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Select and test aeronautical engineering materials

Select and test aeronautical engineering materials

Unit of competency
National Code
MEA707
State Code
AUF90
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
12/02/2015
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
22/07/2015
Field of Education
031501 - Aerospace Engineering
Original Release Date
22/07/2015
Nominal Hours
70
Description
Applications of this unit of competency include selecting engineering materials and materials tests, sourcing materials data; ensuring appropriate performance and physical standards for aeronautical applications; documenting materials tests, ensured calibration standards; interpreting and documenting materials data sheets as appropriate for mass production, batch production, jobbing shop, and prototyping applications.Activities may be performed as a member of a design and development or engineering support team.This unit is used in workplaces that operate under the airworthiness regulatory systems of the Australian Defence Force (ADF) and the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA).
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Identify classes of materials, based on properties and materials tests relevant to aeronautical engineering
  • 1.1 Identify classes of materials, based on properties, required for particular aeronautical engineering applications
  • 1.2 Relate material properties to common production and construction methods and processes
  • 1.3 Identify common characteristics, faults or flaws in materials and components or product in particular engineering applications
  • 1.4 Identify test methods for materials and components or product in particular engineering applications
  • 1.5 Identify specific industrial test standards/codes, calibration requirements, regulations and authorities related to selection of materials and products for particular engineering applications
  • 1.6 Investigate the role of Australia’s national measurement system
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 a particular application
  • 2.3 Identify and use appropriate sources of information on materials, materials tests, test calibration, test certificates, regulations, standards, standards councils/societies/authorities/regulatory bodies
  • 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 (MSDS)
3. Specify and implement materials for particular aeronautical engineering applications
  • 3.1 Select materials for use in given aeronautical engineering applications based on relevant test information
  • 3.2 Incorporate materials and components into aeronautical processes in accordance with design functional requirements
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 a range of applications
  • 4.2 Ensure traceability of measurement standard
  • 4.3 Obtain test sheets/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
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/certificates in accordance with organisational procedures, codes and regulations
  • 5.3 Ensure appropriate calibration and traceability
  • 5.4 Report and record appropriate MSDS for applications in accordance with organisational procedures, codes and regulations
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W8448 MEA350A Select and test aeronautical engineering materials Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OEG78 MEAENG0003 Select and test aviation engineering materials Unit of competency