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MEA112 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Plan and implement civil aircraft maintenance activities

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Issue Date: May 2024


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Unit of Competency MEA112 - Plan and implement civil aircraft maintenance activities
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency covers all aviation maintenance activities. It requires application of maintenance planning and management skills to plan, implement, evaluate and report on aviation maintenance activities during scheduled or unscheduled maintenance while complying with all legislative and regulatory requirements. Work may be performed individually or as part of a team.This is one of the units that must be attained to progress from Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) to the grant of a maintenance certification licence under Civil Aviation Safety Regulation (CASR) Part 66, in accordance with the licensing provisions in the Companion Volume Implementation Guide. The skills and knowledge covered by the units of competency at Certificate IV level listed in the MEA Aeroskills Training Package for the qualification leading to the applicable maintenance certification licence sought are prerequisite to the attainment of the elements of competency specified in this unit. This includes full coverage of the CASR Part 66 Avionics or Mechanical Syllabus subjects/topics.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

Competency should be assessed under supervision without intervention in the work environment, and/or by use of simulated activities in a CASR Part 147 Maintenance Training Organisation (MTO), covering the full range of maintenance planning and implementation. This unit must be linked in its assessment and application to those that apply to the exercise of Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Licence or Aircraft Maintenance Specialist Certificate privileges in the actual maintenance of aircraft.

Evidence is required of underlying knowledge and skills in the planning and implementation of maintenance activities, and in the associated compliance with airworthiness regulatory requirements.

The following conditions of assessment represent the requirements of CASA and must be rigorously observed.

A person cannot be assessed as competent until it can be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the workplace assessor that the relevant elements and performance criteria of the unit of competency are being achieved on a task representing each of:

determining maintenance requirements

identifying personnel resource requirements

identifying resources and equipment required to perform maintenance tasks

providing regular updates on progress of tasks

identifying and applying prescribed instructions, policy, procedures and/or regulatory requirements

providing advice and assistance in maintenance activities

resolving maintenance problems.

The Assessor must meet the criteria specified in the CASR Part 147 Manual of Standards.

Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field Aviation maintenance
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Plan aircraft maintenance activities
  • Maintenance requirements are determined from applicable sources
  • Maintenance tasks are analysed and prioritised
  • Resource requirements are identified and allocated to ensure the timely and efficient completion of maintenance tasks
  • Maintenance tasks to be performed are recorded in a maintenance schedule in accordance with enterprise policies and procedures
       
Element: Implement aircraft maintenance activities
  • Roles and responsibilities of maintenance personnel are communicated and agreed
  • Resources and equipment required to perform maintenance tasks are identified and arranged
  • Regular liaison with maintenance personnel is maintained to ensure scheduled/unscheduled tasks are being completed and continuity is maintained
  • Management/stakeholders are provided with regular updates on maintenance progress in the form of both written and verbal reports, including notes, worksheets, status reports, briefs and individual directives, as required
  • Maintenance activities are monitored to ensure compliance with prescribed instructions, policies, procedures and/or regulatory requirements
  • Advice and assistance with maintenance activities is provided, as required
  • Maintenance problems are resolved in accordance with the approved maintenance data
  • Proposed changes to the maintenance schedule are processed and negotiated with management/stakeholders
       
Element: Evaluate and report maintenance outcomes
  • Final maintenance outcomes are evaluated against the schedule in accordance with enterprise policies and procedures
  • Maintenance reports are collated, evaluated and forwarded to appropriate management personnel in accordance with enterprise policies and procedures
       


Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1.

Plan aircraft maintenance activities

1.1

Maintenance requirements are determined from applicable sources

1.2

Maintenance tasks are analysed and prioritised

1.3

Resource requirements are identified and allocated to ensure the timely and efficient completion of maintenance tasks

1.4

Maintenance tasks to be performed are recorded in a maintenance schedule in accordance with enterprise policies and procedures

2.

Implement aircraft maintenance activities

2.1

Roles and responsibilities of maintenance personnel are communicated and agreed

2.2

Resources and equipment required to perform maintenance tasks are identified and arranged

2.3

Regular liaison with maintenance personnel is maintained to ensure scheduled/unscheduled tasks are being completed and continuity is maintained

2.4

Management/stakeholders are provided with regular updates on maintenance progress in the form of both written and verbal reports, including notes, worksheets, status reports, briefs and individual directives, as required

2.5

Maintenance activities are monitored to ensure compliance with prescribed instructions, policies, procedures and/or regulatory requirements

2.6

Advice and assistance with maintenance activities is provided, as required

2.7

Maintenance problems are resolved in accordance with the approved maintenance data

2.8

Proposed changes to the maintenance schedule are processed and negotiated with management/stakeholders

3.

Evaluate and report maintenance outcomes

3.1

Final maintenance outcomes are evaluated against the schedule in accordance with enterprise policies and procedures

3.2

Maintenance reports are collated, evaluated and forwarded to appropriate management personnel in accordance with enterprise policies and procedures

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria under the specified conditions of assessment, and include:

application of the procedures for the identification of specific maintenance requirements through the review of:

maintenance releases

manufacturers’ maintenance manuals and servicing schedules

computer maintenance data systems

service bulletins

modification incorporation instructions

repair instructions

feedback from maintenance personnel and aircrew via Technical Logs or approved maintenance documentation

AMO internal work instructions or directives

ADs

basic project planning techniques, including planning chart development, timing, prioritising, resourcing, monitoring, performance measurement and evaluation of maintenance tasks

financial and inventory management as an element of task planning

the basic function, components, operation and interrelationship of all aircraft systems for the initial rating sought

problem solving techniques and troubleshooting procedures

damage assessment philosophies and procedures, particularly with regard to corrosion damage

cost control during maintenance, including cost effectiveness considerations for different repair types

philosophies and considerations in repair versus replacement options

the application of quality management systems in aircraft maintenance

enterprise and regulatory requirements for undertaking, recording and reporting maintenance activities, including relevant WHS requirements and the use of PPE.

It is essential that maintenance requirements are fully identified and that all applicable aspects of planning and implementation are identified and applied to meet organisational priorities and minimise workplace disruptions.

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

methods of determining and specifying maintenance requirements (Maintenance Review Board (MRB), Maintenance Standards Group (MSG), Extended Range Twin Engine Operations (EROPS), RVSM, Maintenance Programs, Minimum Equipment List (MEL), reliability, Air Transport Association (ATA) codes)

the procedures for the identification of specific maintenance requirements through the review of:

maintenance releases

manufacturers’ maintenance manuals and servicing schedules

computer maintenance data systems

service bulletins

modification incorporation instructions

repair instructions

feedback from maintenance personnel and aircrew via Technical Logs or approved maintenance documentation

AMO internal work instructions or directives

ADs

the regulations governing aircraft maintenance coordination

basic project planning techniques, including planning chart development, timing, prioritising, resourcing, monitoring, performance measurement and evaluation of maintenance tasks

financial and inventory management as an element of task planning

the basic function, components, operation and interrelationship of all aircraft systems for the initial rating sought

problem solving techniques and troubleshooting procedures

damage assessment philosophies and procedures, particularly with regard to corrosion damage

cost control during maintenance, including cost effectiveness considerations for different repair types

philosophies and considerations in repair versus replacement options

the application of quality management systems in aircraft maintenance

enterprise and regulatory requirements for undertaking, recording and reporting maintenance activities, including relevant WHS requirements and the use of PPE.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1.

Plan aircraft maintenance activities

1.1

Maintenance requirements are determined from applicable sources

1.2

Maintenance tasks are analysed and prioritised

1.3

Resource requirements are identified and allocated to ensure the timely and efficient completion of maintenance tasks

1.4

Maintenance tasks to be performed are recorded in a maintenance schedule in accordance with enterprise policies and procedures

2.

Implement aircraft maintenance activities

2.1

Roles and responsibilities of maintenance personnel are communicated and agreed

2.2

Resources and equipment required to perform maintenance tasks are identified and arranged

2.3

Regular liaison with maintenance personnel is maintained to ensure scheduled/unscheduled tasks are being completed and continuity is maintained

2.4

Management/stakeholders are provided with regular updates on maintenance progress in the form of both written and verbal reports, including notes, worksheets, status reports, briefs and individual directives, as required

2.5

Maintenance activities are monitored to ensure compliance with prescribed instructions, policies, procedures and/or regulatory requirements

2.6

Advice and assistance with maintenance activities is provided, as required

2.7

Maintenance problems are resolved in accordance with the approved maintenance data

2.8

Proposed changes to the maintenance schedule are processed and negotiated with management/stakeholders

3.

Evaluate and report maintenance outcomes

3.1

Final maintenance outcomes are evaluated against the schedule in accordance with enterprise policies and procedures

3.2

Maintenance reports are collated, evaluated and forwarded to appropriate management personnel in accordance with enterprise policies and procedures

This field allows for different work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included.

Maintenance requirements are determined from any or all of:

Maintenance releases

Manufacturers’ maintenance manuals and servicing schedules

Computer maintenance data systems

Service bulletins

Modification incorporation instructions

Repair instructions

Feedback from maintenance personnel and aircrew via Technical Logs or approved maintenance documentation

Aircraft Maintenance Organisation (AMO) internal work instructions or directives

Airworthiness Directives (ADs)

Resource requirements include:

Required numbers of personnel and their availability

Personnel qualifications, experience and authorisations

Resources and equipment required to perform maintenance tasks include:

Personnel

Spares

Lubricants

Consumables

Tools

Special equipment

Personal protective equipment (PPE)

Associated equipment including various items of ground support equipment

Prescribed instructions, policies, procedures and/or regulatory requirements include:

Manufacturers’ operating and maintenance manuals

CASA-approved enterprise operation manuals

Quality procedures and work instructions

Work health and safety (WHS) policies and instructions, including material safety data sheets (MSDS)

Management directives

Advice and assistance in maintenance activities include:

Fault diagnosis procedures

Troubleshooting

Damage assessment

Assessment of repair cost effectiveness

Assessment of replacement options

Technical services advice or directives

Maintenance problems include:

Lack of resources

Unanticipated breakdowns or faults

Changes in priorities

Maintenance activities include:

Scheduled maintenance

Unscheduled maintenance

Configuration changes

Modification incorporation

Repair

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Maintenance requirements are determined from applicable sources 
Maintenance tasks are analysed and prioritised 
Resource requirements are identified and allocated to ensure the timely and efficient completion of maintenance tasks 
Maintenance tasks to be performed are recorded in a maintenance schedule in accordance with enterprise policies and procedures 
Roles and responsibilities of maintenance personnel are communicated and agreed 
Resources and equipment required to perform maintenance tasks are identified and arranged 
Regular liaison with maintenance personnel is maintained to ensure scheduled/unscheduled tasks are being completed and continuity is maintained 
Management/stakeholders are provided with regular updates on maintenance progress in the form of both written and verbal reports, including notes, worksheets, status reports, briefs and individual directives, as required 
Maintenance activities are monitored to ensure compliance with prescribed instructions, policies, procedures and/or regulatory requirements 
Advice and assistance with maintenance activities is provided, as required 
Maintenance problems are resolved in accordance with the approved maintenance data 
Proposed changes to the maintenance schedule are processed and negotiated with management/stakeholders 
Final maintenance outcomes are evaluated against the schedule in accordance with enterprise policies and procedures 
Maintenance reports are collated, evaluated and forwarded to appropriate management personnel in accordance with enterprise policies and procedures 

Forms

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