Modification History
Release 1. Supersedes and is equivalent to MEA40918 Certificate IV in Aircraft Surface Finishing. Unit codes and titles updated.
Qualification Description
This qualification applies to employees of aircraft repair and overhaul organisations or members of the Australian Defence Force (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.
The qualification also provides credits towards the MEA50422 Diploma of Aviation Maintenance Management and the MEA60222 Advanced Diploma of Aviation Maintenance Management. A limited number of credits are also provided towards the MEA50219 Diploma of Aeroskills (Mechanical).
This qualification applies to workplaces that operate under the airworthiness regulatory systems of the Defence Aviation Safety Authority (DASA) and the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA). Any regulatory/licensing requirements associated with any MEA units of competency must be met.
Entry Requirements
Nil
Packaging Rules
To be awarded the MEA40922 Certificate IV in Aircraft Surface Finishing, competency must be demonstrated in 21 units of competency, consisting of:
- 17 core units
- 4 elective units, chosen according to the unit selection guidelines.
CORE UNITS
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Unit code |
Unit title |
Prerequisites |
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AURVTP103 |
Prepare vehicle spray painting equipment for use |
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AURVTP112 |
Apply air dry and polyurethane refinishing materials |
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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 |
MEA154, MEA107 |
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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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MEASTR0006 |
Remove surface coatings from aircraft or aircraft components |
MEA107, MEA154, MEA155, MEA156, MEA157, MEA158 |
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MEASTR0007 |
Pre-treat aluminium alloy surfaces |
MEA154, MEA155 MEA156, MEA107 MEA157, MEA158 |
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MEASTR0008 |
Seal aircraft and aircraft component structural seams |
MEA154, MEA155 MEA156, MEA107 MEA157, MEA158 |
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MEASTR0009 |
Remove light corrosion from aircraft |
MEA154, MEA155 MEA156, MEA107 MEA157, MEA158 |
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MEASTR0010 |
Paint aircraft surfaces |
MEA154, MEA155 MEA156, MEA107 MEA157, MEA158 AURVTP103, AURVTP112 |
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MEASTR0011 |
Apply aircraft identification markings, graphics and decals |
MEA154, MEA155 MEA156, MEA107 MEA157, MEA158 |
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MEASTR0012 |
Apply specialty coatings to aircraft |
MEA154, MEA155 MEA156, MEA107 MEA157, MEA158 |
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MSMENV472 |
Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices |
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ELECTIVE UNITS
Choose 4 units 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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MEA113 |
Supervise civil aircraft maintenance activities and manage human resources in the workplace |
Completion of all applicable Certificate IV units |
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MEA116 |
Apply work health and safety procedures at supervisor level in aviation maintenance |
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Must be taken if MEA113 or MEACOM0024 selected |
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MEA295 |
Use electrical test equipment to perform basic electrical tests on aircraft and components |
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MEA305 |
Remove and install aircraft fixed wing flight control system components |
MEA398 |
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MEA398 |
Remove and install aircraft hydro-mechanical and landing gear system components |
MEA154 |
Take with MEA305 |
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MEACOM0024 |
Supervise aviation maintenance teams and perform maintenance quality inspections |
Appointment as an Independent Inspector or Maintenance Quality Inspector |
This unit is applicable to the DASA regulatory environment. |
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MEASTR0001 |
Inspect Aircraft structures |
MEA154, MEA155 MEA156, MEA107 MEA157, MEA158 |
Must be taken with MEASTR0002 |
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MEASTR0002 |
Modify and repair aircraft composite materials structures and components |
MEASTR0001 |
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Qualification Mapping Information
Release 1. Supersedes and is equivalent to MEA40918 Certificate IV in Aircraft Surface Finishing (Release 1).
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=ce216c9c-04d5-4b3b-9bcf-4e81d0950371
