Qualification Outline
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Diploma of Aeroskills (Mechanical)
Diploma of Aeroskills (Mechanical)
MEA50210
S754
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 15/11/2010 | Current | Approved |
Description
The qualification applies to individuals seeking the grant of a Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) B1 Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Licence covering the supervision, performance and certification of airframe, engine, electrical and structural maintenance on aircraft that are type-rated by CASA for maintenance purposes.
The requirement for the awarding of MEA50207 Diploma of Aeroskills (Mechanical) is demonstrated competency in listed competency units under the conditions set out below. The listed units also satisfy Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) requirements for the grant, under Civil Aviation Regulation Part 66, of Aircraft Maintenance Engineer B1 Licences in sub-categories B1.1, 1.2, 1.3 and 1.4 (or the equivalent interim maintenance authority under CAO 100.66) when the skills and knowledge requirements align with CASA syllabus requirements in under 'Licensing' in the Assessment Guidelines and in Appendix 1, and training has been delivered in accordance with the requirements of Civil Aviation Safety Regulation Part 147 (or in accordance with the transitional requirements in CAO 100.66).
It consists of:
Common and technical stream units required at Certificate IV level in the aircraft maintenance stream with electives determined by the desired licence sub-category
Additional diploma level common units that cover supervisor level OHS competency plus competencies required by CASA for the exercise of licence privileges
Diploma level mechanical technical stream units covering advanced fault diagnosis and aircraft weighing and weight and balance calculation.
The qualification also provides credits towards the MEA50410 Diploma of Aviation Maintenance Management (Mechanical) and the MEA60210 Advanced Diploma of Aviation Maintenance Management (Mechanical)
Schedule
Packaging Rules
To be awarded a Diploma of Aeroskills (Mechanical) competency must be demonstrated in 36 to 42 units, chosen as described below.All B1 licence sub-categories require the following 28 or 29 units:
- 10 Core Diploma level (CASA licensing) common, technical stream and imported units
- 17 Core Certificate IV common and technical stream units
- Elective technical stream units in either Group A (one unit) or Group B (two units)
Depending on the CASA B1 licence sub-category being sought, an additional 8 to 13 units are required, up to a maximum of 42 units for the qualification . All units must be chosen as specified under the conditions set out below:
Group C Elective technical stream units required by CASA for a B1.1 licence - 11 or 13 units
Group D Elective technical stream units required by CASA for a B1.2 licence - 12 units
Group E Elective technical stream units required by CASA for a B1.3 licence - 9 units
Group F Elective technical stream units required by CASA for a B1.4 licence - 8 units
1. Diploma Level Core and Mechanical Stream Units
All ten (10) units must be completed
2. Cert IV Core Common and Avionic/Mechanical Technical Stream Units
All seventeen (17) units must be completed
3. Group A Elective Units
For all B1 licence sub-categories Group A OR Group B electives to be completed
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D4400 | MEA211C | Inspect, test and troubleshoot advanced aircraft electrical systems and components | 140 | Unit of competency |
4. Group B Elective Units
For all B1 licence sub-categories Group A OR Group B electives to be completed
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D4439 | MEA223C | Inspect aircraft electrical systems and components | 40 | Unit of competency |
| D4441 | MEA227C | Test and troubleshoot aircraft electrical systems and components | 110 | Unit of competency |
5. Group C Elective Units
To meet the criteria for the grant of a B1.1 Licence complete eleven (11) or thirteen (13) units listed below
6. Group D Elective Units
To meet the criteria for the grant of a B1.2 Licence complete twelve (12) units listed below
7. Group E Elective Units
To meet the criteria for the grant of a B1.3 Licence complete nine (9) units listed below.
(noting that MEA308C and MEA316C each count as two units)
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W8418 | MEA319B | Inspect gas turbine engine systems and components | 80 | Unit of competency |
| D4424 | MEA309C | Inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft hydro-mechanical and landing gear systems and components | 120 | Unit of competency |
| D4426 | MEA310C | Inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft pneumatic systems and components | 60 | Unit of competency |
| D4432 | MEA316C | Inspect, test and troubleshoot rotary wing rotor and control systems and components | 80 | Unit of competency |
| D4419 | MEA304C | Remove and install non-pressurised aircraft structural and non-structural components | 60 | Unit of competency |
| D4423 | MEA308C | Remove and install rotary wing rotor and flight control system components | 60 | Unit of competency |
| W8241 | MEA322B | Test and troubleshoot gas turbine engine systems and components | 60 | Unit of competency |
8. Group F Elective Units
To meet the criteria for the grant of a B1.4 Licence complete eight (8) units listed below
(noting that MEA308C and MEA316C each count as two units)
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D4424 | MEA309C | Inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft hydro-mechanical and landing gear systems and components | 120 | Unit of competency |
| D4426 | MEA310C | Inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft pneumatic systems and components | 60 | Unit of competency |
| D4429 | MEA313C | Inspect, test and troubleshoot piston engine systems and components | 120 | Unit of competency |
| D4432 | MEA316C | Inspect, test and troubleshoot rotary wing rotor and control systems and components | 80 | Unit of competency |
| D4419 | MEA304C | Remove and install non-pressurised aircraft structural and non-structural components | 60 | Unit of competency |
| D4423 | MEA308C | Remove and install rotary wing rotor and flight control system components | 60 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W496 | MEA50207 | Diploma of Aeroskills (Mechanical) | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D751 | MEA50211 | Diploma of Aeroskills (Mechanical) | Qualification |
VET Info Notes
1. This qualification is the copyright of Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations.
2. Further information on this qualification is contained in the training Package available from Australian Training Products Ltd., Tel: (03) 9655 0600 or Email: sales@atpl.net.au
3. This qualification was entered on to the STARS by the Training Curriculum Services on 6/5/2011.
Entry Requirements
Not applicable.
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