Required knowledge includes

methods and results of research and categorising of methods processes and construction techniques for engineering applications including

electrical wiring and loom specification and construction

selection of wire material and gauge

selection of insulation type

selection of wire marking system and method

specification of wire length and loom routing requirements

selection of termination methods

selection and specification of testing requirements

thermocouple harness material selection construction methods and test requirements

data cable selection of cable type including fibre optic selection of termination hardware determination of length and routing requirements construction method and test requirements

antenna cables and pulse system transmission lines

determination of performance characteristics

selection of antenna cabletransmission line materials

selection of termination hardware

determination of cable length and routing requirements

specification of test requirements

HF radio antenna design and construction

design principles material selection construction methods and test requirements for single and multilayer printed circuit boards

metallic and nonmetallic materials and construction methods for avionic component covers and requirements and attachment methods for mounts

design and construction methods for instrument panels including layout ergonomic considerations materials mounting requirements and lighting systems

methods of accessing and using alternative information sources

applications for methods processes and construction techniques

applications suitable for continuous mass batch or jobbing shop production work cell or sequential manufacture and assembly

applications suitable for range of materials handling techniques

manufacturing requirements of TQM JIT and competitive lean manufacturing environments

reasons for considering or using particular scientific principles

the provision for particular materials properties in the choice of methods processes and construction techniques

the use of particular materials handling procedures and reasons for compliance with regulations standard procedures and MSDS specifications

reasons for using particular calculations and assumptions

effects of waste and pollution from the application on the environment

options for treatment and recycling as well as future developments that might be incorporated at a later date

suitability of applications to particular continuous mass batch jobbing shop sequential or cellular manufacture and assembly

manufacturing requirements of TQM JIT and competitive lean manufacturing environments

measurement and test methods for product or process output

specification and implementation process for methods processes and construction techniques in particular applications in the context of manufacturing requirements

manufacturing requirements including volume considerations TQM JIT competitive lean manufacturing

applications for particular basic workshop skills

procedures used in the application of skills

OHS procedures for basic workshop skills

Required skills include

applying research and categorising methods processes and construction techniques for engineering applications

using equipment suppliers printed data and websites

selecting applications for methods processes and construction techniques

documenting applications suitable for continuous mass batch or jobbing shop production work cell or sequential manufacture and assembly

documenting applications suitable for a range of materials handling techniques

researching and documenting manufacturing requirements of TQM JIT and competitive lean manufacturing environments

selecting scientific principles in the choice of methods processes and construction techniques

identifying materials properties in the choice of methods processes and construction techniques

using appropriate materials handling techniques

handling and storing materials and products in accordance with regulations standard procedures and material safety data sheet MSDS specifications

applying waste and pollution treatment and recycling techniques and policies applications to meet code and regulatory requirements

selecting methods processes and construction techniques consistent with continuous mass batch jobbing prototype sequential or cellular production process requirements

manufacturing requirements of TQM JIT and competitive lean manufacturing environments

evaluating measurement and test methods for product or process output

specifying and implementing methods processes and construction techniques in an efficient and optimal manner for manufacturing requirements

applying workshop skills for a range of applications

applying OHS practices

selecting appropriate workshop skills for particular engineering applications

Overview of assessment

A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to select and apply avionic engineering methods processes and construction techniques 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 on the job off the job or a combination of both on and off the job Where assessment occurs off the job that is the candidate is not in productive work then an appropriate simulation must be used where the range of conditions reflects realistic workplace situations The competencies covered by this unit would be demonstrated by an individual working alone or as part of a team The assessment environment should not disadvantage the candidate

The candidate must have access to all tools equipment materials and documentation required The candidate must be permitted to refer to any relevant workplace procedures product and manufacturing specifications codes standards manuals and reference materials

Method of assessment

This unit could be assessed in conjunction with any other units addressing the safety quality communication materials handling recording and reporting associated with selecting and applying avionic engineering methods processes and construction techniques or other units requiring the exercise of the skills and knowledge covered by this unit

Guidance information for assessment

Methods, processes and construction techniques

Avionic engineering

Information sources

TQM

JIT

Competitive (lean) manufacturing principles and techniques

Avionic applications