Competency in this unit includes significant contribution to the planning, design and acceptance process for aeronautical engineering applications. Planning and design should be implemented systematically within the context of market or customer requirements and prevailing industrial environment, in accordance with planning and design parameters, such as performance, financial, legal, resource and scheduling.

Applications of planning and design in aeronautical engineering may include the conceptual development, management, design, manufacture, implementation, installation, commissioning and maintenance of aerospace structures, structural components, systems and system components for civil or military applications.

MEA349A

Apply basic scientific principles and techniques in aeronautical engineering situations

MEA350A

Select and test aeronautical engineering materials

MEM14083A

Apply aeronautical engineering fundamentals to support design and development of projects

MEM16008A

Interact with computing technology

MEM23052A

Apply basic electro and control scientific principles and techniques in aeronautical engineering situations

MEM23073A

Select and apply aeronautical engineering methods, processes and construction techniques

MEM23084A

Apply scientific principles and techniques in aeronautical engineering situations

MEM23095A

Apply aeronautical system design principles and techniques in engineering situations

MEM30012A

Apply mathematical techniques in manufacturing, engineering or related situations

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

Required knowledge includes:

context and parameters of the planning and design process for a comprehensive range of engineering applications

market and industrial context and parameters, such as financial, legal, resource and scheduling of the planning and design process for a significant and particular engineering application the procedures for documenting and confirming client requirements

client requirements

appropriate codes, standards, specifications and legislative and regulatory requirements

implications for sustainability and options for improved environmental outcomes

issues of sustainability and environmental impact

constraints and risks associated with the development and implementation of the design

the scope of the design

sources of information on standard and innovative or creative project solutions

issues of sustainability, environmental and/or community impact

design parameters or constraints

process of analysis, comparison and contrasting

sequential and concurrent design activities

input and effects of advice from colleagues, experts and specialists

features of concept proposal in the context of design brief, feasibility study and expert opinion

concept proposal review process

human and physical resources available to carry out the design task

the most appropriate process to develop the plan and design to meet the agreed outcomes and cost structure

reasons for establishing and maintaining a document management process

engineering fundamentals affecting selection of components and systems

relevance of defined engineering activities to successful project completion and career enhancement

reasons for using particular design approach, calculations and assumptions

reasons for using particular hardware and software and programming technique

reasons for considering or using particular scientific principles

reasons for providing for particular materials properties knowledge in the implementation of the planning and design process

reasons for providing for particular methods and processes in the implementation of the planning and design process

graphical and documentary options

rationale for graphics and documents raised in the context of application, project and contractual requirements

reasons for use of elective competencies in the implementation of the planning and design process

key aspects of the design and implementation plan in the context of current specification, contract and organisational procedures, OHS and regulatory standards

effect of design team, expert input and client feedback on design and implementation plan

procedures for gaining client endorsement and documenting client acceptance of the design solution and implementation plan

significance of the document control process

procedures for initiating and gaining approval for design changes

procedures for updating issued documents

appropriate tests and testing schedules to monitor the outcomes or performance of the project

reasons for selecting the chosen tests and schedules

variations in measured performance from design specifications

corrective action to return the design outcome or project performance to specification

Required skills include:

researching and reporting context and parameters of the planning and design process for a comprehensive range of engineering applications

planning and designing a significant and particular engineering application within the market and industrial context and in conformance with project parameters, such as financial, legal, resource and scheduling

documenting and confirming client requirements in accordance with organisational procedures and practices

informing client of known OHS, regulatory, ethical, environmental, physical and cost limitations

identifying design parameters

establishing scope of design brief

writing specifications to meet design requirements

documenting and agreeing on acceptance criteria with the client

reviewing different approaches of technical feasibility, innovation, creativity, and acceptance to client

documenting possible design concepts

analysing, comparing and contrasting the relative merits of possible design concepts

documenting an objective analysis of each approach (e.g. weighted ‘trade-off’ table)

organising design activities into sequential and concurrent design activities

discussing proposals with colleagues and specialists

clarifying creative and technical aspects of the proposals

documenting concept proposal in accordance with organisational procedures

establishing the design and planning team in accordance with organisational procedures

identifying resources and establishing management procedures

controlling documentation in accordance with established procedures

selecting components and systems

addressing professional indemnity and ethical issues

negotiating, documenting and monitoring outcomes and performance measures

developing work instructions

monitoring and correcting project progress

performing risk analysis and corrective action

assumptions and calculations for implementation of the planning and design process

preparing design diagrams and calculations

applying scientific principles in the implementation of the planning and design process

selecting materials

selecting engineering methods and processes

creating demonstration models

confirming the design solution and plan

authorising modifications to the engineering specification in accordance with organisational procedures

incorporating corrections and improvements to the design

applying OHS, environment and regulatory standards

completing design documentation

documenting changes to the design and implementation plan

obtaining and reviewing feedback from the commissioning process

monitoring the project outcomes or performance in the user’s environment

addressing deficiencies in project outcomes or performance as measured against current specifications

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

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