Qualification Outline
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Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Aircraft Maintenance Engineering - Mechanical)
Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Aircraft Maintenance Engineering - Mechanical)
Qualification
National Code:
MEA40397
MEA40397
State Code:
M061
M061
TGA Status:
Deleted
Deleted
DTWD Status:
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0315 - Aerospace Engineering And Technology
Original TGA Release Date
30/07/2004
Approved Date
12/01/2001
Stream of Study
Complete Trades Course (3212)
VET Act Classifier
A
Nominal Hours
1260
Duration
Unspecified
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
30/07/2004
VET Act Conditions
—
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 30/07/2004 | Current | Approved |
Description
Schedule
Pathways
| State Code | Title |
|---|---|
| MT08 | Lame Pathway |
1. CORE
GENERIC CORE: Learners to complete all core in this group.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M1343 | MEAC05B | Apply quality standards applicable to maintenance processes | 2 | Unit of competency |
| M1345 | MEAC08B | Complete industry documentation | 2 | Unit of competency |
| M1347 | MEAC07B | Interpret and use industry manuals and specifications | 2 | Unit of competency |
| M1341 | MEAC01B | Interpret occupational health and safety practices in maintenance | 2 | Unit of competency |
| M1346 | MEAC09B | Perform basic hand skills, standard trade practices and fundamentals | 4 | Unit of competency |
| M1342 | MEAC03B | Plan and organise work activities | 2 | Unit of competency |
2.
STREAM SPECIFIC CORE: Learners to complete all core in this group. Note: M0928 MEAS02A has been replaced by M0929 MEAS03A
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M0927 | MEAS01A | Inspect aircraft structures | 10 | Unit of competency |
| M0915 | MEAM10A | Inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft hydro-mechanical systems and components | 5 | Unit of competency |
| M0908 | MEAM01A | Perform aircraft flight servicing | 10 | Unit of competency |
| M0911 | MEAM04A | Remove and install aircraft fixed wing flight control system components | 6 | Unit of competency |
| M0909 | MEAM02A | Remove and install aircraft hydro-mechanical system components | 20 | Unit of competency |
| M0910 | MEAM03A | Remove and install aircraft structural and non-structural components | 10 | Unit of competency |
| M0912 | MEAM05A | Remove and install engine system and components | 10 | Unit of competency |
| M0929 | MEAS03A | Repair / modify aircraft structure or sheetmetal components | 6 | Unit of competency |
3.
COMMON CORE MODULES: UNDERPINNING CORE COMPETENCIES
Combinations of these modules can be used to achieve the Units of Competence listed in Group 01. Note eack module needs to be done once only, though it may be relevant to several competencies. See Notes or matrix at the end of this document.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24205 | NAC05 | Fluid Power and Oxygen | 20 | Module |
| 24200 | NAC01 | Introduction to Aviation | 20 | Module |
| 24206 | NAC06 | Introduction to Electrical Principles | 40 | Module |
| 24201 | NAC02 | Occupational Health & Safety in Aviation | 20 | Module |
| 24202 | NAC03 | Technical Doc, Drawing & Quality Standards | 20 | Module |
| 24203 | NAC04 | Trade Skills 1 | 80 | Module |
4. CORE
Learners to completeall compulsory unitslisted below to a total 740 hours
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24217 | NAM11 | Aircraft Auxiliary Systems | 40 | Module |
| 24223 | NAS01 | Aircraft Materials and Processes | 40 | Module |
| 24226 | NAS13 | Aircraft Repairs, Process & Procedures 1 | 60 | Module |
| 24209 | NAM03 | Aircraft Trade Fundamentals | 40 | Module |
| 24219 | NAM16 | Composites | 40 | Module |
| 24225 | NAS12 | Damage Evaluation | 60 | Module |
| 24210 | NAM04 | Electrical Systems | 40 | Module |
| 24212 | NAM06 | Fluid Principles | 40 | Module |
| 24216 | NAM09 | Hydraulic Systems | 40 | Module |
| 24215 | NAM08 | Logical Fault Finding | 20 | Module |
| 24211 | NAM05 | Maintenance Practices | 40 | Module |
| 24208 | NAM02 | Mechanical Transmissions | 40 | Module |
| 24224 | NAS05 | Pattern Development 1 | 20 | Module |
| 24220 | NAM21 | Propellers & Propeller Systems | 40 | Module |
| 24214 | NAM07 | Theory of Flight | 40 | Module |
| 24207 | NAM01 | Trade Skills 2 | 80 | Module |
| 24218 | NAM12 | Undercarriage Systems | 60 | Module |
5. ELECTIVES
ELECTIVE STREAM 1 **FIXED WING** Learner to select this stream OR **ROTARY WING** and complete all units listed below.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M0916 | MEAM11A | Inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft fixed wing flight control systems and components | 5 | Unit of competency |
| M0929 | MEAS03A | Repair / modify aircraft structure or sheetmetal components | 6 | Unit of competency |
6. ELECTIVES
ELECTIVE STREAM 2 **ROTARY WING** Learner to select this stream OR **FIXED WING** and complete all units listed below.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M0920 | MEAM15A | Inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft rotary wing rotor and flight control systems and components | 5 | Unit of competency |
| M0914 | MEAM07A | Remove and install rotary wing rotor and flight control system components | 6 | Unit of competency |
7. ELECTIVES
ELECTIVE OPTION 1 **GAS TURBINE ** Learner to select this option OR **PISTON ENGINE** and complete all units listed below.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M0917 | MEAM12A | Inspect, test and troubleshoot gas turbine engine systems and components | 5 | Unit of competency |
8. ELECTIVES
ELECTIVE OPTION 2 **PISTON ENGINE ** Learner to select this option OR **GAS TURBINE** and complete all units listed below.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M0918 | MEAM13A | Inspect, test and troubleshoot piston engine systems and components | 5 | Unit of competency |
9.
Learners to select and complete electives as required to complete the qualification without exceding the total nominal hours for the qualification
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24233 | NAM22 | Fixed Wing Flight Control Systems | 60 | Module |
| 24229 | NAM18 | Gas Turbine Engine Systems | 60 | Module |
| 24228 | NAM17 | Gas Turbine Principles | 60 | Module |
| 24230 | NAM19 | Piston Engine Principles | 60 | Module |
| 24232 | NAM20 | Piston Engine Systems | 60 | Module |
| 24234 | NAM23 | Rotary Flight Principles | 40 | Module |
| 24237 | NAM29 | Rotary Flight Systems and Maintenance | 60 | Module |
10.
Old A versions of Competencies now replaced by B versions in Group 1
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M0887 | MEAC08A | Complete industry documentation | 2 | Unit of competency |
| M0886 | MEAC07A | Interpret and use industry manuals and specifications | 2 | Unit of competency |
| M0880 | MEAC01A | Interpret occupational health and safety practices in maintenance | 2 | Unit of competency |
| M0884 | MEAC05A | Interpret quality standards applicable to maintenance processes | 2 | Unit of competency |
| M0888 | MEAC09A | Perform basic hand skills and standard trade practices | 4 | Unit of competency |
| M0882 | MEAC03A | Plan and organise work activities | 2 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3601 | 1290 | Certificate IV in Engineering (Aircraft Mechanical Maintenance) | Accredited course |
| 3602 | Engineering (Aircraft Mechanical-maintenance) Trade | Accredited course |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W045 | MEA40702 | Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Mechanical) | Qualification |
VET Info Notes
The following table indicates modules that should be completed prior to full assessment of each Unit of Competence.
CORE Unit Suggested modules
MEAC* NAC01, NAC02, NAC03, NAC04,NAC05, NAC06, NAM03
MEAM01A NAM05, NAM11, NAS12
MEAM02A NAM01, NAM02, NAM05, NAM06
MEAM03A NAM01, NAM05, NAM12
MEAM04A NAM04, NAM05, NAM06, NAM07, NAM22, NAS12
MEAM05A NAM01, NAM05, NAM06, NAM11
MEAM07A NAM01, NAM04, NAM05, NAM23, NAM29
MEAM10A NAM04, NAM07, NAM08, NAM09, NAM11, NAM12
MEAM11A NAM04, NAM07, NAM08, NAM09, NAM22
MEAM12A NAM04, NAM08, NAM17, NAM18, NAM21
MEAM13A NAM04, NAM06, NAM08, NAM19, NAM20, NAM21
MEAM15A NAM04, NAM08, NAM23, NAM29
MEAS01A NAM16, NAS01, NAS12
MEAS03A NAM01, NAM16, NAS02, NAS01, NAS05, NAS12, NAS13
This training program is a representation of the qualification MEA40397 taken
form the Aeroskills Training Package MEA97 which should be consulted for full
description of requirements. MEA97 is accredited until Sept 02.
1. This qualification is the copyright of The Australian National Authority.
2. Further information on this qualification is contained in the Training
Package available form Australian Training Products Ltd.,
Tel: (03) 96309836.
3. This Qualification was entered on to the CMS by Engineering & Mining Curriculum Services Support Network (EMCSSN).
4. The course structure has been updated by TPIS on 8/04/2002. The core was updated on the 28/02/03 by the METS CSSN and M0928 MEAS02A was replaced by M0929 MEAS03A.
CORE Unit Suggested modules
MEAC* NAC01, NAC02, NAC03, NAC04,NAC05, NAC06, NAM03
MEAM01A NAM05, NAM11, NAS12
MEAM02A NAM01, NAM02, NAM05, NAM06
MEAM03A NAM01, NAM05, NAM12
MEAM04A NAM04, NAM05, NAM06, NAM07, NAM22, NAS12
MEAM05A NAM01, NAM05, NAM06, NAM11
MEAM07A NAM01, NAM04, NAM05, NAM23, NAM29
MEAM10A NAM04, NAM07, NAM08, NAM09, NAM11, NAM12
MEAM11A NAM04, NAM07, NAM08, NAM09, NAM22
MEAM12A NAM04, NAM08, NAM17, NAM18, NAM21
MEAM13A NAM04, NAM06, NAM08, NAM19, NAM20, NAM21
MEAM15A NAM04, NAM08, NAM23, NAM29
MEAS01A NAM16, NAS01, NAS12
MEAS03A NAM01, NAM16, NAS02, NAS01, NAS05, NAS12, NAS13
This training program is a representation of the qualification MEA40397 taken
form the Aeroskills Training Package MEA97 which should be consulted for full
description of requirements. MEA97 is accredited until Sept 02.
1. This qualification is the copyright of The Australian National Authority.
2. Further information on this qualification is contained in the Training
Package available form Australian Training Products Ltd.,
Tel: (03) 96309836.
3. This Qualification was entered on to the CMS by Engineering & Mining Curriculum Services Support Network (EMCSSN).
4. The course structure has been updated by TPIS on 8/04/2002. The core was updated on the 28/02/03 by the METS CSSN and M0928 MEAS02A was replaced by M0929 MEAS03A.
Entry Requirements
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Traineeships and Apprenticeships
(AP00380) AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE ENGINEER - MECHANICAL
Apprenticeship
Part-time is defined as a minimum of 20 hours per week.