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Qualification details

MEA40710 - Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Mechanical) (Release 1)

Summary

Usage recommendation:
Superseded
Mapping:
MappingNotesDate
Supersedes MEA40707 - Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Mechanical) 16/Nov/2010
Is superseded by and equivalent to MEA40711 - Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Mechanical) 22/Jan/2012

Releases:
ReleaseRelease date
1 1 (this release) 15/Nov/2010

Units of competency

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MEA304C - Remove and install non-pressurised aircraft structural and non-structural componentsRemove and install non-pressurised aircraft structural and non-structural componentsSupersededN/A
MEA260B - Use electrical test equipmentUse electrical test equipmentSupersededN/A
MEA328C - Maintain and/or repair aircraft mechanical components or partsMaintain and/or repair aircraft mechanical components or partsSupersededN/A
MEA380A - Repair and/or overhaul aircraft hydraulic system componentsRepair and/or overhaul aircraft hydraulic system componentsSupersededN/A
MEA246C - Fabricate and/or repair aircraft electrical hardware or partsFabricate and/or repair aircraft electrical hardware or partsSupersededN/A
MEA382A - Repair and/or overhaul aircraft fuel system componentsRepair and/or overhaul aircraft fuel system componentsSupersededN/A
MEA381A - Repair and/or overhaul aircraft pneumatic system componentsRepair and/or overhaul aircraft pneumatic system componentsSupersededN/A
MEA302C - Remove and install aircraft hydro-mechanical and landing gear system componentsRemove and install aircraft hydro-mechanical and landing gear system componentsSupersededN/A
MEA318B - Inspect aircraft hydro-mechanical, mechanical, gaseous and landing gear systems and componentsInspect aircraft hydro-mechanical, mechanical, gaseous and landing gear systems and componentsSupersededN/A
MEA384A - Repair and/or overhaul gas turbine engine combustion section components and/or modulesRepair and/or overhaul gas turbine engine combustion section components and/or modulesSupersededN/A
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Classifications

SchemeCodeClassification value
ANZSCO Identifier 323112 Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical) 
ASCO (occupation type) Identifier 4114-11 Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical) 
ASCED Qualification/Course Field of Education Identifier 0315 Aerospace Engineering And Technology 
Qualification/Course Level of Education Identifier 511 Certificate IV 
Taxonomy - Industry Sector N/A Aircraft Maintenance 
Taxonomy - Occupation N/A Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical),Aircraft Mechanic 

Classification history

SchemeCodeClassification valueStart dateEnd date
ANZSCO Identifier 323112 Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical) 15/Nov/2010 
ASCO (occupation type) Identifier 4114-11 Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical) 15/Nov/2010 
ASCED Qualification/Course Field of Education Identifier 0315 Aerospace Engineering And Technology 15/Nov/2010 
Qualification/Course Level of Education Identifier 511 Certificate IV 15/Nov/2010 
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Modification History

Not applicable.

Description

This qualification may apply to employees of civil aviation maintenance organisations or to members of the Australian Defence Force who perform scheduled inspections, fault diagnosis and repair, and modification of airframes and airframe mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems and components, and of aircraft engines and (where applicable) propellers.

The qualification defines the exit from an apprenticeship and may apply to either aircraft maintenance performed on flight lines/ramps and in hangars, or to airframe and engine component repair and overhaul performed in workshops. These outcomes are defined in two streams:

  • aircraft maintenance stream
  • component maintenance workshop stream.

The qualification consists of:

  • common units that apply to all Aeroskills specialist streams at Certificate III and IV levels
  • mechanical and structures technical stream units relating to airframe and engine system and component maintenance
  • mechanical technical stream units and a small number of avionic stream units that are applicable to the aircraft component maintenance workshop stream.

Because of the wide application of this qualification there is considerable flexibility in the selection of technical stream units and individuals should be mindful of their future career aspirations when selecting units for, in particular, the aircraft maintenance stream. Provided that the correct elective units are selected, the qualification articulates with the MEA50210 Diploma of Aeroskills (Mechanical) which qualifies individuals for the grant by CASA of a B1 Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Licence.

The qualification also provides credits towards the MEA50410 Diploma of Aviation Maintenance Management (Mechanical) and the MEA60210 Advanced Diploma of Aviation Maintenance Management (Mechanical).

Pathways Information

Not applicable.

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not applicable.

Entry Requirements

Not applicable.

Employability Skills Summary

EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS QUALIFICATION SUMMARY 

Employability Skill 

Industry /enterprise requirements for this qualification include :

Communication

  • Understanding work and organisational instructions
  • Understanding input from specialist personnel and technical representatives
  • Providing guidance to others and clearly describing faults, problems and spares requirements
  • Negotiating with other team members or supervisors regarding timing and progress of work activities and access to sections of the aircraft, or to equipment
  • Understanding and interpreting regulations, procedures, instructions and maintenance publications
  • Completing maintenance documentation and component tags
  • Interpreting wiring diagrams and system schematics, and reading drawings relating to maintenance activities
  • Using computers to obtain maintenance data and complete documentation
  • Networking with other team members regarding work planning and execution

Teamwork

  • Performing tasks as an individual while being responsive to supervisors and allowing for relevant human factors
  • Working effectively with others who may be of different ages, gender, race, religion and political persuasion
  • Assisting other team members with tasks and providing advice on work processes and troubleshooting

Problem solving

  • Identifying problems in a timely manner and developing practical solutions to maintenance problems not fully covered by maintenance data
  • Proposing solutions to problems as modifications or amendments to specified maintenance processes
  • Constantly reviewing problem solving skills and ability to effectively apply competencies to solve problems within the limits permitted by regulatory and organisational guidelines
  • Responding to emergencies or accidents in accordance with regulatory and organisational requirements
  • Using mathematical techniques to relate test results to system or component performance and to convert values between systems of measurement

Initiative and enterprise

  • Adapting to new situations that arise as a consequence of regulatory changes, revised maintenance data, practices and procedures
  • Varying work practices and behaviour as a result of performance feedback from peers and supervisors
  • Evaluating ideas to ensure that technical and regulatory aspects have been fully covered before proposing action that may result in modifications or changes to work processes
  • Applying human factors to avoid maintenance errors and maintain quality standards
  • Adapting competencies to the performance of a wide range of maintenance tasks
  • Contributing to a process of continuous improvement and a willingness to support and participate in the effective introduction of new work practices

Planning and organising

  • Clarifying task objectives and required outcomes through discussion with supervisors and other team members
  • Monitoring the time taken to complete tasks against team requirements or targets provided by supervisors
  • Collecting, analysing and organising information relating to assigned maintenance tasks and confirming the purpose and required work outcomes
  • Identifying the extent of impact on assigned work of changes in procedures, work instructions or regulatory requirements

Self-management

  • Accepting responsibility for managing individual workload to meet target completion times or fit in with team milestones
  • Assessing personal knowledge and skills with the aid of the self-assessment work sheets in the Log of Industrial Experience and Achievement and preparing for competency assessments
  • Actively seeking opportunities to develop competencies and to apply them across a range of tasks and monitoring performance using indicators, such as the extent of oversight exercised by supervisors
  • Identifying career paths and training opportunities that will assist in attaining career goals

Learning

  • Taking advantage of learning opportunities that arise through training courses provided by the organisation or external providers and through mentoring and on-the-job training
  • Adapting competencies to accommodate new ideas and techniques
  • Using feedback from supervisors and peers to identify ways in which competence can be improved
  • Mentoring new or more junior personnel
  • Interpreting units of competency and applying them to attainment of identified career goals

Technology

  • Operating aircraft and avionic systems, test equipment and ground support equipment, ground running engines and troubleshooting faults
  • Using on-board maintenance systems and using maintenance-related software
  • Maintaining aircraft systems, components and test stands
  • Performance testing of aircraft systems and engines
  • Storing and caring for components, parts, tools, test equipment and support equipment
  • Amending various forms of maintenance data
  • Using computers and microfiche to obtain maintenance data and using computers to complete documentation

Packaging Rules

Packaging Rules 

To be awarded the Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Mechanical) competency must be demonstrated in:

  • Aircraft Maintenance Stream 
  • Core common and imported units: eight  () units
  • Elective technical stream units from Group A: thirteen  (13 ) units
  • Total: twenty one  (21 ) units

OR 

  • Component Maintenance Workshop Stream 
  • Core common and imported units: eight  () units
  • Elective technical stream units from Group B: six  () units
  • Total: fourteen  (14 ) units

Core Units  (common to both streams )

Unit code 

Unit title 

Prerequisite 

MEA101B

Interpret occupational health and safety practices in aviation maintenance

Nil

MEA103B

Plan and organise aviation maintenance work activities

MEA101B, MEA105B, MEA107B, MEA108B

MEA105B

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

MEA105B

MEA109B

Perform basic hand skills, standard trade practices and fundamentals in aviation maintenance

MEA105B, MEA108B

MEA118A

Conduct self in the aviation maintenance environment

Nil

MSAENV272B

Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices

Nil

Elective Units 

Group A  (Aircraft Maintenance Stream )

Choose thirteen  (13 ) of the elective mechanical and structures technical stream units listed below while observing the unit selection guidelines in column 4.

Unit code 

Unit title 

Prerequisite 

Unit selection guidelines 

MEA201B

Remove and install miscellaneous aircraft electrical hardware/components

MEA101B MEA103B MEA105B MEA107B MEA108B

MEA109B

MEA246C

Fabricate and/or repair aircraft electrical hardware or parts

MEA201B MEA260B

MEA260B

Use electrical test equipment

MEA101B MEA103B MEA105B MEA107B MEA108B MEA109B

MEA301C

Perform aircraft flight servicing

MEA101B

MEA103B

MEA105B

MEA107B

MEA108B

MEA109B

MEA302C

Remove and install aircraft hydro-mechanical and landing gear system components

MEA101B

MEA103B

MEA105B

MEA107B

MEA108B

MEA109B

MEA303C

Remove and install aircraft pneumatic system components

MEA101B

MEA103B

MEA105B

MEA107B

MEA108B

MEA109B

MEA304C

Remove and install non-pressurised aircraft structural and non-structural components

MEA302C

Do not take with MEA317C

MEA305C

Remove and install aircraft fixed wing flight control system components

MEA302C

MEA306C

Remove and install engines and engine system components

MEA302C

MEA307C

Remove and install propeller systems and components

MEA101B

MEA103B

MEA105B

MEA107B

MEA108B

MEA109B

MEA308C

Remove and install rotary wing rotor and flight control system components

MEA302C

Alternate to both MEA305C and MEA307C - count as two units

MEA309C

Inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft hydro-mechanical and landing gear systems and components

MEA302C

Do not take with MEA318B and MEA320B

MEA310C

Inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft pneumatic systems and components

MEA303C

Do not take with MEA318B and MEA320B

MEA311C

Inspect and repair/modify aircraft structures

MEA304C or MEA317C

Do not take with MEA339B or both MEA401B and MEA410B - count as 3 units

MEA312C

Inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft fixed wing flight control systems and components

MEA305C

Do not take with MEA318B and MEA321B

MEA313C

Inspect, test and troubleshoot piston engine systems and components

MEA306C

MEA314C

Inspect, test and troubleshoot gas turbine engine systems and components

MEA306C

Do not take with MEA319B and MEA322B

MEA315C

Inspect, test and troubleshoot propeller systems and components

MEA307C

MEA316C

Inspect, test and troubleshoot rotary wing rotor and control systems and components

MEA308C

Alternative to both of MEA312C and MEA315C - count as two units

MEA317C

Remove and install pressurised aircraft structural and non-structural components

MEA302C

MEA303C

Do not take with MEA304C

MEA318B

Inspect aircraft hydro-mechanical, mechanical, gaseous and landing gear systems and components

MEA302C

MEA303C MEM305C

Do not take with MEA309C or MEA310C

MEA319B

Inspect gas turbine engine systems and components

MEA306C

Do not take with MEA314C

MEA320B

Test and troubleshoot aircraft hydro-mechanical, mechanical, gaseous and landing gear systems and components

MEA318B

Do not take with MEA309C or MEA310C

MEA321B

Test and troubleshoot aircraft fixed wing flight control systems and components

MEA318B

Do not take with MEA312C

MEA322B

Test and troubleshoot gas turbine engine systems and components

MEA319B

Do not take with MEA314C

MEA327B

Fabricate and/or repair aircraft mechanical components or parts

MEA101B

MEA103B

MEA105B

MEA107B

MEA108B

MEA109B

Do not take with MEA328C

MEA328C

Maintain and/or repair aircraft mechanical components or parts

MEA302C

MEA303C

Do not take with MEA327B

MEA339B

Inspect, repair and maintain aircraft structures

MEA304C or MEA317C

Do not take with MEA311C or MEA401B and MEA410B - count as 2 units

MEA351A

Maintain airframe systems of basic light fixed wing aircraft

MEA101B

MEA103B

MEA105B

MEA107B

MEA108B

MEA109B

Applicable only to basic light aircraft maintenance

MEA352A

Maintain basic rotary wing aircraft systems

MEA101B

MEA103B

MEA105B

MEA107B

MEA108B

MEA109B

Applicable only to basic helicopter maintenance

MEA353A

Maintain basic light aircraft engines and propellers

MEA101B

MEA103B

MEA105B

MEA107B

MEA108B

MEA109B

Applicable only to basic light aircraft and basic helicopter maintenance

MEA354A

Maintain light aircraft pneumatic systems

MEA101B

MEA103B

MEA105B

MEA107B

MEA108B

MEA109B

Applicable only to small aircraft maintenance

MEA355A

Maintain light aircraft air cycle air conditioning systems

MEA201B MEA246C

Applicable only to small aircraft maintenance

MEA356A

Maintain light piston engine aircraft pressurisation systems

MEA201B MEA246C

Applicable only to small aircraft maintenance

MEA357A

Inspect, test and repair aircraft fabric surfaces

MEA101B

MEA103B

MEA105B

MEA107B

MEA108B

MEA109B

MEA358A

Re-cover aircraft fabric surfaces

MEA357A

MEA359A

Inspect and repair aircraft wooden structures

MEA101B

MEA103B

MEA105B

MEA107B

MEA108B

MEA109B

MEA360A

Maintain aircraft diesel engines

MEA353A

MEA361A

Maintain aircraft two stroke petrol engines

MEA353A

MEA362A

Maintain aircraft vapour cycle air conditioning systems

MEA201B MEA246C

MEA363A

Inspect, repair and maintain structures and related components of non-pressurised small aircraft

MEA101B

MEA103B

MEA105B

MEA107B

MEA108B

MEA109B

Do not take with MEA304C, 311C or 339B - applicable only to small aircraft - count as two units

MEA364A

Maintain and/or repair small aircraft mechanical components or parts

MEA101B

MEA103B

MEA105B

MEA107B

MEA108B

MEA109B

Do not take with MEA328C - applicable only to small aircraft

MEA366A

Perform borescope inspections

MEA313C or 314C or 322B

Additional unit where CASA borescope inspection authority required

MEA401B

Inspect aircraft structures

MEA101B

MEA103B

MEA105B

MEA107B

MEA108B

MEA109B

Do not take with MEA311C or MEA339B

MEA410B

Maintain aircraft structure/components

MEA401B

Do not take with MEA311C or MEA339B

Group B  (Component Workshop Stream )

Choose at least six  () of the elective technical stream units listed below

Unit code 

Unit title 

Prerequisite 

MEA201B

Remove and install miscellaneous aircraft electrical hardware/components

MEA101B

MEA103B

MEA105B

MEA107B

MEA108B

MEA109B

MEA246C

Fabricate and/or repair aircraft electrical hardware or parts

MEA201B

MEA260B

MEA260B

Use electrical test equipment

MEA101B

MEA103B

MEA105B

MEA107B

MEA108B

MEA109B

MEA380A

Repair and/or overhaul aircraft hydraulic system components

MEA101B

MEA103B

MEA105B

MEA107B

MEA108B

MEA109B

MEA381A

Repair and/or overhaul aircraft pneumatic system components

MEA101B

MEA103B

MEA105B

MEA107B

MEA108B

MEA109B

MEA382A

Repair and/or overhaul aircraft fuel system components

MEA101B

MEA103B

MEA105B

MEA107B

MEA108B

MEA109B

MEA383A

Repair and/or overhaul gas turbine engine air inlet and compressor components and/or modules

MEA101B

MEA103B

MEA105B

MEA107B

MEA108B

MEA109B

MEA384A

Repair and/or overhaul gas turbine engine combustion section components and/or modules

MEA101B

MEA103B

MEA105B

MEA107B

MEA108B

MEA109B

MEA385A

Repair and/or overhaul gas turbine engine turbine and exhaust section components

MEA101B

MEA103B

MEA105B

MEA107B

MEA108B

MEA109B

MEA386A

Repair and/or overhaul gas turbine engine ancillary section components

MEA101B

MEA103B

MEA105B

MEA107B

MEA108B

MEA109B

MEA387A

Test gas turbine engines and engine modules after overhaul or repair

MEA383A

MEA384A

MEA385A

MEA386A

MEA388A

Repair and/or overhaul piston engines

MEA101B

MEA103B

MEA105B

MEA107B

MEA108B

MEA109B

MEA389A

Repair and/or overhaul propellers

MEA101B

MEA103B

MEA105B

MEA107B

MEA108B

MEA109B

MEA390A

Repair and/or overhaul rotary wing dynamic components

MEA101B

MEA103B

MEA105B

MEA107B

MEA108B

MEA109B

MEA391A

Repair and/or overhaul aircraft mechanical system components

MEA101B

MEA103B

MEA105B

MEA107B

MEA108B

MEA109B