About this Course

Introduction

The WSQ Maintain Aircraft Electrical Systems (AR-AMA-207E-1) is a competency elective unit, which looks at the process of maintaining aircraft electrical systems.

Industry Need

This course aims to provide people already working or wishing to enter the aerospace industry with the skills and knowledge required to maintain aircraft electrical systems.

Course Objectives

On completion of this unit, learner will have the knowledge and application skills in maintaining aircraft electrical systems using appropriate tools, equipment, materials and methods.

Course Synopsis

WSQ Maintain Aircraft Electrical Systems looks at the process of maintaining aircraft electrical systems. The competency elements covered in this competency unit are:

1) Check Electrical Installations

2) Maintain Electrical Power Systems

3) Maintain Lighting Systems

Primarily, people who require such competencies are technicians who perform aircraft maintenance (avionics).

In relation to the Higher Certificate in Aerospace Maintenance (Aircraft Maintenance – Avionics), this is the specialisation/elective competency unit that is required for the said qualification. In this unit, learners can acquire competencies such as check electrical installations, maintain electrical power systems and maintain lighting systems.

Course Structure

There are three competency elements for WSQ Maintain Aircraft Electrical Systems. They are:

1) Check Electrical Installations:

• main components and functions of electrical installations
  
• procedure of checking electrical installations
  
• physical features of serviceable wires, wire-loom installations, and installation
  
• safety precautions in checking aircraft electrical installations
  
• processing maintenance documentation
  

2) Maintain Electrical Power Systems:

• basic theory of alternating current (AC) and direct current (DC) machines
  
• basic description of main components and operation of electrical power systems
  
• procedure of maintaining electrical power systems
  
• procedure of preparing for operational checks of electrical power systems
  
• safety precautions in maintaining electrical power systems
  
• processing maintenance documentation
  

3) Maintain Lighting Systems:

• basic description of main components and operation of lighting systems
  
• procedure of maintaining lighting systems
  
• procedure of preparing for operational checks of lighting systems
  
• safety precautions in maintaining lighting systems
  
• processing maintenance documentation
  

Student – Lecturer Ratio

Theory:

The ratio of Lecturer to Students is 1:32 for theory classes

Practical:

The ratio of Lecturer to Students is 1:16 for practical training.

Learning And Teaching Methods

All classes will be a mix of lectures and practical skills training

Student Assessment

WSQ courses are assessed by practical assessments

Minimum Entry Requirements

WSQ Employability Skills WPLN Proficiency Level 4 equivalent to Lower Secondary

Graduation Requirements

Successful completion of this course will lead to the award of WSQ SOA in Maintain Aircraft Electrical Systems category under Aircraft Maintenance – Avionics framework

Course Duration

The course consists of about 29hours of training including assessment. The duration of the course is spread over 4 days, from 0900 to 1700 hours each day.

Attendance Requirements

Students must achieve a minimum of 75% attendance for all individual modules

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