Course Title: Apply quality standards during aviation maintenance activities
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2024
Course Code: AERO6076C
Course Title: Apply quality standards during aviation maintenance activities
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
Bruce Rogers
Teacher
Ph: +61 3 9925 8035
Contact by email: bruce.rogers@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 20
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
MEA107 |
Interpret and use aviation maintenance industry manuals and specifications |
MEA154 |
Apply work health and safety practices in aviation maintenance |
Course Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to apply quality standards when, under routine supervision, performing scheduled and unscheduled aviation maintenance activities. Work may be performed individually or as part of a team.
The unit applies to maintenance tasks in a range of workplaces, including flight lines, aprons, hangars, and workshops. It is used in workplaces that operate under the airworthiness regulatory systems of the Australian Defence Force (ADF) and the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA).
This unit forms part of the CASA requirement for maintenance certification licences under Civil Aviation Safety Regulation (CASR) Part 66. Where a CASA licensing outcome is sought, users must refer to the licensing provisions in the MEA Aeroskills Companion Volume Implementation Guide.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
MEA156 Apply quality standards during aviation maintenance activities |
Element: |
1. Analyse aviation quality standards |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Identify and analyse aviation quality standards and specifications set out in maintenance documents and process specifications 1.2 Identify and confirm organisational quality requirements |
Element: |
2. Apply aviation quality standards |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Apply standards required for individual and team-related activities 2.2 Detect and report defects in the quality system and workplace hazards according to standard procedures 2.3 Complete and process documentation accurately and clearly to enable information to be easily read or interpreted |
Element: |
3. Identify aviation quality improvement |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Use performance monitoring measures to review product and service-related activities 3.2 Identify opportunities for maintaining and improving product and service quality standards |
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 competency and stage 1 competencies for Engineering Associates
· Lectures
· Tutorials
· Projects
· Industrial visit
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. Descriptive, formula-based understanding of the underpinning natural and physical sciences and the engineering fundamentals applicable to the practice area.
EA 1.2. Procedural-level understanding of the mathematics, numerical analysis, statistics, and computer and information sciences which underpin the practice area.
EA 1.3. In depth practical knowledge and skills within specialist sub-disciplines of the practice area.
EA 1.4. Discernment of engineering developments within the practice area.
EA 1.5. Knowledge of contextual factors impacting the practice area.
EA 1.6. Understanding of the scope, principles, norms, accountabilities and bounds of contemporary engineering practice in the area of practice.
EA 2. Engineering Application Ability
EA 2.1. Application of established technical and practical methods to the solution of well-defined engineering problems.
EA 2.2. Application of technical and practical techniques, tools and resources to well defined engineering problems.
EA 2.3. Application of systematic synthesis and design processes to well defined engineering problems.
EA 2.4. Application of systematic project management processes.
EA 3. Professional and Personal Attributes
EA 3.1. Ethical conduct and professional accountability.
EA 3.2. Effective oral and written communication in professional and lay domains.
EA 3.3. Creative, innovative and pro-active demeanour.
EA 3.4. Professional use and management of information.
EA 3.5. Orderly management of self, and professional conduct.
EA 3.6. Effective team membership and team leadership.
Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competencies are mapped with competency MEA156 in the Assessment Matrix.
Teaching Schedule
The proposed teaching schedule for this competency is detailed below:
Week |
Topics Delivered |
Elements / Performance Criteria |
Week 1-3 |
Introduction and Overview of Course |
1.1, 1.2, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 3.1,3.2 |
Week 4 -5 |
Inspection terminology and standards of Inspection with regard to the quality system. Identifying potential areas for inspection process improvement as a quality system activity. |
1.1,1.2,2.1,2.2,2.3 |
Week 6 -8 |
Work place quality documentations and procedures (controlled and uncontrolled). Relationship between Quality system and OHS; relationship between quality system and aircraft hard material/components control. |
1.1, 1.2, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 3.1 |
Week 9-11 |
The role of Inspection in maintaining aircraft continuing airworthiness and reliability, including aging aircraft inspection requirements. |
1.1,2.2,3.1,3.2 |
Week 12 -13 |
How inspection programs are derived and developed |
2.1,2.2,.2.3,3.2 |
Week 14-15 |
Quality procedures, Standards and Inspection programs how they derived and developed. |
1.1, 1.2, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 3.1 |
Week 16 |
Practical |
1.1, 1.2, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 3.1 |
Week 17-18 |
Resubmissions |
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Student directed hours involve completing activities such as reading online resources, assignments, 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.
Assessment Tasks
Assessment 1: Knowledge Test
Assessment 2: Practical
These tasks assesses the following Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs):
Assessment Mapping Matrix
Elements/Performance Criteria Covered |
Knowledge Test |
Practical |
1.1 |
X |
X |
1.2 |
X |
X |
2.1 |
X |
|
2.2 |
X |
X |
2.3 |
X |
X |
3.1 |
X |
X |
3.2 |
X |
X |
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
Assessment 1: Knowledge Test ( Week 6)
Assessment 2: Practical (Week 16)
All Assignments will go through Academic Integrity Check software TurnItIn. One student of a group will have account created for this software and must submit the group report by 5 pm on Due Week through TurnItIn. Please also refer to the marking guide for more detail information about all assessments.
This course will be assessed as Competent or Not Yet Competent
Assessment Matrix
Assessment vs MEA106 Elements & Performance Criteria
Assessments |
1.1 |
1.2 |
2.1 |
2.2 |
2.3 |
3.1 |
3.2 |
Assessment 1: – Knowledge Test |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
Assessment 2: - Practical |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
Assessment vs Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competencies
Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competencies | ||||||||||||||||
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EA 1.1 |
EA 1.2 |
EA 1.3 |
EA 1.4 |
EA 1.5 |
EA 1.6 |
EA 2.1 |
EA 2.2 |
EA 2.3 |
EA 2.4 |
EA 3.1 |
EA 3.2 |
EA 3.3 |
EA 3.4 |
EA 3.5 |
EA 3.6 |
Assessment 1 – Knowledge Test |
X |
|
|
|
X |
X |
|
|
|
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
Assessment 2 - Practical |
X |
|
|
|
X |
X |
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|
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
All Assessment MEA156 |
3 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
3 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
3 |
3 |
3 |
3 |
3 |
3 |
0 (Blank) |
Graduate attribute is not assessed |
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1 |
Graduate attribute is assessed in at least one but less than one-third of the Element |
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2 |
Graduate attribute is assessed in at least one third but less than two-thirds of the Element |
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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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