Modification History
Not applicable.
Unit Descriptor
This unit of competency covers engineering fundamentals required to support aerospace mechanical and manufacturing product, process, system or service design, development and improvement. Control, data collection and supervisory systems are selected and implemented with technical assistance. |
Application of the Unit
Competency in this unit requires significant application of aerospace aeronautical engineering fundamentals in support of engineering product, process, system or service design, development or improvement. Control, data collection and supervisory systems may be selected and implemented with technical assistance. The candidate should provide significant support to the design and development process as a member of a design and development or engineering support team. Design, development and improvement activities apply to selection and implementation of human resources, software, test equipment, materials, components and systems, support structures, power supply and control, data collection and supervisory systems (with technical support). |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not applicable.
Pre-Requisites
MEA349A |
Apply basic scientific principles and techniques in aeronautical engineering situations |
MEM16008A |
Interact with computing technology |
MEM23052A |
Apply basic electro and control scientific principles and techniques in aeronautical engineering situations |
MEM30012A |
Apply mathematical techniques in manufacturing, engineering or related situations |
Employability Skills Information
This unit contains employability skills
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Not applicable.
Elements and Performance Criteria
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Research, evaluate and support implementation and report on designing and development processes within an industrial context |
1.1 |
Research and evaluate applications for problem solving, implementation and improvement processes, philosophies and techniques, including problem solving, brainstorming, decision-tree, trade-off tables, Kaizen, total quality management (TQM) and tools of TQM |
1.2 |
Support implementation and report on engineering projects incorporating problem solving, improvement processes, philosophies and techniques |
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1.3 |
Research, evaluate and report on case studies involving production processes |
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2 |
Identify resources, skills, knowledge and techniques required by engineering applications |
2.1 |
Identify resources, skills, knowledge and techniques for engineering applications |
2.2 |
With the help of others, identify control and supervisory systems if required by particular applications |
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2.3 |
Identify functional attributes of components and systems of aeronautical engineering projects |
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3 |
Identify and use sources of information on resources, skills and knowledge for engineering projects |
3.1 |
Identify and use appropriate sources of information on resources, skills, knowledge and techniques for engineering projects |
3.2 |
Use trade language and descriptions of resources and techniques as appropriate |
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3.3 |
Implement appropriate computing techniques in the process of sourcing, categorising, cataloguing and reporting on resources search results for engineering applications |
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4 |
Apply engineering fundamentals in support of selection of resources for engineering applications |
4.1 |
Apply appropriate basic scientific principles and techniques in support of selection of resources for engineering applications |
4.2 |
Use appropriate calculations and assumptions to enable choices of resources for engineering applications |
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4.3 |
Apply appropriate materials properties, methods and processes knowledge in support of selection of resources for engineering applications |
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4.4 |
Select appropriate resources for the engineering application based on functional or performance specification of system and components of application |
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5 |
Specify resources, and technical support requirements |
5.1 |
Specify resources and technical support for engineering applications sufficient to facilitate their identification and supply |
5.2 |
Identify suppliers of resources and technical support |
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6 |
Assist with design specifications and development procedures for engineering applications |
6.1 |
Contribute significantly to the creation of design, implementation, installation, commissioning and maintenance procedures, and documents for specific engineering applications |
6.2 |
Implement appropriate computing and programming techniques in the process of development of design specifications and documentation for specific engineering applications |
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6.3 |
Create and file design graphics and documentation suitable to the design and development process of the application or project in accordance with organisational and contractual requirements |
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7 |
Assist with implementation of design and development |
7.1 |
Assist significantly with implementation of design, development, installation, commissioning and maintenance in accordance with regulatory requirements , specifications and documentation for specific aeronautical engineering applications |
8 |
Review and report on design implementation |
8.1 |
Review design implementation |
8.2 |
Report on and record results of design, investigation, selection, specification and implementation, installation, commissioning and maintenance processes |
Required Skills and Knowledge
Required knowledge includes:
Required skills include:
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Evidence Guide
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, supervisor’s 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:
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TQM |
TQM refers to:
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Tools of TQM |
Tools of TQM include:
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Production processes may include |
Production processes may include:
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Competitive (lean) manufacturing principles and techniques |
Competitive (lean) manufacturing principles and techniques includes:
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Resources, skills, knowledge and techniques for engineering applications |
Resources, skills, knowledge and techniques for engineering applications may include:
Techniques include those required to:
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Components and systems |
Components and systems include:
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Aeronautical engineering |
Aeronautical engineering refers to:
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Sources of information |
Sources of information may include:
Information sought includes:
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Implementation process |
Implementation process may include:
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Regulatory requirements may be specified in |
Regulatory requirements may be specified in:
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Unit Sector(s)
Planning
Custom Content Section
Not applicable.