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 systems and components
Electrical systems may include the following electrical systems and components, including all related electrical hardware, looms and cables:
1. AC and/or DC power generation, regulation and distribution systems
2. Rotary and static inverters and TR units
3. Air cycle air conditioning and pressurisation systems
4. Flight and engine control systems
5. Ignition and starting systems
6. Fire/smoke detection and extinguishing
7. Lighting (internal and external)
8. Master and caution warning systems
9. Equipment cooling and ventilation
10. Equipment and furnishing
11. Position indicating systems
12. Fuel storage and distribution
13. Landing gear indication and anti-skid
14. Main batteries and battery bus ties/interlocks
15. Propeller control systems
16. Ice and rain protection
17. Wastewater
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting involves the use of fault-finding charts, or similar, to line replacement level
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 test and troubleshoot DC and AC electrical systems and components, including looms, cables and connection hardware, while observing all relevant safety precautions
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
The underlying skills inherent in this unit should be transferable across a range of testing and troubleshooting applications (including the timely involvement of supervisors or other trades) associated with aircraft electrical systems and components. It is essential that system testing procedures, cleanliness requirements and safety precautions applicable to the system being maintained are fully observed, understood and complied with. Ability to interpret inspection procedures and specifications (allowable limits) and apply them in practice is critical.
Evidence of transferability of skills and knowledge related to testing and troubleshooting is essential. This is to be demonstrated through application across a range of aircraft electrical systems and components listed in the Range Statement. The application of testing procedures should clearly indicate knowledge of system operation, the relationship of individual components and the links with other systems (if applicable) within the limits of the aircraft/system fault-finding guide 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 a system and at least one item from each of Groups 1 to 14, including a battery check in the case of Group 14 (Groups 15 to 17 may be omitted where they are not applicable to the enterprise) in the Range Statement. This shall be established via the 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 workplace or simulated workplace using tools and equipment specified in the maintenance manuals. It is also expected that general and special purpose tools, test and ground support equipment would be used where appropriate.
Method of assessment

Guidance information for assessment
Individuals being assessed who have already attained MEA211C Inspect, test and troubleshoot advanced aircraft electrical systems and components, will have covered a significant proportion of the Performance Criteria for Elements 1, 2 and 3 and will have covered many of the Range Statement variables. Log of Industrial Experience and Achievement records relating to MEA211C Inspect, test and troubleshoot advanced aircraft electrical systems and components, may be accepted as also meeting the evidence requirements for this unit in the applicable areas. The relationship between MEA211C Inspect, test and troubleshoot advanced aircraft electrical systems and components, and MEA210C Inspect, test and troubleshoot basic aircraft electrical systems and components, may also be taken into account where MEA210C Inspect, test and troubleshoot basic aircraft electrical systems and components, has been attained, but not MEA211C Inspect, test and troubleshoot advanced aircraft electrical systems and components. Advice in MEA210C Inspect, test and troubleshoot basic aircraft electrical systems and components, regarding the coverage of MEA274A Maintain basic light aircraft electrical systems and components, may also be taken into consideration where applicable.