Modification History
Release 2 - Licensing requirements clarified. Imported units updated to current version - equivalent
Release 1 - Unit codes updated as required - equivalent
Description
The qualification may apply to employees of aircraft repair and overhaul organisations or members of the ADF engaged in either the supervision of aircraft surface finishing activities or working in an environment where a significant degree of multi-skilling is required in component removal and installation and/or the performance of a specified range of repair tasks.
The qualification consists of:
- common and imported units that apply to all Aeroskills specialist streams at Certificate III and IV levels
- mandatory surface finishing technical stream and imported units that also apply at Certificate III level
- elective units to be selected according to employment need from listed common units, mechanical and structures technical stream units and an imported unit.
Pathways Information
The qualification also provides credits towards the MEA50411 Diploma of Aviation Maintenance Management (Mechanical) and the MEA60111 Advanced Diploma of Aviation Maintenance Management (Mechanical). A limited number of credits are also provided towards the MEA50211 Diploma of Aeroskills (Mechanical).
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 MEA40911 Certificate IV in Aircraft Surface Finishing, competency must be demonstrated in twenty one (21) units of competency. These units must be chosen as specified under the following conditions:
- seventeen (17) Core units consisting of common, technical stream and imported units
- four (4) Elective units chosen from the technical stream and imported units in Group A.
Core units
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 |
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 AURV229749A AURV329603DA |
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 |
MSAENV472B |
Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices |
Nil |
Elective units Group A
At least four (4) of the following units selected in accordance with the unit selection guidelines in column four.
Unit code |
Unit title |
Prerequisites |
Unit selection guidelines |
MEA113C |
Supervise civil aircraft maintenance activities and manage human resources in the workplace |
Completion of applicable Certificate IV units |
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MEA116B |
Apply occupational health and safety procedures at supervisor level in aviation maintenance |
Must be taken if MEA113C or MEA140A selected |
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MEA140A |
Supervise maintenance teams and perform maintenance quality inspections (this unit applicable to the ADF regulatory environment) |
Appointment as an Independent Inspector or Maintenance Quality Inspector |
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MEA240B |
Use electrical test equipment to perform basic electrical tests |
MEA101B MEA103B MEA105C MEA107B MEA108B MEA109B |
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MEA302C |
Remove and install aircraft hydro-mechanical and landing gear system components |
MEA101B MEA103B MEA105C MEA107B MEA108B MEA109B |
Take with MEA305C |
MEA305C |
Remove and install aircraft fixed wing flight control system components |
MEA302C |
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MEA401C |
Inspect aircraft structures |
MEA101B MEA103B MEA105C MEA107B MEA108B MEA109B |
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MEA405B |
Repair/modify aircraft composite material structure/components |
MEA401C |
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MEM08012B |
Prepare surfaces by abrasive blasting (basic) |
MEM08016B MEM13003B |
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MEM08013B |
Prepare surfaces by abrasive blasting (advanced) |
MEM08012B MEM08016B MEM13003B |
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MEM08016B |
Control blast coating by-products, materials and emissions |
MEM13003B |
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MEM13003B |
Work safely with industrial chemicals and materials |
Custom Content Section
Not applicable.