Assessment Requirements for MEA340 Lay out and set up aircraft systems

Release: 1

Assessment Requirements for MEA340 Lay out and set up aircraft systems

Modification History

Release 1 - New unit of competency

Performance Evidence

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:

laying out a typical aircraft mechanical system

laying out a typical aircraft hydraulic system

laying out a typical aircraft pneumatic system

laying out a typical fuel storage and distribution system

setting up and operating a basic hydraulic system that includes:

hydraulic rig

manual selector valve

filter

accumulator

check valve

linear actuators

rigid and flexible plumbing

applying relevant WHS precautions, including the use of PPE and MSDS.

Knowledge Evidence

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:

fluid power principles

plumbing identification marking

mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic aircraft systems, their components and maintenance requirements

the relative advantages and disadvantages of mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems

hydraulic fluid types, characteristics and handling precautions

aircraft fuel storage and distribution systems and components thereof

aircraft fuels, their characteristics and handling precautions

WHS precautions relating to aircraft systems and their operation.

Assessment Conditions

This unit may be assessed off the job in a training environment equipped to provide exposure to the range of system types and provide for the layout, set-up and operation of basic hydraulic systems. The candidate must have access to all tools, equipment, materials and documentation required and must be permitted to refer to any relevant workplace procedures, product and manufacturing specifications, codes, standards, manuals and reference materials. The assessment environment should not disadvantage the candidate.

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, teacher’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.

Assessors must satisfy the requirements of the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator (Australian Skills Quality Authority, or its successors).

Links

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.education.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=ce216c9c-04d5-4b3b-9bcf-4e81d0950371