Modification History
Additional knowledge requirements - equivalent to previous unit.
Unit Descriptor
This unit of competency covers the application of basic scientific principles and techniques to appropriate avionic engineering situations involving component and system design, modification and engineering support of maintenance.
Application of the Unit
This unit requires application of basic avionic scientific principles and techniques as a member of a design and development team or similar in support of the design and development of avionic applications, or as a member of a maintenance organisation engineering department.
Applications include identifying the range of basic avionic scientific principles and techniques relevant to avionic engineering, selecting avionic principles and techniques for particular applications, applying avionic principles and techniques appropriately to engineering tasks, and quoting results appropriately.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not applicable.
Pre-Requisites
Not applicable.
Employability Skills Information
This unit contains employability skills.
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the required skills and knowledge section and the range statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
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Research and identify the range of basic scientific principles and techniques relevant to avionic engineering |
1.1 |
Appropriate sources of information are researched, applications examined and the basic scientific principles relating to avionic engineering reported |
1.2 |
Basic avionic techniques and associated technologies, software and hardware required to implement scientific principles relating to avionic engineering situations are identified |
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2 |
Select basic avionic scientific principles and techniques relevant to particular avionic engineering applications |
2.1 |
The relevant basic avionic scientific techniques and principles for particular avionic engineering situations are selected |
2.2 |
The relevant basic aeronautical techniques and associated technologies, software and hardware for particular avionic engineering situations are selected |
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3 |
Apply the relevant basic avionic scientific principles and techniques |
3.1 |
The basic avionic scientific principles are applied in a consistent and appropriate manner to obtain any required solution |
3.2 |
Appropriate calculations and coherent units are used in the solution of engineering calculations |
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3.3 |
Significant figures are used in engineering calculations |
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3.4 |
The basic avionic techniques and associated technologies, software and hardware are applied in a consistent and appropriate manner to obtain required solutions |
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4 |
Quote the results of the application of the basic avionic scientific principles and basic techniques |
4.1 |
An appropriate style is used to quote solutions for applications involving engineering calculations |
4.2 |
An appropriate style is used to quote solutions for applications not involving engineering calculations |
Required Skills and Knowledge
Look for evidence that confirms knowledge of:
Look for evidence that confirms skills in:
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Evidence Guide
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. |
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Overview of assessment |
A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to apply basic scientific principles and techniques in avionic engineering situations. This includes working individually and as part of a team and recognising and complying with normal control procedures on engineering projects. |
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit |
Assessors must be satisfied that the candidate can competently and consistently perform all elements of the unit as specified by the criteria, including required knowledge, and be capable of applying the competency in new and different situations and contexts. Assessors should gather a range of evidence that is valid, sufficient, current and authentic. Evidence can be gathered through a variety of ways including direct observation, supervisor’s reports, project work, samples and questioning. |
Context of and specific resources for assessment |
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, an appropriate simulation must be used where the range of conditions reflects realistic workplace situations. The competencies covered by this unit would be demonstrated by an individual working alone or as part of a team. The assessment environment should not disadvantage the candidate. The candidate must have access to all tools, equipment, materials and documentation required. The candidate must be permitted to refer to any relevant workplace procedures, product and manufacturing specifications, codes, standards, manuals and reference materials. |
Method of assessment |
This unit could be assessed in conjunction with any other units associated with applying basic scientific principles and techniques in avionic engineering situations. |
Guidance information for assessment |
Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate and appropriate to the language and literacy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed. |
Range Statement
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. |
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Sources of information |
Sources of information include:
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Avionic engineering |
Avionic engineering refers to:
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Basic avionic scientific techniques and principles |
Candidates should apply appropriate basic techniques supported by their mathematical skills and introductory knowledge of scientific principles to design, manufacturing, commissioning and maintenance-related tasks and projects relating to:
The applications may require the use of one or two basic avionic scientific principles together with a fundamental mathematical calculation leading to process, resources and system choices from a limited range of options. Basic techniques include:
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Unit Sector(s)
Aviation maintenance
Custom Content Section
Not applicable.