Unit of competency Outline
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Manage the custody, transfer and disposal of aircraft, aeronautical product and support equipment
Manage the custody, transfer and disposal of aircraft, aeronautical product and support equipment
Unit of competency
National Code
MEA131B
MEA131B
State Code
D4371
D4371
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
10/05/2012
Field of Education
031503 - Aircraft Maintenance Engineering
Original Release Date
10/05/2012
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit of competency is part of the Aeroskills Advanced Diploma training pathways. It covers the competencies required for the application of regulations relating to proper custody, transfer and disposal of aircraft, aeronautical product and support equipment.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Maintain proper custody of aircraft, aeronautical product and support equipment
- 1.1. Aircraft and aeronautical product are maintained and/or stored in facilities or circumstances that comply with regulatory requirements and organisational policies and procedures
- 1.2. Special test equipment is stored in appropriate environmental conditions and calibration is carried out at required intervals
- 1.3. Ground support equipment is stored and operated in an environment that will prevent undue deterioration or wear
- 1.4. Storage and control requirements are observed for hazardous and controlled materials
- 1.5. Maintenance records and documentation are maintained in accordance with regulatory requirements, organisational policy and procedures
2. Transfer aircraft, aeronautical product and support equipment between organisations
- 2.1. Aircraft, aeronautical product and support equipment are transferred between organisations in accordance with regulatory requirements, organisational policy and procedures
- 2.2. Documentation and maintenance records are transferred between organisations in accordance with regulatory requirements, organisational policy and procedures
3. Dispose of aircraft, aeronautical product and support equipment
- 3.1. Aircraft, items of aeronautical product and support equipment are correctly classified for disposal and appropriate documentation is compiled to allow disposal in accordance with regulatory requirements, organisational policy and procedures
- 3.2. Aircraft and items of aeronautical product are prepared as directed for disposal
- 3.3. Maintenance records and documentation are retained and stored in accordance with regulatory requirements, 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
Regulatory requirements and organisational policies and procedures
Regulatory requirements and organisational policies 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
policy manuals
procedures manuals
AAP 7001.053 Technical Airworthiness Maintenance Manual
defence regulations and instructions
maintenance management plan
standing instructions
Special test equipment
Special test equipment may include:
measuring equipment
NDT equipment
system test boxes
test stands
automatic test equipment
Ground support equipment
Ground support equipment may include:
power carts
hydraulic rigs
pneumatic rigs
refuelling equipment
towing equipment
Hazardous and controlled materials
Hazardous and controlled materials may include:
chemicals classified as hazardous
items, such as Halon fire-extinguishers, that require an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) licence for storage
materials that have EPA standards for storage and use
Application
Application of this unit may relate to:
scheduled or unscheduled maintenance
individual or team-related activities
Regulatory requirements and organisational policies and procedures
Regulatory requirements and organisational policies 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
policy manuals
procedures manuals
AAP 7001.053 Technical Airworthiness Maintenance Manual
defence regulations and instructions
maintenance management plan
standing instructions
Special test equipment
Special test equipment may include:
measuring equipment
NDT equipment
system test boxes
test stands
automatic test equipment
Ground support equipment
Ground support equipment may include:
power carts
hydraulic rigs
pneumatic rigs
refuelling equipment
towing equipment
Hazardous and controlled materials
Hazardous and controlled materials may include:
chemicals classified as hazardous
items, such as Halon fire-extinguishers, that require an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) licence for storage
materials that have EPA standards for storage and use
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 implement procedures associated with the custody, transfer and disposal of aircraft, items of aeronautical product and support equipment.
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
Overview of assessment
A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to implement procedures associated with the custody, transfer and disposal of aircraft, items of aeronautical product and support equipment.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| W8330 | MEA131A | Manage the custody of aircraft, aeronautical product and support equipment | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AUE09 | MEA131 | Manage the custody, transfer and disposal of aircraft, aeronautical product and support equipment | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D755 | MEA60111 | Advanced Diploma of Aviation Maintenance Management (Avionics) | Qualification |
| D756 | MEA60211 | Advanced Diploma of Aviation Maintenance Management (Mechanical) | Qualification |