Unit of competency Outline
Date retreived
22/07/2026 6:48 AM AWST
22/07/2026 6:48 AM AWST
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Perform routine removal and installation of miscellaneous aircraft electrical hardware/components
Perform routine removal and installation of miscellaneous aircraft electrical hardware/components
Unit of competency
National Code
MEA238
MEA238
State Code
AUF13
AUF13
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
22/07/2015
Field of Education
031503 - Aircraft Maintenance Engineering
Original Release Date
22/07/2015
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit of competency requires application of hand skills and relevant maintenance publications and documentation to remove and install a range of electrical components and electrical hardware under the guidance of a qualified person, including both on and off-aircraft work during scheduled or unscheduled maintenance. Work may be performed individually or as part of a team.The unit is part of the Avionic Certificate II training pathway. It covers the competencies required for the removal and installation under qualified person guidance of a range of aircraft electrical components and items of hardware that can have bolted, soldered or plug connections.The unit is used in workplaces that operate under the airworthiness regulatory systems of the Australian Defence Force (ADF) and the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA).
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare to remove aircraft electrical hardware
- 1.1 The removal task is planned under qualified person guidance using applicable maintenance documentation and enterprise procedures
- 1.2 System safety is confirmed with the qualified person
2. Remove aircraft electrical hardware
- 2.1 Physical removal of electrical hardware is carried out in accordance with enterprise procedures and applicable maintenance documentation while observing all relevant work health and safety (WHS) requirements
3. Complete aircraft electrical hardware removal process
- 3.1 Required documentation is accurately completed and correctly processed in accordance with enterprise procedures
- 3.2 Removed components are tagged, packaged or discarded in accordance with specified procedures
4. Prepare to install aircraft electrical hardware
- 4.1 The installation task is planned under qualified person guidance using applicable maintenance documentation and enterprise procedures
- 4.2 Electrical hardware components to be installed are checked to confirm correct part numbers
5. Install aircraft electrical hardware
- 5.1 Physical installation of electrical hardware is carried out in accordance with enterprise procedures and applicable maintenance documentation
6. Complete aircraft electrical hardware installation process
- 6.1 Required documentation is accurately completed and correctly processed in accordance with enterprise procedures
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W8378 | MEA238B | Perform routine removal and installation of miscellaneous aircraft electrical hardware/components | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| OEI00 | MEAAVI0033 | Perform routine removal and installation of miscellaneous aircraft electrical hardware or components | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AVN9 | MEA20415 | Certificate II in Aeroskills | Qualification |
| BDV9 | MEA20418 | Certificate II in Aeroskills | Qualification |