This unit requires application of skills in the use of electrical test equipment under qualified person guidance to measure voltage and current, and to test continuity, insulation and bonding.

Applications include aircraft and components both in the hangar and workshop.

MEA101B

Interpret occupational health and safety practices in aviation maintenance

MEA103B

Plan and organise aviation maintenance work activity

MEA105B

Apply quality standards applicable to aviation maintenance processes

MEA107B

Interpret and use aviation maintenance industry manuals and specifications

MEA108B

Complete aviation maintenance industry documentation

MEA109B

Perform basic hand skills, standard trade practices and fundamentals in aviation maintenance

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Prepare test equipment to perform basic electrical tests

1.1. Appropriate electrical test equipment is selected and confirmed with a qualified person.

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

1.3. Applicable function and range of measurement is set and confirmed with a qualified person.

2. Test component in accordance with enterprise procedures using electrical test equipment

2.1. Test points and polarity are determined.

2.2. Required parameters are measured with the test equipment.

2.3. Results are recorded in accordance with enterprise procedures, under qualified person guidance.

Required skills

Look for evidence that confirms skills in:

application of relevant OH&S practices

setting up applicable test equipment

determining test points and polarity

measuring required parameters

recording results under qualified person guidance

Required knowledge

Look for evidence that confirms knowledge of:

the range of relevant electrical test equipment used to measure or test:

volts and amps

continuity, resistance and insulation

bonding.

identification methods used to confirm test equipment is serviceable and current regarding calibration

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

methods of connection of test equipment to components being tested

methods used to determine polarity and applicable connection points for measurement or testing

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 use electrical test equipment to perform a range of basic measurements and tests 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 into all areas that require the use of basic electrical test equipment. It is essential that the general aspects of electrical test equipment identification, preparation for use and safe application to a representative range of measurement and testing tasks are clearly demonstrated.

Evidence of knowledge about the preparation and use, in accordance with enterprise procedures, of the range of test equipment used for the measurement and testing tasks listed in the Range of Variables, and of the methods used to identify applicable polarity and connection to components and circuits for required measurement or testing.

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 qualified person guidance on a representative range of electrical measurement and testing tasks as provided for 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, using relevant electrical test equipment as specified in maintenance documentation for a given task, and in accordance with enterprise procedures under expert guidance.

Method of assessment

Guidance information for assessment

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.

Application of this unit may relate to:

Application of this unit may relate to:

routine scheduled or unscheduled maintenance activities performed under qualified person guidance in accordance with enterprise procedures and applicable maintenance documentation.

work undertaken either autonomously or as part of a team and under the guidance of a qualified person or direction as required. Routine work is carried out using basic operational knowledge and a defined range of skills ('routine' work is that which follows a customary or regular course of procedure). All work outcomes are achieved by applying known solutions chosen from a limited range of pre-determined options consistent with enterprise procedures. This includes accepting responsibility for own work in terms of quality of outcomes using pre-determined specifications of quality.

Required parameters

Required parameters may include measurement/testing of:

volts and amps

continuity, resistance and insulation

bonding.

Unit sector

Aviation maintenance

This unit contains employability skills.