MEASTR0014Fabricate basic structural components for aircraft

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What an assessment for MEASTR0014 must cover

48 assessable components: 4 elements (16 performance criteria), 11 performance evidence and 19 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 2 foundation skills. An audit-defensible tool maps every question and task back to these — that mapping is the coverage matrix Auditori generates alongside the assessment.

Elements & performance criteria

1 Interpret specifications and organise materials

  • 1.1Determine materials requirements from specifications and drawings
  • 1.2Determine procedure for fabricating component or components to plan equipment use
  • 1.3Identify required materials by visual, chemical or mechanical means in accordance with specifications
  • 1.4Organise required materials and equipment in accordance with standard enterprise procedures

2 Prepare materials and tooling

  • 2.1Translate required dimensions to materials in accordance with specifications
  • 2.2Prepare cutting and forming equipment and adjust to ensure accuracy of fabrication
  • 2.3Cut materials according to specifications, ensuring wastage is minimised, and maintain identification of surplus material, while observing all relevant work health and safety (WHS) requirements, including the use of material safety data sheets (MSDSs) and items of personal protective equipment (PPE)
  • 2.4Prepare materials requiring special treatment for appropriate processes
  • 2.5Perform solution treatment on materials in accordance with approved procedures and specifications

3 Hand form materials

  • 3.1Hand form materials to specifications while observing all relevant WHS requirements, including the use of MSDSs and items of PPE
  • 3.2Check formed components for irregularities and determine requirements for correction
  • 3.3Remove irregularities to meet required dimensions and specifications

4 Inspect components

  • 4.1Inspect fabricated components to confirm dimensional accuracy and specifications are met
  • 4.2Use required checking fixtures to ensure fabrication requirements are met
  • 4.3Prepare components requiring special or further treatment for the appropriate processes
  • 4.4Tag or identify completed components in accordance with enterprise procedures

Performance evidence

  • fabricate basic structural components for aircraft during scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on at least one structural fabrication task using materials comprising various types of sheet metal used in aircraft manufacture, including aluminium alloys and structural steel alloys across a range of temper, and:
  • correctly interpret drawings, including third angle projection, isometric, sectional formats and hand sketches
  • develop component flat pattern using basic drawing tools and geometric drawing processes and calculating and applying bend allowance, deduction and setback
  • use appropriate hand tools and machines for bending, cutting and drilling
  • assemble component parts using appropriate hand and machine tools and standard aircraft fasteners to industry standards
  • identify various aircraft metals and their basic metallurgy properties by interpretation of markings, numbering systems or visual, chemical or mechanical means to inform materials selection
  • handle and store aircraft metals to industry standards during and after materials preparation
  • identify aircraft structural assembly fasteners by interpretation of markings, numbering systems, size, shape and colour to support materials sourcing
  • apply appropriate metal heat treatment processes while cutting materials
  • apply appropriate metal surface treatments preparing components for special or further treatments
  • apply safety precautions and quality requirements for the components being fabricated.

Knowledge evidence

  • aircraft construction principles
  • causes of structural fatigue and preventative measures
  • structural corrosion and preventative measures
  • aircraft structural drawings and repair scheme drawings
  • material specifications for aluminium alloys and steel alloys used in aircraft structure
  • structural material identification by markings and numbering systems
  • material identification by chemical, electrical and mechanical means
  • material storage requirements
  • hardware types and specifications
  • identification of hardware
  • sealants used in aircraft structure
  • chemical surface treatments
  • electroplating
  • paints and finishes
  • flat pattern development and associated terminology
  • basic metal heat treatment metallurgy
  • WHS precautions for fabrication of basic structural components for aircrafts
  • how to access and apply relevant material safety data sheets (MSDSs)
  • personal protective equipment (PPE) for fabrication of structural components for aircraft.

Foundation skills

  • Reading skills: Reading skills to interpret specifications and drawings.
  • Numeracy skills: Numeracy skills to interpret technical information including drawings.

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