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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
MEA246C
State Code
D4414
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
23/01/2012
View on TGA
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
10/05/2012
Field of Education
031313 - Electrical Fitting, Electrical Mechanics
Original Release Date
10/05/2012
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit of competency is part of all Avionic Certificate IV training pathways. It is also part of the Mechanical Aircraft Maintenance Engineer licensing pathway. It covers the competencies required to fabricate and repair aircraft electrical hardware or parts. The unit is used in workplaces that operate under the airworthiness regulatory systems of the ADF and CASA.Where a CASA licensing outcome is sought this unit forms part of the CASA requirement for the granting of the chosen Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Licence under CASR Part 66, in accordance with the licensing provisions in Section 3, Assessment Guidelines.
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
3. Test fabricated/repaired components or parts
  • 3.1. Test equipment and rigs are used, where applicable, to confirm serviceability of finished components
  • 3.2. Fabricated components are tagged, sealed and packaged within specified procedures
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
Components or parts
Components or parts may include electrical looms, harnesses and cables associated with:
1. Power distribution
2. Ignition
3. Control circuits
4. Signal circuits
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 fabricate aircraft electrical looms, cables and harnesses in accordance with applicable standards and specifications 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 into other areas that require similar techniques. It is essential that the general aspects of material specification and selection, measurement and fabrication/manufacture are related to specific aircraft component applications.
Evidence of knowledge about individual components and their links with systems will be necessary to supplement evidence of ability to interpret requirements and fabricate components 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 representative range of tasks from Groups 1 to 4 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 work environment or simulated work environment using tools and equipment specified by aircraft in the maintenance manuals. It is also expected that general purpose tools and test equipment found in most routine situations would be used where appropriate.
Method of assessment

Guidance information for assessment
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W8382 MEA246B Fabricate and/or repair aircraft electrical hardware or parts Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
AUE01 MEA246 Fabricate and/or repair aircraft electrical hardware or parts Unit of competency