Producing aircraft components using pre-preg laminating techniques

Overview & Purpose

What This Standard Covers

This standard outlines the competencies needed to produce aircraft composite mouldings utilizing pre-preg laminating techniques while adhering to approved procedures, specifications, and safety regulations. It emphasizes both individual responsibility and teamwork in ensuring quality and compliance throughout the production process.

Performance Criteria

• Work safely and comply with health and safety regulations.
• Follow the correct component drawings and specifications.
• Prepare appropriate tools, equipment, and materials.
• Perform moulding or laying-up activities using the right methods.
• Produce components to the required specifications.
• Check operations against specifications and complete relevant paperwork.
• Resolve problems within control and report unresolved issues.

Knowledge & Understanding Requirements

• Health and safety precautions in handling composite materials.
• Hazards associated with pre-preg laminating activities and minimization strategies.
• Proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Understanding COSHH regulations for composite materials.
• Environmental conditions necessary for composite moulding production.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Quality procedures related to production control.
• Familiarity with various resin systems, fibres, and core materials.
• Procedures for the storage and handling of pre-preg materials.
• Fault recognition in the moulding process and safe disposal methods for waste.

Relevent Roles

• Aircraft Component Technician
• Composite Moulding Technician
• Aeronautical Engineer
• Engineering Technician
• Production Engineer