Qualification Outline
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Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Mechatronics)
Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Mechatronics)
MEA41018
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National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 31/08/2018 | Current | Approved |
Description
This qualification was aligned with the proposed Civil Aviation Safety Regulation (CASR) Part 66 Manual of Standards (MOS) that was to introduce a new small aircraft licensing system In July 2016. However, CASA decided to hold the revised MOS pending a full review of CASR Part 66 which is intended to take about two years to complete. Until CASA decides on the final form of small aircraft licensing it will not be possible to use this qualification as a pathway to grant of licence.
Until the CASA review is finalised the qualification can be used for small aircraft maintenance apprenticeships and will provide most of the knowledge required for the Basic Examinations which will continue to be the avenue to licensing for small aircraft maintenance.
The qualification applies to individuals involved in the maintenance of small aircraft within the General Aviation industry sector and is not a pathway to the grant of a B1 or B2 Licence for regular public transport aircraft maintained by a Civil Aviation Safety Regulation (CASR) Part 145 Maintenance Repair Organisation (MRO). The pathways to these licences are the MEA50218 Diploma of Aeroskills (Mechanical) for the B1 or the MEA50118 Diploma of Aeroskills (Avionics) for the B2. A number of units in this qualification would provide credits towards those qualifications and towards other qualifications at Certificate IV, Diploma and Advanced Diploma levels.
More information regarding the operation of the MEA Aeroskills Training Package in licence-related areas during the CASR Part 66 review can be found in the Companion Volume -Interface with CASA Licensing Requirements.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
To be awarded the MEA41018 Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Mechatronics) competency must be demonstrated in thirty (30) units, as follows:- seventeen (17) core common, technical stream and imported units that are applicable to all B1 and B2 Licences that are limited to release to service of basic small aircraft
- thirteen (13) elective Group A technical stream units where a limited B1.1 Licence is sought
- ten (10) elective Group B technical stream units where a limited B1.2 Licence is sought
- eleven (11) elective Group C technical stream units where a limited B1.3 Licence is sought
- ten (10) elective Group D technical stream units where a limited B1.4 Licence is sought
- nine (9) elective Group E technical stream units where a limited B2 Licence is sought
- elective Group F technical stream units chosen according to the requirements of the aircraft types being maintained to bring the total unit count to thirty (30) units.
Core units of competency
All seventeen (17) units must be taken if a B1 or B2 Licence applicable to basic small aircraft maintenance is being sought.
1. Core Units
Seventeen (17) core common, technical stream and imported units that are applicable to all B1 and B2 Licences that are limited to release to service of basic small aircraft to be completed.
2. Group A Elective Units
Where a limited B1.1 Licence is sought, All thirteen (13) units must be completed.
Please refer to TGA training.gov.au for the full details of available options.
3. Group B Elective Units
Where a limited B1.2 Licence is sought, all ten (10) units must be completed.
Please refer to TGA training.gov.au for the full details of available options.
4. Group C Elective Units
Where a limited B1.3 Licence is sought, all eleven (11) units must be completed.
Please refer to TGA training.gov.au for the full details of available options.
5. Group D Elective Units
Where a limited B1.4 Licence is sought, all ten (10) units must be completed.
Please refer to TGA training.gov.au for the full details of available options.
6. Group E Elective Units
Where a limited B2 Licence is sought, all nine (9) units must be completed.
Please refer to TGA training.gov.au for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUE59 | MEA290 | Fit avionic modification sheet metal components | 60 | Unit of competency |
| AUF67 | MEA210 | Inspect, test and troubleshoot basic aircraft electrical systems and components | 80 | Unit of competency |
| AUF76 | MEA212 | Inspect, test and troubleshoot basic aircraft instrument systems and components | 80 | Unit of competency |
| AUE47 | MEA291 | Inspect, test and troubleshoot fixed wing single axis autopilot systems and components | 80 | Unit of competency |
| AUF17 | MEA216 | Inspect, test and troubleshoot instrument landing systems and components | 60 | Unit of competency |
| OAC97 | MEA297 | Maintain basic avionic systems and components | 60 | Unit of competency |
| OAD02 | MEA293 | Remove and install aircraft electronic system components | 140 | Unit of competency |
| AUF80 | MEA202 | Remove and install basic aircraft electrical system components | 40 | Unit of competency |
| AUE53 | MEA204 | Remove and install basic aircraft instrument system components | 40 | Unit of competency |
7. Group F Elective Units
Units to be chosen according to the requirements of the aircraft types being maintained to bring the total unit count to thirty (30) units.
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.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AVN4 | MEA41015 | Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Mechatronics) | Qualification |
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Entry Requirements
Not applicable
Traineeships and Apprenticeships