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

MEA501 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Maintain and fit anti-G suits

Version 1.0
Issue Date: June 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency MEA501 - Maintain and fit anti-G suits
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency requires application of skills and knowledge relating to the maintenance and fitment of anti-G suits worn by aircrew and passengers in high performance aircraft. Maintenance involves inspection, testing, fault diagnosis, replacement of parts, repairs to fabric and cleaning. Fitment involves adjusting the anti-G suit to correctly fit an individual. Maintenance may be performed individually or as part of a team.The scope of repairs excludes inflatable components of the anti-G suit.This unit is part of the Aeroskills Life Support and Furnishing Certificate III and IV training pathways. 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).
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

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.

The work plan should take account of applicable safety and quality requirements in accordance with the industry and regulatory standards.

The following conditions of assessment represent the requirements of the Regulators (ADF and CASA) and maintenance stakeholders 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 under routine supervision on a representative range of maintenance tasks and on the correct fitting of anti-G suits to at least three (3) different sized individuals.

This shall be established via the records in the Log of Industrial Experience and Achievement or, where appropriate, an equivalent Industry Evidence Guide (for details refer to the Companion Volume Assessment Guidelines).

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 Aircraft life 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: Maintain anti-G suit
  • Anti-G suit is inspected for serviceability in accordance with standard procedures
  • Anti-G suit is tested for serviceability in accordance with standard procedures and manufacturer’s specifications
  • Identified faults beyond own authority to rectify are reported to supervisor and faulty anti-G suit is quarantined
  • Unserviceable parts of the anti-G suit are replaced and fabric repairs are completed in accordance with standards procedures while observing all relevant work health and safety (WHS) requirements, including the use of material safety data sheets (MSDS) and items of personal protective equipment (PPE)
  • Anti-G suit is cleaned in accordance with standard procedures
  • Anti-G suit is presented for inspection by supervisor in accordance with standard procedures
  • Maintenance documentation is completed and processed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
       
Element: Fit anti-G suit
  • Fitting process is explained to the participant so that optimal fit can be achieved
  • Participant is measured and appropriate size anti-G suit is selected
  • Anti-G suit is adjusted to optimise fit in conjunction with participant feedback
  • Anti-G suit fit is verified by the supervisor
  • Relevant documentation is completed and processed in accordance with standard enterprise 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.

Maintain anti-G suit

1.1

Anti-G suit is inspected for serviceability in accordance with standard procedures

1.2

Anti-G suit is tested for serviceability in accordance with standard procedures and manufacturer’s specifications

1.3

Identified faults beyond own authority to rectify are reported to supervisor and faulty anti-G suit is quarantined

1.4

Unserviceable parts of the anti-G suit are replaced and fabric repairs are completed in accordance with standards procedures while observing all relevant work health and safety (WHS) requirements, including the use of material safety data sheets (MSDS) and items of personal protective equipment (PPE)

1.5

Anti-G suit is cleaned in accordance with standard procedures

1.6

Anti-G suit is presented for inspection by supervisor in accordance with standard procedures

1.7

Maintenance documentation is completed and processed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures

2.

Fit anti-G suit

2.1

Fitting process is explained to the participant so that optimal fit can be achieved

2.2

Participant is measured and appropriate size anti-G suit is selected

2.3

Anti-G suit is adjusted to optimise fit in conjunction with participant feedback

2.4

Anti-G suit fit is verified by the supervisor

2.5

Relevant documentation is completed and processed in accordance with standard enterprise 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 must include:

applying WHS practices relating to Anti-G suit maintenance processes, including the selection and correct use of PPE, where applicable

using MSDS

using applicable tools and maintenance documentation to:

test/inspect anti-G suits for serviceability

replace unserviceable components and repair fabric in accordance with approved procedures including sewing

select and use appropriate anti-G suit cleaning materials

correctly fit anti-G suits to users

tying of knots, including:

reef knot

bowline

thumb knot

daisy chain

half hitch

cleaning and maintenance of equipment and tools.

The underlying skills inherent in this unit should be transferable across a range of aircraft life support equipment maintenance activities. It is essential that anti-G suit testing and inspection procedures, cleanliness requirements and safety precautions, including the correct use of PPE, are fully observed, understood and complied with. Ability to interpret maintenance and fitting procedures and apply them in practice is critical.

This is to be demonstrated through demonstration of the ability to recognise faults and damage and perform appropriate repairs that are within the bounds of the individual’s authority, and through the demonstration of correct fitting procedures on different sized individuals.

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:

relevant enterprise procedures and maintenance publications

WHS procedures relating to Anti-G suit maintenance, including the selection and use of PPE

how to obtain MSDS

G forces and anti-G suit operation during flight

physiological effects of flight

critical nature of maintaining and fitting anti-G suits

forces of ejection

operation of testing and measuring equipment and tools used to maintain anti-G suits

inflation methods used in the maintenance of anti-G suits

types of corrosion and contamination that may affect anti-G suits

modification requirements for anti-G suits

anti-G suit repair procedures and limitations

lacing techniques used in the fitting of anti-G suits

anti-G suit cleaning methods and materials

handling, storage and transit procedures.

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:

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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.

Maintain anti-G suit

1.1

Anti-G suit is inspected for serviceability in accordance with standard procedures

1.2

Anti-G suit is tested for serviceability in accordance with standard procedures and manufacturer’s specifications

1.3

Identified faults beyond own authority to rectify are reported to supervisor and faulty anti-G suit is quarantined

1.4

Unserviceable parts of the anti-G suit are replaced and fabric repairs are completed in accordance with standards procedures while observing all relevant work health and safety (WHS) requirements, including the use of material safety data sheets (MSDS) and items of personal protective equipment (PPE)

1.5

Anti-G suit is cleaned in accordance with standard procedures

1.6

Anti-G suit is presented for inspection by supervisor in accordance with standard procedures

1.7

Maintenance documentation is completed and processed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures

2.

Fit anti-G suit

2.1

Fitting process is explained to the participant so that optimal fit can be achieved

2.2

Participant is measured and appropriate size anti-G suit is selected

2.3

Anti-G suit is adjusted to optimise fit in conjunction with participant feedback

2.4

Anti-G suit fit is verified by the supervisor

2.5

Relevant documentation is completed and processed in accordance with standard enterprise 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.

Standard procedures are found in any or all of:

Commonwealth/state/territory WHS legislation, regulations and codes

Australian Standards

Equipment manufacturers’ specifications and procedures

Industry practices

Safety manuals

Maintenance schedules

Work instructions

Maintenance organisation manuals

MSDS

Defence regulations and instructions

Standing instructions

Typical faults include:

Broken zips and stitching

Contamination

Corrosion of metal parts, such as zippers

Damaged hardware

Excessive wear

Incorrect manufacture

Leaks

Tears

Anti-G suit replaceable parts include:

Eyelets

Press studs

Zips

Adjustment of fit is effected by:

Lacing of torso and legs

Waist extension/reduction

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
Anti-G suit is inspected for serviceability in accordance with standard procedures 
Anti-G suit is tested for serviceability in accordance with standard procedures and manufacturer’s specifications 
Identified faults beyond own authority to rectify are reported to supervisor and faulty anti-G suit is quarantined 
Unserviceable parts of the anti-G suit are replaced and fabric repairs are completed in accordance with standards procedures while observing all relevant work health and safety (WHS) requirements, including the use of material safety data sheets (MSDS) and items of personal protective equipment (PPE) 
Anti-G suit is cleaned in accordance with standard procedures 
Anti-G suit is presented for inspection by supervisor in accordance with standard procedures 
Maintenance documentation is completed and processed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures 
Fitting process is explained to the participant so that optimal fit can be achieved 
Participant is measured and appropriate size anti-G suit is selected 
Anti-G suit is adjusted to optimise fit in conjunction with participant feedback 
Anti-G suit fit is verified by the supervisor 
Relevant documentation is completed and processed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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