Assessment Requirements for MEA715 Evaluate aeroplane flight control systems

Release: 1

Assessment Requirements for MEA715 Evaluate aeroplane flight control 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:

identifying WHS, regulatory and electrical safety requirements, risk management procedures, features and functions of aeroplane flight control systems and components, system design principles and techniques, including:

performance and operating environment

system control

indicating and circuit protection requirements

interface requirements between aeroplane flight control systems and other systems, including automatic flight control systems and electrical power distribution

determining and confirming:

parameters and context of tasks

chain of responsibility

personal functions and responsibilities

team and support functional group interdependencies and communications

appropriate qualifications and delegations

appropriate support, including technical and professional assistance

investigating associated CM and ILS requirements and drafting required data

drafting material required for compliance with airworthiness regulations

assessing and applying:

basic aeroplane flight control system performance analysis and design procedures

design standards, regulatory requirements

graphics skills and techniques

evaluating system components and specifications against system design and operating criteria

reporting and documenting results of scoping, principles and techniques identification and evaluation of applications.

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:

features and layout of aeroplane flight control systems including control, indication and interface with other systems:

primary flight control mechanical systems and components

primary flight control powered systems - hydraulic actuators and boost packages

interface with automatic flight control synchros and servos

trim systems – mechanical and electrical

flaps – mechanical, hydraulic and electrical actuation

high lift and spoiler systems

speed brakes

basic design principles for:

primary flight controls (aerodynamics, stability, control surface mass and aerodynamic balancing, flutter)

primary flight control mechanical systems and components

powered flight control systems and components

trim systems and components

flap systems including actuators and mechanical linkages

high lift and spoiler systems including actuators and mechanical linkages

speed brakes and system components

interface with the aircraft electrical and instrument systems

interface with automatic flight control systems

wiring types, standards and specifications

performance and operating environment effects

airworthiness regulator design standards

compliance requirements of the WHS Act and regulations, codes of practice, standards, risk assessment

scope of trade, technical and professional support services required in aircraft flight control system applications

management data interface with CM and ILS.

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:

identify and apply WHS, regulatory and risk management procedures

determine parameters and context of tasks, personal, team, licensed technical and professional assistance and support personnel functions and responsibilities, and chain of responsibility

investigate sustainability implications of aeroplane flight control system applications as specified in CM and/or ILS requirements

assess and apply basic aeroplane flight control system design and maintenance/repair requirements, and graphics skills and techniques

evaluate aeroplane flight control systems and components for compliance with WHS and airworthiness regulatory requirements

report and document results including provision of CM and ILS input data

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

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