Qualification Outline

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22/07/2026 1:00 AM AWST

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Certificate III in Aeroskills (Mechatronics)

Certificate III in Aeroskills (Mechatronics)

Qualification
National Code:
MEA30218
State Code:
BDW2
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0315 - Aerospace Engineering And Technology
Original TGA Release Date
31/08/2018
Approved Date
04/01/2019
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
C
Nominal Hours
1040
Duration
3 Semesters
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
31/08/2018
VET Act Conditions
—
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
1.00 31/08/2018 Current Approved
Description

This qualification applies to individuals employed within the General Aviation industry sector on the maintenance of small aircraft who are not seeking direct progression to a Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) B1.2 Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Licence limited to basic small aircraft maintenance. It may also be of use as a first Aeroskills qualification for individuals transitioning from an allied trade to employment on small aircraft maintenance.

Individuals who intend to seek the grant of a licence in the future should consider the requirements for the MEA41018 Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Mechatronics) when selecting elective units of competency for this qualification.

Depending on the choice of elective units this qualification articulates with the MEA41018 Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Mechatronics) and a number of units also provide credits towards other qualifications at Certificate IV and Diploma levels.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
To be awarded the MEA30218 Certificate III in Aeroskills (Mechatronics), competency must be demonstrated in twenty (20) units of competency, as follows:
- fifteen (15) core units consisting of common, technical stream and imported units
- five (5) elective units drawn from the technical stream units listed in Group A while observing the unit selection guidelines.
1. Core Units

All fifteen (15) units must be completed.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
AUF97 MEA148 Apply mathematics and physics in aviation maintenance 55 Unit of competency
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
AUD80 MEA118 Conduct self in the aviation maintenance environment 20 Unit of competency
AUE01 MEA246 Fabricate and/or repair aircraft electrical hardware or parts 40 Unit of competency
AUE16 MEA369 Inspect and maintain structures and related components of non-pressurised small aircraft 55 Unit of competency
AUF71 MEA107 Interpret and use aviation maintenance industry manuals and specifications 40 Unit of competency
AUG15 MEA364 Maintain and/or repair small aircraft mechanical components or parts 90 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
AUE51 MEA201 Remove and install miscellaneous aircraft electrical hardware/components 40 Unit of competency
OAD00 MEA296 Use electrical test equipment in aviation maintenance activities 20 Unit of competency
2. Group A Elective Units

Five (5) units must be completed.
Please note that there are Unit Selection Guidelines that must be followed when selecting your elective units.
Refer to TGA training.gov.au for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
AUF08 MEA359 Inspect and repair aircraft wooden structures 50 Unit of competency
AUF12 MEA357 Inspect, test and repair aircraft fabric surfaces 50 Unit of competency
AUF75 MEA309 Inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft hydro-mechanical and landing gear systems and components 120 Unit of competency
AUF67 MEA210 Inspect, test and troubleshoot basic aircraft electrical systems and components 80 Unit of competency
AUF45 MEA314 Inspect, test and troubleshoot gas turbine engine systems and components 120 Unit of competency
AUF41 MEA313 Inspect, test and troubleshoot piston engine systems and components 120 Unit of competency
AUE29 MEA315 Inspect, test and troubleshoot propeller systems and components 60 Unit of competency
AUF38 MEA316 Inspect, test and troubleshoot rotary wing rotor and control systems and components 80 Unit of competency
AUE37 MEA360 Maintain aircraft diesel engines 70 Unit of competency
AUF40 MEA361 Maintain aircraft two stroke petrol engines 70 Unit of competency
AUF91 MEA362 Maintain aircraft vapour cycle air conditioning systems 50 Unit of competency
AUD63 MEA351 Maintain airframe systems of basic light fixed wing aircraft 90 Unit of competency
AUF82 MEA276 Maintain basic aircraft communication and radio navigation systems and components 60 Unit of competency
AUD62 MEA274 Maintain basic light aircraft electrical systems and components 60 Unit of competency
AUG16 MEA353 Maintain basic light aircraft engines and propellers 70 Unit of competency
AUF44 MEA275 Maintain basic light aircraft instrument systems and components 60 Unit of competency
AUD72 MEA352 Maintain basic rotary wing aircraft systems 110 Unit of competency
AUF18 MEA355 Maintain light aircraft air cycle air conditioning systems 50 Unit of competency
AUE81 MEA354 Maintain light aircraft pneumatic systems 70 Unit of competency
OAD12 MEA3000 Maintain small piston engine aircraft pressurisation systems 70 Unit of competency
AUD91 MEA371 Perform major repairs and modifications to small aircraft metal structure 90 Unit of competency
OAD17 MEA398 Remove and install aircraft hydro-mechanical and landing gear system components 60 Unit of competency
AUF80 MEA202 Remove and install basic aircraft electrical system components 40 Unit of competency
AUF81 MEA306 Remove and install engines and engine system components 60 Unit of competency
AUE30 MEA304 Remove and install non-pressurised aircraft structural and non-structural components 60 Unit of competency
AUE06 MEA307 Remove and install propeller systems and components 60 Unit of competency
AUF06 MEA308 Remove and install rotary wing rotor and flight control system components 60 Unit of competency
AUF11 MEA370 Repair the structure of non-pressurised small aircraft 55 Unit of competency
AUF94 MEA405 Repair/modify aircraft composite material structure/components 100 Unit of competency
AUE68 MEA367 Repair/modify aircraft composite structure using cold bonding 60 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AVP4 MEA30215 Certificate III in Aeroskills (Mechatronics) Qualification
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BIB7 MEA30222 Certificate III in Aeroskills (Mechatronics) Qualification
No information
Entry Requirements

Not applicable

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
No information