Aircraft Structural Assembly

Code	5697
Diploma	DVS
Sector	Mechanical Manufacturing
Length of training	975 hours
Approximate duration in months	9 months
Number of credits	65
Status	Program approved in 1998.

This program is offered in French:
5197 - Montage de structures en aérospatiale

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Program Objectives

To enable the students to acquire the knowledge, skills and attitudes required to interpret the work plans and technical drawings; to apply concepts of occupational health and safety; to apply concepts involved in the use of materials in the aerospace industry; to apply auxiliary assembly techniques; to apply sealants; to drill holes, and rivet and derivet parts; to fabricate simple structural parts; to form a subassembly, a simple assembly and a complex assembly; to install an alternate system; to modify an assembly; to enter the work force.

Program Content

Code	Statement of Competency	Hours	Credits
869-011	Determine their suitability for the trade and the training process	15	1
869-022	Gain an overview of the evolution of the aerospace industry	30	2
869-032	Apply mathematical concepts	30	2
869-042	Associate materials with various aircraft structures	30	2
869-054	Read and interpret drawings, diagrams and manuals, and produce sketches	60	4
869-064	Use various work procedures and apply concepts of computer science	60	4
869-083	Apply occupational health and safety rules and materials handling techniques	45	3
869-093	Do manual machining tasks	45	3
869-105	Rivet and derivet aircraft structural parts	75	5
869-112	Perform mechanical assembly tasks	30	2
869-122	Apply sealing and bonding agents to assemble aircraft structural parts	30	2
869-136	Make simple aircraft structural parts	90	6
869-143	Apply basic concepts and techniques related to the use of composites	45	3
869-155	Do a subassembly	75	5
869-166	Assemble aircraft structural components	90	6
869-172	Make connections between the different aircraft systems	30	2
869-183	Remove and install aircraft system components	45	3
869-195	Repair aircraft structural components	75	5
869-201	Use job search techniques	15	1
869-214	Enter the work force	60	4
		975	65

Admission Conditions and Prerequisites

To be eligible for admission to this program, candidates must meet one of the following requirements:

Persons holding a Secondary School Diploma or its recognized equivalent, for example, an Attestation of Equivalence of Secondary V studies, or a postsecondary diploma such as the Diploma of College Studies or a Bachelor's degree
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Persons who are at least 16 years of age on September 30 of the school year in which their training is to begin and have earned the Secondary IV credits in language of instruction, second language and mathematics in the programs of study established by the Minister, or have been granted recognition for equivalent learning
OR
Persons who are at least 18 years of age upon entry into the program and have the following functional prerequisites: the successful completion of the General Development Test (see the following table), or recognition of equivalent learning
OR
Persons who have obtained Secondary III credits in language of instruction, second language and mathematics in programs established by the Minister are required to pursue general education courses, concurrently with their vocational training, in order to obtain the Secondary IV credits they lack in language of instruction, second language and mathematics in programs established by the Minister.

Functional Prerequisites

A person who has reached the age of 18 can be admitted to a program of study leading to a Diploma of vocational studies (DVS) based on functional prerequisites. These prerequisites, in place for those aged at least 18 years at the start date declared for the vocational training program, are: successful completion of the general development test (GDT) and obtaining and passing the tests relative to the specific prerequisites in the language of instruction and mathematics, if applicable.

This table indicates the new course codes for common core basic education (CCBE) and diversified basic education (DBE) required for the specific prerequisites in language of instruction and mathematics for the targeted program of study. In the cases where the new course codes for the CCBE and the DBE are in progressive implementation, the old codes are indicated in parenthesis and are still valid. The equivalent course codes in basic education in the youth sector are also indicated in the table. When a DVS does not require any specific prerequisites in language of instruction or in mathematics, a (-) will be displayed in the appropriate field. Please note that the functional prerequisites do not apply to attestation of vocational specialty (AVS) programs.

Specific Prerequisites

Language of instruction		Second language		Mathematics
Adults	Youth	Adults	Youth	Adults	Youth
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CSS de Montréal

Vocational Training Centre	Group	Status	D/E	Start Date
École des métiers de l'aérospatiale de Montréal	REIN5697		D	Continuous entry
Reconnaissance des acquis et des compétences-CSSDM	—	—	—	—

Aircraft Assembler

Aircraft assemblers assemble and install the various components of an aircraft. They perform machining operations on metallic materials, manufacture parts with machine tools, perform molding operations on composite materials and repair aircraft structural components. This is an exciting career for those who enjoy working in a team and have excellent manual dexterity and vision. A career as an aircraft assembler is suitable for people who are meticulous, precise and responsible.