Modification History
Release 2 - Licensing requirements clarified - equivalent
Release 1 - Unit codes updated as required. Imported financial management elective unit replaced by MEA146A - equivalent
Description
This qualification applies to individuals who perform non-destructive testing (NDT) on aircraft and aircraft components in accordance with AS 3669-2006 Non-destructive testing – Qualification and approval of personnel – Aerospace at Level 2 and in compliance with the regulatory requirements of CASA and the ADF.
The requirement for the awarding of MEA50511 Diploma of Aeroskills (Non-Destructive Testing) is demonstrated competency in listed units of competency under the conditions set out below. It consists of Core units plus applicable units from Electives Group A.
Core units are as follows:
- Preliminary common and technical stream units for individuals who do not have a Certificate IV in Aeroskills
- Mandatory units consisting of:
- common and technical stream units that relate to the aviation maintenance environment
- technical stream and imported units relating to the NDT work environment
- imported units that specifically cover the competencies required to perform each relevant NDT technique to the standard specified in AS 3669-2006 Non-destructive testing – Qualification and approval of personnel – Aerospace for Level 2 personnel.
Elective Group A units consist of:
- Common units specific to either CASA or ADF regulatory requirements
- Technical stream and imported units that are applicable to various areas of employment in the NDT field.
Pathways Information
The qualification also provides credits towards the MEA50411 Diploma of Aviation Maintenance Management (Mechanical), the MEA60211 Advanced Diploma of Aviation Maintenance Management (Mechanical) and the MEA60311 Advanced Diploma of Aviation Non-Destructive Testing.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
This qualification complies with the requirements of AS 3669-2006 Non-destructive testing – Qualification and approval of personnel – Aerospace at Level 2 and with the airworthiness regulatory requirements of CASA and the ADF.
Entry Requirements
Individuals seeking this qualification must meet one of the following entry criteria:
- Certificate IV in Aeroskills
- Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Licence issued by CASA
- Attainment of the following nine (9) Aeroskills units of competency:
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 |
MEA340A |
Lay out and set up aircraft systems |
MEA101B, MEA107B, MEA109B |
MEA341A |
Apply basic aircraft design characteristics |
MEA101B, MEA107B, MEA109B |
MEA342A |
Apply basic aircraft power plant design characteristics |
MEA101B, MEA107B, MEA109B |
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 MEA50511 Diploma of Aeroskills (Non-Destructive Testing) competency must be demonstrated in twenty seven (27) units, chosen as described below.
Core units of competency
Complete the following twenty four (24) core units.
Unit code |
Unit title |
Prerequisites |
MEA116B |
Apply occupational health and safety procedures at supervisor level in aviation maintenance |
Nil |
MEA133B |
Communicate aviation technical and maintenance management knowledge |
Nil |
MEA135A |
Use computers in aviation maintenance-related integrated logistic support activities |
Nil |
MEA142B |
Manage self in the aviation maintenance environment |
Nil |
MEA260B |
Use electrical test equipment |
MEA101B, MEA103B, MEA105C, MEA107B, MEA108B, MEA109B |
MEA261C |
Use electronic test equipment |
MEA101B, MEA103B, MEA105C, MEA107B, MEA108B, MEA109B |
MEA424A |
Evaluate aircraft non-destructive tests |
MEA109B, MEA133B, MEM13013B, MEM16010A, MEM24002B, MEM24004B, MEM24006B, MEM24008B MEM24010B, MEM24012C |
MEM09002B |
Interpret technical drawing |
Nil |
MEM09003B |
Prepare basic engineering drawing |
MEM09002B |
MEM11011B |
Undertake manual handling |
Nil |
MEM12003B |
Perform precision mechanical measurement |
MEM12023A (see Note 1) |
MEM12005B |
Calibrate measuring equipment |
MEM12002B (see Note 2) MEM12023A (see Note 1) |
MEM13013B |
Work safely with ionising radiation |
Nil |
MEM15017B |
Use and maintain reference standards |
MEM11011B MEM12003B MEM12004B (see Note 2) MEM12005B MEM12023A (see Note 1) MEM18001C (see Note 1) MEM18002B (see Note 1) |
MEM16010A |
Write reports |
MEM14005A (see Note 3) |
MEM24002B |
Perform penetrant testing |
MEM18001C (see Note 1) MEM24012C |
MEM24004B |
Perform magnetic particle testing |
MEM18001C (see Note 1) MEM24012C |
MEM24006B |
Perform eddy current testing |
MEM18001C (see Note 1) MEM24012C |
MEM24008B |
Perform ultrasonic testing |
MEM18001C (see Note 1) MEM24012C |
MEM24010B |
Perform radiographic testing |
MEM13013B MEM18001C (see Note 1) MEM24012C |
MEM24012C |
Apply metallurgy principles |
Nil |
MEM30007A |
Select common engineering materials |
Nil |
MEM30012A |
Apply mathematical techniques in a manufacturing, engineering or related environment |
Nil |
MSAENV472B |
Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices |
Nil |
Notes
- MEA109B is equivalent to MEM12023A, MEM18001C and MEM18002B
- MEA260B and MEA261C are together equivalent to MEM12002B and MEM12004B
- MEA103B is equivalent to MEM14005A
Elective units Group A
Complete three (3) units chosen in accordance with the unit selection guidelines in column four.
Unit code |
Unit title |
Prerequisites |
Unit selection guidelines |
MEA112B |
Plan and implement civil aircraft maintenance activities |
All relevant technical units |
mandatory for CASA regulatory system |
MEA113C |
Supervise civil aircraft maintenance activities and manage human resources in the workplace |
All relevant technical units |
mandatory for CASA regulatory system |
MEA140A |
Supervise aviation maintenance teams and perform maintenance quality inspections |
Nil |
mandatory for ADF regulatory system |
MEM15010B |
Perform laboratory procedures |
Nil |
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MEM17002B |
Conduct workplace assessment |
Nil |
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TAEDEL301A |
Provide work skill instruction |
Nil |
Custom Content Section
Not applicable.