Maintain aircraft vapour cycle air conditioning systems

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 MEA362, 'Maintain aircraft vapour cycle air conditioning systems'.
Google Links
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Elements and Performance Criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1.

Inspect vapour cycle air conditioning systems

1.1

Isolation tags already attached to the system or related systems are checked and aircraft/engine configured for safe system inspection and operation in accordance with applicable maintenance manual

1.2

Vapour cycle air conditioning systems are visually or physically checked for external and internal signs of defects in accordance with applicable maintenance manual while observing all relevant work health and safety (WHS) requirements, including the use of material safety data sheets (MSDS) and items of personal protective equipment (PPE)

2.

Test vapour cycle air conditioning systems

2.1

Aircraft and system are correctly prepared in accordance with applicable maintenance manual

2.2

Vapour cycle air conditioning system is tested in accordance with prescribed test procedures to establish serviceability and correct function in accordance with applicable maintenance manual

3.

Troubleshoot vapour cycle air conditioning 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 guide and logical processes are used to ensure efficient and accurate troubleshooting to line replacement level

3.3

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

3.4

Vapour cycle air conditioning system faults are located and the causes of the faults are clearly identified and correctly recorded in maintenance documentation, where required

3.5

Fault rectification requirements are determined to assist in planning the repair

4.

Remove vapour cycle air conditioning system components

4.1

Aircraft and vapour cycle air conditioning system is rendered safe in accordance with the applicable maintenance manual and isolation tags are fitted, where necessary, to ensure the safety of personnel and freedom from damage during component removal

4.2

Where refrigerant evacuation is necessary, evacuation is performed in accordance with regulatory requirements and maintenance manual procedures

4.3

Component removal is carried out in accordance with the applicable maintenance manual while observing all relevant WHS requirements, including the use of MSDS and items of PPE

4.4

Component is tagged and prepared for transport or storage in accordance with the specified procedures

4.5

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

5.

Install vapour cycle air conditioning system components

5.1

Component to be installed is checked to confirm correct part or model numbers, modification status and serviceability

5.2

Installation is carried out in accordance with the applicable maintenance manual while observing all relevant WHS requirements, including the use of MSDS and items of PPE

5.3

Vapour cycle air conditioning system is recharged with refrigerant, where necessary, in accordance with maintenance manual procedures and regulatory requirements

5.4

Vapour cycle air conditioning system is tested for correct function and freedom from refrigerant leaks if system recharging has been performed

5.5

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


Qualifications and Skillsets

MEA362 appears in the following qualifications:

  • MEA40710 - Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Mechanical)
  • MEA41011 - Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Mechatronics)
  • MEA30211 - Certificate III in Aeroskills (Mechatronics)
  • MEA40711 - Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Mechanical)
  • MEA30215 - Certificate III in Aeroskills (Mechatronics)
  • MEA40715 - Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Mechanical)

And the skillsets: