Modification History
Release 1. Supersedes and equivalent to MEA41115 Certificate IV in Aircraft Life Support and Furnishing. Unit codes updated.
Qualification Description
This qualification applies to members of the Australian Defence Force (ADF) and to employees of civil Aviation Maintenance Organisations (AMOs) who work on the maintenance of aircraft and personal life support equipment and on the fabrication and maintenance of aircraft furnishings.
The unit typically applies to those who work independently or as part of a team under direct and/or indirect supervision, following set procedures and methods, requiring some discretion and judgement. They are responsible for the quality of their own outputs, and require a high level of analysis and risk assessment within familiar and unfamiliar contexts. High level communications skills are required when fitting individuals with items of personal life support equipment and when determining item fabrication requirements.
The qualification applies to workplaces that operate under the airworthiness regulatory systems of the Australian Defence Force (ADF) and the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA). Regulatory and licensing requirements associated with MEA units of competency required for this qualification must be met.
Entry Requirements
Not applicable.
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = 23
9 core units, plus
14 elective unit of the technical stream and imported units listed, of which:
- all elective units must be selected according to the listed prerequisite unit requirements and unit selection criteria
- 1 elective unit may be selected from a different qualification in this Training Package or another endorsed Training Package, provided that it supports the capability for this qualification and does not duplicate the outcome of another unit chosren for the qualification
Core units
Unit code |
Unit title |
Prerequisites |
MEA107 |
Interpret and use aviation maintenance industry manuals and specifications |
|
MEA154 |
Apply work health and safety practices in aviation maintenance |
|
MEA155 |
Plan and organise aviation maintenance work activities |
MEA154 |
MEA156 |
Apply quality standards during aviation maintenance activities |
MEA107, MEA154 |
MEA157 |
Complete aviation maintenance industry documentation |
|
MEA158 |
Perform basic hand skills, standard trade practices and fundamentals in aviation maintenance |
|
MEA301 |
Perform aircraft flight servicing |
MEA154, MEA155, MEA156, MEA107, MEA157, MEA158 |
AVIF3016 |
Marshal aircraft |
|
MSMENV472 |
Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices |
Elective units
Unit code |
Unit title |
Prerequisites |
Unit selection guidelines |
MEA118 |
Conduct self in the aviation maintenance enviroment |
Elective |
|
MEA201 |
Remove and install miscellaneous aircraft electrical hardware/components |
MEA154, MEA155 MEA156, MEA107 MEA157, MEA158 |
Elective |
MEA295 |
Use electrical test equipment to perform basic electrical tests on aircraft and components |
MEA154, MEA158 |
Elective |
MEA398 |
Remove and install aircraft hydro-mechanical and landing gear system components |
MEA154 |
Elective |
MEA303 |
Remove and install aircraft pneumatic system components |
MEA154, MEA155, MEA156, MEA107, MEA157, MEA158 |
Elective |
MEA304 |
Remove and install non-pressurised aircraft structural components |
MEA398 |
Elective - do not take with MEA317 |
MEA317 |
Remove and install pressurised aircraft structural and non-structural components |
MEA398, MEA303 |
Elective – do not take with MEA304 |
MEA411 |
Remove surface coatings from aircraft or aircraft components |
MEA154, MEA155 MEA156, MEA107 MEA157, MEA158 |
Elective |
MEA412 |
Pre-treat aluminium alloy surfaces |
MEA154, MEA155 MEA156, MEA107 MEA157, MEA158 |
Elective |
MEA414 |
Remove light corrosion from aircraft |
MEA154, MEA155 MEA156, MEA107 MEA157, MEA158 |
Elective – do not take with MEA436 |
MEA416 |
Apply aircraft identification markings, graphics and decals |
MEA154, MEA155 MEA156, MEA107 MEA157, MEA158 |
Elective |
MEA436 |
Inspect, repair and modify non-primary structure components in aircraft cabins and cockpits |
MEA154 |
Elective – do not take with MEA414 |
MEA501 |
Maintain and fit anti-G suits |
MEA154, MEA155 MEA156, MEA107 MEA157, MEA158 MSFSF2002 |
Elective |
MEA502 |
Maintain and fit helmets |
MEA154, MEA155 MEA156, MEA107 MEA157, MEA158 MEA118, MEA295 |
Elective |
MEA503 |
Maintain and fit immersion suits |
MEA154, MEA155 MEA156, MEA107 MEA157, MEA158 MEA118 LMTTF2008A |
Elective |
MEA504 |
Maintain and fit oxygen masks |
MEA154, MEA155 MEA156, MEA107 MEA157, MEA158 MEA118, MEA295 |
Elective |
MEA505 |
Maintain and pack parachutes |
MEA154, MEA155 MEA156, MEA107 MEA157, MEA158 MEA118, MEA511 MSFSF2002 |
Elective |
MEA507 |
Maintain, pack and fit survival inflatable buoyancy vests |
MEA154, MEA155 MEA156, MEA107 MEA157, MEA158 MEA118 |
Elective |
MEA508 |
Maintain, install and remove restraint systems |
MEA154, MEA155 MEA156, MEA107 MEA157, MEA158 MEA118, MEA511 MSFSF2002 |
Elective |
MEA509 |
Manufacture, repair and alter aircraft related fabric components |
MEA154, MEA155 MEA156, MEA107 MEA157, MEA158 MEA118, MEA511 MSFSF2002 |
Elective |
MEA510 |
Maintain seat and pod electrical and electronic systems |
MEA295 |
Elective |
MEA511 |
Operate and maintain sewing machines and overlockers |
Elective |
|
MEA513 |
Maintain and pack survival inflatable life rafts |
MEA154, MEA155 MEA156, MEA107 MEA157, MEA158 MEA118 |
Elective |
MEA514 |
Maintain and pack escape slides |
MEA154, MEA155 MEA156, MEA107 MEA157, MEA158 MEA118 |
Elective |
AURVTT004 |
Trim vehicle components |
Elective – do not take with MSFUP3012 |
|
AURVTT005 |
Select and apply trim and fabric materials |
Elective |
|
AURVTT2006 |
Select and apply trim and fabric adhesives |
Elective - do not take with MSTTF2008 |
|
DEFEXO001 |
Work safely with explosive ordnance |
Elective |
|
DEFEXO005 |
Package explosives |
Elective |
|
DEFEXO006 |
Unpackage explosives |
Elective |
|
DEFEXO008 |
Conduct explosives inspection |
Elective |
|
MSTTF2008 |
Use adhesives |
Elective – do not take with AURVTT2006 |
|
MSFSF2001 |
Cut single layer fabrics |
Elective |
|
MSFSF2002 |
Machine sew materials |
Elective |
|
MSFUP3012 |
Apply marine sewing and installation techniques |
Elective – do not take with AURVTT004 |
Qualification Mapping Information
Release 1. Supersedes and equivalent to MEA41115 Certificate IV in Aircraft Life Support and Furnishing.
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=ce216c9c-04d5-4b3b-9bcf-4e81d0950371