Qualification Outline
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Certificate IV in Aircraft Life Support and Furnishing
Certificate IV in Aircraft Life Support and Furnishing
MEA41115
AVP1
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 12/02/2015 | Current | Approved |
Description
This qualification applies to members of the Australian Defence Force (ADF) and to employees of Civil Aviation Maintenance Organisations (AMOs) who work at supervisor or team leader levels on the maintenance of aircraft and personal life support equipment and on the fabrication and maintenance of aircraft furnishings.
The qualification consists of:
mandatory common units that apply to all Aeroskills qualifications at Certificate III and IV levels and elective common units that relate to the regulatory system within which individuals are employed
elective technical stream units and imported units.
The qualification provides a number of credits towards other Aeroskills qualifications at Certificate III and IV levels and a limited number of credits towards a Diploma or Advanced Diploma of Aviation Maintenance Management.
This qualification applies to workplaces that operate under the airworthiness regulatory systems of the ADF 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 MEA41115 Certificate IV in Aircraft Life Support and Furnishing, competency must be demonstrated in twenty-six (26) units of competency, as follows:- ten (10) core common and imported units
- one (1) elective unit from the common units listed in Group A
- fifteen (15) elective units from the technical stream and imported units listed in Group B.
1. Core Units
Ten (10) core units to be completed.
2. Elective Units Group A
One (1) elective unit Group A to be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUE91 | MEA114 | Certify aeronautical product maintenance | 60 | Unit of competency |
| AUE02 | MEA140 | Supervise aviation maintenance teams and perform maintenance quality inspections | 40 | Unit of competency |
3. Elective Units Group B
Fifteen (15) elective units from Group B to be completed.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D747 | MEA41111 | Certificate IV in Aircraft Life Support and Furnishing | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BDY0 | MEA41118 | Certificate IV in Aeronautical Life Support Equipment | Qualification |
No information
Entry Requirements
Not applicable
Traineeships and Apprenticeships