Modification History
Release 1. Supersedes and equivalent to MEA60415 Advanced Diploma of Aeronautical Engineering. Unit codes updated.
Qualification Description
This qualification applies to individuals employed in senior paraprofessional engineering and in managerial positions in both the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) and Australian Defence Force (ADF) regulatory environments in the fields of aeronautical engineering and engineering management. It should also be noted that many of the positions applicable to this qualification also have airworthiness regulatory requirements regarding prior aviation experience.
There are a total of forty-four (44) units of which twenty-four (24) are core units and the remainder are electives from which units must be chosen in accordance with the selection guidance provided.
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 MEA60415 Advanced Diploma of Aeronautical Engineering, competency must be demonstrated in a total of twenty-eight (28) or thirty-one (31) units of competency, consisting of:
- twenty-four (24) core units
- either four (4) or seven (7) elective units chosen from Group A.
Core units of competency
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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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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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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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MEA162 |
Write aviation technical publications |
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MEA296 |
Use electrical test equipment in aviation maintenance activities |
MEA154, MEA155 MEA156, MEA107 MEA157, MEA158 |
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MEA327 |
Fabricate and/or repair aircraft mechanical components or parts |
MEA154, MEA155 MEA156, MEA107 MEA157, MEA158 |
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MEA701 |
Produce aeronautical engineering related graphics |
MEA162 MEM30007A MEM30012A |
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MEA703 |
Apply aeronautical modelling for computer-aided engineering |
MEA701 |
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MEA705 |
Apply basic scientific principles and techniques in aeronautical engineering situations |
MEM23004A |
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MEA707 |
Select and test aeronautical engineering materials |
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MEA709 |
Apply aeronautical structure design techniques |
MEA701, MEA703 MEA705, MEA707 MEM23004A MEM23007A |
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MEA710 |
Apply aeronautical system design techniques |
MEA701, MEA703 MEA705 MEM23004A |
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MEA713 |
Integrate aeronautical fundamentals into an engineering task |
MEA705 MEM23004A MEM23007A |
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MEM23004A |
Apply technical mathematics |
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MEM23007A |
Apply calculus to engineering tasks |
MEM23004A |
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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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MSMENV672 |
Develop workplace policy and procedures for environmental sustainability |
Elective units of competency
Group A
- Take either four (4) or, where either the Diploma of Aeronautical Engineering or the Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Mechanical) is not held, seven (7) of the elective units listed below. Units should be selected, where applicable, using the guidance in column 4.
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Unit code |
Unit title |
Prerequisites |
Unit selection guidance |
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MEA127 |
Provide technical advice in the maintenance and management of aircraft and aeronautical product |
MEA705 MEA707 |
Applicable to the CASA regulatory environment |
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MEA128 |
Provide engineering advice in the modification, maintenance and management of aircraft systems |
MEA705, MEA707 |
Applicable to the ADF regulatory environment |
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MEA129 |
Investigate technical aspects of aviation occurrences |
Applicable to the ADF regulatory environment |
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MEA143 |
Develop and manage maintenance error management programs |
Applicable to the CASA regulatory environment |
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MEA164 |
Perform airworthiness management and maintenance program tasks |
Applicable to the CASA regulatory environment |
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MEA399 |
Lay out and set up aircraft systems |
MEA154 |
Must be taken if Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Mechanical) or Diploma of Aeronautical Engineering is not held |
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MEA341 |
Apply basic aircraft design characteristics |
MEA154, MEA107 MEA158 |
Must be taken if Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Mechanical) or Diploma of Aeronautical Engineering is not held |
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MEA342 |
Apply basic aircraft power plant design characteristics |
MEA154, MEA107 MEA158 |
Must be taken if Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Mechanical) or Diploma of Aeronautical Engineering is not held |
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MEA715 |
Evaluate aeroplane flight control systems |
MEA710 MEM23004A MEM23007A |
Choose in accordance with employment field |
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MEA718 |
Evaluate rotorcraft flight control systems |
MEA710 MEM23004A MEM23007A |
Choose in accordance with employment field |
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MEA720 |
Evaluate aircraft gas turbine engine power plants |
MEA710 MEM23004A MEM23007A |
Choose in accordance with employment field |
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MEA721 |
Evaluate aircraft hydro-mechanical systems |
MEA710 MEM23004A MEM23007A |
Choose in accordance with employment field |
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MEA722 |
Evaluate aircraft piston engine power plants |
MEA710, MEM23004A MEM23007A |
Choose in accordance with employment field |
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MEA723 |
Evaluate aircraft pneumatic systems |
MEA710 MEM23004A MEM23007A |
Choose in accordance with employment field |
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MEA724 |
Evaluate aircraft structure |
MEA709 MEM234019A MEM234022A |
Choose in accordance with employment field |
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MEA729 |
Apply configuration management procedures in airworthiness engineering management |
MEA135, MEA163 |
Choose in accordance with employment field |
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MEA730 |
Apply systems engineering procedures to airworthiness engineering design project management |
MEA135, MEA162 |
Choose in accordance with employment field |
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MEA731 |
Perform aircraft weight cotnrol activities |
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MEM22013A |
Coordinate engineering projects |
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MEM234019A |
Apply finite element analysis in engineering design |
Required if MEA724 is taken |
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MEM234022A |
Apply advanced calculus to technology problems |
Required if MEA724 is taken |
Qualification Mapping Information
Release 1. Supersedes and equivalent to MEA60415 Advanced 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
