Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2025

Course Code: AERO6081C

Course Title: Produce aeronautical engineering related graphics

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

MEA162	Write aviation technical publications
MEM30007A	Select common engineering materials
MEM30012A	Apply mathematical techniques in manufacturing, engineering or related situations

Course Description

This unit of competency applies to aircraft structure and to aircraft systems products, projects, and related system modifications. It is suitable for people working in aeronautical related design, drafting and maintenance support at the paraprofessional level.

 

The unit covers the application of graphical techniques for aeronautical engineering related purposes. Graphics techniques include sketching, computer graphics and the application of drawing standards.

This unit is used in workplaces that operate under the airworthiness regulatory systems of the Australian Defence Force (ADF) and the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA).

National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:	MEA701 Produce aeronautical engineering related graphics
Element:	1. Review the fundamentals of engineering graphics for aeronautical applications
Performance Criteria:	1.1 Review uses for aeronautical graphics   1.2 Review engineering drawing standards   1.3 Review graphical imaging or modelling techniques and conventions     1.4 Review conventional representations of structure and of mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic features and components, including related electrical and electronic control circuits     1.5 Review computer-aided design (CAD) and other related software for currency and relevance     1.6 Check and determine relevance of work health and safety (WHS) and regulatory requirements, codes of practice, risk assessment and registration requirements for graphical representation tasks     1.7 Confirm the availability and features of a range of standards related to aircraft structure and aeronautical system and component design, maintenance and modification     1.8 Review typical criteria for aeronautical designs
Element:	2. Apply aeronautical graphics
Performance Criteria:	2.1 Determine engineering graphics required by aeronautical applications     2.2 Apply relevant standards     2.3 Represent aircraft structure and aeronautical components and systems with sketching and computer graphical techniques, including orthogonal, three-dimensional imaging, wiring diagrams, circuit diagrams and system schematic drawings     2.4 Determine and apply required dimensioning, tolerancing for limits and fits, surface finish, weld symbols, electrical, electronic and other required graphical convention information appropriate to aeronautical engineering applications     2.5 Seek technical and professional assistance or clarification of design information as required     2.6 Confirm final graphical representations with professional engineering staff and other stakeholders, including making any required adjustments     2.7 Engage appropriate licensed technical and professional assistance for advice as required
Element:	3. Provide final drawings, files and documents
Performance Criteria:	3.1 Provide documentation, graphics, data files and clearances according to job requirements and regulatory and enterprise drawing management system and 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 course and stage 1 competencies for Engineering Associate.

• Lecture
• Tutorial
• Project
   

Engineers Australia Mapping Information:

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

EA1. 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.

EA2. Engineering Application Attributes
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.
EA3.1. Ethical conduct and professional accountability.
EA3.2. Effective oral and written communication in professional and lay domains.

EA3. Professional and Personal Attributes
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 MEA701 in the Assessment Matrix.

Teaching Schedule

Session No.	Topic	Assessment
Week 1	Introduction to the course and its method of assessment
Week 2	Design Organization, Design Documentation & Validation
Week 3	Defining the Client’s Design Problem
Week 4	The Design Process
Week 5	Design Process- Functions and Requirements
Week 6	Design Process- Generating and Evaluating Design Alternatives
Week 7	Design Modeling, Analysis, and Optimization
Week 8	Design Process- Leading and Managing the Design Process
Week 9	Communication the Design Outcome –Part 1: Building Models and Properties Designing for Manufacture, Affordability, Reliability, Sustainability and…	Assessment 1: Aeronautical engineering graphics and project report
Week 10	Communication the Design Outcome –Part 2: Engineering Drawing
Week 11	Communication the Design Outcome –Part 3 Written Report
Week 12	Feedback to CAD Journal	Assessment 2: CAD Journal
Week 13	Configuration Management & Integrated Logistic Support (ILS)
Week 14	Emerging Technologies in Aeronautical Engineering Graphics, Revision - 1
Week 15	Revision -2
Week 16	Final Assessment	Assessment 3: Knowledge Questions
Week 17	Feedback to students
Week 18	Feedback to students

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

You are required to complete the following assessment tasks:

Assessment 1:  Aeronautical engineering graphics and project report - Week 9 

Assessment 2:  CAD Journal - Week 12 

Assessment 3:  Knowledge Questions - Week 16

This course is assessed as Competent or Not Yet Competent.

Assessment Matrix

Assessment vs MEA701 Elements & Performance Criteria

Element	Performance criteria
		Assessment Task 1: AT 1	Assessment Task 2: AT 2	Assessment Task 3: AT 3
1. Review the fundamentals of engineering graphics for aeronautical applications	Review uses for aeronautical graphics	Part 1		Q1, Q2, Q3
Review engineering drawing standards	Part 1
Review graphical imaging or modelling techniques and conventions	Part 1
Review conventional representations of structure and of mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic features and components, including related electrical and electronic control circuits	Part 1
Review computer-aided design (CAD) and other related software for currency and relevance	Part 1
Check and determine relevance of work health and safety (WHS) and regulatory requirements, codes of practice, risk assessment and registration requirements for graphical representation tasks	Part 1		Q4
Confirm the availability and features of a range of standards related to aircraft structure and aeronautical system and component design, maintenance and modification	Part 1		Q11
Review typical criteria for aeronautical designs	Part 1
2. Apply aeronautical graphics	Determine engineering graphics required by aeronautical applications	Part 3
Apply relevant standards	Part 3
Represent aircraft structure and aeronautical components and systems with sketching and computer graphical techniques, including orthogonal, three-dimensional imaging, wiring diagrams, circuit diagrams and system schematic drawings	Part 3	Part 1	Q13
Determine and apply required dimensioning, tolerancing for limits and fits, surface finish, weld symbols, electrical, electronic and other required graphical convention information appropriate to aeronautical engineering applications	Part 3	Part 1	Q11, Q12
Seek technical and professional assistance or clarification of design information as required	Part 3
Confirm final graphical representations with professional engineering staff and other stakeholders, including making any required adjustments	Part 3
Engage appropriate licensed technical and professional assistance for advice as required	Part 3
3. Provide final drawings, files and documents	Provide documentation, graphics, data files and clearances according to job requirements and regulatory and enterprise drawing management system and procedures	Part 4

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 offense 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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