Assessment Requirements for MEA713 Integrate aeronautical fundamentals into an engineering task

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Assessment Requirements for MEA713 Integrate aeronautical fundamentals into an engineering task

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:

communicating, cooperating and negotiating with stakeholders to achieve integration task

determining task parameters and context, chain of responsibility, WHS, regulatory requirements, risk management and organisational procedures

confirming personal, team and support personnel tasks and responsibilities

evaluating task requirements, principles, techniques, components and systems, including software requirements, and software for basic analysis and graphics

planning the task

integrating aeronautical fundamentals to achieve task objectives

solving problems and making decisions using systems thinking and continuous improvement to address contingencies and constraints and application of CM and/or ILS procedures

report and documenting results of investigation, evaluation and integration, diagrams and calculations.

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:

WHS and organisational safe working procedures

task parameters and broader context

personal function and responsibilities

chain of responsibility for the activity

team interdependencies

aeronautical fundamentals, including:

mathematics

materials properties (ferrous metals, non-ferrous metals and fibre composites)

mechanics

chemistry

light, sound and electromagnetic effects, including avoidance of electro-magnetic interference

thermodynamics and heating, aircraft air conditioning and cabin pressurisation

gas turbine and piston engines

aviation fuels and fuel additives

fluid mechanics

fluid power

hydraulic fluid characteristics

electrical and electronic control interfaces

fundamentals of system layout and function

computing

graphics, including computer-aided design and drafting (CAD) systems

typical workshop processes

methods and processes, including:

assembly of metal structure using bolts, screws, rivets and adhesives

assembly of composite structure using bolts, screws, rivets and adhesive bonding

repair techniques for metal and composite structure

fabrication of ducting and plumbing for hydraulic, fuel and pneumatic systems

fabrication of cables for mechanical linkages and systems

simple programming

simple interfacing and signal conditioning in relation to systems, such as flight controls and pressurisation/air conditioning

machining, such as turning, milling, broaching, boring, shaping, planning, drilling, reaming, sawing, grinding and threading

hot and cold working processes

press operations, such as drawing, punching, cropping and forging

fabrication and welding of metals and plastics

fabrication of composite structure components

powder metallurgy

heat treatment

moulding, casting and forging

assembly, sealing, fastening and gluing

jigs and fixtures

surface plating and coating

computer-aided engineering (CAE) processes, such as CAD/computer-aided manufacturing (CAM)/computer-numerically controlled (CNC)/rapid processes

functions and features of aeronautical components and systems, such as:

mechanical systems, such as flight controls and system components

hydraulic power generation and systems, such as landing gear retraction, brakes, flaps/spoilers and powered flight controls and system components

pneumatic systems, such as bleed air, pressurisation, air cycle air conditioning, anti-ice, brakes, flaps and landing gear retraction and system components

fuel storage and distribution systems and components

power plants, including engines, engine systems, propellers, control systems and system components

electrical systems and related wiring and components (power generation, distribution, circuit protection, control interfaces with hydraulic and pneumatic systems, and flap and landing gear retraction systems/components)

electronic system interface relating to automatic flight control, full authority digital engine control, air conditioning and cabin pressurisation control systems

system test stands and equipment, adapters and software

integration of aeronautical fundamentals required for task

communication requirements of task

current options and tends in software, including system layout and simulation

integration management methods.

Assessment Conditions

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 a simulated working environment must be used that reflects realistic workplace situations and conditions.

The competencies covered by this unit would be demonstrated by an individual working alone or as part of a team.

Where applicable, reasonable adjustment must be made to work environments and training situations to accommodate ethnicity, age, gender, demographics and disability.

Assessment methods must be by direct observation of tasks and include questioning on underpinning knowledge to ensure its correct interpretation and application.

Assessment may be applied under project-related conditions (real or simulated) and require evidence of process.

Assessment must confirm a reasonable inference that competency is able not only to be satisfied under the particular circumstance, but is able to be transferred to other circumstances.

Assessors must be satisfied that the candidate can competently and consistently:

communicate, cooperate and negotiate with stakeholders to achieve integration task

determine task parameters and context, chain of responsibility, WHS, regulatory requirements, risk management and organisational procedures

confirm personal, team and support personnel tasks and responsibilities

evaluate task requirements, principles, techniques, typical applications and software

plan the task

integrate avionic fundamentals to achieve task objectives

solve problems and make decisions using systems thinking and continuous improvement to address contingencies and constraints

report and document results.

Assessment may be in conjunction with assessment of other units of competency where required.

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

Links

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