Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners
MEA210 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Inspect, test and troubleshoot basic aircraft electrical systems and components
Version 1.0
Issue Date: June 2024
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Unit of Competency | MEA210 - Inspect, test and troubleshoot basic aircraft electrical systems and components |
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Learning Outcomes and Application | This unit of competency requires application of hand skills and the use of system/component knowledge and applicable test equipment to inspect, test and troubleshoot direct current (DC) aircraft electrical systems and components of fixed and rotary wing aircraft that have only DC electrical systems, during scheduled or unscheduled maintenance. Work may be performed individually or as part of a team.The unit is part of the Avionic Certificate IV (Aircraft Maintenance Stream) training pathway. 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). Where a CASA licensing outcome is sought this unit forms part of the CASA requirement for the granting of the chosen maintenance certification licence under Civil Aviation Safety Regulation (CASR) Part 66, in accordance with the licensing provisions in the Companion Volume Implementation Guide. | ||
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 tools and equipment specified in the maintenance manuals. It is also expected that general and special purpose tools, test and ground support equipment would be used where appropriate. The application of testing procedures should clearly indicate knowledge of system operation, the relationship of individual components and the links with other systems (if applicable) within the limits of the aircraft/system fault finding guide before undertaking any action. 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 electrical looms, cables and connection hardware, and on each system in the range of conditions and on at least one (1) major component/line replaceable unit (LRU) in each case, as follows: DC generators and alternator/rectifier generators, and components of related single generator regulation and distribution systems piston engine ignition and starting system components specific components of DC electrical systems, such as flaps and landing gear, including related motors and actuators gas turbine engine igniter and starting systems and components (may be omitted if not applicable to the enterprise) aircraft lighting aircraft main batteries (competency may be demonstrated through the performance of a battery check). 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). 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 MEA274 Maintain basic light aircraft electrical systems and components will have satisfied the requirements of this unit with regard to common range of conditions variables. The Log of Industrial Experience and Achievement records relating to MEA274 Maintain basic light aircraft electrical systems and components may be accepted as also meeting the evidence requirements for this unit in the applicable common areas. |
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Competency Field | Aviation maintenance |
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners | Student Learning Resources | Handouts Activities |
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Assessment 1 | Assessment 2 | Assessment 3 | Assessment 4 | |
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Elements of Competency | Performance Criteria | |||||||
Element: Inspect DC aircraft electrical systems and components |
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Element: Test/adjust DC aircraft electrical systems |
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Element: Troubleshoot DC aircraft electrical systems |
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