Qualification Outline

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22/07/2026 1:01 AM AWST

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Certificate III in Aeroskills (Mechatronics)

Certificate III in Aeroskills (Mechatronics)

Qualification
National Code:
MEA30222
State Code:
BIB7
TGA Status:
Current
DTWD Status:
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0315 - Aerospace Engineering And Technology
Original TGA Release Date
22/11/2022
Approved Date
28/03/2023
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
C
Nominal Hours
1040
Duration
3 Semesters
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
04/09/2025
VET Act Conditions
—
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
2.00 04/09/2025 Current Approved
1.00 22/11/2022 Replaced Approved
Description

This qualification applies to individuals employed within the General Aviation industry sector on the maintenance of small aircraft who are not seeking direct progression to a Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) B1.2 Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Licence limited to basic small aircraft maintenance. It may also be of use as a first Aeroskills qualification for individuals transitioning from an allied trade to employment on small aircraft maintenance.
Depending on the choice of elective units credits may apply towards other qualifications at Certificate IV and Diploma levels.
There are 0 minimum work placement hours required for this unit.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
To be awarded the MEA30222 Certificate III in Aeroskills (Mechatronics), competency must be demonstrated in twenty (20) units of competency, as follows:
- Fifteen (15) core units
- Five (5) elective units (technical stream units), chosen in accordance with the unit selection guidelines in column 4.

Please refer to the Qualification Packaging Rules for information regarding pre-requisite units.
1. Core units

These units must be completed.

Please refer to the Qualification Packaging Rules for information regarding pre-requisite units.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
AUF97 MEA148 Apply mathematics and physics in aviation maintenance 55 Unit of competency
OAD16 MEA156 Apply quality standards during aviation maintenance activities 40 Unit of competency
OAD03 MEA154 Apply work health and safety practices in aviation maintenance 40 Unit of competency
OAD08 MEA157 Complete aviation maintenance industry documentation 40 Unit of competency
AUD80 MEA118 Conduct self in the aviation maintenance environment 20 Unit of competency
AUE01 MEA246 Fabricate and/or repair aircraft electrical hardware or parts 40 Unit of competency
OEH87 MEAMEC0056 Inspect and maintain structures and related components of non-pressurised small aircraft 55 Unit of competency
AUF71 MEA107 Interpret and use aviation maintenance industry manuals and specifications 40 Unit of competency
OEG59 MEAMEC0051 Maintain and repair small aircraft mechanical components and parts 90 Unit of competency
AWC13 MSMENV272 Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices 20 Unit of competency
AUD75 MEA301 Perform aircraft flight servicing 120 Unit of competency
OAC98 MEA158 Perform basic hand skills, standard trade practices and fundamentals in aviation maintenance 40 Unit of competency
OAD01 MEA155 Plan and organise aviation maintenance work activities 40 Unit of competency
AUE51 MEA201 Remove and install miscellaneous aircraft electrical hardware/components 40 Unit of competency
OAD00 MEA296 Use electrical test equipment in aviation maintenance activities 20 Unit of competency
2. Elective units

Five (5) elective units must be completed.

Please refer to the Qualification Packaging Rules for the full details of available options and information regarding pre-requisite units.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
OEH63 MEASTR0001 Inspect aircraft structures 60 Unit of competency
AUF08 MEA359 Inspect and repair aircraft wooden structures 50 Unit of competency
AUF12 MEA357 Inspect, test and repair aircraft fabric surfaces 50 Unit of competency
AUF75 MEA309 Inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft hydro-mechanical and landing gear systems and components 120 Unit of competency
OEH12 MEAAVI0008 Inspect, test and troubleshoot basic aircraft electrical systems and components 80 Unit of competency
OEH03 MEAMEC0013 Inspect, test and troubleshoot gas turbine engine systems and components 120 Unit of competency
AUF41 MEA313 Inspect, test and troubleshoot piston engine systems and components 120 Unit of competency
AUE29 MEA315 Inspect, test and troubleshoot propeller 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
OEG77 MEAMEC0048 Maintain aircraft diesel engines 70 Unit of competency
OEH78 MEAMEC0049 Maintain aircraft two stroke petrol engines 70 Unit of competency
OFH27 MEAMEC0077 Maintain aircraft vapour cycle air conditioning systems 50 Unit of competency
OEH98 MEAMEC0040 Maintain airframe systems of basic light fixed wing aircraft 90 Unit of competency
OEG14 MEAAVI0046 Maintain basic aircraft communication and radio navigation systems and components 60 Unit of competency
OEH94 MEAAVI0044 Maintain basic light aircraft electrical systems and components 60 Unit of competency
OEG76 MEAMEC0042 Maintain basic light aircraft engines and propellers 70 Unit of competency
OEG25 MEAAVI0045 Maintain basic light aircraft instrument systems and components 60 Unit of competency
OEG98 MEAMEC0041 Maintain basic rotary wing aircraft systems 110 Unit of competency
OEH97 MEAMEC0044 Maintain light aircraft air cycle air conditioning systems 50 Unit of competency
OEG71 MEAMEC0043 Maintain light aircraft pneumatic systems 70 Unit of competency
OAD12 MEA3000 Maintain small piston engine aircraft pressurisation systems 70 Unit of competency
OEH62 MEASTR0002 Modify and repair aircraft composite materials structures and components 100 Unit of competency
OEG56 MEAMEC0054 Modify and repair aircraft composite structure using cold bonding 60 Unit of competency
OEG80 MEAMEC0058 Perform major modifications and repairs to small aircraft metal structure 90 Unit of competency
OAD17 MEA398 Remove and install aircraft hydro-mechanical and landing gear system components 60 Unit of competency
OEH05 MEAAVI0002 Remove and install basic aircraft electrical system components 40 Unit of competency
AUF81 MEA306 Remove and install engines and engine system components 60 Unit of competency
AUE30 MEA304 Remove and install non-pressurised aircraft structural and non-structural components 60 Unit of competency
AUE06 MEA307 Remove and install propeller systems and components 60 Unit of competency
AUF06 MEA308 Remove and install rotary wing rotor and flight control system components 60 Unit of competency
OEG88 MEAMEC0057 Repair the structure of non-pressurised small aircraft 55 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BDW2 MEA30218 Certificate III in Aeroskills (Mechatronics) Qualification
No information
Entry Requirements

Nil.

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
No information