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

MEA261 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Use electronic test equipment

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency MEA261 - Use electronic test equipment
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency requires application of skills in the use of electronic test equipment to measure electronic circuit parameters and test performance.Applications include aircraft components both in the hangar and workshop undergoing scheduled or unscheduled maintenance involving individual and team activities.The unit is part of Avionic Certificate IV training pathways. 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).
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

Competency should be assessed in the work environment, or simulated work environment, using electronic test equipment specified in maintenance documentation. It is also expected that applicable test equipment can be selected on the basis of general trade knowledge where specific test equipment is not specified.

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, with each item of test equipment having been used to measure electronic circuit parameters and test performance:

electronic multimeters

phase-angle voltmeters (may be omitted where not applicable to the enterprise)

oscilloscopes (dual differential, differential, delayed time base, storage)

current probes

logic and discrete component testers

electronic component substitution boxes and miscellaneous test adapters.

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).
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: Select required test equipment
  • System/component test requirements are identified
  • Appropriate test equipment is selected
       
Element: Prepare test equipment for use
  • Test equipment is checked for serviceability and applicable leads are fitted where required
  • Applicable function and range of measurement is selected as required
       
Element: Test system or component
  • Test points and polarity are determined
  • Required parameters are measured with the test equipment while observing all relevant work health and safety (WHS) requirements
       


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.

Select required test equipment

1.1

System/component test requirements are identified

1.2

Appropriate test equipment is selected

2.

Prepare test equipment for use

2.1

Test equipment is checked for serviceability and applicable leads are fitted where required

2.2

Applicable function and range of measurement is selected as required

3.

Test system or component

3.1

Test points and polarity are determined

3.2

Required parameters are measured with the test equipment while observing all relevant work health and safety (WHS) requirements

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:

applying relevant WHS practices

connecting test equipment to components or circuits

determining polarity and applicable connection points for measurement or testing.

The underlying skills inherent in this unit should be transferable into all areas that require the use of electronic test equipment as listed in the Range of Conditions. It is essential that the general aspects of electronic test equipment selection, preparation for use and safe application to a representative range of measurement and testing tasks are clearly understood.

Evidence is required of knowledge about the selection and use of the range of test equipment listed in the Range of Conditions, and of the methods used to identify applicable polarity and connection to components and circuits for required measurement or testing.

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:

the construction, calibration for use and testing for seviceability of:

electronic multimeters

phase-angle voltmeters

oscilloscopes (dual differential, differential, delayed time base and storage)

current probes

logic and discrete component testers

electronic component substitution boxes and miscellaneous test adapters

use of selectors and scale adjustment of each item of test equipment to ensure accurate measurement of applicable parameters

high speed oscilloscope techniques, probe calibration and safety precautions.

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:

(add new lines for each of the assessment tasks)

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.

Select required test equipment

1.1

System/component test requirements are identified

1.2

Appropriate test equipment is selected

2.

Prepare test equipment for use

2.1

Test equipment is checked for serviceability and applicable leads are fitted where required

2.2

Applicable function and range of measurement is selected as required

3.

Test system or component

3.1

Test points and polarity are determined

3.2

Required parameters are measured with the test equipment while observing all relevant work health and safety (WHS) requirements

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 test equipment includes:

Electronic multimeters

Phase-angle voltmeters (where applicable to the enterprise)

Oscilloscopes (dual differential, differential, delayed time base, storage)

Current probes

Logic and discrete component testers

Electronic component substitution boxes and miscellaneous test adapters

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/component test requirements are identified 
Appropriate test equipment is selected 
Test equipment is checked for serviceability and applicable leads are fitted where required 
Applicable function and range of measurement is selected as required 
Test points and polarity are determined 
Required parameters are measured with the test equipment while observing all relevant work health and safety (WHS) requirements 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

MEA261 - Use electronic test equipment
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MEA261 - Use electronic test equipment

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