Aircraft Materials and Hardware

Duration 6 Months

Frequency Once a week

Certificate Statement of Result

Course Overview

This course equips students with the knowledge of the materials and hardware used in the construction, maintenance and repair of aircraft. The content on aircraft materials covers the characteristics, properties and identification of ferrous, non-ferrous metals and alloys such as aluminium, steel and titanium as well as non-metallic composites. It also covers corrosion recognition, prevention and control while the content on hardware includes fastening and locking devices, piping and transmission hardware and flexible control cables.

Objectives

Students will be able to:

demonstrate their understanding of the general properties of metals and their alloys that are commonly used in aircraft construction.
identify the various types of corrosion, causes and its preventive control.
be equipped with the knowledge of common aircraft fasteners and general hardware used in fluid and power transmission.

Entry Requirements

Applicants applying for modular units which are drawn from existing full diploma or post-diploma programmes will have the same minimum entry requirements as the full qualifications.

To find out the minimum entry requirements specific to this modular course, please click here.

What You'll Learn

Introduction to Materials
Aircraft Materials - Ferrous
Aircraft Materials - Non Ferrous
Aircraft Materials - Composite and Non-metallic
Corrosion and Preventive Control
Aircraft Fasteners - Bolts, Studs, Screws and Locking Devices
Aircraft Rivets and Special Fasteners
Pipes & Hoses
Transmissions - Springs, Bearings & Gears
Control Cables and Accessories

Modes of Assessment

Continual Assessment 60 %

Semestral Examination 40%

Certification

Upon successful completion of the modular unit, students will be awarded a Statement of Result which can count towards the attainment of the Diploma in Engineering (Aerospace).

Course Schedule / Apply

Intake Info	Application Period	Course Duration
To be confirmed	NA	7.00pm - 10.00pm (weekday) 1-2 times a week

Intake Info

Application Period

Course Duration

To be confirmed

7.00pm - 10.00pm

(weekday)

1-2 times a week

Course Fees

Fee Type	Course Fees (w GST)
SME-employed Singapore Citizens & Permanent Residents	S$112.92
Singapore Citizens aged 40 & above	S$109.14
Singapore Citizens aged below 40	S$166.92
Singapore Permanent Residents	S$1097.82
Others & Repeat Students	S$1097.82

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With effect from 1 Jul 2020, the Workforce Training Scheme (WTS) will be replaced by Work Support Scheme (WSS), for more information, please visit:

https://www.wsg.gov.sg/programmes-and-initiatives/workfare-skills-support-scheme-individuals.html

Course Contact

tsa_acadcet@tp.edu.sg
67881212
Monday - Thursday: 8:30am - 6:00pm
Friday: 8:30am - 5:30pm

Closed during lunchtime, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
and on weekends and public holidays.
https://www.tp.edu.sg/tsa
Temasek SkillsFuture Academy (TSA)
Temasek Polytechnic
East Wing, Block 1A, Level 3, Unit 4
21 Tampines Ave 1
Singapore 529757

Temasek Polytechnic reserves the right to alter the course, modify the scale of fee, amend any other information or cancel course with low enrolment.

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