Modification History
Release 1. Supersedes and is equivalent to MEA60318 Advanced Diploma of Aviation Non-Destructive Testing. Unit codes updated.
Qualification Description
This qualification applies to individuals who perform aircraft and aircraft component non-destructive testing (NDT), develop NDT techniques and provide training in NDT in accordance with AS 3669-2006 Non-destructive testing – Qualification and approval of personnel – Aerospace at Level 3. The qualification also meets the regulatory requirements of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) and of the Defence Aviation Safety Authority (DASA)
The qualification includes:
- preliminary core common and technical stream units for individuals who do not have a Certificate IV in Aeroskills or the Diploma of Aeroskills (Non-Destructive Testing)
- 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 and 3 personnel
- imported units that cover competencies in the development, delivery and assessment of training.
- 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 at AS 3669-2006 Non-destructive testing – Qualification and approval of personnel – Aerospace Level 3.
Individuals who have a Certificate IV in Aeroskills and/or the Diploma of Aeroskills (Non-Destructive Testing) will already have a significant number of credits towards this qualification.
The qualification also provides credits towards the MEA60222 Advanced Diploma of Aviation Maintenance Management.
This qualification applies to workplaces that operate under the airworthiness regulatory systems of DASA and CASA. Any regulatory/licensing requirements associated with any MEA units of competency must be met.
Entry Requirements
Not applicable.
Packaging Rules
To be awarded the MEA60322 Advanced Diploma of Aviation Non-Destructive Testing, competency must be demonstrated in 39 to 48 units, depending on the entry level:
- 9 preliminary core units for individuals who do not have a Certificate IV or Diploma in Aeroskills
- 35 core units
- 4 elective units.
CORE UNITS
Unit code |
Unit title |
Prerequisites |
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 |
MEA156 |
Apply quality standards during aviation maintenance activities |
MEA107, MEA154 |
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 |
MEAMEC0032 |
Apply basic aircraft design characteristics |
MEA107, MEA154, MEA158 |
MEAMEC0033 |
Apply basic aircraft power plant design characteristics |
MEA107, MEA154, MEA158 |
CORE UNITS
Unit code |
Unit title |
Prerequisites |
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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MEA163 |
Perform aviation technical publication management activities |
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MEA296 |
Use electrical test equipment in aviation maintenance activities |
MEA107, MEA154, MEA155 MEA156, MEA157, MEA158 |
MEAAVI0038 |
Use electronic test equipment |
MEA107, MEA154, MEA155 MEA156, MEA157, MEA158 |
MEACOM0011 |
Manage an aviation maintenance quality system |
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MEACOM0021 |
Establish, maintain and evaluate the organisation’s work health and safety system |
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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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MEACOM0041 |
Write aviation technical publications |
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MEAENG0001 |
Apply basic scientific principles and techniques in aeronautical engineering situations |
MEM23004A |
MEAENG0003 |
Select and test aviation engineering materials |
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MEASTR0018 |
Evaluate aircraft non-destructive tests |
MEA158, MEACOM0032, MEM13013, MEM16010, MEM24002B, MEM24004B MEM24006B, MEM24008B, MEM24010B, MEM24012C |
MEM09002 |
Interpret technical drawing |
MEM12023 (see Note 1) MEM12024 MEM13015 MEM16006 |
MEM09003 |
Prepare basic engineering drawing |
MEM09002 MEM12023 (see Note 1) MEM12024 MEM13015 MEM16006 |
MEM12003 |
Perform precision mechanical measurement |
MEM1101 MEM12023 (see Note 1) MEM13015 MEM16006 |
MEM13013 |
Work safely with ionizing radiation |
MEM1101 MEM13015 MEM16006 |
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) |
MEM16010 |
Write reports |
MEM13015 MEM14006 (see Note 4) MEM16006 |
MEM23004A |
Apply technical mathematics |
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MEM24002B |
Perform penetrant testing |
MEM18001C (see Note 1) MEM24012C |
MEM24004B |
Perform magnetic particle testing |
MEM18001C (see Note 1) MEM24012C |
MEM24006B |
Perform eddy current testing |
MEM18001C (see Note 1) MEM24012C |
MEM24008B |
Perform ultrasonic testing |
MEM18001C (see Note 1) MEM24012C |
MEM24010B |
Perform radiographic testing |
MEM13013B MEM18001C (see Note 1) MEM24012C |
MEM24011B |
Establish non-destructive tests |
MEM13013B MEM16010A (see Note 3) MEM18001C (see Note 1) MEM24002B MEM24004B MEM24006B MEM24008B MEM24010B MEM24012C |
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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MSMENV672 |
Develop workplace policy and procedures for environmental sustainability |
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TAEASS401 |
Plan assessment activities and processes |
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TAEASS402 |
Assess competence |
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TAEASS403 |
Participate in assessment validation |
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TAEASS502 |
Design and develop assessment tools |
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TAEDEL402 |
Plan, organise and facilitate learning in the workplace |
Notes
1. MEA158 is equivalent to the following three units combined MEM12023, MEM18001 and MEM18002.
2. MEA296 and MEAAVI0038 are together equivalent to MEM12004.
3. MEACOM0041 is equivalent to MEM16010.
4. MEA155 is equivalent to MEM14006.
ELECTIVE UNITS
Choose 4 units while observing the unit selection guidelines in column 4.
Unit code |
Unit title |
Prerequisites |
|
MEA112 |
Plan and implement civil aircraft maintenance activities |
Mandatory for CASA regulatory system. All relevant technical units should be completed first. |
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MEA113 |
Supervise civil aircraft maintenance activities and manage human resources in the workplace |
Mandatory for CASA regulatory system. All relevant technical units should be completed first |
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MEACOM0012 |
Manage aviation maintenance work environment policy and practices |
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MEACOM0024 |
Supervise aviation maintenance teams and perform maintenance quality inspections |
Mandatory for ADF regulatory system |
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MEM09009 |
Create 2-D drawings using computer aided design system |
MEM09002 MEM12023 MEM12024 MEM13015 MEM16006 MEM16008 |
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MEM15010 |
Perform laboratory procedures |
MEM11011 MEM13015 MEM16006 |
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MEM16002 |
Conduct formal interviews and negotiations |
MEM13015 MEM16006 |
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MEM16008 |
Interact with computing technology |
MEM13015 MEM16006 |
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TAEDES401 |
Design and develop learning programs |
Qualification Mapping Information
Release 1. Supersedes and is equivalent to MEA60318 Advanced Diploma of Aviation 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