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Qualification details

MEA41011 - Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Mechatronics) (Release 2)

Summary

Usage recommendation:
Superseded
Mapping:
MappingNotesDate
Is superseded by and equivalent to MEA41015 - Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Mechatronics) 11/Feb/2015

Releases:
ReleaseRelease date
2 (this release) 23/Aug/2013
(View details for release 1) 23/Jan/2012

Units of competency

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MEA365A - Assess structural repair/modification requirements and evaluate structural repairs and modificationsAssess structural repair/modification requirements and evaluate structural repairs and modificationsSupersededN/A
MEA316C - Inspect, test and troubleshoot rotary wing rotor and control systems and componentsInspect, test and troubleshoot rotary wing rotor and control systems and componentsSupersededN/A
MEA116B - Apply occupational health and safety procedures at supervisor level in aviation maintenanceApply occupational health and safety procedures at supervisor level in aviation maintenanceDeletedN/A
MEA355A - Maintain light aircraft air cycle air conditioning systemsMaintain light aircraft air cycle air conditioning systemsSupersededN/A
MEA363B - Inspect, repair and maintain structures and related components of non-pressurised small aircraftInspect, repair and maintain structures and related components of non-pressurised small aircraftSupersededN/A
MEA107B - Interpret and use aviation maintenance industry manuals and specificationsInterpret and use aviation maintenance industry manuals and specificationsSupersededN/A
MEA364A - Maintain and/or repair small aircraft mechanical components or partsMaintain and/or repair small aircraft mechanical components or partsSupersededN/A
MEA109B - Perform basic hand skills, standard trade practices and fundamentals in aviation maintenancePerform basic hand skills, standard trade practices and fundamentals in aviation maintenanceSupersededN/A
MEA362A - Maintain aircraft vapour cycle air conditioning systemsMaintain aircraft vapour cycle air conditioning systemsSupersededN/A
MEA352A - Maintain basic rotary wing aircraft systemsMaintain basic rotary wing aircraft systemsSupersededN/A
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Classifications

SchemeCodeClassification value
ANZSCO Identifier 323111 Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Avionics) 
ASCO (occupation type) Identifier 4114-15 Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Avionics) 
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 Aviation Maintenance Worker (Small Aircraft) 

Classification history

SchemeCodeClassification valueStart dateEnd date
ANZSCO Identifier 323111 Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Avionics) 07/Aug/2012 
ASCO (occupation type) Identifier 4114-15 Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Avionics) 07/Aug/2012 
ASCED Qualification/Course Field of Education Identifier 0315 Aerospace Engineering And Technology 07/Aug/2012 
Qualification/Course Level of Education Identifier 511 Certificate IV 23/Jan/2012 
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Modification History

Release 2 - Licensing requirements clarified - equivalent

Release 1 - New qualification

Description

This is a competency-based training means of complying with small aircraft maintenance certification licensing requirements during the four year period 2011 to 2015 while the CAR 31 Basic Examination/Schedule of Experience avenue to licensing for small aircraft maintenance certification remains in operation. It should be noted that this qualification alone will not qualify individuals for the grant of a licence and successful completion of the Basic Examinations will still be required. However, it provides a sound foundation that would complement the examination requirements and would facilitate their completion during an apprenticeship.

Changes may be made to the qualification once a final decision is taken on the form of small aircraft maintenance certification licensing to ensure that it is able to become the pathway to licence after 2015.

Pathways Information

The qualification applies to individuals involved in the maintenance of small aircraft within the General Aviation industry sector and should not be regarded as a pathway to the grant of a B1 or B2 licence for regular public transport aircraft maintained by a CASR Part 145 MTO. The pathways to these licences are the MEA50211 Diploma of Aeroskills (Mechanical) for the B1 or the MEA50111 Diploma of Aeroskills (Avionics) for the B2. A number of units in this qualification would provide credits towards those qualifications and towards other qualifications at AQF Certificate IV, Diploma and Advanced Diploma levels.

Licensing/Regulatory Information

This qualification meets the requirements of CASA for the grant of an Aircraft Maintenance B1 or B2 Licence limited to the maintenance of small aircraft.

Entry Requirements

Not applicable.

Employability Skills Summary

Employability Skill 

Industry/enterprise requirements for this qualification include: 

Communication

  • Understanding work and organisational instructions
  • Understanding input from professional engineers, specialist personnel and technical representatives
  • Liaising with maintenance personnel, aircrew and specialists regarding maintenance problems
  • Talking to senior managers and aircraft owners/operators about maintenance needs and problems
  • Providing guidance to others and describing clearly faults, problems and spares requirements
  • Negotiating with team members, senior managers and aircraft owners/operators regarding timing and progress of work activities
  • Understanding and interpreting regulations, procedures, instructions and maintenance publications
  • Giving written instructions and 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, complete documentation and correspond using email
  • Networking with other maintenance managers and with maintenance controllers

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
  • Providing leadership and development of team commitment and dynamics
  • Providing mentoring and performance feedback
  • Providing team members with the opportunity for ongoing competency development

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
  • Assisting with the resolution of complex problems
  • 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, technology, contractual requirements, operational circumstances, revised maintenance data, practices and procedures
  • Varying work practices and behaviour as a result of performance feedback from subordinates, peers and managers
  • 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 managers and team members
  • Planning the use of resources and allocating personnel and resources to tasks
  • Monitoring the time taken to complete tasks against team requirements or targets provided by management
  • Assessing work requirements for quotations
  • Collecting, analysing and organising information relating to assigned maintenance tasks and confirming the purpose and required work outcomes
  • Identifying contingency situations and taking action to resolve problems
  • 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-job training
  • Adapting competencies to accommodate new ideas and techniques
  • Using feedback from managers and peers to identify ways in which competence can be improved
  • Mentoring and providing on-job training and induction training to team members
  • 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
  • Testing the performance of aircraft systems and engines
  • Maintaining aircraft systems and components
  • 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

To be awarded the MEA41011 Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Mechatronics) competency must be demonstrated in twenty seven (27)  units of competency, as follows:

  • Sixteen (16)  Core common, technical stream and imported units that are applicable to all B1 and B2 licences that are limited by exclusions to release to service of basic small aircraft
  • Eleven (11)  Elective Group A technical stream units where a limited B1.1 licence is sought
  • Eight (8)  Elective Group B technical stream units where a limited B1.2 licence is sought
  • Nine (9)  Elective Group C technical stream units where a limited B1.3 licence is sought
  • Eight (8)  Elective Group D technical stream units where a limited B1.4 licence is sought
  • Nine (9)  Elective Group E technical stream units where a limited B2 licence is sought
  • Elective Group F technical stream units chosen according to the requirements of the aircraft types being maintained to bring the total unit count to twenty seven (27).

Core units of competency 

All sixteen (16)  units must be taken if a B1 or B2 licence applicable to basic small aircraft maintenance is being sought.

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

MEA111C

Perform administrative processes to prepare for certification of civil aircraft maintenance

All applicable Certificate IV units

MEA112B

Plan and implement civil aircraft maintenance activities

All applicable Certificate IV units

MEA113C

Supervise civil aircraft maintenance activities and manage human resources in the workplace

All applicable Certificate IV units

MEA116B

Apply occupational health and safety procedures at supervisor level in aviation maintenance

Nil

MEA118A

Conduct self in the aviation maintenance environment

Nil

MEA201B

Remove and install miscellaneous aircraft electrical hardware/components

MEA101B, MEA103B, MEA105C, MEA107B, MEA108B, MEA109B

MEA246C

Fabricate and/or repair aircraft electrical hardware or parts

MEA201B, MEA260B

MEA260B

Use electrical test equipment

MEA101B, MEA103B, MEA105C, MEA107B, MEA108B, MEA109B

MEA301C

Perform aircraft flight servicing

MEA101B, MEA103B, MEA105C, MEA107B, MEA108B, MEA109B

MSAENV472B

Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices

Nil

Elective units Group A 

All eleven (11)  units must be taken if a B1.1 licence applicable to basic small aircraft maintenance is being sought.

Unit code 

Unit title 

Prerequisites 

MEA274A

Maintain basic light aircraft electrical systems and components

MEA246C

MEA275A

Maintain basic light aircraft instrument systems and components

MEA246C

MEA276A

Maintain basic light aircraft communication and radio navigation systems and components

MEA246C

MEA306C

Remove and install engines and engine system components

MEA302C

MEA307C

Remove and install propeller systems and components

MEA101B, MEA103B, MEA105C, MEA107B, MEA108B, MEA109B

MEA314C

Inspect, test and troubleshoot gas turbine engine systems and components

MEA306C

MEA315C

Inspect, test and troubleshoot propeller systems and components

MEA307C

MEA351A

Maintain airframe systems of basic light fixed wing aircraft

MEA101B, MEA 03B, MEA105C, MEA107B, MEA108B, MEA109B

MEA363B

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

MEA101B, MEA103B, MEA105C, MEA107B, MEA108B, MEA109B

MEA364A

Maintain and/or repair small aircraft mechanical components or parts

MEA101B, MEA103B, MEA105C, MEA107B, MEA108B, MEA109B

MEA365A

Assess structural repair/modification requirements and evaluate structural repairs and modifications

All Certificate IV units listed for applicable licence

Elective units Group B 

All eight (8)  units must be taken if a B1.2 licence applicable to basic small aircraft maintenance is being sought.

Unit code 

Unit title 

Prerequisites 

MEA274A

Maintain basic light aircraft electrical systems and components

MEA246C

MEA275A

Maintain basic light aircraft instrument systems and components

MEA246C

MEA276A

Maintain basic light aircraft communication and radio navigation systems and components

MEA246C

MEA351A

Maintain airframe systems of basic light fixed wing aircraft

MEA101B, MEA103B, MEA105C, MEA107B, MEA108B, MEA109B

MEA353A

Maintain basic light aircraft engines and propellers

MEA101B, MEA103B, MEA105C, MEA107B, MEA108B, MEA109B

MEA363B

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

MEA101B, MEA103B, MEA105C, MEA107B, MEA108B, MEA109B

MEA364A

Maintain and/or repair small aircraft mechanical components or parts

MEA101B, MEA103B, MEA105C, MEA107B, MEA108B, MEA109B

MEA365A

Assess structural repair/modification requirements and evaluate structural repairs and modifications

All Certificate IV units listed for applicable licence

Elective units Group C 

All nine (9)  units must be taken if a B1.3 licence applicable to basic small aircraft maintenance is being sought.

Unit code 

Unit title 

Prerequisites 

MEA274A

Maintain basic light aircraft electrical systems and components

MEA246C

MEA275A

Maintain basic light aircraft instrument systems and components

MEA246C

MEA276A

Maintain basic light aircraft communication and radio navigation systems and components

MEA246C

MEA306C

Remove and install engines and engine system components

MEA302C

MEA314C

Inspect, test and troubleshoot gas turbine engine systems and components

MEA306C

MEA352A

Maintain basic rotary wing aircraft systems

MEA101B, MEA103B, MEA105C, MEA107B, MEA108B, MEA109B

MEA363B

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

MEA101B, MEA103B, MEA105C, MEA107B, MEA108B, MEA109B

MEA364A

Maintain and/or repair small aircraft mechanical components or parts

MEA101B, MEA103B, MEA105C, MEA107B, MEA108B, MEA109B

MEA365A

Assess structural repair/modification requirements and evaluate structural repairs and modifications

All Certificate IV units listed below for applicable licence

Elective units Group D 

All eight (8)  units must be taken if a B1.4 licence applicable to basic small aircraft maintenance is being sought.

Unit code 

Unit title 

Prerequisites 

MEA274A

Maintain basic light aircraft electrical systems and components

MEA246C

MEA275A

Maintain basic light aircraft instrument systems and components

MEA246C

MEA276A

Maintain basic light aircraft communication and radio navigation systems and components

MEA246C

MEA352A

Maintain basic rotary wing aircraft systems

MEA101B, MEA103B, MEA105C, MEA107B, MEA108B, MEA109B

MEA353A

Maintain basic light aircraft engines and propellers

MEA101B, MEA103B, MEA105C, MEA107B, MEA108B, MEA109B

MEA363B

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

MEA101B, MEA103B, MEA105C, MEA107B, MEA108B, MEA109B

MEA364A

Maintain and/or repair small aircraft mechanical components or parts

MEA101B, MEA103B, MEA105C, MEA107B, MEA108B, MEA109B

MEA365A

Assess structural repair/modification requirements and evaluate structural repairs and modifications

All Certificate IV units listed for applicable licence

Elective units Group E 

All nine (9)  units must be taken if a B2 licence applicable to basic small aircraft maintenance is being sought.

Unit code 

Unit title 

Prerequisites 

MEA202C

Remove and install basic aircraft electrical system components

MEA201B

MEA204C

Remove and install basic aircraft instrument system components

MEA201B

MEA207C

Remove and install aircraft electronic system components

MEA201B

MEA210C

Inspect, test and troubleshoot basic aircraft electrical systems and components

MEA202C, MEA246C

MEA212C

Inspect, test and troubleshoot basic aircraft instrument systems and components

MEA204C, MEA246C

MEA289A

Maintain basic light aircraft avionic systems and components

MEA246C

MEA290A

Fit avionic modification sheetmetal components

MEA101B, MEA103B, MEA105C, MEA107B, MEA108B, MEA109B

MEA291A

Inspect, test and troubleshoot fixed wing single axis autopilot systems and components (Refer to Group F – MEA217B may be taken instead of this unit)

MEA207C, MEA246C

MEA302C

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

MEA101B, MEA103B, MEA105C, MEA107B, MEA108B, MEA109B

Elective units Group F 

Except for the B1.1 licence, take two (2) or three (3) of the listed units as required by the aircraft types being maintained and the unit selection guidelines in column four to bring the total unit count to twenty seven (27).

Unit code 

Unit title 

Prerequisites 

Unit selection guidelines 

MEA202C

Remove and install basic aircraft electrical system components

MEA201B

Applicable to electrical retractable undercarriage

MEA206C

Remove and install aircraft basic radio communication and navigation system components

MEA201B

Includes HF radio

MEA210C

Inspect, test and troubleshoot basic aircraft electrical systems and components

MEA202C

MEA246C

Applicable to electrical retractable undercarriage

MEA214C

Inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft basic communication and radio navigation systems and components

MEA206C

MEA246C

Includes HF radio

MEA216C

Inspect, test and troubleshoot instrument landing systems and components

MEA206C MEA207C MEA246C

Required for ILS

MEA217C

Inspect, test and troubleshoot fixed wing autopilot systems and components

MEA207C MEA246C

Required for 3 axis autopilot system – may be taken instead of Group E unit MEA291A

MEA218C

Inspect, test and troubleshoot rotary wing autopilot systems and components

MEA207C MEA246C

Required for helicopter autopilot system

MEA220C

Inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft primary radar systems and components

MEA207C

MEA246C

Applicable to weather radar

MEA221C

Inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft secondary radar systems and components

MEA207C

MEA246C

Covers RADALT, DME, Doppler and ACAS

MEA277A

Maintain twin engine aircraft electrical systems and components

MEA210C

Mandatory for maintenance of light twin piston engine aircraft

MEA278A

Inspect, test and troubleshoot instrument display systems and components

MEA207C

MEA246C

Applicable to electronic display systems

MEA279A

Inspect, test and troubleshoot piston engine full authority digital engine control systems

MEA207C

MEA246C

Required for FADEC system maintenance

MEA302C

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

MEA101B

MEA103B

MEA105C

MEA107B

MEA108B

MEA109B

Applicable to hydraulic retractable undercarriage and systems with engine driven pump

MEA306C

Remove and install engines and engine system components

MEA302C

Applicable to piston and gas turbine engines

MEA307C

Remove and install propeller systems and components

MEA101B

MEA103B

MEA105C

MEA107B

MEA108B

MEA109B

Covers variable pitch and constant speed propellers

MEA308C

Remove and install rotary wing rotor and flight control system components

MEA302C

Applicable if helicopter has powered flight controls

MEA309C

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

MEA302C

Applicable to hydraulic retractable undercarriage and systems with engine driven pump

MEA313C

Inspect, test and troubleshoot piston engine systems and components

MEA306C (may be deemed to be covered if MEA353A is held)

Covers turbo and supercharged engines

MEA314C

Inspect, test and troubleshoot gas turbine engine systems and components

MEA306C

For gas turbine engine maintenance

MEA315C

Inspect, test and troubleshoot propeller systems and components

MEA307C

Covers variable pitch and constant speed propellers

MEA316C

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

MEA308C

Applicable if helicopter has powered flight controls

MEA325B

Weigh aircraft and perform aircraft weight and balance calculations as a result of modifications

All applicable Certificate IV units

Elective

MEA351A

Maintain airframe systems of basic light fixed wing aircraft

MEA101B

MEA103B

MEA105C

MEA107B

MEA108B

MEA109B

Elective if not required by choice of Group A to E

MEA352A

Maintain basic rotary wing aircraft systems

MEA101B

MEA103B

MEA105C

MEA107B

MEA108B

MEA109B

Elective if not required by choice of Group A to E

MEA353A

Maintain basic light aircraft engines and propellers

MEA101B

MEA103B

MEA105C

MEA107B

MEA108B

MEA109B

Elective if not required by choice of Group A to E

MEA354A

Maintain light aircraft pneumatic systems

MEA101B

MEA103B

MEA105C

MEA107B

MEA108B

MEA109B

Elective

MEA355A

Maintain light aircraft air cycle air conditioning systems

MEA201B

MEA246C

Elective

MEA356A

Maintain light piston engine aircraft pressurisation systems

MEA201B

MEA246C

Elective

MEA357A

Inspect, test and repair aircraft fabric surfaces

MEA101B

MEA103B

MEA105C

MEA107B

MEA108B

MEA109B

Required for aircraft with fabric surfaces

MEA358A

Re-cover aircraft fabric surfaces

MEA357A

Elective

MEA359A

Inspect and repair aircraft wooden structures

MEA101B

MEA103B

MEA105C

MEA107B

MEA108B

MEA109B

Required for aircraft with wooden structure

MEA360A

Maintain aircraft diesel engines

MEA353A

Required for aircraft types with two or four stroke diesel engines

MEA361A

Maintain aircraft two stroke petrol engines

MEA353A

Required for aircraft types with two stroke petrol engines

MEA362A

Maintain aircraft vapour cycle air conditioning systems

MEA201B

MEA246C

Elective

MEA367A

Repair/modify aircraft composite structure using cold bonding

MEA401C or MEA339C or MEA363B

Required for repairs to composite primary or secondary structure using cold bonding only

MEA405B

Repair/modify aircraft composite material structure/components

MEA401C (may be deemed to be covered if MEA363B is held)

Required for repairs to composite primary or secondary structure using hot or cold bonding

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