State Board Approval Date:

09/04/2003

Implementation Date:

Fall 2003

Last Updated:

09/10/2003

Aircraft Structural Technology, Diploma

Program Standard and Course Guide

Table of Contents

General Program Standards

SPECIFIC PROGRAM STANDARDS

Admission Requirements

AR02-02-01

Provisional Program Admissions

AR02-02-04

Program Numbering

AR02-03-02

Program Course Consistency and Sequence

AR02-03-03

Program Course List

Accreditation (Guide)

Appendix A

Suggested Course Sequence (Guide)

Appendix B

Suggested Equipment List (Guide)

Appendix C

ADMISSIONS

Standard Number: AR02-02-01 (Admission Requirements)

Standard Statement

Statewide admission requirements are implemented for the Aircraft Structural Technology, Diploma program.

Explanatory Comment

Admission refers to regular admission into a diploma program.

Statewide program admission requirements consider state and national occupational licensing and certifying requirements, where applicable. The institution develops and implements clearly stated diploma program admissions policies and procedures.

Admission requirements are related to the functions of the Aircraft Structural Technology profession.

Evaluative Criteria

The institution develops, implements, and publishes clearly stated Aircraft Structural Technology, Diploma program admission and advanced placement policies and procedures.

The requirements for admission to the Aircraft Structural Technology, Diploma program are:

  1. attainment of 16 years of age;

  2. achievement of minimum regular admission scores on tests of reading, language, and math as specified in GDTAE document Minimum Program Entrance Scores; and

  3. completion of application and related procedures.

 

Admission of transfer students to the Aircraft Structural Technology program is contingent upon their meeting the following requirements:

  1. regular admission and good standing at a regionally accredited diploma or degree granting institution; and

  2. proper completion of application and related procedures.

 

Standard Number: AR02-02-04 (Provisional Admission Requirements)

Standard Statement

Statewide provisional admission requirements are implemented for the Aircraft Structural Technology, Diploma program.

Explanatory Comment

Provisional admission is granted to qualified students who do not meet the regular admission requirements of the program.

Provisionally admitted students are allowed to take developmental studies courses and/or certain occupational courses as designated in the course sequence standard.

The institution develops, implements, and publishes clearly stated policies and procedures for entry into programs on a provisional basis.

Evaluative Criteria

Provisional admission to the Aircraft Structural Technology, Diploma program is afforded those students who do not meet program requirements but do meet provisional admission requirements.

The requirements for provisional admission to the Aircraft Structural Technology, Diploma program are:

  1. attainment of 16 years of age;

  2. achievement of minimum provisional admission scores on tests of reading, language, and math as specified in GDTAE document Minimum Program Entrance Scores; or recommendation by program faculty and designated admissions personnel on the basis of interview and assessment of student potential; and

  3. completion of application and related procedures.

 

All Aircraft Structural Technology, Diploma program students initially admitted on a provisional basis meet regular admission requirements prior to graduation.

Provisionally admitted students whose English, math, and/or reading achievement levels do not meet regular program admission requirements are required to enroll in developmental studies courses approved by the State Board of Technical and Adult Education.

PROGRAM STRUCTURE

Standard Number:  AR02-03-02 (Program Numbering System)

Standard Statement

A Major Code of AR02 and a CIP Code of 47.0607 are applied to the Aircraft Structural Technology, Diploma program.

Explanatory Comment

Assignment of a statewide Major Code AR02 and CIP Code 47.0607 to the diploma program is the basis from which statewide programmatic consistency is developed.

Each degree/diploma/certificate program complies with the assigned Major Code(s) established in the relevant program-specific standards of the State Board of Technical and Adult Education.

Evaluative Criteria

Each authorized degree/diploma/certificate program is assigned a Major Code and CIP Code.

Each degree/diploma/certificate program having a given Major Code is consistent with all other programs throughout the state that have the same Major Code.

Degree/diploma/certificate programs having multiple specializations are assigned a specialization Major Code for each option.

Standard Number: AR02-03-03 (Program Consistency and Sequence)

Standard Statement

The Aircraft Structural Technology, Diploma program utilizes essential course components consistent with statewide program requirements.  Specific course alphanumeric identification Codes are assigned to each course.  Students are required to progress through two course categories in a developmentally valid sequence.

Explanatory Comment

Programs are assigned an identical Major Code AR02 and are consistent statewide.  Each specific course is assigned an alphanumeric descriptor that serves as a statewide course identification code.

Evaluative Criteria

The Aircraft Structural Technology, Diploma program is assigned a Major Code of AR02, and utilizes essential components designated for that program number statewide.  Program components include, but are not limited to:

Program Title

Aircraft Structural Technology, Diploma

Program Description

The Aircraft Structural Technology program is a sequence of courses that prepares students for careers in aircraft structures manufacture and repair.  Learning opportunities develop academic, technical, and professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement.  The program emphasizes a combination of aircraft structural theory and practical application necessary for successful employment.  Program graduates receive an Aircraft Structural Technology diploma and are qualified as aircraft structural specialists.

 

Course Code

General Core Course Name

Class Hours

D. Lab Hours

P. Lab/

OBI Hours

Weekly Contact Hours

Credit Hours

ENG 101

English

[P] ENG 097, or entrance English score in accordance with approved DTAE admission score levels; and RDG 097, or entrance reading score in accordance with approved DTAE admission score levels

5

0

0

5

5

MAT 101

General Mathematics

[P] MAT 097, or entrance arithmetic score in accordance with approved DTAE admission score levels

5

0

0

5

5

EMP 100

Interpersonal Relations and Professional Development

[P] Provisional admission

3

0

0

3

3

Course Code

Occupational Course Name

Class
Hours

D. Lab
Hours

P. Lab/
OBI
Hours

Weekly
Contact
Hours

Credit
Hours

AST 101

Basic Blueprint Reading

[P] Provisional admission

5

0

0

5

5

AST 102

Aircraft Blueprint Reading

[P] AST 101, MAT 101

5

0

0

5

5

AST 103

Structural Fundamentals

[P] Provisional admission

[C] AST 101

4

2

9

15

8

AST 104

Structural Layout and Fabrication

[P] AST 101, AST 103

[P/C] AST 102

3

2

9

14

7

AST 105

Principles of Aerospace Quality Control

[P/C] MAT 101

5

0

0

5

5

AST 107

Aerodynamics

[P] Provisional admission

3

0

0

3

3

AST 109

Composites and Bonded Structures

[P] AST 104

4

2

3

9

6

AST 110

Sealants

[P] Provisional admission

1

4

0

5

3

AST 111

Corrosion Control

[P] AST 104

4

2

3

9

6

AST 112

Aircraft Metallurgy

[P] AST 104

5

2

6

13

8

AST 118

Aircraft Technical Publications

[P] AST 102, ENG 101

5

0

0

5

5

SCT 100

Introduction to Microcomputers

[P] Provisional admission

1

4

0

5

3

Program Final Exit Point

Aircraft Structural Technology, Diploma

77 minimum quarter hours credit required for graduation

APPENDIX A

Accreditation and Certification

The Aircraft Structural Technology, Diploma program must conform to the institutional accreditation requirements of the Council on Occupational Education (COE) or the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Council on Colleges (COC).

APPENDIX B

General Information

Aircraft Structural Technology, Diploma Program Curriculum Model

Suggested Course Sequence

The standard curriculum for the Aircraft Structural Technology, Diploma program is set up on the quarter system.  A suggested sequence for the program is given below with area of specialization.  Technical colleges may implement the Aircraft Structural Technology, Diploma program by using the sequences listed below or by using a locally developed sequence designed to reflect course prerequisites and/or corequisites.

Suggested Sequence I

First Quarter

Course Code

Course Name

Class Hours

D. Lab Hours

P. Lab/

OBI Hours

Weekly Contact Hours

Credit Hours

ENG 101

English

5

0

0

5

5

AST 101

Basic Blueprint Reading

5

0

0

5

5

AST 103

Structural Fundamentals

4

2

9

15

8

Total:

14

2

9

25

18

 

Second Quarter

Course Code

Course Name

Class Hours

D. Lab Hours

P. Lab/

OBI Hours

Weekly Contact Hours

Credit Hours

AST 102

Aircraft Blueprint Reading

5

0

0

5

5

AST 104

Structural Layout and Fabrication

3

2

9

14

7

AST 107

Aerodynamics

3

0

0

3

3

MAT 101

General Mathematics

5

0

0

5

5

Total

16

2

9

27

20

 

Third Quarter

Course Code

Course Name

Class Hours

D. Lab Hours

P. Lab/

OBI Hours

Weekly Contact Hours

Credit Hours

AST 105

Principles of Aerospace Quality Control

5

0

0

5

5

AST 109

Composites and Bonded Structures

4

2

3

9

6

AST 118

Aircraft Technical Publications

5

0

0

5

5

EMP 100

Interpersonal Relations and Professional Development

3

0

0

3

3

Total

17

2

3

22

19

 

Fourth Quarter

Course Code

Course Name

Class Hours

D. Lab Hours

P. Lab/

OBI Hours

Weekly Contact Hours

Credit Hours

AST 110

Sealants

1

4

0

5

3

AST 111

Corrosion Control

4

2

3

9

6

AST 112

Aircraft Metallurgy

5

2

6

13

8

SCT 100

Introduction to Microcomputers

1

4

0

5

3

Total

11

12

9

32

20

 

APPENDIX C

Aircraft Structural Technology,  Diploma

 

Suggested Equipment List:

 

Angle drill

Arbor press (small) 2 ton

Band saw

Belt/disk sander

Box and pan break, 48"

Cherry max rivet installation tool

Cornice break, 96" with nose, radius bars

Die grinder (high speed)

Drill press, 2" chuck

Hand shear, beverly style

Hot/cold dimpler

Hydraulic-pneumatic metal power shear,  52"

Jo-Bolt gun

Lockbolt installation tool

Microshaver

Non-metallic and fiberglass training equipment

Pedestal grinder

Precision metal foot shear, 37"

Slip roll former, 36"

Tool List:

Bucking, bars     3

C/S cutters     1

Cage, countersink     1

Chuck key     1

Clamps, C     2

Clecos sets     4

Comb square     1

Deburr tool     1

Dividers, six in.     1

Drill bits     4

Drill motor     1

File brush     1

File, flat     1

File, half rd     1

File handles     3

File, rotary     3

File, round     1

File, set (small)     1

Hammers     3

Hole finders     4

Knife, putty     1

Mirror     1

Pliers, cleco     1

Pliers, duck     1

Pliers, needle     1

Pliers, safety wire     1

Pliers, slip     1

Punches, set     1

Rivet gun     1

Riveter, hand          1

Saw, hack          1

Screw drivers, common          3

Screw drivers, Phillips          3

Scribe          1

Set, flat          1

Sets, univ          4

Snips, LH          1

Snips, RH          1

Snips, straight          1

Socket set          1

Spring          1

Tape          1

Vise grip (large)          1

Vise grip (small)          1

Wrench, Allen          1

Wrench, crescent     6     1

Wrench, crescent     10     1

Wrench, crescent     8     1

Wrench, open/box     .5     1

Wrench, open/box     .5625     1

Wrench, open/box     .625     1

Wrench, open/box     .3125     1

Wrench, open/box     .4375     1

Wrench, open/box     .375     1

Wrench, open/box     .25     1

Wrench, open/box     .1875     1

Wrench, tap          1

 

Updated: 09/27/04