Qualification Outline
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Certificate IV in Aircraft Surface Finishing
Certificate IV in Aircraft Surface Finishing
MEA40918
BDV8
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 31/08/2018 | Current | Approved |
Description
The qualification applies to employees of aircraft repair and overhaul organisations or members of the Australian Defence Force (ADF) engaged in either the supervision of aircraft surface finishing activities or working in an environment where a significant degree of multi-skilling is required in component removal and installation and/or the performance of a specified range of repair tasks.
The qualification consists of:
common and imported units that apply to all Aeroskills specialist streams at Certificate III and IV levels
mandatory surface finishing technical stream and imported units that also apply at Certificate III level
elective units to be selected according to employment need from listed common units, mechanical and structures technical stream units and an imported unit.
The qualification also provides credits towards the MEA50418 Diploma of Aviation Maintenance Management (Mechanical) and the MEA60218 Advanced Diploma of Aviation Maintenance Management (Mechanical). A limited number of credits are also provided towards the MEA50218 Diploma of Aeroskills (Mechanical).
This qualification applies to workplaces that operate under the airworthiness regulatory systems of the ADF and the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA). Any regulatory/licensing requirements associated with any MEA units of competency must be met.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
To be awarded the MEA40918 Certificate IV in Aircraft Surface Finishing, competency must be demonstrated in twenty-one (21) units of competency, as follows:- seventeen (17) core units consisting of common, technical stream and imported units
- four (4) elective units chosen from the technical stream and imported units in Group A.
1. Core Units
All seventeen (17) units must be completed.
2. Group A Elective Units
Four (4) units must be completed.
Please note that there are Unit Selection Guidelines that must be followed when selecting your elective units.
Refer to TGA training.gov.au for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUE84 | MEA116 | Apply work health and safety procedures at supervisor level in aviation maintenance | 40 | Unit of competency |
| AUF96 | MEA305 | Remove and install aircraft fixed wing flight control system components | 60 | Unit of competency |
| OAD17 | MEA398 | Remove and install aircraft hydro-mechanical and landing gear system components | 60 | Unit of competency |
| AUF94 | MEA405 | Repair/modify aircraft composite material structure/components | 100 | Unit of competency |
| AUE02 | MEA140 | Supervise aviation maintenance teams and perform maintenance quality inspections | 40 | Unit of competency |
| AUE00 | MEA113 | Supervise civil aircraft maintenance activities and manage human resources in the workplace | 80 | Unit of competency |
| OAD05 | MEA295 | Use electrical test equipment to perform basic electrical tests on aircraft and components | 20 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AVP5 | MEA40915 | Certificate IV in Aircraft Surface Finishing | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIC4 | MEA40922 | Certificate IV in Aircraft Surface Finishing | Qualification |
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Entry Requirements
Not applicable
Traineeships and Apprenticeships