Course Title: Apply quality standards applicable to aviation maintenance processes

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2019

Course Code: AERO5962C

Course Title: Apply quality standards applicable to aviation maintenance processes

School: 174T School of VE Engineering, Health & Science

Campus: City Campus

Program: C6131 - Advanced Diploma of Engineering (Aeronautical)

Course Contact: Program Manager

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4468

Course Contact Email: vehs@rmit.edu.au


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

James Ong
Ph: +61 3 9925 8035
Email: james.ong@rmit.edu.au
Appointment by email

Amita Iyer

Program Manager

Ph: +61 3 9925 8311

Email: amita.iyer@rmit.edu.au 
 

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.

Pre-requisites and Co-requisites

Pre-Requisites
MEA101B Interpret occupational health and safety practices in aviation maintenance
MEA107B Interpret and use aviation maintenance industry manuals and specifications

Course Description

This unit of competency is applicable to all Aeroskills Maintenance training pathways. It covers the competencies required to correctly apply quality standards applicable to the maintenance of aircraft and aircraft components, either individually, or as a member of a team. The unit is used in workplaces that operate under the airworthiness regulatory systems of the ADF and CASA.
Where a CASA licensing outcome is sought this unit forms part of the CASA requirement for the granting of the chosen Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Licence under CASR Part 66, in accordance with the licensing provisions in the Assessment Guidelines.


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

MEA105C Apply quality standards applicable to aviation maintenance processes

Element:

1.Interpret quality standards

Performance Criteria:

1.1 Standards or specifications set out in maintenance documents and process specifications are identified and interpreted

1.2 Enterprise quality requirements are identified and confirmed

Element:

2. Apply quality standards

Performance Criteria:

2.1 Standards are applied appropriately for individual and team-related activities

2.2 Defects within the quality system are detected and reported in accordance with standard procedures, including workplace hazards

2.3 Documentation is handled and completed accurately and clearly to enable information to be easily read or interpreted

Element:

3. Interpret quality improvement

Performance Criteria:

3.1 Performance monitoring measures are identified to ensure product or service standards are maintained or improved


Learning Outcomes


Refer to Elements


Details of Learning Activities

You will be involved in the following learning activities to meet requirements for this competency and stage 1 competencies for Engineering Associates


· Lectures

· Tutorials

· Projects

· Industrial visit

Engineers Australia Mapping Information:


This course is mapped against stage 1 competencies for Engineering Associates developed by Engineers Australia as detailed below:

EA 1. Knowledge and Skill Base

EA1.1. Descriptive, formula-based understanding of the underpinning natural and physical sciences and the engineering fundamentals applicable to the practice area.
EA 1.2. Procedural-level understanding of the mathematics, numerical analysis, statistics, and computer and information sciences which underpin the practice area.
EA 1.3. In depth practical knowledge and skills within specialist sub-disciplines of the practice area.
EA 1.4. Discernment of engineering developments within the practice area.
EA 1.5. Knowledge of contextual factors impacting the practice area.
EA 1.6. Understanding of the scope, principles, norms, accountabilities and bounds of contemporary engineering practice in the area of practice.

EA 2. Engineering Application Ability

EA 2.1. Application of established technical and practical methods to the solution of well-defined engineering problems.
EA 2.2. Application of technical and practical techniques, tools and resources to well defined engineering problems.
EA 2.3. Application of systematic synthesis and design processes to well defined engineering problems.
EA 2.4. Application of systematic project management processes.

EA 3. Professional and Personal Attributes

EA 3.1. Ethical conduct and professional accountability.
EA 3.2. Effective oral and written communication in professional and lay domains.
EA 3.3. Creative, innovative and pro-active demeanour.
EA 3.4. Professional use and management of information.
EA 3.5. Orderly management of self, and professional conduct.
EA 3.6. Effective team membership and team leadership.
 

Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competencies are mapped with competency MEA105C in the Assessment Matrix.
 


Teaching Schedule

 The proposed teaching schedule for this competency is detailed below:

Week Topics Delivered Elements / Performance Criteria
5 Introduction and Overview of Course (Assignment 1 handout – Research-Project)
Typical quality systems and their operation in aviation maintenance. Minimum standards set by Regulatory Authorities (i.e. ICAO, CASA, FAA, EASA, etc.)
Inspection terminology and standards of inspection with regard to the quality system. Identifying potential areas for inspection process improvement as a quality system activity
1.1, 1.2, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 3.1
 
6 Work place quality documentations and procedures (controlled and uncontrolled). Relationship between Quality system and OHS; relationship between quality system and aircraft hard material/components control.
The role of inspection in maintaining aircraft continuing airworthiness and reliability, including ageing aircraft inspection requirements.
How inspection programs are derived and developed.
Quality procedures, Standards and inspection programs how they derived and developed.
1.1, 1.2, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 3.1
7 Revision and Feedback 1.1, 1.2, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 3.1
8 Written Test 1.1, 1.2, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 3.1
 

Student directed hours involve completing activities such as reading online resources, assignments, individual student-teacher course-related consultation. Students are required to self-study the learning materials and complete the assigned out of class activities for the scheduled non-teaching hours. The estimated time is 8 hours outside the class time.
 


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts

J Reason and A Hobbs, (2003), Managing Maintenance Error, A practical guide.
H A Kinnison, (2004), Aviation Maintenance Management.
R Burke, (2007), Project Management Techniques.
J Ryall and J Kruithof, (2001), The Quality Systems Handbook.
 


References


Other Resources

Students will be able to access information and learning materials through myRMIT and may be provided with additional materials in class. List of relevant reference books, resources in the library and accessible Internet sites will be provided where possible. During the course, you will be directed to websites to enhance your knowledge and understanding of difficult concepts.

ISO 9000 (Quality Management)


Overview of Assessment

A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to interpret and apply quality systems in the workplace and interface quality requirement with OHS procedures and identification systems for aircraft hardware, materials and components.

Assessment are conducted in both theoretical and practical aspects of the course according to the performance criteria set out in the National Training Package. Students are required to undertake summative assessments that bring together knowledge and skills. To successfully complete this course you will be required to demonstrate competency in each assessment tasks detailed under the Assessment Task Section.
Competency in this unit cannot be claimed until all prerequisites have been satisfied.

Assessment Tasks

Assessment 1: Individual Project - Report
Assessment 2: Written Test

These tasks assesses the following Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs):

Assessment Mapping Matrix

 Elements/Performance Criteria Covered Assessment 1 Assessment 2 
 1.1  X  X
 1.2  X  X
 2.1  X  X
 2.2  X  X
 2.3  X  X
 3.1  X  X

 

 

 


Assessment Tasks

Assessment 1: Individual Project - Report, (Due Week 7)
Once deemed competent weighting towards final grade (%): 50%

Assessment 2: Written Test, (Week 8)
Once deemed competent weighting towards final grade (%): 50%
 

All Assignments will go through Academic Integrity Check software TurnItIn. One student of a group will have account created for this software and must submit the group report by 5 pm on Due Week through TurnItIn. Please also refer to the marking guide for more detail information about all assessments.

This course is graded as Competent or Not Yet Competent and subsequently the following course grades are allocated:

CHD - Competent with High Distinction
CDI - Competent with Distinction
CC - Competent with Credit
CAG - Competency Achieved - Graded
NYC - Not Yet Competent
DNS - Did Not Submit for Assessment
 


Assessment Matrix

Assessment vs MEA105C Elements & Performance Criteria

Assessments 1.1 1.2 2.1 2.2 2.3 3.1
Assessment 1:  – Individual Project-Report  X  X  X  X  X  X
Assessment 2:  - Written Test  X  X  X  X  X  X


Assessment vs Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competencies

 

Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competencies
  EA 1.1 EA 1.2 EA 1.3 EA 1.4 EA 1.5 EA 1.6 EA 2.1 EA 2.2 EA 2.3 EA 2.4 EA 3.1 EA 3.2 EA 3.3 EA 3.4 EA 3.5 EA 3.6
Assessment 1 – Individual Project-Report  X        X  X        X  X  X  X  X  X  X
Assessment 2 - Written Test Closed book  X        X  X        X  X  X  X  X  X  X
All Assessment MEA105B 2 0 0 0  2  2 0 0 0  2  2  2  2  2  2  2
 0 (Blank) Graduate attribute is not assessed           
1 Graduate attribute is assessed in at least one but less than one-third of the Element
2 Graduate attribute is assessed in at least one third but less than two-thirds of the Element
3 Graduate attribute is assessed in more than two-thirds of the Element

         
 

Other Information

Credit Transfer and/or Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):
You may be eligible for credit towards courses in your program if you have already met the learning/competency outcomes through previous learning and/or industry experience. To be eligible for credit towards a course, you must demonstrate that you have already completed learning and/or gained industry experience that is:

  • Relevant
  • Current
  • Satisfies the learning/competency outcomes of the course

Please refer to http://www.rmit.edu.au/students/enrolment/credit to find more information about credit transfer and RPL

Study and learning Support:

Study and Learning Centre (SLC) provides free learning and academic development advice to you. 
Services offered by SLC to support your numeracy and literacy skills are: 

  • assignment writing, thesis writing and study skills advice 
  • maths and science developmental support and advice 
  • English language development 

Please Refer http://www.rmit.edu.au/studyandlearningcentre to find more information about Study and learning Support 

Equitable Learning Services (ELS):

If you are suffering from long-term medical condition or disability, you should contact Equitable Learning Services (ELS) to seek advice and support to complete your studies.
Please refer to https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/support-and-facilities/student-support/equitable-learning-services to find more information about services offered by Equitable Learning Services (ELS).

Late submission: 

If you require an Extension of Submittable Work (assignments, reports or project work etc.) for 7 calendar days or less (from the original due date) and have valid reasons, you must complete and lodge an Application for Extension of Submittable Work (7 Calendar Days or less) form and lodge it with the Senior Educator/ Program Manager. 
The application must be lodged no later than one working day before the official due date. You will be notified within no more than 2 working days of the date of lodgment as to whether the extension has been granted. 
If you seek an Extension of Submittable Work for more than 7 calendar days (from the original due date) must lodge an Application for Special Consideration form under the provisions of the Special Consideration Policy, preferably prior to, but no later than 2 working days after the official due date. 

Submittable Work (assignments, reports or project work etc.) submitted late without approval of an extension will not be accepted or marked. 


Special consideration: 

Please Refer http://www.rmit.edu.au/students/specialconsideration to find more information about special consideration 

Plagiarism: 

Plagiarism is a form of cheating and it is very serious academic offence that may lead to expulsion from the University. 

Please Refer: www.rmit.edu.au/academicintegrity to find more information about plagiarism. 

Other Information: 

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