Module C4 - Skin Repairs Level 2
Available
15 April 2008
Duration
1 Day 09.30- 16.00
Lunch break approx 30 mins and 2 tea breaks approx 15mins each
Pre-requisite Knowledge/Experience
1.Module F1 - Introduction to Aviation Heritage
2.Module C1 - Aircraft Structures
3.Module C2 - Skin Repairs Level 1
Location
IWM Duxford Only
Class Size
Maximum of four (4) volunteers per session
Applicability
All volunteers in the Aviation Heritage sector
Course Aim
To introduce experienced volunteers to the use of pneumatic rivetting tools. To further develop their metal working skills and practise some advanced techniques.
Content
Health & Safety implications
Conservation documentation
Use of riveting hand tools:
- Countersinking tools
- Pneumatic riveting gun
- Rivet sets (dollies)
- Riveting blocks (Bucking bars)
- Pop riveting pliers
Select and form rivets correctly.
Recognise and replace badly formed rivets.
Conservation issues.
Assessment
Assessment shall be carried out by means of workshop based practical exercises and an assessment paper containing Multiple Coice Questions. The pass mark shall be 80%.
All volunteers may choose whether or not to undergo assessment. Anyone opting for the package will be required to pay a £5.00 registration fee, payable to City & Guilds, for each certificate awarded.
NQF Level
1 Credit at Level 2
