Modification History
Release 1. Supersedes and equivalent to MEA50615 Diploma of Aeronautical Engineering. Unit codes updated.
Qualification Description
This qualification applies to individuals employed in engineering departments of manufacturers and aviation maintenance organisations in both the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) and Australian Defence Force (ADF) regulatory environments. Individuals could also be employed in Continuing Airworthiness Management Organisations (CAMOs) and in ADF Approved Engineering Organisations (AEOs). Typical jobs could be supporting professional engineers in design teams, members of airworthiness review teams, maintenance planners, spares assessors, repairable item managers and technical authors. While a direct entry training pathway is provided it must be emphasised that many of the maintenance management positions applicable to the qualification have additional experience requirements specified in airworthiness regulations and only a limited range of employment opportunities may be available to those who do not have extensive prior aviation maintenance experience.
The qualification consists of twenty-six (26) units, of which seventeen (17) are core units and the remaining nine (9) are electives of which either three (3) or six (6) units must be chosen in accordance with unit selection guidance provided in the Group A table.
Credit is provided towards the MEA60418 Advanced Diploma of Aeronautical Engineering.
This qualification applies to workplaces that operate under the airworthiness regulatory systems of the ADF and 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 MEA50615 Diploma of Aeronautical Engineering, competency must be demonstrated in a total of twenty (20) or twenty-three (23) units of competency, consisting of:
- seventeen (17) core units
- three (3) electives chosen from Group A, for which unit selection guidelines have been provided. If Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Mechanical) is not held a further three (3) units must be taken from Group A, as specified in the unit selection guidelines.
Core units of competency
|
Unit code |
Unit title |
Prerequisites |
|
MEA107 |
Interpret and use aviation maintenance industry manuals and specifications |
|
|
MEA135 |
Use computers in aviation maintenance-related integrated logistic support activities |
|
|
MEA142 |
Manage self in the aviation maintenance environment |
|
|
MEA153 |
Communicate aviation technical and maintenance management knowledge |
|
|
MEA154 |
Apply work health and safety practices in aviation maintenance |
|
|
MEA155 |
Plan and organise aviation maintenance work activities |
MEA154 |
|
MEA156 |
Apply quality standards during aviation maintenance activities |
MEA154, MEA107 |
|
MEA157 |
Complete aviation maintenance industry documentation |
|
|
MEA158 |
Perform basic hand skills, standard trade practices and fundamentals in aviation maintenance |
|
|
MEA296 |
Use electrical test equipment in aviation maintenance activities |
MEA154, MEA155 MEA156, MEA107 MEA157, MEA158 |
|
MEA327 |
Fabricate and/or repair aircraft mechanical components or parts |
MEA154, MEA155 MEA156, MEA107 MEA157, MEA158 |
|
MEA705 |
Apply basic scientific principles and techniques in aeronautical engineering situations |
MEM23004A |
|
MEA707 |
Select and test aeronautical engineering materials |
|
|
MEM23004A |
Apply technical mathematics |
|
|
MEM30007A |
Select common engineering materials |
|
|
MEM30012A |
Apply mathematical techniques in a manufacturing engineering or related environment |
|
|
MSMENV472 |
Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices |
Elective units of competency
Group A
- Take three (3) of the following elective units selected in accordance with the guidance in column 4. A further three (3) units is required if Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Mechanical) is not held.
|
Unit code |
Unit title |
Prerequisites |
Unit selection guidance |
|
MEA159 |
Manage aircraft and aeronautical product configuration |
For employment within CAMOs and AEOs |
|
|
MEA162 |
Write aviation technical publications |
For employment within CAMOs and AEOs |
|
|
MEA164 |
Perform airworthiness management and maintenance program tasks |
MEA162 |
For employment within CAMOs and AEOs |
|
MEA341 |
Apply basic aircraft design characteristics |
MEA154, MEA107 MEA158 |
Must be taken if Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Mechanical) is not held |
|
MEA342 |
Apply basic aircraft power plant design characteristics |
MEA154, MEA107 MEA158 |
Must be taken if Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Mechanical) is not held |
|
MEA399 |
Lay out and set up aircraft systems |
MEA154 |
Must be taken if Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Mechanical) is not held |
|
MEA701 |
Produce aeronautical engineering related graphics |
MEA162 MEM30007A MEM30012A |
For employment within engineering departments |
|
MEA713 |
Integrate aeronautical fundamentals into an engineering task |
MEA705 MEM23004A MEM23007A |
For employment within engineering departments |
|
MEA731 |
Perform aircraft weight control activities |
||
|
MEM23007A |
Apply calculus to engineering tasks |
MEM23004A |
For employment within engineering departments |
Qualification Mapping Information
Release 1. Supersedes and equivalent to MEA50615 Diploma of Aeronautical Engineering.
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=ce216c9c-04d5-4b3b-9bcf-4e81d0950371
