Modification History
Release 2 - Licensing requirements clarified. Imported units updated to current version - equivalent
Release 1 - Unit codes updated as required - equivalent
Description
This qualification may apply to employees of aircraft maintenance organisations, or of specialist aircraft surface finishing organisations who are required to prepare the surfaces of aircraft and aircraft components for the application of surface finishes, apply paint, specialist finishes and decals or stencils. Also required is the application of aircraft registration markings, national markings and organisational logos.
The units of competency that comprise this qualification are a mix of:
- common units that apply to all Aeroskills specialist streams at Certificate III and IV levels
- structures technical stream units relating to aircraft surface finishing
- imported automotive units relating to the application of paint finishes.
Pathways Information
This qualification fully articulates with MEA40911 Certificate IV in Aircraft Surface Finishing and the Common units provide a number of credits towards other Aeroskills qualifications at Certificate III and IV levels.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
This qualification complies with airworthiness regulatory requirements of CASA and the ADF.
Entry Requirements
Not applicable.
Employability Skills Summary
Employability Skill |
Industry/enterprise requirements for this qualification include: |
Communication |
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Teamwork |
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Problem solving |
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Initiative and enterprise |
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Planning and organising |
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Self-management |
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Learning |
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Technology |
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Packaging Rules
To be awarded the MEA30111 Certificate III in Aircraft Surface Finishing, competency must be demonstrated in seventeen (17) Core units of competency. Units must be chosen as specified under the conditions set out below.
There are no elective units for this qualification.
Core units – Common and imported
Take all eight (8) of the common and imported core units listed below.
Unit code |
Unit title |
Prerequisites |
MEA101B |
Interpret occupational health and safety practices in aviation maintenance |
Nil |
MEA103B |
Plan and organise aviation maintenance work activities |
MEA101B, MEA105C, MEA107B, MEA108B |
MEA105C |
Apply quality standards applicable to aviation maintenance processes |
MEA101B, MEA107B |
MEA107B |
Interpret and use aviation maintenance industry manuals and specifications |
Nil |
MEA108B |
Complete aviation maintenance industry documentation |
MEA105C |
MEA109B |
Perform basic hand skills, standard trade practices and fundamentals in aviation maintenance |
MEA105C, MEA108B |
MEA118A |
Conduct self in the aviation maintenance environment |
Nil |
MSAENV272B |
Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices |
Nil |
Core units – Technical and imported
Plus, the nine (9) core technical stream and imported units listed below.
Unit Code |
Unit Title |
Prerequisites |
MEA411A |
Remove surface coatings from aircraft or aircraft components |
MEA101B, MEA103B, MEA105C, MEA107B, MEA108B, MEA109B |
MEA412A |
Pre-treat aluminium alloy surfaces |
MEA101B, MEA103B, MEA105C, MEA107B, MEA108B, MEA109B |
MEA413A |
Seal aircraft and aircraft component structural seams |
MEA101B, MEA103B, MEA105C, MEA107B, MEA108B, MEA109B |
MEA414A |
Remove light corrosion from aircraft |
MEA101B, MEA103B, MEA105C, MEA107B, MEA108B, MEA109B |
MEA415A |
Paint aircraft surfaces |
MEA101B, MEA103B, MEA105C, MEA107B, MEA108B, MEA109B |
MEA416A |
Apply aircraft identification markings, graphics and decals |
MEA101B, MEA103B, MEA105C, MEA107B, MEA108B, MEA109B |
MEA417A |
Apply specialty coatings to aircraft |
MEA101B, MEA103B, MEA105C, MEA107B, MEA108B, MEA109B |
AURVTP2003 |
Prepare spray painting materials and equipment |
Nil |
AURVTP3012 |
Apply air dry and polyurethane enamel refinishing materials |
Nil |
Custom Content Section
Not applicable.