Qualification Outline
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Certificate II in Aircraft Surface Finishing
Certificate II in Aircraft Surface Finishing
MEA20618
BDX3
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 31/08/2018 | Current | Approved |
Description
This qualification is applicable to employees of Aircraft Maintenance Organisations (AMOs) or specialist aircraft surface finishing organisations who are involved in the stripping of old finishes and in the preparation of aircraft and aircraft component surfaces for the application of paint and other specialist surface finishes. A limited range of component removal and installation tasks related to surface finishing tasks may also be performed.
Units of competency that comprise this qualification are a mix of common units that are applicable to all employment streams at the Certificate II level, plus a number of structures technical stream units that relate to aircraft surface finishing and minor repairs, plus a mechanical technical stream unit that provides optional multi-skilling.
The qualification provides a significant number of credits towards surface finishing qualifications at Certificate III and IV levels. The common units also provide credit towards other Aeroskills qualifications and the elective units would count towards a MEA20418 Certificate II in Aeroskills.
This qualification applies to workplaces that operate under the airworthiness regulatory systems of the Australian Defence Force (ADF) and the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA). Any regulatory/licensing requirements associated with any MEA units of competency must be met.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
To be awarded the MEA20618 Certificate II in Aircraft Surface Finishing competency must be demonstrated in twelve (12) or thirteen (13) units of competency, depending on the choice of specialist units. These units include:- eleven (11) core units consisting of common, imported and technical stream units
- either elective Group A (one (1) unit) or Group B (two (2) units).
1. Core Units
Eleven (11) units must be completed.
2. Group A Elective Units
Depending on the choice of specialist units, either one (1) unit from Group A or two (2) units from Group B must be selected.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUF33 | MEA330 | Maintain aircraft non-primary structural removable components or parts and internal fittings | 60 | Unit of competency |
3. Group B Elective Units
Depending on the choice of specialist units, either one (1) unit from Group A or two (2) units from Group B must be selected.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUF35 | MEA407 | Repair/modify aircraft non-primary structural non-metallic components | 60 | Unit of competency |
| AUF21 | MEA406 | Repair/modify aircraft non-primary structural sheet metal components | 60 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AVP2 | MEA20615 | Certificate II in Aircraft Surface Finishing | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIB9 | MEA20622 | Certificate II in Aircraft Surface Finishing | Qualification |
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Entry Requirements
Not applicable
Traineeships and Apprenticeships