Unit of competency Outline
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Fabricate and/or repair aircraft electrical hardware or parts
Fabricate and/or repair aircraft electrical hardware or parts
Unit of competency
National Code
MEA246
MEA246
State Code
AUE01
AUE01
TGA Status
Current
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
22/07/2015
Field of Education
031503 - Aircraft Maintenance Engineering
Original Release Date
22/07/2015
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit of competency requires application of hand skills and knowledge of wiring standards and specifications to fabricate aircraft electrical looms, harnesses and cables 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 part of all Avionic Certificate IV training pathways. It is also part of the Mechanical Aircraft Maintenance Engineer licensing pathway.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). Where a CASA licensing outcome is sought this unit forms part of the CASA requirement for the granting of the chosen maintenance certification licence under Civil Aviation Safety Regulation (CASR) Part 66, in accordance with the licensing provisions in the Companion Volume Implementation Guide.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Interpret specifications and organise materials
- 1.1 Specifications are interpreted to determine the dimensions and procedure for fabrication
- 1.2 Appropriate materials, tools and equipment are selected and prepared for the particular specification requirements
2. Fabricate/repair electrical components or parts
- 2.1 Assembly or fabrication jigs, where applicable, are aligned to ensure accurate fabrication of components
- 2.2 Components or parts are fabricated in accordance with required specifications while observing all relevant work health and safety (WHS) requirements including the use of material safety data sheets (MSDS) and personal protective equipment (PPE)
3. Test fabricated/repaired components or parts
- 3.1 Test equipment and/or rigs are used, where applicable, to confirm serviceability of finished components
- 3.2 Fabricated components are tagged, sealed and packaged within specified procedures
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D4414 | MEA246C | Fabricate and/or repair aircraft electrical hardware or parts | Unit of competency |