Course Title: Maintain aircraft vapour cycle air conditioning systems
Part A: Course Overview
Program: C4331 Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Mechanical)
Course Title: Maintain aircraft vapour cycle air conditioning systems
Portfolio: SEH Portfolio Office
Nominal Hours: 60
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Course Contact: Ross McDermott
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 99258918
Course Contact Email: engineering-tafe@rmit.edu.au
Course Description
This unit of competency is part of the Mechanical Certificate IV (Aircraft Maintenance Stream) training pathway. It covers the competencies required to maintain aircraft vapour cycle air conditioning systems.
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.
A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to apply hand skills, use maintenance publications and engine and system theory knowledge to inspect, test and troubleshoot vapour cycle air conditioning systems and to remove and install system components while applying all relevant safety precautions.
Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities
MEA201B Remove and install miscellaneous aircraft electrical hardware/components
MEA246C Fabricate and/or repair aircraft electrical components or parts
National Competency Codes and Titles
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MEA362A Maintain aircraft vapour cycle air conditioning systems |
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1. Inspect vapour cycle air conditioning systems 2. Test vapour cycle air conditioning systems 3. Troubleshoot vapour cycle air conditioning systems 4. Remove vapour cycle air conditioning system components 5. Install vapour cycle air conditioning system components |
Learning Outcomes
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Overview of Assessment
Assessment may incorporate a variety of methods including:
• Practical demonstration of skills application and underpinning theory questioning
• Observations of practical tasks
• 3rd Party Reports by ADF experts and assessors