Course Title: Perform basic hand skills, standard trade practices and fundamentals in aviation maintenance

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2024

Course Code: AERO6073C

Course Title: Perform basic hand skills, standard trade practices and fundamentals in aviation maintenance

Important Information:

Please note that this course may have compulsory in-person attendance requirements for some teaching activities.

 

School: 520T Future Technologies

Campus: City Campus

Program: C6187 - Advanced Diploma of Engineering (Aeronautical)

Course Contact: Amita Iyer

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 99258311

Course Contact Email: amita.iyer@rmit.edu.au


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

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.

Pre-requisites and Co-requisites

Nil

Course Description

This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to select and use the hand and power tools and equipment associated with the scheduled and unscheduled maintenance of aircraft and aircraft components. It requires the use of basic hand skills and standard trade practices and fundamentals according to industry standard procedures specified by manufacturers, regulatory authorities, and the organisation. Work may be performed individually or as part of a team.

The unit applies to aviation maintenance on-aircraft or workshop-related activities.

 


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

MEA158 Perform basic hand skills, standard trade practices and fundamentals in aviation maintenance

Element:

1. Select tools and equipment suited to task requirements

Performance Criteria:

1.1 Analyse information in maintenance-related documentation and/or other sources, including communication with other personnel, to determine task and tooling requirements 1.2 Select hand and/or power tools and equipment suitable for use in required task, including lubrication equipment and lubricants 1.3 Check all tools and equipment to be used for condition or calibration, where necessary 1.4 Identify unsafe or faulty tools and equipment and mark them for repair according to organisational procedures

Element:

2. Use tools and equipment, applying standard trade practices

Performance Criteria:

2.1 Use selected tools and equipment according to work health and safety (WHS) requirements and standard practices to ensure correct outcome is achieved safely, efficiently, and without damage to components and tooling 2.2 Manufacture simple items using basic engineering hand skills 2.3 Select and use common types of aircraft attachment hardware 2.4 Select and use common types of safety locking devices and fasteners 2.5 Lockwire aircraft components, devices and hardware in the correct manner, using the appropriate wire gauge 2.6 Assemble and connect common types of aircraft connectors and plumbing

Element:

3 Store tools and equipment

Performance Criteria:

3.1 Undertake operational maintenance of tools and equipment according to standard workshop procedures 3.2 Store tools and equipment safely and securely in line with organisational procedures

Learning Outcomes


On successful completion of this course, you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required to demonstrate competency in the elements of this unit of competency.

 


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. Comprehensive, theory based understanding of the underpinning natural and physical sciences and the engineering fundamentals applicable to the engineering
EA1.2. Conceptual understanding of the, mathematics, numerical analysis, statistics, and computer and information sciences which underpin the engineering discipline.
EA1.3. In-depth understanding of specialist bodies of knowledge within the engineering discipline.
EA1.4. Discernment of knowledge development and research directions within the engineering discipline.
EA1.5. Knowledge of contextual factors impacting the engineering discipline.
EA1.6. Understanding of the scope, principles, norms, accountabilities and bounds of contemporary engineering practice in the specific discipline.

EA 2. Engineering Application Ability


EA2.1. Application of established engineering methods to complex engineering problem solving.
EA2.2. Fluent application of engineering techniques, tools and resources.
EA2.3. Application of systematic engineering synthesis and design processes.
EA2.4. Application of systematic approaches to the conduct and management of engineering projects.

EA 3. Professional And Personal Attributes


EA3.1. Ethical conduct and professional accountability.
EA3.2. Effective oral and written communication in professional and lay domains.
EA3.3. Creative, innovative and pro-active demeanour.
EA3.4. Professional use and management of information.
EA3.5. Orderly management of self and professional conduct.
EA3.6. Effective team membership and team leadership.

Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competencies are mapped with competency MEA158 in the Assessment Matrix.


Teaching Schedule

The proposed teaching schedule for this competency is detailed below:

Week Topics Delivered Elements / Performance Criteria
1 Introduction and Overview of course 1.1,2.1,2.2,2.3,3.1,3.2,3.3,4.1,5.1,5.2,5.3,5.4,5.5
2-3 Aircraft maintenance documentation (regulatory and enterprise procedures). Refer to industry standard procedures specified by manufacturers, regulatory authorities or the enterprise 1.1
3-4 General purpose power tools - Select tools and/or equipment for appropriate application; The use of tools and equipment includes the related manipulative skills required to perform maintenance. Assessment 1 2.1,2.3,3.2,3.3
5-6

Specify and implement methods, processes and construction techniques for aeronautical engineering applications. Personal (own) instrument/tool control and Loan tool control and audit. Recording and storage of the calibrated items

Assessment2

 1.1,2.1,2.2,2.3,3.1,3.2,3.3,4.1
7-8 Common types of safety locking devices and fasteners are correctly selected and used. Fastener safety lock wiring-practice 5.1,5.2,5.3,5.4,5.5
9-10 Simple items are manufactured using basic engineering hand skills: Toolbox 5.1,5.2,5.3,5.4,5.5
11-12 Toolbox manufacturing, Torquing & Lock Wiring, Turnbuckle Lock Wiring Assessment 3 5.1,5.2,5.3,5.4,5.5
13-14 Toolbox manufacturing, Torquing & Lock Wiring, Turnbuckle Lock Wiring - Continue 5.1,5.2,5.3,5.4,5.5
15 Assessment 4 submission 5.1,5.2,5.3,5.4,5.5
16  Recap  1.1,2.1,2.2,2.3,3.1,3.2,3.3,4.1,5.1,5.2,5.3,5.4,5.5
17-18 Resubmissions  

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 20 hours outside the class time.


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


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.


Overview of Assessment

Assessment for this course is ongoing throughout the semester. Your knowledge and understanding of course content are assessed through participation in class exercises, oral/written presentations and through the application of learned skills and insights. Full assessment briefs will be provided and can be found on CANVAS.

This unit is clustered with MEA154 - Apply work health and safety practices in aviation maintenance and MEM13015 - Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering. Please enrol in all the three units.


Assessment Tasks

The assessment is conducted in both theoretical and practical aspects of the course according to the performance criteria set in the National Training Package. 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. To successfully complete this course you will be required to demonstrate competency in each assessment task detailed under Assessment Tasks:

 

Assessment 1: Knowledge Test (Week 4)

Assessment 2: Practical  (Week 6)

Assessment 3: Knowledge Test (Week 11)

Assessment 4: Practical ( Week 15)

 

Please refer to the marking guide for more detail information about all assessments.

This course will be assessed as Competent or Not Yet Competent


Assessment Matrix

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

Assessment Mapping Matrix

Elements/

Performance Criteria

Knowledge

 Practical

 Knowledge

Practical

1.1

X

X

X

X

2.1

X

X

X

X

2.2

X

X

X

X

2.3

X

X

X

X

3.1

X

X

X

X

3.2

X

X

X

X

3.3

X

X

X

  

4.1

X

X

X

  

5.1

X

 

 

  

5.2

X

X

X

X

5.3

X

X

X

  

5.4

 

X

X

  

5.5

 

 

X

  

 

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: 

All email communications will be sent to your RMIT email address and you must regularly check your RMIT emails.

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