Course Title: Apply basic aircraft power plant design characteristics

Part A: Course Overview

Program: C6187 Advanced Diploma of Engineering (Aeronautical)

Course Title: Apply basic aircraft power plant design characteristics

Portfolio: Vocational Education

Nominal Hours: 120

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.

Important Information:

Please note that this course may have compulsory in-person attendance requirements for some teaching activities.

Course Contact: Amita Iyer

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 8311

Course Contact Email: amita.iyer@rmit.edu.au

Course Description

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to apply basic knowledge of propulsion and power plant selection for aeroplanes and rotary wing aircraft, piston engines and propellers/rotors, turbo prop, gas turbines and gas turbine/rotor.

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).

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

Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

MEA107 Interpret and use aviation maintenance industry manuals and specifications

MEA154 Apply work health and safety practices in aviation maintenance

MEA158 Perform basic hand skills, standard trade practices and fundamentals in aviation maintenance

National Competency Codes and Titles

National Element Code & Title:	MEAMEC0033 Apply basic aircraft power plant design characteristics
Elements:	1. Research and evaluate the types of aeroplane and rotary wing aircraft power plant and their relative advantages and disadvantages 2. Apply basic power plant and propulsion system selection processes

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.

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.