Qualification Outline
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Diploma of Aviation Maintenance Management
Diploma of Aviation Maintenance Management
MEA50422
BIB5
Current
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 22/11/2022 | Current | Approved |
Description
This qualification reflects the roles of avionic or mechanical maintenance team leaders, maintenance planners, spares assessors, repairable item managers and technical authors in both the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) and Defence Aviation Safety Authority (DASA) regulatory environments.
Workers apply scientific and mathematical principles and techniques according to established procedures and operating variables. Workers may lead a team and be required to communicate, demonstrate, coordinate and supervise work methods, compliance and safety standards.
This qualification applies to workplaces that operate under the airworthiness regulatory systems of DASA and CASA. Any regulatory/licensing requirements associated with any MEA units of competency must be met.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
For the award of Diploma of Aviation Maintenance Management (Avionics), thirteen (13) units must be selected, consisting of- ten (10) core units
- three (3) elective units, consisting of:
- one (1) unit from Group A
- two (2) units from Group C.
For the award of Diploma of Aviation Maintenance Management (Mechanical), thirteen (13) units must be selected, consisting of
- ten (10) core units
- three (3) elective units, consisting of:
- one (1) unit from Group B
- two (2) units from Group C.
1. Core Units
All ten (10) units must be completed.
2. Group A - Avionic Specialisation
For the award of Diploma of Aviation Maintenance Management (Avionic), the one (1) unit from Group A to be completed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OEH56 | MEAENG0002 | Apply basic scientific principles and techniques in avionic engineering situations | 70 | Unit of competency |
3. Group B - Mechanical Specialisation
For the award of Diploma of Aviation Maintenance Management (Mechanical), the one (1) unit must be completed from Group B.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OEG62 | MEAENG0001 | Apply basic scientific principles and techniques in aeronautical engineering situations | 110 | Unit of competency |
4. Group C - Other Elective Units
For both specialisations, two (2) units must be chosen from Group C.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OEG64 | MEACOM0040 | Assess aviation maintenance spares and manage repairable items | 80 | Unit of competency |
| OEH95 | MEAENG0005 | Perform aircraft weight control activities | 70 | Unit of competency |
| OEH82 | MEACOM0043 | Perform airworthiness management and maintenance program tasks | 50 | Unit of competency |
| OEG44 | MEACOM0024 | Supervise aviation maintenance teams and perform maintenance quality inspections | 40 | Unit of competency |
| OEH83 | MEACOM0041 | Write aviation technical publications | 40 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BDX8 | MEA50318 | Diploma of Aviation Maintenance Management (Avionics) | Qualification |
| BDY1 | MEA50418 | Diploma of Aviation Maintenance Management (Mechanical) | Qualification |
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Entry Requirements
Entry to this qualification is open to individuals who can perform scheduled inspections, fault diagnosis and repair, and modification of:
airframes and airframe mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems and components
or
aircraft electrical, instrument and radio systems and system components.
Evidence of these competencies is provided through one of the following:
at least 5 years current aviation (mechanical or avionics) maintenance experience
Maintenance Engineer Licence (Avionics) issued by CASA
Maintenance Engineer Licence (Mechanical) issued by CASA
Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Avionics)
Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Mechanical).
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