Qualification Outline
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Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Mechanical)
Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Mechanical)
MEA40702
W045
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 need 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.
Mechanical Technical Stream Units:
Complete 1 (one) unit in this group only.
Learners must complete one unit in this group regardless of the pathway the learner is following.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W1140 | MEA327A | Fabricate and/or repair aircraft mechanical components or parts | 40 | Unit of competency |
| 51424 | Fabricate and/or repair aircraft mechanical components or parts (Part 1 of 2 MEA327A) | 60 | Module | |
| W1141 | MEA328A | Maintain and/or repair aircraft mechanical components or parts | 60 | Unit of competency |
| 51425 | Maintain and/or repair aircraft mechanical components or parts (Part 1 of 2 MEA328A) | 40 | Module |
3.
PATHWAY 1 (ONE)
Complete all units in this group if following Pathway 1 (one)
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W1128 | MEA311A | Inspect and repair/modify aircraft structures | 70 | Unit of competency |
| 51420 | Inspect and repair/modify aircraft structures Part 1 of 2 | 70 | Module | |
| W1126 | MEA309A | Inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft hydro-mechanical systems and components | 70 | Unit of competency |
| 51419 | Inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft hydro-mechanical systems and components Part 1 of 2 | 70 | Module | |
| W1118 | MEA301A | Perform aircraft flight servicing | 40 | Unit of competency |
| 51417 | Perform aircraft flight servicing (Part 1 of 3 MEA301A) | 40 | Module | |
| 51418 | Perform aircraft flight servicing (Part 2 of 3 MEA301A) | 40 | Module | |
| W1119 | MEA302A | Remove and install aircraft hydro-mechanical system components | 40 | Unit of competency |
| W1123 | MEA306A | Remove and install engines and engine system components | 40 | Unit of competency |
4.
PATHWAY 1 (ONE)
FIXED WING.
The learner is to select either this option or the rotory wing rotor option if the learner is following Pathway 1 (one). If selecting fixed wing the learner is to complete all electives in this group.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W1129 | MEA312A | Inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft fixed wing flight control systems and components | 40 | Unit of competency |
| W1132 | MEA315A | Inspect, test and troubleshoot propeller systems and components | 60 | Unit of competency |
| W1122 | MEA305A | Remove and install aircraft fixed wing flight control system components | 40 | Unit of competency |
| W1124 | MEA307A | Remove and install propeller systems and components | 40 | Unit of competency |
5.
PATHWAY 1 (ONE)
ROTORY WING ROTOR.
The learner is to select either this option or the fixed wing option if the learner is following Pathway 1 (one). If selecting rotory wing rotor complete all units in this group.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W1133 | MEA316A | Inspect, test and troubleshoot rotary wing rotor and control systems and components | 60 | Unit of competency |
| W1125 | MEA308A | Remove and install rotary wing rotor and flight control system components | 80 | Unit of competency |
6.
PATHWAY 1 (ONE)
Learner to complete 1 (one) unit only from this group if following Pathway 1 (one)
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W1121 | MEA304A | Remove and install non-pressurised aircraft structural and non-structural components | 40 | Unit of competency |
| W1134 | MEA317A | Remove and install pressurised aircraft structural and non-structural components | 40 | Unit of competency |
7.
PATHWAY 1 (ONE)
Learner is to complete 1 (one) unit from this group only if following Pathway 1 (one)
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W1131 | MEA314A | Inspect, test and troubleshoot gas turbine engine systems and components | 40 | Unit of competency |
| 51422 | Inspect, test and troubleshoot gas turbine engine systems and components (Part 1 of 2 MEA314A) | 60 | Module | |
| W1130 | MEA313A | Inspect, test and troubleshoot piston engine systems and components | 40 | Unit of competency |
| 51421 | Inspect, test and troubleshoot piston engine systems and components (Part 1 of 2 MEA313A) | 60 | Module |
8.
PATHWAY 1 (ONE)
Additional units that may be required to meet enterprise and/or licencing needs.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W1127 | MEA310A | Inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft pneumatic systems and components | 20 | Unit of competency |
| W1120 | MEA303A | Remove and install aircraft pneumatic system components | 60 | Unit of competency |
9.
PATHWAY 2 (TWO)
Learner is to complete all units in this group if following Pathway 2 (two)
10.
PATHWAY 3 (THREE)
Learner is to complete all units in this group if following Pathway 3 (three)
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W1142 | MEA334A | Repair and/or overhaul aircraft hydro-mechanical systems and components | 65 | Unit of competency |
| 51426 | Repair and/or overhaul aircraft hydro-mechanical systems components Part 1 of 4 | 65 | Module | |
| 51427 | Repair and/or overhaul aircraft hydro-mechanical systems components Part 2 of 4 | 65 | Module | |
| 51428 | Repair and/or overhaul aircraft hydro-mechanical systems components Part 3 of 4 | 65 | Module |
11.
PATHWAY 3 (THREE)
Learner is to complete 1 (one) unit in this group only if following Pathway 3 (three)
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| M061 | MEA40397 | Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Aircraft Maintenance Engineering - Mechanical) | Qualification |
| M062 | MEA40497 | Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Aircraft Mechanics - Mechanical) | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W492 | MEA40707 | Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Mechanical) | 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 MEA40702 the learner is required to successfully complete all the six core units, one of the two mechanical technical stream units and one of the three pathways described in this documentation. If unsure of the requirements please consult the training package for the full details.
Entry Requirements
No information
Traineeships and Apprenticeships
Part-time is defined as a minimum of 20 hours per week.