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| Aviation Special Processes Technician Overview | | | Aviation Special Processes Technician OverviewThe duties and responsibilities of the Aviation Special Processes Technician are wide-ranging and the task of identifying duties common to most technicians in the industry was a challenging one. The occupational standard attempts to define the scope of these tasks and the required knowledge and abilities to perform them to the level of a qualified practitioner. The main duties of an Aviation Special Processes Technician consist of the following: cleaning and stripping components and materials using chemical, electrical and mechanical processes; surface treatment of components and materials such as conversion coating, deposition, plating, thermal spray, diffusion coating and etching; shot, glass and flap peening processes; and heat treatment such as hardening and stress relief and furnace brazing. Aviation Special Processes Technicians are thoroughly familiar with the principles of chemistry and have extensive knowledge of safety requirements as well as rules and regulations that apply to their work. Certification Requirements To qualify for certification with CAMC, the applicant must possess the necessary knowledge and skills and have acquired a minimum of twenty-four (24) months in the occupation. In addition, the applicant must also demonstrate a minimum of six (6) months experience in each of the appropriate specializations and sub-areas for specialization. The four (4) main areas of specialization are:- Cleaning/Stripping (4 sub-areas)
- Surface Treatment (5 sub-areas)
- Peening
- Heat Treatment (2 sub-areas)
The tasks in the logbook were made as generic as possible to accommodate the largest amount of work environments and equipment/tools but do not necessarily cover all tasks performed by individuals. Evaluator Instructions An Evaluator is an aviation practitioner with experience in the same occupation as the applicant seeking registration; who can attest that the applicant has accomplished the required tasks competently. Evaluators are appointed by the Council based on recommendations by the applicant’s employer. To nominate an individual for evaluator status, the employer must forward a formal letter of nomination to the CAMC Registrar, along with a completed Evaluator Data Form. A resume outlining the individual’s background and experience in the occupation is also required. Individuals approved by the Council to act as evaluators receive a copy of the national occupational standard as well as a certificate and wallet card confirming their status as an evaluator. The duties of the evaluator include:- Supervising the applicant performing the task/subtask.
- Filling in the appropriate Evaluator Data Sheet in the logbook.
- Attesting that the applicant has completed each task/subtask in a satisfactory manner and in compliance with the current standards including:
- Meeting the appropriate knowledge requirements for the level of certification;
- Selecting and properly using the correct tools;
- Performing the task without supervision;
- Completing all necessary documentation.
The evaluator is responsible for ensuring that the applicant meets all of the requirements for certification, including training, experience and knowledge requirement levels to carry out the mandatory tasks and sub-tasks. Any supporting documentation that can attest to the candidates work experience and education (e.g., certificates, diplomas, letter of employment) should be included.
Tasks Common to Most Aviation Special Processes Technicians(note that sub-tasks for each task are not shown below) Block A — Safety and Security
Task 1 - Demonstrate Safe Working Practices and Techniques
Task 2 – Observe Security Measures Block B — Basic Knowledge
Task 3 - Apply General Industry Knowledge to Perform Job Function
Task 4 – Follow Laws, Policies and Regulations and Standard Operation Procedures
Task 5 – Communicate Effectively
Task 6 – Use Science Principles to Perform Tasks Block C — Pre-Treatment Process
Task 7 - Prepares Materials for Special TreatmentBlock D — Cleaning/Stripping
Task 8 – Strip/Clean Surfaces Using Chemical Processes (Organic & Inorganic)
Task 9 – Strip/Clean Surfaces Using Electrical Processes
Task 10 – Strip/Clean Materials Using Mechanical Processes
Task 11 – Strip/Clean Materials Using Water Jet Process Block E — Surface TreatmentTask 12 – Perform Conversion/Deposition Coating Process (chemical)
Task 13 – Perform Plating Process
Task 14 – Perform Thermal Spray Process
Task 15 – Perform Diffusion Coating Process
Task 16 – Perform Etching Process Block F — Peening
Task 17 – Perform Peening Process Block G — Heat Treatment
Task 18 – Perform Hardening/Stress Relief
Task 19 – Perform Furnace Brazing Block H — Post-Treatment Processes
Task 20 – Complete Process According to Documentation Requirements | | |
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