Modification History
Not applicable.
Unit Descriptor
This unit of competency covers systematically planning and designing within an avionic engineering context. |
Application of the Unit
Competency in this unit includes significant contribution to the planning, design, and approval process for avionic engineering applications. Planning and design should be implemented systematically within the context of market or customer requirements and prevailing industrial environment, in accordance with planning and design parameters, such as performance, financial, legal, resource and scheduling. Applications of planning and design in avionic engineering may include the conceptual development, management, design, manufacture, implementation, installation, commissioning and maintenance of aerospace electrical, instrument, radio and electronic systems and components for civil or military applications. |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not applicable.
Pre-Requisites
MEA272A |
Apply basic scientific principles and techniques in avionic engineering situations |
MEA273A |
Select and test avionic engineering materials |
MEM14084A |
Apply avionic engineering fundamentals to support design and development of projects |
MEM16008A |
Interact with computing technology |
MEM23074A |
Select and apply avionic engineering methods, processes and construction techniques |
MEM23085A |
Apply scientific principles and techniques in avionic engineering situations |
MEM23096A |
Apply avionic system design principles and techniques in engineering situations |
MEM30012A |
Apply mathematical techniques in manufacturing, engineering or related situations |
Employability Skills Information
This unit contains employability skills
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Not applicable.
Elements and Performance Criteria
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Research and report the context and parameters of the planning and design process for avionic engineering applications |
1.1 |
Research and report on the context and parameters of the planning and design process for avionic engineering applications |
1.2 |
Identify and report on the market and industrial context and parameters of the planning and design process for a significant and particular avionic engineering application |
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2 |
Interpret the brief and clarify client requirements |
2.1 |
Interpret client requirements for an application in an engineering environment |
2.2 |
Develop the design requirements and parameters with client |
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3 |
Prepare concept proposal |
3.1 |
Generate a range of different, innovative and creative approaches to achieve design requirements |
3.2 |
Check feasibility of a range of design solutions against design parameters |
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3.3 |
Assess opportunities for concurrent design activities |
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3.4 |
Assess design solutions for conformity to occupational health and safety (OHS), environment and regulatory requirements |
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3.5 |
Seek opinions of colleagues and a range of creative and technical experts/specialists |
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3.6 |
Prepare plan and design concept proposal that includes results of feasibility study consideration of expert opinion, initial calculations and modelling and the use of judgment and discretion |
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3.7 |
Review concept proposal with client to improve outcomes and overcome possible problems |
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4 |
Implement the planning and design process for particular applications |
4.1 |
Select and manage resources and processes to develop the plan or design |
4.2 |
Document management processes |
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4.3 |
Incorporate appropriate components and systems in the planning and design process |
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4.4 |
Perform engineering activities and manage self to implement the planning and design process |
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4.5 |
Apply appropriate calculations and assumptions in implementing the planning and design process |
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4.6 |
Implement appropriate computing hardware and software and programming techniques in the planning and design process |
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4.7 |
Apply appropriate scientific principles to implement planning and design process |
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4.8 |
Implement appropriate materials properties knowledge in the planning and design process |
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4.9 |
Implement appropriate engineering methods and processes knowledge in the planning and design process |
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4.10 |
Ensure implementation is appropriate and efficiently carried out in the planning and design process |
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5 |
Review the design and implementation plan |
5.1 |
Review the design and implementation plan to ensure conformity with current specification, contract and organisational procedures, OHS and regulatory standards, that it addresses feedback from stakeholders and meets client expectation |
5.2 |
Achieve and document client acceptance of the design |
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6 |
Maintain design documentation |
6.1 |
Complete all design documentation in accordance with organisational requirements |
6.2 |
Ensure planning charts are current, resource and costing records complete |
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7 |
Review design outcomes |
7.1 |
Review design outcomes in terms of the intended and actual use |
Required Skills and Knowledge
Required knowledge includes:
Required skills include:
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Evidence Guide
Overview of assessment |
A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to plan and design avionic engineering projects for a range of engineering applications. Competency in this unit cannot be claimed until all prerequisites have been satisfied. |
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. Questioning techniques should not require language, literacy and numeracy skills beyond those required in this unit of competency. The candidate must have access to all tools, equipment, materials and documentation required. |
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, then 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 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 addressing the safety, quality, communication, materials handling, recording and reporting associated with planning and design of aeronautical engineering projects or other units requiring the exercise of the skills and knowledge covered by this unit. |
Guidance information for assessment |
Range Statement
Design process |
Design process refers to:
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Avionic engineering |
Avionic engineering refers to:
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Parameters |
Parameters may include:
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Concurrent design activities |
Concurrent design activities refers to:
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OHS and environment requirements |
OHS and environment requirements recognise that stakeholders in workplace activities include the workforce exposed to worksite conditions, materials and processes of the activity and the broader community exposed to environmental effects of the activity. These apply in accordance with organisational policies and statutory and regulatory requirements |
Regulatory requirements |
Regulatory requirements may be specified in:
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Unit Sector(s)
Planning
Custom Content Section
Not applicable.