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Evidence Guide: MEA501 - Maintain and fit anti-G suits

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MEA501 - Maintain and fit anti-G suits

What evidence can you provide to prove your understanding of each of the following citeria?

Maintain anti-G suit

  1. Anti-G suit is inspected for serviceability in accordance with standard procedures
  2. Anti-G suit is tested for serviceability in accordance with standard procedures and manufacturer’s specifications
  3. Identified faults beyond own authority to rectify are reported to supervisor and faulty anti-G suit is quarantined
  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)
  5. Anti-G suit is cleaned in accordance with standard procedures
  6. Anti-G suit is presented for inspection by supervisor in accordance with standard procedures
  7. Maintenance documentation is completed and processed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
Anti-G suit is inspected for serviceability in accordance with standard procedures

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

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

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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)

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Anti-G suit is cleaned in accordance with standard procedures

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

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

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Fit anti-G suit

  1. Fitting process is explained to the participant so that optimal fit can be achieved
  2. Participant is measured and appropriate size anti-G suit is selected
  3. Anti-G suit is adjusted to optimise fit in conjunction with participant feedback
  4. Anti-G suit fit is verified by the supervisor
  5. Relevant 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

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

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

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Anti-G suit fit is verified by the supervisor

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

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Instructions to Assessors

Evidence Guide

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

Required Skills and Knowledge

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.

Range Statement

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