Qualification Outline

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Advanced Diploma of Avionic Engineering

Advanced Diploma of Avionic Engineering

Qualification
National Code:
MEA60518
State Code:
BDX9
TGA Status:
Deleted
DTWD Status:
Deleted
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0315 - Aerospace Engineering And Technology
Original TGA Release Date
31/08/2018
Approved Date
04/01/2019
Stream of Study
VET Act Classifier
C
Nominal Hours
1746
Duration
4 Semesters
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
31/08/2018
VET Act Conditions
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
1.00 31/08/2018 Current Approved
Description

This qualification applies to individuals employed in senior paraprofessional engineering and in managerial positions in both the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) and the Australian Defence Force (ADF) regulatory environments in the fields of avionic engineering and engineering management. It should also be noted that many of the positions applicable to this qualification also have airworthiness regulatory requirements regarding prior aviation experience.

There are a total of forty-three (43) units of which twenty-eight (28) are core units and the remainder are electives from which units must be chosen in accordance with the selection guidance provided.

This qualification applies to workplaces that operate under the airworthiness regulatory systems of the ADF and CASA. Any regulatory/licensing requirements associated with any MEA units of competency must be met.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
To be awarded the MEA60518 Advanced Diploma of Avionic Engineering, competency must be demonstrated in a total of thirty-two (32) or thirty-four (34) units of competency, consisting of:
- twenty-eight (28) core units
- four (4) or six (6) elective units from Group A chosen in accordance with the unit selection guidelines.
1. Core Units

All twenty eight (28) units must be completed.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
AUE28 MEA725 Apply advanced scientific principles and techniques in avionic engineering situations 55 Unit of competency
AUF72 MEA711 Apply avionic analogue design techniques 70 Unit of competency
AUF62 MEA712 Apply avionic digital design techniques 70 Unit of competency
AUD89 MEA704 Apply avionic modelling for computer-aided engineering 70 Unit of competency
AUG00 MEA706 Apply basic scientific principles and techniques in avionic engineering situations 70 Unit of competency
AUE78 MEA727 Apply calculus in avionic engineering situations 55 Unit of competency
W5428 MEM30012A Apply mathematical techniques in a manufacturing engineering or related environment 60 Unit of competency
OAD16 MEA156 Apply quality standards during aviation maintenance activities 40 Unit of competency
WE917 MEM23004A Apply technical mathematics 40 Unit of competency
OAD03 MEA154 Apply work health and safety practices in aviation maintenance 40 Unit of competency
OAD10 MEA153 Communicate aviation technical and maintenance management knowledge 35 Unit of competency
OAD08 MEA157 Complete aviation maintenance industry documentation 40 Unit of competency
AXO35 MSMENV672 Develop workplace policy and procedures for environmental sustainability 50 Unit of competency
AUE01 MEA246 Fabricate and/or repair aircraft electrical hardware or parts 40 Unit of competency
AUF68 MEA714 Integrate avionic fundamentals into an engineering task 70 Unit of competency
AUF71 MEA107 Interpret and use aviation maintenance industry manuals and specifications 40 Unit of competency
AUE96 MEA142 Manage self in the aviation maintenance environment 40 Unit of competency
AUE15 MEA262 Modify/repair aircraft component single layer printed circuit boards 16 Unit of competency
OAC98 MEA158 Perform basic hand skills, standard trade practices and fundamentals in aviation maintenance 40 Unit of competency
OAD01 MEA155 Plan and organise aviation maintenance work activities 40 Unit of competency
AUF59 MEA702 Produce avionics engineering related graphics 70 Unit of competency
AUE51 MEA201 Remove and install miscellaneous aircraft electrical hardware/components 40 Unit of competency
AUF78 MEA708 Select and test avionic engineering materials 55 Unit of competency
W5446 MEM30007A Select common engineering materials 40 Unit of competency
AUF89 MEA135 Use computers in aviation maintenance-related integrated logistic support activities 40 Unit of competency
OAD00 MEA296 Use electrical test equipment in aviation maintenance activities 20 Unit of competency
AUD88 MEA261 Use electronic test equipment 20 Unit of competency
OAC94 MEA162 Write aviation technical publications 40 Unit of competency
2. Group A Elective Units

Four (4) or six (6) units must be completed.
- take four (4) units
- In addition, take the two (2) additional units as indicated if either the Diploma of Avionic Engineering or the Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Avionics) is not held.

Please note that there are Unit Selection Guidelines that must be followed when selecting your elective units.
Refer to TGA training.gov.au for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
AUG12 MEA726 Apply aircraft electrical system design techniques 55 Unit of competency
AUG20 MEA729 Apply configuration management procedures in airworthiness engineering management 70 Unit of competency
AUF65 MEA730 Apply systems engineering procedures to airworthiness engineering design project management 70 Unit of competency
WE912 MEM22013A Coordinate engineering projects 40 Unit of competency
AUF56 MEA143 Develop and manage maintenance error management programs 60 Unit of competency
AUE44 MEA719 Evaluate aircraft electrical systems 70 Unit of competency
AUD96 MEA716 Evaluate avionic analogue systems 70 Unit of competency
AUF02 MEA717 Evaluate avionic digital systems 70 Unit of competency
AUF24 MEA129 Investigate technical aspects of aviation occurrences 80 Unit of competency
AUE43 MEA271 Lay out avionic flight management systems 120 Unit of competency
AUD66 MEA270 Lay out avionic systems 120 Unit of competency
OAD11 MEA164 Perform airworthiness management and maintenance program tasks 50 Unit of competency
OAD06 MEA163 Perform aviation technical publication management activities 40 Unit of competency
AUE55 MEA128 Provide engineering advice in the modification, maintenance and management of aircraft systems 80 Unit of competency
AUE85 MEA127 Provide technical advice in the maintenance and management of aircraft and aeronautical product 80 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AVO8 MEA60515 Advanced Diploma of Avionic Engineering Qualification
No information
Entry Requirements

Not applicable.

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
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