Course Development Guide

May 1, 2008

Course Title

Aircraft Composite Materials and Manufacturing

Course Description

Students will learn to use tools and equipment associated with preparing the various layups and bonding techniques used to manufacture and repair composite materials.

Contact

Jeff Huffman, TDL Career Cluster Team Leader, 405-743-5145, jhuff@okcareertech.org

OCAS Codes OHLAP Credit Course Length Prerequisites
None
No
60 Hours

*Course hours in FAA Part147 courses of instruction set by local agreement with the FAA. These hours can vary between locations.

Knowledge and Skills

-Define composite materials

-Define composite manufacturing processes

Accountability Measures, Assessments, or Evaluation Procedures

Competency will be measured by hands on, oral, and written exams, and through proctored online testing. Credit for FAA equivalent courses in Generals and Airframe leading to Aircraft Mechanic License with Airframe Certification.

Industry Alignments

Credit for FAA equivalent courses in Generals and Airframe leading to Aircraft Mechanic License with AirframeCertification.

Certified Composites Technician - Associate, CCT-A (1 yr industry experience working with composites is required to become CCT).

Curriculum Resources

"Certified Composites Technician Study Guide & Test Preparation", Composite Fabricators Association (2001)

"Advanced Composites", C. Foreman, Jeppesen Publishing (2002)

"Aircraft Structural Technician", Hurst, Dale, Hurst Consulting (2001)

This Course Found In These Career Majors

Cluster: Transportation, Distribution and Logistics

Pathway: Aerospace Maintenance