Modification History
Release 2. Elective unit codes updated. Supersedes and is equivalent to MEA40718 Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Mechanical) (Release 1).
Release 1. Supersedes and equivalent to MEA40715 Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Mechanical). Unit codes updated.
Qualification Description
This qualification applies to employees of Civil Aviation Maintenance Organisations (AMOs) or to members of the Australian Defence Force (ADF) 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 applies 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 AQF 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 MEA50219 Diploma of Aeroskills (Mechanical), which qualifies individuals for the grant by Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) of a B1 Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Licence.
The qualification also provides credit towards the MEA50422 Diploma of Aviation Maintenance Management and the MEA60222 Advanced Diploma of Aviation Maintenance Management.
Entry Requirements
Not applicable
Packaging Rules
To be awarded the MEA40718 Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Mechanical) – aircraft maintenance stream, competency must be demonstrated in 21 units, consisting of:
- all 8 core units
- 13 units from Group A.
To be awarded the MEA40718 Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Mechanical) – component maintenance workshop stream, competency must be demonstrated in 14 units, consisting of:
- all 8 core units
- 6 units from Groups B and C, consisting of:
- at least 3 units from Group B
- 3 units or fewer from Group C.
CORE UNITS
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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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MEA118 |
Conduct self in the aviation maintenance environment |
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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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MSMENV272 |
Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices |
ELECTIVE UNITS
Group A (Aircraft Maintenance Stream)
Choose 13 of the elective mechanical and structures technical stream units listed below 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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AVIF0044 |
Marshal aircraft |
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MEA201 |
Remove and install miscellaneous aircraft electrical hardware/components |
MEA107, MEA154, MEA155 MEA156, MEA157, MEA158 |
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MEA246 |
Fabricate and/or repair aircraft electrical hardware or parts |
MEA201, MEA296 |
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MEA296 |
Use electrical test equipment in aviation maintenance activities |
MEA107, MEA154, MEA155, MEA156, MEA157, MEA158 |
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MEA301 |
Perform aircraft flight servicing |
MEA107, MEA154, MEA155, MEA156, MEA157, MEA158 |
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MEA303 |
Remove and install aircraft pneumatic system components |
MEA107, MEA154, MEA155, MEA156, MEA157, MEA158 |
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MEA304 |
Remove and install non-pressurised aircraft structural and non-structural components |
MEA398 |
Do not take with MEA317 |
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MEA305 |
Remove and install aircraft fixed wing flight control system components |
MEA398 |
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MEA306 |
Remove and install engines and engine system components |
MEA398 |
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MEA307 |
Remove and install propeller systems and components |
MEA107, MEA154, MEA155, MEA156, MEA157, MEA158 |
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MEA308 |
Remove and install rotary wing rotor and flight control system components |
MEA398 |
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MEA309 |
Inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft hydro-mechanical and landing gear systems and components |
MEA398 |
Do not take with MEA318 or MEA320 |
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MEA310 |
Inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft pneumatic systems and components |
MEA303 |
Do not take with MEA318 or MEA320 |
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MEA312 |
Inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft fixed wing flight control systems and components |
MEA305 |
Do not take with MEA318 or MEA321 |
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MEA313 |
Inspect, test and troubleshoot piston engine systems and components |
MEA306 |
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MEA315 |
Inspect, test and troubleshoot propeller systems and components |
MEA307 |
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MEA316 |
Inspect, test and troubleshoot rotary wing rotor and control systems and components |
MEA308 |
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MEA317 |
Remove and install pressurised aircraft structural and non-structural components |
MEA398, MEA303 |
Do not take with MEA304 |
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MEA318 |
Inspect aircraft hydro-mechanical, mechanical, gaseous and landing gear systems and components |
MEA305, MEA398, MEA303 |
Do not take with MEA309 or MEA310 |
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MEA319 |
Inspect gas turbine engine systems and components |
MEA306 |
Do not take with MEA314 |
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MEA320 |
Test and troubleshoot aircraft hydro-mechanical, gaseous and landing gear systems and components |
MEA318 |
Do not take with MEA309 or MEA310 |
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MEA321 |
Test and troubleshoot aircraft fixed wing flight control systems and components |
MEA318 |
Do not take with MEA312 |
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MEA322 |
Test and troubleshoot gas turbine engine systems and components |
MEA319 |
Do not take with MEAMEC0013 |
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MEA328 |
Maintain and/or repair aircraft mechanical components or parts |
MEA398, MEA303 |
Do not take with MEAMEC0024 |
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MEA339 |
Inspect, repair and maintain aircraft structures |
MEA317 or MEA304 |
Do not take with MEASTR0001 or MEASTR0005 |
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MEA362 |
Maintain aircraft vapour cycle air conditioning systems |
MEA201, MEA246 |
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MEA398 |
Remove and install aircraft hydro-mechanical and landing gear system components |
MEA154 |
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MEAMEC0013 |
Inspect, test and troubleshoot gas turbine engine systems and components |
MEA306 |
Do not take with MEA319 or MEA322 |
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MEAMEC0024 |
Fabricate and repair aircraft mechanical components or component parts |
MEA107, MEA154, MEA155, MEA156, MEA157, MEA158 |
Do not take with MEA328 |
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MEAMEC0053 |
Perform borescope inspections |
Should be combined with a unit where CASA borescope inspection authority is required: MEA313, MEA322, MEAMEC0013 or MEAMEC0067 |
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MEASTR0001 |
Inspect aircraft structures |
MEA107, MEA154, MEA155, MEA156, MEA157, MEA158 |
Do not take with MEA339 or MEAMEC0058 |
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MEASTR0005 |
Maintain aircraft structure and components |
MEASTR0001 |
Do not take with MEA339 |
Group B and C (Component Maintenance Workshop Stream)
Choose at least 3 units from Group B and no more than 3 units from Group C to make up a total of 6 elective units.
|
Unit code |
Unit title |
Prerequisites |
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MEAMEC0060 |
Repair and overhaul aircraft hydraulic system components |
MEA107, MEA154, MEA155, MEA156, MEA157, MEA158 |
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MEAMEC0061 |
Repair and overhaul aircraft pneumatic system components |
MEA107, MEA154, MEA155, MEA156, MEA157, MEA158 |
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MEAMEC0062 |
Repair and/or overhaul aircraft fuel system components |
MEA107, MEA154, MEA155 MEA156, MEA157, MEA158 |
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MEAMEC0063 |
Repair and overhaul aircraft fuel system components |
MEA107, MEA154, MEA155 MEA156, MEA157, MEA158 |
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MEAMEC0064 |
Repair and overhaul gas turbine engine combustion section component and modules |
MEA107, MEA154, MEA155 MEA156, MEA157, MEA158 |
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MEAMEC0065 |
Repair and overhaul gas turbine, engine turbine and exhaust section components |
MEA107, MEA154, MEA155 MEA156, MEA157, MEA158 |
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MEAMEC0066 |
Repair and overhaul gas turbine engine ancillary section components |
MEA107, MEA154, MEA155 MEA156, MEA157, MEA158 |
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MEAMEC0067 |
Test gas turbine engines and engine modules after overhaul or repair |
MEAMEC0063, MEAMEC0064, MEAMEC0065, MEAMEC0066 |
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MEAMEC0068 |
Repair and overhaul propellers |
MEA107, MEA154, MEA155 MEA156, MEA157, MEA158 |
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MEAMEC0069 |
Repair and overhaul rotary wing dynamic components |
MEA107, MEA154, MEA155 MEA156, MEA157, MEA158 |
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MEAMEC0070 |
Repair and overhaul aircraft mechanical system components |
MEA107, MEA154, MEA155 MEA156, MEA157, MEA158 |
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MEAMEC0071 |
Disassemble aircraft piston engines |
MEA107, MEA154, MEA155 MEA156, MEA157, MEA158 |
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MEAMEC0072 |
Repair and overhaul aircraft piston engine cylinder assembly components |
MEA107, MEA154, MEA155 MEA156, MEA157, MEA158 |
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MEAMEC0073 |
Repair and overhaul aircraft piston engine crankcase assembly components |
MEA107, MEA154, MEA155 MEA156, MEA157, MEA158 |
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MEAMEC0074 |
Reassemble aircraft piston engines |
MEA107, MEA154, MEA155, MEA156, MEA157, MEA158 |
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MEAMEC0075 |
Assemble aircraft piston engine quick engine change unit |
MEA107, MEA154, MEA155, MEA156, MEA157, MEA158 |
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MEAMEC0076 |
Test aircraft piston engines after repair or overhaul |
MEAMEC0071, MEAMEC0072, MEAMEC0073, MEAMEC0074, MEAMEC0075 |
Group C
|
Unit code |
Unit title |
Prerequisites |
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MEA201 |
Remove and install miscellaneous aircraft electrical hardware/components |
MEA107, MEA154, MEA155, MEA156, MEA157, MEA158 |
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MEA246 |
Fabricate and/or repair aircraft electrical hardware or parts |
MEA201, MEA296 |
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MEA296 |
Use electrical test equipment in aviation maintenance activities |
MEA107, MEA154, MEA155, MEA156, MEA157, MEA158 |
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MEAMEC0055 |
Shot-peen aircraft components |
MEA107, MEA154, MEA155 MEA156, MEA157, MEA158 |
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MEM24002B |
Perform penetrant testing |
MEM18001 (Note that MEA158 is equivalent) MEM24012C |
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MEM24004B |
Perform magnetic particle testing |
MEM18001 (Note that MEA158 is equivalent) MEM24012C |
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MEM24012C |
Apply metallurgy principles |
Qualification Mapping Information
Release 2. Supersedes and is equivalent to MEA40718 Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Mechanical) (Release 1).
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=ce216c9c-04d5-4b3b-9bcf-4e81d0950371
