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Qualification details

MEA41015 - Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Mechatronics) (Release 2)

Summary

Usage recommendation:
Superseded
Mapping:
MappingNotesDate
Supersedes and is equivalent to MEA41011 - Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Mechatronics) 11/Feb/2015
Is superseded by and equivalent to MEA41018 - Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Mechatronics) 30/Aug/2018

Releases:
ReleaseRelease date
2 (this release) 23/Dec/2016
(View details for release 1) 12/Feb/2015


Units of competency

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MEA367 - Repair/modify aircraft composite structure using cold bondingRepair/modify aircraft composite structure using cold bondingSupersededElective
MEA210 - Inspect, test and troubleshoot basic aircraft electrical systems and componentsInspect, test and troubleshoot basic aircraft electrical systems and componentsSupersededElective
MEA302 - Remove and install aircraft hydro-mechanical and landing gear system componentsRemove and install aircraft hydro-mechanical and landing gear system componentsSupersededElective
MEA316 - Inspect, test and troubleshoot rotary wing rotor and control systems and componentsInspect, test and troubleshoot rotary wing rotor and control systems and componentsCurrentElective
MEA101 - Interpret work health and safety practices in aviation maintenanceInterpret work health and safety practices in aviation maintenanceSupersededCore
MEA369 - Inspect and maintain structures and related components of non-pressurised small aircraftInspect and maintain structures and related components of non-pressurised small aircraftSupersededElective
DEFEO101D - Work safely with explosive ordnanceWork safely with explosive ordnanceSupersededElective
MEA206 - Remove and install aircraft basic radio communication and navigation system componentsRemove and install aircraft basic radio communication and navigation system componentsCurrentElective
MEA308 - Remove and install rotary wing rotor and flight control system componentsRemove and install rotary wing rotor and flight control system componentsCurrentElective
MEA364 - Maintain and/or repair small aircraft mechanical components or partsMaintain and/or repair small aircraft mechanical components or partsSupersededElective
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Classifications

SchemeCodeClassification value
ANZSCO Identifier 323111 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) 14/May/2015 
ASCED Qualification/Course Field of Education Identifier 0315 Aerospace Engineering And Technology 14/May/2015 
Qualification/Course Level of Education Identifier 511 Certificate IV 12/Feb/2015 
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Modification History

Release 2 - Qualification Description for MEA41015 revised to comply with CASA licensing requirements. No change to outcomes.

Release 1 - New qualification

Qualification Description

This qualification was aligned with the proposed Civil Aviation Safety Regulation (CASR) Part 66 Manual of Standards (MOS) that was to introduce a new small aircraft licensing system In July 2016. However, CASA decided to hold the revised MOS pending a full review of CASR Part 66 which is intended to take about two years to complete. Until CASA decides on the final form of small aircraft licensing it will not be possible to use this qualification as a pathway to grant of licence.

Until the CASA review is finalised the qualification can be used for small aircraft maintenance apprenticeships and will provide most of the knowledge required for the Basic Examinations which will continue to be the avenue to licensing for small aircraft maintenance.

The qualification applies to individuals involved in the maintenance of small aircraft within the General Aviation industry sector and is not a pathway to the grant of a B1 or B2 Licence for regular public transport aircraft maintained by a Civil Aviation Safety Regulation (CASR) Part 145 Maintenance Repair Organisation (MRO). The pathways to these licences are the MEA50215 Diploma of Aeroskills (Mechanical) for the B1 or the MEA50115 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 Certificate IV, Diploma and Advanced Diploma levels.

More information regarding the operation of the MEA Aeroskills Training Package in licence-related areas during the CASR Part 66 review can be found in the Companion Volume –Interface with CASA Licensing Requirements.

Entry Requirements

Not applicable

Packaging Rules

To be awarded the MEA41015 Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Mechatronics) competency must be demonstrated in thirty (30)  units, as follows:

  • seventeen (17)  core common, technical stream and imported units that are applicable to all B1 and B2 Licences that are limited to release to service of basic small aircraft
  • thirteen (13)  elective Group A technical stream units where a limited B1.1 Licence is sought
  • ten (10)  elective Group B technical stream units where a limited B1.2 Licence is sought
  • eleven (11)  elective Group C technical stream units where a limited B1.3 Licence is sought
  • ten (10)  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 thirty (30)  units.

Core units of competency 

  • All seventeen (17)  units must be taken if a B1 or B2 Licence applicable to basic small aircraft maintenance is being sought.

Unit code 

Unit title 

Prerequisites 

MEA101

Interpret work health and safety practices in aviation maintenance

MEA103

Plan and organise aviation maintenance work activities

MEA101, MEA105 MEA107, MEA108

MEA105

Apply quality standards applicable to aviation maintenance processes

MEA101, MEA107

MEA107

Interpret and use aviation maintenance industry manuals and specifications

MEA108

Complete aviation maintenance industry documentation

MEA105

MEA109

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

MEA105, MEA108

MEA111

Perform administrative processes to prepare for certification of civil aircraft maintenance

All applicable Certificate IV units

MEA112

Plan and implement civil aircraft maintenance activities

All applicable Certificate IV units

MEA113

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

All applicable Certificate IV units

MEA116

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

MEA118

Conduct self in the aviation maintenance environment

MEA148

Apply mathematics and physics in aviation maintenance

MEA201

Remove and install miscellaneous aircraft electrical hardware/components

MEA101, MEA103 MEA105, MEA107 MEA108, MEA109

MEA246

Fabricate and/or repair aircraft electrical hardware or parts

MEA201, MEA260

MEA260

Use electrical test equipment

MEA101, MEA103 MEA105, MEA107 MEA108, MEA109

MEA301

Perform aircraft flight servicing

MEA101, MEA103 MEA105, MEA107 MEA108, MEA109

MSAENV472B

Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices

Elective units of competency 

Group A 

  • All thirteen (13)  units must be taken if a B1.1 Licence applicable to basic small aircraft maintenance is being sought.

Unit code 

Unit title 

Prerequisites 

MEA274

Maintain basic light aircraft electrical systems and components

MEA246

MEA275

Maintain basic light aircraft instrument systems and components

MEA246

MEA276

Maintain basic light aircraft communication and radio navigation systems and components

MEA246

MEA306

Remove and install engines and engine system components

MEA101, MEA103 MEA105, MEA107 MEA108, MEA109

MEA307

Remove and install propeller systems and components

MEA101, MEA103 MEA105, MEA107 MEA108, MEA109

MEA314

Inspect, test and troubleshoot gas turbine engine systems and components

MEA306

MEA315

Inspect, test and troubleshoot propeller systems and components

MEA307

MEA351

Maintain airframe systems of basic light fixed wing aircraft

MEA101, MEA103 MEA105, MEA107 MEA108, MEA109

MEA364

Maintain and/or repair small aircraft mechanical components or parts

MEA101, MEA103 MEA105, MEA107 MEA108, MEA109

MEA365

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

All Cert IV units listed for applicable licence

MEA369

Inspect and maintain structure and related components of non-pressurised small aircraft

MEA101, MEA103 MEA105, MEA107 MEA108, MEA109

MEA370

Repair the structure of non-pressurised small aircraft

MEA369

MEA372

Perform mechanical elementary maintenance

MEA301

Group B 

  • All ten (10) units must be taken if a B1.2 Licence applicable to basic small aircraft maintenance is being sought.

Unit code 

Unit title 

Prerequisites 

MEA274

Maintain basic light aircraft electrical systems and components

MEA246

MEA275

Maintain basic light aircraft instrument systems and components

MEA246

MEA276

Maintain basic light aircraft communication and radio navigation systems and components

MEA246

MEA351

Maintain airframe systems of basic light fixed wing aircraft

MEA101, MEA103 MEA105, MEA107 MEA108, MEA109

MEA353

Maintain basic light aircraft engines and propellers

MEA101, MEA103 MEA105, MEA107 MEA108, MEA109

MEA364

Maintain and/or repair small aircraft mechanical components or parts

MEA101, MEA103 MEA105, MEA107 MEA108, MEA109

MEA365

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

All Cert IV units listed for applicable licence

MEA369

Inspect and maintain structure and related components of non-pressurised small aircraft

MEA101, MEA103 MEA105, MEA107 MEA108, MEA109

MEA370

Repair the structure of non-pressurised small aircraft

MEA369

MEA372

Perform mechanical elementary maintenance

MEA301

Group C 

  • All eleven (11)  units must be taken if a B1.3 Licence applicable to basic small aircraft maintenance is being sought.

Unit code 

Unit title 

Prerequisites 

MEA274

Maintain basic light aircraft electrical systems and components

MEA246

MEA275

Maintain basic light aircraft instrument systems and components

MEA246

MEA276

Maintain basic light aircraft communication and radio navigation systems and components

MEA246

MEA306

Remove and install engines and engine system components

MEA101, MEA103 MEA105, MEA107 MEA108, MEA109

MEA314

Inspect, test and troubleshoot gas turbine engine systems and components

MEA306

MEA352

Maintain basic rotary wing aircraft systems

MEA101, MEA103 MEA105, MEA107 MEA108, MEA109

MEA364

Maintain and/or repair small aircraft mechanical components or parts

MEA101, MEA103 MEA105, MEA107 MEA108, MEA109

MEA365

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

All Cert IV units listed for applicable licence

MEA369

Inspect and maintain structure and related components of non-pressurised small aircraft

MEA101, MEA103 MEA105, MEA107 MEA108, MEA109

MEA370

Repair the structure of non-pressurised small aircraft

MEA369

MEA372

Perform mechanical elementary maintenance

MEA301

Group D 

  • All ten (10)  units must be taken if a B1.4 Licence applicable to basic small aircraft maintenance is being sought.

Unit code 

Unit title 

Prerequisites 

MEA274

Maintain basic light aircraft electrical systems and components

MEA246

MEA275

Maintain basic light aircraft instrument systems and components

MEA246

MEA276

Maintain basic light aircraft communication and radio navigation systems and components

MEA246

MEA352

Maintain basic rotary wing aircraft systems

MEA101, MEA103 MEA105, MEA107 MEA108, MEA109

MEA353

Maintain basic light aircraft engines and propellers

MEA101, MEA103 MEA105, MEA107 MEA108, MEA109

MEA364

Maintain and/or repair small aircraft mechanical components or parts

MEA101, MEA103 MEA105, MEA107 MEA108, MEA109

MEA365

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

All Cert IV units listed for applicable licence

MEA369

Inspect and maintain structure and related components of non-pressurised small aircraft

MEA101, MEA103 MEA105, MEA107 MEA108, MEA109

MEA370

Repair the structure of non-pressurised small aircraft

MEA369

MEA372

Perform mechanical elementary maintenance

MEA301

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 

MEA202

Remove and install basic aircraft electrical system components

MEA201

MEA204

Remove and install basic aircraft instrument system components

MEA201

MEA207

Remove and install aircraft electronic system components

MEA201

MEA210

Inspect, test and troubleshoot basic aircraft electrical systems and components

MEA202, MEA246

MEA212

Inspect, test and troubleshoot basic aircraft instrument systems and components

MEA204, MEA246

MEA216

Inspect, test and troubleshoot instrument landing systems and components

MEA206, MEA207 MEA246

MEA289

Maintain basic light aircraft avionic systems and components

MEA246

MEA290

Fit avionic modification sheet metal components

MEA101, MEA103 MEA105, MEA107 MEA108, MEA109

MEA291

Inspect, test and troubleshoot fixed wing single axis autopilot systems and components (Refer to Group F – MEA217 or MEA218 may be taken instead of this unit)

MEA207, MEA246

Group F 

  • Except for the B1.1 Licence, take between two (2)  and four (4)  of the listed units as required by the aircraft types being maintained and the unit selection guidelines in column 4 to bring the total unit count to thirty (30)  units.

Unit code 

Unit title 

Prerequisites 

Unit selection guidelines 

MEA202

Remove and install basic aircraft electrical system components

MEA201

Applicable to electrical retractable undercarriage

MEA206

Remove and install aircraft basic radio communication and navigation system components

MEA201

Includes HF radio

MEA210

Inspect, test and troubleshoot basic aircraft electrical systems and components

MEA202, MEA246

Applicable to electrical retractable undercarriage

MEA214

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

MEA206, MEA246

Includes HF radio

MEA216

Inspect, test and troubleshoot instrument landing systems and components

MEA206, MEA207 MEA246

Required for ILS

MEA217

Inspect, test and troubleshoot fixed wing autopilot systems and components

MEA207, MEA246

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

MEA218

Inspect, test and troubleshoot rotary wing autopilot systems and components

MEA207, MEA246

Required for helicopter autopilot system

MEA220

Inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft primary radar systems and components

MEA207, MEA246

Applicable to weather radar

MEA221

Inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft secondary radar systems and components

MEA207, MEA246

Covers RADALT, DME, Doppler and ACAS

MEA277

Maintain twin engine aircraft electrical systems and components

MEA210

Mandatory for maintenance of light twin piston engine aircraft

MEA278

Inspect, test and troubleshoot instrument display systems and components

MEA207, MEA246

Applicable to electronic display systems

MEA279

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

MEA207, MEA246

Required for FADEC system maintenance

MEA281

Maintain light aircraft AC powered instrument systems and components

MEA246

MEA302

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

MEA101, MEA103 MEA105, MEA107 MEA108, MEA109

Applicable to hydraulic retractable undercarriage and systems with engine driven pump

MEA303

Remove and install aircraft pneumatic system components

MEA101, MEA103 MEA105, MEA107 MEA108, MEA109

Applicable to aircraft types with air cycle air conditioning and pressurisation

MEA306

Remove and install engines and engine system components

MEA101, MEA103 MEA105, MEA107 MEA108, MEA109

Applicable to piston and gas turbine engines

MEA307

Remove and install propeller systems and components

MEA101, MEA103 MEA105, MEA107 MEA108, MEA109

Covers variable pitch and constant speed propellers

MEA308

Remove and install rotary wing rotor and flight control system components

MEA302

Applicable if helicopter has powered flight controls

MEA309

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

MEA302

Applicable to hydraulic retractable undercarriage and systems with engine driven pump

MEA310

Inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft pneumatic systems and components

MEA303

Applicable to aircraft types with air cycle air conditioning and pressurisation

MEA313

Inspect, test and troubleshoot piston engine systems and components

MEA306 (deemed to be covered if MEA353 is held)

Covers turbo and supercharged engines

MEA314

Inspect, test and troubleshoot gas turbine engine systems and components

MEA306

For gas turbine engine maintenance

MEA315

Inspect, test and troubleshoot propeller systems and components

MEA307

Covers variable pitch and constant speed propellers

MEA316

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

MEA308

Applicable if helicopter has powered flight controls

MEA325

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

All applicable Certificate IV units

Elective

MEA351

Maintain airframe systems of basic light fixed wing aircraft

MEA101, MEA103 MEA105, MEA107 MEA108, MEA109

Elective if not required by choice of Group A to E

MEA352

Maintain basic rotary wing aircraft systems

MEA101, MEA103 MEA105, MEA107 MEA108, MEA109

Elective if not required by choice of Group A to E

MEA353

Maintain basic light aircraft engines and propellers

MEA101, MEA103 MEA105, MEA107 MEA108, MEA109

Elective if not required by choice of Group A to E

MEA354

Maintain light aircraft pneumatic systems

MEA101, MEA103 MEA105, MEA107 MEA108, MEA109

Elective

MEA355

Maintain light aircraft air cycle air conditioning systems

MEA201, MEA246

Elective

MEA356

Maintain light piston engine aircraft pressurisation systems

MEA201, MEA246

Elective

MEA357

Inspect, test and repair aircraft fabric surfaces

MEA101, MEA103 MEA105, MEA107 MEA108, MEA109

Required for aircraft with fabric surfaces

MEA358

Re-cover aircraft fabric surfaces

Elective

MEA359

Inspect and repair aircraft wooden structures

MEA101, MEA103 MEA105, MEA107 MEA108, MEA109

Required for aircraft with wooden structure

MEA360

Maintain aircraft diesel engines

MEA353

Required for aircraft types with two or four stroke diesel engines

MEA361

Maintain aircraft two stroke petrol engines

MEA353

Required for aircraft types with two stroke petrol engines

MEA362

Maintain aircraft vapour cycle air conditioning systems

MEA201, MEA246

Elective

MEA367

Repair/modify aircraft composite structure using cold bonding

MEA369

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

MEA371

Perform major repairs and modifications to small aircraft metal structure

MEA369, MEA370

Elective

MEA372

Perform mechanical elementary maintenance

MEA301

Required for B2 licence holders to perform mechanical elementary maintenance

MEA405

Repair/modify aircraft composite material structure/components

MEA401 (deemed to be covered if MEA369 is held)

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

MEA512

Maintain general aviation recovery devices with ballistic parachute systems

MEA101, MEA103 MEA105, MEA107 MEA108, MEA109 DEFEO101D

Elective

DEFEO101D

Work safely with explosive ordnance

Elective

Qualification Mapping Information

Release 2 - Qualification Description for MEA41015 revised to comply with CASA licensing requirements. No change to outcomes.

Release 1 - Supersedes and is equivalent to MEA41011 Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Mechatronics)

Links

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=ce216c9c-04d5-4b3b-9bcf-4e81d0950371