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MEM23095A
Apply aeronautical system design principles and techniques in aeronautical engineering situations

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Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


This unit applies to selecting and applying aeronautical system design principles and techniques appropriate to aeronautical engineering applications.

Computer techniques, graphical methods and mathematical calculations should complement scientific principles chosen and include unit analysis, appropriate precision and accuracy, and use conservative estimations.

This unit of competency covers aeronautical system design principles in aeronautical engineering situations.

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Prerequisites

MEA349A

Apply basic scientific principles and techniques in aeronautical engineering

Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills



Evidence Required

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Overview of assessment

A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to apply aeronautical system design principles and techniques in mechanical engineering situations. 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 system design principles and techniques in aeronautical engineering situations or other units requiring the exercise of the skills and knowledge covered by this unit.

Guidance information for assessment

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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Required knowledge includes:

aeronautical engineering techniques and related technologies, software and hardware associated with implementing scientific principles in engineering solutions and related to appropriate engineering applications

the limitations of aeronautical engineering techniques and associated technologies, software and hardware

the relevance of scientific principles to aeronautical engineering

the applicability and limitations of an extensive range of aeronautical engineering techniques and associated technologies, software and hardware

the choice of aeronautical engineering scientific principles for particular applications

the applicability of particular aeronautical engineering techniques and associated technologies, software and hardware to specific applications

the choice of aeronautical engineering techniques and associated technologies, software and hardware for particular applications

the method of application of the scientific principles

fundamental and derived quantities

common systems of units

the procedure for converting between systems of units

common prefixes used with units and their values

the procedure for ensuring coherent units for meaningful solutions to equations

the concept of significant figures

the uncertainty of computations based on experimental data

procedures for determining the significance of figures in calculations

procedures for estimating errors in derived quantities

the method of application of the aeronautical engineering techniques and associated technologies, software and hardware

the significance of the calculation solution style in relation to the original task

the significance of the non-calculation solution style in relation to the original task

Required skills include:

applying advanced scientific principles relevant to aeronautical engineering

analysing the given situation to determine what is required in the manner of a solution

analysing the given situation to determine which aeronautical engineering scientific principles are selected

selecting appropriate aeronautical engineering techniques and associated technologies, software and hardware to suit the application/s

applying appropriate aeronautical engineering principles in determining the required solution

applying and manipulating formulas and calculations for engineering applications

using the correct units to solve engineering calculations

checking the validity of equations using a systematic method for ensuring coherent units

applying aeronautical engineering techniques and associated technologies, software and hardware in a manner appropriate to the application and identified scientific principles

referring solutions to the original aim of the application

quoting solutions in appropriate units and using appropriate significant figures

presenting solutions referring to the original aim of the application

Aeronautical systems

Aeronautical systems may include:

hydraulic systems (utility and flight control)

pneumatic systems

mechanical systems

air and vapour cycle air conditioning systems

pressurisation systems

fuel storage and distribution systems

fire extinguishing systems

Sources of information

Sources of information include:

reference texts

manufacturer catalogues and industrial magazines

websites

use of phone, email and fax information gathering

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

Aeronautical engineering situations

Aeronautical engineering situations may include:

working as a member of a design team

developing repair schemes

developing modifications

designing test equipment

developing fault trees/diagnosis guides

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Observation Checklist

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Research and report on aeronautical system design principles using appropriate sources of information 
Identify the aeronautical system design principles relating to aeronautical engineering applications 
Research and report on aeronautical system design techniques and associated technologies, software and hardware associated with implementing scientific principles relating to aeronautical engineering applications using appropriate sources of information 
Select the relevant aeronautical system design principles for particular aeronautical engineering situations 
Select the relevant aeronautical system design techniques and associated technologies, software and hardware for particular aeronautical engineering situations 
Apply the aeronautical system design principles in a consistent and appropriate manner to obtain any required solution 
Use appropriate calculations and correct units to establish quantities 
Use coherent units in equations in a systematic manner to ensure meaningful solutions 
Use significant figures are used in engineering calculations 
Apply the aeronautical system design techniques and associated technologies, software and hardware in a consistent and appropriate manner to obtain required solutions 
Quote solutions for applications involving engineering calculations in an appropriate style 
Quote solutions for applications not involving engineering calculations in an appropriate style 

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