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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE: 

Apply technical knowledge of Digital Airfield Information Display Systems data processing 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
260061  Apply technical knowledge of Digital Airfield Information Display Systems data processing 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Aerospace Operations 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
-  
FIELD SUBFIELD
Field 10 - Physical, Mathematical, Computer and Life Sciences Physical Sciences 
ABET BAND UNIT STANDARD TYPE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL CREDITS
Undefined  Regular  Level 6  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L6  10 
REGISTRATION STATUS REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE SAQA DECISION NUMBER
Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 		 2018-07-01  2023-06-30  SAQA 06120/18 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2024-06-30   2027-06-30  

In all of the tables in this document, both the pre-2009 NQF Level and the NQF Level is shown. In the text (purpose statements, qualification rules, etc), any references to NQF Levels are to the pre-2009 levels unless specifically stated otherwise.  

This unit standard does not replace any other unit standard and is not replaced by any other unit standard. 

PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD 
The qualifying learner is capable of supporting and maintaining ground based Digital Airfield Information Display Systems data processing used for information in the aviation environment.

Qualifying learners will be capable of:
  • Demonstrating technical knowledge of Airfield Information Display Systems data processing.
  • Performing routine preventive maintenance.
  • Performing corrective maintenance.
  • Analysing and monitoring system performance. 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    It is assumed that a learner will be competent in:
  • Language and Communication at NQF Level 4 or equivalent.
  • Mathematics at NQF Level 5 or equivalent.
  • Data Communications and Networking at NQF Level 5.
  • Electronics at NQF Level 5 or equivalent.
  • Digital signal processing at NQF Level 5 or equivalent.
  • Analogue techniques at NQF Level 5 or equivalent. 
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    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    N/A 

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Demonstrate technical knowledge of Airfield Information Display Systems. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Airfield Information Display Systems are discussed in terms of their purpose and functionality. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Airfield Information Display Systems are explored in terms of their architectures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Relevant built-in software tools and supervisory functions are described and explained in terms of their purpose and functionality. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Perform routine preventive maintenance. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Preventive maintenance requirements are conducted as per schedule and confirmed with customers in accordance with routine maintenance schedules. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Airfield Information Display Systems are maintained in accordance with manufacturer's specifications. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
  • Display systems include both software and hardware.
  • Hardware includes, but is not limited to:
    > Output interface, PSU and HDD's.
     
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    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Appropriate software and hardware tools are used to perform preventative maintenance as specified by the manufacturer. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Airfield Information Display Systems functionality is restored and returned to the customer according to organisational procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    The consequences of failing to carry out preventive maintenance are explained outlining the dangers thereof. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Perform corrective maintenance. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Equipment failure is verified through contacts with customers and/or through supervisory systems according to organisational procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Preliminary corrective fault diagnosis is conducted to identify the fault in accordance with manufacturer's maintenance procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Preliminary corrective action is conducted to restore the system through reset or re-configuration in accordance with the maintenance procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Corrective fault diagnosis is conducted using test equipment and software tools to identify faults in accordance with corrective maintenance procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Corrective action is performed using software configuration and where applicable the faulty modules/components are replaced according to manufacturer's procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    Airfield Information Display Systems functionality is restored and handed over to the customer according to organisational procedures. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Analyse and monitor Airfield Information Display Systems processing performance. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Airfield Information Display Systems are analysed using control monitoring and maintenance systems as per the manufacturer's specifications. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The performance of Airfield Information Display Systems are monitored using test and supervisory equipment as per manufacturer's instructions. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Performance figures are evaluated and verified against manufacturers' specifications and International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) recommendations. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Engineering reports are compiled and the status and performance of the system are recorded according to organisational procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Airfield Information Display Systems performance verification and optimisation processes are performed in accordance with manufacturer's specifications and to ICAO recommendations. 


    UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
  • Any institution offering learning that will enable achievement of this Unit Standard must be accredited by the relevant ETQA.
  • External Moderation of assessment will be overseen by the relevant ETQA at its discretion.
  • The accredited Training Provider will oversee internal moderation of assessment.
  • Internal and external moderation should encompass achievement of competence described in the specific outcomes of the unit standard as well as the integrated competence described in the purpose of the unit standard. 
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    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
  • Airfield Information software.
  • Airfield Information System Interfaces and sources.
  • Meteorological Message Processing.
  • MET Map generation.
  • Airfield Information System Hardware (Main and Standby). 
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    UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES 
    N/A 


    Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING 
    Identify and solve problems when carrying out fault diagnosis thereby ensuring that appropriate remedial actions are initiated for the effective restoration of failed or defective Airfield Information Display Systems equipment. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Work effectively with others by ensuring equipment performance evaluation is relayed to the Client when performing checking procedures on Airfield Information Display Systems equipment. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Employ self management by ensuring sufficient time is allocated for carrying out general housekeeping activities in addition to maintenance or repair work to Airfield Information Display Systems equipment situated in remote locations. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information contained in data specifications for test equipment and diagnostic systems, information supplied in handbooks, maintenance schedules and performance logs to ensure accurate evaluation of Airfield Information Display Systems equipment support and maintenance requirements. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicate effectively ensuring that information communicated via technical reports is accurately recorded in a neat and logical format that can be readily accessed and understood by end-users and that ongoing oral communication is maintained with calibration teams and Air Traffic Control during preventive or corrective maintenance operations carried out on Airfield Information Display Systems equipment. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE 
    Demonstrate scientific and technological competence by applying knowledge and understanding of scientific processes to the correct use of sophisticated, high technology test equipment and diagnostic systems. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems by recognising that the role of the technician is a vital part of the integrated radio navigation system which is used by Air Traffic Control, Airline Pilots and the flying community at large and as such should therefore not be regarded as a role which is performed in isolation of this network. 

    UNIT STANDARD ASSESSOR CRITERIA 
    N/A 

    REREGISTRATION HISTORY 
    As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this unit standard was Reregistered in 2012; 2015. 

    UNIT STANDARD NOTES 
    Supplementary Information:

    Routine maintenance schedules have been prepared and are in place for each system based on manufacturers' recommendations, operational requirements and support requirements determined from actual field experience during the operational life of the systems.

    International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) recommendations publish recommendations and standards for all communications, navigational and surveillance systems used in aviation.

    Corrective maintenance procedures include procedures contained in equipment manufacturer manuals, ICAO recommendations and site specific maintenance procedures. 

    QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
      ID QUALIFICATION TITLE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL STATUS END DATE PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
    Core  64349   National Diploma: Aeronautical Surveillance Systems: Engineering Support  Level 6  NQF Level 06  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2016-12-31  TETA 


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