Unit of competency
Modification History
Release 1. New unit of competency. Supersedes and is not equivalent to MEA707 Select and test aeronautical engineering materials and MEA708 Select and test avionic engineering materials.
Application
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to select aeronautical engineering materials and materials tests, source materials data, ensure appropriate performance and physical standards for mechanical or avionic applications, document materials tests, ensure calibration standards and interpret and document materials data sheets for mass production, batch production, jobbing shop and prototyping applications.
This unit applies to design and development or aeronautical engineering support team workers selecting and testing mechanical or avionic engineering materials according to established procedures, industry standards and regulatory requirements.
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).
Where a CASA or DASA licensing outcome is sought this unit forms part of the requirement for the granting of the chosen maintenance certification licence under the relevant Aviation Safety Regulations, in accordance with the licensing provisions in the MEA Aeroskills Companion Volume Implementation Guide.
Any other relevant legislation, industry standards and codes of practice within Australia must be applied.
Pre-requisite Unit
Nil
Competency Field
Engineering science
Elements and Performance Criteria
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Elements |
Performance Criteria |
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Elements describe the essential outcomes. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
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1. Identify classes of materials, based on properties and materials tests relevant to engineering |
1.1 Identify classes of materials, based on properties, required for engineering applications 1.2 Relate material properties to common production and construction methods and processes 1.3 Identify common characteristics, faults and flaws in materials and components or product in engineering applications 1.4 Identify test methods for materials and components or product in engineering applications 1.5 Identify specific industrial test standards or codes, calibration requirements, regulations and authorities related to selection of materials and products for engineering applications 1.6 Investigate the role of Australia’s national measurement system in engineering applications |
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2. Identify and use sources of information on engineering materials, materials tests and test equipment |
2.1 Identify and use appropriate sources of information on materials 2.2 Identify and use appropriate sources of information on methods of testing of properties of materials to ensure suitability for application 2.3 Identify and use appropriate sources of information on materials, materials tests, test calibration, and test certificates 2.4 Investigate and report on the use of standards and codes 2.5 Identify and use appropriate sources of information on material safety data sheets (MSDSs) |
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3. Specify and implement materials for engineering applications |
3.1 Select materials for use in engineering applications based on relevant test information 3.2 Incorporate materials and components into processes in accordance with design functional requirements |
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4. Specify and implement methods used to test or obtain the properties of engineering materials |
4.1 Specify and implement tests of materials to ensure quality, safety or suitability for applications 4.2 Check traceability of measurement standard requirements 4.3 Obtain test sheets or certificates for appropriate materials for applications in accordance with organisational procedures and/or codes and regulations 4.4 Obtain appropriate MSDS for applications in accordance with organisational procedures and/or codes and regulations |
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5. Report on and record materials design data and methods and results of materials tests |
5.1 Report and record materials selections against design functional requirements in accordance with organisational procedures, codes and regulations, including environmental impact and sustainability assessment 5.2 Report and record materials tests and test sheets or certificates in accordance with organisational procedures, codes and regulations 5.3 Ensure calibration and traceability requirements are appropriate 5.4 Report and record appropriate MSDS for applications in accordance with organisational procedures, codes and regulations |
Foundation Skills
This section describes those language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills that are essential to performance but not explicit in the performance criteria.
- Reading and writing skills to source and read information and complete material selection and testing documentation.
- Numeracy skills to interpret measurement requirements and data.
Other foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit.
Unit Mapping Information
Release 1. Supersedes and is not equivalent to MEA707 Select and test aeronautical engineering materials and MEA708 Select and test avionic engineering materials.
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=ce216c9c-04d5-4b3b-9bcf-4e81d0950371
