Modification History
Release 2 - Licensing requirements clarified - equivalent
Release 1 - Unit codes updated as required - equivalent
Description
This qualification applies to individuals seeking the grant of a CASA B1 Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Licence covering the supervision, performance and certification of airframe, engine, electrical and structural maintenance on aircraft that are type-rated by CASA for maintenance purposes.
The requirement for the awarding of MEA50211 Diploma of Aeroskills (Mechanical) is demonstrated competency in listed competency units under the conditions set out below. The listed units also satisfy CASA requirements for the grant, under CASR Part 66, of Aircraft Maintenance Engineer B1 Licences in sub-categories B1.1, 1.2, 1.3 and 1.4 when the skills and knowledge requirements align with CASA syllabus requirements in under ‘Licensing’ in the Assessment Guidelines and in Appendix 1, and training has been delivered in accordance with the requirements of CASR Part 147.
It consists of:
- common and technical stream units required at Certificate IV level in the aircraft maintenance stream with electives determined by the desired licence sub-category
- additional Diploma level common units that cover supervisor level OHS competency plus competencies required by CASA for the exercise of licence privileges
- Diploma level mechanical technical stream units covering advanced fault diagnosis and aircraft weighing and weight and balance calculation.
Pathways Information
The qualification also provides credits towards the MEA50411 Diploma of Aviation Maintenance Management (Mechanical) and the MEA60211 Advanced Diploma of Aviation Maintenance Management (Mechanical).
Licensing/Regulatory Information
This qualification meets the requirements of CASA for the grant of an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer B1 Licence in sub-categories B1.1, B1.2, B1.3 and B1.4.
Entry Requirements
Not applicable.
Employability Skills Summary
Employability Skill |
Industry/enterprise requirements for this qualification include: |
Communication |
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Teamwork |
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Problem solving |
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Initiative and enterprise |
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Planning and organising |
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Self-management |
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Learning |
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Technology |
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Packaging Rules
To be awarded the MEA50211 Diploma of Aeroskills (Mechanical), competency must be demonstrated in thirty six (36) to forty two (42) units, chosen as described below.
All B1 licence sub-categories require the following twenty eight (28) or twenty nine (29) units:
- ten (10) Core Diploma level (CASA licensing) common, technical stream and imported units
- seventeen (17) Core Certificate IV common and technical stream units
- elective technical stream units in either Group A (one unit) or Group B (two units).
Depending on the CASA B1 licence sub-category being sought, an additional eight (8) to thirteen (13) units are required, up to a maximum of forty two (42) units for the qualification. All units must be chosen as specified under the conditions set out below:
Group C Elective technical stream units required by CASA for a B1.1 licence – 11 or 13 units
Group D Elective technical stream units required by CASA for a B1.2 licence – 12 units
Group E Elective technical stream units required by CASA for a B1.3 licence – 9 units
Group F Elective technical stream units required by CASA for a B1.4 licence – 8 units
Core units of competency
Complete the ten (10) Diploma level common and mechanical technical stream units listed below.
Unit code |
Unit title |
Prerequisites |
MEA111C |
Perform administrative processes to prepare for the certification of civil aircraft maintenance |
All Cert IV units listed below for applicable licence |
MEA112B |
Plan and implement civil aircraft maintenance activities |
All Cert IV units listed below for applicable licence |
MEA113C |
Supervise civil aircraft maintenance activities and manage human resources in the workplace |
All Cert IV units listed below for applicable licence |
MEA116B |
Apply occupational health and safety procedures at supervisor level in aviation maintenance |
Nil |
MEA142B |
Manage self in the aviation maintenance environment |
Nil |
MEA323B |
Perform advanced troubleshooting in aircraft mechanical maintenance |
All Cert IV units listed below for applicable licence |
MEA325B |
Weigh aircraft and perform aircraft weight and balance calculations as a result of modifications |
All Cert IV units listed below for applicable licence |
MEA343B |
Remove and install avionic system components |
MEA211C or MEA227D |
MEA365A |
Assess structural repair/modification requirements and evaluate structural repairs and modifications |
All Cert IV units listed below for applicable licence |
MSAENV472B |
Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices |
Nil |
Plus the following seventeen (17) Core Certificate IV common and avionic/mechanical technical stream units listed below which are mandatory for all B1 licence sub-categories.
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 |
MEA118A |
Conduct self in the aviation maintenance environment |
Nil |
MEA201B |
Remove and install miscellaneous aircraft electrical hardware/components |
MEA101B, MEA103B, MEA105C, MEA107B, MEA108B, MEA109B |
MEA203C |
Remove and install advanced aircraft electrical system components |
MEA201B |
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,MEA 109B |
MEA302C |
Remove and install aircraft hydro-mechanical and landing gear system components |
MEA101B, MEA103B, MEA105C, MEA107B, MEA108B, MEA109B |
MEA303D |
Remove and install aircraft pneumatic system components |
MEA101B, MEA103B, MEA105C, MEA107B, MEA108B, MEA109B |
MEA306C |
Remove and install engines and engine system components |
MEA302C |
MEA328C |
Maintain and/or repair aircraft mechanical components or parts |
MEA302C, MEA303D |
MEA339C |
Inspect, repair and maintain aircraft structures |
MEA304C or MEA317C |
Elective units
Plus either Group A or Group B for all B1 licence sub-categories.
Group A
Unit code |
Unit title |
Prerequisite or co-requisite units |
MEA211C |
Inspect, test and troubleshoot advanced aircraft electrical systems and components |
MEA203C, MEA246C |
Group B
Unit code |
Unit title |
Prerequisite or co-requisite units |
MEA223D |
Inspect aircraft electrical systems and components |
MEA203C, MEA246C |
MEA227D |
Test and troubleshoot aircraft electrical systems and components |
MEA223D |
Plus units that are mandatory CASA requirements for individual licence sub-categories B1.1, B1.2, B1.3 and B1.4.
Group C
To meet the criteria for the grant of a B1.1 Licence complete eleven (11) or thirteen (13) units listed below as specified in the unit selection guidelines in column four.
Unit code |
Unit title |
Prerequisite or co-requisite units |
Unit selection guidance |
MEA208C |
Remove and install pressurisation control system components |
MEA201B |
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MEA209C |
Remove and install aircraft oxygen system components |
MEA101B MEA103B MEA105C MEA107B MEA108B MEA109B |
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MEA219C |
Inspect, test and troubleshoot pressurisation control systems and components |
MEA208C MEA246C |
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MEA222C |
Inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft oxygen systems and components |
MEA209C |
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MEA305C |
Remove and install aircraft fixed wing flight control system components |
MEA302C |
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MEA307C |
Remove and install propeller systems and components |
MEA101B MEA103B MEA105C MEA107B MEA108B MEA109B |
Mandatory for B1.1 where the rating sought includes propellers |
MEA315C |
Inspect, test and troubleshoot propeller systems and components |
MEA307C |
Mandatory unit for B1.1 where the rating sought includes propellers |
MEA317C |
Remove and install pressurised aircraft structural and non-structural components |
MEA302C MEA303D |
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MEA318C |
Inspect aircraft hydro-mechanical, mechanical, gaseous and landing gear systems and components |
MEA302C MEA303D and MEA305C |
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MEA319C |
Inspect gas turbine engine systems and components |
MEA306C |
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MEA320C |
Test and troubleshoot aircraft hydro-mechanical, mechanical, gaseous and landing gear systems and components |
MEA318C |
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MEA321C |
Test and troubleshoot aircraft fixed wing flight control systems and components |
MEA318C |
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MEA322C |
Test and troubleshoot gas turbine engine systems and components |
MEA319C |
Group D
To meet the criteria for the grant of a B1.2 Licence complete twelve (12) units listed below.
Unit code |
Unit title |
Prerequisite or co-requisite units |
MEA208C |
Remove and install pressurisation control system components |
MEA201B |
MEA209C |
Remove and install aircraft oxygen system components |
MEA101B, MEA103B, MEA105C, MEA107B, MEA108B, MEA109B |
MEA219C |
Inspect, test and troubleshoot pressurisation control systems and components |
MEA208C, 246C |
MEA222C |
Inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft oxygen systems and components |
MEA209C |
MEA305C |
Remove and install aircraft fixed wing flight control system components |
MEA302C |
MEA307C |
Remove and install propeller systems and components |
MEA101B, MEA103B, MEA105C, MEA107B, MEA108B, MEA109B |
MEA309C |
Inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft hydro-mechanical and landing gear systems and components |
MEA302C |
MEA310C |
Inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft pneumatic systems and components |
MEA303D |
MEA312C |
Inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft fixed wing flight control systems and components |
MEA305C |
MEA313C |
Inspect, test and troubleshoot piston engine systems and components |
MEA306C |
MEA315C |
Inspect, test and troubleshoot propeller systems and components |
MEA307C |
MEA317C |
Remove and install pressurised aircraft structural and non-structural components |
MEA302C, MEA303D |
Group E
To meet the criteria for the grant of a B1.3 Licence complete nine (9) units listed below (noting that MEA308C and MEA316C each count as two units).
Unit code |
Unit title |
Prerequisite or co-requisite units |
MEA304C |
Remove and install non-pressurised aircraft structural and non-structural components |
MEA302C |
MEA308C |
Remove and install rotary wing rotor and flight control system components |
MEA302C |
MEA309C |
Inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft hydro-mechanical and landing gear systems and components |
MEA302C |
MEA310C |
Inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft pneumatic systems and components |
MEA303D |
MEA316C |
Inspect, test and troubleshoot rotary wing rotor and control systems and components |
MEA308C |
MEA319C |
Inspect gas turbine engine systems and components |
MEA306C |
MEA322C |
Test and troubleshoot gas turbine engine systems and components |
MEA319C |
Group F
To meet the criteria for the grant of a B1.4 Licence complete eight (8) units listed below (noting that MEA308C and 316C each count as two units).
Unit code |
Unit title |
Prerequisite or co-requisite units |
MEA304C |
Remove and install non-pressurised aircraft structural and non-structural components |
MEA302C |
MEA308C |
Remove and install rotary wing rotor and flight control system components |
MEA302C |
MEA309C |
Inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft hydro-mechanical and landing gear systems and components |
MEA302C |
MEA310C |
Inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft pneumatic systems and components |
MEA303D |
MEA313C |
Inspect, test and troubleshoot piston engine systems and components |
MEA306C |
MEA316C |
Inspect, test and troubleshoot rotary wing rotor and control systems and components |
MEA308C |
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