This unit of competency applies to avionic engineering tasks requiring the use of calculus to support avionic system and component circuit analysis and limited design, either manually or through use of an appropriate software package.

It is suitable for paraprofessionals and technologists required to perform circuit analysis in the design and modification of avionic systems and components, and in the development and support of test stations. It is suitable for those pursuing technologist careers and qualifications.

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).

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:

identifying and defining avionic circuit analysis problems

collecting and analysing data through the application of calculus techniques

reporting and presenting data and quantitative information

communicating effectively with stakeholders on problem resolution.

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:

differential calculus:

differentiation from first principles

differentiation by rule

differentiating derivatives of trigonometric, logarithmic and exponential functions

Newton’s method

differentiation application (turning points, intercepts, limits, symmetry, maxima and minima rates)

solving first and second order differential equations

solving problems involving partial differentiation with up to three independent variables

integral calculus:

definite integrals

indefinite integrals

integration of trigonometric, algebraic and exponential functions

integration using partial fractions

integration using improper integrals

integration by parts

integration with the aid of tables

the calculation of areas and volumes

the determination of means and root mean square

the application of double integrals to moments problems and application of double integrals in polar form

complex numbers – manipulation of complex numbers and application of De Moivre’s theorem

electronic circuit analysis using fourier analysis and laplace transforms.

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:

identify appropriate calculus technique(s) for avionic engineering or related problems

apply the appropriate technique to the problem

perform circuit analysis using fourier analysis and laplace transforms

check answer has addressed problem

communicate the outcome of the analysis in an appropriate manner.

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 essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.

Avionic engineering