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

MEA603 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Remove and install aircraft stores suspension system components

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency MEA603 - Remove and install aircraft stores suspension system components
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency applies to members of the Australian Defence Force (ADF) who are required to apply explosive ordnance safety and handling procedures, hand skills and use maintenance documentation/publications in the removal and installation of stores suspension system (SSS) components to meet system reconfiguration requirements during the performance of scheduled or unscheduled maintenance. Maintenance may be performed individually or as part of a team.The unit applies to all aircraft fitted with stores suspension systems.This unit of competency is part of the Armament Certificate IV training pathway. This unit is used in workplaces that operate under the airworthiness regulatory systems of the ADF.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

Competency should be assessed on aircraft and/or simulator 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 unit may be assessed independently or in conjunction with unit MEA602 Remove and install aircraft stores management system components.

Evidence of transferability of skills and knowledge related to SSS system component removal and installation is essential. This is to be established through demonstration of the ability to:

render the system safe

perform relevant inspections and tests

replace components

perform appropriate maintenance tasks.

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 ADF 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 range of system reconfiguration tasks involving the following SSS components:

bomb release unit

pylon

missile launcher.

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).

In addition to evidence provided in the Log of Industrial Experience assessment methods may include questioning and observation in operational or simulated environments.

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 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: Prepare aircraft for SSS reconfiguration
  • SSS reconfiguration task is verified from applicable documentation
  • Aircraft safety devices are checked in accordance with relevant technical publications and manuals
  • Correct SSS component is visually identified for reconfiguration
  • Appropriate tools and ground support equipment are selected in accordance with the task
       
Element: Remove SSS component
  • Firing devices are checked and removed if fitted
  • SSS component is removed from aircraft in accordance with technical publications and manuals 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)
  • Protective covers and panels are fitted to aircraft and SSS component in accordance with technical publications and manuals
       
Element: Install SSS component
  • Applicable protective covers and panels are removed from aircraft and SSS component in accordance with technical publications and manuals
  • SSS component is fitted to aircraft in accordance with technical publications and manuals while observing all relevant WHS requirements, including the use of MSDS and items of PPE
       
Element: Complete and process documentation
  • Applicable documentation is completed for reconfigured SSS
  • Documentation is forwarded to Maintenance Control Section (MCS)
       


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.

Prepare aircraft for SSS reconfiguration

1.1

SSS reconfiguration task is verified from applicable documentation

1.2

Aircraft safety devices are checked in accordance with relevant technical publications and manuals

1.3

Correct SSS component is visually identified for reconfiguration

1.4

Appropriate tools and ground support equipment are selected in accordance with the task

2.

Remove SSS component

2.1

Firing devices are checked and removed if fitted

2.2

SSS component is removed from aircraft in accordance with technical publications and manuals 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)

2.3

Protective covers and panels are fitted to aircraft and SSS component in accordance with technical publications and manuals

3.

Install SSS component

3.1

Applicable protective covers and panels are removed from aircraft and SSS component in accordance with technical publications and manuals

3.2

SSS component is fitted to aircraft in accordance with technical publications and manuals while observing all relevant WHS requirements, including the use of MSDS and items of PPE

4.

Complete and process documentation

4.1

Applicable documentation is completed for reconfigured SSS

4.2

Documentation is forwarded to Maintenance Control Section (MCS)

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 safety procedures relating to aircraft SSS

applying hand skills and applicable maintenance manuals in the removal and installation of SSS components

using ground support equipment and test equipment

determining SSS reconfiguration requirements

explosive ordnance handling and safety

manual handling of SSS components.

The underlying skills inherent in this unit should be transferable across a range of aircraft SSS reconfiguration activities. It is essential that assessment confirms the ability to comply with organisational safety requirements and appropriate legislative and regulatory requirements while maintaining SSS systems. The ability to work safely within an explosive ordnance environment, conduct applicable tests and maintain relevant documentation is critical, including checking specifically for:

failure to check aircraft safety devices are installed

failure to ensure firing devices checked and removed if fitted

commencing task prior to initiating documentation

failure to comply with relevant WHS procedures and policies.

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:

the aircraft operating and maintenance environment

aircraft SSS and interfaces with the stores management system and other aircraft systems

WHS procedures and policies

explosive ordnance safety and handling procedures

technical publications and manuals

hardware and component attachment methods

system and component test procedures

technical documentation procedures.

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.

Prepare aircraft for SSS reconfiguration

1.1

SSS reconfiguration task is verified from applicable documentation

1.2

Aircraft safety devices are checked in accordance with relevant technical publications and manuals

1.3

Correct SSS component is visually identified for reconfiguration

1.4

Appropriate tools and ground support equipment are selected in accordance with the task

2.

Remove SSS component

2.1

Firing devices are checked and removed if fitted

2.2

SSS component is removed from aircraft in accordance with technical publications and manuals 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)

2.3

Protective covers and panels are fitted to aircraft and SSS component in accordance with technical publications and manuals

3.

Install SSS component

3.1

Applicable protective covers and panels are removed from aircraft and SSS component in accordance with technical publications and manuals

3.2

SSS component is fitted to aircraft in accordance with technical publications and manuals while observing all relevant WHS requirements, including the use of MSDS and items of PPE

4.

Complete and process documentation

4.1

Applicable documentation is completed for reconfigured SSS

4.2

Documentation is forwarded to Maintenance Control Section (MCS)

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.

Reconfiguration includes:

Removal of currently fitted SSS components

Installation of specified SSS components

Verification includes:

Maintenance restrictions

Aircraft tail number

Aircraft entered as unserviceable

Nil stores fitted

Documentation includes:

EE500

CAMM2 documents

SSS documentation

Safety devices include:

Earth lead

Aircraft safety pins

Aircraft switches

Technical publications and manuals include:

Aircraft publications

Maintenance instruction manuals and process specifications

Servicing or service bulletins or structural repair manuals

Illustrated parts catalogues, aircraft wiring manuals or drawings

Tooling, equipment or manufacturer's manuals

Standard practices

Enterprise aviation regulations and publications

SSS components include:

Bomb release unit

Pylon

Missile launcher

Firing devices include:

Stores release cartridges

Chaff and flares

Gun system

Missiles

Loaded stores

Checking includes:

Visually

physically

Applicable documentation includes:

Aircraft documentation

SSS component documentation

Procedures and requirements include:

Industry standard procedures specified by manufacturers, regulatory authorities or the enterprise

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
SSS reconfiguration task is verified from applicable documentation 
Aircraft safety devices are checked in accordance with relevant technical publications and manuals 
Correct SSS component is visually identified for reconfiguration 
Appropriate tools and ground support equipment are selected in accordance with the task 
Firing devices are checked and removed if fitted 
SSS component is removed from aircraft in accordance with technical publications and manuals 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) 
Protective covers and panels are fitted to aircraft and SSS component in accordance with technical publications and manuals 
Applicable protective covers and panels are removed from aircraft and SSS component in accordance with technical publications and manuals 
SSS component is fitted to aircraft in accordance with technical publications and manuals while observing all relevant WHS requirements, including the use of MSDS and items of PPE 
Applicable documentation is completed for reconfigured SSS 
Documentation is forwarded to Maintenance Control Section (MCS) 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

MEA603 - Remove and install aircraft stores suspension system components
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