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

MEA207 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Remove and install aircraft electronic system components

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency MEA207 - Remove and install aircraft electronic system components
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency requires application of hand skills and the use of maintenance documentation/publications in the removal and installation of electronic system components and line replaceable units (LRUs) of fixed and rotary wing aircraft that are fitted with electronic 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 maintenance manuals. It is also expected that general-purpose tools, test and ground support equipment found in most routine situations would be used where appropriate.

An understanding of the attachment methods, connection of hardware, and the need for adjustment or calibration and system operation as they relate to the work must be demonstrated before undertaking any action. The work plan should take account of applicable safety and quality requirements in accordance with the industry and regulatory standards.

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 electronic system components as listed in the range of conditions.

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 sufficient components/LRUs of systems (at least five (5) including their antennas) to establish competency, as follows:

instrument navigation systems

communication systems

radio navigation systems

pulse operated systems

antennas

electronic instrument displays (may be omitted where not applicable to the enterprise)

automatic flight control systems (may be omitted where not applicable to the enterprise)

cabin entertainment equipment (may be omitted where not applicable to the enterprise)

on-board maintenance systems (may be omitted where not applicable to the enterprise).

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 MEA206 Remove and install aircraft basic radio communication and navigation system components will have covered a significant amount of the skill and knowledge requirements for this unit plus part of the performance criteria for Elements 1 and 2 and associated range of conditions items. The Log of Industrial Experience and Achievement records relating to MEA206 Remove and install aircraft basic radio communication and navigation system components may be accepted as also meeting the evidence requirements for this unit in the applicable areas.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field Aviation maintenance
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: Remove aircraft electronic 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
  • Electronic 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
       
Element: Install aircraft electronic system components
  • Electronic system components to be installed are checked to confirm correct part numbers, modification status, serviceability and shelf life
  • Physical installation of electronic 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
       


Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1.

Remove aircraft electronic system components

1.1

System is rendered safe and prepared in accordance with the applicable maintenance manual and isolation tags are fitted, where necessary, to ensure personnel safety

1.2

Electronic system component removal is carried out in accordance with the applicable maintenance manual while observing all relevant work health and safety (WHS) requirements

1.3

Required maintenance documentation is completed and processed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures

1.4

Removed components are tagged and packaged in accordance with specified procedures

2.

Install aircraft electronic system components

2.1

Electronic system components to be installed are checked to confirm correct part numbers, modification status, serviceability and shelf life

2.2

Physical installation of electronic components is performed in accordance with the applicable maintenance manual and regulatory requirements, ensuring appropriate adjustment/alignment is carried out

2.3

System is reinstated to correct operational condition in preparation for testing, as necessary

2.4

Required maintenance documentation is completed and processed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures

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 electronic navigational system components, including altitude reporting systems (transponder, encoder and control unit), remote attitude displays and Inertial Navigation and Reference Systems

locating and identifying multi-function electronic displays, including electronic flight instrument system (EFIS), engine indicating and crew alerting system (EICAS), electronic central aircraft monitor system (ECAM), flight management computer system (FMCS) and head-up display (HUD)

locating and identifying radio communication and navigation system components comprising ultra-high frequency (UHF); satellite communications (SATCOM); distance measuring equipment (DME); instrument landing system (ILS); global navigation system (GNS); radio navigation; traffic collision avoidance system (TCAS); radio altimeter (RADALT); and radio system antennas, including half dipole, slotted, loop and marconi

locating and identifying primary and secondary radar system components, including transmission lines, waveguide and antennas

locating and identifying cockpit voice recorder system components, internal communications and passenger/cockpit audio/visual components

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 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 components and plugs

printed circuit boards

panel and rack mounting systems for electronic system components and LRUs

relevant WHS practices

the use of approved maintenance documentation and aircraft publications relating to the avionics systems and components being maintained

handling and maintenance precautions relating to gyroscopes, gimbals, electronic displays, airborne radar systems (including pressurised waveguides), electrostatic sensitive devices and radio installations

electromagnetic environment

relevant regulatory requirements and standard procedures.

Submission Requirements

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

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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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.

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1.

Remove aircraft electronic system components

1.1

System is rendered safe and prepared in accordance with the applicable maintenance manual and isolation tags are fitted, where necessary, to ensure personnel safety

1.2

Electronic system component removal is carried out in accordance with the applicable maintenance manual while observing all relevant work health and safety (WHS) requirements

1.3

Required maintenance documentation is completed and processed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures

1.4

Removed components are tagged and packaged in accordance with specified procedures

2.

Install aircraft electronic system components

2.1

Electronic system components to be installed are checked to confirm correct part numbers, modification status, serviceability and shelf life

2.2

Physical installation of electronic components is performed in accordance with the applicable maintenance manual and regulatory requirements, ensuring appropriate adjustment/alignment is carried out

2.3

System is reinstated to correct operational condition in preparation for testing, as necessary

2.4

Required maintenance documentation is completed and processed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures

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.

Electronic system components include:

Panel and rack mounted electronic system components and LRUs of:

instrument navigation systems

communication systems

radio navigation systems

pulse operated systems

antennas

electronic instrument displays (where applicable to the enterprise)

automatic flight control systems (where applicable to the enterprise)

cabin entertainment equipment (where applicable to the enterprise)

on-board maintenance systems (where applicable to the enterprise)

Procedures and requirements include:

Industry standard procedures specified by manufacturers, regulatory authorities or the enterprise

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
System is rendered safe and prepared in accordance with the applicable maintenance manual and isolation tags are fitted, where necessary, to ensure personnel safety 
Electronic 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 
Electronic system components to be installed are checked to confirm correct part numbers, modification status, serviceability and shelf life 
Physical installation of electronic 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 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

MEA207 - Remove and install aircraft electronic system components
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