Qualification Outline
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Certificate II in Aeroskills
Certificate II in Aeroskills
MEA20418
BDV9
Current
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.00 | 22/11/2022 | Current | Approved |
| 1.00 | 31/08/2018 | Replaced | Approved |
Description
This qualification applies to employees in aviation maintenance workshops who perform repair and overhaul tasks on a limited range of aircraft electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electro-hydraulic and electro-pneumatic components or who perform simple repairs on a limited range of structural components.
The units of competency in this qualification are a mix of common units that apply to all technical employment streams covered by the MEA Aeroskills Training Package (core units) and technical stream units that are specific to a technical employment stream (elective units).
The qualification provides significant credits towards higher level Aeroskills Certificates.
This qualification applies to workplaces that operate under the airworthiness regulatory systems of the Defence Aviation Safety Authority (DASA) and the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA). Any regulatory/licensing requirements associated with any MEA units of competency must be met.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
To be awarded the MEA20418 Certificate II in Aeroskills, competency must be demonstrated in one of:Avionic: twelve (12) units, consisting of eight (8) core units plus three (3) units from Group A and one (1) unit from either Group B or Group C
Mechanical: twelve (12) units, consisting of eight (8) core units plus three (3) units from elective Group B and one (1) unit from either Group A or Group C
Structures: eleven (11) units, consisting of eight (8) core units plus two (2) units from elective Group C and one (1) unit from either Group A or Group B.
Pathways
| State Code | Title |
|---|---|
| AB66 | Avionics Pre-apprenticeship |
| AB67 | Aeroskills Mechanical Pre-apprenticeship |
1. Core Units
All eight (8) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OAD16 | MEA156 | Apply quality standards during aviation maintenance activities | 40 | Unit of competency |
| AUF52 | MEA117 | Apply self in the aviation maintenance environment | 20 | Unit of competency |
| OAD03 | MEA154 | Apply work health and safety practices in aviation maintenance | 40 | Unit of competency |
| OAD08 | MEA157 | Complete aviation maintenance industry documentation | 40 | Unit of competency |
| AUF71 | MEA107 | Interpret and use aviation maintenance industry manuals and specifications | 40 | Unit of competency |
| AWC13 | MSMENV272 | Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices | 20 | 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 |
2. Group A Elective Units
If you are completing the Avionic qualification, three (3) units must be selected.
If you are completing the Mechanical qualification, one (1) unit may be selected.
If you are completing the Structures qualification, one (1) unit may be selected.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OEG72 | MEAAVI0034 | Fabricate aircraft electrical looms and harnesses | 40 | Unit of competency |
| OEI00 | MEAAVI0033 | Perform routine removal and installation of miscellaneous aircraft electrical hardware or components | 20 | Unit of competency |
| OAD05 | MEA295 | Use electrical test equipment to perform basic electrical tests on aircraft and components | 20 | Unit of competency |
3. Group B Elective Units
If you are completing the Avionic qualification, one (1) unit may be selected.
If you are completing the Mechanical qualification, three (3) units must be selected.
If you are completing the Structures qualification, one (1) unit may be selected.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OEG33 | MEAMEC0026 | Maintain aircraft basic hydraulic and pneumatic components or component parts | 60 | Unit of competency |
| OEG93 | MEAMEC0028 | Maintain aircraft gas turbine engine components or component parts | 60 | Unit of competency |
| OEG99 | MEAMEC0029 | Maintain aircraft mechanical components or component parts | 60 | Unit of competency |
| OEH06 | MEAMEC0027 | Maintain aircraft non-primary structural removable components or parts and internal fittings | 60 | Unit of competency |
| OEH00 | MEAMEC0030 | Maintain aircraft piston engine components or component parts | 60 | Unit of competency |
4. Group C Elective Units
If you are completing the Avionic qualification, one (1) unit may be selected.
If you are completing the Mechanical qualification, one (1) unit may be selected.
If you are completing the Structures qualification, two (2) units must be selected.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OEG13 | MEASTR0004 | Modify and repair aircraft non-primary structural non-metallic components | 60 | Unit of competency |
| OEH61 | MEASTR0003 | Modify and repair aircraft non-primary structural sheet metal components | 60 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AVN9 | MEA20415 | Certificate II in Aeroskills | Qualification |
No information
Entry Requirements
Nil
Traineeships and Apprenticeships