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. | Inspect electronic systems and components | 1.1 | Isolation tags are checked and aircraft configured for safe system inspection and operation in accordance with the applicable maintenance manual |
| | 1.2 | Electronic system components are visually or physically checked for external signs of defects in accordance with applicable maintenance manual while observing all relevant work health and safety (WHS) requirements |
| | 1.3 | Defects are correctly identified and recorded 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 relevant WHS practices
using approved maintenance documentation and aircraft publications relating to the avionic system being maintained
recognition of system and component defects/external damage, correct installation, connection of plugs, terminations, and attaching hardware (including cabling/harnesses) and security in:
multi-function display systems (interface units, display generators and display units), i.e. HUD, EICAS, FMS, ACARS, EFIS and ECAM
integrated modular avionics (where applicable to the enterprise)
INS and IRS
external communications systems:
HF
UHF
VHF
SATCOM
ELT
internal communications systems:
intercommunication
cabin intercommunication data systems
cabin network services
CVR
information systems, such as air traffic and information management systems, and network server systems (where applicable to the enterprise)
RF navigation systems:
ILS
VOR
ADF
GNS
pulse systems that are applicable to the enterprise, including:
primary radar (navigation/weather) components and interface
ACAS components and interface
radio altimeter components and interface
DME components and interface
ATC transponders
ADS-B
It is essential that inspection procedures, cleanliness requirements and safety precautions applicable to the electrical system being maintained are fully observed, understood and complied with. Ability to interpret inspection procedures and specifications (allowable limits) and apply them in practice (including the timely involvement of supervisors or other trades) is critical.
Evidence of transferability of skills and knowledge related to inspection is essential. This is to be demonstrated through application across a range of electronic systems and components listed in the Assessment Conditions.
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:
component attachment methods and connection of hardware
the basic layout (block diagram level) and operation of:
multi-function display systems (interface units, display generators and display units), i.e. HUD, ICAS, FMS, ACARS, EFIS and ECAM
integrated modular avionics
INS and IRS
external communications systems:
HF
UHF
VHF
SATCOM
ELT
internal communications systems:
intercommunication
cabin intercommunication data systems
cabin network services
CVR
information systems, such as air traffic and information management systems, and network server systems
RF navigation systems:
ILS
VOR
ADF
GNS
primary radar (navigation/weather) components and interface
ACAS components and interface
radio altimeter components and interface
DME components and interface
ATC transponders
ADS-B.
relevant WHS practices
maintenance requirements
relevant maintenance manuals
relevant regulatory requirements and standard procedures.
Competency should be assessed in the workplace or simulated workplace using tools and equipment specified in the maintenance manuals. It is also expected that applicable general and special purpose tools, and test 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 each type of system listed in the following groups and on at least one (1) component for each listed system type:
electronic instrument displays – EFIS, EICAS, FMS, ECAM and HUD (where applicable to the enterprise)
instrument navigation systems – INS, IRS, compasses and AHRS
communication systems – HF, VHF, UHF, SATCOM, intercom, data and cabin network services, ELT and CVR
radio navigation systems – ADF, VOR, ILS and GNS
pulse operated systems – weather radar, navigation radar, ATC transponder, ADS-B, RADALT, DME, doppler and ACAS (where applicable to the enterprise)
integrated modular avionics (where applicable to the enterprise)
information systems – air traffic and information management, network servers (where applicable to the enterprise).
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 National Vocational Education and Training Regulator (NVR)/Australian Quality Training Framework (AQTF) assessor requirements.
Where the unit is to be used for CASA licensing purposes the Assessor must also meet the criteria specified in the CASR Part 147 Manual of Standards.
Individuals being assessed who have already attained any of MEA214 Inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft basic communication and radio navigation systems and components, MEA215 Inspect, test and troubleshoot advanced aircraft communications systems and components, MEA216 Inspect, test and troubleshoot instrument landing systems and components, MEA220 Inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft primary radar systems and components, and MEA221 Inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft secondary radar systems and components, MEA233 Inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft inertial navigation and reference systems and components, and MEA234 Inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft global navigation systems and components, will have covered a significant proportion of the Performance Criteria for Element 1 and will have covered Range of Conditions variables applicable to the unit. The Log of Industrial Experience and Achievement records relating to MEA214 Inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft basic communication and radio navigation systems and components, MEA215 Inspect, test and troubleshoot advanced aircraft communications systems and components, MEA216 Inspect, test and troubleshoot instrument landing systems and components, MEA220 Inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft primary radar systems and components, MEA221 Inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft secondary radar systems and components, MEA233C Inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft inertial navigation and reference systems and components, MEA234 Inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft global navigation systems and components,
MEA276 Maintain basic aircraft communication and radio navigation systems and components, MEA278 Inspect, test and troubleshoot instrument display systems and components, and MEA289 Maintain basic light aircraft avionic systems and components, may be accepted as also meeting the evidence requirements for this unit in the applicable areas.