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

MEA288A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Repair or overhaul aircraft audio and visual systems and reproducers

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency MEA288A - Repair or overhaul aircraft audio and visual systems and reproducers
Description This unit of competency is part of the MEA40610 Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Avionics) workshop training pathway. It covers the competencies required to repair or overhaul in-flight passenger entertainment audio and video systems and reproducers.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit requires application of hand skills and knowledge of component repair and overhaul procedures relating to aircraft analogue and digital passenger entertainment electronic equipment components.Applications include fixed and rotary wing aircraft components repaired or overhauled in aviation maintenance workshops.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites MEA260B Use electrical test equipment MEA261C Use electronic test equipment
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: Determine requirements
  • Audio and video system and reproducer component defect reports (removal tags) or customer order are correctly interpreted and matched by part and serial numbers
  • Circuitry is correctly prepared and connected to the applicable test equipment and is functionally tested or cycled through the prescribed test procedures in accordance with the maintenance documentation for evidence of serviceability or malfunction
  • Modification status is clearly established to assist in determining the overhaul requirements for the components
  • Extent of overhaul or repair is correctly identified and documented
       
Element: Dismantle and inspect audio and video system and reproducer components
  • Component parts are dismantled in accordance with maintenance manuals
  • Component parts are assessed for serviceability in accordance with the relevant maintenance documentation
  • Parts requiring specialist repair are tagged and repair instructions are accurately specified
  • Parts lists are compiled and processed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
       
Element: Repair and/or modify audio and video system and reproducer components
  • Component parts are repaired or replaced in accordance with the relevant maintenance documentation
  • Modification of components or parts is undertaken, where required, by relevant manufacturers' bulletins or procedures
       
Element: Assemble, test and adjust audio and video system and reproducer components
  • Assembly of component parts is carried out in accordance with specified tolerances and the applicable maintenance documents
  • Assembled components are tested and adjusted in accordance with the applicable maintenance documentation using the appropriate test equipment
  • Required maintenance documentation and modification records are completed and processed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
       


Evidence Required

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The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Overview of assessment

A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to repair and overhaul audio and video system and tape reproducer components in accordance with maintenance manuals and regulatory/industry procedures while observing all relevant safety precautions.

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

The underlying skills inherent in this unit should be transferable across a range of repair or overhaul applications associated with audio and video system and tape reproducer components. It is essential that the maintenance procedures are interpreted and applied to ensure quality and safety standards are fully observed, understood and complied with. Capability to interpret inspection procedures and specifications (allowable limits) and apply them in practice is critical.

Evidence of transferability of skills and knowledge related to repair, modification and overhaul is essential. This may be demonstrated through application across a range of components of the systems listed in the Range Statement. The application of testing procedures should also clearly indicate knowledge of system operation before undertaking any action. Knowledge of system operation and the relationship of individual components will be necessary to supplement evidence of ability to troubleshoot component faults. The work plan should take account of applicable safety and quality requirements in accordance with the industry and regulatory standards. Use of high precision, high reliability soldering techniques and handling of components, including application of anti-static equipment, must be demonstrated.

A person cannot be assessed as competent until it can be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the workplace assessor that the relevant elements of the unit of competency are being achieved under routine supervision on an item from each of Groups 1 to 11, as listed in the Range Statement. This shall be established via the records in the Log of Industrial Experience and Achievement or, where appropriate, an equivalent Industry .

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Competency should be assessed in the work environment, or simulated work environment, using tools and equipment specified in maintenance documentation. It is also expected that general and special purpose tools and test equipment would be used where appropriate.

Method of assessment

Guidance information for assessment

Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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Required skills

Look for evidence that confirms skills in:

applying relevant occupational health and safety (OHS) practices

using approved repair/overhaul procedures and processes relating to analogue and digital circuitry

recognising the serviceability state and repair or overhaul requirements for digital electronic interface systems:

VCRs

video display systems

cathode ray tube (CRT) display systems

symbol generators

audio amplifiers

audio selectors

voice recorders

microphones

head sets

passenger control units (PCUs)

tape reproducers (and tape reproduction)

applying logic processes, and using test equipment and appropriate wiring diagrams and manuals to isolate component faults

performing component testing to isolate/confirm component fault and assess post repair/overhaul serviceability

Required knowledge

Look for evidence that confirms knowledge of:

component and system operation

explaining the basic function and operation of audio and visual and reproducer components to enable testing for fault isolation/confirmation to determine repair or overhaul requirements, and serviceability status post repair or overhaul

explaining basic principles/functions relating to audio and visual and reproducer components and associated with:

advanced analogue fundamentals

basic logic and semiconductor theory

digital fundamentals

electro-static discharge (ESD) precautions

AC and DC electrical systems

video display theory

video recorder theory

cleaning and maintenance techniques for video and recorder heads

aircraft display systems

symbol generation

vector and raster graphics

audio circuit theory

sound measurement

decibel (dB) level standards

audio tape control signals and recording techniques

basic logic and semiconductor theory

cleaning and maintenance techniques for audio recorder heads

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Note

Range statements listed below are numbered to facilitate specification of the assessment requirements included in the Evidence Guide

Audio and video systems and reproducers

Audio and video systems and reproducers may include:

1. VCRs

2. Video display systems

3. CRT display systems

4. Symbol generators

5. Audio amplifiers

6. Audio and video selectors

7. Voice recorders

8. Microphones

9. Head sets

10. PCUs

11. Tape reproducers (and tape reproduction)

Application of this unit may relate to:

scheduled or unscheduled maintenance

individual or team-related activities

complex testing and adjusting of components, and where this is undertaken, may be carried out under supervision at the appropriate level

Procedures and requirements

Procedures and requirements refer to 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
Audio and video system and reproducer component defect reports (removal tags) or customer order are correctly interpreted and matched by part and serial numbers 
Circuitry is correctly prepared and connected to the applicable test equipment and is functionally tested or cycled through the prescribed test procedures in accordance with the maintenance documentation for evidence of serviceability or malfunction 
Modification status is clearly established to assist in determining the overhaul requirements for the components 
Extent of overhaul or repair is correctly identified and documented 
Component parts are dismantled in accordance with maintenance manuals 
Component parts are assessed for serviceability in accordance with the relevant maintenance documentation 
Parts requiring specialist repair are tagged and repair instructions are accurately specified 
Parts lists are compiled and processed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures 
Component parts are repaired or replaced in accordance with the relevant maintenance documentation 
Modification of components or parts is undertaken, where required, by relevant manufacturers' bulletins or procedures 
Assembly of component parts is carried out in accordance with specified tolerances and the applicable maintenance documents 
Assembled components are tested and adjusted in accordance with the applicable maintenance documentation using the appropriate test equipment 
Required maintenance documentation and modification records are completed and processed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures 

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