Required skills

Look for evidence that confirms skills in

sketching typical avionic systems at block diagram level

Required knowledge

Look for evidence that confirms knowledge of

the atmosphere

pitot static systems

magnetism

function of gyroscopes

use of synchros and servos

basics of analogue electronics

aircraft instrument systems and their components

aircraft instrument system maintenance requirements

radio navigation and radar basics

aircraft communication pulse and radio navigation systems and their components

communication pulse and radio navigation system maintenance requirements

basics of digital electronics

basic computer architecture

use of data buses

automatic flight control systems and their components

automatic engine control systems and their components

flight management systems and their components

display systems and their components

aircraft electronic system maintenance requirements

The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria required skills and knowledge range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package

Overview of assessment

A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to identify avionic systems and their components lay out typical systems at block diagram level and identify related maintenance requirements Competency in this unit cannot be claimed until all prerequisites have been satisfied

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

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 supervisors reports project work samples and questioning Questioning techniques should not require language literacy and numeracy skills beyond those required in this unit of competency

Context of and specific resources for assessment

This unit may be assessed off the job in a training environment equipped to provide exposure to the range of system types and components 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

Method of assessment

Guidance information for assessment

Aircraft flight instrument systems

Flight instrument system components

Instrument navigation systems

Instrument navigation system components

Aircraft communication systems

Communication system components

Aircraft pulse systems

Pulse system components

Aircraft radio navigation systems

Radio navigation system components

Aircraft electronic systems

Electronic system components