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

MEAMEC0076 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Test aircraft piston engines after repair or overhaul

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency MEAMEC0076 - Test aircraft piston engines after repair or overhaul
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field
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 piston engine for test run
  • Check documentation to ensure that engine is ready for testing
  • Install engine in test rig or test cell, including connection of fuel, oil and electrical supplies and instrumentation while observing relevant work health and safety (WHS) procedures, including the use of material safety data sheets (MSDSs) and personal protective equipment (PPE)
  • Fill sump or external oil tank with correct grade and type of lubricating oil
  • Fill test rig or cell fuel tank with correct type and grade of fuel
  • Fit correct propeller or club to the engine
  • Prepare test rig or cell for operation
       
Element: Run and test piston engine performance
  • Start engine and check operating parameters in accordance with maintenance manual and standard enterprise procedures while observing relevant WHS procedures, including the use of MSDSs and PPE
  • Perform requires tests and adjustments to engine performance, in accordance with maintenance manual requirements and standard enterprise procedures, and seek required supervisory guidance for complex testing and adjustments
  • Record engine operating parameters and test results in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
       
Element: Troubleshoot piston engine faults
  • Use available information from maintenance records and test results, when required, to assist in fault determination
  • Use logical processes to ensure efficient and accurate troubleshooting
  • Obtain specialist advice, when required, to assist with, or confirm, the fault and rectification requirement
  • Locate piston engine component faults and the causes of the faults are clearly identified
  • Determine fault rectification requirements to assist in determining if the engine must be returned to the workshop
       
Element: Remove engine from test rig/cell
  • Remove engine from test rig or stand in accordance with maintenance manual requirements and standard enterprise procedures while observing relevant WHS procedures, including the use of MSDSs and PPE
  • Configure, inhibit and prepare serviceable engines in accordance with maintenance manual requirements and standard enterprise procedures for transport or storage
  • Complete required maintenance documentation and modification records and process in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
  • Return unserviceable engines to workshop in accordance with standard enterprise procedures for rectification or re-work
       

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

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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.
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
Check documentation to ensure that engine is ready for testing 
Install engine in test rig or test cell, including connection of fuel, oil and electrical supplies and instrumentation while observing relevant work health and safety (WHS) procedures, including the use of material safety data sheets (MSDSs) and personal protective equipment (PPE) 
Fill sump or external oil tank with correct grade and type of lubricating oil 
Fill test rig or cell fuel tank with correct type and grade of fuel 
Fit correct propeller or club to the engine 
Prepare test rig or cell for operation 
Start engine and check operating parameters in accordance with maintenance manual and standard enterprise procedures while observing relevant WHS procedures, including the use of MSDSs and PPE 
Perform requires tests and adjustments to engine performance, in accordance with maintenance manual requirements and standard enterprise procedures, and seek required supervisory guidance for complex testing and adjustments 
Record engine operating parameters and test results in accordance with standard enterprise procedures 
Use available information from maintenance records and test results, when required, to assist in fault determination 
Use logical processes to ensure efficient and accurate troubleshooting 
Obtain specialist advice, when required, to assist with, or confirm, the fault and rectification requirement 
Locate piston engine component faults and the causes of the faults are clearly identified 
Determine fault rectification requirements to assist in determining if the engine must be returned to the workshop 
Remove engine from test rig or stand in accordance with maintenance manual requirements and standard enterprise procedures while observing relevant WHS procedures, including the use of MSDSs and PPE 
Configure, inhibit and prepare serviceable engines in accordance with maintenance manual requirements and standard enterprise procedures for transport or storage 
Complete required maintenance documentation and modification records and process in accordance with standard enterprise procedures 
Return unserviceable engines to workshop in accordance with standard enterprise procedures for rectification or re-work 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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Assessment Record Sheet

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