Unit of competency Outline

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Write aviation technical publications

Write aviation technical publications

Unit of competency
National Code
MEA162
State Code
OAC94
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
31/08/2018
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
04/01/2019
Field of Education
100705 - Written Communication
Original Release Date
04/01/2019
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to research data, and draft and process aviation technical publications and amendments to technical publications in print-based, electronic and microfiche medium. The publications must be written according to established standards and specifications. Work may be performed individually or as part of a team.The aviation technical publications apply to maintenance manuals, operating instructions, parts catalogues, procedures manuals, and other related technical publications used in scheduled and unscheduled aviation maintenance. The 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).This unit forms part of the CASA requirement for maintenance certification licences under Civil Aviation Safety Regulation (CASR) Part 66. Where a CASA licensing outcome is sought, users must refer to the licensing provisions in the MEA Aeroskills Companion Volume Implementation Guide.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Research requirements for aviation technical publication or amendment
  • 1.1 Determine required medium, style and layout for publication
  • 1.2 Obtain or access required data for publication content
  • 1.3 Identify potential problems, and identify and consult experts who may provide assistance with those matters
  • 1.4 Determine problem resolution strategies
2. Draft publication or publication amendment
  • 2.1 Draft publication or amendment using required guidelines and specified software package
  • 2.2 Select required graphics and raise illustrator briefs
  • 2.3 Identify and observe legislative requirements in relation to copyright
  • 2.4 Insert completed graphics into draft, and annotate and label them
  • 2.5 Prepare draft for publishing and submit for editorial review
3. Process draft publication or amendment
  • 3.1 Submit proofed copy of publication or amendment for client acceptance
  • 3.2 Publish publication or amendment
  • 3.3 Update publication management database and deliver or distribute completed publication
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AUF66 MEA137 Write aviation technical publications Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OEH83 MEACOM0041 Write aviation technical publications Unit of competency