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Advanced Diploma of Aeronautical Engineering

Advanced Diploma of Aeronautical Engineering

Qualification
National Code:
MEA60418
State Code:
BDV7
TGA Status:
Deleted
DTWD Status:
Deleted
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0315 - Aerospace Engineering And Technology
Original TGA Release Date
31/08/2018
Approved Date
04/01/2019
Stream of Study
VET Act Classifier
C
Nominal Hours
1786
Duration
4 Semesters
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
31/08/2018
VET Act Conditions
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
1.00 31/08/2018 Current Approved
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.

Schedule
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.
1. Core Units

All twenty four (24) units must be completed.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
AUF51 MEA703 Apply aeronautical modelling for computer-aided engineering 70 Unit of competency
AUE25 MEA709 Apply aeronautical structure design techniques 70 Unit of competency
AUE63 MEA710 Apply aeronautical system design techniques 70 Unit of competency
AUD98 MEA705 Apply basic scientific principles and techniques in aeronautical engineering situations 110 Unit of competency
WE920 MEM23007A Apply calculus to engineering tasks 40 Unit of competency
W5428 MEM30012A Apply mathematical techniques in a manufacturing engineering or related environment 60 Unit of competency
OAD16 MEA156 Apply quality standards during aviation maintenance activities 40 Unit of competency
WE917 MEM23004A Apply technical mathematics 40 Unit of competency
OAD03 MEA154 Apply work health and safety practices in aviation maintenance 40 Unit of competency
OAD10 MEA153 Communicate aviation technical and maintenance management knowledge 35 Unit of competency
OAD08 MEA157 Complete aviation maintenance industry documentation 40 Unit of competency
AXO35 MSMENV672 Develop workplace policy and procedures for environmental sustainability 50 Unit of competency
AUF39 MEA327 Fabricate and/or repair aircraft mechanical components or parts 100 Unit of competency
AUE76 MEA713 Integrate aeronautical fundamentals into an engineering task 70 Unit of competency
AUF71 MEA107 Interpret and use aviation maintenance industry manuals and specifications 40 Unit of competency
AUE96 MEA142 Manage self in the aviation maintenance environment 40 Unit of competency
OAC98 MEA158 Perform basic hand skills, standard trade practices and fundamentals in aviation maintenance 40 Unit of competency
OAD01 MEA155 Plan and organise aviation maintenance work activities 40 Unit of competency
AUF16 MEA701 Produce aeronautical engineering related graphics 70 Unit of competency
AUF90 MEA707 Select and test aeronautical engineering materials 70 Unit of competency
W5446 MEM30007A Select common engineering materials 40 Unit of competency
AUF89 MEA135 Use computers in aviation maintenance-related integrated logistic support activities 40 Unit of competency
OAD00 MEA296 Use electrical test equipment in aviation maintenance activities 20 Unit of competency
OAC94 MEA162 Write aviation technical publications 40 Unit of competency
2. Group A Elective Units

Either four (4) or seven (7) elective units chosen from Group A.
- take either four (4) units, or, where either the Diploma of Aeronautical Engineering or the Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Mechanical) is not held, seven (7) 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
S8117 MEM234022A Apply advanced calculus to technology problems 36 Unit of competency
AUD71 MEA341 Apply basic aircraft design characteristics 120 Unit of competency
AUE99 MEA342 Apply basic aircraft power plant design characteristics 120 Unit of competency
AUG20 MEA729 Apply configuration management procedures in airworthiness engineering management 70 Unit of competency
S8114 MEM234019A Apply finite element analysis in engineering design 36 Unit of competency
AUF65 MEA730 Apply systems engineering procedures to airworthiness engineering design project management 70 Unit of competency
WE912 MEM22013A Coordinate engineering projects 40 Unit of competency
AUF56 MEA143 Develop and manage maintenance error management programs 60 Unit of competency
AUF34 MEA715 Evaluate aeroplane flight control systems 70 Unit of competency
AUF31 MEA720 Evaluate aircraft gas turbine engine power plants 70 Unit of competency
AUE98 MEA721 Evaluate aircraft hydro-mechanical systems 70 Unit of competency
AUF01 MEA722 Evaluate aircraft piston engine power plants 70 Unit of competency
AUD61 MEA723 Evaluate aircraft pneumatic systems 70 Unit of competency
AUD67 MEA724 Evaluate aircraft structure 70 Unit of competency
AUF36 MEA718 Evaluate rotorcraft flight control systems 70 Unit of competency
AUF24 MEA129 Investigate technical aspects of aviation occurrences 80 Unit of competency
OAD07 MEA399 Lay out and set up aircraft systems 120 Unit of competency
OAD04 MEA731 Perform aircraft weight control activities 70 Unit of competency
OAD11 MEA164 Perform airworthiness management and maintenance program tasks 50 Unit of competency
AUE55 MEA128 Provide engineering advice in the modification, maintenance and management of aircraft systems 80 Unit of competency
AUE85 MEA127 Provide technical advice in the maintenance and management of aircraft and aeronautical product 80 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AVP3 MEA60415 Advanced Diploma of Aeronautical Engineering Qualification
No information
Entry Requirements

Not applicable.

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
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