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

MEA264 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Remove and install aircraft electrical/avionic components during line maintenance

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Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency MEA264 - Remove and install aircraft electrical/avionic components during line maintenance
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 from fixed and rotary wing aircraft of a limited range of aircraft electrical and avionic system components that are within the privileges of the Aircraft Maintenance Engineer A Licence during scheduled or unscheduled maintenance. Work may be performed individually or as part of a team.It is one of the units required for the granting of the chosen Aircraft Maintenance Engineer A 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 work environment or simulated work environment, using tools and equipment specified in maintenance manuals. It is also expected that applicable general-purpose tools, and 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 functional testing 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.

The following conditions of assessment represent the requirements of CASA 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 supervision but without intervention on at least one (1) component from each of the following groups of components:

ovens, boilers and beverage makers

aircraft internal and external lights, filaments and flash tubes

aircraft main and APU batteries

static wicks

passenger entertainment system components but excluding public address.

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).

The Assessor must meet the criteria specified in the CASR Part 147 Manual of Standards.
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 electrical 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
  • Electrical 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: Remove avionic 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
  • Avionic component removal is carried out in accordance with the applicable maintenance manual while observing all relevant 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 electrical system components
  • Electrical components to be installed are checked to confirm correct part numbers, modification status, serviceability and shelf life
  • Physical installation of electrical components is performed in accordance with the applicable maintenance manual ensuring appropriate adjustment/alignment with mechanical interface 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
       
Element: Install avionic system components
  • Avionic components to be installed are checked to confirm correct part numbers, modification status, serviceability and shelf life
  • Physical installation of electrical components is performed in accordance with the applicable maintenance manual ensuring appropriate adjustment/alignment with mechanical interface 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 electrical 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

Electrical 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.

Remove avionic system components

2.1

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

2.2

Avionic component removal is carried out in accordance with the applicable maintenance manual while observing all relevant WHS requirements

2.3

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

2.4

Removed components are tagged and packaged in accordance with specified procedures

3.

Install aircraft electrical system components

3.1

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

3.2

Physical installation of electrical components is performed in accordance with the applicable maintenance manual ensuring appropriate adjustment/alignment with mechanical interface is carried out

3.3

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

3.4

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

4.

Install avionic system components

4.1

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

4.2

Physical installation of electrical components is performed in accordance with the applicable maintenance manual ensuring appropriate adjustment/alignment with mechanical interface is carried out

4.3

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

4.4

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:

applying relevant WHS procedures

using maintenance publications in identifying/locating:

ovens, boilers and beverage makers

aircraft main and APU batteries (lead acid and nickel cadmium) and associated mounting equipment, including related anti-vibration aids and battery temperature monitoring systems

aircraft internal and external lights

static wicks

passenger entertainment system components

correctly connecting:

ovens, boilers and beverage makers

aircraft main and APU batteries (lead acid and nickel cadmium) and associated mounting equipment, including related anti-vibration aids and battery temperature monitoring systems

aircraft internal and external lights

passenger entertainment system components

application of standard procedures, including handling of electrostatic sensitive devices

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 the range of applicable components listed in the Assessment Conditions.

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

procedures for handling electrostatic sensitive devices

relevant WHS practices

the use of applicable maintenance documentation and aircraft publications relating to electrical and passenger entertainment systems

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 electrical 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

Electrical 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.

Remove avionic system components

2.1

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

2.2

Avionic component removal is carried out in accordance with the applicable maintenance manual while observing all relevant WHS requirements

2.3

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

2.4

Removed components are tagged and packaged in accordance with specified procedures

3.

Install aircraft electrical system components

3.1

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

3.2

Physical installation of electrical components is performed in accordance with the applicable maintenance manual ensuring appropriate adjustment/alignment with mechanical interface is carried out

3.3

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

3.4

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

4.

Install avionic system components

4.1

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

4.2

Physical installation of electrical components is performed in accordance with the applicable maintenance manual ensuring appropriate adjustment/alignment with mechanical interface is carried out

4.3

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

4.4

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.

Electrical components include:

Ovens, boilers and beverage makers

Aircraft internal and external lights, filaments and flash tubes

Aircraft main and auxiliary power unit (APU) batteries

Static wicks

Avionic components include:

Passenger entertainment system components but excluding public address

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 
Electrical 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 
System is rendered safe and prepared in accordance with the applicable maintenance manual and isolation tags are fitted, where necessary, to ensure personnel safety 
Avionic component removal is carried out in accordance with the applicable maintenance manual while observing all relevant 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 
Electrical components to be installed are checked to confirm correct part numbers, modification status, serviceability and shelf life 
Physical installation of electrical components is performed in accordance with the applicable maintenance manual ensuring appropriate adjustment/alignment with mechanical interface 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 
Avionic components to be installed are checked to confirm correct part numbers, modification status, serviceability and shelf life 
Physical installation of electrical components is performed in accordance with the applicable maintenance manual ensuring appropriate adjustment/alignment with mechanical interface 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

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