Application
This unit of competency applies to selecting and applying advanced avionic scientific principles and techniques.
Computer techniques, graphical methods and mathematical calculations should complement scientific principles chosen and include unit analysis, appropriate precision and accuracy and use conservative estimations.
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).
Elements and Performance Criteria
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. | ||
1. | Identify the range of scientific principles and techniques relevant to avionic engineering | 1.1 | Identify the scientific principles relating to avionic engineering |
1.2 | Research and report on avionic scientific principles using appropriate sources of information | ||
1.3 | Identify the techniques and associated technologies, software and hardware associated with implementing scientific principles relating to avionic engineering applications | ||
1.4 | Research and report on avionic techniques using appropriate sources of information | ||
2. | Select scientific principles and techniques | 2.1 | Select relevant scientific principles for specific avionic engineering situations |
2.2 | Select relevant avionic techniques and associated technologies, software and hardware for specific avionic engineering situations | ||
3. | Apply the relevant scientific principles and techniques | 3.1 | Apply applicable scientific principles in a consistent and appropriate manner to obtain any required solution |
3.2 | Use appropriate calculations and correct units to establish quantities | ||
3.3 | Use coherent units in equations in a systematic manner to ensure meaningful solutions | ||
3.4 | Use significant figures in engineering calculations | ||
3.5 | Obtain required solutions by applying chosen techniques and associated technologies, software and hardware in a consistent and appropriate manner | ||
4. | Document the results of the application of the avionic scientific principles and techniques | 4.1 | Document solutions involving engineering calculations in an appropriate style |
4.2 | Document solutions not involving engineering calculations in an appropriate style |
Evidence of Performance
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 advanced scientific principles relevant to avionic engineering
analysing the given situation to determine what is required in the manner of a solution
analysing the given situation to determine which avionic scientific principles are selected
selecting appropriate avionic techniques and associated technologies, software and hardware to suit the application
applying appropriate avionic principles in determining the required solution
applying and manipulating formulas and calculations for engineering applications
using the correct units to solve engineering calculations
checking the validity of equations using a systematic method for ensuring coherent units
applying avionic techniques and associated technologies, software and hardware in a manner appropriate to the application and identified scientific principles
referring solutions to the original aim of the application
quoting solutions in appropriate units and using appropriate significant figures
presenting solutions referring to the original aim of the application.
Evidence of Knowledge
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:
physics – analysis and application of:
linear kinematics
planar kinematics
Newton’s Laws of Motion
friction
momentum and center of gravity
gravity
circular motion
orbital motion
rotational motion
oscillation
electronic fundamentals – determination of required values and characteristics for:
resistors, including light and voltage dependent resistors
capacitors
inductors
transformers
diodes
transistors
power amplifiers
oscillators
silicon controlled rectifiers
thyristor power control circuits
opto-couplers
selection of appropriate test equipment
digital electronics – design, construction and testing of:
clocked sequential circuits
registers
oscillators
timers
interfacing circuits
program logic array
state machines
data communications – analysis and application of:
selection of data transmission methods
universal asynchronous receiver transmitter construction
multiplexers and demultiplexers
data encryption/decryption theory
electronic circuit analysis
aerodynamics – application of:
drag and speed
power/thrust available and power/thrust required
manoeuvering flight
stability and control
strength of materials – application of:
bending and shear in beams
forces in trusses and frames
engineering concepts of stress and strain
properties of areas
torsion
mechanical properties of materials
two dimensional stress and strain, including elastic constants
computer software/programming – application of:
high level languages
algorithm design and testing
Pascal and Turbo-Pascal programming
the limitations of avionic techniques and associated technologies, software and hardware
the procedure for ensuring coherent units for meaningful solutions to equations
the concept of significant figures
the uncertainty of computations based on experimental data
the procedures for determining the significance of figures in calculations
the procedures for estimating errors in derived quantities
the method of application of the avionic techniques and associated technologies, software and hardware
the application of the calculation solution style
the significance of the non-calculation solution style.
Assessment Conditions
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, 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 should ensure that candidates can:
consistently select and apply appropriate scientific principles in avionic engineering situations
document in an appropriate style the solutions obtained through the application of chosen scientific principles in avionic engineering situations.
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).
Foundation Skills
Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.
Range Statement
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. | ||
Sources of information include: | Reference texts Manufacturer’s catalogues and industrial magazines Internet search engines and websites The use of phone and fax Airworthiness and design authority regulations and associated advisory material | |
Avionic engineering refers to: | The engineering discipline concerned with the conceptual development, research, design, manufacture, implementation, installation, commissioning and maintenance of aerospace electrical, instrument, radio and electronic systems and components and related test equipment for civil and military applications | |
Avionic engineering applications refer to: | The description or definition of an objective or challenge within a real or simulated engineering environment or state requiring a conceptual development, design, manufacture and/or implementation and/or installation, commissioning and maintenance response to affect a solution or improvement with regard to: electrical systems and related wiring and components (power generation, distribution, control interfaces with hydraulic and pneumatic systems, and caution and warning systems) mechanical and electro-mechanical flight instruments and indication systems (quantity, pressure, temperature and position) and components electronic systems and components (communications, radio navigation, pulse, display, automatic flight control, flight management and engine management) automatic test stations, adapters and software |
Sectors
Competency Field
Avionic engineering