Course Title: Apply basic aircraft design characteristics
Part A: Course Overview
Program: C6131 Advanced Diploma of Engineering (Aeronautical)
Course Title: Apply basic aircraft design characteristics
Portfolio: Vocational Education
Nominal Hours: 120
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Terms
Course Code |
Campus |
Career |
School |
Learning Mode |
Teaching Period(s) |
AERO5819C |
City Campus |
TAFE |
130T Vocational Engineering |
Face-to-Face or Workplace |
Term2 2014, Term2 2015, Term1 2016, Term2 2016 |
AERO5819C |
City Campus |
TAFE |
174T School of VE Engineering, Health & Science |
Face-to-Face or Internet or Workplace |
Term2 2018, Term2 2019, Term2 2020, Term2 2021 |
AERO5819C |
City Campus |
TAFE |
520T Future Technologies |
Face-to-Face or Internet or Workplace |
Term2 2022, Term2 2023 |
Course Contact: Program Manager
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 8311
Course Contact Email: amita.iyer@rmit.edu.au
Course Description
This unit of competency is part of Diploma and Advanced Diploma training pathways. It covers the aerodynamic shape and structure of aircraft.
Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities
MEA101B Interpret occupational health and safety practices in aviation maintenance
MEA107B Interpret and use aviation maintenance industry manuals and specifications
MEA109B Perform basic hand skills, standard trade practices and fundamentals in aviation maintenance
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
Refer to Elements
Overview of Assessment
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 – Quizzes
- Assessment 2 – Tests
- Assessment 3 – Assignment
- Assessment 4 – Project
These tasks assess the following course learning outcomes (CLOs):
Assessment Mapping Matrix
Elements/ Performance Criteria |
Assessment Task 1 |
Assessment Task 2 |
Assessment Task 3 |
Assessment Task 4 |
1.1 |
X |
X |
X |
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1.2 |
X |
X |
X |
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1.3 |
X |
X |
X |
X |
1.4 |
X |
X |
X |
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1.5 |
X |
X |
X |
X |
1.6 |
X |
X |
X |
X |
1.7 |
X |
X |
X |
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2.1 |
X |
X |
X |
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2.2 |
X |
X |
X |
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3.1 |
X |
X |
X |
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3.2 |
X |
X |
X |
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3.3 |
X |
X |
X |
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3.4 |
X |
X |
X |
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3.5 |
X |
X |
X |
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4.1 |
X |
X |
X |
X |
4.2 |
X |
X |
X |
X |
4.3 |
X |
X |
X |
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5.1 |
X |
X |
X |
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5.2 |
X |
X |
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5.3 |
X |
X |