Dr. Al Koller, SpaceTEC® Executive Director
Frank Margiotta, SpaceTEC® Program Manager
Preparing
Technicians for the
Commercial Space
Industry
Briefing to the COMSTAC
RLV Working Group
May 2006
Opportunities and Challenges
The future will be different for many reasons.
Interest/support for RLVs is growing
•
Zero
-
G, Bigelow, X
-
Cor, SpaceX,
x
Prize Cup
•
NASA in transition: CEV, CLV, COTS
•
Large “Space Lift” future uncertain: ULA, Constellation
Technologies emerging in related industries
•
Composites
--
Boeing 787 “Dreamliner”
•
Non
-
traditional Systems
–
Rocket Racing League,
SpaceShipOne
•
GPS, VMS for Space
-
based Tracking
Implications for Technology Development
•
Major Changes in Key Areas Such as
:
•
Propulsion/Propellants
•
Materials
•
Flight System Design
•
Passenger Travel to Space
•
Workforce Skills/Competencies
•
Training Methods/Facilities
•
Cross Utilization of Systems, People,
Processes
•
Next Steps
•
SpaceShipOne/Virgin Galactic
•
Shuttle
-
Derived CEV
•
X
-
Prize Cup
–
Rocket Races in NM
•
Bigelow Inflatable Hotels
•
COTS and similar commercial ventures
Aviation
Aerospace
Technology
Convergence
Center Vision/Goals
•
National Resource for Aerospace
Technical Education and Training
•
National Infrastructure for
Curriculum Validation & Delivery
•
National Certification Program
•
National Databases, PR, Website,
Marketing Resources, Outreach
Center Vision/Goals
•
National Resource for Aerospace
Technical Education and Training
•
National Infrastructure for
Curriculum Validation & Delivery
•
National Certification Program
•
National Databases, PR, Website,
Marketing Resources, Outreach
K
-
12 Enrichment for
Curriculum and
Faculty Training
K
-
12 Enrichment for
Curriculum and
Faculty Training
Recruitment
and Pathway
Implementation
Recruitment
and Pathway
Implementation
Aerospace
A.S. Degrees
Aerospace
A.S. Degrees
2+2 Articulation
with Private/Public
Universities
2+2 Articulation
with Private/Public
Universities
National
Articulation with
Community Colleges
National
Articulation with
Community Colleges
Faculty Workshops
and Internships
Faculty Workshops
and Internships
Continuing Ed and
Technician Career
Development
Continuing Ed and
Technician Career
Development
SpaceTEC
SpaceTEC
®
®
National Center of Excellence
National Center of Excellence
National Skill
Standards,
Certifications
National Skill
Standards,
Certifications
Conduct DACUM w/
Industry Subject Matter
Experts
DACUM Report
1. Duties & Tasks
2. Knowledge & Skills
3. Tools & Equipment
4. Traits & Attitudes
Define Intended
Skill/Competency Levels
Review/Prioritize
Standards
Sources: NASA, OSHA, Mil
-
Specs, Best Practices, etc.
Existing
Standards
?
Have best qualified
subject matter expert
develop standard(s)
Choose standard,
assign
Proficiency
Code/Level
No
Yes
Course
Outline
Syllabus
Lesson Plans
Compile Certification Exam
questions from Lesson Plans,
Existing Programs (FAA
A&P) & Subject Matter
Experts
Certification Exam
Test Bank
Academi
c Review
&
Approval
CERTIFICATION
ACADEMIC
PROGRAM
Industry
Review
&
Validatio
n
Course
Delivery
National
Certification
No
Yes
Yes
No
DACUM to Curriculum to Certification
Validating Exam Questions
PROFICIENCY CODES
SUBJECT
1
Can identify basic facts and terms about the subject. (FACTS)
KNOWLEDGE
2
Can identify relationship of basic facts and state general principles about the subject.
(PRINCIPLES)
LEVELS
3
Can analyze facts and principles and draw conclusions about the subject.
(ANALYSIS)
SK
4
Can evaluate conditions and make proper decisions about the subject.
(EVALUATION)
TASK
1
Can name parts, tools, and simple facts about the task. (NOMENCLATURE)
KNOWLEDGE
2
Can determine step by step procedures for doing the task. (PROCEDURES)
LEVELS
3
Can identify why and when the task must be done and why each step is needed.
(OPERATING PROCEDURES)
TK
4
Can predict, isolate, and resolve problems about the task. (ADVANCED THEORY)
TASK
1
Can do part of the task. Needs to be supervised doing most of the task. (LIMITED)
PERFORMANCE
2
Can do most of the task. Needs help only on hardest parts. (PARTIALLY
PROFICIENT)
LEVELS
3
Can do all part of the task. Needs only a spot check of completed work.
(COMPETENT)
TP
4
Can do the complete task quickly and accurately. Can tell or show others how to do
the task. (HIGHLY PROFICIENT)
SK4,TK3,TP3
Tether tools and personal items
SK1, TK1,
TP1
Complete a repair project per drawing and specifications
DEMONSTRATE UNDERSTANDING OF SAFE, EFFICIENT,
PROFESSIONAL WORK PRACTICES
–
The student will be able to:
04.01
Observe work area rules and regulations.
04.02
Tether tools and personal items.
04.03
Log tools (ingress/egress).
04.04
Follow clea
n room/controlled environment procedures.
04.05
Conduct pre
-
shift/post
-
shift tool, materials, equipment, and
supplies inventory.
04.06
Follow proper foreign object debris (FOD) procedures.
04.07
Inspect for foreign object debris (FOD). (FOD is anything left
anywhere that d
oes not belong. Source contract specifies policies and
procedures)
04.08
Demonstrate good housekeeping practices.
04.09
Demonstrate knowledge of static electricity hazards.
04.10
Demonstrate professional work ethics.
04.11
Demonstrate knowledge of ISO 9000.
04.12
Demonstrate knowledge
of quality assurance sciences.
04.13
Demonstrate knowledge of computer generated quality
management tools. (schedules, flow diagrams, spreadsheets)
SK2, TK2, TP2
SK3, TK3, TP2
SK3, TK3,
TP3
SK2, TK2, TP1
SK3, TK2, TP2
SK3, TK3, TP3
SK2, TK2, TP2
SK3, TK3, TP3
SK3, TK2, TP1
SK2, TK2, TP2
SK3, TK1
SK2, TK2
SK2, TK2
Student Competencies
Proficiency
Codes
CERTIFIED AEROSPACE
TECHNICIAN
Why Certification?
No nationally recognized credential for aerospace
technicians.
Individual
1.
Encourages skills
development beyond current
job.
2.
Improves worker
transportability.
3.
Identifies and strengthens
professional work ethics and
attitude.
4.
“Professionalizes” technical
career.
5.
Provides for a “Legacy of
Excellence.”
Company
1.
Strengthens industry
-
based
performance standards.
2.
Reduces need for regulatory
oversight.
3.
Provides an objective
performance ability index of
workforce.
4.
Improves workforce
qualifications.
5.
Opportunity to reward
individual initiative.
Exam Infrastructure
•
National Scope
–
(Baseline 5 States)
•
Secure Internet
-
Based Testing
--
Anytime, Anywhere
•
Trained/Certified SpaceTEC Examiners (STEs)
•
Standardized Performance
-
Based Test Kits (Audited)
•
Procedures, Checklists & Manuals for Proctors &
Examiners
•
Self
-
Sustaining Fee
-
Based Cost Recovery
Certification Format
(3
-
part Exam)
•
Core
–
Introduction to Workplace
–
Safety
–
Applied Mechanics
–
Basic Electricity
–
Materials & Processes
–
Tests & Measurements
•
Written (Computer
-
based)
•
Oral
•
Practical (Hands
-
On)
17 Trained STEs in 5 states
Endorsements
Industry/Government/Workforce
Current & Future Initiatives
•
Core Exam Modified
–
Certification Readiness Courses
–
Credit/Non
-
Credit
•
Developing Concentrations
–
Vehicle Processing
–
Manufacturing
–
Troubleshooting
–
Composites
•
National Implementation
–
Industry/DOD/Labor
–
Credit for Experience
–
Skills Assessments
Assessment
Results Analysis
Section 4: MATERIALS AND PROCESSES I AND II
4 of the 13 questions presented for this section were answered
incorrectly.
Objectives
Total
Questio
ns
Incorrec
t
Questio
ns
Metallurgy
1
0
Metallurgical Processes
1
0
Mechanical Behavior
1
0
Conventional Mechanical Testing
1
0
Corrosion
1
1
Corrosion Forms, Causes, Prevention
1
1
Corrosion Control
1
0
Non
-
Metallic Materials
1
1
Composite Materials
1
0
Structural Characteristics
1
0
Solid Core Structures, Molds, Moldless Wet Lay
-
up Techniques
1
0
Hollow Structures and Mold Making
1
1
Vacuum Bagging
1
0
Partnership For Action
NSF Center of Excellence for Aerospace
•
Focus on technician credentialing
•
Early successes provide lessons in motivation
•
Initial work at NASA/DoD sites
Opportunity to Support RLV Operators
•
Lessons learned; pathfinder approaches
•
Early preparation for inevitable comparisons
•
Opportunity to manage change in favor of
RLV needs
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