Qualification Outline
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Diploma of Aeroskills (Mechanical)
Diploma of Aeroskills (Mechanical)
MEA50219
BEX6
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 | 30/09/2019 | Replaced | Approved |
Description
The qualification applies to individuals seeking the grant of a Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) B1 Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Licence covering the supervision, performance and certification of airframe, engine, electrical and structural maintenance on aircraft that are type-rated by CASA for maintenance purposes.
The qualification satisfies CASA requirements under Civil Aviation Safety Regulations (CASR) 1998, for the grant of Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Licences in sub-categories B1.1, B1.2, B1.3 and B1.4 when the knowledge and skills requirements align with CASA syllabus requirements in the Companion Volume Implementation Guide Interface with CASA, and training has been delivered in accordance with the requirements of CASR Part 147.
Credits are also provided towards the MEA50422 Diploma of Aviation Maintenance Management and the MEA60222 Advanced Diploma of Aviation Maintenance Management.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
To be awarded the MEA50219 Diploma of Aeroskills (Mechanical) competency must be demonstrated in thirty-five (35) to fourty-three (43) units, chosen as described below.All B1 Licence sub-categories require the following twenty eight (28) units:
- eleven (11) core Diploma level (CASA licensing) common, technical stream and imported units
- seventeen (17) core Certificate IV common and technical stream units.
Depending on the CASA B1 Licence sub-category being sought, an additional seven (7) to fifteen (15) units are required. All units must be chosen as specified under the conditions set out below:
- Group A Elective technical stream units required by CASA for a B1.1 Licence - thirteen (13) or fifteen (15) units
- Group B Elective technical stream units required by CASA for a B1.2 licence - thirteen (13) units.
- Group C Elective technical stream units required by CASA for a B1.3 Licence - eight (8) units.
- Group D Elective technical stream units required by CASA for a B1.4 licence - seven (7) units.
Pathways
| State Code | Title |
|---|---|
| AD02 | B1.1 Licence |
1. Core Units - Diploma Level
All eleven (11) units must be completed.
Note: While the above core units do not have specific prerequisite units, it is a CASA licensing requirement that competency not be sought until all of the Certificate IV units listed for the applicable licence have been attained.
2. Core Units - Certificate IV Level
All seventeen (17) units must be completed for the CASA B1 licence subcategories.
3. Group A Technical Stream Units
To meet the criteria for the grant of a B1.1 Licence complete thirteen (13) or fifteen (15) units listed below.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Note: MEA307 and MEA315 are mandatory units for B1.1 where the rating sought includes propellers.
4. Group B Technical Stream Units
To meet the criteria for a B1.2 Licence complete all thirteen (13) units listed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
5. Group C Technical Stream Units
To meet the criteria for the grant of a B1.3 Licence complete all eight (8) units listed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUF99 | MEA319 | Inspect gas turbine engine systems and components | 80 | Unit of competency |
| OAC95 | MEA294 | Inspect, test and troubleshoot advanced aircraft electrical systems and components | 140 | Unit of competency |
| AUF75 | MEA309 | Inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft hydro-mechanical and landing gear systems and components | 120 | Unit of competency |
| AUF92 | MEA310 | Inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft pneumatic systems and components | 60 | Unit of competency |
| AUF38 | MEA316 | Inspect, test and troubleshoot rotary wing rotor and control systems and components | 80 | Unit of competency |
| AUE30 | MEA304 | Remove and install non-pressurised aircraft structural and non-structural components | 60 | Unit of competency |
| AUF06 | MEA308 | Remove and install rotary wing rotor and flight control system components | 60 | Unit of competency |
| AUF43 | MEA322 | Test and troubleshoot gas turbine engine systems and components | 60 | Unit of competency |
6. Group D Technical Stream Units
To meet the criteria for a B1.4 Licence complete seven (7) units listed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OAC95 | MEA294 | Inspect, test and troubleshoot advanced aircraft electrical systems and components | 140 | Unit of competency |
| AUF75 | MEA309 | Inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft hydro-mechanical and landing gear systems and components | 120 | Unit of competency |
| AUF92 | MEA310 | Inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft pneumatic systems and components | 60 | Unit of competency |
| AUF41 | MEA313 | Inspect, test and troubleshoot piston engine systems and components | 120 | Unit of competency |
| AUF38 | MEA316 | Inspect, test and troubleshoot rotary wing rotor and control systems and components | 80 | Unit of competency |
| AUE30 | MEA304 | Remove and install non-pressurised aircraft structural and non-structural components | 60 | Unit of competency |
| AUF06 | MEA308 | Remove and install rotary wing rotor and flight control system components | 60 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BDW6 | MEA50218 | Diploma of Aeroskills (Mechanical) | Qualification |
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Entry Requirements
Not applicable
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