Course Title: Select and test aeronautical engineering materials

Part A: Course Overview

Program: C5241 Diploma of Aviation Maintenance Management (Mechanical)

Course Title: Select and test aeronautical engineering materials

Portfolio: Vocational Education

Nominal Hours: 80

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 covers selecting appropriate materials and materials and components tests for aeronautical engineering applications.

Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

Nil.



National Competency Codes and Titles

National Element Code & Title:

MEA350A Select and test aeronautical engineering materials

Elements:

1. Identify classes of materials, based on properties and materials tests relevant to aeronautical engineering

2. Identify and use sources of information on engineering materials, materials tests and test equipment including manufacturers' catalogues and websites

3. Specify and implement materials for particular aeronautical engineering applications.

4. Specify and implement methods used to test or obtain the properties of engineering materials

5. Report on and record materials design data and methods and results of materials tests


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.