Qualification Outline

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Diploma of Aeroskills (Avionics)

Diploma of Aeroskills (Avionics)

Qualification
National Code:
MEA50107
State Code:
W495
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0315 - Aerospace Engineering And Technology
Original TGA Release Date
15/11/2010
Approved Date
22/06/2011
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
B
Nominal Hours
1815
Duration
4 Semesters
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
15/11/2010
VET Act Conditions
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
1.00 15/11/2010 Current Approved
Description
Schedule
Packaging Rules
The requirement for the awarding of MEA50107 Diploma of Aeroskills (Avionics) is demonstrated competency in the competency units listed. The listed units also satisfy Civil Aviation Safety Authority requirements for the grant, under Civil Aviation Regulation Part 66, of Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Licence B2 (or equivalent interim maintenance authority under CAO 100.66) 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 Civil Aviation Safety Regulation Part 147 (or in accordance with the transitional requirements in CAO 100.66).

To be awarded a Diploma of Aeroskills (Avionics) competency must be demonstrated in 30 or 31 units of competency, depending on the choice of specialist units. These units comprise of:

Mandatory core units: 7 units
Technical units (Mandatory): 22 units
Elective units: 1 units of competency in accordance with packaging rules

These units must be chosen as specified under the conditions set out below, while observing the pre-requisite requirements and packaging rules defined.

Please refer back to the MEA07 Aeroskills Training Package as there are conditions regarding selection of electives.
1. Core Units

All 7 mandatory core units must be achieved.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
W8315 MEA116A Apply occupational health and safety procedures at supervisor level in aviation maintenance 40 Unit of competency
W8341 MEA142A Manage self in the aviation maintenance environment 40 Unit of competency
W8311 MEA111B 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
W8381 MEA241B 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
W8313 MEA113B Supervise civil aircraft maintenance activities and manage human resources in the workplace 80 Unit of competency
2. Technical Elective Units

All 22 Certificate IV core and avionic/mechanical stream units must be achieved.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
W8307 MEA105B 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
W8382 MEA246B Fabricate and/or repair aircraft electrical hardware or parts 40 Unit of competency
W8365 MEA223B Inspect aircraft electrical systems and components 40 Unit of competency
W8368 MEA226B Inspect aircraft electronic systems and components 40 Unit of competency
W8366 MEA224B 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
W8400 MEA301B 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
W8345 MEA203B Remove and install advanced aircraft electrical system components 60 Unit of competency
W8347 MEA205B Remove and install advanced aircraft instrument system components 40 Unit of competency
W8348 MEA206B Remove and install aircraft basic radio communication and navigation system components 40 Unit of competency
W8349 MEA207B 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
W8369 MEA227B Test and troubleshoot aircraft electrical systems and components 80 Unit of competency
W8370 MEA228B Test and troubleshoot aircraft instrument systems and components 80 Unit of competency
W8374 MEA232B Test and troubleshoot aircraft pulse systems and components 80 Unit of competency
W8371 MEA229B Test and troubleshoot aircraft radio frequency navigation and communications systems and components 80 Unit of competency
W8390 MEA260B Use electrical test equipment 20 Unit of competency
3. Elective Units - Option 1

Select both units

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
W8367 MEA225B Inspect fixed wing aircraft automatic flight control systems and components 40 Unit of competency
W8372 MEA230B Test and troubleshoot fixed wing aircraft automatic flight control systems and components 40 Unit of competency
4. Elective Units - Option 2

1 unit to be completed

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
W8373 MEA231B Inspect, test and troubleshoot rotary wing aircraft automatic flight control systems and components 40 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AXN3 MEA50104 Diploma of Aeroskills (Avionics) Qualification
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
S753 MEA50110 Diploma of Aeroskills (Avionics) Qualification
VET Info Notes
This training program is a representation of the qualification code MEA50107 taken from the MEA07 Aeroskills Training Package (v3) which should be consulted for a full description of requirements.

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 4/5/2011.
Entry Requirements
No information
Traineeships and Apprenticeships
(TR08770) AEROSKILLS ENGINEER (AVIONICS) (LEVEL 5) Traineeship