Maintain basic light aircraft avionic systems and components

Formats and tools

Unit Description
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Assessment Tool
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Assessment Template
generate a spreadsheet for marking this unit in a classroom environment. Put student names in the top row and check them off as they demonstrate competenece for each of the unit's elements and performance criteria.
Assessment Matrix
a slightly different format than the assessment template. A spreadsheet with unit names, elements and performance criteria in separate columns. Put assessment names in column headings to track which performance criteria each one covers. Good for ensuring that you've covered every one of the performance criteria with your assessment instrument (all assessement tools together).
Wiki Markup
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Evidence Guide
create an evidence guide for workplace assessment and RPL applicants
Competency Mapping Template
Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners. A template for developing assessments for a unit, which will help you to create valid, fair and reliable assessments for the unit, ready to give to trainers and students
Observation Checklist
create an observation checklist for workplace assessment and RPL applicants. This is similar to the evidence guide above, but a little shorter and friendlier on your printer. You will also need to create a seperate Assessor Marking Guide for guidelines on gathering evidence and a list of key points for each activity observed using the unit's range statement, required skills and evidence required (see the unit's html page for details)

Self Assessment Survey
A form for students to assess thier current skill levels against each of the unit's performance criteria. Cut and paste into a web document or print and distribute in hard copy.
Moodle Outcomes
Create a csv file of the unit's performance criteria to import into a moodle course as outcomes, ready to associate with each of your assignments. Here's a quick 'how to' for importing these into moodle 2.x
Registered Training Organisations
Trying to find someone to train or assess you? This link lists all the RTOs that are currently registered to deliver MEA289A, 'Maintain basic light aircraft avionic systems and components'.
Google Links
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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Inspect basic aircraft avionic systems and components

1.1. Relevant maintenance documentation and modification status, including system defect reports, where relevant, are used to identify specific inspection requirements

1.2. Isolation tags are checked and aircraft configured for safe system inspection and operation in accordance with the applicable maintenance manual

1.3. Avionic systems are visually or physically checked for external signs of defects in accordance with applicable maintenance manual

1.4. Defects are correctly identified and reported

2. Test/adjust basic aircraft avionic systems

2.1. Aircraft and systems are prepared in accordance with applicable maintenance manual for the application of power/system operation

2.2. Avionic systems are functionally tested in accordance with maintenance manual for evidence of serviceability or malfunction

2.3. System calibration or adjustments are performed in accordance with maintenance manual, as appropriate

3. Troubleshoot basic aircraft avionic systems

3.1. Available information from maintenance documentation and inspection and test results is used, where necessary, to assist in fault determination

3.2. Maintenance manual fault diagnosis guides and logic processes are used to ensure efficient and accurate troubleshooting

3.3. Specialist advice is obtained, where required, to assist with the troubleshooting process

3.4. System faults are located and the causes of the faults are clearly identified and correctly recorded in maintenance documentation, where required and in accordance with standard enterprise procedures

3.5. Rectification requirements are determined

4. Remove and install basic aircraft avionic system components

4.1. System is rendered safe and prepared in accordance with the applicable maintenance manual and isolation tags are fitted where necessary to ensure personnel safety

4.2. Avionic component removal is carried out in accordance with the applicable maintenance manual

4.3. Required maintenance documentation is completed and processed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures

4.4. Removed components are tagged and packaged in accordance with specified procedures

4.5. Avionic components to be installed are checked to confirm correct part numbers, modification status, serviceability and shelf life

4.6. Physical installation of avionic components is performed in accordance with the applicable maintenance manual

4.7. System is reinstated to correct operational condition in preparation for testing and calibration or adjustment, as necessary

4.8. Required maintenance documentation is completed and processed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures


Qualifications and Skillsets

MEA289A appears in the following qualifications:

  • MEA40610 - Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Avionics)
  • MEA41011 - Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Mechatronics)
  • MEA40611 - Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Avionics)

And the skillsets: