Unit of competency Outline

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Apply aircraft identification markings, graphics and decals

Apply aircraft identification markings, graphics and decals

Unit of competency
National Code
MEA416A
State Code
W8464
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
031599 - Aerospace Engineering And Technology, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
17/06/2014
Nominal Hours
60
Description
This unit covers the competencies required to apply aircraft identification markings, graphics and decals. No licensing requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication, but compliance with legislation and regulations governing handling and disposal of hazardous materials is included in the unit. This unit is used in workplaces that operate under the airworthiness regulatory systems of the ADF and CASA.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Interpret requirements and prepare materials for aircraft markings, graphics and decals
  • 1.1. Requirements for markings, graphics and decals are determined from maintenance documentation, enterprise procedures and maintenance publications
  • 1.2. Equipment for task is identified and gathered
  • 1.3. Aircraft or component identification is matched with relevant maintenance documentation
  • 1.4. Decals are prepared and matched with documentation
  • 1.5. Markings or marking stencils are manufactured in accordance with drawings and specifications
  • 1.6. Graphics or graphic stencils are manufactured in accordance with drawings and specifications
2. Prepare for application of aircraft markings and graphics
  • 2.1. OHS requirements are identified and complied with and PPE is checked for correct fit and function
  • 2.2. Materials and equipment required for application of markings and graphics are assembled
  • 2.3. Surface on which marking or graphic will be applied is cleaned in accordance with enterprise procedures
  • 2.4. Marking or graphic position is accurately determined and masking is applied, where necessary
3. Apply aircraft markings, graphics and decals
  • 3.1. Environmental requirements for the application of markings and graphics are established in accordance with enterprise procedures
  • 3.2. Markings and graphics are applied in accordance with enterprise procedures
  • 3.3. Rework, gloss measuring and thickness measuring are performed, where applicable, in accordance with enterprise procedures
  • 3.4. Masking materials are removed, where applicable, and final clean-up is performed, as required
  • 3.5. Decal positions are accurately determined, surfaces cleaned and decals applied in accordance with enterprise procedures
  • 3.6. Documentation is completed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
4. Clean up work area and maintain equipment
  • 4.1. Material that can be reused is collected and correctly stored
  • 4.2. Waste material is removed and disposed of or stored in accordance with legislative, regulatory and enterprise procedures
  • 4.3. Equipment is cleaned in accordance with enterprise procedures or manufacturer's instructions
  • 4.4. Equipment is checked for serviceability and unserviceable items are dealt with in accordance with enterprise procedures
  • 4.5. Tools are cleaned and maintained in accordance with enterprise procedures
  • 4.6. Work area is cleaned and inspected for serviceable condition
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
Procedures and requirements
Refer to industry standard procedures specified by manufacturers, regulatory authorities or the enterprise
Markings
Markings may include:
NATO
national or registration
safety
Graphics
Graphics may include:
organisational logos or emblems
decorative markings required by customer
OHS requirements
OHS requirements are identified from relevant:
procedures manual
safety manual
work instructions
maintenance organisation manual
MSDS
Defence regulations and instructions
standing instructions
Materials and equipment
Materials and equipment may include:
silk screen and/or frame
spray guns
vinyl plotter
screen burner
ink applicators
rollers
brushes
vinyl applicators
hazard tape
masking tape
mediums including paint, ink and vinyl
PPE
Application methods
Application methods may include:
oil board
vinyl (positive and negative)
screen printing
mask
stencil
Legislative, regulatory and enterprise procedures
Legislative, regulatory and enterprise procedures may include:
state/territory/Commonwealth environmental legislation, regulations and codes for the storage and disposal of hazardous and toxic materials
MSDS
maintenance organisation manual
procedures manual
work instructions
relevant Defence regulations and instructions
standing instructions
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 manufacture and apply markings and graphics and apply decals to aircraft and aircraft in accordance with specified procedures and drawings while using the correct PPE and observing all relevant safety precautions and environmental protection processes.
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 marking, graphic and decal application tasks associated with aircraft. It is essential that cleanliness requirements and safety precautions, including the correct use of PPE, and application of environmental protection procedures are fully observed, understood and complied with. Ability to interpret drawing and specification requirements and application procedures and apply them in practice is critical.
Evidence of transferability of skills and knowledge related to the manufacture and application of markings and graphics is essential. This is to be demonstrated through application of various types of markings and graphics as listed in the Range Statement across a range of aircraft applications. 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 a representative range of marking and graphic application 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 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
AUF57 MEA416 Apply aircraft identification markings, graphics and decals Unit of competency