Qualification Outline
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Certificate IV in Aircraft Surface Finishing
Certificate IV in Aircraft Surface Finishing
MEA40910
S750
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 15/11/2010 | Current | Approved |
Description
The qualification may apply to employees of aircraft repair and overhaul organisations or members of the Australian Defence Force 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 MEA50410 Diploma of Aviation Maintenance Management (Mechanical) and the MEA60110 Advanced Diploma of Aviation Maintenance Management (Mechanical). A limited number of credits are also provided towards the MEA50210 Diploma of Aeroskills (Mechanical).
Schedule
Packaging Rules
To be awarded Certificate IV in Aircraft Surface Finishing, competency must be demonstrated in 21 units of competency. These units must be chosen as specified under the following conditions:- 17 Core units consisting of common, technical stream and imported units
- 4 Elective units chosen from the technical stream and imported units in Group A
1. Core Units
Seventeen core units to be completed.
2. Elective Units
Four elective units to be completed.
The following outlines ONE example of a training program for this qualification.
Please refer to the Training Package for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D4378 | MEA116B | Apply occupational health and safety procedures at supervisor level in aviation maintenance | 40 | Unit of competency |
| D4420 | MEA305C | Remove and install aircraft fixed wing flight control system components | 60 | Unit of competency |
| D4417 | MEA302C | Remove and install aircraft hydro-mechanical and landing gear system components | 60 | Unit of competency |
| W8313 | MEA113B | Supervise civil aircraft maintenance activities and manage human resources in the workplace | 80 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W494 | MEA40907 | Certificate IV in Aircraft Surface Finishing | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D745 | MEA40911 | Certificate IV in Aircraft Surface Finishing | Qualification |
VET Info Notes
1. This qualification is the copyright of Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations.
2. Further information on this qualification is contained in the training Package available from Australian Training Products Ltd., Tel: (03) 9655 0600 or Email: sales@atpl.net.au
3. This qualification was entered on to the STARS by the Training Curriculum Services on 3/5/2011.
Entry Requirements
Not applicable.
Traineeships and Apprenticeships
