Qualification Outline

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Certificate IV in Aeronautical Life Support Equipment

Certificate IV in Aeronautical Life Support Equipment

Qualification
National Code:
MEA41122
State Code:
BIB3
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
980
Duration
2 Semesters
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
22/11/2022
VET Act Conditions
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
1.00 22/11/2022 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 on the maintenance of aircraft and personal life support equipment and on the fabrication and maintenance of aircraft furnishings.
The qualification typically applies to those who work independently or as part of a team under direct and/or indirect supervision, following set procedures and methods, requiring some discretion and judgement. They are responsible for the quality of their own outputs and require a high level of analysis and risk assessment within familiar and unfamiliar contexts. High level communications skills are required when fitting individuals with items of personal life support equipment and when determining item fabrication requirements.
The 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). Regulatory and licensing requirements associated with MEA units of competency required for this qualification must be met.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
Competency must be demonstrated in twenty-three (23) units, consisting of:
- nine (9) core units
- fourteen (14) elective units, chosen according to the unit selection guidelines.

Up to two (2) elective units may be selected from other qualifications in this or any other endorsed Training Package, provided that each unit supports vocational capabilities appropriate to this qualification and does not duplicate the outcome of another unit chosen for the qualification.
1. Core Units

All nine (9) units must be completed.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
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
AUF71 MEA107 Interpret and use aviation maintenance industry manuals and specifications 40 Unit of competency
OBD00 AVIF0044 Marshal aircraft 20 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
2. Elective Units

Fourteen (14) units may be chosen from the elective units listed below.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
OEH80 MEASTR0011 Apply aircraft identification markings, graphics and decals 60 Unit of competency
WI678 MSFUP3012 Apply marine sewing and installation techniques 60 Unit of competency
AWZ15 AURVTT006 Apply trimming adhesives 12 Unit of competency
AVS28 DEFEXO008 Conduct explosives inspection 0 Unit of competency
AUD80 MEA118 Conduct self in the aviation maintenance environment 20 Unit of competency
OBP16 MSFSF2015 Cut single layer fabrics 40 Unit of competency
OAD09 MEA436 Inspect, repair and modify non-primary structure components in aircraft cabins and cockpits 50 Unit of competency
WI617 MSFSF2002 Machine sew materials 48 Unit of competency
OEH09 MEALSU0001 Maintain and fit anti-G suits 30 Unit of competency
OEG73 MEALSU0002 Maintain and fit helmets 30 Unit of competency
OEG89 MEALSU0003 Maintain and fit immersion suits 30 Unit of competency
OEG63 MEALSU0004 Maintain and fit oxygen masks 30 Unit of competency
OEH14 MEALSU0013 Maintain and pack escape slides 35 Unit of competency
OEH15 MEALSU0005 Maintain and pack parachutes 30 Unit of competency
OEH01 MEALSU0012 Maintain and pack survival inflatable life rafts 35 Unit of competency
OEG97 MEALSU0009 Maintain seat and pod electrical and electronic systems 30 Unit of competency
OEG85 MEALSU0007 Maintain, install and remove restraint systems 30 Unit of competency
OEG65 MEALSU0006 Maintain, pack and fit survival inflatable buoyancy vests 30 Unit of competency
OEH07 MEALSU0008 Manufacture, repair and alter aircraft-related fabric components 30 Unit of competency
OEG37 MEALSU0010 Operate and maintain sewing machines and overlockers 50 Unit of competency
AVS31 DEFEXO005 Package explosives 0 Unit of competency
OEH58 MEASTR0007 Pre-treat aluminium alloy surfaces 40 Unit of competency
OAD17 MEA398 Remove and install aircraft hydro-mechanical and landing gear system components 60 Unit of competency
AUG08 MEA303 Remove and install aircraft pneumatic system components 60 Unit of competency
AUE51 MEA201 Remove and install miscellaneous aircraft electrical hardware/components 40 Unit of competency
AUE30 MEA304 Remove and install non-pressurised aircraft structural and non-structural components 60 Unit of competency
AUD95 MEA317 Remove and install pressurised aircraft structural and non-structural components 60 Unit of competency
OEH81 MEASTR0009 Remove light corrosion from aircraft 80 Unit of competency
OEG11 MEASTR0006 Remove surface coatings from aircraft or aircraft components 40 Unit of competency
AWZ17 AURVTT005 Select trim and fabric materials 20 Unit of competency
AWZ18 AURVTT004 Trim vehicle components 68 Unit of competency
AVS30 DEFEXO006 Unpackage explosives 0 Unit of competency
BAU61 MSTTF2008 Use adhesives 30 Unit of competency
OAD05 MEA295 Use electrical test equipment to perform basic electrical tests on aircraft and components 20 Unit of competency
AVS35 DEFEXO001 Work safely with explosive ordnance 0 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BEJ5 MEA41119 Certificate IV in Aeronautical Life Support Equipment Qualification
No information
Entry Requirements

Nil.

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
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