Course Title: Repair/modify aircraft composite material structure/components

Part A: Course Overview

Program: C4331 Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Mechanical)

Course Title: Repair/modify aircraft composite material structure/components

Portfolio: SEH Portfolio Office

Nominal Hours: 160

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Course Contact: Program Manager

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4468

Course Contact Email: vocengineering@rmit.edu.au

Course Description

This unit of competency is part of the Aeroskills Structures Maintenance Certificate IV training pathway, and of the Mechanical Certificate IV (Aircraft Maintenance Stream) training pathways. It covers the competencies required for the repair or modification of fixed and rotary wing aircraft structural components that are made from composite materials. This unit is used in workplaces that operate under the airworthiness regulatory systems of the ADF and CASA.
 

Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

MEA401C Inspect aircraft structures

National Competency Codes and Titles

National Element Code & Title:	MEA405B Repair/modify aircraft composite material structure/components
Elements:	1. Plan repair/modification 2. Prepare components for hot bonding 3. Repair/modify components using hot bond 4. Repair/modify components using cold cure

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