Qualification Outline
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Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Avionics)
Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Avionics)
MEA40602
W044
Deleted
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 30/07/2004 | Current | Approved |
Description
Schedule
1.
Generic Core: Learners to complete all competencies in this group regardless of the pathway the learner is following.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W1068 | MEA105A | Apply quality standards applicable to maintenance processes | 40 | Unit of competency |
| W1070 | MEA108A | Complete industry documentation | 40 | Unit of competency |
| W1069 | MEA107A | Interpret and use industry manuals and specifications | 40 | Unit of competency |
| 51404 | Interpret occupational health and safety practices in maintainance (Part 1 of 4 MEA101A) | 40 | Module | |
| 51405 | Interpret occupational health and safety practices in maintainance (Part 2 of 4 MEA101A) | 40 | Module | |
| W1066 | MEA101A | Interpret occupational health and safety practices in maintenance | 40 | Unit of competency |
| 51406 | Interpret occupational health and safety practices in maintenance (Part 3 of 4 MEA101A) | 40 | Module | |
| W1071 | MEA109A | Perform basic hand skills, standard trade practices and fundamentals | 40 | Unit of competency |
| W1067 | MEA103A | Plan and organise work activities | 40 | Unit of competency |
2.
Avionics Technical Stream Units:
Complete all three competencies.
Learners to complete all competencies in this group regardless of the pathway the learner is following.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W1106 | MEA246A | Fabricate and/or repair aircraft electrical hardware or parts | 40 | Unit of competency |
| W1072 | MEA201A | Remove and install miscellaneous aircraft electrical hardware/components | 40 | Unit of competency |
| W1114 | MEA260A | Use electrical test equipment | 40 | Unit of competency |
3.
PATHWAY 1 (ONE)
Complete all competencies in this group if following pathway one.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W1085 | MEA214A | Inspect, test and troubleshoot basic communication and radio navigation systems and components | 80 | Unit of competency |
| W1092 | MEA221A | Inspect, test and troubleshoot secondary radar systems and components | 40 | Unit of competency |
| W1078 | MEA207A | Remove and install aircraft electronic system components | 70 | Unit of competency |
| 51408 | Remove and install aircraft electronic system components (Part 1 of 2) | 70 | Module | |
| W1077 | MEA206A | Remove and install basic radio communication and navigation system components | 50 | Unit of competency |
| 51407 | Remove and install basic radio communications and navigation system components (Part 1 of 2) | 50 | Module |
4.
PATHWAY 1 (ONE)
BASIC AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS.
Learner to select either this option or advanced aircraft systems option if learner is following Pathway 1 (one). If selecting basic aircraft systems, complete all electives in this group
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W1081 | MEA210A | Inspect, test and troubleshoot basic aircraft electrical systems and components | 80 | Unit of competency |
| W1083 | MEA212A | Inspect, test and troubleshoot basic aircraft instrument systems and components | 40 | Unit of competency |
| W1073 | MEA202A | Remove and install basic aircraft electrical system components | 40 | Unit of competency |
| W1075 | MEA204A | Remove and install basic aircraft instrument system components | 40 | Unit of competency |
5.
PATHWAY 1 (ONE)
ADVANCED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS.
Learner to select either this option or basic aircraft systems if learner is following Pathway 1 (one). If selecting advanced aircraft systems, complete all electives listed below.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W1082 | MEA211A | Inspect, test and troubleshoot advanced aircraft electrical systems and components | 70 | Unit of competency |
| 51409 | Inspect, test and troubleshoot advanced aircraft electrical systems and components (Part 1 of 2) | 70 | Module | |
| W1084 | MEA213A | Inspect, test and troubleshoot advanced aircraft instrument systems and components | 60 | Unit of competency |
| W1074 | MEA203A | Remove and install advanced aircraft electrical system components | 60 | Unit of competency |
| W1076 | MEA205A | Remove and install advanced aircraft instrument system components | 60 | Unit of competency |
6.
PATHWAY 1 (ONE)
Learners must complete at least 5 (five) of the competencies in this group if learner is following Pathway 1 (one).
Note: If selected the following units must be completed as a compulsory pair - MEA219A and MEA208A, MEA222A and MEA209A.
7.
PATHWAY 2 (TWO)
Learners to complete all competencies in this group if following pathway 2 (two)
8.
PATHWAY 2 (TWO)
FIXED WING.
Learner to select either the fixed wing option or rotory wing option if learner is following pathway 2 (two). If selecting fixed wing option, complete all competencies in this group.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W1096 | MEA225A | Inspect fixed wing aircraft automatic flight control systems and components | 20 | Unit of competency |
| W1101 | MEA230A | Test and troubleshoot fixed wing aircraft automatic flight control systems and components | 16 | Unit of competency |
9.
PATHWAY 2 (TWO)
ROTORY WING
Learner to select either rotory wing option or fixed wing option if learner is following pathway 2 (two). If selecting rotory wing, complete all competencies listed below.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W1102 | MEA231A | Inspect, test and troubleshoot rotary wing aircraft automatic flight control systems and components | 20 | Unit of competency |
10.
PATHWAY 3 (THREE)
Learner to complete all competencies in this group if learner is following pathway 3 (three).
11.
PATHWAY 3 (THREE)
Learner is to select one unit from this group if learner is following pathway 3 (three).
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W1117 | MEA263A | Modify/repair multi layer printed circuit boards | 16 | Unit of competency |
| W1116 | MEA262A | Modify/repair single layer printed circuit boards | 16 | Unit of competency |
12.
PATHWAY 3 (THREE)
Additional units that may be required to meet enterprise and/or licencing needs
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W1111 | MEA251A | Repair or overhaul aircraft oxygen system components | 16 | Unit of competency |
| W1113 | MEA258A | Repair or overhaul audio and visual systems and reproducers | 16 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| M059 | MEA40197 | Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Aircraft Maintenance Engineering - Avionics) | Qualification |
| M060 | MEA40297 | Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Aircraft Mechanics - Avionics) | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W491 | MEA40607 | Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Avionics) | Qualification |
VET Info Notes
1. This qualification is the copyright of The Australian National Training Authority.
2. Further information on this qualification is contained in the training Package available from Australian Training Products Ltd., Tel: (03) 9630 9836.
3. This qualification was entered on to the STARS by the METS CSSN on 25/11/2003.
4. To complete a qualification in MEA40602 the learner is required to successfully complete the six core units, the three avionics technical stream units and one of the three pathways described in this documentation. If unsure of the requirements please consult the training package for full details.
Entry Requirements
No information
Traineeships and Apprenticeships
Part-time is defined as a minimum of 20 hours per week.