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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Remove basic radio communication and navigation system components
   • System is rendered safe and prepared in accordance with the applicable maintenance manual and isolation tags are fitted, where necessary, to ensure personnel safety
   • Communication and navigation system component removal is carried out in accordance with the applicable maintenance manual while observing all relevant work health and safety (WHS) requirements
   • Required maintenance documentation is completed and processed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
   • Removed components are tagged and packaged in accordance with specified procedures
2. Install basic radio communication and navigation system components
   • Communication and navigation system components to be installed are checked to confirm correct part numbers, modification status, serviceability and shelf life
   • Physical installation of components is performed in accordance with the applicable maintenance manual and regulatory requirements, ensuring appropriate adjustment/alignment is carried out
   • System is reinstated to correct operational condition in preparation for testing, as necessary
   • Required maintenance documentation is completed and processed in accordance with standard enterprise 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.
Communication and navigation system components include:	High frequency (HF) and very high frequency (VHF) communication and applicable antennas Automatic direction finding (ADF) and very high frequency omni-directional range (VOR) navigation and applicable antennas Emergency location transmitter (ELT)
Procedures and requirements include:	Industry standard procedures specified by manufacturers, regulatory authorities or the enterprise

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Performance Evidence

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:

locating and identifying radio communication and navigation system components comprising:

HF and VHF communications

VOR and ADF navigation systems

ELT systems

locating and identifying applicable radio system antennas

removing and installing communication and navigation system components including antennas

applying relevant WHS practices.

It is essential that cleanliness requirements and safety precautions applicable to the system being maintained are fully observed, understood and complied with, as well as work practices associated with electrostatic sensitive devices.

Evidence of transferability of skills and knowledge related to removal and installation is essential. This is to be demonstrated by application across a range of radio communication and navigation system components as listed in the Assessment Conditions.

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Knowledge Evidence

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

connection of hardware and plugs

handling precautions for electrostatic sensitive devices

relevant WHS practices

the use of approved maintenance documentation and aircraft publications relating to radio communication and navigation systems and components

basic layout and working principles to block diagram level of:

HF communication systems

VHF communication systems

ADF navigation systems

VOR navigation systems

ELT systems

relevant regulatory requirements and standard procedures.

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