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MEA702 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Produce avionics engineering related graphics

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Issue Date: May 2024


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Unit of Competency MEA702 - Produce avionics engineering related graphics
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency applies to avionic products, projects and related system modifications. It is suitable for people working in avionics related design, drafting and maintenance support at the paraprofessional level.The unit covers the application of graphical techniques for avionic engineering related purposes. Graphics techniques include sketching, computer graphics and the application of drawing standards.This 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.

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 a simulated working environment must be used that reflects realistic workplace situations and conditions. The competencies covered by this unit would be demonstrated by an individual working alone or as part of a team.

Where applicable, reasonable adjustment must be made to work environments and training situations to accommodate ethnicity, age, gender, demographics and disability.

Assessment methods must confirm consistency and accuracy of performance (over time and in a range of workplace relevant contexts) together with application of underpinning knowledge.

Assessment methods must be by direct observation of tasks and include questioning on underpinning knowledge to ensure its correct interpretation and application.

Assessment may be applied under project-related conditions (real or simulated) and require evidence of process.

Assessment must confirm a reasonable inference that competency is able not only to be satisfied under the particular circumstance, but is able to be transferred to other circumstances.

Assessors must be satisfied that the candidate can competently and consistently:

review features, functions and context of avionic engineering graphics

develop orthographic, isometric and other 3-D graphical representations and techniques for mechanical, fluid, electrical and electronic system representation

represent avionic components and assemblies using sketching and computer graphics

represent avionic components and features using a comprehensive range of standard conventions and graphical techniques

represent a range of avionic systems using standard graphical representations for wiring diagrams and system schematic diagrams

engage appropriate licensed technical and professional assistance for advice as required

report results of review and the application of graphics techniques and provide documentation, images and files.

Assessment may be in conjunction with assessment of other units of competency where required.

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
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: Review the fundamentals of engineering graphics for avionic applications
  • Review uses for avionic graphics
  • Review engineering drawing standards
  • Review graphical imaging or modelling techniques and conventions
  • Review conventional representations of mechanical features and components, electrical, electronic and fluid control circuits
  • Review computer-aided design (CAD) and other related software for currency and relevance
  • Check and determine relevance of work health and safety (WHS) and regulatory requirements, codes of practice, risk assessment and registration requirements for graphical representation tasks
  • Confirm the availability and features of a range of standards related to avionic system and component design, maintenance and modification
  • Review typical criteria for avionic designs
       
Element: Apply avionic graphics
  • Determine engineering graphics required by avionic applications
  • Apply relevant standards
  • Represent avionic components and systems with sketching and computer graphical techniques, including orthogonal, three-dimensional imaging, wiring diagrams, circuit diagrams and system schematic drawings
  • Determine and apply required dimensioning, tolerancing for limits and fits, surface finish, weld symbols, electrical, electronic and other required graphical convention information appropriate to avionic engineering applications
  • Seek technical and professional assistance or clarification of design information as required
  • Confirm final graphical representations with professional engineering staff and other stakeholders, including making any required adjustments
  • Engage appropriate licensed technical and professional assistance for advice as required
       
Element: Provide final drawings, files and documents
  • Provide documentation, graphics, data files and clearances according to job requirements and enterprise drawing management system and 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.

Review the fundamentals of engineering graphics for avionic applications

1.1

Review uses for avionic graphics

1.2

Review engineering drawing standards

1.3

Review graphical imaging or modelling techniques and conventions

1.4

Review conventional representations of mechanical features and components, electrical, electronic and fluid control circuits

1.5

Review computer-aided design (CAD) and other related software for currency and relevance

1.6

Check and determine relevance of work health and safety (WHS) and regulatory requirements, codes of practice, risk assessment and registration requirements for graphical representation tasks

1.7

Confirm the availability and features of a range of standards related to avionic system and component design, maintenance and modification

1.8

Review typical criteria for avionic designs

2.

Apply avionic graphics

2.1

Determine engineering graphics required by avionic applications

2.2

Apply relevant standards

2.3

Represent avionic components and systems with sketching and computer graphical techniques, including orthogonal, three-dimensional imaging, wiring diagrams, circuit diagrams and system schematic drawings

2.4

Determine and apply required dimensioning, tolerancing for limits and fits, surface finish, weld symbols, electrical, electronic and other required graphical convention information appropriate to avionic engineering applications

2.5

Seek technical and professional assistance or clarification of design information as required

2.6

Confirm final graphical representations with professional engineering staff and other stakeholders, including making any required adjustments

2.7

Engage appropriate licensed technical and professional assistance for advice as required

3.

Provide final drawings, files and documents

3.1

Provide documentation, graphics, data files and clearances according to job requirements and enterprise drawing management system and 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:

reviewing avionic engineering applications for required features, functions and context of avionic engineering graphics

developing orthographic, isometric and other 3-D graphical representations and techniques for mechanical, fluid, electrical and electronic system representation

representing avionic components and systems using sketching and computer graphics with regard to the following systems:

electrical

instrument

radio

automatic flight and automatic engine control

data communications

representing avionic components and features using a comprehensive range of standard conventions and graphical techniques

representing a range of avionic systems using standard graphical representations for wiring, circuit and schematic diagrams

engaging appropriate technical and professional assistance for advice as required

reporting results of review and the application of graphics techniques and providing documentation, images and files according to job, regulatory and 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 and include knowledge of:

uses for graphics, such as:

design specifications

avionic maintenance procedures

modification orders and instructions

technical specifications and descriptions

physical arrangement of mechanical, fluid, electrical and electronic systems and components

diagrammatic layouts of electrical and electronic circuits

avionic system schematic diagrams

graphical representation techniques

role of WHS and regulatory requirements, codes of practice, risk assessment and registration requirements relevant to avionic applications

availability and features of standards related to avionic systems and component, design, maintenance and modification

typical criteria for avionic designs

sketching techniques

orthographic and 3-D representations

hole basis, shaft basis and keyway tolerances and fits

dimensioning conventions

representing avionic components and systems using sketching and computer graphics

standard conventions and graphical techniques as specified in standards, such as those listed in the Range of Conditions:

hole basis, shaft basis and keyway tolerances and fits

dimensioning, tolerancing for limits and fits

surface finish

weld symbols

webs, cross sections and cutting planes

chain drives, gear sets, pulley and belt drives

threads, fasteners and springs

shafts, keyways and splines

structural sections

surface finishes and welds

webs, cross sections, cutting planes

electric motors and electrically operated fluid power actuators

electrical, electronic, electro fluid (hydraulic and pneumatic) controls

electrical and electronic circuit components

representations of avionic systems and components, including:

construction of artwork for printed circuit boards

aircraft electrical power generation and distribution

control and indication for mechanical, fluid power and flight control systems

aircraft instrument systems

radio communication and navigation

pulse

automatic flight and automatic engine control

data communications, including in-flight entertainment

current and traditional methods of documentation generation and control:

computer library files compared to the use of reference charts and catalogue information

generation of orthogonal images from models

manual drawing

future developments in graphics and related engineering software

worksite procedures and regulatory requirements for the processing and filing of graphics, specifications and operating and maintenance instructions/manuals, including CM and ILS requirements.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1.

Review the fundamentals of engineering graphics for avionic applications

1.1

Review uses for avionic graphics

1.2

Review engineering drawing standards

1.3

Review graphical imaging or modelling techniques and conventions

1.4

Review conventional representations of mechanical features and components, electrical, electronic and fluid control circuits

1.5

Review computer-aided design (CAD) and other related software for currency and relevance

1.6

Check and determine relevance of work health and safety (WHS) and regulatory requirements, codes of practice, risk assessment and registration requirements for graphical representation tasks

1.7

Confirm the availability and features of a range of standards related to avionic system and component design, maintenance and modification

1.8

Review typical criteria for avionic designs

2.

Apply avionic graphics

2.1

Determine engineering graphics required by avionic applications

2.2

Apply relevant standards

2.3

Represent avionic components and systems with sketching and computer graphical techniques, including orthogonal, three-dimensional imaging, wiring diagrams, circuit diagrams and system schematic drawings

2.4

Determine and apply required dimensioning, tolerancing for limits and fits, surface finish, weld symbols, electrical, electronic and other required graphical convention information appropriate to avionic engineering applications

2.5

Seek technical and professional assistance or clarification of design information as required

2.6

Confirm final graphical representations with professional engineering staff and other stakeholders, including making any required adjustments

2.7

Engage appropriate licensed technical and professional assistance for advice as required

3.

Provide final drawings, files and documents

3.1

Provide documentation, graphics, data files and clearances according to job requirements and enterprise drawing management system and 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.

Criteria for avionic designs include:

Function

Design authority regulatory requirements

Avionic design specifications

Application of configuration management (CM) and/or integrated logistic support (ILS) requirements

Configuration Management (CM)

CM is a process for control and documentation of the design and development process and for the management of system, component and software throughout the service life

Integrated Logistic Support (ILS)

ILS is an integrated approach to the management of logistic disciplines originally developed for the management of military systems from design concept to final disposal at life-of-type. It covers:

reliability engineering, maintainability engineering and maintenance planning

supply and support

support and test equipment

manpower and personnel

training and training support

technical data and publications

computer resources support

facilities

packaging, handling, storage and transportation

design interface

Features, functions and context of engineering graphics include:

Uses of graphics for purposes, such as:

design specifications

production specifications

maintenance procedures

technical specifications and descriptions

Graphical representation techniques, including orthogonal, 2-D and 3-D modelling, isometric and mechanical perspective, dimensioning, limits and fits, welding and other standard symbols

Role of WHS and regulatory requirements, codes of practice, risk assessment and registration requirements

Availability and features of a range of standards related to avionic system design, maintenance and modification

Typical criteria for avionic designs

Software developments

Current graphical methods compared with traditional methods

Emerging developments in graphics and related engineering software

Avionic systems and components include:

Electrical power generation and distribution

Electrical actuation and/or control associated with mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and flight control systems

Instruments, including compasses and inertial navigation

Radio communications and navigation

Pulse including radars and navigation systems

Automatic flight control systems

Automatic engine control systems

Data communications, including in-flight entertainment

Appropriate licensed technical and professional assistance include:

Assistance from individuals with CASA maintenance certification licenses or those with supervisory authorisations in the ADF regulatory system

Professional support from engineers employed within:

organisations with CASA continuing airworthiness management or maintenance approvals

approved engineering organisations under the ADF regulatory system

Engineers employed within organisations recognised by overseas airworthiness organisations

WHS, regulatory requirements and enterprise procedures include:

WHS Acts and regulations

Relevant standards

Industry codes of practice

Risk assessments

Registration requirements

Safe work practices

State and territory regulatory requirements applying to electrical work

Civil Aviation Safety Regulations (CASRs)

AAP7001 .053 ADF Technical Airworthiness Management Manual

Overseas airworthiness authorities where applicable e.g. Federal Aviation Administration, Transport Canada, European Aviation Safety Agency

Relevant standards include:

AS 1100.101-1992 Technical drawing – General principles

AS 1102.101-1989 Graphical symbols for electrotechnical documentation - General information and general index

AS/NZS ISO 31000 Set:2013 Risk Management Set

AS/NZS 3947.3:2001 Low-voltage switchgear and control gear - Switches, disconnectors, switch-disconnectors and fuse-combination units

AS 1403-2004 Design of rotating steel shafts

DEF AUST Specifications applicable to avionics

British Defence Standard 00-970 Design and Airworthiness Requirements for Service Aircraft

US Military Specifications relevant to avionics

US FAA design standards for avionics

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Review uses for avionic graphics 
Review engineering drawing standards 
Review graphical imaging or modelling techniques and conventions 
Review conventional representations of mechanical features and components, electrical, electronic and fluid control circuits 
Review computer-aided design (CAD) and other related software for currency and relevance 
Check and determine relevance of work health and safety (WHS) and regulatory requirements, codes of practice, risk assessment and registration requirements for graphical representation tasks 
Confirm the availability and features of a range of standards related to avionic system and component design, maintenance and modification 
Review typical criteria for avionic designs 
Determine engineering graphics required by avionic applications 
Apply relevant standards 
Represent avionic components and systems with sketching and computer graphical techniques, including orthogonal, three-dimensional imaging, wiring diagrams, circuit diagrams and system schematic drawings 
Determine and apply required dimensioning, tolerancing for limits and fits, surface finish, weld symbols, electrical, electronic and other required graphical convention information appropriate to avionic engineering applications 
Seek technical and professional assistance or clarification of design information as required 
Confirm final graphical representations with professional engineering staff and other stakeholders, including making any required adjustments 
Engage appropriate licensed technical and professional assistance for advice as required 
Provide documentation, graphics, data files and clearances according to job requirements and enterprise drawing management system and procedures 

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