Unit of competency Outline
Date retreived
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23/07/2026 5:49 AM AWST
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Plan and design aeronautical engineering projects
Plan and design aeronautical engineering projects
Unit of competency
National Code
MEM14065A
MEM14065A
State Code
D7543
D7543
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
22/08/2014
Field of Education
031503 - Aircraft Maintenance Engineering
Original Release Date
22/08/2014
Nominal Hours
54
Description
This unit of competency covers systematically planning and designing within an aeronautical engineering context.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Research and report the context and parameters of the planning and design process for aeronautical engineering applications
- 1.1 Research and report on the context and parameters of the planning and design process for aeronautical engineering applications
- 1.2 Identify and report on the market and industrial context and parameters of the planning and design process for a significant and particular aeronautical engineering application
2 Interpret the brief and clarify client requirements
- 2.1 Interpret client requirements for an application in an engineering environment
- 2.2 Develop the design requirements and parameters with client
3 Prepare concept proposal
- 3.1 Generate a range of different, innovative and creative approaches to achieve design requirements
- 3.2 Check feasibility of a range of design solutions against design parameters
- 3.3 Assess opportunities for concurrent design activities
- 3.4 Assess design solutions for conformity to occupational health and safety (OHS), environment and regulatory requirements
- 3.5 Seek opinions of colleagues and a range of creative and technical experts/specialists
- 3.6 Prepare plan and design concept proposal that includes results of feasibility study consideration of expert opinion, initial calculations and modelling and the use of judgment and discretion
- 3.7 Review concept proposal with client to improve outcomes and overcome possible problems
4 Implement the planning and design process for particular applications
- 4.1 Select and manage resources and processes to develop the plan or design
- 4.2 Document management processes
- 4.3 Incorporate appropriate components and systems in the planning and design process
- 4.4 Perform engineering activities and manage self to implement the planning and design process
- 4.5 Apply appropriate calculations and assumptions in implementing the planning and design process
- 4.6 Implement appropriate computing hardware and software and programming techniques in the planning and design process
- 4.7 Apply appropriate scientific principles to implement planning and design process
- 4.8 Implement appropriate materials properties knowledge in the planning and design process
- 4.9 Implement appropriate engineering methods and processes knowledge in the planning and design process
- 4.10 Ensure implementation is appropriate and efficiently carried out in the planning and design process
5 Review the design and implementation plan
- 5.1 Review the design and implementation plan to ensure conformity with current specification, contract and organisational procedures, OHS and regulatory standards, that it addresses feedback from stakeholders and meets client expectations
- 5.2 Achieve and document client acceptance of the design
6 Maintain design documentation
- 6.1 Complete all design documentation in accordance with organisational requirements
- 6.2 Confirm planning charts are current, resource and costing records complete
7 Review design outcomes
- 7.1 Review design outcomes in terms of the intended and actual use
Design process
Design process refers to:
the consideration and identification of a problem or opportunity to improve an existing design. The conceptual process used to bring together innovation, aesthetics and functionality to plan and create an artefact, a product, a process or a system including programming and scheduling to meet an artistic or industrial requirement of an individual or group
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
Parameters
Parameters may include:
competitiveness
performance
financial
legal
resource
scheduling
Concurrent design activities
Concurrent design activities refer to:
the process of involvement of all stakeholders from initial planning and design to implementation and commissioning, and may include product or project data management system with graded access privileges
OHS and environment requirements
OHS and environment requirements recognise that stakeholders in workplace activities include the workforce exposed to worksite conditions, materials and processes of the activity and the broader community exposed to environmental effects of the activity. These apply in accordance with organisational policies and statutory and regulatory requirements
Regulatory requirements
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
Design process refers to:
the consideration and identification of a problem or opportunity to improve an existing design. The conceptual process used to bring together innovation, aesthetics and functionality to plan and create an artefact, a product, a process or a system including programming and scheduling to meet an artistic or industrial requirement of an individual or group
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
Parameters
Parameters may include:
competitiveness
performance
financial
legal
resource
scheduling
Concurrent design activities
Concurrent design activities refer to:
the process of involvement of all stakeholders from initial planning and design to implementation and commissioning, and may include product or project data management system with graded access privileges
OHS and environment requirements
OHS and environment requirements recognise that stakeholders in workplace activities include the workforce exposed to worksite conditions, materials and processes of the activity and the broader community exposed to environmental effects of the activity. These apply in accordance with organisational policies and statutory and regulatory requirements
Regulatory requirements
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
Overview of assessment
A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to plan and design aeronautical engineering projects for a range of engineering applications. 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. 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.
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.
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 planning and design of aeronautical engineering projects or other units requiring the exercise of the skills and knowledge covered by this unit.
Guidance information for assessment
A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to plan and design aeronautical engineering projects for a range of engineering applications. 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. 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.
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.
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 planning and design of aeronautical engineering projects or other units requiring the exercise of the skills and knowledge covered by this unit.
Guidance information for assessment
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AUE25 | MEA709 | Apply aeronautical structure design techniques | Unit of competency |
| AUE63 | MEA710 | Apply aeronautical system design techniques | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J368 | MEM60112 | Advanced Diploma of Engineering | Qualification |