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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Research, evaluate and support implementation and report on designing and development processes within an industrial context
  2. Identify resources, skills, knowledge and techniques required by engineering applications
  3. Identify and use sources of information on resources, skills and knowledge for engineering projects
  4. Apply engineering fundamentals in support of selection of resources for engineering applications
  5. Specify resources, and technical support requirements
  6. Assist with design specifications and development procedures for engineering applications
  7. Assist with implementation of design and development
  8. Review and report on design implementation

Required Skills

Required knowledge includes

problem solving implementation and improvement processes philosophies and techniques including problem solving brainstorming decisiontree tradeoff tables Kaizen TQM and tools of TQM

implementation of specific aeronautical engineering projects incorporating problem solving improvement processes philosophies and techniques including ILS

continuous mass batch jobbing or prototype production processes sequential and cellular manufacture and assembly JIT and competitive lean manufacturing

implementation of specific aeronautical engineering projects within continuous mass batch jobbing or prototype production processes sequential and cellular manufacture and assembly JIT competitive lean manufacturing design for reliability optimum maintenance and computermanaged maintenance

significance and characteristics of software test and analysis equipment materials components and systems support structures power supply methods and processes principles and techniques control and supervisory systems to the application can be explained

functional attributes of resources

relationship of essential attributes to application function

classification of attributes as essential versus desirable

the value of desirable attributes

methods of accessing and using alternative information sources

appropriate sources of information

trade language and descriptions

reasons for using particular hardware and software

methods of using hardware and software

reasons for using particular scientific principles

reasons for using particular calculations and assumptions

reasons for providing for particular materials properties in the engineering application

reasons for selecting resources with reference to functional or performance specification of system and components of application

trade language descriptions used in specification

procedural steps for implementation commissioning and maintenance purposes

graphical and documentary options

rationale for graphics and documents raised can be explained in the context of application project and contractual requirements

implementation of design development installation commissioning and maintenance procedures in the context of the specific application

installation programming commissioning and maintenance of computer and control hardware and software in the context of the specific application

design implementation review procedures

Required skills include

researching evaluating and implementing specific aeronautical engineering projects using integrated logistic support ILS processes that may encompass problem solving implementation and improvement processes philosophies and techniques including problem solving brainstorming decisiontree tradeoff tables Kaizen TQM and tools of TQM

researching evaluating and implementing specific aeronautical engineering projects within continuous mass batch jobbing or prototype production processes sequential and cellular manufacture and assembly just in time JIT competitive lean manufacturing design for reliability optimum maintenance and computermanaged maintenance

selecting test and analysis equipment materials components and systems support structures power supply and control systems appropriate to particular engineering applications

identifying functional attributes of test and analysis equipment materials components and systems support structures power supply and control systems

identifying essential attributes and desirable attributes in preparation for investigation research and sourcing

establishing provision for control systems from expert advice

using computer hardware and software for gathering and analysing information

applying scientific principles in the choice of test and analysis equipment materials components and systems support structures power supply and control systems

making assumptions and calculations to justify choice of test and analysis equipment materials components and systems support structures power supply and control systems

selecting materials properties for the engineering application

selecting test and analysis equipment materials components and systems support structures power supply and control systems appropriate for the engineering application

using relevant trade language

specifying appropriate technical support

specifying implementation installation commissioning and maintenance documentation and procedures

providing for control system requirements

using computer hardware and software and effectively in the design and development process of the engineering applications

preparing design graphics and documentation to satisfy application and contractual requirements

giving feedback on variations

ensuring provision for control systems

completing reports records and design documentation

Evidence Required

Overview of assessment

A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to apply aeronautical engineering fundamentals to support design and development of projects for a range of engineering applications and within the application of ILS Competency in this unit cannot be claimed until all prerequisites have been satisfied

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Assessors must be satisfied that the candidate can competently and consistently perform all elements of the unit as specified by the criteria including required knowledge and be capable of applying the competency in new and different situations and contexts

Assessors should gather a range of evidence that is valid sufficient current and authentic Evidence can be gathered through a variety of ways including direct observation supervisors reports project work samples and questioning Questioning techniques should not require language literacy and numeracy skills beyond those required in this unit of competency

Context of and specific resources for assessment

This unit may be assessed on the job off the job or a combination of both on and off the job Where assessment occurs off the job that is the candidate is not in productive work then an appropriate simulation must be used where the range of conditions reflects realistic workplace situations The competencies covered by this unit would be demonstrated by an individual working alone or as part of a team The assessment environment should not disadvantage the candidate

The candidate must have access to all tools equipment materials and documentation required The candidate must be permitted to refer to any relevant workplace procedures product and manufacturing specifications codes standards manuals and reference materials

Method of assessment

This unit could be assessed in conjunction with any other units addressing the safety quality communication materials handling recording and reporting associated with applying aeronautical engineering fundamentals to support design and development of projects or other units requiring the exercise of the skills and knowledge covered by this unit

Guidance information for assessment


Range Statement

Kaizen

Kaizen, as applied to engineering refers to:

gradual and continual improvement to products, processes, systems and services

TQM

TQM refers to:

a customer driven amalgamation of quality assurance, quality control and quality improvement which in aeronautical engineering may be applied as part of ILS

Tools of TQM

Tools of TQM include:

flow charts

Pareto

Ishikawa (cause and effect)

process capability analysis

sampling and control charting

run charts

correlation analysis

Production processes may include

Production processes may include:

continuous, mass, batch, jobbing or prototype

competitive (lean) manufacturing, including sequential and cellular manufacture and assembly, JIT, design for reliability, optimum maintenance, and computer-managed maintenance

Competitive (lean) manufacturing principles and techniques

Competitive (lean) manufacturing principles and techniques includes:

sequential and cellular manufacture and assembly with multi-skilling of work teams, workplace improvement, TQM, including use of TQM tools, JIT, quick changeover, process and productivity improvement, cost reduction, supply and demand chain management, quality optimisation, design for reliability, optimum maintenance, and computer-managed maintenance

Resources, skills, knowledge and techniques for engineering applications

Resources, skills, knowledge and techniques for engineering applications may include:

human resources

software

test and analysis equipment

materials, components and systems

support structures

power supply

methods and processes

principles and techniques

control, data collection and supervisory systems

Techniques include those required to:

select, manufacture, install, commission, test and maintain components and systems

Components and systems

Components and systems include:

aircraft structure and structural components

mechanical systems and components

hydraulic systems and components

pneumatic systems and components

fuel systems and components

fire systems and components

power plant systems and components, and the interface between hydro-mechanical, pneumatic and power plant systems and avionic systems, including automatic flight control, flight management, pressurisation and air conditioning systems and engine management systems

Aeronautical engineering

Aeronautical engineering refers to:

the engineering discipline concerned with the conceptual development, research, design, manufacture, implementation, installation, commissioning and maintenance of aerospace mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, fuel and fire products, processes, systems or services for civil and military applications

Sources of information

Sources of information may include:

manufacturer catalogues

websites

texts and technical journals

use of phone, email and fax information gathering

Information sought includes:

human resources

software, test and analysis equipment

materials, components and systems

support structures, power supply, methods and processes

principles and techniques

control and supervisory systems

Implementation process

Implementation process may include:

monitor failure patterns and modes

develop/document revisions to maintenance schedules

develop or revise test and maintenance procedures, including associated software

propose amendments to test and maintenance procedures

develop and propose modifications to improve performance and/or reliability

elimination of electromagnetic interference

Regulatory requirements may be specified in

Regulatory requirements may be specified in:

Civil Aviation Regulations or Civil Aviation Safety Regulations

Australian Defence Force AAP7001.053 Technical Airworthiness Maintenance Manual

United States Federal Aviation Regulations

European Aviation Safety Regulations

Transport Canada CTA Rules