Modification History
Release 1. Supersedes and equivalent to MEA50215 Diploma of Aeroskills (Mechanical). Unit codes updated.
Qualification Description
The qualification applies to individuals seeking the grant of a Civil Aviation Safety Authority (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 MEA50218 Diploma of Aeroskills (Mechanical) is demonstrated competency in listed units of competency under the conditions set out below. The listed units also satisfy CASA requirements for the grant, under Civil Aviation Regulation (CASR) Part 66, of Aircraft Maintenance Engineer B1 Licences in sub-categories B1.1 and B1.3 when the skills and knowledge requirements align with CASA syllabus requirements in the Companion Volume and CASA Interface and training has been delivered in accordance with the requirements of CASR Part 147.
The qualification 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 work health and safety (WHS) 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.
The qualification also provides credits towards the MEA50418 Diploma of Aviation Maintenance Management (Mechanical) and the MEA60218 Advanced Diploma of Aviation Maintenance Management (Mechanical).
Entry Requirements
Not applicable
Packaging Rules
To be awarded the MEA50218 Diploma of Aeroskills (Mechanical) competency must be demonstrated in thirty-six (36) to forty-three (43) units, chosen as described below.
All B1 Licence sub-categories require the following twenty-eight (28) units:
eleven (11) core Diploma level (CASA licensing) common, technical stream and imported units
seventeen (17) core Certificate IV common and technical stream units.
Depending on the CASA B1 Licence sub-category being sought, an additional eight (8) to fifteen (15) units are required, up to a maximum of forty-three (43) units for the qualification. All units must be chosen as specified under the conditions set out below:
Group A elective technical stream units required by CASA for a B1.1 Licence – thirteen (13) or fifteen (15) units
Group B elective technical stream units required by CASA for a B1.3 Licence – eight (8) units.
Core units of competency
Complete the eleven (11) Diploma level common and mechanical technical stream units listed below.
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Unit code |
Unit title |
Prerequisites |
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MEA111 |
Perform administrative processes to prepare for the certification of civil aircraft maintenance |
All Cert IV units listed below for applicable licence (see Note 1) |
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MEA112 |
Plan and implement civil aircraft maintenance activities |
All Cert IV units listed below for applicable licence (see Note 1) |
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MEA113 |
Supervise civil aircraft maintenance activities and manage human resources in the workplace |
All Cert IV units listed below for applicable licence (see Note 1) |
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MEA116 |
Apply work health and safety procedures at supervisor level in aviation maintenance |
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MEA142 |
Manage self in the aviation maintenance environment |
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MEA148 |
Apply mathematics and physics in aviation maintenance |
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MEA323 |
Perform advanced troubleshooting in aircraft mechanical maintenance |
All Cert IV units listed below for applicable licence (see Note 1) |
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MEA325 |
Weigh aircraft and perform aircraft weight and balance calculations as a result of modifications |
All Cert IV units listed below for applicable licence (see Note 1) |
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MEA343 |
Remove and install avionic system components |
MEA294 or MEA227 |
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MEA365 |
Assess structural repair/modification requirements and evaluate structural repairs and modifications |
All Cert IV units listed below for applicable licence (see Note 1) |
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MSMENV472 |
Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices |
Note 1 : While the units do not have specific prerequisite units it is a CASA licensing requirement that competency not be sought until all of the Certificate IV units listed below for the applicable licence have been attained.
Plus the following seventeen (17) core Certificate IV common and avionic/mechanical technical stream units listed below which are mandatory for both B1.1 and B1.3 Licence sub-categories.
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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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MEA201 |
Remove and install miscellaneous aircraft electrical hardware/components |
MEA154, MEA155 MEA156, MEA107 MEA157, MEA158 |
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MEA203 |
Remove and install advanced aircraft electrical system components |
MEA201 |
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MEA246 |
Fabricate and/or repair aircraft electrical hardware or parts |
MEA201, MEA296 |
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MEA296 |
Use electrical test equipment in aviation maintenance activities |
MEA154, MEA155 MEA156, MEA107 MEA157, MEA158 |
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MEA301 |
Perform aircraft flight servicing |
MEA154, MEA155 MEA156, MEA107 MEA157, MEA158 |
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MEA303 |
Remove and install aircraft pneumatic system components |
MEA154, MEA155 MEA156, MEA107 MEA157, MEA158 |
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MEA306 |
Remove and install engines and engine system components |
MEA398 |
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MEA328 |
Maintain and/or repair aircraft mechanical components or parts |
MEA398, MEA303 |
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MEA339 |
Inspect, repair and maintain aircraft structures |
MEA304 or MEA317 |
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MEA398 |
Remove and install aircraft hydro-mechanical and landing gear system components |
MEA154 |
Elective units of competency
Group A
To meet the criteria for the grant of a B1.1 Licence complete thirteen (13) or fifteen (15) units listed below as specified in the unit selection guidelines in column 4.
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Unit code |
Unit title |
Prerequisites |
Unit selection guidance |
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MEA208 |
Remove and install aircraft pressurisation control system components |
MEA201 |
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MEA209 |
Remove and install aircraft oxygen system components |
MEA154, MEA155 MEA156, MEA107 MEA157, MEA158 |
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MEA219 |
Inspect, test and troubleshoot pressurisation control systems and components |
MEA208 MEA246 |
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MEA222 |
Inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft oxygen systems and components |
MEA209 |
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MEA223 |
Inspect aircraft electrical systems and components |
MEA203, MEA246 |
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MEA227 |
Test and troubleshoot aircraft electrical systems and components |
MEA223 |
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MEA305 |
Remove and install aircraft fixed wing flight control system components |
MEA398 |
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MEA307 |
Remove and install propeller systems and components |
MEA154, MEA155 MEA156, MEA107 MEA157, MEA158 |
Mandatory for B1.1 where the rating sought includes propellers |
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MEA315 |
Inspect, test and troubleshoot propeller systems and components |
MEA307 |
Mandatory unit for B1.1 where the rating sought includes propellers |
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MEA317 |
Remove and install pressurised aircraft structural and non-structural components |
MEA398, MEA303 |
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MEA318 |
Inspect aircraft hydro-mechanical, mechanical, gaseous and landing gear systems and components |
MEA398, MEA303 MEA305 |
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MEA319 |
Inspect gas turbine engine systems and components |
MEA306 |
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MEA320 |
Test and troubleshoot aircraft hydro-mechanical, gaseous and landing gear systems and components |
MEA318 |
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MEA321 |
Test and troubleshoot aircraft fixed wing flight control systems and components |
MEA318 |
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MEA322 |
Test and troubleshoot gas turbine engine systems and components |
MEA319 |
Group B
To meet the criteria for the grant of a B1.3 Licence complete eight (8) units listed below.
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Unit code |
Unit title |
Prerequisites |
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MEA294 |
Inspect, test and troubleshoot advanced aircraft electrical systems and components |
MEA203 |
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MEA304 |
Remove and install non-pressurised aircraft structural and non-structural components |
MEA398 |
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MEA308 |
Remove and install rotary wing rotor and flight control system components |
MEA398 |
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MEA309 |
Inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft hydro-mechanical and landing gear systems and components |
MEA398 |
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MEA310 |
Inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft pneumatic systems and components |
MEA303 |
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MEA316 |
Inspect, test and troubleshoot rotary wing rotor and control systems and components |
MEA308 |
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MEA319 |
Inspect gas turbine engine systems and components |
MEA306 |
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MEA322 |
Test and troubleshoot gas turbine engine systems and components |
MEA319 |
Qualification Mapping Information
Release 1. Supersedes and equivalent to MEA50215 Diploma of Aeroskills (Mechanical).
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=ce216c9c-04d5-4b3b-9bcf-4e81d0950371
