NVQ in
Aeronautical Engineering Levels 2 and 3
1689
National occupational standards and assessment
requirements
June 2005
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Contents
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Foreword
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The Awards
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Qualification Structure –
Levels 2 and 3 Aeronautical Engineering
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Assessment Requirements
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National Occupational Standards and Evidence Recording Sheets
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Key Skills Signposting
Further Information
Levels 2 and 3 NVQ in Aeronautical Engineering
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Foreword
This document provides details of the requirements specific to these NVQ
qualifications which includes:
• the requirements for occupational competence for all those involved in
assessing performance
• specific assessment requirements
It is designed to be used in conjunction with the following documents:
the N/SVQ Centre Guide
and
the N/SVQ Candidate Guide.
City & Guilds also provides recording forms which can be used and adapted by
centres. All of this information is available to download from http://www.city-andguilds.co.uk
The guide does not contain details of centre and scheme approval - these may be
found in the document: ‘Providing City and Guilds qualifications’ (stock code EN-001111) available free of charge from the Sales Department or your regional/national
City & Guilds office (see Further information section of this document).
Details of general regulations, registration and certification procedures, including fees,
appear on City & Guilds web site http://www.city-and-guilds.co.uk
The following documents also include information on policy and guidance on quality
assurance within NVQs and assessors and verifiers should be aware of the contents.
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City & Guilds policy document ‘Ensuring Quality’ – aimed at those involved in the
assessment and verification of City & Guilds awards. Issued 3-4 times a year
(available from Sales Department) NB Edition 12 – December 2001 summarises
policy from all previous editions)
Joint Awarding Body Guidance on Internal Verification of NVQs, issued November
2001, published by the DfES, also available on City & Guilds web site.
General NVQ information
Centres should refer to the City & Guilds Centre Guide for NVQs for information on NVQs,
the people involved, the assessment process and model recording forms.
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Levels 2 and 3 NVQs in Aeronautical Engineering
Scheme information
Scope of the awards
NVQs for the engineering sector are work-based qualifications designed to reflect the roles
and responsibilities of personnel within the sector.
These awards are based on a mandatory and optional unit structure. The mandatory units
cover those areas which have a common approach such as safety, engineering
communications and team working. The optional units are combined in to ‘pathways’ which
offer a choice to meet the needs of the main occupational patterns within typical
aeronautical organisations.
National Occupational Standards and Key Skills
The full National Occupational Standards are available to download from the City & Guilds
website. Key Skills mapping is included within this document.
Restrictions on entry
There are no restrictions on entry to this award, however candidates should not register for
this award if they hold or are registered with City & Guilds or another awarding body for a
similar award at the same level.
The Awards
The Level 2 NVQ in Aeronautical Engineering consists of 8 Units. All candidates must take
the four core units and units listed in the Aircraft Systems Maintenance pathway.
The Level 3 NVQ in Aeronautical Engineering consists of 161 units. All candidates must
take the four core units plus a specified number of optional units from one of the fifteen
occupational pathways to achieve the award. Additional units may be taken, for which the
candidate will receive a Certificate of Unit Credit.
The certificates referred to in this guide are as follows:
Level 2 NVQ in Aeronautical Engineering (Aircraft Systems Maintenance)
Level 3 NVQ in Aeronautical Engineering (Aircraft Detail Fitting)
Level 3 NVQ in Aeronautical Engineering (Airframe Fitting)
Level 3 NVQ in Aeronautical Engineering (Installing Aircraft Interiors)
Level 3 NVQ in Aeronautical Engineering (Composite/Transparency Manufacture)
Level 3 NVQ in Aeronautical Engineering (Power Plant Assembly and Testing)
Level 3 NVQ in Aeronautical Engineering (Aircraft Mechanical Systems Installation)
Level 3 NVQ in Aeronautical Engineering (Testing Aircraft Mechanical Systems)
Level 3 NVQ in Aeronautical Engineering (Electrical and Electronic Avionics
Systems Installation)
Level 3 NVQ in Aeronautical Engineering (Manufacturing Aircraft Wire Looms)
Level 3 NVQ in Aeronautical Engineering (Aircraft Surface Finishing)
Level 3 NVQ in Aeronautical Engineering (Survival Equipment Maintenance)
Level 3 NVQ in Aeronautical Engineering (Weapons Maintenance)
Level 3 NVQ in Aeronautical Engineering (Avionics Maintenance)
Level 3 NVQ in Aeronautical Engineering (Mechanical Maintenance)
The Units have been contextualised by SEMTA from the OSCEng Engineering
Competency Standards.
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Level 2 NVQ in Aeronautical Engineering
Qualification Structure
Mandatory units (All four units must be taken)
Unit 1:
Unit 2:
Unit 3:
Unit 4:
Complying with Statutory Regulations and Organisational Safety Requirements
Using and Interpreting Engineering Data and Documents
Working Efficiently and Effectively in Engineering
Reinstating the Work Area on Completion of Aircraft Engineering Activities
Pathways:
Aircraft Systems Maintenance
Must cover one of the following units:
Unit 5: Carrying Out Aircraft Handling Operations
Unit 6: Carrying Out Aircraft Routine Servicing
Plus both of the following units:
Unit 7: Carrying Out Maintenance on Aircraft Mechanical Systems by Component
Replacement
Unit 8: Carry Out Maintenance on Aircraft Electrical/Electronic Systems by Component
Replacement
Level 3 NVQ/SVQ in Aeronautical Engineering
Qualification Structure
Mandatory Units
Must complete all of the following units, plus the relevant units for the chosen
pathway
Unit 1:
Unit 2:
Unit 3:
Unit 4:
Complying with Statutory Regulations and Organisational Safety Requirements
Using and Interpreting Engineering Drawings and Documents
Working Efficiently and Effectively in Engineering
Reinstating the Work Area on Completion of Activities
Pathways (One pathway must be covered)
Aircraft Detail Fitting
Must complete four units from the following:
Unit 5: Marking Out Aircraft Components
Unit 6: Cutting and Shaping Aircraft Components
Unit 7: Bending and Forming Aircraft Components
Unit 8: Installing Aircraft Mechanical Fasteners
Unit 9: Producing Aircraft Detail Assemblies
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Airframe Fitting
Must complete three units from the following:
Unit 5: Marking out Aircraft Components
Unit 8: Installing Aircraft Mechanical Fasteners
Unit 10: Producing Aircraft Sub-assemblies
Unit 11: Producing Aircraft Major Assemblies
Unit 12: Installing Aircraft Mechanical Controls
Unit 13: Repairing Airframes and Structures
Unit 14: Modifying Airframes
Unit 15: Modifying Aircraft Mechanical Systems
Unit 16: Carrying Out Routine Servicing of Aircraft
Unit 26: Producing Aircraft Composite Assemblies
Installing Aircraft Interiors
Must complete three units from the following:
Unit 17: Installing Aircraft Domestic Equipment
Unit 18: Installing Aircraft Lockers and Storage Units
Unit 19: Installing Aircraft Interior Panels and Soft Furnishings
Unit 20: Installing Aircraft Seating and Furniture
Unit 21: Cutting and Shaping Soft Furnishing Materials
Composite/Transparency Manufacture
Must complete three units from the following:
Unit 22: Moulding Aircraft Fibre Reinforced Plastic (FRP) Components
Unit 23: Moulding Acrylic Aircraft Components
Unit 24: Producing Aircraft Components from Carbon Fibre
Unit 25: Producing Aircraft Components from Glass Fibre
Unit 26: Producing Aircraft Composite Assemblies
Unit 27: Vacuum Forming Aircraft Components
Unit 28: Injection Moulding Aircraft Components
Unit 29: Joining Aircraft Components by Adhesive Bonding
Unit 30: Assembling Aircraft Transparencies
Power Plant Assembly and Testing
Must complete one unit from the following:
Unit 31: Producing Aircraft Engine Compressor Assemblies
Unit 32: Producing Aircraft Engine Combustion Assemblies
Unit 33: Producing Aircraft Engine Turbine Assemblies
Unit 34: Producing Aircraft Engine Gearbox Assemblies
Unit 35: Producing Aircraft Piston Engine Assemblies
Unit 36: Producing Aircraft Engine Major Assemblies
Unit 37: Dressing Aircraft Engines
Unit 38: Carrying out Uninstalled Aircraft Engine Testing Procedures
Aircraft Mechanical Systems Installation
Must complete two units from the following:
Unit 12: Installing Aircraft Mechanical Controls
Unit 41: Installing Aircraft Hydraulic Systems
Unit 42: Installing Aircraft Pneumatic Systems
Unit 43: Installing Aircraft De-icing Systems
Unit 44: Installing Aircraft Fuel Systems
Unit 45: Installing Aircraft Environmental Systems
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Unit 46: Installing Flying Control Surfaces and Systems
Unit 47: Installing Aircraft Armament Systems
Unit 48: Installing Aircraft Assisted Escape Mechanisms
Unit 49: Installing Aircraft Main Engines
Unit 50: Installing Aircraft Auxiliary Engines
Unit 51: Installing Aircraft Power Transmission Systems
Testing Aircraft Mechanical Systems
Must complete two units from the following:
Unit 52: Testing Installed Aircraft Engines
Unit 53: Testing Aircraft Power Transmission Systems
Unit 54: Testing Aircraft Hydraulic Systems
Unit 55: Testing Aircraft Pneumatic Systems
Unit 56: Testing Aircraft Environmental Systems
Unit 57: Testing Aircraft De-icing Systems
Unit 58: Testing Aircraft Fuel Systems
Unit 59: Testing Aircraft Flying Control Surfaces and Systems
Unit 60: Testing Aircraft Armament Systems
Unit 61: Testing Aircraft Assisted Escape Systems
Electrical and Electronic Avionics Systems Installation
Must complete three of the following units:
Unit 62: Installing Aircraft Cableforms/Looms
Unit 63: Installing Aircraft Instrument Panels and Meters
Unit 64: Installing Aircraft Visual Display Units and Computer Systems
Unit 65: Installing Aircraft Engine Control Units
Unit 66: Installing Aircraft Power Supplies
Unit 67: Installing Aircraft Communication Systems
Unit 68: Installing Aircraft Flight Guidance and Control Systems
Unit 69: Installing Aircraft Navigational Systems
Unit 70: Installing Aircraft Radar Systems
Unit 71: Installing Aircraft Countermeasure Systems
Unit 72: Installing Aircraft Electro-Optical and Infrared Systems
Unit 73: Installing Aircraft Instrumentation Systems
Unit 74: Modifying Aircraft Electrical Systems
Unit 75: Modifying Aircraft Avionics Systems
Plus three more units from the following:
Unit 76: Testing Aircraft Cableforms/Looms
Unit 77: Testing Aircraft Visual Display Units and Computer Systems
Unit 78: Testing Aircraft Engine Control Units
Unit 79: Testing Aircraft Communication Systems
Unit 80: Testing Aircraft Flight Guidance and Control Systems
Unit 81: Testing Aircraft Navigational Systems
Unit 82: Testing Aircraft Radar Systems
Unit 83: Testing Aircraft Countermeasure Systems
Unit 84: Testing Aircraft Electro-Optical and Infrared Systems
Unit 85: Testing Aircraft Instrumentation Systems
Manufacturing Aircraft Wire Looms
Must complete two of the following units
Unit 86: Producing Aircraft Wiring Layouts and Routeings
Unit 87: Producing Aircraft Electrical Sub-assemblies, Cableforms and Looms
Unit 88: Modifying Aircraft Cableforms and Looms
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Aircraft Surface Finishing
Must complete three of the following units:
Unit 89: Applying Aircraft Paint Finishes by Hand
Unit 90: Applying Aircraft paint Finishes by Spray Guns
Unit 91: Applying Transfers, Decals and Livery to Aircraft
Unit 92: Stripping and Removing Aircraft Finishes
Unit 93: Applying Finishes to Composite Mouldings
Survival Equipment Maintenance
Must complete five of the following units:
Unit 94: Carrying Out Maintenance of Aircrew Protective Helmets and Electrical Headsets
Unit 95: Carrying Out Maintenance of Aircrew Protective Clothing
Unit 96: Carrying Out Maintenance of Aircrew Nuclear, Biological and Chemical (NBC)
Respirators and Equipment
Unit 97: Carrying Out Maintenance of Aircrew Life Preservers
Unit 98: Carrying Out Maintenance of Aircrew Inertia Reels and Restraint Harnesses
Unit 99: Carrying Out Maintenance of Aircraft Multi-Seat Life Rafts and Emergency Packs
Unit 100: Carrying Out Maintenance of Aircrew Oxygen Masks
Unit 101: Carrying Out Maintenance of Aircrew Personal Survival Packs (PSP)
Unit 102: Carrying Out Maintenance of Aircrew Quick Release Fittings (QRF)
Unit 103: Carrying Out Maintenance of Parachute Assemblies
Weapons Maintenance
Must complete four units, as follows:
Two units from the following:
Unit 104: Testing Uninstalled Aircraft Assisted Escape System (AAES) Components
Unit 105: Testing Installed Aircraft Armament Systems
Unit 106: Testing Uninstalled Aircraft Armament System Components
Unit 107: Undertaking Fault Diagnosis on Installed Aircraft Armament Systems
Unit 108: Undertaking Fault Diagnosis on Uninstalled Aircraft Armament System
Components
Unit 109: Modifying Aircraft Armament Systems and Components
Unit 110: Testing Installed Aircraft Assisted Escape Systems (AAES)
Plus EITHER:
Two units from the following:
Unit 111: Overhauling Aircraft Gun Systems
Unit 112: Overhauling Aircraft Assisted Escape Systems (AAES)
Unit 113: Overhauling Aircraft Armament Release Systems
OR:
One unit from the following:
Unit 114: Removing Aircraft Armament System Components
Unit 115: Removing Aircraft Assisted Escape Systems (AAES)
Unit 116: Removing Aircraft Armament Expendable Stores
And one unit from the following:
Unit 117: Installing Aircraft Armament System Components
Unit 118: Installing Aircraft Assisted Escape Systems (AAES)
Unit 119: Installing Aircraft Armament Expendable Stores
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Avionics Maintenance
Must complete two of the following units:
Unit 120: Carrying out Fault Diagnosis on Aircraft Avionics/Electrical Components or
Systems.
Unit 121: Undertaking Scheduled Maintenance of Aircraft Avionics Equipment / Systems
Plus two more units from the following:
Unit 123: Removing and Replacing Avionic Indication and Gauging Components in Aircraft
Systems
Unit 124: Removing and Replacing Components of Aircraft Electrical Power Control,
Distribution and Protection Systems
Unit 125: Removing and Replacing Components of Aircraft Pitot Static Systems
Unit 126: Removing and Replacing Components of Aircraft Armament Systems
Unit 127: Removing and Replacing Components of Aircraft Communication Systems
Unit 128: Removing and Replacing Components of Aircraft Passive Warning and
Optical/Surveillance Systems
Unit 130: Removing and Replacing Components of Aircraft Radar Systems
Unit 131: Removing and Replacing Components of Aircraft Navigational and Computing
Systems
Unit 132: Removing and Replacing Components of Aircraft Flight Guidance and Control
Systems
Unit 133: Removing and Replacing Components of Aircraft Internal and External Lighting
Systems
Unit 134: Modifying Aircraft Avionics Systems
Plus two Test units from the following:
Unit 136: Carrying out Tests on Avionic Indication and Gauging Components of Aircraft
Systems
Unit 137: Carrying out Tests on Aircraft Electrical Power Control, Distribution and
Protection Equipment
Unit 138: Carrying out Tests on Aircraft Pitot Static Systems
Unit 140: Carrying out Tests on Aircraft Communication Systems
Unit 141: Carrying out Tests on Aircraft Passive Warning and Optical/Surveillance
Systems
Unit 143: Carrying out Tests on Aircraft Radar Systems.
Unit 144: Carrying out Tests on Aircraft Navigational and Computing Systems.
Unit 145: Carrying out Tests on Aircraft Flight Guidance and Control Systems
Mechanical Maintenance
Must complete both of the following units:
Unit 148: Carrying out Fault Diagnosis on Aircraft Airframe/Mechanical Components and
Systems
Unit 149: Undertaking Scheduled Maintenance of Aircraft Airframe and Mechanical
Equipment
Plus two more units from the following:
Unit 150:
Unit 151:
Unit 153:
Unit 154:
Unit 155:
Systems
Removing and Replacing Aircraft Power Plant and Components
Removing and Replacing Components of Aircraft Control Systems
Removing and Replacing Components of Aircraft Fuel and Lubrication Systems
Removing and Replacing Components of Aircraft Hydraulic Systems
Removing and Replacing Components of Aircraft Pneumatic and Vacuum
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Unit 156: Removing and Replacing Components of Aircraft Environmental Systems
Unit 157: Removing and Replacing Components of Aircraft Power Transmission Systems
Unit 160: Removing and Replacing Components of Aircraft Cabin Systems, Equipment
and Furnishings
Unit 161: Removing and Replacing Major Assemblies of Aircraft Airframes
Unit 162: Modifying Aircraft Propulsion Equipment and Systems
Unit 13: Repairing Airframes and Structures
Unit 14: Modifying Airframes
Plus two Testing units from the following:
Unit 164:
Unit 165:
Unit 167:
Unit 168:
Unit 169:
Unit 170:
Unit 171:
Unit 174:
Unit 177:
Carrying out Tests on Aircraft Engines and Systems
Carrying out Tests on Aircraft Control Systems
Carrying out Tests on Aircraft Fuel and Storage Systems
Carrying out Tests on Aircraft Hydraulic Systems
Carrying out Tests on Aircraft Pneumatic and Vacuum Systems
Carrying out Tests on Aircraft Environmental Systems
Carrying out Tests on Aircraft Power Transmission Systems
Carrying out Checks and Tests on Replaced Airframe Major assemblies
Carrying out Test Bed Runs on Aircraft Engines
Additional Units
The following unit may be used in any relevant pathway but must be additional to the
requirements identified for the Pathway.
Unit 39: Drilling and Finishing Holes in Aircraft Components/Structures
Note: Unit numbers for Units 1 to 121 are the same for both SEMTA and City &
Guilds. For the Avionics Maintenance and Mechanical Maintenance
pathways the units have both SEMTA and City & Guilds unit numbers.
Please refer to the table on the next page for cross-referencing. Centres
must ensure that the City & Guilds unit number is used when claiming any of
these units.
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Cross-reference grid of City & Guilds and SEMTA references
City &
Guilds
Unit
Number
SEMTA
Reference
Number
Unit Title
123
122
124
123
125
126
127
128
124
125
126
127
130
131
128
129
132
130
133
131
134
136
132
133
137
134
138
140
141
135
136
137
143
144
145
148
138
139
140
141
149
142
150
151
153
154
155
143
144
145
146
147
156
157
160
148
149
150
161
162
164
165
167
168
169
170
171
174
177
151
152
153
154
155
156
157
158
159
160
161
Removing and replacing avionic indication and gauging components in aircraft
systems
Removing and replacing components of aircraft electrical power control,
distribution and protection systems
Removing and replacing components of aircraft pitot static systems
Removing and replacing components of aircraft armament systems
Removing and replacing components of aircraft communication systems
Removing and replacing components of aircraft passive warning and optical /
surveillance systems
Removing and replacing components of aircraft radar systems
Removing and replacing components of aircraft navigational and computing
systems
Removing and replacing components of aircraft flight guidance and control
systems
Removing and replacing components of aircraft internal and external lighting
systems
Modifying aircraft avionics systems
Carrying out tests on avionic indication and gauging components of aircraft
systems
Carrying out tests on aircraft electrical power control, distribution and
protection equipment
Carrying out tests on aircraft pitot static systems
Carrying out tests on aircraft communication systems
Carrying out tests on aircraft passive warning and optical / surveillance
systems
Carrying out tests on aircraft radar systems
Carrying out tests on aircraft navigational and computing systems
Carrying out tests on aircraft flight guidance and control systems
Carrying out fault diagnosis on aircraft airframe / mechanical components and
systems
Undertaking scheduled maintenance of aircraft airframe and mechanical
equipment
Removing and replacing aircraft power plant and components
Removing and replacing components of aircraft control systems
Removing and replacing components of aircraft fuel and lubrication systems
Removing and replacing components of aircraft hydraulic systems
Removing and replacing components of aircraft pneumatic and vacuum
systems
Removing and replacing components of aircraft environmental systems
Removing and replacing components of aircraft power transmission systems
Removing and replacing components of aircraft systems, equipment and
furnishings
Removing and replacing major assemblies of aircraft airframes
Modifying aircraft propulsion equipment and systems
Carrying out tests on aircraft engines and systems
Carrying out tests on aircraft control systems
Carrying out tests on aircraft fuel and storage systems
Carrying out tests on aircraft hydraulic systems
Carrying out tests on aircraft pneumatic and vacuum systems
Carrying out tests on aircraft environmental systems
Carrying out tests on aircraft power transmission systems
Carrying out checks and tests on replaced airframe major assemblies
Carrying out test bed runs on aircraft engines
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Assessment Requirements for Awards within the
Engineering Sector
Introduction
The purpose of the assessment strategy is to
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assist assessors, internal verifiers and external verifiers
encourage and promote consistent assessment of the qualification
promote cost effective assessment strategies
promote the use of external quality control of assessment methods
The assessment strategy also specifies
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the qualifications and experience required for assessors and verifiers
the assessment environment and standard of equipment that should be used
access to the qualification
the evidence required to support competent performance against the standards
carrying out assessments
assessing knowledge and understanding
Section A General Requirements
The assessment strategy for City and Guilds awards based on SEMTA units is detailed
below. It applies throughout the standards and must be used as the basis for all individual
assessments.
In the implementation of all SEMTA standards, reference should be made back to this
strategy when specifying the assessment requirements for each unit or element of
competence. The internal and external verifier will seek evidence that the requirements
have been fulfilled by candidates and assessors at all times.
Scope of the Award
Evidence of competence must be assessed against the requirements of the relevant National
Occupational Standards. For this award, the relevant standards are contextualised versions of the
Engineering Competence Standards (ECS).
Qualification Structure
The qualification structure for this award requires candidates to complete common mandatory
units, followed by a choice of pathways. Candidates may then be required to complete further
mandatory units within their chosen pathway, followed by a number of optional units from a
provided selection. The range of optional units allows for any variations in the occupation in
different organisations and across the sector.
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Assessor Requirements
Assessment must be carried out by competent assessors who hold, or are working towards, the
nationally recognised Assessor units (A1/A2) (formerly D32/D33).
Assessors must be able to demonstrate that they have sufficient technical competence to evaluate
and judge evidence for this award. This will be demonstrated either by holding a relevant technical
qualification or by proven suitable experience of the technical areas to be assessed. The
assessor’s competence must, at the very least, be at the same level as that required of the
candidate(s) in the units being assessed.
Specific technical requirements for assessors of this qualification are outlined on page 12.
Assessors must also know:
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the content and meaning of the National Occupational Standards against which assessments
are to be carried out
the appropriate Regulatory Body’s system of vocational qualifications
the relevant Awarding Body’s documentation and system of vocational qualifications within
which the assessment is taking place.
Verifier Requirements
Internal Verifiers must hold, or be working towards, the nationally recognised Internal Verifier unit
(V1) (formerly D34), and would be expected to be familiar with, and preferably hold, the nationally
recognised Assessor units.
External Verifiers must hold, or be working towards, the nationally recognised External Verifier unit
(V2) (formerly D35), and would be expected to be familiar with, and preferably hold, the nationally
recognised Assessor units, and possibly even the nationally recognised Internal Verifier unit.
Verifiers, both internal and external, will also be expected to be fully conversant with the standards
against which the assessments and verification are to be carried out, the appropriate Regulatory
Body’s system of vocational qualifications, and the relevant Awarding Body’s documentation and
system of vocational qualifications within which the assessment and verification is taking place.
Additionally verifiers, both internal and external, should be technically familiar with the skill area
being verified.
Specific technical requirements for verifiers of this qualification are outlined on page 12.
Witness testimony
Where observation of process is used to obtain the performance evidence, this observation must
be carried out against the standards. Best practice would require that such observation is carried
out by a qualified assessor. If this is not practicable then alternative sources of evidence may be
used.
For example, the observation may be carried out against the standards by someone else in close
contact with the candidate. This could be a supervisor, colleague, mentor or manager, who may be
regarded as a suitable witness to the candidate’s competency. However, the witness must be
technically competent in the process or skills that they are providing testimony for to at least the
same level of expertise as that required of the candidate. It will be the responsibility of the assessor
to make sure that any witness testimonies accepted as evidence of a candidate’s competency are
reliable and technically valid.
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Assessment Environment
Evidence for this award should be obtained from the working environment where the work activities
or work outcomes to be assessed are clearly attributable to the candidate. However, in certain
circumstances, replication of work activities may be acceptable.
Where replication is considered necessary, assessors must be confident that the environment
replicates the workplace to such an extent that competencies gained will be fully transferable to the
workplace. In this case assessors must clearly identify those aspects of the workplace that are
critical to performance, and make sure that they have been replicated satisfactorily. Where
replication is involved, assessors must obtain agreement with internal and external verifiers before
assessing any candidates.
Examples of critical aspects could be:
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environmental conditions such as, noise levels, lighting conditions and the presence of hazards
the use of industrial equipment and procedures
pressure of work such as time constraints and repetitive activities
carrying out work on actual work pieces and the consequences of making mistakes
customer/supplier/departmental relationships.
Access to Assessment
There are no entry qualifications or age limits required for these qualifications unless this is a legal
requirement of the process or the environment. Assessment is open to any candidate who has the
potential to reach the standards laid down for this qualification. However centres should refer to the
statement on access to assessment in the City & Guilds Centre Guide for NVQs on not entering for
similar awards at the same level.
Aids or appliances which are designed to alleviate disability may be used during assessment
providing they do not compromise the standard required.
Carrying Out Assessments
SEMTA strongly recommends that the majority of assessment evidence for the mandatory units is
gathered during the performance of the optional units. Evidence should be obtained as a whole,
where practically possible, since competent performance in the optional units is often dependent
on competence in the mandatory units. Although it is possible to achieve this qualification with the
minimum number of optional units, organisations may wish their candidates to be assessed for
more than this.
Where key skills are required, these may be included as additional units and assessed in
conjunction with the mandatory and optional units, where this is appropriate.
The standards were developed to cover a range of activities. The evidence produced for this award
will, therefore, depend on the candidate’s choice of ‘scope’ items in the standard, which are
intended to help the candidate to seek the appropriate information and to acquire the necessary
skills, techniques and knowledge before being able to demonstrate competent performance.
Where the scope section gives a choice (for example ‘any three from five’), assessors should note
that candidates do not need to cover the other (in this example, two) items, particularly where
these additional items may relate to other activities or methods which are not part of the
candidate’s normal workplace activity or area of expertise.
Performance Evidence Requirements
Performance evidence must be the main form of evidence gathered.
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In order to demonstrate consistent, competent performance for a unit, a minimum of three different
evidence examples of performance evidence will be required, to show that the tasks reflected by
the unit title have been carried out to the stated standards. The number of items required in each of
the scope statements specified for a unit (eg., four from a choice of six) must all be covered. It is
possible that some of the scope items may be covered more than once. If, however, the three
examples of performance evidence are not sufficient to cover all the specified scope items, then
further examples of performance evidence will be required to ensure this coverage is achieved.
Assessors must make sure that the evidence provided reflects the candidate’s competence and
not just the achievement of the training programme.
Items of performance evidence often contain features that apply to more than one unit, and can be
used as evidence in any unit where appropriate.
Performance evidence may be either:
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products of the candidate’s work, such as items that have been produced or worked on,
documents produced as part of a work activity, records or photographs of the product
evidence of the way the candidates carried out the activities such as witness testimonies,
assessor observations or authenticated candidate reports of the activity undertaken
Competent performance is more than just carrying out a series of individual set tasks. Many of the
units contain statements that require the candidate to provide evidence that proves they are
capable of combining the various features and techniques. Where this is the case, separate
fragments of evidence would not provide this combination of features and techniques and will not,
therefore, be acceptable as demonstrating competent performance.
If there is any doubt as to what constitutes suitable evidence, the external verifier should be
consulted.
Assessing Knowledge and Understanding
Knowledge and understanding are key components of competent performance, but it is unlikely
that performance evidence alone will provide enough evidence in this area. Where the candidate’s
knowledge and understanding (and the handling of contingency situations) is not apparent from
performance evidence, it must be assessed by other means and be supported by suitable
evidence.
Knowledge and understanding can be demonstrated in a number of different ways, but it is
suggested that the most appropriate methods for this qualification are oral questioning and
practical demonstrations. Assessors should ask enough questions to be able to determine that the
candidate has an appropriate level of knowledge and understanding as required by the unit.
Where oral questioning is used the assessor must retain a record of the questions asked, together
with the candidate’s answers.
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Section B Qualification-Specific Requirements for the Level 3 N/SVQ in Aeronautical
Engineering
Scope of the Award
This qualification is for people who are occupied in an aeronautical engineering activity and who
have a high level of technical skill and knowledge in that activity. They will be expected to
demonstrate safe working practices and procedures at all times and work with minimum
supervision, taking personal responsibility for the quality and accuracy of the work they carry out.
Candidates for this qualification will have gained a high level of skill ability and acquired sound
knowledge and understanding of the relevant techniques, materials, tools and equipment used, in
order to enable them to carry out the activities, solve related problems, correct any faults and
ensure the work output meets the required specification standard.
Specific Technical Requirements for Assessors
Assessors of this qualification should have a minimum of three years’ relevant skills experience,
and should have a thorough working knowledge of the processes, techniques and procedures that
are used within the aeronautical engineering industry.
Competence in the specific areas covered by the unit being assessed is essential.
Specific Technical Requirements for Verifiers
Verifiers should have some relevant skills experience, and should have held a position of
engineering responsibility, preferably within the aeronautical sector. They should have sufficient
technical knowledge to enable them to verify that assessments have been carried out to the
technical and safety standards required, and to be able to ask relevant questions of assessors or
candidates, if deemed necessary.
Specific Evidence Requirements
Candidates must carry out at least three separate assessment tasks. The unit guidance and scope
for each unit indicate in detail what evidence is required. There is a specific Unit Checklist provided
for each unit in this guide.
Completing the Unit checklists
The candidate must carry out at least three separate assessment tasks. The location of all items
of evidence, that must cover all of the criteria given in the standards, should be entered on the
checklist provided after each unit under the ‘Performance Evidence’ columns. These locations
must be identified in a way that allows the verifiers (internal and external) to easily trace and audit
the evidence eg. Page 6 – could refer to the position in the portfolio of the inspection sheet
covering a task. Drawing 1 could provide the specification for the same task. Also Job 1234 could
refer to an actual product.
Note that it may not be possible to cover all of the required criteria by completing three tasks. In
such cases supplementary work may be needed to cover this shortfall, this will be referenced in the
fourth column.
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In addition to the unit checklist, the required evidence must also contain
•
•
•
•
Actual product evidence where practical – eg taking into account its weight, size and or if it is
an actual production item for customer use. Photographs or videos may be used in lieu
provided they show the skill areas in sufficient detail for the verifiers (internal and external) to
make a decision regarding the practical standards achieved
A work sheet (company or centre devised) that clearly lays down the required product
specification in terms of materials, tolerances and any time restrictions plus a drawing.
Note
i) it is not necessary for the candidate to personally reproduce drawings, method descriptors
etc. unless these items do not exist.
ii) in cases of industrial confidentiality or sensitivity then it may be permissible to exclude
certain items from the evidence, but a description of the general nature of the work/activity
must be provided. In cases of doubt the EV should be consulted about the validity of a
proposed assessment before the candidate commences any such work.
An inspection sheet or report that clearly identifies that the product has been reliably tested
against the specification. If there are any discrepancies of a non-critical nature then the
assessment may be deemed acceptable provided that there is a statement to this effect signed
by a duly appointed and responsible person.
A brief report, prepared by the candidate, that identifies any hazards or difficulties associated
with the work and how these were dealt with. It should also highlight any specific requirements
or special skill areas that were involved eg non standard tools, tool and work holding methods
(use of jigs and fixtures etc.) Note that where relevant some aspects of this could also form part
of the required knowledge evidence.
Knowledge evidence
Where the required knowledge and understanding cannot be obviously and positively inferred from
an assessor or expert witness observing the practical tasks, then the candidate must be formally
questioned using either short written answer or oral types of questions.
The questions should only relate to the specific areas defined by the criteria for this unit. eg. if only
AC equipment is used then the questions should not ask for setting details etc. of DC equipment.
(Note that this knowledge may well form part of an all round underpinning knowledge
programme but in such cases it would be assessed separately.)
Assessors must carefully plan all types of questioning procedures beforehand. The actual
questions (oral and written) must be kept under secure conditions and only made available to the
candidates during the assessment process. The candidates will retain a copy of their results,
including comments made by the assessor during oral questioning. (See the separate information
section regarding the use of oral questioning techniques).
Assessors must make the questions available to verifiers so that the latter can compare them
against the results sheets held by the candidates.
The knowledge evidence should be referenced in a similar fashion to that used for performance
evidence.
Note that it is not necessary to assess the knowledge criteria on three separate occasions
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Level 2 NVQ in Aeronautical Engineering Knowledge evidence recording sheet
(this should be copied for each unit)
Knowledge
reference
Method(s) used
Written
Oral
Inferred
Candidate’s
Evidence
location
Assessor
Reference
Result
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
Name
Signature
Candidate:
Date:
Assessor:
Date:
Internal Verifier
Date:
External Verifier
Date:
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Date
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Level 3 NVQ in Aeronautical Engineering Knowledge evidence recording sheet
(this should be copied for each unit)
Knowledge
reference
Method(s) used
Written
Oral
Inferred
Candidate’s
Evidence
location
Assessor
Reference
Result
Date
assessed
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
Name
Signature
Candidate:
Date:
Assessor:
Date:
Internal Verifier
Date:
External Verifier
Date:
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Engineering Sector Progression Routes
Occupational
Roles
Relevant
Qualifications
Director
Senior manager
Senior engineer
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Higher Hons/Hons Degree
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Engineer
Technician
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Supervisor/Leader
Craftsperson
Production/Quality Controller
Health & Safety Controller
NQF
Level
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Management N/SVQs
Incorporated engineer
City & Guilds Higher level qualifications 4
Accounting/Admin N/SVQs
Training & Development N/SVQ
Business-improvement techniques NVQ
BTEC Engineering (B.Tech) HNC/HND
AMA Engineering
3
Engineering NVQs
Management N/SVQs
Business-improvement techniques NVQ
Technical services N/SVQ
Information Technology N/SVQ
Training and Development N/SVQ
BTEC Engineering (B.Tech) NC/ND
City & Guilds Engineering vocational awards
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Performing engineering operations NVQ
Business-improvement techniques NVQ
Performing manufacturing operations NVQ
Health and Safety Certs
1
Performing engineering operations NVQ
Performing manufacturing operations NVQ
Applying engineering principles award
GCSE engineering
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National Occupational Standards and assessment
record sheets– Levels 2 and 3 Aeronautical Engineering
Standards supplied by SEMTA
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Level 2 NVQ in Aeronautical Engineering
Opportunities for generation of Key Skills evidence:
The Level 2 award in Aeronautical Engineering has been contextualised by SEMTA from the
National Engineering Competency Standards (ECS). The following table lists the opportunities for
generation of Key Skills evidence for each unit in the award and also gives reference to the ECS
unit it has been derived from.
Key Skills Reference
Communication Application of
Number
Aeronautical engineering Unit
ECS Unit
Unit 1: Complying with Statutory
regulations and Organisational
Safety Requirements
Unit 2: Using and Interpreting
Engineering Data and Documents
N/A
Unit 3: Working Efficiently and
Effectively in Engineering
Unit 4: Reinstating the Work Area on
Completion of Engineering Activities
N/A
Unit 5: Carrying out Aircraft
Handling Operations
Unit 6: Carrying out Aircraft Routine
Servicing
N/A
5.01
C2.1a
C2.2
C2.3
Unit 7: Carrying out Maintenance on
Aircraft Mechanical Systems by
Component Replacement
5.01
C2.1a
C2.2
C2.3
Unit 8: Carry Out Maintenance on
Aircraft Electrical/Electronic
Systems by Component Registration
5.01
C2.1a
C2.2
C2.
1.13
2.15
C2.1a
C2.2
C2.1a
C2.3
N2.1
Problem
Solving
PS1.1
PS1.2
PS1.3
PS1.1
PS1.2
PS1.3
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Level 3 NVQ in Aeronautical Engineering
Opportunities for generation of Key Skills evidence:
The Level 3 award in Aeronautical Engineering has been contextualised by SEMTA from the
National Engineering Competency Standards (ECS). The following table lists the opportunities for
generation of Key Skills evidence for each unit in the award and also gives reference to the ECS
unit it has been derived from.
Key Skills Reference
Communication Application of
Number
Aeronautical engineering Unit
ECS Unit
Unit 1 Complying With Statutory
Regulations And Organisational
Safety Requirements
Unit 2 Using And Interpreting
Engineering Drawings And
Documents
Unit 3 Working Efficiently And
Effectively In Engineering
Unit 4: Reinstating the Work Area
on Completion of Activities
N/A
2.15
C2.1a
C2.3
Unit 5: Marking Out Aircraft
Components
2.04
C2.1a
C2.3
N2.1
Unit 6: Cutting and Shaping Aircraft
Components
3.03
C1.1
C2.2
N2.1
Unit 7: Bending and Forming
Aircraft Components
3.16
C1.1
C2.2
N2.1
Unit 8: Installing Aircraft
Mechanical Fasteners
4.02
Unit 9: Producing Aircraft Detail
Assemblies
3.12
C2.1a
C2.2
C2.3
C1.1
C2.2
Unit 10: Producing Aircraft Subassemblies
3.12
C1.1
C2.2
N2.1
Unit 11: Producing Aircraft Major
Assemblies
3.12
C1.1
C2.2
N2.1
Unit 12: Installing Aircraft
Mechanical Controls
4.02
Unit 13: Repairing Airframes and
Structures
Unit 14: Modifying Airframes
Unit 15: Modifying Aircraft
Mechanical Systems
Unit 16: Carrying Out Routine
Servicing of Aircraft
5.06
C2.1a
C2.2
C2.3
C2.1a
C2.2
Unit 17: Installing Aircraft Domestic
Equipment
4.02
Unit 18: Installing Aircraft Lockers
and Storage Units
4.02
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1.13
C2.1a
C2.2
N2.1
Problem
Solving
PS1.1
PS1.2
PS1.3
N/A
N2.1
PS1.1
PS1.2
PS1.3
PS1.1
1.2
1.3
PS1.1
PS1.2
PS1.3
PS1.1
PS1.2
PS1.3
PS2.1
PS2.2
PS2.3
PS1.1
PS1.2
PS1.3
PS1.1
PS1.2
PS1.3
PS1.1
PS1.2
PS1.3
PS2.1
PS2.2
PS2.3
N/A
N/A
5.01
C2.1a
C2.2
C2.3
C2.1a
C2.2
C2.3
C2.1a
C2.2
C2.3
PS2.1
PS2.2
PS2.3
PS2.1
PS2.2
PS2.3
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Key Skills Reference
Communication
Application of
Number
C2.1a
C2.2
C2.3
C2.1a
C2.2
C2.3
C1.1
N2.1
C2.2
Aeronautical engineering Unit
ECS Unit
Unit 19: Installing Aircraft Interior
Panels and Soft Furnishings
4.02
Unit 20: Installing Aircraft Seating
and Furniture
4.02
Unit 21: Cutting and Shaping Soft
Furnishing Materials
3.03
Unit 22: Moulding Aircraft Fibre
Reinforced Plastic (FRP)
Components
Unit 23: Moulding Acrylic Aircraft
Components
3.05
C1.1
C2.2
N2.1
3.05
C1.1
C2.2
N2.1
Unit 24: Producing Aircraft
Components from Carbon Fibre
3.05
C1.1
C2.2
N2.1
Unit 25: Producing Aircraft
Components from Glass Fibre
3.05
C1.1
C2.2
N2.1
Unit 26: Producing Aircraft
Composite Assemblies
3.12
C1.1
C2.2
N2.1
Unit 27: Vacuum Forming Aircraft
Components
3.06
C1.1
C2.2
N2.1
Unit 28: Injection Moulding Aircraft
Components
3.06
C1.1
C2.2
N2.1
Unit 29: Joining Aircraft
Components by Adhesive Bonding
3.11
C1.1
C2.2
Unit 30: Assembling Aircraft
Transparencies
3.12
C1.1
C2.2
N2.1
Unit 31: Producing Aircraft Engine
Compressor Assemblies
3.12
C1.1
C2.2
N2.1
Unit 32: Producing Aircraft Engine
Combustion Assemblies
3.12
C1.1
C2.2
N2.1
Unit 33: Producing Aircraft Engine
Turbine Assemblies
3.12
C1.1
C2.2
N2.1
Unit 34: Producing Aircraft Engine
Gearbox Assemblies
3.12
C1.1
C2.2
N2.1
Unit 35: Producing Aircraft Piston
Engine Assemblies
3.12
C1.1
C2.2
N2.1
Unit 36: Producing Aircraft Engine
Major Assemblies
3.12
C1.1
C2.2
N2.1
Unit No 37: Dressing Aircraft
Engines
3.12
C1.1
C2.2
N2.1
Unit No 38: Carrying Out Uninstalled
Aircraft Engine Testing Procedures
6.02
Problem
Solving
PS2.1
PS2.2
PS2.3
PS2.1
PS2.2
PS2.3
PS1.1
PS1.2
PS1.3
PS1.1
PS1.2
PS1.3
PS1.1
PS1.2
PS1.3
PS1.1
PS1.2
PS1.3
PS1.1
PS1.2
PS1.3
PS1.1
PS1.2
PS1.3
PS1.1
PS1.2
PS1.3
PS1.1
PS1.2
PS1.3
PS1.1
PS1.2
PS1.3
PS1.1
PS1.2
PS1.3
PS1.1
PS1.2
PS1.3
PS1.1
PS1.2
PS1.3
PS1.1
PS1.2
PS1.3
PS1.1
PS1.2
PS1.3
PS1.1
PS1.2
PS1.3
PS1.1
PS1.2
PS1.3
PS1.1
PS1.2
PS1.3
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Unit 41: Installing Aircraft Hydraulic
Systems
4.02
Unit 42: Installing Aircraft Pneumatic
Systems
4.02
Unit 43: Installing Aircraft De-icing
Systems
4.02
Unit 44: Installing Aircraft Fuel
Systems
4.02
Unit 45: Installing Aircraft
Environmental Systems
4.02
Unit 46: Installing Flying Control
Surfaces and Systems
4.02
Unit 47: Installing Aircraft Armament
Systems
4.02
Unit 48: Installing Aircraft Assisted
Escape Mechanisms
4.02
Unit 49: Installing Aircraft Main
Engines
4.02
Unit 50: Installing Aircraft Auxiliary
Engines
4.02
Unit 51: Installing Aircraft Power
Transmission Systems
4.02
Unit 52: Testing Installed Aircraft
Engines
Unit 53: Testing Aircraft Power
Transmission Systems
Unit 54: Testing Aircraft Hydraulic
Systems
Unit 55: Testing Aircraft Pneumatic
Systems
Unit 56: Testing Aircraft
Environmental Systems
Unit 57: Testing Aircraft De-icing
Systems
Unit 58: Testing Aircraft Fuel
Systems
Unit 59: Testing Aircraft Flying
Control Surfaces and Systems
Unit 60: Testing Aircraft Armament
Systems
Unit 61: Testing Aircraft Assisted
Escape Systems
Unit 62: Installing Aircraft
Cableforms/Looms
6.02
C2.2
6.02
C2.2
6.02
C2.2
6.02
C2.2
6.02
C2.2
6.02
C2.2
6.02
C2.2
6.02
C2.2
6.02
C2.2
6.02
C2.2
4.02
Unit 63: Installing Aircraft Instrument
Panels and Meters
4.02
C2.1a
C2.2
C2.3
C2.1a
C2.2
C2.3
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C2.1a
C2.2
C2.3
C2.1a
C2.2
C2.3
C2.1a
C2.2
C2.3
C2.1a
C2.2
C2.3
C2.1a
C2.2
C2.3
C2.1a
C2.2
C2.3
C2.1a
C2.2
C2.3
C2.1a
C2.2
C2.3
C2.1a
C2.2
C2.3
C2.1a
C2.2
C2.3
C2.1a
C2.2
C2.3
PS2.1
PS2.2
PS2.3
PS2.1
PS2.2
PS2.3
PS2.1
PS2.2
PS2.3
PS2.1
PS2.2
PS2.3
PS2.1
PS2.2
PS2.3
PS2.1
PS2.2
PS2.3
PS2.1
PS2.2
PS2.3
PS2.1
PS2.2
PS2.3
PS2.1
PS2.2
PS2.3
PS2.1
PS2.2
PS2.3
PS2.1
PS2.2
PS2.3
PS2.1
PS2.2
PS2.3
PS2.1
PS2.2
PS2.3
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Aeronautical engineering Unit
ECS Unit
Unit 64: Installing Aircraft Visual
Display Units and Computer
Systems
Unit 65: Installing Aircraft Engine
Control Units
4.02
Unit 66: Installing Aircraft Power
Supplies
4.02
Unit 67: Installing Aircraft
Communication Systems
4.02
Unit 68: Installing Aircraft Flight
Guidance and Control Systems
4.02
Unit 69: Installing Aircraft
Navigational Systems
4.02
Unit 70: Installing Aircraft Radar
Systems
4.02
Unit 71: Installing Aircraft
Countermeasure Systems
4.02
Unit 72: Installing Aircraft ElectroOptical and Infrared Systems
4.02
Unit 73: Installing Aircraft
Instrumentation Systems
4.02
Unit 74: Modifying Aircraft Electrical
Systems
Unit 75: Modifying Aircraft Avionics
Systems
Unit 76: Testing Aircraft
Cableforms/Looms
Unit 77: Testing Aircraft Visual
Display Units and Computer
Systems
Unit 78: Testing Aircraft Engine
Control Units
Unit 79: Testing Aircraft
Communication Systems
Unit 80: Testing Aircraft Flight
Guidance and Control Systems
Unit 81: Testing Aircraft Navigational
Systems
Unit 82: Testing Aircraft Radar
Systems
Unit 83: Testing Aircraft
Countermeasure Systems
Unit 84: Testing Aircraft ElectroOptical and Infrared Systems
Unit 85: Testing Aircraft
Instrumentation Systems
N/A
4.02
Key Skills Reference
Communication
Application of
Number
C2.1a
C2.2
C2.3
C2.1a
C2.2
C2.3
C2.1a
C2.2
C2.3
C2.1a
C2.2
C2.3
C2.1a
C2.2
C2.3
C2.1a
C2.2
C2.3
C2.1a
C2.2
C2.3
C2.1a
C2.2
C2.3
C2.1a
C2.2
C2.3
C2.1a
C2.2
C2.3
Problem
Solving
PS2.1
PS2.2
PS2.3
PS2.1
PS2.2
PS2.3
PS2.1
PS2.2
PS2.3
PS2.1
PS2.2
PS2.3
PS2.1
PS2.2
PS2.3
PS2.1
PS2.2
PS2.3
PS2.1
PS2.2
PS2.3
PS2.1
PS2.2
PS2.3
PS2.1
PS2.2
PS2.3
PS2.1
PS2.2
PS2.3
N/A
6.02
C2.2
6.02
C2.2
6.02
C2.2
6.02
C2.2
6.02
C2.2
6.02
C2.2
6.02
C2.2
6.02
C2.2
6.02
C2.2
6.02
C2.2
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Key Skills Reference
Communication
Application of
Number
C2.1a
N2.1
C2.2
Aeronautical engineering Unit
ECS Unit
Unit 86: Producing Aircraft Wiring
Layouts and Routeings
1.13
Unit 87: Producing Aircraft Electrical
Sub-assemblies, Cableforms and
Looms
Unit 88: Modifying Aircraft
Cableforms and Looms
Unit 89: Applying Aircraft Paint
Finishes by Hand
3.12
3.14
C1.1
C2.2
Unit 90: Applying Aircraft paint
Finishes by Spray Guns
3.14
C1.1
C2.2
Unit 91: Applying Transfers, Decals
and Livery to Aircraft
3.14
C1.1
C2.2
Unit 92: Stripping and Removing
Aircraft Finishes
3.14
C1.1
C2.2
Unit 93: Applying Finishes to
Composite Mouldings
3.14
C1.1
C2.2
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C1.1
C2.2
N2.1
Problem
Solving
PS1.1
PS1.2
PS1.3
PS1.1
PS1.2
PS1.3
N/A
PS1.1
PS1.2
PS1.3
PS1.1
PS1.2
PS1.3
PS1.1
PS1.2
PS1.3
PS1.1
PS1.2
PS1.3
PS1.1
PS1.2
PS1.3
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Midlands
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