Apprenticeship Training Standard. Schedule of Training. Composite Structures Technician. Trade Code: 267G

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1 Apprenticeship Training Standard Schedule of Training Composite Structures Technician Trade Code: 267G Development Date: February 2000

2 NOTICE OF COLLECTION OF PERSONAL INFORMATION 1. At any time during your apprenticeship training, you may be required to show this training standard to the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities (the Ministry). You will be required to disclose the signed Apprenticeship Completion form to the Ministry in order to complete your program. The Ministry will use your personal information to administer and finance Ontario s apprenticeship training system, including confirming your completion and issuing your certificate of apprenticeship. 2. The Ministry will disclose information about your program completion and your certificate of apprenticeship to the Ontario College of Trades, as it is necessary for the College to carry out its responsibilities. 3. Your personal information is collected, used and disclosed by the Ministry under the authority of the Ontario College of Trades and Apprenticeship Act, Questions about the collection, use and disclosure of your personal information by the Ministry may be addressed to the: Manager, Employment Ontario Contact Centre Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities 33 Bloor St. E, 2nd floor, Toronto, Ontario M7A 2S3 Toll-free: ; Toronto: TTY: or

3 Page 1 of 7 A. DESCRIPTION/DUTIES A Composite Structures Technician inspects, evaluates damage, repairs and replaces damaged aircraft components according to approved engineering data and process requirements using hand and power tools, specialized equipment and materials. Is knowledgeable in: - Occupational Health and Safety Act. - Fire Codes and Regulations. - Accident prevention and safe practices. - Government regulations. Benchmark/Guideline Total Training Time Frames: (On-The-Job and In-School) (Min/Max) Company/Sector/IC Name: 4,000-6,000 hours Originating IC/TC/PDSU District Manager/PDSU Manager Date Date Program Standards Approval By Date Director's Approval By Date Assigned Trade Code 267G

4 Page 2 of 7 B. ON-THE JOB TRAINING 267G-1 Demonstrate Safe Working Practices and Techniques Protect self and others by: wearing, adjusting, and maintaining protective clothing, and equipment; practising safe work habits, industrial hygiene, and good housekeeping; handling designated substances; following Hazmat and MSDS procedures; applying basic first aid; reporting injuries; following environmental monitoring, control, and cleanliness procedures; using and maintaining hand, machine tools, equipment, and dust extraction equipment. 267G-2 Perform Quality Assurance Procedures Perform quality assurance procedures by: following quality assurance practices and procedures; completing required documentation to ensure traceability and storage of materials; demonstrating process stages procedures; applying defect and error reporting procedures; and, identifying Transport Canada requirements for AMO; in accordance with company policies, procedures, practices, and methods of recording. 267G-3 Interpret and Use Technical Data Interpret and use Technical Data by: using ATA document format, SRM, and CMM; using microfilm/microfiche reader; operating basic microcomputers; reading basic blueprints for composite structures; using basic CAD and drawing file access; and reading and interpreting technical specifications, structural repair manual data and Non-destructive Inspection reports; in accordance with company policies, procedures, and practices.

5 Page 3 of 7 B. ON-THE JOB TRAINING (cont d) 267G-4 Fabricate Sandwich Panel Structures Fabricate sandwich panel structures by: identifying and selecting honeycomb sandwich panel types; identifying and selecting adhesives and potting compounds; positioning and cutting panels from sheet stock; using required hand and machine tools; performing edge routing and potting edges with filler compound; locating and installing inserts with adhesive injection; and assembling, sealing, and finishing components; and reading and interpreting technical specifications, structural repair manual data and Non-destructive Inspection reports; in accordance with company policies, procedures, and practices. 267G-5 Perform Damaged Structures Removal Procedures Perform damaged composite and bonded metallic structures removal procedures by: removing paint and surface coating; removing damaged materials from areas such as skin and stiffener areas, honeycomb cores areas, and shimming material; removing special fasteners; using required tools and equipment for damage removal; and, recognizing and responding to contamination and its forms; and reading and interpreting technical specifications, structural repair manual data and Non-destructive Inspection reports; in accordance with company policies, procedures, and practices.

6 Page 4 of 7 B. ON-THE JOB TRAINING (cont d) 267G-6 Prepare Repair Area for Composite and Bonded Metallic Structures Prepare repair area for composite and bonded metallic structures by: using drying and decontamination techniques; laying out repair areas using templates and markings; applying step and taper scarfing techniques; identifying skin materials and composite ply orientations; identifying honeycomb core materials and orientations; removing machining dust and contamination; and, transferring of prepared components to lay-up/clean room area; in accordance with company policies, procedures, and practices. 267G-7 Perform Composite Structures Wet Lay-up and Pre-Preg Lay-up Techniques Perform wet lay-up and pre-preg lay-up techniques by: using ply templates; handling fabrics and pre-pregs; cutting plies from roll material; mixing resin systems by applying ratio calculations and measurements; using required techniques for impregnation of dry fabric plies with resins; laying up wet-laminated and pre-preg plies; control pre-preg backing films; using peel plies, release films, and bleeder plies; using caul plates; applying vacuum bagging techniques; and, laying up debulk cycles; in accordance with company policies, procedures, and practices.

7 Page 5 of 7 B. ON-THE JOB TRAINING (cont d) 267G-8 Perform Surface Preparation and Lay-up Techniques for Bonded Metallic Structures Demonstrate the correct application of surface preparation techniques and processes by: applying in-situ anodizing to the PANTA method; protecting surrounding structure during the process; performing post anodize polarized light surface inspection; applying and curing pre-bonding primer; handling and assembling prepared surfaces, doublers, and film adhesives; controlling backing films and using caul plates and vacuum bagging techniques; in accordance with company policies, procedures and practices. 267G-9 Perform Curing Processes Perform room temperature, hot-bond and oven cure processes, using required fixtures and equipment; using release agents, tool preparation and setup; using thermocouple and heater blanket placements; programming hot-bond repair console and oven; running cure cycles; logging cure data and ensuring cure integrity; performing de-bagging and removing thermocouples; inspecting and testing heater blankets; and, welding thermocouples; in accordance with company policies, procedures and practices. 267G-10 Perform Post-Repair Inspection Peform Post-repair inspection by: using appropriate simple techniques, criteria, and guidelines; using NDI techniques such as ultrasonics and low frequency bond testing; in accordance with company policies, procedures and practices.

8 Page 6 of 7 B. ON-THE JOB TRAINING (cont d) 267G-11 Repair Sheet Metal Prepare damaged areas by: fabricating sheet metal repair using required tools, jigs; and fixtures; installing fasteners; and, treating repair surface for corrosion prevention and sealing using appropriate sealants; in accordance with company policies, procedures, and practices. 267G-12 Component Finishing Finish the component by: preparing the surface after repair; using filler, primer, and finish coating; installing auxiliary preparing components; and fitting brackets, seals; in accordance with company policies, procedures, and practices.

9 Page 7 of 7 C. Off-The-Job Learning Outcomes: CONTENT (To be written in learning outcomes and benchmark/guideline time frames). On successful completion off-the-job(in-school) training, the apprentice will demonstrate the ability to: * Health and Safety * Resin Matrix Systems * Fundamentals of Fabrication * Inspection Criteria * Repair Methods * Programming and Use of Repair Equipment * Dealing With Contaminated Structures * Heat Blankets and Thermocouples * Characteristics of Advanced Composite Materials * Material Forms * Use of Adhesives * Principles of Tooling * Bagging Techniques Industry Resource: Advanced Composite Structures Fabrication and Repair: Abaris Training in Reno, Nevada, USA Quality Assurance Principles and Procedures: Comtek Internal Training Course - in plant Basic CAD: Mohawk College Course Source & Type (Specify in detail: e.g. block or day release; night school; in-plant; correspondence). Flexible delivery model - part time, day, correspondence Benchmark/GuidelineTime-Frames of Off-The-Job/In-School Learning Outcomes: 300 Hours Funding Performance Objectives and Learning Outcomes reached: Date: Sponsor/Employer/Trainer signature: Apprentice signature: