Course Title: Introduction To Aerospace
Part A: Course Overview
Program: C6011 Advanced Diploma of Engineering (Aerospace)
Course Title: Introduction To Aerospace
Portfolio: SEH Portfolio Office
Nominal Hours: 20
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 Code |
Campus |
Career |
School |
Learning Mode |
Teaching Period(s) |
AERO5384 |
City Campus |
TAFE |
130T Vocational Engineering |
Face-to-Face |
Term1 2009, Term1 2010, Term2 2010, Term1 2011 |
Course Contact: Program Manager
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4468
Course Contact Email: engineering-tafe@rmit.edu.au
Course Description
The purpose of this course is to provide training relating to introductory skills and knowledge relevant to the Aerospace industry.
The course provides an introduction to fixed wing and rotary wing aircraft terminology and the principles governing the diverse nature of aircraft design and flight.
Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities
None
National Competency Codes and Titles
National Element Code & Title: |
VBH137 Introduction to Aerospace |
Learning Outcomes
1. Outline the scope of the Aerospace Industry and relevant industry and regulatory bodies within the Industry.
2. Identify and explain the function of Aerospace industry manuals and documentation required in the industry.
3. Identify and interpret aerospace drawings.
4. Describe an aerospace Quality System and its constituent elements.
5. Describe and use an aircraft reference and zoning system.
6. Explain basic aerodynamic principles.
7. Explain the operating principles of a range of Aerospace Propulsion Systems.
8. Identify aircraft structural types.
9. Describe the features of aircraft systems and controls.
Overview of Assessment
To successfully complete this course the student is required to pass written assessment tasks and demonstrate skills and ability by completing pratical tasks to aerospace standard.