Modification History
Release 1. Supersedes and equivalent to MEA41315 Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Structures). Unit codes updated.
Qualification Description
This qualification applies to employees of Civil Aviation Maintenance Organisations (AMOs) or to members of the Australian defence Force (ADF) who are engaged in the repair and modification of aircraft structures. The qualification defines the exit from apprenticeship and may apply to work performed in hangars on the structure of complete aircraft and to work performed in workshops on structural components.
The training pathways provide for work on both metal and composite structures. In some cases, primarily in the General Aviation sector, individuals may be also required to work on aircraft with wooden structures and/or fabric coverings. The applicable competencies are covered in the units MEA357 Inspect, test and repair aircraft fabric surfaces, MEA358 Re-cover aircraft fabric surfaces and MEA359 Inspect and repair aircraft wooden structures.
The qualification consists of:
- common and imported units that apply to all Aeroskills specialist streams at AQF Certificate III and IV levels
- mandatory structures technical stream units
- elective mechanical technical stream units that provide a degree of multi-skilling where needed to meet workplace requirements
- elective structures technical stream and imported units required to meet workplace needs.
The qualification also provides credits towards the MEA50418 Diploma of Aviation Maintenance Management (Mechanical) and the MEA60218 Advanced Diploma of Aviation Maintenance Management (Mechanical). A limited number of credits are also provided towards the MEA50218 Diploma of Aeroskills (Mechanical).
This qualification applies to workplaces that operate under the airworthiness regulatory systems of the ADF and the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA). Any regulatory/licensing requirements associated with any MEA units of competency must be met.
Entry Requirements
Not applicable
Packaging Rules
To be awarded the MEA41318 Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Structures), competency must be demonstrated in nineteen (19) units of competency, as follows:
fourteen (14) core units consisting of common, imported and technical stream units
five (5) elective technical stream units from Group A.
Core units of competency
|
Unit code |
Unit title |
Prerequisites |
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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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MEA327 |
Fabricate and/or repair aircraft mechanical components or parts |
MEA154, MEA155 MEA156, MEA107 MEA157, MEA158 |
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MEA401 |
Inspect aircraft structures |
MEA154, MEA155 MEA156, MEA107 MEA157, MEA158 |
|
MEA420 |
Fabricate basic structural components for aircraft |
MEA154, MEA155 MEA156, MEA107 MEA157, MEA158 |
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MEA421 |
Fabricate advanced structural components for aircraft |
MEA154, MEA155 MEA156, MEA107 MEA157, MEA158 |
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MEA422 |
Repair/modify aircraft metal structure |
MEA401 |
|
MEA423 |
Aircraft structure major disassembly and reassembly |
MEA401 |
|
MSMENV272 |
Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices |
Elective units of competency
Group A
Select five (5) units while observing the unit selection guidelines in column 4.
|
Unit code |
Unit title |
Prerequisites |
Unit selection guidelines |
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AVIF3016 |
Marshal aircraft |
Elective |
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MEA303 |
Remove and install aircraft pneumatic system components |
MEA154, MEA155 MEA156, MEA107 MEA157, MEA158 |
Elective |
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MEA304 |
Remove and install non-pressurised aircraft structural and non-structural components |
MEA398 |
Elective |
|
MEA305 |
Remove and install aircraft fixed wing flight control system components |
MEA398 |
Elective |
|
MEA308 |
Remove and install rotary wing rotor and flight control system components |
MEA398 |
Elective |
|
MEA317 |
Remove and install pressurised aircraft structural and non-structural components |
MEA398 MEA303 |
Elective |
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MEA367 |
Repair/modify aircraft composite structure using cold bonding |
MEA401 |
Take this unit or MEA405 |
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MEA398 |
Remove and install aircraft hydro-mechanical and landing gear system components |
MEA154 |
Elective |
|
MEA405 |
Repair/modify aircraft composite material structure/components |
MEA401 |
Alternate to MEA367 |
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MEA410 |
Maintain aircraft structure/components |
MEA401 |
Elective |
|
MEA411 |
Remove surface coatings from aircraft or aircraft components |
MEA154, MEA155 MEA156, MEA107 MEA157, MEA158 |
Elective |
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MEA425 |
Perform bolted composite skin repairs |
MEA401 |
Elective |
|
MEM06003C |
Carry out heat treatment |
Elective |
Qualification Mapping Information
Release 1. Supersedes and equivalent to MEA41315 Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Structures).
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=ce216c9c-04d5-4b3b-9bcf-4e81d0950371
