Course Title: Select and test aviation engineering materials

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term2 2024

Course Code: AERO6080C

Course Title: Select and test aviation engineering materials

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 9925 8311

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 describes the skills and knowledge required to select aeronautical engineering materials and materials tests, source materials data, ensure appropriate performance and physical standards for mechanical or avionic applications, document materials tests, ensure calibration standards and interpret and document materials data sheets for mass production, batch production, jobbing shop and prototyping applications.

This unit applies to design and development or aeronautical engineering support team workers selecting and testing mechanical or avionic engineering materials according to established procedures, industry standards and regulatory requirements.

The unit is used in workplaces that operate under the airworthiness regulatory systems of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) and the Defence Aviation Safety Authority (DASA).

Where a CASA or DASA licensing outcome is sought this unit forms part of the requirement for the granting of the chosen maintenance certification licence under the relevant Aviation Safety Regulations, in accordance with the licensing provisions in the MEA Aeroskills Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

Any other relevant legislation, industry standards and codes of practice within Australia must be applied.

National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:	MEAENG0003 Select and test aviation engineering materials
Element:	1. Identify classes of materials, based on properties and materials tests relevant to engineering
Performance Criteria:	1.1 Identify classes of materials, based on properties, required for engineering applications 1.2 Relate material properties to common production and construction methods and processes 1.3 Identify common characteristics, faults and flaws in materials and components or product in engineering applications 1.4 Identify test methods for materials and components or product in engineering applications 1.5 Identify specific industrial test standards or codes, calibration requirements, regulations and authorities related to selection of materials and products for engineering applications 1.6 Investigate the role of Australia’s national measurement system in engineering applications
Element:	2. Identify and use sources of information on engineering materials, materials tests and test equipment
Performance Criteria:	2.1 Identify and use appropriate sources of information on materials 2.2 Identify and use appropriate sources of information on methods of testing of properties of materials to ensure suitability for application 2.3 Identify and use appropriate sources of information on materials, materials tests, test calibration, and test certificates 2.4 Investigate and report on the use of standards and codes 2.5 Identify and use appropriate sources of information on material safety data sheets (MSDSs)
Element:	3. Specify and implement materials for engineering applications
Performance Criteria:	3.1 Select materials for use in engineering applications based on relevant test information 3.2 Incorporate materials and components into processes in accordance with design functional requirements
Element:	4. Specify and implement methods used to test or obtain the properties of engineering materials
Performance Criteria:	4.1 Specify and implement tests of materials to ensure quality, safety or suitability for applications 4.2 Check traceability of measurement standard requirements 4.3 Obtain test sheets or certificates for appropriate materials for applications in accordance with organisational procedures and/or codes and regulations 4.4 Obtain appropriate MSDS for applications in accordance with organisational procedures and/or codes and regulations
Element:	5. Report on and record materials design data and methods and results of materials tests
Performance Criteria:	5.1 Report and record materials selections against design functional requirements in accordance with organisational procedures, codes and regulations, including environmental impact and sustainability assessment 5.2 Report and record materials tests and test sheets or certificates in accordance with organisational procedures, codes and regulations 5.3 Ensure calibration and traceability requirements are appropriate 5.4 Report and record appropriate MSDS for applications in accordance with organisational procedures, codes and regulations

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

Learning Activities:

You will be involved in the following learning activities to meet requirements for this competency .

 

 

1	Identify classes of materials, based on properties and materials tests relevant to engineering
2	Identify and use sources of information on engineering materials, materials tests and test equipment
3	Specify and implement materials for engineering applications
4	Specify and implement methods used to test or obtain the properties of engineering materials
5	Report on and record materials design data and methods and results of materials tests

 

Students are required to attend the following Hands-on Learning Activities to successfully complete their course:

• Lectures
• Tutorials
• Practicals
• Classroom Group Brainstorming activities
• Project Work

 

Teaching Schedule

The proposed teaching schedule (subject to minor changes) for this competency is detailed below:

 

Session	Topic Delivered	Assessments
1	Introduction to Course. Principles and Selection procedures of materials - overview. Systems of measurement, calibration and traceability.
2	Testing authorities, Materials Testing Standards.
3	Properties and selection of applications of thermosetting and thermoplastic polymers.
4	Properties and Applications of Plastic Materials	Assessment 1A - Unit test (knowledge Questions)
5	Composite Materials
6	Composite Materials – Design and Selection
7	Ceramic Materials, properties and applications	Assessment 1B - Unit test (knowledge Questions)
8	Non-destructive testing of engineering materials - Failure Mechanisms
9	Laboratory Practical 1: Aviation Materials	Assessment 2
10	Non-Destructive Testing- Failure mechanisms of engineering materials.
11	Defects in Materials - Non-destructive testing of engineering materials.	Assessment 2 Due - Practical
12	Defectology - Welding, casting and forging defects and their determination.
13	Materials Selection  - Welding, casting and forging defects and their determination.
14	Laboratory Practical 2: Aviation Materials	Assessment 3
15	Selecting materials for engineering applications. Testing standards, codes and regulations.
16	Selecting materials for engineering applications - further case studies	Assessment 3 Due - Practical
17	Revision
18	Feedback

 

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 is 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.

Assessment Tasks

Subject to minor changes.

Assessment 1A: Unit test (knowledge Questions) - Week 4

Assessment 1B: Unit test (knowledge Questions) - Week 7

Assessment 2: Laboratory Practical– Week 9

Assessment 3: Laboratory Practical– Week 14

This course is graded as Competent or Not Yet Competent

 

Note:

Must attempt and achieve satisfactory (pass) in ALL assessments to gain satisfactory (pass) in this course.

Assessment Matrix

Assessment vs MEA350A Elements & Performance Criteria

MEA350A Elements & Performance Criteria

Assessments

1.1

1.2

1.3

1.4

1.5

1.6

2.1

2.2

2.3

2.4

2.5

3.1

4.1

4.2

4.3

4.4

5.1

5.2

5.3

5.4

1A - Unit test (knowledge Questions)

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

1B - Unit test (knowledge Questions)

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

Laboratory Practical 1

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

Laboratory Practical 2

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

.

Other Information

Students are expected to spend six (6) hours each week to complete this unit (readings, reflective journals, formulae calculations and weekly tasks, etc.), which includes classroom time (three hours per week on timetable) as well as preparation for the sessions and completing assessments.  Timetable, class schedule and assessments are subject to minor changes.  Follow all the prescribed instructions fully (e.g. file type, file name, deadline, submission spot, etc.) to handle and submit assessments.   

 

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/browse;ID=riderwtscifm (unresolved)  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.

 

Email Communication:

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

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