Unit of competency Outline
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23/07/2026 7:51 AM AWST
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Re-cover aircraft fabric surfaces
Re-cover aircraft fabric surfaces
Unit of competency
National Code
MEA358A
MEA358A
State Code
D4470
D4470
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
19/01/2012
Field of Education
031503 - Aircraft Maintenance Engineering
Original Release Date
19/01/2012
Nominal Hours
50
Description
This unit of competency is part of the Mechanical Certificate IV (Aircraft Maintenance Stream) training pathway. It covers the competencies required to re-cover aircraft fabric surfaces. Where a CASA licensing outcome is sought this unit forms part of the CASA requirement for the granting of the chosen Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Licence under CASR Part 66, in accordance with the licensing provisions in Section 3, Assessment Guidelines.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Re-cover aircraft fabric surfaces
- 1.1. Required covering materials and methods are determined from maintenance manual and/or approved data
- 1.2. Required finishing scheme is determined from maintenance manual and/or approved data
- 1.3. Materials and equipment required are organised
- 1.4. Necessary structure and system inspection and preparation prior to covering is correctly performed
- 1.5. Fabric covering is correctly fabricated and attached to the structure
- 1.6. Drainage holes are correctly created
- 1.7. Applicable finishing scheme is correctly applied
- 1.8. Components are adjusted and/or re-balanced, where necessary, to operate within prescribed specifications
- 1.9. Required maintenance/repair documentation is completed and processed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
- 1.10.Where required, repaired components or assemblies are tagged, sealed and packaged or cradled in accordance with specified 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.
Scope
This unit of competency applies to the re-covering of a fabric-covered surfaces and the correct application of the approved finishing scheme
Application
Application of this unit may relate to:
scheduled or unscheduled maintenance
individual or team-related activities
Procedures and requirements
Refer to industry standard procedures specified by manufacturers, regulatory authorities or the enterprise
Scope
This unit of competency applies to the re-covering of a fabric-covered surfaces and the correct application of the approved finishing scheme
Application
Application of this unit may relate to:
scheduled or unscheduled maintenance
individual or team-related activities
Procedures and requirements
Refer to industry standard procedures specified by manufacturers, regulatory authorities or the enterprise
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 apply hand skills, knowledge of fabric surfaces and maintenance publications to re-cover aircraft fabric surfaces.
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 re-covering applications associated with aircraft fabric surfaces. It is essential that the procedures take into account all aircraft and personal safety precautions, especially with regard to the use of finishing scheme materials.
Evidence of transferability of skills and knowledge related to re-covering of aircraft fabric surfaces is essential. This may be demonstrated through application across a range of aircraft fabric surfaces. Ability to interpret re-covering procedures and specifications and apply them in practice is critical. The application of the procedures should also clearly indicate knowledge of structural flight loads.
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 a representative range of fabric surface re-covering tasks. 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 work environment or simulated work environment using tools and equipment specified in maintenance documentation. It is also expected that general purpose tools and test equipment found in most routine situations 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 apply hand skills, knowledge of fabric surfaces and maintenance publications to re-cover aircraft fabric surfaces.
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 re-covering applications associated with aircraft fabric surfaces. It is essential that the procedures take into account all aircraft and personal safety precautions, especially with regard to the use of finishing scheme materials.
Evidence of transferability of skills and knowledge related to re-covering of aircraft fabric surfaces is essential. This may be demonstrated through application across a range of aircraft fabric surfaces. Ability to interpret re-covering procedures and specifications and apply them in practice is critical. The application of the procedures should also clearly indicate knowledge of structural flight loads.
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 a representative range of fabric surface re-covering tasks. 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 work environment or simulated work environment using tools and equipment specified in maintenance documentation. It is also expected that general purpose tools and test equipment found in most routine situations would be used where appropriate.
Method of assessment
Guidance information for assessment
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AUF98 | MEA358 | Re-cover aircraft fabric surfaces | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D744 | MEA40711 | Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Mechanical) | Qualification |
| D746 | MEA41011 | Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Mechatronics) | Qualification |