Aircraft Workshop Principles assignment and WITNESS STATEMENT

ASSIGNMENT TITLE:     Understand the characteristics,                                          identification methods and function of                                          aircraft hardware.					ASSIGNMENT No:     3
UNIT TITLE:     Aircraft Workshop Principles and Practice. (Issue 1 – May 2007)
This assignment is fit for purpose		Name M.M.HOQ Signature				Date
Assessor/Lecturer:	Zahirul Haque		Assignment Author:	Zahirul Haque

DESCRIPTION OF UNIT

This unit aims to provide learners with the key knowledge required to work in the aerospace engineering sector and will provide opportunities to practice these skills in a safe aircraft workshop environment. It’s been designed to provide some of the knowledge required for learners wishing to progress on to the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) Part 66 licensing requirements. It will also benefit those seeking employment within the armed forces or the aircraft manufacturing industry.

OUTCOME 3.

Refer to Unit Guidance Document, Learning Outcomes 3.

Outcomes and Assessment Criteria

(This unit is internally assessed.)

To achieve this outcome the student must demonstrate the ability to:

• Understand the characteristics, identification methods and function of aircraft hardware.

Suggested Reading

Black B – Workshop Processes, Practices and Materials (Newnes, 2004) ISBN 0750660732

Dingle L and Tooley M – Aircraft Maintenance Practice (Elsevier, 2007) ISBN 9780750650168

Simmons C and Maguire D – Manual of Engineering Drawing: To British and International Standards. (Newnes, 2004) ISBN 0750651202

  

Weekly Teaching Scheme

Week	Launch is April 2008	Topics within this outcome	Hand in Date May 2008
1	Aircraft general hardware. Screws, nuts, bolts, studs etc. Wire locking exercises and introduction to sheet metal repairs.
2	Sheet metal exercises. Practical sheet metal exercises.
3	Practical sheet metal exercises. Practical sheet metal exercise. – marking for M1 grade
4	Transmission and motion hardware. (cables, chains etc). Assignment oral questioning. (P5 grade)

In order to be graded for this assignment the work presented for assessment must meet the required evidence as shown below.

Learning Outcomes (Grading Criteria)		Required Evidence
P5	Describe the characteristics and functions of aircraft general and specialist hardware.	An oral description of the characteristics and functions of 2 sets of aircraft hardware as detailed by your instructor.  (Evidence recorded by means of a witness statement)
M1	Carry out a detailed fitting exercise observing all relevant safety precautions, using a range of specialist hardware, in accordance with laid down aircraft industry standards.	A practical sheet metal exercise to include riveting, correct dimensioning and finish to laid down aircraft standards.

SCENARIO:

You work for a large company in an aircraft hangar/workshop where all types of cutting, welding, assembling and dismantling and testing takes place.

TASK:

1.      Your instructor will ask you to describe the characteristics and functions of 2 sets of aircraft hardware. (This may be a type of fastener or rivet or pipelines, cables or component) (P5)

2.      Carry out a practical sheet metal exercise as directed by your instructor (M1)

          

NOTE:- Check that work produced meets the REQUIRED EVIDENCE.

  

WITNESS STATEMENT.

This is to certify that the student named below has carried out the oral questioning regarding describing the characteristics and functions of 2 sets of aircraft hardware.

Students Name…………………………………………………..

Students Signature……………………………………………….

‘P5 grade’ achieved          Yes/No              

Reassessment required       Yes/No

This is to certify that the student named above has achieved the ‘M1 grade’ regarding the practical sheet metal exercise.    Yes/No

Lecturers Name……………………………………..

Lecturers Signature…………………………………

Date…………………………………………………