Qualification Outline

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Diploma of Aeroskills (Avionics)

Diploma of Aeroskills (Avionics)

Qualification
National Code:
MEA50111
State Code:
D750
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0315 - Aerospace Engineering And Technology
Original TGA Release Date
23/08/2013
Approved Date
10/05/2012
Stream of Study
Trade Technician/Supervisory or Equivelant (3300)
VET Act Classifier
C
Nominal Hours
1965
Duration
4 Semesters
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
23/08/2013
VET Act Conditions
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
2.00 23/08/2013 Current Approved
Description

This qualification applies to individuals seeking the grant of a CASA B2 Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Licence covering the supervision, performance and certification of avionic maintenance on aircraft that are type-rated by CASA for maintenance purposes.

The qualification satisfies CASA requirements for the grant, under CASR Part 66, of Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Licence B2 when the skills and knowledge requirements align with CASA syllabus requirements under ‘Licensing’ in the Assessment Guidelines and in Appendix 1, and training has been delivered in accordance with the requirements of CASR Part 147. It consists of:
common and technical stream units required at Certificate IV level in the aircraft maintenance stream
additional diploma level common and imported units that cover supervisor level OHS competency plus competencies required by CASA for the exercise of licence privileges
Diploma level avionic technical stream units covering advanced fault diagnosis and aircraft weight and balance calculation.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
To be awarded the MEA50111 Diploma of Aeroskills (Avionics), competency must be demonstrated in thirty one (31) or thirty two (32) units of competency, depending on the choice of elective specialist units. These units consist of:
- eight (8) Core Diploma level (CASA licensing) units
- twenty two (22) Core common and technical stream units from Certificate IV that are mandatory for a CASA B2 licence
- either Elective Group A (two units) or Group B (one unit)
1. Core Units

All eight (8) units must be completed

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
D3656 MSAENV472B Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices 40 Unit of competency
D4389 MEA142B Manage self in the aviation maintenance environment 40 Unit of competency
WC025 MEA111C Perform administrative processes to prepare for certification of civil aircraft maintenance 40 Unit of competency
W8377 MEA235B Perform advanced troubleshooting in aircraft avionic maintenance 210 Unit of competency
WC012 MEA241C Perform aircraft weight and balance calculations as a result of modifications 25 Unit of competency
W8312 MEA112B Plan and implement civil aircraft maintenance activities 80 Unit of competency
D4377 MEA113C Supervise civil aircraft maintenance activities and manage human resources in the workplace 80 Unit of competency
2. Certificate IV Core Units - CASA B2 Licence

All twenty two (22) units must be completed that are mandatory for a CASA B2 licence

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
WC037 MEA105C Apply quality standards applicable to aviation maintenance processes 40 Unit of competency
W8309 MEA108B Complete aviation maintenance industry documentation 40 Unit of competency
W8317 MEA118A Conduct self in the aviation maintenance environment 20 Unit of competency
D4414 MEA246C Fabricate and/or repair aircraft electrical hardware or parts 40 Unit of competency
WC003 MEA223D Inspect aircraft electrical systems and components 40 Unit of competency
WC034 MEA226D Inspect aircraft electronic systems and components 50 Unit of competency
WC014 MEA224C Inspect aircraft instrument systems and components 40 Unit of competency
W8308 MEA107B Interpret and use aviation maintenance industry manuals and specifications 40 Unit of competency
W8305 MEA101B Interpret occupational health and safety practices in aviation maintenance 40 Unit of competency
D4416 MEA301C Perform aircraft flight servicing 120 Unit of competency
W8310 MEA109B Perform basic hand skills, standard trade practices and fundamentals in aviation maintenance 40 Unit of competency
W8306 MEA103B Plan and organise aviation maintenance work activities 40 Unit of competency
D4392 MEA203C Remove and install advanced aircraft electrical system components 60 Unit of competency
D4394 MEA205C Remove and install advanced aircraft instrument system components 40 Unit of competency
D4395 MEA206C Remove and install aircraft basic radio communication and navigation system components 40 Unit of competency
D4396 MEA207C Remove and install aircraft electronic system components 140 Unit of competency
W8343 MEA201B Remove and install miscellaneous aircraft electrical hardware/components 40 Unit of competency
WC006 MEA227D Test and troubleshoot aircraft electrical systems and components 110 Unit of competency
WC021 MEA228D Test and troubleshoot aircraft instrument systems and components 150 Unit of competency
WC007 MEA232C Test and troubleshoot aircraft pulse systems and components 80 Unit of competency
WC029 MEA229D Test and troubleshoot aircraft radio frequency navigation and communications systems and components 100 Unit of competency
W8390 MEA260B Use electrical test equipment 20 Unit of competency
3. Group A Specialist Elective Units

Two (2) units may be chosen from Group A.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
WC002 MEA225C Inspect fixed wing aircraft automatic flight control systems and components 40 Unit of competency
WC018 MEA230C Test and troubleshoot fixed wing aircraft automatic flight control systems and components 40 Unit of competency
4. Group B Specialist Elective Units

One (1) unit may be chosen from Group B.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
WC010 MEA231C Inspect, test and troubleshoot rotary wing aircraft automatic flight control systems and components 40 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S753 MEA50110 Diploma of Aeroskills (Avionics) Qualification
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
AVO3 MEA50115 Diploma of Aeroskills (Avionics) Qualification
No information
Entry Requirements

Not applicable.

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
(TR08770) AEROSKILLS ENGINEER (AVIONICS) (LEVEL 5) Traineeship