Elements and Performance Criteria

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Note
Range statements listed below are numbered to facilitate specification of the assessment requirements included in the Evidence Guide
Electrical system components
Electrical components include:
1. DC and AC power generation and distribution system components, including generators and related multi-sourced DC power generation, starter generators alternators and regulation, control and distribution system components
2. Transformer rectifier units and/or inverters
3. Batteries and related bus tie or interlock system components and battery temperature monitoring systems
4. Motors and actuators
5. Components of gas turbine and/or piston engine ignition and starting systems (depending on enterprise requirements)
6. External/internal lights
7. Electrical components of specific electrical systems, such as air cycle air conditioning, combustion heaters, equipment cooling, anti-icing and de-icing, landing gear, anti-skid, flight control, master and central warning, fuel storage and distribution, fire warning and extinguishing (including BCF extinguishers where applicable to enterprise) and engine/propeller control
Application
Application of this unit may relate to:
scheduled or unscheduled maintenance activities
individual or team-related activities
Procedures and requirements
Refer to industry standard procedures specified by manufacturers, regulatory authorities or the enterprise

The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment
A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to remove and install components of advanced DC and AC electrical systems while observing all relevant safety precautions.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
It is essential that cleanliness requirements and safety precautions applicable to the system being maintained are fully observed, understood and complied with, as well as work practices associated with electrostatic sensitive devices.
Evidence of transferability of skills and knowledge related to removal and installation is essential. This is to be demonstrated by application across a range of aircraft major electrical system components encompassing electrical with mechanical interface, installations that require alignment and/or adjustment, mechanical or electrical. An understanding of the attachment methods, connection of hardware, and the need for adjustment or rigging and system operation as they relate to the work must be demonstrated before undertaking any action. The work plan should take account of applicable safety and quality requirements in accordance with the industry and regulatory standards.
A person cannot be assessed as competent until it can be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the workplace assessor, that the relevant elements of the Unit of Competency are being achieved under routine supervision on at least one component from each of Groups 1 to 6 and on three components from Group 7, as listed in the Range Statement. This shall be established via records in the Log of Industrial Experience and Achievement or, where appropriate, an equivalent Industry Evidence Guide.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Competency should be assessed in the work environment, using tools and equipment specified in maintenance manuals. It is also expected that general-purpose tools, test and ground support equipment found in most routine situations would be used where appropriate.
Method of assessment

Guidance information for assessment
Individuals being assessed who have already attained MEA202C Remove and install basic aircraft electrical system components, will have covered a significant amount of the skill and knowledge requirements for this unit plus part of the Performance Criteria for Elements 1 and 2 and associated Range Statement items. Log of Industrial Experience and Achievement records relating to MEA202C Remove and install basic aircraft electrical system components may be accepted as also meeting the evidence requirements for this unit in the applicable areas.
Guidance information in MEA202C Remove and install basic aircraft electrical system components, regarding MEA274A Maintain basic light aircraft electrical systems and components, should also be taken into consideration and the attainment of MEA277A Maintain twin engine aircraft electrical systems and components, would significantly increase the extent of coverage of Range Statement variables. Log of Experience and Achievement records relating to MEA274A Maintain basic light aircraft electrical systems and components and MEA277A Maintain twin engine aircraft electrical systems and components may also be accepted as meeting the evidence requirements for this unit in the applicable areas.