Course Title: Apply basic aircraft design characteristics
Part A: Course Overview
Program: C5241 Diploma of Aviation Maintenance Management (Mechanical)
Course Title: Apply basic aircraft design characteristics
Portfolio: Vocational Education
Nominal Hours: 120
Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.Course Contact: Program Manager
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4468
Course Contact Email: engineering-tafe@rmit.edu.au
Course Description
This unit is part of Diploma and Advanced Diploma training pathways. It covers the aerodynamic shape and structure of aircraft. No licensing requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities
Pre-Requisites (MEA101A - Interpret occupational health and safety practices in maintenance
AND
MEA107A - Interpret and use industry manuals and specifications
AND
MEA109A - Perform basic hand skills, standard trade practices and fundamentals )
National Competency Codes and Titles
National Element Code & Title: |
MEA341A Apply basic aircraft design characteristics |
Elements: |
1. Research and evaluate aeroplane aerodynamic shape. 2. Research and evaluate rotary wing aerodynamic design. 3. Research and evaluate basic aircraft structural design. 4. Research and evaluate basic landing gear design and construction. 5. Apply basic aircraft design characteristics. |
Learning Outcomes
Overview of Assessment
Assessment may incorporate a variety of methods including written/oral activities and demonstration of practical skills to the relevant industry standards. Participants are advised that they are likely to be asked to personally demonstrate their assessment activities to their teacher/assessor. Feedback will be provided throughout the course.