Qualification Outline
22/07/2026 1:00 AM AWST
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Certificate IV in Aircraft Surface Finishing
Certificate IV in Aircraft Surface Finishing
MEA40922
BIC4
Current
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 22/11/2022 | Current | Approved |
Description
This qualification applies to employees of aircraft repair and overhaul organisations or members of the Australian Defence Force (ADF) engaged in either the supervision of aircraft surface finishing activities or working in an environment where a significant degree of multi-skilling is required in component removal and installation and/or the performance of a specified range of repair tasks.
The qualification consists of:
common and imported units that apply to all Aeroskills specialist streams at Certificate III and IV levels
mandatory surface finishing technical stream and imported units that also apply at Certificate III level
elective units to be selected according to employment need from listed common units, mechanical and structures technical stream units and an imported unit.
The qualification also provides credits towards the MEA50422 Diploma of Aviation Maintenance Management and the MEA60222 Advanced Diploma of Aviation Maintenance Management. A limited number of credits are also provided towards the MEA50219 Diploma of Aeroskills (Mechanical).
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 MEA40922 Certificate IV in Aircraft Surface Finishing, competency must be demonstrated in twenty-one (21) units of competency, consisting of:- seventeen (17) core units
- four (4) elective units, chosen according to the unit selection guidelines.
1. Core Units
All seventeen (17) units must be compeleted.
2. Elective Units
Four (4) units to be completed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUE84 | MEA116 | Apply work health and safety procedures at supervisor level in aviation maintenance | 40 | Unit of competency |
| OEH63 | MEASTR0001 | Inspect aircraft structures | 60 | Unit of competency |
| OEH62 | MEASTR0002 | Modify and repair aircraft composite materials structures and components | 100 | Unit of competency |
| AUF96 | MEA305 | Remove and install aircraft fixed wing flight control system components | 60 | Unit of competency |
| OAD17 | MEA398 | Remove and install aircraft hydro-mechanical and landing gear system components | 60 | Unit of competency |
| OEG44 | MEACOM0024 | Supervise aviation maintenance teams and perform maintenance quality inspections | 40 | Unit of competency |
| AUE00 | MEA113 | Supervise civil aircraft maintenance activities and manage human resources in the workplace | 80 | Unit of competency |
| OAD05 | MEA295 | Use electrical test equipment to perform basic electrical tests on aircraft and components | 20 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BDV8 | MEA40918 | Certificate IV in Aircraft Surface Finishing | Qualification |
No information
Entry Requirements
Nil
Traineeships and Apprenticeships