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Heritage engineering technician - Heritage Engineering Aviation Technician

Heritage engineering technician - Heritage Engineering Aviation Technician

Engineering and manufacturing

Level 3 - Technical Occupation

Preserving and restoring historic vehicles and machinery.

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Reference: OCC0571A

Status: assignment_turned_inApproved occupation

Average (median) salary: £41,098 per year

SOC 2020 code: 2122 Mechanical engineers

SOC 2020 sub unit groups:

  • 2122/01 Automotive engineers (professional)
  • 3113/99 Engineering technicians n.e.c.
  • 5231/99 Vehicle technicians, mechanics and electricians n.e.c.
  • 5234/00 Aircraft maintenance and related trades
  • 5235/00 Boat and ship builders and repairers

Technical Education Products

ST0571:

Heritage engineering technician - Heritage Engineering Aviation Technician

(Level 3)

Approved for delivery

Employers involved in creating the standard:

Jaguar Land Rover, Federation of British Historic Vehicle Clubs Ltd., Bicester Heritage Ltd, Heritage Skills Academy, Boiler & Engineering Skills Training Trust, Heritage Railway Association, Royal Air Force Museum, British Aviation Preservation Council, National Historic Ships UK, Marine Solutions, Marches - Centre of Manufacturing Technology, Classic Motor Cars Ltd, The International Guild of Specialist Engineers, P & A Wood, The Sir Henry Royce Memorial Foundation, The Transport Trust

Summary

Heritage Engineering Technicians perform a vital role in the preservation, restoration, re-manufacture, service and repair of historic UK and International engineering achievements. The range of heritage sectors include veteran, vintage and classic; agricultural engineering, aviation, bus and coach, commercial vehicle, marine, military vehicle, motor cycle, motor vehicle and steam, working in organisations as diverse as Global Manufacturers, Museums and small operators to small voluntary groups and individual owners . Heritage Engineering Technicians Work on heritage artefacts which are unique “sole survivors” of significant value, but with little or no supporting documentation or procedures. Research the artefact to find out as much information as possible about its history to ensure accurate restoration. Survey artefact and classify damage or deterioration as: negligible, repairable or requiring replacement. Take a project (or part of a bigger project) and strip it down to minimum components, recording the parts and methods meticulously in a variety of ways. Evaluate components for quality, wear and ensure solutions for replacement are fit for purpose and compliant with relevant legislation. Use their own initiative to develop novel ways around complex and unusual engineering issues. Often carry out forensic work, routinely requiring reverse engineering techniques to be employed in order to understand the reasons and methodologies used by the original designers and manufacturers, to develop robust, credible and safe repair schemes. At all times, Heritage Engineering Technicians ensure that provenance is established and that the heritage of engineering innovation, evolution, design and manufacture is maintained for future generations.

Employers involved in creating the standard:

Jaguar Land Rover, Federation of British Historic Vehicle Clubs Ltd., Bicester Heritage Ltd, Heritage Skills Academy, Boiler & Engineering Skills Training Trust, Heritage Railway Association, Royal Air Force Museum, British Aviation Preservation Council, National Historic Ships UK, Marine Solutions, Marches - Centre of Manufacturing Technology, Classic Motor Cars Ltd, The International Guild of Specialist Engineers, P & A Wood, The Sir Henry Royce Memorial Foundation, The Transport Trust

Typical job titles include:

Heritage Engineering Aviation Technicians
Heritage Engineering Coach-building & Trim Technicians
Heritage Engineering Marine Technicians
Heritage Engineering Steam (Boiler-smith) Technicians
Heritage Engineering Steam (Mechanical Overhaul) Technicians
Heritage Engineering Vehicle Mechanical Technician

Keywords:

Health And Safety
Heritage Engineering
Machinery
Manufacturing
Vehicles

Knowledge, skills and behaviours (KSBs)

K1: Current statutory, quality, organisational and health & safety regulations, see optional roles for details.
K2: The Guidelines for the Care of Larger and Working Historic Objects published by the Museums and Galleries Commission.
K3: The importance of heritage engineering achievements in telling the story of the development of the modern world.
K4: The correct use of materials, tools and equipment, both modern and from a heritage era.
K5: The importance of working collaboratively to investigate historically sympathetic and appropriate design solutions which ensure the most efficient, cost effective and environmentally friendly programme of work
K6: How to review and amend plans and schedules as the project progresses, initial solutions may need to be modified, components and materials may fail or be found faulty.
K7: Mathematical and scientific principles, graphical expressions, symbols formulae and calculations used by Heritage engineering technicians including understanding metric and imperial forms of measurement.
K8: The typical problems that may arise in the restoration, renovation or recreation project, i.e. no drawings.
K9: The application of appropriate lifecycle approaches to each restoration project or process to ensure any waste of energy, materials and consumables is minimised and environmental impact is reduced.
K10: The principles of manpower requirements, costing, pricing and budgeting along with Supply Chain Management.
K11: The original methods and techniques used to inspect, remove, renovate, repair, manufacture and reassemble.
K12: The structure, properties and characteristics of common materials that have been used in the Heritage sector.
K13: How to identify various forms of corrosion, chemical reaction and other forms of age related degradation, and how to select the appropriate treatment, renovation or replacement method(s).
K14: Non Destructive Testing (NDT) methods and applications of the different techniques.
K15: Mechanical, non-mechanical and thermal jointing processes including riveting, glues, soldering, brazing and welding.
K16: The historic restoration industry and their company’s position within it, its structure, history, heritage and the range of specialist processes and skills.
K17: The expectation of customer requirements and budgets, managing their expectations, where appropriate
K18: The Heritage Aviation industry and their company’s position within it.
K19: The company’s range of specializations and resources.
K20: The Principles of Aviation Heritage Conservation.
K21: Ethical Guidelines affecting the Heritage Aviation sector.
K22: Aerodynamics and theory of flight, basic aircraft design: the equilibrium between thrust, drag, lift and weight.
K23: The type and applications of Heritage Aircraft components and construction, including materials and their uses.
K24: Aircraft Structural Classifications including; Primary, Secondary or Tertiary Structure.
K25: The classification of aircraft fasteners and how to identify them.
K26: Basic electrical theory along with knowledge of the different types of connections, fixings, fusing, switching, power conversion etc. found on heritage aircraft.
K27: The basic aircraft instruments and the principles upon which they work: e.g. compass, altimeter, air speed indicator, artificial horizon etc.
K28: Avionics such as basic heritage radio and navigation systems such as radio direction finder.
K29: Relating to static aircraft only – awareness power plants systems for basic types of heritage aircraft power plant: piston – rotary, radial, in-line; jet: turbojet, turboprop. Engine-driven systems such as fuel and hydraulic pumps

S1: Apply current Health & Safety practices at all times, ensuring all Hazards and Risks are identified and managed effectively, specifically complying with all relevant general and heritage specific regulations.
S2: Dis-assemble and assemble constructs, using video and/or other recording methods as appropriate to ensure the knowledge is not lost if significant time elapses between the two functions.
S3: Apply the processes of continuous improvement, such as Kaizen and Workplace Organisation.
S4: Obtain check and use the appropriate original
S5: Develop, apply and implement appropriate delivery plans to complete tasks within the agreed timescale.
S6: Apply industry recognised/best practice standards at all times during the restoration of a project to ensure that each stage is completed properly and has no adverse effect on future operations and progress.
S7: Plan and where applicable obtain all the resources required to undertake the work activity.
S8: Use the correct original or contemporary tools, processes, procedures and equipment to inspect remove, renovate and reassemble components where applicable including those for periodic adjustment.
S9: Identify various forms of corrosion, chemical reaction and other forms of degradation, and treat accordingly.
S10: Apply Non Destructive Techniques (NDT), using the correct technique for the specific application
S11: Use mechanical, non-mechanical and thermal jointing processes including riveting, glues, soldering, brazing and welding.
S12: Apply appropriate and approved diagnostic procedures and equipment with logical problem-solving techniques.
S13: Restore the work area on completion of the activity.
S14: Deal with customers, to ensure their satisfaction and expectations are exceeded.
S15: Use appropriate aviation terminology.
S16: Fully document and record all work with European Aviation Safety Agency/Civil Aviation Authority requirements.
S17: Survey Heritage Aircraft, and classify damage as: Negligible, Repairable by treatment, Repairable by patching or insertion or requiring replacement.
S18: Apply appropriate conservation treatment(s) with minimum physical intervention and removing no or as little as possible original material.
S19: Correctly identify and employ appropriate riveting techniques.
S20: Manufacture and replace aircraft panels/components using conforming material.
S21: Use sealants to add aerodynamic smoothness to exposed surfaces as seams and joints in the fuselage and wings
S22: Use sealants to prevent air and fluid leakage.
S23: Undertake jacking & lifting operations without endangering themselves or others.
S24: Assess external condition of aircraft electrical systems, instruments and power-plant as to their appearance
S25: Utilise appropriate conservation techniques to return electrical systems, instruments and power-plant to a satisfactory external appearance
S26: Remove equipment and store in an environmentally controlled bonded secure storage facility, so that it could be re-used in the future.

B1: Personal Responsibility & Compliance: With statutory and organisational health & safety regulations and policies at all times such as The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 (HASAWA), Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 (COSHH) and Control of Asbestos Regulations Accepts responsibility to work load with a responsible approach to risk. Continually demonstrates a high level of motivation and resilience when facing challenges.
B2: Working Effectively in Teams: Create and maintain positive, professional and trusting working relationships with the team a wide range of internal, external and connected stakeholders.
B3: Effective Communication & Interpersonal Skills: Maintain effective partnerships with suppliers and customers through the company processes to achieve sound objectives.Open and honest clear communication using appropriate methods. Always demonstrating a positive and respectful attitude.
B4: Quality & Problem Solving: Strong desire to ensure that the root cause of a problem is identified and addressed, continually seeks opportunities to improve quality, speed and efficiency.
B5: Continuous Professional Development: Have a strong commitment and be self-motivated to develop, learn and adapt to new processes and technologies. Strive to improve personal performance.
B6: Equality, Diversity and Ethical Values: Demonstrate an understanding and commitment to maintaining and promoting honour and honesty with the fundamental ethical values in the workplace.