Modification History
Release 1. Supersedes and is equivalent to MEA50518 Diploma of Aeroskills (Non-Destructive Testing). Unit codes updated.
Qualification Description
This qualification applies to individuals who perform non-destructive testing (NDT) on aircraft and aircraft components in accordance with AS 3669-2006 Non-destructive testing – Qualification and approval of personnel – Aerospace at Level 2 and in compliance with the regulatory requirements of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) and of the Defence Aviation Safety Authority (DASA).
The qualification consists of:
- preliminary core common and technical stream units for individuals who do not have a Certificate IV in Aeroskills
- core units, consisting of:
- common and technical stream units that relate to the aviation maintenance environment
- technical stream and imported units relating to the NDT work environment
- imported units that specifically cover the competencies required to perform each relevant NDT technique to the standard specified in AS 3669-2006 Non-destructive testing – Qualification and approval of personnel – Aerospace for Level 2 personnel.
- elective units, consisting of:
- common units specific to either CASA or DASA regulatory requirements
- technical stream and imported units that are applicable to various areas of employment in the NDT field.
The qualification provides two training pathways:
- one for Certificate IV qualified aviation tradespersons to progress to the Diploma level NDT qualification (the career path for uniformed ADF personnel and possibly some civilian personnel)
- one for progression to Diploma level NDT qualification from direct entry (the career path that may be followed by NDT personnel used by the maintenance organisations other than those operating under the ADF regulatory system).
The qualification also provides credits towards the MEA50422 Diploma of Aviation Maintenance Management, the MEA60222 Advanced Diploma of Aviation Maintenance Management and the MEA60322 Advanced Diploma of Aviation Non-Destructive Testing.
Entry Requirements
Not applicable.
Packaging Rules
To be awarded the MEA50522 Diploma of Aeroskills (Non-Destructive Testing), competency must be demonstrated in 25 to 34 units, consisting of
- 9 preliminary core units for individuals who do not have a Certificate IV in Aeroskills
- 22 core units
- 3 elective units.
Core units (preliminary): to be completed by individuals who do not have a Certificate IV in Aeroskills
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Unit code |
Unit title |
Prerequisites |
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MEA107 |
Interpret and use aviation maintenance industry manuals and specifications |
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MEA154 |
Apply work health and safety practices in aviation maintenance |
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MEA155 |
Plan and organise aviation maintenance work activities |
MEA154 |
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MEA156 |
Apply quality standards during aviation maintenance activities |
MEA107, MEA154, |
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MEA157 |
Complete aviation maintenance industry documentation |
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MEA158 |
Perform basic hand skills, standard trade practices and fundamentals in aviation maintenance |
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MEA399 |
Lay out and set up aircraft systems |
MEA154 |
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MEAMEC0032 |
Apply basic aircraft design characteristics |
MEA107, MEA154, MEA158 |
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MEAMEC0033 |
Apply basic aircraft power plant design characteristics |
MEA107, MEA154, MEA158 |
CORE UNITS
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Unit code |
Unit title |
Prerequisites |
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MEA116 |
Apply work health and safety procedures at supervisor level in aviation maintenance |
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MEA142 |
Manage self in the aviation maintenance environment |
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MEA296 |
Use electrical test equipment in aviation maintenance activities |
MEA107, MEA154, MEA155 MEA156, MEA157, MEA158 |
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MEAAVI0038 |
Use electronic test equipment |
MEA107, MEA154, MEA155 MEA156, MEA157, MEA158 |
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MEACOM0022 |
Use computers in aviation maintenance-related integrated logistic support activities |
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MEACOM0032 |
Communicate aviation technical and maintenance management knowledge |
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MEASTR0018 |
Evaluate aircraft non-destructive tests |
MEA158 MEACOM0032 MEM13013 MEM16010 MEM24002B MEM24004B MEM24006B MEM24008B MEM24010B MEM24012C |
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MEM09002 |
Interpret technical drawing |
MEM12023 MEM12024 MEM13015 MEM16006 |
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MEM09003 |
Prepare basic engineering drawing |
MEM09002 MEM12023 MEM12024 MEM13015 MEM16006 |
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MEM12003 |
Perform precision mechanical measurement |
MEM11011 MEM12023 (see Note 1) MEM13015 MEM16006 |
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MEM13013 |
Work safely with ionising radiation |
MEM11011 MEM13015 MEM16006 |
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MEM15017B |
Use and maintain reference standards |
MEM11011B MEM12003B MEM12004B (see Note 2) MEM12005B MEM12023A (see Note 1) MEM18001C (see Note 1) MEM18002B (see Note 1) |
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MEM16010 |
Write reports |
MEM13015 MEM14006 (see Note 3) MEM16006 |
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MEM24002B |
Perform penetrant testing |
MEM18001C (see Note 1) MEM24012C |
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MEM24004B |
Perform magnetic particle testing |
MEM18001C (see Note 1) MEM24012C |
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MEM24006B |
Perform eddy current testing |
MEM18001C (see Note 1) MEM24012C |
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MEM24008B |
Perform ultrasonic testing |
MEM18001C (see Note 1) MEM24012C |
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MEM24010B |
Perform radiographic testing |
MEM13013B MEM18001C (see Note 1) MEM24012C |
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MEM24012C |
Apply metallurgy principles |
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MEM30007A |
Select common engineering materials |
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MEM30012A |
Apply mathematical techniques in a manufacturing, engineering or related environment |
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MSMENV472 |
Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices |
Notes
1. MEA158 is equivalent to the following three units combined MEM12023, MEM18001 and MEM18002.
2. MEA296 and MEA261 are together equivalent to MEM12004.
3. MEA155 is equivalent to MEM14006.
ELECTIVE UNITS
Choose 3 units while observing the unit selection guidelines in column 4.
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Unit code |
Unit title |
Prerequisites |
Unit selection guidelines |
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MEA112 |
Plan and implement civil aircraft maintenance activities |
All relevant technical units |
Mandatory for CASA regulatory system |
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MEA113 |
Supervise civil aircraft maintenance activities and manage human resources in the workplace |
All relevant technical units |
Mandatory for CASA regulatory system |
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MEACOM0024 |
Supervise aviation maintenance teams and perform maintenance quality inspections |
Mandatory for DASA regulatory system |
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MEM15010 |
Perform laboratory procedures |
MEM11011 MEM13015 MEM16006 |
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MEM17002 |
Conduct workplace assessment |
MEM11011 MEM13015 MEM16006 |
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TAEDEL301 |
Provide work skill instruction |
Qualification Mapping Information
Release 1. Supersedes and is equivalent to MEA50518 Diploma of Aeroskills (Non-Destructive Testing).
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=ce216c9c-04d5-4b3b-9bcf-4e81d0950371
