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Apply avionic engineering fundamentals to support design and development of engineering projects
Apply avionic engineering fundamentals to support design and development of engineering projects
Unit of competency
National Code
MEM14084A
MEM14084A
State Code
D7546
D7546
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
30/06/2011
Field of Education
031503 - Aircraft Maintenance Engineering
Original Release Date
30/06/2011
Nominal Hours
54
Description
This unit of competency covers engineering fundamentals required to support avionic and manufacturing product, process, system or service design, development and improvement. Control, data collection and supervisory systems are selected and implemented with technical assistance.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Research, evaluate and support implementation and report on designing and development processes within an industrial context
- 1.1 Research and evaluate applications for problem solving, implementation and improvement processes, philosophies and techniques, including problem solving, brainstorming, decision-tree, trade-off tables, Kaizen, total quality management (TQM) and tools of TQM
- 1.2 Support implementation and report on engineering projects incorporating problem solving, improvement processes, philosophies and techniques
- 1.3 Research, evaluate and report on case studies involving production processes
2 Identify resources, skills, knowledge and techniques required by engineering applications
- 2.1 Identify resources, skills, knowledge and techniques for engineering applications
- 2.2 With the help of others, identify control and supervisory systems if required by particular applications
- 2.3 Identify functional attributes of components and systems of avionic engineering projects
3 Identify and use sources of information on resources, skills and knowledge for engineering projects
- 3.1 Identify and use appropriate sources of information on resources, skills, knowledge and techniques for engineering projects
- 3.2 Use trade language and descriptions of resources and techniques as appropriate
- 3.3 Implement appropriate computing techniques in the process of sourcing, categorising, cataloguing and reporting on resources search results for engineering applications
4 Apply engineering fundamentals in support of selection of resources for engineering applications
- 4.1 Apply appropriate basic scientific principles and techniques in support of selection of resources for engineering applications
- 4.2 Use appropriate calculations and assumptions to enable choices of resources for engineering applications
- 4.3 Apply appropriate materials properties, methods and processes knowledge in support of selection of resources for engineering applications
- 4.4 Select appropriate resources for the engineering application based on functional or performance specification of system and components of application
5 Specify resources, and technical support for engineering applications
- 5.1 Specify resources, and technical support for engineering applications sufficient to facilitate their identification and supply
- 5.2 Identify suppliers of resources and technical support
6 Assist with design specifications and development procedures for engineering applications
- 6.1 Contribute significantly to the creation of design, implementation, installation, commissioning and maintenance procedures and documents for specific engineering applications
- 6.2 Implement appropriate computing and programming techniques in the process of development of design specifications and documentation for specific engineering applications
- 6.3 Create and file design graphics and documentation suitable to the design and development process of the application or project in accordance with organisational and contractual requirements
7 Assist with implementation of design and development
- 7.1 Assist significantly with implementation of design, development, installation, commissioning and maintenance in accordance with regulatory requirements, specifications and documentation for specific avionic engineering applications
8 Review and report on design implementation
- 8.1 Review design implementation
- 8.2 Report on and record results of design, investigation, selection, specification and implementation, installation, commissioning and maintenance processes
Kaizen
Kaizen, as applied to engineering refers to:
gradual and continual improvement to products, processes, systems and services
TQM
TQM refers to:
a customer driven amalgamation of quality assurance, quality control and quality improvement which in aeronautical engineering may be applied as part of ILS
Tools of TQM
Tools of TQM include:
flow charts
Pareto
Ishikawa (cause and effect)
process capability analysis
sampling and control charting
run charts
correlation analysis
Production processes may include
Production processes may include:
continuous, mass, batch, jobbing or prototype
competitive (lean) manufacturing, including sequential and cellular manufacture and assembly, JIT, design for reliability, optimum maintenance, and computer-managed maintenance
Competitive (lean) manufacturing principles and techniques
Competitive (lean) manufacturing principles and techniques includes:
sequential and cellular manufacture and assembly with multi-skilling of work teams, workplace improvement, TQM, including use of TQM tools, JIT, quick changeover, process and productivity improvement, cost reduction, supply and demand chain management, quality optimisation, design for reliability, optimum maintenance, and computer-managed maintenance
Resources, skills, knowledge and techniques for engineering applications
Resources, skills, knowledge and techniques for engineering applications may include:
human resources
software
test and analysis equipment
materials, components and systems
support structures
power supply
methods and processes
principles and techniques
control, data collection and supervisory systems
Techniques include those required to:
select, manufacture, install, commission, test and maintain components and systems
Components and systems
Components and systems include:
electrical systems and related wiring and components (power generation, distribution, control interfaces with hydraulic and pneumatic systems, and caution and warning systems)
mechanical and electro-mechanical flight instruments and indication systems (quantity, pressure, temperature, position) and components, automatic pilot systems, electronic systems and components (communications, radio navigation, pulse, display, automatic flight control, flight management, and engine management), and automatic test stations, adapters and software
Avionic engineering
Avionic engineering refers to:
the engineering discipline concerned with the conceptual development, research, design, manufacture, implementation, installation, commissioning and maintenance of aerospace electrical, instrument, radio and electronic systems and components and related test equipment for civil and military applications
Sources of information
Sources of information may include:
manufacturer catalogues
websites
texts and technical journals
use of phone, email and fax information gathering
Information sought includes:
human resources
software, test and analysis equipment
materials, components and systems
support structures, power supply, methods and processes
principles and techniques
control and supervisory systems
Implementation process
Implementation process may include:
monitor failure patterns and modes
develop/document revisions to maintenance schedules
investigate, develop and implement maintenance test procedures
revise test and maintenance procedures, including associated software
propose amendments to test and maintenance procedures
develop and propose modifications to improve performance and/or reliability
establish weight and balance effect of modifications
ensure electromagnetic interference requirements are met
Regulatory requirements
Regulatory requirements may be specified in:
Civil Aviation Regulations or Civil Aviation Safety Regulations
Australian Defence Force AAP7001.053 Technical Airworthiness Maintenance Manual
United States Federal Aviation Regulations
European Aviation Safety Regulations
Transport Canada CTA Rules
Kaizen, as applied to engineering refers to:
gradual and continual improvement to products, processes, systems and services
TQM
TQM refers to:
a customer driven amalgamation of quality assurance, quality control and quality improvement which in aeronautical engineering may be applied as part of ILS
Tools of TQM
Tools of TQM include:
flow charts
Pareto
Ishikawa (cause and effect)
process capability analysis
sampling and control charting
run charts
correlation analysis
Production processes may include
Production processes may include:
continuous, mass, batch, jobbing or prototype
competitive (lean) manufacturing, including sequential and cellular manufacture and assembly, JIT, design for reliability, optimum maintenance, and computer-managed maintenance
Competitive (lean) manufacturing principles and techniques
Competitive (lean) manufacturing principles and techniques includes:
sequential and cellular manufacture and assembly with multi-skilling of work teams, workplace improvement, TQM, including use of TQM tools, JIT, quick changeover, process and productivity improvement, cost reduction, supply and demand chain management, quality optimisation, design for reliability, optimum maintenance, and computer-managed maintenance
Resources, skills, knowledge and techniques for engineering applications
Resources, skills, knowledge and techniques for engineering applications may include:
human resources
software
test and analysis equipment
materials, components and systems
support structures
power supply
methods and processes
principles and techniques
control, data collection and supervisory systems
Techniques include those required to:
select, manufacture, install, commission, test and maintain components and systems
Components and systems
Components and systems include:
electrical systems and related wiring and components (power generation, distribution, control interfaces with hydraulic and pneumatic systems, and caution and warning systems)
mechanical and electro-mechanical flight instruments and indication systems (quantity, pressure, temperature, position) and components, automatic pilot systems, electronic systems and components (communications, radio navigation, pulse, display, automatic flight control, flight management, and engine management), and automatic test stations, adapters and software
Avionic engineering
Avionic engineering refers to:
the engineering discipline concerned with the conceptual development, research, design, manufacture, implementation, installation, commissioning and maintenance of aerospace electrical, instrument, radio and electronic systems and components and related test equipment for civil and military applications
Sources of information
Sources of information may include:
manufacturer catalogues
websites
texts and technical journals
use of phone, email and fax information gathering
Information sought includes:
human resources
software, test and analysis equipment
materials, components and systems
support structures, power supply, methods and processes
principles and techniques
control and supervisory systems
Implementation process
Implementation process may include:
monitor failure patterns and modes
develop/document revisions to maintenance schedules
investigate, develop and implement maintenance test procedures
revise test and maintenance procedures, including associated software
propose amendments to test and maintenance procedures
develop and propose modifications to improve performance and/or reliability
establish weight and balance effect of modifications
ensure electromagnetic interference requirements are met
Regulatory requirements
Regulatory requirements may be specified in:
Civil Aviation Regulations or Civil Aviation Safety Regulations
Australian Defence Force AAP7001.053 Technical Airworthiness Maintenance Manual
United States Federal Aviation Regulations
European Aviation Safety Regulations
Transport Canada CTA Rules
Overview of assessment
A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to apply avionic engineering fundamentals to support design and development of projects for a range of engineering applications and within the application of ILS. Competency in this unit cannot be claimed until all prerequisites have been satisfied.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Assessors must be satisfied that the candidate can competently and consistently perform all elements of the unit as specified by the criteria, including required knowledge, and be capable of applying the competency in new and different situations and contexts.
Assessors should gather a range of evidence that is valid, sufficient, current and authentic. Evidence can be gathered through a variety of ways including direct observation, supervisor’s reports, project work, samples and questioning. Questioning techniques should not require language, literacy and numeracy skills beyond those required in this unit of competency.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
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 an appropriate simulation must be used where the range of conditions reflects realistic workplace situations. The competencies covered by this unit would be demonstrated by an individual working alone or as part of a team. The assessment environment should not disadvantage the candidate.
The candidate must have access to all tools, equipment, materials and documentation required. The candidate must be permitted to refer to any relevant workplace procedures, product and manufacturing specifications, codes, standards, manuals and reference materials.
Method of assessment
This unit could be assessed in conjunction with any other units addressing the safety, quality, communication, materials handling, recording and reporting associated with applying avionic engineering fundamentals to support design and development of projects or other units requiring the exercise of the skills and knowledge covered by this unit.
Guidance information for assessment
A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to apply avionic engineering fundamentals to support design and development of projects for a range of engineering applications and within the application of ILS. Competency in this unit cannot be claimed until all prerequisites have been satisfied.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Assessors must be satisfied that the candidate can competently and consistently perform all elements of the unit as specified by the criteria, including required knowledge, and be capable of applying the competency in new and different situations and contexts.
Assessors should gather a range of evidence that is valid, sufficient, current and authentic. Evidence can be gathered through a variety of ways including direct observation, supervisor’s reports, project work, samples and questioning. Questioning techniques should not require language, literacy and numeracy skills beyond those required in this unit of competency.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
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 an appropriate simulation must be used where the range of conditions reflects realistic workplace situations. The competencies covered by this unit would be demonstrated by an individual working alone or as part of a team. The assessment environment should not disadvantage the candidate.
The candidate must have access to all tools, equipment, materials and documentation required. The candidate must be permitted to refer to any relevant workplace procedures, product and manufacturing specifications, codes, standards, manuals and reference materials.
Method of assessment
This unit could be assessed in conjunction with any other units addressing the safety, quality, communication, materials handling, recording and reporting associated with applying avionic engineering fundamentals to support design and development of projects or other units requiring the exercise of the skills and knowledge covered by this unit.
Guidance information for assessment
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AUF68 | MEA714 | Integrate avionic fundamentals into an engineering task | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J368 | MEM60112 | Advanced Diploma of Engineering | Qualification |
| J367 | MEM50212 | Diploma of Engineering - Technical | Qualification |