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Naval Engineering Bulletin • June 2001 RAN Gold Disk. RAN Gold Disks are developed by the CCA- TRF and contractors. If a RAN Gold Disk has not been developed for the CCA then the technician may use the Huntron Tracker 2000. The Tracker 2000 works on the same principle as the 5200DS but does not interface with a computer. Instead, technicians compare suspect components on a faulty CCA with those on a known serviceable CCA. Either way, both instruments are powerful fault finding tools. Repair When a faulty component has been isolated a technician replaces it. All technicians working at the CCA-TRF gain their qualifications from HMAS Albatross, Nowra and repair to the ANSI IPC A 610, J-STD-001 Standard. Once a component has been replaced, the CCA is functionally tested and if serviceable, it can be repackaged and sent back to the customer. In addition to repairing faulty CCAs the CCA- TRF are also capable of repairing damaged Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs), from through hole repair to track replacement. The Pie chart represents the percentage of CCCAS received that were repaired and other percentage of CCAs that were found to be serviceable after initial testing. The high percentage of ‘No Fault Found’ CCAs which would ordinarily be sent to commercial contractors for repair indicates the significant cost benefits the CCA-TRF provides. Maintenance and Retrieval Data All CCAs received by the CCA-TRF for repair are added to a database known as SupportTrack. SupportTrack was specifically designed for the CCA-TRF and keeps a detailed history of all CCAs that pass through the establishment. It tracks inventory and CCA repair, places automatic orders and lists all TPSs. SupportTrack can also present vital statistics about the CCA-TRFs performance; from the number of CCAs repaired to the number of CCAs from each customer. The FIMA Sydney CCA-TRF website provides greater visibility to the support organisation of the capability of the laboratory and access to repair specifications and standards. The web site is accessed through the Centre for Maritime Engineering website at http://defweb.cbr. defence.gov.au/navycme/fimaccatrf/home.htm. Daily operation of the FIMA CCA-TRF is overseen by POET Adam Smith (Ph: 02 9359 3670) with ATE and TPS acquisition and support managed by LEUT Kirsten Davis of CME. About the Author Lieutenant Kirsten Davis joined the Navy in 1995 as a WE officer through the Undergraduate Scholarship program. I completed my degree at the end of 1997 and then commenced initial entry at HMAS CRESWELL and application course at HMAS CERBERUS.I received my WECC in September 1999, having completed my AWEEO time. I then posted to the Centre for Maritime Engineering (formally MMES) as the Weapon Systems Engineer where I was responsible for support of Automatic Test Equipment for the RAN Surface Fleet. In April 2001, I posted to HMAS TOBRUK where I am currently the Deputy Engineering Officer. 23
Naval Engineering Bulletin • June 2001 ADF Aerospace Engineering Professional Development By CMDR Darryl Varcoe, RAN (Assistant Director Navy Professional Requirements - Aviation Engineering) On 18 Oct 00, the Chiefs Of Staff Committee endorsed recommendations from the Senior Review Team report on improvements to the ADF Aviation capability. An endorsed recommendation was “Air Force’s Engineering Sustainability Project be widened to an ADF Aerospace Engineering Sustainability Project”. A subsequent project was initiated by Chief of Air Force to develop and implement long-term strategies for improved retention of Air Force’s Aerospace Engineers. The three key areas were: • Remuneration • Career Management, and • Professional Development which is designed to allow Aerospace Engineers to remain abreast of current aviation technology and further develop their technology management expertise, particularly with the continuing introduction of state-of-the art weapon systems. As part of the project, Air Force also identified four key initiatives for professional development of its Aerospace Engineers: • Dedicated full-time civil schooling • Short courses • Seminars • Professional recognition. A short course that contributes towards a Masters Degree is being developed by ADFA and an agreement has been signed with IEAust for a Graduate Development Program (GDP). Through completion of the Competency Based Assessment system administered by IEAust, tertiary qualified engineers can gain accreditation as Chartered Professional Engineers (CPEng) and registration on the National Professional Engineers Register (NPER). Non-tertiary qualified Engineers (AD(T) or equivalent) can gain accreditation as Chartered Engineering Officers (CengO). As all ADF Aerospace Engineers perform equivalent functions and require continuing professional development to remain current with aerospace technology and management skills, it was proposed that the three services adopt equivalent initiatives to ensure equity differences do not spread further between Air Force and the smaller categories within Navy and Army. CN has endorsed a similar program for Navy to that being conducted by the RAAF for the development of Aerospace Engineers. This initiative aligns with strategies identified for Navy Key Result Area 10: Learning organisation, by cultivating the intellectual capital of its Aerospace Engineers. The precedence set by this initiative may cause a flow-on to ME and WE stream Officers. Negotiations between DNPR(E&L) and IEAust will commence on 1 Jun 01 for participation in a similar program for MEO and WEEOs. This education is suited to ensuring that Navy continues to be an ‘informed customer’ with access to the latest technological advances. Directorate of Naval Personnel Requirements (Engineering & Logistic) will be responsible for defining detailed professional development requirements, coordinating the program and liaising with Air Force whilst DGNPT will be responsible for management of officers through full-time schooling. POC for DNPR (E&L) on this matter is CMDR Darryl Varcoe on (02) 62662097 or e-mail darryl.varcoe@cbr.defence.gov.au 24
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