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Apply configuration management procedures in airworthiness engineering management

Apply configuration management procedures in airworthiness engineering management

Unit of competency
National Code
MEA729
State Code
AUG20
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
31/08/2018
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
22/07/2015
Field of Education
031501 - Aerospace Engineering
Original Release Date
22/07/2015
Nominal Hours
70
Description
This unit of competency applies to engineering or related projects or operations across all forms of manufacturing and engineering. It is suitable for people with system design, installation, commissioning and project or operational management responsibilities who are required to apply configuration management (CM) procedures during system design and/or during the life-cycle of a product. The procedures are used as the control mechanism during the application of the systems engineering design processes which may be used in the design of complex hardware and software products, both for initial design and then as an iterative process as the need for modifications are identified throughout the life-cycle of the product. The outputs of the CM process are configuration documentation that can be used for through-life management or for input of data to logistic management plans where integrated logistics support (ILS) is mandated as the through-life management system. This unit is used in workplaces that operate under the airworthiness regulatory systems of the Australian Defence Force (ADF) and the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA).
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan CM activities
  • 1.1 Identify the context and environment in which CM is to be applied
  • 1.2 Identify any contractual requirements and specifications for the application of CM procedures to through-life management of product configuration, including the relationship with logistics management systems, such as ILS
  • 1.3 Document the required CM activities
2. Develop CM plan
  • 2.1 Describe how CM is to be accomplished
  • 2.2 Specify how consistency between the product definition, configuration and the CM records is to be achieved and maintained throughout the applicable phases of the product’s life-cycle
  • 2.3 Identify and specify performance indicators for assessing the effectiveness of the plan in terms of implementation and performance of the CM discipline
3. Specify and set up CM documentation
  • 3.1 Identify records required to effectively implement CM within the identified product context and environment, regulatory requirements and CM plan
  • 3.2 Select documentation media and develop documentation templates
  • 3.3 Specify a document version control system
  • 3.4 Determine and specify protocols for documentation safeguarding and access
4. Establish and control CM baseline
  • 4.1 Establish product CM baseline in relation to the systems engineering or other design process
  • 4.2 Revise CM baseline at applicable stages of product development, production and engineering changes in accordance with the CM plan
  • 4.3 Establish and review documentation baselines in line with the requirements of the CM plan and with changes in the product CM baseline
5. Implement CM processes
  • 5.1 Develop and deliver training to responsible individuals covering roles and responsibilities and the procedures for implementing CM processes as defined in the CM plan
  • 5.2 Measure performance against the performance indicators in the CM plan and assess measurements/trends to identify possible process improvements
6. Perform configuration status accounting
  • 6.1 Develop and populate a database with information relating to the configuration of products classified as configuration items
  • 6.2 Develop and promulgate procedures to update and validate the database whenever there is a configuration change throughout product life-cycle
  • 6.3 Disseminate data in accordance with the CM plan and standard enterprise procedures
7. Participate in configuration audits
  • 7.1 Participate in configuration audits where required by the applicable CM standard and the CM plan
  • 7.2 Initiate action to correct deficiencies identified during audits
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