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MEA714 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Integrate avionic fundamentals into an engineering task

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Issue Date: May 2024


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Unit of Competency MEA714 - Integrate avionic fundamentals into an engineering task
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application The unit of competency applies to engineering or related projects requiring avionic engineering skills and includes the identification, application and integration of avionic fundamentals. It includes identifying task parameters, personal and team function, chain of responsibility and work health and safety (WHS) guidelines. It includes investigation of aircraft electrical, instrument, radio and data systems and components and avionic fundamentals, including electrical and electronic methods and processes, workshop techniques, materials, scientific and mathematical principles and computer software. It requires completion of the task in cooperation with the team and documentation of the process and outcomes.It is suitable for people pursuing paraprofessional careers and qualifications in avionic engineering.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 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:

communicate, cooperate and negotiate with stakeholders to achieve integration task

determine task parameters and context, chain of responsibility, WHS, regulatory requirements, risk management and organisational procedures

confirm personal, team and support personnel tasks and responsibilities

evaluate task requirements, principles, techniques, typical applications and software

plan the task

integrate avionic fundamentals to achieve task objectives

solve problems and make decisions using systems thinking and continuous improvement to address contingencies and constraints

report and document results.

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 Avionic engineering
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: Investigate scope of engineering task
  • Determine task parameters and context
  • Confirm personal functions and responsibilities, team and support functional group interdependencies and communications
  • Confirm that task and responsibility is appropriate to qualifications and delegations and that appropriate support including technical and professional assistance is available when required
  • Determine chain of responsibility for the activity
  • Determine WHS, regulatory requirements, risk management and organisational procedures
       
Element: Evaluate task for avionic fundamentals requirements
  • Evaluate methods, processes and workshop techniques required by task
  • Evaluate avionic fundamentals required by task
  • Evaluate functions and features of avionic components and systems related to the task
  • Evaluate software techniques required for basic programming, analysis and graphics
       
Element: Integrate avionic fundamentals
  • Plan the task
  • Communicate, cooperate and negotiate with stakeholders, use systems thinking to address contingencies and constraints, problem solving and decision making and continuous improvement to achieve integration task
  • Integrate avionic fundamentals to achieve task objectives
       
Element: Report results
  • Report results of investigation, evaluation and integration
  • Provide documentation, such as diagrams and calculations
  • Provide documentation, such as modification instructions and maintenance manual or manual amendment and other documentation required by configuration management (CM) or integrated logistic support (ILS) procedures, where applicable
       


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.

Investigate scope of engineering task

1.1

Determine task parameters and context

1.2

Confirm personal functions and responsibilities, team and support functional group interdependencies and communications

1.3

Confirm that task and responsibility is appropriate to qualifications and delegations and that appropriate support including technical and professional assistance is available when required

1.4

Determine chain of responsibility for the activity

1.5

Determine WHS, regulatory requirements, risk management and organisational procedures

2.

Evaluate task for avionic fundamentals requirements

2.1

Evaluate methods, processes and workshop techniques required by task

2.2

Evaluate avionic fundamentals required by task

2.3

Evaluate functions and features of avionic components and systems related to the task

2.4

Evaluate software techniques required for basic programming, analysis and graphics

3.

Integrate avionic fundamentals

3.1

Plan the task

3.2

Communicate, cooperate and negotiate with stakeholders, use systems thinking to address contingencies and constraints, problem solving and decision making and continuous improvement to achieve integration task

3.4

Integrate avionic fundamentals to achieve task objectives

4.

Report results

4.1

Report results of investigation, evaluation and integration

4.2

Provide documentation, such as diagrams and calculations

4.3

Provide documentation, such as modification instructions and maintenance manual or manual amendment and other documentation required by configuration management (CM) or integrated logistic support (ILS) procedures, where applicable

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:

communicating, cooperating and negotiating with stakeholders to achieve integration task

determining task parameters and context, chain of responsibility, WHS, regulatory requirements, risk management and organisational procedures

confirming personal, team and support personnel tasks and responsibilities

evaluating task requirements, principles, techniques, avionic components and systems, including software requirements, and software for basic analysis and graphics

planning the task

integrating avionic fundamentals to achieve task objectives

solve problems and making decisions using systems thinking and continuous improvement to address contingencies and constraints and application of CM and/or ILS procedures

reporting and documenting results of investigation, evaluation and integration, diagrams and calculations.

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:

WHS and organisational safe working procedures

task parameters and broader context

personal function and responsibilities

chain of responsibility for the activity

team interdependencies

avionic fundamentals, including:

mathematics

materials properties

mechanics

chemistry

light, sound and electromagnetic effects, including avoidance of electro-magnetic interference

thermodynamics and heating, aircraft air conditioning and cabin pressurisation

fluid mechanics

fluid power

electrical and electronic fundamentals

fundamentals of system interfacing and signal conditioning

computing

graphics, including computer aided design and drafting (CAD) systems

typical workshop processes

methods and processes, including:

basic electrical and electronic control circuit assembly, including production of printed circuit boards

wiring and soldering, including high reliability hand soldering

simple programming

simple interfacing and signal conditioning

machining, such as turning, milling, broaching, boring, shaping, planning, drilling, reaming, sawing, grinding and threading

hot and cold working processes

press operations, such as drawing, punching, cropping and forging

fabrication and welding of metals and plastics

powder metallurgy

heat treatment

moulding, casting and forging

assembly, sealing, fastening and gluing

jigs and fixtures

surface plating and coating

computer-aided engineering (CAE) processes, such as CAD/computer-aided manufacturing (CAM)/computer-numerically controlled (CNC)/rapid processes

functions and features of avionic components and systems, including:

electrical systems and related wiring and components (power generation, distribution, circuit protection, control interfaces with hydraulic and pneumatic systems, and caution and warning systems)

mechanical and electro-mechanical flight instruments (pitot/static, barometric and gyroscopic) and indication systems (quantity, pressure, temperature and position)

electronic systems and components (communications, radio navigation, pulse, display, automatic flight control, flight management and engine management)

air conditioning and cabin pressurisation control systems

automatic test stations, adapters and software

integration of avionic fundamentals required for task

communication requirements of task

current options and tends in software, including circuit and system layout and simulation

integration management methods.

Submission Requirements

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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.

Investigate scope of engineering task

1.1

Determine task parameters and context

1.2

Confirm personal functions and responsibilities, team and support functional group interdependencies and communications

1.3

Confirm that task and responsibility is appropriate to qualifications and delegations and that appropriate support including technical and professional assistance is available when required

1.4

Determine chain of responsibility for the activity

1.5

Determine WHS, regulatory requirements, risk management and organisational procedures

2.

Evaluate task for avionic fundamentals requirements

2.1

Evaluate methods, processes and workshop techniques required by task

2.2

Evaluate avionic fundamentals required by task

2.3

Evaluate functions and features of avionic components and systems related to the task

2.4

Evaluate software techniques required for basic programming, analysis and graphics

3.

Integrate avionic fundamentals

3.1

Plan the task

3.2

Communicate, cooperate and negotiate with stakeholders, use systems thinking to address contingencies and constraints, problem solving and decision making and continuous improvement to achieve integration task

3.4

Integrate avionic fundamentals to achieve task objectives

4.

Report results

4.1

Report results of investigation, evaluation and integration

4.2

Provide documentation, such as diagrams and calculations

4.3

Provide documentation, such as modification instructions and maintenance manual or manual amendment and other documentation required by configuration management (CM) or integrated logistic support (ILS) procedures, where applicable

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.

Appropriate technical and professional assistance includes:

Assistance from holders of specific licenses and authorisations required by the relevant airworthiness regulator, CASA or the ADF

Technical support and advice relating to elements which have intrinsic dangers, for example:

high pressure

energised fluid vessels

high temperatures and heat energy capacity

wiring with high current control voltages above extra low voltage

Professional support for technologies, such as:

specialist electric motor drives and controllers

specialist materials, plastics, metal alloys and nano materials

Special processes, foundry, alloy welding, heat treatment, sealing and fastening

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

Systems thinking includes:

The process of developing solutions within the context of an entire system

Recognising that an improvement in one subsystem can adversely affect another subsystem

Continuous improvement implementation

Continuous improvement implementation relates to plant, products, processes, systems or services including design, development, implementation or manufacture, commissioning, operation or delivery and maintenance. Continuous improvement is part of CM and ILS

Improvement processes, including:

balanced scorecard

current and future state mapping

measuring performance against benchmarks

process improvement, problem solving and decision making

data management, generation, recording, analysing, storing and using of software

training for improvement systems participation

technical training

Constraints and contingencies include:

Financial

Organisation procedural or culture

Physical constraints, such as limits to resources, limits to site access or logistical limitations

Airworthiness regulatory 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

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
Determine task parameters and context 
Confirm personal functions and responsibilities, team and support functional group interdependencies and communications 
Confirm that task and responsibility is appropriate to qualifications and delegations and that appropriate support including technical and professional assistance is available when required 
Determine chain of responsibility for the activity 
Determine WHS, regulatory requirements, risk management and organisational procedures 
Evaluate methods, processes and workshop techniques required by task 
Evaluate avionic fundamentals required by task 
Evaluate functions and features of avionic components and systems related to the task 
Evaluate software techniques required for basic programming, analysis and graphics 
Plan the task 
Communicate, cooperate and negotiate with stakeholders, use systems thinking to address contingencies and constraints, problem solving and decision making and continuous improvement to achieve integration task 
Integrate avionic fundamentals to achieve task objectives 
Report results of investigation, evaluation and integration 
Provide documentation, such as diagrams and calculations 
Provide documentation, such as modification instructions and maintenance manual or manual amendment and other documentation required by configuration management (CM) or integrated logistic support (ILS) procedures, where applicable 

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