Course Title: Interpret and use aviation maintenance industry manuals and specifications

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2018

Course Code: AERO5798C

Course Title: Interpret and use aviation maintenance industry manuals and specifications

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: vocenengineering@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 
        

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

Nil

Course Description

This unit is applicable to all Aeroskills training pathways. It covers the competencies required to use and correctly interpret industry manuals,
specifications and drawings used in the maintenance and manufacture of aircraft and aircraft components.


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

MEA107B Interpret and use aviation maintenance industry manuals and specifications

Element:

1. Identify and access industry manuals, specifications and drawings

Performance Criteria:

1.1. Appropriate manuals are identified and accessed for the type of aircraft or component to be maintained
1.2. Amendment status is clearly established to ensure the correct specifications and procedures are applied

Element:

2. Interpret information

Performance Criteria:

2.1. Relevant chapter or section of manual or drawing is located in relation to the work to be carried out
2.2. Information is interpreted and procedures to be followed are accurately determined

Element:

3. Apply information

Performance Criteria:

3.1. Work steps are correctly identified in accordance with manual or specification procedures
3.2. All correct sequencing and adjustments are interpreted in accordance with information contained in industry manuals or specifications

Element:

4. Amend manuals, specifications or drawings

Performance Criteria:

4.1. Manual, specification or drawing changes and/or amendments are incorporated and documented correctly in accordance with statutory regulations and /or enterprise procedures 

Element:

5. Store manuals, specifications or drawings

Performance Criteria:

5.1. Manuals, specifications or drawings are stored appropriately to ensure prevention of damage, ready access and updating of information, when required, in accordance with regulatory and/or enterprise procedures


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 MEA107B in the Assessment Matrix.


Teaching Schedule

Week Topics Delivered Elements / Performance Criteria
1 Course overview; Introduction to Quality Standards and Systems, Aviation Technical Manuals 1.1, 1.2, 2.1, 2.2, 3.1, 3.2, 4.1, 5.1
2 Locating, interpreting and apply information in aircraft maintenance 1.1, 1.2, 2.1, 2.2, 3.1, 3.2
3 Amending documentation; Storing and handling of manuals, specifications or drawings 4.1, 5.1
3 Revision and Exercises 1.1, 1.2, 2.1, 2.2, 3.1, 3.2, 4.1, 5.1
4 Written Test - Theory 1.1, 1.2, 2.1, 2.2, 3.1, 3.2, 4.1, 5.1

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


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

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: Project Report

Weighting towards final grade (%): 50

 

Assessment 2: Written Test

Weighting towards final grade (%): 50

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

Assessment Mapping Matrix

Elements/

Performance Criteria Covered

Project Report

Written Test

1.1

X

X

1.2

X

X

2.1

X

X

2.2

X

X

3.1

X

X

3.2

X

X

4.1

X

X

5.1

X

X


Assessment Tasks

Assessment 1: Project Report,(Due Week 3)
Weighting towards final grade (%): 50%

Assessment 2: Written Test,(Week 4)
Weighting towards final grade (%): 50%

All Assignments will go through Academic Integrity Check software 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:

80 - 100: CHD - Competent with High Distinction
70 - 79: CDI - Competent with Distinction
60 - 69: CC - Competent with Credit
50 - 59: CAG - Competency Achieved - Graded
0 - 49: NYC - Not Yet Competent
DNS - Did Not Submit for Assessment


Assessment Matrix

Assessment vs MEA107B Elements and Performance Criteria

Assessments 1.1 1.2 2.1 2.2 3.1 3.2 4.1 5.1
Assessment 1 - Project Report  X  X  X  X  X  X  X  X
Assessment 2 - Written Test  X  X  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 - Project Report X       X X       X X X X X X X
Assessment 2 - Writtentest X       X X       X X X X X X X
All Assessment MEA107B 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

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.
 

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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