Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

MEA137 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Write aviation technical publications

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Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency MEA137 - Write aviation technical publications
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency requires application of skills and knowledge relating to the researching of data, drafting and processing of technical publications and amendments to technical publications, including maintenance manuals, operating instructions, parts catalogues, procedures manuals and related technical publications to support scheduled or unscheduled maintenance. Work may be performed individually or as part of a team.The unit is part of Diploma and Advanced Diploma training pathways. It is used in workplaces that operate under the airworthiness regulatory systems of the Australian Defence Force (ADF) and the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA).
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

This unit may be assessed on the job, off the job or a combination of both on and off the job. Where assessment occurs off the job, that is, the candidate is not in productive work, an appropriate simulation must be used where the elements and performance criteria are fully covered across the range of conditions in the simulation scenarios.

The candidate must have access to all tools, equipment, materials and documentation required and must be permitted to refer to any relevant workplace procedures, product and manufacturing specifications, codes, standards, manuals and reference materials. The assessment environment should not disadvantage the candidate.

Assessors must be satisfied that the candidate can competently and consistently perform all elements of the unit as specified by the criteria, including required knowledge, and be capable of applying the competency in new and different situations and contexts.

Assessors should gather a range of evidence that is valid, sufficient, current and authentic. Evidence can be gathered through a variety of ways, including direct observation, supervisor’s reports, project work, samples and questioning. Questioning techniques should not require language, literacy and numeracy skills beyond those required in this unit of competency.

Assessors should gather a range of evidence that is valid, sufficient, current and authentic. The preferred method is the records in the Maintenance Management Competency Log. Where the individual does not have a Competency Log evidence can be gathered through a variety of ways, including direct observation, supervisor’s reports, project work, samples and questioning. Questioning techniques should not require language, literacy and numeracy skills beyond those required in this unit of competency.

Assessors must satisfy the requirements of the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator (Australian Skills Quality Authority, or its successors).
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field Integrated logistic support
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: Research data
  • The required medium, style and layout are determined
  • Relevant data is obtained or accessed
  • Potential problems are identified and relevant experts are identified and consulted
  • Problem resolution strategies are determined
       
Element: Draft publication or publication amendment
  • The publication or amendment is drafted using relevant guidelines and specified software package
  • Required graphics are selected and illustrator briefs are raised
  • Copyright legislation is observed
  • Completed graphics are inserted into the draft and annotations/labels added
  • The draft is prepared for publishing and is submitted for editorial review
       
Element: Process draft publication or amendment
  • Proof copy of the publication or amendment is submitted for client acceptance
  • Publication or amendment is published
  • The publication management database is updated and the completed publication is delivered or distributed
       


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.

Research data

1.1

The required medium, style and layout are determined

1.2

Relevant data is obtained or accessed

1.3

Potential problems are identified and relevant experts are identified and consulted

1.4

Problem resolution strategies are determined

2.

Draft publication or publication amendment

2.1

The publication or amendment is drafted using relevant guidelines and specified software package

2.2

Required graphics are selected and illustrator briefs are raised

2.3

Copyright legislation is observed

2.4

Completed graphics are inserted into the draft and annotations/labels added

2.5

The draft is prepared for publishing and is submitted for editorial review

3.

Process draft publication or amendment

3.1

Proof copy of the publication or amendment is submitted for client acceptance

3.2

Publication or amendment is published

3.3

The publication management database is updated and the completed publication is delivered or distributed

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria at least once under the specified conditions of assessment.

Evidence must be provided that the candidate can:

undertake research

utilise applicable documentation standards and style manuals

communicate orally

produce written communications to the required level

undertake problem solving

use word processing software and graphics packages to produce draft technical publications.

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:

word processing and graphics packages used for technical publication and publication amendment drafting

publication writing conventions, standards and specifications

the use of style guides

illustration techniques

reading of engineering drawings, including:

standard drawing sheets and drawing layouts

types of drawing

engineering standards and specifications

technical terms and abbreviations

sectioned views

dimensioning

tolerancing of dimensions

types of fit

aircraft standard hardware

screw threads

threaded components and washers

locking devices

rivets

special structural fasteners

spur gears

welding symbols and geometry tolerancing

surface texture

material specifications and metal surface treatment

reading of electrical and electronic circuits and wiring diagrams

development of system schematics

development of block diagrams

sketching

use and development of logic charts

development of fault diagnosis guides

the preparation of illustrators’ briefs

the preparation of indexes to publication contents

problem solving methodology

regulations relating to technical publications

work health and safety (WHS) legislation

for print-based publications, procedures for processing drafts through desktop publishing to printing, binding and distribution

for electronic format publications, the principles for publication database systems and the development of input data

requirements for, and methods of, maintaining publication records.

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

(add new lines for each of the assessment tasks)

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.

Research data

1.1

The required medium, style and layout are determined

1.2

Relevant data is obtained or accessed

1.3

Potential problems are identified and relevant experts are identified and consulted

1.4

Problem resolution strategies are determined

2.

Draft publication or publication amendment

2.1

The publication or amendment is drafted using relevant guidelines and specified software package

2.2

Required graphics are selected and illustrator briefs are raised

2.3

Copyright legislation is observed

2.4

Completed graphics are inserted into the draft and annotations/labels added

2.5

The draft is prepared for publishing and is submitted for editorial review

3.

Process draft publication or amendment

3.1

Proof copy of the publication or amendment is submitted for client acceptance

3.2

Publication or amendment is published

3.3

The publication management database is updated and the completed publication is delivered or distributed

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.

The required medium can be one or more of:

Print-based

Electronic

Microfiche

Style and layout can be determined from one or more of:

An applicable style guide

Contract requirements

Industry standards and specifications

Relevant data sources include:

Design and production data and drawings

Parts and materials listings

Operating procedure documentation

Maintenance schedules

Modification instructions and service bulletins

Manufacturer’s and trade catalogues

Relevant legislation and regulations

Relevant experts include:

The client

Design engineers and staff

Production staff

Component and material suppliers

Regulator representatives

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
The required medium, style and layout are determined 
Relevant data is obtained or accessed 
Potential problems are identified and relevant experts are identified and consulted 
Problem resolution strategies are determined 
The publication or amendment is drafted using relevant guidelines and specified software package 
Required graphics are selected and illustrator briefs are raised 
Copyright legislation is observed 
Completed graphics are inserted into the draft and annotations/labels added 
The draft is prepared for publishing and is submitted for editorial review 
Proof copy of the publication or amendment is submitted for client acceptance 
Publication or amendment is published 
The publication management database is updated and the completed publication is delivered or distributed 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

MEA137 - Write aviation technical publications
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