts/harnesses may include:
belt
fixed point attachment line
hardware (e.g. buckles)
harness
parachute housing (e.g. pack)
quick release fittings, including lugs, springs and screws
Application
Application of this unit may relate to:
scheduled or unscheduled maintenance activities
individual or team-related activities
Restraint belts/harnesses
Restraint belts/harnesses may include:
fixed point attached harness
passenger restraint belts
retractable restraint harnesses (will be attached to inertia reel but the inertia reel does not form part of the restraint system)
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
Faults
Faults may include:
broken quick release fitting springs
broken stitching
contamination
corrosion of metal parts
damaged hardware
damaged quick release fitting screws
excessive wear
expired date of restraint components
incorrect manufacture
pulled threads
seized quick release fitting lugs
UV degradation
Parts
Parts of the restraint belts/harnesses may include:
belt
fixed point attachment line
hardware (e.g. buckles)
harness
parachute housing (e.g. pack)
quick release fittings, including lugs, springs and screws
Application
Application of this unit may relate to:
scheduled or unscheduled maintenance activities
individual or team-related activities
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 maintain, install and remove restraint systems 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 restraint system inspection procedures, cleanliness requirements, repair procedures and safety precautions are fully observed, understood and complied with. Ability to interpret maintenance, installation and removal procedures and apply them in practice is critical.
Evidence of transferability of skills and knowledge related to restraint system maintenance, installation and removal is essential. This is to be demonstrated through demonstration of the ability to recognise faults, replace components and perform appropriate repairs that are within the bounds of the individual's authority, and through the demonstration of correct installation and removal procedures. 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 inspection, repair, installation and removal of restraint systems, including the demonstration of the ability to recognise a range of faults and their serviceability and repair limitations/tolerances (must include verification of expiry dates of restraint system component parts and recognition of incorrect manufacture). 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 maintain, install and remove restraint systems 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 restraint system inspection procedures, cleanliness requirements, repair procedures and safety precautions are fully observed, understood and complied with. Ability to interpret maintenance, installation and removal procedures and apply them in practice is critical.
Evidence of transferability of skills and knowledge related to restraint system maintenance, installation and removal is essential. This is to be demonstrated through demonstration of the ability to recognise faults, replace components and perform appropriate repairs that are within the bounds of the individual's authority, and through the demonstration of correct installation and removal procedures. 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 inspection, repair, installation and removal of restraint systems, including the demonstration of the ability to recognise a range of faults and their serviceability and repair limitations/tolerances (must include verification of expiry dates of restraint system component parts and recognition of incorrect manufacture). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| AUE35 | MEA508 | Maintain, install and remove restraint systems | 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 |