Unit of competency Outline
Date retreived
22/07/2026 2:38 PM AWST
22/07/2026 2:38 PM AWST
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Terminate and repair aircraft optical fibre cable
Terminate and repair aircraft optical fibre cable
Unit of competency
National Code
MEAAVI0043
MEAAVI0043
State Code
OEG74
OEG74
TGA Status
Current
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
28/03/2023
Field of Education
031503 - Aircraft Maintenance Engineering
Original Release Date
28/03/2023
Nominal Hours
35
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to apply hand skills and knowledge of aircraft optical fibre cable termination and repair methods in aircraft maintenance hangars and workshops during scheduled or unscheduled maintenance. Work may be performed individually or as part of a team.The unit is used in workplaces that operate under the airworthiness regulatory systems of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) and the Defence Aviation Safety Authority (DASA).Any other relevant legislation, industry standards and codes of practice within Australia must be applied.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare to terminate or repair aircraft optical fibre cable
- 1.1 Isolate system and confirm optical source is not transmitting
- 1.2 Confirm requirement to terminate or replace an existing termination from maintenance data
- 1.3 Inspect cable to identify extent of damage
- 1.4 Assemble equipment required for compliance with work health and safety (WHS) requirements and required personal protective equipment (PPE), and ensure PPE is worn during termination and/or repair activities
- 1.5 Assemble required tools, optical connectors, materials and test equipment ready for use
2. Terminate aircraft optical fibre cable
- 2.1 Prepare optical fibre cable for termination in accordance with maintenance data or manufacturer’s instructions
- 2.2 Fit specified optical connector in accordance with maintenance data or manufacturer’s instructions
3. Repair aircraft optical fibre cable
- 3.1 Confirm extent of damage to optical fibre cable and assess for repair or for cable replacement
- 3.2 Determine repair method from maintenance data for damage within specified limits
- 3.3 Perform repair, including splicing, in accordance with repair method while observing all applicable WHS requirements
4. Remove fibre hazards from work area
- 4.1 Clean work area and pack and dispose of all waste materials in accordance with WHS requirements and standard enterprise procedures
5. Test terminated or repaired optical fibre cable
- 5.1 Test terminated or repaired fibre optic cable for loss and strength of light transmission in accordance with maintenance data or manufacturer’s specifications
- 5.2 Connect optical fibre cable to light transmitter and optical receiver in accordance with manufacturer’s specifications
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AUG03 | MEA266 | Terminate and repair aircraft optical fibre cable | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BDW5 | MEA40618 | Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Avionics) | Qualification |