Course Title: Apply aeronautical structure design techniques
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2025
Course Code: AERO6086C
Course Title: Apply aeronautical structure design techniques
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
Yadana Wai
Tel: 9925 4461
Program Manager: Dr. Amita Iyer
Tel: 9925 8311
E: Amita.Iyer@rmit.edu.au
Appointments via email
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
MEA701 |
Produce aeronautical engineering related graphics |
MEA703 |
Apply aeronautical modelling for computer-aided engineering |
MEA705 |
Apply basic scientific principles and techniques in aeronautical engineering situations |
MEA707 |
Select and test aeronautical engineering materials |
MEM23004A |
Apply technical mathematics |
MEM23007A |
Apply calculus to engineering tasks |
Course Description
This unit of competency covers the skills needed to contribute to the design of aircraft structure and structural components, including modifications and repairs. It includes performance of the design process within the requirements of airworthiness regulators and documentation of the design process within management systems, such as configuration management (CM) and integrated logistic support (ILS).
It is suitable for people working within aircraft design teams or maintenance support engineering organisations and those pursuing careers and qualifications in aeronautical engineering at the paraprofessional level.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
MEA709 Apply aeronautical structure design techniques |
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1. Investigate requirements of aeronautical structural design projects |
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2. Apply aeronautical structural design techniques |
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3. Report results |
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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 the AERO6086C and stage 1 competencies for Engineering Associates:
- Lecture
- Tutorial
- Quiz and test
- Assignment and project
1. |
Investigate requirements of aeronautical structural design projects |
1.1 |
Review the context and negotiate parameters of the engineering design brief in consultation with stakeholders |
1.2 |
Determine engineering scientific principles and design techniques required for design process |
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1.3 |
Investigate life-cycle design and sustainability implications of aeronautical structural design |
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1.4 |
Determine specification, documentation and graphical techniques required to define designs |
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1.5 |
Confirm work health and safety (WHS), regulatory requirements, codes of practice, standards, risk management and registration requirements relevant to aircraft structure design project |
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1.6 |
Investigate the need for technical and professional assistance |
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2. |
Apply aeronautical structural design techniques |
2.1 |
Plan, schedule and coordinate the design task |
2.2 |
Apply the design process and aeronautical scientific principles to component selection and design proposals |
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2.3 |
Create adequate and accurate calculations, preliminary graphics and maintain design process records |
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2.4 |
Evaluate multiple solutions against design criteria, risk, sustainability and cost |
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2.5 |
Apply systems thinking to problem solving and decision making in dealing with contingencies and constraints for continuous improvement and development of design options |
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2.6 |
Incorporate professional and technical assistance as required |
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2.7 |
Apply specification, documentation and graphical techniques modelling, mock-up or prototyping techniques to define designs |
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3. |
Report results |
3.1 |
Report results of investigations, application and development of design |
3.2 |
Provide documentation and records generated in the design process |
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3.3 |
Provide draft documentation required by CM plan and/or ILS process, where applicable |
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 engineering.
EA1.2. Conceptual understanding of 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 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.
EA3. 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 demeanor.
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 MEA709 in the Assessment Matrix.
Teaching Schedule
Proposed teaching schedule
| Week | Topics Delivered |
| 1 |
Introduction to the class, OH&S brief |
| 2 | Introduction to the aircraft structural components |
| 3 | Aircraft structure design - project management principles |
| 4 | Aircraft structure design - project management principles |
| 5 | Aircraft structure and related design principles |
| 6 | Aircraft structure and related design principles |
| 7 | Aircraft structure and related design principles |
| 8 | Aircraft structure and related design principles |
| 9 | Aircraft structure and related design principles , working on the simulated aircraft structure design project and working on the assignment |
| 10 |
Aircraft structure and related design principles , working on the simulated aircraft structure design project and working on the assignment |
| 11 | Aircraft structure and related design principles , working on the simulated aircraft structure design project and working on the assignment |
| 12 | Aircraft structure and related design principles , working on the simulated aircraft structure design project and working on the assignment |
| 13 | Aircraft structure and related design principles , working on the simulated aircraft structure design project and working on the assignment |
| 14 | Aircraft structure and related design principles , working on the simulated aircraft structure design project and working on the assignment |
| 15 | Aircraft structure and related design principles , working on the simulated aircraft structure design project and working on the assignment |
| 16 | Aircraft structure and related design principles , working on the simulated aircraft structure design project and working on the assignment |
| 17 | Final Test |
| 18 | Reassessment week |
Student directed hours involve completing activities such as reading online resources, assignment, 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 minimum 30 hours outside the class time.
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
Airframe Structural Design, M.C.Y. Niu
Aircraft Structures, David J. Peery
Analysis & Design of Flight Vehicle Structures, E. Bruhn
Airplane Design (Parts I-VIII), Jan Roskam
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.
Assessment Tasks
You are required to complete the following assessment tasks:
Assessment 1: Project management plan (Project task 1)
Assessment 2: Aircraft structural design report (Project task 2)
Assessment 3: Assignment
Assessment 4: Test
This course is assessed as Competent or Not Yet Competent.
The candidates who are attained competency in ALL performance criteria, then, will be graded according to their performance on assessment tasks.
You will be assessed in various ways to ensure you meet the requirements of the course. Assessment tasks consist of quizzes, one assignment, one project and two written tests.
All assessment tasks need to be successfully completed to demonstrate competence.
Assessment Matrix
Assessment vs MEA709 Elements & Performance Criteria
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| Assessments | 1.1 | 1.2 | 1.3 | 1.4 | 1.5 | 1.6 | 2.1 | 2.2 | 2.3 | 2.4 | 2.5 | 2.6 | 2.7 | 3.1 | 3.2 | 3.3 |
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Assessment 1: |
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Assessment 2: |
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Assessment 4: |
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Assessment vs Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competencies
| EA1.1 |
EA1.2 | EA1.3 |
EA1.4 | EA1.5 | EA1.6 |
EA2.1 | EA2.2 | EA2.3 |
EA2.4 | EA3.1 |
EA3.2 | EA3.3 | EA3.4 |
EA3.5 |
EA3.6 | |
| Assessment 1 | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | ||||
| Assessment 2 | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | |||
| Assessment 3 | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | |||||
| Assessment 4 | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | |||||
| All Assessments MEA709 |
3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 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 |
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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