Aviation Maintenance
General Introduction
This curriculum is for the REQF Level 7 as a TVET Advanced Diploma in field of Aeronautical Maintenance running by UAUR: United African University of Rwanda.
Aeronautical Maintenance combines the fundamentals of Airframe, Powerplant Avionic systems, Aviation regulation, Aerodynamics.
Aircraft maintenance technicians regularly inspect and maintain the aircraft before and after flight to eliminate risk factors that may occur during flight.
The Advanced diploma in Aeronautical Maintenance aims to satisfy the academic goals as set by the College of Technology that applies to all aviation departments.
Consistent with these goals, the educational objectives of the program can be stated as follows:
- To provide a firm foundation in mathematics, engineering and basic sciences as required by the engineering discipline.
- To provide a selection of interdisciplinary and general education courses that will enhance students’ understanding of the economic, environmental, ethical, political, societal, and cultural impact of their engineering solutions and/or decisions.
- To provide the essential tools and fundamental background of the disciplines of Aeronautical Maintenance Engineering. Encourage self-learning, life-long learning, and help develop a strong sense of responsibility.
- To provide students with a satisfactory level of competence in the analysis and solution of engineering problems.
- To provide students the opportunities to work in a team, either as a member or as a team leader.
- To prepare the graduates for the industry or postgraduate studies.
So the UAUR is preparing the curriculum for the Aeronautical Maintenance which consists of three competencies such as Complementary Competency, General Competency, and Specific Competency. The first part is the Complementary Competency for a general education area supported by the General education division. All the modules in the complementary Competency should be taken by all students in the Aeronautical Maintenance. And the second part is the General Competency for a basic science education before joining in the core education. And the last part is the Specific Competency is for a core major to complete the Aeronautical Maintenance.
Qualification Details
Description
Aeronautical Maintenance which is offered by the UAUR is a 3 years’ diploma program as the Advanced Diploma Program. All students who are going to study the Aeronautical Maintenance at the UAUR should complete 12th class with Science subjects such as Mathematics and Earth science from an accredited school or its equivalent education.
Aeronautical Maintenance is to join different standards from all the related engineering studies to develop more reliable, economic, and simplified systems. Modern aircrafts are an essential example of aviation systems, as they include airframe, powerplants, electronics, and aircrafts performing routine flight. Therefore, Aircraft maintenance technicians need to be familiar with all the contents of the entire aircraft.
Admission to the Advanced Diploma of Aeronautical Maintenance depends on the basis of candidate’s performance in a relevant entrance test, and ensuing round of counselling.
The duties of an aircraft maintenance technician can be said as follows.
- Check the flight schedule and flight hours and use inspection equipment for aircraft before and after flight in the periodic field, and inspect the aircraft for deformation, damage, corrosion, etc. with the naked eye.
- Check the electricity and view system according to the check card list, and maintain the operating status of the engine installed in the aircraft.
- Check that there are no abnormalities such as oil or pneumatic flow outflow, find the cause when the abnormality is found, and repair it.
- Check the parts, check the replacement cycle, and replace the parts that have reached the end of their useful life.
Career opportunities in aviation industries, high demand for Aircraft maintenance technicians in the field of line maintenance, hangar maintenance, factory maintenance, cabin maintenance, material management, education, etc. of the airline maintenance headquarters. Not only that, there is demand everywhere there are aircraft, such as airport ground operators, airport safety management, aircraft manufacturers, and public offices.
According to continue study as bachelor degree and postgraduate degree they can be in capacities such as Aircraft mechanic, Aircraft maintenance technicians, Aircraft Engineer, Aviation safety manager, Aircraft Developer, Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) developer etc.
Curriculum of Aviation Maintenance
Complementary Competencies GED, 8 Subject
Korean Language, I: GED 1101   1-1
Purpose statement
This module describes the skills, knowledge and attitudes to be acquired for the students especially in Korean language. The student will be able to present Read and write Hangul proficiently; understand the fundamental system of pronunciation and pronounce initial consonants, medial vowels, and final consonants correctly; Understand and apply fundamental rules of sentence structure and syntax; Have a good command of basic conversational Korean, including greetings, self-introduction, ordering food, purchasing goods, asking for directions, using public transportation, phone conversation, etc.
By the end of the module, the trainee will be able to:
- Unit 1 – How to write and read the new Language
- Unit 2 – How to listen and respond about the action
- Unit 3 – How to express the sequence of tenses
Korean Language, II: GED 1202   1-2
Purpose statement
This module of Korean language is designed for those who have background in Korean language level I and wish to learn Korean at an academic level, obtaining knowledge of the linguistic aspects of the language as well as skills needed to communicate in Korean. This module will begin by introducing the writing and sound system of the Korean language on level II. The remainder of the module will focus on four skills (speaking, listening, writing, and reading) as well as Korean culture. It is expected that, by the end of the second semester, students will have intermediate speaking and listening comprehension skills, a solid grasp of basic grammar, reading and writing skills.
By the end of the module, the trainee will be able to:
- Unit 1 – How to develop the Speaking & Listening on intermediate level.
- Unit 2 – How to make a fluent Reading and Writing skill on level II
- Unit 3 – How to understand basics of Korean culture
Advanced Korean Language, I: GED 2103   2-1
Purpose statement
This module of Korean language is designed for those who have background in Korean language level I, II and wish to learn Korean at an academic level, obtaining knowledge of the linguistic aspects of the language as well as skills needed to communicate in Korean. This module will begin by introducing the advanced communication skill and the meeting management. The remainder of the module will focus on four skills (speaking, listening, writing, and reading) as well as Korean culture.
By the end of the module, the trainee will be able to:
- Unit 1 – How to define normal life happening surround me
- Unit 2 – How to understand and express Korean society
- Unit 3 – How to carry out the industrial Training at the factory
Communication English: GED 1104   1-1
Purpose statement
This course is designed to help students meet the challenges of new life living in society and will increase their capability how to interact with other people who live in different regions on different living ways. Its overarching goals help students become more sensitive for intercultural communication differences, introduce new theories of communication skill, and provide them the higher knowledge and skills that can help them interact successfully with people in cultural differences. Students will learn to speak clearly and ask questions to the opposite side people more easily understand of their needs and wants, let them to solve the recipient respond for the current issues. Decisions will be made more efficiently during face-to-face interaction meetings and the task also be more productively accomplished and lastly it can be moved successfully forward with their decisions.
By the end of the module, the trainee will be able to:
- Unit 1 – Understand of the cultural variables that appear through communication.
- Unit 2 – Develop the confidence using communication English for work.
- Unit 3 – Course modules Integrated Business Skills.
- Unit 4 – Practice performing communication activities as they would be done in different work places.
Business English-Aviation: GED 1205   1-2
Purpose statement
Business communication English emphasize issues such as marketing, contract management, customer relations, consumer behavior, advertising, public relations, commercial talking, community engagement, company management, interpersonal communication, employee engagement, and etc. It is closely related to the fields of business field and expert communication. Also Media channels for business communication include the Internet, print media, radio, television, and etc. UAIT Business communication English course shows the way for employees, management and administration communicate to reach for their organizational goals. Business communication has a business issues as cases studies in the curricular of students programs. Through this course student understand the concept of business concept and relevant terminology. Especially face-to-face communication helps students to establish a personal relationship and help to sell the product or service for the customers.
By the end of the module, the trainee will be able to:
- Unit 1 – Guide students as a business person armed with expert knowledge.
- Unit 2 – Maximize the student’s Business English capability before coming business field.
- Unit 3 – Change student’s mind from amateurism to professionalism.
- Unit 4 – Become professional entrepreneur to survive in the world.
Economics: GED 1106   1-1
Purpose statement
This course qualification for the students; the act or process of using words, sounds, signs, or behaviors to express or exchange information or to express their ideas, thoughts, feelings, etc., to someone else.
By the end of the module, the trainee will be able to:
- Unit 1 – Economic Concepts
- Unit 2 – Supply and Demand
- Unit 3 – International Trade
- Unit 4 – Trade Documents Survey
Korean Economic Development: GED 1207   1-2
Purpose statement
This course will explain development of the Korean economy, which has so far shown a most successful catch‐up performance as a latecomer in the post‐war period. Beginning with historical background, it will proceed to development process and actual working of the economies. The recent crisis and future prospect will also be discussed. Much emphasis will be given to comparative perspective. Through this course students study how the Korean economy develops according by Korean Government policies and get a brainstorming of alternative how to apply these experiences into Africa.
Learning assumed to be in place
This course qualification for the students; the act or process of using words, sounds, signs, or behaviors to express or exchange information or to express their ideas, thoughts, feelings, etc., to someone else.
By the end of the module, the trainee will be able to:
- Unit 1 – Background of Korean modern history and the 5 years economy development plan (GDP $67 to 1052, 1953-1977)
- Unit 2 – The miracle of Han River (GNI $53-20,000)
- Unit 3 – Politics stability and development (GDP 10,000 to 30,000)
Unit 4 – Collaboration and application with Korean technology
Kinyarwanda: GED 1108   1-1
Intego nyamukuru (Purpose statement)
Iyi mbumbanyigisho irasobanura ubumenyi n’ubushobozi bukenewe kugira ngo uwigishwa abashe gukoresha neza Ikinyarwanda mu bukangurambaga butandukanye. Nyuma y’iri somo, uwiga azaba ashobora: Gukoresha ubuvanganzo bw’abana atanga uburere bukwiye ku bana, gukoresha Ikinyarwanda cy’ Umukangurambaga mu bugeni bw’iyamamaza no gukoresha Ikinyarwanda kiboneye akora ubukangurambaga ku ngingo zitandukanye.
By the end of the module, the trainee will be able to:
- Unit 1 – Gukoresha ubuvanganzo bw’abana atanga uburere bukwiye ku bana
- Unit 2 – Gukoresha Ikinyarwanda cy’Umukangurambaga mu bugeni bw’iyamamaz
- Unit 3 – Gukoresha Ikinyarwanda kiboneye akora ubukangurambaga ku ngingo zitandukanye
General Competencies BSD, 7 Subject
Mathematics, I: BSD 1101   1-1
Purpose statement
The aim of this course is to explain the various mathematical ideas, various concepts, notations, methods of logical reasoning, knowledge and skills that underlie the study of mathematics at the engineering degree level. By the end of this module, trainees at Level 7 will be able to Algebra, Functions, Limits and Differentials, Ordinary Differential Equations, Integrals, and Vectors.
By the end of the module, the trainee will be able to:
- Unit 1 – Linear Algebra
- Unit 2 – Functions, Limits and Differentiation
- Unit 3 – Ordinary Differential Equations
- Unit 4 – Integration
Physics: BSD 1202   1-2
Purpose statement
Physics is the study of logical thinking and predicting the natural phenomenon based on rationale and logicality. Physics has led epochal development of next generation technologies and provided basics of modern natural science and engineering.
The curriculum of physics at UAUR tries to cultivate elites who can be creative researchers, teachers, industrial human resources and technocrats, based on creative, motivating education. Our school education also emphasizes cultivation of leading scientists with not only excellent knowledge of physics but also creativeness and leadership.
Learning assumed to be in place
This course qualification for the students; this course will cover elementary physics topics so that the students who have background of high school level physics can have smooth transition to undergraduate general physics course.
By the end of the module, the trainee will be able to:
- Unit 1 – Understand the basic physics concept and possess the knowledge on classical mechanics and hold the ability of physics problem solving.
- Unit 2 – Intend for students to understand various physical thermal phenomena and help to explain the application principles by having a physical background.
- Unit 3 – Provides students with basic knowledge on the physical theory that can be used to describe all kinds of macroscopic electric and magnetic phenomena.
Computer Programing, I: BSD 1103   1-1
Purpose statement
The purpose of programming is to subdivide a series of instructions that perform a specific task or automatically solve a given problem. Therefore, the programming process requires expertise on a variety of topics, including knowledge of applications, specialized algorithms, and formal logic.
In this sense, the purpose of this semester is to learn how to write programs using the most basic and easily accessible Python language as a computer language. As a higher education degree program, it is very effective for acquiring a certificate or degree from a specific general course.
Recently, many ICT(Information and Communications Technology) – related companies and mechatronics industries are mainly used, and they are widely used as computer programs such as AI(Artificial Intelligence) robots, Internet search engines, and APP development, and programmers are getting good treatment and good profits.
By the end of the module, the trainee will be able to:
- Unit 1 – Introduction
- Unit 2 – Assistance Programming
- Unit 3 – Control Structure
- Unit 4 – Loop Control Programming
Computer Programing, II: BSD 1204   1-2
Purpose statement
The purpose of programming is to subdivide a series of instructions that perform a specific task or automatically solve a given problem. Therefore, the programming process requires expertise on a variety of topics, including knowledge of applications, specialized algorithms, and formal logic.
By the end of the module, the trainee will be able to:
- Unit 1 – The Core Language
- Unit 2 – Graphical User Interfaces
- Unit 3 – Graphics and Sound
Engineering Mathematics: BSD 2107   2-1
Purpose statement
The purpose of this course is to explain a variety of mathematical ideas, various concepts, notations, methods of logical reasoning, knowledge and skills advanced beyond basic mathematical studies at the engineering degree level. At the end of this module, level 7 trainees will learn calculus, calculus equations, partial derivatives, and partial integrals as major units.
By the end of the module, the trainee will be able to:
- Unit 1 – Calculus
- Unit 2 – Differential Equations
- Unit 3 – Partial Differential Equations
- Unit 4 – Partial Integral Equations
Aviation Regulations: BSD 1210   1-2
Subject learning goals
International Aviation Law Aircraft are safe according to the standards and methods adopted in the International Civil Aviation Convention and the Annex of the Convention.
Be able to understand and explain aviation safety laws for navigation.
Compare and familiarize yourself with the Aviation Safety Law Enforcement Ordinance, Enforcement Regulations, etc., and acquire the basic knowledge that aviation personnel must follow.
By efficiently installing and managing aviation facilities, you can understand the Airport Facilities Law and the Aviation Business Law to establish the order of the air transportation business and contribute to the development, public welfare and promotion of aviation.
Understand the basic laws for becoming an airman in the future and how to utilize the law, depending on the purpose of the Aviation Safety Law.
You can understand not only aviation safety law but also related laws such as the law on aircraft and railway accident investigation.
Airframe Maintenance Human Factor: BSD 2111   2-1
Subject learning goals
- Understand the human factors that act as direct and indirect causes of aviation accidents, and analyze related regulations and cases of human factors in the field of aviation maintenance.
- The concept of human error and the type of error management, the environment and work procedure of the maintenance work place, and the communication method for improving teamwork can be applied to the work.
- Safety in maintenance work place and safety in flight maintenance, various equipment used for aviation maintenance, operation procedure and service procedure are familiar and can perform the duties of a safe aircraft maintenance technician.
Specific Competencies AME, 20 Subject
Introduction to Aerospace: AME 1101   1-1
Subject learning goals
Easy to understand and accurately introduce the general aerospace field to learners who are new to the field of aviation
It is possible to recognize the characteristics and importance of each field by covering all fields of aviation.
Acquire common sense and knowledge necessary for aviation, such as flight principles, characteristics of each space area, aircraft structure, and flight reduction.
Understand the basic knowledge about aircraft that should be basically known at the aviation field business site.
Explanation of natural phenomena related to aviation as without formulas, and understanding all the contents necessary for the design, testing and operation of aircraft, rockets and artificial satellites, focusing on the principle and characteristics.
Airframe, I: AME 2102   2-1
Subject learning goals
Understand the most basic maintenance organization and management in the field of aviation maintenance, the hardware required for maintenance, master the basic work that is the basis of maintenance work, and understand the surface treatment method and aircraft drawings that are the post-work treatment. To acquire the basic knowledge of a mechanic.
Understand the basic theory of the basic structure of an aircraft and the types, roles, connections and hardware, and parts of components.
Understand the basic theory of welding technology, which is a basic heat treatment method and a bonding method.
Be familiar with non-destructive inspection methods and aircraft repair methods.
Understand and explain the flight control system cable work and rigging during the assembly and assembly process of various accessories until the aircraft is finally in operation.
Understand how to repair aircraft (Riveting, Welding).
Fluid Mechanics: AME 2103   2-1
Subject learning goals
- Learn the basic properties, mechanical properties and basic theory of fluids, and acquire applied knowledge such as real fluid flow.
- Learn pressure changes in fluids, the action of forces, and fluid kinematics, and acquire the ability to utilize them in industrial settings that require fluid mechanics-related knowledge.
- Recognize engineering problems related to fluids and acquire problem-solving skills.
- Understanding the operating principle of fluid measuring equipment.
Airfame, II: AME 2204   2-2
Subject learning goals
By understanding how to make structures when making aircraft fuselage, knowing the characteristics of each structure, and understanding the stress characteristics of structures, you will learn about making safe aircraft.
Understand the purpose and role of aircraft fuel systems and components, and understand the principles of hydraulic systems and the functions of each component type.
Learn about the type of landing gear and the flow of operation for each system, and acquire the basic knowledge and techniques related to the landing gear.
Learn knowledge about the configuration and maintenance of auxiliary power units such as air conditioning, indoor residual pressure, oxygen system, various warning devices, ice prevention, and ice making system, and gauge system for checking the condition of aircraft, and utilize it in practice. can.
Understand the weight and equilibrium of aircraft and how it will be used for aircraft operation.
Aircraft Power Plant, Ⅰ : AME 2105   2-1
Subject learning goals
- Understand the basic operating principle of a reciprocating engine and acquire related knowledge.
- Understand and decipher the calories of the reciprocating engine, the state change of the complete gas of work (Idel Gas), and the basic cycle.
- Understanding the output and efficiency of reciprocating engines, you can apply and utilize them for reciprocating engines operated in actual aircraft.
- Understand the displacement of Piston, velocity, and acceleration, and be able to obtain the values defined by the actual relational expressions.
- Understand the structure of a reciprocating engine and be able to identify related parts in an actual engine.
- Understand the fuel system of a reciprocating engine and explain the operating principle related to output adjustment.
- Understand the lubrication system and starting system of the reciprocating engine, and understand the other systems and explain the operating principle.
Thermodynamics: AME 2206   2-2
Subject learning goals
- Learn the interrelationship between heat and energy transformation, and acquire knowledge about the heat engine and the freezing field.
- Developing the ability to numerically interpret the physical properties of heat and fluids, transfer processes and mechanical state quantities, easy access to thermodynamic applications and application of theoretical knowledge to industrial settings.
- Learn the basic concepts of thermodynamics, state changes, power cycles, steam states, refrigeration cycles, etc., and use them effectively in the fields of heat transfer and power-based engineering.
Airframe Maintenance Practice: AME 2208   2-1
Subject learning goals
The latest design and manufacture of aircraft, as well as thorough maintenance, is an enlightenment for safe operation. This subject is a subject to acquire specialized practical knowledge of aircraft maintenance based on the basic training already learned and the knowledge learned in the aircraft theory class.
- Understand and learn how to read the drawings required for aircraft repair.
- Familiarize yourself with the contents of technical books that are indispensable for aircraft maintenance.
- Learn the names of each part and how to install and install the landing gear through practical training.
- You can work on the control surface of the aircraft control device and cable work.
- Learn how to repair aircraft structure and composite materials through practical training.
- Learn towing, mooring, and inspection methods using an aircraft for practical training.
- Learn calculation methods through practical training on aircraft weight and equilibrium, and cultivate the ability to easily apply to work in all fields of aircraft maintenance.
Aircraft Power Plant, II: AME 2209   2-2
Subject learning goals
- Understand the types and classifications of gas turbine engines and the developers of the engines.
- Understand the basic operating principle and performance of turbine engines, and acquire related knowledge.
- Understand the characteristics of air when the pressure, temperature, and velocity of fluid change, and understand and explain the principle of thrust generation in gas turbines.
- Understand the operating principle of the compressor and the compression principle by efficiency and velocity vector.
- Understand the changes in air pressure and velocity in the diffusion type suction conduit and supersonic tube during operation in the air suction system.
- Understand the type of combustion chamber, the operating swell of the turbine, and the function of the turbine by efficiency and velocity vector.
- Understand and explain the main systems such as the fuel system, lubrication system, starting and ignition system of the turbine engine.
- Understand and explain how the engine operates, performance analysis, and atmospheric conditions that affect performance.
Material Mechanics: AME 2210   2-2
Subject learning goals
Understand the strength and physical properties of structural members, understand the force and stress acting on the member, and the shearing force, moment, stress acting on the beam receiving the force, and buckling due to the deflection and the force acting on the column, and mechanical design. It is applied to the utility, aircraft structure, and learns strength of materials I in preparation for acquiring the qualification of aircraft structure maintenance engineer.
Flight Instrument: AME 2211   2-2
Subject learning goals
This course is structured so that you can understand the types, structures, and functions of various instruments mounted on aircraft. Explain the operating principle and features of altimeters, speedometers, variometers, swivel tilt meters, gyro horizontal ground clocks, directional gyro indicators, and stall detectors, which are the types of flight instruments. Then, a rotary meter, a manifold pressure meter, a fuel pressure gauge, a lubricating oil pressure gauge, an engine pressure ratio indicator, a fuel flow meter, a fuel amount meter, a lubricating oil thermometer, a fuel thermometer, and an intake air temperature, which are engine system instruments, are used. Understand and explain the features and configurations of meters, exhaust gas thermometers, and compressor inlet thermometers. You can also understand and explain the causes and reasons for possible errors in instrument operation. Understand AFCS to reduce the task of manual operation and explain the operating system.
Through this course, you can learn the basic theory of the flight instrument part required at the maintenance site and prepare practical knowledge.
Aircraft Power Plant Maintenance Practice: AME 2212   2-2
Subject learning goals
- Understand aircraft engine tools in general and familiarize yourself with how to use them.
- Familiarize yourself with how to use precision measuring equipment for aircraft engines.
- Understand the basic operating principle of a reciprocating engine and acquire related knowledge.
- Understand the structure of the reciprocating engine and identify related parts in the actual engine.
- Acquire the practical ability of the engine by disassembling and assembling the facing engine and molding engine.
- Be familiar with the long desorption work of the main components of gas turbines (combustion chamber, sector, various components).
- Learn the theoretical basic knowledge of gas turbine engines and the disassembly and assembly of engines.
- Understand the structure of the gas turbine engine and confirm the function and operating principle of each part and the position of the part.
- Understand and explain the flow of gas turbine engines by system.
Aircraft Material: AME 3113   3-1
Subject learning goals
Classify aircraft materials into steel materials, non-ferrous metal materials, non-metal materials, and composite materials, and learn heat treatment methods and corrosion prevention methods to improve the properties and applications of these materials and the properties of metal materials.
Airframe Repair: AME 3114   3-1
Subject learning goals
- Aircraft airframe repair is a field that forms the basis of the aircraft maintenance field.
- For the basic theory of the basic structure of an aircraft and the types, roles and joining methods of the material components used.
- Understand the types and destinations of metals, non-metals, composite materials, etc., which are the main structural materials of aircraft.
- You can learn the basic theory of heat treatment method and welding technique.
- Aircraft maintenance Understand how to repair aircraft, sheet metal processing, and skin repair methods necessary for the actual business.
- Knowledge about corrosion and method treatment of aircraft repair parts and repair methods for fabric covering, wood, etc.
Aircraft Pneumatic & Hydraulics Equipment: AME 3115   3-1
Subject learning goals
- Acquire basic knowledge and skills regarding aircraft pneumatic and hydraulic systems so that they can be put to practical use in industrial settings.
- Understand the physical properties and characteristics of fluids, the laws regarding fluids, and the operating principles and characteristics of shared pressure components.
- Learn knowledge about the configuration and control of shared pressure circuits.
- Learn knowledge about landing and braking system, room residual pressure and air conditioning system, ice prevention / ice making, and how to configure and maintain the rain protection system.
- Learn knowledge about the configuration and maintenance method of fuel and oxygen system, fire extinguishing system, warning system, emergency equipment, ground support device, etc., and understand the configuration, principle and control function of the entire aircraft shared pressure system.
Aerodynamics: AME 3116   3-1
Subject learning goals
- To acquire basic knowledge for interpreting aircraft performance in the subsonic and supersonic ranges.
- Based on the basic theory of fluid mechanics, learn the characteristics of air, airfoil and wing theory, etc., and study the field of aviation.
- Understand basic engineering concepts and principles.
- Acquire various aviation-related engineering terms and concepts related to basic physical quantities such as lift, drag and other forces acting on the aircraft, Mach number, kinetic energy, etc., and easily approach the aviation field and apply the acquired theoretical knowledge to industrial sites. Develop abilities.
General Helicopter: AME 3117   3-1
Subject learning goals
The helicopter’s fuselage is equipped with heavy objects such as engines and transmissions, which are various operating systems, and when pilots and passengers are on board, it exhibits performance that suits its flight purpose, withstands the pressure applied during flight, and is especially in an emergency. It is designed to maintain its shape and fly safely.
Helicopter engineering has many different elements from fixed aircraft, and the overall structure of the helicopter and the structure of the body (Bottom structure body structure, Rear Section, Tail boom) are basically rotor aerodynamics, performance analysis, etc. Learn stability interpretation and helicopter design concepts.
Aircraft Electronic Equipment Maintenance Practice: AME 3118   3-1
Subject learning goals
- The field of electronic training for aircraft is a core field that forms the basis of the aviation industry, and understands the structure, principle, and performance of the electronic components and elements that make up each electronic circuit of an aircraft based on the basic theory. The lesson goals were set with the aim of having students learn, have failure diagnosis ability, analysis ability, and maintenance ability for each component and various parts for each circuit, and to include appropriate practical ability.
- The process from the 1st week to the 9th week is a basic learning process for electronic training, and is an immediate response to the resistance, diode, Zener diode, LED, relay, transistor, transformer dynamics, principle, and usage required for circuit production training. It is necessary to understand various electronic component symbols expressed on the circuit diagram to complete the actual drawing, and the process of the 10th to 14th weeks is on the circuit diagram given in the aviation related qualification test. The content of the lesson target was constructed as the content of the practical circuit diagram for completing the actual drawing / drawing creation for the actual mounting by the basic symbols shown and the actual circuit.
- Understand the structure, principle, and performance of each electronic component element of an aircraft based on the basic theory.
- Understand the principles and functions of semiconductors and components
- Be familiar with the use of measuring equipment and the ability to inspect parts.
- Understanding the circuit diagram for the physical diagram configuration diagram, the physical diagram / layout diagram, the list of necessary parts for completing the circuit diagram, the understanding of the actual mounted work by the physical diagram, and the failure diagnosis ability and analytical ability.
Aircraft Maintenance Field Training: AME 3219   3-2
Purpose statement
The Aeronautical Maintenance aims to train aircraft maintenance technicians who carry out maintenance work through maintenance, repair, modification and inspection of aircraft for the safe operation of aircraft.
Therefore, the Aeronautical Maintenance of UAUR will study general contents related to aircraft for three years, and will take aviation in general aircraft maintenance for maintenance, aircraft basic training, airframe training, aircraft engine training, and aircraft electrical and electronic training. You must learn the ability unit training required for maintenance.
Before graduating, you must apply the techniques learned at the university as a field trainee at an airline that operates an actual aircraft to practice. And students need to prepare an advanced diploma project through this course.
The United University of Rwanda must conclude an MOU with many airlines in Rwanda and neighboring countries so that aviation maintenance and students can proceed with on-site training. During the on-site training period, grasp the work ability and work attitude of the trainees, and enable recruitment cooperation as an intern staff.
By the end of the module, the trainee will be able to:
- Unit 1 -Ground Handling of Aircraft
- Unit 2 – Aircraft Repair
- Unit 3 – Airframe Maintenance
- Unit 4 – Aircraft Engine Maintenance
- Unit 5 – Aircraft Cabin Maintenance
Advanced Diploma Project: AME 3220   3-2
Purpose statement
This module enables the students to exercise some of the knowledge and/or skills developed during the program to new situation or problem for which there are number of engineering solutions. This course includes a planning of the project which is to be completed within the time allocated, the maintenance of a log book and the preparation of a report. The report contains the reasons for all decisions taken. This course also aims to develop the managerial skills such as leadership, coordination, team work, planning the resources, etc. Thous by studying this course, abilities like innovativeness, creativity, imitativeness, performance qualities, etc. are developed in students.
This course enables the students to exercise some of the knowledge and/or skills developed during the program to new situation or problem for which there are number of engineering solutions. This course include planning of the tasks which are to be completed within the time allocated, and in turn, helps to develop ability to plan, use, monitor and control resources optimally and economically. By studying this course abilities like creativity, imitativeness and performance qualities are also developed in students. Leadership development and supervision skills are also integrated objectives of learning this course.
By the end of the module, the trainee will be able to:
- Unit 1 – Basic techniques and project problem identification
- Unit 2 – Draft project report
- Unit 3 – Plan, use, monitor and control resources optimally and economically
- Unit 4 – Identify the problem and apply innovative, creative and logical approach for problem solving.
Entrepreneurship: AME 3221   3-2
Purpose statement
This teaching and learning syllabus is intended to promote uniformity of content coverage of entrepreneurship education across Advanced Diploma level students across the country. The material covered is well organized to allow for the appropriate sequencing and progressive development of knowledge, skills and attributes.
By the end of the module, the trainee will be able to:
- Unit 1 – Introduction to Entrepreneurship Education
- Unit 2 – The Entrepreneurship Environment
- Unit 3 – Social Entrepreneurship
- Unit 4 – Business Ideas
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