Pathway Outline

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22/07/2026 4:44 AM AWST

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Pre-Apprenticeship Aeroskills

Pre-Apprenticeship Aeroskills

Pathway
National Code
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State Code
WA42
DTWD Status
Replaced
Associated Qualification
Certificate II in Aeroskills
National Code
MEA20407
State Code
W487
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Original TGA Release Date
15/11/2010
Field of Education
0315 - Aerospace Engineering And Technology
Approved Date
18/06/2009
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
Duration
2 Semesters
Current Release Version
1.00
Current Release Date
15/11/2010
Nominal Hours
600
Description
This training program leads to the completion of the Certificate II in Aeroskills pre-apprenticeship Pathway (WA42) and the MEA07 Aeroskills Training Package qualification MEA20407.
Packaging Rules
1. CORE UNITS
To be awarded Certificate II level, the candidate must demonstrate competency in all seven of the mandatory core units
State Code National Code Title Hours Type
W8316 MEA117A Apply self in the aviation maintenance environment 20 Unit of competency
W8309 MEA108B Complete aviation maintenance industry documentation 40 Unit of competency
W8308 MEA107B Interpret and use aviation maintenance industry manuals and specifications 40 Unit of competency
W8305 MEA101B Interpret occupational health and safety practices in aviation maintenance 40 Unit of competency
W8207 UEENEEN006B Maintain remote control and non-vital interlocking control systems 18 Unit of competency
W8310 MEA109B Perform basic hand skills, standard trade practices and fundamentals in aviation maintenance 40 Unit of competency
W8306 MEA103B Plan and organise aviation maintenance work activities 40 Unit of competency
2. Specialist Units - Avionics Group
The Avionics Group consists of 11 units of competency (comprising of 7 mandatory core units, 3 specialist units from the Avionic Group and 1 additional elective unit taken from either the Mechanical Group or the Structures Group).
ONLY ONE SPECIALIST UNITS GROUP TO BE CHOSEN IN ADDITION TO THE MANDATORY CORE UNITS TO BE AWARDED THE CERTIFICATE II IN AEROSKILLS
Please refer back to the MEA07 Aeroskills Training Package as there are conditions regarding selection of electives/specialist units.
State Code National Code Title Hours Type
W8428 MEA330B Dismantle, inspect, maintain and assemble aircraft non-primary structural removable components or parts and internal fittings 60 Unit of competency
W8379 MEA239B Fabricate aircraft electrical looms and harnesses 40 Unit of competency
W8378 MEA238B Perform routine removal and installation of miscellaneous aircraft electrical hardware/components 20 Unit of competency
W8380 MEA240B Use electrical test equipment to perform basic electrical tests 20 Unit of competency
3. Specialist Units - Mechanical Group
The Mechanical Group consists of 11 units of competency (comprising of 7 mandatory core units, 3 specialist units from the Mechanical Group and 1 additional elective unit taken from either the Avionic Group or the Structures Group).
ONLY ONE SPECIALIST UNITS GROUP TO BE CHOSEN IN ADDITION TO THE MANDATORY CORE UNITS TO BE AWARDED THE CERTIFICATE II IN AEROSKILLS
Please refer back to the MEA07 Aeroskills Training Package as there are conditions regarding selection of electives/specialist units.
State Code National Code Title Hours Type
W8427 MEA329B Dismantle, inspect, maintain and assemble aircraft basic hydraulic and pneumatic components or parts 60 Unit of competency
W8430 MEA332B Dismantle, inspect, maintain and assemble aircraft mechanical components or parts 60 Unit of competency
W8428 MEA330B Dismantle, inspect, maintain and assemble aircraft non-primary structural removable components or parts and internal fittings 60 Unit of competency
4. Specialist Units - Structures Group
The Structures Group consists of 10 units of competency (comprising 7 mandatory core units, 2 specialist units from the Structures Group and 1 additional elective unit taken from either the Avionic Group or the Mechanical Group).
ONLY ONE SPECIALIST UNITS GROUP TO BE CHOSEN IN ADDITION TO THE MANDATORY CORE UNITS TO BE AWARDED THE CERTIFICATE II IN AEROSKILLS
Please refer back to the MEA07 Aeroskills Training Package as there are conditions regarding selection of electives/specialist units.
State Code National Code Title Hours Type
W8402 MEA303B Remove and install aircraft pneumatic system components 60 Unit of competency
W8455 MEA407B Repair/modify aircraft non-primary structural non-metallic components 60 Unit of competency
W8454 MEA406B Repair/modify aircraft non-primary structural sheetmetal components 60 Unit of competency
5. Work Placement/Supervised Skills Practice
In addition to the units specified for the qualification, some of the following units may be included. The total nominal hours for the qualification plus Supervised Skills Practice/Work Placement hours must not exceed 600 hours.
State Code National Code Title Hours Type
Y0303 Y0303 Supervised Skills Practice 1 40 Module
Y0300 Supervised Skills Practice 2 40 Module
Y0281 Work Placement 1 40 Module
Y0282 Work Placement 2 40 Module
Y0283 Work Placement 3 40 Module
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
WA90 Pre-Apprenticeship Aeroskills Pathway
Note
This training program has been created as a pathway of the Training Package qualification MEA20407.
This qualification/pathway is the copyright of DEEWR and should be consulted for full description of requirements.
Further information on this training program may be obtained from the Manager, Training Product Information Services, VET Teaching and Learning, Department of Education & Training on 08 9264 4621

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