Modification History
Release 1. Supersedes and equivalent to MEA50515 Diploma of Aeroskills (Non-Destructive Testing). Unit codes updated.
Qualification 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 the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) and of the Australian Defence Force (ADF).
The requirement for the awarding of MEA50518 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.
The core and elective units provide for two training pathways to the qualification as follows:
- one that provides for Certificate IV qualified aviation tradespersons to progress to the Diploma level NDT qualification (the career path for uniformed ADF personnel and possibly some civilian personnel)
- another that provides for progression to Diploma level NDT qualification from direct entry (the career path that may be followed by NDT personnel used by the maintenance organisations other than those operating under the ADF regulatory system).
The qualification also provides credits towards the MEA50418 Diploma of Aviation Maintenance Management (Mechanical), the MEA60218 Advanced Diploma of Aviation Maintenance Management (Mechanical) and the MEA60318 Advanced Diploma of Aviation Non-Destructive Testing.
Entry Requirements
Not applicable.
Packaging Rules
To be awarded the MEA50518 Diploma of Aeroskills (Non-Destructive Testing) competency must be demonstrated in twenty-five (25) to thirty-four (34) units, chosen as described below.
Core units of competency
- Individuals who do not have a Certificate IV in Aeroskills must complete the following nine (9) core preliminary units.
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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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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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MEA341 |
Apply basic aircraft design characteristics |
MEA154, MEA107 MEA158 |
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MEA342 |
Apply basic aircraft power plant design characteristics |
MEA154, MEA107 MEA158 |
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MEA399 |
Lay out and set up aircraft systems |
MEA154 |
Individuals who have a Certificate IV in Aeroskills and those who have completed the preliminary units must complete the following twenty-two (22) core units.
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Unit code |
Unit title |
Prerequisites |
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MEA116 |
Apply work health and safety procedures at supervisor level in aviation maintenance |
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MEA135 |
Use computers in aviation maintenance-related integrated logistic support activities |
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MEA142 |
Manage self in the aviation maintenance environment |
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MEA153 |
Communicate aviation technical and maintenance management knowledge |
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MEA261 |
Use electronic test equipment |
MEA154, MEA155 MEA156, MEA107 MEA157, MEA158 |
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MEA296 |
Use electrical test equipment in aviation maintenance activities |
MEA154, MEA155 MEA156, MEA107 MEA157, MEA158 |
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MEA424 |
Evaluate aircraft non-destructive tests |
MEA158, MEA133 MEM13013B MEM16010A MEM24002B MEM24004B MEM24006B MEM24008B MEM24010B MEM24012C |
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MEM09002B |
Interpret technical drawing |
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MEM09003B |
Prepare basic engineering drawing |
MEM09002B |
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MEM12003B |
Perform precision mechanical measurement |
MEM12023A (see Note 1) |
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MEM13013B |
Work safely with ionising radiation |
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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) |
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MEM16010A |
Write reports |
MEM14005A (see Note 3) |
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MEM24002B |
Perform penetrant testing |
MEM18001C (see Note 1) MEM24012C |
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MEM24004B |
Perform magnetic particle testing |
MEM18001C (see Note 1) MEM24012C |
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MEM24006B |
Perform eddy current testing |
MEM18001C (see Note 1) |
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MEM24008B |
Perform ultrasonic testing |
MEM18001C (see Note 1) MEM24012C |
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MEM24010B |
Perform radiographic testing |
MEM13013B MEM18001C (see Note 1) MEM24012C |
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MEM24012C |
Apply metallurgy principles |
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MEM30007A |
Select common engineering materials |
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MEM30012A |
Apply mathematical techniques in a manufacturing, engineering or related environment |
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MSMENV472 |
Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices |
Notes
1. MEA158 is equivalent to the following three units combined MEM12023A, MEM18001C and MEM18002B
2. MEA296 and MEA261 are together equivalent to MEM12004B
3. MEA155 is equivalent to MEM14005A
Elective units of competency
Group A
- Complete three (3) units chosen in accordance with the unit selection guidelines in column 4.
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Unit code |
Unit title |
Prerequisites |
Unit selection guidelines |
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MEA112 |
Plan and implement civil aircraft maintenance activities |
All relevant technical units |
Mandatory for CASA regulatory system |
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MEA113 |
Supervise civil aircraft maintenance activities and manage human resources in the workplace |
All relevant technical units |
Mandatory for CASA regulatory system |
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MEA140 |
Supervise aviation maintenance teams and perform maintenance quality inspections |
Mandatory for ADF regulatory system |
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MEM15010B |
Perform laboratory procedures |
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MEM17002B |
Conduct workplace assessment |
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TAEDEL301 |
Provide work skill instruction |
Qualification Mapping Information
Release 1. Supersedes and equivalent to MEA50515 Diploma of Aeroskills (Non-Destructive Testing).
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=ce216c9c-04d5-4b3b-9bcf-4e81d0950371
